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In the Christmas season of 2022, an actor from “Stranger Things” surprised us with the most cherished present: a brutal, action-oriented Santa Claus. Known as ““, this festive action-comedy was applauded by both viewers and critics, and although a sequel was announced in January 2023, no news has been shared so far. However, it seems that Santa does take note of our wishes, as Harbour has recently provided an encouraging update on Violent Night 2 following inquiries about the anticipated follow-up by Comicbook.com.

As a die-hard John Wick fan, I’ve always been thrilled by Keanu Reeves’ character’s two-shot finesse, but The Continental prequel series left me yearning for more in 2023, available on both Peacock and Prime Video. The Continental was the initial spin-off attempt, focusing on Winston’s ascension to power as the manager of the New York branch of the iconic hotel. Initially marketed as a Limited Series, it spanned across three captivating episodes. However, some of us were eagerly anticipating more tales from The Continental.

The franchise is broadening its horizons, as fresh adaptations like “The Rings of Power” breathe life into Middle-earth on Amazon Prime Video. Meanwhile, additional live-action, cinema projects are under development. This year also introduces an anime prequel, and early responses have been shared. The film will premiere in theaters on December 13. One may wonder if this animated project lives up to the literary masterpieces of J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson’s original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Let’s explore…

2024 stood out as an extraordinary year in the realm of music for me. Across all genres, there was an impressive array of albums that ranged from fresh debuts, eagerly anticipated comebacks, to unexpected surprises.