Deadpool & Wolverine Director Says Professor X Cameo Was “Never Discussed”

The movie pairing Deadpool and Wolverine was filled with appearances by past X-Men characters from Fox films, yet one much anticipated legacy figure, Charles Xavier (played by Patrick Stewart), who played a significant role in launching the Fox Marvel universe and starred alongside Hugh Jackman in Logan, did not make an appearance. Despite the strong connection between Professor X’s story and Wolverine’s, as well as the villain Cassandra Nova, it was unexpected to discover that there were no plans for him to reprise his role in this new Deadpool adventure.

Green Day Teams Up With Keurig to Celebrate American Idiot’s 20th Anniversary With New Brewer, Coffee Kit

As a coffee enthusiast and long-time fan of Green Day, I am beyond excited about the latest collaboration between the iconic punk rock band and Keurig. Having grown up listening to “American Idiot” on repeat, it brings me great joy to know that this classic album is turning 20 this year. The fact that Green Day is teaming up with a brand like Keurig to create a limited-edition brewer kit is the perfect way to celebrate such a milestone.

Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin Declined Offer to Play Tim Walz in Season 50

It’s expected that Governor Tim Walz will have a significant role in this season of Saturday Night Live due to its focus on political satire. Recently, it was confirmed that Maya Rudolph will reprise her role as Kamala Harris, and the producers are reportedly searching for an actor to play Walz, who is Harris’ running mate on the Democratic ticket. However, one highly speculated choice for the part has declined the offer. This week, Steve Martin announced that he won’t be taking up the role of Walz.

Nicole Maines and Rye Hickman Talk Bringing Dreamer to Life in Bad Dream

Nia Nal, or Dreamer as she’s known in DC comics, initially appeared on the small screen through CW’s Supergirl. However, she has since grown into a significant character within the DC comic book universe, joining the main continuity and becoming part of Amanda Waller’s new Task Force X in Suicide Squad: Dream Team, leading to an unexpected twist in Absolute Power. This journey begins, in terms of her comic book origins, with the graphic novel Bad Dream, which was announced during DC Pride 2022 and published earlier this year. Written by the original creator of the character for the CW’s Supergirl series, Maines, with art by Rye Hickman (of SFSX and Lonely Receiver), Bad Dream provides a comprehensive backstory for Nia, introducing one of the most distinctive and intriguing characters. ComicBook recently interviewed both Maines and Hickman to discuss Bad Dream, their creative process, and their aspirations for the impact it will have on readers.

Ys: Age of Heroes – The Tabletop Roleplaying Game Announces October Release

Promethium Books, in collaboration with Digital Emelas Ys fansite, are thrilling Ys game enthusiasts by unveiling on social media the upcoming launch of an engrossing tabletop roleplaying game. Developed under official license from Nihon Falcom, this game is based on the Ys video game series. Set to be released in both hardcover and digital versions, the game titled “Age of Heroes” takes place fifty years after the last known location of Adol Christin, roughly a century after the events depicted in Ys 1 & 2. Although specific details are scarce at this point, a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) hints that further information about gameplay and character classes will be shared soon. With pre-orders scheduled to open within a month, fans of Ys can expect the wait to be brief.