New rumors confirmed! Mass Effect apparently dropping the woke stuff. Kraven BOMBING in the box office.Malcolm in the Middle returning.Clayface ACTUALLY happening...
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Music

Follow-ups/CorrectionsGrammys - Metallica, Judas Priest, Gojira, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, all nominated for metal performance. https://blabbermouth.net/news/grammy-awards-2025-metallica-judas-priest-and-gojira-among-best-metal-performance-nominees As I Lay Dying - Tim Lambesis is committing to festival dates in 2025 already. The band has taken a spot on the Friday bill for next year’s Welcome to Rockville festival.
New Music/VideoDax - Soldier Feat Tom Macdonald https://youtu.be/PYQqe27R2L0 appropriately released on Veteran’s Day.All That Remains - Forever Cold https://youtu.be/U8D_WWkYDEw?si=oMSDvdx6g8KPSHAF still no release date for the new album release date. This is almost as good as Divine.Butcher Babies - Sincerity https://youtu.be/2t0clgPkJeg First single since Carla Harvey left. Instrumentally it seems that they are maturing.Malevolence - Trenches https://youtu.be/C4VDAkyfBK8 OLD SCHOOL hardcore style. Lyrically and stylistically.
Tours/FestivalsDownload Festival 2025 - Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn set to headline the 3 days. Sex Pistols, Orbit Culture, Kim Dracula, Filter, Spiritbox, Machine Head - support from In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. Starts April 5 in Oakland CA, runs through May 10 in Kelowna BC.Papa Roach and Rise Against - Rise of the Roach Tour. support from Underoath. Mar 20 Houston TX through Oct 5 West Palm Beach FLKing Diamond - 2 of their Canadian Tour dates have been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Refunds are available forEdmonton Alberta and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Nov 20th and 21st respectively.https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamonds-shows-in-edmonton-and-saskatoon-canceled-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances Unto Others - Make up tour. Nov 15 in Spokane WA through Dec 13 in LA. Band says that there are MORE touring plans through 2025.https://www.stubhub.com/unto-others-tickets/performer/101881175 Cattle Decapitation - Shadow of Intent, Revocation, Vulvodynia. EU tour Jan 23 in Nuremberg Germany though Feb 23 in Tilburg Netherlands.https://www.stubhub.com/cattle-decapitation-tickets/performer/100271093 
Reg ‘ol NewsGuns N Roses - Greatest hits compilation album has officially spent 700 weeks on the billboard top 100. Only the 8th band to ever do that.https://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-eighth-700-week-album-chart-record/ Heilung - The band are scheduling a hiatus after their August 17 2025 show. No location for the final show has been given but they will be touring until then. The Hiatus is not permanent, but there is no scheduled end yet either.https://www.stubhub.com/heilung-tickets/performer/100279596 

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsNew Steam Deck - Well yes and no. No there is not going to be new hardware. It IS going to be the same hardware in a white shell. DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/new-steam-deck-white-oled-announced-valve/ Nintendo Switch 2 - WILL be backward compatible. BUT the question remains, will it be FULL back-compat, or will it be only for digital purchases? https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-news-confirmed/ Halo 2 - PC Players now have access to the E3 2003 demo on MCC. With help from Halo Studios, modding group Digsite are celebrating 20 years of Halo 2 in style. https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=3360515088 Palworld - The Pokemon lawsuit got an update. The patents are directly related to the mechanics of catching and riding the creatures. Technically the filing was not completed until months AFTER Palworld’s release last year, the process was started in 2021 before Arceus’ release. BIG strange note, the Pokemon Company and Nintendo are suing for 5M Yen, or about $65.000 US in TOTAL.https://www.pocketpair.jp/news/20241108 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster - Free Demo up on the big 3 (Steam, Xbox, PS5) Game proper still costs $50.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-360-classic-game-free-download/ 
TrailersKnock Off - https://youtu.be/aDyHc6aEyTg toy fighting game. This looks like it could be pretty damn cool. Demo out now https://knockoffthegame.com Mortal Kombat 1 - Ghostface kombat kast happens after I film.
Reg ‘ol NewsNvidia GeForce Now - The tech GIANT is changing things up on their cloud gaming service. Most notably a 100-hour playcap for users, which comes out to about 3.5 hours a day. According to Nvidia this should only effect about 4% of their player-base. HOWEVER, this will only take effect for CURRENT players (whose accounts are active and in good standing before Dec 31 2024) in January of 2026. Assuming the accounts stay in good standing.https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/nvidias-upgrading-geforce-nows-usd10-tier-with-1440p-and-ultrawide-resolutions-but-the-only-extra-ultimate-users-get-is-a-new-100-hour-play-limit/ https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-performance-membership/ SEGA - Following last week’s BIG L from the US Copyright Office, denying access to historical games for researchers, SEGA has just announced that they will be delisting over 70 games from digital storefronts. To include; Crazy Taxi, NiGHTS Into Dreams, Jet Set Radiohttps://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/in-a-blow-to-retro-video-game-access-sega-to-delist-dozens-of-classic-titles-from-virtual-storefronts-including-crazy-taxi-nights-into-dreams-and-jet-set-radio/ Death Stranding - Director’s Cut secretly released on the Xbox on the 7th. Kojima Productions now officially holds ALL the rights to the game and can do whatever they want with it! $20 for a short time in the game shop.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/death-stranding-directors-cut-xbox-series-x/ Freevee - The free streamer will be sunset, in favor of moving all the content onto Prime video, on the 15$ subscription tier.https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/amazon-sunsets-freevee-platform-for-ad-supported-streaming-video-000614080.html XA - Grok might be free on X soon, with limitations. 10 Grok2 questions and 20 Grok2-mini questions every 2 hours.https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/10/x-is-testing-a-free-version-of-ai-chatbot-grok/ WB Games Troubles - There have NOT been any proper Batman games, or MK games, or anything like that. They are simply FOCUSING on franchises that make them money. David Zaslav said that they would be focusing on proven franchises in a recent earnings call.

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsKidpool & Spider-Boy - New book (W) Christopher Yost and (A) Nathan Stockman, Chris Campana, and Jed Dougherty are bringing Ryan Reynolds daughter to the comics. Now there are 2 Kidpools in the Marvel Comics universe. The original Xavier misfit, and Wanda Wilson, who joined the Deadpool Corps in the Void. On sale Dec 25.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/deadpool-wolverine-kidpool-joins-marvel-universe-spider-boy/ Heavy Metal - Heavy Metal magazine is relaunching with a fresh start under new ownership and management. Issue 1 is set to feature nearly 200 pages of iconic Heavy Metal content, kicking off with a Kickstarter campaign that will offer exclusive rewards like limited edition covers, art prints, and merch. The new team aims to restore Heavy Metal's legendary status after a hiatus that left many fans and creators feeling disappointed. To make amends, they've settled debts with past creators and are addressing missed subscriptions and orders. The website and store are being revamped, and subscribers will soon receive updates about their accounts. Fans are invited to reach out for support, and the team expresses gratitude for their patience and excitement for the upcoming issue.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heavymetal/heavy-metal-magazine-1 Boxing - TidalWave Comics is launching a new comic series focused on legendary boxers, kicking off with FAME: Mike Tyson ahead of the Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. This comic delves into Tyson’s colorful life, from being hypnotized to suppress empathy in the ring to his love for pet tigers and his iconic face tattoo. Upcoming releases include Tribute: Muhammad Ali on January 17, celebrating Ali's birthday, and FAME: Manny Pacquiao on December 11. Publisher Darren G. Davis noted the success of TidalWave’s sports comics, highlighting recent biographies of icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Fans can access these comics both in stores and digitally on platforms like Kindle, ComiXology, and iTunes.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/mike-tyson-and-muhammad-ali-life-stories-gets-the-comic-book-treatment/ 

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsFallout - Season 2 just added Macaulay Culkin to its cast. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-season-2-home-alone-star-macaulay-culkin/ 
TrailersMayfair Witches - https://youtu.be/3MNwkfKwNwY season 2 Jan 5 2025 on AMC. Forgot to mention last week.Marvel’s What If… - https://youtu.be/umiKiW4En9g season 3 Dec 22

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsCaptain America: Brave New World - Giancarlo Esposito has revealed that the movie is going back for another round of reshoots.Black Panther 3 - Denzel Washington has revealed that he is involved with the project… Also he revealed that there IS GOING to be a third Black Panther movie. No official announcement from Marvel yet, but this seems pretty definitive. Claims that Ryan Coogler is writing whatever his role is just for Denzel.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/black-panther-3-marvel-denzel-washington-role/ 

TrailersCaptain America: Brave New World - https://youtu.be/1pHDWnXmK7Y Feb 14. RED HULK ACTION!Mission Impossible Final Reckoning - https://youtu.be/NOhDyUmT9z0 May 23 2025. Conclude Ethan Hunt’s storyNutcrackers - https://youtu.be/5iBuf0Sq-cw New Ben Stiller comedy on Hulu. Nov 29.Little Mermaid - https://youtu.be/O1dfTzpfXdo Lionsgate Horror movie.
Reg ‘ol NewsTony Todd - Candyman has passed at age 69. Cause not given yet.https://deadline.com/2024/11/tony-todd-dead-candyman-1236171521/ Wicked - New Mattel toys print the WRONG web address on the box for Barbie dolls promoting the new musical in theaters this Thanksgiving.

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION:Joker - New Batman spinoff series in the works due to the success of Penguin. Said to take place between the second and third Batman movies in Matt Reeves’ universe. 
Gunn has unequivocally denied even DISCUSSIONS concerning such a series.CONFIRMATION: Game of thrones - Movie really in the works. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hbo-boss-game-of-thrones-movie-george-rr-martin-dragon-criticisms-1236207916/ 
New RumorsThunderbolts VS Dark Avengers - That infamous asterisk on the release slate rears its ugly head. Now being rumored to be there because they are considering calling the movie Dark Avengers instead of Thunderbolts.Deadpool & Wolverine - Now there is a rumor about a SECOND movie??Star Wars - Proper episodes 10, 11, 12 supposedly in the works. But no details as to their association with the Skywalker Saga. Simon Kinberg said to be spearheading the trilogy.~ALSO~
Daisy Ridley said to be reprising Rey in MULTIPLE new Star Wars movies coming up.Superman - Gunn’s new Superman movie rumored to feature Bizzarro to some degree. Reports of seeing his suit on set. Unable to confirm.Sonic the Hedgehog - Shadow now rumored to be getting a live-action feature film.Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Remake headed to the Switch? According to a leak from a Russian retailer.Idle Hands - Sony rumored to be making a remake.
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Music

Follow-ups/CorrectionsAs I Lay Dying - Tim Lambesis FINALLY responds. Acknowledges the environment has been toxic, and it trying to make that better for the next crew. Says that everyone leaving was due to Phil Sgrosso’s decision to leave, which is odd considering his was the LAST announcement made. https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-lambesis-admits-unhealthy-environment-within-as-i-lay-dying-led-to-split-with-his-bandmates Devildriver - Dez updates fans on positive health news. https://metalinjection.net/news/dez-fafara-gives-positive-health-update-promises-new-devildriver-coal-chamber 
New Music/VideoNeon Nightmare - They Look Like Shadows ttps://youtu.be/OyfYpMF8s_g?si=dDmFIwFE6vEScDvD More goth metal awesomeness… the video plays out like an 80s horror movie too. Faded Dream album out now. ALSO this video reveals the man behind the music. Nate Garrett from Spirit Adrift. Pre-Order the album!! https://www.20buckspin.com/collections/neon-nightmare Molotov Solution - Devour The Children https://youtu.be/HJxA5h0_L4Y politically charged deathcore. Very vocal heavy mix, but otherwise REALLY good. First new music since 2011. Title track from upcoming record.Extreme - Small Town Beautiful https://youtu.be/SIwU9T-SbdE trying to recapture that “More Than Words” spirit it seems. Not bad though.No Cure - Don’t Need Your Help https://youtu.be/0tQ9RyLSAnw Bleeding Through labelmates. Featuring Jesse Clark of Wielded Steel and Nick Chance of Beautiful Child Of God. THAT is crushing!Paradise Slaves - A Fever to Defeat https://youtu.be/Tn_Iaj84phY featuring Joel Stroetzel’s little brother Tyler, and 36 Crazyfists vocalist Brock Lindow. Kind of like a more melodic Crazyfists.
Tours/FestivalsJudas Priest - 12-date trek will kick off on June 14, 2025 in Oslo, Norway and conclude on July 20, 2025 in Oberhausen, Germany.https://blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-announces-shield-of-pain-2025-european-tour Slipknot - EU Tour. June 4 in Sweden through June 28 in Spain for Resurrection Fest.https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-announces-june-2025-european-tour Headbanger’s Boat 2025 - LoG, Devildriver, Kublai Khan, Fear Factory, Obituary, Clutch MOREhttps://www.headbangersboat.com 
Reg ‘ol NewsQuincy Jones - Grammy winning producer passes at 91. The cause was not disclosed.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/quincy-jones-dead-grammy-winning-producer-1236199322/ KsE - New song “The Consequence” set for release Nov 20th.https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engage-announces-new-single-the-consequence Shadows Fall - Promise a new song in December.https://blabbermouth.net/news/shadows-fall-to-release-brand-new-song-next-month Slipknot - New logo… WTF?? Seems to ONLY be on certain limited merch.Limp Bizkit - Currently in the studio for a new record. John Otto LOST A TON OF WEIGHT!!

