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Netflix's new board game adaptation, Exploding Kittens , falls short of being a faithful representation of the game. When I first heard about the show, I anticipated a close adaptation, though I had no idea how that would work—and if you've played the game, you'll understand why. Then the trailer came and I thought "the God and the Devil in cat bodies sent to Earth? Hell, yeah! Sign me up!" That excitement lasted until i saw the first episode of the series. The series introduces us to a careless, apathetic god being punished and sent to live with the Higgins family, non-believers who need their problems fixed. The Higgins family is dysfunctional and distant. The mother, Abbie, initially comes across as strict and aloof, but we soon learn she fears losing her family as her children grow up. She is married to Marv, who works at the local bulk-buy store. Their son, Aiden, is obsessed with becoming famous online, while their daughter is an intelligent, science-devoted young woman. The family has very obvous compatibility issues and Godcat tries to bring them together by forcing them to play a deadly board game, which is also nothing like Exploding Kittens , the board game. This event sparks the family's journey towards becoming more involved in each other's lives. As the series progresses, we discover that Abbie was neglected as a child by a mother who didn't care about her interests. Abbie is continuing this cycle, but desires to break free from it. We watch the family make mistakes but also begin to bond more. This family drama is laden with clichés and jokes that will likely become outdated soon. The satirical elements of the series are overly obvious, making it feel like the writers are spoon-feeding the audience rather than being subtle. For instance, naming the "Karen" type neighbor Karen is unnecessary; viewers can make that connection without explicit labeling. The humor often feels forced and lacks the cleverness needed to sustain interest over multiple episodes. What began as a promising premise quickly devolves into an unfunny show with superficial humor. The initial excitement generated by the unique concept—a divine cat sent to fix a dysfunctional family—fades as the series relies heavily on predictable plotlines and uninspired gags. The writers seem to struggle with balancing the absurdity of the premise with engaging story arcs. The potential for a rich, layered narrative exploring family dynamics and celestial politics is squandered in favor of cheap laughs and formulaic scenarios. I had a glimmer of hope with Devilcat's introduction and the exploration of Hell & Heaven politics. The idea of celestial beings navigating earthly challenges and the interplay between their heavenly duties and personal agendas had the potential to add depth to the storyline. However, this aspect of the show fails to deliver. One redeeming aspect of the series is the performances of Tom Ellis as Godcat and Sasheer Zamata as Devilcat. Their banter and dialogue are a delight to hear, and provide the show's few genuinely enjoyable moments. Ellis brings a charming irreverence to his role by capturing the lazy yet well-meaning nature of his character. His comedic timing and delivery often elevate the material, making even the most mundane scenes entertaining. Zamata, on the other hand, infuses Devilcat with a sharp wit and mischievous energy. Their chemistry is palpable, and their interactions are the highlights of an otherwise lackluster series. While Exploding Kittens have an intriguing premise and strong performances from its lead actors, it ultimately falls short of its potential. The over-reliance on clichés, outdated jokes, and superficial humor undermines the show's ability to deliver a compelling narrative. The missed opportunities for deeper exploration of its unique themes and the lack of subtlety in its satire leave much to be desired. Tom Ellis and Sasheer Zamata's superb performances are not enough to redeem the show as a whole. Rating: 2/5 Exploding Kittens is now streaming on Netflix.

Since 2011, Ryan Murphy has been cementing himself as an unstoppable force in horror television. Between fifteen seasons of the American Horror Story franchise, Netflix’s wildly popular Ratched and The Watcher miniseries, and FOX’s cancelled cult comedy Scream Queens , his work has amassed 110 Primetime Emmy® Award nominations in the genre alone. Though shrouded in secrecy, Murphy’s next twisted venture for FX Networks promises another success. In our latest exclusive, Nexus Point News breaks down everything you need to know about Grotesquerie.   On February 23, Ryan Murphy Productions released a cryptic teaser  on Instagram to announce a new horror drama series coming to FX in the fall. Titled Grotesquerie , it was revealed to be starring Niecy Nash-Betts ( Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story , Scream Queens ), Courtney B. Vance ( Lovecraft Country, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story) , and Lesley Manville ( The Crown , Back to Black ). Grotesquerie , which is co-created by Jon Robin Baitz ( The West Wing ) and Joe Baken ( Doctor Odyssey ), entered production in Los Angeles, California in late April 2024. Confirmed directors for the series include Ryan Murphy himself, Max Winkler ( FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans ), as well as Elegance Bratton and Alexis Martin Woodall ( American Horror Stories ). Soon after filming commenced, series lead Niecy Nash-Betts took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos  and videos  from the set. It was through these that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, the viral sensation currently dating Taylor Swift, was confirmed to be a guest star. On the May 15th episode  of his podcast New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce , the NFLer opened up about his headline fodder casting: “It's been so much fun. Ryan Murphy is an unbelievable