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How The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Differs From The Game

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Tessa Smith

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April 27, 2025

How The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Differs From The Game

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 picks up after the devastating loss of Joel, and while a lot is similar to the game, there are some differences.

The Last Of Us Season 2 may have already executed (no pun intended) one of the most emotional beats of the entire series, but because of the small changes from the game, more and more differences are starting to bleed into the show.

After the events of Jackson, it was clear some things had to change in order to make sense. That horde fight does not exist in The Last Of Us Part II, and because Tommy was there protecting the city, he was not by Joel’s side when things went down with Abby. Joel and Dina being on patrol together caused Jesse to be the one with Ellie that fateful day. While these are minor changes, the impacts are starting to ripple through.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Differences

In The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3, we learn that Ellie was down for the count for several months, recovering in the hospital. The residents of Jackson have gone to work doing their best to return it to its former glory.

In the game, Ellie convinces Tommy to go after Abby pretty much immediately after Joel’s death. It is clear that something changed in him after that day as he becomes consumed with revenge – as does Ellie. Dina and Ellie head out as well, not long after Tommy.

Because of this, Tommy ends up really hurt. He also ruins his relationship with his wife. Thanks to the addition of the horde attacking Jackson, Tommy now chooses to stay home and help rebuild.

While I completely understand this, I am curious to see if Tommy ever goes down the dark path he does in the game, because it doesn’t seem to make sense that he would in this context. This would leave that part completely to Ellie.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 features a council meeting, where Ellie tries to convince the town to send a group of people after Abby. I immediately knew this would not happen because it would change the entire dynamic of what is to come. Ellie going after Abby with a group of sixteen would make their odds a lot better, and take away from the events that occur down the road.

Dina coming to Ellie to go with her on her journey is similar to how things play out in the game, besides the fact that Tommy left ahead of them. Since we missed out on them going on patrol together, it was lovely to see them spending this time together and getting to see what their friendship is like on screen.

Of course, we get the kiss rating conversation as well. In the game, this is a conversation that is had while they are on patrol and holed up in the store full of weed. In the series, it happens while they are waiting out a rainstorm and getting some rest. Just as good if you ask me, I am just happy they didn’t skip over it because I feel it is crucial to the story.

In The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Ellie stops by Joel’s grave to say goodbye. This is one of the most emotional parts of this episode and I am really glad it was included.

This episode also introduces the Seraphites, a group of sadistic and brutal people with scars on their faces. They use whistles to communicate and while, so far, they seem to be harmless, gamers know that not to be the case. A group of them is murdered by the Wolfs in The Last Of Us Season 2 Part 3, which then causes a key moment from the game to happen.

Dina finds the group and is so bothered by the smell that she throws up. This might not sound all that important, but I promise you, it is.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 may have some differences to the game, with the biggest one being that Tommy has remained in Jackson. I don’t think this is going to have a major effect on the future of the series, so I don’t mind the change.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 3 is now streaming on Max.

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About The Last Of Us Season 2

Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.

Returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.

THE LAST OF US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells; with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.

The seven-episode season two of The Last Of Us releases one new episode weekly through May 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Havoc Movie Review: Filled With Bloody, Action-Packed Fights

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Tessa Smith

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April 24, 2025

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Havoc Movie Review: Filled With Bloody, Action-Packed Fights

Netflix’s Havoc is filled with bloody, action-packed fight sequences, but also a messy, ridiculous plot. It’s a “turn your brain off and have fun” movie.

After four years of delays and development hurdles, Havoc is finally making its way to Netflix. Starring Tom Hardy, Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker, I had a pretty good feeling this was going to be an action-heavy film, and I was right.

What there is of a plot is more of a mess than anything else, and the fight sequences might look cool, but if you think about them for too long, they are absolutely ridiculous. Still, this is one of those movies where if you turn your brain off, you are sure to have a good time.

The story follows Detective Walker (Hardy) as he hunts down the estranged son of a politician (Whitaker). The son, Charlie, is in a whole lot of trouble after getting mixed up in a drug deal gone wrong. This causes Walker to have to take on several different factions, including a vengeful crime syndicate and his fellow cops.

As a parent myself, I was hoping to relate to Mother. I understand her intentions, as she sends people out into the city to avenge the death of her son, but she often feels as if she is acting hastily.

That said, everyone grieves in their own way, so perhaps she is just not thinking rationally in these moments. One would think that as the head of a massive crime syndicate, however, she would not be willing to burn it all to the ground just like that.

If you are able to ignore the fact that almost no one ever reloads their weapons or runs out of ammo, the action sequences here are a lot of fun. While they do seem to go on forever at times, that is part of their charm.

These fights are some of the most over-the-top, ridiculous scenes I have seen in a while, but I had a lot of fun with most of them. I did find myself thinking logically at first – like, how has that person shot over one hundred times and never reloaded? – but once I let go of that and immersed myself in the madness, I was having a blast.

