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According to streaming data from FlixPatrol, three John Wick movies are currently among the most popular titles on HBO Max. The first John Wick film is second place, just behind the leading film, One Battle After Another. John Wick: Chapter 2 is fifth, and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is eighth. This strong performance on streaming is a good sign, as Lionsgate plans to continue making John Wick movies.

With its strong writing, compelling performances, and thrilling action, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a truly exceptional science fiction film – one of the best of the last quarter-century. It’s always a good time to revisit this movie, but this year feels especially right. The film is set in 2026, and fans are hoping to hear updates on the next Planet of the Apes installment this year as well.

Steam revenue reached $1.7 billion in December 2023, a 22.7% increase compared to the previous year. This also broke the previous record of $1.4 billion set in December 2020 during the pandemic. Throughout the month, over 100 million people played games on Steam.

The Justice League comics showcase DC Comics’ greatest heroes and their inspiring examples of goodness and bravery. These stories demonstrate why the Justice League is considered DC’s core superhero team.

Netflix is kicking off a big campaign to highlight its upcoming movies and series, probably to show subscribers there’s plenty more content on the way now that Stranger Things has finished. As part of this, they’ve given fans a first glimpse of Enola Holmes 3, including a hint that the relationship between Enola, played by Millie Bobby Brown, and Louis Partridge’s Lord Tewkesbury is starting to blossom.

The popular manga series Deadpool: Samurai, a collaboration between Shonen Jump and Marvel Comics created by Sanshiro Kasama and Hikaru Uesugi, is returning after a hiatus. Originally launched in 2020, the series paused in October 2024, but will resume releasing new chapters starting January 15th. Shueisha announced the return to celebrate the occasion.

Man, Growlanser was a game-changer when I first played it. The battles were really strategic, the characters felt genuine, and the story actually branched depending on my choices – it was surprisingly mature for something I picked up on a whim! I was just a kid and grabbed it because the cover looked cool at the store with my parents, but it’s stuck with me ever since. It’s a shame it seems to have been forgotten by a lot of people, even the developers themselves, but I still remember how much I loved it.

If you love the original Star Wars movies, you’re in luck! The popular Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game from Fantasy Flight Games is currently on sale for a great price. It’s normally $42.99, but you can get it on Amazon right now for just $18.19 – that’s a 57% discount! And with Prime shipping, it’s a fantastic deal if you’re looking for a fun Star Wars game.

Nicolas Cage, known for his action roles, clearly enjoyed voicing Spider-Man Noir in Into the Spider-Verse. His performance was a deliberate nod to Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon and the quick dialogue of James Cagney in White Heat, showcasing his dedication to every part he plays. He’s returning to that role soon in Spider-Noir. Today is Cage’s 62nd birthday, and we’re taking a look back at his history with superhero roles, and why Spider-Noir promises to be his best yet.