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We’ve recently gotten our first look at Kratos and Atreus in live-action, and the show has been steadily announcing its cast of characters and Norse gods. One recent casting choice is particularly interesting because of a very specific – and surprisingly delightful – detail.

Following months of filming and casting news, the creator of the series, Steven Knight, has shared exciting updates. He confirmed the film will be released in theaters and described the initial cut as remarkably impressive.

The very best episodes of Better Call Saul are truly exceptional, ranking among the greatest television episodes ever made. The show uniquely connects us to its flawed and often dangerous characters through a surprising amount of humor and genuine emotion, creating a deeper connection than we even felt with Walter White in Breaking Bad.

Studio Ghibli has become incredibly popular in the United States. Since the 1990s, their films – like Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron – have become some of the most beloved international movies ever shown in America. Even the Academy Awards have repeatedly acknowledged Studio Ghibli as a leading animation studio worldwide.

Sidney Prescott remains the central heroine of the Scream series, as she was the original protagonist introduced three decades ago. However, Gale Weathers is equally vital to the films, and Courteney Cox’s portrayal is a huge part of that. Gale not only links the different Scream movies together, particularly bridging Scream 6 and the upcoming Scream 7, but she’s also responsible for many of the franchise’s most iconic moments.

However, some online fans praised the show for a different reason. As the first season progressed, a narrative emerged – boosted by influential figures on the right, like Jack Posobiec – that the show’s success was due to it not being overly focused on social issues, as it centered on two white, straight male characters: Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Unfortunately, this led to some racial backlash against Tanzyn Crawford, who played the series’ only significant character of color. Crawford told Wonderland magazine that stepping into such a beloved and opinionated franchise was intimidating, and that she did receive negative comments related to her race. Despite this, she remains positive, stating, “I’m employed — and I’m following my dreams.”

Stephen King is well-known as an author, but he also regularly shares his thoughts on books, movies, and TV shows created by others on social media. His recommendations often help these projects gain more attention. He’s previously reviewed popular titles like Netflix’s Stranger Things, FX’s Alien: Earth, the Netflix film A House of Dynamite directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and the horror series From on MGM+.

A lot of original shows on Disney+ are connected to the Star Wars and Marvel universes. While Disney has used its popular franchises to create new content, many shows haven’t lasted very long. For example, series like Renegade Nell and American Born Chinese were cancelled prematurely, and they’re just a few of the fantasy shows from the 2020s that ended before they could fully develop their stories.

Let’s talk about Daphne and Simon, the couple that kicked off the whole Bridgerton story. We saw Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) briefly in Season 2, and while Phoebe’s open to coming back, things are different for Simon. Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke of Hastings, was only part of Season 1, and unfortunately, it looks like that’s still the case. Here’s the scoop on where they are during Season 4, and why we won’t be seeing Regé-Jean reprise his role.

As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it feels like the more time that passes, the harder it becomes to give the sequel trilogy the satisfying conclusion it deserves. Thankfully, Disney seems to be focusing on stories that take place before or immediately after those films – things like The Mandalorian and Grogu, the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, and even a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg. It feels like Star Wars is intentionally moving forward, but a part of me still hopes there’s a way to retroactively make the sequels feel more complete and worthwhile.