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Lily Brooks O’Briant, who brings Lucy to life on The Young and the Restless, is channeling her passion for giving back into an unforgettable night for a cause that’s deeply personal. On Thursday, May 29, she’ll take the stage at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood, not just as a performer, but as the driving force behind Daytime at Night – A Benefit for St. Jude. The young entertainer recently sat down with Soap Hub to discuss all that went into making this benefit happen.

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“I’ve been a huge advocate for St. Jude since, honestly, since I can remember,” O’Briant told Soap Hub. “I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where their hospital is located, and I’ve seen firsthand the incredible things St. Jude does for families and for the kids being treated.”

What started as a conversation with her mom quickly turned into a full-scale,...

Paradise fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 1 Episode 7 episode titled The Day!

Find out everything you need to know about the The Day episode of Paradise, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Paradise The Day Season 1 Episode 7 Preview

The upcoming episode of “Paradise,” titled “The Day,” promises to delve deep into the emotional backstories of two central characters, Sinatra and Xavier. Scheduled to air on ABC at 9:00 Pm on May 19, 2025, this episode is set to be a pivotal moment in the series. Viewers can expect a gripping narrative that revisits the harrowing events that led these characters to the idyllic yet complicated world of Paradise.

In “The Day,” Sinatra and Xavier will confront their shared past. The episode will explore the traumatic experiences that shaped their lives and ultimately brought them to Paradise. This...

In the upcoming episode of “Paradise,” titled “The Day,” viewers will witness a powerful exploration of the past as Sinatra and Xavier confront the events that brought them to their new lives. This pivotal Episode 7 airs on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on ABC. The tension promises to be high as the two characters delve into their shared history, revealing secrets and emotions that have shaped their journey.

“The Day” is expected to be an emotional rollercoaster, offering insights into the struggles and triumphs that Sinatra and Xavier faced before arriving in Paradise. Flashbacks will likely play a significant role, giving audiences a glimpse into the harrowing moments that defined their bond. As they navigate their memories, viewers will see how these experiences have influenced their present-day choices and relationships.

The episode is set to deepen the narrative, shedding light on the complexities of their friendship and the impact of their past.

Well Go USA has snapped up North American theatrical rights to Korean crime-thriller Yadang: The Snitch, starring Squid Game‘s Kang Ha-neul. The company acquired the film from powerhouse Korean production company Plus M and plans to release it in North American theaters this spring. The deal was revealed Tuesday at Hong Kong’s Filmart content market.

Directed by Hwang Byeong-gug (Wedding Campaign, S.I.U.), Yadang: The Snitch is billed as an innovative take on the drug-lord crime saga. Yoo Hai-jin (Exhuma) and Park Hae-joon (12.12: The Day) co-star alongside Kang.

Kang plays Kang-su, a street-savvy survivor caught between the law and the criminal underworld. Falsely accused and sent to prison, he strikes a risky deal with an ambitious prosecutor, Ku Gwan-hee (Yoo): become an informant and earn his freedom. But as he dives deeper into the dangerous world of drug lords, corrupt officials and deadly conspiracies, Kang-su realizes he...

The following contains heavy spoilers for season 1 of "Paradise."

The thrilling new Hulu series "Paradise" has set the bar as the best new TV show of 2025. The series quickly became appointment television, a perfectly timed show with poignant and sharp commentary on our current political hellhole, but also one with great character drama, and one of the best twists in a TV show in years.

"This is Us" creator Dan Fogelman delivers a compelling story amidst a mystery that evolves into something bigger. The show follows Sterling K. Brown's Xavier Collins, a former Secret Service agent who fails at his job and allows President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) to be murdered. The rest of the season involves Xavier's investigation into who killed the president, while the larger narrative of the show also explores what exactly happened that ended the world. Yes, ended.

As we learn in the first episode,...

Do not proceed if you haven't finished season 1 of "Paradise." Spoilers for the season finale lie ahead!

The first season of "Paradise," the twisty new drama from "This Is Us" creator Dan Fogelman which also stars "This Is Us" veteran Sterling K. Brown as Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, just came to a close, and even though the season 1 finale, "The Man Who Kept the Secrets," answered a handful of burning questions, it also raised even more. With that in mind, fans of the show are probably disappointed to hear that, unfortunately, they'll have to wait quite a while for the forthcoming second season.