writer, director, producer, all of the above, man. He’s just– there’s nothing he can’t do and everybody’s just been so helpful in making me feel comfortable.” Ryan Murphy Productions has kept details regarding Grotesquerie and its exact plot close to the chest. However, an entry in Production Weekly  offered the following description for the series: “Lois, an experienced detective with a seemingly flawless façade, finds herself grappling with inner turmoil while delving into the case of a brutal serial killer. As she digs deeper, she begins to entertain the possibility that the perpetrator may be more than human, perhaps even demonic in nature.” Nexus Point News exclusively reported that Niecy Nash-Betts will be taking on the central role as Detective Lois Tryon in Grotesquerie ,   which has since been confirmed by FX Networks. On the 2024 BET Awards red carpet, Nash-Betts teased her turn as Det. Tryon to Entertainment Tonight : “I’ve never played a role like this. It’s very dark, I’m so excited for people to see it.” She also alluded to her wife, singer Jessica Betts, making a cameo appearance.  In addition to Niecy Nash-Betts and her wife, Nexus Point News also broke the news that Grotesquerie  would feature Tony Award® nominee Micaela Diamond ( Elsbeth , Tick, Tick... Boom! ) as Sister Megan, a nun from a local Catholic newspaper who teams up with Det. Tryon to solve the murders. The gruesome homicides have a mystifying religious bent to them: the killer’s calling card is a series of chilling biblical allusions left behind at each of the crime scenes. Courtney B. Vance plays Det. Tryon’s husband Marshall, who works closely with Travis Kelce’s character.  On August 13, FX Networks released the poster for Grotesquerie and announced its premiere date: the first two episodes will air on the linear channel on Wednesday, September 25 at 10/9c and can be streamed on Hulu the following day. Additionally, they offered the following synopsis for the series: "In Ryan Murphy’s 10-episode drama series Grotesquerie for FX, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her. At home, Lois grapples with a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of Sister Megan, a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian . Sister Megan, with her own difficult past, has seen the worst of humanity, yet she still believes in its capacity for good. Lois, on the other hand, fears the world is succumbing to evil. As Lois and Sister Megan string together clues, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers." FX also revealed that Lesley Manville plays a character named Nurse Redd, Nicholas Alexander Chavez ( Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story , General Hospital ) is slated to take on the role of Father Charlie, and that Raven Goodwin ( Being Mary Jane , Good Luck Charlie ) portrays Lois and Marshall’s daughter, Merritt. We can exclusively confirm that Manville joins Nash-Betts, Vance, Diamond, Chavez, and Goodwin as a series regular.  San Diego Comic-Con 2024 offered our first official look at Grotesquerie last month. FX Networks announced that its annual immersive experiences and photo ops at the Hilton Bayfront Lawn would include, “a glimpse into the world of Grotesquerie , the new Ryan Murphy horror series premiering this fall,” as part of an American Horror Story themed activation, the FX Fearless Hellevator. Attractions Magazine released a full walkthrough of the FX Fearless Hellevator experience on YouTube. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event also provided American Horror Story fans a sneak peek at Grotesquerie through their AHS Wax House exhibit , which unveiled the series' official logo with a chilling painted glass display. FX has since publicly released an eerie extended teaser for Grotesquerie . Watch below: Grotesquerie premieres Wednesday, September 25 at 10/9c on FX. New episodes will be available to stream the following day on Hulu. This story will be updated as new information becomes available. Follow @AHSZone and @NexusPointNews on X/Twitter to stay updated with all the latest news about Ryan Murphy Productions and more.

Paradise Lost   was one of the more interesting projects announced for the DCU by James Gunn during his initial DC Studios’ presentation back in January of 2023. It serves as a prequel to the DCU’s Wonder Woman, which raised many questions like whether Gal Gadot would reprise her role or when we’ll actually see Wonder Woman in the DCU. Since its announcement, there have been no updates on the series. We’ve learned from our source that Kira Snyder and Janet Lin are in talks to join the project. Snyder is best known for being a writer and producer on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale  and the CW’s The 100 . Lin’s writing credits include Netflix’s Bridgerton  and Cursed  and Fox’s Bones. Much is being kept under wraps regarding the series. During the project’s announcement, Gunn described the project as being similar to Game of Thrones  and compared Themyscira to Westeros. In addition, the series is set to focus on the inhabitants of the island prior to the birth of Wonder Woman.  The title of the series shares similarities to Phil Jimenez and George Perez’s story arc on Wonder Woman, “Paradise Island Lost” which could point to some inspiration for the plot of the series. The story focused on a civil war on Themyscira between the Themysciran Amazons and the Bana-Mighdall Amazons. The setting of the series is similar to Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, a series that Gunn praised on X in August of 2023. Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons tells the origin of the Amazons and features Wonder Woman’s mother, Hppolyta as a protagonist which could hint at her being a prominent character in Paradise Lost . Paradise Lost  is currently being developed by DC Studios for Max as part of "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" of the DC Universe. This story is developing.

