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It's hard to recall a trailer as eagerly awaited as the first glimpse of DC Studios and James Gunn's take on Superman: Legacy. While Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home set a high bar, today belongs to the DCU, and this teaser doesn’t disappoint. The teaser begins with a dramatic scene featuring a battered and bloodied Superman, immediately setting the tone for a high-stakes story. But before despair sets in, Krypto makes a heroic entrance, offering a glimmer of hope. From there, we’re introduced to a lineup of iconic characters, including Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Mister Terrific. Nicholas Hoult stands out as a menacing Lex Luthor, while the mysterious glowing orb from earlier promotional materials makes a compelling reappearance. Romance also takes center stage as Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s relationship is highlighted. Their moments together, especially the breathtaking scene of them soaring through the sky, feel like they’ve been lifted s...

What initially seemed like an outrageous gamble—a CGI chimpanzee playing Robbie Williams—pays off in spectacular fashion in Better Man, a musical biopic that’s as audacious as its subject. At the beginning of 2024, if someone had told me I’d enjoy a Robbie Williams biopic directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), I’d have dismissed it outright. But as the year ends, I find myself eating humble pie. Better Man is not just entertaining; it’s genuinely brilliant. The surprise twist? Williams isn’t played by a young actor from the Sylvia Young Theatre School, eager to land his first GQ spread. Instead, he’s portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee—a bold move inspired by Williams’ own comment about feeling like a “performing monkey.” The choice is nothing short of genius. It sidesteps the inevitable comparisons between actor and subject, allows Williams to voice his digital avatar, and adds a surreal, fantastical dimension missing in films like Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman. Crucially, the...