Doctor Doom and the actor chosen to play him are the main topics of discussion surrounding the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film. The announcement of Downey Jr.’s casting at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024 sparked a lot of debate among fans and in pop culture, with opinions sharply divided.
The actors weren’t just making quick appearances; they gave complete, compelling performances that made Gotham City feel richer and more complex. Praised for its dark, sophisticated stories, mature content, and memorable acting, Batman: The Animated Series revolutionized animated superhero shows and continues to inspire the genre even now.
According to FlixPatrol, Malcolm in the Middle is currently a top ten hit on Disney+ in more than twelve countries. It’s ranked as high as number five in places like France, Belize, Mexico, and Haiti, and is in the top ten in the United States. This success isn’t surprising, given the show’s long-standing popularity and the recent release of its revival, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.
Peter Capaldi, who played the Twelfth Doctor from 2013 to 2017, recently discussed the controversy surrounding the casting of new Doctors in an interview with The Times of London. Although he hasn’t watched the show since leaving, he’s familiar with the criticism aimed at Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa – specifically, complaints about a woman and a queer Black actor taking on the role. Capaldi believes this kind of diverse casting is positive and suggests those who disagree need to reconsider their views.
The new season of Daredevil: Born Again is building out the gritty street-level side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a recent hint suggests a secret character with ties to the Thunderbolts/New Avengers has been introduced. Thunderbolts features agents recruited by Valentina Alegra de Fontaine who eventually form a team and could become the foundation for the MCU’s New Avengers. It appears a character may have been secretly involved in the very beginning of their story.
Christopher Briney, known for his roles in Mean Girls and The Summer I Turned Pretty, appeared on Hacks as Nico Hayes, a new artist at the Palmetto hotel and a true fan of Deborah Vance. When Nico initially asked Deborah on a date, she thought it was just a publicity stunt – something she was happy to play along with. But she soon discovered his feelings were genuine, and this revealed a different side of her personality.
The first Avengers movie came out in 2012, and was followed by three more: Age of Ultron in 2015, Infinity War in 2018, and the hugely popular Endgame in 2019. While these four films were crucial to the franchise’s success, looking back reveals some things fans might not have noticed before.
According to data from FlixPatrol, the new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates has been a top ten streaming show on Paramount+ in the US for three weeks straight. Currently, it’s ranked number three, following South Park at number one and NCIS at number two.
Often, an anime’s lasting appeal comes down to having characters people genuinely love, and many shows from the 2000s really focused on that. These series weren’t always the decade’s best in terms of animation or story, but they excelled at making viewers connect with nearly every character, not just one or two standouts.
Okay, so I just heard some amazing news! Apparently, David Barker is going to be directing a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie for A24! It’s totally separate from the other Texas Chainsaw Massacre project JT Mollner is working on over there. We don’t know much about Barker’s version yet, but everyone’s calling it a ‘reimagining,’ which sounds like they’re going to tell a fresh story inspired by the original 1974 film. I’m so excited to see what he does with it!