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What I appreciate about the current take on Superman is that the writers aren’t afraid to revisit and reimagine past storylines. We see this in the ongoing Supergirl comic, which brings back the idea of Superman sending her to an orphanage. Or, they’ll take older concepts, like the powerful being Aethyr from the Phantom Zone, and update them for today’s readers. The creative team clearly loves Superman’s rich history, and they seem open to bringing back any element from the past – even classic characters like a certain monkey sidekick.

One really cool science fiction anime that didn’t get much attention is Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song. It was created by WIT Studio – known for popular shows like Attack on Titan and Ranking of Kings – and written by the author of the hit light novel series Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World. It’s a story about AI and the future, and it’s available to stream on Netflix.

I was really excited about a couple of things! Vampire Crawlers, which is like a follow-up to a deck-building game I already love, definitely caught my eye. And Tides of Tomorrow looks super interesting – it’s a multiplayer game that’s trying some really new things, which is always cool to see.

Many Xbox players have reported receiving a $5 credit to their Microsoft Store account this week, delivered through the Xbox app or messages. Like similar promotions, this appears to be a random and limited-time offer. Microsoft hasn’t officially announced the giveaway, so details such as which countries are eligible remain unknown.

I was listening to the “Four Finger Discount” podcast the other day, and they asked a great question about why The Simpsons stopped doing the intro sequence and couch gags this season. Showrunner Matt Selman explained it really clearly – he just wants to make sure every episode has the best possible story! He said they need every minute of the show’s twenty minutes and forty seconds to really do that, and he doesn’t want to sacrifice storytelling for the sake of a quick gag. I totally get that – a great story is always the priority!

I was so excited to see Bruce Willis films doing well on Netflix last week, from April 6th to 12th! Striking Distance actually hit number four worldwide, with a huge 5.9 million views and a total of 10 million hours watched – that’s incredible! And The Fifth Element, a classic sci-fi movie, landed at number nine in the US. What’s really cool is that this was the first week both of these movies made it into Netflix’s top 10. A great week for Bruce Willis fans!

Certain rivalries within Marvel comics are more well-known than others, frequently appearing in movies, TV shows, and other adaptations. When people think of famous Marvel feuds, a few instantly come to mind. These seven conflicts are the most significant, and their animosity has led to some truly memorable moments.

A photo shared online shows the singer and her husband, Jeremy Dufrene, holding a brand new PlayStation.

Okay, so the first look at Godzilla Minus Zero is here, and it’s wild! It’s set two years after the last film, and it looks like the Americans are getting involved this time. They’re testing new nukes, which, predictably, causes a whole new level of trouble – things like gravity getting messed up. And get this – Godzilla himself looks a little different, like he’s evolved. But the biggest reveal, and honestly, what got me hyped, was seeing Godzilla heading straight for New York City! Apparently, it’s been decades since he’s been there, and it looks like he’s about to make a huge impact.

Marvel Studios hasn’t released the footage from the event to the public yet, which has disappointed fans, as it was specifically shown to theater owners. While the official trailer isn’t available, descriptions have surfaced detailing the scenes, including a team-up between Thor and Captain America against Doctor Doom, and several first-time interactions between heroes. Interestingly, a quick moment in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer hints at a potential return for Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, five years after her last appearance in Black Widow.