SuggestsIron Never Lies - Now 6 episodes deep. This is a REALLY great podcast for fitness minded metalheads. Hosted by Brandon Schiepetti from Bleeding Through.

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - After closing their AAA game studio, they now are opening an AI game studio… nice…?Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon Prime - Amazon will now include AI generated recaps and summaries for shows. But they SWEAR they will be spoiler free.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/prime-video-x-ray-artificial-intelligence-tv-show-recaps-1236199827/ Hogwarts Legacy 2 - Officially in the works, and will tie into the reboot tv show, creating a connected universe.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/hogwarts-legacy-2-harry-potter-tv-show/ Mass Effect - Dragon Ages: Veilgard is not getting DLC, because BioWare is turning focus to Mass Effect 5.
SuggestsDUH

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsCalico - Mike Baron’s new book. Book 2 is a 48 page double issue also featuring writer HH German. Kickstarter goes live Nov 12.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sigmacomics/here-comes-calico-prologue-for-book-2 Sherlock Holmes: Leviathan - ANOTHER new book from Mike Baron with art from Richard Bonk. Crowdfund campaign runs through Jan 3. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sherlock-holmes-leviathan Ushers - New Joe Hill book. Short story.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218362004-ushers 
SuggestsPenguin: Pain and Prejudice. 2011 by Gregg Hurwitz

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsGen V - season 2 has finished principal photography. To be released in 2025. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/gen-v-stars-confirm-major-update-about-season-2-of-the-boys-spinoff-series/ Lanterns - Garret Dillahunt has joined the cast of the Max series. https://thathashtagshow.com/2024/11/01/garret-dillahunt-lanterns-recurring-role/ 
TrailersStar Wars: Skeleton Crew - https://youtu.be/f19gfOMZTtg meh… though that’s better than GAH! Still looks like fun though. The song choice is interesting… why go with something from the 80s like that? Even if it IS in Huttese. Begins Dec 3.Mayfair Witches - https://youtu.be/3MNwkfKwNwY season 2 Jan 5 2025 on AMC.The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - https://youtu.be/p1DH9-prniI season 3. Daryl and Carol in SPAIN.Landman - https://youtu.be/wXzhEhCOlnM New Taylor Sheridan series in Texas with Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and John Hamm. Paramount+ Nov 17.
SuggestsPenguin - Just keeps giving!

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsPinocchio: Unstrung - Started casting with Robert Englund and Richard Brake. Brake will be Geppetto, while Englund’s role has not been revealed. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/pinocchio-slasher-movie-recruits-horror-icons-robert-englund-richard-brake/ Twilight of the Dead - The George A Ramero zombie movie that is supposed to be the conclusion to the filmmaker’s oeuvre is FINALLY casting after 7 years in the making, and after it’s creator’s passing. Mila Jovovich and Betty Gabriel have both been cast for the film, to work with Brad Anderson (Session 9) as director. Suzanne Romero has been working with screen writers Joe Knetter, Robert L Lucas, and Paolo Zelati, who were working with Gorge previous to his passing. https://deadline.com/2024/11/milla-jovovich-betty-gabriel-george-a-romero-zombie-movie-twilight-of-the-dead-1236164891/ 
TrailersDo Not Open - https://youtu.be/947I6zKNVfI New horror movie about the dangers of tech… not original, but looks interesting.Heart Eyes - https://youtu.be/P6rkV4NVrOg new Valentine’s Day horror movie from the Freaky and Happy Death Day studio. Feb 7 2025. Looks SUPER gory…Presence - https://youtu.be/XfSNmYhV8Xc New Steven Soderbbergh horror movie. Jan 24 2025

Reg ‘ol NewsLego: Ninjago - Live-action movie in the works? Kevin and Dan Hageman, who are responsible for the Ninjago animated series, are working on a new movie for Universal. To be part of a larger live-action slate of Lego movies all in development at Universal.https://deadline.com/2024/10/lego-ninjago-movie-kevin-hageman-dan-hageman-in-works-universal-1236163709/ Gundam - Live-action movie in the works. Jim Mickle chosen to write and direct by Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks.https://deadline.com/2024/10/gundam-movie-sweet-tooth-jim-mickle-1236163584/ House of the Dead - NEW movie in the works. THIS time from Paul WS Anderson. The MK ‘95 director (Resident Evil, Monster Hunter) will also co-write.https://deadline.com/2024/10/house-of-the-dead-movie-paul-w-s-anderson-sega-game-1236163599/ Orphan - A third movie in the franchise has been announced. Star Isabelle Fuhrman is set to return as the titular “orphan.” The writer and director from the second movie, Orphan: First Kill, David Coggeshall and William Brent Bell, will also be returning.https://variety.com/2024/film/global/orphan-3-official-lionsgate-isabelle-fuhrman-1236199428/ The Substance - Finally available to stream. Only it’s on Mubi… who has Mubi? You can sign up for a 7-day free trial through Amazon Prime, or just purchase the movie on Prime directly.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/how-to-watch-the-substance-online-streaming-1236199912/#article-comments Godzilla - New Toho movie in the works from the director that gave us Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki. Will be the 38th Godzilla movie.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-godzilla-movie-takashi-yamazaki-1236051588/ Cliffhanger - Reboot in the works. Sylvester Stallone was originally attached to star, has left the project. Starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan (replacing Stallone). Original movie was out in 1993.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cliffhanger-reboot-lily-james-pierce-brosnan-1236050367/ Emily the Strange - Feature length animated movie in the works from WB and Bad Robot.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/emily-the-strange-animated-movie-warner-bros-1236049005/ 
SuggestsAddams Family Valuesa 1993 American supernatural black comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Paul Rudnick, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. It is the sequel to The Addams Family (1991). The film features almost all the main cast members from the original film

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Agatha All Along - Aubrey Plaza’s character IS Lady Death. And no one cares…
New RumorsAgent Venom - Said to be in the works ALREADY! Flash Thompson the new host. Also said to be set for release PRE-Secret Wars, with ties to the Scarlet Witch, AND the Sinister Six that has been on the back burner forEVER.Game of Thrones - MOVIE in the works according to the trades. Said to be an extension of the HBO series. Weiss and Bennioff wanted to end the series originally with a 3-part movie…Wolverine - New game from Insomniac likely pushed back, as it is said that they have decided to “go in a new direction,” and are replacing the creative director and the game director on the project, Brian Horton. Now the Ratchet and Clank directors are in charge. Days of Thunder - Tom Cruise is apparently just trying to stay as busy as possible. This on top of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, and the Top Gun: Maverick sequel?Fantastic Four - Sub-title changed to First Contact from First Steps.Death/Wiccan - Both characters are rumored to see a series based on one or both of them. Pilots for both?Agatha - Season 2???Blade - Eyeing the November 2026 release date on the Marvel release slate.
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Music

Follow-ups/CorrectionsAs I Lay Dying - Now THE ENTIRE BAND has left, minus long time guitar player Phil Sgrosso. And even THAT is questionable. This has caused the band to pull out of their EU tour, and might affect their upcoming album release.PLUSIt gets better… the reunion album, Shaped By Fire, has now been pulled from streaming. https://youtu.be/QSh-X7uQOnM https://loudwire.com/as-i-lay-dying-first-comment-members-rumors/ 
New Music/VideoTom Green - Det Er Done Tonight https://youtu.be/FpUfgGgU0hY Why is he just good at being so dang entertaining?Vera Farmiga - The Yagas - The Crying Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ4mh3uNw48&pp=ygUVdmVyYSBmYXJtaWdhIG5ldyBzb25n not bad… very atmospheric.Filth - Opp Stoppers https://youtu.be/DUl3DPXdCBY THIS feels like a more appropriate successor to the “Modern NU Metal” title.Venamoris - Spiderweb https://youtu.be/mjA_zqAm3KQ Dave Lombardo new project with his wife Paula. Weird reverb heavy drum mix, considering who is playing those drums. Kind of a trip-hop vibe.Avenged Sevenfold - Halloween https://youtu.be/wD1YX_olRj8 Acoustic??? Shadows does an interesting vocal performance too… very much NOT expected on either front. The vocals leave something to be desired.Skulls https://youtu.be/4Bthu4MXSOM Somehow the vocals are better here. THIS is more of what a Misfits cover should sound like. Almost Tiger Army-esque.The Halo Effect - March of the Unheard https://youtu.be/9ZG2matuCUM Former In Flames. 2 minutes of an almost 5 min song as intro though? Vocals feel like they belong in a different song.Linkin Park - Over Each Other https://youtu.be/fSHoePrnmMw Teenage angst center-stage again.
Tours/FestivalsWhen We Were Young ‘25 - Oct 18 2025 Las Vegas. VIP Cabanas available with layaway payments with $19.99 down. Panic At The Disco, Blink 182, Weezer, The Offspring. Why is Kublai Khan on this bill? Or The Plot In You?https://blabbermouth.net/news/panic-at-the-disco-and-blink-182-to-headline-2025-edition-of-when-we-were-young-festival Killswitch Engage - Support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit for a King, and Frozen Soul. Starts March 5th in Nashville TN, through April 12 in Portland MN. Presale starts Wednesday 30th.http://www.killswitchengage.com Alice Cooper - Another leg of the Too Close For Comfort tour announced. Jan 31 in Augusta GA through Feb 11 in St Augustine FL.https://alicecooper.com/tour/ 
Reg ‘ol NewsPrimus - Drummer Tim Alexander quits the band. This is not the first time, first in 96, then again in 2010. The band was informed via email 2 weeks-ish ago on the 17th. Going forward at this point they will utilize members from Claypool’s other projects in Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade. Alexander cites a lack of passion for playing music…https://blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-tim-herb-alexander-quits-primus-again Upon a Burning Body - canceled the rest of their tour with Mushroomhead, including a solo headlining show in Kentucky on Oct 27. It seems their guitar player had a family emergency.https://loudwire.com/upon-a-burning-body-drop-mushroomhead-tour/ 
SuggestsMisfits - Legacy of BrutalityOne of the CLASSIC all-time punk records. Maybe not their highest profile album, but the one that gave us “Halloween” and that’s worth a LOT.STAND OUT TRACKS: Halloween, American Nightmare, Some Kinda Hate, Who Killed Marilyn.

