“In conversation with Vanity Fair, Noah Hawley confirmed his upcoming Alien series at FX is “not a Ripley story”, but one concerning financial inequality on Earth. “It’s not a Ripley story. She’s one of the great characters of all time, and I think the story has been told pretty perfectly, and I don’t want to mess with it. It’s a story that’s set on Earth also. The alien stories are always trapped… Trapped in a prison, trapped in a spaceship. I thought it would be interesting to open it up a little bit so that the stakes of “What happens if you can’t contain it?” are more immediate.” Read more at Gizmodo Why is there an alligator Loki? A closer look into what makes a Loki a Loki, including sometimes being a reptile. Read more at Inverse Japan has a new 48,000 square foot theme park filled with trees, nature, and pocket monsters? “Pokémon Wonder bills itself as a “nature adventure.” Here, kids and adults can take on the role of a Pokémon researcher, as they trek through grassy fields and bamboo thickets, trying to spot different Pocket Monsters. Instead of plushie toy versions or virtual recreations, the Pokémon are handmade—something that was hinted at in the teaser footage. Because the characters are recreated with leaves or acorns, it’s harder to spot them than if they were a brightly-colored game or anime recreations. The idea is that parkgoers are supposed to hunt for them, and in doing so, appreciate the beauty of nature.” Read more at Kotaku From Mythic Quest to Wandavsion and even Invincible, these are the funniest TV shows of 2021. Read more at Thrillist Patty Jenkin’s Star Wars spinoff film Rogue Squadron is slated to give fans a closer look into a staple of the franchise. “The world of Star Wars is expanding, and Patty Jenkins is making her mark on it with Rogue Squadron. Based on the Rebel Alliance pilots and the X-Wings we’ve come to love, Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron is bringing movie audiences something that we’ve only really gotten a glimpse of throughout the franchise.” Read more at The Mary Sue H.E.R., Emerald Fennell, Leslie Odom Jr., and more are the latest invites to join The Academy. Read more at Deadline