Is It Really Over?

Did you think the “Wicked” saga was finished? This critic, who found “Wicked: For Good” a bit more enjoyable than others, felt a sigh of relief knowing that the story wrapped up after two major films.

But maybe it’s not quite done? Michael Moses, Universal Pictures’ chief marketing officer, hinted at potential new “Wicked” content, telling Vulture, “There are some things in progress.” After all, the film pulled in an impressive $147 million in just one week, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the box office.

Could we see titles like “The Scarecrow’s Revenge” or “Toto the Movie”? It’s hard to keep up. The franchise seems to be on a roll, churning out content until it runs completely dry…

A Top Comedy Contender

Hey, Enrico Palazzo might want to get in touch with his agent.

Variety just released a list of what they consider the 100 best comedies, and last week’s ranking stirred some debate. Lists like these can be pretty subjective, but can anyone really justify leaving out titles like “Grown Up in Arizona” or “Animal House”?

Aside from that top pick, which, by the way, was the 1988 spoof “The Naked Gun,” a testament to David Zucker’s creative brilliance. Leslie Nielsen was at his comedic best, and who can forget his opera singer act during the national anthem?

Legacy media occasionally hits the mark. Just sometimes.

Shifts in Music Trends

First, country music takes a hit from AI, and now it seems the same is happening in Christian music.

A few weeks back, the top country track was a product of AI, created by the band Breaking Rust with “Walk My Walk.” Now, Solomon Ray’s EP “A Soulful Christmas” tops the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart. And surprise, Rae shares a connection with AI.

If technology can spit out remakes from decades-old films, is there any reason for studios to invest millions in a rehash of “Running Man,” especially after its recent flop?

The lead character, Ben Richards, has expressed interest in revisiting the original, but the details remain vague…

David Letterman’s Stand

David Letterman might consider himself fortunate to have wrapped up “The Late Show” in 2015. If he were still at the helm, his take on Trump might have eclipsed even Stephen Colbert’s and Jimmy Kimmel’s combined.

In recent news, Letterman defended Seth Meyers after a social media attack from Trump, calling the former president a “dictator” and ramping up the hyperbole.

Letterman claimed, “This is 18 times worse than the worst events in human history,” suggesting that even the most notorious historical figures pale in comparison to Trump.

Imagine him being part of today’s late-night talk dynamics…

A Change of Heart

Charlie Sheen has had quite a turnaround.

Once wishing ill on Trump during his presidency, he’s now on a path of reconciliation. Clean and sober, Sheen is exploring new perspectives, including conversing with more conservative media figures. He shared with Megyn Kelly that he plans to “change the channel” and do his own research.

After some reflection, he noted, “These are things I once obsessed over, people I was told to dislike.” He even mentioned not voting for Trump last year but now has second thoughts.

Can “Home Alone” Stay Home?

Macaulay Culkin, the original “Home Alone” star, seems to understand Hollywood’s obsession with sequels.

He’s put forth a concept for an expanded “Home Alone” narrative featuring Kevin McAllister now as a parent. Sure, we’ve seen his antics before, but we’re getting a new take with his son creating traps for him.

Is revisiting this franchise truly necessary, though?