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‎A new chapter in the Star Trek universe has officially launched with the debut of the first teaser for Starfleet Academy, a Paramount+ original series targeting Gen Z viewers and offering a dramatically refreshed tone for the iconic franchise. The trailer, unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, reveals a younger cast, high-emotion storytelling, and a visual style steeped in stylized lens flares and dreamlike ambiance. ‎ ' Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ' ‎ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ‎ ‎Set in 32nd-century San Francisco, Starfleet Academy follows a new class of cadets as they enter the Federation’s most prestigious institution for training future explorers and leaders. The show is the first live-action Trek series centered on characters in their early twenties. That generational shift is not just cosmetic; it informs the tone, dialogue, and thematic core of the show. ‎ ‎Holly Hunter anchors the cast as the Academy’s Chancellor, whose opening speech in the teaser sets the...

The long-shelved Coyote vs. Acme, once destined for streaming oblivion, has been resurrected with a new global theatrical release date: August 28, 2026. Star Will Forte confirmed the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, where fans were treated to the first public footage of the live-action/animation hybrid film. ‎ ‎ “Coyote vs. Acme” hits theaters August 28, 2026, after Comic-Con debut and years in limbo. Ketchup Entertainment rescues Looney Tunes satire. ‎Ketchup Entertainment ‎ ‎Initially completed in 2023, Coyote vs. Acme was abruptly scrapped by Warner Bros. Discovery as part of its broader cost-cutting strategy. Under CEO David Zaslav, the studio shifted its focus from streaming to theatrical releases, leading to the infamously unreleased titles Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt. Though similarly shelved, Coyote vs. Acme garnered notable industry support that set the stage for its unlikely return. ‎ ‎Independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment stepped in and acquired ...

‎Netflix is officially progressing with the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Ubisoft’s blockbuster video game franchise Assassin’s Creed. The announcement arrives almost five years after initial reports revealed Netflix’s development plans for the series, which has experienced several shifts in creative leadership. Now, Roberto Patino and David Wiener have been named as the series’ creators, showrunners, and executive producers. ‎ Netflix officially moves forward with Assassin’s Creed live-action series, led by creators Patino and Wiener, based on Ubisoft’s hit franchise. ‎Courtesy of Ubisoft ‎ ‎Both Patino and Wiener conveyed their deep connection to the Assassin’s Creed universe, highlighting the rich storytelling potential beyond the franchise’s signature action and parkour elements. Their vision focuses on fundamental human themes such as the search for identity, questions of destiny and faith, and the complexities of power, violence, and revenge. They under...

Nickelodeon has unveiled the highly anticipated first look at Avatar: Seven Havens, the newest animated chapter in the acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. The artwork was revealed during the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebration at San Diego Comic-Con. ‎ Nickelodeon debuts Avatar: Seven Havens, a new animated series with an Earthbender Avatar, set after Korra in a fractured post-cataclysmic world. ‎Nickelodeon ‎ ‎Set in a post-cataclysmic era, Seven Havens introduces audiences to twin Earthbenders, one of whom discovers her identity as the next Avatar following Korra. Unlike previous Avatars celebrated as symbols of hope, this young protagonist is feared across a fractured world, believed to be the harbinger of destruction rather than salvation. Pursued by both human factions and hostile spirits, she and her estranged sibling embark on a quest to uncover their origin and restore balance to a world on the edge of collapse. ‎ ‎The series promises to blend rich l...

‎Tubi’s upcoming young adult romantic comedy Kissing Is the Easy Part has officially expanded its cast, with Paris Berelc and Jennifer Robertson joining previously announced lead Asher Angel. Directed by filmmaker Fawzia Mirza, the feature film is an adaptation of Christine Duann’s popular Wattpad novel, which first debuted in 2015 and quickly gained a passionate fanbase. ‎ ‎ Paris Berelc (left) and Asher Angel. ‎Chad Salvador/Variety/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images ‎ ‎Best known for her roles in Alexa & Katie and Do Revenge, Paris Berelc will not only star as Flora—an effortlessly cool student resisting the academic future her parents envision—but will also serve as an executive producer on the project. Flora's unexpected connection with her tutor Sean, played by Shazam! Fury of the Gods star Asher Angel, leads her to question both her stance on love and her own ambitions. ‎ ‎Jennifer Robertson, familiar to audiences from Ginny & Georgia and Schitt’s Cre...

