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Last week's episode of Surface season 2, episode 4, "Legacy," left us with a plot twist. I'll be honest, it's not the most original. But, things are starting to get a bit more exciting finally, so I'll take it. Season 2 episode 5, "Daybreak," sees Sophie/Tess and James team up while the messy Huntley family, or most of them at least, bring some secrets to light. Here's our review of the episode on Apple TV+. Spoilers Below.

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After the revelation and Sophie/Tess putting the pieces together, of course she does what she does best and does her disappearing act. Tess leaves the country estate without saying goodbye to Eliza. And once again this girl is all sad over her former friend and sister, unbeknownst to her. I'm sorry but there's literally nothing appealing about the Eliza character. She's been the same since meeting her in the first episode of the season.

The following contains major spoilers from Surface Season 2, Episode 5, "Daybreak," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Surface Season 2, Episode 5, "Daybreak" pays off the massive revelation that ended Episode 4... sort of. The entire episode revolves around what fans learned about Sophie Ellis' history, as that information spills out to the other characters. The majority of the plot is people finding out and then reacting to that surprise. That creates an awful lot of suspense, even if it occasionally seems like the show is reaching to create more drama than it needs to.

"Daybreak" picks up the morning after Episode 4. Sophie disappears from the Huntley estate and receives a call from her estranged husband Mark Ellis, who catches her in a vulnerable moment. Elsewhere, Henry Huntley finally catches up with what's been going on, and is forced to come clean to one of his kids. Surface also reveals something that viewers won't at...

Alright, last week's episode of Surface, season 2 episode 4, "Legacy," finally saw Eliza and Sophie/Tess most likely put their dramatic misunderstanding aside and move on, while also delivering a cliffhanger. But, kind of an unoriginal one. We'll see what happens next with a new episode this week. When do you need to set those alarms to tune in?

Surface season 2 episode 5, "Daybreak," premieres Friday, March 21, 2025 on Apple TV+. It's a Friday release for those of you on the east coast since the streamer drops new releases at 12 a.m. Et. However for the rest of the U.S., it's technically a Thursday night premiere because of time zone differences. Check out the release times so you know exactly when to watch below:

East coast: 12 a.m. Et on FridaysWest Coast: 9 p.m. Pt on ThursdaysMidwest: 11 p.m. Ct on ThursdaysMountain: 10 p.m. Mt on Thursdays Courtesy: Apple TV+ What comes...

Here’s some extra-sweet news you won’t even hear at Paige’s Bakeaway: Virgin River has begun filming Season 7, and it’s welcoming two new faces.

Two photos from the set, which you can see below, show as production starts on the new batch of episodes — which means finding out what’s next for the beloved Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) as they take the next steps in their relationship. “There’s a lot more to go here with these characters,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith tells Tudum.

Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) joins the cast as ex-cop Victoria, who was shot in the line of duty and now works for the state medical board as an investigator. Victoria comes to Virgin River to look into Doc’s practice but runs into a friend she wouldn’t mind catching up with … or maybe even pursuing something more.

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Exclusive: Netflix’s popular romantic drama Virgin River has cast Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) in recurring roles for the upcoming seventh season, which has begun production, with Deadline able to share two behind the scenes images from the set in Vancouver featuring most main cast members, including stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson (You can see them below). The new season, which will pick up two hours after the end of the Season 6 finale at Mel (Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Henderson) wedding, is expected to premiere in early 2026.

Canadian actors Canning and Kearsley will play characters related to an existing and new storyline, respectively, on the series based on Robyn Carr’s novels about the tight-knit community in the remote California town of Virgin River.

Canning’s Victoria is an ex-cop who was shot in the line of duty and is now working for the...

Battlestar Galactica is one of the few science fiction series that proves reboots can improve upon their original source material and that television was ready to support a sci-fi franchise that wasn't Star Wars or Star Trek. From its pitch-perfect pilot to nearly every episode that followed, Ronald D. Moore and his creative team brought a grounded approach to their story — well as grounded as "being chased around space by killer robots" as you could get. But the series finale "Daybreak" alienated some fanswith its resolution to the Galactica's journey to Earth and the startling revelation that Cylons were the forefathers of humanity. Yes, apparently, we're all descended from killer robots. Even Moore has expressed a few regrets on how "Daybreak" wrapped up the series. "To me, I wanted [Battlestar Galactica] to have a definitive ending...a part of me wishes I hadn't done that," he said at last year's San Diego Comic-Con,...

