Movies

Okay, so I was really excited to hear about this! It’s a spin-off from The Big Bang Theory – and get this, it’s being made by the same guys, Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, plus Zak Penn who wrote The Avengers! This is the first Big Bang show they’re planning for HBO Max, which is awesome. Kevin Sussman is back as Stuart, and they’ve also brought back Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie as Denise, Bert, and Kripke. It’s coming out later this year, and I’m already setting a reminder!

It’s easy to lose track of all the book and comic book adaptations coming out, but The Beauty is one you definitely shouldn’t miss. It’s a fantastical story with a strong message, impressive special effects, and a great cast—including some surprising guest appearances. Plus, it’s full of shocking twists, like the dramatic and unforgettable exit of co-star Rebecca Hall at the end of Episode 2.

The 1/144 scale Ξ (Xi) Gundam, made with clear plastic, is a model kit of the main robot from the new movie, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. This movie is the second in a planned series of three films based on the Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash novels. This collectible will be available for pre-order at movie theaters soon, and its design closely matches the film’s visuals. It’s a limited-edition item, so purchasing it will require more than just a simple trip to the store.

Disney+ and Star Wars have released the first trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord, a new animated series focusing on the adventures of Sam Witwer’s Darth Maul between Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. The trailer showed plenty of Maul, along with other characters, and importantly featured Marrok, a character fans will recognize from Season 1 of Ahsoka.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, beginning with the premiere of The Original Series in September 1966. Starfleet Academy Season 1 is one of the ways the franchise is celebrating. Though the new series is set almost 300 years in the future—the 32nd century—it’s quickly become clear that it fits seamlessly into the Star Trek universe. A key highlight of the show’s first two episodes is that its far-future setting won’t prevent it from honoring the franchise’s long and detailed history, and may even enhance one particular classic storyline.

Will Smith’s success story is a blend of dedication and good fortune. It’s taken him from winning a Grammy for his first rap hit, “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” to starring in blockbuster movies throughout the ‘90s like Men in Black and Independence Day. He’s continued to deliver memorable performances in films like Bad Boys, Ali, I Am Legend, and ultimately, King Richard, which earned him an Academy Award.

Walt Disney Studios Japan has announced the Japanese title for Hoppers as When I Became a Beaver. They also revealed plans for an event on January 22nd in Tokyo, where they will announce who will voice Mabel in the Japanese version of the film.

The NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams is happening this Sunday, January 25th at 3:30 pm PT at Lumen Field in Seattle. Many fans were hoping for a local rock band like Pearl Jam or Heart to perform, but the league and event organizers have chosen a different musical act.

Lots of free in-game events have been happening, and a recent update is now available. With Pokémon Legends Z-A updated to version 2.0.1, players should have a smoother experience.

While promoting his short film, Money Talks (which he co-wrote, starred in, and produced), David Mazouz discussed the finale of Gotham, titled “The Beginning.” He explained that although he provided the voice for the older Bruce Wayne in the episode, a CGI version of his face was used on a stunt performer wearing the Batman suit. He then shared his thoughts on how the series concluded.