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsFallout London - The fan-made DLC for Fallout 4 has officially been downloaded over 1 Million times. https://gog.prowly.com/360385-fallout-london-reaches-1-million-owners-on-gog 
TrailersMortal Kombat 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ypb5noEMg Ghostface tease. Nov 19th.
Reg ‘ol NewsInstagram - Video quality is being decreased on less popular videos. If your video doesn’t reach a certain popularity over a given amount of time, then it will stream at a lower quality than you uploaded. If it should pick up in popularity, the quality will be returned.https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/27/instagram-is-lowering-video-quality-for-unpopular-videos/ Valve - in a rare show of understanding. Valve has announced that they will NOT be releasing yearly iterations of their hardware, to be fair to gamers. In an interview Valve designers Lawrence Yang and Yazan Aldehayyat, said that they will instead wait for a “generation leap” before releasing new hardware.https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-rejects-yearly-cadence-of-steam-deck-updates-to-be-fair-to-gamers 

SuggestsWhat do you got for ME??

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsDeadpool/Wolverine - Much as was predicted, the 8 part Weapon X-Traction series from the summer is now turning into an ongoing series. Writer Benjamin Percy (X-Force) and artist Joshua Cassera (X-Men) are the reactive team.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/deadpool-and-wolverine-comic-marvel-series-first-look/ Alien: Romulus - a prequel book to the moderate hit movie is on its way from 20th Century Studios and Marvel. (W) Zac Thompson and (A)Daniel Picciotto are the creative team collaborating with movie director Fede Alvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues for the story.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/alien-romulus-prequel-story-explained-remus-sation-xenomorph-outbreak/ The Rise of Hellfire - Stranger Things prequel mini-series from Dark Horse. (W)Jody Houser (Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins) Eric Campbell (Dungeons & Dragons Worlds and Realms) (A) Diego Galindo (Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons) (C) Diana Sousa (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins) (L) Nate Piekos, will be a Dungeons and Dragons tie in book. The story is a retelling of the campaign that got Eddie Munson hooked on D&D, and also recruited Dustin, Mike, and Lucas.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/eddie-munson-returns-stranger-things-dungeons-and-dragons-crossover/ Star Wars: Legacy of Vader - New Kylo Ren ongoing book that takes place between TLJ and TRoS. Destined for shelves February 2 2025. (W) Charles Soule (A) Luke Ross.https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-kylo-ren-return-marvel-comics-darth-vader-legacy/ Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours - A sequel of sorts to the cult classic film. Anthological in nature, like the film, Michael Doughtery has teamed with comic book creators for more stories set in the world established in the movie. The kickstarter is running now, and the book is expected to be released next october.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/trick-r-treat-witching-hour 
SuggestsChilling Adventures of Sabrina - The book that the series is based on. Sabrina’s 16th birthday is on Oct 31st, when she must swear her fealty to the Dark Lord or be outcast from her coven for her mortal friends and boyfriend, Harvey. (W) Roberto Aguirre-Sacasahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308488-chilling-adventures-of-sabrina-vol-1 

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsTim Pool - didn’t end IRL after all. Instead he did some “cut-backs” and fired a bunch of staff. Some of whom are now going over to The Quartering.Good Omens - Instead of a third and final season, we will be getting a feature length episode to finish the story. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/good-omens-season-3-final-season-episode-movie-neil-gaiman/ Tomb Raider - Netflix series gets a second season.Fallout - Amazon’s second season begins principal photography in November!!
TrailersDune: Prophecy - FORGOT last week! https://youtu.be/CzVHWNosS2o THIS is the good stuff!Earth Abides - https://youtu.be/glHe-86W-4c Post-apocalyptic WITHOUT zombies? Interesting… MGM+ DEC 1.
Reg ‘ol NewsSimpsons X NFL - on Dec 9 the Simpsons will be crossing over with the NFL for the Bengals and Cowboys game. The event will be broadcast in real-time, with Original characters from the Simpsons interacting with players, coaches, etc. There will also be new original clips before during and after the game of Simpsons material. VOD will go live 12 hours after, and will be on Disney+, ESPN, and all the subsidiaries that make sense.https://youtu.be/EsBwXy86WKk Squid Game - English language version of the series is now in the works at Netflix. David Fincher set to develop, and presumably showrun.https://deadline.com/2024/10/squid-game-david-fincher-tv-series-1236159538/ 
SuggestsTeacup - There is some oddly familiar territory here. Strange parallels between From, but definitely its own beast. This is a different kind of isolation-horror. A little easier on the nervous system.STREAMING ON: Peacock

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Michael Cera cast alongside Emilia Jones to join Glen Powell in the Edgar Wright directed film. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/michael-cera-cast-running-man-remake-glen-powell/ 

TrailersWerewolves - https://youtu.be/AzdnfFLNP0o Frank Grillo new movie. This December 6th. PRACTICAL effects? Heaven forbid.
Reg ‘ol NewsPredator - Disney owned 20th Century Studios has confirmed 2 more Predator movies in the works. With a tease of a possible AVP movie…With the success of Predator Prey, they basically gave Trachtenburg the greenlight for anything. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/predator-movie-an-alien-sequel-speed-3-1236042464/ Scary Movie - Keenen Ivory, Shawn, and Marlon Waynes will be reuniting with Rick Alvarez to write and produce a reboot to the parody horror movie that started it all. These are the writers of the original movie and its immediate sequel. After that Miramax bought out the franchise and the Waynes’ have been absent since.https://deadline.com/2024/10/scary-movie-wayans-brothers-1236160945/ Trick ‘r Treat - Creator Michael Dougherty said in the recently released commentary track for the new Blu-Ray 4k release that the sequel is still in the works. The script is in a good place, but he wants to do it under the right conditions and on his own terms.https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3837501/trick-r-treat-2-michael-dougherty-provides-latest-update-in-new-4k-commentary-track/ Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim - When the movie hits theaters on Dec 13, there will be a familiar, but unexpected, voice in the cast. The late great Christopher Lee. Producer Philippa Boyens secured the rights from the family of the actor, and instead of doing some AI trickery, they will be using unused audio from his time as Saruman in Peter Jackson’s movies.https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-war-rohirrim-movie-saruman-voice-christopher-lee/ 
SuggestsHocus Pocus - A classic at this point. Just an all around good time.STREAMING ON: Disney+

Rumor Mill

New SourcesSpider-Man 4 - New sources suggest that Knull and Venom WON’T be in Spider-Man 4.
New RumorsPredator - Second Predator movie said to be animated anthology movie.Mandalorian & Grogu - supposedly finished filming.Deadpool Christmas - Some promo shots have recently surfaced leading to speculation of a Christmas special. This seems more likely to be holiday PROMO than a special.MCU - Rushing to end the Multiverse Saga. Said to be pausing ALL other projects that don’t further that cause, minus Spider-Man 4.~ALSO~
2 NEW universes? Not only are we supposedly getting Battleworld, but also ANOTHER universe created BY RDJ Doom, as a means to trick Peter Parker.Midnight Sons - The Blade delay is now being attributed to the creation of the Midnight Sons team in the MCU.Captain Hydra - NEW SOURCE says that Chris Evans is going to be returning to the MCU, this time as captain Hydra.Martian Manhunter - Mahershala Ali reportedly in talks to play John Jones in the DCU.
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Music

New Music/VideoROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. https://youtu.be/ekr2nIex040 CATCHY AF!! But that is par for the course with Bruno Mars. Apparently the lyrics (and title) are a play on words for a Korean drinking game. Rose from Blackpink.Cradle of Filth - Malignant Perfection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiF-PAt6N9U surprisingly restrained for a Cradle song. Trying to rekindle Nymphetamine? Video is VERY fitting for the season.Dead Icarus - 1 Million Days https://youtu.be/EjBGU-hF4js MUCH more Atreyu than anything previously released. This has Curse vibes all over it, even the video.Better Lovers - Love as an Act of Rebellion https://youtu.be/5qCT4puiPJY I almost like these guys as much as Miss Machine era Dillinger… almost. What is with the 4:3 aesthetic these days?Bloodywood - Nu Delhi https://youtu.be/A3C9NwGKgq4?si=k5I2p2CYtUofhYfE A little less on the NU sound. Still well put together, if slightly forgettable.Breaking Benjamin - Awaken https://youtu.be/cHj8PtRdMQk Decent breakdown/solo section, but don’t believe the hype. NOT extra heavy.Loss Becomes - Broken Mirrors Feat Jesse Leach https://youtu.be/_dTIV7xI9jM THIS is how you use a Jesse Leach vocal spot.
Tours/FestivalsJerry Cantrell - Runs from Jan 31 through March 9. Support from Filter.https://jerrycantrell.com/ Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin - Oct 31 through Dec 15. Screening Demons in select cities.https://goblinsimonetti.com/tour-dates 
Reg ‘ol NewsIron Maiden - Paul Di’anno passed at 66. The band’s first vocalist on their debut “Iron Maiden” and “Killers.” His years long battle with Lymphedema seems to have ended. Official documentary coming in 2025.https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-at-66 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-paul-dianno-documentary-coming-in-2025 Papa Roach - Jacoby Shaddix says the next record “makes sense” to be a heavy record. The heaviest record they have ever done he claims. Seems like another trend hop to me.https://blabbermouth.net/news/jacoby-shaddix-says-it-feels-natural-for-papa-roach-to-lean-into-heavy-sound-on-next-album As I Lay Dying - Bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left the band, with a very curt exit statement on his socials. This can’t be an issue with Lambesis’ past, this has to be just Tim being difficult to work with at this point.https://blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-vocalist-ryan-neff-quits-as-i-lay-dying Static-X - Hoping to release the documentary “Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X” in 2025. https://blabbermouth.net/news/static-x-is-hoping-to-release-evil-disco-the-rise-fall-and-regeneration-of-static-x-documentary-in-2025 
SuggestsKorn - Self TitledReleased in ‘94.  From the haunting intro of “Blind” to the twisted, primal aggression in “Clown” and “Daddy,” the album is a sonic trip through the dark corners of the mind. Its themes of isolation, fear, and inner torment align perfectly with the spooky season. 

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsNetflix - Closing their AAA gaming studio. Team Blue has been shuddered with 90 projects in various stages of development, and with staff that included Joseph Staten (Halo) and Rafael Grassetti (God of War). https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-team-blue-socal-studio Phasmophobia - Set for Xbox Series and Playstation 5/ VR2 Oct 29th. Multi-player horror FINALLY making its way onto consoles. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/aaaaaah-phsamophobia-haunts-consoles-this-month-182546124.html https://youtu.be/BLCwws1HnYA 
Reg ‘ol NewsHalo 2 - Project Cartographer (MOD) is rolling out a Spooky event for Halloween. You can now play as a skeleton in Halo 2.https://www.cartographer.online Elon VS Bladerunner - Alcon Entertainment has accused Elon of copyright infringement over an image included in the Cybercab/Robotaxi event earlier this month. Calling the image “nearly identical” to images from the movie.https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/21/elon-musk-tesla-wbd-blade-runner-ai-robotaxi-.html Ford X Tesla - The free Ford adapter the company gave out to connect to Tesla chargers. There is a long term issue with the current adaptors that will negatively affect charge times over time. They will be issuing replacements “in the coming weeks.”https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html Nintendo Beta - The strange beta test for Nintendo has gone live for people on the beta list. Seems that Nintendo is trying their hand at an MMORPG, with their unique twist. Kinda seems like Second Life meets Starfield. You are basically populating a planet.https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us 
SuggestsMK1 - Halloween Towers running all week.

