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Netflix(SeaPRwire) -   Suspended from Norway’s treacherous Troll Wall, Sasha (Charlize Theron) fights to support the weight of her unconscious husband, Eric Bana, while dodging falling ice. “Tommy, wake up!” she screams. “You’re dragging us off the mountain!” This opening sequence immediately establishes a thriller defined by intense, realistic action, even if the dialogue feels somewhat lackluster.Director Baltasar Kormákur is a veteran of survival cinema, having helmed The Deep, Adrift, and the climbing drama Everest, as well as the more far-fetched Beast. While these films aren't typically categorized as high art, Kormákur excels at outdoor action, grounding his latest Netflix project, Apex, in the gritty realities of kayaking and extreme rock climbing.Penned by Jeremy Robbins (The Purge), Apex follows climber Sasha as she treks through the Australian wilderness, still reeling from her near-death experience in Norway. Entering a beautiful but lethal national park, she brushes off the warnings posted on a wall of missing persons flyers. Whether she is overconfident or courting danger, she is unprepared for the reality of her situation: instead of just battling the elements, she is being hunted by a serial killer (Taron Egerton) who stalks campers.Known for heroic, lighter roles in films like Kingsman: The Secret Service and Rocketman, Egerton takes a dark turn here as a sadist who exploits Sasha’s vulnerability as a solo female traveler. The film’s most compelling tension arises from this dynamic, particularly when Sasha is harassed by aggressive hunters at a convenience store. Their patronizing “help” and predatory undertones provide a tense introduction to the dangers she faces.When these men refuse to leave her alone, Ben (Egerton) intervenes, posing as a friendly hiker who defends Sasha. However, it soon becomes clear that his “respect” for her is twisted; he views her as the ultimate target in his ritualistic human hunts.The premise echoes the viral “man or bear” internet debate, which questions whether women would rather encounter a man or a bear in the woods. With many social media users choosing the bear, the discourse highlights deep-seated concerns regarding male violence. In Apex—a title referencing both mountain summits and Ben’s self-perception as an “apex predator”—the man is undeniably the greater threat.Sasha is right to distrust the sleazy hunters and wrong to trust Ben’s charming facade. Both encounters illustrate how sexism puts her at risk, from the men who doubt her capabilities to her own tendency to ignore safety warnings from local rangers.Charlize Theron and a particularly freaky Taron Egerton elevate a mostly middling Netflix action flick. | NetflixTheron leans into her reputation for physically demanding roles, spending much of the film climbing and paddling for survival, while Egerton delivers a menacing, intense performance. Unlike many streaming action films that feel like mere paychecks, both leads are fully committed. This dedication saves Apex, as the script falters during quieter moments—such as when Ben attempts to justify his murderous habits with a bizarre Freudian reference to his mother.While Apex may not reach the peak of Theron’s action filmography, it is a solid streaming release that improves upon recent genre disappointments. The production team clearly understands the assignment, focusing on authentic stunts to tell a story that serves as a dark parody of the worst-case scenario for solo hikers.Beyond the more outlandish aspects of Ben’s traps, the film creates a thematic bridge between the two leads. Both are obsessed with testing their limits and defying conventional safety. Isolated from society, they become evenly matched adversaries, using their strength and survival skills to prove their dominance.Apex premieres on Netflix April 24. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Marvel Studios(SeaPRwire) -   Jon Favreau boasts a diverse set of skills. Currently, he’s one of Grogu’s two guardians (sharing parenting responsibilities with Dave Filoni) and is directing the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu. Before this, he worked on the other side of the Disney franchise, directing Iron Man and Iron Man 2. Beyond directing, he’s also an actor, making him the perfect fit for Happy Hogan, Tony Stark’s trusted right-hand man.Even after stepping away from behind the camera, he continued to appear as Happy Hogan in the MCU, right up through 2024’s Deadpool and Wolverine. During one of these appearances, he proposed a major change to one of the MCU’s most iconic moments — a decision he now reflects on with regret.Jon Favreau attempted to block Tony Stark’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame, but the Russos moved forward with the scene regardless. | Marvel StudiosWhen you think of Avengers: Endgame, one of the first images that comes to mind is Tony Stark sacrificing himself to save the world. This was a shocking permanent death, unlike the Blip-affected heroes who later returned, and it spurred the rise of the “I Love You 3000” catchphrase and marked the official end of the Infinity Saga. But had Favreau gotten his way, this scene would never have happened.“I called the Russos and said, ‘I’m not sure — I don’t think people will like this — I just don’t know! I think it’ll really hit people hard because there are kids who grew up with this character,’” he shared during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. It’s easy to understand why he reacted this way: it’s easy to forget, but before the MCU, Iron Man was a relatively unknown hero. Unlike Batman or James Bond, who have had multiple actors portray them over the years, Robert Downey Jr. was Tony Stark, and Favreau was the one who brought him into the mainstream spotlight.Seven years later, though, his perspective has shifted. “They handled it so beautifully,” he said. “Gwyneth [Paltrow] and Robert [Downey Jr.] gave such fantastic performances, and I think that added so much poignancy to the scene. They did an amazing job. I was wrong. I was wrong. I got choked up! Even though it’s a movie, those characters have been a part of my life for such a long time.”Without Tony Stark’s sacrifice, we likely never would have seen Robert Downey Jr. portray Doctor Doom. | VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty ImagesOf course, Favreau had a personal emotional stake in Tony Stark’s story, but many fans shared a similar initial reaction. None of us could have known at the time that this sacrifice would do more than just give Avengers: Endgame a bittersweet ending — it would also set up the next Avengers film. Now that Robert Downey Jr. can no longer return to the role of Tony Stark, he’s playing Doctor Doom instead.So if the Russos had listened to Favreau’s original concerns, we wouldn’t have Avengers: Doomsday in its current form. Tony Stark’s sacrifice may have been sad at the time, but it was the necessary price for bringing half the universe back and introducing Doctor Doom now.Avengers: Doomsday premieres in theaters on December 18, 2026. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Bandai Namco Entertainment(SeaPRwire) -   This is an exciting era for fans of the celebrated studio FromSoftware. Later this year, they will release the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, a vampire-themed action RPG with a Victorian-style setting. It was also recently revealed that an animated adaptation of the 2015 masterpiece Bloodborne is in development. However, the world of Yharnam isn't the only FromSoftware setting headed to the screen, as audiences will soon be able to experience the Lands Between in cinemas.Helmed by Alex Garland of Ex Machina fame and produced by A24, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and others—including the game's co-writer and A Song of Ice and Fire creator George R.R. Martin—an official Elden Ring film is underway. It is poised to be A24's costliest production to date, with a rumored budget exceeding $100 million. Initially, one might wonder how such an adaptation is possible, given that FromSoftware's titles depend heavily on environmental narrative rather than conventional storytelling. Yet, judging by leaked set images, Garland appears to be making a concerted effort to resolve some of the game's inherent mysteries.Elden Ring reveals its lore through location details and item descriptions, which is difficult to communicate on film. | Bandai Namco EntertainmentRecently, mere days after the full cast and premiere date were revealed, images surfaced online from the movie's London set. While some shots of sets and props had emerged earlier, these new photos offer the first look at key in-game sites like the royal capital Leyndell, Stormveil Castle, and the Academy of Raya Lucaria, alongside major figures such as the Loathsome Dung Eater and Emma Laird portraying Queen Marika.The game's story occurs after the cataclysmic Shattering, where Queen Marika shattered the Elden Ring—a network of magical runes that dictate reality's laws—and vanished. This left her demigod offspring in an endless war over the broken runes. Many fans speculated the film would be set long before the game's events. In the game, players encounter Marika's children and other pivotal figures from around the time of the Shattering, but they are often corrupted shells, and the world is a broken, decaying shadow of its former self.Marika’s destruction of the Elden Ring is the game’s inciting incident, so the movie hinges on whether it takes place before or after. | Bandai Namco EntertainmentConsequently, players never witness the royal family's daily life or the true nature of Marika's reign firsthand. However, if the set photos are accurate, the movie may, at least in part, unfold before the Queen's disappearance, fleshing out characters who, in the game, are too far decayed to recall their original states. It might even portray the Night of Black Knives—the murder of Marika's beloved son, Godwyn the Golden—which directly triggered her destruction of the Elden Ring, an event comparable to the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones.The prospect of the film presenting Marika, her children, and her court as fully realized characters with motivations and secret plots is profoundly compelling. In the game, they primarily function as obstacles for the player. Executed well, Elden Ring's worldbuilding and character depth could achieve the detailed richness of Game of Thrones. The final product's success remains to be seen, but Alex Garland seems prepared to showcase the Lands Between with an unprecedented level of clarity.Elden Ring is scheduled to hit theaters on March 3, 2028. