In Gladiator IIPedro Pascal plays Marcus Acacius, a Roman general who trained directly under Gladiator protagonist, Maximus, meaning Pascal’s character could cast a dark shadow over Maximus’ legacy. Scheduled for release at the end of November, Gladiator II is the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s sword and sandal hit, Gladiator. The film follows Máximo’s son Lúcio as he takes revenge for the death of his family by fighting in the Colosseum as a gladiator. Although Russell Crowe will not return for the upcoming sequel, Maximus’ influence will be present throughout the film – in good and bad ways. The most…
Author: Megan Hemenway
Russell Crowe doesn’t appear often in horror films, but after the failure of his 2017 remake, The mummyhis recent exorcism films have partially offset his horror losses. Crowe’s acting career began in 1990 when he appeared in the Australian drama Prisoners of the Sun. In the years since, Crowe has directed some truly iconic films, from Gladiator and A beautiful mind to Robin Hood and Les Misérables. However Crowe has certainly proven his talent as a dramatic actor, one genre he has yet to master is the horror film.although this may be changing. The most notable horror entry in Crowe’s…
After the success of The Night Agent season 1, expectations are high for the new season, but unfortunately, the next edition of The Night Agent fails to replicate one of the best moments of the first season. Launched in 2023, The Night Agent is a political thriller that quickly reached the top of the Netflix chartsbecoming one of the most streamed series on the platform. The show follows Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent who gets caught up in a massive government conspiracy. While The Night Agent the second season has the potential to be as good as the first, there…
Arcane Season 1 ended on a huge cliffhanger following Jinx’s attack on the Piltover Council, setting up an even bigger second season. Throughout its nine episodes Arcane showed both sides of a complicated political and social issue, with Vi and Jinx accidentally at their respective helms. Just as the sisters seemed close to reuniting, problems between Piltover and Zaun once again separated them. In the final episode of Arcane In the first season, a peace treaty was on the horizon, but before it could pass, Jinx tragically faced her childhood trauma. After a disastrous attempt to take down Silco by…
The 2024 film, September 5thtells the true story of the 1972 Munich Olympic hostage crisis, a true crime that shocked the nation and changed the way news teams cover emergencies. Scheduled for release on November 29, 2024, September 5th was written and directed by Tim Fehlbaum, who has worked on German-Swiss films such as Tides and Hell. The film’s cast includes Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin and Leonie Benesch. After premiering at the 81st Venice International Film Festival September 5th got a solid critic score of 86% on Rotten tomatoes. September 5th is far from the first historical film…
In the world of television, the fantasy The genre has proven to be one of the most successful types of on-screen stories, but not every fantasy show has the chance to rise to fame. Since the debut of Game of Thrones in 2011, fantasy TV shows have become a top priority for all networks and streaming services. Even more than a decade later, producers are still trying to recreate the magic of the popular fantasy series. However, while some fantasy shows have achieved surprising levels of success over many seasons, other shows have unfortunately lost their footing. Several different problems…
With Paddington in Peru approaching its premiere date, many fans of the beloved children’s franchise may be wondering which actor or actress should play the villain in the next Paddington film. Despite being created in 1958, Paddington Bear has managed to captivate countless generations of readers and viewers until the present day. In 2014, the current film franchise began, with Ben Whishaw voicing the eponymous bear. Now, the franchise is close to being launched Paddington in Peruwhich means even more fun – and chaos – for Paddington to get into. Although the Paddington The films are obviously centered around the…
Since 2011, Chris Hemsworth has been a beloved member of Hollywood’s elite, but his constant appearances in movie fan castings are becoming too much — and highlight a major problem in the film industry. Chris Hemsworth’s film career began in 2009 when he took on a minor role in JJ Abrams’ film. Star Trek. Just a few years later, Hemsworth took on arguably his most significant role to date: the MCU’s Thor, the God of Thunder. Since then, Hemsworth became a reference in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and appeared in several action films. and franchises. I should clarify that I…
Although Blue is an extremely popular show right now, it’s easy to forget the real voices behind the animated series, which means some of the show’s guest stars could be particularly surprising. Premiered for the first time in 2018, Blue is an Australian children’s show that follows the eponymous Bluey, an energetic Blue Heeler puppy who is curious about the world. Alongside Bluey, the audience meets his sister, Bingo, and his parents, Bandit and Chilli. In the last three seasons, Bluey has met some wonderful characters outside of her family although, and often, they are voiced by big stars. Due…
Kristen Bell recently revealed her choice of who should portray Anna in Disney’s live-action adaptation of FrozenAfter this casting can only happen if the movie is developed sooner rather than later. in 2013, Frozen Rapidly rising to the top of the ranks as one of Disney’s most popular and beloved animated films. A sequel was immediately put into development with both Frozen 3 And 4 On the way. However, it is the life-struggle Frozen This is most exciting for viewers. Now Anna’s original voice, Bell, has officially given her the choice of who should play her. Bell was recently interviewed…