Pop culture is a never-ending world of updates, teases, trailers, and hopefully releases. What’s New Wednesday is Dorkaholics’ way to keep us all up to date with what’s new across comics, tv, film, games, and more! This week, the focus is on Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dune: Part Two, Love Lies Bleeding, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender: Bringing the World to Life
Netflix has released a video about bringing the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender to life, which gave viewers an extended look into the characters and commentary for the cast and crew about the significance of not only adapting a beloved animated series, but also the authentic way it was done to provide representation.
Release Date: On Netflix on February 22, 2024
Synopsis: Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
- Dune: Part Two: Clips
Early clips from Dune: Part Two reveal the intense and brutal duel between the characters played by Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler, the budding romance between Paul Atreides and Chani (played by Chalamet and Zendaya), and a new character played by Florence Pugh discussing how to deal with the Fremin with her father played by Christopher Walken.
Release Date: In theaters on March 1, 2024
Synopsis: Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
- Love Lies Bleeding: New Trailer
Release Date: In select theaters March 8, 2024, and all theaters March 15, 2024
Synopsis: From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
- Deadpool & Wolverine: New Teaser
Release Date: In theaters July 26, 2024
Synopsis: A weary Wolverine finds himself recovering from his injuries when he comes across a loudmouth Deadpool who has time travelled forward to heal his greatest pal in the hopes to befriend the wild beast and to team up to take down a foe they both have in common.