In a post-finale interview with Deadline on March 4, the showrunner said that they haven't quite started production on "Paradise" season 2 yet, so it'll be a little while before audiences see it. "Scripts are written. We go into production in four weeks," Fogelman said before acknowledging that,...

The following contains major spoilers from Paradise Season 1, Episode 8, "The Man Who Kept the Secrets," now streaming on Hulu. It also contains discussion of suicide.

The Paradise Season 1 finale has an almost impossible bar to clear -- and it nearly gets there. Season 1, Episode 8, "The Man Who Kept the Secrets," reveals who killed President Cal Bradford and a few other things besides. It also sets the Hulu show up for its recently announced second season. But it's not perfect, and it's also impossible not to leave the finale with a bittersweet feeling, because of how great the previous seven episodes were.

"The Man Who Kept the Secrets" is partly told through the perspective of President Bradford's murderer, confirming that Samantha "Sinatra" Redmond was telling the truth about it being an outsider. Episode 8 has to explain how exactly that person got in, and to some viewers, parts of their story may...

The following contains major spoilers for Paradise Season 1, Episode 4, "Agent Billy Pace," now streaming on Hulu.

Hulu's Paradise has featured several jaw-dropping moments. But the first one that really crushed viewers was the murder of Agent Billy Pace. In Season 1, Episode 4, "Agent Billy Pace," viewers learned that affable, charming Billy was a killer under the thumb of Sinatra. But when Billy tried to go rogue, Sinatra had him killed -- by his own girlfriend, Jane Driscoll.

With the Paradise finale just around the corner, Cbr spoke to actor Jon Beavers about his too-brief time in the role of Billy Pace -- and Billy's importance to the story after his death. The actor discussed the audition process to even land the coveted role, and how he worked alongside Nicole Brydon Bloom, who portrays Jane. Plus, how does he really feel about Billy's death?

Cbr: What was your first impression of Billy,...

Quick! Who directed the 1950 animated version of "Cinderella?" Did they direct any other movies? Who played the voice of Peter Pan in Disney's 1953 film version? Who played Alice in "Alice in Wonderland?" Or Prince Philip in "Sleeping Beauty?" Who wrote "One Hundred and One Dalmatians?" 

Some readers may have been able to recall that famed children's book author Bill Peet wrote "Dalmatians," and other hardcore Disney Nerds might know that famed child star Bobby Driscoll played Peter Pan, but many of the actual filmmakers of early Disney-released animated features have remained obscure. One would have to look up that Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske served as the supervising directors of "Cinderella," and that they also helmed "Alice in Wonderland," "Peter Pan," and "Lady and the Tramp." Heck, they should be better known, as "Cinderella" kind of saved the company.

These people are, of course, all celebrities in the animation world,...

BBC One’s imagine… returns with a profile of one of the sharpest minds in contemporary satire, Armando Iannucci. Airing Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:40 Pm, “The Academy of Armando,” the first episode of the show’s 40th season, offers a look into the creative world of the man behind such iconic shows as The Day […]

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi star Kelly Marie Tran has an unrelenting itch in the first official trailer for Control Freak, a new Hulu original horror film.

Control Freak follows Valerie (Tran), a motivational speaker who "is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head", per the official synopsis. This sends Valerie on a journey to battle a parasitic demon from her homeland, bringing a fresh and thrilling perspective to the horror genre. Starring alongside Tran is Miles Robbins, who portrays Valerie's husband, Robbie, in the film. Control Freak also stars Callie Johnson, Kieu Chinh, and Zack Gold. Check out the first official trailer for Control Freak below.

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Control Freak was written and directed by Shal Ngo, best known for his work on The Park, The Box,...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Paradise Season 1 Episode 7, “The Day.”] Paradise‘s penultimate episode delivered levels of stress not often experienced from tuning into an hourlong drama, but despite the fast-paced nature of the pivotal flashback installment, viewers get to spend an extended amount of time with Cal Bradford (James Marsden), the president who kicks off the show’s murder mystery. Prior to his demise, he was in the political position by design, manipulated by his father Kane (Gerald McRaney), Cal did the bidding of his advisors, but when faced with the harsh reality that armageddon was near, he took the opportunity to stand up and speak candidly to the nation in the episode, “The Day.” Set on the final day outside the bunker before Cal, his Secret Service agent Xavier (Sterling K. Brown), and more settled into the space known as paradise, cataclysmic weather events threatened the country and globe itself. Taken off guard...

