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14 years have passed since fans last saw Dolores Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1”, but now, Imelda Staunton is returning to play the malevolent character once more. This time, she’s coming back for Universal Epic Universe’s upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic attraction, which will open at the Universal Orlando Resort next year. The news of Staunton reprising her role was revealed in a promotional video for the attraction, offering fans a sneak peek at the new ride as well as a glimpse behind-the-scenes as Staunton breathes life into the villain yet again.

In a fascinating blend of worlds, the famous Disney character, Donald Duck, is attempting to demonstrate that he’s up to the task of taking on the mantle of Thor. The Marvel Universe is welcoming these beloved Disney characters, thanks to a series of special one-shots titled What If…?. Previously, we’ve seen Uncle Scrooge chase after the Infinity Dime, and Donald Duck as the mutant character Wolverine. Now, it seems he’s aiming for Mjolnir, Thor’s enchanted hammer. Is Donald Duck worthy to wield Thor’s hammer? And what roles might his nephews Huey, Duey, and Louie play in this story? Let’s see how things unfold.

In the scorching summer of 2023, Tom King penned, while Rafael de Latorre illustrated, the comic book series titled “The Penguin“. This narrative delved deep into Penguin’s past and expanded his broader mythology, as it unfolded after his apparent demise in the ongoing Batman series.

For the past day or so, WWE has taken Odyssey Jones off its official roster, and a report from Fightful suggests that the removal is due to claims of domestic violence. No arrests or charges related to these allegations have been reported yet. However, WRKD Wrestling did mention that the accusations were made in July; it’s unclear when WWE became aware of them. Neither WWE nor Jones have addressed the matter or confirmed the rumors of a possible release at this point.

Humberly González, the actress portraying Kay Vess in the latest game titled “Star Wars Outlaws“, aspires to play her character in live-action as well. Unlike other Star Wars games from recent years, “Outlaws” deviates from centering on the Jedi and instead focuses on Vess, a smuggler maneuvering through the dangerous underworld of a distant galaxy. Although Vess has been an official part of the Star Wars universe for just over a week, González dreams that it will be the start of many future appearances for this character.

The popular anime “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” has experienced growth with its latest film, TV seasons, among other releases, indicating it will likely grow even more as the series progresses in the future. During Anime Expo 2024 this past summer, ComicBook spoke to producer Shinichiro Narita, who shared his insights on why the anime remains a success and resonates with viewers. According to Narita, the key lies in the relatability of the emotions portrayed within the series.