One of my favorite things about Hardy as an actor is that he has impeccable comedic timing. Even in the midst of an action movie like Havoc, he dropped a few one-liners that took me out. The way he talks to his “partner” during their investigation of the big crime scene had me dying. It felt very Eddie Brock, and I loved every single second of it.

Timothy Olyphant is always great, which is why I was a little bummed that it felt like his character contibuted most to the messy plot. Without giving too much away, the people that he is after have a whole lot of other people who want to kill them, so why bother?

Keep your hands clean and let others do it for you. This motivation never made sense to me, which made me feel like he did not even need to be in the film.

Admittedly, Havoc is a pretty ridiculous movie. So much of the plot makes absolutely no sense, feeling like it is put there solely to be the cause of more bananas action sequences. Guns never run out of ammo, and people never get tired even after seemingly hours of running and shooting, and fighting.

But hey, if you are looking for some bloody, action-packed sequences that will make you wince (especially towards the end), then Havoc is for you. Check it out on April 25 when it hits Netflix.

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About Havoc

Walker (Tom Hardy) is a bruised detective fighting his way through the criminal underworld threatening to engulf his entire city. In the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong, Walker finds himself with a number of factions on his tail; a vengeful crime syndicate, a crooked politician, as well as his fellow cops. When attempting to rescue the politician’s estranged son, whose involvement in the drug deal starts to unravel a deep web of corruption and conspiracy, he is forced to confront the demons of his past.

Havoc is a high octane action thriller written and directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid, Gangs of London), and starring Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang, Jim Caesar, Xelia Mendes-Jones with Yeo Yann Yann, Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker.

Havoc starts streaming on Netflix on April 25.

Until Dawn Movie Review: A Bloody Good Time!

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Tessa Smith

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April 24, 2025

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Until Dawn Movie Review: A Bloody Good Time!

Until Dawn is a lot of fun. Packed with gnarly practical effects, epic death sequences, and an intriguing plot, get ready for a bloody blast.

Until Dawn was pretty much exactly what I expected it to be after watching the trailer – a whole lot of fun! This movie feels like Cabin In The Woods and Groundhog Day combined in the perfect way. As someone who has not played the video game, I have nothing to compare it to (and I know some gamers are upset), but as a standalone horror movie, it’s a bloody blast!

This movie follows a group of teens who find themselves in quite a bit of trouble while looking for Clover’s missing sister. Searching her last known location puts them in a valley with some dark secrets. They end up being hunted by a masked killer, only to realize that after they all die, they must restart the night. If they can survive until dawn, they can leave. If not? They will remain a part of the town forever.

Until Dawn is very much a classic horror movie, but with a twist. There are jump scares after jump scares after jump scares – quite a few that got me good – but because the night is reset once everyone dies, it offers a fresh take on what we have come to know as a slasher film. Each night offers new and thrilling ways that these characters can (and absolutely will) die, but it is the deeper plot that really sold me on the movie.

Every time they come back, these kids are a little worse for wear. They are starting to almost decompose, if you will. Death is taking a toll on their bodies, creating yet another obstacle that they are up against. It isn’t just about surviving through the night, it is about surviving through the night before they succumb to it.

The wendigos are some of the most terrifying-looking creatures that I have ever seen, and are often what startled me while watching. They are just human enough to really lay on the creepy factor. Something I really appreciated about them is that they each have their own unique look, which is, of course, due to the circumstances of their creation (something I will not spoil).

Easily my favorite thing about Until Dawn is the use of practical effects. Surely, there is some CG used when necessary, but for the most part, the deaths are all practical, with heavy use of prosthetics. That is what allows this movie to truly shine. It creates a more immersive and believable experience for the viewers, but also clearly helps to put the actors in the situation, making their performances that much more real.

I am a horror buff for many reasons, but one thing that constantly draws me back to the genre is that within the unique and exciting kills, there is always a theme about coming out of the other side of trauma better off than you were going into it.

Until Dawn is no different, as several characters are forced to look inwards and work together if they have any hope of getting out. This movie in particular, also explores our deepest fears, many of which I could relate to.

I had a lot of fun with this movie. It is exactly what I wanted it to be, and I am thrilled about that. While I cannot compare it to the game (at least not yet – it is on my list to play), as a standalone horror movie, it is a blast. I would absolutely watch a sequel, so fingers crossed there is one.

Until Dawn comes to theaters on April 25. This is a movie that deserves to be seen on the big screen with a packed audience. I truly feel that this is the best way to experience it. While it will be fun at home on the couch too, I believe that a theatrical experience will be much better.

The ensemble cast, featuring the fantastic chemistry of Ella Rubin (The Idea of You, Anora), Michael Cimino (Love, Victor, Senior Year), Odessa A’zion (Hellraiser (2022), Grand Army), Ji-young Yoo (Freaky Tales, Smoking Tigers), Belmont Cameli (Saved by the Bell (2020), Along for the Ride), and the always captivating Peter Stormare (Fargo, Constantine), truly elevates the suspense.

Directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation), the plot keeps you guessing with its intriguing twists and turns, and be warned, the jump scares are plentiful and effective. If you’re looking for a fun, gory, and genuinely thrilling horror movie, Until Dawn is a must-watch.

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About Until Dawn

One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.

Trapped in the valley, they’re forced to relive the night again and again – only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last. Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.

Until Dawn comes to theaters on April 25.

YOU Season 5 Review: The Story Comes To An End For The Ultimate Toxic Male, Joe Goldberg

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Tessa Smith

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April 24, 2025

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YOU Season 5 Review: The Story Comes To An End For The Ultimate Toxic Male, Joe Goldberg

Netflix You season 5 is the final season, meaning that the ultimate toxic male, Joe Goldberg’s, story comes to an end – and it is absolutely perfect.

From the very first episode of You, I was hooked. This is a story that is right up my alley. Toxic male serial killer who is intriguing, but a terrible person, and somehow often gets women to fall for him. Hiding in plain sight, much like Dexter, this is a story that we as a society often soak up, practically begging for me.

The show has always been sexy, daring, disturbing, and thrilling. Admittedly, I was worried when season 4 was announced, because I felt that season 3 was a perfect ending. Then, after season 4, I thought, okay, this must be it for Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley).

But the creators had other plans, and rather than let him ride off into the sunset with Kate Lockwood, Joe was to be tested again. This time, by Bronte.

When a woman breaks into his closed bookstore in the middle of the night, she gets a lot more than she was bargaining for. Bronte (Madeline Brewer) captures the attention of Joe, which, as viewers of the show, we know is something you absolutely do not want. With his marriage already struggling, the story starts to follow a theme of will they or won’t they. Honestly, this is when You season 5 is at it’s weakest.

Something about Bronte annoyed me pretty much from the first moment that we meet her. Things felt off, and if I am being completely honest, she was getting on my nerves. I have watched many naive women fall for Joe Goldberg, but she seemed better than that. She was smarter than that. And watching her fall into his trap was driving me crazy.

While Brewer was making me want to pull my hair out (nothing against the actress, she did what she could with how it was written), Anna Camp was giving me life over her portrayal of Kate’s sisters, Reagan and Maddie Lockwood. These two could not be any more opposite, and yet she nails both performances.

I found myself wanting to hug Maddie and wanting to push Reagan out a window. Somehow, this only made me start to feel bad for Joe – a trap I fell into many times over. Then something magical and exciting happened. You Season 5 Episode 6.

When I say game-changer, that is almost an understatement. This episode literally gave me chills as I jumped from my seat on the couch with excitement. This is the moment that I had been waiting for. Suddenly, everything that I had been feeling started making sense. And I could not have been more thrilled.

This season knows exactly what it is doing as it finds a way to tie all of the previous seasons in. Joe Goldberg mentions several times how he is haunted by those he has killed, but he really has no idea just how right he is. Without giving anything away, one of my favorite things about You season 5 is that it was clearly always intended to be the end.

Everything comes together to create a story that will have viewers on the edge of their seats, clicking play next episode over and over, until the very end. Especially as those final episodes start rolling and viewers truly have no idea how everything is going to play out for Joe Goldberg. Will he get what he deserves? Will he get off scot-free? Or some combination of the two?

While I cannot lay it all out – tune into the final ten episodes on Netflix for that – I can say that it is done so in a way that is so brilliant, and so poignant, and kind of makes you think about the world we are living in today in a way you probably don’t want to. You Season 5 is the perfect ending to a twisted, disturbing story that fans have been following for years.

I never expected it to end this way, but I am thrilled that it did. The final line of the series gave me chills, and works so perfectly, making the series as a whole one of the best thrillers to ever grace the small screen. Penn Badgley is truly one of the greats.

You Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix, along with all four other seasons. Do not miss out on one of the most unforgettable, exciting, and thrilling television series to ever exist. Now is the time to start binge-watching if you have never seen You. Trust me, you will not regret it.

Oh, and the final two episodes include the perfect, and I mean perfect, use of Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire and Taylor Swift’s Guilty As Sin.

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About You Season 5

In the epic fifth and final season, Joe Goldberg returns to New York to enjoy his happily ever after… until his perfect life is threatened by the ghosts of his past and his own dark desires.

You Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix.

Super Duper Bunny League Producers Discuss Creating Family Content

Tessa Smith

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April 23, 2025

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Super Duper Bunny League Producers Discuss Creating Family Content

Super Duper Bunny League executive producers Robert Scull and Jonny Belt discuss creating content that the whole family can enjoy.

There’s a new league of superheroes in town, as Nickelodeon debuts the all-new animated series, Super Duper Bunny League, based on the kids’ comic book series by cartoonist Jamie Smart. The series is a 2D-animated adventure-comedy that centers on a diverse group of bunny friends who work together and use their unique powers to protect their beloved city.

