ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryApple TV+ released the Chief of War trailer, starring Jason Momoa in an epic historical dramaMomoa plays Ka’iana, a legendary warrior fighting to unite Hawaiian islands against colonizersThe series arrives on Apple TV+ on August 1Apple TV+ has officially released the first full trailer for its epic new original limited series, Chief of War, starring and executive produced by Jason Momoa. The highly anticipated footage offers a breathtaking glimpse into a pivotal and violent chapter of Hawaiian history, setting the stage for a dramatic and immersive viewing experience.The trailer immediately immerses viewers in the stunning landscapes of 18th-century Hawaii, showcasing the raw beauty and brutal conflicts of a pre-colonial era. Momoa takes on the formidable role of Ka’iana, a legendar...

SummaryLarry David returns to HBO with a six-episode sketch comedy series on American historyHe will star, write, and executive produce with Jeff Schaffer and the ObamasThis marks David's comeback after Curb Your Enthusiasm ended, aiming to celebrate America's historyLarry David is back at HBO for a new limited series, marking his return to the network after the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm.Variety reports that the upcoming project will be "a sketch comedy limited series about American history." LD will star in the six-episode show as well as write with Jeff Schaffer, the showrunner, executive producer and regular director on Curb. Schaffer will direct, as well as executive produce alongside David and Barack and Michelle Obama under their Higher Ground Productions banner. Vinnie Malhotra an...

SummaryNetflix announced a Korean live-action Solo Leveling adaptationDespite fervent fan speculations suggesting Cha Eun-woo for the lead role, Byeon Woo-seok is officially cast as Sung Jin-woo insteadCo-directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo; production is underwayFollowing months of speculation and fervent fan discussions, Netflix has officially announced a Korean live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling. Originally serialized on KakaoPage, the franchise has become a global sensation, amassing over 14.3 billion cumulative views across its web novel and webtoon formats. Its anime adaptation further solidified its popularity, sweeping nine major categories at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards - including Anime of the Year, Best Action and Best Character - setting high expectations for t...

SummaryNetflix released the Wednesday Season 2 trailer, showing a darker, horror-focused turnSeason 2 arrives in two parts: August 6 and September 3, 2025Wednesday confronts a prophecy of Enid's death, with new characters and no love trianglesFans of Nevermore Academy’s most delightfully morbid student can rejoice: Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for Wednesday Season 2, starring Jenna Ortega. The new footage promises a darker, more horror-centric turn for the hit series, moving away from romantic subplots to focus on new mysteries, family dynamics, and a terrifying prophecy. The highly anticipated season will be released in two parts, with Part 1 arriving on August 6, 2025, and Part 2 following on September 3, 2025.The trailer immediately immerses viewers back into Wednesday Add...

SummaryA new clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025) reveals the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) arriving on Earth with the chilling pronouncement: "Your planet is now marked for death"his direct introduction of the galactic threat positions the film as a crucial start to Phase Six of the MCUThe film releases on July 25The highly anticipated debut of Marvel's First Family in The Fantastic Four: First Steps just got a whole lot more intense. Marvel Studios has released a new, chilling clip from the film, officially titled "I Herald Galactus," which features the dramatic arrival of the Silver Surfer (played by Julia Garner) on Earth and her ominous declaration about the imminent threat of Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson).The clip immediately cuts to the otherworldly sight of ...

SummaryThird Dune film officially titled Dune: Part Three, releasing December 18, 2026Story picks up 12 years after Part Two; Chalamet, Zendaya, Pugh, Momoa returnDirector Denis Villeneuve confirms this as his last Dune saga movieThe highly anticipated third installment in Denis Villeneuve's epic Dune saga finally has its official title -- Dune: Part Three. This confirmation, which comes as a slight surprise to many fans who anticipated the film would adopt the title of Frank Herbert's second novel, Dune: Messiah, solidifies the naming convention established by the first two critically acclaimed films. The movie is slated for release at the end of next year.While the film is indeed set to adapt the events of Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah, director Villeneuve and Warner Bros. have opted...

