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Best Villains of All Time, Bond Director Announced, & New Wide-Angle Laowa Lens

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Ryan Koo
July 03, 2025

Best Villains of All Time, Bond Director Announced, & New Wide-Angle Laowa Lens

Hey Readers,

Welcome back! Let’s see what our top industry and tech stories were this week as we head into the 4th of July weekend.

First up — bad guys. We love to hate them (and sometimes just actually love them). We put together a list of the best villains of all time for you to enjoy.

Also, the new Bond movie has a director! We’ll tell you who it is below. Plus, Venus Optics unveils its new wide-angle Laowa lens.

Okay, let’s get to it!

🎞️ Movies & TV

Hans Landa in 'Inglourious Basterds' Credit: The Weinstein Company

Who doesn’t love a movie with a really good baddie? From Darth Vader to Hans Landa, villains not only pump stories full of action, tension, and suspense, but they also give viewers a reason to root for the hero.

So, to celebrate the bad guys we love to hate, we put together a list of the worst (meaning, best) villains of all time.

Continue Reading: 11 Best Villains of All Time

🗞️ Quick Reads from Movies & TV

• Diving into The New York Times "Best Films of the 21st Century" List - The list is full of surprises.

• Who Wore the Cape Best? Best Superman Actors of All Time - From Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill, we rank every actor who dared to wear the cape.

• A Harvard Professor Breaks Down the Real Rules of Writing - Harvard professor Steven Pinker delves into the art and science of writing, offering a treasure trove of insights for writers of all levels.

📽️ Industry

'Dune' behind the scenes Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

In a monumental announcement, visionary director Denis Villeneuve, acclaimed for his work on Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival, has officially been tapped to direct the next installment of the iconic James Bond franchise for Amazon MGM Studios.

Let’s take a look at the details!

🗞️ Quick Reads from Industry

• How Is the Paramount Merger Holding Up The Next Season of 'South Park' - Will Donald Trump's White House be what finally kills Kenny?

• Vin Diesel Wants An Emotional On-Screen Reunion with Paul Walker in 'Fast & Furious 11' - How would this even be possible?

• How the MPAC Hollywood Bureau is Rewriting the Script on Muslim Representation - Director of MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau Sue Obeidi takes us through their mission in Hollywood.

📷 Tech

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF Lens Credit: Venus Optics

Designed for full-frame cameras, this new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF lens from Venus Optics is set to offer a 122° angle of view and virtually zero distortion. It will also feature a fast f/2.8 aperture that will help enhance its low-light performance and create pleasing bokeh for your photo and video shots.

Let’s take a look at what else it has to offer!

🗞️ Quick Reads for Tech

• DaVinci Resolve 20.0.1 Update Improves Its AI Music Editor and Other Features - Here’s everything you need to know about DaVinci Resolve Update 20.0.1 and what it’s set to offer in terms of improvements and new features for Blackmagic Design’s popular NLE.

• Build Your Ultimate Canon C400 Camera Rig With This Advanced Kit From Bright Tangerine - Explore all of the mounting and operational flexibility that you can add to your Canon C400 with the Letfield 3 Advanced Kit from Bright Tangerine.

• Tamron Completes Its G2 Trinity Series With Ultra Wide-Angle 16-30mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens - Expanding upon the company’s popular G2 Trinity series of fast and affordable zoom lenses, the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is here to offer a final ultra-wide-angle option.

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