We caught up with Robert Scull and Jonny Belt, who serve as executive producers on the series, to talk all things Super Duper Bunny League. They discuss the animation style, the cast, and making content that both kids and parents can enjoy.

What is the inspiration behind Super Duper Bunny League?

The show is based on Jamie Smart’s early-reader comic series originally titled Super Hero Bunny League. When Eryk Casemiro and Ramsey Naito brought it to us, we immediately wanted to hop on—there’s this perfect mix of absurdity, energy, and warmth.

Jamie’s characters and art style felt like a natural fit for animation—his bold color choices and thick/thin line work had a vibrant, expressive look that we love. It felt like the kind of world you’d want to jump, run around, and explore in.

You two have worked together many times before—do you have a shorthand now that makes the collaboration easier?

Robert: We’ve definitely developed a rhythm over the years. It’s a lot of “What if…” followed by “Oh, wait, and then…”

Jonny: Our conversations usually bounce between writing, laughing, rejecting each other’s ideas, convincing each other, and then writing again. After all this time, we trust each other’s instincts, which helps a lot when you’re making fifty-two 11-minute episodes as fast as you can.

This show has such a fun cast. Can you talk about bringing them all on?

This was the first time we worked with an all-adult ensemble voice cast, and it completely opened up new territory for us making the entire process incredibly fun. We worked closely with the fantastic Sirena Irwin, who directed the cast and brought so much life and spontaneity to the sessions.

Some of our best days were spent with Janelle James—our narrator—on Zoom. Her performance is hilarious and totally unique. Instead of a traditional all-knowing narrator, she reacts to what’s happening like she’s watching the show with you, which we loved writing for, but even more so seeing her bring the hilarity and charm out in her performance.

I love the animation style of Super Duper Bunny League! Can you talk about how you settled on the design of the different bunnies and other characters?

Jamie Smart’s original art was right there in the book! It was bold, colorful, and playful—exactly what we needed! And we developed a few other characters to work with Jamie’s original Bunny Team to build out the world even further!

We worked with Gigglebug Animation in Finland, and they totally got what we were going for. Their work has that handcrafted, expressive feel. We wanted the bunnies to each have their own distinct silhouette and personality, but the world as a whole had to pop. Gigglebug helped make that vision come alive.

With a series like this, are there a lot of improv opportunities for the cast, or do they mostly stick to the script?

We always write tight scripts, but once we’re recording, we like to open things up a bit— Everyone we’ve casted is not only talented but genuinely funny. Some of them are Groundlings alumni, so we really gave the space for all sorts of terrific ad-libs to come out of the sessions. Sometimes we even rewrite a little afterwards to keep moments we love that stemmed from the actors surprising us. It keeps the tone fresh and the world feeling alive.

How would you describe the series to get parents and their children to check it out?

It’s silly, fast, full of action—but it’s also got a lot of heart.

It’s about being heroic in your own weird way. Whether you’re 4 or 40, there’s something in Super Duper Bunny League for you. If you liked the fun of Bubble Guppies, the adventure of The Backyardigans, and the warmth of Butterbean’s Café, this wraps it all into one colorful, chaotic, bunny-powered package.

Is there an episode in season one that you are most excited for people to see?

Honestly, we’re proud of all of them—but there are a few where everything just came together in an amazing way… I mean- we did it all on purpose. Ahem. But if we had to name a favorite it might be Awesome Guy with Patrick Warburton. That one was really fun, or awesome, to make from start to finish

As a parent who has seen a million episodes of Bubble Guppies and The Backyardigans, I appreciate a series that I can enjoy and have fun with. My daughters are 12 and 13 and we still sing songs from both. Can you discuss the importance of creating a series that families can watch together, and it will not leave the parents bored to tears?

Thank you! We love hearing that! One of our goals for the show is to make something that works on multiple levels so there’s something fun for everyone.

We always say: kids come for the fun, but parents stay if there’s something for them too. With Bunnies, we tried to create something smart, silly, and a little surprising—so it’s entertaining for everyone on the couch.

In a world of reboots and revivals, is there any chance that Rocko’s Modern Life could come back?

Robert: Wow, that would be interesting. It really was a product of the era in which it was made, and it was incredibly fun to make. Joe Murray put together an incredible team that I feel lucky to have been a part of. Who knows? Anything’s possible!

About Super Duper Bunny League

In Super Duper Bunny League, a team of bunnies turned superheroes is ready to battle danger in all its forms as they defend Important City from their archnemesis (and accidental creator), the inept Dr. Fuzzleglove, and a ridiculous rogues’ gallery of cartoony villains. Whether battling sweet-toothed space pirates, sizzling lava monsters, giant metal monkeys or hot dog-hungry dinosaurs, the Bunnies must combine their new superpowers to defend truth, justice, and especially free time to snack and chill.