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsBatman: Hush 2 - Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb confirmed at NYCC the sequel to one of the classic all-time Batman stories will be coming out in 2025. Set to happen within the ongoing Batman series.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 DC Vertigo - The Vertigo imprint is set to return to DC. Jim Lee also announced that they would be reviving the imprint, this time for creator-owned projects. https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature - New 5 issue mini written by Tim Seeley and Mitch Gerads. James Gunn will be story consultant as this will be a tie-in to the Peacemaker show on Max. Release before season 2 of the show.https://cosmicbook.news/dc-comics-announces-batman-hush-2-peacemaker-godzilla-vs-justice-league-2 Justice League VS Godzilla VS Kong 2 - the second book will add Ghidorah, Rodan, Mothra and “titanized” super-villains from the Justice League’s rogue’s gallery. No release date yet. Series one is STILL going.Spider-verse VS Venomverse - New multiverse arc starting in May 2025.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-spider-verse-venomverse-teaser-nycc/ 
Suggests"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson – A classic haunted house story that’s deeply psychological, unsettling, and atmospheric. It’s all about the creeping dread and ambiguous horrors that make you question reality. 1959.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsDaredevil - Born Again begins March 4 on Disney+.Starfleet Academy - Renewed for a second season before season 1 airs. NYCCGod Of War - The live action series has just left 3 EPs, including showrunner Rafe Judkins. Now starting the project from scratch. https://deadline.com/2024/10/god-of-war-sony-executive-producers-depart-new-writers-joining-1236118075/ Joe Rogan - CONFIRMS THAT TRUMP WILL BE ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK!
TrailersThe Office (AUS) - https://youtu.be/MIEVoulYZM0 on Prime right now unless you’re in the US. Fans are NOT pleased. Gender swapped roles. This is approximately the 15th time this has happened… why is it that big of a deal?Goosebumps: The Vanishing - https://youtu.be/-NsYcYtDBtc I kinda love this… David Schwimmer as the villain… maybe? Jan 10 Hulu and Disney+Creature Commandos - https://youtu.be/VdahDEpqPA8 NYCC looks good. Dec 5 on MaxStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - https://youtu.be/llvMv5-ydyQ Season 2 clip. Rhys Darby guest.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/ddRY0tocRzY Spring 2025 release. Yellowstone - https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58 Season 5B. Costner footage?? Dutton civil war.
Reg ‘ol NewsTim Pool - Canceling his IRL show as it currently exists. Blames staff for the issues, when really its a management issue. THIS is why you hire STAFF and not FRIENDS!https://www.youtube.com/live/YXY0pMEI9-o?si=1PyA-3y28PvjfYD5 Carrie - Mike Flanagan’s first offering to the Amazon audience appears to be a Carrie adaptation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/carrie-series-mike-flanagan-amazon-stephen-king-1236040179/ 
SuggestsGoosebumps - Season 1 2023. Streaming on Hulu. a group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsStar Trek: Section 31 - Paramount+ original movie set for Friday, Jan 24 2025.
TrailersThe Electric State  - https://youtu.be/9gUDaPTPxwo Russo Brothers directed, Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, and A BUNCH MORE starring. Post apocalyptic family movie. March 14 on Netflix.Love Hurts - https://youtu.be/y7_gi1-bIJs?si=55yawApS8ZuAkhO1 Ky Huy Quan in a John Wick adaptation.Street Trash - https://youtu.be/N5yLRQBVNTw zombies as social commentary… weird. Seriously though, looks interesting.
Reg ‘ol NewsDisney - Bob Iger set to leave the company in 2026. THIS time there will not be an extension like there was in ‘23. Disney has said they WILL name a new CEO.https://cosmicbook.news/bob-iger-leaving-disney-2026-new-chairman-announced Lord of the Rings - New live-action movie in the early stages of development according to Philippa Boyens, co-writer of the original trilogy of movies, as well as the Hobbit movie. She clarified confusion around the Hunt For Gollum movie, that it will NOT be a multi-part series. Gandalf WILL be part of the narrative though. It also will tie into the Peter Jackson series of movies.https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-wont-be-two-films-second-philippa-boyens-exclusive/ American Psycho - Remake from director Luca Gaudagnino (Challengers). Being billed by Lionsgate as a “reimagining” of the novel. Just remember the first film was directed by a woman…https://deadline.com/2024/10/american-psycho-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236120177/ John Wick - Prequel anime movie revealed to be in the works at NYCC from director Chad Stahelski.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/john-wick-co-creator-chad-stahelski-1236041550/ 
SuggestsParaNorman - Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town. 2012STREAMING: Pluto

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Joe Rogan - Rogan has confirmed that TRUMP will be on the show this week.
New Sources

New RumorsBlade - Canceled? Well more like postponed AGAIN! Bumped again for scripting concerns. Removed from the release slate for 2025.Secret Wars - Thanos returning to fight God Emperor Doom.Big Bang Theory - Stuart-centric spinoff series about the comic book shop. 
ALSOPossible Penny-centric spinoff possible.American Psycho - Timothee Chalamet rumored to be playing Patrick Bateman.
SPECULATIONBlade - This bump MIGHT actually be advantageous. IF they are bringing Wesley Snipes back for another Blade movie, this will keep the confusion down. 


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Music

New Music/VideoXzibit - Play This at My Funeral https://youtu.be/PA6o5mheZKw?si=qfpTrX9WTdHfdJp4 deep thoughts and laid back. Not the more well known side of Xzibit, but def a good track.Nowhere2run - Ant in the Afterbirth feat. Loathe https://youtu.be/lvyBoj7Ga8s Code Orange side project Jami Morgan (vocals) and Eric Balderose (keys, guitar). Featuring the vocalist from Loathe, Kadeem France. Reminiscent of Aphex Twin.Vomit Forth - Salt https://youtu.be/pvq73TsCPL8 new album Terrified of God out now.Slaughter to Prevail - Behelit https://youtu.be/0Cz-GLCQ1I0 AMV flashbacks. Alex isn’t giving up on the melodic vocals. This is such an interesting showcase of his ability to switch between that crazy guttural vocal and his melodics. A little orchestration too.Make them Suffer - Mana God https://youtu.be/V7GGewgpzac Standard Deathcore… nothing terribly new or original. Just groovy.Black Stone Cherry - Out of Pocket feat. Jesse Leach. https://youtu.be/T49KAAynaLg What is the point of having one of the best voices in metal guest on your song if you’re just going to sing over him the whole time? Southern fried hard rock with a taste of Jesse.Ice Nine Kills - Work of Art https://youtu.be/k9TzUxGPbI0?si=QgwtFXqq4ZG5r94w  That BREAKDOWN!! HAHA! Not as good as the Silence of the Lambs song.
Tours/FestivalsSick New World Festival - 2025 show Has booked Metallica, Linkin Park, Acid Bath, Tomahawk, Glassjaw, Meshuggah, and MORE! https://www.sicknewworldfest.com/ 
Reg ‘ol NewsDecapitated - have parted ways with their current vocalist Rafal “Rasta” Piotrowski. For their set at Damnation Festival’s A Night of Salvation they will be joined by their original vocalist Wojciech “Sauron” Wasowicz and the replacement of Rasta Eemeli Bodde.https://blabbermouth.net/news/decapitated-parts-ways-with-singer-rasta-announces-replacement Ice Nine Kills - Drummer Patrick Galante has quit the band. Seemingly on good terms. No comment yet from the band, just from Galante. Who reassured fans that he will continue to make music and play live. Mike Cortada new drummerhttps://metalinjection.net/news/ice-nine-kills-drummer-patrick-galante-quits-the-band Randy Blythe - Randy is auctioning off a picture of Glen Danzig to raise money for hurricane Helene and Milton victims. The photo was taken by Blythe in 2014 when Danzig briefly reunited with Samhain. All proceeds go to PLUS1's Rapid Relief Fund, which according to the auction supports organizations addressing the immediate needs of those affected by catastrophic natural disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises across the globe.https://www.propeller.la/events/31481/31485/31484 

SuggestsSuspiria - Goblin1977 METAL… adjacent kinda. Stand out track: The first/Title track

Gaming/Tech

TrailersTerrifier: The ARTcade Game - https://youtu.be/VlzFWnhudOU?si=gMDyhyw5AILm37wY retro beat em up out in 2025 on all major platforms.Hawthorn - Redwall meets Skyrim. https://youtu.be/ydYPq_x0u2I from Near Studio. Made of alums from Bethesda, Naughty Dog, and BioWare.
Reg ‘ol NewsAvatar: The Last Airbender - Saber Interactive is working in conjunction with Avatar Studios to bring a new game to the franchise. An action RPG set thousands of years before the original anime.https://boundingintocomics.com/video-games/video-game-news/nearly-two-decades-later-avatar-the-last-airbender-is-getting-a-video-game-worthy-of-its-name-by-saber-interactive/ Youtube - Updating their player for mobile and TV apps. Mostly insignificant touch ups. Granular playback speed.(now 0.05 increments from 0.25). Collaborative playlists via QR code or link.https://youtu.be/GEw6eXcxodw 
SuggestsMax Payne - Break out that PS2 or OG Xbox and play through hell. Not a traditional Halloween suggestion, but the hallucination level is nightmare fuel.

Comic Books/Books

TrailersDC All In - https://youtu.be/AWGAeV4IbvU?si=Jj8JH8-bXuQ6abkw Perhaps to sort out some confusion on their branding between Absolute and All In.Power Rangers Prime - https://youtu.be/YEyNt2R7SuA Written by Darkest Hour writer Melissa Flores, art from Michael YG. 
Reg ‘ol NewsTMNT - Juan Ferreyra will be joining Jason Aaron starting in issue 6 for the current run. These previews are beautiful! Jan 29 2025https://comicbook.com/comics/news/idw-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-juan-ferreyra-new-artist-jason-aaron/ DC GO! - Officially launching on Nov 20th. It is an imprint on the DC Universe Infinite app. Set to be a line of both original content AND re-formatted stories from the DC and MAD back catalogs. The first wave of original DC GO! titles will feature Harley Quinn in Paradise, written by CRC Payne (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures) with artwork by Siobhan Chiffon and Cathy Le (Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy), Nothing Butt Nightwing by writer Patrick R. Young (Red Hood: Outlaws) and artist Moy R. Marco (West Coast Avengers), and Renaissance of Raven by writer Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth) alongside artists Nico Bascuñan (Red Hood: Outlaws), Katherine Lobo (The Vampire Slayer), and Carola Borelli (Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices Infinity Comic). Preview chapters of both Harley Quinn in Paradise and Nothing Butt Nightwing are now available to read on DC Universe.https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-announces-dc-go-new-webcomics-mobile-devices/ Marvel Duos - J. Michael Straczynski is doing a series of 6 on-off books pairing some very unexpected characters. Ghost Rider and Galactus, Agatha Harkness and Aunt May, Rocket and Dr Doom. The books begin January, with a different artist for each book.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-agatha-harkness-spider-man-aunt-may-straczynski-duo-comics/ Absolute Superman - Writer Jason Aaron was interviewed by Comicbook.com and is talking out both sides of his neck. In on breath he says that he wants to “get the heart of Superman right.” Even going so far as to name drop Siegel and Shuster. But then he calls the details of how we get to Superman, “not precious.” Then he goes on to talk about how he is changing literally everything about where Superman comes from. In the Absolute universe Kal-el crashes to Earth as something older than a baby. The All-In special scene, Aaron says, isn’t the first time he lands on Earth. But he very specifically DOESN’T say that he will be a baby. “He is absolutely not fully formed as Superman.” This is a new universe, so it isn’t a total affront.November 6th.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/absolute-supermans-jason-aaron-clears-up-all-in-confusion-teases-big-changes-for-the-iconic-character/ 

SuggestsFrom Hell - Alan MooreThe great Alan Moore’s take on Jack the Ripper. Made into a decent horror movie in 2001, but the superior form of this is the comic.Read it on Comixology

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsKnight of the Seven Kingdoms - George RR Martin has posted another blog post talking about the NEXT GoT spinoff. From what he has said, it seems that there might be a repeat of HotD season 2. https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2024/10/10/a-tourney-at-ashford/ Velma - FINALLY DEAD!!Reacher - Renewed for season 4.Lanterns - Aaron Pierre has officially been cast as John Stewart.Next Level - Trailer leaked that reveals Arnold Schwarzenegger, his son Patrick, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Hart and his daughter Heaven, plus a large ensemble of familiar faces. Amazon has been pretty successful at pulling down the leak. Releases December 10.The Office - MORE casting for the Peacock follow-up to the Office. Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key and Eric Rahill. The untitled series will feature the same documentary crew that made Dunder Mifflin famous searching for a new subject when they discover a dying, historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/office-follow-up-peacock-casts-4-actors-1236029739/ 
TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/iFcRNEF5uWo Mid Season trailer… they are really pushing this.Invincible - https://youtu.be/djJS79GmsG0 season 3 trailer. Feb 6th.Star Trek: Lower Decks - https://youtu.be/0P_QAox-YQQ?si=PuoyQnA2I5cLvw2g Final season.Walking Dead: Dead City - https://youtu.be/5YfzoiUewpI season 2 2025. Negan gets Lucille back.
Reg ‘ol NewsIron Man and his Awesome Friends - Disney is starting a new series aimed at pre-schoolers to get them into comics.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/iron-man-preschool-series-disney-plus-1236032448/ 

SuggestsWalking Dead - Daryl DixonSeason 1 is on Netflix. Season 2 is happening right now on AMC. This is the BEST successor to the original series. Dead City was good but Daryl is GREAT.

