The Penguin Showrunner Compares Series to Scarface

In a comparison made by the showrunner, the “Penguin” series is likened to a tale similar to “Scarface.” Empire Magazine delves deep into the character of “The Batman” villain, with creator Lauren LeFranc eager to reveal details. LeFranc shares that this character is intricate and fans will be taken aback by the complexity hidden beneath his villainous facade. LeFranc describes him as a man who carries an air of grandeur due to his criminal status, yet he’s merely a complex individual. This theme of complex characters within crime stories is commonplace, and “The Penguin” follows suit. Matt Reeves aimed for gritty realism in the making of “The Batman,” which aligns with this narrative style. The saga of Oswald Cobblepot’s rise to rule Gotham’s underworld has begun in this HBO Max original production.

Star Trek Comics License Renewed by IDW Publishing

In the upcoming months, Star Trek will venture into fresh journeys with IDW Publishing. At the recent San Diego Comic-Con event, IDW Publishing revealed an extension of their partnership with Paramount Global to carry on producing Star Trek comic books. Since 2007, IDW Publishing has been responsible for Star Trek comics and will mark a significant milestone by releasing issue #500 across several ongoing and limited series in September. Over the past 17 years, IDW Publishing has developed comic book stories based on The Original Series, The Next Generation, Voyager, Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, and the rebooted Star Trek film series (characters from Enterprise have appeared in anthology issues, making Prodigy the only Star Trek series yet to be featured in IDW’s comics).

Dead Cells Reveals Final Update Release Date

Ever since its debut in 2018, “Dead Cells” has emerged as one of the top-selling roguelike games on the market. The developers, Twin Motion and Evil Empire, have consistently added both paid and free content to build on the game’s popularity, but last year they announced that Update 35 would be the final content update for fans. Known as “The End is Near,” this update entered its alpha stage in August, marking it as the closing chapter for “Dead Cells.” However, the team has been meticulously working to ensure everything functions smoothly. Fortunately, Motion Twin revealed today that we’re just a few weeks away from the release of “The End is Near.”

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Creators Promise Plenty of Franchise Easter Eggs

The initial season of “Star Wars: The Acolyte” has concluded, yet there are more exciting live-action Star Wars productions to anticipate this year. Among them is “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” slated for release on Disney+ in December, featuring stars like Jude Law and Kerry Condon. This upcoming show follows a band of kids trying to find their way home, set five years after “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” Interestingly, Jude Law has hinted that the series will be filled with Star Wars-themed Easter eggs.