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When 28 Days Later premiered in 2002, it introduced a profound sense of everyday terror as Cillian Murphy navigated a deserted London ravaged by a zombie virus. In light of the Covid pandemic, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are revisiting this theme in 28 Years Later, exploring how societal adaptation to crisis shapes our understanding of fear and reality. Need More Context? 🔎

Deacon Blue's keyboard player James Prime has passed away at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer. A founding member of the band since its inception in 1985, Prime's death was announced via Instagram, where the band expressed gratitude for the support received during his illness. Need More Context? 🔎

At the London premiere of Jurassic World: Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson described the film as a "love letter" to Spielberg's Jurassic Park, promising fans a nostalgic experience. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring a plot centered on genetically unique dinosaurs, the film aims to capture the essence of the original while introducing a new storyline, set to release on July 2. Need More Context? 🔎

Guillermo del Toro's long-cherished Justice League Dark film remains unmade, with recent comments from James Gunn clarifying that del Toro has not expressed interest in reviving the project. Despite del Toro's passion for the material and his cinematic success, the project was abandoned in 2018, and while DC Studios may explore standalone films, Justice League Dark currently exists only as an unrealized concept. Need More Context? 🔎

Production on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 has begun, with new cast members Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, and Adam Young joining the series. The season will explore the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to create the One Ring, while returning showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay lead alongside directors Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz. Need More Context? 🔎

Richard Frediani, editor of BBC Breakfast, is taking extended leave following media reports of allegations regarding his behavior, prompting an internal investigation into claims of bullying within the program. The BBC, while not commenting on specific cases, emphasized their commitment to addressing workplace conduct complaints seriously and maintaining their values. Need More Context? 🔎