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HBO Max’s series *The Penguin* was a big success, winning nine Emmy Awards and potentially earning a second season. The show, which takes place after the movie *The Batman*, follows Oswald “Oz” Cobb, a.k.a. the Penguin (played by Colin Farrell), as he fights to take over Gotham City’s criminal organizations. Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), the daughter of the late Carmine Falcone, is his main rival, but the Penguin ultimately wins, sending Sofia back to Arkham Asylum. Despite Milioti winning an Emmy for her performance, she won’t be in *The Batman Part II*. Farrell will return as Oz in the sequel, but his role will be different. This makes a second season of *The Penguin* even more important, giving the show’s compelling crime bosses another chance to take center stage.

Nintendo recently shared a short, four-minute video called “Close to You” on social media and YouTube. It shows a baby curiously watching toys and a pacifier move seemingly on their own. Nintendo hasn’t explained the video’s purpose, leaving viewers wondering what it means.

Rebecca Ferguson, known for her role as Lady Jessica in the first two *Dune* films, has confirmed she will be back for the third movie. In an interview with *IndieWire*, she explained that her part isn’t large, as the character appears only briefly in the source novel. She suggested director Denis Villeneuve specifically included her, and praised the script as excellent, acknowledging the challenges of adapting such a complex book. Ferguson expressed her full confidence in Villeneuve’s vision and ability to stay true to the story while bringing it to life on screen.

This article explores how some of Spider-Man’s most notorious enemies – villains who once focused on ruining his life – unexpectedly teamed up with the hero. It looks at the biggest Spider-Man villains who later became surprising allies.

We’re highlighting manga series that finished within the last ten years, though some may have begun a bit earlier in 2015. These stories varied in length, but each one concluded in a way that really impacted the anime community. It was tough to choose, and some great series like *Call of the Night* and *Undead Unluck* didn’t quite make the list, but the manga we did select were exceptional. Now, let’s count down the top ten completed manga, from least to most impressive.

To mark the anniversary, Atlus and their development team, Studio Zero, are holding a live stream this week on October 10th at 9pm Pacific Time. That’s October 11th at midnight Eastern Time, 5am in the UK, and 6am in most of mainland Europe. It’ll be an early morning for viewers in Europe!

Sony recently revealed a new blue version of its DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 on the PlayStation Blog. Called “Icon Blue,” the controller is entirely blue, with slightly darker shades on the exterior and lighter shades on the thumbsticks and touchpad. It will be available in the US and Canada starting October 20th for $84.99.

The film *Real Steel* came out in theaters on October 7, 2011. It was based on a short story by Richard Matheson called “Steel” and had been in the works for a long time. Shawn Levy, known for directing films like *Free Guy* and *The Adam Project*, and actor Hugh Jackman were attached to the project as director and star, respectively. Although critics weren’t overly impressed, they acknowledged Levy’s skill in blending live-action performances with computer-generated imagery. Audiences loved it, giving it an ‘A’ rating from CinemaScore and making it the number one movie during its opening weekend. The film proved so popular that people are still hoping for a sequel.

2025 brought us exciting new installments in popular game series and a wave of remastered titles. Now, as the year ends, gamers are turning their attention to 2026. Next year promises confirmed releases in major franchises, plus some strongly rumored titles. Here’s a look at all the franchises currently scheduled to receive new games in 2026.

Lots of rumors are circulating about which Avengers will appear in the upcoming movie. Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers (Captain America), is a major focus of speculation. Many fans expect a significant return for the original Cap, which would fit the movie’s massive scope. Bringing him back could also allow Marvel to finally resolve a storyline they’ve been building for ten years.