When stories jump forward in time, the characters get a fresh new look and the writers can explore exciting, previously unavailable storylines. This technique has been especially popular in Shonen Jump series. Here are seven examples of stories that were completely revitalized by this kind of time skip, opening up a world of new possibilities.
According to a recent article in Variety, Barry Keoghan is likely to reprise his role as the Joker in The Batman Part II. He previously appeared as the Joker in The Batman, notably in a scene with the Riddler. Although a scene with Robert Pattinson as Batman was filmed, it didn’t make the final cut of the movie but was later shared online. This scene showed Batman consulting with the Joker at Arkham Asylum about the Riddler’s crimes.
Set against the backdrop of significant historical events like the AIDS crisis and the Vietnam War, Fellow Travelers examines how fear impacts love. The show focuses on intense emotional moments and the heartbreaking journeys of its characters over many years. This makes it a great choice for fans of Heated Rivalry who appreciate emotional depth and relatable vulnerability as much as, or more than, the show’s passionate conflicts.
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Batman #5, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, shows a rare night off for Bruce Wayne. He’d planned a dinner date with psychiatrist Dr. Annika Zeller, who is known for protecting the mentally ill and even debated Hugo Strange publicly. However, Bruce quickly realizes Annika is more focused on securing funding for her research from the Wayne Foundation than on a romantic connection with him.
You can now watch the popular A24 film Bodies Bodies Bodies on HBO Max, as it became available on January 1st. Starring Amandla Stenberg (known for her roles in Acolyte), the movie follows a group of friends in their twenties who throw a party at a secluded mansion during a hurricane. The fun quickly turns dangerous when a party game leads to a death, and the group is left trying to uncover the killer amongst them – leading to betrayal, hidden secrets, and plenty of drama.
The original Fairy Tail manga ran from 2006 to 2017, and in 2018, Hiro Mashima launched a sequel, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, with artwork by Atsuo Ueda. While A-1 Pictures has adapted the entire main story into an anime, the sequel anime, produced by J.C. Staff, is waiting for news about a second season after its first season ended in January 2025. Mashima continues to create new works, but Fairy Tail is still incredibly popular. This year marks the manga’s 20th anniversary, and the creator is celebrating with a special illustration featuring the fan-favorite characters.
On a recent episode of The Julia Cunningham Show, actor Taylor Zakhar Perez discussed his upcoming project. When asked if filming had started, he remained tight-lipped. He then revealed that the scripts for the new Tomb Raider movie are under even stricter security than those for Game of Thrones. “The security is even more intense than it was for ‘Game of Thrones,'” Perez explained. “To access the scripts, it’s like the process for ‘Steel,’ but multiplied by ten. There are layers upon layers of logins and facial recognition checks.”
News broke on Wednesday morning that Ubisoft is closing its Halifax studio. The information came from an internal email obtained by VGC. Ubisoft, the company behind mobile games like Assassin’s Creed Rebellion and Rainbow Six Mobile, is restructuring and cutting costs, and the Halifax location is part of those changes.
Since Toy Story 3, a key character in the Toy Story movies has been Bonnie, a young girl who received Andy’s toys. She’ll be back for Toy Story 5, but she’ll be appearing as an older child.