MOVIES

SONY’S ‘KRAVEN THE HUNTER’, EARLY REACTIONS HIGHLIGHT A BOLD TAKE ON THE ICONIC VILLAIN

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Sony’s newest Marvel spin-off, Kraven the Hunter, held its world premiere in Macon, Georgia, ahead of its December 13 theatrical release. By J.C. Chandor and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular anti-hero, Kraven is a visceral origin story that follows an anti-hero from a more complicated family conflict to one of Marvel’s most feared hunters. Reactions have been hit or miss, with some critics praising the bold approach this movie takes while others had more negative things to say.

A SNEAK PEEK INTO JENSEN ACKLES’ NEW THRILLER ‘COUNTDOWN’

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Jensen Ackles, known for his work in both Supernatural and The Boys, is taking center stage in the lead role of Prime Video’s forthcoming action-thriller series Countdown. This much-anticipated 13-episode series, created by Derek Haas (of the Chicago franchise and FBI: International), recently dropped behind-the-scenes images that have set fans and viewers abuzz in excitement.

MOANA 2 SONGWRITERS DEFEND CATCHY TRACKS AMID CRITICISM

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Following criticism over the songs featured on “Moana 2,” songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear are confident the tracks will soon be viral among kids. Barlow said, “Give it a month, all the kids will be singing it,” when asked about the mixed reviews the soundtrack has received.

CONAN O’BRIEN TO HOST 2025 OSCARS, A PERFECT FIT FOR HOLLYWOOD’S BIG NIGHT

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be hosting the 97^th Academy Awards, to air live on March 2, 2025. It will be O’Brien’s first time leading the Oscars, after Jimmy Kimmel hosted the previous two years.

UNDERRATED ACTION SERIES WITH 85% ROTTEN TOMATOES NOW STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO

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One of the more seriously underrated action thriller series has just landed on Prime Video. Beginning back in 2010 before coming to an end in 2013, Nikita features Mission: Impossible III and Die Hard 4 star Maggie Q in the lead role. She plays a woman with a particular set of skills who escapes from a mysterious, nefarious organization in which she was trained, disappears, and returns three years later to take them down.

SOPHIE TURNER IN TALKS TO STAR AS LARA CROFT IN NEW TOMB RAIDER SERIES

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Sophie Turner is reportedly in talks to take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in Prime Video's upcoming Tomb Raider series. Known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones and as Jean Grey in the X-Men films, Turner is among the actresses who auditioned for the role, with sources suggesting she may be nearing an agreement to star as the renowned adventurer. This would place her in the legacy of Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, who previously brought Croft to life on the big screen.

MOANA 2 DEBUTS WITH $386.3M GLOBALLY, BREAKING THANKSGIVING AND INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE RECORDS

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Disney's Moana 2 has made an impressive global debut, grossing $386.3 million in its opening weekend. This marks a significant milestone for the animation powerhouse, with $221 million generated from the domestic Thanksgiving box office and $165.3 million from 48 international markets. The film's massive success is not only a reflection of its widespread appeal but also cements its place as one of the top-performing movies of 2024.