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This review contains spoilers for Poker Face . As we head towards the finale, it’s safe to say that Poker Face  has always thrived on its mix of crime, chaos, and comedy. With this, "Day of the Iguana" is a perfect encapsulation of everything that makes this series as good as it gets. A wedding, a hitman, a melting corpse, and callbacks to past episodes make this episode one you won’t forget. Something the series gets right week in, week out is its guest cast. This week, Justin Theroux shines as two characters. First, there's Todd, a teacher whose life is brutally cut short by his bow tie when a chauffeur strangles him as he gets ready to attend a wedding. Then there's the said chauffeur, whose identity remains unknown. The mysterious figure removes all evidence of the real Todd's existence in gloriously gruesome fashion. An eyeball rolls across the floor, then, with the help of prosthetics, contact lenses, and a compression bag that liquefies the body, the killer assumes Todd’s identity and heads off to infiltrate a wedding. © Peacock How Charlie and Alex (Patti Harrison) become involved is Poker Face  at its best as a simple job becomes murderously complicated. Alex ropes Charlie in to be an extra pair of hands at the wedding she's working through her newfound oyster empire, Yippie Ki-Yay OysterShucker. Naturally, Charlie isn’t impressed. However, the promise of making 7 grand draws her in. I’m sure if she knew that a hitman would be setting her friend up for the fall of a murder through a freezer mishap, she’d decline, but alas, the pair work the event. The next murder itself is as convoluted as it is clever. The groom, none other than the son of Beatrix Hasp (yes, that Beatrix Hasp from episodes 2 and 3), finds himself on the wrong end of a syringe in the men's toilets before winding up with a knife in his eye. If you’re squeamish, you’ll want to look away; it’s not pretty. When Alex enters the boathouse to replace ruined seafood, courtesy of the murderer, she discovers the body. What she doesn’t know is that he's behind her. She comes to on the boat with the same knife from the groom’s eye in her hand and his blood on her clothes. With Alex framed, the FBI crawling all over the venue, and the hitman still on the loose, it’s up to Charlie to untangle the mess. Director Ti West leans into the tension while keeping things deliciously off-kilter, largely thanks to the gore and writer Andrew Sodroski's understanding of what makes the series click. There’s something hilariously surreal about Charlie noticing a weepy eye, a hand injury on ‘Todd,’ and two supposed drunken men stumbling into the boathouse, sensing something is off, but never to the degree that it is until it’s too late. Or about Luca Clark (Simon Helberg), the returning FBI agent, who sternly warns Charlie not to get involved, only for her to do precisely that, as always. While this episode is a return to quality, it’s the dynamic between Charlie and Alex that elevates the episode. The pair flee the wedding in disguise, complete with a canoe escape. The plot escalates when Charlie realises their best bet is to turn to none other than Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman) for help through her finsta @alwaysbeabaking (with a bio personally addressed to Charlie). So much for witness protection. The FBI identify the hitman as the Iguana. Still, it's not the answer you've been waiting for. With Charlie and Alex leading the mysterious figure to Hasp, the reveal is tantalisingly close, however. Is there a final twist incoming? The episode doesn’t quite answer the question outright, but it does leave viewers brilliantly on edge for the finale next week. "Day of the Iguana" is a riot. It’s gory, sharp, and hilarious when necessary, making it one of the most entertaining 45 minutes of television Poker Face  has delivered thus far. Who is the Iguana? Rating: ★★★★★ © Peacock About Poker Face Premiere Date:  May 8, 2025 Episode Count:  12 Executive Producer/Showrunner: Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne, Tony Tost, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, Adam Arkin, Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman Writer: Laura Deeley, Alice Ju, Natasha Lyonne, Wyatt Cain, Tony Tost, Kate Thulin, Taofik Kolade, Megan Amram, Tea Ho, Raphie Cantor, Andrew Sodroski Director: Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne, Miguel Arteta, Lucky McKee, John Dahl, Adam Arkin, Mimi Cave, Adamma Ebo, Clea Duvall, Ti West Production:   Animal Pictures, T-Street Distribution:  Peacock Cast:   Natasha Lyonne, Adrienne C. Moore, Alia Shawkat, Awkwafina, Ben Marshall, B.J. Novak, Carol Kane, Cliff "Method Man" Smith, Corey Hawkins, Cynthia Erivo, David Alan Grier, David Krumholtz, Favionte "GaTa" Ganter, Ego Nwodim, Gaby Hoffmann, Geraldine Viswanathan, Giancarlo Espositio, Haley Joel Osment, Jason Ritter, John Cho, John Mulaney, Justin Theroux, Katherine Narducci, Katie Holmes, Kevin Corrigan, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Tom, Lili Taylor, Margo Martindale, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Leggero, Patti Harrison, Rhea Perlman, Richard Kind, Sam Richardson, Sherry Cola, Simon Helberg, Simon Rex, Taylor Schilling Synopsis: Poker Face  is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.