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Universal Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) -   The buddy cop trope never goes out of style. When you pair a by-the-book officer with a rule-breaking partner, their adventures are bound to be captivating—whether they’re cracking cases in the distant past or far-flung future. Yet while many classic buddy cop pairs are revamped to fit modern tastes, certain stories are inseparable from their original setting; trying to update them would feel misplaced.Miami Vice is a perfect example of this—even Michael Mann’s 2006 modernized film version still oozed the essence of its original setting. Now, a new movie adaptation featuring an all-star lineup is set to return the story to its rightful home.Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler will star as Tubbs and Crockett, roles originally played by Philip Michael Thomas and Don Johnson. | Universal TV/Kobal/ShutterstockPer Deadline, Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are set to portray Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and James “Sonny” Crockett in Miami Vice ‘85—a fresh film adaptation of the original series helmed by F1 director Joseph Kosinski and penned by Nightcrawler writer Dan Gilroy.The movie, according to its official description, “explores the glamour and corruption of mid-’80s Miami in an all-new version of Miami Vice, inspired by the pilot episode and first season of the landmark Universal Television series that influenced culture and set the style in everything from fashion to filmmaking.” The legendary series centered on two undercover officers navigating Miami’s gritty underworld, and even if you’ve never watched an episode, you’re sure to recognize its theme song.Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx starred in Michael Mann’s gritty Miami Vice reboot. | Globe Photos/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockIt’s notable that the description specifically calls out the pilot and first season. The pilot itself offers a wealth of material—like many shows back then, Miami Vice debuted with a two-hour TV movie. Season 1 followed a standard case-per-week format, featuring guest appearances from Pam Grier, Ed O’Neill, Ellen Greene, and Bruce Willis; it remains to be seen how those standalone stories will shape a single feature film.The title Miami Vice ‘85 makes the film’s purpose clear. Whereas Michael Mann’s adaptation shifted the timeline and emphasized gritty crime drama, today’s most invigorating take on the source material is a nostalgic one. With several A-list stars on board for this ‘80s-themed project, it’s time to dust off those banana clips and Members Only jackets.Miami Vice ‘85 will arrive in theaters on August 6, 2027. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images(SeaPRwire) -   When it comes to dream careers, few positions can top “Chief Godzilla Officer.” Keiji Ota has held this title since 2017, and while his recent interview with Japanese platform NewsPicks prioritizes business updates over fun Godzilla trivia, the plans the Toho executive lays out for the franchise’s next 50 (or even 100!) years — already one of the longest-running media franchises in history — are so exciting that the tradeoff is more than worth overlooking. (Ota has been photographed numerous times posing next to Godzilla collectibles, so it’s likely he’s a lifelong monster fan at his core.) First off, Ota confirms that Toho will draw inspiration from Legendary’s Monsterverse to expand the cinematic universe for its own Godzilla films. The exact format of this new shared universe has not been revealed yet, but it already has an official name: “Godzilla World.” Later in the interview, Ota notes that the Godzilla audience is growing older, at least within Japan, so we can expect several of these upcoming projects to focus on new media formats: “To attract new fans in their teens and twenties, I want to explore video content beyond traditional feature films … such as streaming TV series and video games,” Ota states. (Interview translations were completed via Google Translate.)Notably, the “Godzilla World” continuity will exist separately from the two most recent Japanese Godzilla releases: Shin Godzilla (directed by Hideaki Anno) and Godzilla Minus One (helmed by Takashi Yamazaki, who is also directing the upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero). “If Toho develops original Godzilla storylines in-house, alongside the Godzilla films created by Hideaki Anno and Takashi Yamazaki, we will also be able to roll out spinoff content in a structured, systematic way,” Ota explains, hinting at plans for a dedicated team similar to the Lucasfilm Story Group that will oversee Godzilla narrative development at the company level. He also mentions that independent creators will be granted access to the Godzilla IP — “creators of all backgrounds are welcome to join in at any time,” Ota says — adding that he hopes to see multiple distinct iterations of Godzilla coexist at the same time to cater to different audiences and age groups. Ota also shared his admiration for Gareth Edwards (director of 2014’s Godzilla) and Michael Dougherty (behind Godzilla: King of the Monsters), stating that the pair “intuitively understand the core of what Godzilla is all about on a visceral level” and are reliable stewards of the property, as they grew up watching Godzilla films that Toho licensed frequently and affordably to TV networks across the globe in the 1990s. Another major announcement, which Ota first teased earlier this month, is that starting with Godzilla Minus Zero, all future Toho Godzilla films will get simultaneous theatrical releases in Japan and North America — or as close to simultaneous as possible, accounting for the International Date Line, anyway. For a specific generation of Godzilla fans, this level of cross-regional collaboration is a landmark moment. For years following Hollywood’s first widely panned 1998 Godzilla adaptation, Toho poked fun at the American version of the monster both subtly and overtly in its Millennium-era Godzilla titles. This gag reached its peak in 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars, where the original Japanese Godzilla swats Roland Emmerich’s scrawny “Zilla” aside with a single flick of his tail:These days, it’s “Godzilla’s World,” and we’re all just living in it. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

(SeaPRwire) -   Supes in The Boys mostly adhere to the traditional superhero formula: a flashy costume, public relations campaigns, and at the core of everything, a distinctive superhero alias. But that alias carries a heavy load of baggage. Suddenly, you’re no longer an individual—you’re a character and an asset for a larger entity, whether it’s Vought or simply the greater good. Given this, it’s easy to understand why Starlight now likes to go by her real name, Annie January.However, not every Supe receives a superhero moniker. In fact, Season 5 Episode 4 of The Boys introduces a Supe who’s only known by his first name—Quinn—because he wasn’t considered valuable enough to become a superhero. And this very rejection is what powers his frightening ability, one that alters our perception of the show’s heroes.Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Boys Season 5 Episode 4.While searching for V1—the original iteration of Compound V that can grant a Supe immunity to the contagion Billy Butcher intends to unleash—Butcher and his crew head to Fort Harmony, where the first V1 trials took place. But they aren’t the only ones after it: Homelander and Soldier Boy are right behind them.Homelander and Soldier Boy attempt to secure V1 before The Boys do. | Amazon Prime VideoBut as soon as the Boys step inside the fort, they start bickering with one another, giving in to their most primal urges. Additionally, there are corpses of other people who entered the lab—but they weren’t harmed by an external attacker. Instead, they killed each other. Frenchie quickly comes up with an explanation: toxoplasmosis, a parasite (often found in cat feces) that has psychoactive and behavioral impacts on humans. While everyone else begins fighting without cause, Frenchie is immune because of his long history of substance abuse.Frenchie’s initial thought was that V1 had altered the local vegetation, but he soon discovers the real culprit is something entirely different: Quinn, one of the first test subjects for V1. He was injected with the compound alongside Soldier Boy, but while Soldier Boy rose to stardom, Quinn was cast aside as a failure. Since then, he’s been dormant, attached to a wall in Fort Harmony and boiling with anger toward Soldier Boy—who wasn’t even a real soldier, just a wealthy kid craving power.That hatred has transformed into spores that infect anyone who comes into contact with them, filling them with the same fury. This means Quinn not only has the ability to influence the behavior of those nearby, but he also has no control over this power. His resentment is so intense that he doesn’t even mean to take down those around him—they simply turn on each other on their own.Quinn’s rage-fueled abilities are only neutralized by Soldier Boy’s nuclear explosion. | Amazon Prime VideoBut just as Soldier Boy was the source of Quinn’s pain, he’s also the one who puts an end to it. Frenchie taunts Soldier Boy into using his nuclear blast on Quinn—one of the rare weapons capable of taking down a V1-injected Supe. Only then do the other characters regain their sanity.Quinn might not have a superhero alias, but that’s exactly what makes him one of the scariest Supes we’ve seen in The Boys to date. He was totally overlooked by the superhero industry, and that all-encompassing anger is what gave him his powers in the first place. It’s crucial to remember that for every Soldier Boy, there are countless Quinns—and Vought has its fair share of victims it’s swept under the rug.The Boys Season 5 Episode 4 is now available to stream on Prime Video. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Sci-Fi Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) -   It’s almost unbelievable that nearly two decades have passed since Battlestar Galactica wrapped its run in 2009, and 23 years since its reboot miniseries first launched in 2003. Developed by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick in 2003, BSG was a high-stakes reboot of Glen A. Larson’s 1978 series of the same name. To put that risk in context, reimagining BSG in 2003 with an altered core premise, updated versions of classic characters, and a darker, grittier tone would be similar to remaking Babylon 5 today without J. Michael Straczynski’s involvement, and with entirely reworked canon and lore. Put simply, before 2003, the Battlestar franchise was a known property with a loyal fanbase, but it was never a mainstream sci-fi franchise.All that changed in 2003 when the Battlestar Galactica miniseries debuted, and the franchise grew even further when the ongoing full series launched in 2004. It quickly cemented itself as the new benchmark for epic science fiction television. Ever since, the entire genre—from The Expanse to the slate of new Star Trek shows, and certainly Andor—exists in the landscape Battlestar created. Moore’s latest sci-fi series, For All Mankind, also carries much of BSG’s signature magic, including plenty of deep-cut Easter eggs for long-time fans. And now, if you want to re-experience the adventures of the ragtag fugitive fleet from the start, nearly the entire BSG saga will be available to stream for free starting May 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.Battlestar Galactica Streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TVKatee Sackhoff as Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica. | Sci-Fi Channel/Kobal/ShutterstockStarting May 1, 2026, the vast majority of the Battlestar Galactica franchise will be available to stream on both Paramount+ and Pluto TV. A standard Paramount+ subscription costs $8.99 per month, and includes limited ads. That said, Pluto TV is completely free, meaning you can binge Battlestar from the very beginning at no cost. Here is all the content included on both Paramount+ and Pluto TV:Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (2003)Battlestar Galactica Seasons 1-4 (2004-2009)Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (TV Movie, 2009)For viewers hoping to dive deep into BSG’s bold prequel series Caprica, that show will be streaming on Paramount+ starting May 1, though it will not be available on Pluto TV.This new streaming agreement does not include the original 1978 series, so if you want to watch the classic original version of the show, you will need to rent individual episodes on Prime Video, Apple TV, or YouTube. (Or you can pick up a DVD or Blu-ray copy.)This new curated BSG streaming library also excludes the 2007 standalone film Battlestar Galactica: Razor, a midquel that told extra stories about the Battlestar Pegasus, the Galactica’s sister ship first introduced in Season 2. Razor also includes extensive flashbacks set before the events of the main series, and starred Nico Cortez as a younger version of Edward James Olmos’s Bill Adama. (These flashbacks should not be confused with the 2012 web series Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome, which featured Luke Pasqualino as a young Adama.)So, to sum up: The full 2000s Battlestar Galactica run and the miniseries that launched the reboot will all stream for free starting May 1. But where should new viewers begin?Battlestar Begins With the Miniseries, Not “33”Mary McDonnell as Laura Roslin, being sworn in as the President in the pilot episode of Battlestar Galactica. | Sci-Fi Channel/Kobal/ShutterstockFor new fans, you would probably assume starting with Season 1, Episode 1 of BSG is all you need. While it’s possible to watch the show that way and not end up totally confused, the truth is that the regular series’ first episode, “33”, opens with the show’s core premise already established: the surviving humans of the 12 Colonies are on the run after the Cylons destroyed all their homeworlds. But how did that catastrophe happen? When did audiences first learn that Cylons had humanoid “skin job” models? That’s where the 2003 miniseries comes in.The full regular series launched in 2004 thanks to the success of the three-night 2003 miniseries. This miniseries is essentially the epic original pilot for Battlestar Galactica, and it sets up every core detail you need to know. It is not a post-hoc prequel or a standalone side story: it is where the show actually started.Battlestar Galactica will begin streaming on Pluto TV and Paramount+ on May 1. Caprica is currently available to stream on Peacock. Razor can be rented on Prime, Apple TV, and other digital platforms. 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Apple TV(SeaPRwire) -   While For All Mankind speeds into its layered, Mars-focused future in Season 5, the new spinoff series Star City is turning back to the franchise’s early origins. As announced earlier, this series will tell the story of For All Mankind’s alternate timeline from the Soviet point of view. The show’s title itself comes from the central hub of Roscosmos, the USSR’s space program, that sits near Moscow. The series is scheduled to launch on May 29, and Apple TV has just released its first full-length trailer.The most unexpected takeaway from the trailer is that it confirms Star City is nothing like For All Mankind at its core. Instead, the series shapes up to be a heart-pounding spy thriller, set across the 1960s and early 1970s. If you did not already know the USSR never landed humans on the Moon in 1969 in real life, you could easily mistake this for a straightforward historical drama centered on spaceflight. Put simply, the alternate timeline built by For All Mankind acts as a backdrop for this new show, but judging by the trailer, the series itself is first and foremost a spy thriller.Star City Trailer Reveals Space SpiesStar City unfolds mostly in parallel with For All Mankind Season 1, which began its story in 1969. But as the title suggests, the plot centers on the tightly secured Star City facility and Soviet officials’ fears that intelligence about the space race could be leaked to the United States.For All Mankind is no stranger to espionage-focused storylines. Even in its first season, Ed Baldwin (Joel Kinnaman) and other characters worried about Soviet spies operating on the Moon. From Season 2 onward, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt) gets pulled into a complicated spy plot that ultimately forces the former NASA leader to work for Roscosmos in Season 4. Since Season 4, For All Mankind has also prominently featured the character Irina Morozova (Svetlana Efremova), a retired KGB mastermind who later pulled major strings behind the scenes at Roscosmos. Whether Star City will introduce a younger version of Irina is still unconfirmed, but based on the tone of the new trailer, it seems very likely.The trailer also hints at small connections to the 1973 timeline of For All Mankind. One scene in the trailer notes that the chief designer (Rhys Ifans) holds plans for a Moon base that could be stolen by American operatives. The Jamestown NASA base in Season 1 of FaMK is a major plot point of the original series, so it appears Star City will add a fresh new layer to that origin story.Even with its links to the original show, the new trailer makes clear that Star City is very much its own unique project: a tense thriller all about secrets, surveillance, and spaceflight.Star City will premiere on Apple TV on May 29, 2026. