The seven Harry Potter books were made into eight movies between 2001 and 2011. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first film, and Warner Bros. is planning a big celebration. With new merchandise, a return to cinemas, and a TV series in development, it’s a fantastic time to be a Harry Potter fan.
BBC Music recently published a list of the best albums from 1984, and they made some great choices. Placing Prince’s Purple Rain at number one feels perfect, and Depeche Mode’s Some Great Reward at number 14 is also well-deserved (the list only includes 15 albums total). However, the omission of U2’s The Unforgettable Fire is a clear mistake.
Developed by Kevin and Dan Hageman, Star Trek: Prodigy was a collaboration between Paramount and Nickelodeon. The series debuted on Paramount+ in October 2021 and starred Ella Purnell as Gwyndala, Brett Grey as Dal R’El, and John Noble as the character known as the Diviner. Notably, Kate Mulgrew returned to the Star Trek universe to play both Admiral Kathryn Janeway and her holographic counterpart from Star Trek: Voyager.
Spy thrillers have become incredibly popular recently, especially on streaming services. Shows like Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Netflix’s The Night Agent, and Disney+’s Andor demonstrate just how strong and diverse this genre has become on television.
Both the comic books and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) featured a government response to a disaster caused by superheroes. In the comics, the New Warriors accidentally caused a deadly explosion, while in the MCU, it was the aftermath of Ultron’s attack. Both events sparked public fear about unchecked superpowers. As a result, a system for registering and controlling these individuals was proposed. Iron Man supported government oversight (through the United Nations in the MCU), while Captain America championed individual freedom.
Here’s some exciting news: The Rolling Stones are releasing a new album soon! Titled Foreign Tongues, it’s their 25th studio album and will be available on July 10th. It features 14 tracks, and two of them have already been released to the public.
I’ve been hooked on The Bear since it first came out in 2022, and I’ve really gotten used to new seasons dropping around late June every year – it was so predictable! But things are a little different this time. They surprised us with a special episode just yesterday, on May 5th, and now they’ve announced that the next season will be the last. It feels like they’re getting everything ready for one final, amazing serving.
David Lipper, who previously directed Murder at Hollow Creek, helmed Neglected. He co-wrote the script with Adam G. Levine. The film stars Cole Sprouse, known from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Josh Duhamel, who appeared in Jupiter’s Legacy. Lipper, Elena Sanchez (from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), and Til Schweiger also appear in the movie.
The group is also releasing a new album called Foreign Tongues, which features collaborations with some well-known artists. You can expect to hear contributions from Robert Smith of the Cure, Paul McCartney, and Steve Winwood. It promises to be a really enjoyable album.
It once seemed impossible that Charlie Cox would reprise his role as Daredevil. While brief appearances in projects like Spider-Man and She-Hulk offered hope, many wondered if we’d ever see the darker, more realistic Daredevil from the Netflix series again. Now, over ten years after Cox first played the character, the overwhelmingly positive reception to season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again proves that Daredevil is back and better than ever.