This review contains spoilers for 'Immortal Thor' #25. Thor Odinson is dead.  The final issue of Al Ewing’s incomparable Immortal Thor  comic run begins, the way the previous issue ended: with a murder. After everything Thor has endured, from reliving old Edda stories, to fighting the personification of corporate greed, to finally standing just steps from escaping Utgard, he has been slain by Loki.  But to what end? Loki certainly doesn’t explain himself; he disappears amid a cacophony of accusations and threats from Thor’s allies. Still, his actions seem incomprehensible. Loki has been, if not a hero, then at least a more neutrally chaotic entity ever since he was reborn in 2011’s Journey Into Mystery . There has been a sense, throughout Immortal Thor , that Loki’s trials and machinations have been for a greater purpose (glorious purpose, perhaps?), with Thor’s death being the final act in a story that Loki has been crafting from the start.  Issue #25 of Immortal Thor  requires readers to have background knowledge of not only previous Thor  runs, but the myths from which these characters emerged. For example, the echoing phrase of, “Would you know more?” is from the Poetic Edda  - specifically “The Prophecy of the Seeress”, which describes the life cycle of the gods within Norse mythology. Loki, of course, is aware of all the stories he has been building upon to get to this point. Ragnarok, the apocalypse in the cycle of death and rebirth, seems to be at hand.  Loki's yet unknown motives © Marvel What happens after Loki disappears, is a moment straight out of the MCU. Skurge, left as the final defender of Asgard against Utgard-Loki and all of the horrors that the elder god will bring, brings his mighty war-axe down onto the Black Bridge between Utgard and Asgard, sending himself hurtling into the abyss below. The moment mirrors both Thor’s actions in Thor , and Skurge’s own sacrifice in Thor: Ragnarok. Again, a moment that is powerful on its own, made more so by the layers of stories it rests upon.  Unfortunately, Skurge’s sacrifice has unintended consequences. Early on in the run, Loki had used story magic to restore the Rainbow Bridge connecting Asgard to Midgard, and subsequently also created the Black Bridge. With the Black Bridge’s destruction, the Rainbow Bridge shatters as well. Asgard is now isolated, disconnected from the other realms, not only currently, but historically. The story has been forgotten. Mortals on Earth no longer know Thor as an Avenger - we are shown Thor’s role has been taken by Beta Ray Bill. It’s as though he never existed, not in modern times. This does, of course, bring up some nitpicky continuity questions - such as how did the Avengers originally assemble without the influence of Asgard? - but overall it is a mind-blowing moment when the story that has been going for so long suddenly ends. Not only ends, but never existed to begin with.  Even though Thor no longer exists in the memories of humans, he does  still exist. Waking up, inexplicably in what looks like a hospital gown, he finds himself in Vidblainn, “land of lost souls”. He is not in Valhalla, nor Hel. The landscape is bleak, with monsters that don’t even wish to fight him, and storms that won’t answer his call. He is, however, visited by three spirits: Har, Jafnhar, and Thridi, all of whom provide Thor with more metaphysical guidance regarding his father Odin, his son Magni, and himself. Just as Thor is told he will “sacrifice himself to himself,” who appears, but yet another lost soul.  Don Blake is dead.  He has existed in various forms since the original Journey Into Mystery  (not to be confused with the previously-referenced Journey Into Mystery ), but most recently he took the role of the Serpent, after going mad in the world Odin trapped him in when he wasn’t in Thor’s place on Midgard. Ewing excels at mind-bending absurdity; Blake’s appearance is once again part of a layered cake of stories that this issue has become. Thor and Blake have a conversation, and for a moment it almost seems like they come to an understanding of sorts. Unfortunately, Blake’s bitterness and resentment erupt out of him in violence, attacking Thor with a hate-imbued hammer. Thor comes to the realization that he can end the fight by once again sacrificing himself (to himself, as his and Blake’s souls have become somewhat entwined).  