Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians brings all the mythical action to life in Season 1, and now it has been renewed for Season 2. Based on the bestselling series of young adult novels by author Rick Riordan, the TV show follows young Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) as he faces the revelation that he is a demigod and attempts to assimilate into the world of myth and legend. . Known for its close adherence to Riordan’s novels, Disney+’s take on the story attempts to correct many of the problems of the failed 2010s film series. With so much care put…
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The cult classic horror comedy The ‘burbs has been remade into an all-new small screen adaptation by comedy maven Seth MacFarlane, and there are already plenty of updates. Released in 1989 to little fanfare, the original movie stars Tom Hanks as an average suburbanite whose stay at home vacation turns into a nightmare when he begins to suspect his new neighbors may be murderers. Playfully lambasting the urban paranoia that typified the Reagan Era in the United States, director Joe Dante’s deviously funny concept was ahead of its time. As is the case with many underrated 80s comedy movies, The…
Quick links Moana 2: Further news and information After years of waiting, Disney has finally confirmed that Moana 2 is on the way, and the studio has even revealed the film’s release date. Moana was a critically acclaimed adventure for Disney back in 2016, which featured voice performances from Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho and Jemaine Clement. The movie follows the title character, a young Polynesian girl chosen by the ocean to find a demigod named Maui (Johnson) and return a mystical relic to its rightful owner. Moana Featuring great characters, an emotional story, stunning animation, and catchy musical numbers, with…
Me before you is a popular tragic comedy from Emilia Clarke that has left many fans wanting to revisit the film since its initial release in 2016. Based on the best-selling book of the same name by Jojo Moyes, the film follows a recently paralyzed man named William (Sam Claflin) who sees the wonder of life thanks to his new caregiver, Louisa (Clarke). Bringing the beloved best-selling book to the screen was an easy decision for Hollywood executives in 2016, and the film’s overwhelming success rewarded them. Me before you was widely received with middling reviews from critics, with a…
The lore and story of Willy Wonka has been expanded into Wonka, and the highly successful nature of the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory prequel has already created speculation about Wonka 2 and a possible franchise. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was the 1971 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Images from Warner Bros. Wonka, Directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet as the protagonist, it expands on the story of Willy Wonka and how he became the master chocolatier played by Gene Wilder in the 1971 original. Because it was adapting…
Wilford Brimley yellow stone dedication, in the form of the title card honoring his death confused many fans who wondered if the actor appeared on the show. yellow stone is Taylor Sheridan’s popular neo-Western series that follows the Dutton farming family as they try to protect their land and legacy while being attacked from all sides. With its modern and timeless stories set against the backdrop of the American West, yellow stone and its abundance of spinoffs helped put the genre back on the map for the first time in decades with a fresh approach. Hats off to a true…
The empress Season 1 was released on Netflix back in 2022, but despite the wait, The empress Season 2 is still on the way. A riveting historical drama series, The empress Captivated audiences with its intricate depiction of royal life, political intrigue and the complexities of love and duty. Set in the heart of 19th-century Europe, the German-language show meticulously reconstructs the life and challenges of Elisabeth of Austria, known affectionately as Sisi. It beautifully juxtaposes the glittering facade of royalty with the personal struggles of those within the palace walls, offering a nuanced view of a world often idealized.…
Quick links Outlander Season 8: Further news and information This article contains spoilers for Go Tell Them Until I’m Gone (Book 9). Although it will be a while before Abroad Fans get to see it, Starz has confirmed the eighth season of the historical fantasy drama. Based on Diana Gabaldon’s books, Abroad Initially Follows the life of World War II nurse Claire Randall (CaitrÃona Balfe), who is sent back to Scotland in 1743. While she tries her best to return to the present, Claire soon finds her loyalties divided as she falls in love with Jamie Fraser (Sam) Heughan), a…
Expanding the popular even further Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, a new animated film is on the way titled Aang: The Last Airbender. Based on the aforementioned cartoon series, which ran from 2005 to 2008, the film will chronicle the eponymous character’s adventures as an adult, using his unique airbending talents to help protect those in need. Perhaps one of the most beloved animated franchises of all time Avatar: The Last Airbender It’s been off the air for nearly two decades, but remains as popular as it was in the 1980s. The recent live action Avatar: The Last Airbender The…
The latest spin-off, NCIS: Sydney has the potential to expand the beloved procedural franchise across the world, and here’s everything you need to know about season two. Like its American predecessors, NCIS: Sydney follows members of the Naval Crime Investigative Services, but this time they are teaming up with the Australian Federal Police to respond to rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. The newest series is the fourth spinoff of the popular original show, which continues to attract viewers even as it enters its second decade on the air. The Australian-produced series was not originally planned to take such a…