‎Apple TV+ has officially renewed the critically acclaimed sci-fi series Murderbot for a second season, much to the excitement of fans eager to follow the adventures of the enigmatic security android. The renewal announcement came just a day before the season one finale, scheduled for July 11. ‎ ‎Alexander Skarsgard in ‘Murderbot.’ ‎ APPLE TV+ ‎ ‎The series, adapted by Chris and Paul Weitz from Martha Wells’ Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Murderbot Diaries novels, stars Alexander Skarsgård as the title character—a security robot who secretly possesses free will. Tasked with protecting human clients during perilous missions, Murderbot secretly longs to be left alone, binge-watching futuristic soap operas and navigating its identity in a complex universe. ‎ ‎Produced by CBS Studios, Murderbot marks a standout addition to Apple TV+’s expanding lineup of original science fiction content. Showrunners and writers Chris and Paul Weitz bring their creative vision to the screen, shap...

Netflix has officially renewed Squid Game: The Challenge for a third season, extending the life of its high-stakes reality competition inspired by the hit Korean drama Squid Game. The platform has also confirmed that the second season of the unscripted series will debut on November 4, signaling a continued investment in this unique adaptation. ‎ Netflix renews Squid Game: The Challenge for a third season and announces November 4 premiere for season 2 with new games and a $4.56M prize. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎Based on the cultural juggernaut that captivated global audiences in 2021, Squid Game: The Challenge places 456 contestants in elaborate recreations of the original show’s intense competitions. Unlike the fictional series, contestants face no physical harm upon elimination. Instead, the reality version focuses on psychological endurance, social strategy, and stamina, with a life-changing $4.56 million prize awaiting the winner. Netflix has teased the introduction of entirely new ga...

‎Cierra Ortega has spoken publicly for the first time following her departure from Season 7 of Love Island USA, which aired on Peacock. The contestant left the villa just one week ahead of the finale after a past social media post resurfaced, prompting widespread criticism and calls for her removal. ‎ Cierra Ortega addresses her ‘Love Island USA’ exit after backlash over resurfaced racist post, apologizing and taking full accountability. ‎Peacock ‎ ‎Her exit was addressed briefly during the July 6 episode by show narrator Iain Stirling, who informed viewers that Ortega had “left the villa due to a personal situation.” The announcement left her on-screen partner, Nic Vansteenberg, single. No additional information was given at the time. ‎ ‎Ortega has now elaborated on her exit in a video shared via Instagram, recorded approximately 48 hours after her return to the U.S. She began by acknowledging the controversy and apologized to those hurt by her past actions, specifically t...

‎The newsroom at the center of The Morning Show faces a new reality when the Apple TV+ series returns for its fourth season. No longer just reporting the news, the characters now find themselves confronting a media landscape fractured by misinformation, conspiracy, and blurred lines between fact and fiction. ‎ ‎ Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston for 'The Morning Show' season four. ‎APPLE ‎ ‎Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy, now a senior executive within the network, voices the urgency of the moment in a newly released teaser: “We have to question everything that we see and we hear now more than ever.” Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley Jackson responds with a familiar sentiment: “The truth always comes out, you know that.” These lines play over visuals of the two walking side by side outside a mirrored skyscraper, symbolic of the layered reflections and uncertainties that now define their world. ‎ ‎Rather than previewing new scenes, the teaser overlays dialogue from core ...

‎Netflix has released the official trailer for Wednesday Season 2, teasing Jenna Ortega’s gothic heroine facing new dangers as she returns to Nevermore Academy. Scheduled to debut on August 6, the first part of the highly anticipated season places Ortega’s Wednesday Addams in an even darker and more personal battle. ‎ Jenna Ortega in 'Wednesday' season two. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎Wednesday may be reluctant to embrace her role as a hero after saving Nevermore in Season 1, but her commitment to her best friend Enid Sinclair, played by Emma Myers, takes center stage this time. The trailer makes it clear that protecting Enid will come at a steep cost, as Wednesday declares she’ll “die trying” if necessary. ‎ ‎Morticia Addams, portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones, notes that this marks the first time her daughter has ever voluntarily returned to school. Wednesday responds by likening the decision to returning to a crime scene, a place where she already knows “where the bodies are buri...