Visually, this is stunning. The depiction of Blake’s bitter violence, Thor’s accepting calm, then the trio of black pages after Thor’s newest death drives the point home: Thor Odinson’s story is over.  For a moment, anyway.  In an unknown alley, a red-haired boy jostles a large blond man to consciousness. He introduces himself as Luuki (three guesses as to who this really  is), while the man replies that his name is Sigurd Jarlson. Jarlson first appeared in 1986 as another alter-ego for Thor, after Don Blake hadn’t been used for quite some time. This will tie into August’s new Thor  run, Mortal Thor , which will also be written by Ewing. Hopefully the same artists from Immortal Thor  will be involved, as it has been some of the best art in a Thor series in a while.   Issue #25 of Immortal Thor  is a phenomenal spectacle that ultimately hinges on the readers’ contextual knowledge. Referencing everything from the very first Thor  comic, to the MCU, to the Eddas , Ewing pulls in as much as possible to make a point that, when boiled down, is very simple: People have told stories of Thor, Loki, and the rest of Norse pantheon for thousands of years. The stories we tell now, with a Thor who looks like Chris Hemsworth instead of a barrel-shaped redhead and a Loki who has become something of a queer icon, are simply new versions of old myths. When it seems like a story has come to an end, there’s nothing wrong with starting it over, making some changes, and telling it again.  Would you know more? Rating: ★★★★★ © Marvel About Immortal Thor #2 5 Release Date: July 2, 2025 Written by:  Al Ewing Art by:  Jan Bazaldua Cover by: Alex Ross Page Count:  38 Pages Synopsis: THE STORY ENDS... At the end of his tale, Thor strode into Vidblainn, third land of the dead, whence nothing could return. And there, beyond all battles, beyond all cares, he stood and fought for justice one last time - against the great Serpent who wore his own face and held his own hammer. This was the story of the IMMORTAL THOR...and the deciding of his fate.

The cast of Street Fighter  continues to expand as sources tell Nexus Point News that Cody Rhodes is in talks to portray Guile. Rhodes will potentially portray Guile, who first appeared in Street Fighter II  (1991). Guile has become one of the key players of the series, best known for his flat-top haircut, special "Sonic Boom" projectile attack, and iconic theme song. As a colonel in the United States Air Force, Guile utilizes both military combat techniques and a stoic sense of discipline in his mission, which is to avenge his close friend's death at the hands of M. Bison and his Shadaloo terrorist organization. Despite the weight of duty on his shoulders, Guile still remains a family man at heart, balancing both his relentless pursuit of justice and a life at home with his wife and daughter. Guile was originally portrayed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in 1994’s Street Fighter . Rhodes is best known for his wrestling career which began in 2006 and has wrestled for the WWE and AEW, which he co-founded. As an actor, he made his debut in Syfy’s Warehouse 13 . He later went on to have a recurring role on the CW’s Arrow  as Derek Sampson, a drug dealer who terrorized Star City. Rhodes can next be seen starring in The Naked Gun . Street Fighter  is a series of fighting games, with the first installment being released in 1987. The games center around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. The latest installment in the game, Street Fighter 6 , was released in 2023 and won “Best Fighting Game” at the 2023 Game Awards. Street Fighter is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai ( Bad Trip ) and the latest draft was written by Dalan Musson ( Captain America: Brave New World ). Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji are set to star as Ken and Ryu, respectively. Jason Momoa will portray Blanka, Roman Reigns will portray Akuma, 50 Cent will portray Balrog, Callina Liang will portray Chun-Li, Andrew Schulz will portray Dan Hibiki, and Orville Peck will portray Vega. David Dastmalchian is set to portray the lead antagonist, M. Bison. Danny and Michael Philippou were originally attached to direct the film before falling off. Legendary Pictures is developing the film with Capcom and is set to be released by Sony Pictures. A rep for Legendary declined to comment.

