It truly felt like the final week before NXT Roadblock, as tonight's episode of WWE NXT featured a number of unexpected revelations, including a truly shocking return. One of those many surprises was the reveal that two NXT Superstars would be getting a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, though not just any two NXT Superstars. That duo includes NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria and her stalker-turned-ally Tatum Paxley, and Valkyria surprised Paxley with a Tag match where they would be teaming up. Paxley was over the moon, but then Valkyria revealed that the match would be for the Tag Team Championships at NXT Roadblock.

After coming out to the ring, Valkyria first had some words for Shotzi, who was injured during their previous match. "I want to wish Shotzi a speedy recovery, and I want to let it be known that when you come back, I still owe you a Title shot. And I have to give Lash Legend her flowers. She showed up, and I still have the battle wounds to prove it. But I promised you that I would still be here standing as your NXT Women's Champion, and I keep my promises," Valkyria said.

Now that's a surprise! @Real_Valkyria and @TatumPaxley will be taking on The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women's Tag Titles NEXT WEEK at #NXTRoadblock! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/Hwf9UL2mQO

-- WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2024

Valkyria then said she was as surprised as anyone that Paxley kept up her end of their deal, and that meant Valkyria was going to deliver on her promise as well. Paxley came out from the crowd and met Valkyria in the ring. Paxley said that Ava put her in danger of losing her Title, but Valkyria pointed out that she didn't end up losing it. Paxley said she would do anything for Lyra, and that she is a woman of her word.

Valkyria then revealed the big surprise. "I promised you a surprise, are you ready? I spoke to Ava," Valkyria said. "Some calls were made. And next week, we're going to be teaming together, not as friends, as you know we have a common goal, when we take on the Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships!"

The Kabuki Warriors just retained their Women's Tag Team Championships at Elimination Chamber, defeating Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell. The former Damage CTRL members have had some setbacks as of late, as Bayley left the group and challenged Iyo Sky to a Title match at WrestleMania 40. Dakota Kai also seems to be in Bayley's corner, as she was evidently attacked by her former teammates on last week's SmackDown.

Now the Champs will have new challengers, and despite their relatively new team status, it's not smart to underestimate this team. We'll have to wait and see how it all plays out, but Roadblock should be thrilling to say the least.

Are you excited for the match? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Threads @mattaguilarcb!

Wizards of the Coast is shaking things up on the battlefield. As eagle-eyed gamers were quick to notice when the first Magic: The Gathering "Bloomburrrow" spoilers surfaced over the weekend, "enters the battlefield" will no longer be a phrase used on most MTG cards. Instead, cards will simply say "enters," shortening the text that appears on the card. Magic: The Gathering designer Mark Rosewater confirmed the change on his blog, saying the verbiage will permanently change upon the release "Bloomburrow" later this summer.

"Starting with Bloomburrow, we are changing 'enters the battlefield' to 'enters' (and this will be applied retroactively in Oracle). Entering will be connected specifically with the battlefield, so cards can't, for example, 'enter the graveyard,'" Rosewater said in a Tumblr post.

so are we done with 'Enters the Battlefield?' pic.twitter.com/W4n9P931In

-- winnie! (@wildstwawberry) February 23, 2024

The game designer did confirm the original "enters the battfield" phrase will be used when necessary to help avoid confusion with players. "We will occasionally write out 'enters the battlefield' where we think we need it for clarity in a template," Rosewater added. "'Leaves the battlefield' is *not* being shortened to 'leaves' as we have used leave as a means to talk about cards leaving the graveyard, so it created ambiguity we didn't want."

The change is divisive with players, with some saying the change takes some of the themes out of the game. "Nah, I kinda hate this change. Enters the battlefield is cool and evocative. Enters is boring and lifeless," @DeclareAttacks tweeted.

@SaffronOlive added, "Enters the battlefield becoming just "enters" seems like a good change."

Magic: The Gathering's "Bloomburrow" set has a global release set for August 2nd. "Bloomburrow" prerelease kicks off at WPN Stores beginning July 26th. Before that, however, Magic: The Gathering "Outlaws of Thunder Junction" hits stores. The timeline for that release can be found below.

• Story Begins: March 18
• Debut and Previews Begin: March 26
• Card Image Gallery and Previews Complete: April 5
• MTG Arena Global Release: April 16
• Global Tabletop Release: April 19
• Prerelease Events: April 12-18
• Open House: April 19-21
• Commander Party: April 26 - May 2
• Store Championship: May 4-12
• Standard Showdown: April 19 - July 25

The screenwriter of the original 1989 Road House film is suing Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios and parent company Amazon Studios for copyright infringement. According to Variety, R. Lance Hill -- who uses the pen name David Lee Henry -- is claiming in his lawsuit that Amazon ignored his ability to reclaim rights to his original screenplay and went forward with their Road House remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal which will debut March 21st on Prime Video.

According to the specifics of the lawsuit, Hill claims that in 2021 he filed a petition with the. U.S. Copyright Office requesting that the copyright to Road House return to him once United Artists' claim expired in November 2023. The lawsuit also alleges that Amazon ignored the claims, going forward with the film and even using artificial intelligence to replicate the voices of the film's actors in order to complete ADR during the SAG-AFTRA strike so that they could finish film prior to the November 10th deadline. Hill claims that work on Road House wasn't actually completed until January 2024 -- months after the copyright deadline.

"On Nov. 11, 2023, the Screenplay's copyright thereby duly reverted to Hill under the Copyright Act. Yet, in contravention of the Act's fundamental authorial termination right, Defendants refused to acknowledge Hill's statutory termination," the suit reads. "Instead, Defendants steamrolled ahead with the production of a remake of the 1989 Film derived from Hill's Screenplay."

Interestingly, this isn't the first time there have been AI-related allegations when it comes to the Road House remake. According to Variety's report, sources alleged that producer Joel Silver, who was fired from Amazon in November over verbal abuse, was instead actually being fired over concerns regarding Amazon's use of AI to complete Road House.

Amazon denies the use of AI in making Road House and called Hill's lawsuit "without merit" in a statement.

"The lawsuit filed by R. Lance Hill regarding 'Road House' today is completely without merit and numerous allegations are categorically false. The film does not use any AI in place of actors' voices. We look forward to defending ourselves against these claims," the statement reads.

What is the Road House Reboot About?

The description for Prime Video's Road House reads, "In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems."

Anthony Bagarozzi (The Nice Guys) and Charles Mondry (Doc Savage) wrote the script for the new Road House. Joel Silver, whose credits include the original Road House as well as Lethal Weapon and Predator, is producing via his Silver Pictures. JJ Hook (6 Underground, The Lost City), Alison Winter (The Wall, Chaos Walking), and Aaron Auch (Orphan, The Losers) are also executive producers. The film stars Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Billy Magnussen (No Time To Die), Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad), Gbemisola Ikumelo (A League of Their Own), Lukas Gage (Euphoria), Hannah Love Lanier (The Tiny Mighty Club), Travis Van Winkle (You), B.K. Cannon (Why Women Kill), Arturo Castro (Broad City), Dominique Columbus (Ray Donovan), Beau Knapp (The Lost Symbol), Bob Menery (Full Send Podcast), Joaquim de Almeida (Fast X), Darren Barnet (Agents of SHIELD), Kevin Carroll (Showtime's Let the Right One In), and JD Pardo (Mayans M.C.).

Road House (2024) is scheduled to be released on March 21st.

Helldivers 2's out-of-the-gate success was a welcome surprise for developer Arrowhead Game Studios, but it also meant that the team had trouble keeping the servers up and running during the launch period. At one point, the team even had to place a player cap to ensure that everyone who could get into the game would be able to play Helldivers 2 at an acceptable level. Those issues have mostly been ironed out, but the Helldivers 2 developer is still dealing with some of the complications that arose from the situation. Recently, the team shared in the official Helldivers 2 Discord that at least two of those issues have been addressed, and players should now have access to the Super Credits they were missing and be able to unlock new difficulty options.

Helldivers 2 Developers Announce Super Credits Fix

As mentioned, the news comes from the Helldivers 2 Discord. There, community and social media manager Katherine "Baskinator" Baskin said, "For players who were missing Super Credits, we have deployed a fix to our backend that should solve the issues. Please restart your game to ensure that it has taken effect."

In a later post, Baskin continued, "Good news! We have fixed the difficulty unlocking for a large portion of affected users, though perhaps some edge cases still remain."

If you're still having issues with either problem, your first step should be to restart your game and console of choice. That should fix any issues with missing Super Credits, but if you're still having problems unlocking difficulty options, you should consider contacting Helldivers 2's support because it sounds like your issue might be something the team is still working to iron out.

Either way, it's good to see Arrowhead delivering an update like this. It has been, understandably, frustrating for players trying to work their way through Helldivers 2 over the last few weeks. While everything is seemingly stable at this point, that doesn't make up for the missed Super Credits. Hopefully, this fix gets Helldivers 2 where it needs to be, and Arrowhead can move on to adding new content to the game.

What's Next For Helldivers 2?

We don't know exactly what Arrowhead is working on for Helldivers 2's next major content update, but we know it's coming. Remember, this is planned as a live service game, so we'll be getting new seasons and Warbonds for the foreseeable future. Recently, a Helldivers 2 player found a few potential hints in the game's backend files. This included references to the mechs that Arrowhead has been teasing and a hint about a returning faction from the original game.

Helldivers 2 is available now on PlayStation 5 and PC.

Only one more week remains before NXT Roadblock, and WWE kicked off tonight's episode in a big way. Not only did the early part of the episode feature Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes having a war of words, but it also featured the return of Booker T to the commentary desk. Booker T has been missing from the commentary desk since NXT Vengeance Day due to recovering from a medical procedure, but that all changed tonight. Booker was back at the desk alongside Vic Joseph, and the duo picked up right where they left off. There's just no substitute for Mr. Shucky Ducky, and it's great to have him back in the fold.

In his initial announcement, Booker To took to Twitter to share that he would be absent from NXT for a bit. On Twitter Booker T wrote, "I will not be at #NXTVengenceDay tonight and I'll be off TV the next couple weeks due to a medical procedure I had to have. But - I'm all good and I'll be back in action on @WWENXT in no time! Thank you all for your support, couldn't do it with out the people. Shucky Ducky!"

Up next for NXT is Roadblock, which will happen during next week's episode of NXT. This follows a big few months for NXT, including a few specific superstars who made quite the impression during the Royal Rumble. Bron Breakker, Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, and Carmelo Hayes all shined at various points during the Rumble, with Breakker even lifting Gunther in an impressive confrontation. During the NXT Vengeance Day conference call, Shawn Michaels was asked about those moments for the NXT talent, and he couldn't have been more thrilled for them.

"Well, look, obviously huge for them and huge for NXT," Michaels said. "I guess as I was telling them the other day, I had to pull them in Monday and just... Look, I'm so proud of all of them. Bron and Melo and Tiffany are sort of, I don't know, the foundational people that we built this around from certainly my beginning. And it's been just a heck of a journey with them."

"And I now know I think how Hunter feels all the time watching a locker room full of his NXT guys just doing such a fantastic job out there. You really do. You're so proud of them. And to your point, I think everybody had really fantastic moments," Michaels said. "It was fun and enjoyable for them. It was everything you wanted it to be and everything I think they hoped it would be. And that's always the best."

NXT Roadblock hits next week, and then it will be all about Stand & Deliver, which will take place over WrestleMania 40 weekend. Matches are still getting set for Stand & Deliver, but we'll keep you posted as more matches are added to the card.

What did you think of Booker T's return to NXT? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Threads @mattaguilarcb!

Rumors are the lifeblood of the aftermarket community. Well, that and first appearances. Both propel this list as the market divides its attention between the Ultimate Universe and what's to come. The Sentry pops up once again, we get a new version of Spider-Man, AND a Galactus-level threat is preparing to decimate the Marvel Universe. Of course, Deadpool 3 news and rumors are still elevating books, as many fans are resting their hats on the project. We detail all that and more in this week's Top Ten!

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#10: CAPTAIN MARVEL #5 - RUSSELL DAUTERMAN (1:25) | MARVEL | 2024: Marvel has been hyping the Undone, a Galactus-level threat, for months. Finally, the Undone has made its debut, which didn't disappoint! Dauterman rang in the occasion with this vibrant 1:25 variant featuring iterations of Captain Marvel, both past and present. It will take their combined might to take down the Undone should they live up to the hype! We tracked it at a high sale of $165 for a raw copy and a current raw NM FMV of $145.

#9: THE SENTRY #1 | MARVEL | 2000: Poor Steven Yuen. Robert Kirkman stated he would be playing the titular character of Sentry in the upcoming Thunderbolts movie. That was shot down, with Yuen leaving the project. A cloud hung over the film for months until recently. Now that filming has begun, the secrecy surrounding the Sentry has hit new heights. We don't know if he will be in the film. The rumors he will not only appear but will be the main villain are pushing this book into the aftermarket. The Sentry is an interesting character and could be a STAR in the MCU. Fans are grabbing up his first appearance before any more news, and rumors propel it even higher. We tracked it at a high sale of $350 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $89.

#8: NEW X-MEN #114 - DIRECT EDITION | MARVEL | 2001: If you recall, you may have seen this book on this list now and again for months. The reason is that it features the first appearance of Cassandra Nova, the rumored villain for Deadpool 3. Fans have dissected every inch of the trailer and have landed on Cassandra Nova as the culprit behind the madness. There has been a heavy rumor that actress Emma Corrin will play the character since late last year, and those rumors persist to this day! We tracked it at a high sale of $160 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $15.

