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The month of may has brought forward an exciting lineup of films, series, and reality shows to binge this summer. Paramount+ has a full slate of interesting releases including the premiere of David Beckam’s talk show Beckham & Friends Live and the seasons of some popular reality shows.

American Music Awards are set to happen this month and will be available to stream on the digital giant. Scary Movie films and seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race are also included in the diverse lineup of the digital platform. Here’s what it set to release on Paramount+ during the month of May.

Paramount+ May 2025: Everything On Release Schedule This Month

Note: The releases marked with the Paramount+ Showtime bracket will be available only to those with the Paramount+ and Showtime subscription tier. The releases not marked will be available for subscribers of all tiers.

Shout! Studios is punching Monday in the face with brass knuckles by announcing an outstanding action film initiative with Hong Kong Cinema Classics! The celebration of Hong Kong action classics includes 4K presentations on Digital and physical media featuring iconic filmmakers, time-honored films, and many of the action genre’s legendary badasses of the silver screen.

The Hong Kong Cinema Classics collection brings films like Hard Boiled, City on Fire, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Bullet in the Head, Fist of Legend, Peking Opera Blues, and more to the stage!

Per today’s press release from Shout! Studios:

Hong Kong cinema in the ’80s and ’90s, renowned for its thrilling action choreography, distinctive visual styles, and emotional storytelling, represents a remarkable era in cinematic history, whose crime thrillers, martial arts classics, and action films, in particular, have left an indelible mark on Hollywood, profoundly influencing everything from Quentin Tarantino’s...

In a major boon for action film enthusiasts and physical media collectors, Shout! Studios is launching a new entertainment label dedicated to restored Hong Kong cinema classics.

The Hong Kong Cinema Classics line will spotlight a treasure trove of Hong Kong cinematic masterpieces, beginning with digital 4K releases in June before expanding to definitive-edition physical media.

The move comes on the back of Shout! Studios nabbing worldwide rights (excluding select Asian territories) to the coveted Golden Princess movie library.

The digital rollout begins June 24, while the label’s first physical release will be “The Jet Li Collection,” a 10-disc 4K Uhd + Blu-ray box set arriving July 29. This comprehensive set features five of the martial arts superstar’s seminal Hong Kong films: “Fist of Legend,” “Tai Chi Master,” “Fong Sai Yuk,” “Fong Sai Yuk II,” and “The Bodyguard from Beijing.” The lavish collection includes new interviews, audio commentaries, vintage featurettes and more special features.

Shout! Studios has unveiled Hong Kong Cinema Classics Line, “a new entertainment label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating and cinematic masterpieces on digital entertainment platforms in 4K and definitive-edition physical releases (Uhd and Blu-ray) for collectors’ home entertainment shelves,” according to the official release. The first titles will be released this summer.

The home video company “in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Archives, has been working diligently to remaster and restore several prized hits, all scanned in stunning 4K from the original camera negatives. The video and audio have been restored, and the subtitles have been newly translated. With fans in mind, Shout! Studios is currently producing a variety of bonus content for each physical media release for this numbered and deluxe home entertainment series.”

Many of these titles have long been out-of-print or unavailable in the west, so to have them with brand-new...

Hong Kong cinema in the ’80s and ’90s, renowned for its thrilling action choreography, distinctive visual styles, and emotional storytelling, represents a remarkable era in cinematic history, whose crime thrillers, martial arts classics, and action films, in particular, have left an indelible mark on Hollywood, profoundly influencing everything from Quentin Tarantino’s movies to the iconic Matrix and John Wick franchises. Among these are many acclaimed and popular early works by renowned filmmakers John Woo, Ringo Lam, Tsui Hark, Corey Yuen, Gordon Chan, Johnnie To, and internationally renowned actors Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Leslie Cheung, and Tony Leung Ka-fai. Many of these highly sought-after movies from Shout!’s Golden Princess library and seminal Hong Kong classics have been dormant and out–of–print for decades outside of Asia.

For the upcoming Hong Kong Cinema Classics releases, Shout! Studios, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Archives,...

April is bringing fresh movies, shows, and specials to Paramount+! Whether you love action, comedy, or family-friendly content, there’s something for everyone. Get ready for new originals, classic favorites, and exclusive premieres. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming next month!

1. The Last Stop in Yuma County (April 1)

A traveling salesman, stranded at a remote Arizona rest stop, becomes caught in a dangerous hostage situation when two ruthless bank robbers arrive, willing to use violence to protect their stolen money.

2. Before Dawn (April 1)

A young man leaves his family’s sheep farm in the Australian outback and joins his fellow countrymen on the Western Front during World War I, hoping to help bring an end to the brutal conflict.

