ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryThe 17-27 anthology animates eight of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s early one-shot storiesEach short film is directed by a different creative team, showcasing diverse visual and narrative stylesThe collection launches globally on Prime Video on November 7, 2025Tatsuki Fujimoto, renowned for his breakout manga Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch, is set to expand his creative legacy with the release of the anime film anthology Tatsuki Fujimoto: 17–26. This collection animates eight of Fujimoto's formative one-shot stories written between the ages of 17 and 26, offering fans an intimate look at the origins of his distinctive voice and thematic style.Each of the eight anthology entries is helmed by a different director and studio, resulting in a collection that showcases a striking variety of visual and ...

SummaryChris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo star in the crime thriller Crime 101, playing a smooth jewel thief and the relentless detective pursuing himThe film is an adaptation of a Don Winslow novella, directed by Bart LaytonThe ensemble cast, which also includes Halle Berry and Barry Keoghan, is set to hit theaters on February 13, 2026Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the electrifying first trailer for Crime 101, an all-star psychological crime thriller that pits two Marvel heavyweights against each other in a stylish cat-and-mouse game. Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo lead an ensemble cast in this adaptation of Don Winslow's acclaimed novella, set for release on February 13, 2026.The film is set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles and follows an elusive, cool-headed thief, played by...

SummaryA24's romantic drama Materialists will be available to stream on HBO Max on November 7The film, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, explores a matchmaker's love triangleThe movie was a box office success, grossing $104 million USD worldwideA24’s Materialists is set to premiere on HBO Max on November 7, offering home viewers and those wishing to revisit this modern love story.Directed by Celine Song, Materialists stars Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a New York matchmaker facing a pivotal romantic decision. She finds herself torn between a financially secure investor (Pedro Pascal) and her ex-boyfriend John (Chris Evans), who remains as economically unstable as he was when they first dated. As Lucy navigates these romantic crossroads, she also grapples with existential que...

SummaryFrankie Muniz shared a reunion photo with his on-screen brothers, Justin Berfield and Christopher Masterson, from the final day of filming the Malcolm in the Middle revivalThe revival, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, is a four-episode miniseries set to debut on Disney+ in 2026The core cast is returning, including Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, though the role of Dewey has been recastFrankie Muniz is fueling anticipation for the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival, sharing a heartwarming reunion photo with his on-screen brothers, Justin Berfield (Reese) and Christopher Masterson (Francis). The spontaneous post, shared from the last day of filming on the new limited series, immediately sent waves of nostalgia across social media.The former child star, now a p...

SummaryUniversal Pictures' Miami Vice reboot, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is in early talks to star Michael B. Jordan as detective Ricardo “Rico” TubbsThe film, inspired by the 1980s TV series, is set for an August 6, 2027, release and will focus on the glamour and corruption of mid-80s MiamiJordan's involvement would bring his trademark intensity to the role, with Glen Powell previously rumored to play his partner, Sonny CrockettMichael B. Jordan is reportedly in early talks to take on the iconic role of undercover detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in Universal Pictures’ big-screen reboot of Miami Vice. The film, which promises to revive the stylish, neon-soaked world of the 1980s television series, is set to be directed by Top Gun: Maverick and F1 filmmaker Joseph Kosinski.Jordan, fresh of...

SummaryThe Apothecary Diaries confirms Season 3, airing in split cours from October 2026 to spring 2027.An original anime film has also been announced, featuring Norihiro Naganuma as director and will premiere in December 2026.The Apothecary Diarieshas officially confirmed a third season and an original anime film, expanding the popular adaptation of Natsu Hyuuga’s light novel series. The official announcement revealed that Season 3 will air in split cours, with the first part debuting in October 2026 and the second scheduled for spring 2027.Produced by OLM and TOHO Animation, the anime has steadily grown in acclaim since its debut in fall 2023, followed by a second season in winter 2025, each spanning 24 episodes. The series, which follows the sharp-witted apothecary Maomao as she navigat...

SummaryVince Gilligan's new series, Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn, premieres on Apple TV on November 7The dark sci-fi series follows Carol, "the most miserable person on Earth," who must save the world from an epidemic of forced happinessThe two-season show is the Breaking Bad creator's first project outside that universeApple TV has debuted the official trailer for Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, starring Better Call Saul staple Rhea Seehorn.Despite Gilligan and Seehorn’s involvement in the Breaking Bad universe, Pluribus is actually not part of that world. Instead, the series sees Seehorn as Carol who is described as “the most miserable person on Earth.” Her job? “[S]ave the world from happiness.”The trailer itself doesn’t share any further details, except for suggestio...

SummaryThe two-hour Stranger Things Season 5 finale is reportedly planned for a rare theatrical debut in the US on New Year’s EveThe Duffer Brothers pushed for the big-screen event to create a communal viewing experience and ensure high-quality sound and pictureThe finale will drop day-and-date on Netflix at 8 p.m. EST, concluding a rollout that starts November 26Stranger Things is reportedly eyeing a rare big-screen bow for a Netflix series finale.Reports claim the two-hour Season 5 capper is planned to screen in US theaters on New Year’s Eve, day-and-date with Netflix. International theatrical plans remain unclear; early chatter centers on the US, with potential for additional territories to materialize if demand surges. AMC Theatres is expected to be a key partner, with additional chain...

SummaryThe Sopranos creator David Chase is developing an HBO thriller series titled Project: MKUltraThe series will focus on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist and spymaster who headed the CIA's controversial MKUltra programThe show will be a supernatural drama based on John Lisle’s book, Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRADavid Chase, creator of The Sopranos, is developing an HBO thriller series based on the CIA’s controversial MKUltra program.THR reports that if Project: MKUltra receives the green light, Chase’s return to HBO will focus on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist and spymaster who headed the project for the agency. HBO describes the show as “a dramatic thriller centered on the infamous chemist and spymaster Sidney Gottlieb, often known as The Black S...

SummaryNetflix dropped the trailer for Being Eddie, an Angus Wall-directed documentary on comedian and actor Eddie MurphyThe film explores Murphy's nearly 50-year career, explosive charisma, and unique path that avoided Hollywood's pitfallsIt features interviews with comedy legends and colleagues, including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Jamie FoxxNetflix has dropped the trailer for Being Eddie, the Angus Wall-directed documentary film focusing on legendary comedian and actor Eddie Murphy. The docu chronicles his journey to success, the longevity of his career and becoming a family man — all the while ensuring he doesn’t entertain the pitfalls of Hollywood.In addition to interviews with Murphy himself, colleagues and friends such as Arsenio Hall, Brian Grazer, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, ...

SummaryAmazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control of the James Bond franchise from EON Productions for a surprisingly low reported cash price of $20 million USDThe acquisition price is dramatically lower than the rumored $1 billion USD valuation, suggesting the deal includes undisclosed incentives like stock options or profit-sharingThe deal marks the end of the long-time producers' creative oversight and signals a new, corporate-driven era for the 007 franchiseAmazon MGM Studios has secured full creative control of the monumental James Bond franchise for a surprisingly low initial cash payment. A new earnings report filed by EON Productions, the long-time stewards of 007, revealed that Amazon paid just $20 million USD for the rights to the spy franchise and its related assets.This ...