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The next Batman movie, following the 2022 film, has added Sebastian Stan to the cast as Harvey Dent, and Scarlett Johansson as his wife, Gilda Gold. Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman, with Colin Farrell returning as the Penguin and Andy Serkis as Alfred. Matt Reeves is directing again, and he co-wrote the script with Mattson Tomlin.
Extra has, at least from our perspective, given us another set of intriguing titles.
The popular crime series first aired in July 2025 and was quickly praised by critics. It had already been renewed for a second season before the first season even finished, and proved to be a hit on UKTV’s U&alibi channel. Now, less than a year later, a first look at the new season has been released, with plans to launch it this summer.
The spring 2026 anime season starts strong with the return of One Piece as it begins the Elbaf Arc, and the premiere of Daemons of the Shadow Realm by the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. Leading the way is Witch Hat Atelier, which quickly became the most popular new anime of the season after a fantastic two-episode start. The third episode of Witch Hat Atelier continues the exciting magical story and includes a charming nod to Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Amidst the tumultuous ballet of digital currencies, XRP has reclaimed its throne as the fourth-largest by market capitalization, a feat as fleeting as a butterfly’s kiss on a cryptocurrency’s cheek. The duel with BNB, a tango of fleeting supremacy, has seen both parties trade places with the precision of a well-rehearsed vaudeville act. Regulatory whispers and ETFs, those modern-day alchemists, have fanned the flames of XRP’s ascent, yet the question lingers: can this ephemeral victory translate into a lasting legacy?
Ah, Japan-once the shining beacon for Ripple, now seems to be sending mixed signals as if it were a politician caught mid-sentence. The once staunch ally of Ripple is now showing signs of reluctance regarding the adoption of RLUSD. A sudden wave of preference for stablecoins issued by the local banking giants is sweeping across the archipelago.
This summer, TV Tokyo will release a live-action series based on the works of horror manga artist Junji Ito, titled Strange – Junji Ito’s Sleepless Weird Stories. The show premieres on July 3rd and previews suggest it will feature adaptations of thirteen of Ito’s most popular stories, including “Lovesickness,” “The Mansion of Phantom Pain,” “The Rib Woman,” “The Bully,” “Face Thief,” “A Father’s Love,” “Memory,” “In Old Records,” “Penpal,” “Further Tales of Oshikiri,” “Earthbound,” and “Tomio: Red Turtleneck.” While a North American release hasn’t been confirmed yet, given Ito’s widespread popularity in the West, it’s likely the series will become available here soon. More information can be found on TV Tokyo’s website.
Nearly ten years after the original game came out, one of the greatest games in the genre appeared in arcades worldwide. Released on April 19, 1996, SNK’s Metal Slug quickly gained popularity due to its precise controls, difficult levels, and appealing graphics. Even thirty years later, Metal Slug stands out as a prime example of how arcade games could perfect a genre, and it remains one of my personal favorites.
I’m excited about the direction of the new DC Universe, but it was hard to see elements of the previous DC Extended Universe disappear, particularly losing talented actors like Jason Momoa. He truly made Aquaman a popular and compelling character. Fortunately, the DCU is keeping Momoa on board by recasting him as Lobo! While we won’t see him as both Aquaman and Lobo at the same time, this is the next best thing, and it’s great that the comics allow for such transitions.
The second season of Beef premiered on April 16th to positive reviews, though some viewers are surprised by its new direction. Unlike the first season, which followed a single, escalating conflict, Season 2 tells a completely different story – something the creator, Lee Sung Jin, had planned from the start. This season focuses on Ashley (Cailee Spaeny) and Austin (Charles Melton), who work at a country club and get caught up in the messy breakup of their employers, Josh (Oscar Isaac) and Lindsay (Carey Mulligan). According to Lee Sung Jin, the first season’s conflict was very direct and intense, while he wanted Season 2 to explore a more subtle, passive-aggressive type of conflict – something more realistic, especially in a work environment.