3. An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile special (April 6)

Filming on March 26 at London’s Palladium Theatre, a primetime concert special will feature live performances by Elton John and Brandi Carlile,...

You may wonder why The Apothecary Diaries is hyped up, and yet it serves as iconic in every single way. The colors, character designs, setting, everything is what a historical drama should be. It is, however, anything but a stereotypical portrayal of consort culture, and the latest episode proved why.

Maomao in her decked-up look at the garden party | Credit: Toho Animation

In particular, it showcased Lihua in her most unapologetic element and for the right reasons. Some shocking revelations had most fans on the edge of their seats. This is precisely why the anime needs to unfurl the hidden mysteries and unsolved questions embedded within the Crystal Pavillion.

Lady Lihua: The Queen, The Legend, The Moment

We were first introduced to Lihua in Season One, where she slapped Gyokuyou and blamed her for her son’s death. Both are esteemed consorts in their respective pavilion and are subject to dangers.

Jet Li was one of the most prolific action stars of the 1990s, making a slew of brilliant martial arts and action films back-to-back with great directors. Now, some of his best (and also more difficult to find) films of the era are getting a 4K reissue on digital platforms thanks to Shout! Studios. The five Jet Li classics being re-released are: Tai Chi Master (1993), The Legend (1993), The Legend 2 (1993), Fist of Legend (1994), and The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994). The films become available in 4K on Feb. 18, 2025, through the usual digital platforms. They will also be available together in a digital bundle for the first time on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. The press release from Shout! Studios states:

"The cinema of Hong Kong in the ’80s and ’90s, particularly Jet Li’s martial arts films, is renowned for its thrilling action choreography, unique visual styles, and engaging storytelling. Behold...

Early Hong Kong classics from Jet Li, including works from celebrated filmmakers Gordon Chan, Yuen Woo-ping (perhaps best known by western audiences for his work on “The Matrix”) and Corey Yuen will finally arrive on digital 4K on Feb. 18, courtesy of Shout! Studios in collaboration with Li.

The releases include 1994’s “Fist of Legend,” 1993’s “Tai Chi Master,” “The Legend” and “The Legend 2,” and 1994’s “The Bodyguard From Beijing.” These are the movies that made Li an international superstar and paved the way for him to appear in western blockbusters like “Lethal Weapon 4,” “Romeo Must Die,” “The One” and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” along with Sylvester Stallone’s “Expendables” franchise.

“Thanks to our new partner Shout! Studios, movie fans can now easily enjoy these entertaining films in stunning 4K on various digital platforms. I hope a new generation of audiences will be introduced to these...

The cinema of Hong Kong in the ’80s and ’90s, particularly Jet Li’s martial arts films, is renowned for its thrilling action choreography, unique visual styles, and engaging storytelling. Behold the spectacular Hk action classics from prolific actor, martial artist, and producer Jet Li and early works by celebrated filmmakers Gordon Chan, Woo-Ping Yuen, and Corey Yuen when Fist Of Legend (1994), Tai Chi Master (1993), The Legend (1993), The Legend 2 (1993), and The Bodyguard From Beijing (1994) are set to unleash on Digital in 4K on February 18, 2025 by Shout! Studios, in collaboration with Jet Li.

“Thanks to our new partner Shout! Studios. Movie fans can now easily enjoy these entertaining films in stunning 4K on various digital platforms. I hope a new generation of audiences will be introduced to these action classics that give a glimpse to the talent of directors, writers, actors, stunt people, and crew that come from the rich history of Hong Kong cinema,...

Martial Arts movies are one of the most beloved niches of the action genre, and the 1990s was a standout decade for these projects. Including both intricately crafted and moving portraits of complex characters and downright cheesy movies that are fun until the very end, the diversity of these films provides something for all audiences. The best martial arts movie performances won't be found in these films. However, plenty of icons of the genre take on fun comedic roles that allow them to show off a sillier side of their personalities.

However, no matter how much humor is added to the story, this never takes away from the explosive action onscreen. Many of these are great martial arts movies for beginners because of the comedic elements and the characters who don't take themselves too seriously. Letting loose and watching films that allow the viewers to relax and enjoy themselves while...

Captain America has gone up against some truly terrifying villains in the MCU, but shockingly, Marvel has neglected to use six of the officially most powerful villains that Captain America has ever faced. While everyone's seen Steve Rogers clash with Thanos on the big screen, there are a few others with just as much potential for major movie villain status.

1996's Captain America: The Legend written by Mark Gruenwald, with art by Jason Franzone included a list of "off-the-charts" powerful villains, those Steve Rogers considers to be the most dangerous in the Marvel Universe.