The Super Duper Bunny League voice cast features: Miles J. Harvey as super stretchy Stumpy; H Michael Croner as mega-strong Handsome Steve; Michaela Dietz as the electrifyingly powerful Bex; Timothy Latrice Royale Wilcots as gigantic yet empathetic Derek; Ramona Young as brilliantly smart Dr. Annabelle; and Janelle James as the narrator. Lending their voices as special characters in the series are: Fred Stoller as Dr. Fuzzleglove; Flula Borg as Doc Choc; Carol Kane as Captain Stickybeard; Laraine Newman as Mrs. Fuzzleglove/Mrs. Rubberglove; Patton Oswalt as Lizard Lips; Danny Trejo as Alberto; Patrick Warburton as Awesome Guy; and more.

Super Duper Bunny League (26 half-hour episodes across seasons one and two) will make its linear debut Saturday, April 19, at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with new episodes rolling out for nine consecutive weeks on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Following the U.S. launch, the series will roll out on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally later in the year.

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Netflix Heads To Annecy 2025 With Multiple Projects, Including Stranger Things: Tales From ’85

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April 23, 2025

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Netflix Heads To Annecy 2025 With Multiple Projects, Including Stranger Things: Tales From ’85

Netflix is heading to Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated Stranger Things: Tales From ’85.

NETFLIX RETURNS TO ANNECY FESTIVAL WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF FIRST LOOKS INCLUDING STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85, FAMILY TENTPOLE IN YOUR DREAMS, AND ADULT COMEDY FIXED

Netflix returns to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with a bold, genre-spanning line-up of films, series, and special events.

This follows a standout year for Netflix Animation, with the Oscar-nominated Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl winning two BAFTAs, Arcane earning seven Annie Awards, and Orion and the Dark earning Children and Family Emmys for Best Special Production and Best Writing.

Netflix Heads To Annecy 2025 With Multiple Projects

A full rundown of Netflix’s Annecy activity includes:

Next on Netflix Animation returns to Théâtre Bonlieu on Wednesday, 11 June. This year’s session will feature exclusive previews of In Your Dreams and Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85. Executive producer Eric Robles will present a world-exclusive first look at the Stranger Things animated series, while director Alex Woo, production designer Steven Pilcher, and VFX supervisor Nicola Lavender will debut never-before-seen footage from their upcoming film In Your Dreams during a special panel.
The world premiere of Fixed will take place at Annecy on Wednesday, 11 June. The newly acquired adult comedy film from Genndy Tartakovsky (Primal, Hotel Transylvania) brings his signature irreverence and artistry to the big screen.
A masterclass with Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the creator of BoJack Horseman, follows on Thursday, 12 June. He’ll be joined by the team behind his upcoming adult comedy series, Long Story Short, with audiences getting an early look at an episode ahead of its debut.
Work-in-Progress and Making of sessions for Ubisoft’s popular Tom Clancy game franchise, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Folivari’s French preschool series 7 Bears for a behind-the-scenes look at these titles.
For the first time, Netflix will host a dedicated Animated Series Studio Focus on Thursday, 12 June, giving audiences an in-depth look at our full animation series slate. From preschool (Dr. Seuss’s Horton!) to adult spectacle (Blue Eye Samurai season 2, Magic: The Gathering), family spectacle (Ghostbusters, Minecraft), and comedy (Haunted Hotel), this session—led by Netflix Animation executives John Derderian (Vice President, Animation Series), Heather Tilert (Director, Kids + Preschool), Billy Wee (Director, Adult Comedy), Dylan Thomas (Director, Adult Spectacle), and Dominique Bazay (Director, Family Spectacle)—will share insights into our creative and production processes behind our animated slate.
And finally, Netflix titles—Astérix & Obélix: Le Combat des Chefs and Devil May Cry—will compete in Annecy’s Official TV Films Competition.

Netflix Upcoming Projects Details

FIXED

Release date: 13 August 2025

From visionary director Genndy Tartakovsky comes Fixed, an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning! As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours with his balls! What could go wrong…?

Cast: Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, Michelle Buteau, and River Gallo

IN YOUR DREAMS

Release date: Coming this Fall

In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure that follows Stevie and her brother Elliot as they journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams. If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will grant them their ultimate dream come true…the perfect family.

Cast: Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Craig Robinson, Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, Omid Djalili, Gia Carides, SungWon Cho, Zachary Noah Piser

ASTÉRIX & OBÉLIX: LE COMBAT DES CHEFS (ASTÉRIX & OBÉLIX: THE BIG FIGHT)

Release date: 30 April 2025

Rome is desperate to conquer the last independent village in Gaul and the home of Asterix and Obelix. The secret to the Gauls’ battle superiority is a magic potion, but when the potion master loses his memory, the villagers are left to their own devices against the might of Rome.

