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After 6 short weeks, we have reached the end of Dune: Prophecy's first season. The season finale of the epic origin story is just as epic with strangely satisfying and heartbreaking twists, drama, political intrigue, and espionage that can only exist in The Known Universe. In this episode, "The High-Handed Enemy," every conspirator reveals their hand just as Mother Tula faces a ghost from her tragic past, the Sisterhood faces a ghost from theirs, and Mother Valya plots to take down Desmond Hart once and for all. Secrets come to light, alliances shift, and Emperor Corrino finally awakens to the truth of how hopelessly powerless and outnumbered he is. Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline. Faoilean Cunningham as Sister Jen. Dune: Prophecy. © Warner Bros. The true nature of the series is cemented in this finale. Dune: Prophecy is not simply an origin story. It is an extensive tale about war, both external and internal. Throughout the season I have been rooting for our protagonists, Valya and Tula Harkonnen. Despite the blood on their hands, they are the protagonists, and Desmond Hart is the antagonist. After watching this episode I am not so sure. The sins of the Harkonnen sisters are examined intimately through fresh eyes including their own, especially Tula's. Olivia Williams as Mother Tula. Dune: Prophecy. © Warner Bros. Tula mirrors my feelings about the Harkonnens throughout the episode, seeming more remorseful than Valya upon discovering how she's responsible for a demon from her past. She experiences a whirlwind of emotions with sorrow and guilt being the most dominant. Valya on the other hand is another story. She is a warrior who never hesitated to commit heinous acts for the Sisterhood above all, as their mantra says. She never showcased much of her feelings other than an intense yet solemn rage until now in beautiful Shakespearean fashion, in other words, tragic. She confronts the evils she has committed, seeing the hurt she caused her family, but remains strong in her resolve to do them again. To say Desmond Hart is the "big bad" of Dune: Prophecy's first season is no longer that simple, then again it never was. His origins reveal him to be a victim of conspiracy and tragedy, which is why he stands against the Sisterhood and the Imperium. I was wrong to think he was a deranged sociopath after the throne, smirking all the time. He shows a different side to him, revealing his fear and vulnerability. As it turns out, he is just like Valya and Tula, only on the opposite side. Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart. Dune: Prophecy. © Warner Bros. The resolutions for the Sisterhood and the Imperium do not disappoint. Their arcs for this season come to a close with tears and blood. To no one's surprise, The Sisterhood learns the truth about their mothers Valya and Tula. I won't get into the specifics about how. All you need to know is that seeing it play out left me in an emotional wreck so it will more than likely do the same for you. The Imperium collapses as expected, Emperor Corrino finds out about those conspiring against him only because they tell him right to his face. If that's not an indication of how powerless he has always been I do not know what is. The only problem with this finale is the physical action. The fight scenes lack the fluidity and momentum of Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, making it hard to be invested in them. Fortunately, the brilliant writing and acting make the episode amazing; otherwise, this would be a different review. Emily Watson as Mother Valya. Dune: Prophecy. © Warner Bros. Dune: Prophecy delivers a great finale to the excellent first season with a clever story deeply rooted in philosophical and political natures. The ensemble cast is full of amazing actors, with Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, and Travis Fimmel standing among them. It was a pleasure watching this series. I can't wait for season two and I look forward to rewatching season one in the meantime. RATING: 4.5/5 About Dune: Prophecy © Warner Bros. Premiere Date:  November 17th, 2024 Episode Count:  6 Executive Producer / Showrunner: Alison Schapker Inspired by:  Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Executive Producers: Diane Ademu-John, Anna Foerster, Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, Jon Spaihts, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert Production:  Warner Bros. and Legendary Television Distribution:  Warner Bros. Cast:  Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. Synopsis:  From the expansive universe of Dune , created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, DUNE: PROPHECY  follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