The Season 2 Finale of My Adventures with Superman has been released: Explosively packed with action and driven by meaningful storytelling. “My Adventures with Supergirl” brings a great resolution to Clark and Kara's storylines. The first scene immediately opens with Brainiac's red laser beam viciously charging toward Metropolis as its citizens (including our knocked-out superheroes) fear for their lives. The way the camera work and musical score are executed during this intro is wonderfully satisfying and sets a strong emotional tone for what’s to come. You can truly tell that this episode is a high-scale event and the increase in quality shines. We then see Amanda Waller as she & Lex Luthor fight off dozens of Brainiac’s troops that have infested the city’s streets. She attempts to communicate with her operative, Slade Wilson, but he's unresponsive. Under pressure, she yells at Lex to shut down the hacked Project M bots they initially sent out to defeat Superman but he responds with "What do you think I'm trying to do?! It's not my fault that you asked for an unbeatable army!" During this conversation, the audience gets a signal that the goals of both parties are no longer the same: Amanda wants to use her expertise to protect Earth, while Lex most likely wants to utilize his skills to elevate in power. Lois, Jimmy, and Steve escape the heat of the battle and wind up bumping into John Irons (Steel), who’s suited up, to help them protect them from Brainiac’s wrath. On the other side of town, Kara & Clark are surprisingly greeted by Livewire, Heatwave, and other Intergang members. As you may know, these individuals played a key role in causing trouble last season but this time, they are willing to be a part of positive change to help Superman restore order to the city. I admire how the villains displayed humanity and compassion for a brief period, despite not necessarily being "heroes"—it gives the sense of unity between these characters a deeper meaning, showing how much of an impact Superman has on the citizens of his city. While Intergang and Dr. Irons hold off the troops of bots, Kara & Clark storm into Braniac’s ship where they begin the showdown many fans, including myself, have been waiting for. Before the fight starts, Braniac tells them that Jor-El held peace talks with enemies to avoid further bloodshed but desperate to carry on his sole duty of destruction, Braniac shockingly reveals that HE was the one who destroyed Kyrpton, killing Kal-El’s parents and the entire civilization. I thought Clark was going berserk shortly after learning that information, but I was impressed to see how well he managed to keep his composure despite everything else around him crashing down. As an additional blow, Brainiac lures Kara under his manipulative control once more to betray her cousin & take on the mission to kill him once and for all. If you thought the enhancements in animation were great this season, the final fight sequence is REMARKABLY stunning. The colors and details are vividly eye-striking, and the emotional depth within Clark and Kara’s faces makes this one episode truly make you feel like you’re watching a feature film instead of a series. Jack Quaid and Kiana Madeira's voice acting performances are breathtaking— I never thought a project could be this great in raw quality. Instead of physically fighting Kara, Clark uses the wonderful power of his heart to neutralize his immensely rage-filled cousin. Jimmy and Lois, watching this fight unfold in real-time, understand how Kara needs people to show her that she’s not alone and that there’s more to life than being under authoritative control. Feeling the emotional comfort that Clark, Jimmy, and Lois surrounded her with, Kara can permanently break free from the shackles of mind control and teams up with Clark to push Brainaic’s ship out of Earth’s orbit. Out of desperation to earn a victory, Brainiac uses Kryptonite to turn his ship into a massive force that knocks Kara into the Sun—in a way that tricks the audience into believing that she died: but we discover (through Clark rushing after to save her) that the Sun heightens Kryptonian abilities. The duo, now activated by the solar energy of the Sun as Superman and Supergirl, use their newfound resource of power to blast Brainiac along with his ship into smithereens. The day has been saved, and the citizens of Metropolis no longer have to live in fear of an alien invader. Superman and Supergirl return to Earth under their human identities and reunite with Jimmy and Lois. The last few shots of the episode set up a new Season 3 storyline for Lex Luthor and Slade Wilson as they look up at a famously recognizable building in DC Comics history that’s been newly constructed, Lex Corp. At the Daily Planet, Lois and Clark finally talk about her moving to Gotham to elevate her career alongside Vicky Vale. She tells him she’d rather stay with the man she loves and carve out her journalistic prominence as Lois Lane. For a split second, the way Clark held the newspaper as he said he'd fly over to Gotham anytime Lois needed him, almost made me think that we were about to get a tease of the city that is home to billionaire playboy/masked vigilante many fans want Superman to encounter, Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman). Even though we did not get a complete visual of the city, that small moment officially opens the door to the possibility of having an expanded 'My Adventures' universe with other famous DC heroes. Rating: 5/5 Episode 10 of My Adventures with Superman Season 2 is NOW STREAMING on Max.