#7: ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1 | MARVEL | 2023: The Ultimate Universe is alive and well, thanks to Ultimate Spider-Man and the smashing follow-up that is Black Panther. Fans have begun to look to the past; however, they are returning to the launch point for the new Ultimate Universe. That falls upon this book, which features the first cameo for the all-new Maystorm, a character growing among fans rapidly. It's received less attention than the previously mentioned books, but its aftermarket has been extremely healthy. We tracked it at a high sale of $135 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $27.

#6: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 - MARCO CHECCHETTO - REGULAR | MARVEL | 2024: It's incredible to see this book maintaining its trajectory week after week. It speaks to fans' interest in the character, relaunch, and series. Issue #2 is hot out of the gates, which is a good indicator this series has legs. After the constant flashes in the pan, it's great to see fans and collectors warmly embrace a pillar of the comic community! We tracked it at a high sale of $248 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $84.

#5: ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #1 - STEFANO CASELLI - REGULAR | MARVEL | 2024: Despite being the hottest thing since sliced bread, this book is cooling. It debuts the new Ultimate Black Panther, a character fans immediately wanted a piece of after getting a taste of Ultimate Spider-Man. Paired with rumors that thousands of copies had been lost, the hype train for this book was at breakneck speed. It's still moving significantly on the aftermarket, but the hype has settled. We tracked it at a high sale of $42 for a raw copy and a current NM FMV of $36.

#4: SECRET WARS #5 - ALEX ROSS - REGULAR | MARVEL | 2015: From the moment it flashed across the screen in the Deadpool 3 trailer during the Superbowl, this book went bananas. It has slightly cooled as copies traded hands like lightning, and the market is growing scarcer. Still, it's been rising in value despite the community not knowing exactly what Marvel meant when they included it in the trailer. The consensus is currently leaning toward it being an easter egg and nothing more, but when this book can be had for under $30 in most cases, fans aren't willing to take a chance. We tracked it at a high sale of $285 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw NM FMV of $32.

#3: EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 - SURPRISE | MARVEL | 2024: The community sure does love a surprise! While the fanbase wanted to check on the all-new Weapon VIII (8), this cover was hard to resist. It was a surprise variant that Local Comic Shops received between one and three copies for collectors to acquire. The fact it's outselling the regular cover is incredible, as it's the only variant for issue #1 to hit this list. That classic Spidey look is always a plus! We tracked it at a high sale of $61 for a raw copy and a current raw NM FMV of $49.

#2: EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 - CHAD WAYNE HARDIN - REGULAR | MARVEL | 2024: What a callback! This book and cover feature the first appearance of Weapon VIII (8), an alternate-reality version of Spider-Man. Everything about the cover, from the color scheme to the goggles to even the 'Weapon VIII,' screams X-Men. Specifically, the 90s version returning soon. We tracked it at a high sale of $22 for a raw copy and a current raw NM FMV of $17.

#1: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #2 - MARCO CHECCHETTO - REGULAR | MARVEL | 2024: So far, the love for the new Ultimate Universe has been incredible. While it would be hard to match issue #1, issue #2 is trying its damnedest. It bears the distinction of being the first full in-story appearance of our new Spider-Man and the Shocker. An interesting story is playing out within the book, causing collectors to grab it in droves. We'll be keeping a close eye on this run! We tracked it at a high sale of $30 for a raw copy and a current NM FMV of $21.

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Tonight's NXT was full of surprises, but the biggest was easily the WWE return of a former AEW star. Ridge Holland was delivering a promo about his recent actions against Gallus, but then the lights went out and some cryptic words filled the screen, which are the latest in a series of mysterious teases. Then when the light came on Holland was starting into that light, a figure could be seen picking up a chair. The person hit Holland with the chair and stepped further into the light, revealing themselves to be Shawn Spears, the newest addition to NXT.

This was quite a surprise, and that is rather rare these days in the wrestling world. Most debuts or returns don't stay secret for long, and if they do you at least know they're coming. In this case, the debut itself wasn't discussed beforehand, and Spears being headed to WWE wasn't discussed in previous reports either.

???

Look who it is!!!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/twHjeMn6zE

-- WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2024

Spears previously confirmed that he had departed AEW and officially became a free agent on January 1st. The reports at the time said that the departure was amicable between Spears and AEW, and Spears thanked the company for allowing him to be a part of the journey on Twitter.

On Twitter Spears wrote, "What a wonderful time it has been. Thank you AEW for allowing me to be there from the ground level. It's been a fantastic 5 years of growth and personal development. This is a personal choice and one that is best for me and my family at this time. Thank you to all, staff and talent alike for the memories. 10."

Shawn Spears is returning to WWE, but he isn't returning to his old persona Tye Dillinger. The Perfect 10 was previously known for the ten count that became a part of his character, but in 2019 he was released by WWE in a wave of talent cuts, and would later join Tony Khan's new company of AEW. Spears made his AEW debut at the first Double or Nothing pay-per-view, and quickly became a staple of AEW in the years that followed.

Now he's back in WWE and looks to be in a feud with Ridge Holland to get things started. We'll have to wait and see what the future holds for Spears now that he's back in NXT, but there are a host of promising match-ups that fans will want to see now that he's back, and it should be fun to watch.

What did you think of Spears' shocking return? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Threads @mattaguilarcb!

Dune: Part Two arrives in theaters in just a matter of days, and the sci-fi epic has already earned quite a lot of praise. In addition to its star-studded ensemble cast and distinct source material, the Dune franchise has been praised for Hans Zimmer's award-winning score, with the sequel expected to up the sonic ante even further. As Zimmer revealed in a recent interview with The Wrap, he has actually already previewed part of his Dune: Part Two score, playing the film's main theme during as the opening song for his recent concert tour. Zimmer did not identify the theme when asked by fans, because he wanted the audience to discover the piece's true origin once they saw the entire movie.

"The main theme, really, for this one, I did something very naughty," Zimmer revealed. "I toured it with my band through Europe, and I would play it as the opening to our set, and no one knew what the piece of music was. I thought, a year later, wouldn't it be cool to go to the cinema and they hear this piece of music and they go, 'Oh, it's weirdly familiar!'"

Will There Be a Dune 3?

As fans of Frank Herbert's books know, the grand narrative of Dune extends far beyond the events of the first book, which has led to a lot of speculation about whether or not Dune: Messiah could become the franchise's next film. Dune director Denis Villeneuve has teased that a script for Dune: Messiah exists, and that he is focusing on telling the best possible distillation of the source material.

"I'm working on four different screenplays -- I know that Dune: Messiah will be one of them, I don't know if it will be the next or the second next," Villeneuve shared in an interview earlier this year. "My job was to try to keep the spirit of Frank Herbert alive as much as possible -- the whole meaning of Dune becomes clear with Dune: Messiah."

What Is Dune: Part Two About?

Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath 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.

The big-screen epic Dune: Part Two includes Timoth?e Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and L?a Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsg?rd, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem. Denis Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel.

The Good Brothers made a surprise appearance during last week's WWE NXT, immediately causing ripples in the Tag Team Division. The SmackDown Superstars were clearly gunning for the NXT Tag Team Champions Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin, but the problem was that the Champs already had number one contenders in Chase U. Tonight The Good Brothers took on another promising team in Malik Blade and Edris Enofe, and while they would ultimately walk away with the victory, the entirety of the NXT Tag Division had a problem with the SmackDown superstars and came out swinging by episode's end.

Anderson and Blade started the match and Anderson was already in rhythm, stomping on Blade in the corner and keeping the young star off his feet. Blade came back with a dropkick and then tagged in Enofe, and the two delivered some team offense on Anderson and a charging Gallows. They held the Good Brothers off, but Anderson was able to get to his feet, only to be knocked into the opposite corner by Enofe.

It's going down!

The #WWENXT Tag Team Division is absolutely STACKED ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/UbFa9KoPdC

-- WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2024

Blade and Enofe hit Anderson again with some team offense and then Blade capped that run off with a big senton. Gallows tried to get involved, and he managed to provide Anderson just enough of a moment to knock back Blade and tag Gallows in. Gallows slammed Blade onto the ropes and then delivered a big kick to the head, and he locked Blade down with a hold.

Blade was able to get to his feet but got a headbutt and some punches to the stomach and face in response. Gallows kicked Blade in the head again and tagged in Anderson, who applied another hold. Blade flipped over Anderson and rolled him up, and while the cover wasn't successful, he was able to tag in his partner. Enofe went on a run, kicking Gallows away and hitting a Jackhammer on Anderson.

Gallows slammed Blade into the steel steps, but Enofe went up top and tried to hit Anderson but missed. Anderson hit a spine buster on Enofe and then Gallows tagged in to hit the Magic Killer and got it. Gallows got the pin and the win, but they were soon confronted by Chase U.

Andre Chase told them that karma is a b****. Then Duke Hudson said this called for an Andre Chase a** whooping, but before they could finish Nathan Frazer and Axiom came out. Frazer then congratulated them on becoming No. 1 Contenders, but before they could get in the ring the LWO showed up and attacked The Good Brothers.

That all led to a chaotic brawl in the ring between everyone, though most of them focused on beating down the Good Brothers. Gallows and Anderson got to their feet once outside the ring, and the entire tag division wanted a piece of them. Then the Tag Team Champions Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker showed up and watched it all play out, holding their newly won Titles.

What did you think of the segment, and who do you want to see take down Corbin and Breakker? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Threads @mattaguilarcb!

One Piece has been setting up Blackbeard and his crew as most likely the final obstacle Luffy and the Straw Hats will need to overcome before it's all over, and one artist has awesome brought all of them to life through cosplay! Marshall D. Teech has steadily become one of the most interesting antagonists to watch as Eiichiro Oda has begun to set the stage for whatever grand plan he has for the finale. Blackbeard has quickly taken his place as an Emperor, and is now angling himself towards the One Piece treasure itself with the newest manga chapters and anime episodes.

One Piece has only seen Blackbeard's crew grow stronger as each of the already fearsome members have started to gain powerful Devil Fruit abilities since the last time we had seen them in action, and it's clear that they are going to be a pain to deal with if Luffy and the Straw Hats are going to have any chance of reaching Laugh Tale themselves. Reminding fans of just how fierce the members of Blackbeard's crew are is artist kappy_w on TikTok, who has awesome shown off a cosplay for each of the members. Check it out:

@kappy_w

You wanna know my gang ??? I still don't realize I cosplayed all these weirdos ahah- but hello ? #BlackbeardPirates #MarshallDTeach #OnePiece #anime #cosmaker #cosplay

? Purple Lamborghini - Skrillex & Rick Ross

How to Catch Up With One Piece Anime

Blackbeard has begun to make his move in the newest chapters of One Piece's manga, and the newest episodes of the anime so it's the best time to catch up with it all as the Final Saga continues to take shape. If you wanted to catch up with the manga, you can find the three most recent chapters of the series for free with Viz Media's digital Shonen Jump library (and the entire back catalog with a paid subscription). If the anime is more your speed, One Piece: Egghead Arc has begun to adapt the first arc of the final saga.

One Piece: Egghead Arc is now streaming the newest episodes of the anime with both Netflix and Crunchyroll, and with Crunchyroll you can find the entire back catalog of episodes, movies, OVA specials and more with both Japanese anf English dubbed audio offered. It's the best time to check it all out as things are going to get more intense than ever before.

What are you hoping to see from Blackbeard's crew before One Piece's anime and manga come to an end? Let us know all of your thoughts about it and everything One Piece in the comments!

Late last night, Palworld developer Pocketpair dropped the next major update for the hit monster-catching survival game. The update included all kinds of fixes and improvements for the many Pals players have come to love, but it's one "unintentional" fix that has some players frustrated. However, it's not as simple as Pocketpair fixing something it shouldn't. In fact, the team has fixed this issue before only for players to find a workaround. We're talking, of course, about the bug that allowed players to capture Tower Bosses in Palworld and use them like you would a normal monster.

Palworld Boss-Catching Bug Fixed

As a result of various bugs that we fixed in the most recent patch, a bug that allowed players to capture the tower boss was unintentionally fixed.

We apologize for inadvertently fixing a bug.

-- Palworld (@Palworld_EN) February 27, 2024

As mentioned, this is a somewhat strange fix because Pocketpair actually took the ability to catch bosses out of the game in a previous update. When Palwolrld launched, players were able to catch all five Tower Bosses using a glitch involving a settlement guard. After that bug gained popularity, Pocketpair took it out of the game to make the Tower Bosses uncatchable again. But players are resilient and quickly figured out a new way to perform the glitch. With this update, that second method has also been axed from Palworld.

That's probably why the tweet announcing the fix was a little sarcastic from the developers. They know a chunk of the playerbase likes being able to catch the Tower Bosses, but it isn't something the team currently wants in the game. That's something that might come eventually, but for now, Pocketpair wants bosses to stay uncatchable. The cheeky "We apologize for inadvertently fixing a bug" line is likely aimed at any players upset by the change.

What's Next For Palworld?

Most players are still getting used to the new update; however, some are already looking ahead to what's next. After all, Pocketpair has big plans for Palworld, including PvP, raid bosses, and crossplay between Steam and Xbox. While Pocketpair hasn't given any indication about the order that those features are coming to Palworld over the coming months, it has dropped the first roadmap. Here's the roadmap as it currently stands:

Addressing Critical Issues

• Currently, numerous bugs have been identified, and we are prioritizing fixing those.
• Sometimes, the world date may experience rollbacks.
• The loading screen may persist when trying to load into worlds.
• ...and so on.