The BAFTAs are here! The awards ceremony will take place at London’s iconic Royal Festival Hall and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm local time. In the United States, BritBox airs the Film Awards at 11am PT/2pm ET. The ceremony is hosted by David Tennant. On the nominations front, Conclave leads with 12 nods, followed closely by Emilia Perez and The Brutalist . Below is the winners' list, updated live throughout the ceremony. Best Special Visual Effects Better Man Dune: Part Two (WINNER) Gladiator II Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Wicked Best Children's and Family Film Flow Kensuke's Kingdom Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (WINNER) The Wild Robot Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer Hoard Kneecap (WINNER) Monkey Man Santosh Sister Midnight Best Production Design The Brutalist Conclave Dune: Part Two Nosferatu Wicked  (WINNER) Best Film not in the English Language All We Imagine As Light Emilia Pérez  (WINNER) I'm Still Here Kneecap The Seed of the Sacred Fig Best Sound Blitz Dune: Part Two  (WINNER) Gladiator II The Substance Wicked Best Original Score The Brutalist  - Daniel Blumberg (WINNER) Conclave  - Volker Bertelmann Emilia Pérez  - Camille, Clément Ducol Nosferatu  - Robin Carolan The Wild Robot  - Kris Bowers Best Original Screenplay Anora The Brutalist Kneecap A Real Pain  (WINNER) The Substance Best Adapted Screenplay A Complete Unknown Conclave  (WINNER) Emilia Pérez Nickel Boys Sing Sing Best Animated Film Flow Inside Out 2 Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl  (WINNER) The Wild Robot 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 Jeremy Strong - The Apprentice Best Supporting Actress Selena Gomez - Emilia Pérez Ariana Grande - Wicked Felicity Jones - The Brutalist Jamie Lee Curtis - The Last Showgirl Isabella Rossellini - Conclave Zoe Saldaña - Emilia Pérez  (WINNER) Best Casting Anora  (WINNER) The Apprentice A Complete Unknown Conclave Kneecap Best Editing Anora Conclave  (WINNER) Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Kneecap Best Cinematography The Brutalist  (WINNER) Conclave Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Nosferatu Best Documentary Black Box Diaries Daughters No Other Land Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story  (WINNER) Will & Harper Best British Short Film The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing Marion Milk Rock, Paper, Scissors (WINNER) Stomach Bug Best British Short Animation Adiós Mog's Christmas Wander to Wonder  (WINNER) Best Make-up and Hair Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Nosferatu The Substance  (WINNER) Wicked Best Costume Design Blitz A Complete Unknown Conclave Nosferatu Wicked  (WINNER) Outstanding British Film Bird Blitz Conclave  (WINNER) Gladiator II Hard Truths Kneecap Lee Love Lies Bleeding The Outrun Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl EE Bafta Rising Star Award (voted for by the public) Marisa Abela Jharrel Jerome David Jonsson   (WINNER) Mikey Madison Nabhaan Rizwan Best Director Anora  - Sean Baker The Brutalist  - Brady Corbet   (WINNER) Conclave  - Edward Berger Dune: Part Two  - Denis Villeneuve Emilia Pérez  - Jacques Audiard The Substance  - Coralie Fargeat Best Leading Actor Adrien Brody - The Brutalist  (WINNER) Timothée Chalamet -  A Complete Unknown Colman Domingo - Sing Sing Ralph Fiennes - Conclave Hugh Grant - Heretic Sebastian Stan - The Apprentice Best Leading Actress Cynthia Erivo - Wicked Karla Sofía Gascón - Emilia Pérez Marianne Jean-Baptiste - Hard Truths Mikey Madison - Anora  (WINNER) Demi Moore - The Substance Saoirse Ronan - The Outrun Best Film Anora The Brutalist A Complete Unknown Conclave   (WINNER) Emilia Pérez

Yellowjackets season three continues the legacy of its previous two seasons with building on the things viewers loved the most: expanding on the minds and existences of these characters while giving them room to grow, or get worse, as time progresses. While this season opens on a slow note, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. The pace in these opening four episodes sets the stage for multiple intriguing storylines to be expanded on as the show progresses while giving its cast the time to shine with their material.  Disclaimer: This article contains minor spoilers for Yellowjackets season 3. Photo by Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Episode one opens with the teen Yellowjackets surviving the winter, opening the door for a fresh storytelling perspective during the summer and the girls being able to survive in an easier environment that mirrors Season 1. We see this shift on screen from the hardships the survivors faced in Season 2 to the survivors happily being able to cope with being in the wilderness - everyone besides for Shauna. Shauna’s realistic stand on struggling to live with the ongoing trauma from the crash puts emphasis on the delirium the rest of the crew is experiencing in the wild.  This narrative continues throughout episode one and sets up an important background to what the adults will face in their timeline. There are bits and pieces sprinkled throughout the first four episodes where we see the adults debate the balance of life in relation to “It” from the wilderness (especially in a plotline with Adult Taissa and Van, but I won’t get into that because of spoilers). Seeing these characters question their morality and legacy frames them in a new light, especially after everything they’re been through. Speaking of framing people in a new light, one of my favorite things from this season is the decision to highlight side characters within the teen timeline. Seeing some of these characters and their stories being expanded on was an exciting inclusion that adds more depth to the past while letting new and old characters show different sides of themselves. This allows for refreshing perspectives being brought to the table that I hope continues with future episodes. Another highlight of this season was the incorporation of more horror elements. Audiences get to see this play out in both the adult and teen timeline (in ways that I won’t expand on because of, again, spoilers) that adds onto how the wilderness impacted these individuals regardless of the timeline. Whether this is done through nightmare sequences or being haunted by a presence, the addition of trippiness will intrigue viewers and keep people on their toes. Photo by Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME If you love character-driven stories and explorations of grief, love, and relationship building, then you are going to love this season of Yellowjackets . As I mentioned, this season dives into the psychology of these characters like never before: Teen Lottie openly talks about her mental health, Adult Misty’s storyline (so far) has been grief-ridden, Teen Shauna lets her guard down to an unexpected companion, Adult Taissa and Van’s relationship gets put in the spotlight, and more. This cast takes already intriguing material and runs with it, giving nuanced performances throughout every episode that are determined to leave the audience impressed, intrigued, and wanting more. Rating: 4.5/5 The first two episodes of Yellowjackets season three are now streaming on Paramount+ with episodes airing every Friday.

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 – 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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 !

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.