Baki Producer Talks Tackling US Politics & the Donald Trump Era (Exclusive)

The manga series Baki The Grappler is known for featuring real-life people as characters. Throughout the story, Yujiro Hanma, Baki’s father, has met numerous famous figures, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and George W. Bush. Recently, he had a contentious meeting with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. According to artist Yuki, these appearances aren’t random; they’re used to emphasize Yujiro’s incredible power and to reinforce the idea that Itagaki, the creator, views the world of Baki as very real. We can expect to see even more real-world personalities show up in future installments.
7 MCU Characters Least Likely To Die In Avengers: Doomsday

With the release of Doomsday nearing, it’s becoming apparent that the film will significantly shape the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This has sparked rumors about potential character deaths in Avengers: Doomsday, with several established heroes considered at risk in the 2026 film. However, some characters seem protected from this fate, as ending their storylines now would feel pointless and rely solely on shocking the audience.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Trailer Impresses Fans With Blockbuster-Sized VFX

The second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be based on the second book, The Sea of Monsters. Several new actors will join the cast, including Andra Day as Athena, Daniel Diemer as Tyson the cyclops, and Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace. Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho will play the Gray Sisters. Sadly, following the passing of Lance Reddick, Courtney B. Vance will now play the role of Zeus.
Uma Thurman Brought Back The Foot Fetish Debate With Four Funny Words Of Advice When Her Daughter Started Work With Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino, the director of Django Unchained, has a well-known fascination with feet, even famously focusing on Margot Robbie’s feet in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Although Tarantino has spoken out against the discussions surrounding this, it seems those who work with him feel differently. Actress Maya Hawke recently shared advice her mother, Uma Thurman (who often collaborates with Tarantino), gave her before filming one of his movies:
DC Officially Confirms Batman’s Design For Bruce Wayne’s Next Appearance

Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in The Batman 2. However, James Gunn is planning to cast a new actor to play Bruce Wayne for The Brave and the Bold movie within the DC Universe. On the animation side, Hamish Linklater will once again voice Batman in season 2 of Batman: Caped Crusader, and a four-part adaptation of Knightfall is also planned. Before these projects, fans can expect a uniquely styled animated Batman series in 2025.
Sacred 2’s PS5 Remaster ‘Just the Beginning’ as Dev Teases Full Return of Action RPG Series

The game was originally released on the PS3 and was generally liked. It let players experience the story from two different perspectives – playing as either the ‘good’ or ‘evil’ side – and had a solid selection of characters to choose from.
Percy Jackson Finally Drops Epic Season 2 First Look

For years, fans have loved the stories of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, originally written by Rick Riordan. While there were movies made in 2010 and 2013, directed by Chris Columbus (known for Harry Potter), the recent Disney+ TV series, which began in December 2023, has been very popular. With the show returning on December 10th, Disney has now released the official trailer.
Luke Skywalker’s Surprise Return Just Gave New Meaning To One Of Star Wars’ Most Controversial Scenes

Many fans were disappointed with Luke Skywalker’s actions and death in Episode VIII, feeling it didn’t align with his established character. However, a recent comic book series has provided additional background and explanation, offering the portrayal of Luke that fans had hoped for in the 2017 film, The Last Jedi.
Survival horror game Fright Train announced for PC

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