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Warner Bros. Pictures(SeaPRwire) -   When Mortal Kombat first launched in 1992, packaged inside arcade cabinets that delivered pixelated gore to players far too young to view it, it became a virtually immediate hit. Its diverse lineup of thunder deities, brightly colored ninjas, and even a playful send-up of action star Jean-Claude Van Damme, its addition of the "juggling" mechanic to standard fighting game rules, plus its legendary, progressively vicious fatalities secured it a rightful place on the fighting game Mount Rushmore. It has held that position through its bumpy shift to 3D graphics and into the series' current reboot period.On the other hand, when the first Mortal Kombat film hit theaters three years later, it drew criticism for being corny and underdeveloped narratively, on top of its wooden performances and PG-13 rated action. Even with these shortcomings, it performed well commercially, and did an impressive job of capturing the chaotic, over-the-top energy of slamming action figures together that defines the games, mostly by refusing to take itself too seriously. Thirty years on, though, we live in an era where Hollywood treats every property with excessive earnestness. Debuted five years ago to the day, the 2021 Mortal Kombat reboot is a compelling case study of what occurs when that trend goes too far in the reverse direction.Even with director Simon McQuoid's strongest attempts, the MK reboot unavoidably comes off as a film belonging to a past period for both video game adaptations and major studio tentpole releases, and that is for good reason. A new film take on the series was already in development as far back as 2011, first helmed by Kevin Tancharoen, the creator of the beloved fan-made Mortal Kombat: Rebirth short film and the subsequent MK: Legacy web series. The time the project spent stuck in development limbo is almost palpable, as the film is in many respects the final leftover of the distinctly 2010s method of adapting video games for the screen.At first glance, Mortal Kombat adapts the games' core premise clearly: pop culture's second most beloved Thunder God, Raiden (played by Tadanobu Asano), has to put together a team of honorable fighters from all over Earthrealm to take part in the 10th Mortal Kombat tournament. This deadly cross-dimensional martial arts contest is held once every 50 years to determine if the tyrannical Outworld realm is permitted to invade Earth (though the entire reboot is set before the tournament actually happens, a baffling creative call that brings the always-applicable Surf Dracula meme to mind). The original game's core setup is such a silly, flimsy excuse to throw a whole host of martial arts film tropes into battle together that the 2021 film's extreme earnestness stands out sharply by comparison. Much like 2008's Max Payne or the 2005 Doom adaptation, it seems to come from a studio miscalculating how easy the source material is to engage with, and overcorrecting by attempting to make the premise feel more "realistic".You would assume Raiden would have come up with a more effective game plan after dropping nine straight tournaments. | Warner Bros PicturesOne of the most annoying choices the film makes in this vein is the introduction of new character Cole Young (played by Lewis Tan), a past-his-prime MMA fighter who acts as the entry point for viewers. But this role could just as easily have been filled by existing characters Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, or Johnny Cage (a direction the upcoming sequel appears to be taking). Not only is he a generic, cookie-cutter "fighter" in a franchise packed with some of the most distinct, larger-than-life fighting game characters ever made, but the film also created a messy backstory to link him to MK co-creator Ed Boon's preferred character, Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion (played by Hiroyuki Sanada), a call that makes him read like an original character pulled straight from fan fiction.The film's fixation on making the premise feel grounded even applies to something as basic as the games' take on magic and special powers. Abilities that are innate to characters in the games, like Kano's laser eye or Sonya Blade's wrist-mounted energy blasters, are reworked here into a surprisingly much more campy magic system where fighters have to "train" their personal "arcana" to unlock them. The arcana training sequence feels like it came directly from a note sent by a clueless studio exec confused about why Liu Kang can throw fireballs without a clear in-universe reason, ignoring the fact that random superpowers for characters are a core part of the franchise's appeal, which blends Saturday morning cartoon energy with Hong Kong action film flair.Cole Young's inclusion in the film was a key point of criticism among long-time fans. | Warner Bros. PicturesWhat makes Mortal Kombat so disappointing, though, is that it also gets a huge number of elements right. It features plenty of hard-hitting, gory action sequences: the opening fight between Scorpion and Bi-Han/Sub-Zero (played by Joe Taslim) is a dream come true for long-time fans, a beautifully choreographed sequence that follows the still-living Hanzo as he takes down a small squad of ninjas before facing off against his sworn enemy. The fatalities are another spot where the film embraces the series' natural over-the-top tone, and there should have been far more moments like Kung Lao slicing a vampire assassin clean in half with his razor-edged hat before declaring his "Flawless Victory" to nobody in particular.Unexpectedly, another strong point of the film is the chemistry between its characters, particularly the heroes from Earthrealm. There is far too little genuine back-and-forth and playful banter between them, but the moments that do exist are a delight. The film seems to worry it will be labeled as "goofy" like the 1995 adaptation was, but the absurdity of seeing a Special Forces agent talking to a Shaolin monk and an Australian hitman is a big part of why the franchise has remained a beloved fighting game mainstay for more than 30 years now.Hiroyuki Sanada's portrayal of the gaming world's most beloved undead warrior is one of the film's strongest elements. | Warner Bros PicturesIn its effort to distance the franchise from the supposed embarrassment of the original 1995 film and its heavily criticized follow-up Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Warner Bros. discarded some of the innate 1990s-era camp that is core to Mortal Kombat's identity. This film was the final example of a now mostly obsolete approach to video game adaptations, and fans are hopeful that the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 will understand that it is perfectly fine to be a bit playful for a franchise that famously brought Babalities to gaming audiences worldwide.Mortal Kombat is available to stream on HBO Max. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Prime Video(SeaPRwire) -   Extreme violence is unavoidable in Invincible. Ever since it revealed that its Superman equivalent, Omni-Man (voiced by J.K. Simmons), was secretly a villainous alien determined to colonize Earth, brutality has been one of the defining traits of the series. And Season 4 doesn’t drop the ball; it actually cranks up the stakes by moving the action out into space.Viewers who’ve been eager for Invincible to adapt the infamous Viltrumite War won’t be let down, either. Episode 7 delivered a suitably harrowing, devastating end to that intergalactic conflict. Planets exploded! Beloved characters narrowly escaped horrific deaths! Grand Regent Thragg (voiced by Lee Pace) landed a punch so forceful it functioned almost like a cosmic vortex! This was the kind of on-screen moment countless fans had been waiting for, and it nearly overshadowed the far more subdued finale that followed immediately after. But just because the war has ended doesn’t mean its fallout is any less distressing. Invincible Season 4 subverts the show’s signature, seemingly inescapable animated violence, instead leaning into moments that are far more psychologically damaging.Spoilers for Invincible Season 4 Episode 8 follow below.The Invincible Season 4 finale, explainedThe Viltrumite War concludes not with a fiery blast, but an unthinkable ultimatum. | Prime VideoWhile Omni-Man, his son Mark (voiced by Steven Yeun), and their allies land a devastating blow against the Viltrumite Empire, they may have actually made their own situation far worse. After destroying the planet Viltrum in the closing moments of Episode 7, Thragg and his loyalists have no homeland to return to. Most critically, they can no longer retaliate by killing Mark or his loved ones. “There are far too few of us left,” Thragg says with sorrow — and he is correct. Viltrumites are all but extinct: fewer than 10 full-blooded aliens remain once the fighting clears, which makes it far simpler for them to lay low somewhere across the galaxy.Mark is tormented by the thought that Thragg will appear on Earth and destroy everything he cares about, just as Thragg did to the Grand Regent... and by the end of Episode 8, that fear becomes a far more dangerous reality. Thragg shows up exactly as Mark is starting to heal from his post-traumatic stress, revealing that the Viltrumites have been hiding on Earth for the past several weeks. Just like Omni-Man did before them, they plan to interbreed with humans to build a new population. Their offspring will be far less powerful — Mark and his younger brother Oliver (voiced by Christian Convery) are both half-Viltrumite and far more fragile — but Viltrum will endure, in a way. Most crucially, they will live peacefully alongside humanity, provided Mark does not instigate another war.Naturally, this is a nightmare for Mark, who wants nothing more than to eliminate all Viltrumites from the universe once and for all. While Thragg gives Mark the option to reject this deal, doing so would mean restarting the war — this time on Earth, with potentially millions of people losing their lives. Mark is entirely on his own, with no time to consult his father or any of his mentors for advice. He has no choice but to accept Thragg’s conditions. When these characters are next seen in Season 5, the last remaining Viltrumites will have built lives for themselves on Earth, blending in seamlessly and quietly integrating with human society.But wait — why was Mark alone?Mark stands as Earth’s only Viltrumite defender by the close of Season 4. | Prime VideoInvincible Season 4 puts in significant work to reunite the Grayson family, but by the season’s end, they are once again scattered across the galaxy. Oliver sustains critical injuries during the battle on Viltrum; when Mark and Nolan return to Earth, they have no choice but to leave him on the planet Talescria, which serves as