From Sinners  to Black Bag  to Thunderbolts* (Spoiler Alert: The New Avengers ) to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy , film has offered something for everyone this year so far. With plenty more where that came from, here are the most anticipated movies of the year, covering July to December. Jurassic World: Rebirth  (July 2) Jonathan Baily and Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic World: Rebirth © Universal The Jurassic World franchise returns in July with its fourth film starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcio-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain and Ed Skrein. Synopsis: Five years post-Jurassic World Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend. Superman  (July 11) David Corenswet in Superman © Warner Bros James Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel will see Superman (David Corenswet) embark on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. Other cast members include Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Superman’s arch nemesis, Lex Luthor.  Synopsis: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, María Gabriela de Faría. I Know What You Did Last Summer  (July 18) Jonah Hauer‑King, Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, and Tyriq Withers in I Know What You Did Last Summer © Sony Pictures After years in the making, the fourth instalment of the ‘90s horror franchise arrives in July. Ava (Chase Sui Wonders), Danica (Madelyn Cline), Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon), Teddy (Tyriq Withers), and Milo (Jonah Hauer-King) are targeted by a killer after attempting to cover up a car accident. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. will reprise their roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson. Synopsis: A group of friends is terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past. Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers Fantastic Four: The First Steps  (July 25) Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in Fantastic Four: The First Steps © Disney It’s time for Marvel’s first family to enter the MCU thanks to Director Matt Shakman ( WandaVision ). Pedro Pascal stars as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby is Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn stars as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is the Thing. Synopsis: Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Happy Gilmore 2  (July 25) Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2 © Netflix Adam Sandler is back as Happy Gilmore in his long-awaited sequel, almost 30 years since the 1996 film of the same name. Joining the film alongside Sandler are original  Happy Gilmore  stars Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald are set to return with Bad Bunny and Sandler’s daughters, Sadie and Sunny Sandler, joining the crew. Together  (July 30) Allison Brie and Dave Franco in Together © Neon Dave Franco and Alison Brie star as a married couple who move to the countryside and find themselves encountering a mysterious force that horrifically causes changes in their bodies. Synopsis: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country. With tensions already flaring, an encounter with an unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. Cast: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman, Mia Morrissey. The Naked Gun (August 1) Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun © Paramount The Naked Gun franchise is making a comeback, and this time, Liam Neeson is stepping into the spotlight as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the legendary bumbling cop we all remember fondly. Synopsis: Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. follows in his father's footsteps in The Naked Gun . Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston. Freakier Friday  (August 8) Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in Freakier Friday © Disney Nostalgia wins this August with a sequel to the 2003 classic Freaky Friday . Synopsis: 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray, Manny Jacinto. Honey Don’t! (August 22) Margaret Qualley in Honey Don't! © Focus Features The second “lesbian B-movie trilogy” arrives in August following Ethan Coen’s 2024 film Drive-Away Dolls. In this instalment, Honey O’Donahue (Margaret Qualley), a small-town private investigator, delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Along the way she’ll meet butch detective MG (Aubrey Plaza), cult leader Reverand Drew Devlin (Chris Evans), and detective Marty Metakawich (Charlie Day) to name a few. Despite mixed reviews coming out of Cannes, it’s certain to be a talking point. Synopsis: A dark comedy about Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Cast: Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Lena Hall. The Thursday Murder Club  (August 28) Celia Imrie, Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan in The Thursday Murder Club © Netflix Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery novel arrives on Netflix this summer with a cast worthy of the watch alone. Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie form the titular club, while David Tennant, Naomie Ackie, and Jonathan Pryce are among others in the cast. Synopsis: Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership. Cast: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, Naomie Ackie, Jonathan Pryce. Caught Stealing (August 29) Austin Butler in Caught Stealing . © Sony Pictures Darren Aronofsky is back with a crime thriller based on Charlie Huston's Caught Stealing . Huston is also serving as the screenwriter for this adaptation. The film follows as a former baseball player caught in the web of criminal underworld. Synopsis: When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters who all want a piece of him. Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Bad Bunny, and Carol Kane. The Roses  (August 29) Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Roses © Searchlight Pictures Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch). They each have successful careers, are in a loving marriage, and have great kids. However, when Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s takes off, resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler. Allison Janney, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Ncuti Gatwa round out the cast. Synopsis: A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Kate McKinnon. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey  (September 19) Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey © Sony Pictures From the mind of Kogonada ( After Yang ) comes A Big Bold Beautiful Journey  starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. The pair stars as two strangers who meet at a wedding and embark on a journey that connects and shapes them. Synopsis: I n this tale, David heads to a wedding in his old car with a unique GPS. He meets Sarah, and together, they embark on a journey suggested by the GPS. Along the way, they confront their pasts and explore painted landscapes, leading to a deeper connection. As they contemplate their future, they face a crucial decision about their relationship. Cast: Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-Bridge. One Battle After Another  (September 26) Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another © Warner Bros A former member of a revolutionary group seeks help from other revolutionaries to find his missing daughter. Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor, among others. Synopsis: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall. Predator: Badlands (November 7) Elle Fanning in Predator: Badlands . © 20th Century In a surprising twist, a Weyland-Yutani android named Thia forms an unlikely alliance with an outcast Predator named Dek in this film. Synopsis: In the future on a remote planet, a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Cast: Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. Wicked: For Good  (November 21) Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked: For Good © Universal The second of the two-part feature film adaptation of Wicked flies into theatres in November. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum and more return alongside director John M. Chu. Synopsis: Follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage. Zootopia 2  (November 26) Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) in Zootopia 2 © Disney Judy Hopps returns later this year to team up with Nick Wilde to crack a new and dangerous case. Jason Bateman, Fortune Feimster, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ke Huy Quan and Shakira star. Synopsis: Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Cast: Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Fortune Feimster, Quinta Brunson, Ke Huy Quan, Shakira. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (December 12) Josh O'Connor and Daniel Craig in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery © Netflix Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery  is the third film featuring Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), who will unravel a brand-new murder mystery in an as-yet-undisclosed setting, surrounded by a new cast of suspects. Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church also star. Synopsis: Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022)'. Cast: Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin. Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19) Concept Art for Avatar: Fire and Ash © 20th Century Studios Despite plot details being kept under wraps, excitement for the latest Avatar  instalment is high. Fire and Ash  stars Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver, Jemaine Clement, Matt Gerald, David Thewlis, Sam Worthington, Edie Falco, Cliff Curtis and Oona Chaplin.  Synopsis: Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Cast: Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldaña, David Thewlis, Sigourney Weave. Marty Supreme (December 25) Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme © A24 Timothée Chalamet stars as ping pong champion Marty Reisman in Josh Safdie’s solo directorial debut for A24, who embarks on an affair with Gwyneth Paltrow, the wife of a fellow competitor. Synopsis: Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A'zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Sandra Bernhard. The Housemaid  (December 25) An adaptation of Freida McFadden’s novel of the same name, The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a housemaid for rich couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar). Synopsis: Follows a struggling woman who is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple. Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michael Morrone, Megan Ferguson.

As DC Studios’ Lanterns enters its final weeks of shooting, sources tell Nexus Point News that the series is set to feature flashbacks to Green Lantern Hal Jordan’s childhood. As announced, Lanterns has cast older and younger versions of John Stewart’s parents. In addition, casting was underway for John’s brothers and a child version of John which all point to flashbacks depicting John’s upbringing and family life. Missing from these announcements was news of Hal’s family. Casting details reveal that Hal’s parents, Martin and Jessica Jordan, are being cast for the series as well. Spoilers ahead... Martin is described as handsome, confident, charming, but hides a deep sadness. Similar to the comics, he’s a pilot and hero to young Hal, who he has a very close relationship to. The series is also confirmed to depict the death of Martin Jordan and the influence it has on Hal as a child. Jessica is described as being emotionless after the death of her husband and she is being cast for a funeral scene. In addition, a child version of Hal is being cast for multiple scenes. He’s described as defiant, spirited, brave, and a rule breaker who follows in his father’s footsteps. Lanterns is slated to be the fourth project in the DC Universe and the third series. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre lead the series as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively. They are joined by Kelly Macdonald and Nathan Fillion as Kerry and Guy Gardner, respectively. Other members of the cast include, Garret Dillahunt, William Macon, the series' antagonist, Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Paul Ben-Victor. Nicole Ari Parker portrays Bernadette Stewart, John’s mother, and Sherman Augustus portrays John Stewart Sr, John’s father. Jasmine Cephas Jones and J. Alphonse Nicholson portray John’s parents in flashbacks. The series was developed and produced by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. Mundy serves as the series’ showrunner. Lanterns will premiere in early 2026 on HBO as part of the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

