Dune took the world of cinema by storm when it was released in fall 2021, but Dune: Part Two blew the franchise up into a proper phenomenon earlier this year. Hailed by some as one of the greatest film sequels of all time, all eyes are on Academy Award-nominated director Denis Villeneuve and writer Jon Spaihts as they prepare for a third film in the sci-fi franchise. Both attended a
Read MoreAfter a bewitching six-week run, Agatha All Along has come to an end on Disney+. The series is essentially a WandaVision sequel, following the Scarlet Witch’s son and her enemy as they embark on a dangerous quest for power. Huge twists and exciting new developments for the MCU arrived with the release of the Marvel series’ two-part finale, but unfortunately, the awkwardly paced episodes didn’t exactly stick the landing. [Warning:
Read MoreLast weekend, I got to spend a thrilling three days at the L.A. Convention Center acting as an exhibitor for LEGO BrickLink, Inc. and covering the convention as a member of the press for The Cosmic Circus. Although I attended the convention last December, this was my first time being an exhibitor, and it made for a pretty different experience. However, the highlight of Los Angeles Comic Con this year
Read MoreAgatha All Along may be one of the most unlikely successes in the MCU. This new corner of the franchise takes viewers into a dark, witchy landscape anchored by an incredible cast, strong writing, and rich Marvel world building that’s been missing from recent projects. Powered by the creatives behind WandaVision, the most critically successful Marvel Disney+ original series to date, Agatha is here to prove that Marvel Studios had
Read MoreThe first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuted to mixed audience reception in 2022. Some fans took issue with the show’s departure from J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing about the Second Age of Middle-earth, but any adaptation changes the work it’s based on to better suit a different medium. The slow, purposeful worldbuilding of season 1 sets the stage for a blowout second season focusing squarely
Read MoreToday, the only Marvel Cinematic Universe film of 2024 hits the big screen: Deadpool & Wolverine, the third entry in a franchise started by a rival studio. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the long-awaited third Deadpool film sees Wade Wilson team up with another universe’s Wolverine, fulfilling the dreams of Marvel fans everywhere. Unfortunately, the lack of thought put into the film beyond that
Read MoreAfter seven weeks of mystery, The Acolyte has wrapped up its first season on Disney+. Set during the end of the High Republic era, this Star Wars series was the first live-action show to break out of the Skywalker-dominated time period viewers often find themselves in. Between secret twins, sexy Sith, and the Jedi Order’s shockingly poor decision-making, The Acolyte was never a dull time! Join host Uday Kataria (X:
Read MoreStar Wars returns to Disney+ today with the two-episode premiere of The Acolyte. Created by Leslye Headland and starring Amandla Stenberg, The Acolyte introduces viewers to an entirely new era of live-action Star Wars. I attended a Fandango-exclusive fan screening of the first two episodes, excited to see what the past of the Star Wars galaxy looks like. Set 100 years before the time of the Skywalker Saga, The Acolyte
Read MoreDisney kicked off the latest season of Doctor Who in extravagant style on Wednesday night with a red carpet premiere in the heart of Hollywood. Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the 15th Doctor and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday, the revamped series debuts today on Disney+. Hosted at NeueHouse Hollywood, the screening was preceded by a small Doctor Who costume exhibition and followed by a cosmic after-party. Strangely,
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