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Jason Isaacs seemingly drops a major bit of news regarding Greta Gerwig’sThe Chronicles of Narniaadaptation. Written by C.S. Lewis, the beloved fantasy book series was previously adapted into a trilogy of Disney films in the mid to late 2000s, following three British children of the Pevensie family as they discover a vast fantasy world hidden inside a wardrobe. It’s now been confirmed that Gerwig’s next big project afterBarbie(2023) is a two-partChronicles of Narniamovie for Netflix, though details on the project have been hard to come by....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Conclave Edward Berger’s political thrillerConclavehas wowed both audiences and critics with its dramatic final twist, which sees an intersex priest accidentally elected to the office of pope. The movie’s ending plays on the idea that only men can be chosen as head of the Roman Catholic Church by its electoral College of Cardinals. The Afghan Archbishop Vincent Benitez being chosen having only recently become a cardinal seems unusual enough for the church, until it’s revealed that Benitez in fact has a uterus and ovaries....

Denzel Washington has confirmed that he will star in Marvel Studios' upcomingBlack Panther 3, and I know which deep-cut character from Marvel Comics would be perfect for the Hollywood legend’sMCUdebut.Black Panther 3hasn’t yet been announcedby Marvel Studios, but after the huge success of 2018’sBlack Pantherand the emotional impact of its 2022 sequel,Wakanda Forever, I always saw a follow-up movie by Ryan Coogler as inevitable. The late Chadwick Boseman previously led theBlack Pantherfranchise as T’Challa, but I want new characters to now be introduced to fill his shoes....

Buddy cop moviesare a staple of the action-comedy genre,pairing mismatched partners who must overcome their differencesto chase down criminals. Director Richard Donner’sLethal Weaponseries is well-known for popularizing the buddy-cop genre, as Mel Gibson’s reckless cop and Danny Glover’s by-the-book officer made for plenty of mishaps and over-the-top action sequences. The 1980s/90s franchise went on to inspire a new wave of buddy cop films, includingRush Hour,Bad Boys, andShanghai Noon. More recently, the genre has evolved with hits like21 Jump Street,The Other Guys,The Heat, andThe Nice Guys....

With Square Enix managing somewhat of a renaissance with theFinal Fantasyfranchise, there are rumors swelling that there could be aFinal Fantasy 9remake in the works.Final Fantasy 7has been getting all the love through the remake project for a few years now, and although it certainly deserves the love, it does feel like some of that should be spread around. As brilliant as the originalFF7was, it isn’t the only great game in the series, withFinal Fantasy 9being an underrated classic sandwiched between the more popularFF8andFF10....

While fans have been waiting for any news on a potential sequel toThe Last of Us Part 2, Naughty Dog has been very quiet on that front. However, that silence has broken,but perhaps not in the way many of us were hoping for. But what exactly the reasoning behind that is, we may have to wait to find out, although it may have something to do with Naughty Dog’s other title currently in development....

Demon Slayerhas some of the strongest fighters,each wielding uniquely admired breathing techniques. While main characters often take the spotlight with power-ups and hype moments, the series ensures that every character gets their defining scenes. Tanjiro Kamado, the titular protagonist, has had some of the best moments, but he doesn’t necessarily take the lead. In fact, Zenitsu Agatsuma consistently delivers some of the most exhilarating scenes in the series. Zenitsu is often perceived as cowardly due to his outward behavior, but fans have long recognized his importance....

Among the steepest discounts inSteam’s Winter Sale are two essentialBorderlandsgames that can help with the wait forBorderlands 4. The next installment of theBorderlandsfranchise was fully revealed at The Game Awards 2024, but its release window hasn’t officially been announced. While most fans of theBorderlandsfranchise have already playedBorderlands 2and3,Borderlandshas more to offer than just the main titles, and this massive sale is perfect for fans looking for a brush-up. As part of its “Featured Deep Discounts” selection, Steamhas theoriginalBorderlandsand the Telltale Games spinoffTales From The Borderlandsat a deep discount of 90%....

Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epicInterstellarhits another box office milestone after its re-release. The movie follows former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) as he joins a team of researchers across the galaxy in search for a suitable planet for mankind. During its original release in 2014, the film made close to $188 million domestically against a $165 million budget. On its 10th anniversary,Nolan’s film returned to the theaters with a re-release, exclusively in IMAX....

Capcom is no stranger to having iconic IPs in its library of titles, withMonster Hunter Wildsbeing the latest game from the developer’s many long-standing franchises. Compared toStreet FighterandResident Evil,Monster Huntermay seem like the new kid on the block considering that it exploded onto the scene withMH Worldrather recently, despite being around since 2004. Everyone in the mainstream has at least heard ofStreet FighterandResident Evil, and whileMonster Huntermight not be as recognizable to the average person, there is some evidence forWildsbeing Capcom’s biggest game yet....

Warning: Spoilers for Pokémon Horizons, episode #81 Pokémon Horizonsmay be heading into its final saga, if the latest episode’s ending is anything to go by. When combined with other information recently made available, it looks like Liko’s quest to Laqua may be headed for an ending. The heroes ofHorizonshave been on a quest to gather the Six Heroes, six unusualPokémon who once belonged to the Ancient Adventurer Lucius. With four of the six already in their hands, they’re well on their way to achieving that goal, and episode #81 puts Liko and friends in battle with the fifth of Lucius' Pokémon, the Paradox Pokémon Gouging Fire....

Narutois one of the biggest anime franchises of all time, but despite Hollywood’s lackluster history with live-action adaptations, that’s not the main reason I’m worried about the upcoming film. Having conquered the world of manga and anime,Narutois set to try its luck in the live-action world as a new movie has been confirmed. Naturally, the mixed reception to other adaptations means thelive-actionNarutomovie must do the anime justiceand try to overcome the stigma that these projects have set, but that will be easier said than done, especially with the challenges that lie ahead....

The Big Bang Theoryco-creatorBill Prady has joined the television franchise’s upcoming spinoff series. Chuck Lorre, who co-createdThe Big Bang Theorywith Prady, was already confirmed to be involved indeveloping the spinoff that will be released on Maxinstead of CBS.The Big Bang Theoryspinoff’s castso far includes Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn, and Lauren Lapkus reprising their roles as Stuart Bloom, Bert Kibbler, and Denise from the original CBS series. Deadlinehas confirmed thatPrady has joined the spinoff’s creative team, along with writer Zak Penn, who has previously written scripts forThe Avengers,Ready Player One, andFree Guy....