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For All Mankind Season 5 Puts Mars on a New Trajectory
television18 days ago

For All Mankind Season 5 Puts Mars on a New Trajectory

Season 5 reorients For All Mankind from Earth to Mars, aging Ed Baldwin while a new generation—Alex, Kelly, Lily—takes the lead as Mars fights for independence, with Earth–Mars ripple effects (AI, policing, corporate power) shaping the saga. The Mars-centric story starts slower and with fresh faces, but sharpens into high-stakes drama and eventually expands beyond the red planet, setting up a bold future; it premieres March 27 on Apple TV+ with weekly episodes through May 29.

Hoppers Flies Higher: Pixar’s Bold, Funny, and Haunting Forest Adventure
io9-reviews1 month ago

Hoppers Flies Higher: Pixar’s Bold, Funny, and Haunting Forest Adventure

Pixar's Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong, is a bold, funny, and emotionally rich forest adventure where Mabel (Piper Curda) uses a sci‑fi consciousness transfer to rally animals against a destructive mayor. Blending sharp humor with darker, surprising moments, it channels Up‑like heart and Avatar‑esque setup, all supported by stunning animation and a strong environmental, found-family message. It’s a standout, potentially among Pixar’s best, and opens March 6.