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As a huge fan of the Predator movies, I was really worried when Disney bought FOX. The Alien vs. Predator films didn’t really work, and Predators left a lot of people divided. That led to the 2018 The Predator, which, let’s be honest, didn’t go over well with critics. But then Disney surprised everyone by releasing Prey straight to Hulu, and it was fantastic! It was a massive hit, and they’ve kept the momentum going with Predator: Killer of Killers and Predator: Badlands. Honestly, it’s completely breathed new life into a franchise I thought was on its last legs.

Films like The Crow and The Mask were huge hits. However, while The Mask, especially, was a massive success in 1994 and helped launch Jim Carrey as a major leading man, it was always intended as a standalone project, not the start of a franchise.

Even though Berserk has been popular for decades through its manga and anime, no one has ever tried to make a live-action version. This is surprising, especially since its story shares similarities with Game of Thrones, HBO’s hugely successful series. The series is known for its intense violence and demonic creatures, which would be very challenging and expensive to bring to life on screen. Currently, there’s no news about a new Berserk anime either, making a live-action adaptation seem unlikely anytime soon.

In a recent interview with BKMAG, director Steven Soderbergh talked about his experience working on a potential Star Wars project that ultimately didn’t move forward. He acknowledged Kathleen Kennedy, the former president of Lucasfilm, was understandably frustrated with the situation, as they all were. Soderbergh revealed he and Adam Driver spent two and a half years developing the project – along with Rebecca Blunt – without compensation. When Driver considered publicly discussing the cancellation, Soderbergh advised him to simply state the facts, not speculate about the reasons. The official explanation they received was that the story wouldn’t allow for Ben Solo’s character to still be alive. Soderbergh expressed disappointment, particularly because he had already visualized the entire project and felt bad that no one else would see it. He expected the conversation with Lucasfilm to focus on logistics and budget, but they never even reached that stage, which he found frustrating. Ultimately, he and the team were very disappointed with how things turned out.

As a huge Star Wars fan, I’ve been thinking about where they could take Grogu’s story. They might revisit the idea of him becoming a Mandalorian Jedi, something The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett hinted at but then pulled back from. It’s a big deal because there’s only been one Mandalorian Jedi ever – Tarre Vizsla, who also created the Darksaber, and that was a thousand years ago! Season 2 of The Mandalorian really set that up with Luke taking Grogu to train, but Boba Fett seemed to undo it when Grogu chose the Mandalorian armor over the lightsaber. Still, I get the feeling that storyline isn’t completely finished just yet.

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Readers discover Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zenin have died before learning the difficult fate Yuji must face on his own. Unlike the original Jujutsu Kaisen manga, which ran for many years, Modulo is intended as a brief follow-up lasting about six months. The series is nearing its end and should finish in just a few weeks. Thankfully, the author, Akutami, doesn’t plan to stop creating stories after Modulo concludes.

Some players like to combine elements from different character classes to make their characters versatile and capable in many situations. While this can work well if the classes complement each other, it can be tricky for beginners to manage all the different abilities, stats, and skills. A simpler approach is to choose a subclass within a single class, which offers a new way to play without the complexity of mixing classes.

Netflix is making a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters and is also working on several spinoffs, but because well-made animation takes a long time, the next installment won’t likely arrive until 2028 or later. That means fans of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) will have to wait years for the story to continue. Luckily, there are some excellent films that explore similar themes of idol life, supernatural danger, and the power of music in the meantime.

Did you know that Sonic 3 concluded the initial trilogy with a surprise post-credits scene, similar to those in Marvel movies? This hinted at a brand new story for Sonic and his friends. In the film, Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) was racing with Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba) when he suddenly found himself alone in the woods and attacked by a group of Metal Sonic robots—characters from the video games. Just when it looked like Sonic was in trouble, a mysterious hedgehog with a hammer and a hood appeared and saved him. This instantly led fans to believe that Amy Rose would be making her first appearance in Sonic 4.