During the wrestling match, FTR’s manager, Stokely Hathaway, was distracting everyone at ringside, but he quickly regretted it. Just then, a familiar song played and the name ‘Beth’ appeared on the screen. The crowd went wild as they realized it was WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, now known as Beth Copeland in AEW.
Following the huge success of *Superman*, director James Gunn has given many interviews, sharing insights into how he made the film and developed its characters. He recently spoke with The Ringer-Verse, discussing his plans for the DC Universe and *Superman*-particularly the iconic villain Lex Luthor. Gunn even revealed he identifies with Luthor more than any other character.
Marvel fans love seeing iconic comic book panels recreated in the movies. Lately, Marvel Studios has been making a real effort to ensure costumes and characters look more like their comic book versions, and to bring classic scenes to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This trend is expected to continue, particularly with the Russo brothers’ commitment to accurately adapt storylines like *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*, meaning we can look forward to even more memorable moments making the jump from page to screen.
Right now, Steam is offering two free games. You can get Metal: Hellsinger for free, but it requires a few extra steps to claim. The other free game, Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior, is much simpler – just a few clicks and it’s yours! This game originally came out in 2018 and was created by Ritual Games and published by GrabTheGames.
Based on the popular sci-fi books by James S.A. Corey, *The Expanse* delivered exactly what many viewers wanted: realistic, science-driven stories with complex characters, all set in a stunning and futuristic world. The show had everything going for it – high-quality production, engaging political plots, and compelling personal stories. However, it was canceled after six seasons, and this wasn’t the first time. Originally, the Syfy channel canceled *The Expanse* after three seasons, but Amazon revived it for another three. Unfortunately, Amazon then canceled the show before it could adapt the remaining three books, leaving fans disappointed.
As a big fan of spooky stories, I was thrilled when André Øvredal’s take on *Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark* hit Peacock on September 1st. The movie follows a group of teenagers who find a book full of terrifying tales in a creepy, old house. Things get really intense when they realize the stories aren’t just *about* scary things – they start *living* them! It was a huge success when it came out, making over $105 million worldwide, and critics really liked it too – it earned a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a 78% score. Guillermo del Toro produced it, which definitely added to the appeal!
Released in Japan in February 2004, *Saint Seiya: The Heavens-Overture* arrived while the *Saint Seiya: Hades* anime series was airing. This anime adapted the final, previously untouched, story arc from the original manga. The film was intended as a fresh start for the *Saint Seiya* franchise, marking the first movie in fifteen years and boasting stunning visuals. Unfortunately, Toei Animation has since neglected the film, and the franchise’s potential has stalled, largely continuing only through related spin-off series.
I’m most excited about the possibility of *Splatoon 4* because the series has consistently improved with each new game. From the original on Wii U to the games on Nintendo Switch, each *Splatoon* title has managed to feel innovative while staying true to what makes the series fun, even with the addition of new game modes. If *Splatoon 4* keeps up this trend and utilizes the features of the next Nintendo console, it has the potential to be Nintendo’s best multiplayer game ever.
Disney heavily promoted its streaming service, Disney+, and Marvel Studios worked alongside this effort. However, things are shifting, particularly with the future of Star Wars television. In 2025, only one live-action series, *Andor* Season 2, was released, and only one is currently planned for 2026: *Ahsoka* Season 2. Currently, there are no further live-action Star Wars shows scheduled, meaning *Ahsoka*’s second season will be the last for the time being, effectively ending the franchise’s run on Disney+.
The horror game *Crow Country* is currently available at no extra cost for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. It’s unclear how long it will remain free, but it’s only accessible to those on the higher tiers – it’s not included with the basic PlayStation Plus Essential subscription.