This year promises some great new content, and the upcoming Punisher series is particularly exciting. It’s the first time the character has been the focus of his own story since the Netflix shows, and it could mark the beginning of a fresh and promising direction for Marvel’s TV projects. This ‘Special Presentation’ could be the start of a really thrilling period for the MCU.
Writer Alex de Campi recently told The Guardian about the upcoming graphic novel Dan Dare: First Contact from B7 Comics. She explained that finding her old Dan Dare collections while moving inspired her to bring the classic 1950s sci-fi hero to a new audience.
Expect a few surprises during the induction process. While New Edition won the fan vote, their inclusion feels strange. They made some catchy songs, but their overall body of work and impact weren’t quite strong enough to justify a place in the Hall of Fame.
Amazon revealed a significant new agreement on April 10th. Although Amazon hasn’t bought Apple TV or its shows and movies, by offering Apple’s streaming service as an addition to Prime Video, Amazon is essentially bringing it into their own system. This gives Amazon control over how people find and sign up for Apple’s content, even without completely owning it.
Even though the trailer was well-received, many fans are still hesitant about the new Harry Potter series. Some feel it’s too soon after the last movie, released just 15 years ago, to revisit the world. Others are uncomfortable supporting the series because of the creator’s publicly known transphobic views, despite criticism from many fans. With the first episode of the series now scheduled to premiere on December 25th, it’s giving former fans an alternative epic fantasy event to watch. In fact, HBO’s choice to release the series on Christmas Day is already being compared to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon of 2023, and it’s expected to be a major cultural moment.
Beyond the popular and famous movies of 2006, there were also some fantastic, lesser-known films. These movies didn’t get much attention when they were released – they either didn’t do well in theaters, or they were simply too small to make a big splash.
This film is based on the popular debut novel by Tomi Adeyemi. It tells the story of a young woman with magical abilities who joins forces with a princess to overthrow a cruel ruler and bring magic back to their homeland, Orïsha, where it’s currently outlawed.
So, I was listening to Kelly Thompson talk on the Near Mint Condition YouTube channel, and she was explaining things about the Absolute Wonder Woman run. Basically, just because they’re hinting at Diana being queer doesn’t mean DC is fully on board with making it official in the comics themselves. She said they’re playing it by ear, and honestly, she seemed a little frustrated that DC is being cautious about showing sapphic relationships – you know, Diana with other women – in Absolute Wonder Woman and her overall story. It’s not a definite ‘yes’ to queer Diana just yet.
His remarks point to the difficult task filmmakers have in making movies that both video game fans and the broader public will enjoy.
Deborah Vance is returning for a fifth and final season of Hacks, bringing with her a host of well-known guest stars. Picking up right after the events of season four, the new season finds Deborah back in Las Vegas, proving she’s very much alive and eager to return to performing. The Emmy-winning HBO Max comedy will conclude with these episodes.