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The zombie genre is one of the most popular in pop culture. If you’re looking for a zombie series to watch on Netflix, we have you covered; here’s our list of the 10 best zombie shows and movies you can stream on Netflix in 2025.

Over the years, Netflix has created plenty of brilliant zombie shows and movies. From traditional zombie flicks to a stranger, subversive take on the genre — there’s something for everyone. The streamer is also home to the most successful zombie show of all time! Let’s countdown 10 of Netflix’s finest undead offerings.

All of the shows and movies on this list are Netflix Originals, meaning you can stream them right now. Well, all except one, which we simply couldn’t leave out. Check out our list!

10Black Summer Genre: Action, Drama, Horror, ThrillerRating: TV-MARelease Date: June 17, 2021Cast: Justin Chu Cary, Jaime King,...

The award for dumbest murderer on Elsbeth goes to Lawrence “Larry” Grey. At least Matthew Broderick is somehow still charming, even as a killer.

Also, is the whole college admissions scam still a thing? And who in their right mind would start when the student is a toddler?

After so many big-name convictions, I would think people wouldn’t still be playing with fire. Then again, I’ve never been rich and powerful.

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As far as Elsbeth episodes, this one hit all the right marks with a bit of drama, a fistful of funny, and a pinch of intrigue right there at the end.

For a show about murder, it sure does manage to deliver a lot of good news and keep things surprisingly upbeat.

Granted, the killers of Elsbeth are not exactly genius masterminds. Still, Larry takes the cake with more rookie mistakes than anyone with...

“Words of War,” the political thriller executive produced by Sean Penn, will be released in theaters on May 2.

Rolling Pictures and Decal announced the release date along with an official poster. Directed by James Strong, the film is also executive produced by Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-14).

“Words of War” is based on a true story and follows world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya on her brave crusade, fighting to be an independent voice of truth for the Russian people, putting her own life in jeopardy despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence. While Politkovskaya was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news, without fear of death or reprisal.

Said Penn, “’Words of War’ is a tribute to Anna Politkovskaya and journalists around the world, whose...

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Filming is coming to an end on one of two major new shows from the Stranger Things creator’s production company, Upside Down Pictures.

Update: Following our initial posting, Denis O’Hare posted on Instagram with the caption, “Last days of shooting.”

The Boroughs, a new sci-fi series announced in 2023, began production in September 2024 and stars Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman. Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews serve as showrunners. The show occurs in a retirement community in the New Mexico desert, and an unlikely band of heroes battle untold evil.

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Filming for the series has taken place in New Mexico at Netflix’s expansive filming hub, in addition to surrounding areas in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. According to the local film office, The Boroughs has employed “over 2,000 New Mexicans – 275 crew members,...

Spin Master Entertainment has tapped Brad Peyton to write, direct and produce a live action movie based on the popular Bakugan toy line earlier turned into an anime adventure TV series.

Peyton and Lindsay Harbert will collaborate on a screenplay based on the global franchise set around a Japanese anime show and a strategic game that uses metal cards and magnetic, spring-loaded miniature figures that transform from marblelike balls into toy monsters.

Peyton’s credits include directing and producing Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez and Simu Liu for Netflix, helming Rampage, the Dwayne Johnson-starrer that earned $428 million worldwide and he directed San Andreas, which also starred Johnson and earned $475 million in worldwide takings.

In TV, Peyton co-created Daybreak for Netflix, and directed Frontier, starring Jason Momoa, also for Netflix.

“Bakugan is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big...

Exclusive: Spin Master Corp. is developing a live-action Bakugan feature film, with San Andres and Atlas filmmaker Brad Peyton attached to direct, write and produce.

Peyton and Lindsay Harbert are teaming with Spin Master Entertainment on the development of the screenplay based on the $1 billion-plus-selling toy line and global anime franchise.

Launched in 2007, Bakugan was anchored by a successful toy line and spanned anime adventure series, digital content and a popular card game. Spin Master Entertainment has co-produced nearly 300 Bakugan episodes that have aired around the world. The toys are available in 100 countries.

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“Bakugan is a global franchise with a multi-generational and devoted fanbase, built on the strength of its compelling characters and explosive battles,” Spin Master Entertainment president Jennifer Dodge said. “As fans who were part of its initial craze now enter adulthood, we are thrilled to be working with accomplished filmmaking talent like Brad to reimagine Bakugan in live action,...

