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The Uncanny X-Men series has been captivating, with Gail Simone drawing inspiration from the masters. Unlike previous works like MacKay’s X-Men, which seems to heavily rely on past stories, Uncanny X-Men is steering clear of repetition. Instead, it echoes the essence of past X-Men greats such as Chris Claremont. Each issue subtly references past events, and this one is no exception, expanding a plot point that Simone introduced in last year’s Free Comic Book Day Uncanny X-Men issue – the character Uva, a mutant waitress rescued by Jubilee from bigots, which unfolds further in this issue. While doing so, Simone also introduces a significant concept related to the X-Men’s stay in New Orleans and serves up a dose of Deadpool (and Outlaw, who Simone created 23 years ago) action. This can be considered a textbook example of a self-contained story.

Today, Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, along with Hugh Johnston, the CFO, revealed a significant advancement in enhancing our streaming service. They discussed the integration of Hulu into Disney+ during their quarterly earnings call on Wednesday (as reported by Variety). This integration will bring together an impressive array of entertainment, combining top-tier brands and franchises, engaging general entertainment, family programming, news, and leading live sports content within a single application.

In the latest season of “King of the Hill,” which is set approximately eight years (or possibly longer due to the varying ages of certain characters) following the original series, each character’s reappearance has provided insights into their current lives. One intriguing development is that Boomhauer appears to have settled down and started a family. However, his girlfriend remains somewhat of a mystery as she hasn’t been fully introduced in any episodes so far.

As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel to his Academy Award-winning masterpiece from 2000, “Gladiator II,” is currently reigning supreme on the Netflix global top 10 movies chart. With an impressive 8.5 million views and a staggering 21 million hours watched, this David Scarpa-penned film claimed the fifth spot among the most-watched Netflix movies for the week ending August 3, 2025. It was outranked only by “Happy Gilmore” (No. 4), “My Oxford Year” (no. 3), “KPop Demon Hunters” (No. 2), and the unexpectedly popular “Happy Gilmore 2” (No. 1).

As a dedicated gamer of Super Mario Party Jamboree, I’m thrilled about the Version 2.1.1 update! Previously, sneaky players could upload fake records for specific mini-games, making it seem like they were on top when they weren’t. This was a bummer for those of us who take pride in our scores and strive to hold the best records. However, with this update, all records are now legit! No more false claims or deceitful gaming – only genuine achievements will shine on the leaderboard!

As a gamer, it feels like the Wild West out here with game launches. There’s more diversity in pricing and strategies than ever before. Some titles are aiming for the premium market, while others are launching at cheaper prices. The size of the game, quality, and other factors all play a role in this mix. Publishers and developers are constantly trying to find the perfect balance for their pricing strategy. Sometimes, they choose a higher price, knowing they might attract fewer people but those who buy will be passionate and dedicated. Other times, they opt for a lower price to reach a larger audience. It’s an exciting time to be a gamer!

An AMD insider known as KeplerL2 anticipates that the upcoming Xbox model will possess slightly greater power than the projected PlayStation 6. This prediction follows in the wake of YouTube content creator Moore’s Law Is Dead, who estimated the potential power of the PlayStation 6 to be roughly on par with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080.

The manga “Black Clover,” originally released ten years ago, is being honored by Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine with a grand celebration. The series is gearing up to release new chapters in approximately a week from the current date. The creator of the series, Yuki Tabata, has been working tirelessly for this special occasion and has even created some unique artwork that gives Asta and Yuno fresh, stylish looks hinting at possible future roles as Wizard King. Take a look below, as shared by @WSJ_manga on X.

In deep sadness, we’re sharing the news of Kelley’s passing. A radiant, passionate soul has moved on, leaving us all with the knowledge that this is our ultimate destination. Known for her warmth, ingenuity, and unyielding support to those around her, Kelley’s infectious energy and commitment to her work inspired countless individuals in her field and beyond.

Simon Ebejer serves as the leader of the studio, having previously held positions such as production director for various Guitar Hero games at Neversoft, studio head at Vicarious Visions, and vice president of operations at Blizzard Entertainment.