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Charles Barkley has previously hinted he was exploring options with different media companies as he considered his future. After initially retiring in 2024, Barkley confirmed he had meetings with NBC specifically. However, it wasn’t until an interview on *The Bill Simmons Podcast* that he explained why he turned down their offer. He said the deal contained terms he considered unacceptable and referred to as “bullshit.”

With the second season of *Peacemaker* nearing its end, fans have been buzzing about potential cameos. Actress Danielle Brooks even sparked speculation about a Superman appearance after sharing a photo with David Corenswet, who was in costume. Now, James Gunn has offered some hints about which characters will show up in the final three episodes of *Peacemaker* Season 2.

The comic series *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* is expected to resolve concerns some fans have about the portrayal of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, specifically addressing criticisms similar to those leveled against the *Iron Man* films.

The recent episode kicked off exchange matches between Serendia Academy, the Mage Training Institution, and the University. Monica won the first match, but things took a surprising turn when her opponent proposed marriage. She refused and ran away. Meanwhile, Bernie Jones, an old friend of Monica’s, reappeared and revealed her secret identity, leading to a difficult conversation. Throughout the chess tournament, a mysterious figure lurks in the background.

Jones Soda is releasing a limited-edition collection of four spooky flavors, called Undead Heroes, available only until Halloween. Each flavor is inspired by a character from Marvel’s first R-rated animated movie and will feature that character’s artwork on the bottle.

Even though it’s early days, I have a feeling the new show with Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey is going to be a hit. It’s already getting fantastic reviews, and I’m really excited to see how this gripping and emotional crime story develops.

With the next big Marvel team-up movie, *Avengers: Doomsday*, just over a year away, the zombie-filled universe of *Marvel Zombies* is returning to the alternate Earth it first appeared on in the 2021 *What If…?* series. A spin-off was announced that same year, drawing inspiration from the *Marvel Zombies* comic books by Robert Kirkman. Details are still scarce, but the four-episode series, rated for mature audiences, will feature many recognizable characters battling a zombie version of a former superhero.

Zach Cregger, the writer and director, has revealed plans for a prequel movie focusing on the terrifying character of Aunt Gladys, brilliantly portrayed by Amy Madigan. In an interview with Fangoria magazine, Cregger confirmed he’s been discussing the project with Warner Bros. and that a solid story is already developed. He emphasized the project is genuine, stating he had the idea well before the original movie’s release and was prepared to develop it.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gellar clarified that the new Buffy project isn’t a reboot, but something different.

I’m still saddened by her departure, but I’ve been thinking about how we can learn from it. I don’t want it to just become another routine elimination on *Big Brother*. I believe we can use this as an opportunity to improve the show, and I have a specific idea for how to do that in a future season.