Shoresy has returned with its fourth season on Hulu, now streaming as of Feb. 26. Teasing the show's return, Cbr can unveil an exclusive sneak peek clip.

Created by Jared Keeso, who also stars in the titular role, Shoresy is a Letterkenny spinoff. The series explores life after hockey, and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs contend with the distractions of summer in Sudbury. In Cbr's exclusive clip of Season 4, former NHL player Marty McSorley is featured as part of an interview segment alongside Keeso's Shoresy. The video can be watched below.

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Paradise Season 1, Episode 7, "The Day" finally shows the tragic event that led to the end of society, and it's everything the Hulu show needs to be.

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Along with Keeso, other returning cast members for the new season include Tasya Teles (The 100) as Nat,...

This post contains spoilers from Paradise season 1 episode 7 from this point forward.

If anyone has been calling Paradise their comfort show, that sentiment likely came to an abrupt end after watching the penultimate episode of the first season. There was nothing comforting about episode 7, which rewound the clock and took us back to the fateful day when the apparent end of the world began. It's a difficult watch for many reasons, particularly because it felt too realistic.

Paradise has been grappling with the murder of President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) and uncovering who pulled the trigger and what led to his death. In order to get those answers, the series drives home the point that situations that happened in the past have cast a domineering shadow over the present. Choices, or even a lack thereof, has brought society to where it is.

In episode 6, Xavier (Sterling K. Brown) took matters...

[Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers for “Paradise” Season 1, Episode 7, “The Day.”]

When discussing Season 1, Episode 7 of “Paradise,” Sterling K. Brown can hardly contain his excitement. As executive producer and star of Dan Fogelman’s Hulu series, Brown is deeply invested in the material, but he’s also stunned as a viewer by what they’ve created.

“As somebody who’s a big fan of TV growing up, there’s episodes of TV that I remember, and I would say to myself, ‘God, if I could ever do something like that, then people will remember it,'” he told IndieWire the week before the episode released. “I think we did it, and that feels really cool.”

Brown’s big episode is called “The Day” because that’s how characters in the series refer to it — the day when “the world ended,” as Presley (Aliyah Mastin) says in Episode 2. It’s the day when Xavier (Brown) lost his wife,...

[This story contains major spoilers from the seventh episode of Paradise, “The Day.”]

Paradise viewers have been imagining how the show’s world ended ever since they began watching the Sterling K. Brown-starring Hulu series. But nothing could have prepared them for the episode that actually showed how it happened.

The seventh episode in Dan Fogelman’s drama, “The Day,” written by John Hoberg and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, flashed back to the day of the extinction-level event that preceded the beginning of the series. Paradise had opened up in a post-apocalyptic world, where 25,000 people were saved from a catastrophic climate event that wiped out civilization. The survivors, led by star Brown’s Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, are now living in a bunker deep in the Colorado mountains that was built by a billionaire (Julianne Nicholson) who had the wherewithal to see that the end of the world was coming.

“The Day” took viewers inside...

Zero Day is one of Netflix's most popular and talked about shows at the moment, which doesn't come as a surprise given its compelling storyline and amazingly talented cast. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a show starring big names such as Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, etc.?

The entire first season of the new political thriller dropped on Netflix on Feb. 20, and with just six episodes, it didn't take long for viewers to binge-watch the whole installment. As expected, many rushed to search for details about a potential second season. However, they may not find the news they were hoping for. With Zero Day being billed as a limited series, the chances of it returning with a new season are slim, as its storyline is intended to be a self-contained narrative.

While this is disappointing news, there's no need to fret...

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Up until the penultimate episode of Paradise on Hulu, fans didn’t exactly know what went down that fateful day when a devastating natural disaster devastated the Earth, effectively turning it into an uninhabitable wasteland. All that’s known is that it’s likely linked to the event that climate scientist Dr. Louge (Geoffrey Arend) predicted many years before, and that prompted Samantha (Julianne Nicholson) to build that lavish underground community, create an escape plan, and hand-pick the individuals she believed were worth saving.

The latest episode, however, walks viewers through exactly what happened on that fateful day, along with what caused the rift between Xavier (Sterling K. Brown) and President Cal Bradford (James Marsden). It also finally confirms why Xavier’s wife,...

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Paradise Episode 7, “The Day.”

Nothing but respect for Paradise‘s president.