Improvements to Implement ASAP

• Key configuration improvements.
• Improvements to base Pal AI and pathing.

Planned Future Updates

• PvP
• Raid Bosses (End-Game Content)
• Pal Arena (PvP for Pals)
• Steam-Xbox Crossplay
• Various Xbox Feature Improvements
• Server Transfers and Migrations
• Improvements to the Building System
• New islands, Pals, Bosses, and Technologies.

Palworld is available now on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

One Piece has a few characters who have had a massive impact on the series like Ace, and one awesome cosplay is helping to heat him back up! First introduced to Eiichiro Oda's manga and anime franchise as Luffy's brother who went out to sea before him, Ace ended up being at the center of some of the biggest developments in the first half of the series. And as the One Piece franchise works its way through the Final Saga of its story, Ace continues to have an impact on what Luffy has planned for his own potential future as well.

One Piece continues to showcase how much Ace still leaves an impression on many characters in the franchise despite losing his life ahead of the New World saga, and it goes to show how big of a character he really was. Luffy makes his choices with the idea of it being something Ace might have done a few times throughout his fights in Wano Country arc and more, and will likely use Ace as a guidepost when things get even fiercer before it all comes to an end. Artist yuekelele on TikTok manages to burn just as bright with Ace through some awesome cosplay! Check it out:

@yuekelele

be prepared to be sick of this cosplay -- I'm so excited to wear this on Saturday for AnimeNYC!! ? #onepiece #portgasdace #onepiececosplay #firefistace #hikennoace #portgasdacecosplay

? sonido original - (Bryan's version) ?

How to Catch Up With One Piece

One Piece's anime and manga will likely continue to show love to Ace long after his death as the franchise continues, and it won't be long before we get to see a new incarnation of the character with Season 2 of the live-action series now in the works with Netflix. Ace is one of the very important characters the live-action series will be introducing with its take on the Alabasta Saga when it returns to Netflix, but a casting for this very important figure has yet to be announced as of the time of this writing.

You can catch up with the eight episode live-action One Piece now streaming with Netflix, and you can also find the newest arc of the anime, One Piece: Egghead Arc, streaming there as well. If you wanted to catch up with the anime's releases thus far (including more of the OVAs, movies, specials and more), you can also check out One Piece's back catalog (in both Japanese and English language dub) streaming on Crunchyroll.

Where does Ace rank among your favorite characters in One Piece overall? Let us know all of your thoughts about it and everything One Piece in the comments!

The original voice of Moana is returning to Motunui for Disney's highly anticipated sequel. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger surprised the industry earlier this month when he announced that Moana 2 was not only in the works, but that it would be released in theaters this coming November. When the announcement was first made, it was unclear whether the original film's two stars would be reprising their roles.

According to Deadline, Auli'i Cravalho is coming back to once again voice the titular Moana. The publication's report suggested that she and Dwayne Johnson, who voiced Maui, had both been in talks with Disney about their returns, but things hadn't been made official when Moana 2 was announced. They're now both expected to be back and leading the sequel.

Disney had initially planned to continue the story of Moana as a streaming series on Disney+. However, as the project started coming together, and the popularity of the original Moana soared, Disney made the decision to turn the series into a feature film for theaters.

Disney announced that Moana 2 is hitting theaters on November 27th, keeping in the tradition of releasing an animated film around Thanksgiving every year. The film is directed by Dave Derrick Jr. featuring music from Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina. Lin Manuel Miranda won't be coming back to write songs for Moana 2.

Moana Live-Action Movie

In addition to Moana 2, Disney is also working on a live-action version of the first Moana film. Dwayne Johnson is producing the live-action film and reprising his role as Maui. In that film, however, Cravalho won't be playing the titular role. A new actress will be taking over the role, but Cravalho is set to be an executive producer.

The live-action Moana is being directed by Hamilton's Thomas Kail. Original Moana writer Jared Bush wrote the new screenplay alongside Dana Ledoux Miller.

As it stands right now, the live-action Moana is slated to be released in theaters in 2025, but that could change very soon. The news of Moana 2's release this fall has led to reports that the live-action adaptation will be delayed, allowing the franchise a little room to breathe. Disney has yet to make an official announcement about the film's status.

Are you looking forward to seeing Moana 2 in theaters later this year? Let us know in the comments!

My Hero Academia seems to be bringing Eri to the battlefield with the cliffhanger from the newest chapter of the series, but just how will she help Izuku Midoriya to defeat Tomura Shigaraki in their final battle? It's been an intense back and forth for Deku and Shigaraki as the two have reached an impasse. Deku has been giving every effort he can, but Shigaraki's body has been able to fight off each and every one of Deku's attacks. But at the same time, Deku's now found a way to use One For All to really hit Shigaraki where it hurts.

With Deku now using One For All to launch Vestiges within Shigaraki's body in order to create an opening within his mental state (and thus allow Deku to actually hit the villain with an attack), Deku now has a plan of attack to wear down Shigaraki. But things aren't going fast enough and as of the end of the newest chapter of My Hero Academia's manga, Eri is worried enough to try and make her way to the battlefield. It's now just a matter of figuring out how she factors into the final battle to come.

My Hero Academia: Eri's Role in the Final Battle

The final moments of My Hero Academia Chapter 415 sees Eri seeing Deku struggle against Shigaraki and rushing out of the evacuation center to help, and it's likely that her Rewind ability is going to play a huge role in how the battle ends. There are two major ways it could go, however. Either Eri uses her Rewind ability to make Shigaraki's body weaker and regress from all of the upgrades that All For One's power had given him, and thus makes him weak enough for Deku to fight on an even playing field.

The other is the chance to rewind Deku's own body and reverse his damages much like she did when he was fighting at full strength against Overhaul. That was still the only real time that Deku was able to fight at One For All's peak capacity without harming himself, and that could very much come in handy here. Maybe there would even be a way to restore the lost quirks of One For All's lost Vestiges as we've seen Eri restore quirks in the past. These are two ways her Rewind could be used, but there's still very much a chance for surprise.

What are you hoping to see from Eri in her helping Deku in My Hero Academia's final battle? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Last year AEW's flagship show Dynamite received an updated look, and earlier this year the AEW World Championships also received updates. Now it seems there's a new logo for AEW Dynamite coming soon, as today Fightful shared an image of a new logo sporting a more colorful design than past versions. The new logo (via Fightful) featured an updated version of the Dynamite font, but instead of the traditional white outline, the letters boast outlines of different colors, including orange, yellow, red, purple, and blue. If this does end up being the final logo, hopefully, we don't have to wait too much longer to get the official rollout. You can check out the new logo below.

One note is that Andrew Zarian has seen a different color logo, though in a reply to the tweet does state that this version could end up being used more. Right now the redesign only seems to be tied to the logo for Dynamite, but that could always change. The overall set for Dynamite received its last change at the beginning of last year.

A look at the new AEW Dynamite logo pic.twitter.com/4rK7bRCacL

-- Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) February 27, 2024

As for AEW in general, the company is heading into one of its most anticipated events this weekend in Revolution. In addition to a number of big marquee matches, Revolution will also be where Sting wrestles his last match, which will be alongside Darby Allin and will be against The Young Bucks. Sting is a wrestling icon, and the match will assuredly be one of the year's most unforgettable moments.

2024 is set to be a big year for AEW, and there is likely going to be a new TV rights deal struck before the year is done. Tony Khan discussed AEW's relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery and their continued partnership at the media scrum after Worlds End, and he's hopeful that the two partners continue to work together well into the future.

"We have a great relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery. It's amazing now, we've been talking to them for several years. You know, this coming weekend marks the five-year anniversary of the launch of AEW, and we announced the formation of the company on January 1st, 2019, and here we are days away from the five-year anniversary of that," Khan said.

"Warner Bros. Discovery has been an indispensable partner throughout this journey and very excited about the future of AEW and excited to work with Warner Bros. Discovery throughout 2024," Khan said. "And going forward after that there's going to be a lot of exciting conversations about AEW media rights. It'll be a very exciting year and a lot of things are going to happen. We have a great situation with Warner Bros. Discovery and it's been a great year for that partnership."

"I think I'll be talking a good deal more about Collision on this call and maybe more about some of the wrestling aspects, but as a TV show, its had had a tremendous year. Recently it's done very well, and again I think I'll talk more about the technical mechanics as to why that may be and why that's so important, but Collision, a tremendous first year and that was a big step in the partnership this year to add two more hours of content," Khan said.

What do you think of the new Dynamite logo? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Threads @mattaguilarcb!

[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.] It took one episode for The Walking Dead to separate Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) -- and a single episode to bring them back together. Sunday's "Years" premiere of new series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live spanned Rick's eight-year absence after the Civic Republic's army helicoptered him away back in season 9 of The Walking Dead, and the episode ended explosively when someone shot down Rick's chopper.

In a full-circle moment, a CRM helicopter came crashing down to reunite Rick and Michonne eight years after a CRM helicopter airlifted him up and away. It was a moment that fans have been waiting for since 2018 -- and one that network AMC wanted to prolong a little while longer.

"I saw people worrying [Rick and Michonne] were only going to meet in episode 6," Gurira, who co-created the six-episode series with Lincoln and showrunner Scott M. Gimple, said during a panel at New York's 92nd Street Y. Gimple penned the premiere's teleplay from a story he co-wrote with Gurira and Lincoln, with the three collaborators choosing to end the episode on a cliffhanger that will continue from Michonne's perspective in episode 2.

"There was a lot of tug of war -- not between us -- with that structure," franchise overseer Gimple said diplomatically. "It was AMC, I don't care," Gurira interjected to laughter.

Gurira, also an executive producer alongside Gimple and Lincoln, added that Dan McDermott, AMC's President of Entertainment and AMC Studios, conceded that the trio made the right decision to reunite Rick and Michonne at the end of the first episode. "'That was great what you guys decided to do with that,'" Gurira recalled, laughing. "It's like, 'Aren't you glad we didn't listen to you?'"

Gurira and Gimple explained the episode's ending in an interview with EW, saying that their decision to structure the Richonne reunion this way "made sense."

"Because we had to get into the meat of the story, which is: What happens when these two people who obviously have been changed by all this time apart come back together? What does that look like with this massive barrier and obstacle of the CRM being between them? How do they get through that? What is it going to be?" Gurira said. "We can't do that until we connect them."

She continued: "I love that the audience gets thrown by the fact that BOOM -- there she is! Just as they think Rick is settling and accepting the fact that Rick is basically broken and going to stay here and not fight it anymore -- just as they feel like they've lost him, he's found. In my mind, that's good drama. So I think that was what was behind the decision."

Eight years after the couple last saw each other at the bridge, Gimple added, "They look like two different people. They are two different people. And I don't mean from each other, I'm saying from themselves. They're different than when the audience last saw them and when they last saw each other. They're completely different people than who they were."

New episodes of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premiere Sundays on AMC and AMC+. Stay tuned to ComicBook/TWD and follow on Facebook for more TWD Universe coverage.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is absolutely dominating Netflix around the world with the debut of its new live-action series adaptation, and one big moment proved that Kyoshi needs her own spin-off show next! Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have been waiting to see how the Netflix series would bring the classic animated original to life, and it's because there are some elements of the animated original fans were hoping to see more of. One of these aspects is more of the past Avatars before Aang, and the one with the most intriguing history of all happens to be Avatar Kyoshi.

Kyoshi has been a fan favorite among classic Avatar: The Last Airbender animated fans because of the impact she had on the original and how different of a ideology she had from Aang. It's gotten to the point where the years since have seen spin-off novels and comics fleshing out more of Kyoshi's life story, and after her live-action debut in the Netflix series, it's even more clear now that there is quite a lot of potential to explore with a solo spin-off show.

Why Kyoshi Needs an Avatar: The Last Airbender Spin-Off

Kyoshi makes her debut in Episode 2 of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender as the first Avatar of the past that Aang comes into contact with on his journey. Wondering about the path he should take next, he seeks out her advice only for this past Avatar to chastise him for his lack of power and holding back aggression. As Aang continues to fight back against the idea that he needs to be the Avatar, Kyoshi decides to show him what the Avatar's power is truly capable of by taking over his body.

Avatar: The Last Airbender then showcases Kyoshi's command over all four elements through Aang's body, and through the series' later episodes it's revealed that Kyoshi's a much different Avatar than the others. It's clear that she has more extreme views on the use of her power, and it's why she was such a standout character in the original despite getting so little screen time. Now that this live-action version has brought her back to the spotlight, it's time to finally see more of that mysterious past in her own show.

Would you want to see Kyoshi get her own Avatar: The Last Airbender spin-off with Netflix? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will bring back some familiar species, including plenty of Pokemon with ties to the Kalos region. The Pokemon Company announced a surprise new entry to the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which will send players back to the Kalos region first seen in Pokemon X and Y. Details about the new game are light, but a brief trailer showcased some of the Pokemon that will appear in the new Pokemon game. Most of the Pokemon seen in the trailer were either Pokemon that were originally seen in the Kalos region or have some kind of tie to Mega Evolution, which were also featured in Pokemon X and Y and was teased to make a comeback in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Assuming that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is around the same size as Pokemon Legends: Arceus, we could expect to see a smaller Pokemon roster than other Pokemon games. While both Pokemon Sword and Shield and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had 400 native species in the base games, Pokemon Legends: Arceus had only 242 Pokemon species, and that includes several Legendary and Mythical Pokemon.

Here are all the Pokemon (and their evolutions or pre-evolutions) that appeared in the initial trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A:

• Ekans
• Arbok
• Pikachu
• Raichu
• Bellsprout
• Weepinbell
• Victrebel
• Onix
• Staryu
• Starmie
• Magikarp
• Gyarados
• Eevee
• Vaporeon
• Jolteon
• Flareon
• Dratini
• Dragonair
• Dragonite
• Pichu
• Espeon
• Umbreon
• Unown
• Steelix
• Barboach
• Whiscash
• Absol
• Hippopotas
• Hippowdon
• Leafeon
• Glaceon
• Sandile
• Krokorok
• Krookodile
• Emolga
• Fletchling
• Fletchinder
• Talonflame
• Litleo
• Pyroar
• Flabebe
• Floette
• Florges
• Skiddo
• Gogoat
• Honedge
• Doublade
• Aegislash
• Sylveon
• Hawlucha
• Klefki

While it was not pictured in the original trailer, the logo for Pokemon Legends: Z-A featured a pattern similar to Zygarde and it's almost certain that it, Xerneas, and Yveltal will all appear in the new game as well.

No release date has been announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but it will come out in 2025 on the Nintendo Switch.

Mean Girls (2024) has apparently cut out a joke about Mean Girls (2004) star Lindsay Lohan, which had been the source of controversy.

The movie adaptation of the Mean Girls stage musical follows many of the same beats as the original film - but obviously has to factor in one big societal change of the last twenty years: social media. Tweets and TikToks are thrown around aggressively in Mean Girls (2024), as the school community, local community, and even online community influencers and stars all get in on the reign of queen Regina George (Rene? Rapp) and the rise of would-be challenger for the high school crown, new girl Cady Heron (Angourie Rice). Like in the original Mean Girls, the new version sees Cady's social status after a pivotal turn at the Winter Talent Show.

In the original, the Plastics' dance routine going wrong is an embarrassment limited to those in the attending audience; in Mean Girls (2024), the Plastics have to see their embarrassing moment go viral on social media. It becomes the will of the online masses that Cady becomes the new queen of the Plastics - and even Megan Thee Stallion co-signs the change in lineup.

Originally, Mean Girls (2024) featured a cut scene of social media reactions to Plastics' dance routine featuring a cameo by Megan Thee Stallion, who declares to her "Hotties" (i.e. fans) that "We are going back to red! Y2K fire crotch is back!" The line is a reference to Lindsay Lohan's infamous nickname, which began with a 2006 Papapprazzi video of Paris Hilton and friend, oil fortune heir Brandon Davis leaving a club. In that video, a seemingly inebriated Davis went on a tirade about Lindsay Lohan, grossly disparaging her body in a way that would certainly get one canceled in the era of Twitter. "Fire Crotch" became the safest soundbite from rant for publications and talk shows to run with, and Lohan soon found herself often being verbally accosted by those imitating or referencing the original video.

The Messenger reported that Lindsay Lohan was "very hurt and disappointed" that the joke from Megan Thee Stallion made it into the theatrical cut of Mean Girls (2024). Lohan makes a cameo appearance in the climax of the film, and apparently didn't know the line was in the movie until she saw it at the premiere.

Mean Girls (2024) Cuts Controversial Lindsay Lohan Joke

Popculture Planet reporter Kristen Maldonado has watched the digital release of Mean Girls (2024) and quickly spotted something different: the joke about fire crotch is gone. "It seems it has been removed for the film's digital release," Maldonado writes, "During my re-watch of the film, I noticed that Megan Thee Stallion's line now ends at "We are going back red" and jumps to her laughing, cutting out 'Y2K fire crotch is back' entirely."

By today's standards, the entire incident with Lindsay Lohan and that nickname seems grossly inappropriate - and the objections to it being a joke played for laughs are understandable. Especially if you're Lindsay Lohan.

Mean Girls (2024) is now available of VOD and digital release.

McDonald's has been going "all-in" on their current anime initiative, creating an entire universe of characters in its "WcDonald's" world. Set to launch a real-life WcDonald's next month in California and creating four short anime segments with Studio Pierrot, best known for the likes of Naruto and Bleach, the fast food chain didn't stop there. McDonald's employed talented artist Acky Bright to help create this new world and we here at ComicBook.com had the opportunity to talk with him about forging a new anime universe.

To start our interview, we asked Acky about his approach to creating over twenty new anime characters for the WcDonald's campaign, "I was aware that this campaign would be global and that many people all over the world would look at these characters, so it wasn't just a domestic audience. I really wanted to pay attention to how diverse, cultural, and international aspects could be placed into all the characters so that anyone from any background could find their favorite character."

With the new WcDonald's campaign, Bright had a big challenge ahead of him not just in forging a variety of characters, but touching on several genres from the anime medium. Acky explained that his background as an artist helped in forging figures that called upon genres including shonen, seinen, shojo, mecha, and more, "I have a traditional manga background as well as work on DC Comics and graphic novels. Compared with artists who strictly do manga, I have a more broad artistic background. What I pay attention to here is what the story demands, what the stories' themes are whether they're romance or action. I created something that the theme would demand and I put all the ingredients in to compliment the story."

An Anime Golden Arches Age?

Of the many anime characters that Bright created, we drilled down which of the menagerie of McDonald's figures he most preferred, "I think I like Mr. Bev the best. Also, the Berg, simply because he has a hamburger head. I'm actually drawing him as we speak!"

With McDonald's entering the anime game, we asked Acky, a veteran in the medium, whether he believed we were in a golden age for anime. Bright responded by saying that we're almost there, but not quite yet, "I go to Anime Expo and anime conventions quite often. I really feel the heat has been hotter every year, but nevertheless, I feel that the golden age is about to arrive. It's not there yet, but in America, there are a lot of people who haven't seen manga or anime. Doing this kind of campaign with McDonald's, I am expecting that anime and manga will be seen by more people, which might make them fans in the future. In that sense, this campaign is very meaningful."

To cap off the interview, Acky Bright had a message for fans who might be traveling to 'WcDonald's' soon, "I just want them to have fun. Eating the chicken nuggets and the fun manga, I want everyone to have fun. Eating something delicious while looking at something interesting and fun, it's very simple but it's also very needed, to appreciate the simple things. It's wonderful that this campaign can provide such a moment."

If you want a refresher on the upcoming anime shorts, and the first short that has been released as a part of WcDonald's, here is a breakdown of Pierrot episodes inspired by Acky Bright's creations:

• The Race to WcDonald's (Out Now): A rivalry strong enough to withstand the test of time as our two heroes embark on an epic race to WcDonald's.
• Love from Across the Booth (drops March 4): Our two protagonists discover the WcDonald's Sauce and WcNuggets aren't the only perfect pairing.
• WcNuggets Space Frontier 3000 (drops March 11): A team of WcDonald's pilots must protect the last WcNugget against an ominous force.
• The Wisdom of the Sauce (drops March 18): Three women are transported to a distant land to unravel the mystery surrounding the elusive sauce before it's gone forever.

Ninja Kamui has been bloodying up Adult Swim since the original anime series premiered earlier this month, and fans have gotten the first look at what to expect from Episode 4 of the series! Ninja Kamui has been steadily setting the stage for its real story as Higan has been diving more into the brutal world of shinobi that fans had been teased with in the first few episodes. But as he continues to do so, he's got an even bigger target on his back than ever before and is on a collision path with some equally as unique ninja fighters.

Ninja Kamui then teased that Higan will be facing off against a series of unique assassins with their own skills, and the promo for the next episode of the anime further showcases how he has gotten their attention. But as we see this new group of deadly fighters who seem to each have their own unique skills and technology, Higan has some huge fights to come. You can check out the promo for Ninja Kamui Episode 4 below as shared by Swimpedia on X (formerly known as Twitter):

Tune into #Toonami on Saturday, March 2nd at midnight to catch the next brand new episode of Ninja Kamui, "Episode 4"! pic.twitter.com/1tV8x5uVLC

-- Swimpedia (@swimpedia) February 25, 2024

Where to Watch Ninja Kamui Episode 4

Ninja Kamui Episode 4 premieres with Adult Swim's Toonami block on Saturday, March 2nd at midnight ET/PT with broadcasts for both the English dubbed and Japanese dubbed audio planned throughout the evening. If you miss the initial premiere, you can find the episode (along with the first three episodes) streaming with Max the day after. As for the story itself, Adult Swim what to expect from Ninja Kamui anime as such:

"Ninja Kamui follows Joe Higan who is a Nukenin - a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of assassins from his former organization who exact a bloody retribution on Joe and his family for betraying their ancient code. Rising from his seeming "death," Joe will re-emerge as his former self - Ninja Kamui - to avenge his family and friends. Kamui is a 21st century ninja, a shadowy anachronism who pits his ancient skills against high-tech weaponry with brutal finesse. He must face off against trained assassins, combat cyborgs, and rival ninjas to bring down the very clan that made him."

What are you hoping to see in Ninja Kamui's next episode? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Now that The Marvels is streaming on Disney+, the actors involved in the show have been given the ability to take fans on a journey behind the filming of the movie. Tuesday, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson took to social media to share some of the snapshots she's holding back. Not only is Larson in the pictures on the set of her Captain Marvel follow-up, but Ms. Marvel's Iman Vellani has a presence as well.

"ICYMI, The Marvels is now on Disney+," Larson said on Instagram alongside a series of pictures, which you can see below.

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Are we getting Captain Marvel 3?

Though it once appeared a Captain Marvel franchise was a guarantee given the stellar box office performance of the property's first film, The Marvels earned the MCU's smallest box office haul. When asked about her MCU future earlier this month, Larson bluntly said she didn't "have anything to say about that."

There's also been speculation Ms. Marvel could end up receiving a second season given the character's popularity, but Marvel Studios hasn't confirmed anything on that front either.

"No, we're waiting for The Marvels, so that will decide what the next step will be," Ms. Marvel helmer Adil El Arbi said on an episode of The Discourse podcast last year. "So we're very much looking forward to that. I can't wait to see it, man. It's great to see the trailers and to see the whole family back there and Iman Vellani doing great work, so looking forward to that."

What is The Marvels about?

In The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels." The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson. Produced by Marvel Studios, The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

The Marvels and Captain Marvel are both now streaming on Disney+.

Where do you want to see Carol Danvers pop up next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!

Fans attending an "immersive" Willy Wonka experience that had promised to transport them to a "magical realm" has instead resulted in calls to the police and comparisons to a meth lab. According to Consequence, the event -- which had no connection to Warner Bros' Timothee Chalamet-starring Wonka -- was held in Glasgow, Scotland and billed by organizers House of Illuminati as "a journey filled with wondrous creations and enchanting surprises at every turn" though the reality ended up being little more than warehouse with few, underwhelming decorations.

"It was basically advertised as this big, massive Willy Wonka experience with optical illusions and big chocolate fountains and sweets," attendee Eve Stewart told the BBC. "But when we got there, it was practically an abandoned, empty warehouse, with hardly anything in it."

Attendees, who had paid $40 per ticket for entry, reported that the warehouse was decorated with plastic props, a small bouncy castle, and backdrops pinned to the walls. Children were reportedly in tears and Scotland police were even called. Online, it was reported that staff at the event had been given scripts the night before and one post shared photos of a performer staffing one of the "exhibits", describing the scene as looking like a meth lab.

The Oompa Loompa from the knock off Wonka land experience looks like she's running a literal meth lab and is seriously questioning the life choices up until this point. If you scripted this, I would say it was too on the nose pic.twitter.com/WwkGO8Hjck

-- Disappointed Optimist (@disappoptimism) February 27, 2024

On Facebook, a spokesperson for House of Illuminati wrote that "Today has been a very stressful and frustrating day for many and for that we are truly sorry. Unfortunately, at the last minute we were let down in many areas of our event and tried our best to continue and puss through and now realise we probably should have cancelled first thing this morning instead," The post also pledged to provide full refunds, which are expected to take ten days to process. You can read the statement in full below.

"Today has been a very stressful and frustrating day for many and for that we are truly sorry.

Unfortunately, last minute we were let down in many areas of our event and tried our best to continue on and push through and now realise we probably should have cancelled first thing this morning instead.

We fully apologise for what has happened and will be giving full refunds to each and every person that purchased tickets.

We planned a fabulous event and it just did not take shape as planned and for that we are truly sorry we are devastated at how this has turned out and understand people's anger and frustration that everyone has had, refunds have already started being issued and the rest should be over the coming days, again we are truely [sic] sorry to everyone.'"

According to the Daily Mail, Billy Coull, the man behind House of Illuminati has admitted to using AI images on the event's website to promote and sell the event. Coull has previously self-published numerous novels written by ChatGPT and came under fire a few years ago when another event he was organizing, Santa's Grotto, was canceled after toys and gifts had been donated. Coull has since deleted his LinkedIn.

Ubisoft is said to be remaking not one, but two popular Assassin's Creed games from the past. In recent months, rumors and reports began asserting that a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag was entering development within Ubisoft. This news came as a bit of a surprise given that Ubisoft has never previously remade any other Assassin's Creed installments and opted to jump to the fourth mainline entry in the franchise in its first effort on this front. Now, if new reporting is to be believed, it seems that Black Flag isn't the only Assassin's Creed game from yesteryear that could soon be returning.

According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft is working on a litany of projects tied to Assassin's Creed which is plans to release "by the end of the decade." The two most notable titles that are being developed at the moment include Assassin's Creed: Codename Red and Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe, both of which will be joining the new Assassin's Creed Infinity hub. Beyond this, two remakes in the franchise are also reportedly in development and will launch in the years to come. This report then claims that the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake is internally codenamed "Obsidian" while the identity of the second remake isn't yet known.

