Apple TV has been steadily building a strong collection of science fiction shows over the past few years, and many of them have been surprisingly good. From shows set in bleak futures like Silo to epic space adventures like For All Mankind, Apple TV has consistently released successful sci-fi series. Although not every show has been a hit, their new cyberpunk series looks very promising.
The eighth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, titled “The Life of the Stars” and directed by Andi Armaganian, features a guest appearance by Mary Wiseman as Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly from Star Trek: Discovery. Tilly helps the cadets cope with trauma using Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Our Town, while Doctor and Captain Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter) work to bring Series Acclimation Mil, or SAM (Kerrice Brooks), home to Kasq as she nears the end of her life.
Considering what we know about the Spider-Man: Brand New Day storyline, a villain connected to organized crime – someone like Tombstone, The Big Man, Crime-Master, or Mr. Negative – would fit the role well. However, despite limited details so far, one of these characters seems less probable as the villain, and it’s because of another Spider-Man project, Spider-Noir.
Even though the Prime comic is ending, fans won’t have to wait long for more Power Rangers adventures. BOOM! Studios is launching a new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series this June, bringing back the original team. This relaunch is a return to the roots of their successful Power Rangers comics, which began in 2016.
Many genuinely frightening horror comedies use a clever trick: they start with humor to make the scares even more impactful. When the audience feels safe laughing, sudden shocks or classic horror moments become much more effective. The balance between fear and fun varies in these films, as each one finds the tone that best fits its story.
In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Zack Snyder revealed he originally intended to make a second solo Superman film. However, plans changed as Man of Steel led into Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and then Justice League, ultimately putting the Superman movie on hold. He also mentioned the film would have included a specific villain…
Ryan Gosling is preparing to join a major franchise for the first time, starring in the 2027 film Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine. After previously steering clear of big franchises, what made Gosling decide to join the Star Wars universe? Surprisingly, it wasn’t the franchise’s reputation, but the opportunity to work with director Shawn Levy. In an interview with Gizmodo, Gosling explained:
Okay, so I’m hearing some really interesting stuff from Daniel Richtman, a pretty reliable source, about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. Apparently, Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom won’t be acting alone – he’s going to have a wizard working for him! And get this, this wizard is supposedly going to be using a Sling Ring, which means they can open portals – that’s huge! Richtman isn’t saying who this wizard is yet, but there’s a lot of buzz that it’s going to be a major surprise for a character we already know and love in the MCU. It’s shaping up to be a wild ride!
Several CNN employees are worried about Warner Bros. Discovery’s change of plans, according to a report in Variety. The company had previously been considering a deal with Netflix, but is now exploring a larger agreement with Paramount Skydance. Although the deal isn’t final, this shift is causing concern within CNN about its future direction and financial stability.
Starz has announced that the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will begin streaming on June 12th. New episodes will be released every Friday on the Starz app and all of Starz’s streaming and on-demand services. While the Power franchise will continue with other shows, this marks the end of Raising Kanan. You can watch the trailer below.