While Thanos, of course, was the McU's greatest villain, the only other antagonist from this list to appear on screen so far has been M.O.D.O.K. leaving related character M.O.D.A.M., as well as Dragon Man, Jakar, Terminus, the Captain America-duplicate Ameridroid, and the particularly dangerous Super-Adaptoid waiting in the...

As one of Hollywoods most bankable stars, its no surprise that Will Smith has returned for several sequels to some of his most popular films. While classics like I Am Legend and I, Robot are still crying out for follow-up films from Smith, other series like Bad Boys and Men in Black have been turned into their own popular franchises. Its not just Smiths biggest films that have received sequels either, as hes also taken the time to appear in cameo roles in everything from Hindi-language Bollywood features to comedy classic sequels like Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

Some of the best Will Smith movies have received sequels, and his incredible onscreen charisma, unique comedic talents, and action-hero bravado have left viewers craving more. While the Academy Award winner has excelled in one-off dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Concussion, and King Richard, Smiths also willing to embrace big-budget sequels...

Exclusive: Marvel’s Moon Knight Director Mohamed Diab has revealed fresh details about his new feature Lion, starring Egyptian megastar Mohamed Ramadan in a role inspired by Ancient Rome rebel slave Spartacus.

“It’s a period piece, a kind of Spartacus meets Braveheart set in 1850s Egypt,” said Diab, talking to Deadline on the fringes of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival.

Currently mid-way through shooting in Cairo, Lion marks Diab’s first picture back in his native Egypt since 2016 breakthrough Clash. In between times, he made the Palestine-set drama Amira, followed by directing Moon Knight for Marvel.

Diab has revealed very little about the new movie, which was originally announced under the title of Black Lion and is being billed as his most ambitious Arab-language production to date.

“It’s about slavery in the 1850s. It’s an epic film. It’s not based on a real person but inspired by true events.

In the seventh episode of The Legend of Vox Machina, "Cloak and Dagger," steampunk gunslinger Percy faces off with someone from his past, the devious Anna Ripley. After a shootout, he offers her mercy. Instead of taking it, she shoots him in the chest, killing him.

Vox Machina is based on a Dungeons & Dragons campaign played by the troupe of voice actors from Critical Role, and Percy's death also happens in the campaign. However, in that instance, the rest of the team rushes Percy to a temple and revives him, something you can do in D&d. On the show, his death is less fleeting.

“In the campaign, we were able to bring him back very quickly, but I think that can be something that loses its gravity if you’re constantly able to revive somebody who has died over and over again,” Vox Machina star Laura Bailey (Vex’ahlia) told Polygon.

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft's Hayley Atwell is more than ready to continue Lara Croft's globetrotting exploits in the franchise's next iteration.

In a conversation with GamesRadar, the Agent Carter star spoke favorably about bringing Lara to life in Netflix's animated continuation of the Crystal Dynamics games and her willingness to star in future seasons. "I just had an absolute blast doing this with this creative team. I've loved working with [director Meredith Layne] and [showrunner Tasha Huo] on this, and having Netflix behind it," she said, adding, "It feels like an elevated animation [and] that they really want[ed] to get it right emotionally. I would be completely honored to carry on in some way, or to have Lara in my life in a different capacity, for sure." Atwell also shared her interest in playing Lara outside the cartoon, stating, "To continue to be involved or to be...

You'll find "The Flying Tile" side quest at the Desert Oasis in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but finding the Echo that Tormali needs is a bit trickier. These annoyingly aggro Echoes hide in a few places around the Gerudo Desert. There are two places you can grab them, and how convenient these places are depends on how far along in the main quest for the area "A Rift in Gerudo Desert" you are.

There are tons of things to do in the Gerudo Desert. Between the main quest, stamp collecting, and more, you're sure to run into plenty of neat Echoes to learn, and some of them can even make you rich. As you explore, you'll eventually reach the Oasis, where you can talk to Tormali. She'll ask you to bring her a flying tile that her boss mentioned wanting to know more about. You'll have to learn this Echo,...

The proliferation of tabletop gaming has become a godsend for entertainment. The rise of shows like Dimension 20 and The Adventure Zone helped to connect the dots between comedy and role-playing. After all, when actors and voice performers take center stage, these experiences become the ultimate manifestation of improv and off-the-cuff comedy. Basing The Legend of Vox Machina on an established series like Critical Role was a no-brainer in terms of plot.

The Legend of Vox Machina rises to the top of the gaming world through incredible animation and relatable stakes. In Season 3, the cast only further improves, and the brilliant storytelling again ups the ante. It’s a grandiose and epic story in all the right ways, assuring audiences that these characters can make brilliant stories forever. Amazon Prime continues to have a winner on its hands.

