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The latest Marvel movie, the 39th in the series, has a huge cast including stars like Pedro Pascal, Sebastian Stan, Tom Hiddleston, Ian McKellen, and, notably, Robert Downey Jr.

Recently, people have been noticing the sparkling diamond ring worn by the former home secretary on her wedding finger.

Premiering January 18th, Seven Kingdoms offers a lighter, more whimsical look at the world of Westeros. The show, based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg (a surprisingly non-breakfast-related title!), follows the adventures of Duncan and his young squire, Egg, over six approximately 35-minute episodes. HBO has already greenlit a second season, promising more Game of Thronesrelated content through 2028. Unlike the sprawling complexity of the original series, Seven Kingdoms focuses on just two characters and their journey, keeping the story relatively simple. While generally lighter in tone, the season does become darker and more violent towards the end. However, the show’s weak plot and inconsistent humor raise concerns about the future of the franchise and whether this is the most engaging story still available from Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire* world.

I’ve always been fascinated by George R.R. Martin. It seems like his biggest pastime is working on the Game of Thrones novels, though he’s also famously known for… well, not quite finishing them! He even writes about the process of delaying their completion, which is pretty unique. But beyond that, he’s constantly building out the world of Westeros in such imaginative ways. I especially adore his Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas – they’re a fantastic addition to the whole universe!

Before its January 18th premiere, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has already received a 81% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. This score is based on 31 reviews and is expected to change as more reviews come in.

The new queen is Zoe Saldaña, who starred alongside the actor in the Marvel movies Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

Over the weekend, Tosh shared a photo on Instagram Stories of herself and her son Stone at Disneyland. Fans noticed a large diamond ring on her finger and quickly began speculating about it.

Universal Pictures describes the movie:

Details about The Batman: Part II have been scarce, as the film isn’t due out until 2027. However, excitement is building around Sebastian Stan’s casting, with some speculation – fueled by a hint from his stylist – that he might play Two-Face. Others believe he could take on the role of another classic Batman villain, The Mad Hatter.

As a Game of Thrones fan, I went into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms expecting a tough watch. It’s the third spin-off, and honestly, it had a bigger hill to climb than House of the Dragon did. House of the Dragon just needed to fix some past mistakes, but this series had to overcome not only the famously disappointing ending of Game of Thrones itself, but also the mixed reactions to House of the Dragon‘s second season. Thankfully, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms smartly avoids trying to be another sprawling epic. Instead, it focuses on a smaller, more personal story within Westeros, and that’s where it really shines. By resisting the urge to simply recreate Game of Thrones, this series manages to distinguish itself and ultimately, it’s a real winner.