Superhero movies and TV shows gradually became more popular in the early 2000s, with networks starting to adapt comic books. But it wasn’t until the 2010s that superheroes really took center stage, especially on The CW, which became a go-to channel for fans of the genre for over ten years.
According to Variety, Peacock has officially renewed The ‘Burbs for a second season. The series was a hit, racking up over 1.7 billion minutes viewed and staying in the Top 10 on the streaming service for four weeks after it premiered on February 8th.
Lowery’s film centers on Mother Mary, a pop star (played by Hathaway) reconnecting with Sam, a fashion designer who knew her before she became famous – and with whom she had a falling out. While seemingly a simple story of reunion, the film tries to delve into the hidden life of a celebrity and how fame has damaged her sense of self and her relationships. However, the film relies heavily on symbolism, which may make its deeper meanings difficult for audiences to grasp.
In Season 2 of Matlock, Madeline now teams up with attorneys Olympia Lawrence and Julian Markston. While her approach has changed, she’s still determined to bring Senior to justice for hiding crucial medical documents that could have helped her daughter. Even though Ellie is gone, she remains an important part of the story.
The trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, released on April 13th, offers a first look at Haymitch Abernathy’s time competing in the Hunger Games. Fans first met Haymitch in The Hunger Games as the mentor from District 12, a role he earned by being the district’s only victor. He won the 50th Hunger Games—a particularly brutal competition with twice as many tributes—and until now, everything we’ve known about his experience has come from the original movies and books. Sunrise on the Reaping promises to reveal a whole new side of Haymitch, showing us what he went through as a tribute fighting for survival.
At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures showed a first look at the upcoming film, Klara and the Sun. The footage offered a glimpse into the movie’s futuristic and somewhat bleak world, based on the popular novel. The story centers around “Artificial Friends” – robots designed to be companions for children. We’re introduced to Klara, played by Jenna Ortega, who wonders if she’ll be a good fit for the child she’s assigned to. That child is Josie (Mia Tharia), but Josie’s mother, Chrissie (Amy Adams), isn’t immediately convinced, questioning, “Is this the one? She seems tired.”
This year, the selection committee chose five artists for their impact on music, a significant increase from the two chosen last year. They also announced four individuals receiving the Musical Excellence award, up from three the previous year.
Rolls-Royce is introducing its Coachbuild Collection program, one that will give clients infinite opportunities for a custom Rolls-Royce, even more so than before. Its first launch has been revealed as “Project Nightingale.”
Marvel Studios announced that The Punisher: One Last Kill will start streaming on Disney+ on May 12th, just one week after the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again airs.
Styles have always evolved, and it’s easy to forget some great songs from the past. I recently heard a hit from 1976 that brought back memories of a lot of other fantastic music from that same year.