February 14, 2025 marks the launch of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II , which is on the way to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. With the wheels of fate once again in motion, Nis America went ahead and shared an early look at the opening movie The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Opening Movie Related: The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Trailer Delivers Story Overview Here's how Nis America describes it: No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth and those looking to capitalize on any new developments wherever possible, no matter how sinister. With chaos once again looming on the horizon,...

The future of the Battlestar Galactica franchise is uncertain, with Sam Esmail’s reimagined series with Peacock being aborted before it could launch. It had been in development for years, and the last update was that it was being shopped to other streaming platforms. However, nobody has picked it up yet. With a loyal cult following, Moore’s 2004 series is a risky property to pick up, especially as the cast of the 2004 series are so beloved and likely would not return.

I would like to see the original cast return, but if the reboot is set within the same universe as the 2004 series rather than a direct reboot of Moore’s story, I’m not sure where their characters would fit. I hope the human characters aren’t rewritten as either Cylons or divine beings to facilitate their appearance. This would undo years of development of their characters. I’d...

There are so many TV shows about or involving zombies that it could almost become a genre in and of itself, and that's proven even further by the best zombie series available to stream. Zombie TV shows are, at the least, a sub-genre of dramas, thrillers, post-apocalyptic shows, and sometimes even comedies. The concept of zombies – undead former humans roaming around with the singular mission of finding human flesh to feast on – has been approached from every angle imaginable in the past few decades, and they are only getting better.

The Walking Dead kickstarted the idea of zombies on TV and more recently, the release of The Last of Us saw HBO create one of the best adaptations of a video game, but a show that helped revitalize zombie shows with its huge scope, incredible storytelling, and cinematic quality. It elevated the genre more than any zombie show since The Walking Dead premiered.

Paramount is once again giving Yellowstone fans something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! The network is going to keep its tradition alive by bringing fans the chance to spend the holiday with the Dutton family via a massive 4-day Yellowstone marathon event which is sure to delight fans of the hit series.

The 4-day Yellowstone Thanksgiving marathon will give fans the chance to relive the show in its entirety with Paramount set to air every episode of the show beginning with the series premiere. Over the span of the four days, fans can enjoy their favorite episodes in order from start to finish with the only breaks in the marathon coming in the overnight hours.

The action begins on Thanksgiving morning with the series premiere and Thanksgiving will give fans the chance to enjoy all nine episodes of the show’s first season, as well as the first...

When Battlestar Galactica aired its series finale "Daybreak" in 2009, it sparked heated debates among fans and critics alike. While much of the series got rapturous praise for its engaging storytelling, complex characters, and philosophical themes, the Galactica finale was polarizing. Some called it bold and emotional; others deemed it messy and unsatisfying, a disappointing cap to Battlestar Galactica's worst season.

However, looking back, its worth considering a fascinating "what if?" scenario. Under different circumstances, Battlestar Galactica could have ended just one year later, in 2010. Its not a stretch to argue the reception to the BSG finale might have been far kinder from the naysayers, especially looking at how TV finales have evolved over the past 14 years.

Why Battlestar Galactica's Series Finale Was Divisive God, Tech, And Starbuck Left Many Fans Cold

Its not hard to see why some Galactica fans got riled up with the resolutions of Daybreak.

There’s nothing quite like the agony of a TV show canceled before its time, especially when it leaves fans hanging on a cliff so steep you could call it cruel. You’re sitting there, fondling the remote quite clumsily, practically screaming, or perhaps rolling your eyes as the credits roll. What is worse is that you’ll never know what happens next.

Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy in Hannibal | Credit: NBC

While the frustration of unanswered questions lingers, these endings often become the stuff of legend, giving fire to endless fan theories and what-if scenarios. Here are 10 shows that left us hanging, yet somehow remain memorable for the passion they inspired in fans.

10. Teenage Bounty Hunters

If you missed Teenage Bounty Hunters, you’re not alone. This one was hard to catch and kept a low profile. But those who watched it loved it. This offbeat dramedy followed twin sisters Sterling and Blair,...

The best Yellowstone episodes cement why it has become one of the most popular TV series, with some episodes standing out as the pinnacle of 21st-century Western television. The series follows the wealthy John Dutton, the head of a family that's been settled on the Yellowstone Ranch in Montana for generations. Yellowstone explores the family dynamics of the Dutton family as they contend with various threats to the ownership of their property, ranging from neighboring landowners, a Native American reservation, and a major corporation seeking to build an airport.

