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James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has confirmed that the upcoming second season of *Peacemaker* will have a direct influence on the second seasons of *Creature Commandos* and *Lanterns*. In an interview with Screen Brief, Gunn acknowledged the connection between the shows, stating, “it’s in there.” He also shared that the first few episodes of *Peacemaker* Season 2 will establish these connections, giving fans a preview of what to expect from *Creature Commandos*’ next season.

Prime Video has been making some changes lately, renewing a few shows while canceling others. The Bosch spin-off Ballard is getting a second season, and viewers can expect more of We Were Liars and Overcompensating. However, Motorheads won’t be returning for another season.

HIDIVE, a streaming service, has made it clear that all of its subtitles are created by real people, not artificial intelligence. This announcement appears to be a response to a user on X (formerly Twitter) who questioned whether HIDIVE used AI-generated subtitles – something they disliked enough to cancel another streaming service. HIDIVE directly stated they don’t use AI, emphasizing that their subtitles are crafted by a dedicated team of fans who are genuinely invested in the shows they work on, even getting emotional during endings and passionately discussing their favorite characters.

At the Bloomberg Screentime conference, Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters explained that when you create content for people all over the world, some viewers are bound to be offended. He stated this is simply a natural part of reaching a global audience.

In the film *The Running Man*, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Ben Richards, a contestant on a deadly game show. To win a large cash prize, Ben must survive for 30 days while being hunted by ruthless killers known as Hunters.

Netflix has released the first trailer for its new series, Death by Lightning. The show features a talented cast including Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham. It tells the true story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau (played by Macfadyen), mixing dramatic events with comedic moments that highlight the strange circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The series title comes from a quote Garfield made after becoming president, comparing assassination to an unpredictable event like being struck by lightning. You can watch the trailer now.

At the end of Peacemaker Season 2, Chris is taken by Rick Flag Sr. and sent to Salvation, a planet used as a prison for people with superpowers. James Gunn recently announced (according to Variety) that we’ll see more of Salvation in the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.

A recent report from industry insider My Time To Shine Hello suggests Dwayne Johnson might return to play the Scorpion King in a future project.

This list ranks the most financially successful movies based on books, but we’re using a specific set of rules. We’re only including films that are *directly* adapted from a single book – movies that are part of a larger franchise, like the *Jurassic World* films (which come from the *Jurassic Park* franchise), won’t be included. We’re also looking at worldwide box office numbers, not just sales in the US. And because *The Hobbit* movies are prequels to *The Lord of the Rings*, we’ve left that series off this list. Now, grab your favorite fantasy novel and let’s begin – bonus points if you get that last reference!

While responding to fan questions in a GQ video, actor Andrew Garfield, 42, addressed a comment asking if he would be involved in the new Harry Potter series. The fan simply wrote “REMUS LUPIN???” prompting Garfield to share that he had only recently begun getting to know the Harry Potter stories.