Alan Ritchson ‘Smallville’ Spin-off Fell Apart, But Ultimately Saved His Career

While Jason Momoa is now famous for playing the character, Alan Ritchson was actually the first actor to portray him on television, appearing in a 2005 episode of Smallville. This was Ritchson’s very first acting role, and he made a strong impression with his presence and physical build. A spin-off series was considered, which could have launched his career right away, but the project didn’t move forward. As a result, Ritchson had to start building his career from scratch. What led to the cancellation of that potential series?

Apple TV’s ‘Mistborn’ Adaptation Gains Traction in Major Script Update

Author Brandon Sanderson recently shared an update on the upcoming Mistborn adaptation in a YouTube video. He revealed the script is about 50% complete, and Apple is pleased with the project’s progress, offering positive feedback. Sanderson is personally writing the screenplay and is heavily involved in adapting his fantasy series. Apple intends to develop Mistborn into a full movie franchise, starting with Sanderson leading the writing process – a good indication of what’s to come.

Cillian Murphy’s New Horror Movie That Ignited His 24 Year Return Is Creeping Up Netflix’s Streaming Charts

Irish actor Cillian Murphy first gained recognition for his role as Jim in the 2002 film 28 Days Later, where he played a bike messenger who awakens from a coma to find London devastated by a deadly virus. While he wasn’t in the sequels 28 Weeks Later (2007) or 28 Years Later (2025), he recently reprised his role in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).

Disney Considered Building Hotels Inside Magic Kingdom — WDW Pro Rumor Confirmed

Details came to light through court testimony from a Disney Imagineering leader during the legal battle between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The testimony happened in 2024 as part of the ongoing lawsuit. Lawyers questioned the Disney executive to learn more about the company’s plans and contracts for its Central Florida resorts.

Netflix’s Hitman Action Series ‘Sakamoto Days’ Is an Unofficial ‘John Wick’ TV Series

Netflix’s anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days generated a lot of buzz. The series, based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki, centers around a retired hitman hoping for a peaceful life, but gets pulled back into the dangerous world of assassins. Animated by TMS Entertainment, it’s only had one season so far, and many anime fans haven’t even discovered it yet – it’s a bit of a hidden gem!

4 Best HBO Max Shows to Binge This Weekend

HBO Max has great shows like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and The Wire, but for a quick weekend binge, it’s best to choose shows that are short, have a single season, or are anthologies. These self-contained stories can be finished in just a few days, and they often offer intense plots with satisfying conclusions – at least until a new season arrives. Whether you enjoy medieval humor or serious science fiction, HBO Max has something for everyone to binge-watch.