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Scott Derrickson’s film The Gorge  is a highly satisfying and admirably lean film, in a market filled with bloated blockbusters and interminable miniseries.  Deftly balancing action, thriller and science-fiction elements, Derrickson delivers a strong follow-up to Doctor Strange and The Black Phone  anchored by sterling performances from Miles Teller ( Top Gun: Maverick ) and Anya Taylor-Joy ( The Menu ).   Levi (Miles Teller) and Anya Taylor-Joy (Drasa) share a moment. © Apple The film’s premise is simple (at least in the film’s early stages, writer Zach Dean wastes scant time world building, a canny choice here): Teller plays Levi and Taylor-Joy plays Drasa, both highly-skilled operatives who are appointed by powers unknown to stand guard at towers on opposite sides of the titular gorge.  This gorge is vastly in scale and depth, mired in fog and peppered with landmines.  Before he departs, Levi’s predecessor as guard (Sope Dirisu, Gangs of London ) paints an uneventful picture, though theorises that there may be more to goings-on down there than meets the eye (surprise, surprise). Now, with a premise like that and the rather drearily monochromatic visual marketing of this film, one could be forgiven for thinking that it is a generic sci-fi horror.  However, whilst Derrickson and Dean clearly have a whale of a time playing in the sandbox of such genre tropes, the triumph of this film lies in their decision to make it a romance at its heart - and this film has heart, make no mistake.  Being that The Gorge  might as well be a two-person stage-play for a fair portion of its runtime, its success hinges upon the audience being sold on the relationship between Levi and Drasa, two characters who at least on the page are cardboard cutout mercenary archetypes. Fortunately, what could so easily have fallen flat instead soars, due to their easy yet sparking chemistry, infused with a healthy but not overbearing degree of humour.  To my surprise, there was more than one moment in the film that made me laugh, with, not at, the characters.  Derrickson resists the temptation to pack his film full of self-congratulatory twists and turns, including a welcome decision to avoid arbitrarily manufactured tension. Levi (Miles Teller) makes a discovery. © Apple Readers may wonder why little mention is given to Sigourney Weaver, despite her presence as the third name on the poster.  Well, that is because Weaver is given very little to chew on and barely features in the film - serving as more of a narrative catalyst than a fully-fledged character.  There may be argument that Weaver’s character could have played a more substantial role in the film and given greater screen time - although in this case, the decision to eschew a wider cast focus in the favour of the two leads pays off in spades in my book. For those who may be put off by this reviewer’s focus on romance and chemistry, rest assured that The Gorge  is also successful in giving us a healthy dose of suspense, jump-scares and action set pieces.  If anything, Derrickson and Dean could have packed even more of this into the film and gone more graphic, although it was not something which felt a major loss - especially being that the relatively short runtime felt a breath of fresh air that left me wanting more, not less (not to mention enabling the film to be a genuinely family-friendly blockbuster).  The Hollow Men are a sufficiently intimidating and somewhat unexpected movie monster. A brief mention must be given to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who unsurprisingly deliver another thumper of a score.  Where Derrickson excels in knowing how to utilise score and sound design - including when to withhold the use of a score for dramatic effect, and to drop a banging needle drop (several of which feature) Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy) in the titular gorge. © Apple In short, The Gorge  is another strong entry in Scott Derrickson’s filmography (perhaps even this reviewer’s favourite to date) and stands as one of Apple Original Films’ strongest offerings in recent years (if only it could have been seen on the big screen).  A tender yet thrilling film with humanity at its heart, this comes strongly recommended. ★★★★☆ The Gorge  will premiere 14 March on Apple TV+. About The Gorge Premiere Date : 14 March 2025 Platform : Apple TV+ Director : Scott Derrickson Writer : Zach Dean Cast : Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver, Sope Dirisu  Producers : David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, Sherryl Clark, Adam Kolbrenner, Zach Dean, Gregory Goodman. Executive Producer : Miles Teller Composer : Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

