ANDOR Season 2 Becomes the Highest-Rated Live-Action STAR WARS Project Ever on Rotten Tomatoes

Last week, it was announced that the upcoming Warner Bros. HBO series based on the Harry Potter books has cast its young leads: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. While these actors are newcomers and their abilities are yet to be proven, a clip of Stanton in a scene from her acting class has surfaced, showcasing her potential for the role. The series is set...

James Gunn is drawing inspiration from Godzilla Minus One for his upcoming Superman film, set to release on July 11, 2025, featuring David Corenswet as the titular character. Gunn admires the film's emotional depth and aims to incorporate similar human drama into his portrayal of Superman, emphasizing optimism and hope amidst a cynical world. By showcasing Superman's values of goodness and compassion, Gunn seeks to make the character relevant and meaningful in today's cultural landscape....

Mike Flanagan, known for his mastery in storytelling, had originally envisioned a version of Clayface inspired by the classic Batman: The Animated Series episode “Feat of Clay,” which influenced the emotional core of his script. Although he isn't directing the film, which is set for a September 2026 release under James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe, the project is undergoing a page one rewrite by Hossein Amini, leading Flanagan to hope that the...

BBC Radio 2 has announced that its flagship live music festival, Radio 2 in the Park, will take place in Chelmsford, Essex, at Hylands Park from 5 to 7 September. The announcement was made on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, with the artist line-up set to be revealed on the same program on Tuesday, while tickets will go on sale Wednesday. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, described it as the "biggest party of the...

Northern Ireland-born fashion designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed as the creative director for both women's and men's collections at Dior, making him the first designer to oversee both lines at the prestigious brand. Previously, in April, he announced his new role as the artistic director of Dior's menswear, following over ten years as creative director at Loewe. Anderson, 40, expressed that it was a "great honour" to take on this significant position in the...

Hanan Issa has reached the midpoint of her five-year tenure as National Poet for Wales, reflecting on her unconventional path to writing from a working-class background. As the Hay Festival concludes, she commends the event's organizers for fostering inclusivity for marginalized voices in a traditionally exclusive environment. The Hay Festival Global aims to counter polarization by uniting diverse perspectives to address significant political, social, and environmental challenges of the era. Full Article