Related The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 Review: A D&d Masterclass...

By 1973, singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson had starred in a handful of feature film roles, playing outlaw Billy the Kid in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, which also co-starred Bob Dylan. That same year, just after her 14th birthday, Marie Osmond, of the performing Osmond clan, launched her recording career, becoming the youngest female act to hit Number One on the country chart with her song “Paper Roses.”

Although their career (and, indeed, personal) trajectories couldn’t be more divergent, the paths of Kristofferson — who died Saturday at 88 — and Osmond, along with her teen-idol brother Donny,...

After yesterday’s rumors and confusion, we now know that Hong Kong director and cinematographer Corey Yuen has died. Interestingly, according to the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, Yuen passed away in 2022, but the media kept his death a secret at the request of his family. While the Federation did not reveal a date of death, we know the Righting Wrongs, The Transporter, and Doa: Dead or Alive director died of complications from Covid-19. On Monday, news about Mr. Yuen’s death was revealed on Chinese-language social media by action legend Jackie Chan, who trained alongside Yuen under Sammo Hung Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, and Yuen Biao at the Peking Opera School.

Corey Yuen started as an actor, contributing to 114 projects and playing roles in films like The Jade Raksha, Long ya Jian, Ai Nu, Brutal Boxer, and more. He worked alongside cinema’s greatest martial artists, including Chan, Michelle Yeoh,...

Corey Yuen, the actor, action choreographer and director of “So Close” and “Doa: Dead or Alive,” died in 2022, the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers confirmed to Variety.

Local and English-language reports say that Yuen died of Covid-19 on an undisclosed date in Hong Kong. He was born on Feb. 15, 1951 as Ying Gang-ming.

His death was initially kept private at the request of his family. But on Monday, the news was revealed on Chinese-language social media by fellow action star Jackie Chan, who paid tribute to Yuen and others in the industry who had died.

Yuen and Chan were contemporaries and trained together with Sammo Hung Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu and Yuen Biao at the Peking Opera School. Together, they were sometimes referred to as the Seven Little Fortunes or The Lucky Seven and made their mark during the heyday of Hong Kong cinema from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.

Our latest look at new and recent books about (or connected to) cinema must start with a mention of Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius by Carrie Courogen (St. Martin’s Press). Check out my interview with Courogen here, and make sure to pick up the book, which is surely one of this year’s most important.

Read on for new releases chronicling the careers of Michael Mann and Albert Brooks, a unique photographic study of the Barbie press tour, and, to start, two lovingly crafted books from A24. And watch for another column later this summer featuring more books of note for film fans.

New from A24: How Directors Dress: On Set, in the Edit, and Down the Red Carpet and Pi: The Guerilla Diaries by Darren Aronofsky

Explore an exclusive look at How Directors Dress above.

A24 is...

The tragic death of her mother, Kaya, who was killed by the Fire Nation-affiliated Southern Raiders left Katara with a deep sense of anger and a desire for revenge against the man responsible. If Katara had given into her revenge and killed the Southern Raider, she would have become more cold and standoffish, and her relationship with Aang would have been severely damaged. Instead of embracing pacifism, Katara would have seen violence as the only way to fight back against the Fire Nation, leading her down a dark path.

Katara is used to being a motherly figure within Team Avatar from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Unfortunately, this stems from losing her own mother in a Fire Nation raid. As such, she feels that she has always had to take care of everyone else. The weight of her mother's loss seems greater as Katara has presumably had to pick up where she left off.

Although The Legend only appeared in two episodes of The Boys, he is set to return for the show's fifth and final season. However, Paul Reiser, who played the character in the popular superhero series, isn't sure what his story arc will be.

"Yeah, there's been talks about that," Reiser told ComicBook when asked about a possible return to the series. "I think there is something they're writing for me. That was so fun. It's not my kind of show, and famously, I told my son, who's now writing these Marvel Aliens comics... but when I got offered the role on The Boys, I had not only not seen it, I hadn't heard of it, and I said, 'Hey, do you know about this show The Boys? They want me to be on it. What do you know about it?' He says, 'Oh, it's great, and you'll hate it.

Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its July highlights. The Pluto TV July 2024 schedule includes a new Westerns category and a Yellowstone Fourth of July marathon.

You can also expect fireworks at the Big Brother house when season 26 premieres, and with Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 live feeds, you won’t miss a second of the drama. Fans can also relive past seasons of the competition series on a new dedicated channel.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.

Pluto TV offers various genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more. The service can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices.

