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Damien Leone is currently making Terrifier 4, which he intends to be the final chapter in Art the Clown’s story. After that, he’s scheduled to write, direct, and produce Tortures of the Damned for Lionsgate. Horror legend Sam Raimi and his producing partner Rob Tapert will also be producing the film. Scott O’Brien and Pavan Kalidindi will oversee the project for Lionsgate, and Romel Adam and Jose Cañas will oversee for Ghost House Pictures.

The newest figures in the Dragon Ball S.H.Figuarts line feature Goku in his various Super Saiyan transformations. Plus, the Dragon Ball S.H.Figuarts Miniature Collection 2 will be available in Japanese Gashapon capsule toy machines starting this May.

The most memorable anime don’t just have characters who fill space – their interactions drive the entire story, impacting everything from the plot’s key moments to the emotional highs and lows, and even the action. While strong protagonists are important, truly great anime are defined by supporting characters who are just as compelling and vital to the narrative. Whether it’s a team, a club, or a family, these anime feature casts that are among the best ever created.

While SWAT was on the air, ratings sometimes dropped. Like many TV shows, it experienced normal fluctuations in viewership. However, SWAT, which premiered in 2017, faced extra challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and general uncertainty made it difficult to hold viewers’ attention, even among dedicated fans. The show’s high production costs, due to its many stunts and physical demands, combined with cast changes, led CBS to question whether continuing the series was financially worthwhile.

Felicia Hardy, best known as Black Cat, hasn’t had a significant live-action appearance beyond a brief, and somewhat weak, portrayal by Felicity Jones in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Aside from comics and the Marvel’s Spider-Man video game, fans haven’t seen much of the character, which is surprising considering her importance in the original stories. That needed to be addressed.

The new series Sugar is quickly becoming a hit on Apple TV+, currently ranking as the ninth most popular show. It’s also ninth worldwide, appearing between Ted Lasso and Shrinking in the rankings. The show has seen success in numerous countries beyond the U.S., including the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Canada, and Italy.

Emilia Clarke, who played Qi’ra in the movie Solo, jokingly told Variety that she probably won’t be returning to the Star Wars universe. She used the expression “That Millennium Falcon has sailed” to suggest the opportunity has passed.

The initial trailer for X-Men ’97 season 2 is out, offering a preview of the upcoming battle against Apocalypse. The conflict will span across different time periods – Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C., the year 3960, and 1997. Several beloved characters from the original X-Men: The Animated Series, like Psylocke, Havok, Angel, and Polaris, will also return and have important roles in the new season.

This May, several shows like Arrow, Hart of Dixie, and The 100 became available for free streaming. More shows, including Everwood and Major Crimes, will be added in June. On the movie side, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and other titles are now available to stream for free.

Plus M Entertainment, the distributor for the film Hope, announced that it has achieved record-breaking pre-sales internationally, becoming the highest-grossing Korean film ever before its release. The movie has been sold to over 200 countries and regions and will be in theaters this fall.