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Now that Season 2 of Percy Jackson is here on Disney+, let’s revisit the books that built up to the epic showdown between demigods, gods, and their age-old rivals.

Netflix is in the process of acquiring Warner Bros., which would give them ownership of all the movies and shows produced by Warner Bros. and HBO. While the deal isn’t final – Paramount has offered a competing bid of $108 billion, and the purchase still needs approval from regulators and shareholders – if it goes through, Netflix would control a massive collection of popular franchises, including DC Comics and the DC Universe. This is a positive development for Netflix, but could potentially limit options and competition for fans of these genres in the future.

It’s extremely unusual for a game console to be discontinued and then revived with new releases years later. Developers and publishers generally avoid releasing games for consoles that are no longer supported because there isn’t a large enough player base. While some original consoles might still work, many are broken or malfunctioning, making it seem like a dead end. Despite this, surprisingly, a new release for the NES is planned for 2026.

Ryan Coogler recently discussed his film Black Panther with the New York Times, including plans for a third installment. He revealed that Black Panther 3 is currently scheduled for release in 2028. Interestingly, this places the film after the Avengers: Secret Wars movie, which is expected to significantly change the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Man, if you were gaming back in ’93 when Doom dropped, you knew it was something special. Seriously, never had I faced so many undead monsters, crazy mutants, and just straight-up demons! It wasn’t like anything else at the time. What really blew my mind was how it looked – it used clever 2D tricks to feel like a real 3D world, which people started calling ‘2.5D’ later on. It wasn’t id Software’s first attempt at this kind of thing, though. They’d already made Wolfenstein 3D, which was a pretty groundbreaking early first-person shooter – everyone called it the ‘grandfather of FPS’ – but Doom just took everything to a whole new level.

There was some debate about which of these two characters posed a greater danger to the hero, but the recent Elbaf Arc has made it clear who the bigger threat is. Both characters are important as the story heads towards its conclusion, but Imu is undoubtedly a world-altering force. The series has established that a massive war, left unresolved for 800 years, is coming, and it won’t be caused by Blackbeard – the true instigator is the person who holds the Empty Throne.

The new Amazon movie, Merv, premiered on Prime Video on December 10th. Starring Giovanni Ribisi and Zooey Deschanel, the film follows Russ and Anna, a divorced couple who must work together when their dog, Merv, becomes withdrawn after their separation. As they try to cheer Merv up, they might just find a way to reconnect with each other.

The comic series Absolute Evil, which primarily focuses on villains, revealed details about Oliver Queen in that universe. Surprisingly, he was quite similar to the Oliver Queen we know from the main DC Universe – still wealthy, an excellent archer, and dedicated to fighting crime. However, the powerful figures running that world didn’t appreciate his efforts and had him eliminated by Absolute Hawkman. Though it appeared to be a definitive end for him, recent hints suggest Absolute Green Arrow’s story may not be over.

Looking for shows that will truly mess with your head? Here are 5 of the most unsettling, ranked from mildly disturbing to deeply unsettling. They’ll each make you question what it means to be truly disturbed by a story, and they’re guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat – perfect for a binge-watch!

Rumors indicate David Corenswet will return as Superman in the new movie, placing him within the story centered around his cousin, Supergirl. This is concerning to some, as Superman isn’t part of the original graphic novel, Woman of Tomorrow. That story focuses on Kara Zor-El’s independent, dark journey of revenge far from Earth and her famous cousin. The film is already deviating from the source material by casting Jason Momoa as Lobo, a character not featured in the comic. While Momoa’s addition makes sense given the movie’s space setting, including Superman too could overshadow Supergirl’s story. If DC Studios prioritizes featuring well-known characters over staying true to the comic’s spirit, they risk losing what makes this Supergirl film unique.