Although most of the original actors from Peaky Blinders reprised their roles in the new film – set in Birmingham in 1940 and featuring Tommy Shelby returning from exile to confront a major challenge – Helen Anderson, who played Polly Gray, does not appear. In a recent interview, Anderson shared that she was happy with how her character’s absence was addressed in the movie.
WWE 2K26 will offer six seasons of downloadable content called Ringside Pass. Each season unlocks at least four playable superstars, featuring a variety of WWE Legends, stars from AAA, and recent WWE signings. A major highlight is the return of The Hardy Boyz – TNA wrestling stars – to a WWE game, and they’ll be available as part of season 4.
Luffy, Naruto, and Ichigo aren’t the only great heroes in Shonen anime and manga. Many other protagonists stand out thanks to their strong development, relatable personalities, and surprising depth – sometimes challenging what you’d expect from a typical hero.
ComicBook’s Chris Killian recently spoke with Invincible star Steven Yeun (Mark Grayson, Invincible) about whether he’s ever surprised by parts of the story when the scripts come in. For Yeun, it’s always a surprise, and in season 4, things have been a bit rough for Mark. “I actually didn’t read all the comics. I remember when I first got on Walking Dead, Robert sent me like three of the omnibuses, and then I read, like, two of them, but I didn’t read the rest. And then when I got cast in this [Invincible], I didn’t. I was like, ‘Oh, I want to kind of keep it separate, “Yeun said. “And so I’m surprised as I go, to be honest, I’m experiencing this comic as Mark is experiencing his life. So, you know, it’s a rough one right now, but maybe it’s looking up, I don’t know.’”
Ultimately, the concept was abandoned, as Sucker Punch leaders Nate Fox and Jason Connell shared during a presentation at GDC (as reported by GamesRadar).
Fantasy series like The Wheel of Time, The Dark Tower, and Discworld are widely popular with both fantasy fans and general readers. Book lovers will also recognize classics such as Malazan Book of the Fallen and The Realm of the Elderlings, along with more recent favorites like The First Law, The Broken Earth, and The Kingkiller Chronicle. But beyond these well-known titles, there are many other fantastic books that deserve just as much recognition. Ideally, these hidden gems would receive the same level of praise, recommendations, and even adaptations as major hits like The Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Brandon Sanderson’s works.
In the latest Scream movie, the killers use AI to create deepfakes of past Ghostface characters – including Stu Macher, Nancie Loomis, Roman Bridger, and even Dewey Riley – to terrorize Sidney. Some fans were surprised not to see Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts) among them, leading to speculation she might still be alive. However, screenwriter Guy Busick has confirmed that Jill is definitely dead, putting those rumors to rest.
Titan Comics will release a new gothic horror comic series called Black Star on July 29th. The five-issue series is created by Kreuk, actor Peter Mooney, and screenwriter Eric Putzer, with artwork by Joe Bocardo (known for Nightwalkers and The Hexiles). Described as a blend of The Revenant and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Black Star is set in the early 1800s during the fur trade era. It follows Dashiell Carlyle, who learns he possesses magical powers and isn’t the only one. He’s drawn into a secret society dedicated to using magic to build a better world, but soon realizes this dream may come at a terrible price.
The 2019 horror film Crawl, directed by Alexandre Aja, follows a father and daughter battling alligators and rising floodwaters during a powerful hurricane. Produced in part by Sam Raimi, it became available on Paramount+ on March 1st. Despite being overlooked by many, Crawl is getting a sequel, officially titled Crawl 2, which is currently in development at Paramount Pictures. Raimi recently shared an update with The Wrap in February, stating that after a period of uncertainty following the Paramount-Skydance merger, he’s optimistic about moving forward with the sequel, which will be set in New York City.
At first glance, the game feels like a blend of classic PlayStation 2 platformers – think Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank – combined with the relaxing gameplay of modern life simulation games.