Warning: spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 14.

Susan Twist's true identity as Susan Triad, Sutekh's angel of death, is a pivotal reveal in "The Legend of Ruby Sunday". Susan was created and manipulated by Sutekh, controlling her every move and triggering her physical transformation. Susan Triad's false connection to Susan Foreman hints at Sutekh's deceptive strategies toward the Doctor.

The true identity of Susan Twist's Doctor Who character is finally revealed in season 14's final two episodes, and the answer is rather far removed from many of the theories viewers had about Twist's cameos. Susan Twist's ongoing presence in Doctor Who's Disney era was one of its biggest mysteries, with her first role coming in "Wild Blue Yonder" as Mrs. Merridew - Isaac Newton's maid. Now that the secret is out in the open, the speculation over these Doctor Who doppelgngers can cease.

Susan Twist is quietly...

Pike Trickfoot: The devout cleric who supports Vox Machina with healing and buffs, essential for survival in dangerous adventures. Scanlan Shorthalt: A charismatic bard with versatile magic and persuasion skills, though relies heavily on cunning and luck in combat. Vex'ahlia: An expert ranger and damage dealer, capable of tremendous damage with strategic use of special abilities and companions.

The Legend of Vox Machina brought the beloved characters of the original Critical Role campaign to life two seasons in a row, and has done a great job demonstrating their varying levels of canonical strength. The story arcs of both the animated show and the Critical Role livestream sessions of Dungeons & Dragons it's based on have taken the group on a variety of dangerous adventures. While The Legend of Vox Machina's third season still has a lot to answer for, one thing the series has been able to definitively establish...

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends suffered from an overly long and bloated story, prioritizing spectacle over substance, and diluted its intended epic grandeur. Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno had an overstuffed runtime and suffered from overindulgences, highlighting the risks of diminishing returns and overemphasis on grandiosity. Rurouni Kenshin set a high bar for the franchise with balanced action, charming drama, and faithful adaptation of beloved source material, effectively satisfying both purists and newcomers.

The live-action adaptations of the popular manga series Rurouni Kenshin have resulted in a memorable and captivating series. However, each installment varies in quality, offering both strong and weak entries. Based on a mid-1990s manga phenomenon, the Rurouni Kenshin films follow former assassin Kenshin Himura who now wields a reverse-bladed sword and wanders Japan seeking nonviolent atonement during the Meiji era. Delving into provocative philosophical questions around peace, redemption, and the greater good, the movies bring to...

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues are iconic comedic movies that remain cult classics today. The franchise launched the careers of actors like Steve Carell and Paul Rudd, and solidified Will Ferrell's role as Ron Burgundy as his seminal role. Memorable moments from the movies include Ron's chaotic jazz flute solo, the News Team's struggle with a thick Australian accent, and Ron's hilarious misunderstanding of a psychologist's role.

Both Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues feature some iconic moments, most of which are remembered for comedic reasons. The first Anchorman was one of the most quotable movies of the 00s and remains a cult classic today. The second movie followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, and although not quite as revered as the first, still serves very well as a natural sequel. The...

Impactful deaths in both Fear The Walking Dead and the main show are not always the saddest, as they can lead to other characters' development and story progression regardless. Characters like Charlie, Will, John Dorie, Logan, Nick, Jeremiah, Chris, and Liza all had deaths that had notable impacts on the show and other characters.

Much like the flagship show, Fear The Walking Dead included numerous deaths per season, some more impactful than others. Fear The Walking Dead's series finale was more conclusive than the main show, ending with the remaining characters heading off in separate directions to help others. In the spirit of tying up loose ends, Fear The Walking Dead also saw a major antagonist's death in the penultimate episode, namely Troy Otto's.

The Walking Dead's character deaths that are saddest are often the most sudden or shocking, such as Beth's death in season 5 and Glenn and...

Adam McKay is a multifaceted director known for his unique blend of humor and social commentary. Starting his career as a writer in Saturday Night Live, McKay went on to co-found the comedy website Funny or Die and later moved to directing. His most notable pure comedies include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Step Brothers. From there, he transitioned to more serious dramedies and political satires like The Big Short and Vice.

Padre's exact location in Fear the Walking Dead has been a debatable mystery since Season 7. In Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, Madison provides exact coordinates to the island community. The confirmed setting of Padre only stirs up more confusion about how characters are making easy trips around the country with little to no trouble.

The following contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 9, "Sanctuary," which debuted Sunday, Nov. 1 on AMC.

