Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films showed Saruman turning against the heroes in The Fellowship of the Ring and ultimately being defeated at Isengard in The Two Towers. But the movies didn’t depict Saruman’s sad attempts to become as powerful as Sauron and Gandalf.
Disney dropped the project two years later, a move they might now wish they hadn’t made. Since then, National Harbor has grown into a popular tourist spot with hotels, casinos, and historical sites. If Disney had kept the land, the Sphere likely wouldn’t have been able to find space there, as land is limited.
The new movie Open Water will start streaming on HBO Max on February 1st. It joins a large collection of films already available on the platform, like The Shape of Water, Life of Pi, and Zola.
Here’s a guide to when One Piece Chapter 1173 will be released around the world, and where you can read it as soon as it’s available.
When For All Mankind premiered in 2019, it presented a fascinating idea: what if the Soviet Union had won the space race to the Moon? This sparked a continuing rivalry, and the show has since developed into a complex story spanning many years. It explores an alternate history filled with political maneuvering, compelling characters, and believable, thought-provoking scenarios.
Despite having reached incredible heights in pop and R&B, Mariah Carey sees her work as a continuing process of artistic development. She prioritizes genuine growth over accolades, even looking back at early demos and current hits with the same focus. This humility is especially remarkable for an artist who has had such a significant impact on genres like pop, rap, and hip hop.
Director Gore Verbinski has likely finished with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. In an interview with ScreenRant, he indicated that while he enjoyed making the first three movies, he considers that part of his career over, disappointing fans who hoped he’d return to direct another installment.
The fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy explored the difficult past of Jay-Den Kraag. As a young Klingon left by his parents, he chose to attend Starfleet Academy with the goal of becoming a doctor, breaking from the traditional path of a Klingon warrior. Though outwardly shy and secretly unsure of himself, Jay-Den has found support and friendship among his fellow cadets, including Caleb Mir (played by Sandro Rosta) and Darem Reymi (George Hawkins).
When plans for Ballerina, a spin-off of the John Wick series, were revealed, many people immediately expected it to be another action-packed film. However, filmmakers quickly realized Ballerina couldn’t simply copy John Wick’s action style. The new film needed a different approach to conflict, which ultimately allowed them to create action sequences that could even exceed those in the original series.
While Sam Elliott has recently become well-known for his TV work in shows like Landman, 1883, and The Ranch, he’s mostly done voice acting in films lately. That might be about to change, though, if he reprises his role in a famously over-the-top, but beloved, action movie he appeared in years ago.