KPop Demon Hunters, an original animated film by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed on Netflix released on June 20, 2025. It follows follows K-Pop girl group Huntrix, consisting of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), who lead double lives as secret demon hunters dedicated to protecting their fans from supernatural forces. Huntrix faces off against a rival boy band known as the Saja Boys, whose members are secretly demons. The original animated movie explores themes of sisterhood, Korean mythology, Korean culture, public perception and the toll holding a secret can take on the people close to you. We got to sit down with the directors of KPop Demon Hunters , Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and discuss how Korean/KPop culture is integrated into the film with its costume designs, creating female superheroes who were relatable and expressive through animation, collaborating as co-directors and the possible future of a KPop Demon Hunters franchise. In animation, we’re used to our main characters having one iconic outfit throughout the entire film and sometimes there’s a possible outfit change at the end in preparation for a huge battle. Unlike live-action projects, it’s rare to see an animated character going through numerous outfits. With KPop being the focus of KPop Demon Hunters, it only made sense that Huntrix had numerous outfits throughout the film that were all iconic to represent the industry and the effort/detail to attention that goes into what they wear from an everyday outfits to the outfits they wore on tours and in music videos. Here’s what Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans had to say: Maggie Kang: We had an incredible art team who were kind of dying to do something like this. I think we had over 100 different articles of clothing made, you know, basics, and you could swap out colour and texture. Then officially Rumi has 26 costume changes and those are variations of, like, certain costumes. We also have different makeup looks, pyjama looks, the beat-up look of the girls and then the no-makeup thing. We just had an incredible team who were all fans of KPop and wanted to create costumes and design costumes that were really cool and that we really haven't seen in animation before. A lot of the costumes were dictated by story. The gold outfits – we wanted to really put emphasis on the strong shoulders that you see so that the girls felt like warriors. obviously the gold metal pieces for the golden idea and a lot of drawing inspiration from traditional Korean elements, like, from the armoury down to embroidery that is on most of the girls. Every one of the girls has some sort of traditional design element, and then they have that norigae, the kind of woven charm that they all wear. So, yeah, it was just a group effort. Chris Appelhans: I think the movie also kind of tells you what it needs. Although it's a crazy number of costumes, it needed them. You got several different performances and a story where the costumes are kind of part of the plot, and then the girls have to be effortlessly fashionable when they go to the random healer workshop. It just kept demanding these things, and we're like, Sorry, everybody, but we really need a cool costume here, here, here, here, and here. Maggie Kang: Our producers would be like, “do you really need this costume?” “I guess”. Watch the full interview on YouTube: About KPop Demon Hunters KPop Demon Hunters . © Netflix Premiere Date:  June 20, 2025 Executive Producer: Michelle Wong Writers: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans Production:  Sony Pictures Animation Distribution:  Netflix Cast:  Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yo, Ahn Hyo-seop, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Byung-hun Lee Synopsis: Three members of the K-pop girl group Huntrix – Rumi, Mira, and Zoey – who lead double lives as secret demon hunters dedicated to protecting their fans from supernatural forces. Huntrix faces off against a rival boy band known as the Saja Boys, whose members are secretly demons.

The Better Sister , based on the book by Alafair Burke, premiered on Amazon Prime on May 29, 2025. It follows the investigation of the brutal murder of high profile lawyer Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll) and the devastating impact it has on his family: wife Chloe (Jessica Biel), son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), and ex-wife, who also happens to be Chloe's sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks). While the police arrest Ethan for the crime, the truth is far more complicated. The eight-episode series explores themes of sibling rivalry, domestic violence, public perception versus private existence, and what it means to be an unreliable narrator.  We touched base with showrunners Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado to talk about those themes. From the idea that siblings grow up with different versions of the same parents, to peeling back the “layers of the onion of the mystery”, Milch and Corrado describe what goes into developing a series like The Better Sister .  Watch the full interview on YouTube:  About The Better Sister Release Date:  May 29, 2025 Executive Producers: Olivia Milch, Regina Corrado, Craig Gillespie, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Alissa Bachner, Kerry Orent, Annie Marter, Michelle Purple Directors: Craig Gillespie (101), Leslie Hope (102/103), Azazel Jacobs (104), Dawn Wilkinson (105/106), Stephanie Laing (107/108) Production: Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios Distribution:  Prime Video Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, with Matthew Modine, and Lorraine Toussaint. Synopsis: The Better Sister,  based on the novel by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-episode electric thriller limited series about the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting the two sisters, as they try to untangle a complicated family history to discover the truth behind his death.