Love is in the air come February each year, and 2025 is no exception. All of the major streaming services have assembled a lovely bouquet of scripted programming for viewers to cuddle up with their loved ones and binge this month.  Check out the new film and TV titles coming to streaming in February 2025! FEBRUARY 3 The Hunting Party Season 1 - PARAMOUNT Sweet Magnolias Season 4 - NETFLIX FEBRUARY 5 Kinda Pregnant - NETFLIX FEBRUARY 6 Invincible Season 3. © Prime Video Invincible Season 3 - PRIME VIDEO Apple Cider Vinegar Season 1 - NETFLIX Sweet Magnolias  Season 4 - NETFLIX Clean Slate Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO FEBRUARY 12 Harlem Ice - DISNEY+ FEBRUARY 11 The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep Season 1 - NETFLIX FEBRUARY 13 Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy - PEACOCK Cobra Kai Season 6 Part III - NETFLIX FEBRUARY 14 Yellowjackets Season 3. © Paramount+ The Gorge - APPLE TV+ Yellowjackets Season 3 - PARAMOUNT Love Is Blind Season 8 - NETFLIX FEBRUARY 16 Lisa in The White Lotus Season 3. © Warner Bros. The White Lotus Season 3 - MAX SNL50: The Anniversary Special - PARAMOUNT FEBRUARY 19 Win or Lose Season 1 - DISNEY+   FEBRUARY 20 McKinley Belcher III, Lizzy Caplan, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, and Connie Britton in the upcoming Netflix thriller series, Zero Day . © Netflix Zero Day Season 1 - NETFLIX Reacher Season 3 - PRIME VIDEO FEBRUARY 21 A Thousand Blows Season 1 - DISNEY+ Surface Season 2  - APPLE TV+ FEBRUARY 23 1923 Final Season - PARAMOUNT SUITS: L.A. Season 1 - PARAMOUNT The Americas Season 1 - PARAMOUNT Grosse Pointe Garden Society Season 1 - PARAMOUNT FEBRUARY 24 Beyond the Gates Season 1 - PARAMOUNT FEBRUARY 26 Berlin ER Season 1 - APPLE TV+ FEBRUARY 27 House of David Season 1 - PRIME VIDEO Running Point Season 1 - NETFLIX FEBRUARY 28 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place 12 new episodes - DISNEY+ This article will continue to be updated as new premiere dates are announced.

Nexus Point News has learned that Lanterns has welcomed a new member to the behind-the-scenes team: acclaimed costume designer Cynthia Ann Summers. Emmy-winning costume designer Summers' credits include HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1, where she developed costumes that helped create the show’s distinctive post-apocalyptic setting. Summers' credits also include Snowpiercer  series, A Series of Unfortunate Events , Altered Carbon  and Swan Song. © HBO, TNT, Netflix, Apple TV+ Summers' background in post-apocalyptic and futuristic projects makes her a perfect fit for Lanterns —a series where two intergalactic cops become entangled in a dark, earthbound mystery while investigating a murder in the American heartland. The cast includes Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan), Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), Ulrich Thomsen (Sinestro), as well as Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. Lanterns is produced by HBO, in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios’ based on the DC comic “Green Lantern”. Lanterns is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King. The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes. The series is also executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King and Hawes. Summers is repped by UTA.

Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) © 2008 Summit Entertainment N.V. The next installment of the Twilight series has found its writers' room. The animated series Midnight Sun , based off of the 2020 novel from Stephenie Meyer, is currently in development at Netflix . The novel follows the same events from the original Twilight book, except from Edward Cullen's perspective: This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? While there isn't an official cast for the series just yet, we are able to report some exciting names inside the Midnight Sun writers' room, according to the Writers Guild of America website . Check out the writers below: Sinead Daly (showrunner, executive producer, co-executive producer for The Summer I Turned Pretty ) Liz Sczudlo (executive producer, co-executive producer for Dynasty ) Garrett Lerner (executive producer, executive producer for The Good Doctor ) Vanessa Rojas (co-executive producer, co-executive producer for The Summer I Turned Pretty ) Rebecca Roanhorse (executive story editor, executive story editor for Echo ) Stephenie Meyer will also serve as an executive producer on the series. Although there isn't much information about the series, Twilight fans are seemingly excited for it despite the novel being panned by critics. Stephenie Meyer has also revealed that she has plans for two more books in the series. It's possible that there are plans for additional animated adaptations down the line if Midnight Sun succeeds. Looking for something to watch in the meantime? Check out what's streaming in February 2025.