DISCLAIMER: This review includes spoilers. The latest episode of My Adventures with Superman Season 2: "Pierce the Heavens, Superman!'' is filled with heart and exciting action sequences. As the episode begins, we find Kal-El in standard Kryptonian attire as he communicates with a local creature named Sun-Eater. His biological mother, Lara Lor-Van, scolds him for attempting to sympathize with the alien as he discovers they are the last of its species, telling him "kindness is a weakness." Knowing Kal-El's radiant spirit acts as a compass effectively throughout any scenario, this moment suppresses that admirable quality fans love and ignites his journey of rediscovery with a compelling start. Shortly after, a visibly distraught Lois arrives at the Kryptonian scenery, unsure of how she arrived. Then, she is confronted by Jor-El who notices that she is a trespasser to their nation. Back on Earth, Jimmy and Kara hover over the Metropolis skyline using the stolen aircraft from Star Labs as they prep to warn the human society of the imminent threat. Lois (also on board), unconscious under Black Mercy's control, is determined more than ever to recover Clark after Brainiac’s successful capture in the previous episode. To Jimmy and Kara’s unpleasant surprise, Amanda Waller is eagerly waiting to arrest them as they abruptly descend from the spaceship due to treason of the United States government. Jimmy attempts to warn Amanda of the alien invasion underway: but she immediately dismisses him due to the assumption that Kal-El is the threat being described "Then we'll give Superman the same warm welcome we gave you." Since Amanda never perceived Superman as a healthy contribution to society, her response does not come as a shock, giving off the impression that she'll never see Superman as the hero he truly is. The next scene displays Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van detaining Lois as they figure out how "the glitch" interfered with their simulation (this is where we discover Brainiac's manipulative expertise is at work once again but on a grander scale). Kal-El arrives to greet Lois with a slice of cake and she becomes instantly startled knowing that this version of Clark is not the same one she grew to love. Both share an admirable moment that helps Lois remember cherished memories of their relationship. As she quickly tries to refresh Kal-El's mind with a summary of her identity, she is halted by Jor-El and Lora Lor-Van, who claim that Lois is dangerous and erases her mind—resulting in the mission starting from scratch. On the drive back to take the new prisoners to Human Defense Corps HQ, Amanda Waller is paused by Perry White and Vicky Vale—while they explain that arresting journalists is an explicit violation of the 'Fourth Amendment'. As the van door opens, Kara and Jimmy are freed by fellow Flamebro, Steve Lombard, and they quickly escape from the scene. Brainiac (in the form of Superman's body) devastatingly arrives at Metropolis, smirking as his conquest for Earth comes to fruition. Kal-El is ordered to abandon Lois as his parents discover her plan to save him. Due to Lois’s natural reoccurring ability to adapt to adversity, she eventually figured out the key to Brainiac’s simulation. Through a process of multiple hilariously failed attempts to regain the consciousness of her significant other, her emotional final attempt (which is undoubtedly my favorite part of this episode) finds Lois confessing that she's "desperately in love" with Kal-El and that she named him 'Superman' due to his heart, not his power set. Immediately unlocking Clark's memories, his identity is restored in a completely heartwarming way. The lovebirds team up to escape the Kryptonian mental prison: while the audience shockingly discovers that Lois temporarily gained powers in this realm, allowing them to maneuver their way out much quicker. Similarly back on Earth, Kara & Jimmy share an intimate moment as he ensures her that she no longer has to abide by superior authority; expressing she finally has the ultimate choice to decide who SHE wants to be, influencing her personal decision to help Metropolis face off against Brainiac. During the final act of the episode, as Brainiac uses Superman's body to attack the citizens of Metropolis, Kara swoops in before he can land a hit and exclaims "You forced me to destroy worlds, but I will fight for this one!" Amanda Waller and Lex Luthor, still eager to take down Superman (and now Kara) through Project M, attempt to eradicate him only to be outplayed by Brainiac’s hack. As Clark regains his identity in real time, he transforms into Superman once again but this time with a slightly remodeled look, displaying new gold accents throughout his suit. As everyone on the field realizes the only way to save Earth and avoid mass destruction is for the city of Metropolis to team up as a unit (something Clark has always strived for since his initial appearance as Superman), they allow Superman and Kara to handle the alien threat. Shortly afterward, a Kryptonite blast from Brainiac’s swarm of bots knocks our heroes out and leaves viewers with a frightening shot of a red laser charging down towards the city as Lois, Jimmy, Steve, and dozens of citizens are close to being executed. Will our heroes be able to eliminate Brainiac once and for all? "Pierce The Heavens, Superman" was a seamless watching experience from beginning to end—in my honest opinion, one of the BEST episodes of Season 2. The enhancements in animation continue to impress, the voice acting is crisp & emotionally natural (it felt like I was watching a real life story unfold completely distracted by it being an animated series, the way I was hooked to the screen). Brainiac, Amanda Waller, Lex Luthor's villainy are all extremely captivating & well-executed. The romantic aspects are wholeheartedly admirable, Jimmy and Kara's dynamic is dope, but Clark & Lois undoubtedly stole the spotlight. This project brings a great balance to all the qualities you'd expect from a series and more. I can't wait to see how this chapter ends! Rating: 4/5 My Adventures with Superman Season 2, Episode 9, is now streaming on Max.