The series was created by writer Taylor Sheridan, who quickly worked on expanding the Yellowstone universe into multiple spin-offs, such as 1883 and 1923. The year 2024 will see the final stretch of Yellowstone with season 5, part 2. In the five existing seasons, Sheridan has constructed some unbelievable television, creating moments of action, political intrigue, drama, and romance that have distinguished certain episodes as the best.

Following up on the recent release date announcement, a new trailer has arrived for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II . If you're keen on learning more about the story, this four-plus-minute overview is just the video for you. This one also covers a bunch of major plot points from the first entry in the Calvard Arc as a refresher, so keep that in mind if you've yet to play the previous entry. The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Story Overview Trailer Related: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Locks in Western Launch Date The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC on February 14, 2025. Here's how Nis America describes it: No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a...

Pubg is probably one of the most popular gaming titles of all time. Its adrenaline-rushing gameplay, stunning visuals, and enthralling battle royale experience had made the game reach the summit. Despite not being the first battle royale game, PlayerUnknown’s Battle Ground paved the way for the players in this particular genre.

Pubg was released on March 23, 2017. [Credit: Krafton]

However, things are not like the older days anymore. Players do not find any thrill in this game. Previously, the game used to hit over 500k peak players; now it has dipped down to around 200k. However, there are alternatives as well to this popular title.

Why Did Pubg Fail? Pubg has a recall feature. [Credit: Krafton]

For any battle royale title, the main objective has always been survival, and the reward for success is immense pride for becoming the last standing; in Pubg, it’s “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.” On the other hand,...

"Yellowstone" and "Succession" aren't really birds of a feather, but it's easy to see why folks are inclined to compare them all the same. On some level, both shows are familial dramas that center on a King Lear-esque patriarch whose children vie for control of their inheritance -- the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, in the case of Taylor Sheridan's mega-popular neo-Western drama -- while also warding off the vultures circling from the outside. Personally, I could even picture a crossover where Connor Roy from "Succession," after years of hanging out on his own swanky "ranch" in New Mexico, tries to snatch up the Duttons' land in the hopes of fortifying his salt of the earth public image for his next sure-to-fail presidential run. (You know the Conheads would totally eat that nonsense up.)

Both series likewise begin with the line of inheritance being unexpectedly disrupted. In the case of "Yellowstone,...

Una historia basada en hechos reales protagonizada por Kerry Washington. © Netflix

Netflix ha publicado un nuevo tráiler de Seis Triple Ocho, la película escrita y dirigida por Tyler Perry (Diario de una chiflada), que narra la motivadora historia real de las increíblemente valientes mujeres del primer y único cuerpo del Ejército de Estados Unidos integrado exclusivamente por mujeres negras que sirvió en el extranjero en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Seis Triple Ocho sigue a estas valientes que se enfrentaron al sexismo y la discriminación, a un entorno desconocido y un país asolado por la guerra, pero se mantuvieron firmes y ordenaron más de 17 millones de cartas en solo 3 meses, gracias a lo cual los soldados estadounidenses pudieron retomar el contacto con sus familiares y seres queridos. Su lema para motivarse a diario era: «Sin correo, no hay moral». Y es que las mujeres del batallón 6888 del Directorio Postal no solo ayudaron a repartir el correo,...

Love tends to be in the air on February 14, and that will go doubly so next year for fans of the Trails series of RPGs. Nis America announced plans to release The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II in the west on February 14, 2025. Trails Through Daybreak II will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC when it launches, and you can see a new trailer below. The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Trailer Related: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Gets Early 2025 Launch in the West Here's how Nis America describes The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II : No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring...

"Yellowstone" announced itself as a show that wasn't afraid to kill off main characters with its 2018 pilot episode "Daybreak." In that episode, we're introduced to Kevin Costner's John Dutton III, owner of the Yellowstone ranch in Montana, and his family. But by the end of the pilot we'd already seen two family members kick the bucket — most notably John's eldest son Lee Dutton (Dave Annable), whose fate in "Yellowstone" started the series on a tragic note and set the story of the show in motion.

In the episode, Lee accompanies his father as they try to recover their cattle from the neighboring Broken Rock Indian Reservation. During their late-night recovery mission, however, the pair are confronted by the inhabitants of the reservation and the Broken Rock police, who show up in an attempt to keep the peace. Sadly, they're unsuccessful in that mission, and Lee ends up being shot...