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Episode 7 of Hulu’s mystery drama, which began streaming today, takes viewers back to the harrowing day that civilization as we know it ended. The eruption of an Antarctic supervolcano kicks off a global climate catastrophe. Then that incident triggers an international nuclear crisis (yep, simultaneously...

Time flies when you're trying to put a ton of puzzle pieces together as you follow along with a non-linear story, but all good things must come to an end. Hulu's breakout hit political conspiracy thriller series Paradise only contains eight episodes in its first season, and once the season comes to an end, we'll be without a political thriller for the first time since The Night Agent kicked off the year.

But you don't have to worry about being without Paradise just yet. There's still one more episode left until the season officially comes to an end and the wait for the next season begins. After watching the jaw-dropping penultimate episode (aren't they all jaw-dropping?), when can we watching Paradise season 1 episode 8? Here are all the details you need to know!

Paradise - “The Day” - Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise.

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Paradise Season 1 Episode 7, “The Day.”] Paradise brought viewers back in time to “The Day” that the world as Xavier (Sterling K. Brown), Cal (James Marsden), and the rest of humanity knew it, ended. The stress-inducing installment picks up where last week’s episode left off as Xavier prods for answers about his wife Teri’s (Enuka Okuma) status from Sinatra (Julianne Nicholson). Meanwhile, flashback sequences reveal Xavier and Cal’s perspectives of the day they fled for the bunker known as Paradise. Although Xavier had previously learned a catastrophic climate event would impact the world, he and Cal were both taken by surprise when the danger arrived rather abruptly, leaving Xavier unable to connect with his wife as she found herself stranded in Atlanta. Meanwhile, Xavier worked to protect the president in the hours leading up to their departure, as Cal weighed the responsibility on his shoulders, eventually speaking to...

Paradise – “The Day” – Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise. (Disney)

Sterling K. Brown With the massive success of This Is Us behind him, Sterling K. Brown has entered a new phase of his career, one in which he’s becoming a “hyphenate” — that is, he’s not only acting, but also getting involved as a producer. He had his first producer’s credit on 2022’s Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul, a low-budget mockumentary in which he also starred. Now, with the series Paradise, he’s got his first executive producer’s credit for a television show. At a press conference promoting the series, Brown spoke about how the show’s creator, Dan Fogelman, insisted that he was ready to take that next step into producerhood. (Click on the media bar below to hear Sterling K. Brown.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.

Spoiler Alert: This article contains major spoilers from Episode 7 of Hulu’s “Paradise,” titled “The Day.”

Sterling K. Brown has been preparing “Paradise” co-star James Marsden for an Emmy nod for his performance on the Dan Fogelman-created drama since they began filming the penultimate episode of Season 1.

“I remember, we were shooting 107 I said, ‘You ready big dog?’ And he goes, ‘Ready for what?’ I said, ‘Number two,'” Brown told Variety. “And he goes, ‘Number two?’ I was like, ‘Ya, you got the first one for “Jury Duty” — number two is coming.’ He goes, ‘Are you ready for number 10?’ I was like, ‘Hey, don’t talk about me, bro! We talking about you!'”

The supportive banter between the co-stars came as they were filming the most intense episode of Hulu’s “Paradise” thus far, titled “The Day.” During the hour, Fogelman takes viewers back to show them...

This week’s Paradise answers a lot of questions about what, exactly, happened to end civilization as we know it? (Hint: Part of it is exactly what you might’ve guessed, and part of it is something you probably never saw coming.)

Plus: It appears that Sinatra wasn’t lying about Terry’s survival. Post-apocalyptic ball’s in your court, Xavier!

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The following contains major spoilers for Paradise Season 1, Episode 7, "The Day," now streaming on Hulu.

Paradise Season 1, Episode 7, "The Day" is the one everyone has been waiting for -- and every bit as horrifying as expected. The Hulu series had to show the catastrophic event that led to the destruction of society after six episodes talking about it. But it also had to be the most difficult episode to write and produce, because if it wasn't on an epic scale, it would take the whole show down with it. Luckily, it's exactly what it has to be.

As the title indicates, "The Day" focuses almost entirely on revealing what happened to the world and how everyone reacted in the immediate aftermath. There are only two scenes that take place in Paradise's present time, which reveal very little beyond what audiences learned at the end of Episode 6. But that's okay,...

The following piece contains spoilers about the latest episode of Paradise, titled “The Day.”