After a delay due to the devastating LA fires, the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards is finally here! This year’s ceremony brings together a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Aldis Hodge, Allison Tolman, Chase Stokes, Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, David Harbour, Ewan McGregor, Jackie Chan, Jesse Eisenberg, Jimmy O. Yang, Josh Groban, Justine Lupe, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Keri Russell, Kristen Bell, Lupita Nyong’o, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Matt Bomer, Melissa Rauch, Meredith Hagner, Michelle Yeoh, Natasha Lyonne, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Brosnahan, Randall Park, Rufus Sewell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shanola Hampton, and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Chelsea Handler hosts the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, broadcasting LIVE on E! on Friday, February 7, 2025 (7:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT) from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. For those who miss the live event, it will be available to stream the following day on Peacock. Below is the full list of nominees and winners! This article will be updated as the winners are announced. BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE Anora Conclave (WINNER) Emilia Pérez Saturday Night Sing Sing Wicked BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Paul W. Downs – Hacks  (HBO | Max) Asher Grodman – Ghosts  (CBS) Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows  (FX) Brandon Scott Jones – Ghosts  (CBS) Michael Urie – Shrinking  (Apple TV+) (WINNER) Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary  (ABC) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear  (FX / Hulu) Hannah Einbinder – Hacks  (HBO | Max) (WINNER) Janelle James –  Abbott Elementary (ABC) Stephanie Koenig – English Teacher  (FX) Patti LuPone – Agatha All Along  (Disney+) Annie Potts – Young Sheldon  (CBS) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Robert Downey Jr. – The Sympathizer (HBO | Max) Hugh Grant – The Regime  (HBO | Max) Ron Cephas Jones – Genius: MLK/X  (National Geographic) Logan Lerman – We Were the Lucky  Ones (Hulu) Liev Schreiber – The Perfect Couple  (Netflix) (WINNER) Treat Williams – FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans  (FX) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Dakota Fanning – Ripley (Netflix) Leila George – Disclaimer  (Apple TV+) Betty Gilpin – Three Women  (Starz) Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer  (Netflix) (WINNER) Deirdre O’Connell – The Penguin  (HBO | Max) Kali Reis – True Detective: Night Country  (HBO | Max) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Tadanobu Asano – Shōgun  (FX / Hulu) (WINNER) Michael Emerson – Evil  (Paramount+) Mark-Paul Gosselaar – Found  (NBC) Takehiro Hira – Shōgun  (FX / Hulu) John Lithgow – The Old Man  (FX) Sam Reid – Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire  (AMC) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Moeka Hoshi – Shōgun  (FX / Hulu) (WINNER) Allison Janney – The Diplomat (Netflix) Nicole Kidman –  Lioness  (Paramount+) Skye P. Marshall – Matlock  (CBS) Anna Sawai – Pachinko  (Apple TV+) Fiona Shaw – Bad Sisters  (Apple TV+) BEST ANIMATED FEATURE Flow Inside Out 2 Memoir of a Snail Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The Wild Robot  (WINNER) BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Colin Farrell – The Penguin  (HBO | Max) (WINNER) Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Tom Hollander – FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans  (FX) Kevin Kline – Disclaimer  (Apple TV+) Ewan McGregor – A Gentleman in Moscow  (Paramount+) Andrew Scott – Ripley (Netflix) BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer  (Apple TV+) Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country  (HBO | Max) Jessica Lange – The Great Lillian Hall  (HBO | Max) Cristin Milioti – The Penguin  (HBO | Max) (WINNER) Phoebe-Rae Taylor – Out of My Mind  (Disney+) Naomi Watts –  FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans (FX) BEST LIMITED SERIES Baby Reindeer (Netflix) (WINNER) Disclaimer  (Apple TV+) Masters of the Air (Apple TV+) Mr Bates vs the Post Office  (PBS) The Penguin  (HBO | Max) Ripley  (Netflix) True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max) We Were the Lucky Ones  (Hulu) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Danielle Deadwyler – The Piano Lesson Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor – Nickel Boys Ariana Grande – Wicked Margaret Qualley – The Substance Isabella Rossellini –  Conclave Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez  (WINNER) BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES Brian Jordan Alvarez – English Teacher (FX) Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This (Netflix) (WINNER) David Alan Grier – St. Denis Medical  (NBC) Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building  (Hulu) Kayvan Novak – What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building  (Hulu) BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This  (Netflix) Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary  (ABC) Natasia Demetriou – What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Bridget Everett –  Somebody Somewhere (HBO | Max) Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO | Max) (WINNER) Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale  (Apple TV+) BEST COMEDY SERIES Abbott Elementary  (ABC) English Teacher  (FX) Hacks (HBO | Max) (WINNER) Nobody Wants This  (Netflix) Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Somebody Somewhere  (HBO | Max) St. Denis Medical  (NBC) What We Do in the Shadows  (FX) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Yura Borisov – Anora Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain (WINNER) Clarence Maclin – Sing Sing Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown Guy Pearce – The Brutalist Denzel Washington – Gladiator II BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu (WINNER) Alice Brooks – Wicked Lol Crawley – The Brutalist Stéphane Fontaine –  Conclave Greig Fraser – Dune: Part Two Jomo Fray – Nickel Boys BEST EDITING Sean Baker – Anora Marco Costa – Challengers (WINNER) Nick Emerson – Conclave David Jancso – The Brutalist Joe Walker – Dune: Part Two Hansjörg Weißbrich – September 5 BEST YOUNG ACTOR / ACTRESS Alyla Browne – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Elliott Heffernan – Blitz Maisy Stella – My Old Ass (WINNER) Izaac Wang – Didi Alisha Weir – Abigail Zoe Ziegler – Janet Planet BEST COMEDY A Real Pain (WINNER) Deadpool & Wolverine (WINNER) Hit Man My Old Ass Saturday Night Thelma BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Jeff Bridges – The Old Man (FX) Ncuti Gatwa – Doctor Who  (Disney+) Eddie Redmayne – The Day of the Jackal  (Peacock) Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun  (FX / Hulu) (WINNER) Rufus Sewell – The Diplomat  (Netflix) Antony Starr – The Boys  (Prime Video) BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Caitriona Balfe – Outlander  (Starz) Kathy Bates – Matlock  (CBS) (WINNER) Shanola Hampton – Found  (NBC) Keira Knightley – Black Doves  (Netflix) Keri Russell – The Diplomat  (Netflix) Anna Sawai – Shōgun  (FX / Hulu) BEST DRAMA SERIES The Day of the Jackal  (Peacock) The Diplomat (Netflix) Evil  (Paramount+) Industry (HBO | Max) Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire  (AMC) The Old Man (FX) Shōgun  (FX / Hulu) (WINNER) Slow Horses (Apple TV+) BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM   All We Imagine as Light Emilia Pérez (WINNER) Flow I’m Still Here Kneecap The Seed of the Sacred Fig BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Sean Baker – Anora Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David –  September 5 Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold – The Brutalist Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain Coralie Fargeat – The Substance (WINNER) Justin Kuritzkes – Challengers BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox – Wicked Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley – Sing Sing RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes – Nickel Boys Peter Straughan – Conclave (WINNER) Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts – Dune: Part Two BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Judy Becker, Patricia Cuccia – The Brutalist Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales – Wicked  (WINNER) Suzie Davies, Cynthia Sleiter – Conclave Craig Lathrop, Beatrice Brentnerova – Nosferatu Arthur Max, Jille Azis, Elli Griff – Gladiator II Patrice Vermette, Shane Vieau – Dune: Part Two BEST COSTUME DESIGN Lisy Christl – Conclave Linda Muir – Nosferatu Massimo Cantini Parrini – Maria Paul Tazewell – Wicked  (WINNER) Jacqueline West – Dune: Part Two Janty Yates, Dave Crossman – Gladiator II BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP Christine Blundell, Lesa Warrener, Neal Scanlan – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Hair and Makeup Team – Dune: Part Two Stéphanie Guillon, Frédérique Arguello, Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance  (WINNER) Frances Hannon, Sarah Nuth, Laura Blount – Wicked Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton, David White – Nosferatu Mike Marino, Sarah Graalman, Aaron Saucier – A Different Man BEST SCORE Volker Bertelmann – Conclave Daniel Blumberg – The Brutalist Kris Bowers – The Wild Robot Clément Ducol & Camille – Emilia Pérez Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – Challengers (WINNER) Hans Zimmer – Dune: Part Two BEST SONG “Beautiful That Way” – The Last Showgirl – Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus and Lykke Li “Compress / Repress” – Challengers  – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino “El Mal” – Emilia Pérez  – Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Camille (WINNER) “Harper and Will Go West” – Will & Harper  – Kristen Wiig “Kiss the Sky” – The Wild Robot  – Maren Morris “Mi Camino” – Emilia Pérez  – Selena Gomez BEST VISUAL EFFECTS   Mark Bakowski, Pietro Ponti, Nikki Penny, Neil Corbould – Gladiator II Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, Paul Corbould, David Shirk – Wicked Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, Gerd Nefzer – Dune: Part Two (WINNER) Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, Peter Stubbs –  Better Man Bryan Jones, Chervin Shafaghi, Pierre Olivier-Persin, Jean Miel – The Substance Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story, Rodney Burke – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes BEST DIRECTOR Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez Sean Baker – Anora Edward Berger – Conclave Brady Corbet – The Brutalist Jon M. Chu – Wicked (WINNER) Coralie Fargeat – The Substance RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys Denis Villeneuve – Dune: Part Two BEST ACTRESS Cynthia Erivo – Wicked Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths Angelina Jolie – Maria Mikey Madison – Anora Demi Moore – The Substance (WINNER) BEST ANIMATED SERIES Batman: Caped Crusader  (Prime Video) Bluey (Disney+) Bob’s Burgers  (Fox) Invincible  (Prime Video) The Simpsons  (Fox) X-Men ’97  (Disney+) (WINNER) BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES Acapulco  (Apple TV+) Citadel: Honey Bunny  (Prime Video) La Máquina  (Hulu) The Law According to Lidia Poët  (Netflix) My Brilliant Friend (HBO | Max) Pachinko  (Apple TV+) Senna  (Netflix) Squid Game  (Netflix) (WINNER) BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION The Great Lillian Hall (HBO | Max) It’s What’s Inside  (Netflix) Música  (Prime Video) Out of My Mind ( Disney+) Rebel Ridge ( Netflix)  (WINNER) V/H/S/Beyond  (Shudder) BEST COMEDY SPECIAL Ali Wong: Single Lady  (Netflix)  (WINNER) Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny  (Hulu) Kevin James: Irregardless  (Prime Video) Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die  (HBO | Max) Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special (Netflix) Ramy Youssef: More Feelings  (HBO | Max) BEST TALK SHOW Hot Ones  (YouTube) The Daily Show  (Comedy Central) The Graham Norton Show (BBC America) John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.  (Netflix) (WINNER) The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC/Syndicated) The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) BEST ACTOR Adrien Brody – The Brutalist (WINNER) Timothée Chalamet –  A Complete Unknown Daniel Craig – Queer Colman Domingo – Sing Sing Ralph Fiennes – Conclave Hugh Grant – Heretic BEST PICTURE A Complete Unknown Anora (WINNER) The Brutalist Conclave Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Nickel Boys Sing Sing The Substance Wicked

After Jac Schaeffer’s departure from the WandaVision spin-off Vision Quest , Terry Matalas was brought in as the showrunner. With filming set to begin this month in the UK, the project is gaining momentum, and more names are being attached to the series. One of the latest additions is cinematographer Christopher Ross, who has now listed Vision Quest on his resume . Interestingly, Ross also included the directors of the series. (L-R) Christopher J. Byrne, Terry Matalas and Vincenzo Natali. © IMDb The showrunner Terry Matalas himself will be directing some episodes. Best known for his work on 12 Monkeys  and Star Trek: Picard , Matalas has established himself as a skilled sci-fi storyteller. He previously directed four episodes of 12 Monkeys  and two episodes of Picard , and Vision Quest  will mark his first time directing in the MCU. Matalas will also be reuniting with director Christopher J. Byrne, who previously worked with him on 12 Monkeys . Byrne has directed episodes of American Gods and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . Another major addition to the directorial team is Vincenzo Natali, known for his work on The Peripheral and Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities . Natali’s expertise isn’t just limited to sci-fi—his background in horror might mean that we are getting a darker, more psychological approach to Vision Quest . With directors like Natali, Byrne and Matalas onboard, the series might lean into more cerebral storytelling, focusing on themes of identity, consciousness, and what it truly means to be “alive.” While story details remain under wraps, Vision Quest will follow White Vision, the rebuilt version of Vision after his death at the hands of Thanos. He has regained his memories, but what does that truly mean? Is he still the Vision we knew, or has he become something entirely different? With his mind restored but his soul in question, the series has the potential to explore deep themes of identity, and self-awareness.