DEVIL MAY CRY

Release date: S1 on Netflix, S2 Coming Soon

In this animated adaptation of the popular Capcom game and from the vision of Adi Shankar, sinister forces are at play to open the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon-hunter-for-hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

LONG STORY SHORT

Release date: Coming this year

Long Story Short is an animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman about one family, over time. Jumping through the years, we follow the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises.

7 BEARS

Release date: 10 July 2025

Forget the Seven Dwarfs, here come the 7 Bears! So, look out Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White, because this lovable pack of furballs is putting a fuzzy twist on the fairytales we thought we knew. Based on the acclaimed graphic novels by Emile Bravo, The 7 Bears is brought to animated life by the award-winning animation studio, Folivari.

SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH

Release date: Fall 2025

In this first-ever adaptation of the acclaimed stealth video game Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help. Produced by Ubisoft, in partnership with Derek Kolstad (John Wick), Sun Creature and Fost.

STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85

Release date: Coming Soon

A new, animated series set in the ‘Stranger Things’ universe.

BLUE EYE SAMURAI

Release date: S1 on Netflix, S2 Coming Soon

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ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires Teaser Reveals Trouble At Camp

Tessa Smith

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April 22, 2025

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ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires Teaser Reveals Trouble At Camp

The first official teaser for ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires is here, revealing that Zed and Addison are camp counselors but find themselves in a bit of trouble.

Today, Disney released the first official sneak peek at “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” the latest installment of the music-fueled, smash-hit “ZOMBIES” franchise.

The teaser reunites fan favorites Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly as beloved zombie-cheerleader power couple Zed and Addison while introducing Freya Skye and Malachi Barton as the latest supernatural arrivals: Nova, a fierce Daywalker, and Victor, a proud Vampire.

The Disney Channel Original Movie premieres Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel and will stream globally the next day, Friday, July 11, on Disney+. It will also be available on Disney Channel On Demand.

ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires Sees Zed & Addison Once Again In The Middle Of Conflict

While Zed and Addison finally seem to have it all together with their relationship, ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires once again sees them thrust into the center of a conflict. This time between the Daywalkers and the Vampires.

Zed zombies out in the trailer, but seems to have it all under control. Addison, per usual, remains sweet, calm, and collected.

In the first three “ZOMBIES” movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monsterkind together in their hometown of Seabrook. Now, a new adventure dawns for the duo when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires.

Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. With the help of Eliza and Willa, they must convince sworn enemies Nova and Victor to try to unite their warring worlds before an even greater threat endangers them all.

In addition to Donnelly, Manheim, Barton and Skye, “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” stars a multitalented ensemble cast, including Kylee Russell as Eliza, Chandler Kinney as Willa, Julian Lerner as Ray, Swayam Bhatia as Vera, Mekonnen Knife as Vargas, Lisa Chappell as Vampire Eldress, and Jonno Roberts as Commander Bright.

Beloved for its high-energy song-and-dance elements, the next installment in the “ZOMBIES” franchise packs nine new original songs and two reprises of fan-favorite hits, “Someday” and “Ain’t No Doubt About It.” The movie features next-level dance sequences, choreographed by Dondraico Johnson, and an original score composed by Tom Howe.

Paul Hoen, who directed all three previous “ZOMBIES” films, returns to helm this installment. With a screenplay by David Light, Joseph Raso and Josh Cagan, “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” is executive produced by Hoen, Manheim, Donnelly, Light, Raso, Jane Fleming (“The Quest”) and Mark Ordesky (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy). Mahita P. Simpson serves as co-executive producer alongside co-producer Josh Cagan and producer Skot Bright. “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” is a production from Night Zone Productions Limited.

A powerhouse in youth entertainment, the “ZOMBIES” franchise has consistently dominated with each movie release. The cable telecasts for the first three films ranked No. 1 among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in their premiere years.* The movies have also garnered nearly a quarter billion streaming hours, becoming one of the most popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchises on Disney+.**

The franchise’s music has amassed over 5.7 billion streams across YouTube Music, Disney Channel YouTube and Disney Music Vevo, while soundtracks for “ZOMBIES” and “ZOMBIES 3” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Kid Albums chart*.

This summer, the “Descendants/ZOMBIES: Worlds Collide Tour” will visit over 43 arenas across North America, celebrating the music from “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” alongside fan-favorite hits from the wildly popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchises “Descendants” and “ZOMBIES.” “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” brand extensions will include a cross-category product line of apparel, accessories, costumes, fashion dolls by Mattel and more.

About ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires

A new adventure dawns for the duo when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires.

Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. With the help of Eliza and Willa, they must convince sworn enemies Nova and Victor to try to unite their warring worlds before an even greater threat endangers them all.

The Disney Channel Original Movie premieres Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel and will stream globally the next day, Friday, July 11, on Disney+. It will also be available on Disney Channel On Demand.

“ZOMBIES,” “ZOMBIES 2” and “ZOMBIES 3” are currently available on Disney+.