the home of the Coalition of Planets. The medical care available there is far more advanced than what Earth has to offer, after all. When Debbie (voiced by Sandra Oh) finds out about Oliver’s condition, she begs to be taken to Talescria, even if that means traveling alongside Nolan, her on-again-off-again ex-husband. The pair had an explosive argument in Episode 5, where Debbie told Nolan she never wanted to see him again. (Given that he called her a pet, killed millions of people, and left their son permanently traumatized after a vicious beating, she could have been far harsher.) But Oliver’s injuries push these two former partners back together when they least expect it. Oddly enough, this also sets up the second-chance romantic relationship fans never knew they wanted to see on Invincible.Nolan has been longing for Debbie and quietly begging for her forgiveness since Season 2, so their reunion has been a long time in the making. What makes this reunion so satisfying is that Debbie is unwilling to take Nolan back, meaning genuine reconciliation will be incredibly difficult to achieve. Even so, that reconciliation still feels like an inevitability, even for viewers who are familiar with the story laid out in Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker’s original comics. Ideally, Invincible will not rush one of its most compelling redemption arcs: Nolan and Debbie’s rekindled romance could serve as a striking parallel to the far more unsettling events unfolding back on Earth. As the show moves forward, overt violence is taking a backseat to the complex dynamics between Viltrumites and humans — but these storylines are becoming just as thrilling as the fight scenes and clear moral divides we’ve seen in the past.All episodes of Invincible Season 4 are now streaming on Prime Video. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. 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Netflix(SeaPRwire) -   Following the conclusion of the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, it became evident that the series in 2025 bore little resemblance to its 2016 iteration. The narrative had expanded, the stakes had escalated, and the young cast members had aged considerably. This aging is an inherent challenge for shows featuring child actors, as they cannot be perpetually frozen in time. Or can they?Introducing Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85, an animated spin-off series that commences directly after Season 2, a period many fans identify as the end of the show’s Golden Age. Upon initial viewing, this series effectively recaptures the essence that Stranger Things seemed to lose in its later seasons, provided one doesn't scrutinize the canon too closely.Tales from ‘85 follows the Hawkins group—Mike, Eleven, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max—as they return to school after their winter break. Unfortunately, their beloved science teacher, Mr. Clarke, is taking a sabbatical and is replaced by the charmingly eccentric Ms. Baxter. It isn't long before Ms. Baxter’s punk daughter, Nikki, finds herself in a difficult situation with our heroes, leading them to form the Hawkins Investigators Club. They delve into peculiar occurrences around town, discovering that, regrettably, even with the gate to the Upside Down closed, safety is not guaranteed.The inspiration for this series is quite apparent. Its "midquel" setting, distinctive animation style, and self-contained narrative bear a striking resemblance to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated spin-off that offered a new perspective on the Star Wars prequel trilogy. This is the show’s strongest concept: just as Clone Wars expanded the Star Wars universe, Tales from ‘85 introduces new threats that, while perhaps less terrifying than Vecna, are perfectly suited for an animated series.If Tales from ‘85 is Stranger Things’ interpretation of The Clone Wars, then Nikki Baxter is its Ahsoka Tano: a spirited new character introduced exclusively in the spin-off, despite never being mentioned in the flagship media that preceded or followed it. Voiced by Marty Supreme breakout Odessa A’Zion, she is a valuable addition to the group, bringing a sense of world-weariness from her constant relocation and a talent for tinkering that gives the show a Ghostbusters-esque flair. Also noteworthy is the scientific basis for the main threat, which is just plausible enough while still incorporating elements of Dungeons and Dragons monsters.Nikki Baxter is an excellent addition to the already quite large Stranger Things ensemble. | NetflixHowever, not all the issues present in later-stage Stranger Things are resolved by the move to animation. It seems nearly every episode features at least one moment where a character is on the brink of certain doom, only to be rescued at the last second by Eleven’s telekinetic abilities. And while the alternative voice casting is superb, the absence of Joyce and Jonathan Byers is quite noticeable—even ten episodes prove insufficient to include the entire expansive cast.The most significant issue is, unfortunately, an unfixable one: the plot implications. It is poignant to hear Nikki discuss how she no longer bothers to make friends, knowing she will eventually move again and everyone will forget her. However, this conversation becomes heartbreaking when considering that these friends go on to save the world multiple times without ever mentioning Nikki or utilizing any of the tools she created for them. The Clone Wars circumvented this by having Ahsoka leave the Jedi Order, but no clean solution exists for a similar narrative departure here.But if viewers can suspend their disbelief regarding this point, then this show serves as the perfect palate cleanser after the series finale, bringing the show back to its original essence: kids on bikes solving mysteries and getting into adventures.Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 is currently available for streaming on Netflix. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Markiplier Studios(SeaPRwire) -   In recent years, Hollywood has seen a surge in YouTube creators transitioning from short-form digital content to feature-length narrative filmmaking. Over the past six years, we have seen the Philippou brothers—the comedy and special effects team known as RackaRacka—release Talk to Me and Bring Her Back, alongside film critic Chris Stuckmann’s Shelby Oaks, which debuted last year. This trend has continued into 2026 with the upcoming Backrooms adaptation from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, as well as one of the year's top-earning horror movies: Iron Lung, directed by Mark Fischbach, widely known as the streamer Markiplier.Based on the hit video game of the same name, Iron Lung centers on a convict named Simon in a post-apocalyptic future where a phenomenon called the “Quiet Rapture” has caused most planets and stars to disappear. Tasked with piloting a decaying submarine through an ocean of blood on a remote moon, Simon soon realizes he is not the only entity lurking in the depths. The film, which was self-distributed by Markiplier, became a major box office success, earning over $50 million against a $3 million budget. It serves as a testament to the potential of independent cinema—a model the streamer now intends to apply to the film distribution sector.Self-distributing a film isn’t an easy decision, but Iron Lung proved that in some cases it can be an immensely successful one. | Markiplier StudiosAs reported by Bloody Disgusting, citing a video from Fischbach himself, the director intends to manage both digital and physical distribution independently, following the success of his theatrical release through Markiplier Studios. His strategy involves establishing a digital aggregator to host Iron Lung on YouTube’s Film and TV platform, with the goal of providing a space for other independent filmmakers to distribute their work as well. For physical media, Markiplier is taking a DIY approach: he plans to install a DVD/Blu-ray production unit in his home, which will be featured in future videos, to manufacture copies for sale directly to fans.For independent creators, securing distribution is often as difficult as the fundraising and production phases; many completed films languish or go unreleased due to a lack of industry support. Markiplier’s initiative would not only bring Iron Lung to a wider audience but could also dismantle the traditional barriers of the Hollywood distribution system, offering artists a new path to reach viewers. While the plan is not yet finalized—Fischbach notes he is in the final stages of negotiations with YouTube—its success could represent a significant transformation in how the film industry operates.There is no set VOD or Blu-ray release date yet for Iron Lung. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