The next installments of the Avengers franchise continue to remain in flux as Marvel Studios’ Avengers 5 has once again lost a writer. As we have learned from our sources, Michael Waldron has departed from the project, leaving it without a director, writer, and official title now. Since the film’s announcement in July 2022, what was originally known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty , the project has lost Destin Daniel-Cretton ( Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ) as its director, Jeff Loveness ( Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ) as a writer, Jonathan Majors as the titular antagonist, and now Waldron.  Following Majors’ departure from the project and the title change, it’s currently unknown how much of a presence Kang the Conqueror will have in the film, if any at all. It’s possible that a new writer can bring with them a new plot and primary antagonist to the film. Many fans have speculated that since the subtitle has been dropped from the film’s title, it could possibly set up potential antagonists like Doctor Doom, the Beyonder, or more. As we reported earlier this month, the film is looking to start shooting in late-March of 2025 through August of that year. With eight months left until production commences, it’s likely that Waldron’s replacement will only come aboard to revise and touch up Waldron’s script. On the other hand, this would not be the first time Marvel Studios has hired a writer to rewrite a script under a time constraint. In 2020, Waldron himself was hired to rewrite Scott Derrickson and Jade Halley Bartlett’s script for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  three weeks prior to shooting. Waldron is still attached to Avenegers Secret Wars which is expected to hit theaters in 2027. Avengers 5 is currently slated to release on May 1, 2026 as part of the Marvel Studios’ Phase Six of the Multiverse Saga, the current saga of the long-spanning Marvel Cinematic Universe. This story is still developing.

Nexus Point News has had the opportunity to cover the Annecy Film Festival this past week. We were able to be front row to the Warner Bros Animation presentation for their upcoming animated slate in 2024 - 2025. Listed below are both upcoming projects for the next year as well as projects that have been recently greenlit. Upcoming Projects Gremlins: The Wild Batch is coming back with a new season this fall. The adventures will be set from Shangai to San Francisco. The Bat-Family spin-off series will consist of 20 episodes and it will be a comedy. It is currently scheduled to be released next year on Prime Video. We will continue seeing Bruce be a father. Alfred and Alfred's niece will also appear in this series. Creature Commandos , written by James Gunn, is coming to Max this December. The series will consist of 7 episodes and will continue from where James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker left off. During the panel, we were also told the characters in Creature Commandos would appear in Gunn's upcoming live-action Superman movie and other DCU projects. (***More information to come on June 14.) Updated notes: James Gunn appeared in a thank you video at the beginning of the Creature Commandos panel and said the characters in animated projects are going to jump into live-action projects and vice-versa under a "unified DCU" Locations: Belle Reve, Frankenstein Manor, Frankenstein Lab and Poko Castle (“a failed fairytale type of city”) The creators noted that James Gunn wanted the locations to look exactly like their live-action counterparts. For example, Belle Reve had to look the way it did in Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Creature Commandos is “dark, humorous but never goofy and unsentimental, adult-themed show with political storylines.” This Frankenstein is a lovestruck version. Frankenstein gets multiple outfits for beach, formal/black tie, and regular settings None of the characters like each other. CG was used to set up the shots, however, the final product is fully 2D handrawn animation. Future live-action appearances of the characters were taken into consideration when the characters were designed. The voice actors of the characters will appear in live-action portraying their characters. Rick Flag Sr. gets an updated look: white hair, smoother facial animation. Amanda Waller gets floral clothing. Nina Mazursky is “petit and child-like” G.I. Robot wants to kill Nazis with Nina. James Gunn had pitched Creature Commandos before he took over DC. Gunn then greenlit the project himself when he became the CEO of DC Studios. Characters like Medusa will appear in the later seasons of the series. The Bride's white hair streak was changed to grey due to copyright issues with a studio they didn't want to name. Batman: Caped Crusader is coming to prime video later this year. The series is a full-period piece set in the 1940s. We were shown the cold open where Clarence was getting questioned about Rupert Thorne by Eddie, then The Penguin entered the room and it was cut to the noir title sequence before it got violent. The director of the title sequence was Christina Sotta. Harley Quinn Season 5 will bring in some relationship problems for Harley and Ivy, however, we were promised they wouldn't break up. So there is no need to worry! Harley and Ivy are also moving to Metropolis this season, leaving Gotham behind. Kite Man: Hell Yeah! is coming to Max later this year. In the short clip we have seen, he has offered to buy Noonan's with the 10 million dollars he didn't have. Invincible Fight Girl is a professional wrestling anime. The series will consist of 10 episodes. Get Jiro is a new adult swim project set in future Los Angeles, where the chefs are the mobs of the world. 10 episodes ordered. The Amazing World of Gumball is back, and it is scheduled for a 2025-2026 release. Daisyland and the void will be explored in this project. Penny's extended family will also appear. Batman Azteca Choque De Imperios movie is coming out next year. The film is set in Tenochtitlan and Egypt. Watchmen Chapter 1 will be released this year, and Chapter 2 will be released in 2025. Both projects are completely CG-animated. Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Season 2 will be released at the end of 2025. The season will consist of 10 episodes. Adventure Time: Side Quests will take place around season one and season two of the original series. Nate Cash is behind this children's series. IN DEVELOPMENT The Adventure Time Movie is in development at Cartoon Network Studios. Rebecca Sugar and Patrick McHale are the creative talents behind this project. Adventure Time: Heyo BMO is a kids series coming to Cartoon Network. BMO will have half of his memory wiped and he will need to get used to a new neighborhood. A Barbara Throws a Wobbler project called Barbara! is in development at Hanna-Barbera Studios. Joris van Hulsen is behind this project. A Scooby Doo project Go-Go Mystery Machine is in development. The series is going to be an anime set in Japan. Scooby's uncle Daisuke-Doo, who's a Shiba Inu, will be introduced in this project. While visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo unwittingly unleash hundreds of mischievous mythical monsters that are now causing trouble all over the country. Bad Karma is a Warner Bros. project about an unlikely friendship between a young demon girl called Chandra and the demi-god Veer. The project explores the Indian mythology. VA Regular Show series is in the works at Long Form & Films. J.G. Quintel is the creative talent behind this project. For more Warner Bros. 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Peacemaker  season 2, the follow-up to the now not-canon season 1 of the critically acclaimed series is currently shooting in Atlanta through Fall of this year. After fans had noticed that David Denman was following cast members of the series, @DCUleaks hinted it could be for Peacemaker on X (formerly known as Twitter). Last month, it was revealed that Denman had joined the cast as a mystery character along with Sol Rodriguez, who will be portraying Sasha Bordeaux. According to our sources, some unveiled casting descriptions reveal some details on Denman’s characters. Denman is set to play “Larry”, who’s described as being a big tough guy with an equally big heart and a true best friend. The role is part of the main cast. In addition to “Larry”, another role is being cast. A guest star role for “Red St. Wild” is being cast at the moment. They are looking for men of all ethnicities between 30-65. The character is bearded, an outdoorsman, and a hunter with a fondness for prey. It is currently unknown whether these are codenames or the characters’ actual names. It’s very likely these two characters could have been created for the season, but with the use of codenames, there is a possibility that they are characters from the comics. The description for the role of “Larry” sounds as if it can be an old friend of Peacemaker’s or possibly his neighbor. Due to the limited information available in the casting description, the possibilities of what character this could be are plentiful. Similarly, “Red St. Wild” can be either an original character or a comic character. Please note the following is just speculation, but an obscure character that shares similarity with “Red” is Adam Orion aka The Hunter. Although this obscure red headed character exists in the Legion of Super-Heroes continuity, given James Gunn’s penchant for lesser-known characters, The Hunter is a contender for who the role could be. Peacemaker  season 2 is currently shooting in Atlanta until Fall 2024. Plot details are under wraps, but the cast of the first season will return. Given Frank Grillo’s involvement in the show, it’s likely his Rick Flag Sr.will face off against Peacemaker.

Avengers 5 has been through it all. The project has lost a director, lost a writer, and lost its original title before production has even begun. Things are beginning to align, as we have heard that the project is finally aiming to shoot soon. Several months ago, it was previously reported that project was aiming to shoot around January 2025, but as production approaches, dates have become more clear. Marvel star, Benedict Cumberbatch has also confirmed that filming is set to commence next year. The highly anticipated follow up to Avengers: Endgame , is looking to begin production in late-March 2025, which will run through the end of Summer 2025. Assuming production runs smoothly, the film could keep its current release date of May 1, 2026. It is currently unknown if its planned sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars  will shoot concurrently with Avengers 5. In addition, we have also learned that due to the size of the cast and the film itself , several actors will be filming their scenes in chunks. Actors may have to film all their scenes at once in the span of weeks without the whole cast or even everyone in the scene being present during the shoot. The project, originally known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty , was set to feature its namesake, Kang the Conqueror as its primary antagonist. Kang and his variants have been recurring characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far, being featured in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania  and both seasons of Loki . Following an arrest and later two misdemeanors, the sole performer behind Kang and his variants, Jonathan Majors was dropped from the project and the role. This led to the project being referred to as Avengers 5  from that point on. At the moment, it's currently unknown whether or not Kang will remain as the film’s antagonist with a different actor or be replaced with a different antagonist. Regardless, the change in the film’s title hints at a reduced role for the character in both the film and the MCU. In addition to the title change and troubles with talent, the film has lost its director and writer. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ’ director, Destin Daniel Cretton was originally set to direct the film after it was announced shortly after San Diego Comic Con 2022. Cretton exited the project in November of 2023. A few months after Comic Con, Jeff Loveness was announced to be writing the film, but was replaced by Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnes s’ Michael Waldron in November 2023, as well. In December 2023, @rDCUleaks on X, reported that between Loveness leaving the project and Waldron’s hiring, Andrew Lanham was set to write the film.  Waldron is currently set to write both Avengers 5  and its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars which will be released May 1, 2026 and May 7, 2027, respectively.

