According to the latest updates, there have been reports indicating a potential wave of mass layoffs for Bungie, and regrettably, this has materialized as they announced the termination of 220 positions. Noteworthy is that this is on top of approximately 100 roles they eliminated in a previous round of job cuts last year.
As a fan eagerly anticipating the release of a new co-op vampire hunting game, EvilVEvil immediately catches my attention with its high-speed action and cooperative gameplay at its core. Just glancing at the game suggests that it’s going to deliver an exciting experience, and I was fortunate enough to chat with the developers about what players can expect, their post-launch plans, and other interesting details before its recent release. Here’s my interview with Toadman Interactive CEO Ola Nilsson.
I can hardly contain my excitement as I look forward to Saturday Night Live bringing back the talented Maya Rudolph to reprise her role as Presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 campaign! As the nation prepares for the final round, SNL is smartly cashing in on the buzz and curiosity by welcoming a cherished returning cast member. Rudolph’s portrayal of “Mamala” was always a highlight, especially when she joined forces with Jim Carrey’s Joe Biden during the 2020 election season. Rudolph even earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her spot-on depiction of Senator Kamala Harris on SNL in 2020! I can hardly wait to see what she brings to the table this time around!
Marvel Studios has significantly changed the direction of its future cinematic universe. At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it was revealed that Joe and Anthony Russo, directors of “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” will helm the next two Avengers films. Notably, Robert Downey Jr., who has played Iron Man for a long time, is set to portray Doctor Doom in both “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” While “Secret Wars” was previously planned for 2022, “Avengers: Doomsday” replaces the original title, “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.”
Buckle up as we blast off with “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”! Following the events of “The Acolyte,” set in the distant High Republic era of the Star Wars timeline, “Skeleton Crew” takes us back to the timeframe of “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka.” This live-action Star Wars series, overseen by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni for executive production, was initially scheduled for a December 2024 release on Disney+. However, we now have an official premiere date: Tuesday, December 3rd.
Last year, the anime version of “The Apothecary Diaries” made its debut and swiftly soared in popularity, eventually ranking as one of the top anime series of 2023. This surge in popularity led to confirmation that the show featuring characters Maomao and Jinshi would receive a second season. Recently, we at ComicBook were fortunate enough to attend this year’s Anime Expo, where we interviewed several key creators and voice actors within the anime industry. In regards to “The Apothecary Diaries”, we sat down with director Norihiro Naganuma to discuss the development of the first season and how it compares to the original source material.