‎Slow Horses is officially returning to Slough House for a seventh outing, with Apple TV+ confirming another installment of the acclaimed espionage drama, even before the fifth season has reached audiences. Starring Gary Oldman as the unconventional and abrasive MI5 agent Jackson Lamb, the series continues its successful trajectory with Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jonathan Pryce all set to remain integral to the cast. ‎ ‎ Apple TV+ greenlights Slow Horses Season 7, starring Gary Oldman, ahead of its Season 5 debut. Spy thriller adapts Mick Herron’s Bad Actors. ‎Apple ‎ ‎The new chapter, based on Mick Herron’s eighth novel Bad Actors, centers on Lamb and his team of disgraced intelligence operatives as they attempt to track down a deeply embedded mole within the upper ranks of the British government. Their mission is to eliminate the threat before the infiltrator can undermine the stability of the state. This narrative direction follows the show's signature bl...

‎Jessica Camacho highlights the importance of spontaneity and camaraderie in Countdown, crediting Jensen Ackles for embracing the series’ lively tone from the outset. “They wanted us to have a lot of fun, that was a priority. And so Jensen took that to heart,” Camacho shared, reflecting on her role in the high-stakes ensemble that anchors the Prime Video thriller. ‎ ‎ Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum with Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras in 'Countdown.' ‎Amazon ‎ ‎Tragedy struck the task force when Countdown returned following its three-episode debut, as Department of Homeland Security Officer Damon Drew (Jonathan Togo) was fatally shot. The episode had Detective Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles) discover a hideout linked to bomb maker Boris Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski), which led to a tense standoff involving Meachum’s uncle, Mikhail (Daniel Chernish). Meachum summoned backup before being ambushed, but the team arrived during a gunfight. Damon was critically wounded and late...

‎FX has taken its first steps into the moving business, though not literally. The Disney-owned network has commissioned a pilot for Movers, a comedy series created by longtime collaborators Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim, both veterans of Reno 911!. The show, an improvisational take on the chaotic and deeply interdependent lives of a team of movers, marks a new direction in FX’s scripted comedy development. Garant and Shim, who are married, will also feature in the ensemble cast. ‎ ‎ Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim. ‎Jason Kempin/Getty Images; James DePierto ‎ ‎The lineup for Movers includes an eclectic mix of talent drawn from television, comedy, and pro wrestling. Rebecca Quin, best known to WWE fans as Becky Lynch, joins the project alongside Maz Jobrani, known for his work on Superior Donuts. Also featured are Darius Homayoun of Tehran, stand-up comedian Tanael Joachim, and Manny Montana, recognized for roles in Ironheart and Good Girls. ‎ ‎The upcoming pilot joins F...

‎The second season of Netflix’s fantasy epic The Sandman commences with an unsettling prophecy from the Fates — the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone — to Destiny of the Endless. Their words echo ominously: “A king will forsake his kingdom. Life and death will clash and fray. The oldest battle begins once more.” These portents immediately set the tone for the unfolding arc of Dream, known as Morpheus, whose cosmic responsibilities now threaten to unravel under the weight of personal consequences and ancient decisions. ‎ Netflix’s The Sandman Season 2 begins with a dark prophecy and leads Dream through sacrifice, family reckoning, and cosmic consequences. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎Having reasserted control over the Dreaming following his imprisonment, vanquishing the dream vortex and eliminating the Corinthian, Dream appears to be focused on restoration. Yet, the fractured remnants of his history are not so easily forgotten. The initial half of the show’s second and concluding season — ad...

