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Director Watts expressed that navigating through the COVID protocols while still trying to produce something creative, ensuring safety for the entire cast and crew (as mistakes could have potentially been fatal), plus the complex post-production process, presented immense challenges. Furthermore, since visual effects work involves a global network of vendors, the disruptions in supply chains due to COVID made it extremely difficult to complete effects traditionally.

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The official account of the Rent-A-Girlfriend anime (previously known as Twitter) has unveiled a fresh promotional video for its forthcoming fourth season, slated to begin airing on July 5, 2025. This captivating romantic comedy can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Interestingly, the opening theme is called “Umitsuki” and will be sung by ClariS, known for their work in Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Nisekoi. With less than two weeks until the premiere of what promises to be a memorable season for romantic anime, alongside My Dress-Up Darling and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.

As a die-hard film fan, I must admit that the epic scale of the Avengers movies never ceases to amaze me. Yet, when it comes to the upcoming Secret Wars film, there’s an unfortunate reality we have to face: one contemporary superhero favorite will likely be omitted from the storyline. This is quite ironic given this particular hero has a rich history of traversing multiple realities on the big screen.

Generally speaking, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket series has been releasing a new booster pack almost every month. Yet, they haven’t established a consistent pattern regarding the size of these boosters. After the initial three-set of Genetic Apex, there was a smaller A1a release before Space-Time Smackdown ushered in the A2 era. This period consisted of two thematically linked sets, including the debut of Shiny cards with Shining Revelry. With the recent Eevee set, we’ve now had two smaller themed sets following the larger Celestial Guardians release. Therefore, it seems likely that a bigger A4 release is forthcoming next month. Currently, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is in the midst of celebrating the Year of Eevee, but one insider suggests they have an idea about when A4 will be out.

According to a tweet from George Broussard, founder and industry veteran at 3D Realms, he indicated that multiple studios could potentially close down. If these layoffs occur, it’s estimated that they may affect between 1000 and 2000 individuals, which equates to roughly 10-20% of the Xbox division’s workforce.

As per the latest updates, it appears that Jackson has been chosen to portray the infamous boxer Balrog from Street Fighter, who serves as M. Bison’s bodyguard in the movie. Reports suggest that Jackson is currently immersed in training for this role and will perform his own stunts during filming.

This week, Netflix unveiled its July newsletter, disclosing the upcoming movies and series joining their platform soon. Remarkably, the lineup includes “PAW Patrol,” a title that’s never graced Netflix screens before this announcement.

Among the current top picks on Prime, I find myself captivated by Alex Garland’s drama, “Warfare,” which trails only slightly behind the number one spot. The action-comedy “Deep Cover” also intrigues me, placing fourth on the list. Completing the top five is “A Working Man,” starring Jason Statham, a film that graced the big screen in March.

In a playful nod to fans or a bold jab (particularly at Deadpool), the Marvel films have consistently acknowledged DC Comics. Although these instances don’t necessarily hint at an imminent crossover, they undeniably bring a smile to long-time comic enthusiasts. Here are ten occasions when Marvel movies (from MCU and beyond) subtly, humorously, or even self-referentially referenced DC in surprising, amusing, and downright meta ways.