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With this year’s Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel is doing something unusual: bringing Robert Downey Jr. back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but as a completely new character – Victor von Doom. While there will likely be a story explanation for why the actor who played Iron Man is taking on a new role, it opens the door for other MCU actors to showcase their range and potentially play different characters in the future. Here’s a look at other Marvel characters the original Avengers cast members could convincingly portray, not to say the current actors aren’t well-suited, but that their colleagues could have easily filled those roles as well.

I’ve been so impressed with the family movies we’ve gotten lately – everything from Encanto to Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has been fantastic! But I truly fell in love with Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile last year. It’s a really sweet, charming musical based on the classic children’s book, and it tells the story of Lyle, a shy crocodile who sings and lives in New York City. He becomes friends with a new family and, through music, helps them find happiness and overcome their worries. It’s been available to stream on HBO Max since August, which has been wonderful, but sadly it’s leaving the platform on February 3rd, so if you haven’t seen it yet, you should definitely check it out before it’s gone!

I recall a unique battle royale game called Spellbreak that really stood out. Instead of guns, players fought using magic and powerful spells, offering a fresh take on the genre. This, along with other innovative changes, made it one of the most intriguing battle royales available. Although the game was successful, its developer, Proletariat Inc., surprisingly shut it down just three years after its release.

Catherine O’Hara had a remarkable talent for making even small characters memorable, like Texie Garcia in Dick Tracy and Gail in Martin Scorsese’s After Hours. She also consistently stood out in guest appearances on shows such as 30 Rock, Modern Family, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Beyond her iconic roles as Delia Deetz and Kevin McCallister’s mom, what were some of her other greatest performances? Let’s take a look at a few of them.

Director Brad Anderson, known for the film Session 9, recently discussed with ComicBook how he crafted the film’s creature, developed the action sequences with swords, explored the relationship between a father and daughter, and charted the character Willa’s path to becoming a hero.

As a longtime gamer, I’ve seen DXRacer everywhere – at esports events, in all my favorite streamers’ setups, you name it! They really were the first big name in gaming chairs, and honestly, they set the standard for a lot of the brands we see today. It’s cool to see how much the market has changed, even if there are a lot of options now. It used to be all about that racing-style look, but now it’s all about comfort and cool features. And their new Martian Series chair? Wow. It’s not just a chair, it’s like they’ve built a spaceship command center for gamers. It’s got all this electric-powered luxury – a huge step up from the gaming chairs of the past!

Beyond the special CM Punk mode, WWE 2K26 boasts the biggest roster ever – over 400 superstars! Players can also look forward to four new match types: I Quit, Inferno, Three Stages of Hell, and Dumpster. Popular modes like MyGM, Creation Suite, MyRISE, MyFACTION, Universe, and The Island have all been improved. The biggest update, though, is how downloadable content works. Instead of traditional DLC packs, the game now uses Ringside Passes – a battle pass system where you unlock rewards as you play. This new approach might be controversial, and it remains to be seen how fans will respond.

After an episode this good, I was bracing myself for the next ones to be a little less impressive. But MAPPA really surprised me! They manage to make even episodes focused on building the world and backstory really captivating. And they included a really unexpected cameo – the author, Gege Akutami! He often portrays himself as a one-eyed cat in his manga, and fans will recognize that symbol. It’s a super quick appearance, easy to blink and miss, but it was a fun little detail.

As a huge fan, I really believe Wildlight Entertainment could save Highguard and make it amazing if they looked at what happened with Splitgate. That game was pretty controversial at first, but it built a dedicated fanbase and got enough funding to justify a sequel! If Highguard does a few key things right, it could stick around for years and become a truly unique and awesome hero shooter – something we haven’t really seen before.

For years, Hollywood had an unwritten rule about casting Batman: the actor needed to be a typical American leading man. It wasn’t an official rule, but a common practice. The thinking was that audiences wanted to see someone they could relate to as their hero, and studios wanted to avoid any issues when selling the film internationally. Taking a big risk with casting felt too dangerous. However, when Christopher Nolan began planning his Batman movies, he decided to ignore this tradition and do something different.