The series had to go back to the start before Paradise could reach the end of its acclaimed first season. In the penultimate episode of the Hulu drama, the doomsday events that led to the end of the world are shown in detail for the first time. The episode reveals how Xavier (Sterling K. Brown) said goodbye to his wife and how the bunker population, including President Cal Bradford (James Marsden), reacted to the catastrophe.

“I never had to fake it on this show; I saw myself as James in that position: What would you do? How would you be feeling in this moment? The courage it takes for this man to go, ‘No, I’m going to stand for something now,” Marsden tells Gold Derby of the episode. “This is why I liked the idea...

"Go Go 70s" is a 2008 Korean musical comedy-drama movie. Inspired by real-life events of the 1970s, the film is in memory of the 1st generation of Korean Rock and Roll.

Summary: Two groups in the 1970s united to perform a rock band that is remembered for its contributions to promoting rock and roll and soul music in South Korea.

We are Soul Brothers

“Go Go 70s” is about a Korean rock band in the 1970s, that sky-rocketed to fame when they won a contest. They started as two (2) different groups. Sang-Kyu was an awesome vocalist and could play the guitar. Man-Sik had horrible vocals but he could play the guitar like Jimi Hendrix. Sang-Kyu suggested that they pool their talents. Man-Sik agreed and the rock and roll band “The Devils” was born. Mimi came along hoping she would become a singer. She ended up being a dancer who danced to...

Political thrillers are a hot genre right now, and Hulu’s Paradise is one of the newest entries on the list of some of the best new (and returning) ones this year. The drama has been well received through its first few episodes to date, with viewers shocked by the massive twist that’s revealed at the end of the first episode and eager to discover the answer to the big overarching mystery.

The show has some big-name actors among its cast, hails from a creator with a fantastic track record in TV (albeit with shows of a very different genre), and blends the worlds of government, billionaires, and science.

What Is Paradise About?

It’s tough to talk about the premise of Paradise without revealing the big episode one twist. First off, the show centers around Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown), a Secret Service agent in charge of the U.

On Friday February 14 2025, Axs TV broadcasts Hell’s Kitchen!

Catch of the Day Season 17 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” titled “Catch of the Day,” promises to be filled with intense competition and high stakes. As the remaining contestants face off in a special challenge, they will be tasked with working with various sea creatures. This unique challenge is sure to test their culinary skills and creativity, as they must prepare dishes that highlight the flavors of the ocean.

During the dinner service, tensions rise when two chefs clash over authority in the kitchen. Their struggle for control could lead to mistakes that might affect the entire team. This power struggle adds an extra layer of drama to the episode, showcasing the challenges that come with working in a high-pressure environment like “Hell’s Kitchen.”

Meanwhile, other chefs will face their own difficulties as they work...

The latest political thriller, Paradise, has captivated audiences with its intricate plot and compelling characters. Created by Dan Fogelman, known for This Is Us, the series delves into a high-stakes investigation following a national tragedy. Starring Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden, Paradise is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about shows of the year.

Release Date & Schedule of Paradise Episodes:

Season 1 of Paradise comprises eight episodes, with the first three episodes released simultaneously, followed by weekly releases. The series premiered on January 26, 2025, and continues with new episodes every Tuesday.

Full Release Timeline: Episode 1 – “Wildcat is Down” – Sunday, January 26, 2025 Episode 2 – “Sinatra” – Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Episode 3 – “The Architect of Social Well-Being” – Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Episode 4 – “Agent Billy Page” – Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Episode 5 – “In the Palaces of Crowned Kings” – Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Episode 6 – “You Asked for Miracles” – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Episode 7 – “The Day” – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Episode 8 – Title Tba – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Plot Overview:

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In Dan Fogelman's latest show, Paradise, the This Is Us creator reunites with Sterling K. Brown to offer a full-of-surprises political thriller. Paradise also stars James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, John Beavers, Krys Marshall, Nicole Brydon Bloom, and Gerald McRaney.

The premise of Paradise looks simple on the surface. Special Agent Xavier Collins (Brown) leads a Secret Service detail assigned to President Cal Bradford (Marsden), but by the end of the series premiere, Paradise proves itself to be anything but straightforward. With twists and turns from the outset, Paradise combines politics and survival in a world where nothing is as it appears to be.

The first three episodes of Paradise were released in January 2025 on Hulu and Disney+ to positive reviews and successful streaming numbers. Here's what to know about the remaining episodes, how to watch them, and what may be next for Paradise.

