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In the summer of 1969, NASA was generally seen as a rather uneventful and monotonous place. The primary activities were smoking and mixing Tang. However, in the Apple TV+ series titled “Fly Me To The Moon“, some engaging human drama is introduced amidst the corridors of Merritt Island’s Launch Operations Center. This romantic-comedy-drama, initially released in theaters last July and had an extended stay in “rent or buy” purgatory, will finally debut on its streaming platform on December 6th. According to the plot summary:

Animation often doesn’t receive the recognition it should, yet it’s a beloved form of television for people of all ages. While American production studios have historically categorized animation as a specialized genre, typically focused on comedy and children’s content, the potential of this medium goes far beyond these limitations. In reality, the top-tier animated shows on TV today can rival live-action series in terms of quality.

Initially, when Marvel Studios unveiled plans for “Agatha All Along,” previously known as “Agatha House of Harkness,” during Disney+ Day in November 2021, most fan reactions leaned towards “Why?” or “Who needed this?”. While Kathryn Hahn’s portrayal of Agatha Harkness was well-liked by fans, some were puzzled as to why Marvel Studios would grant a supporting character from a comic series with minimal fanbase her own television show instead of a more recognized name. Just a few months prior to the debut of “Agatha All Along,” some critics predicted it would be the “least watched MCU series ever” and an indication that the MCU was declining due to over-saturating the market with a television show that appeared unwanted by many.

Warning: Spoilers for Fire Country Season 3, Episode 6 lie ahead. If you haven’t watched it yet, you can watch it on demand using a Paramount+ subscription.

Dean DeBois, the director of How to Train Your Dragon, has addressed the recent uproar concerning Nico Parker’s casting as Astrid in the live-action remake. Nico Parker, who is the daughter of filmmaker Ol Parker and actress Thandiwe Newton (known for her role in Westworld), has gained recognition in her own right, having starred in the live-action version of Dumbo and as Sarah Miller on the popular HBO series The Last of Us. The choice to cast Nico Parker as Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon has sparked a typical response associated with casting a non-white actor for a role that was originally white, including an unfortunate wave of racist remarks.