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Avengers: Doomsday originally went by the name The Kang Dynasty, with plans for Jonathan Majors to play the villain, Kang the Conqueror, and Destin Daniel Cretton directing. However, after Marvel Studios fired Majors, they changed course. Cretton was then moved to work on Spider-Man: Brand New Way. To recapture the interest of fans potentially turned off after The Multiverse Saga, Marvel announced at San Diego Comic-Con last year that the Russo Brothers would return to direct the next Avengers movie, with Robert Downey Jr. starring as Doctor Doom. Now that the Russo Brothers and Downey Jr. are back with the MCU, the filmmakers have been sharing glimpses of the Avengers: Doomsday production, bringing back memories of their earlier work. These posts weren’t hugely revealing, but considering the Russo Brothers’ history of building anticipation, they’ve clearly figured out how to get people talking, and some fans are now wondering if a specific storyline might play a role in the upcoming Avengers films.

Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Walt Disney Animation Studios, recently talked to Cartoon Brew before the release of Zootopia 2 and clarified a common misconception about how Disney approaches sequels. He confirmed that Disney Animation doesn’t have a strict “rule” requiring a specific number of sequels or franchise projects. Instead, the studio focuses on creating compelling stories.

Besides James Bond, Marvel, and DC Comics characters, Star Trek is the film series with the most installments in recent times, but it still appeals to a relatively small group of people. While those unfamiliar with the show may pick up bits and pieces through general cultural awareness, things like photon torpedoes and the Prime Directive aren’t as well-known as lightsabers or the Force. It’s interesting that many Star Trek fans (Trekkers or Trekkies, especially those who dress up as characters) actually think most of the Star Trek movies aren’t very good. Over time, people tend to view them more favorably, and even the worst episodes or films usually have their supporters. When Star Trek films are ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes critics’ scores, the results are surprisingly logical (though there are a few unexpected entries), and almost every film seems better than its rating suggests.

Some shows succeed by focusing on complex political plots, while others thrive with imaginative magic systems and explorations of good versus evil, and occasionally, they spark debate. This recent surge in fantasy television is proving that the genre isn’t limited to knights and mythical creatures; it can also be varied, welcoming, and boldly original. However, not every storyline reaches a fulfilling conclusion, and even the most creative reimaginings come with certain risks.

With Dragon Ball Super currently paused and Dragon Ball DAIMA taking the story in a different direction, many fans have been speculating if DAIMA could be a fresh start for the series. Discussions have centered around whether the small changes to established lore and some plot holes in DAIMA suggest a brand new Dragon Ball timeline, separate from what happened in Dragon Ball Super. Recent comments from Komaki offer a glimpse into how the team viewed Dragon Ball DAIMA while creating the latest Dragon Ball anime, although they don’t explicitly confirm anything.

While talking about Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 7, James Gunn – who created the series and now leads DC Studios – hinted that viewers might have just been introduced to Peacemaker’s biggest enemy. This enemy could be the alternate version of his brother, Kieth, who appears as the armored hero Captain Triumph from Earth X.

According to FlixPatrol, the 2023 supernatural horror comedy movie is currently No. 5 on Disney+’s Top 10 Overall list. But that’s not all viewers are enjoying! The 2003 movie version of The Haunted Mansion ride is close behind at No. 6, and several other spooky favorites are also popular: Hocus Pocus 2 is at No. 2, Twitches at No. 9, Halloweentown II at No. 4, and Halloweentown High at No. 7.

Recently, Nicotero appeared on the YouTube show Born2BeRad, discussing his career and his recent work with the Jason Universe. The host admitted he was unsure about what the new direction for the Jason Voorhees franchise meant, and Nicotero playfully responded, “I don’t even think they know.” The makeup artist then explained how he became involved in creating the look of the mask:

Skybound Entertainment, led by Robert Kirkman, is now in charge of the expanding comic book series created by Jorge Corona (artist) and Daniel Warren Johnson (writer). This series exists within the same universe as the classic animated show, G.I. Joe. As Corona and Johnson prepare to hand over creative control to Kirkman, the stories in the Energon Universe are expected to become even more captivating than they already are.

The movie primarily focuses on Sandra Bullock, though George Clooney has a significant part in the beginning. The connection between the actors was likely what made Gravity emotionally impactful. However, it was the film’s stunning visuals and computer-generated imagery that solidified its place as one of the best examples of realistic science fiction. Gravity was a huge success in theaters, earning $725 million globally, but its seven Academy Awards – including Best Director for Alfonso Cuarón – were even more impressive. Even more than ten years after it came out, Gravity still feels fresh and timeless.