Absolute Batman’s Court of Owls Introduced With a Huge Twist

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The latest issue of Absolute Batman, created by Scott Snyder and Eric Canete, finished with a surprising reveal: Martha Wayne is still alive in this alternate universe and was shown contacting the Court of Owls. They hinted they’d been expecting her return, which makes sense considering she previously served as Deputy Mayor of Gotham City. Interestingly, she also has ties to the influential Kane family, who were among the city’s founders.

DEFECT is Now Being Published by NC America

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We’re thrilled to partner with NCSoft, which solidifies our plan to launch DEFECT globally with a powerful partner by our side,” said Emanuel Palalic, CEO of emptyvessel. “NCSoft is providing valuable support and expertise as we develop a compelling single-player experience for DEFECT. Their commitment to single-player games is especially encouraging, as many publishers are shifting away from this type of content, and we appreciate their confidence in our vision.”

A Sci-fi Masterpiece’s Journey to Television Has Officially Been Cancelled (And Fans Have Waited 12 Years)

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In a recent interview with Maude’s Book Club, author Pierce Brown discussed the status of the planned Red Rising TV series. He confirmed that a series was indeed in development, but ultimately didn’t move forward after years of effort – a common situation in Hollywood. Brown explained that most projects that are optioned never actually get made, estimating the chances of success at less than one percent. He said they simply couldn’t get the series to a point where the studio felt confident in producing it. Despite this setback, Brown hinted that Red Rising might still appear in a different format in the future.

The Simpsons Showrunner Hints at the Return of One of The Series Most Beloved Projects

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Released in 2003 for the Nintendo Gamecube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, The Simpsons: Hit & Run is widely considered the best game in the Simpsons series by fans. Writer Matt Selman, who contributed to the game, recently spoke to People magazine about it. While he didn’t confirm any plans, Selman suggested a return isn’t impossible. He stated, “Nothing is set in stone, but people love Hit & Run and want more of it, so never say never.”

Disney’s Most Exciting Live-Action Remake Was Just Officially Confirmed

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Okay, so a live-action Tangled is officially happening! Michael Gracey, who did The Greatest Showman, is directing, which is exciting. I’m hearing Teagan Croft – you might know her from Titans – will be playing Rapunzel, and Milo Manheim (Zombie) is set to be Flynn. They’ve got the cast and crew assembled, so while there’s no firm release date just yet, my guess is we’ll see it sometime in 2027 or early 2028. I’m definitely keeping an eye on this one!