Japanese record company Marvelous has announced that singer and voice actor Chihaya Yoshitake 's Precure song best album, titled "Egao no Okurimono ('Gift of Smiles') ～Chihaya Yoshitake Precure Song Best～," is set to release in Japan on December 25, 2024. She made her Precure singer debut with the ending theme song for the 16th TV series Star☆Twinkle Precure (2019-2020) and sang the ending songs for four Precure TV series since then . For the ongoing 21st TV series, Wonderful Precure! , she sings the opening song "Wonderful Precure! evolution!!" as her first Precure opening song. In addition to her past Precure songs, the album will also include two newly-recorded songs. She has confirmed that a music video for a new song has been produced. "I have been active as a Precure singer since 2019 and it is truly a dream come true every year to be able to sing my favorite Precure songs for such a long time,...

Have you always wanted to get into Fairy Tail ? Not sure where to start? Well, look no further! There are a lot of episodes of Fairy Tail . A couple of (extremely) long seasons? Check! Several movies? Check! A brand new series currently airing? Check! And that’s not even counting the manga, video games, OVAs and other related content. But don’t fear! I’m here with a guide to all of Fairy Tail ’s arcs and movies. So without further ado, here’s a comprehensive watch guide to all of Fairy Tail ’s arcs, movies, and a few little bonuses, too! Fairy Tail Season 1 Macao Arc ( Episodes 1-2 ) Our grand adventure starts right at Episode 1. Lucy Heartfilia is a mage, a Celestial Spirit Magic user to be exact. Her goal? Join the magic guild Fairy Tail. She’s not positive if she has fantastic luck or the worst luck...

Quick Links Who Was Lee Dutton? What Happened To Lee Dutton? Lee Was Supposed To Lead the Duttons Lee Dutton's Death Broke the Dutton Family, But He Also Went Forgotten

Family is a core element of Yellowstone. The Dutton family is the central force in the franchise, having started the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. With wealth generated by owning the largest ranch in Montana, the entire family has unimaginable power, often leading to conflict with surrounding communities. Generally, the only people that the Duttons can trust are their own. Even then, Jamie has proven that even Duttons can turn on Duttons.

Yet there was one Dutton that secured the respect of every member of the family. Lee (Dave Annable) was a character who has endured in his family's memory but left the show after Yellowstone Season 1, episode 1, "Daybreak." He has since appeared in several other major episodes, but he has never...

From the thugs who beat up Beth Dutton to the crimes committed by the Dutton family themselves, the darkest moments in Yellowstone highlight the harsh realities of the neo-Western genre. While traditional Westerns more clearly delineate the lines between good and evil, neo-Westerns bring these ideals to task in the context of the real world, as seen through Yellowstone's protagonist John Dutton. John is a complex man with some ideals worth fighting for, even if the brutality of the fight cannot be justified. A complex tale of morality, Yellowstone employs some of the darkest scenes in television history.

With the ending of Yellowstone seemingly on the horizon, it is these dark moments that are bound to stay with viewers long after the story of the Duttons has concluded. The legacy of Yellowstone's Duttons is soaked in blood - built atop the countless corpses they've dumped at the "train station.

Una historia basada en hechos reales protagonizada por Kerry Washington. © Netflix

Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler de Seis Triple Ocho, la película escrita y dirigida por Tyler Perry (Diario de una chiflada), que narra la motivadora historia real de las increíblemente valientes mujeres del primer y único cuerpo del Ejército de Estados Unidos integrado exclusivamente por mujeres negras que sirvió en el extranjero en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Seis Triple Ocho sigue a estas valientes que se enfrentaron al sexismo y la discriminación, a un entorno desconocido y un país asolado por la guerra, pero se mantuvieron firmes y ordenaron más de 17 millones de cartas en solo 3 meses, gracias a lo cual los soldados estadounidenses pudieron retomar el contacto con sus familiares y seres queridos. Su lema para motivarse a diario era: «Sin correo, no hay moral». Y es que las mujeres del batallón 6888 del Directorio Postal no solo ayudaron a repartir el correo,...

Across a nearly 20-year career, Flying Lotus has built up quite the resume: six albums, dozens of film scores, high profile collaborations, and apparently, two iPhone ringtones that have been on devices since the 2019 launch of iOS 13.

The contributions were confirmed by the Apple podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz, which takes a deep dive into recognizable and ubiquitous sounds and breaks them down note by note. Their latest episode focuses on “The Sounds of Apple” and follows the origins of several ringtones. Two of them, “Daybreak” and “Chalet,” were credited to Steve Ellison — A.K.A. Flying Lotus.

