Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

It’s morphin’ time for Disney+

A ‘Power Rangers’ reboot is in the works. PLUS: ‘Ted Lasso’ rises from the dead, trailers for ‘Elio,’ ‘Ballerina’ and ‘Freakier Friday,’ and has ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ been saved?

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The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ trailer has me begging Disney to stop making these live-action remakes

The magic is gone. PLUS: Trailers for ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ ‘Whalefall’ lands its star, and Jeff Bezos’ ‘James Bond’ order.

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‘Mickey 17’ is a mean-spirited adaptation

If you’re a fan of the book, expect to be disappointed. PLUS: My thoughts on ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Andor,’ and why not just let Christopher Nolan take the reins of Amazon’s ‘James Bond’ reboot?

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

‘Andor’ Season 2 trailer premieres while rumors swirl around Lucasfilm boss

It was a big week in ‘Star Wars’ news. PLUS: Amazon’s ‘Bond’ move leaves Hollywood shaken and stirred, the ‘Barney’ film gets an update, and Zendaya joins ‘Shrek 5.’

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It’s the 300th edition of Popculturology!

Let’s kick off this milestone newsletter with James Bond news. PLUS: Our first look at Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ ‘The Last of Us’ gets a premiere date, and Ben Affleck is ready to crunch the numbers again.

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a disappointing, disjointed MCU entry

Anthony Mackie deserved better. PLUS: Lots of Lorne Michaels chatter, a trailer for the live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake, and the Oscar campaign for Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’ begins now.

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A fantastic first trailer for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Marvel nailed it. PLUS: Trailers for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ a ‘HIMYM’ podcast is on the way, and Uncle O’Grimacey returns.

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‘That ain’t your brother’: Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Sinners’ looks like a chill time

The director and star reunite for a horror film. PLUS: Daisy Ridley’s ‘Star Wars’ movie has another new writer, ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 gets a trailer, and Conan O’Brien talks the Oscars.

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‘Ocean’s Fourteen’ assembles for a ‘John Wick’ director

Will David Leitch say ‘stunt it!’ for the sequel? PLUS: Ryan Gosling in talks to join ‘Star Wars,’ Robert Eggers plots ‘Werwulf’ and ‘Labyrinth,’ and Robert Pattinson is expendable in ‘Mickey 17’ trailer.

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Pump ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ into my veins

The latest ‘Star Wars’ series wrapped up its first — only? — season. PLUS: ‘Daredevil’ rises again with new trailer, the Oscars aren’t getting delayed, and Ms. Rachel heads to Netflix.

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Is ‘the magic of the multiverse’ the key to a Black Panther recast?

It’s been more than four years since Chadwick Boseman’s death. Marvel may be ready to find a new T’Challa. PLUS: The ‘Reacher’ trailer finds an even bigger dude, ‘Bluey’ Lego sets are on the way, and what’s going on with Will Smith and ‘The Matrix’?

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Will the new year be a good year for the MCU?

Marvel Studios will release three big movies in 2025. PLUS: ‘The Batman’ pushed back, ‘Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings a new trailer, and James Bond drama.