John Wayne is instantly recognizable as a Western icon. Before stars like Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson, he was America’s original action hero for many. He famously portrayed classic Wild West characters, such as Rooster Cogburn and Sheriff John T. Chance. Many consider his 1948 film, 3 Godfathers, a hidden gem, and it’s a compelling story inspired by the traditional Christmas narrative.
The second-to-last episode of NCIS this season recently aired. It featured Jimmy Palmer, played by Brian Dietzen, trying out a new AI program called D.A.W.N., as directed by Director Vance. The episode thoughtfully examined the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in law enforcement, and also prompted Jimmy to consider reconnecting with Jessica Knight. The ending of “Stolen Moments” gave fans of a potential romance between Knight and Nick Torres something to talk about, and Dietzen shared his thoughts on whether that storyline might actually happen.
In an interview with IGN, Ridley said she knew about the project and was surprised that Adam Driver was the one who publicly announced it.
The fact that there are so many great detectives actually shows how strong and varied the detective genre is. Some haven’t gotten as much attention because they weren’t part of big series, but they still made a real impact. Others took on well-known characters who’ve been played by many actors, and they each brought something unique to the role.
When asked about what’s coming up in the next season of Dragon, Cooke was very direct. She summed up the entire season with a single, stark sentence, telling The Times:
I have to admit, I initially dismissed this show as just another summer fluff piece. But what began as a fun, lighthearted reality series about friends hanging out in Montauk quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Over ten seasons, it completely changed the lives of the cast, and honestly, it became one of Bravo’s biggest hits. It wasn’t just entertainment; it launched careers and dramatically reshaped their personal relationships – for better or worse, it was a ride!
Variety reports that fans will get a sneak peek at Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey attached to several upcoming films. Starting this Friday, December 12th, a nearly six-minute prologue from the movie will play before 70mm showings of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, both of which are returning to theaters. The following weekend, beginning December 19th, the same prologue will be shown before IMAX screenings of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire And Ash.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire introduces new monsters, Shimo and The Skar King, though some viewers weren’t impressed. Previous MonsterVerse films brought back classic villains like King Ghidorah, Rodan, and MechaGodzilla. Now, with the next movie titled Supernova, fans are guessing about a potential space-based threat, with SpaceGodzilla being a popular idea. However, considering how the MonsterVerse builds its interconnected world, Herdorah might actually be a more suitable villain for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
Good news for fans: the new prologue for The Odyssey will continue to play before all IMAX showings of Avatar: Fire and Ash, whether they’re in 70mm film or digital format. It makes sense that director Christopher Nolan and Universal are debuting this first look at The Odyssey with IMAX 70mm screenings of already-released films, as it’s Nolan’s preferred format and supports his long-standing commitment to the theatrical experience. His use of IMAX 70mm for Oppenheimer significantly boosted the film’s popularity and even helped it become a box office hit, with those special screenings quickly selling out.
Chris Weitz wrote and directed The Golden Compass, which featured newcomer Dakota Blue Richards alongside established stars like Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Ian McKellen, Sam Elliott, and Eva Green. The film earned $372 million worldwide on a budget of $180 million and received awards for its visual effects at both the Academy Awards and the BAFTAs. Despite this success, a planned sequel never materialized, which many found surprising.