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I’m a huge fan of Farscape, even though it’s from the late 90s and early 2000s, so the special effects aren’t quite as polished as shows today. But it’s become a real cult classic, and I think that’s because people are craving sci-fi that’s a little different and isn’t afraid to be bold. It’s easy to understand why most shows stick to what’s safe – making a TV show is expensive! – but Farscape really went for it, and it totally paid off.

This episode focuses entirely on the fight between Maul, Devon, and Daki against Darth Vader and two Inquisitors. It’s visually stunning with great fight scenes, but also features meaningful character interactions, making it more than just non-stop action. The episode highlights a lengthy duel between Maul and Vader.

Simon & Schuster has announced a new art book, The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three, which will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the third Dune film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The book is set to be released on December 22nd, just four days after the movie hits theaters.

Premiering in the 1990s, Earth 2 lasted only one season but made a unique casting choice before Star Trek did. With Steven Spielberg as an executive producer, the show initially appeared destined for success. While it didn’t ultimately achieve that, Earth 2 is remembered as more than just a copycat of Star Trek and holds a place in television history.

According to data from FlixPatrol, Jordan’s new animated film, Swapped, where he voices a character named Ollie, quickly became a hit after its release on Netflix on May 1st. It reached #1 in 4 countries immediately and then climbed to the top spot in 32 countries, including the United States, within a day. While Swapped was incredibly popular, another film still held the #1 position on Netflix’s global charts as of May 3rd, with 860 points—though Swapped was close behind with 813. To put that in perspective, the film in third place, My Favorite Wedding, only had 273 points.

As a huge Star Wars fan, I’ve been loving how much the Disney+ shows are adding to the universe. While I’m definitely hyped for the Mandalorian movie, I’ve gotta say Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord season one really blew me away. It dives deep into Maul’s history, giving him so much more nuance than we ever saw in The Phantom Menace. It’s just another example that these Star Wars spinoffs on TV can be as compelling and exciting as the big theatrical releases.

Over the years, the BBC has created a lot of excellent comedy shows, including beloved classics like Red Dwarf, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, and Last of the Summer Wine. Even with recent issues, the BBC is still known as a top-quality source for funny and enjoyable comedy.

Quentin Tarantino once planned to make a Star Trek movie based on the classic episode “A Piece of the Action.” He envisioned it as a 1930s gangster film, filled with his signature snappy dialogue, strong language, and violent scenes. Ultimately, Tarantino left the project due to disagreements with the studio about the film’s direction – what he called “creative differences.”

Following the show’s final episode, creator Craig Sweeny discussed the storyline with Watson. In the finale, Watson shared his dream of a life with Mary in London while in the hospital. The episode didn’t reveal whether this was a fantasy as he was dying, or if he actually survived his brain surgery. Sweeny has confirmed this uncertainty was intentional, allowing viewers to interpret the ending as they wish.

The new Mummy film from Blumhouse debuted about two weeks ago and brought in $13.5 million during its opening weekend. That’s a solid start, especially considering it had been nine years since the last Mummy movie was released. Despite competition from films like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael, the horror movie has continued to perform well.