Although it's not known which entry Ubisoft might be choosing to remake outside of Black Flag, there are two potential options that likely stand out above the rest. The first is the original Assassin's Creed, which launched originally all the way back in 2007. Compared to other entries in the series, Assassin's Creed has never been remastered in any capacity, which is quite a surprise. For Ubisoft to return to this initial installment wouldn't be much of a shock, especially given the continued popularity of the game.

The second option is then likely that of Assassin's Creed 2. The reason that Ubisoft would look to remake AC2 above any other entries is because this original sequel is arguably the most beloved game in the entire Assassin's Creed saga. Assassin's Creed 2 eventually paved the way for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed: Revelations, all of which told the complete story of Ezio Auditore. If Ubisoft did choose to remake Assassin's Creed 2, perhaps it could also fold in the stories from Brotherhood and Revelations to create one massive game. This is nothing more than pure speculation for the time being, though.

How do you feel about Ubisoft looking to remake multiple Assassin's Creed games? And which entry in addition to AC4: Black Flag would you like to see get the remake treatment? Let me know either down in the comments or reach out to me on social media at @MooreMan12.

Solo Leveling's anime is gearing up to return for the final episodes of its debut season, and the animation producer behind it all is teasing fans about what to expect! Solo Leveling is likely the biggest new anime adaptation of the Winter 2024 anime schedule overall as it takes on Chugong and DUBU's original webcomic. There is quite a lot of material the anime could cover, but the first season of the anime is currently listed for a single cour run of 12 episodes despite some rumors to the contrary. So it means that fans should be getting ready for the end regardless.

Solo Leveling's anime took a brief break for a week to air a recap episode as the team gets ready for Episode 8 of the anime, and will be coming back fairly soon. Fans have been curious to see what comes next as Sung Jinwoo is ready to take on his next major journey, and animation producer Atsushi Kaneko teased fans about what kind of action that's coming in the final episodes of the anime's debut season in a recent interview with Animate Times ahead of the next new episode of the series.

What's Coming in Solo Leveling Season One?

"I would like you to not only watch the action scenes get even hotter, but also see where Sung's growth will take him through the encounters, farewells, and battles with powerful enemies that await him," Kaneko began when coyly teasing fans about what to expect for Solo Leveling Episode 8 and beyond. While not being able to go into much detail for the future, Kaneko is hoping fans appreciate what the team has been able to accomplish with the anime thus far, "We hope you will enjoy it even more while rewatching the passion and thoughts of the staff for each episode up to episode 7, which we couldn't talk about here!"

If you wanted to catch up with Solo Leveling, you can find the anime streaming with Crunchyroll. They tease the anime as such, "It's been over a decade since the sudden appearance of the 'gates'--the paths that connect our world with a different dimension. Since then, certain humans have awakened to supernatural powers. We call these individuals 'hunters.' Hunters make their living by using their powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates. In this world of tough customers, the low-ranked hunter Jinwoo Sung is known as 'the weakest hunter of all mankind.' One day, Jinwoo gets fatally injured when he runs into high-rank double dungeons hidden within a low-rank dungeon. Just then, a mysterious quest window appears in front of him. On the verge of death, Jinwoo decides to accept the quest and starts leveling up... while the others aren't."

What are you hoping to see in Solo Leveling's final episodes? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Captain Marvel has been a topic of conversation this week and a lot of people have been making a big deal about her. Extra caught up with Brie Larson on the awards circuit and asked about her Marvel future. When the actress said, "I don't have anything to say about that," chaos ensued on social media. But, does that small aside really mean there won't be anymore Captain Marvel in the MCU? Is Captain Marvel 3 not happening anymore? Well, the first one is hysterically unlikely and the second one is cloudy at best right now. Here's why everyone is freaking out about Captain Marvel.

First, a little recent Marvel history. The Marvels underperformed against projections as a result of numerous factors. (Launching during a dual actors and writers strike that cut promotion off at the knees, Marvel Studios seemingly pivoting on marketing the movie three times, and of course, a summer at the movies that saw all but a handful of films underperform as a result of those strikes paired with some corporate-gouging-influenced inflation to boot.) Mix all of that into the constant observer-led navel gazing about the theater system and the picture starts to take shape.

One thing that didn't help The Marvels was its close proximity to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Secret Invasion. Both of these Marvel Studios efforts weren't well-received by critics or fans in the way a majority of the studio's output tends to be. So, there was just an ill-wind all around. An absolutely tough hand for director Nia DaCosta to maneuver through. (The movie is the highest-grossing box office performance for a Black female director) Still, the path forward isn't as clear as it might have been two years ago.

The Idea Of Superhero Fatigue And The MCU

As a larger part of the conversation around these movies, critics have decried "superhero fatigue" as evidence for the recent swaths of underperformance. Such tidy explanations fails to explain why a majority of last year's blockbusters failed to take hold. (In this area, the continued effect of the pandemic, streaming habits and numerous worldwide real-world events might loom larger than a lot of observers are willing to admit to themselves.) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was universally beloved. Black Panther's sequel managed more than 800 million in this post-reopening climate. Spider-Man continues to print money.

Clearly, this idea of superhero fatigue is selective at best and disingenuously deployed at worst. Last November, Disney CEO Bob Iger pointed towards executive oversight when pinpointing what happened with The Marvels. "The Marvels was shot during COVID," Iger told onlookers at The New York Times' DealBook Summit. "There wasn't as much supervision on the set, so to speak, where we have executives [that are] really looking over what's being done day after day after day."

That first part is true and might be the most important part of the statement. Keep in mind how many media reports there have been about pivots, of projects being shuffled due to the ongoing health emergency. Is it any wonder things may have felt disjointed. Also, Marvel Studios probably should have ushered in a team-up movie before Phase 4's end because of the fans' constant outcries for it. They underestimated how impatient a lot of them would become in "The Multiverse Saga."

So, What's The Path Forward?

Well, to be brief, cohesion. Deadpool & Wolverine just broke the record for most trailer views ever. That movie is set to move The Multiverse Saga right along. (You don't put a Secret Wars comic book in the trailer if you don't plan to speed things up expeditiously.) They're also putting more characters together. Daredevil is coming next year with all the familiarity you could imagine. Captain America: Brave New World would be a natural place for some more appearances. Later this year, Agatha is poised to bring back mid-pandemic favorites from the Marvel show literally everyone watched. So, getting the band back together is the move.

Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani told The Direct that getting these people together and establishing connection is the way forward. She's assembling a group of Young Avengers as we speak. There's virtually no way Marvel Studios doesn't have one of the strongest Avengers on-hand whenever Secret Wars gets rolling. So, buckle up and mute some words on Twitter because the ride is not over yet.

"I don't know. I don't know if it's about just getting bigger and bigger and bigger. Because then, like, what's left? You know, I think it's just about making the audience care about their characters," Vellani told the outlet. "And I think they've established so many wonderful characters in the last phase of the MCU that it would be nice to see them all again and see them team up."

"I think, because there are so many new characters people want to like, start shipping people together and be like, 'Oh, seeing Kamala and like the Red Guardian together,'" the actor Continued. "Like imagining all these pair-ups, and I think that would definitely pay off. It'll be like, you know, the next Avengers."

The Marvels Is Now Streaming On Disney+

In The Marvels, which arrived in theaters on November 10th, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."

The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson. Produced by Marvel Studios, The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

Where do you think Captain Marvel will show up next? Let us know down in the comments!

DC Universe announcements could be coming soon in a variety of formats. Taking a break from pre-production on Superman: Legacy, DC Studios boss James Gunn has spent some time Tuesday responding to fan questions on Threads. In one of the inquiries, a fan asked if more DCU announcements would take place either at San Diego Comic-Con or during a livestream.

"Those are our only two choices?" Gunn responded, hinting announcements could surface through means other than a Hall H panel or social media video.

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The fan question comes just days after Warner Bros. boss David Zaslav teased impending announcements regarding the franchise, though he didn't set a clear timetable on more announcements.

"I've had a glimpse into what James and Peter are doing, and it really does serve as an exciting indicator of where the new DC is headed under their leadership," Zaslav said in the company's latest earnings call. "There'll be more you'll hear from them in the months ahead...We'll have James and Peter take you through in the next few months a full spectrum of what they see over the next 10 years."

What Is Superman: Legacy About?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and a better tomorrow, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

"It's not an origin story," DC Studios co-head Peter Safran told reporters last year. "It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Superman represents truth, justice, and the American way. He has kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old fashioned."

The DC Universe officially kicks off with Creature Commandos, which has yet to set a release date, and Superman: Legacy, which enters theaters July 11, 2025.

What part of Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters excites you most? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments section or by hitting our writer @AdamBarnhardt up on Twitter!

Since releasing the first movie back in 2007, the Paranormal Activity franchise has released six more movies and branched out into comics and virtual reality. Today, the franchise announced plans to extend its reach even further with an upcoming video game from the team at DreadXP. We don't know many specifics about Paranormal Activity: Found Footage, but DreadXP did reveal the first teaser today, giving Found Footage a 2026 release window. We also learned that Paranormal Activity: Found Footage is coming from the team that gave horror fans The Mortuary Assistant. We'll have to wait for more information, but knowing Found Footage has that pedigree behind it has left fans excited.

Paranormal Activity: Found Footage Teaser Revealed

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-- DreadXP Games (@DreadXPGames) February 27, 2024

Again, this teaser didn't reveal much. However, in an interview with Variety, Epic Pictures CEO and DreadXP producer Patrick Ewald said, "The films are steeped in rich lore and creative scares, and under the stewardship of creative director Brian Clarke, DreadXP's Paranormal Activity video game will honor those core tenets and offer horror fans one of our most terrifying games yet."

Clark also said, "f you thought The Mortuary Assistant was scary, we're taking what we learned during the development of that title and cranking it up with a more reactive and horrifying haunting system. It's going to be intense!"

Considering how much fans loved The Mortuary Assistant, that's high praise. That game used a procedurally generated story to keep things fresh for every player. By remembering the vignettes seen in one playthrough and mixing them in the next, the game kept fans on their toes with its scares. If the team can take what it learned by making that game and expand it within the Paranormal Activity world, it might have another hit on its hands.

Unfortunately, we probably won't be seeing much more out of the game anytime soon. With a 2026 release window, Paranormal Activity: Found Footage is at least two years away if development goes perfectly. We might not see it pop up until 2025, though development setbacks could push that back.

The good news for Paranormal Activity fans is that they will have an eighth movie to enjoy in the meantime. Paranormal Activity: The Other Side is scheduled to release on October 28th, 2023. After the last movie in the franchise, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, had success launching on Paramount+, it appears that the team hopes to continue that success while also bringing back elements from Paranormal Activity 3 and 4.

Tiny Toons Looniversity is coming back for Season 2, and has finally announced its release date for Max that will be hitting sooner than expected! Tiny Toons Looniversity debuted last year as Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery teamed up on a brand new rebooted take on the classic Tiny Toons Adventures animated series. This rebooted take offered new versions of Babs and Buster Bunny along with the rest of the second generation of toons, and ended its first season with fans hoping there would be more someday. Luckily, it's finally been confirmed that new episodes of the series will be coming soon.

Tiny Toons Looniversity is coming back for Season 2, and Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that Season 2A of the rebooted animated series will be streaming with Max beginning on March 8th. It has not been revealed how many episodes will be included the with the first half of this new season, but it has also been announced that a new special titled Tiny Toons Looniversity: Spring Break will be streaming on the same day as the new season so there will be plenty for fans to enjoy.

How to Watch Tiny Toons Looniversity

If you wanted to check out the first season of Tiny Toons Looniversity before the new episodes hit on March 8th, you can now stream the series with Max. Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television tease the reboot animated series as such, "At the esteemed institution of higher hijinx learning, they form long-lasting friendships with one another and perfect their cartoony craft while studying under the greatest cartoon characters in history, the Looney Tunes."

The voice cast for the series includes the likes of Ashleigh Hairston as Babs Bunny, Eric Bauza as Buster Bunny, David Errigo Jr. as Hamton J. Pig and Plucky Duck, and Tessa Netting as Sweetie Bird. They are joined by returning Looney Tunes mainstays such as Jeff Bergman as Bugs Bunny, Sylvester and Foghorn Leghorn, Bob Bergen as Porky Pig, Eric Bauza as Daffy Duck and Gosamer, Candi Milo as Dean Granny and Witch Hazel, Fred Tatasciore as Taz and Yosemite Sam, and Cree Summer returning to reprise Elmyra.

Will you be tuning into Tiny Toons Looniversity when Season 2 hits Max next month? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Sony seems quite pleased with its latest handheld, the PlayStation Portal. Released near the end of 2023, the Portal was pitched as an accessory for the PlayStation 5 that would be used solely for remote play purposes. Following the dismal performance of Sony's last dedicated handheld, the PlayStation Vita, some fans inferred that Sony might be releasing the Portal as a way of gauging interest in whether or new on-the-go platform might even be desired. And while it's still early, all signs point to the PS Portal being something that could shape the future of the PlayStation ecosystem.

In a conversation with Game File, PlayStation VP Hiromi Wakai opened up for the first time about how the PlayStation Portal has gone so far. While Wakai didn't share specific numbers when it comes to sales, they did say that the Portal has surpassed expectations that Sony had for it in terms of demand. As a result, it can be safely assumed that the platform is selling at a pretty high rate and may become an even larger part of PlayStation's strategy moving forward.