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsWild Robot - Killing it in the box office so much they have greenlit a sequel already.Karate Kid - New movie titled Legends set for May 30 of 2025. Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan are both set to return for this one. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/karate-kid-legends-official-title-revealed/ Dogma - Kevin Smith got lucky. Someone ELSE bought the rights to the film from Harvey Weinstein and is now allowing him to tour it in theaters next year. AND it is set for a Blu-Ray re-release as well. No specifics released just yet.
TrailersAn Almost Christmas Story - https://youtu.be/y0JQVmUQc4Q New Disney Christmas movie set for release on Nov 15. Based on a true story about an owl that was found in the tree in Rockafeller Center in 2020.
Reg ‘ol NewsVoltron - Henry Cavill has ANOTHER nerdy property under his belt. He will starring in the new Voltron live-action movie. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice, Skyscraper, Dodgeball etc). No official word on who Cavill will be playing yet, as they seem to be going with younger actors for the main five Lion characters. This also seems to be playing into the Warcraft situation. Word BTS is that Cavill wants to keep it close to the source material, but producers want a deviation.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-to-star-in-voltron-movie-1236029518/ Shinobi - Universal Pictures is making a big screen adaptation of the Sega game. To be helmed by Extraction director Sam Hargrave.https://deadline.com/2024/10/shinobi-universal-sam-hargrave-1236110732/ Knull - Venom 3 Director seemingly confirms Knull’s future in the movies. In an email interview with director and co-writer of Venom 3 Kelly Marcel said “one movie could never do justice to Knull.” She goes on to elaborate that Knull will ALSO NOT be the the primary antagonist for the movie. https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/venom-3-villain-knull-solo-movie-marvel/ 
SuggestsA Nightmare on Elm Street - The Movie that put Wes Craven on the map. Not his first feature, not his first horror, but easily his best. Before the cheese takes over and in its purest form. STREAM ON: Max.

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: Middle Aged Batman- James Gunn has squashed a casting rumor for his DCU. He says that the claim of them casting a “middle-aged” Batman is “bullshit.”CONFIRMED: Lanterns - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart. The Krypton actor was previously reported to be in talks, and is now officially cast.CONFIRMED: Agatha - “Teen” IS Wiccan… does anyone care?
New SourcesMCU Casting - MORE Cavill casting rumors. This one suggests he MIGHT not be Wolverine. This is ANTHER Captain Britain rumor.Spider-Man 4 - Multiple Spider people show up to fight Knull.Andrew Garfield feeding into rumors of his return.
New RumorsDC - ANOTHER new game, AND an anime to boot. The game’s subject remains a mystery, though it is speculated to be Superman. The anime appears to be something directed at kids.Armor Wars - Canceled at Marvel? Don Cheadle seems to have cast doubt on the movie project.
COULD be wrapping the Armor Wars story into the VisionQuest series.Dormamu - Denzel Washington said to be cast as the villain for Dr. Strange 3.Spider-Man 4 - Michael Keaton Vulture returns.Tom Holland signed a MASSIVE new contract for 4 more movies. 3 new Spider-Man movies, and an unknown movie (Secret Wars??)Joe Rogan - First Donald Trump claims an appointment with the number one interviewer in the world, now Kamala is saying she will be there too. In an ON GOING effort to appeal to male voters.



SPECULATIONSpider-Man 4 - This Knull business is going to lead to Peter Parker getting the Venom Symbiote in the MCU


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Follow-ups/CorrectionsSlipknot V Joey - Sept 17 saw the attorneys for the Jordison side of the suit file a notice of unconditional settlement with LA County superior court. The terms have not been released. This stems from the ongoing lawsuit filed by the Jordison estate that claimed Slipknot had withheld belongings of Jordison after officially buying out his ownership claim of the band, and dissolving their business ties, previous to the drummers passing in 2021.https://loudwire.com/joey-jordison-estate-settles-lawsuit-slipknot-2024/ 
New Music/VideoMarilyn Manson - Sacrilegious https://youtu.be/2q_pSTNX5ro another new track from the newly announced “One Assassination Under God” record. This is really starting to sound like old school manson again. I really dig it.Tim Pool - Coming Home https://youtu.be/B-3HGkQbiq4?si=7PTmb9w-EqZOIuCA a Rooster for millennials. Featuring Phil Labonte on guitar? But why? Tim’s voice is so uncertain.Asinhell - Impii Hora https://youtu.be/6m31GJmsdbg Michael Poulson’s (Volbeat) OTHER band put out a new single. I really dig their brand of death metal. Just good all over i think. The riffs are chunky and fast, the vocals are rough, the drums are SOLID! And that BASS TONE!Die Antwoord - Pokemon https://youtu.be/nZ0ypBI_ppo The more I hear from this new record they are more EDM and less… whatever they were. Not bad though, just different than you might be expecting.Caliban - Echoes https://youtu.be/IE-gVWWx-mo Haven’t heard from these guys in a while. This is about what I expected.The Cure - Alone https://youtu.be/sx9SVAtMkJM 3 minute intro into exactly what you want from a new Cure song.Lady Gaga - Joker https://youtu.be/t-pJst1ASuY Gaga is talented. But this is over indulgent. Harlequin album a companion to the new Joker movie.
Tours/FestivalsOasis - NA 2025 tour dates announced with Cage the Elephant. Aug 24, 28, 31 and Sept 6, 12. The band has said they would NOT be using Dynamic ticket pricing.Milwaukee Metalfest - Down, Dillinger Escape Plan, Exodus, Speed, Nekrogoblikon, all on the bill for 2025. May 18-18.https://therave.com/metalfest Kerry King - Support from Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry set to launch in San Francisco on January 15, 2025, and wrap at House of Blues in Las Vegas on February 22. Presale open now.https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-announces-first-ever-solo-headlining-tour-with-municipal-waste-and-alien-weaponry 
Reg ‘ol NewsShell Shock Controversy - Evergreen Terrace, that pulled out of a festival because Kyle Rittenhouse was appearing. The festival, Shell Shock, is a charity event that benefits the C.A.T. II Foundation, which is run by First Responder’s Coffee and Cigars. Rittenhouse’s appearance at the festival was controversial because he fatally shot two people and wounded a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin [S3]. He was acquitted of murder in 2021. Evergreen Terrace said that they would not align with an event promoting a “perceived murderer” like Rittenhouse https://loudwire.com/evergreen-terrace-festival-kyle-rittenhouse/ Nita Strauss - Working on new upcoming solo record, has voiced a desire to work with none other than Alex Terrible. Says that since they are both on the same label that getting the guest vocal should be “easy-easy.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/nita-strauss-wants-to-collaborate-with-slaughter-to-prevails-alex-terrible-on-her-upcoming-solo-album Pudding Rappers - Just was turned onto this data based website. Their piece from Jan 2019 about the vocabularies of famous rappers is really crazy.https://pudding.cool/projects/vocabulary/ Vocal Study - Elizabeth from the Charismatic Voice has started a new study using more than just Will Ramos. This time it will be a PROPER study of harsh vocals using multiple harsh vocalists.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcvresearch/harsh-vocal-research-with-the-charismatic-voice 
SuggestsMushroomhead - XX
a dark industrial metal compilation that will chill you to the bone. Released in 2001, this album features haunting tracks like "Before I Die" and "Solitaire/Unraveling," blending aggressive riffs with atmospheric soundscapes. With its themes of inner turmoil and societal conflict, XX perfectly captures the spirit of the season. If you crave heavy music that evokes dread and catharsis, let the eerie vibes of XX transport you into a captivating, masked world this Halloween!

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsSilent Hill: Townfall - With the Annapurna issues casting doubt on the company’s future, they have made it known via their X account that this will NOT affect the future of the game. Konami and No Code will be there to catch whatever falls. Still no info on WHAT the game is specifically about. https://x.com/A_i/status/1840910801332310489 
TrailersMario & Luigi: Brothership - https://youtu.be/tffEKtODS4g release on Nov 7.
Reg ‘ol NewsDino Crisis - FINALLY coming to the current generation. “At some point before the end of the year” according to an announcement from Playstation, as confirmed by Capcom.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps1-games-psx-ps5-ps4-dino-crisis/ PS5 ads - Welcome to the fold Sony fans. Playstation now has ads in the background on the home screen on PS5.
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Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsSuper Hero Trademark - The U.S. Trademark Office tribunal canceled the trademark after a request by S.J. Richold, the creator of the Super Babies comic book series. The trademark formerly was owned jointly by Marvel and DC. This could be MAJOR for independent comic houses.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/marvel-and-dc-lose-trademark-for-super-hero/ 
SuggestsBatman: The Long Halloween -  dark, suspenseful tale that blends crime noir with Gotham’s eerie underworld. As a mysterious killer named Holiday strikes on major holidays, Batman races to uncover their identity while navigating a deadly web of mobsters and emerging supervillains. With gripping twists and Tim Sale’s moody, atmospheric artwork, this is a must-read for fans of detective stories and Gotham’s darker side. Perfect for the spooky season, The Long Halloween will keep you hooked from the first shadowy page to the last.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsChucky - Series canceled at SyFy/USA after season 3.
TrailersLast of Us - Season 2 trailer https://youtu.be/BOsAJ7oe2QE Katherine O’Hara! 2025Secret Level - Unreal Tournament Teaser https://youtu.be/0T28j36azQA?si=ekFFu1k2g2mLn0JE That is definitely more than I knew about the lore previously.
Reg ‘ol NewsThe Simpsons - DIDN’T END! For those who tuned in late, and/or only watch a few moments of Sunday’s episode it was NOT in fact the end of the longest running series on TV. It was season 36’s opening episode.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-simpsons-series-finale-last-episode-season-36-premiere-1236159517/ Hysteria - New series on Peacock starring Bruce effing Campbell. Focused on a high school metal band. Also to be aired on SYFY and USA.https://cosmicbook.news/bruce-campbell-hysteria-trailer Robocop - New series to be produced by James Wan for MGM Studios. Peter Ocko to be showrunner.https://deadline.com/2024/09/chucky-canceled-syfy-usa-no-season-4-don-mancini-reaction-1236102192/ Max X U-Next - One of Japan’s biggest anime streamers just struck a deal with Max for American distribution. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/wbd-max-rollout-australia-sea-asian-markets-1236011401/ Vox Machina - Seasons 1 and 2 are now free on YouTube as we get ready for season 3 this fall. https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeVideo 
SuggestsThe Penguin - If you aren’t watching this you are missing out. STREAMING ON MAX

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsHellboy: The Crooked Man - No theatrical release? Supposed to release on Sept 27. Apparently released in the UK but straight to home video in the US. Oct 8th to be specific.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hellboy-the-crooked-man-us-release-date-revealed-vod/ Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - Available on Peacock as of Oct 1.
TrailersNosferatu - https://youtu.be/nulvWqYUM8k Christmas Day… YES!!!Ballerina - https://youtu.be/hID0CkzcSkk the John Wick spinoff finally has a trailer. Ana De Armas
Reg ‘ol NewsKris Kristofferson - Passed away at 88.Maggie Smith - The Harry Potter actress passed away at 89. (professor McGonagall)Daniel Day-Lewis - The enigmatic actor has come out of his retirement to be in his son’s directorial debut “Anemone.” Day-Lewis also co-wrote the movie with his son, Ronan.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/daniel-day-lewis-ends-retirement-acting-new-film-1236161489/
SuggestsTrick r Treat - This underrated gem masterfully intertwines multiple chilling stories, each revolving around the dark and twisted traditions of the holiday. It strikes a balance between creepy and fun, with a blend of suspense, eerie atmosphere, and dark humor, all while capturing the nostalgic spirit of Halloween night. From vengeful spirits to the mysterious and iconic Sam, the film delivers clever twists and unsettling thrills without relying on cheap jump scares. It’s the ultimate celebration of Halloween’s macabre magic—perfect for anyone craving a fun yet frightful watch.STREAMING ON MAX

