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Here’s how Avatar: Fire & Ash leaves space for Avatar 4.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures has chosen Paul King to direct a movie based on Labubu, the popular designer toy. While the project is still in its early stages, King’s participation is a significant step forward since Sony acquired the rights to bring Labubu to the big screen earlier this year.

In early December, CBS announced it was renewing Boston Blue for a second season – and there were still two episodes left to air from the first season! This early renewal is a big vote of confidence, and Donnie Wahlberg and the rest of the cast were thrilled. Showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis explained to me why getting this news from CBS was so significant.

As a big Ahsoka fan, I was really intrigued to hear Claudia Black, who played the Great Mother Klothow, talk about Season 2. While she won’t be back herself, she strongly hinted that Klothow will definitely return! Apparently, she and Disney couldn’t come to an agreement on salary – it would have meant moving from Los Angeles to London for filming, and she needed to be able to manage her family commitments. So, they’ll be recasting the role, which is a little sad, but I’m still excited to see what happens with that character!

The director recently told Empire that Cillian Murphy, known for his work in Oppenheimer, will appear in next month’s sequel, and described working with him as a “surreal” experience.

We’ve pinpointed the two best times to take a bathroom break during Avatar: Fire & Ash without missing any major plot points, using moments from the trailers as guides (no spoilers!). The first good time is about an hour and ten minutes into the film, and the second is right before the movie reaches its climax.

The daughter of Sharon Carter and Captain America, she first appeared in Secret Wars: Hail Hydra #2. She rises to become a leader in the resistance, fighting against a villainous version of the Avengers in her reality. She briefly bonds with the Venom symbiote, which doesn’t corrupt her, but ultimately gives her superpowers.

True crime shows often focus on the shocking details of serial killer cases, turning them into sensational entertainment. However, Mindhunter took a different approach, carefully examining the psychology of criminals and treating violence as a complex issue with moral and intellectual dimensions. Thanks to director David Fincher’s vision and its realistic storytelling, Mindhunter remains one of the most highly regarded crime thrillers ever made.

This play is inspired by a story from the creators of the show, the Duffer Brothers, and it provides background on the character Henry Creel, adding important context to the larger storyline and setting up the final season. Importantly, it changes our understanding of Vecna and his origins.

Science fiction often accurately predicts the future, and we’re seeing that happen more and more. Shows like Black Mirror have episodes that feel unsettlingly relevant to our current lives. Similarly, the classic cyberpunk novel Neuromancer resonates deeply today because it so powerfully captured the feeling of isolation even as technology connects us all.