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Get ready for political intrigue, high-stakes murder mystery, and twists that you will never see coming in Hulu’s new series Paradise. Created by Dan Fogelman, the Hulu series is set in an idyllic community where some of the world’s most prominent live. We follow the story of Secret Service Agent Xavier Collins, who is the protection detail of the President, but when the President is killed in suspicious circumstances, he must find the culprit.

Paradise – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Hulu

Paradise consists of eight episodes in total. The political conspiracy thriller series premiered on Hulu with its first three episodes on January 28, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Tuesday. Check out the full episode guide of Paradise below:

Episode 1 “Wildcat is Down” – January 28, 2025 Episode 2 “Sinatra” – January...

Smallville is a cornerstone of early-aughts TV, but tackling its 10-season catalog is a challenging binge for the time-crunched. Don't be fooled, though. The CW classic should be a must-watch for fans craving more Superman in the fallout of James Gunn dropping the trailer for his take on the character. Yet, with its early seasons leaning heavily on a predictable “monster-of-the-week” formula and later ones juggling budget woes and uneven quality, sifting through 217 episodes can be daunting. No matter how much irresistible nostalgia and juicy teenage melodrama there might be in any given Smallville episode, even the most die-hard fan would be hard-pressed to deny there's a fair amount of filler in each season.

Filler is an understandable pitfall for a show balancing 20+ hour-long episodes per season. The Smallville creative team had no easy task—telling a nuanced Superman origin story to the tune of a weekly prime time network television is a Herculean undertaking.

The funniest thing about the ending of Lioness season 2 is Joe’s dialogue where she heroically declared, “I observe and give advice unless one of my assets goes down.” Byron had literally ordered her to stay on the base, but she changed the rules as if she was the superior here. I understand what the showrunners were going for here, but seriously it’s not some private ranch in Montana, it’s a Middle-Eastern country with which you have weak diplomatic relations, and if anything goes south, then Joe’s heroism could start a war where more people would get killed just to justify the mess. Also, on a technical level, Joe’s lines ruined the ending of the show because she already hinted at what was going to happen in the climax. But let’s just accept it, all these are stupid notions being peddled in the name of entertainment and propaganda.

12.12: The Day

In the course of a few hours on the 12 December 1979, a coup d’état changed South Korean history. It followed the assassination, six weeks earlier, of president Park Chung Hee, and it would set back democratic progress in the country for over a decade. Now a film depicting the events of those critical hours has been selected as South Korea’s Oscar submission. 12.12: The Day is a taut thriller whose distinctive visual aesthetic owes something to film noir. Its director, Kim Sung Soo, has previously been described as the man who introduced the noir genre to the country, so when we met to discuss the film I asked him if he felt that it was a natural fit for a film on this theme.

Kim Sung Soo

“Personally, I am interested in genre film as an action, then a crime thriller. But I didn't choose this film because of what I.

The Asian World Film Festival (Awff) is delighted to announce the festival’s Main Competition and Short Film lineups; select, noteworthy screenings; special program highlights; and centerpiece film. Celebrating its 10th anniversary of showcasing Asian film from around the world, Awff will take place November 13-21, 2024, at The Culver Theater in Culver City, CA.

The nine-day festival will present narrative and documentary motion pictures and short films from 27 countries, including four that premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. More than 30 of the screenings will feature live Q&As with the filmmakers, talent, and crew.

Georges N. Chamchoum, Awff Executive Director, said, “We are very grateful to the filmmakers around the world supporting this year’s line-up with more than 60 narrative and documentary films. The Awff continues to open the window to the region of Asia as well to showcase AsianAmerican talent through our range of programs. I am amazed at...

“Oderbruch,” the second series in a first-look TV deal between CBS Studios and Berlin-based Syrreal Entertainment, triumphed at Cadiz’s 2nd South Intl. Series Festival on Thursday, scooping its best fiction series award.

A brooding mystery series, it kicks in with the grisly discovery of the bodies and bones of 248 murder victims left in a pile in a field in set in the desolate marshes of Germany’s northern border with Poland. World premiering at the Munich Film Festival, series is recognized in its ambition as one of the biggest this year in Germany.

The other major winner in scripted was “Joan,” sold by All3International, an Audience Award winner which also took best screenplay. It stars Sophie Turner who is “thrilling in The CW’s tense and engaging jewel thief drama,” Variety announced in its review.

