The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) started in 2008, introducing a new cast to iconic Marvel Comics characters – some of whom had been portrayed by different actors before. As the MCU expanded into multiverse stories, it opened up the exciting possibility of revisiting versions of these characters that hadn’t appeared on screen for many years.
Hugh Jackman used to hold the record for playing a live-action Marvel superhero for the longest time – 24 years as of 2024. But Wesley Snipes, who first played Blade in 1998, recently reclaimed the title. Snipes appeared alongside Jackman in a recent film, bringing his total time as a Marvel character to 26 years. When BuzzFeed UK pointed out Jackman’s lost record, he responded with humor, as shown in a video on Instagram.
The actor is a strong contender for an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and recently won the same award at the Critics’ Choice Awards. This is a major achievement for him, especially considering he’s up against acclaimed performances by actors like Sean Penn in One Battle After Another, Adam Sandler in Jay Kelly, Paul Mescal in Hamnet, and Stellan Skarsgård in Sentimental Value.
Sitcoms are usually meant to be funny, but some episodes have bravely dealt with tough topics like death, addiction, and difficult family situations. Here are 10 of the most heartbreaking episodes from otherwise cheerful shows, including memorable installments from classic and more recent series.
According to When to Stream, the movie is expected to be available for digital rental or purchase on January 27, 2026. However, Neon, the distributor, hasn’t officially confirmed this date, so it could change. The Secret Agent is a stylish crime thriller that follows Armando (Wagner Moura), an ex-professor trying to escape danger and fight against Brazil’s military dictatorship.
In the latest issue of Absolute Green Lantern #10 (from Al Ewing, Sid Kotian, Pressy, and Lucas Gattoni), a new danger arises as Jo Mullein and her team deal with the aftermath of Goldface’s attack. It’s revealed that Hector Hammon has been conducting risky experiments using a strange black substance taken from Hal Jordan, and Todd Rice has become a transformed, powerful being – a new type of Obsidian – as a result.
These days, Hollywood relies heavily on remakes and reboots of established franchises. However, bringing back certain beloved stories proves difficult, and some books that seem perfect for movies take years to actually get made.
The spy thriller Tehran is now the most popular show on Apple TV+ worldwide. The third season premiered on January 9th, with new episodes released each week until the finale on February 27th. Before that, all episodes aired on the Israeli channel Kan 11 from December 2024 to January 2025.
While some are comparing the upcoming release of “Dune: Part Two” and a new Marvel movie to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, I believe this competition is actually more significant. There’s more at stake for the studios involved – Warner Bros. and Marvel – and for the future of movie theaters. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening, with the release still less than a year away.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Guillermo del Toro’s first film, Cronos, will be shown again at the Sundance Film Festival as part of a retrospective. Cronos originally premiered at Sundance in 1994, a memorable year that also saw the debuts of films like Clerks, Reality Bites, Hoop Dreams, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.