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Tucker Carlson Returns to ‘SNL’ to Review ‘The Odyssey,’ Gender-Neutral ‘Spider-Man’ and Left-Wing ‘Obsession’

• SNL brought back Jeremy Culhane’s Tucker Carlson impression.
• The sketch satirised culture-war commentary through film reviews.
• It marked the character’s third “Weekend Update” appearance.

“Saturday Night Live” revived Jeremy Culhane’s impression of Tucker Carlson during the first “Weekend Update” of Season 52. The satirical segment used Carlson’s fictional commentary on major summer films to mock conservative talking points about gender, relationships, Hollywood and Donald Trump. The character discussed “The Odyssey”, “Spider-Man: Brand…

‘SNL’s Weekend Update Mocks Paramount+, ‘Spider-Man’, ‘The Odyssey’ & ‘Obsession’

• SNL mocked Hollywood’s upcoming films and television trends.
• Jeremy Culhane returned as Tucker Carlson.
• Michael Che targeted Paramount+ and Taylor Sheridan.

Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update focused on satirical commentary about the film and television industries. Jeremy Culhane reprised his Tucker Carlson impersonation to mock several major upcoming films, while Michael Che criticised Paramount+ and its association with producer Taylor Sheridan. Culhane’s jokes targeted Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie,…

WNBA controversy drives record viewing as Fincher disowns Alien 3

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New Star Wars Movie Officially Confirms Next Skywalker Trilogy Director

• Jon Watts will direct the first film in a new Star Wars trilogy.
• Simon Kinberg is writing the planned continuation of the Skywalker story.
• Daisy Ridley’s Rey is expected to return, though details remain limited.

Jon Watts has officially been attached to direct the first film in a planned new Star Wars trilogy, marking a fresh step in Lucasfilm’s effort to continue the Skywalker story beyond 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. Simon Kinberg is writing the trilogy, which could expand the nine-film saga…

Tom Holland’s 133-Minute Action Movie Masterpiece Is About to Leave Netflix

• *Spider-Man: Homecoming* is praised as a standout MCU Spider-Man film.
• It balances teenage drama with grounded superhero action.
• The film leaves Netflix on 1 October.

Polygon argues that *Spider-Man: Homecoming* remains one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s strongest Spider-Man films and an accessible starting point for Tom Holland’s version of Peter Parker. Its significance lies in combining superhero action with a grounded coming-of-age story, focusing on school, friendships and local crime rather than…

Ina Garten Explains Why She’s “Always Said No” To A Biopic: “It’s My Story”

• Ina Garten has rejected proposed adaptations of her memoir.
• She fears filmmakers would change or fictionalise her story.
• She currently hosts Food Network’s Be My Guest.

Ina Garten says she has repeatedly declined offers to turn her memoir, Be Ready When The Luck Happens, into a biopic. The celebrity chef is concerned that filmmakers would alter her experiences or invent details for dramatic effect, and believes the story should remain hers. Garten published the…

‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm

• Jon Watts will direct a potential new Star Wars trilogy.
• Simon Kinberg is writing the planned films.
• The project remains unapproved and in development.

Jon Watts has been attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg’s planned Star Wars trilogy, potentially launching a new chapter of the Skywalker Saga as Episode X. The project remains in development and has not been approved by Disney, but it is reportedly the furthest-along Star…

1945’s Gritty Noir Thriller Officially Takes Over Free Streaming

• Classic 1945 film noir Detour now free on new platform JustWatch TV.
• 98% Rotten Tomatoes score; made in six days on minimal budget.
• Exemplary low-budget filmmaking praised by Ebert and contemporary filmmakers.

The 1945 film noir classic Detour is now available to stream for free on the newly launched platform JustWatch TV, which becomes fully operational this October. This represents a significant opportunity for audiences to experience a film that has endured as a masterclass in resourceful filmmaking despite its…

Robert Pattinson Says It Would Be ‘Tough’ for His Batman to Exist Within James Gunn’s DCU

• Pattinson doubts his Batman fits Gunn’s DC Universe.
• Reeves’ version has a distinctly dark tone.
• The Batman Part II arrives in February 2028.

Robert Pattinson says his version of Bruce Wayne from Matt Reeves’ The Batman would be difficult to place within James Gunn’s DC Universe. He cited the character’s highly specific, dark tone and the psychological effects of spending months filming in near-constant darkness, suggesting that the role belongs to…

Every Star Wars Movie and TV Show Officially in Development

• Star Wars is returning to cinemas in 2026 and 2027.
• Ahsoka season two is planned for Disney+ in January 2027.
• Several other projects remain delayed, cancelled or uncertain.

Lucasfilm and Disney are preparing a major return for Star Wars in cinemas during 2026 and 2027, after several years in which television and animation dominated the franchise. The article compiles confirmed and reported upcoming films and series, while noting that other projects have been cancelled, delayed or…