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM: Green Lantern - Kyle Chandler IS in fact playing Hal Jordan.
New RumorsBane V Deathstroke - An unexpected movie is reportedly in development under James Gunn’s DC Studios, though the DCU inclusion is not clear.. Said to be in development from Matthew Orton (Moon Knight [w] and Captain America: Brave New World [w]). Maybe we will finally get Bautista as Bane after all.Blade - Jeymes Samuel NOT Jordan Peele is now rumored to be directing. And Feige has approved a script from Eric Pearson.Green Lantern - Aaron Pierre and Stephen James new rumors for John Stewart. Pierre in Rebel Ridge, the voice of the young Mufasa in the new movie, and Dev-em in the Krypton series. James has no real nerdy movie cred, mostly just political things.Superman - James Gunn’s new movie claims that Alan Tudyk has a secret role. Could he be voicing Brainiac? Has already been cast in Creature Commandos as the voice of Dr Phosphorus.Spider-Man 4 - New female lead? Zendaya out? To be noted, the same “leak” claims that they are looking for a new “male lead” for opposite Tom Holland.Mandalorian & Grogu - The final chapter in the “Mando-verse.” Though the future is not so bleak for both characters, as they are said to still be involved in future projects.Final Fantasy - XVI now being rumored for an XBox release in 2025. Not unfounded with the pixel remasters having recently been released on the platform.Secret Wars - Quicksilver, as played by Evan Peters, said to be in the movie.
~ALSO~
Recasting rumors are FINALLY coming in about Iron Man, Steve Rogers Captain America, and Black Widow. The movie will function as a soft reboot, where recasting will happen for future movies, while Thor, Dr Strange, etc. will all remain as is.Agatha - POSSIBLE SPOILERS! Aubrey Plaza is rumored to be ACTUALLY Lady Death. PLUS Billy is supposedly confirmed as being Wiccan.Apocalypse - The Rock supposedly cast as Apocalypse in the MCU.Masters of the Universe - Jared Leto is the rumored top pick for Skeletor in the reboot. Would be along side Alison Brie’s Evil-lyn.
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New Music/VideoAs I Lay Dying - We Are the Dead feat. Alex terrible and Tom Barber https://youtu.be/Z0SA-1rXdw0?si=VkIlMkz_rOV_o1gt  Barber formerly of Lorna Shore, currently of Chelsea Grin. THIS is new AILD!! I don’t know if they stepped it up for the guest spots, but whatever they did KEEP IT UP.Whitechapel - A Visceral Retch https://youtu.be/UzsX5pjZggo?si=kgdw9YVhePBRgVfM  I once heard someone say that new Whitechapel material “isn’t as heavy” as it used to be… well, this proves them to be silly people.Mastodon V Lamb of God - Floods of Triton https://youtu.be/9glOHT7V2d0?si=C101lgbfQGlHVgZA 2 Heavy hitters in the metal world come together to give us a fairly mid new track. Still good, but is it really up to the standards of EITHER band? Cool vocal stuff too.Dead Icarus - Bearing Burdens and Saving Skin https://youtu.be/hGJbi0nMcRc?si=OSGvIM4cclmu0oJp Summed up by the top comment “Dead Icarus is PEAK Alex…” I couldn’t agree more. The mix on this one is a little muddy. But the actual music is KILLER.A Killer's Confession - Voices ( Featuring Aaron Nordstrom) https://youtu.be/m6FR4Ioggmg Finally listening to new Waylon stuff… Not really a MRH sound to it, but that isn’t a bad thing. A little butt-rocky though. DEF showing his Nu-Metal roots.Silly Goose - Bad Behavior https://youtu.be/fIlKlsFLDuU to start i dig the punk DIY style. NU METAL??? Not bad, but unexpected.Neon Nightmare - She’s Drowning https://youtu.be/teE_1veQ8-0 MORE! I NEED MORE! That bassline is fantastic!Nytt Land - The Lame Rogue https://youtu.be/sW7w_Ri1JEU More story telling than previously assumed. Still has an essence of “If not for Heilung…”LL COOL J - Murdergram Deux ft. Eminem https://youtu.be/50Tl8E0Vvms THIS is a jam. Been a long time since i have dug an LL song.Bleeding Through - Dead But So Alive https://youtu.be/JgR2W_ps1Wc Brandon Schieppati crawled so that Alex Terrible could run. And now it seems that is coming full circle. Really cool to see Marta’s vocals shine.Poppy - They’re All Around You https://youtu.be/EiG82CSq948 WTF even is this? Is Poppy becoming a metal act?August Burns Red - Exhumed https://youtu.be/iqfh8n24qT4 meh…
Tours/FestivalsJane’s Addiction - Canceling the remainder of their current tour because Perry Ferrell picked a fight with Dave Novarro over sound issues?Deftones - with the Mars Volta and Fleshwater. Starts Feb 25 in Portland OR, runs through Apr 8 in Boston MA.https://www.deftones.com Bullet for my Valentine / Trivium - Poisoned Ascendancy Tour. NA dates start Mar 30 2025 in Vancouver BC and runs through May 18 in Raleigh NC. Support from August Burns Red, Sylosis, and Bleed From Within. 20th anniversary for both “The Poison” form BFMV and “Ascendancy” from Trivium.https://www.trivium.org/tour Primus - Sessanta V2.0 Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. What was once a celebration of Maynard’s 60th birthday is returning to bring this weird line-up back together. Starts Apr 24 in Palm Springs CA, and runs through June 7 Auburn WA.www.tour.puscifer.com 
Reg ‘ol NewsIce Nine Kills - To provide the next Terrifier movie with its opening song in “A Work Of Art.” Oct 11 in theaters. https://youtu.be/NNLO2gjHBL0 Dead Icarus - FINALLY announces debut album “Zealot.” Out Oct 31 via MNRK Heavy.Elon VS RATM - Sign of the times. Elon asks “Why are so many people raging FOR the machine?” and Tom Morello’s only response is to mock Elon for looking oddly like the cover image from Evil Empire. “Funny cuz Elon was the kid on the cover of Evil Empire”**honorable mention**Dave GrohlThe Sword to release live album “Live at Levitation Live” after the show on Nov 3.
SuggestsSmashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - Billy Corgan’s “The Wall” is a perfect soundtrack to spooky season. Produced by Alan Moulder and Flood with Billy Corgan. STAND OUT TRACKS: Tonight, Tonight - 1979 - Zero - An Ode To No One

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsMarvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - Physical release in NA on Switch will be a proper game cartridge, and not a download code in a box. The EU release will be different for some reason.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-physical-release-good-news-nintendo-switch/ Nintendo Switch - Holiday bundles will be Mario Kart 8 again… Gamestop - Closing ANOTHER chunk of stores. 650? Due to a 30% fall in sales from last year. https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/13/in-response-to-falling-sales-gamestop-announces-plan-to-close-a-larger-number-of-stores-than-we-have-closed-in-the-past-few-years/ 
TrailersSteam Families - https://youtu.be/b248W74jcFc?si=euWBrHJPsLrEQzAd Seems like a good update for PC gamersStarfield: Shattered Space - To take place only on 1 planet for the expansion, which will make the experience a bit more detailed and handcrafted. https://youtu.be/Br8_YASkfb8?si=Efv9yKt4QOOYkAZY 
Reg ‘ol NewsThe Crew 2 - Ubisoft announced offline modes for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest following the EU’s "Stop Killing Games" petition, which protests publishers rendering games unplayable by disabling servers. Ubisoft made the announcement during The Crew showcase, likely in response to this petition, which aims to preserve long-term access to games. This move ensures both titles will remain functional even if servers are taken offline, addressing concerns about game accessibility. The petition seeks to gather a million signatures by 2025.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/in-apparent-response-to-eu-stop-killing-games-petition-ubisoft-announces-offline-modes-for-the-crew-2-the-crew-motorfest/ Microsoft - 650 more jobs lost. This time it appears to be upper management types dealing with the Activision merger.https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242695/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-650-employees Tony Hawk - In talks with Activision again. To what end remains to be seen. https://youtu.be/CIEpU0EF0XI?si=2I3hmhGjek1NzCDN PS6 - Development has begun for the next generation of Sony consoles. Though it is still likely a few years out, signs are pointing to a focus on Backward Compatibility.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/how-intel-lost-sony-playstation-business-2024-09-16/ 
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Comic Books/Books

TrailersThe Horseman - https://youtu.be/yNp5yC6GioE?si=5xdnEq8IXKoPXArS Technically a trailer for the animated series that will be behind the Rippaverse paywall. Written by Chuck Dixon and art by Joe Bennett. Based on the comic by the same team.

Reg ‘ol NewsThe Horseman - The Rippaverse has launched a new series, The Horseman, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Joe Bennett. The story follows Hector Caballero, a former military operative turned vigilante, who returns to his hometown to combat its criminal underworld. The series promises intense, mature storytelling, focusing on street-level justice similar to Batman or The Punisher. It features collaborations from Rippaverse veterans and offers several variant covers for the first issue.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/rippaverse-takes-on-the-criminal-underworld-in-new-series-the-horseman-from-writer-chuck-dixon-and-artist-joe-bennett-first-issue-now-available/ Walk of Fame - Batman is getting a square on Grauman’s walk of fame, right next to Adam West and Bob Kane.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-2024-dc-jim-lee-signing-funko/ Civil War - The upcoming X-Men crossover event, Raid on Graymalkin, will unfold across several issues, beginning in December 2024. Written by Jed MacKay and Gail Simone, the story features two distinct X-Men teams—one led by Cyclops in Alaska and the other by Rogue in Louisiana. Both groups launch a mission to raid Graymalkin Prison, formerly Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, to rescue a captive Professor X. The prison, now run by a new villain, Dr. Corina Ellis, specializes in capturing and reprogramming mutants.
The event will explore deep ideological conflicts between Cyclops and Rogue's teams, leading to confrontations that question the legacy of Charles Xavier and the future of the X-Men. The storyline promises to have lasting repercussions on the mutant community, with emotionally charged battles and complex character dynamics. The event will span four issues: X-Men #8 and #9, and Uncanny X-Men #7 and #8https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/its-x-man-vs-x-man-for-the-future-of-professor-xs-dream-in-new-raid-on-graymalkin-crossover/ Grant Morrison - The famed comic writer is returning to the artform in an Image project. No specific details as to which new Image project.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/image-teases-grant-morrisons-return-to-comics/ Hellhunters - a new comic miniseries that teams up Ghost Rider and Wolverine in a World War II setting. It features Sergeant Sal Romero, who transforms into Ghost Rider '44 after encountering a young Nazi officer, Felix Bruckner, possessed by a demonic force. The series, penned by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Adam Gorham, brings together a brutal team of soldiers, the "Hellhunters," tasked with fighting Nazis and supernatural threats. The comic blends horror, action, and superhero elements in a gritty WWII narrative.This five-issue miniseries begins on December 15, 2024https://www.comicsbeat.com/ghost-rider-44-hellhunters-miniseries-announced/ 
SuggestsThe Invisibles - This is Morrison's magnum opus of counterculture, conspiracy theories, and magic. Spanning several volumes, The Invisibles explores rebellion, anarchy, and the metaphysical. It's a dense, psychedelic narrative often seen as a precursor to the modern "mind-bending" comic book genre.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsDead Boy Detectives - Canceled by Netflix. This is also due to the Neil Gaiman situation.
TrailersThe Penguin - https://twitter.com/TheBatmanFilm_/status/1834613568177684690 so far the critics are liking it. The audience score will be released once the series is released on Thursday the 19th.Dexter: Original Sin - https://youtu.be/f_Q936R8Hwk prequel series on Paramount+ and Showtime. Michael C Hall returns, this time as the inner monologue for the younger version of himself. Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar also star.
Reg ‘ol NewsPeter Renaday - The voice actor responsible for Master Splinter in the 87 TMNT series, as well as Richard Ames in MGS2: Sons of Liberty has passed at age 89. It is presumed that the cause could be related to the heatwave in California, though no official cause was given.https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/09/12/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-metal-gear-solid-2-voice-actor-peter-renaday-passes-away-at-89/ The Emmys - The Bear won 11 awards.Hot Ones - Netflix is trying to get a live version of the Sean Evans hosted show onto it’s platform. 
SuggestsThe Fall of the House of Usher - Step into the dark, eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, reimagined in Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. This haunting series weaves together Poe's iconic tales, exploring the blurred lines between madness, grief, and horror. Flanagan's masterful storytelling brings the author's tortured psyche to life, paying homage to Poe's classic themes while injecting fresh terror and emotional depth. If you're a fan of Poe's works or just love a chilling, thought-provoking story, this series is a must-watch. Experience the unsettling genius of Poe reborn.STREAMING: Netflix

Movies

TrailersSalem’s Lot - https://youtu.be/QtVzKkv03ic?si=mdBiGwHP-3rUcgNq I think i need to watch the original, and read the book. This looks INTENSE.Venom 3 - Last Dance https://youtu.be/HyIyd9joTTc?si=R1DCSmk6Z8XS5OUH Knull is ACTUALLY happening? How the HELL is this a thing for the final movie?

