Seven Dials

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I love Agatha Christie's mysteries. I read them often when I was a teen and always enjoyed the various Masterpiece Mystery series on PBS. In the last several years, there have been several new adaptations of Agatha Christie's tales of murder and mayhem. The latest is Seven Dials.

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix: 

In this timeless mystery by the Queen of Crime, a fearless young aristocrat investigates the murder of her love interest in her family home. 

England. 1925. At a lavish country house party, a practical joke appears to have gone horribly, murderously wrong. It will be up to the unlikeliest of sleuths — the fizzingly inquisitive Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent (Bruce) — to unravel a chilling plot that will change her life, cracking wide open the country house mystery.

Across 3 episodes, expect the unexpected as well as twists and turns as Bundle races to find the killer - time is running out. 

Seven Dials arrives on Netflix on January 15th.

The X-Men Return

Marvel

The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday features three of the X-Men: Professor X, Magneto, and Cyclops in what appears to be a post-apocalyptic world. With so many heroes returning for one story, Doomsday is going to be epic.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.

You've Got A Friend In Me

Pixar

The Toy Story movies have some of the best songs that are sure to brighten any day. Can you believe that the original Toy Story turns 30 this year? 

It's The Return Of The Muppet Show

The Muppets Studio

Just in time for The Muppet Show's 50th anniversary, the Muppets are returning to the theatre where it all began for one special night... or maybe a bit more?

Here's the official synopsis from The Muppets Studio:

It's The Muppet Show! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The new The Muppet Show special premieres on February 4th on ABC and DisneyPlus.

All five seasons of the original The Muppet Show are available now on DisneyPlus.

Winter Quote

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"I pray this winter be gentle and kind - 

a season of rest from the wheel of mind."

- John Geddes

Bruni Art

I always look forward to the Chalk Full of Character art at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. You never know who you're going to see. In 2024, Bruni was hanging out in the fireplace of the Norway Pavilion. 

Wonder Man Trailer

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The latest trailer for Marvel’s Wonder Man shows a lighter side of superhero series. Simon Williams wants nothing more than to portray Wonder Man in the remake of his favorite childhood series. Unfortunately, there are unexpected consequences. 

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film “Wonder Man”. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.

Marvel Television's Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley, who reprises his role as Trevor Slattery.

All 8 episodes of Wonder Man arrives on DisneyPlus on January 27th.