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In the years 1993-1994, two well-known actors, Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner, took on roles portraying Wyatt Earp, a real-life lawman, six months apart from each other. Russell starred in the highly praised Western film “Tombstone”, while Costner headlined “Wyatt Earp”, directed by Lawrence Kasdan. In terms of commercial and critical success, “Tombstone” outperformed “Wyatt Earp” significantly; it earned $56 million worldwide compared to the latter’s $25 million at the box office (according to Box Office Mojo).

Historical dramas have always been mesmerizing for their complex narratives and meticulous portrayals, but among these, “The Crown” truly shines as one of the most authentic television series when it comes to depicting the history of the British Royal Family. A large portion of its popularity can be attributed to its exceptional casting, overseen by veteran casting director Rovert Sterne, who worked closely with series creator Peter Morgan throughout the show’s production.

Artificial intelligence might not have all the answers yet, but it can certainly give off a convincing impression of someone. For example, two YouTube videos by creators Screen AI and AI Overlords recently demonstrated this by recreating characters from “The Lord of the Rings” based on their book descriptions. The three-minute and seven-minute clips show several key figures from J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic trilogy. At the beginning of each segment, a picture of the actor from Peter Jackson’s trilogy is shown, followed by a text version of the character’s description from the book. The AI-generated depiction that follows is intended to surpass the well-known portrayal from the movie trilogy.

As a die-hard gamer, diving into the action-packed world of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” I must say that Blade’s (Wesley Snipes) unexpected return took me by surprise among all the superhero cameos. The “Blade” trilogy from the late ’90s was a cult favorite for many, and Mahershala Ali has been linked to a long-awaited remake that seems perpetually delayed. However, it’s safe to say that even Snipes himself didn’t anticipate this comeback.

Brian Cox thinks cinema is “in a very bad way,” with the Marvel and DC Universes partly to blame.