By the end of its run, Moana 2 has amassed a global box office total of $1.01 billion. This makes it the third film from 2024 to reach this prestigious milestone, following Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine. Interestingly, Disney was the only studio to release a movie that earned over $1 billion in 2024. Remarkably, all three films to achieve this feat were sequels to previously successful movies.
Marvel Studios often takes comic book stories as their foundation for adaptations, and with numerous captivating tales about Wolverine, there’s a rich trove of content that could be brought to life on screen. However, one Wolverine story that Marvel Studios should steer clear from is “Old Man Logan.” This timeless tale has gained much love among fans – even hinted at in Deadpool & Wolverine – yet it should remain confined within the pages of the comics.
Brody admitted modestly about the audition process: “I wasn’t given the opportunity, but it was a role I felt perfectly fit me. Heath gave an outstanding performance in that movie; it was unforgettable. The work was simply stunning. Any actor with some grit would be eager to explore such a character, especially under Christopher Nolan’s direction, as he is renowned for his deep and profound vision.
If you’re not carefully observing, you might overlook it, but there’s a new look for Donkey Kong that has been introduced. A few dedicated fans spotted this right away, while others missed it because he appears briefly in the background just once. If you pause the scene, however, you’ll see he doesn’t resemble the classic Rare-designed Donkey Kong from the past two decades, as seen in every Mario Kart game. Instead, his design has been updated to resemble how he looked in the arcade games from years ago and in the recent Mario movie. This change is being praised by some old-school Nintendo fans, but others are strongly opposed to it.
Through social media, Square Enix has disclosed that the PC version of “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” will support Steam Deck when it launches on January 23rd. This upcoming game is the sequel to “Final Fantasy VII Remake”, released on Steam in 2022. Upon its initial release on PS5, “FFVII Rebirth” was highly acclaimed by critics, making it one of the most anticipated titles to arrive on Steam this year.
In recent times, events took a turn for the worse following the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit TikTok due to national security issues. This ban had been under discussion since 2020, with many doubting its feasibility. However, the U.S government managed to execute it, causing disappointment among citizens. On January 18th (specifically on a Saturday), TikTok shut down its operations in the United States. Users found themselves bereft of their favorite app, receiving a message about the new law prohibiting the app and an option to close the app instead.