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Deadline's review frames The Mandalorian And Grogu as a two-hour nostalgia-fueled adventure that leans on fan service and revived lore to bridge the gap between the original films and newer installments. While it delivers spectacle and strong performances, the piece notes whether long-term engagement will hold for younger viewers as Star Wars heads toward its 50th anniversary.
Netflix’s animated original Swapped soared to 38.7 million views in the May 4–10 window, setting a new weekly record for Netflix’s animated originals after an opening week of 15.5 million; the Sea Beast previously held the record with 34.9 million. Other top titles in the week included Leo (34.6M) and Kpop: Demon Hunters (30.1M). Swapped stars Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, and Tracy Morgan from director Nathan Greno (Skydance Animation/Netflix). Apex also rose in its second week as part of a broader uptick in viewership for Netflix’s newer titles.
New Line/Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat II pulled in $5.2 million in Thursday previews (3 PM shows), a strong start that nudges toward a $40M+ domestic opening and could outpace the 2021 MK’s total of $42.3M, given the strength of previews versus last year’s $23.3M debut; a Mother’s Day boost for Devil Wears Prada 2 is also anticipated as the weekend unfolds.
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in Ari Aster’s Scapegoat for A24, written by Aster and produced by Square Peg; production is planned for later this year to fit Johansson’s busy schedule, which includes an Exorcist reboot and a Batman sequel, with plot details being kept under wraps.
Prime Video released a sizzle reel detailing its summer slate of YA adaptations and romance projects, led by The Love Hypothesis starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, with other titles like Clashing Through The Snow, The Devil’s Mouth, and The Last Sunrise, plus TV entries such as Off Campus and Sterling Point. Key dates include Off Campus Season 1 on May 13, Every Year After on June 10, Elle on July 1, Sterling Point on August 5, and the Obssessed Fest fan event on June 27, with additional projects like Your Fault: London and Maxton Hall teased for future release.
Mentalist Oz Pearlman pulled out of Jimmy Kimmel Live after the WHCD shooting near the event; Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett will replace him for tonight's show, which also features Anthony Anderson, as WHCD fallout and Trump’s criticisms of Kimmel continue.
Deadline reports that Ellen DeGeneres will voice Dory again in a still-untitled short set in Pixar’s Finding Nemo universe; production has begun and release plans will be announced as the project progresses.
Kat Graham posted that certain scenes she filmed, including ones with Diana Ross, were cut from Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael due to ‘certain legal considerations’ ahead of its April 24 release. The final cut omits Ross, and reports say other edits also removed elements such as portions of Jackson’s storyline about abuse after the estate uncovered a past settlement. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Larenz Tate.
Universal’s Michael opens overseas to $18.5M across 82 markets (including Tuesday previews), the biggest first-day for a musical biopic and signaling a strong global debut ahead of a potential $150M worldwide opening.
Deadline reports a polarized reception to the big-budget Michael biopic Michael: Rotten Tomatoes sits at 27% from 48 reviews, with Jaafar Jackson’s performance drawing praise from some outlets (Deadline, USA Today, ScreenRant) while many others (Ebert, BBC, IGN, Guardian, Telegraph, Indiewire) deem it dull or sanitized. The film covers Jackson 5 years through his early solo career, and despite mixed notices, it’s expected to perform well at the box office thanks to a built-in fan base.
CBS chief Amy Reisenbach says the network chose NCIS: New York with LL Cool J’s Sam Hanna for a fresh NYC/navy-driven spin-off, instead of reviving Tony & Ziva, which was canceled after one season on Paramount+. NCIS: NY will join the mothership NCIS and NCIS: Origins on Tuesdays, with Origins reduced and Sydney returning midseason.
Deadline's Damon Wise critiques Reminders of Him as a gloomy, melodramatic Colleen Hoover adaptation, faulting its clumsy dialogue and convoluted past-present framing, though Maika Monroe and the cast manage to sustain the performance amid a bleak, overly sentimental finale.
Deadline Hollywood's Pete Hammond delivers a category-by-category forecast for the 98th Academy Awards, predicting One Battle After Another to win Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan as a likely Best Actor winner for Sinners, Jessie Buckley for Best Actress for Hamnet, and Paul Thomas Anderson to take Best Director; the piece also assigns wins across acting, screenplay, and technical categories, while noting that new voting rules requiring voters to attest they’ve seen all nominees could affect turnout.
Conan O’Brien spoke about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, saying he was in shock after learning they were stabbed to death at their Brentwood home following his holiday party. He recalled the couple as lovely people and praised Rob Reiner’s classic work, including Spinal Tap. The piece also notes that their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is due to enter a plea.
Deadline reports the 63rd ICG Publicists Awards nominees across motion picture and television publicity campaigns, naming contenders for the Maxwell Weinberg Award and various honorees, with winners to be announced March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire.