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George R.R. Martin began writing A Song of Ice and Fire in 1996 with the release of A Game of Thrones, which took him six years to complete. He initially intended the series to be three books, and the first five novels came out at a steady pace: A Clash of Kings (1998), A Storm of Swords (2000), A Feast for Crows (2005), and A Dance with Dragons (2011). Although The Winds of Winter—which includes material originally cut from the previous book—was expected to be published quickly like the earlier installments, fans are still waiting, and Martin is currently working to finish the final 200-300 pages.

The story hasn’t been officially confirmed by any major news sources yet. However, *Cosmic Book News* has often revealed information before other entertainment publications, so fans are watching closely to see if this report is true.

Chris Hemsworth isn’t the only familiar face returning for more action! Joining the *Extraction* series is Ma Dong-seok (also known as Don Lee), a popular actor from Marvel’s *Eternals*, *Train to Busan*, and *The Roundup* films. He’ll be the main star in a new *Extraction* movie, titled *Extraction: Taigo*. The director and writer of *The Roundup* are also working on this project, and Lee Jin-wook, known for *Squid Game*, will be joining the cast as well.

Diane Keaton, born Diane Hall on January 5th, 1946, grew up in Orange County, Los Angeles, as the oldest of four children. Her father was an engineer, and her mother was a homemaker. Keaton loved performing in school plays and initially studied drama in college, but she left to pursue professional acting. She adopted her mother’s last name, Keaton, because another Diane Hall was already registered with the actors’ union. She got her start on Broadway as an understudy in the musical *Hair*. During this time, she also struggled with bulimia, which developed after a director suggested she lose weight, but she eventually overcame it with therapy.

Disney’s new film, Tron: Ares, didn’t perform as well as hoped for its opening weekend, bringing in $33.5 million domestically and $60.5 million worldwide. Experts initially predicted a North American debut of $45 to $50 million and a global launch of $90 to $95 million. The film, directed by Joachim Rønning, cost around $180 million to make, and a significant portion of its earnings – 67% – came from premium viewing formats like IMAX, 3D, and ScreenX. (Source: Deadline)

Fans and critics are raving about *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt*, an incredible story centered around Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter dedicated to protecting his daughter. With over 226,000 extremely positive reviews, the game is a massive hit – so much so that even talk show host Conan O’Brien called it one of the greatest achievements in entertainment.

Many anime fans have come to expect a familiar pattern: lengthy opening scenes, constant chatter from characters watching events, and battles that are won with sudden, convenient boosts in power. What once felt new and exciting decades ago now feels like unnecessary filler, especially as newer anime simply copy this formula instead of trying something original. While tournament storylines were important in making classics like *Dragon Ball Z* and *Yu Yu Hakusho* popular, they also prevented those series from reaching their full potential with more compelling stories. Shonen anime deserves more than just repeated battle tournaments and predictable outcomes.

As a big DC fan, I remember when the *Waller* series was first announced as part of James Gunn’s plans for the DC Universe. But honestly, we haven’t heard much about it since then. Steve Agee, who played a key role in *Peacemaker*, recently gave an update, and unfortunately, it doesn’t sound promising. It seems like the show might be stalled, at least according to what he’s been told.

According to entertainment reporter Daniel Richtman (via Cosmic Marvel), there’s a problem with the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* movie: filmmakers still haven’t planned out the final act, despite having filmed for over two months. While Marvel Studios has allowed this to continue, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn likely wouldn’t approve, as he’s previously emphasized the importance of finishing the script before starting production.

At New York Comic-Con, Krysten Ritter discussed the possibility of Jessica Jones wearing her classic Jewel costume in future Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances. While she enjoys the character’s current style, saying Jessica “looks about as cool as you can possibly look,” Ritter is open to exploring different looks if the opportunity arises. She stated she’d be open to anything, but is happy with how the character currently appears.