Some major news on Arcane Season 2 has been revealed during the Arcane: The Making Of panel. Here are the major key points from the panel for the upcoming final season to be aware of: Ongoing Production Second season production of Arcane is almost done. There are nearly six hours of content with over nine thousand shots collected from the season. Four-hundred-fifty people from Fortiche and about fifty from Riot have worked on season two. © Netflix (2024) Characterization During the second season, we can see the characters grow and develop. Vi always puts other people ahead of herself in life, who would she be if she had no one left to protect? Vi lives between two worlds, between Piltover & Zaun in a shitty area. We saw a clip of Vi "fighting" the bulky guy from season 1 episode 3 in a fighting pit, it looks like she knocks him out with one punch. A yordle that eats raw fish and looks like a mafia boss is watching over the pit judging. He is surprised Vi knocked out the bulky guy with one punch. © Netflix (2024) There was also a scene we saw ended with Vi seeing Caitlyn's face and Mylo's face in a crowd in a club with strobe lights flashing. We then see her punching a mirror in what is presumably her apartment in the area between Piltover and Zaun. Season two seems to be full of inescapable action. Updated Art - Style The makers of this season worked closely with Fenty Beauty for the faces of certain characters. The art on Vi's jacket has a two-headed angry-looking dog on the back and it symbolizes Vi's story is going for the whole season. © Netflix (2024) The overall feeling of this season compared to season one is that it's more 'naughty' and better looking in general. There was a lot more collaboration this season between the writers, animators, and composers. Vi's face has something like warpaint, in the scene we see it spread across her face in the rain. The camera movement was partly inspired by Fight Club and Seven . Final Season Dues Arcane is unfortunately ending. Season two of Arcane will be the final season of the show. There is however artbook news that is expected to be coming this week. This is not however the end of this particular universe, there are more stories planned to come in the future. © Netflix (2024) For more Arcane news and Annecy Film Festival coverage follow Nexus Point News on Twitter and Instagram !

This review includes minor spoilers from the first 6 episodes of Invincible Season 3. Invincible is back after a long year, and once again, it reminds us why we love this show—despite its not-so-great animation. Season 3 takes a calmer approach compared to the previous seasons, and shifts the focus toward more thought-provoking and existential questions about superheroes. Let’s dive in. From the very beginning, Invincible has been told primarily from Mark’s perspective. We’ve followed his struggles, sympathized with his dilemmas, and cheered for him as he navigated the impossible burden of being both a superhero and a teenager. Even when past seasons explored different viewpoints, Mark was always our moral compass—our unwavering protagonist. That, in turn, shaped how we perceived the world of Invincible and its many conflicts. However, Season 3 takes a bold step in shaking that perspective. Instead of reinforcing Mark’s heroism, it challenges it by showing us how others perceive him. We see Invincible from a different perspective—through the eyes of people who don’t know him as Mark Grayson, the well-meaning young man, but rather as an unstoppable force capable of massive destruction. And that shift is unsettling in the best way possible. One good example is when we see Invincible from the perspective of two criminals who are simply trying to survive. From Mark’s point of view, they are just another set of low-level villains standing in his way. But from their perspective, he is the threat—the looming, godlike figure with the power to end them in an instant. I was afraid Mark would unintentionally hurt them. That moment was a gut punch, and a strong reminder of how grand, how powerful, and how intimidating Invincible can be. The show also takes time to explore the broader consequences of Omni-Man’s catastrophic fight with Mark. While previous seasons focused on Mark’s personal trauma, Season 3 zooms out to reveal how deeply that battle scarred the world. Some civilians who once looked to superheroes for protection are now filled with fear, their trust shaken. The destruction wasn’t just physical—it was emotional, psychological. And that’s exactly why Cecil is so relentless. After witnessing what Omni-Man was capable of, he refuses to take any chances, not even with Mark. His paranoia is justified. He’s seen firsthand how quickly a hero can become a monster, how one moment of weakness or doubt can lead to devastation. But at the same time, his actions raise difficult moral questions. He’s not just preparing for the worst—he’s actively making ruthless, ethically questionable choices, including enlisting criminals and morally gray individuals to do his bidding. Invincible . © Prime Video That brings us to the central conflict between Mark and Cecil. Mark wants to believe that he can be both a good person and a protector, but to Cecil, such an idea is almost laughable. After decades of making impossible choices for the “greater good,” Cecil sees morality as a luxury, not a guiding principle. To him, superheroes are tools, and Mark—no matter how noble he may be—is