DC Studios(SeaPRwire) -   Having faith in a long-term plan is difficult when dealing with a major movie series. This is especially true for a franchise that has been restarted multiple times, such as the DC Universe, where confidence is even scarcer. While director James Gunn undoubtedly possesses a vision for superhero narratives, the desire for a cohesive cinematic world that is both visually impressive and faithful to the comics has been intense for a long time. Audiences are seeking a solid base for the DC Universe's heroes and villains. They are eager to see Batman; above all, they want a glimpse of the DCU's interpretation of Gotham City at the earliest opportunity.While a live-action Batman may not arrive for a while, the DCU will soon offer the next closest alternative—complete with a compelling horror angle. Following Supergirl's theatrical release this summer, the DC Universe will shift from the bright skies of Metropolis to the shadows of Gotham City. However, instead of centering on Batman and his vigilantism, Clayface will delve into a more realistic part of this corrupt setting, exploring the chilling backstory of a notorious Batman foe.The initial teaser from DC Studios for Clayface provides a glimpse of the new Gotham City, yet that is overshadowed by the moments of body horror featured in the preview. Indeed, Clayface will be the inaugural horror film within the DC Universe. Tom Rhys Harris portrays Matt Hagen, a role fans will likely remember from Batman: The Animated Series. Although Hagen was not the original Clayface (that distinction goes to Basil Karlo), he was the first to exhibit the shapeshifting abilities now synonymous with the villain, largely due to his portrayal in The Animated Series.The film Clayface will depict the macabre genesis of these powers. According to the official summary, the story "chronicles one man's terrifying fall from promising Hollywood actor to a monster driven by vengeance." After a vicious assault robs Hagen of his leading-man appearance, he seeks a solution from a cutting-edge pharmaceutical firm. The issue, naturally, is that their experimental treatment is excessively effective. His face is not healed but rather mutated into a pliable, clay-like material. These new abilities aid his mission for retribution but also permanently sever his connection to his former existence.Clayface remains largely secretive about its storyline, but its debut teaser effectively addresses skepticism regarding this new chapter for the DCU. Batman—or other figures from his gallery of villains—might be lurking in Gotham during Hagen's "descent," but director James Watkins has shaped a narrative designed to be self-sufficient. This is an unconventional method to welcome fans back to this segment of the DC Universe, yet with Clayface at the forefront, we may witness the most grim depiction of Gotham to date... which is a thrilling prospect.Clayface arrives in theaters on October 23. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Marvel Studios(SeaPRwire) -   One of the most beloved strengths of the original Netflix Defenders series was how well they recreated the interconnected synergy of the MCU’s film branch for streaming television. Just like in the source comics, it feels deeply satisfying to watch Foggy Nelson cameo in Jessica Jones, or see Claire Temple move between the casts of Daredevil and Luke Cage. This approach lets audiences feel that these worlds are lived-in and all these characters share the same space, which avoids the common issue the MCU has faced recently: telling viewers the universe is connected without actually showing that connection.However, when all of these original shows were canceled roughly six years ago, the Defenders stepped off-screen for a time, leaving behind countless unresolved plot and relationship threads from their runs. When the revival series Daredevil: Born Again first launched, fans wondered whether Matt Murdock’s old allies would join him for his official jump into the wider MCU. Now that we have official confirmation that they will return in the show’s third season, it’s very likely that the backstories of Luke, Jessica, and Danny will stay mostly intact, just like Daredevil’s has. And with the release of episode 6 of Born Again’s second season, we know that at least one major storyline from the old Netflix shows — a plotline that’s central in the comics — is getting a meaningful follow-up in this new series.Jessica Jones’ return in episode 6 of Born Again finally brings her relationship with Luke Cage full circle. | NetflixWarning! Spoilers ahead for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 6.In the latest episode, during an attack on Jessica’s suburban home planned by the mysterious Mr. Charles, it is revealed that Jessica Jones now has a daughter named Danielle, named in honor of her godfather Danny Rand. It is clear that the young girl, played by twin actors Anabelle Ivlev and Isabella Ivlev, is Jessica and Luke Cage’s child. Though Luke does not appear in the episode, if Jessica’s catch-up conversation with Matt is taken at face value, his absence is likely because the hero of Harlem is currently working for the U.S. government.Who is Danielle Cage In The Comics?In a dystopian alternate future ravaged by Thanos and Ultron, Dani Cage inherits the mantle of Captain America. | Marvel ComicsIn the original comic source material, Danielle was conceived after a drunken one-night encounter between Luke and Jessica. When Jessica found out she was pregnant, she ended things with her then-boyfriend Scott Lang, which pushed Luke to admit his feelings for her. Danielle was officially born in 2006’s The Pulse #16, and her parents married in New Avengers Annual #1. Even though Danielle is only three years old in Marvel’s mainline comic canon, she has already been a core part of multiple storylines — Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter, a three-issue limited digital series, sees Danielle suddenly develop purple skin, forcing Jessica to confront the possibility that her daughter is connected to her abuser Zebediah Kilgrave, also known as the Purple Man. There is also an alternate-universe version of Danielle from Earth-15061, first introduced in the 2015 Ultron Forever event. She comes from a future where Thanos kills most of Earth’s heroes, including her parents; after training with Natasha Romanoff, Danielle becomes the new Captain America. She wields Captain America’s shield, and is also a living shield herself thanks to the unbreakable skin she inherited from her father.In the 20 years since Luke and Jessica married in the comics, they have become one of the most popular couples not just in Marvel Comics, but across all of superhero comics. And Danielle was the catalyst that turned their long-running romance into an official union, recognized both legally and by their fellow Avengers. What Does Danielle’s Existence Mean For The Future?While we still don’t know for sure if Luke and Jessica are married in the current MCU, the fact that Danielle exists now is the perfect conclusion to Luke and Jessica’s will-they-won’t-they romance from the Netflix shows, and their new roles as superhero parents open up a natural, exciting new path for both characters. If their confirmed appearance in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 is any indication, we could see much more of the couple — and Danielle — in MCU stories going forward.New episodes of Daredevil: Born Again premiere every Tuesday on Disney+. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Image source: YouTube(SeaPRwire) -   Over the span of 45 years, the Evil Dead franchise has only released five films, making it one of the few horror series that can boast it has never put out a poorly received installment... so far. The closest the franchise has come to a critical letdown was the 2013 dark, gritty Evil Dead reboot helmed by Fede Alvarez; that film earned a lukewarm 64 percent score from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, though 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, directed by Lee Cronin (you may recognize him for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy), won both groups back with a solid 85 percent critic and 75 percent audience rating split.Next to the 10-year gap between the two prior Evil Dead films, the three-year stretch between Evil Dead Rise and the upcoming sixth entry in the film franchise (don’t forget the separate Ash Vs. Evil Dead series exists), Evil Dead Burn, feels barely noticeable. Upholding another longstanding franchise tradition of lifting up emerging horror filmmakers, French director Sébastien Vaniček is leading this new release, following his eerie 2023 debut feature Infested. That film was set in the tight, cramped space of a suburban Paris high-rise apartment block, and was filled with the creative camera work and high-stakes horror action that have come to define modern Evil Dead titles.The first teaser for Evil Dead Burn carries that same urgent energy, tracking a woman played by Swiss actress Souheila Yacoub in a single, uncut shot as she wakes up with a head wound in a dim, dusty house, then crawls across a living room floor, twisting and ducking out of the way as Deadite chaos erupts all around her. Similar to Infested, the teaser hints at a non-stop, high-intensity viewing experience — the soundtrack is dominated by screams and crashing noises, layered under Yacoub’s frantic gasps — making use of the larger budget that comes with a major American studio production. The stunt work is particularly striking, as characters dart in and out of the frame before being grabbed and dragged off (or hurled through furniture) by ravenous Deadites. The only notable potential drawback is that the cinematography is very dim, making the action hard to make out on all but the most perfectly calibrated screens.Warner Bros. clearly has high confidence in Evil Dead Burn, shifting its release forward two weeks from its original July 24 slot to a new premiere date of July 10. This puts the R-rated horror feature up against Disney’s live-action Moana remake in theaters, though audience overlap between the two titles is expected to be very small. The official synopsis for the film reads as follows: “EVIL DEAD BURN delivers the franchise’s most brutal, bone-chilling ride to date, exploding onto big screens with an all-new chapter of bloodshed and demonic chaos. After her husband passes away, a woman seeks comfort with her in-laws at their remote family home. As household members are turned into Deadites one by one — turning their gathering into a nightmarish family reunion — she learns that the vows she took while alive… remain binding even in death.”Evil Dead Burn will premiere in theaters on July 10. