Games

1. As My Hero Academia nears its conclusion, it continues to ignite discussions online. The highly popular superhero series is wrapping up with only one chapter remaining. Over the past decade, creator Kohei Horikoshi has intricately crafted Izuku’s journey, leaving fans meticulously analyzing every detail from the final epilogue. This anticipation has caused chapter 429 to be under intense scrutiny, leading some fans to speculate that a subtle reference within My Hero Academia may have hinted at the Izuku and Ochaco romantic relationship.

As a long-time comic book fan and moviegoer, I can’t help but feel exhilarated by the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at the box office this past weekend. The thrill of seeing two iconic Marvel characters come to life on the big screen was truly a sight to behold.

The manga “Dandadan” seems to be in need of a break after delivering an explosive cliffhanger in its latest installment. Fans are left pondering the implications of this new development, and creator Tatsu Yukinobu has acknowledged this by announcing a brief absence from the series. Consequently, “Dandadan” will resume publication in September.

1. Enthusiasts of Disney can hardly wait for the latest Starbucks thermos cups, and we anticipate that the new candy corn hued, Halloween-themed ones will sell out quickly. The design includes a raised geometric pattern throughout, with a Mickey Mouse pumpkin atop either a Walt Disney World or Disneyland emblem.

After initially announcing plans for a third “Jay & Silent Bob” movie months ago, independent filmmaker Kevin Smith unveiled over the weekend that the upcoming film will be called “Jay & Silent Bob: Store Wars”. This title is inspired by the classic “Star Wars” series (instead of “The Empire Strikes Back”, which was used in their first film). In this installment, Jay and Bob run a marijuana dispensary out of the old RST Video storefront. However, trouble arises when another dispensary opens up in town, leading to some heated confrontations. It’s time to dust off the blueprints and put on the Batman-shaped hat, Silent Bob!

1. At Comic-Con 2024, Marvel Studios debuted the initial clips of Thunderbolts with a caution: “Be mindful when gathering allies.” Kevin Feige unveiled this thrilling preview during a panel brimming with stars like Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hannah John-Kamen, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, and David Harbour (dressed in his latest Red Guardian attire). The team was there to offer tantalizing glimpses of the Jake Schreier-directed film that will mark the conclusion of Phase Five in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.