The Gladiator 2 Popcorn Bucket Has Dropped, And I Am Indeed Entertained

To all friends, enthusiasts of Rome, fellow citizens… lend me your ears! You might have thought that the release date announcement for “Gladiator II” in 2024 couldn’t get any more exciting, but hold onto your seats because the anticipation is about to ramp up a notch. Here’s why: The same year will also present some massive additions to your collection that you might want to showcase at home. And yes, I must admit, this latest offering has piqued my interest too!

Kris Kristoffersons Flashpoint Is an Overlooked Gem

Following a series of back-to-back flops with the 1980 Western epic Heaven’s Gate and the 1981 political thriller Rollover, Kris Kristofferson temporarily stepped away from acting. He later reappeared on the silver screen, starring in the 1984 neo-Western action thriller Flashpoint. In this film, Kristofferson portrays Bobby Logan, a Texas border officer, who, during routine patrol, stumbles upon a hidden jeep. Inside, he finds a skeleton in the driver’s seat, a hunting case containing a sniper rifle, and about $800,000 in unspent money. This unexpected find turns into a nightmare for Bobby and his partner, Ernie, played by Treat Williams.

Doc Harris, Dragon Ball Z Narrator, Dies at 76

2024 has been particularly tough for fans of Dragon Ball, a series many grew up with. Earlier this year, its creator, Akira Toriyama, passed away at the age of 68. More recently, the English narrator, Doc Harris, also passed away at 76. For those who eagerly waited to catch each episode on Toonami after school, his voice would be instantly recognizable; he was the one who provided recaps at the beginning of every episode and is remembered for popularizing phrases like “tune in next time on Dragon Ball Z.