The main group on Fear the Walking Dead has primarily stayed in Mexico or the southeast and south central region of the United States for most of its run. When Season 8 rolled around, many people assumed that Padre was roughly in the same area, due to coincidental encounters between characters and the mysterious organization. But in fact, Padre is nowhere near Texas, as the characters were placed in Season 7.

Fans weren't wrong to assume that Padre would've been located in Louisiana,...

Warning: Spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 8

Charlie's death in Fear the Walking Dead season 8 rendered her entire storyline from season 7 pointless. The revelation of Charlie's survival and subsequent death in season 8 made her radiation sickness arc in season 7 unclear in purpose. Charlie's return was necessary for the show, particularly for Madison's character development and to give her a proper ending, rather than dying off-screen.

An entire storyline from Fear the Walking Dead became pointless with Charlie’s death in season 8. Following a prolonged absence from the show, Charlie finally re-entered the picture in the second episode of season 8’s back half. But rather than use her return to make her an integral part of the show’s ending, Ftwd engineered a surprising twist by having the character give her life to stop Troy.

The whereabouts of group mainstays like Charlie, Rabbi Jacob, Strand, and Luciana was...

The following contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 8, "Iron Tiger," which debuted Sunday, Oct. 29 on AMC.

Fear the Walking Dead is coming to a close in Season 8, with the final six episodes airing this fall. In these six episodes alone, the show is juggling quite a number of characters' storylines. Madison grapples with the alleged death of Alicia and saving the Padre safe zone, Strand deals with the fallout of his villain era in Season 7, Troy Otto arrives in the name of revenge, and that's just scratching the surface.

The first two episodes of the final batch of episodes, "Anton" and "Iron Tiger," reunite characters with ghosts of the past in both friendly and foe form. Troy is unwelcomed by Madison after proudly taking responsibility for Alicia's death, while Madison embraces her inner Troy when Charlie (who was once believed to be dead) tells her she killed her son.

Warning! This article contains Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, episode 8 spoilers.

Fear the Walking Dead Season 8 delivers unexpected surprises, including revisiting the character of Charlie and her ultimate sacrifice. Showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg carefully crafted Charlie's exit to test Madison's growth and explore themes of forgiveness and redemption. Charlie's narrative arc mirrors her entrance into the series, highlighting the pursuit of second chances and the fragility of familial bonds. The loss of Charlie will impact other characters and make a definitive statement in the season finale.

Fear the Walking Dead Season 8 relentlessly thrills its viewers, with surprises lurking in each segment. Recently, the series took an unexpected turn, delivering a narrative shockwave as it revisited one of its characters, Charlie, portrayed by Alexa Nisenson. The latest installment titled "Iron Tiger" not only revisited her complex bond with Madison, played by Kim Dickens, but it also culminated in...

Warning: spoilers ahead for Fear The Walking Dead season 8, episode 8.

Troy Otto's plan to torment Madison by creating zombie lookalikes of Alicia suggests that he may have been lying about killing her in the first place. If Alicia is indeed alive, it would be a relief and a boost for the show's final episode, allowing for potential reunions and future crossovers within the Walking Dead world.

Alicia Clark's survival hopes have received a major boost thanks to an important clue from Fear The Walking Dead season 8, episode 8. When Alycia Debnam-Carey left Fear The Walking Dead in season 7, she departed safe in the knowledge that her character, Alicia Clark, was alive, and could potentially come back in future projects. Alicia's prospects of a return began looking considerably bleaker following the surprise return of Troy Otto, who claimed to have executed Alicia personally as an act of revenge against her mother,...

Warning: Spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 8

Fear the Walking Dead's latest episode brings back Charlie and explores her complicated relationship with Madison, ultimately resulting in Charlie sacrificing herself to protect the location of Padre from Troy. Co-showrunner Andrew Chambliss explains that the decision to kill off Charlie was made to give her a true sendoff and to test Madison's ability to forgive the person who killed her son, serving as a way for Madison to make up for leading her to Troy. The theme of forgiveness is prominent in this episode, as Madison wrestles with whether she can forgive Charlie for killing Nick. This theme resonates throughout the larger zombie franchise, showing the consequences that can arise when forgiveness arrives too late.

Fear the Walking Dead's co-showrunner explains the final season's latest shocking twist involving a returning character. Well into its closing stretch, the long-running...

Fear the Walking Dead reveals that a main character is still alive, despite being previously believed to be dead. By the end of Episode 8, "Iron Tiger," this character takes their own life to protect the location of Padre. The grave decision shows the miserable cycle of revenge in Fear the Walking Dead, and the tragedies that trap characters in the apocalypse.

The following contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 8, "Iron Tiger," which debuted Sunday, Oct. 29 on AMC. This article also contains a brief discussion of suicide.

