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When Zootopia 2 Lacks Urgency and Bite, What’s A Rabbit to Do?

Even in a Disney universe where sequels are the norm, Zootopia 2 loses the spark that made the original urgent and unpredictable. Instead, it plays it safe, favouring cautious world building over the duo’s chemistry.

Zootopia 2 theatrical movie poster featuring Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde Nine years is a long gap between films, and whether that much time was truly needed to bring Zootopia 2 to theatres is debatable. I suspect Disney pushed for a release rather than waiting for genuine creative inspiration. Even so, what arrives on screen is a handsome continuation, expanding its world-building while revisiting familiar ideas of segregation within a society of animals that prides itself on being “civilized.” Fear continues to simmer beneath the surface, particularly around questions of supremacy and who ultimately becomes the victim.

The tension between predator and prey remains central. As Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) inch closer to acknowledging romantic feelings, both hesitate—not because of personal uncertainty, but because of what species they are. These narrative beats align naturally with the world the franchise has built, yet they also raise a familiar question: do we really need another animated parable echoing Animal Farm? The committee-created world led by Jared Bush and Byron Howard (who also directs) never pushes its ideas into full dystopia, but the thematic shadows are unmistakably present.

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Jurassic World Rebirth: Top Three Things That Push the Franchise Into the Future

Although Jurassic World Rebirth looks like it’s a rinse and repeat spectacle, the underlying message may well chart what the future is for later films!

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Jurassic World Rebirth continues the franchise’s recurring theme: the danger of playing god by resurrecting, if not enhancing, dinosaurs! That premise can sometimes limit how far these stories can develop. While David Koepp’s screenplays often skip Biosyn’s internal drama, the Jurassic World animated series wisely explores that territory—allowing the feature films to shift focus. With this latest entry, Koepp and director Gareth Edwards help set the stage for what’s next.

Before diving into the story, it’s worth noting how this film came together. Typically, a director and screenwriter collaborate on story development. But in this case, Steven Spielberg and Koepp shaped the narrative and brought Edwards on board to direct. According to reports, the producers welcomed this director’s input—particularly for enhancing the tension in key set pieces, like the cliff-side sequence featuring pterodactyls. He also had direct communication with this creator to tweak dialogue that didn’t land. While these moments inject bursts of excitement and suspense, I never felt the stakes were truly high.

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Moana 2 Is Better Off As A TV Series

When sequels take too long to get made, the momentum has to be kickstarted again in Moana 2 and all fans can hope is the wait won’t be long for the next instalment.

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The world being set up in Moana 2 feels more suited to be a television series than a film. That’s because when Disney knows they have a hit, they better get on it fast otherwise it might get Frozen behind. Making computer animated films takes a long time, especially when it concerns figuring out the right story to tell. Here, what’s manufactured feels like it’s done by committee rather than from Jared Bush, the only individual who shares writing credit in both films.

Also, the songs aren’t as catchy as those from the first, and felt too loaded to keep the momentum going. After Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) sings about how much has changed since the events of the last film, she also pines for more adventures with Maui (Dwayne Johnson). One night, she reveals to her little brother that once upon a time, all the island’s various tribes were united, but over time, something caused them all to split apart. Afterwards, she gets a vision to learn why, and she wants to help bring everyone back together!

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Making A Heavier Trip to Experience Europe’s Heavy Metal Scene is Well Explored Here!

Finland’s most Death Metal Comedy Heavier Trip is streaming, and no prior knowledge is required. Just enjoy the ride and you’ll be a headbanger too in no time!

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The most notable cameo in Heavier Trip is that this film also marks Babymetal’s debut on the cinematic stage! And it’s not about seeing them sing, but also having speaking lines. I avoided looking at trailers, and to find them in this sequel to Heavy Trip is a pleasant surprise.

Fans all over the world, from Finland to Japan, love heavy metal, and those who haven’t explored its many subgenres should. But for the Death Metal group Impaled Rektum, their story continues from where the last movie left off. Turo (Johannes Holopainen), Jynkky (Antti Tuomas Heikkinen), Pasi (Max Ovaska), and Lotvonen (Samuli Jaskio), while in prison, pass the time by providing more entertainment than The Blues Brothers did during their incarceration.

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The Spirit of Kahmunrah Rises Again in a Night at the Museum! And He’s Not Happy.

After Kahmunrah Rises Again It’d be a miracle to see A Night at the Museum continue as a series.

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Disney’s animated continuation of Night at the Museum with Kahmunrah Rises Again is a decent finale to a beloved franchise. Despite having to get other voice over talents in to voice this latest entry to the franchise, I’m okay with it. That’s because bringing Ricky Gervais and Ben Stiller back is probably too expensive. And to continue it as a live action film without Robin Williams, who passed away many years ago, would be a disservice. Thomas Lennon, who replaces him, does his best to honour this comedian, even though his vocal performance isn’t entirely perfect.

I am a fan of 20th Century Fox’s original trilogy, and even after the acquisition by Disney, I’m glad that the roots are honoured. The reason objects come to life is because the Moon God Khonsu empowered the Golden Tablet of Pharaoh Ahkmenrah to animate them. Historically and spiritually, the ushabti figurines placed in the tombs come to life to take care of the deceased person’s needs. However, in this film’s world, any effigy don’t have to do that. They can serve a greater good should they happen across a person whom they recognise needs their help to overcome problems in his or her life. In the live-action films, Larry Daley finds a new purpose, and in the animated continuation, Nick (Joshua Bassett), acquires the confidence he needs to become a young adult who can take on the world.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Full Trailer Drop and Analysis.

The Dial of Destiny can either mean the search for Stargate’s Dial Home Device, or just another instrument that can turn back time.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Indiana Jones is back, and his latest quest concerns a mysterious Dial of Destiny. It’s tough to say if that’s an archaeological relic or some ancient alien tech, but I’m hoping for the former, since the fourth film wasn’t beloved by every fan.

Although the trailer does not hint at much, we see him remembering things from the past and perhaps putting more emphasis about missing those adventures on the high seas. His concern for present events doesn’t seem to matter. As for his future, it’s nice to know he’s there to either be involved in some mess concerning the Apollo 11 landing and the return of those famous astronauts. Perhaps it is about some conspiracy that NASA does not want in the public eye.

But for those who’ve followed the lore concerning the US Government giving (former Nazi) German scientists amnesty after World War II ended, the plot being advertised is no surprise at all. But as for how historically accurate this tale will depend on rocket engineer Wernher von Braun getting involved. Amusingly, he’s an accepted Disney spokesman; He appeared in the 1955 television special Man and the Moon to explain why humanity must reach for the stars. He’s worked at NASA and as for whether he’ll influence Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), also a former Nazi, to do covert things for him, nobody knows for sure. This character might be played by Thomas Kretschmann, the only other German actor listed in the early credit reveal.

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