In the late 1950s, having family evenings to enjoy television premieres and movies became a growing trend. This, thanks to the fact that television sets fell in price and were integrated into the domestic routine. Little by little, special dates, satellite celebrations or simply annual summaries became part of the great traditions for the end of the year. At the same time, a meeting point of pop culture, to review the best that he had brought to the public over the previous months.
Over time, the habit became a fun way to spend the first weeks of the year. Whether it was to review what had captured the audience’s taste or present what was recent that would be available the following year. The truth is that cinema also continued the custom on a new scale. From re-releases to functions dedicated to fans. Hollywood knew how to take advantage of the annual beginnings to review the most select of its stories.
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The custom reached the large online platforms intact. January is the ideal month to review new material and, in particular, analyze what to expect in the following weeks. Disney+, especially, has placed emphasis this year on showing some of the great productions that it will delve into from now on. From superhero stories converted into possibilities in alternate universes, to the welcome of a character loved by generations. Nothing is missing from this selection to start the year with the best entertainment at the click of a button.
What would happen if…? (Season two)
Bigger, better told and bolder than the previous installment. The return of the Marvel anime is, perhaps, the kind of fresh material that the franchise needs at a difficult time. Beyond that, it is an ingenious experiment that allows you to explore all the possibilities of its characters. From the most beloved to those created directly for the series. On this occasion, the plot dares to explore unknown territory and manages to take the multiverse to a more ambitious extension.
With nine episodes and a new look at figures such as Iron Man/Tony Stark, Captain America, Captain Carter and Black Widow, among others, What If…?, surprises. Specifically for its successful combination of canon from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with twists that are round due to its good mix between stories. Tributes to science fiction, to movies that are part of Christmas traditions and even an episode spoken in three different languages, which sparked controversy.
This time, The House of Ideas is clear that the search for original material involves respecting the broad mythology known by fans. By the way, attention to The Watcher’s Christmas tree (again voiced by Jeffrey Wright), the definitive link between phase five and the rest of the stories to come.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
The new adaptation of Rick Riordan’s saga met expectations as a fantasy production. Also, and its strongest element, is that of the fans, who had suffered considerable disappointment with the first film version of the story. The Percy Jackson played by Walker Scobell has all the courage, sympathy and sense of the heroic of the literary version of him. As if that were enough, he is surrounded by a setting that celebrates the best of storytelling on paper. All, without losing the experimental element of a television version.
The result is a series that, in eight chapters, manages to lay the foundations for a larger universe. Also, it recreates with detail and love to the original material, a world in constant growth. The first season, which is based on the book The Lightning Thief, delivers on the promise of chronicling Percy’s odyssey from the beginning. Much more, making it a mystery to solve for its devoted readers.
With a season cliffhanger that makes the entire premise darker than one might expect, all that remains is to wait for its continuation. However, one thing is certain: the adventures of the young demigods have just begun. Whatever comes next, It will be a delight for devoted readers and, at the same time, the new fans who gain this inspired adaptation..
Ahsoka: Sabine’s Loth-Cat
Do you need to work, study or just relax with instrumental music? Disney+ has the ideal special, much more so if you are a fan of Star Wars and the series Ahsoka. The video of the now iconic cat Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), taking a nap in streaming became popular on YouTube, as an answer to whether the small animal was safe. That, after the season finale showed Sabine and the rest of the rebels in the middle of a complicated situation. And, of course, that would make it difficult for its owner to return to the planet where they both live.
But after the series scriptwriter will ensure that Murley is fine, a video of him sleeping peacefully, was included on social platforms. The initiative was so successful that it became a special, now available on Disney+. For two hours and as many minutes, Loth the cat enjoys a long and restful nap. Meanwhile, you can listen to melodies composed by Kevin Kiner, Sean Kiner, Deana Kiner and Jason Fujita.
The experience is moving and peaceful. Also, the beginning of what could be more special with curious characters from the franchise. Good news in a story that is distinguished precisely by its large number of peculiar creatures.
Wildly Famous: The Challenge
Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Anthony Anderson. The second season of the adventure led by Bear Grylls, arrives to demonstrate that the figures of the big screen are ready to cross the line of acting. That, to live true limit experiences They will be able to test their ability to survive and achieve new physical and even mental goals.
The premise of Wildly Famous: The Challenge It may seem exaggerated, but in reality it is an experiential journey of enormous human interest. The adventurer and explorer demonstrates that the natural world is still the last frontier to face. He does this, furthermore, by carefully teaching survival methods. Without a doubt, the most moving thing is seeing some well-known faces from film and television, trying to understand his relationship with the unknown.
In the end, the series is both spectacle and reflection. Between both things, it is an interesting example of a type of argument that carefully explores deep themes. The biggest surprise that this very strange journey brings with it.
Doctor Who: special four
The dean of all science fiction series, arrived on Disney+ with new features. Above all, with the promise of offering new fans the opportunity to begin the experience of traveling the cosmos – and the Multiverse – aboard the TARDIS. As part of the celebration of the show’s sixty years, Four specials have been released that analyze its history and significance.
But the most important was the chapter Ruby Road Church, which in addition to being the production’s holiday special, has an extraordinary mission. That of introducing the newest Doctor. This time, the person in charge of fighting the evil of the Daleks and other enemies will be Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education), which adds charm and unsurpassed good humor to the character. At the same time, the well-known renewed touch that has kept the series in shape for six decades.
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Whether you’re a long-time fan or want to get started, now is the ideal time. In addition to the specials, the platform catalog makes the three most recent seasons of the series available to you. Are you coming for a trip in the TARDIS?