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The new series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, introduces a surprising twist: Dunk’s squire, Egg, is actually a Targaryen. This raises the question of how Egg is connected to Daenerys Targaryen. The Targaryen family has always been central to the story of Game of Thrones, starting with Daenerys in the original series and continuing in both of the current spinoffs.
Mark Fischbach’s first film is both unexpected and creates a strong mood. It’s not surprising because Fischbach is known online, nor is it surprising because it’s a well-made video game adaptation, according to Luis Pomales-Diaz of Horror Press.
The new thriller Shelter opened at number six in U.S. theaters, earning $5.5 million over the weekend. While a decent showing, it’s one of Jason Statham’s lowest box office debuts since the start of the pandemic. Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre still holds the record for his weakest opening with just $3.1 million.
Amazon officially revealed the God of War series in December 2022, but information was limited for quite some time. Fortunately, we’re now getting a better idea of what to expect. The original showrunner, Rafe Judkins (known for Wheel of Time), left the project in late 2024. Ronald D. Moore, who has worked on shows like For All Mankind and Battlestar Galactica, quickly took over, and the show has been moving forward quickly ever since.
Amazon announced on X that pre-ordering from them will get you a free gift. This is separate from the free Ditto plush you can get from The Pokémon Center.
Two major ideas in Dragon Quest 7 are facing life’s big questions and the impact of time, so it makes sense the remake explores those too. Square Enix let me try Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined before it came out, and I kept wondering if this new version was worth making. The answer, like the game’s story, isn’t simple.
According to industry insider @MyTimeToShineH on X (formerly Twitter), Lady Gaga recently met with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and is a strong contender for a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Nine months after the movie came out, Olga Kurylenko, the actress who played the masked mercenary, thanked fans for all their support. Interestingly, the movie’s promotion had suggested her character would have a much bigger part than it turned out to be.
According to Deadline, HBO has rescheduled two episodes to air on Friday, February 6th to avoid competing with the Super Bowl. This includes the fourth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones spin-off, and the fifth episode of Industry Season 4. HBO is likely hoping to maintain the high viewership numbers that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has already been receiving.
Sam Raimi’s new horror film, Send Help, has quickly become one of the year’s biggest hits. The movie centers on Linda Liddle, a financial strategist played by Rachel McAdams, and her difficult boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes.