While the holiday season is typically defined by feel-good Christmas movies, Netflix is ​​proving that this year it's all about action thrillers like Black Doves and Continue. In the month of December, Keira Knightley's TV show and Taron Egerton's film made a splash on Netflix's list of most popular movies and shows. With star-studded casts and unique facilities, this isn't a complete surprise. However, both projects also raise questions about what audiences look for during the festive season and whether Christmas has any effect on these action-packed projects. Right now, Netflix's top 10 movies and shows represent a strange mix…
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At the end of Moana 2the titular character turns into a demigod, which makes for an exciting and unexpected twist, but also creates a major problem for Disney's live-action adaptation plans. Eight years after the launch of Moana, Disney recently brought back the beloved franchise via Moana 2, which was first announced as a TV series but was later developed into a feature film. In the film, Moana receives another dangerous mission from her ancestors face the god Nalo and reestablish the forgotten island of Motofetu to reconnect with the island's people. Moana 2 the ending is just as moving…
Netflix recently released a new thriller series starring Keira Knightley called Black Dovesand this project quickly proved that the British actress needs to appear in more action films. Knightley's career began at a very young agewhen she took on a small role in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. From there, the actress landed her breakthrough role in 2002. Bend like Beckham, and soon after, she won her iconic role as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Knightley has long impressed Hollywood, but Black Doves shows that she has even more to offer. Launching in…
Countless beloved movies and TV shows have been revived in recent years, and now Buffy the Vampire Slayer could finally join those ranks due to some recent actor news. Initially released in 1997 Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a paranormal drama that follows Buffy Summers, a teenager also known as Slayer, a mythical figure destined to protect the world from vampires and other supernatural creatures. With the help of her best friends and her school librarian, Buffy does her duty while also dealing with typical high school student problems. There is no doubt that recent years have seen a rise…
One of the last big films to be released in 2024 is The Brutalista historical epic that has already earned a shockingly good score on Rotten Tomatoes, leaving many wondering what makes this film so impressive. However The Brutalist has not yet made a wide release, received a 97% Fresh certificate on Rotten Tomatoes. Even without a confirmed audience score, this number is impressive. In fact, it will be a big draw for viewers once The Brutalist hits theaters on December 20th. However, before going to the cinema, some may wonder what this film is about. The Brutalist takes place…
Now this Moana 2 finally debuted, the franchise can move forward again with the Moana live-action adaptation, which fortunately will not suffer the same major problem as the animated sequel. In 2016, Moana became a quick hit for Disney, grossing $687 million at the box office and earning an impressive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. It took a few years, but a sequel was finally announced, although it was initially going to be a TV show. Now, in 2024, Moana 2 finally hit theaters with very similar success, leaving all eyes on the live-action adaptation. The launch plan for Moana franchise…
After debuting to incredible success in late 2024, Evil could have secured an almost guaranteed Oscar nomination with a single addition that the sequel has already confirmed is happening. With US$465 million under his belt, Evil proved to be one of the biggest films of the year. Boasting a star-studded cast, excellent musical performances, and vivid imagery, the film received widespread praise. Yet even with all the love being thrown at Evil at this time, there is no guarantee that the film will receive awards nominations in 2025, especially without a specific detail. Evil is eligible for just about any…
Although the original Hunger Games film trilogy ended in 2015, the franchise continued with highly anticipated spinoffs including Sunrise at harvest, leaving many wondering if Katniss Everdeen will ever return to the big screen. THE Hunger Games The franchise is set in the dystopian country of Panem, where the government keeps people in line by signing up their children for the deadly Hunger Games. More recently, the public learned more about President Snow's origins in The ballad of songbirds and snakes. However, even with these new and exciting characters, many are still hoping to see the return of the franchise's…
At the end of EvilElphaba rebels against the Wizard and Madame Morrible, leading her to become the Wicked Witch of the West, but the film's ending has other significant consequences, including the death of Governor Thropp. Based on the book and musical of the same name Evil It's half spinoff, half prequel to The Wizard of Oz, and follow Elphaba Thropp, a young woman with incredible power who begins attending magic schoolalongside the iconic pink witch, Galinda. Although Evil is being divided into two parts, the public should not underestimate the power of Wicked: Part One end. An interesting aspect…
With the recent launch of Yellow Jackets In the season three teaser trailer, a popular theory about Lottie's visions was finally debunked, and it was done with just a single scene of Misty. Since Yellow Jackets Season 2 ended in May 2023, audiences were eagerly awaiting the next installment of the horror drama. Not only do viewers want to revisit their favorite characters, but they also want answers to some of the series' biggest questions. Yet, some answers may already be available in the Yellow Jackets season 3 teaserdespite its brief running time. The latest Yellow Jackets The trailer offers…