"Although we don't have any numbers to share, the demand has continued to exceed our expectations," Wakai said. "The production is running smoothly and we've been shipping more units consistently. We will continue to bring more units to the market, so please stay tuned."

Elsewhere in the interview, Wakai addressed the possibility of the PS Portal one day being used to play games natively rather than streaming solely from a PS5. Wakai declined to say anything definitive on the matter and said that Sony wouldn't be talking about future plans for the time being. Still, given the early popularity of the PlayStation Portal combined with the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, one would think that Sony might rethink its previous approach to the handheld market and could look to take a larger plunge in this space in the years ahead.

What do you think about the PlayStation Portal so far? And are you surprised that this new PS5 add-on has been such a hit with PlayStation fans? Be sure to let me know either down in the comments or reach out to me on social media at @MooreMan12.

The Harry Potter franchise has been a cultural juggernaut, with its initial series of films grossing billions of dollars at the box office. Last year, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plan to reimagine Harry Potter for a whole new generation, with a live-acton reboot television series in the works and eyeing a 2026 premiere date. Updates around the Harry Potter TV reboot have been few and far between thus far, but it sounds like the series might be one step closer to finding its showrunner.

According to a new report, Francesca Gardiner (Succession), Tom Moran (The Devil's Hour) and Kathleen Jordan (Teenage Bounty Hunters) are all in contention to lead the Harry Potter reboot. The report indicates that Gardiner, Moran, and Jordan will all have "the next couple of months" to fine-tune their pitches, with Warner Bros. planning to announce the showrunner at some point in June. Martha Hillier (The Last Kingdom) and Michael Lesslie (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) were also previously reported to have pitched on the project, but are no longer in contention.

What Will the Harry Potter Reboot Be About?

The Harry Potter television series would cover the entirety of J.K. Rowling's book series, with executives previously hinting they hope the series spans a decade. Rowling would be involved with the new series in some capacity to ensure that it "remains loyal to her original material."

"We have been trying to be very close to the vest," HBO chief Casey Bloys previously said of the search for a showrunner. "We haven't gone out to agencies. We have our own internal process where we've been thinking about people but we have not wanted to go out into the world. Now that the news is out there, we will start working with the Blair Partnership and we'll start going out to the business."

When Will the Harry Potter Reboot Be Released?

During a recent quarterly earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav indicated that the plan is for the Harry Potter reboot to premiere exclusively on Max at some point in 2026.

"We spent some real time with J.K. and her team," Zaslav added during the earnings call. "Both sides are just thrilled to be reigniting this franchise. Our conversations were great, and we couldn't be more excited about what's ahead. We can't wait to share a decade of new stories with fans around the world on Max."

Will Daniel Radcliffe Appear in the Harry Potter Reboot?

As original Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe told ComicBook.com last year, he doesn't think he will -- or probably should -- return in the Max reboot.

"My understanding is that they're trying to very much start fresh and I'm sure whoever is making them will want to make their own mark on it and probably not want to have to figure out how to get old Harry to cameo in this somewhere," Radcliffe confirmed with ComicBook.com. "So I'm definitely not seeking it out in any way. But I do wish them, obviously, all the luck in the world and I'm very excited to have that torch passed. But I don't think it needs me to physically pass it."

What do you think of the newest details surrounding the Harry Potter TV reboot? Who do you want to see showrun the series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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If there is one thing My Hero Academia fans can count on, it is cliffhangers. Time and again, the series has pushed ahead with seriously suspenseful teasers, and that has never changed. In fact, the My Hero Academia manga just reminded readers why it is the best with cliffhangers. Its latest chapter ended with a teaser involving Deku, and it seems Eri is ready to make herself known as sidekick.

The whole thing kicked off in My Hero Academia chapter 415. The big update checked on Deku as he continued his epic fight with Shigaraki. With vestiges of One For All attacking Shigaraki from within, the world is now watching Deku grapple with villain. Everyone at home is rightly stunned by the battle, and in the chaos, it seems Eri was all to slip away from Ectoplasm.

The pro hero was left in charge of Eri after All Might and Mirio went into the final battle. This move left Eri unsettled for good reason. Deku is her hero, and of course, she couldn't just watch him fight Shigaraki without doing anything to help. Chapter 415 ends with Eri rushing away from Ectoplasm towards the unknown, and fans are terrified about her whereabouts.

After all, the battlefield is no place for a girl as young and untrained as Eri. Her quirk is incredibly powerful, and there is no doubt Shigaraki would use it for himself if given the chance. So while Eri's power may be able to help out Deku, fans know My Hero Academia well enough to spot a fake out. It doesn't seem likely this final war will be solved simply. But if Eri needs to relay a message to her hero, well - who are we to get in her way?

If you are not caught up with My Hero Academia, the manga is ongoing, and it can be found on the Shonen Jump app. As for the anime, My Hero Academia season seven will debut this May, and you can find its current episodes on Crunchyroll. So for more info on My Hero Academia, you can read its official synopsis below:

"Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life-a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That's right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered "quirk," Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that's not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world's most prestigious hero academies."

What do you think about this latest My Hero Academia cliffhanger? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

When it comes to live-action adaptations, Avatar: The Last Airbender was one that many fans believed could not be successfully brought to life. While the reception to the latest Netflix series has been mixed, the first days of Avatar's new television show have been a big winner for the streaming service. While bending fans might agree that this new take on the bending world doesn't surpass the source material entirely, there is one aspect of Avatar: The Last Airbender's live-action series that does outpace the Nickelodeon series.

Warning. If you have yet to watch Netflix's new Avatar: The Last Airbender series, be forewarned that we'll be touching on spoiler territory. One of the biggest changes that Netflix's series made when it came to Aang's story was a closer look at the inner workings of the Fire Nation. Daniel Dae Kim had much more to work with in this interpretation of the Fire Nation, and the first season had Elizabeth Yu introducing Azula far earlier than her initial season two debut. Thanks to these changes, viewers get the opportunity to learn more about the villains in the background, while also giving fans a scene that wasn't featured in the original series.

Lu Ten's Funeral

A pivotal moment takes place in episode four of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender that didn't arrive in the original series. For the first time, bending fans are able to see the funeral of Uncle Iroh's son, Lu Ten. During this scene, we are not only shown a heart-breaking scene of Iroh attempting to come to grips with his loss but a closer look at Prince Zuko's character as well.

In attempting to ease his uncle's pain, Zuko first states that it is a great honor for Lu Ten to die in honor of the Fire Nation. Stopping himself, the son of Ozai returns and tells his uncle a story about Lu Ten giving Zuko a special pendant to increase one's bravery. Saying that Lu Ten would never need the item as he was the bravest person he had ever met, the moment not only affects Iroh, but it lays the seeds for the relationship between the uncle and nephew.

What elements from the live-action series do you think overcame the source material? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of bending.

Overlord is coming back with a brand new movie, and fans have gotten a new look at what to expect with a new poster for Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom! Overlord wrapped up the fourth season of the TV anime series with Ains Ooal Gown officially creating a new kingdom, and this meant he now has to deal with a whole new society of potential allies and foes from here on out. When the fourth season ended without a potential announcement for a fifth season fans were a bit bummed, but it was soon announced that the anime would be returning with its first movie effort instead.

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is a new movie taking place after the events of the fourth season adapting Volume 12 of the original light novel series, and will be releasing in Japan some time later this year. With a new update teased for Anime Japan 2024 later this March, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom has released a new poster teasing that Ains Ooal Gown might be on the losing end of something for the first real time in the franchise. You can check out the newest poster for Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom below:

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What Is the Overlord Movie?

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is currently scheduled for a release some time in Japan later this year, but has yet to announce a concrete release date as of the time of this writing. There has also yet to be an announcement for a potential international release as of this writing either, nor have there been any concrete details revealed for its potential returning staff, cast. But it will be produced at studio Madhouse once more. You can catch up with Overlord's four seasons streaming with Crunchyroll. If you wanted to read through the novels before Overlord's movie premieres instead, Yen Press has licensed Volume 12 of the series (which the new movie adapts) for an English language release.

They describe Overlord: Holy Kingdom Arc as such, "The Sacred Kingdom has enjoyed a great many years without war thanks to a colossal wall constructed after a historic tragedy. They understand best how fragile peace can be. When the terrible demon Jaldabaoth takes to the field at the head of a united army of monstrous tribes, the Sacred Kingdom's leaders know their defenses are not enough. With the very existence of the country at stake, the pious have no choice but to seek help wherever they can get it, even if it means breaking taboo and parlaying with the undead king of the Nation of Darkness!"

What do you think of this newest look at Overlord's new movie? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

A tabletop adaptation of Dying Light: The Board Game has launched on Kickstarter. Glass Cannon Unplugged has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for a 1-4 player tabletop version of Dying Light based on the popular zombie survival video game franchise. The new game puts players in the position of Runners, who explore the city of Villedor and try to avoid the various Infected haunting the city. In a twist on the zombie board game genre, Dying Light: The Board Game includes 3D terrain to help reflect the unique parkour style of the original video games and also incorporates the day/night cycle from the game. Other core gameplay mechanics include dice allocation and push-your-luck mechanics. As of press time, Dying Light: The Board Game has already passed $200,000 in pledges.

Originally released in 2015, Dying Light is a survival horror franchise in which zombies are slow and uncoordinated during the day, but become increasingly aggressive and dangerous at night. The franchise is also unique for incorporating parkour into its gameplay, with the player jumping from building to building and generally traversing the terrain using it. To date, Dying Light has had two main series games and one spin-off. A third game for the franchise has not been announced as of early 2024, although there was a seven year gap between the first and second games. Dying Light is developed by Techland, which is owned by Tencent.

The board game is being developed by Glass Cannon Unplugged, which has also developed board games based on Apex Legends and Frostpunk, as well as an upcoming board game based on Diablo.

Players can get a copy of Dying Light: The Board Game with a EUR60 pledge (about $66) and can obtain a deluxe edition that comes with more infected miniatures. Potential backers have until March 20th to back the campaign. You can check out additional details about the board game at their Kickstarter page.

The Purge franchise launched in 2013 with the debut film and has spawned a global phenomenon, as the concept has cemented itself as a reference for sanctioned lawlessness, and frequent star Frank Grillo claims that if The Purge 6 ends up happening, it'll be the final chapter in the saga. In addition to earning five feature films and taking in millions at the global box office, the concept of 12 hours in which violent crimes are legal also inspired two seasons of a TV series. With each installment seeing dwindling returns, Grillo confirms it's a matter of whether or not Universal Pictures wants to actually spend the money to bring the project to life.

"The script is done. It basically centers around Leo Barnes, my character. It would be the last of the last of the last, it's like the guy who keeps retiring," Grillo confirmed to Screen Rant. "[Franchise creator] James DeMonaco is going to direct it, if it happens, and it's a matter of money. It's a matter of how big they want the movie to be, how much money they want to spend on the movie, considering they've done a lot in this franchise. But it's a great script."

Grillo starred in the second and third installments of the series, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year, which feasibly served as a contained trilogy. 2018 saw the debut of The First Purge, which explored the creation of the violent tradition, while 2021's The Forever Purge took place after the events of the first three movies and delivered a world in which the violence failed to be contained to 12 hours.

DeMonaco similarly expressed last year that he was ready to move forward on the film, though that it was a decision that was up to Universal, while also hinting at the intense nature of the world he has created.

"I wrote the script. Universal has seen it," the filmmaker confirmed to The Playlist last July. "There are concerns about budget, but it definitely presents a fractured America ... The America I present in Purge 6 is where we are all separated by ideology and sexual preference. So, the states are broken down in different ways."

He continued, "It's written, it's in [Universal's] hands. I think they're scared about the budget. But my thing was if I was going to come back and direct a sixth one, it was going to be something bigger and a little more epic in scope, with this new America I want to present and bringing back [Frank Grillo's] character. So, it's kinda in limbo."

Stay tuned for updates on a possible The Purge 6.

Are you hoping the sequel gets brought to life? Let us know in the comments or contact Patrick Cavanaugh directly on Twitter or on Instagram to talk all things Star Wars and horror!

Halle Berry is letting social media "rediscover" one of her most epic moments in the movie business: the speech she gave at the Razzie Awards after winning the "Worst Actress" award for Catwoman at the 25th Razzie Awards in 2004.

Berry had just won the Oscar for "Best Actress" in 2002 for her performance in Marc Forster's Monster's Ball, before taking on the role of (wait for it) "Patience Phillips," the version of Catwoman created for director Pitof's 2004 superhero movie - which had nothing to do with Batman, Selina Kyle, or any DC lore outside of an Easter egg photo of Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman from Batman Returns. Instead of becoming a major superhero franchise star, Halle Berry saw her career stumble out of its 2000s heyday of X-Men, Bond girl franchise stardom and Oscars glory; she would give solid performances in hit-or-miss projects for years thereafter. At the very least, Berry got a whopping $12.5 million payday for doing Catwoman - and despite it stlll being regarded as one of the worst comic book movies ever made, Catwoman has aged into being appreciated as ironic cringe, and comes with the now-standard Film Twitter apologists.

More than anything: no one can argue at this point that Halle Berry's Catwoman was one of the hottest superhero characters we've seen onscreen - or that the actress didn't handle the "infamy" around the film like a total champ. Case in point:

WATCH: Halle Berry's Epic Razzie Awards Speech for Catwoman

"I never in my life thought that I would be up here, winning a Razzie! It's not like I ever aspired to be here, but thank you," Berry says at the start of the speech, mockingly recreating her emotional winning speech at the Oscars. "When I was a kid, my mother told me that if you could not be a good loser, then there's no way you could be a good winner."

"I've got so many people to thank because you don't win a Razzie without a lot of help from a lot of people." Berry continued, in clear winking sarcasm. "First of all, I want to thank Warner Brothers, for putting me in a piece-of-sh*t, godawful movie. It was just what my career needed! I was at the top, and then Catwoman just plummeted me to the bottom. Love it! It's hard being on top. It's much better being on the bottom."

While Halley Berry cut the clip of her speech of there in the Twitter X post, the actual speech went to a much sharper place. Berry actually called out her manager at the time, Vincent Cirrincione, as the reason she had to do Catwoman:

"I want to thank my manager Vincent Cirrincione. This guy loves me. He loves me so much that he convinces me to do projects even when he knows they're sh*t! That's how much he really loves me. My only advice to you is next time I do a movie, if I get a chance to do another movie, maybe you should read the script. Just counting the zeros behind the one really isn't enough. You really have to read the script. I love you, man. Love you."

Cirrincione closed his agency in 2018 after receiving multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against several women. Halle Berry soon after revealed in a public statement that tshe had broken off her 25-year working relationship with Cirrincione years prior due to hearing allegations from other women in the industry about his conduct.

Given all the circumstances surrounding it, it's even more comforting to see that Halle Berry can now look at Catwoman and laugh with so many of us about it.

Catwoman (2004) is currently streaming on Max and Amazon Prime Video.

Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- is gearing up to return for Season 3 in the near future, and now fans have gotten a new look at the coming season with a new poster! Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- left fans on quite the huge cliffhanger at the end of the second season, and while there were a few movie and specials released in the time sense, fans have been anxiously waiting to see what's coming next in the proper season of the anime. Thankfully, it won't be too much longer until we get to see more.

Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- is one of the many anime franchises that will be participating in the upcoming AnimeJapan 2024 event on March 24th, and it has teased that there will be new information revealed at that time. Preparing fans for the next major update for the anime, Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- has shared an intense new poster for Season 3 teasing the complex new struggle that Emilia and Subaru will be finding in the next wave of episodes when they hit. Check it out below:

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How to Watch Re:Zero Season 3

Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 has yet to announce when it will be releasing, nor has there been a confirmation of the production staff, studio, and potential returning or new cast members as of the time of this writing. But that also means there is plenty of time to catch up with the first two seasons of the anime and Frozen Bond OVA special now streaming exclusively with Crunchyroll. They tease Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- as such:

"Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he's lost and confused in a new world where he doesn't even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help the girl find something she's looking for..."

What do you think of this newest poster for Re:Zero Season 3? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

All For One might have been imprisoned for a good portion of My Hero Academia, but his shadow loomed large in the story of Deku and UA Academy. While the main antagonist has molded the young antagonist known as Shigaraki to carry his villainous torch, he still strikes fear in the hearts of heroes and civilians alike. Thanks to one of his past defeats fighting All Might, All For One's face has been destroyed and one cosplayer has managed to bring that look to life.

While the anime adaptation is still playing catch-up to the events of the manga, the printed story recently took the opportunity to explore All For One's backstory. Marked as one of the first Quirk wielders, if not the very first, All For One came to the twisted mentality that the world was his playground and everyone living within it should bend to his whims. Luckily, All For One made a major mistake when he tried granting his brother powers of his own, as the villain's sibling was able to create One For All in the process. My Hero Academia might not get into this flashback in its upcoming seventh anime season, but it will be amazing for anime fans to see these scenes animated.

All For One: A Creepy Anime Villain For The Ages

Without diving too deeply into spoiler territory, My Hero Academia's final battle has seen a very different take on All For One. Fighting against a good number of heroes in the last encounter, All For One has earned his place as one of the best examples of a villain in the shonen world. When the story of UA Academy does end, it's a question whether or not the heroes will be able to pick up the pieces of the elements shattered by the big bad.

All For One from My Hero Academia final arc
by u/yureicreative in cosplay

One of the biggest conflicts of the final battle has been Deku once again fighting Shigaraki, as the young inheritors of One For All and All For One will be the main fight to watch. Whoever wins this confrontation will most likely be front and center in changing Hero Society forever, as Kohei Horikoshi has quite a few threads to tie up before the end.

Is All For One one of the scariest shonen villains in the history of the anime world? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of UA Academy.

Dune: Part Two opens in theaters this week and the film is tracking for a truly epic opening weekend at the box office. According to Deadline, the second part of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune is expected to have a $170 million opening weekend at global box office. That breaks down to an estimated $80 at the domestic box office and between $85 and $90 million overseas. 2021's Dune had a $41 million domestic opening, though that film also saw a day-and-date release on HBO Max which impacted those numbers.

The idea that Dune: Part Two will be a strong box office performer is bolstered by the reviews. Dune: Part Two presently has a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising not only the film's look and feel, but also its sophisticated approach to the complex story. ComicBook.com's Patrick Cavanaugh gave Dune: Part Two a four out of five rating, noting that "Villeneuve continues to circumvent expectations and, while there was the opportunity to offer up more bombast than the debut film, instead focuses on the tragic elements of Paul Atreides, serving instead as a cautionary tale of anyone deeming themselves to be a messiah."

What Is Dune: Part Two About?

Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath 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.

The big-screen epic Dune: Part Two includes Timoth?e Chalamet , Zendaya , Rebecca Ferguson , Josh Brolin , Austin Butler , Florence Pugh , Dave Bautista , Christopher Walken , Stephen McKinley Henderson , and L?a Seydoux , with Stellan Skarsg?rd , Charlotte Rampling , and Javier Bardem . Denis Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Frank Herbert 's iconic novel.

Anya Taylor-Joy Will Also Appear in Dune: Part Two

It was recently revealed that Anya Taylor-Joy will also appear in Dune: Part Two, a detail that Villeneuve had kept from fans for months. The director recently explained that he kept the secret as a "gift" to surprise audiences so close to the film's release on March 1st.

"I think that Hollywood is the most gossipy town on earth and I wanted, as an experiment, to see how long we could keep a secret," Villeneuve said. "We did it. It was a special unit, we went to Africa to shoot with Anya under super-secrecy. I just loved the idea to keep something as a surprise for the audience until the very end; it was like a gift I wanted to keep for the fans."

Dune: Part Two opens in theaters on March 1st.

Are you excited for Dune: Part Two? Will you be seeing it opening weekend? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are confirmed to be resetting the DC Universe, debuting a string of movies and Max-exclusive television shows in the next few years. The first cinematic venture for the new DCU will be Superman: Legacy, which is written and directed by Gunn and is set to begin production in the very near future. In a recent post on Threads, Gunn set the record straight on one new reported aspect of Superman: Legacy -- its potential filming budget. A report from BizJournals.com suggested that the film's production budget is $364 million, which would be the second-most-expensive superhero movie of all time after only Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Gunn confirmed that the report does not accurately reflect Superman: Legacy's budget at all, writing "Absolutely not. ? How in the world do they think they know what our budget is?"

What Is Superman: Legacy About?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and a better tomorrow, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

"We got James Gunn and Peter (Safran) working very hard on DC, which is going to be a very big growth driver for this company," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav explained last year. "We are very bullish on DC. The Superman script first draft is done. Gunn is on a mission from god. It is a really good moment to prove out on DC what we got and how strong it is globally for long-term sustainable growth."

Who Will Star in Superman: Legacy?

Superman: Legacy will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Mar?a Gabriela de Far?a as Angela Spica / The Engineer, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mr. Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason / Metamorpho.

"We've been having a lot of great conversations, David and I, with James Gunn, the director," Brosnahan revealed in a recent interview. "We've been talking a lot about where this project fits into the canon of the Supermans that we know. So hopefully, this'll be... we'll be putting our own stamp on things."

When Will Superman: Legacy Be Released?

Superman: Legacy is currently scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025, with Gunn previously confirming that the film will not be delayed due to last year's Hollywood strikes.

"It may seem far away to many of you, but it's close to me!" Gunn previously wrote of the release date on social media. "We have a lot to do between now and then. But I haven't been more excited about a project in forever... and this cast, slowly coming together... holy cow..."

Are you excited for Superman: Legacy to begin production? What do you think of James Gunn's new comments about the film's budget? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

With the introduction of the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada earlier this month, Taco Bell's massive 2024 release plans are officially underway. Next up on the slate for the fast-food chain is a collaboration with Tajin resulting in three new products, including a taco this has the chance to become one of Taco Bell's most popular items in recent memory. Tuesday, the chain officially unveiled the Tajin Crunchy Taco, Tajin Twists, and the Tajin Strawberry Freeze.

The Tajin Crunchy Taco is essentially the Doritos Locos Taco but with Tajin on the shell instead of Doritos Dust. The Tajin Twists are the chain's Cinnamon Twists with Tajin instead of cinnamon, while the Tajin Strawberry Freeze is a Wild Strawberry Freeze with added mangoes, Tajin chamoy sauce, and a sprinkling of Tajin's flagship seasoning.

"We're thrilled to embark on this culinary journey with Taj?n, a brand whose unique seasoning blends are revered for their versatility in the kitchen," Liz Matthews, Taco Bell's Chief Food Innovations Officer, said in a press release. "This collaboration is a celebration of bold flavors and innovative pairings that showcases how Taj?n's iconic chili lime seasoning perfectly complements classic Taco Bell menu items. Together we're bringing new flavors to the taco experience and delivering an unforgettable taste adventure."

"We are absolutely thrilled to see Taco Bell and Taj?n fans come together to enjoy this exceptional limited-time offer, adding to the 1001+ ways fans can enjoy Taj?n, the top-selling chili lime seasoning in the U.S. and Mexico," added Tajin executive Haydee Fernandez. "This is an unprecedented collaboration between two iconic brands who have the privilege of having some of the most devoted fans in the world and we eagerly anticipate welcoming many more to savor and experience this one-of-a-kind menu."

As of now, the three items are only available as part of a test at a single Taco Bell location. The store in question is located at 2222 Barranca Pkwy in Irvine, CA 92606. As with past tests, it's possible this could result in a national release at a given date, though that much has yet to be confirmed by Taco Bell officials.

Yuri Lowenthal, the actor behind Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, has now revealed what he knows about a potential third entry in the series. It shouldn't come as much of a shock that Insomniac Games will likely look to create Marvel's Spider-Man 3 in the future. Not only did the conclusion of the most recent installment come with some pretty big cliffhangers, but the series continues to be one of the most profitable that PlayStation has in its lineup. Despite this, Lowenthal himself says that he still hasn't spoken with anyone at Insomniac about Spider-Man 3 and doesn't yet know where the studio will take the franchise next.

**Spoilers for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are mentioned below.**

In a discussion with Variety, Lowenthal opened up about his own take on the ending of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and what it might mean for the future. Although the game's conclusion (and subsequent comments from Insomniac) suggests that Peter Parker might now be written out in favor of Miles Morales, Lowenthal is hesitant to believe that this will actually be the case. When it comes to Marvel's Spider-Man 3, specifically, Lowenthal also said he hasn't read a script of any sort for the next game as it's likely still being written.

"There have been some comments recently that were picked up to infer that Peter's out and Miles is in," Lowenthal said. "While I think that Peter would love to believe that he can just turn it off and not be Spider-Man anymore and live a completely normal life, I don't think that's what's going to happen now."

"I haven't read a script yet. They're probably still working on it," he went on to say about a new game. "But I don't think that's the last we're gonna see Peter. I think it's a cool place to leave it. It's a cool change for him. I think 100% he trusts Miles. Miles has really stepped up and he's like, 'Oh, maybe I can get a little break.'"

In the near term, Insomniac is likely more focused on finishing Marvel's Wolverine, which is set to be the next big release from the studio on PlayStation 5. Beyond this, Insomniac's plans for the next 10 years happened to leak in a massive data breach that came about at the end of 2023. Assuming that these plans don't change in the wake of layoffs that have today hit PlayStation, it's safe to say that Marvel's Spider-Man 3 will eventually see the light of day even though it hasn't yet been confirmed.

Prolific comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis is bringing some of his original creations to Prime Video. The former Marvel and DC writer has a lengthy catalog of titles not associated with the "Big Two" of comics, which all live under his Jinxworld comic book imprint at Dark Horse Comics. Along with his collaborators, Bendis has created the bounty hunter love story Jinx, the alternate-world gangster drama Murder Inc., and the equally gang-themed Pearl. According to Variety, all three comics are currently in development at Prime Video, with Brian Michael Bendis signing a first-look deal with Amazon. Bendis is an executive producer on all three projects, with co-creator Michael Avon Oeming also an executive producer on Murder Inc., and co-creator Michael Gaydos also an executive producer on Pearl.

"Brian has had immense success throughout his career, with a hand in some of the most culturally impactful comics in recent memory," said Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD wholly owned development at Amazon MGM Studios. "We are thrilled that he is bringing his captivating storytelling to Amazon MGM Studios."

"I am thrilled to be part of Amazon's stellar lineup of storytellers," Brian Michael Bendis added in a statement. "Their vision for the future of media is SO damn exciting, and they have already honored us with these incredible showrunning partners. The readers have been cheering our original Jinxworld creations on from the get-go, and we are so excited to take them to a screen near you."

Bendis' comics resume also includes co-creating the fan-favorite characters Miles Morales, Jessica Jones, Maria Hill, and Riri Williams for Marvel Comics, and Naomi for DC. One of his previous creations with Michael Avon Oeming, Powers, was previously developed into a TV series for PlayStation Network.

What are Brian Michael Bendis' Jinx, Murder Inc., and Pearl about?