Fear the Walking Dead has continuously reinvented itself since its soft reboot in Season 4. The zombie apocalypse series has been a western, an anthology, a post-nuclear drama and Season 8 is now unofficially known as the "reunion season." With a reunion season comes reviving characters that were previously believed to be deceased, with one of them being Charlie. Season 7 was a rollercoaster of events for Charlie,...

This article contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8.

Fear the Walking Dead season 8 brings back dead characters, like Troy and Charlie, which makes the show seem unrealistic and raises questions about the viability of these resurrections. The show has a history of backtracking on character deaths, with examples like Madison and Daniel returning after seemingly dying. These surprise comebacks can either shock or elicit eye rolls from viewers. Despite Charlie's previous near-death experience from radiation poisoning, she miraculously survives due to Padre's radiotherapy treatment. However, her return is short-lived as she sacrifices herself in the same episode she returns, making her resurrection feel pointless.

When Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 7 revealed that Troy had never actually died back in season 3, it was an incredible plot twist, but now, as the series does the same thing one episode later with the terminally ill Charlie, it begins to make the show seem unrealistic,...

Madison Clark, Victor Strand and Daniel Salazar reunite with two ghosts of the past in Fear the Walking Dead's "Iron Tiger." A character volunteers to infiltrate Troy's camp to assassinate him, and make up for past wrongdoings. A character's death changes the course for the fight for Padre, splitting up allies and installing a new leader for Padre.

The following contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 8, "Iron Tiger," which debuted Sunday, Oct. 29 on AMC. This article also contains a brief discussion of suicide.

If bringing back two characters of Madison Clark's past wasn't overwhelming enough for her in "Anton," Fear the Walking Dead has a load more surprises in store for her in "Iron Tiger." On the run from Troy's group, Madison deals with the fallout from learning about her daughter Alicia's fate (if Troy can be trusted on his word) at a Padre outpost.

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Warning: The article contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 8, "Iron Tiger."

In Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 9, "Sanctuary," Dwight and Sherry make a return and travel to a familiar location from The Walking Dead. The couple, who were last seen dealing with the death of their son, decide to visit the Sanctuary, Negan's former home base. Sherry's safety is in jeopardy as Dwight battles a group of survivors in the upcoming episode of Fear the Walking Dead.

A new trailer for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 9, "Sanctuary," reveals the return of Dwight and Sherry as they travel to a familiar location from the original show. The couple were last seen following the death of their son Finch, unsure if they would stay together after what happened. So far, they haven't had a role to play in Madison's ongoing feud with Troy over Padre.

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Warning: spoilers ahead for Fear The Walking Dead season 8, episode 8.

Fear The Walking Dead faces the challenge of incorporating Alicia Clark into its ending, possibly without Alycia Debnam-Carey in the cast. Madison's line about putting zombie Alicia to rest sets up a possibility for Fear The Walking Dead's ending. Including a zombified Alicia played by a different actress could be a solution, but it may be preferable to not include the character at all if Alycia Debnam-Carey cannot return.

Fear The Walking Dead's final episodes have an Alicia Clark problem, but a line from Madison sets up one way the absent character can return without original actor Alycia Debnam-Carey. After playing Alicia since the very first episode in 2015, Alycia Debnam-Carey left Fear The Walking Dead at the end of season 7. AMC then announced Fear The Walking Dead season 8 as the show's conclusion, giving the spinoff a major story dilemma.

Warning: Spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 8

Troy's motive for revenge against Madison is more complex than previously thought; he believes she caused the death of his daughter's mother. Tracy, Troy's daughter, is missing and her whereabouts are unknown after the tanker explosion. Troy's desire for revenge against Madison is driven by his need to find a safe haven for Tracy and the other children he is protecting.

Fear the Walking Dead season 8, episode 8 dropped a major reveal when Troy revealed the real reason for his crusade against Madison. In a major development, it was discovered in “Iron Tiger” that not only is Troy’s group protecting children, but he also has a daughter he’s been looking after. It would seem that this new, unseen character plays a key role in Fear the Walking Dead season 8 part 2’s story.

Played by Daniel Sharman, Troy Otto appears to...

Nine episodes and seven (on-screen) years since Fear the Walking Dead viewers got a glimpse of Charlie, Sunday’s “Iron Tiger” finally revealed her fate. Read on for all the gory details.

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’I Killed Your Son’ | Early on in the hour, when Madison, Strand and Daniel stopped at a Padre way station to pick up fuel for their fight with Troy, they reconnected with Luciana, who it turned out had gotten her father figure’s life spared by Shrike and Crane in exchange...

With a show as inconsistent as Fear the Walking Dead, you never know what you'll get.

