Moana 2’s initial format would never have worked in the long run, especially considering the sequel’s demigod twist.Moana 2was a massive success and proved that Disney made the right call by putting the movie in theaters, with the sequel having earned over $1 billion worldwide. WithMoana 2’s endingsetting up new stories for a sequel — including a bigger fight against Nalo, the collaboration with other islands, Matangi’s backstory, Simea’s extended character arc, and Moana joining the realm of the gods — the franchise’s future is brighter and more promising than ever....

Summary When gorgeously shot, films are likened to portraits. Photographer-turned-director Luke Gilford’s feature debut,National Anthem, is perhaps the epitome of that term. Inspired by the filmmaker’s monograph of the same name,National Anthemchronicles America’s queer rodeo scene —a contrast of rarely-captured, joyous fluidity and the well-trodden iconography of the American West. At a time when queer and trans rights and identities are under attack,National Anthemprovides a temporary reprieve by spotlighting a resilient and proud community....

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead forAbsolute Power: Task Force VII #4!With good options quickly running out,Nightwingand several other heroes have secured a surprisingly disturbing new base of operations. Across the world, DC metahumans are being taken out by Amanda Waller’s premierandroid team Task Force VII, and it’s forcing heroes like Dick Grayson to confront their worst nightmares. In a preview forAbsolute Power: Task Force VII #4by Pornsak Pichetshote and Claire Roe,Batman’s greatest contingency Failsafetracks Voodoo down through the Court of Owls' maze....

I absolutely lovedObi-Wan Kenobi, but even I can’t deny it made one key scene inA New Hope(that already bothered me) so much worse.Obi-Wan Kenobiwas a fascinating and surprising addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Not only did it see Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor return to their roles as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi—two ofStar Wars’best characters—for the first time since the prequels, but it also provided so much more insight into Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa’s upbringings....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for One Hundred Years of Solitude season 1 and the original Gabriel García Márquez novel it is based on.One Hundred Years of Solitude’s season 1 ends on an ambiguous note, paving the way for a full-fledged season 2 that would adapt the remaining chapters of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel. Directed by Alex García López and Laura Mora,Netflix’sOne Hundred Years of Solitudeseems to achieve the impossible by adapting a book considered inadaptable for decades....

Overwatch 2character rankings can be as fickle as their players, with constant patches and kit alterations changing just how effective each hero is. Your favorite heroes can be very personal, as some players find certain heroes fit their skill set more than others. If you’re new to the game, however, there are a few characters you should start with. Overwatch 2heroes are split between theTank, Damage, and Support roles. They focus on damage negation, damage dealing, and healing respectively....

Paradisecreator Dan Fogelman admitted to lying to Disney to delay the series' production so he could secure the political thriller’s most powerful figure. Hulu’s hit new show takes place in a massive underground community three years after a doomsday event, following Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) as he investigates the assassination of the U.S. president. Julianne Nicholson portrays Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond, a powerful yet enigmatic woman overseeing the community’s governance....

The recently announcedPlayStation 5 ProandPlayStation 530th anniversary bundle briefly went on pre-sale this morning, but sold out within a matter of moments. The bundle included a PlayStation 5 Pro console or a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console in a limited-edition color, mirroring the PlayStation 1 in all of its former glory. The anniversary bundle became available for pre-purchase earlier today for $999.99 USD. However,Eurogamerreports thatthe bundles sold out within seconds of being listed....

Summary Reacherseason 3 is going to introduce a character change that will fix season 2’s biggest disadvantage.Starring Alan Ritchsonas its titular lead, Amazon’sReacherdoes not drift too far from the story beats of its source material. Even though it takes some creative liberties in both seasons 1 and 2, it remains true to the essence of its source, explaining why the first two installments of the series have been both critically and commercially successful....

Summary Funko Fusionis bringing together an ambitious crossover of Universal franchises. TheFunko Fusionteam was on hand atSan Diego Comic-Conto discuss the game, revealing Clancy Brown in the lead villain role and the sheer scope of the title. Centering around the fallout of the evil Eddy Funko enacting a plan to corrupt all the other Funkos, players will be tasked with taking control of iconic characters from across film, animation, and gaming to help save the day....

How Shrinking Season 2 Addresses Jimmy’s Unorthodox Therapy Explained By Creators Summary Shrinkingseason 2 has a confirmed release date on Apple TV+, but there’s one significant change. Debuting in January 2023, from Jason Segel andTed Lassocollaborators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, the story focuses on Segel as he plays a therapist who can barely keep his life together after the death of his wife. As his fractured state begins to impact his job, Segel’s character, Jimmy, turns to Dr....

Solo Levelingfans eagerly await Saturdays to see what happens next for Sung Jinwoo, and now, the latest teaser for season 2 delivers an exciting preview of his next big challenge. The new clip teases an intense face-off between Jinwoo and Japan’s top S-Rank Hunter, Goto Ryuji. As one of the most formidable hunters in the series, Goto’s strength is unmatched, at least, by anyone other than Jinwoo. The upcoming battle is not just about skill, it is an important moment that highlights Jinwoo’s rapid growth and hints at the rising tensions between hunters across nations....

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Jedi Knights #2Star Warsjust gaveYodaone of his most brutal lightsaber duels ever…and he lost. Despite being one of the most powerful and skilled Force users of all time, the Jedi Grandmaster just met his match thanks to a new and incredibly powerfulStar Warsvillain with connections to the original Expanded Universe. While Yoda of course survives the conflict, it’s a rather remarkable and rare moment in the established canon when Yoda actually loses a fight (on a level he never really has before)....