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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity, which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe, with the world's governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan's past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever. This movie successfully concludes this 30 year old franchise. The action was superb but not over the top. There are a lot of characters from the past that being brought back naturally, which is a nice touch.
 

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Lilo & Stitch
This is everything a live action remake should be, heartfelt, visually breathtaking, and full of soul. Disney has managed to breathe new life into a beloved classic while respecting its original charm. The young actress portraying Lilo delivers a powerful, authentic performance, capturing the character's emotional depth and playful spirit. Stitch is brilliantly brought to life through seamless CGI, making him feel real and expressive without losing his quirky personality. The film strikes a perfect balance between nostalgia and freshness. Iconic moments from the animated version are lovingly recreated, while new scenes add depth and emotional resonance. The soundtrack is a delightful blend of classic and new music, enhancing every scene with warmth and energy.

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Murderbot (AppleTV+)
A security android struggles with emotions and free will while balancing dangerous missions and desire for isolation, evading detection of its self-hacking as it finds its place. For fans who love the MB books, this adaptation hits all the right notes. It stays true to the source material while making sharp adjustments for the different medium. Alex Skarsgard does an amazing job bringing this unique character to life. One effective change is the depth of the supporting cast. In the books, everything is told from MB's POV; that just wouldn't work on TV. This adds a lot of suspense in the early episodes, and allows the viewer to grow attached to them along with MB.

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George Wendt, who bellied up to the bar to portray the beer quaffing everyman Norm Peterson for all 11 seasons of the fabled NBC sitcom Cheers, has died. He was 77.

Elle Fanning is set to join the fray in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The Emmy nominated actress has been cast as Effie Trinket in the forthcoming Lionsgate film, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Francis Lawrence directs the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel that will hit theaters Nov. 20, 2026.

Collective Soul had quite a big year in 2024 to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. They released a double album, Here To Eternity and now they're continuing with their non-stop tour throughout 2025, including a co-headlining tour with Live and Our Lady Peace starting in July. Before that takes off, they'll be performing headlining shows of their own. Check them out in Eau Claire, WI on Saturday, June 21 as part of the Summer Jam Festival where they will share the stage with Rick Springfield and the Black Crowes.

Miley Cyrus is opening up about her career. The singer joined Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to discuss upcoming studio album Something Beautiful. During their conversation, they also discussed why Miley has stepped back from touring, sobriety, what she has learned from her musical peers, including legends like Stevie Nicks and her godmother Dolly Parton, as well as rising superstars like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, and what this new era means to her.

Elle Fanning and Renate Reinsve clearly enjoyed working together and their love for each other was evident on the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The two actresses shared an adorable embrace at the premiere of their new movie Sentimental Value.

Hallmark Channel is currently filming the upcoming Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story and there has been a casting shakeup. Tony Danza was originally set to star in the film, but he had to drop out due to a “last-minute scheduling conflict,” according to Entertainment Weekly.

The Training Camp version of Hard Knocks, which is the original series, will highlight the Buffalo Bills! As a favorite to get to the AFC Championship game each of the past several years, it’s sure to be a fun couple of episodes.

Disney is unboxing more of its Toy Story 5 cast. The studio announced Monday that Conan O’Brien has been added to the film’s voice cast as Smarty Pants, a character that is new to the animation franchise. Andrew Stanton is directing Toy Story 5 alongside co-director McKenna Harris, while Jessica Choi produces the film.

Oscar and Emmy winner Kieran Culkin has joined The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as magnanimous host Caesar Flickerman. Stanley Tucci played the role in the original quartet of films.

Yellowjackets has been renewed for Season 4, Paramount announced on Tuesday, touting the record-setting viewership of the Season 3 finale in April, which rose 19% from the Season 2 finale.