Apple promoted the new podcast this week and tagged Flying Lotus in their social copy — FlyLo then retweeted the promo, confirming his once-secret work for the company. “Apple leaked it so I can say it,” Flying Lotus wrote on Twitter. “I wrote some ringtones that have been in ur iPhone since ios13. ‘Daybreak’ +‘Chalet.

Has it ever tickled your fancy that while the Dutton family harvests the cream of the crop when it comes to spellbinding narratives, some of Yellowstone’s most fascinating characters are left gathering dust on the shelf? Certainly, with the series grafting its roots around the fractured family tree bearing the likes of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton, it stands to reason that others would play second fiddle.

Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater in Yellowstone | Paramount+

Yet, it’s hard to justify when a character like Thomas Rainwater, played masterfully by Gil Birmingham, is left on the cutting room floor, given short shrift while another chapter of the Beth and Jamie saga unfolds.

Fans, thus, are fluttering like a hive on a hot summer’s day, lamenting how Taylor Sheridan seems to be ‘wasting’ a talent like Birmingham—an actor of such caliber that he was poised to be John Dutton’s most formidable adversary.

More Trails adventures are on the way to the west, with Nis America revealing early 2025 launch plans for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II . When the next entry launches it will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Trails Through Daybreak II Announcement Trailer A limited edition version is available to pre-order for PS4, PS5 and Switch with a large-scale Calvard Republic map and more. Related: Ys X: Nordics Western Release Set for October Here's how Nis America describes The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II : No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth and those...

We are well acquainted with Wes Bentley, a versatile actor whose career has been as varied as the roles he has mastered. From the shuttered windows of suburban discontent in American Beauty to the brutal arenas of The Hunger Games and the far reaches of space in Interstellar, the actor has impressed viewers with his dynamic performances.

Wait, didn’t we mention his profound portrayal of detective John Lowe in Hotel, a role that engraved his presence in our TV binges? Yet, it’s his convincing transformation into Jamie Dutton, a character grappling with power & vulnerability on the ranchlands of the hit series Yellowstone, that has truly mirrored his talent’s depth.

Wes Bentley in American Beauty | DreamWorks Pictures

With a candid appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2022, he shared several anecdotes, including how his grandfather, a retired evangelical minister with strong principles, decided to opt out of the Yellowstone experience.

It's hard to pick just one favorite character on the reimagined "Battlestar Galactica." One especially beloved member of that ensemble though, is Kara Thrace/Starbuck, the hotshot pilot with a spiritual side and self-doubt to match her strength. She's at the center of the series from the beginning and ultimately becomes the lynchpin in one of its more ... metaphysical storylines.

In the pilot mini-series of "Battlestar Galactica," the android Cylons wipe out the 12 Colonies of Man. So, the eponymous Galactica and a handful of surviving ships set out to find a new home while dodging their Cylon pursuers. The thrust of the series is this makeshift fleet's search for Earth, mythical home of the thirteenth tribe of man. In the end, Starbuck leads them there, sort of.

In season 3 episode "Maelstrom," Kara dies piloting her Viper (a space fighter jet) inside a gas giant. Her comrade/lover Lee Adama (Jamie Bamber) tries to dissuade her,...

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A movie begins, and Jennifer Lopez opens a suitcase to reveal a robotic head, which she proceeds to interrogate.

How’d that head get in the suitcase? Why is Jennifer Lopez talking to it? The audience doesn’t yet know, but hopefully they are intrigued.

That’s how screenwriter Aron Eli Coleite started one draft of Atlas, the sci-fi movie starring Lopez that hit Netflix May 24. The introduction had shades of the first scene of 1982’s Blade Runner, and was designed to keep an audience engaged in the age of streaming, in which there are near infinite opportunities to click away. “You just don’t want the audience to tune out at any point of like, ‘Oh, I can check out,’ says Coleite. “The danger of Netflix is you have a remote control.”

Ultimately, the team — including director Brad Peyton and producer Joby Harold — felt that while the opening was fun,...

The following contains spoilers for Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6, "Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak"

Kafka Hibino always dreamed of the day he would fight monsters alongside his childhood friend Mina Ashiro. Finally, he gets his wish to join the Defense Force. But being a lowly cadet, he is still not ready to stand beside Mina, now the Captain of the Third Division. After a slow start in the barracks, Kaiju No. 8's latest episode throws Kafka and his fellow rookies straight onto the battlefield. This episode shows the true face of danger as vicious monsters rampage through a city, and brave men and women rush to destroy them. Whether Kafka fails to prove his mettle with his 1% combat suit power or takes the easy way out and calls upon his inner kaiju in front of everyone is up to him.

Currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6, "Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak,...

Atlas, Jennifer Lopez’s latest Netflix flick, racked up more than 28 million views over Memorial Day Weekend, while not quite 3 million people bought tickets to see the latest Mad Max movie.

Premiering Friday, May 24, Atlas debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 28.2 million views, making it the most-watched title for the week of May 20. All told, the sci-fi thriller reached the Netflix Top 10 in 93 countries.

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Netflix’s sci-fi thriller Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong, was released on May 24, 2024, and while it seemed like Netflix was going to have an action-packed hit in its library, the first reactions aren’t that great. The movie has been out for just a couple of hours now, and the critics had their say on the movie; from what we can infer from the initial reactions, the movie is actually – horrible! Based on several reviews, the movie has been declared Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, as critics pan the movie. The initial audience reactions have yet to come in.

The movie was initially announced back in 2022, with principal photography beginning on August 26, 2022; the shooting ended in November 2022. Atlas is directed by Brad Peyton from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite.

The movie, which does tackle some hot topics and questions, stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd,...

Arriving on the heels of “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” — a true milestone of superstar transparency where Jennifer Lopez expressed a clear-eyed view of her current career status — “Atlas” feels like an underwhelming return to the kind of projects that have maintained Lopez’ place in the Hollywood firmament, but not the ones that catapulted her there in the first place.

One of her few science fiction-themed films, its novelty alone should make it stand out, especially with Brad Peyton, a reliable purveyor of large-scale spectacle in the director’s chair. But a dearth of original ideas undercuts the appeal of “Atlas,” leaving Lopez to fend for herself in much the same way her character is forced to in the film’s formulaic story.

Lopez plays the title character, a coffee-addicted, “rigid and hostile” data analyst whose mother Val (Lana Parilla) developed the first artificial-intelligence being, Harlan (Simu Liu), when Atlas was just a child.

Kaiju No. 8 episode #7 releases on Saturday, May 25, 10:00 Am Est. Kaiju No. 8 episode #6 sees Kafka and his team battling Kaiju before the humanoid Kaiju from episode #4 returns, Episode #6 sets up Reno as the next big hero in the story.

Kaiju No. 8 isnt wasting any time delivering on both action and story with its new story arc, and its setting things up to be an exciting turn for the anime from episode #7 onward. As always, theres plenty of excitement for Kaiju No. 8s upcoming episode, and theres plenty of anticipation surrounding episode #7s release.

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Kaiju No. 8 streams exclusively on Crunchyroll, which can be accessed through their app, website, and third-party streaming services like Amazon Prime. Assuming there are no delays, Kaiju No. 8 episode #7 will have a live stream...

Dan Jenkins starts as a villain in Yellowstone, but his desire to develop the land is driven by his love for Montana's beauty. Despite forming an alliance with John and Thomas against the Beck brothers, Dan met a brutal end at the hands of hitmen. Dan's sudden and cruel death symbolizes the complexities of wanting to live freely in America, even on one's own land.

Dan Jenkins (Danny Huston) is the primary antagonist in Yellowstone season 1 before he turns into an unexpected Dutton ally in season 2, but his redemption isn't enough to save him from a brutal death. The Dutton family faces threats from the very opening moments of the show when Lee Dutton is unceremoniously shot in the Yellowstone pilot. Yellowstone is filled with villainous cattle rustlers, conniving landowners, antagonistic businessmen, and characters like Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) with a rightful distrust and dislike of the Dutton family and their monolithic Montana ranch.

The Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling that became hugely popular with kids and young adults all over the world, gained iconic status when they were adapted into films. The blockbuster movies also made Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson huge stars and gave them their first foothold into the industry.

Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)

The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. This camaraderie turned out to be a pretty cringeworthy situation for Watson and Grint whose characters Ron and Hermione share a famous kiss in the final film. Watson even compared the moment to an incestuous relationship and revealed that it was one of the toughest scenes to do.

Emma Watson Recalled The Challenges She Faced While Kissing Rupert Grint

While the Harry Potter films followed the central...

The fate of humanity lies in the hands of Jennifer Lopez and one big-ass robot, in the upcoming Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas.

Directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas, Rampage) and written by Aron Eli Coleite (Daybreak) and Leo Sardarian, Atlas follows Lopez’s titular character, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence.

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The iconic child-fantasy novel series The Spideriwick Chronicles received a TV adaptation on the Roku Channel. The fantasy series is created by showrunner Aron Eli Coleite, who is known for working on the shows Locke & Key and Daybreak, both Netflix shows. Authors of the novel series, Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black are also part of the development process.