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Ketchup Entertainment(SeaPRwire) -   Among the major film studios, Warner Bros. has gained a reputation for its particularly ruthless approach to its own productions. While companies like Disney have removed original content from streaming platforms to cut costs, Warner Bros. has taken things a step further by shelving completed films to claim tax write-offs. This trend began with Batgirl, followed by several Scooby-Doo projects. Coyote vs. Acme nearly met the same fate, but following significant public outcry, the film was rescued from the vault by independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment.Originally scheduled for a July 2023 debut, this live-action and animation hybrid is now slated for an August 2026 release, and we finally have a glimpse of the project we almost lost. You can view the trailer below.Coyote vs. Acme is not your standard Looney Tunes feature. Inspired by a New Yorker piece by humorist Ian Frazier, the film follows Wile E. Coyote as he initiates a lawsuit against the Acme Corporation after their faulty products consistently fail him in his attempts to catch the Roadrunner. The trailer introduces lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), who represents the Coyote in a suit against Acme and its ruthless attorney, Buddy Crane (John Cena). The film also features appearances by iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig.The movie is more than just a series of slapstick gags; a significant portion of the narrative functions as a legal drama featuring cartoon characters testifying in court. Although Wile E. Coyote remains silent, he finds a way to stand up against corporate power.The film boasts an impressive creative team to complement its cast. The screenplay was penned by Samy Burch, the Oscar-nominated writer of Todd Haynes’ May December, based on a story developed by Burch, Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater, and current DC Studios Co-President James Gunn.John Cena plays smarmy lawyer Buddy Crane in Coyote vs. Acme. | Ketchup EntertainmentKetchup Entertainment has previous experience with the Looney Tunes franchise: the sci-fi adventure The Day the Earth Blew Up was initially intended for HBO Max, but after Warner Bros. opted to seek other distributors, it received a theatrical release that earned largely favorable reviews.With its unique premise, blend of animation and live-action, and high-profile talent, Coyote vs. Acme is poised to attract theatergoers. However, its most compelling hook may be its troubled history—the fact that it is a film Warner Bros. attempted to bury. As comedian Gianmarco Soresi noted on X, “I feel like I have a moral responsibility to see this movie.”Coyote vs. Acme premieres in theaters on August 28, 2026. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Shochiku(SeaPRwire) -   Certain things are made for the big screen. Marvel’s cinematic universe is a perfect example, as is Star Wars (even though the franchise has found relative success on streaming platforms like Disney+). But lately, these major franchises have struggled to hold their ground at the box office, and the same could be said for an even riskier project—like a live-action reboot of a beloved anime. This might not be the only reason Gundam, a long-enduring franchise, moved from Legendary Pictures (the studio behind mecha films like Pacific Rim) to Netflix… but it’s certainly a factor that can’t be ignored.Watching Netflix go all out for a live-action Gundam movie feels almost fantastical. The streamer is no stranger to blockbuster content: it’s produced several engaging action films and sci-fi epics that could have easily dominated theaters. But Gundam might be their boldest gamble yet. As the first live-action entry in a decades-spanning giant robot franchise, it won’t be easy to please long-time fans while drawing in new ones. With its recently announced, buzzworthy cast, Netflix is hoping to make a strong first impression. Whether it can beat the odds for well-intentioned anime adaptations remains a mystery—but for now, here’s everything we know about Netflix’s Gundam movie.What is the Gundam release date?Surprisingly, Netflix hasn’t shared any details about when the Gundam movie will be released. The streamer confirmed production officially started in April 2026, so it’s safe to assume we could see it premiere on Netflix either in 2027 or 2028.Who is directing Gundam?Jim Mickle, showrunner of Sweet Tooth, will direct the live-action Gundam movie. | NetflixWhile Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts was initially attached to helm the Gundam movie, he left the project in 2024. Netflix is now keeping the project in-house by tapping Jim Mickle to write, direct, and produce the film. Mickle co-developed the Netflix series Sweet Tooth alongside showrunner Beth Schwartz, so he’s familiar with the streamer’s inner workings—and with building immersive worlds that require viewers to suspend their disbelief.What is Netflix’s Gundam about?Gundam is set to make history as the first live-action adventure in this long-running animated universe. According to its official synopsis, the film tells an original story—though it sounds a lot like a reboot of the original anime, Mobile Suit Gundam. It takes place in the franchise’s core timeline, the “Universal Century,” a distant future where humanity has colonized planets across the galaxy. When Earth’s space colonies rise up to start an intergalactic conflict, two rival mech pilots on opposite sides of the fight are “pulled into a high-stakes race across the stars that could define the fate of humanity. With awe-inspiring battles, intimate human emotion, and an epic cinematic scale, this is Gundam like it’s [never] been seen before.”Who is in the cast of Gundam?Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Immaculate) and Noah Centineo (Street Fighter) have been linked to Gundam for some time—and they’ll likely play the rival pilots operating giant fighting robots.Below is a list of other actors joining them on this galaxy-spanning journey:Jackson White (Tell Me Lies)Shioli Kutsuna (Invasion)Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth)Michael Mando (Spider-Man: Brand New Day)Javon “Wanna” Walton (Euphoria)Oleksandr Rudynskyi (The Agency)Ida Brooke (Dune: Part Three)Gemma Chua-Tran (Heartbreak High)Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter, Star Wars: Rebels)Is there a trailer for Gundam?Since production on Gundam has only just begun, Netflix hasn’t released a trailer for the upcoming film yet. Inverse will provide an update as soon as new promotional material drops.Will there be a Gundam 2?Right now, Netflix’s Gundam is shaping up to be a standalone film, but there’s plenty of franchise potential. Gundam is just the latest addition to a long line of stories set in this universe, and if audiences embrace Mickle’s take—and, more importantly, if the production doesn’t exceed Netflix’s budget—there’s every chance it could spawn a sequel or even a trilogy. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Netflix(SeaPRwire) -   Following the monumental success of Game of Thrones, television networks and streaming platforms have been in a constant search for the next major fantasy phenomenon. However, very few have managed to achieve the same level of cultural impact as HBO's iconic series, which was one of the last true watercooler shows.Five years ago, however, Netflix debuted a series that appeared to have the potential to match that success: a fantasy show inspired by history that blended extensive worldbuilding with a compelling and highly likable ensemble of characters. The question remains: why did this not become Netflix's latest blockbuster franchise? The answer, ultimately, lies in timing.Lowly cartographer Alina Starkov finds herself a Chosen One in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. | NetflixIn April 2021, Netflix premiered Shadow and Bone, a high-quality fantasy adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's "Grishaverse" book series. The narrative centers on Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), a young orphan who learns she is a Grisha—an individual born with a specific form of innate magic. Unlike typical Grisha, who each master a single power like manipulating fire, water, or emotions, Alina is revealed to be the Sun Summoner, a prophesied being with the ability to control light.She unlocks this ability while journeying through the Shadow Fold, a perilous, monster-infested darkness that splits her nation in two. Upon escaping the Fold, her life is transformed instantly, leading her to a fateful encounter with General Kirigan (Ben Barnes), the Shadow Summoner, who is both her destined counterpart and romantic interest.From the very first episode, showrunner Eric Heisserer creates a stunning vision of the nation of Ravka, blending Victorian influences with rich cultural details. A key strength of the series, however, is a secondary storyline involving a motley crew called the Six of Crows on their own daring mission. While these characters' exploits were not part of the original Grishaverse novel, their integration into the plot made the television adaptation exceptionally well-suited for the screen.Despite a planned Six of Crows spinoff, the world of Shadow and Bone was cut off prematurely. | NetflixThe first season of Shadow and Bone quickly amassed a large and dedicated following, which led to a ambitious, though somewhat crowded, second season. The show seemed poised to become Netflix's successor to Stranger Things, and fan excitement grew in March 2023 when Heisserer revealed he had been secretly developing a Six of Crows spinoff.Subsequently, the industry-wide strikes began. The combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes brought Hollywood to a standstill for months. After resolutions were reached, numerous productions faced delays or cancellations. For Netflix, this included a number of shows in development, along with Shadow and Bone. "The series spent five weeks in the weekly Top 10 for English-language series without getting to No.1," Deadline reported. "That, coupled with the potential delay of Season 3, likely factored into the decision not to move forward."Perhaps this was the intended outcome—Shadow and Bone now stands as a preserved glimpse into a magical world, rather than an overextended franchise crowded with spinoffs. Its story may be cut short, but the existing series is remarkable. And if Alina Starkov were given the choice to trade her show's continuation for equitable treatment in Hollywood, she would undoubtedly make that sacrifice without hesitation.Shadow and Bone Seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming on Netflix. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

