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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrinais almost here, and to celebrate, Netflix is giving everyone a peek of the series' opening credits. And they’regood. They almost make me not want to skip them with each episode, and yet …Sabrinaitself is so good that you won’t want to wait to dive into each new hour. (You can read my glowing review of the first seasonhere). The spooky credits are an homage to the comic (and the originalArchiecomic, as you’ll see at the end), but blends that with illustrations of the show’s cast members....

Sometimes good news comes from unexpected places. It was announced today that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Annapurna Pictures (Annapurna) have formed a new joint venture for theatrical distribution in the U.S. But tacked onto that announcement was news of the release date for the highly anticipatedCreed II, a follow-up toRyan Coogler’s smash hit sports drama starringMichael B. Jordanas the son of the late boxing champ, Apollo Creed. Creed 2, a continuation of the Rocky saga, also starring Golden Globe-winner and Academy Award-nomineeSylvester Stallone, will be released in partnership with Warner Bros....

Dakota Johnsonhas signed on to star in a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s last novelPersuasionthat is being mounted by Netflix and MRC Entertainment, Collider has confirmed. The project will mark the feature directorial debut of theatre directorCarrie Cracknell, who directedJake GyllenhallandTom Sturridgeto Tony nominations last year inSea Wall/A Lifeon Broadway.Ron Bass, who won an Oscar forRain Manand also pennedMy Best Friend’s Wedding, co-wrote the script withAlice Victoria Winslow. Johnson will play Anne Elliot, a non-conforming woman with modern sensibilities who lives with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy....

James Gunn’sSupermanis still flying high in theaters. In its fourth week of release, theDavid Corenswet-starring film has already crossed the $500 million mark at the box office. The first DCU film also received an endless Metropolis full of merchandise. Now, as Superman’s profits continue to soar,Mezco Toyzhas debuted their latest figure based on the 2025 film. A part of Mezco’s One:12 Collective series, this premium figure seesCorenswet’s Supermanin his stylish supersuit from the film....

DirectorDee Reesis once again switching genres as she moves from the dramatic political thrillerThe Last Thing He Wantedto a new adaptation of theGeorge GershwinoperaPorgy and Bessfor MGM. Deadline was the first to report Rees would be heading over to MGM to tacklePorgy and Bess.Irwin Winkler(Goodfellas,Creed) andCharlie Winkler(Creed,Rocky Balboa) will executive produce. Both Rees and the Winklers worked together to help MGM secure the rights from the Gershwin Estate. Adapted from the 1925DuBose HeywardnovelPorgyand later, Heyward’s play of the same name, Gershwin’s now-iconic opera made its debut in 1935....

As a part of their “61 Days of Halloween” lineup, Shudder is bringing the Mistress of the Dark herself back to the small screen. That’s right, Shudder has announced that, to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of late-night horror iconElvira, they will be host a one-night, four movie marathon event:Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special. The special is set to debut on September 25 for the United States and Canada, before being made available on-demand on all Shudder platforms....

Fox made two high-profile renewals last night, one expected and one less so. The former isGotham, Fox’s “James Gordon prequel series” that quickly turned into aBatmanprequel series. The show dipped in the ratings from Season 1 to Season 2, but has held fairly steady with Season 2 for its currently running Season 3. As with the second season, this third season was divided up into two thematic chunks—“Mad City” and “Heroes Rise”....

With their lead actor finally sewn up,Phil LordandChris Miller—directors of Lucasfilm’s upcomingYoung Han Solo “A Star Wars Story” film—are now turning their attention to filling out the rest of the ensemble. We heard last night thatLando Calrissian is expected to be part of the castfor the untitled film, which makes sense given that Lando and Han go way back. But the film is also looking to fill the role of its female lead, and apparently casting on that front is winding down....

Fans looking forward toTheFlashgot some big updates aboutEzra Miller’s forthcoming solo DCEU movie on Saturday during the DC FanDome virtual event. Earlier in the week, it was revealedbothMichael KeatonandBen Affleckwould be reprisingtheir respective versions of Batman inThe Flash. The return of these two Bruce Waynes strongly teased the likelihoodThe Flashwould be the movie to tackle to the concept of the multiverse — and now we have the confirmation it definitely will....

Jason Sudeikisis an actor that has had an increasingly prolific career as a comedy actor. After his time as a cast member onSaturday Night Live, he starred in a number of iconic 2010s comedies, before landing his most iconic leading role inTed Lasso(season 3 premieres on March 15). He has increasingly become one of the most recognizable and memorable modern actors in the realm of comedy, and already has a stellar catalog of exceptional films....

From directorJon M. Chu,Jem and the Hologramsis the origin story of small-town girl Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples) who is catapulted from underground video sensation to the global superstar Jem, and she and her band of sisters begin a journey that they’ll never forget. With the same underlying messages of female empowerment, honesty and integrity that made the ’80s animated series so beloved, the cool fashion and great music are also part of the package with these pop-culture icons....

Disney’sChristopher Robinshows what life is like now for the young boy who grew up and left behind the stuffed animal friends he shared countless adventures within the Hundred Acre Wood. As an efficiency manager at Winslow Luggage, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) spends more hours in the office than with his own family (Hayley Atwell,Bronte Carmichael), who are growing tired of his broken promises, prompting Winnie the Pooh (voiced byJim Cummings), Eeyore (voiced byBrad Garrett), Piglet (voiced byNick Mohammed) and Tigger (also voiced by Cummings) to leave the Hundred Acre Wood for the first time, on a mission to remind their old friend of the endless days of wonder and make-believe that defined his childhood....

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Anatomy of a Scandal.From show creators/executive producers/writersDavid E. Kelley&Melissa James Gibsonand directorS.J. Clarkson, the Netflix drama seriesAnatomy of a Scandalis based on the best-selling novel by Sarah Vaughan and tells the story of James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend), a Minister in Parliament whose privilege helped propel him to the position of power he’s in. When a scandalous secret comes to light, it tests his wife Sophie’s (Sienna Miller) loyalty to her family and husband and leaves it up to the court to decide the truth....