Movies

Back in 1988, the BBC created a six-episode miniseries adapting C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It was well-received when it first aired, even winning a BAFTA award and leading to two more series covering the subsequent Chronicles of Narnia books. However, it’s largely been forgotten by many fans. With a new adaptation coming soon, it’s a good time to rediscover the BBC version and consider what lessons Greta Gerwig might take from it.

Many viewers recall that Game of Thrones had a consistent pattern for wrapping up each season’s main storyline. Typically, the big battle or important event happened in the next-to-last episode. The season finale then showed the consequences of that event and hinted at what was coming next.

The truly great seasons of Survivor aren’t just memorable for their compelling backstories, exciting challenges, or dramatic tribal councils—they leave a lasting impact beyond a single airing. While all seasons are available to stream on Paramount Plus, a few stand out as favorites and are rewatched again and again for good reason.

The story of Din Djarin and Grogu from The Mandalorian is heading to the big screen Memorial Day weekend 2026, continuing the adventures from the Disney+ series. This will be the first Star Wars movie in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, a film that many fans didn’t enjoy, and reports suggest Disney is concerned about a similar reception this time around.

Now that the Yellowstone ranch is behind him, Kayce (Luke Grimes) puts his experience as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to work with a special team of U.S. Marshals, bringing law and order to Montana. He’s joined by Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos), and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means) as they all try to manage their personal lives while facing constant threats to the region.

The manga Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS Volume 1 builds on the emotional impact of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime while also showcasing its intense and violent side. Published by Dark Horse Comics, this 200-page, black-and-white volume tells a character-focused story that adds to and deepens the anime’s already heartbreaking themes.

Shawn Levy is directing a new Star Wars movie, titled Starfighter. Disney and Lucasfilm are planning to release it in U.S. theaters next year, and the film will feature Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, and other stars.

Phish isn’t a groundbreaking artist, but that doesn’t mean their music is bad—it’s just okay. Plenty of capable musicians never make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Hall should really be reserved for truly exceptional and influential artists, which Phish isn’t.

The month also features some exciting live events, like the Actor Awards happening early on, and the start of the Major League Baseball season with a game between the Yankees and Giants streamed online.

Created by Sam Raimi and R.J. Stewart, Xena: Warrior Princess began as a spin-off of their earlier series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and followed the exciting adventures of Lucy Lawless as the warrior Xena. The show ran for six seasons, achieving high ratings and critical acclaim, including several Emmy nominations. It has since become a beloved cult classic, with fans continuing to celebrate it at expos and conventions.