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The 2000s brought significant changes to filmmaking. Computer animation became more common, replacing older methods, and special effects, particularly CGI, became a huge draw for blockbuster fantasy films. Studios increasingly chose to adapt popular books, focusing on titles with existing fans to minimize risk and maximize profits, appealing to audiences’ sense of nostalgia. This trend largely defined the decade’s cinematic landscape.

Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s biggest hits to date, but it wasn’t safe from criticism. Many found Stranger Things to be too “childish” or too aimed at a younger audience, but now Netflix has what can easily be Stranger Things for adults thanks to The Boroughs. Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, The Boroughs is produced by the creators of Stranger Things, but, unlike the Hawkins show, The Boroughs follows a group of retirees.

Kevin Costner has enjoyed a long and successful career as an actor, director, and producer. He rose to fame in the 80s and 90s with memorable performances in films like The Bodyguard and The Untouchables. He’s particularly known for Dances with Wolves, which he directed and starred in, and which won seven Academy Awards.

As a huge fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I have to say Gege Akutami is a master at shocking us with character deaths – they always hit so hard and come when you least expect it! But honestly, in a series where anyone can die at any moment, some losses just felt…inevitable. It didn’t make saying goodbye any easier, of course, but you could kind of see it coming for certain characters, even if it still stung!

Everyone’s been raving about how beautiful and detailed Gotham City is in the game – seriously, it looks amazing. But something kinda unexpected keeps popping up in discussions, and it happened so often that even the official LEGO Twitter account felt the need to comment on it!

As a movie fanatic, I’ve always loved a good surprise, and Alfred Hitchcock was a master of those early plot twists – he really set the stage for keeping audiences guessing. But these days, it’s filmmakers like M. Night Shyamalan and Christopher Nolan who consistently blow my mind with unexpected turns. They’re the ones delivering some of the most brilliant twists I’ve ever seen on the big screen!

The enduring popularity of the Wizarding World extends beyond the films themselves. The Harry Potter theme parks found around the world recreate iconic movie locations, including the Hogwarts Express, Hogwarts castle, Hogsmeade, and Diagon Alley. Similarly, video games like Hogwarts Legacy draw heavily on the films’ visual style and designs.

A new trailer for the show President Curtis originally appeared on Adult Swim and is now available to watch online. In the trailer, Rick and Morty are flipping through channels and stumble upon President Curtis giving a speech. They joke about the president “doing his own thing,” with Rick pointing out that the show seems to be dealing with mysteries similar to The X-Files. The trailer also confirms that President Curtis will premiere on Adult Swim in July. You can watch the trailer below.

Per FlixPatrol, is currently the No. 10 most-watched show on Paramount+ worldwide. The series is trending in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Mexico, and holds the No. 8 spot in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Chile. Sabrina the Teenage Witch debuted on September 27, 1996, on ABC and was the highest-rated series among the network’s TGIF line-up.

Apple TV’s roster of shows features a mix of those. For instance, shows like For All Mankind, which will end with its announced sixth season, have been renewed for new seasons before a season premiere. This practice is quite helpful, as it allows creators the necessary time to plan the show’s future. However, one of Apple TV’s best sci-fi shows, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, awaits a season 3 renewal after season 2’s conclusion.