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Recently, there was an unfortunate announcement that Riverdale’s Camila Mendes would not be able to continue with the new I Know What You Did Last Summer due to her obligations for the live-action Masters of the Universe. This left fans wondering about the fate of the slasher revival. However, they didn’t have to wait long for good news as Deadline reported that Bodies Bodies Bodies star Chase Sui Wonders was in discussions to fill Mendes’ vacated role, potentially putting the project back on schedule. The new I Know What You Did Last Summer is set to be released on July 18, 2025.

Hard to imagine, but this year marks the 15th anniversary of “Blue Exorcist,” a captivating dark fantasy series. Back in 2009, its creator, Kazue Kato, unveiled it to us, and ever since, Jump Square magazine has been closely following its narrative journey. Naturally, there have been some hurdles along the way, such as temporary pauses. Just recently, “Blue Exorcist” announced another hiatus ending in November, and Kazue Kato is now discussing the health issue that led to these recent breaks.

2024 at San Diego Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr., known for his roles in the Avengers and Iron Man series, surprised everyone when he announced his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Instead of reprising his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Downey will be taking on an entirely new character – Doctor Doom. This revelation has sparked enthusiasm among Marvel enthusiasts who are eagerly anticipating the chance to see Downey’s Doctor Doom interact with veteran MCU characters he previously fought alongside as Iron Man, such as Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Don Cheadle’s Col. James Rhodes/War Machine.

2024 saw some major titles on the Xbox Game Pass platform, which includes PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. Among these, one game recently received an enhancement through a new DLC release. Just as the base game, this DLC is free for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, provided they continue to have access to the base game via the subscription service. The length of time the base game will be available isn’t certain, but currently, it remains accessible with no indication that this may change soon.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve got some exciting news! One of my all-time favorite Steam games is currently up for grabs, absolutely free – but only for a limited period! The deal isn’t coming directly from Valve or the Steam storefront, instead it’s being offered by Fanatical, an authorized third-party retailer. To get your hands on this free Steam key, all you need to do is sign up for their newsletter. And don’t worry, you can unsubscribe whenever you feel like it. But remember, the offer ends on September 15 (or when supplies run out, whichever happens first). So, if you’re interested, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

In terms of manga popularity, certain series stand out among the rest. For example, “Dragon Ball” and “One Piece” are well-known in the shonen genre. The arrival of “Naruto” in late 1999 added another legendary title to that list. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator, has guided the series as it grew into a worldwide sensation. Recently, the artist shared insights about the inspirations behind “Naruto,” including “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.