Starting in October, WWE plans to reduce the duration of Monday Night Raw’s weekly broadcast from three hours to two. This change, which has long been anticipated by fans, marks a return to a format that WWE hasn’t used since more than a decade ago. The adjustment will take place on October 7th and is expected to continue until December 30th of 2024, as stated by WWE. This change will hold until the final episode of WWE Raw in late December.
It looks like we might have to wait a while longer for the release of “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”. According to a recent report by Jeff Sneider, it’s possible that the movie won’t hit theaters until at least 2027, as it seems to be affected by Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming “Spider-Man 4”. Furthermore, the report suggests that Sony Pictures has abandoned much of the previous work on “Beyond the Spider-Verse” due to a creative revamp. However, animators are reportedly happy about having extra time to perfect the sequel.
Today, at 93 years old, James Earl Jones passed away, leaving behind a trail of sorrow in Hollywood where he was deeply respected by friends, peers, and collaborators. Famous for bringing the menacing voice of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars series, as well as the noble Mufasa in The Lion King, Jones’s career in the entertainment industry took off with one of the most acclaimed films ever made – Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. Over the years, he graced both stage and screen, garnering admiration and accolades globally. The news of his departure was swiftly followed by heartfelt tributes from those who knew him best.
Bron Breakker, freshly crowned WWE Intercontinental Champion, faces a tough test against his upcoming opponent. Having dethroned popular figure Sami Zayn and besting him in a rematch, Breakker now prepares for his next title defense. To identify his next competitor, WWE organized a brief tournament that concluded in a Fatal Four-Way bout on Monday Night Raw, which determined the top contender for the Intercontinental Championship.
Is there a possibility that the upcoming live-action Naruto movie might face a delay due to Destin Daniel Cretton’s involvement in Spider-Man 4? As Naruto celebrates its 20th anniversary since the TV anime adaptation debuted, there have been numerous new projects announced for Masashi Kishimoto’s original manga franchise. Among these new initiatives is a live-action movie produced by Lionsgate, with Cretton set to write and direct this film.
John Cassaday, a renowned artist recognized for his work in comic series such as Planetary, Astonishing X-Men, and Star Wars, has tragically passed away at the age of 52. The sad news was initially announced by Cassaday’s sister, Robin, via Facebook, stating that he had been hospitalized in the ICU four days prior to his passing. At this moment, the reason behind Cassaday’s death remains undisclosed; however, Robin’s earlier post pointed towards complications with his brain. In a touching tribute, comic writer Mark Waid, who collaborated with Cassaday on several projects, also paid his respects.