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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, announced by Warner Bros. Discovery in May 2024,starring and directed by Andy Serkis, the man responsible for portraying Gollum in Peter Jackson’sLOTR, is in the early stages of development. With the positive reception ofThe Ring of Power’s second season, and the possible success ofthe animated featureThe Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim,The Hunt For Gollumis at risk of becoming lifeless and redundant....

It’s only a matter of time before ABC renewsShifting Gearsfor a second season, and while waiting for any news concerning its future, fans should check out five similar sitcoms.Tim Allen’s TV show, created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully,follows the relationship between the actor’s character, widower Matt Parker, and his previously estranged daughter, Riley (played by Kat Dennings).Riley, who is in the midst of a divorce, and her two children move in with her father at the beginning ofShifting Gears, kicking the series into motion....

This article contains spoilers forThe Silmarillion and Rings of Power.It was rare to find a description of Sauron fighting someone directly inThe Lord of the Rings, but there were a few characters to claim this dubious honor. Most of the fighting Sauron did in Amazon Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerwas made up by the show, including Sauron’s fight with Galadriel. Meanwhile, watchingthe Peter JacksonLord of the Ringsmovies, where Sauron is a giant, ghostly eye, it is easy to imagine that Sauron never fought anyone in person at all....

Law & Orderseason 24 is off to a rocky start, but itcould do several things to recapture audience attention after a dip in the ratings. NBC canceled the long-running police procedural after 20 seasons, but revived it a decade later as part of its plan to make ThursdayLaw & Ordernight. Some of thebestLaw & Orderepisodeshave been broadcast during its new run, although it suffered a significant setback when Sam Waterston left the series after playing Jack McCoy for over 400 episodes....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #15!I hate to say it, but it looks likeDaredevil’sclosest friend has become a brand-new enemy, complete with the power to destroy the Man Without Fear. The last year of Matt Murdock’s life has been complicated, to say the least, as his friends and foes alike have become corrupted by Daredevil’s personal demons. After being put through literal Hell,Daredevil got a second chanceat life, and abandoned his superhero career for the life of a priest....

Summary It seems strange thatPrometheusappears to have more impressive technology than 1979’s originalAlien, but this actually does make sense within the franchise’s fictional reality.TheAlientimeline isa little messy thanks to the franchise’s contradictory canon.Alien Vs Predatoroffers one version of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation’s history, whilePrometheusretcons this with an entirely new story. Even within theAlienmovies themselves, discounting theAlien Vs Predatorspinoffs, there are some confusing irregularities.Alien’s upcoming TV showAlien: Earthmay justify some of these plot holes, but others can be excused by viewers....

If there’s one advantage toThe Expansenot moving forward with season 7, it’s that audiences can now pretend one of the show’s best pairings enjoyed a well-deserved happy ending. A critical success with a loyal and passionate core fandom,The Expanseproved popular enough to weather one cancelation, but couldn’t quite repeat the trick whenAmazon endedThe Expanseafter season 6. With three books left to adapt, the prospect ofThe Expanseseason 7 happening elsewhere was raised....

Summary Wallace Boden is no longer the chief of Firehouse 51 inChicago Fire, and while his replacement is exciting on the surface, the new character might stir up some trouble in the series. The NBC procedural drama TV show, created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas,introduced Eamonn Walker’s Chief Boden during the pilot episode in October 2012,and the actor has been a series regular and significant figure intheOne Chicagouniverseever since. However,Walker’s Boden leftChicago Fireahead of season 13, leaving his chief spot vacant and needing a replacement....

Summary InThe Lockdown, Charlie (played byLegends of Tomorrowstar Caity Lotz) and Jack (Legacies' Leo Howard) are arrested and locked up in Myanmar’s toughest prison after being framed for a crime when attempting to visit their father. Their only chance to survive and escape death row is to participate and win in a series of televised fights. As they face off against deadly opponents, Charlie and Jack must rely on each other as their sibling bond is tested in this life-or-death competition where only the strongest can win their freedom....

Confucius is an excellent leader inCivilization 7for a Scientific Victory because of his unique Keju ability and how well his strategic Civ choices synergized across the Ages. The clearest path to a Scientific Victory for Confucius utilizes the Han, Ming, and Qing civilizations, all of which are either his strategic or geographic choices and will help maximize Science output through their many unique features, though there are many other viable options for Confucius and aScience Victory....

DC Comics is finally dealing withBatmangetting older and offering him a solution. The last few years have really hammered home that the Dark Knight is aging. But when Bruce Wayne is given a chance to get back to his prime status, is he willing to take it no matter the consequences? A DC Comics prepares to shake things up later this yearwith DC All In, fans are getting a peek at what lies ahead in the November batch of solicitations....

Quick Links The indie soulslike is always a risky venture. Often, it’s down to budgetary constraints and not a developer’s lack of ability, and Trialforge Studio’s debutDeathboundis an ambitious and artful swing that doesn’t whiff the pitch. Publisher Tate Multimedia has already shipped a few energetically offbeat genre attempts, many of which similarly miss the mark of greatness.InDeathbound, some clevervariations on soulslike themesand a dark narrative are ultimately held back by inelegant mechanical details, but it remains a fun game for those with the patience for its flubs....

TheStar Trekgalaxy was left safer afterStar Trek: Deep Space Nineended, but that hard-won peace only lasted for 10 years. After theending ofStar Trek: Deep Space Nine, the USS Voyager returned home to Earth in the 2001 series finale ofStar Trek: Voyager, andStar Trek: Nemesishappened one year later.Nemesis’dismal box-office showing backburnered theStar Trek: The Next Generationera for 18 years, whenStar Trek’s modern era caught up with the"present"inStar Trek: Picard. AlthoughStar Trek: Picardseason 1takes place in 2399,Picard’s first episode, “Remembrance”, cleverly includes a flashback to the 2387 Romulan Supernova from J....