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Here is a look at seven comic book characters who were modeled after real people.

The situation at Disney has shifted again. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bob Iger plans to step down as CEO before his contract ends, likely sometime in 2026. He’s reportedly become tired of the demands of the job, including public disagreements like the one involving Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. While Disney and Iger haven’t confirmed this report, the story is still developing.

The gaming community has become much more negative lately. I’m accustomed to players being skeptical or cautiously hopeful, but now it feels like they’re quick to dismiss games, even after just a short trailer. People are predicting a game will fail before it’s even released, which can hurt sales and sometimes lead to its complete failure. While not every game suffers from negative feedback, it’s become common for players to write games off without giving them a chance, which is disappointing for those who claim to love video games.

Though written by Quentin Tarantino, the 1993 film True Romance was directed by Tony Scott. It features a fantastic cast including Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken, with a memorable cameo from Val Kilmer – a scene he’s now famous for. The film is a critically acclaimed romantic crime thriller that’s become a beloved cult classic and will be available to stream on Tubi starting February 1st.

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is returning to movie theaters for one week, from March 13th to March 19th. Fathom Entertainment, Saga Arts, and Warner Bros. Pictures announced the re-release (according to Variety), and you can check out the trailer for more details.

Just keep in mind that Aniimo is still under development – I tested a closed beta version, so things could change before the final release. However, even now, it seems like Aniimo could become a strong competitor to games like Palworld in the monster-collecting genre. It shares the open-world idea, but focuses more on exploring and solving puzzles than on building a base or surviving. Playing the beta felt like a blend of Infinity Nikki and Palworld, with some original features that make it special – and that’s a good thing!

If you’re easily disturbed, you might want to skip Piranha 3D. Director Alexandre Aja’s 2010 remake—and its sequel, Piranha DD—became available on Tubi on January 1st. The movie is known for its extreme gore, similar to the film Hostel, and features a wildly over-the-top horror-comedy about a spring break party that goes horribly wrong. An earthquake unleashes hundreds of ancient, flesh-eating piranhas into Lake Victoria, and the partygoers quickly become their prey.

The John Wick series was very successful for almost ten years, but recent performance suggests it might be losing momentum. The spin-off film, Ballerina, didn’t do well in theaters last summer, and it’s unclear how that will affect other planned spin-offs. While John Wick 5 has been announced, the ending of John Wick 4 requires the filmmakers to carefully develop the story before they can begin production. As fans wonder what’s next for John Wick, a new action franchise starring Henry Cavill, a reboot of Highlander, looks like a strong contender to take its place.

The game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a prime example of a major misstep in modern gaming. Though the idea of a live-service looter shooter set in the Arkham universe initially sounded promising, its repetitive gameplay and inconsistent story caused a significant fan backlash. This negative reaction was so strong that it forced Warner Bros. to publicly report a substantial decrease in their earnings. In retrospect, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is now widely considered one of the biggest failures in recent gaming history.

The biggest surprise for many was that Ben Kingsley’s portrayal of the Mandarin turned out to be a clever deception, essentially a joke. While a funny one, it initially left some fans disappointed. However, Marvel has since built upon that surprise, turning it into a surprisingly strong and well-developed storyline within the larger universe.