Amazon provided descriptions for Jinx, Murder Inc., and Pearl. Executive produced by Brian Michael Bendis with showrunners Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon (Star Trek: Picard, Unbelievable), Jinx is a crime-ridden love story unfolding on a high stakes treasure hunt. Our players are: Jinx Alameda, a bounty hunter at the top of her game who's tired of her grimy life; Goldfish, a charming con man and wanted felon who falls head over heels for Jinx; and Columbia, Goldfish's loose-cannon partner, who has big criminal dreams. Their paths join when they're pulled into a search for missing mob money -- a payout so big that it lures them away from the familiar streets of Cleveland, into a dangerous, unpredictable misadventure that will change the course of their lives.

Murder Inc. has Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming (Powers) as executive producers, with Tze Chun (I'm a Virgo) set as the showrunner. Set in an alternate world where five families never lost their stranglehold on the country, Murder Inc. follows Valentine Gallo, a newly "made man" whose first task for the mob ends with an explosion--sending him on the run from rival gangsters and the CIA, according to its logline. Dragged into the fray is Jagger Rose, a normally cool, young hit-woman who was tasked with supervising Valentine, and has wound up with a target on her back too. Just when Valentine thinks his initiation into organized crime couldn't be more of a disaster, he learns that his mother is conspiring with the FBI, and has promised them-since his birth-that he'll be an informant. That was definitely not his plan. But for now, he and Jagger need to find a way to come together and fight for control of their territory, and their fate.

Finally, Bendis, Michael Gaydos (Jessica Jones), and showrunner Chris Collins (The Man in the High Castle) are the executive producers of Pearl. The description states that Pearl is about Pearl Tanaka, an outsider among outsiders -- a Japanese American with albinism, born into a world ruled by the American yakuza. Now she uses her unequaled skills as a tattoo artist to make an honest living in San Francisco. That all changes the day that she meets another tattoo artist, Rick Araki, and saves his life. Rick has made enemies of a different yakuza clan, and by interfering with their hit on him, Pearl might just have ignited a deadly gang war. And worse, Pearl has inadvertently revealed to her yakuza bosses one of her deepest secrets: she has a real talent for killing. Now, to pay off her debt, she must become their assassin.

It appears that another big name is headed to WWE this year. According to a new report from the Wrestling Observer and Fightful, New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Tama Tonga is finished up with NJPW and is on the way to WWE. Tonga had previously announced that January would be his final month with New Japan, and this month his commitments have been completed. Reports now say that unless something drastic changes, Tonga will be appearing in WWE, though there's no timetable as to when Tonga will start with the company or what brand he will be a part of when he does start appearing, but we'll keep you posted on new details as they become available.

Tonga has been a part of New Japan since 2010, and while there were previous discussions with WWE at one point, he ultimately decided to re-sign with New Japan. During his time with the company, Tonga has won the IWGP World Tag Team Championships seven times and became a four-time NEVER Openweight Champion as well. Tonga was also a member of The Bullet Club, and that could lead to a number of intriguing partnerships or feuds in WWE.

There are several former Bullet Club members and leaders in WWE at the moment, including AJ Styles, The Good Brothers, and Finn Balor. All have been attached to the stable at one point or another, and having Tonga on hand presents an opportunity to explore that lineage in some way, though it isn't known if WWE actually will. It's an affiliation that WWE hasn't shied away from referencing though, so we'll just have to wait and see.

Tonga previously revealed in an interview with Fightful that he had spoken with WWE previously and that there was interest. He would go on to work without a contract with New Japan for a bit. There were reports of a hiring freeze at the time on WWE's side, but Tonga wasn't aware of that before making a choice to stay with New Japan.

"Yes, I was in talks with them," Tonga said. "Very much interest in myself and my brother. Out of respect for New Japan, I have to always give them the doors first and see what they can do. Yes, there was a period of a few months of myself working without a contract to give New Japan a chance.

"I know in this game, it can get messy with contracts and the way we're talking right now. I was raised by my father on the way to go about business and treat loyalty and respect to those who put me through the door. New Japan, first and foremost. Yes, there was talks with WWE. I don't know anything about the hiring freeze. I ended up choosing New Japan at the end, and here we are," Tonga said.

Are you excited for Tonga to join WWE? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Threads @mattaguilarcb!

Last week, developer Electronic Arts dropped the Fantasy FC promo into EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team. This promo introduced several live cards into the mode, which can be upgraded based on real-world performances. As part of that content drop, EA Sports FC 24 brought new versions of Heroes to the game. If those cards get upgraded even further, they'll be very powerful, so EA has added a new Hero Evolution to EA Sports FC 24, allowing players to upgrade one of their Base Heroes relatively cheaply. Below, you'll find a full breakdown of the Base Hero Catch Up Evolution and a list of the best players to use it on in EA FC 24.

What is the EAFC 24 Base Hero Catch Up Evolution?

Unfortunately, this is a paid Evolution. You'll need to shell out either 125,000 Coins or 750 FP Points. That's disappointing news for anyone hoping to get a cheap upgrade, but you can get some nice cards out of this one. Here are the requirements you'll need to keep in mind:

• Max Overall: 88
• Max Jumping: 93
• Max Positioning: 92
• Max Stand Tackle: 91
• Position Must Not Be CDM
• Rarity: Heroes
• Max PlayStyles+: 1

Once you finish all of the Objectives, you'll earn +4 Shooting, +2 Passing, +6 Physical, +2 Overall, +2 Pace, +3 Dribbling, +2 Defending, and the Tiki Taka PlayStyle+.

The Best Players for the Base Hero Catch Up Evolution

There are some great options here, but keep in mind that many of them are going to require a significant Coin investment if you don't already own them. We would suggest you not run out and buy any of these players. If you have them in your club, consider using them, but otherwise, you can probably skip this one. Here's the list of the best options:

• Paulo Futre - LaLiga
• Wesley Sneijder - Serie A
• Saeed Al Owairan - ROSHN Saudi League
• Jay Jay Okocha - Premier League
• Carlos Tevez - Premier League

Futre is the clear winner here. His pace and dribbling both go above 95, meaning he's going to be an incredible player on the wing. Of course, you'd prefer to have his Fantasy FC card because it also has five-star Skill Moves. However, that card goes for nearly one million Coins on the market, making this a much cheaper option.

Sneijder is a solid option if you need an attacking midfielder. His passing is solid and that five-star Weak Foot will come in handy in front of the net. Okocha is very similar, but he brings a bit more pace and dribbling, trading the five-star Weak Foot for five-star Skills. Al Owairan becomes a great winger with blinding pace and solid dribbling. Finally, Tevez is a decent striker with this upgrade, though it is unfortunate that he only has a three-star Weak Foot.

EA Sports FC 24 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. The Base Hero Catch Up Evolution expires on March 12th.

When Morales nicknamed Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) "helicopter boy" on the first season of The Walking Dead, the moniker referred to the sheriff's deputy's attempt to flag down a helicopter he saw flying over downtown Atlanta in the early days of the zombie apocalypse. Call it prescience. Call it coincidence. But eight years after an injured Rick was airlifted away aboard a Civic Republic Military chopper, "helicopter boy" moved through the ranks to become Sergeant Major Rick Grimes: a CRM soldier and helicopter pilot.

CRM Lt. Col. Donald Okafor (Craig Tate) recruited and trained Rick to change the secret army that helicoptered him away from his wife Michonne (Danai Gurira) and daughter Judith on season 9 of The Walking Dead -- a mission made possible after Jadis/Anne (Pollyanna McIntosh) saved Rick's life by handing him over to the CRM. While Jadis was ultimately the link between Rick and this expanded world over on The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, helicopters have been a recurring motif going back to the very first episode of The Walking Dead.

Season 1 Episode 1: "Days Gone Bye"

After waking up in an abandoned hospital, Rick walked past a graveyard of military vehicles and aircraft -- including a black helicopter. Rick later saw the reflection of an operational helicopter when he rode into zombie-overrun Atlanta on horseback.

Season 2 Episode 13: "Beside the Dying Fire"

The season 2 finale began with a walker herd forming on the streets of Atlanta after trailing the helicopter that Rick saw in the pilot. The herd eventually made its way to rural Georgia to overrun and destroy the Greene family farm.

Season 3 Episode 3: "Walk With Me"

The Governor (David Morrissey) of Woodbury came across a crashed National Guard helicopter that Michonne and Andrea (Laurie Holden) watched go down in smoke.

Season 4 Episode 1: "30 Days Without an Accident"

After Rick's group settled into the prison, Michonne, Daryl (Norman Reedus), Glenn (Steven Yeun) and others went on a supply run into a Big Spot store with a crashed helicopter on its roof that eventually gave way to falling walkers.

Season 7 Episode 10: "New Best Friends"

When Rick first encountered Jadis and the Scavengers at the junkyard, eagle-eyed viewers spotted two background details: a helipad among the heaps and a flying object that some speculated was a helicopter. Savior Simon (Steven Ogg) later questioned Jadis about the helipad in the season 8 episode "The Lost and the Plunderers," which marked the first appearance of the three-ring symbol that we later learned represented the CRM and the Alliance of the Three.

Season 8 Episode 5: "The Big Scary U"

Rick was en route to Jadis' junkyard when he heard and then briefly saw a black helicopter fly overhead before disappearing behind the trees.

Season 8 Episode 14: "Still Gotta Mean Something"

The three-ring symbol was visible on the helicopter that Jadis summoned to the junkyard where she planned to trade Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) for extraction. After a struggle ensued and her flare snuffed out, the CRM helicopter turned around and left without its pickups.

Season 9 Episode 2: "The Bridge"

19 months after Jadis assimilated into the Alexandria Safe-Zone, she was on lookout duty when she saw lights and heard the whirring blades of a circling helicopter in the night sky.

Season 9 Episode 3: "Warning Signs"

When Saviors started going missing and then turning up dead, Jadis was suspected to be the culprit. She tried to convince Father Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) to run away with her to "another place": the first indirect mention of the Civic Republic. "It's far from here, but if we go together, we can get there. It can be different for us. There's only one thing. You can't tell anyone," she told Gabriel of the hidden city of 200,000 survivors eventually revealed on The Walking Dead: World Beyond. "But if you can trust me, and help me with one small part of the deal, we can have a life like you can't imagine."

But Gabriel was going to alert Rick that she'd been trading people, so Jadis knocked him unconscious and told Gabriel: "And all this time... I thought you were a B."

Season 9 Episode 4: "The Obliged"

After designating a captive Rick and Negan as "A's," Jadis planned to have Gabriel bitten by a walker and trade him to the helicopter after she was told extraction required an "A." She ultimately spared Gabriel and abandoned the junkyard.

Season 9 Episode 5: "What Comes After"

Rick was bucked off his horse and impaled on a rebar pipe while trying to reroute a walker herd in "The Obliged." As he passed in and out of consciousness, Rick's hallucinations brought him back to the hospital where he woke up after the outbreak. Outside his window was a flock of helicopters foreshadowing his fateful airlift.

Season 9 Episode 5: "What Comes After"

Rick washed up on a riverbed after blowing up his bridge to save the communities from being overrun and destroyed by a walker herd. Jadis found him and radioed the helicopter pilot: "I have a 'B.' Not an 'A.' I never had an 'A.' He's hurt, but he's strong. Can you help him?" She then insisted that she was trying to save a friend who saved her... and the CRM helicopter airlifted Rick from Virginia to a military hospital at the Civic Republic of Philadelphia. After multiple failed escape attempts, Rick spent the next six years working in consignment on the outskirts of the city, and another two years training as a soldier and pilot in the Civic Republic's military.

Read our rundown on everything you need to know about the CRM, our Rick & Michonne timeline explainer, and our recap about Rick's eight-year disappearance. Stay tuned to ComicBook/TWD and follow on Facebook for more TWD Universe coverage.

One Piece has been around for decades now, and its cast has kept steady since day one. Few of the main players in the One Piece anime have tagged out since the start. Of course, fans have long admired this consistency though some have wondered privately how One Piece will continue when its leads retire. And after a recent episode, Japanese netizens made their worries public about Franky's voice actor.

The situation, as detailed by Jisin, came to light when One Piece fans hit social media after One Piece began its new arc. The site documents reactions to episode 1090 as it followed Franky and Jinbei argue over the steering the Thousand Sunny. When forced to take the helm, Franky said he's "gotta do it", and the line stirred up fans.

After all, netizens say Franky's line was downright hard to understand. The scene wasn't articulate in terms of line delivery, and other fans went on to question its quiet volume. Taking to social media, netizens began speculating whether actor Kabuki Yao is doing alright.

"Franky, or rather Kazuki Yao's performance, seemed quite taxing. Is he okay," one fan asked. In recent weeks, this concern has continued on social media has netizens say Kazuki's performance has yet to improve between episodes 1090 and 1094. And given Franky's role in the Egghead Island arc to date, he has some big moments coming up.

Of course, fans are wishing Kazuki the best as his work as Franky moves forward. It isn't easy acting, and Kazuki has been at the gig for decades. The 64-year-old actor began working around 1970, and he's worked on a number of high-profile shows. From Mobile Suit Gundam to Death Note and Hunter x Hunter, Kazuki is no stranger to acting. Of course, his work with One Piece stands firm as he's overseen characters like Franky and Bon Clay for ages. So hopefully, his performance as Franky gets back to normal before long.

If you are not caught up with One Piece these days, the anime is easy to watch. From Netflix to Hulu and Crunchyroll, the One Piece anime is everywhere. So for more information on the hit series, you can read its official synopsis below:

"Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, this is one captain who'll never give up until he's claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece!"

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