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9+ hour, 44+ min ago (324+ words) On the SmartLess podcast, Hawley explained his attraction to the series. He said he wanted to tell a story about exploration, not war. He highlighted the clever moment in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan where the captain uses intellect to outsmart the enemy. Hawley promised a film that would return the franchise to thoughtful problem solving and scientific curiosity. Paramount loved the script. The studio approved the budget, booked stages, and even arranged Hawley's move to Australia. Then a leadership shuffle changed everything. Jim Gianopulos left, and a new executive team took over the film division. The new leaders demanded a safer, familiar sequel featuring Chris Pine's crew. They cancelled the Paramount Star Trek film based on Hawley's original concept. The incoming team feared the unknown. They asked for a transition movie that would protect the brand. When that…...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago (765+ words) Justin Epps has over four years of covering comic book content, having previously written for Screen Rant. Justin is passionate when it comes to covering comics, whether it be in in-depth features, exciting news and updates, or interviews with comic book professionals. He's a huge fan of DC Comics (particularly anything by Grant Morrison), but [] We all knew things were going to get wild in DC K.O., but I don't think anyone foresaw the wild adventure that Batman's been on. While the rest of DC Comics' biggest icons are all competing in a tournament for the Heart of Apokolips, Batman was taken out in the preliminary round. But as we all know, you can always count on Batman to have a backup plan, and thanks to a special Apokoliptian armor, Bruce is still in play. But he's on a strange journey…...

12+ hour, 51+ min ago (1215+ words) | December 3, 2025 | By: Anthony Pascale 24 comments so far Malin: "The Apple," it was an episode of Star Trek" Shatner: "No it wasn"t" it was so many year"s ago, I don"t even remember the studio, for god"s sake." Star Treks "The Apple" Eventually, Malin conveyed the gist of the fan"s query and Shatner finally got it, or got something at least. He lit up with energy as he answered the fan and spoke to the crowd: "Was the Prime Directive violated? By who? The Directive was infinitely malleable. If you didn"t improve'I think one of them was: you can"t interfere with a civilization. Sorry, no show. That was the plot! You got to go down there and kick somebody"s ass. That was the show! You are worshiping a rock? Are you crazy. Blow the…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago (313+ words) Jamie Campbell Bower, from left, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, and Finn Wolfhard arrive at an FYC event for "Stranger Things" on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles." The directors of the Netflix hit "Stranger Things" are bringing the Upside Down to theaters across the country, but to only four in South Carolina. Fans can ring in the New Year immersed in the fictional town of Hawkins and the monsters that threaten those living in it. Screenings of the final episode of the sci-fi saga will hit the big screen in more than 500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 " the same time the episode makes its global premiere on Netflix " and will run through Jan. 1, 2026. The Regal Palmetto Grand in Mount Pleasant, the Regal Columbiana Grande and AMC Harbison 14 in…...

19+ hour, 31+ min ago (317+ words) For weeks, the general belief among fans was that the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer would be attached to James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash when it hits theaters on December 19. That timeline felt safe, predictable and in line with how Marvel usually moves. Now it seems the studio might be preparing to spring a surprise. A new rumor making the rounds suggests the trailer could drop far sooner than anyone expected. Alex Perez from The Cosmic Circus, along with a few other online insiders, claims that Marvel is gearing up to release the Avengers: Doomsday trailer this Sunday, December 7 at 7 pm ET. That's 4 pm PT and just past midnight for BST viewers. If true, Marvel is about to break its own pattern. This is where the speculation gets fun. Doctor Doom, the central villain of Avengers: Doomsday, is deeply tied…...

20+ hour, 35+ min ago (263+ words) "Stranger Things" has set another Netflix record! Volume 1 of its fifth and final season dropped last week, and it became the biggest premiere week ever for an English language show in the history of Netflix, garnering59.6 views for the first five days. The new season also made it into the Top 10 in all 93 countries tracked and reached no. 1 in 90 of them, Netflix added in its blog, Tudum. The Duffer Brothers said the numbers were "staggering." "The response has been more than we ever could have dreamed. The show is now a decade old, and seeing the fanbase not only endure but continue to grow has been incredibly rewarding for us, the actors, and the thousands of artists who helped bring this story to life. We truly cannot thank everyone enough, and we are beyond excited to share Volume 2 " there's so much…...

20+ hour, 36+ min ago (236+ words) Stranger Things 5 sets a historic streaming milestone with 59.6 million views in five days, becoming Netflix's biggest English-language debut ever. Popular American series Stranger Things Season 5 has become the most-watched English-language series debut in Netflix history According to reports, the latest season of the sci-fi series drew 59.6 million views in its first five days, marking the best premiere-week viewership for an English-language series ever on the streaming platform, and the third-highest debut overall, behind only Seasons 2 and 3 of the Korean sci-fi series Squid Game.This opening also reflects a dramatic rise from the launch numbers of Season 4 That season opened with 287 million hours watched, which, under Netflix's older measurement system, translates to about 22 million views The Season 5 debut therefore represents an increase of about 171%, with the note that Season 5 metrics were counted over five days while Season 4's were tracked over…...

21+ hour, 43+ min ago (522+ words) A new theory suggests the "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer could drop this Sunday instead of debuting with "Avatar: Fire and Ash". Strange weekly posts from the Fantastic Four account have fans convinced Marvel is teasing a surprise reveal. Statesman News Service | New Delhi | December 3, 2025 11:38 am For weeks, Marvel fans have believed that the first trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" would premiere in theatres before Avatar: Fire and Ash, arriving on December 19. But now, a new rumour is shaking things up, and if it turns out to be true, the trailer might drop much earlier than anyone imagined. Industry insider Alex Perez from The Cosmic Circus has hinted that the long-awaited trailer could arrive this Sunday, December 7, at 7 pm ET. Several other online scoopers are also backing this claim which has sent Marvel fans into a frenzy. " Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) December 1, 2025 This timing is…...

22+ hour, 11+ min ago (318+ words) Stranger Things Season 5 is finally here. The storyline it offers is definitely worth the wait. For years, the series amassed a huge fan base with its intricate plotline. It cannot be denied that this series completely changed the aspect of streaming in the world of entertainment. The eagerness of fans for the series has completely enhanced the market of streaming platforms, especially for Netflix. Now, the success of Stranger Things Season 5 brought forth a huge positive response. It was bound to get high viewership. 59.6 million views within the first five days of its release is a massive feat in itself. These numbers definitely denote that Stranger Things is here to stay. The long wait between seasons often becomes the cause for the reduction in the number of viewers. Yet, Stranger Things Season 5 seems to have gained more fans waiting for…...

1+ day ago (432+ words) The final season of Netflix's horror series Stranger Things has launched to record-breaking viewership figures, achieving 59.6 million views within just five days of streaming and becoming the platform's biggest English-language debut ever. This isn't the only Netflix record broken by the hit series, as one week prior to the launch of Stranger Things Season 5, fan anticipation led to all four previous seasons of the show hitting the streamer's Top 10 charts, marking the first time the chart has seen four seasons of the same show at once. These record-breaking figures mark just the start of Season 5's journey, as only the first four episodes of the season have been released on the streamer so far, with three more debuting on 25 December 2025, followed by a massive 2 hours and 5 minutes-long finale, which is set to launch not just on Netflix, but in 500 theaters…...