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Cobra Kaifollows Daniel LaRusso’s former nemesis, Johnny Lawrence, as he reopens Cobra Kai dojo 34 years after the events of the original film and includes plenty of nostalgic callbacks toThe Karate Kid. LikeThe Karate Kid,Cobra Kaihas introduced karate to a new generation, and many ofThe Karate Kid’s original cast returned forCobra Kai.BesidesCobra Kai’scast, the series has something else in common with the original movie: many of the techniques and principles taught inCobra Kaiare based on authentic martial arts....

Actor Jesse Lee Soffer has explained why he joinedFBI: Internationalafter leavingChicago P.D., despite both shows being part of Dick Wolf’s TV universe. Soffer originally portrayed Jay Halstead inChicago P.D., having also appeared as the character in guest roles inChicago Fire,Chicago Med, andLaw & Order: SVU. The actor, who had been on the series since the start, departed the police procedural in season 10. However, he’ll be returning to the sprawling TV universe as a new character, Agent Wesley “Wes” Mitchell, inFBI: Internationalseason 4....

“Be careful not to mess with the balance of things” says the strangely wiseWizards of Waverly Placeintro, making for one ofDisney Channel’s best theme songs. Following wizards-in-training and siblings Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T. Austin),Wizards of Waverly Placeis punchy and delightfully weird.Disney Channel sampled sci-fi and fantasy a few more times with future examples of their characteristic live-action sitcoms, but they all decidedly lack the charm and emotional strength of the story of the Russo family....

The Rookiestar Jenna Dewan has opened up on her character Bailey’s emotional journey following revelations in season 7, episode 7. Bailey debuted on the show inThe Rookieseason 3, becoming a regular the following year, and striking up a romance with lead character John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), with the pair eventually marrying in season 6.The Rookieseason 7, episode 7saw John discover Bailey had texted a hitman to arrange the death of her abusive ex-husband Jason, who was trying to kill her, which drove a wedge between her and John....

Summary Chroniclemight not have anything to do with the popular franchises of Marvel and DC, but that did stop it from becoming one of the greatest superhero movies in recent memory. The film, which adopts a unique found-footage approach to filmmaking, follows the exploits of three high school friends as they stumble across a force that gives them superhuman abilities. Where this story diverges from the typical formula, however, is in the friends’ inability to master their powers as they lose control of themselves....

Contrary to what some may believe,animated movies are not always happy, family-friendly films. Many animatedfilmshave taken on surprisingly dark tones, exploring serious themes and challenging viewers' preconceived notions of what animation can be. The art style has evolved quite dramatically since the first cartoons were released, and modernanimated movies have broken the moldof what’s possible. Nowadays, filmmakers are pushing boundaries and using animation to tell their stories in exciting new ways, which could be whyanimated movies are increasingly dominating the box office....

There are tons offantasyprojects in development in Hollywood, and many that were previously reported on have gone dark, lacking updates in recent years. The process of getting a fantasy book adapted into film or television is an immense challenge with numerous hurdles to overcome. However,with the vast popularity ofGame of Thrones, the early 2020s saw a period where various streaming services all wanted to replicate this success, resulting in shows likeThe Wheel of TimeandHouse of the Dragonand new titles expanding onThe Lord of the Ringsmovies....

After making his first full appearance as the MCU’s newCaptain America, looking back on Sam Wilson’s quotes in the franchise highlights why he was always the best choice to inherit the mantle.Sam Wilson becoming the MCU’s Captain Americawasn’t entirely uncontroversial, with some feeling that he hadn’t earned the right to be Steve Rogers’ successor. However, the character’s previous appearances actually helped set him up to be the symbolic hero in a number of ways....

Creating a full, quality season for aTV showis extremely difficult. No matter how large or talented the writers' room is, making sure that each episode is as good as it can be will always be tricky. For one thing, TV watchers have very strong opinions. What one viewer might absolutely love, another will brand as the worst episode of television ever. With binge culture so prevalent, and a need to rewatch one’s favorite comfort shows, many people go back and restart certain shows regularly....

SomeTV showshave had a lasting legacy,creating characters or worlds so popularthat they simply must be explored. A reboot, a spinoff, or a prequel could allow writers to show how a character came to be, explainwhat happened after the final scene, or explore more of the universe that had been created in the original show. Certain stars are happy to return for more adventures, some smaller parts get expanded, and abandoned storylines can be revisited....

Between her weight-loss milestones and the major changes in her personal life,1000-Lb Sistersseason 6 starAmy Slatonhas had a very eventful year, and she’s looking forward to even more change in 2025. It’s almost impossible to overstate how far the 37-year-old single mother of two has come since making her television debut in 2020. During the show’s premiere episode, Amy was too heavy for a regular bathroom scale and needed to use a local junkyard’s industrial scale....

A Court of Wings and Ruinof Sarah J. Maas’A Court of Thorns and Rosesseries wraps up protagonist Feyre’s story with a satisfying conclusion but leaves other beloved characters hanging. While the series has since moved on to explore Nesta and Cassian’s story inA Court of Silver Flames,there’s still much to be uncovered about other members of the overallACOTARsupporting cast. Some of the character writing has left issues for the TV show adaptation to address, including one of theweirdest character arcs inA Court of Thorns and Roses....

A Minecraft Moviegets a full-length trailer, providing the best look yet at the upcoming adaptation. Directed by Jared Hess, the upcoming film serves as an adaptation of the popularMinecraftvideo game franchise, following a young girl and her band of unlikely companions as they set out on an adventure to save the Overworld from an Ender Dragon. The firstMinecraft Movieteaserlanded in September, providing the first look at Jack Black as Steve and Jason Momoa as Garett Garrison, and it was met with a mixed response....