UPDATE on June 24: 50 Cent confirmed this report. The cast of Street Fighter  continues to expand as sources tell Nexus Point News that Curtis Jackson is in talks to portray Balrog. Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, will potentially portray the disgraced boxer, Balrog, who first made his debut in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior . Hailing from the slums of Las Vegas, Nevada. he rose through the ranks as a ruthless prizefighter that clawed his way to fame with sheer brutality and determination. However, Balrog's greed and overall sadistic nature ultimately led him down a dark path of cheating and dirty tactics in the ring which lead to severe injuries and even death among his opponents, along with a steadfast ban from the world of professional boxing. This fall from grace made him a perfect recruit for the villainous terrorist organization Shadaloo, where he became the brutal enforcer of its leader, M. Bison. The multi-hyphenate rapper-actor-producer, began his music career in 1996 and released his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in 2003. As an actor, he made his debut in the film of the same name of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’  which incorporated elements of his life. In addition, he’s best known for his roles in Home of the Brave , Righteous Kill , and most notably, Power , which he executive produces. Jackson has gone on to produce all the spin offs of the Power  universe. Street Fighter  is a series of fighting games, with the first installment being released in 1987. The games center around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. The latest installment in the game, Street Fighter 6 , was released in 2023 and won “Best Fighting Game” at the 2023 Game Awards. Street Fighter is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai ( Bad Trip ) and the latest draft was written by Dalan Musson ( Captain America: Brave New World ). Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji are set to star as Ken and Ryu, respectively. Jason Momoa will portray Blanka, Roman Reigns will portray Akuma, and Orville Peck will portray Vega. Danny and Michael Philippou were originally attached to direct the film before falling off. Legendary Pictures is developing the film with Capcom and is set to be released by Sony Pictures. The film was recently removed from Sony’s release schedule and is currently undated.

The Better Sister , based on the book by Alafair Burke, premiered on Amazon Prime on May 29, 2025. It follows the investigation of the brutal murder of high-profile lawyer Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll) and the devastating impact it has on his family: wife Chloe (Jessica Biel), son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), and ex-wife, who also happens to be Chloe's sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks). While the police arrest Ethan for the crime, the truth is far more complicated. The eight-episode series explores themes of sibling rivalry, domestic violence, public perception versus private existence, and what it means to be an unreliable narrator.  We touched base with Lorraine Toussaint, who plays Chloe’s mentor Catherine Lancaster, and Corey Stoll, who plays imperfect victim Adam. The pair discusses the maternal and paternal relationships that exist within the show, as well as the contradictions that exist within their characters. Stoll talks about the things he enjoys about the process and the script, while Toussaint describes the process of “scaffolding” and creating her character from the ground up. Watch the full interview on YouTube: © Amazon MGM About The Better Sister Release Date:  May 29, 2025 Executive Producers: Olivia Milch, Regina Corrado, Craig Gillespie, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Alissa Bachner, Kerry Orent, Annie Marter, Michelle Purple Directors: Craig Gillespie (101), Leslie Hope (102/103), Azazel Jacobs (104), Dawn Wilkinson (105/106), Stephanie Laing (107/108) Production: Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios Distribution:  Prime Video Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, with Matthew Modine, and Lorraine Toussaint. Synopsis: The Better Sister,  based on the novel by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-episode electric thriller limited series about the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting the two sisters, as they try to untangle a complicated family history to discover the truth behind his death.

