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James McAvoy pitched a young Picard series after playing young Patrick Stewart in four X-Men films
His Star Trek idea, Mutiny on the Stargazer, covered Picard's first command. Six novels and a newer USS Stargazer got there first.
October 19, 2026 11:46 am
Rafe Spall's amnesiac Sherlock Holmes fills a three-year gap that took Conan Doyle ten years to close
The new Sky series is set between Reichenbach and The Empty House. Conan Doyle's readers waited almost a decade for that return.
October 18, 2026 12:27 pm
Warner Bros. Lost a Fortune on The Bride! and Signed Its Director Again Three Months Later
Maggie Gyllenhaal is presiding over the Venice jury this week. Six months ago her second film, The Bride!, opened to $7 million and a C+ CinemaScore on a budget somewhere between $80 and $90 million. Warner Bros. absorbed it and then, three months later, bought her the next one.
September 14, 2026 1:30 am
Band of Brothers Turns 25, and the New Documentary Can Only Interview the Actors
Band of Brothers turns 25 on Wednesday, and HBO is marking it with a documentary called Legacy. In 2001 the series came packaged with a film in which the real men of Easy Company told their own story. This one interviews the actors. Not by choice — there is nobody else left to ask.
September 7, 2026 1:05 am
Adaptations That Are Better Than the Book, and Why
Fighting words, deployed carefully. "Better" here means the adaptation does something the source couldn't, rather than simply being more popular.
August 31, 2026 8:37 am
Video Game Adaptations Stopped Being a Punchline. Here's What Changed.
For roughly twenty-five years, "video game movie" was shorthand for guaranteed disaster. That's over, and the reasons are specific rather than mysterious.
August 26, 2026 11:00 pm
Six Shows That Should Have Stopped After One Season
Not a criticism of the first seasons. A criticism of what came after. Some stories are complete and get extended anyway, because a hit is an asset and assets get exploited.
August 25, 2026 5:22 am
Your 2026 guide to streaming The Vow documentary: platforms, episodes and more
Trying to stream The Vow in 2026—this is how to watch the chilling docuseries.
August 10, 2026 11:47 pm
Game of Thrones cracked its biggest dragon question twice in five years
House of the Dragon’s latest episode has reignited the lore question, and, frankly, the books set firmer rules than most assume.
July 31, 2026 12:24 am
Jon Snow Returns in 2027 — but Not to Game of Thrones as You Know It
HBO has ordered an animated Jon Snow spinoff series set in the Game of Thrones universe, bringing the fan-favorite back to screens in a new medium.
July 22, 2026 1:43 am
Scarlett Johansson tipped as Gotham’s next big bad in The Batman Part II leak
A fresh The Batman Part II leak has Gotham buzzing, thrusting Scarlett Johansson into a mystery role that could upend the sequel. Here’s what the latest whispers suggest about the Dark Knight’s next chapter.
July 15, 2026 9:08 pm
‘As Above, So Below’ Finds New Life on Streaming
A decade after its lukewarm debut, the found footage horror ‘As Above, So Below’ is climbing the ranks on HBO Max, drawing in fresh fans and sparking a cult following.
January 26, 2026 6:01 am
John Wick Trilogy Surges on HBO Max, Smashing Streaming Records
The John Wick trilogy is making waves on HBO Max, with the original films enjoying a fresh surge in popularity. Discover how this iconic action series is captivating new audiences and reshaping the genre.
January 25, 2026 7:05 am
Oscars 2026: Park Chan-wook’s Snub Sparks Outrage
Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed thriller No Other Choice was left out of the Oscars, despite critical praise. What’s behind the Academy’s decision, and does it reveal a deeper issue with how awards are handed out?
January 24, 2026 4:00 am
Oscars 2026: Sinners Breaks Records with Unprecedented Nominations
The 98th Academy Awards have upended expectations, with Sinners leading a diverse field and making history. See which films and stars are in the running for cinema’s top honours this year.
January 24, 2026 3:23 am
Joffrey’s Game of Thrones Scene Unmasks New HBO Spoilers
A notorious Game of Thrones moment has fans realising Joffrey let slip key twists from both House of the Dragon and the latest HBO series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
January 23, 2026 10:38 am
It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 Moves Ahead Without HBO Nod
Despite no official green light from HBO, It: Welcome to Derry’s second season is already in development. Director Andy Muschietti is pressing on with the chilling prequel’s next chapter.
January 23, 2026 2:14 am
Why One Quiet Superman Scene Outshines Every Battle
Rewatching Superman, I found the most powerful moment wasn’t a fight or daring rescue, but a tense interview. Lois Lane’s probing questions reveal more about the hero than any villain ever could.
January 22, 2026 10:08 am
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