Reg ‘ol NewsFrancis Ford Coppola VS Variety - rancis Ford Coppola has filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit against Variety over a July 2024 article that accused him of unprofessional behavior on the set of Megalopolis. The article alleged that Coppola made inappropriate advances toward young female extras and ran a chaotic production. Coppola refutes these claims, labeling them false and damaging to his reputation. His lawsuit asserts that Variety relied on anonymous sources and exaggerated incidents, portraying him as incompetent. Despite these accusations, Variety stands by its reporting, while Coppola emphasizes his lifelong respect for women, vowing to clear his name in courthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/francis-ford-coppola-ap-megalopolis-los-angeles-variety-b2611997.html The Sims - Movie in the works for Amazon? Kate Herron (Director and EP for season 1 of Loki) will direct and co-write, as well as EP the film. Lots of easter eggs from the game promised for the film. (pools with no ladders)https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/news/the-future-of-the-sims Joan of Arc - Baz Luhrmann is going to be telling the tale of Noah’s wife.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/baz-luhrmann-jehanne-darc-joan-of-arc-1236147612/ 

SuggestsNOPE - Jordan Peele’s Nope is a must-watch if you’re into genre-bending films that mix horror, sci-fi, and social commentary. Set on a remote ranch, the story follows two siblings who encounter a mysterious presence in the sky, leading to a chilling, visually stunning exploration of spectacle and survival. Peele masterfully blends suspense and thought-provoking themes, offering a modern twist on alien thrillers. If you loved Get Out or Us, Nope delivers the same bold, unforgettable experience.STREAMING: Hulu, or most other services for a rental/purchase fee.

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTE: Knull - According to Knull creator, Donny Cates, Knull will be fighting Venom, presumably, throughout the movie. This kills the rumors that Knull will actually just have a post credit sting cameo.REFUTE: Goonies 2 - Both Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton have shot down claims that the movie is about to hit production. This could be WB being sneaky and not bringing in Feldman or Plimpton, but the rumor says that WB wants to “get it right”, so that seems unlikely. Sean Aston has yet to chime in.
New SourcesResident Evil - Another source saying that both Code Veronica and Zero are both in the works to some degree.
New RumorsKnull - The symbiote god is going to be a big bad in the MCU proper in the future. With a spot in Secret Wars too. ~ALSO~
Norman Reedus is NOT playing the God of the Symbiotes. The rumor is that title will actually go to Rhys Ifans, who is OBVIOUSLY not returning as the Lizard.Spider-Man 4 - Knull to be the Villain, pushing plans for the rumored “street level” Spider-man movie back.~ALSO~ Destin Daniel Cretton rumored for the Director’s chair. Cretton was supposed to direct Kang Dynasty. Seems like a lock (IGN) also would mean a boon for the Wonder Man series as Cretton is set to produce. 
~ALSO~Still ANOTHER source says that Spider-Man 4 will NOT deal with the multiverse, though still an “Avengers-level event.”Scarlet Witch - Elizabeth Olsen set to return to the MCUX-Men - TWO different projects in the works.~ALSO~Kelsey Grammer said to be returning for Beast. Which would have legacy Beast and legacy Wolverine alongside 2 separate X-Men teams.Nintendo Switch 2 - Manufacturing is reportedly starting now, with a possible trailer this week. Design details are leaking from the factory workers, indicating that the console will look similar to its predecessor and actually be called the Switch 2.MCU - Doctor Strange 3 is expected on February 13, 2026.Possible Scarlet Witch movie on November 6, 2026.

SPECULATIONGrant Morrison - returning to the Ice Cream Man crossover book. As alluded to by the post from Image with Morrison’s name on top of some ice cream scoops and in a font familiar to the fanbase.
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Music

Follow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - With the issues last week’s episode had i probably could have added an addendum to it. The band not only announced a new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, but also new drummer, Colin Brittan, PLUS a new record, From Zero, and a new tour.
New Music/VideoSpiritbox - Soft Spine https://youtu.be/tiIjetn31VA Another heavy banger!!Filter - Burn Out The Sun https://youtu.be/3vbDbTqiJoM Filter’s version of Radio Rock works. Really good songwriting.Shallow Rising - Remorse Code https://youtu.be/8Shy17_Shto Chris Adler’s NEW band. DEFINITELY different from LoG. But better?Opeth - Paragraph 3 https://youtu.be/7Ph5o3xpJ_8 This record is going to be great.Vígundr - Grógaldr   https://youtu.be/BX5jRQAYfq4 another Heilung clone… this one seems much better.Entheos - A Thousand Days https://youtu.be/rttDAatSAIc much more blasty than their last outing… it will grow on you.Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine https://youtu.be/SRXH9AbT280 Feels very Meteora. Those lyrics just CUT though.Memphis May Fire - Infection https://youtu.be/W87MonbrKnU Mostly bland with an ok breakdown that falls short.Jinjer - Rogue https://youtu.be/9Uaecbh8ta0?si=WBdQbMC-d7RBWafr definitely still one of the best in metal right now.Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai - Incite The Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AjEYcYsiyo Not terrible, but not super noteworthy either.
Tours/FestivalsHeart - Royal Flush 2025. These are the rescheduled dates that had been previously postponed for Ann Wilson’s cancer treatments. Previous tickets will be honored. Feb 28 in Las Vegas through Apr 5 in Quebec. https://www.heart-music.com Linkin Park - 6 dates, tickets are all sold out. Sept 11, 16, 22, 24, 28, Nov 11.Unto Others - DROPPED from the WASP tour. The reason given by WASP being that Unto Others never provided a marketing plan. Which the band disputes.Childish Gambino - Speaking of postponed tours. Donald Glover’s music project is postponing the remaining dates on his current tour so he can focus on his physical health “for a few weeks.” All tickets will be honored once the remaining dates are rescheduled.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-glover-postpones-childish-gambino-farewell-tour-physical-health-1236138459/ 

Reg ‘ol NewsJack White V Trump - Jack and Meg White are suing Donald Trump’s campaign over the usage of their song Seven Nation Army. The suit seemingly stemming from a threat from White in late August over the usage of the song in a video on X. The threat involved long debunked story about Trump calling veterans names at Arlington cemetery. White resorting to calling Trump “DonOLD” even.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/jack-white-sues-donald-trump-unauthorized-use-of-music-1236138745/ Superbowl - Football season just started and we already know who is going to perform at the halftime show. Kendrick Lamar.https://variety.com/2024/music/news/super-bowl-2025-halftime-performer-1236136777/ 
SuggestsThe Crow Soundtrack - The soundtrack to the superhero film The Crow was released in 1994.

Gaming/Tech

TrailersMortal Kombat 1 - Noob Saibot trailer… or just teaser?
Reg ‘ol NewsAmazon's Alexa - New voice assistant will use Claude AI from Anthropic, not Amazon's Titan models.YouTube AI developments - Developing AI detection tools for music and faces. Working on creator controls for AI trainingDestiny 2 - Bungie's new roadmap for Destiny 2 outlines major changes, including two expansions annually instead of one. These expansions will feature more non-linear campaign formats and gameplay styles, like roguelikes and survival shooters. Alongside expansions, four free major updates per year will introduce activities, events, and rewards. The first expansion, codenamed Apollo, launches in Summer 2025 and will follow a non-linear story approach. The current expansion, The Final Shape, was delayed due to recent studio layoffs.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heres-bungies-roadmap-for-destiny-2-163138384.html 
SuggestsMK1 - one last chance before everything changes in Khaos Reigns.

Comic Books/Books

Follow-ups/CorrectionsElseworlds - with the return of the imprint for DC with new stories, the classics are getting fresh printings. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-elseworlds-superman-batman-comics-volumes-trade-paperbacks/#1 
TrailersIron Man - https://youtu.be/ccBQ9WfR2kU on shelves in October. Written by Spencer Ackerman. Art from Julius Ohta. That SWORD tho!!Exceptional X-Men - https://youtu.be/ws6aj2muRmo W- Eve L Ewing, A- Carmen Carnero. On sale now.
Reg ‘ol NewsComics For Dummies - The “For Dummies” series of books is now attempting to tackle comic books. Written by  Troy Brownfield. The series will feature books on The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, a general Marvel related book, and Captain America. The latter 2 to start things off.https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/marvel-comics/marvel-for-dummies-book-announcement/ 
SuggestsThe Crow - a haunting tale of love, loss, and revenge. Eric Draven, brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, is resurrected by a supernatural crow to avenge their deaths. James O’Barr’s gothic comic blends dark, visceral artwork with a deeply emotional story, perfect for fans of tragic antiheroes and supernatural horror. With its moody atmosphere and powerful themes, The Crow is a must-read for anyone craving a chilling, emotional ride this spooky season. 1989, Caliber Comics.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsGood Omens - Neil Gaiman series suspends production on the final season due to the allegations against its creator. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/good-omens-halts-production-neil-gaiman-allegations-1236138923/ Creature Commandos - Dec 5.
TrailersHigh Potential - Sept 17 https://youtu.be/2ml5VsUElEM Kaitlin Olsen finally playing a different character other than Sweet D? Could be cool.Arcane - Season 2 Nov https://youtu.be/hsffPST-x1k Uzamaki - https://youtu.be/2ivmweJQaco Sept 28 on Adult Swim, next day on MAX
Reg ‘ol NewsTonight Show - NBC to pull back on their staple late-night show. Fridays will now be reruns. Just the most recent move in a line of similar cuts. Seth Meyers band got cut, and the other networks late night shows have all already made this move in recent years. And the media thinks it is simply due to streaming competition.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tonight-show-jimmy-fallon-four-nights-per-week-nbc-1236135343/ South Park - Set to return in 2025. Purposefully skipping the election. Also waiting for Paramount to figure their future.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/south-park-2025-return-skipping-presidential-election-1236131691/ 

SuggestsFrom - Done it a few times before, but to kick off spooky season AND to catch up before season 3 starts, do it THIS WEEK!