SummarySeason 4 of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Monster will reportedly focus on Lizzie Borden, accused of 1892 axe murdersProduction is rumored to begin this fall, though Netflix hasn't officially announced the season or castThis follows previous seasons focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers, with Ed Gein's season 3 due this yearSeason 4 of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Monster will reportedly focus on Lizzie Borden, the suspect of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother.Sources tell Variety that Murphy and his team are currently preparing to possibly begin shooting this fall, however neither the creator nor the streamer have announced a fourth season. No additional information, including a possible cast and release date, have been announced.Borden was tried and ac...

SummarySquid Game 3 sets record, achieving Netflix's  best 10-day viewership ever with 106.3 million viewsThis figure signifies a huge number of households fully consumed the season quicklyThe highly anticipated final chapter of Netflix's global juggernaut, Squid Game 3, has wasted no time cementing its legacy. The series has officially achieved Netflix's best 10-day viewership ever, logging an astonishing 106.3 million views in just over a week since its June 27th premiere. This unprecedented performance underscores the enduring power of the Korean thriller and its unparalleled ability to captivate a global audience.The 106.3 million views within its first 10 days signifies not only a massive immediate impact but also a significant jump from previous records. For context, Netflix calculat...

SummaryNetflix unveiled the official teaser trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3Arisu and Usagi return to the Borderland after mysterious events disrupt their peaceful lifeThe series is set to premiere worldwide on September 25, 2025Netflix has unveiled the official teaser for Alice in Borderland Season 3, offering fans a cryptic first look into the next chapter of the survival thriller series.The teaser immediately draws viewers back into the lives of protagonists Arisu and Usagi, who, after seemingly clearing all the deadly games in the previous season, have returned to the real world. Their memories of past games have faded, but haunting visions and a mysterious disappearance pull them back into danger. The teaser introduces the Joker card, the final piece in the game’s deck, hintin...

SummaryGachiakuta will air 24 episodes over six months without breaks, ending December 14Produced by bones film, the anime follows Rudo, a boy exiled into a dystopian wastelandCurrently streaming globally via Crunchyroll and Netflix with weekly episodesThe Gachiakuta anime is confirmed to air uninterrupted for six months. The continuous run will span two consecutive cours, totaling 24 episodes and is scheduled to run until December 14. This announcement, made shortly after the series premiered over the weekend, has been met with enthusiasm from fans eager for consistent weekly episodes.Produced by the acclaimed studio bones film, known for its high-octane action and animation quality in titles like My Hero Academia, Gachiakuta brings to life Kei Urana's dark fantasy manga. The anime, direc...

SummaryNintendo has confirmed it is actively working on "various other projects" for film and TVThe company is expanding its intellectual property beyond the already announced Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel and The Legend of Zelda filmBuilding on the monumental success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the highly anticipated upcoming The Legend of Zelda film, Nintendo has officially confirmed that it is actively working on "various other projects" in the visual media space. This announcement, made by Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, signals a significant expansion of the company's strategy to leverage its vast intellectual property beyond traditional video game platformsPresident Furukawa  revealed at an AGM Q&A that Nintendo is taking a deeply "proactive approach" to these adapt...

SummaryJon M. Chu has been confirmed to direct the upcoming Hot Wheels live-action filmThe film is set to be produced by Warner Bros. and MattelChu is coming off the success of the Wicked films, with the sequel on the way later this yearThe iconic miniature vehicles of Hot Wheels are officially racing to the big screen, with Warner Bros. and Mattel, Inc. announcing that acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu is set to direct the live-action feature film. This high-profile appointment brings a director celebrated for visually spectacular and emotionally resonant storytelling to one of the world's best-selling toy brands.Chu, fresh from helming the highly anticipated Wicked movies, will take the driver's seat, bringing his proven ability to craft "rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of view...