This Week in Pop Culture: ‘House of the Dragon’, ‘Fallout’, and More
There have been a bunch of pop culture announcements, trailers, and news this week – let’s catch up, shall we?
News
- Walton Goggins cast in Amazon’s Fallout series
- Paul Dano talks about being the Riddler
- Check out Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Transformation
- Green Arrow trolls Peacemaker
- New Halo: The Series poster shows cast
- House of the Dragon has completed filming – no date yet
Trailers:
Our Flag Means Death – HBOMax March 3rd
The unique new comedy is loosely based on the true adventures of 18th century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet, played by Rhys Darby. After trading in his comfortable life for one of a buccaneer, Stede becomes captain of a pirate ship, but struggles to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew. Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard, played by Taika Waititi.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 – Netflix March 3rd
The fate of Eternos hangs in the balance. He-Man and the heroes forge new alliances — and new destinies — to stop Skeletor from raising an Army of the Dead and obtain ultimate power.
The Boys: Diabolical – Amazon March 4th
From some of the most unhinged and maniacal minds in Hollywood today comes Diabolical, a collection of eight irreverent and emotionally shocking animated short films. Featuring stories by Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Aisha Tyler, and more. Each episode plunges elbow-deep into unseen crevices of The Boys Universe.
Fresh – Hulu March 4th
The horrors of modern dating seen through one young woman’s defiant battle to survive her new boyfriend’s unusual appetites.
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers – Disney+ May 20th
It has been decades since their successful television series was canceled. Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.