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsHorizon - Second movie’s theatrical release get scrapped after the first movie loses almost $90M. Costner still dedicated to releasing all 4 parts. https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/kevin-costner-horizon-2-scrapped-theatrical-release-reaction-to-box-office-not-overwhelming-success-1236133084/ 

TrailersWolf Man - https://youtu.be/ZZ2xPwXJpLM Leigh Whannell directed Invisible Man. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. January 2025The Apprentice - https://youtu.be/0tXEN0WNJUg Oct 11Minecraft - https://youtu.be/PE2YZhcC4NY good lord what is this?Megalopolis https://youtu.be/pq6mvHZU0fc?si=ngRYWS5jMHVzMAgK The REAL trailer for Francis Ford Copolla’s star-studded epic.
Reg ‘ol NewsJames Earl Jones - Passed at 93. 
SuggestsBeetlejuice Beetlejuice - a 2024 American dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, the film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles alongside new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe.

Rumor Mill

New SourcesSilver Surfer - Special presentation on Disney+.Wolverine - Henry Cavill is ONCE AGAIN being rumored for the Wolverine moving forward. “Cooking” posts on his socials.
New RumorsWakanda - Live-action series supposedly in pre-development.Man-Thing - Special Presentation on Disney+Blade - Director found? Chad Stahleski (John Wick)?Green Lantern - Matthew McConaughey and Ewan McGregor now rumored to have been cast. McGregor said to be up for John Stewart, McConaughey too. So obviously not along side Brolin.Final Fantasy - The OTHER games said to be coming to Xbox (aside from MMO XIV) are VII remake, XVI, and the Pixel Remasters.Venom: Last Dance - Knull to make an appearance. Secret Wars appearance for Tom Hardy.
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Music

Follow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - NOTHING! The world was trolled. Now there was a second timer that stopped on 9:05. The band sent invites to their fanclub for a mystery event in LA on the 5th of sept.Oasis - Ticketmaster gunna ticketmaster… The dynamic pricing hits again. This time the UK government is going to investigate after Oasis tickets skyrocketed nearly 3 times their face value.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-uk-government-will-investigate-ticketmasters-dynamic-pricing-model-after-oasis-chaos-195446622.html 
New Music/VideoBlessthefall - Drag Me Under  https://youtu.be/F53sP7JrfeU Still scene nonsense… but slightly more listenable in their older age. Almost trying for like a bro-core kind of sound/aesthetic.The Dead Dasies - I Wanna Be Your Bitch https://youtu.be/W20wHP6yV88 revival rock garbage. Let Buck Cherry cover this ground…Life of Agony - The Crow https://youtu.be/9lxhiCkFjGo tribute to Brandon Lee. Feels really contrived.AI video?Shadow of Intent - Flying the Black Flag https://youtu.be/GRBOrXvRiSc DAMN these kids just destroy it!!
Tours/FestivalsPunk in the Park - Offspring and Pennywise headline. Featuring heavy hitters like Streetlight Manifesto, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and more. Nov 16 in San Diego. GA tickets start at $69.http://www.punkinthepark.com/ TSO - 2024 tour announced. As usual, 2 touring companies so LOTS of dates, with matinee and dinner shows.http://www.trans-siberian.com/ Escuela Grind - Bodybox, Wisdom and War, for support. Dreams on Algorithms tour. Starts Oct 8, in Omaha NE, through Oct 27 in Montreal.
https://escuelagrind.ffm.to/dreamsonalgorithms 
Reg ‘ol NewsDevildriver - Long time guitarist Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from the band. His plan it would seem is to focus on his solo work with Verona on Venus. His public statement seems to vaguely imply that with Dez splitting his focus between Devildriver and Coal Chamber it was affecting his “full time” musician status.https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-devildriver-guitarist-mike-spreitzer-announces-his-departure-i-have-decided-it-is-time-to-go-my-own-way Skillet - in response to Foo Fighters claiming they never allowed the use of their music to Donald Trump and RFK Jr, John Cooper, bass and vocals for Skillet, has come out and made it known that any candidate can use Skillet music as they wish. “I believe in America over party.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-cooper-doesnt-care-who-uses-skillets-music-at-political-rallies-i-believe-in-america-over-party Atreyu - New album “The Pronoia Sessions” is a collection of re-imagined acoustic songs from their back catalog. They have released the re-imagined version of “Becoming the Bull” as the first single.https://blabbermouth.net/news/atreyu-shares-becoming-the-bull-from-album-of-reimagined-greatest-hits-the-pronoia-sessions https://youtu.be/lhCHXvpXC7c https://youtu.be/g88kL0znPyA The Cure - Set to release the first new songs since 2008. “And Nothing is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye” have been songs on their live setlist for some time, but now they are finally releasing recordings of them for the first time. Novembre: Live in France 2022, Due for Oct 1 release.Oni - Jared Dines is joining the metal band full time. After having stepped in for touring purposes for the last 6 months Dines announced on his IG that he is joining the band for good. ALSO announcing SION 2 with Howard Jones in the works, and the next season of his reality show Musician Mansion.https://metalinjection.net/news/jared-dines-joins-oni-full-time 
SuggestsThomas Hogue - Master of Puppets Deathmetal https://youtu.be/uCPH9csQ6Bo?si=lH7U-swNI8ghpMS2 Mac Glocky - Bad Guy by Chevelle https://youtu.be/oaLFmTwZLbs?si=EIOIr4SBQ9SooQhI 

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/CorrectionsFallout 76 - Balance path notes. Fire and Poison will now do DoT. Which has larger implementation issues that needed to be tackled for this update. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-76-milestone-zero-update-patch-notes/ Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - now coming to Xbox… sometime next year. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 as well.
Reg ‘ol NewsConcord - The playstation and PC hero shooter will be shutting down this Friday after only 2 weeks. All players who paid for the game will get a full refund. Peak concurrent Steam players was 697.https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/playstation-shuts-down-concord-refund-players-1236128208/ X vs Brazil - in case you haven’t heard; a judge on Brazil’s supreme court has banned Elon Musk’s social platform in that country. Even going so far as to put a nearly $9,000 fine PER DAY that any citizen uses a VPN to access it. As a means of fully enacting the ban, Brazil then went after Starlink, and froze their assets in that country. Starlink has since filed suit with the courts, but while that is tied up in the courts, Starlink has agreed to comply with the Judges wishes, at least for now, and restrict access to X.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musks-starlink-will-comply-with-the-brazil-x-ban-after-all-181144471.html X TV App - Speaking of X. They have announced a new TV app is currently in Beta on a select few app stores (Amazon fire TV, Google TV, LG Panel). With plans to not only roll it out in other stores soon, but also to implement a new video tab in the existing app.https://x.com/XEng/status/1831094846540668986 Instagram - Stories are now getting comments. They are toggleable, and anyone can see them, but only mutuals can actually leave comments on the short lived stories.https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-stories-are-getting-comments-183051677.html Gamestop - The gaming retail chain is making a bit of a change in certain markets. With the industry trying HARD to push all digital, some locations will begin stocking previous generations of consoles, discs, and even cartridges, for classic PSX, Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox platforms.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/gamestop-pivots-to-retro-gaming-at-select-locations-180704406.html https://www.gamestop.com/retro-store-locator Astrobot - Launches this friday, but the game has leaked in full already.Xdefiant - Well it seems the hype has died. The game reportedly struggles to maintain 20K players across platforms, and if those numbers don’t improve by the end of season 3 Ubisoft is threatening to pull support.https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-2/ 
SuggestsFallout 76 - New balance patch, and still on Game Pass, so why not?

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol NewsUltimates - Issue 4 previews just dropped and they show that the origin of Dr. Doom in the new Ultimates universe is that he is a variant of Reed, and this arc is going to try and get his 616 life back. The Ultimates #4 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Phil Noto Letterer: Travis Lanham
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-teases-doctor-dooms-origin-in-the-ultimates-preview/ 
SuggestsUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics, from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint.[1] The Ultimate X-Men exist alongside other revamped Marvel characters in Ultimate Marvel titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Ultimates.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Final season changes. Moved from Tuesday nights to Monday nights (was supposed to go to Thursdays), and is being moved up by 10 days from the 17th to the 7th of Oct. Seemingly due to “game night” (scrabble and trivial pursuit) changes on CW. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-finale-season-premiering-earlier-new-night Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon - Season 3 has already begun production in Spain. So it should be only a year between seasons instead of 2. https://bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film/season-3-of-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-begins-production-in-spain/ 
TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/VpyzRNzLwAs Sept 18 on Disney+.Yellowstone - Season 5 part 2 Nov 10 https://youtu.be/6PXuYlrORpc 
Reg ‘ol NewsOne Tree Hill - Reboot series in the works at Netflix. No word on exact format (i.e. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life VS Traditional).
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/one-tree-hill-sequel-netflix-sophia-bush-hilarie-burton-morgan-1235988148/ George RR Martin - The Game of Thrones author is admitting that things have “gone wrong” with House of the Dragon. On his blog, he called out a couple minor issues (i.e. using the wrong sigil for house Targaryon) but he also acknowledged the fact that season 2 ends in basically the same spot as season 1.

SuggestsBeetlejuice: The Animated Series - animated television series that ran from September 9, 1989, to October 26, 1991, on ABC, and on Fox from September 9 to December 6, 1991.Loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name, it was developed by its director, Tim Burton, who also served as an executive producer. The series follows Lydia Deetz and her friend Beetlejuice and their adventures in the "mortal world" and the Neitherworld, a supernatural realm inhabited by various monsters. Danny Elfman, who composed the theme for the film, also arranged it for the series.

Movies

Follow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Set to begin filming in November. Starring Glen Powell. Said to be a more faithful retelling of the Stephen King novel, where the Schwarzennegger version was a dramatic departure. https://cosmicbook.news/running-man-reboot-now-filming-with-glen-powell Nobody 2 - Bob Odenkirk’s John Wick everyman movie is now filming the sequel. https://cosmicbook.news/nobody-2-filming-bob-odenkirk-set-photos Peaky Blinders - Netflix movie casts Barry Koeghan.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-keoghan-joins-cillian-murphy-peaky-blinders-movie-1235986815/ Army of the Dead - Six Flags in New Jersey just opened an escape room attraction that puts you right in the world of the movie. Maybe its not such a dead franchise after all.
TrailersApartment 7a - https://youtu.be/Kj2GqMvhbNM Julia Garner Rosemary’s Baby prequel Sept 27 on Paramount+.Joker: Folie A Deux - sneak peak scene posted to YT. https://youtu.be/7edidziIotg 10-24Smile 2 - https://youtu.be/0HY6QFlBzUY Oct 18.
Reg ‘ol NewsThe Apprentice - Trump movie to release before elections. Kamala DOCUMENTARY with the same release window. Sebastian Stan to play Trump. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/trump-film-the-apprentice-release-date-awards-campaign-1235984424/ 
SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic - Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo in his feature directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future racked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations and organized crime. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. Takeshi Kitano portrays a yakuza affiliated with a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.STREAMING: Pluto

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: The Batman The Game - James Gunn has killed rumors around a game based on the Robert Pattinson Batman character.CONFIRM: Sigourney Weaver in Mando - The actress has confirmed that she in fact HAS been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-confirms-mandalorian-grogu 
New RumorsPredator: Badlands - The next Predator movie is apparently borrowing, at least a little bit, from Disney’s the Acolyte. According to a recently obtained casting call. 2 sisters (Thia and Tessa) begin their lives apart and are serving opposing missions, in which they will eventually cross paths on opposite sides.Fantastic Four - Julia Garner actually playing Frankie Raye nova and NOT Silver Surfer? This would be ever so slightly closer to comic accurate.Yellowstone - Kelly Reilly and Cole Houser are said to be in talks for a 6th season of the supposedly ending series. Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Would NOT be part of the Madison, the new sequel series starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Mathew Fox.Green Lantern - Josh Brolin rumored to be playing Hal Jordan for James Gunn.Booster Gold - Kumail Nanjiani said to be playing the time traveling superhero in the DCU.MK1 - New “leak” suggests Kabal, Jade, Skarlet, and Blaze as the MK characters for Kombat pack 3. Plus, again, we see Doom Guy, Ash Williams, Michael Meyers, and Fulgore as the guests. With Nightwolf, Kotal, Aaron Black, and Chucky as kameos. New Finisher called “Musicality” that has your opponent dance themselves to death. 


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