Movies

20 years ago saw the celebration of the 20th anniversary of “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” a film based on the beloved Disney Parks attraction that has collectively earned over $4.5 billion worldwide through its series. However, it’s been seven years since the last movie, “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” graced the big screen. Despite this, there’s no shortage of attempts to produce “Pirates of the Caribbean 6” and spinoffs. Initially, Johnny Depp was thought not to return as Jack Sparrow in the sixth main installment, but now it seems plans are underway to possibly bring him back for an upcoming Disney film.

For quite some time, the main cast of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” have maintained close relationships, which continues to this day. However, there was tension between lead actor Will Smith and one of his co-stars in the past. This was with Janet Hubert, who initially played Vivian Banks. They had a long-standing feud following her departure from the show, but eventually put their differences aside. Now, Smith is reflecting on a regrettable action he committed during his time working with Hubert.

As viewers eagerly anticipate the 2025 TV lineup and upcoming “Trek” series, there are still numerous unanswered questions swirling around. Although Alex Kurtzman, the head of “Star Trek”, hinted at surprises, the specifics remain a mystery to the general public. However, we do have some insights: Kate Mulgrew has expressed thoughts on potential conditions for her return as Janeway, and I admire her candor.

When I express my fondness for audiobooks, I’m speaking from experience. Despite being an occasional subscriber of Audible for many years, my reading habit has intensified significantly in recent times. There’s something genuinely enjoyable about having a well-narrated book playing through my earphones, especially when I’m juggling tasks and can’t sit down with a physical book or e-reader.

Regarding the remake of “The Lion King” in 2019, it differed from the original in certain aspects such as modified song lyrics and plot adjustments. However, one significant change was that instead of seeing our beloved characters in traditional 2D cartoons, they were presented using CGI technology. There’s been an ongoing argument about whether this blockbuster animated movie is actually animated or live-action. Director Barry Jenkins for his “Mufasa” prequel, however, clarifies the distinction.