Author: Mary Anne Butler

Okay we probably say this every time, but, THE NEW “ASSASSIN’S CREED” GAME LOOKS INCREDIBLE!! Originally titled “Code Red,” the next title in Ubisoft’s history-spanning franchise is officially “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.” Set in Feudal Japan, players will live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.The game will release November 15th, 2024.

This is something we’ve been waiting for for a long time. A series based on the Bene Gesserit sisterhood from Frank Herbert’s seminal work of science fiction, “Dune.” Set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atredies, “Dune Prophecy” is based on Brian Herbert (son of Frank) and Kevin J. Anderson’s “Sisterhood of Dune” novel.  It stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel (“Vikings”), 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. The official series logline reads:…

this just in- The long-awaited continuation of “Marvel’s Daredevil” finally has a release date! Charlie Cox and co. are returning to Hell’s Kitchen to do battle once again. According to Disney during today’s upfront presentation, we can expect “Daredevil: Born Again” to hit Disney+ sometime in March 2025. Well keep you updated on this and other news.

Marvel Studios has finally given a title and release date to the long-gestating Agatha Harkness series. Kathryn Hahn stars as Agatha, the Scarlet Witch’s foil from “WandaVision.” Broadway great Patti LuPone, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and Debra Jo Rupp also star. The first two episodes of the show will hit Disney+ September 18th, 2024.

After what feels like forever, the legend of “Tomb Raider” will continue in live-action. Following the actually-pretty-solid Alicia Vikander film from 2018 and news of an animated series featuring Haley Atwell (“Agent Carter,” “Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One”), what’s next for iconic character? Turns out, a live-action series for Amazon Prime Video! While no casting news has been announced yet, Melissa Barrera is rumored to be one of the leading contenders to take on the mantle of Lady Lara Croft. Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story”) will pen the series. Early reports indicate she will not appear…

This just in- Prime Video has renewed “The Boys” for a 5th season before a single episode of season 4 airs. This is unsurprising, as the show has continued to be a winner for the streamer.

Yes, it’s time for even MORE middle-Earth goodness. A first teaser for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” second season released, and with it comes more questions. “Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season 1’s epic scope and ambition, Season 2 of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of…

Not only are we returning to middle-Earth in a second season of Prime Video’s “The Rings of Power,” but we also have Andy Serkis’ upcoming “The Hunt for Gollum.” And, of course, the long-awaited anime feature, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” While we don’t know much about the animated film, we were treated to two new images from the upcoming project. First announced in 2021, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” will follow King of Rohan Helm Hammerhand, as well as the creation of the great keep, Helm’s Deep. Kenji Kamiyama (“Akira,”…

This just in-what was previously called “Assassin’s Creed: Code Red” now has an official title. Set in Feudal Japan, the game will now be “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.” Pretty perfect, really, for this sprawling game universe. We also know a trailer will be releasing later this week, on Wednesday, May 15th. We’ll let you know when the trailer drops. This story is developing…

Julian Fellowes is bringing audiences back to Downton Abbey for a third film from Focus Features. The news was announced this morning, with footage of the cast gathering for what looks to be a table read. The cast for the third film will include series stars Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sophie McShera, and Douglas Reith. We’ll also be seeing Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, Arty Froushan, and “many…