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Dive into the latest in entertainment news with updates on X-Men 97, the intense drama in House of the Dragon, Euphoria's filming pause, successful box office hits like Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune Part 2, along with exciting rumors about the next James Bond actor. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the world of TV and film!
Show Notes
No one does Storm quite like the animated X-Men - https://bit.ly/49kkwSM
Greens vs. Blacks: House of the Dragon showrunner breaks down secrets from season 2's dueling trailers - https://bit.ly/49onm9l
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Shoot Delayed, HBO Series Still Targeting 2025 Return - https://bit.ly/49lVJNS
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Nears $300M Global; ‘Dune 2’ Closing In On $600M; ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Traps $16M+ In Phase 1 Overseas Bow – International Box Office - https://bit.ly/4ahMEHv
Former James Bond Star Approves Aaron Taylor-Johnson As Next 007 Agent - https://bit.ly/3xvWxCA
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here's what's making a buzz in Tinseltown.
First up, a bolt from the past
as we witness Allison Sealy Smith
Thunder back into the role of storm
in X-Men 97 debuting on Disney Plus.
If you thought her work 30 years
ago in X-Men, the animated series
was nothing short of iconic.
Her return will leave you charged
up with a striking entrance.
In the first two episodes, Sealy Smith's
Storm didn't just bring the nostalgia.
She conjured up a storm of emotions beyond
her signature theatrical one-liners.
This comeback digs deep into
the strength and vulnerability
of Marvel's Omega level mutant.
The mistress of the elements, Sealy
Smith's portrayal as magnetic as ever,
proving that live action just can't hold a
candle to the right kind of animation when
it comes to our weather wielding heroine.
And for those wondering, Sealy
Smith views, storm's, power, and her
responsibility through a fascinating
lens as a black woman wielding control.
In order to avoid the angry black
woman trope, an allegory, the
original show embraced wonderfully.
Believe me when I say her
performance, it's simply elemental
flying from storms to dragons.
HBO's House of the dragon is teasing.
Its second season with dueling trailers.
Strap in folks because the
Arian Civil War is No Tea Party.
Showrunner Ryan Conall broke down
secrets from the trailers, and
oh boy, do we have revelations.
We've got fresh faces like Kregan Stark.
And let's not forget the looming
promise of the most storied castle
in Westeros Heron Hall, which will be
playing a major part in coming seasons.
This Greek tragedy is about to get real.
With each side of the black and green
councils laying claim to the iron
throne, all out chaos is inevitable.
The series returns June 16th and
after that somber season one ending.
Expect dragon fire and power
plays to shape a war that will
shake Westeros to its core.
Time for a reality check.
Euphoria fans season
three's filming is on hold.
As creator Sam Levinson hammers
out the scripts allowing the
cast to pursue other projects.
In the meantime, HBO assures us a
phenomenal season is in the works.
Aiming for a 2025 release Sam
Levinson's hinting at a film noir vibe
with Zen's character, navigating a
corrupt world as a recovering addict.
Tight-lipped Coleman Domingo gave
us a little nudge about season three
hinting at exploring deeper existential
questions of who we are right now.
Keep those anticipation levels high.
This train hasn't left
the station just yet.
Time to talk big money at
the International Box office.
Kung Fu Panda four is kicking tail
raking in over $268 million globally.
And guess what?
China's loving it, contributing a
fierce $25.7 million to the tally.
Meanwhile.
Dune part two is sweeping through.
With a $341 million international
wave, could it surf its way to the $650
million mark that's yet to be seen?
And for those who came for a
ghostly reunion, Ghostbusters Frozen
Empire is making its mark with a
$61.6 million global box office.
The spectors and ghouls
are cashing in folks.
And finally, is it a bird?
Is it a plane?
No, it's Aaron Taylor Johnson.
Rumored to be the next oh oh seven.
Former bond George Lazenby.
Upon her Majesty Secret Service fame
gives his stamp of approval noting Taylor
Johnson's capacity for stunts and charm.
While not official the idea of
Taylor Johnson donning the tux
has a shaken and stirred with
excitement who will be the next bond.
The mystery continues.
Alas, this episode of TV and
film beat must draw to a close.
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flight, teenage angst, or secret agents
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