still a potential threat that needs to be controlled. Mark’s belief in doing the right thing isn’t just naive in Cecil’s eyes—it’s dangerous. In many ways, Mark is the antithesis of everything Cecil stands for. He challenges the very foundation of Cecil’s worldview by trying to be a good person and a hero. That tension makes for one of the most compelling dynamics of the season. It’s no longer just about stopping villains or saving the world—it’s about what it means to be a hero in a world that demands compromise. Can Mark prove Cecil wrong, or will he be forced to make the same cold, pragmatic choices in the end? While the Earth-based storyline was handled exceptionally well, the season fell short in exploring Nolan and Allen’s arc within the first six episodes. This seems to be a deliberate choice, likely part of the larger narrative unfolding, but so far, we’ve seen very little of it. The absence is noticeable, especially considering how much weight these characters and their storylines carry. At times, it almost feels as though the season has put the Viltrumite threat on the back burner, despite them being one of the most significant looming threats to Earth. Their presence should cast a constant shadow over the story, yet for much of the season, they feel strangely absent. Despite this shortcoming, Invincible Season 3 still shows why it stands out among superhero shows. The series takes the time to explore the moral complexities of its characters. It challenges the traditional notion of heroism, and asks whether one can maintain their ideals in a world where power often demands difficult choices. This season doesn't just entertain—it forces the audience to reflect on the consequences of heroism, the ethics of power, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. While the pacing is slower, and some storylines are put on hold for now, the emotional depth and fresh perspectives make for a satisfying season. If the second half builds on what we've seen so far, we could be in for a real treat. RATING: 4/5 Invincible Season 3 will premiere February 6 on Prime Video.

Ella Purnell (Lucy) in Fallout © Prime Video Although filming was delayed for Fallout Season 2 due to the Southern California wildfires, that hasn't put a damper on excitment for the Emmy-nominated series from Prime Video. With the second season seemingly tackling its take on fan-favorite game Fallout: New Vegas and Macaulay Culkin joining the cast, fans have much to look forward to. Although there isn't an official synopsis for Season 2 yet, we do have some new information on who's involved in the Fallout Season 2 writers' room, according to the Writers Guild of America website . Below are the names returning to the Fallout writers' room: Geneva Robertson-Dworet (showrunner, executive producer, writer S1E1-3 "The End," "The Target," "The Head") Graham Wagner (showrunner, executive producer, writer S1E1-3 "The End," "The Target," "The Head") Lisa Joy (executive producer) Kieran Fitzgerald (co-executive producer, writer S1E4 "The Ghouls") Karey Dornetto (co-executive producer, writer S1E6 "The Trap") Below are the new names added to the Fallout Season 2 writers' room: Owen Ellickson ( Superstore, How I Met Your Father) Dave Hill ( Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time) While the episode count for Season 2 has yet to be confirmed, it's likely to have eight episodes as the first season did. We don't yet know which of these writers will be involved with which episodes, but we're still excited to see what they're cooking up. Even though the WGA website lists Fallout   Season 2 for 2025-2026, its expected that the new season won't debut until at least mid-2026 considering filming delays and post-production time. Fallout is a post-apocalpytic drama series based off the video game franchise of the same name. The series stars Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, and Xelia Mendes-Jones. Season 1 is available on Prime Video.

© Lionsgate Suzanne Collins' latest novel, Sunrise on the Reaping , which centers on Haymitch Abernathy, has secured a film adaptation deal even before its publication in March. Lionsgate has officially confirmed that the film is set to premiere in theaters in November 2026. We’re excited to reveal that the casting process for the much anticipated film has already begun. Like the previous Hunger Games movies, filming will take place in Germany and is scheduled to start this July. The official logline for the movie is as follows: Explores Panem 24 years before Katniss' saga, starting on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, where a young Haymitch Abernathy participates... Sunrise on the Reaping , a prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy, takes place during the Second Quarter Quell (the 50th Hunger Games) with 48 tributes fighting for their lives in the arena instead of the usual 24 subjects. The premise of the book reads as follows: As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena. In Scholastic's initial press release , author Suzanne Collins stated that Sunrise on the Reaping is inspired by "David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, ‘The easiness with which the many are governed by the few.’ The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems more pressing to me every day.” Sunrise and the Reaping will be published on March 18, 2025 with its film adaptation premiering in theaters November 20, 2026.

