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Britt Lower shares insights into the challenges and rewards of portraying two versions of the same character—Helly and Helena—in the highly anticipated second season ofSeverance. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle,Severancefollows employees at Lumon Industries who undergo the “severance” procedure, separating their work and personal memories. Since its debut in 2022, the sci-fi thriller has been one of Apple TV+’s most acclaimed series, led by a star-studded cast including Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Christopher Walken, and John Turturro....

Through all the turmoil and conflicting information following theNintendo Switch 2reveal, it turns out that Switch 2 editions of existing first-party Switch games will have the full game inside and not require a download, unlike someSwitch 2 games that will have “game-key cards” inside the box and still require a download to play. The Switch 2 will support both regular Switch game cartridges and these “game-key cards,” but in what’s sure to be good news for many prospective Switch 2 buyers, first-party Switch 2 Edition games will have the original game and upgrade together on one cartridge....

Summary Disney’sD23Ultimate Fan Event has come to a close, having featured some very excitingStar Warsreveals and first looks. Taking place between two different convention centers in Anaheim, Lucasfilm andStar Warshad a major presence right alongside all of Disney’s biggest studios and franchises. While there were new reveals regarding new movies and upcoming shows, there was also so much to enjoy and experience on the show floor. Having been in attendance at the major Disney convention,Screen Rantgot the chance to visit D23’s Lucasfilm Pavilion, one of the biggest installations in the entire Anaheim Convention Center....

While there is a lot of competition for the title,Mike Flanaganearned the accolade of the greatest horror miniseries of all time six years ago when the director released Netflix’sThe Haunting of Hill House. The horror miniseries rarely receive as much attention as horror movies or horror TV shows in terms of format, but the format offers directors an opportunity to tell a bigger, more immersive story without necessarily committing to multiple seasons....

Lashana Lynch and Eddie Redmayne make a compelling pair as the cat and mouse inThe Day of the Jackal, the new TV show updating the novel by Frederick Forsyth and the 1973 movie.Redmayne plays the Jackal, the highly skilled assassin, with Lynch as an MI6 agenthot on his trail. It’s hard to argue that there will always be a place for a well-crafted spy thriller on television, and whileThe Day of the Jackalwouldn’t have had any trouble finding its audience, it pushes itself regardless....

No live-actionDCmovie released so far has attempted what the fourthDark Knightinstallment,Batman: Gotham Knight, achieved. To say thatChristopher Nolan’s highly-acclaimedThe Dark Knighttrilogywas incredibly influential for the superhero genre and Hollywood filmmaking as a whole would be an understatement. Not only didThe Dark Knighttrilogy offer one of the most beloved villain performances in Heath Ledger’s Joker, but it also proved that comic book adaptations could thrive on the big screen as high-quality cinema....

TheFlashis one of DC’s most powerful heroes around thanks to the super-speed he can tap into at will, but he might be too overpowered for his own good. His abilities have evolved to a degree where no one can possibly keep up with him, and although that’s helped him take down dangerous foes, it’s also written him into a corner. Simply put, the Flash has become too fast. WhenJay Garrick became the first Flashin 1940, he held the title of the Fastest Man Alive, but the rate at which he ran wasn’t so insurmountably fast that no one could possibly keep up with him....

WhileThe Golden Bachelorettestars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple will do almost anything for the relationship, neither is willing to move from their hometowns. Joan and Chock met through the dating competition, with their shared humor, values, and romantic histories evident on their first date. This magical Disneyland trip confirmed their chemistry and ultimately secured Chock’s front-running status. In the finale ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan awarded Chock the final rose, and the insurance executive proposed....

Marvel Studios' upcomingX-Menreboot has the opportunity to undo some major changes made to one iconic Marvel Comics X-Men villain in a 22-year-oldX-Menmovie. Long before mutants and the X-Men started to be integrated into theMCU, 20th Century Fox introduced the beloved superhero team from Marvel Comics into live-action with its originalX-Mentrilogy, which debuted some of Marvel’s most notable characters. As well as introducing iconic heroes, however, Fox also brought some fantasticvillains into theX-Menmovies, but huge changes were often made when translating them into live-action....

The Night Agentis back on Netflix for a second season, and though its stars remain the same, there are several new characters and cast members for audiences to familiarize themselves with.The Night Agent’sseason 1 endingsaw Peter Sutherland save the president’s life, causing him to be promoted from Night Action to Night Agent, meaning he’s moving from the basement telephone desk to the field of international operations. Much of the second season will be about whether Peter is up to the task or if his success in season 1 was a fluke....

The Rehearsalseason 2 trailer reveals when Nathan Fielder’s surreal series is returning to HBO. Created, written, directed by, and starring Fielder, the docu-comedy series centers on helping regular people rehearse for real-life situations using hired actors and elaborate sets, though the season-long arc involved Fielder himself participating in an extended parenting simulation that becomes increasingly surreal.The Rehearsalpremiered on HBOin 2022 and, widely praised as one of the best new series of that year, was promptly renewed for a second season....

One critically acclaimed sci-fi TV show needs a reboot, as it would provide the world with the time travel story it needs right now.Fringeis an underrated TV show with 90% onRotten Tomatoes, and it set the standard for a lot of sci-fi to come after it. This TV show proved that sci-fi still had original storylines to tap into and creative storytelling to share.Fringe was released in 2008, making it a little too old to be appealing to many people....

One particular detail from season 2 ofWhite Collaris too good not to be brought back for Neal Caffrey’s (Matt Bomer) storyline in the revival. Thoughupdates on theWhite Collarrevivalhave been steadily arriving ever since its announcement,the main conflict and story arcs have yet to be disclosed forWhite Collar: Renaissance.Many years have passed since Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) solved white-collar crimes together, and that distance has already allowed for many changes to occur in their lives....