Sophie Turner in “Joan”

Best non-fiction series went to “On Thin Ice: Putin vs.

Shrinking isn’t afraid to get messy, and Shrinking Season 2 Episode 3 delivers an emotional rollercoaster that will have you laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next.

“Psychological Something-ism” is all about making mistakes — big ones, small ones, and the kind that make you want to crawl into a hole.

But in true Shrinking fashion, it reminds us that life’s screw-ups are what make relationships stronger, even if they get a little tangled along the way.

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From Alice’s reckless outburst to Liz’s well-meaning disaster and Jimmy’s heartfelt victory, this episode was packed with moments that made you think, “Oh no, they did Not just do that.”

But hey, that’s what keeps us coming back for more!

Alice’s Grief Takes Over, Leading to a Major Misstep

We knew Alice was teetering on the edge, but wow, did she jump headfirst off the emotional cliff this time?...

Entries for the 2025 Oscar for best international feature are underway, and Screen is profiling each one on this page.

The 97th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 3, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.

Submitted films must have been released theatrically in their respective countries between November 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The deadline for submissions to the Academy is October 2.

A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to...

Entries for the 2025 Oscar for best international feature are underway, and Screen is profiling each one on this page.

The 97th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 3, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.

Submitted films must have been released theatrically in their respective countries between November 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The deadline for submissions to the Academy is October 2.

A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to...

South Korea has selected historical action film 12.12.: The Day as the country’s Oscar entry for best international film.

The film was the highest-grossing film last year at the Korean box office and the decision to select it for the Oscars was a unanimous one, the Korean Film Council (Kofic) said.

Set against the backdrop of the December 1979 military coup, the film stars Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min, Park Hae-joon and Kim Sung-kyun.

Directed by Kim Sung-su, the film was released in November last year. 12.12: The Day‘s domestic success marked the first time in four years since Parasite‘s release that a non-franchise local title crossed 12 million admissions.

12.12: The Day won the Grand Prize for Film and Best Film at Korea’s Baeksang Arts Awards. Hwang also picked up the Best Actor prize at the ceremony. Hwang played the role of Chun Doo-gwang.

The film is produced by Hive Media Corp and distributed by Plus M Entertainment.

A contentious figure during his time in American politics, movies, and TV shows have rushed to portray Ronald Reagan for years. The former president himself was active in the media, acting in Hollywood films and TV shows for over 30 years. For this reason, the public was surprised when he was initially running for office, as the public figure was considered by many to be much more of an actor than he was a politician. Nonetheless, Reagan went on to serve two terms in office and become a highly prominent conservative political figure.

While Reagan has been portrayed throughout the decades, the most recent portrayal of the former president is in the biopic Reagan. Reagan was released to theaters this past weekend on August 30, and has thus far brought in $9.2 million at the box office. Reagan's reviews aren't good thus far, garnering just an 18% score among the 44 critics who have reviewed it thus far.

Guts is a complex character, showcasing both quiet introspection and forceful determination through his dialogue. The evolution of Guts' dialogue reflects his growth from an edgy anti-hero to a more mature, reasoned individual. Guts' quotes in Berserk provide insight into his internal struggles, trauma, and the themes of the series as a whole.

Berserk's Guts, though a hulking, '80's action-movie-esque hero of few words, has never allowed an opportunity for a great quote to slip by. Much of the magic of Berserk lies in its silence; the quiet, pensive, meditative moments. And the dialogue that's woven through that silence ties the total package together. At the same time, when the series decides it wants to be loud, messy, and forceful, Guts is just as capable of shouting one-liners that could make John McClane quiver.

Though Berserk has shifted focus and style throughout the 35 years it's been running, the series...

One of the world's biggest anime and manga franchises, My Hero Academia, now features in an official new game collaboration with Stumble Guys, likewise currently one of America's biggest action games.

Via a press release, Stumble Guys announced My Hero Academia's arrival in the game with a fresh trailer on July 25, 2024, spoofing moments from the anime series. Some of the highlights include Deku's first One for All Smash during the U-a Entrance Exam and All Might's shining entrance in Season 1's first opening, "The Day." Readers can check out the trailer and visuals, as well as get more information on the "superpowered" collaboration, below.

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Conan O’Brien has gained a reputation as one of the most beloved television hosts in all of Hollywood. He is known for his light-hearted banter with those who appear on his show, never making anyone uncomfortable, and not taking himself too seriously. Due to his decades-long experience in the field, he has become one of the best in the business.