Fear the Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 8  was another middle-of-the-road installment, but it did feature reunions, callbacks, and a shocking death that should usher in the final episodes of the series.

Since Charlie's arrival on Fear the Walking Dead Season 4, she's been one of the most polarizing figures in franchise history.

That's what you get when you kill someone as pure as Nick Clark and live to tell the tale.

There was an element of ambiguity surrounding Charlie's fate since the end of Fear the Walking Dead Season 7 because, with such a severe case of radiation, she stood to die soon after the events at Strand's tower.

Many believed she was dead, including Daniel, who stepped in to become a father figure to her in her time of need.

I'd love someone, mostly the creatives,...

Ahead of the premiere of Season 8, Episode 8 of Fear the Walking Dead, Cbr can unveil an exclusive sneak peek in an all-new preview.

Titled "Iron Tiger," the episode is written by Nick Bernardone and Jacon Pinion while Sj Main Muñoz directed. It picks up with the search for gas leading to an unexpected reunion that Madison Clark (Kim Dickens) uses as an opportunity. Cbr's clip highlights a scene with Madison, joined by other survivors including Victor Strand (Colman Domingo) and Daniel Salazar (Rubén Blades), as they explore an abandoned store surrounded by the undead. Madison notices something peculiar with one of the walkers on the other side of a glass door, and this distraction leads to major trouble for the hardened survivor.

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In the final season of Fear the Walking Dead, per AMC, "Now that Shrike (Maya Eshet) and her influence are gone,...

Fear The Walking Dead season 8, the original spinoff, is coming to an end with only a few remaining episodes left to air. The final run of episodes focuses on the original members of the cast and their ultimate battle against a familiar villain. The series finale of Fear The Walking Dead will air on November 19, concluding the season a little earlier than expected.

Only a few Fear The Walking Dead episodes remain until the season 8 finale, which also brings the zombie spinoff as a whole to an end. AMC may be pumping out The Walking Dead spinoffs faster than Hilltop goes through leaders, but the trend began back in 2015 with Fear The Walking Dead. After eight years and eight seasons of dam disasters, Texan trouble, and Padre pandemonium, the jig is up. While the spinoff's main survivor group has evolved constantly, the remaining original members of the Fear The Walking Dead...

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on AMC, the popular series “Fear the Walking Dead” will air its Season 8 Episode 8, titled “Iron Tiger.”

In this episode, the survivors are on a crucial mission to find fuel to replenish their dwindling supply in Padre. Along the way, they have a reunion that is unexpected but significant. This reunion presents Madison with an opportunity for both revenge and reconciliation, adding a layer of tension and emotion to the story.

As with any episode of “Fear the Walking Dead,” viewers can expect to be on the edge of their seats as they witness the characters navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and complex interpersonal dynamics. This episode promises to be an important turning point in the season, and fans won’t want to miss it.

Tune in at 9:00 Pm on Sunday for the latest installment of “Fear the Walking Dead...

Disney+ superhero series Moving was the big winner at Busan Film Festival’s Asia Contents Awards & Global Ott Awards, scooping six prizes, including Best Creative and Best Writer for Kang Full.

The series also took Best Lead Actor for Ryu Seung Ryong, who portrays a father with a superpower attempting to save his family, Best Newcomer Actor (Lee Jung Ha), Best Newcomer Actress (Go Youn Jung) and Best Visual Effects.

Best Ott Original was awarded to Weak Hero Class 1, which is being broadcast simultaneously on platforms including Kocowa in the U.S. and iQiyi in the U.S. and Taiwan.

Netflix Indian series Scoop, directed by Hansal Mehta, won awards for Best Asian TV Series and Best Lead Actress, for Karishma Tanna’s performance. Best Reality & Variety was won by Let’s Feast Vietnam, produced by Bhd Vietnam Media Corp, and Netflix Korea’s Physical: 100.

Hsueh Shih-Ling won the Best...

Liam O'Brien breaks down why Mighty Nein will be a different story from The Legend of Vox Machina. In January, Critical Role announced an overall television and first-look film deal with Amazon following the success of The Legend of Vox Machina. The first new project greenlit under this deal is the highly anticipated Mighty Nein, based on Critical Role's second campaign.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, O'Brien teased why Mighty Nein is a different kind of story from The Legend of Vox Machina. He explained that going into Campaign Two of Critical Role, they wanted to explore a different type of storytelling. O'Brien also revealed that they have already begun digging into the new Mighty Nein series.

Liam O'Brien: As far as the Mighty Nein goes, that's an entirely different kind of story. I don't know if I have anything specific, except that we dove into that story...