"I Am A Good Person" Inside Out 2 has provided Pixar with one of the studio's best sequels since Toy Story 2. At a time when it seems as though animated creativity is not always being rewarded or praised, Inside Out 2 provides audiences with a story that can be considered a story for people of all ages regardless if they are children or adults. Inside Out 2 is willing to confront the growing reality for many who are coming of age while also still creating a story that does not want to lose its core audience from the first film but instead, grows with them in the process. The film begins with essentially showing how the protagonist of the story Riley, is no longer a little girl anymore and has become a teenager. There is a montage of everything that Riley has experienced in the time that has passed between the first and second films. Riley is no longer the little young girl we once first adored in the first film and neither are her emotions. We are eventually introduced to Riley's much more complicated emotions ennui , envy , embarrassment , and the main new antagonist of this story, anxiety. Keep in mind during the beginning of this film Riley's sense of self states that she is "a good person." Throughout the film, anxiety takes over Riley's body and as a result, she is constantly questioning her self-worth and thinking of the worst-case scenarios for literally everything. This occurs when her main emotions joy, anger, fear, disgust, and sadness are locked out of the main control system for Riley's mind. This key provides an excellent metaphor for suppressed emotions. Towards the end of the film, we can see how dangerous anxiety can be, essentially how anxiety is the true thief of joy. Riley within the story, constantly pushed herself extremely hard solely because she wanted to fit in and accomplish her biggest goal at the time which was getting on the school hockey team. As the film continues to progress Riley's sense of self becomes obsessed with the idea that she is 'not good enough' thanks to anxiety. Riley tries to do everything to be accepted by the 'cool kids', including pushing away two of her closest friends throughout the movie. The final act of this movie between anxiety and joy is what makes this film among Pixar's best. There was a constant repetition that Riley felt she was not good enough, that her true sense of self had been stolen away from her and overtaken by anxiety. Joy learns the lesson of allowing Riley to grow into a person who is allowed to make mistakes. Similar to the first film where she learned that it was okay for Riley to feel sadness to get through the pain. Eventually, anxiety gives up her control over Riley and the other emotions are finally able to restore Riley to who she once was. The film provides an excellent life lesson in that it's okay to grow up and feel not as you once were. Inside Out 2' s strength lies in the strong voice acting and portrayals of each complex emotion during this film, more specifically Maya Hawke's portrayal of the emotion, anxiety. Thankfully, Disney is not shying away from showing the seriousness of a panic attack on screen and the fact that even kids as young as Riley in this story go through serious pain all at the forefront of trying to fit in. Puberty is something that everyone will experience and it comes with a range of emotions. There is something comforting about being able to relive those experiences and relate to them on screen which is such a bonus for the Inside Out 2 film. Ultimately, In side Out 2 creates a much more intense and heavy screenplay full of a larger mixture of complicated emotions. These new complex emotions eventually overwhelm Riley's mind as she goes through experiences that many teenagers before her have already gone through. While this film is incredibly powerful, it successfully expands upon the strengths of the first film. The greater story around this movie is the battle between feeling ' good enough ' and ' being a good person .' The final consensus around this movie is that you can be all of these things and more because we are imperfect and incredibly flawed as human beings. There is no such thing as being prepared for every single crisis because life, truly goes on no matter how prepared you are for life's craziest disasters. Pixar has once again proven that animation is not solely just for children. Animation is a constantly progressing and moving medium that all people should be able to enjoy and experience regardless of who they are. Even in times when it seems that things could potentially feel wrong, films like Inside Out 2 are not afraid to confront very real normalities and realities that exist within the world. Looking for a good time this Summer? Interested in a film that one can simultaneously cry and laugh at? If that is a yes to both questions, look no further than Inside Out 2 . Final Rating: 4.5/5 Inside Out 2 is now in theaters everywhere and will be available on Disney + later this year.