*Source: Nielsen, Live+35, Z1: 1/29/18 – 2/25/18, Z2: 1/27/20 – 2/23/20, Z3: 8/1/22 – 8/28/22; ranked on average audience, based on cable movies only

**Source: Internal Disney+ streaming data

***Source: YouTube Analytics

****Source: DMG Analytics Lifetime to 2/13/25

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Tombstone 4K Arrives Home + List Of Bonus Features

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Tessa Smith

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April 22, 2025

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Tombstone 4K Arrives Home + List Of Bonus Features

One of the best Westerns to ever be released is finally available on 4K. Here is a list of all Tombstone 4K Steelbook bonus features.

Tombstone 4K has arrived at digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home). A steelbook is also available for those that prefer physical copies, and it is gorgeous. Here is a complete list of the incredible bonus features included on all formats.

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Tombstone 4K Bonus Features

The Making of Tombstone
- An Ensemble Cast
- Making An Authentic Western
- The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral

Director’s Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence
Trailers & TV Spots

About Tombstone

Every town has a story — Tombstone has a legend. Experience the explosive, action-packed battle on 4K Ultra HD. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), his brothers (Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton) and the outrageous Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) band together to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown at the O.K. Corral. The star-studded cast also includes Dana Delany, Jason Priestley and Michael Biehn in an epic story of Wild West justice.

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The Last Of Us 2×2: How Just A Few Simple Changes Made It More Emotional

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Tessa Smith

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April 21, 2025

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The Last Of Us 2×2: How Just A Few Simple Changes Made It More Emotional

The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 changes things up just a little bit from the game, but doing so makes THAT moment even more emotional.

The Last Of Us 2x2: How Just A Few Simple Changes Made It More Emotional

As a gamer I went into this episode of The Last Of Us season 2 knowing exaclty what to expect, but that didn’t make it any easier to watch. From the very first scene where we see the lodge, I knew that The Last Of Us season 2 episode 2 was going to make me cry.

This series has always been an extremely faithful adaptation. It is almost a shot-for-shot remake of the cut scenes and the game that so many know and love. That said, there were a few small changes made in this episode, and yet they somehow just made it even more emotional.

I was immediately taken aback to hear that Joel went on patrol with Dina. In the game, he is with Tommy. Dina essentially plays the same role as Tommy does, not actually witnessing the murder after being knocked out – it was just done so in a different way as Tommy was physically knocked out (and potentially dead) where Dina was just injected with something to make her sleep.

The decision to change this is absolutely brilliant, in my opinion. This allows Tommy to be there in Jackson to help protect the city from the massive horde that breaks in. This is not something that happens in the game, but it was a piece of action that the show needed to help add stress and desperation to the feel of it all.

Joel was torn about whether he should go back, and Abby was forced to consciously make the decision to lead him to slaughter. She was so stuck on revenge that she was willing to put the lives of many others at risk. Watching the way this part of the episode played out was extremely difficult, but necessary.

Because of this, however, Dina does not go with Ellie on patrol, which led to a fan favorite moment from the two of them when they go in the shop filled with weed. At least the shop still made an appearance.

The Last Of Us 2x2: Why Just A Few Simple Changes Made It More Emotional

In The Last Of Us season 2 episode 2, we as viewers learn that Abby wants to kill Joel as revenge for her father, who was the doctor that Joel shot to save Ellie after he realized what the Fireflies were doing. Joel also learns this truth. In the game, not only does Joel never fully understand why he is being killed, those playing do know the doctor was Abby’s father until much, much later.

Because we are not playing the characters and connecting with them in that way, it was smart to reveal the true reason behind Abby’s anger and grief. Audiences can now understand why she does what she does, even if they do not agree with her reasoning. If you think about it, Joel has done very similar things.

When playing the game, it was heartbreaking to think that Joel did not know the full extent as to why he was dying. In this episode, it was even more devastating to think that Ellie is now in the same situation as Abby is. He has to know on some level that Ellie will want to avenge his death, and will not stop until she does, or until she is killed herself.

Joel is so badly beaten that he cannot explain this to Ellie, or try to offer some advice to just let things go. This broke my heart to see, especially as a parent.

One very small change that probably broke me the most is that Joel tries to get up when Ellie tells him to. He musters everything he has and can only lift a few centimeters off the ground, but he does this for her, which is very telling.

He may not be her actual father, but he is the closest she has to one. She even said they were going to do a patrol as a “daddy-daughter” thing at the start of The Last Of Us season 2 episode 2, which is even more devastating.

Kaitlyn Dever is phenomenal in this episode. It is impossible not to feel her hurt and anger, and at least see where she is coming from. Kicking the episode off with the nightmare about her father helps to create that sympathy from the audience, although surely most will be furious with her for killing Joel, especially after he saved her life.

Bella Ramsey is also incredible, as always, really feeling their emotions during that key moment and helping translate it to viewers. Pedro Pascal goes out with a bang, delivering on every single emotional beat, per usual.