© Marvel Television Daredevil: Born Again is one of Marvel Studios' most anticipated projects of the year. After months of fans begging for the trailer, Marvel finally released the official trailer showcasing the return of Devil of Hell's Kitchen. The episode titles of the upcoming series in no particular order: "Heaven's Half Hour" "With Interest" "The Hollow of His Hand" "Straight to Hell" "Sic Semper Systema" "Isle of Joy" "Excessive Force" "Art For Art's Sake" "Optics" The titles "Heaven's Half Hour" and "The Hollow of His Hand" reflect Matt Murdock’s well known connection to his Catholic faith. "Heaven's Half Hour" could represent a rare moment of peace amid the chaos, while "The Hollow of His Hand" may explore Matt’s struggle with feeling abandoned by God, possibly tied to a significant loss. Set pictures and rumors suggest that Matt might lose Foggy at the beginning of the series so this would be fitting. "Sic Semper Systema", a play on Sic Semper Tyrannis ("Thus always to tyrants"), suggests a focus on systemic corruption, likely tied to Kingpin’s bid to become mayor of New York. This episode could focus on Matt’s fight against institutional injustice as he takes on Fisk and the system enabling him. "Art for Art’s Sake" clearly references Muse, the season’s antagonist. Muse embodies the belief that true creation comes from agony, from slicing away missteps and revealing raw, often horrifying truth. In the comics, Muse is a serial killer artist uses malicious acts of violence as a means of creating his art. Season 1 of Daredevil: Born Again premieres on Disney Plus March 4. Be sure to follow @Ddevilupdates and @NexusPointNews on X for all the latest Daredevil updates and news!

The highly anticipated 97th Academy Awards nominations have officially been announced, and it's safe to say that the competition this year is fiercer than ever, with a remarkable lineup of films and performances. The nominations will be revealed on Thursday morning, January 23, during a live presentation held at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will take center stage to announce the nominees. The winners of the 97th Oscars will be announced on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, and streamed live on Hulu. Below is the full list of nominees for the 97th Oscars. Best Supporting Actor Yura Borisov, Anora Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown Guy Pearce, The Brutalist Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice Best Make-Up & Hair The Substance Wicked Emilia Perez A Different Man Nosferatu Best Original Score Conclave Emilia Perez The Brutalist The Wild Robot Wicked Best Supporting Actress Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Perez Ariana Grande-Butera, Wicked Isabella Rossellini, Conclave Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown Felicity Jones, The Brutalist Best Adapted Screenplay A Complete Unknown Conclave Emilia Pérez Nickel Boys Sing Sing Best Original Screenplay Anora The Brutalist A Real Pain The Substance September 5 Best Original Song El Mal, Emilia Pérez Mi Camino, Emilia Pérez Never Too Late, Elton John: Never Too Late The Journey, The Six Triple Eight Like a Bird, Sing Sing Best Animated Film Flow Inside Out 2 The Wild Robot Memoir of a Snail Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Best Costume Design A Complete Unknown Conclave Gladiator II Nosferatu Wicked Best Documentary Feature Film Black Box Diaries No Other Land Porcelain War Sugarcane Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat Best International Feature Film Emilia Pérez I'm Still Here Flow The Seed of the Sacred Fig The Girl with the Needle Best Production Design The Brutalist Conclave Dune: Part 2 Nosferatu Wicked Best Actress Cynthia Erivo, Wicked Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez Mikey Madison, Anora Demi Moore, The Substance Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here Best Film Editing Anora The Brutalist Conclave Emilia Pérez Wicked Best Director Sean Baker, Anora Brady Corbet, The Brutalist James Mangold, A Complete Unknown Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez Coralie Fargeat, The Substance Best Picture Anora The Brutalist A Complete Unknown Conclave Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez I'm Still Here Nickel Boys The Substance Wicked Best Actor Adrien Brody, The Brutalist Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown Colman Domingo, Sing Sing Ralph Fiennes, Conclave Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice Best Cinematography The Brutalist Dune: Part Two Emilia Perez Maria Nosferatu Best Animated Short Film Beautiful Men In the Shadow of the Cypress Magic Candies Wander to Wonder Yuck! Best Short Film A Lien Anuja I'm Not a Robot The Last Ranger The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent Best Documentary Short Death By Numbers I Am Ready, Warden Incident Instruments Of A Beating Heart The Only Girl In The Orchestra Best Visual Effects Dune: Part 2 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Alien: Romulus Better Man Wicked Best Sound A Complete Unknown Dune: Part Two Wicked Emilia Perez The Wild Robot