Herbert Dorfman/Corbis Historical/Getty Images(SeaPRwire) -   Los Angeles frequently serves as a backdrop for films, often portrayed as a sunny haven adorned with palm trees and populated by attractive individuals in swimwear. Even darker L.A. narratives, such as David Lynch’s acclaimed Mulholland Drive, manage to find beauty in its bright sunshine and blossoming flora. However, Point Blank offers a starkly different vision. Helmed by British newcomer John Boorman and featuring Hollywood’s quintessential tough guy, Lee Marvin, Point Blank presents L.A. as a striking yet desolate expanse of concrete and reflective surfaces. Its cold, sharp modernist lines mirror the violent alienation experienced by its inhabitants. Critic Mark Harris notes Boorman’s “alien’s keen eye” for the city, which he renders in muted tones of dirty grayish white and unsettling orange and green. The narrative itself is both familiar and foreign: The protagonist, Walker (Lee Marvin), is inspired by the “Parker” character from Donald E. Westlake’s popular pulp novel series. Yet, Boorman’s fragmented, kaleidoscopic direction and Marvin’s reserved, almost silent portrayal transform the typically intense pulp genre into something far more enigmatic. Walker embarks on a revenge mission against a shadowy criminal organization known as “The Organization.” They betrayed him and left him for dead, and now he demands what he believes is owed to him: $93,000. In cash. He is prepared to kill anyone who stands in his way. How Was Point Blank Received Upon Its Release?Upon its initial release, Point Blank garnered a mixed reception. It captivated admirers of French auteurs like Jean-Pierre Melville, who redefined crime cinema in the early 1960s, drawing inspiration from the same films noir that influenced director John Boorman’s second feature. In this sense, Point Blank acts as a reflective surface, with a British director reinterpreting European cinematic innovations and projecting them back onto Hollywood.Despite its stylized editing and non-linear narrative not being entirely new—both were hallmarks of the French New Wave, which was reasonably well-known in America by 1967—Point Blank still drew criticism from more traditional reviewers. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times (what a name!) famously described it as “lurid, tawdry, and sleazy” with “no considerate moral sense,” adding, “holy smokes, what a . . . calculatedly sadistic film it is!” Crowther’s assessment isn't entirely unfounded; the film’s dispassionate portrayal of its stark violence does amplify its brutality. However, he overlooks the dreamlike surrealism Boorman weaves into the story, with its temporal shifts and peculiar, seemingly disconnected details that leave the audience questioning the reality of events by the film’s conclusion. The movie observes its violence with a detached pleasure, simply moving on. Why Is Point Blank Important to See Now? Sharon Acker’s trancelike performance feels very modern in the age of dissociation. | United Archives/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe nihilistic influence of Point Blank can be seen in contemporary films such as John Wick, another story about a violent yet quiet man driven by a singular, deeply personal quest that others struggle to comprehend. A late-film exchange between Marvin’s Walker and “Organization” executive Brewster (Carroll O’Connor) could easily be mistaken for dialogue from Chad Stahelski’s movie:Brewster: What do you really want? Walker: I really want my money. Point Blank’s ethereal, detached quality was also remarkably ahead of its time. Throughout the film, characters—especially women—drift in a trance-like state, their eyes vacant and unfocused, reminiscent of what The New York Times recently termed the “Gen Z pout.” Marvin himself maintains a stoic presence, speaking little and displaying no emotion. In one of the film’s most iconic scenes, co-star Angie Dickinson erupts in anger, slapping and hitting Marvin with her purse and fists until she collapses from exhaustion. He remains unresponsive.In an era where cultivated detachment and an “over-it” dissociation are fashionable, Point Blank feels remarkably current. What New Features Does Criterion’s 4K UHD Disc Have? Point Blank is set to join the Criterion Collection in April 2026, offering a significant upgrade from previous releases with a new 4K restoration of the film personally overseen by director John Boorman. The special features comprise a mix of new and existing materials, including fresh insights on the film from Jim Jarmusch (Father Mother Sister Brother). New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director John Boorman, with uncompressed monaural soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresAudio commentary featuring Boorman and filmmaker Steven SoderberghInterview with Boorman conducted by author Geoff DyerNew interview with critic Mark HarrisNew reflections on Point Blank by filmmaker Jim JarmuschNew program on the midcentury Los Angeles architecture featured in the film, with historian Alison MartinoThe Rock (1967), a short documentary on Alcatraz and the making of the filmInterview with Marvin from a 1970 episode of The Dick Cavett ShowPoint Blank is available now from The Criterion Collection. 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Lucasfilm(SeaPRwire) -   There is significant, albeit cautious, excitement surrounding The Mandalorian and Grogu due to its importance to the Star Wars franchise. As the first theatrical release for the series in seven years, it is intended to pave the way for future films. However, the transition of Din Djarin and Grogu to the big screen may also signal the conclusion of their original Disney+ journey. Following three successful seasons of The Mandalorian, a fourth was initially planned; according to director Jon Favreau, this season was intended to lay the groundwork for the ongoing narrative in the series Ahsoka. Ultimately, a combination of the show's renewal, the SAG-AFTRA strikes, and the WGA strikes led Lucasfilm to pivot toward a standalone film format.Favreau noted that this transition required significant effort. Because the scripts for the fourth season were already completed, they could not simply be adapted into a movie. As he explained in SFX Magazine, the original scripts were written with the assumption that the audience had seen the entire series and were designed to lead directly into the second season of Ahsoka, specifically highlighting Grand Admiral Thrawn as a mounting threat to the galaxy.Din and Grogu’s adventures could officially be coming to an end. | LucasfilmAt the time, Lucasfilm was developing an Avengers-style crossover event that would have unified the storylines of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and potentially The Book of Boba Fett. While such a team-up remains possible, the shift in scope for Din and Grogu’s narrative may have permanently altered their trajectory, potentially marking the end of The Mandalorian as fans have known it.Favreau has consistently maintained that The Mandalorian and Grogu is designed as a standalone experience. He describes it more as the debut season of a new project rather than a spinoff, aiming to be accessible even to viewers unfamiliar with the previous series. He told SFX that while the film remains deeply rooted in the Star Wars universe, it is crafted to be fully enjoyed as a self-contained story.However, the film’s impact on the broader galaxy appears to be shrinking. In contrast to Ahsoka Season 2, which Favreau notes addresses the Imperial Remnant on a much grander scale, The Mandalorian and Grogu offers a more grounded, localized perspective of the ongoing events.Ahsoka has “grabbed the baton” from The Mandalorian, for better or worse. | LucasfilmWhile The Mandalorian was once tasked with driving this new era of Star Wars forward, Favreau suggests that Ahsoka has now taken over that responsibility, moving the conflict with Thrawn into its next phase. Din and Grogu are now largely free to pursue independent adventures with fewer ties to the larger galactic plot.Regardless, it is unlikely that another season of The Mandalorian will follow. The move to feature films has fundamentally changed the series' direction. Transforming the fourth season into a movie has created a new narrative path, leaving the future of these characters uncertain. As Ahsoka becomes the primary vehicle for the Thrawn-centered storyline, The Mandalorian and Grogu feels increasingly like a final chapter for its protagonists. While they may still appear as the conflict with the Imperial Remnant escalates, Lucasfilm appears to be streamlining the timeline, prioritizing the Ahsoka and Thrawn narrative arc over further solo adventures for the duo.The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.