It is hard to say for sure that this version was more brutal and made me more emotional because of the changes, or if it is because these feelings are packed on top of the ones I felt while playing the games. Still, I rather like what the creatives did with The Last Of Us season 2 episode 2 and cannot wait to see what they have in store for the rest of this season and season 3.

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About The Last Of Us Season 2

Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.

Returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.

THE LAST OF US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells; with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.

Season two of THE LAST OF US debuts SUNDAY, APRIL 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The seven-episode season will continue with one new episode weekly through May 25.

Andor Season 2 Review: Thrilling, Captivating, & Pretty Darn Perfect

Tessa Smith

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April 21, 2025

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Andor Season 2 Review: Thrilling, Captivating, & Pretty Darn Perfect

Andor season 2 brilliantly details the events in the years leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It’s captivating, thrilling, and pretty darn perfect.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is my favorite Star Wars film, hands down, so it should come as no surprise that I loved the first season of Andor, even though I felt like it took a while to get going. Now that we have established the unknown characters and gotten to know more about returning ones, Andor season 2 hits the ground running and never looks back, brilliantly setting up for what is to come in Rogue One.

While the first season revealed the events that took place five years before Rogue One, season two is split into four years, spanning over three episodes each. This allows the momentum to keep moving and the season to stay at a solid pace, never slowing down.

There is a lot happening – think of most of the season as a political thriller – so knowing that each group of three episodes takes place over one year allows viewers to keep track of things easily. It also helps as we inch closer and closer to the devastating things that are to come.

Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor is, of course, at the center of the series; however, there are several other characters that have key roles, and boy do they shine when given their time to. Denise Gough’s Deedra Meero is one of them, especially in the final few episodes. She is one of those characters that fans will surely love to hate – if they do not already do so.

Stellan Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael was established as a very important piece of the puzzle in Andor season 1, and he continues that trend in season 2. His relationship with Cassian, his strength and faith in the rebellion, and the things he is willing to do are all a major part of the story this season.

Genevieve O’Reilly’s Mon Mothra has her story expanded throughout the season as well. We know where she ends up, but to see the path she took to get there is both thrilling and captivating. That is part of what I love so much about Andor. We know the end result, which means seeing the roads that were taken to get there is that much more exciting.

Then we come to Ben Mendelsohn’s Krennic. One of my favorite villains of all time and a character that can send a shiver down my spine when I simply think of him. The things that he pulls off this season are truly terrifying. Even though he is not in Andor season 2 very often, when he is, he leaves a lasting impression.

Episode 11, in particular, is one that gave me literal chills and made the hair on my arms stand on end. This is Mendelsohn’s best role, in my opinion, which is not said lightly considering he is a phenomenal actor.

Just when I thought there was no way I could love K-2SO any more than I already did, I watched the Andor season 2 finale, and somehow now I do. He has been my favorite droid for some time now, but what he does in Andor season 2, episode 12, had me cracking up. He is a badass, and I love him for it.

I truly believe that because the creatives behind this series knew that they were only going to do only two seasons from the start, and they had a plan for them, it allowed Andor to be one of the best things on television. It seamlessly blends into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, with a final few minutes that will leave viewers shook and rethinking everything they know.

There are a lot of great action scenes, as well as heartwarming (and heartbreaking) moments, but at its core, this is an on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller. You might think you know what is coming, but I promise you, your world is about to be flipped upside down.

Andor Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on April 22 with three episodes. Each week, three more will be released until the finale on May 13.

Andor release schedule:

April 22, 2025: Episodes 1-3
April 29, 2025: Episodes 4-6
May 6, 2025: Episodes 7-9
May 13, 2025: Episodes 10-12

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About Andor Season 2

Lucasfilm’s Emmy®-nominated thriller Andor, returns for its long-awaited conclusion on April 22. The second season takes place as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance.

Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound. Rife with political intrigue and danger, the series is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which portrayed a heroic band of rebels who steal the plans to the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction—The Death Star—setting the stage for the events of the original 1977 film.

Andor sets the clock back five years from the events of Rogue One to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation from disinterested, cynical nobody into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny.

Andor Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on April 22 with three episodes. Each week, three more will be released until the finale on May 13.

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About You Season 5

What is the inspiration behind Super Duper Bunny League?

You two have worked together many times before—do you have a shorthand now that makes the collaboration easier?

This show has such a fun cast. Can you talk about bringing them all on?

I love the animation style of Super Duper Bunny League! Can you talk about how you settled on the design of the different bunnies and other characters?

With a series like this, are there a lot of improv opportunities for the cast, or do they mostly stick to the script?

How would you describe the series to get parents and their children to check it out?

Is there an episode in season one that you are most excited for people to see?

In a world of reboots and revivals, is there any chance that Rocko’s Modern Life could come back?

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Tombstone 4K Bonus Features

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