Conan O’Brien speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International I Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

It is important to remember that, on top of being a talk show host, O’Brien is also a beloved comedian. Naturally, he has excellent comedic timing because of this, being able to save any awkward moment and clear the air through his jokes.

There is no better example of this than the lead stars of the sitcom, Two Broke Girls, Beth Behrs, and Kat Dennings, who had...

Today, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”), the leading podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, announced a new exclusive advertising deal between Libsyn Ads and Mark Haynes Productions (Mhp) for its debut project, the groundbreaking premium audio drama Hindsight: The Day Before, which will begin streaming on podcast apps on July 22.

Hindsight: The Day Before is a supernatural thriller that follows Professor John Gabriel Strasser, who, after an impulse purchase at a Harlem curio shop, is sent on a life-changing journey. This drives him toward a profound and dangerous realization of who and what he is, and the mission he will have to take on in order to survive. Written and directed by Mhp partner Kely Lyons, the unique audio series features an A-list principal cast that includes Santiago Cabrera, Sibongile Mlambo, Ian Anthony Dale, M.C. Gainey, Merrin Dungey, Aaron Stanford, Nolan Gerard Funk, and John Goodman.

The series is co-produced by Ted Bonnitt and RadioPictures.

Exclusive: Epic Pictures has set a North American release date for Korean action film A Man of Reason which it acquired from Acemaker Movieworks. The feature directorial debut of veteran actor Jung Woo-sung will have a limited theatrical release on July 5 before heading to VOD on July 9.

Jung also stars in A Man of Reason with supporting cast including Kim Nam-gil (The Fiery Priest), Park Sung-woong (The Killing Vote), Kim Jun-han (Hospital Playlist), Park You-na (Hotel del Luna) and Lee Elijah (The Good Detective).

The story follows a hitman who, after spending a decade in prison, learns he has a daughter and just wants a chance at a normal life. However, his former mob boss wants him back at any cost, sending merciless assassins after him. The movie first debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022.

Said Epic Pictures CEO and owner Patrick Ewald, “We are beyond excited to bring...

The annual New York Asian Film Festival is about to kick off this summer.

Presented by the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center, the 23rd edition of the festival will take place from July 12 through 22 at Film at Lincoln Center, with additional screenings from July 22 through 28 at the Sva Theatre and July 13–15, 18–21, and 23–25 at Look Cinemas W57, plus a special collaborative presentation of films at the Korean Cultural Center New York.

This year’s lineup marks the largest list of premieres, with 20 films debuting including the North American premiere of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,” which debuted at Cannes.

The opening night selection is the world premiere of Park Beom-su’s “Victory,” a cheerleading epic that’s billed as “Bring It On” meets “Parasite.” Lee Hye-ri (of 3rd-gen K-pop band Girl’s Day) will be in attendance with co-star Park Se-wan and director Park.

Christopher Reeve became a huge movie star after the critical and commercial success of 1978’s Superman. Everyone loved his nerdy, charming yet heroic portrayal of the character and he became an instant sensation. The actor reprised the role for three more films, further catapulting his star power.

Christopher Reeve as Superman in 1978’s Superman | Warner Bros Pictures

However, tragedy struck in 1995 as Reeve fell off a horse and suffered two crushed vertebrae, leading him to be paralyzed for the remainder of his life. The actor grew disillusioned and contemplated suicide. However, the support of his wife Dana Reeve, and the love pact she made with Reeve changed the course of the actor’s life, for the better.

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At the beginning of Robert Wise's 1951 sci-fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still," a flaying saucer lands in Washington, D.C. and a stern, masked alien named Klaatu (Michael Rennie) emerges. He announces to the gathered military and curious humans that he comes in peace, and even has a gift for the people of Earth. He extracts a small, palm-sized tube and flicks it open, revealing multiple small antennae. The flicking device, however, spooks one of the nearby military men, and he fires off a shot, injuring Klaatu's hand. He falls in pain. 

Almost instantly, as if sensing Klaatu's panic, an enormous eight-foot humanoid robot emerges from the flying saucer. It is silvery and featureless, sporting a mysterious visor across its face. This is Gort. Gort steps out onto the ground, and its visor lifts, revealing a glowing power source. A laser beam emerges from Gort's head, striking all the Army's weapons.