‎Episode 30 of the current “Love Island USA” season delivered an unexpected revelation regarding contestant Cierra Ortega’s abrupt departure. The development was shared not through direct footage but via the show's narrator, Iain Stirling, who disclosed that Ortega had “left the villa due to a personal situation.” The announcement also indicated that Nic Vansteenberg, previously in a committed couple with Cierra for several episodes, would now continue the competition as “officially single.” ‎ ‎ Cierra Ortega departs “Love Island USA” after a personal issue, following backlash over resurfaced online content sparking fan outcry. ‎Peacock ‎ ‎There was no further clarification offered by the producers regarding the exact nature of the “personal situation.” Instead, the episode transitioned to a brief dialogue between Nic and fellow islander Ace Greene, where Nic expressed confusion and a visible sense of disappointment. His reaction underscored the suddenness of Cierra’s e...

‎Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman adapts his celebrated DC comic series into a sweeping fantasy drama that follows Lord Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), the personification of dreams, who is imprisoned in 1918 by a British occultist. After escaping more than a century later, Dream returns to find his kingdom in chaos. The Netflix series blends epic world-building with complex themes, drawing from mythology, literature, and folklore. Those fascinated by The Sandman’s surreal aesthetics and mythic overtones will find resonance in these twelve shows that similarly navigate alternate realities, dark magic, and fantastical lore. ‎ Jenna Coleman as Johanna, Tom Sturridge as Dream in Netflix's 'The Sandman.' ‎Courtesy of Netflix ‎ ‎12. Dead Boy Detectives (2024) ‎ ‎Steve Yockey’s Dead Boy Detectives, derived from the DC Comics universe, tells the story of Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), two teenage ghosts who opt to remain in the mortal realm. Edwin...

‎Barbie Ferreira graced the blue carpet at the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta on Sunday, where anticipation buzzed ahead of the prestigious Golden Bee Awards. Known for her breakout role as Kat in HBO’s Euphoria, Ferreira was among the evening’s celebrated honorees, accepting the Rising Star award alongside industry icons like Russell Crowe and Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas. ‎ ‎ Barbie Ferreira at the Golden Bee Awards presented by the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta. ‎Courtesy of Shutterstock/Mediterrane Film Festival ‎ ‎Radiating modesty and candor, Ferreira admitted to feeling "a little shy" about taking the stage. Her presence, however, marked a defining moment in her transition from breakout television talent to an artist committed to indie cinema, theater, and meaningful storytelling. “I feel really great about the fact that other people are seeing that I’m taking chances and doing indie films and theater,” she shared. “I’ve been doing things t...

‎Netflix captivated attendees at the Peacock Theater on Saturday during its Anime Expo showcase with a wave of announcements, fresh footage, and creative insights from some of its most talked-about anime series, including Beastars, Blue Eye Samurai, Record of Ragnarok III, and Sakamoto Days. ‎ ‎Blue Eye Samurai. ‎Courtesy of Netflix ‎ ‎Kicking off the panel, a dynamic sizzle reel set the tone before the crowd was treated to the long-awaited trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. First revealed at the CD Projekt Red panel a day earlier, the new season was formally introduced by returning showrunner Bartosz Sztybor. Reflecting on the series' unexpected impact, Sztybor acknowledged the overwhelming support from viewers. He expressed disbelief at the show's reach, recalling modest expectations during its early development. ‎ ‎The Blue Eye Samurai segment featured pre-recorded interviews with creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, joined by executive producer Jane Wu. ...

A wave of fresh and returning television programming is on the horizon for 2025, spanning every genre and format imaginable. From gripping dramas to binge-worthy reality series, networks and streaming services are preparing to unveil an expansive lineup that caters to an audience with an insatiable appetite for on-screen content. Even if the explosive surge of Peak TV has eased slightly, the sheer volume of new premieres and returning favorites remains staggering. Nicole Kidman in ’Nine Perfect Strangers' Disney/Reiner Bajo An increasingly fragmented viewing landscape means that audiences will be turning to multiple platforms—from household-name streamers to traditional broadcast networks—for their entertainment needs. Scripted and unscripted series alike are vying for attention, with creators pushing innovation and originality to stand out in a crowded field. Hollywood Above introduces a continuously updated guide designed to help audiences navigate the crowded schedul...