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Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 3 and Middle-earth Lore.As the focus ofEpisode 3ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powershifted from the continent of Middle-earth to the island of Númenor, audiences were introduced to a brand new set of characters: some new, and some familiar to fans ofThe Lord of the Ringsbooks and films. The ancestors of Aragorn, Isildur (Maxim Baldry) andElendil(Lloyd Owen), were shown onscreen for the first time in the series, as well as a new character named Eӓrien (Ema Horvath), Elendil’s daughter, and Númenor’s Queen Regent Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson)....

WhenSteven SpielbergmadeE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialhe described the film as a reflection of his childhood and the epitome of his inner child. The story of the film is nothing overly complex, but that is the point. The story of a young boy, Elliot (Henry Thomas), befriending an alien, and making him a part of his family with his older brother Michael (Robert MacNaughten) and younger sister Gertie (Drew Barrymore), is one everyone knows and loves....

From visionary directorAva DuVernayand based onMadeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic,A Wrinkle in Timefollows Meg Murry (Storm Reid), as she sets out on a transformative journey to discover that strength comes from embracing one’s flaws and that the light inside us can overcome the darkness. Meg is a typical teenager struggling with issues of self-worth, along with the mysterious disappearance of her father, four years ago. Upon learning that her father might still be alive but trapped on another planet somewhere in the cosmos, Meg sets out on an adventure with her younger brother, Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), and fellow classmate, Calvin (Levi Miller), to find out if she has the courage it will takes to get him back....

While I’m enjoying the latest90 Day Fiancéfranchisespin-off, I’m starting to notice how the series is falling a little short, most specifically when it comes to starTim Malcolm.90 Day: Hunt for Loveis only a few episodes into the new season andI feel like the show is picking at Tim, which is causing him to face more issues than the other stars.The main purpose of the newest spin-off was to give the stars a different kind of opportunity to find love than they have had in the past franchise shows....

True crime podcasting has only continued to grow in popularity over the years, especially in the wake of hit shows likeOnly Murders in the Buildingcapitalizing on their popularity.Only Murders, in particular, has become one of the most popular shows on streaming, so it makes sense that Hulu’s competitors may want to create something in a similar vein.Now, it looks like Netflix has what could be their answer toOnly Murders in the Buildingwith the new true crime podcast-inspired comedyBodkin....

While Marvel andStar Warsget all the fanfare on Disney+, one of the very best series on the streamer has beenHigh School Musical: The Musical - The series. The meta mockumentary spin-off of the popularDisney Channelmovie franchise has been putting on a show for the last three seasons with the fourth season right around the musical corner. Now, not only haveHSMfans received the first trailer forSeason 4and a fresh late Summer release date, it’s also been confirmed that the latest season will be the series’ last....

If there is anything that the co-creator of the universally popularSherlockseries should be good at, it’s writing a British detective story. Following on from his work on Sherlock andDoctor Who, and following his acting appearances in bothMission: Impossible - The Final ReckoningandThe Fantastic Four: First Steps,Mark Gatiss' latest writing project, the cozy crime storyBookish, has already beenrenewed for a second season. Recently, it was rumored that filming on said second season would begin this summer, following the airing of Season 1 in mid-July....

[Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers for The Penguin.] From executive producerMatt Reeves, the eight-episode DC Studios/HBO seriesThe Penguin, which takes place after the events ofThe Batmanand prior to the upcoming sequel, places Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) in the center of Gotham’s criminal underworld. At the same time, Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), mob boss Carmine Falcone’s daughter, is free from Arkham Asylum and wondering what comes next for her in a boys’ club of organized crime that’s not welcoming her with open arms....

The cast ofCommunityis more than used to it by now: in every public appearance they make or interview they give, there’s someone to ask about the movie that has been brewing for quite a few years. Of course, this is sort of their fault — the motto “six seasons and a movie” became a recurring joke when the series aired on NBC. And when it got cancelled on Season 6, it was obvious there was only one thing left to do to complete the story....

Abbott Elementaryis one of the great television successes of recent years. Since its premiere back in December 2021, the sitcom has been the recipient of critical acclaim andawards such as Golden Globes and Emmys. Created by and starringQuinta Brunson,Abbott Elementaryis one of the few sitcoms on network television with a predominately Black cast. Centered on the goings-on at a predominately Black elementary school,Abbott Elementaryboasts stellar performances from the likes ofSheryl Lee RalphandJanelle James, as well as serving as a love letter to hard-working Black educators working at schools like Abbott....

Sean Baker’sAnorahas made a strong international debut, expanding into 19 new markets this weekend and bringing its total gross to $2.4 million overseas, plus $1.9 million this weekend domestically for a total of $6.4 million worldwide. The film performed well in key territories, outpacing similar indie releases likeTriangle of SadnessandAnatomy of a Falland surpassing Baker’s previous works such asThe Florida Project. In the UK and Ireland,Anoraopened at #6, grossing $635K across 346 screens, while Germany also posted strong numbers, reaching $342K from 152 screens and receiving positive reactions, especially in Berlin....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Bad Monkey finale. Bad Monkey’s finale picks up right wherethe penultimate episode left off, with strong gales whipping back the palm trees and hailing the return of the Dragon Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith). The immaculate scene continues, as the Queen brandishes her rejuvenated power and confidence against the cowering Eve Stripling (Meredith Hagner). But if we know anything about the psychopath, it is thatshe won’t go down without a fight....

While there’s still some time forWildcat— a biographical drama film fromEthan Hawkeand starring his daughterMaya Hawke— to hit the screens, another real-life father-daughter duo’s project is heading to the big screen.Emma Westenberg’s heartfelt take on a father and daughter’s complicated relationship inBleeding Love, originally titledYou Sing Loud, I Sing Louder, is set to hit US theaters on August 07, 2025. However, it will arrive in UK theaters on ​​​​March 29.Now, a new trailer is giving fans a new look at the emotional drama that will drive the movie....