A series adaptation of Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles trilogy is in development at Disney+, which is home to its sister series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians . The series is being described as being set in the world of Percy Jackson. Similar to Percy Jackson and the Olympians , Riordan will come onboard as a writer and executive producer for the series. In 2020, Riordan had announced that Netflix was developing a trilogy of films adapting The Kane Chronicles . Since its announcement, no updates were made until February of this year when Riordan announced the films would not move forward after four years of development hell. In May, during his spring update, he mentioned exploring other options for the franchise but had nothing to announce at the time. Following the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians , it does not come as a surprise that Disney would want to expand the universe in a similar format. The Kane Chronicles focuses on two siblings, Carter and Sadie Kane, who are teenage magicians, and descendants of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Although it focuses on a different set of mythology, there have been subtle hints and crossovers in the respective book franchises that suggest these mythological worlds coexist. Riordan has written crossover stories where characters from Percy Jackson encounter characters from The Kane Chronicles : "The Son of Sobek,” "The Staff of Serapis," and "The Crown of Ptolemy.” These crossovers demonstrate that the characters and mythologies from both series can interact, which opens the way for more possibilities for future interactions in the live-action shared universe on Disney+. This story is still developing.

The Fantastic Four is one of Marvel Studios' most anticipated, and anxiously awaited films due to the mixed to negative reception of the past movies. It is the studios first attempt to feature a film of the titular heroes since regaining the film rights after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. After numerous release date delays and casting rumors, the movie has gathered a stellar cast and the filming is set to begin in late July. Let's breakdown the cast of The Fantastic Four and details we've uncovered on filming... CAST Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm aka The Invisible Woman Vanessa Kirby ( Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning) is the latest actress set to portray Sue Storm, also known as The Invisible Woman, on the big screen. Previously, this iconic character has been brought to life by Jessica Alba and Kate Mara. Alba, in particular, has become synonymous with the role as she was the face most people associate with Sue Storm for the last two decades. This iteration of Sue Storm is rumored to take on a more mature role, with sources suggesting she will be portrayed as a mother. This will be the first live-action project where Sue Storm and Reed Richards will be portrayed as parents on-screen. It also means that this will be the first time we will see Sue and Reed's kids. Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic Pedro Pascal's ( The Mandalorian, The Last of Us ) casting as Reed Richards came as a surprise for many fans as Pascal is the first non-white actor to portray Mr. Fantastic. However, he is not the first person to portray this character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. John Krasinski, who was a very popular fan-cast for the role, played an alternate universe version of this character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , and got killed off by Wanda Maximoff immediately. In addition to being the smartest man alive, Reed also has the power of elasticity. Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm aka The Human Torch Joseph Quinn is one of the recent rising stars as he got universal recognition with his role as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things . Quinn has expressed his excitement for playing Johnny Storm in The Fantastic Four several times. In a recent interview with ComicBook , Quinn praised the fellow cast members and the director Matt Shakman: "It's been a wonderful experience so far. We've got a wonderful gang on it with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, to name but a few. I'm very excited. I'm nervous, obviously. I'm really looking forward to getting into it. The script is amazing." Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm aka The Thing Ebon Moss-Bachrach is another addition to this stellar cast. Moss- Bachrach recently made a joke on The Daily Show letting us know how he has been preparing for his role: I'm playing Ben Grimm, who becomes The Thing, who is a man encased in rock. So, yeah, I've been just looking at rocks. Ralph Ineson as Galactus Ralph Ineson's casting as Galactus came as a pleasant surprise to many fans as there were rumors about the actors such as Antonio Banderas and Javier Bardem being considered for the role. Ineson is best known for his deep gravelly voice, which is a perfect fit for Galactus. Galactus, a character of immense power and presence, demands a voice that can convey his colossal and commanding existence. Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal Julia Garner has been cast as Shalla-Bal, who is Silver Surfer's love interest in the comics. Shalla-Bal is expected to be one of Galactus' heralds in The Fantastic Four . Other cast members Natasha Lyonne, John Malkovich and Paul Walter Hauser are the some recent additions to the cast. Their roles are still under wraps. We will most likely find out their roles once the film begins filming. FILMING The Fantastic Four is set to begin filming on July 24 according to recent listings we have received and the film is expected to wrap around December 2024. The film is currently in pre-production and in the costume making process. The filming will take place in the following locations: London, United Kingdom Montreal, Quebec, Canada Dublin, Ireland Update on June 26: Kevin Feige has revealed the filming officially begins on July 29, right after Comic-Con on The Official Marvel Podcast. We believe the date we've received is still correct and the crew will arrive before July 29 for preparations. The plot of The Fantastic Four is under wraps. Some hints from the official art Marvel Studios has shared suggest that the movie is taking place in an alternate universe, and in a retrofuturistic timeline. The Fantastic Four releases in theaters on July 25, 2025. This story is still developing.