Joining the show is Coleite’s Daybreak star Alyvia Alyn Lind as Calliope, an original character that was not present in the novel series. Before fans take up arms for messing with the source material, the showrunner explained why he and authors Diterlizzi and Black chose to create a new character for the show.

Why Did Roku’s The Spiderwick Chronicles Create An Original Character? A still from The Spiderwick Chronicles

The children’s fantasy novel series The Spiderwick Chronicles has already received one cinematic adaptation. The film version of the...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Aron Eli Coleite worked "hand-in-hand" with authors Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi to adapt The Spiderwick Chronicles into the TV show, namely on the various changes to the source material. The creator/showrunner went through a "global search" to find the perfect actors to play Jared and Simon. Coleite is also the "biggest Christian Slater fan" and was over-the-moon thrilled to get to cast him as the villainous Mulgarath for the show.

Aron Eli Coleite looks to keep his TV success streak going with The Spiderwick Chronicles. Prior to the Roku Channel show, the creative had been involved in everything from NBC's Heroes to ABC's The River and Paramount+'s Star Trek: Discovery. More recently, Coleite made a name for himself as the co-creator of the Netflix post-apocalyptic comedy Daybreak, which only ran for one season in spite of strong reviews,...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi were thrilled to get to collaborate with Aron Eli Coleite for The Spiderwick Chronicles show adaptation. The authors confirmed that there have been some changes made from the source material, but were all made in respect to their themes in the books and for updating it for a modern audience. Black & Diterlizzi don't know much about the shift from Disney+ to The Roku Channel, but are hopeful it leads to a season 2 renewal.

Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi's beloved fantasy novel series is finding new life on screen with The Spiderwick Chronicles show. First published in 2003, the source franchise includes five mainline books telling the adventures of the Grace children, descendants of the eponymous mythical creature expert who discover his field guide to the magical world, though quickly find they must protect it from falling into the hands of the villainous ogre,...

Exclusive: Meta Golding (Rabbit Hole) has been tapped for a key recurring role in Ransom Canyon, Netflix’s new romantic drama series, starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.

Created, written and executive produced by April Blair based on Jodi Thomas’ book series, Ransom Canyon is a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.

Golding plays Paula Jo. Tougher than the toughest nail. A force to be reckoned with. Davis’ fiery ex-wife and Reid’s mom Paula Jo rolls into Ransom Canyon in her red Porsche and matching red-bottomed heels determined to make waves.

In addition to Duhamel and Kelly Golding joins previously announced series regulars James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing and Andrew Liner. Recurring cast includes Brett Cullen, Kate Burton, Jaren Robledo, Jennifer Ens,...

Director Renny Harlin recently shot an entire trilogy of Strangers movies simultaneously, with The Strangers: Chapter 1 set to reach theatres on May 17th and The Strangers: Chapter 2 and The Strangers: Chapter 3 possibly following by the end of the year… but those aren’t the only Renny Harlin horror movies we’ll be seeing this year. In fact, Vertical will be giving a Harlin-helmed horror movie called Refuge a VOD release this Friday, April 19th – and the trailer for the film can be seen in the embed above!

Scripted by Ben Sztajnkrycer, Refuge has the following synopsis: After a mysterious attack from a malevolent demon during his tour of duty in Afghanistan, Sergeant Rick Pedroni returns home a changed man, and more dangerous than ever.

The film stars Sophie Simnett (Daybreak), Raza Jaffrey (The Rhythm Section), Aston McAuley (Rocketman), Johanna Harlin (Class Reunion 3), Shervin Alenabi (Gangs of London), Atanas Srebrev...

Filmmaker Renny Harlin has spent much of his career playing around in the horror genre, directing Prison, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Deep Blue Sea, The Exorcist: The Beginning, and Devil’s Pass, and he’s making his return to horror in a big way with upcoming movies including Deep Water and Lionsgate’s The Strangers reboot trilogy.

And then there’s Refuge, another brand new Renny Harlin movie that is actually releasing this week! From Vertical, Refuge will be released onto VOD outlets on Friday, April 19.

You can watch the official trailer for Refuge down below. Read on for more…

“In this horror-thriller, a U.S. military veteran — Sergeant Rick Pedroni — returns home changed and dangerous after a tour of duty in Afghanistan where he suffered an attack by a mysterious force. While officials dismiss his behavior as Ptsd, and order trauma therapy, Rick’s wife...