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1994’s original animated “The Lion King” continues to be a landmark in cinematic history, primarily due to its profound emotional resonance, achieved through a brilliant combination of character development, music, and narrative. The hand-drawn universe pulsed with life and emotion, creating an unbreakable bond with viewers that has lasted for years. In contrast, the “Lion King” remake, despite boasting stunning visuals, seems somewhat empty. This detachment stems directly from the production’s most significant creative choice-a regrettable decision that tore out the story’s soul, replacing it with a flawless exterior.

As a dedicated cinema enthusiast, I stumbled upon some intriguing Doom-related updates on X (previously known as Twitter). Avengers Updates, an account I follow, shared a sneak peek at Robert Downey Jr.’s promotional artwork for Doom, showcased at a Disney marketing event in China. Moreover, they posted a video of the breathtaking Doomsday light spectacle that illuminated the event, highlighting the villain’s formidable powers. Feel free to take a peek at these exciting glimpses below:

According to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, Paramount Skydance, supported by the Ellison family, is reportedly considering a significant cash offer to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery in its entirety. This potential acquisition would encompass all TV, film, and gaming divisions, thereby placing them under the control of Paramount Skydance if the deal goes through. This news follows closely on the heels of the merger between Paramount and Skydance. The current leader of the company is David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, who is providing the necessary financial backing for this proposed deal, suggesting a substantial offer could be imminent.

Dinah Lance, also known as Black Canary, debuted in 1947 in Flash Comics #86. She’s renowned for her martial arts expertise, leading the Birds of Prey team, and her unique “Canary Cry” – a scream that surpasses the speed of sound, leaving enemies helpless. Although her abilities are formidable, they can be limited and quite noisy. Dinah has appeared in several live-action series, such as Arrow, where she was shown as a practical fighter with intricate romantic relationships. More recently, she was featured in the Birds of Prey movie; however, her potential wasn’t fully realized in that portrayal.

With the current physical sales data at hand, it is evident that the latest release of Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots has experienced the highest sales on Nintendo’s gaming console, commonly known as the Mario Maker.

In this revision, the second level is positioned later and features various notable aspects, such as a portion of a dungeon. The advancement made in this level won’t contribute to the overall progress of the game; instead, it returns to where the first part ended. For players participating in the demo, they can anticipate approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours of engaging gameplay, featuring four bosses, nine different types of enemies, and two melee as well as ranged weapons.

Without a doubt, one of the most memorable scenes from the movie “Akira” is the poster featuring Kaneda striding towards his motorbike. This image has been reproduced numerous times, and artist Katsuhiro Otomo is reintroducing it for the latest gallery exhibition. The exhibition titled “The World of Masamune Shirow: Ghost in the Shell and the Path of Creation” recently opened in Osaka, marking its debut. To honor this occasion, Otomo’s artwork has been displayed, which showcases Motoko Kusanagi replicating the “Akira” poster by approaching a Tachikoma – one of the tanks from the “Ghost in the Shell” manga and anime series. The Tachikoma in the artwork resembles Kaneda’s motorbike, boasting a vibrant red color scheme and various stickers.

Meanwhile, the PS5 Standard Edition has moved 2,133 units since its debut a year ago, making a total of 245,766 units sold so far. Interestingly, price hikes in the area (also affecting the US market) haven’t slowed down its sales significantly. It continues to sell well, although its sales growth pales in comparison to the Nintendo Switch 2, which has racked up almost 2 million lifetime sales in this region within just four months of release.

In the game called Borderlands 4, the action happens on another planet, some time after the events in Borderlands 3. The planet is governed by a character named the Timekeeper, who isn’t pleased with his subjects starting to rebel. One such rebel is a woman named Callis, who removes her controlling device (a Bolt) and encourages others to do the same for her own purposes.

In “Thor: Ragnarok”, Chris Hemsworth significantly alters Thor’s character, as director Taika Waititi opts to emphasize the eccentric side of a being who wields lightning powers. Meanwhile, Thor isn’t alone in experiencing a significant transformation within this film. Waititi also seizes the chance to delve into the comic book origins of another key hero, temporarily embracing their roots for an exciting phase.