The Better Sister , based on the book by Alafair Burke, premiered on Amazon Prime on May 29, 2025. It follows the investigation of the brutal murder of high profile lawyer Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll) and the devastating impact it has on his family: wife Chloe (Jessica Biel), son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), and ex-wife, who also happens to be Chloe's sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks). While the police arrest Ethan for the crime, the truth is far more complicated. The eight-episode series explores themes of sibling rivalry, domestic violence, public perception versus private existence, and what it means to be an unreliable narrator.  We touched base with Bobby Naderi, who played police officer Matt Bowen, one of the detectives investigating Adam's murder. He discusses the role of generational trauma in the way his character relates to the others, especially in how it impacts the view of the father/son dynamics at play between Ethan and Adam, as well as the challenges of shooting a show with so many twists and turns and playing a character with a fascinating “duality”.  Watch the full interview on YouTube: © Amazon MGM About The Better Sister Release Date:  May 29, 2025 Executive Producers: Olivia Milch, Regina Corrado, Craig Gillespie, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Alissa Bachner, Kerry Orent, Annie Marter, Michelle Purple Directors: Craig Gillespie (101), Leslie Hope (102/103), Azazel Jacobs (104), Dawn Wilkinson (105/106), Stephanie Laing (107/108) Production: Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios Distribution:  Prime Video Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, with Matthew Modine, and Lorraine Toussaint. Synopsis: The Better Sister,  based on the novel by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-episode electric thriller limited series about the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting the two sisters, as they try to untangle a complicated family history to discover the truth behind his death.

The Better Sister , based on the book by Alafair Burke, premiered on Amazon Prime on May 29, 2025. It follows the investigation of the brutal murder of high-profile lawyer Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll) and the devastating impact it has on his family: wife Chloe (Jessica Biel), son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), and ex-wife, who also happens to be Chloe's sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks). While the police arrest Ethan for the crime, the truth is far more complicated. The eight-episode series explores themes of sibling rivalry, domestic violence, public perception versus private existence, and what it means to be an unreliable narrator.  We touched base with Gloria Ruben, who played Ethan’s attorney Michelle Sanders, Gabriel Sloyer, who played Adam’s associate (and Chloe’s affair partner) Jake Rodriguez, and Maxwell Acee Donovan, who played the young accused murderer Ethan Macintosh. In the interview, the cast talks about “secrets, ambitions, and guilt”, as well as each of their approaches to their characters. Ruben, Sanders, and Sloyer also discuss one of the most explosive scenes in the series and how it impacted the characters they had so lovingly crafted.  Watch the full interview on YouTube:  © Amazon MGM About The Better Sister Release Date:  May 29, 2025 Executive Producers: Olivia Milch, Regina Corrado, Craig Gillespie, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Alissa Bachner, Kerry Orent, Annie Marter, Michelle Purple Directors: Craig Gillespie (101), Leslie Hope (102/103), Azazel Jacobs (104), Dawn Wilkinson (105/106), Stephanie Laing (107/108) Production: Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios Distribution:  Prime Video Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, with Matthew Modine, and Lorraine Toussaint. Synopsis: The Better Sister,  based on the novel by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-episode electric thriller limited series about the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting the two sisters, as they try to untangle a complicated family history to discover the truth behind his death.

Following Jon Bernthal’s involvement in Spider-Man: Brand New Day  being announced, production details for the upcoming Punisher special have been revealed. Sources tell Nexus Point News that The Punisher special is set to begin shooting in mid-July and continue through the first week of August in New York. This would be following Daredevil: Born Again  season 2’s shoot which is expected to wrap in the next few weeks, allowing Bernthal to move directly from Daredevil: Born Again  into The Punisher special. Plot details are currently under wraps but it is likely to follow Frank Castle as he escapes Wilson Fisk’s private prison. In May, insider DanielRPK reported that a female crime boss was being cast for the special. NPN can corroborate this rumor as casting for this character is currently underway. Character details hint at this crime boss being Punisher villain, Ma Gnucci. Reinaldo Marcus Green and Bernthal are writing the special and Green is set to direct. This marks the third Marvel Studios Special Presentation for Disney+, following the release of Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special . This will mark Bernthal’s fourth appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Daredevil , The Punisher , Daredevil: Born Again . Bernthal’s Punisher will be making his feature film debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day  on July 31, 2026 after he appears in season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again  season 2 and the Punisher special, earlier in 2026. The Punisher special is set to premiere in 2026 on Disney+ as part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.