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Following an almost unidentifiable portrayal of Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot (aka The Penguin) in Matt Reeves’ film “The Batman,” this notorious antagonist will take center stage in a solo TV series slated for 2024, airing on HBO starting September 19. Unlike the Dark Knight, this spinoff won’t feature Batman, but critics are expressing enthusiasm without him, as the DC crime series is receiving high praise. Having watched the eight-episode run myself, I concur with the general opinion that showrunner Lauren LeFranc has crafted a Gotham city filled with intriguing characters and an in-depth examination of our title villain.

As a die-hard Pixar fan, I can’t help but ponder if the box office underperformance of “Lightyear” was due to a fleeting, yet impactful same-sex kiss, causing some adjustments in the script of “Inside Out 2”. After all, “Lightyear”, being the first significant Pixar release since the COVID-19 pandemic and a spinoff of the beloved “Toy Story” franchise, unfortunately didn’t meet expectations. The film faced several challenges, including a narrative that was too intricate for general audiences and the reprising role of Buzz Lightyear by a new voice actor, which sparked debate among fans. However, the brief kiss between Alisha Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba) and her wife, Kiko, seemed to have caused quite a stir. Despite lasting merely a second, the scene generated a significant amount of controversy, with an Oklahoma theater chain attempting to omit it from screenings.

Currently engrossed in post-production for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and developing both “Avatar 4” and “Avatar 5”, James Cameron has ventured into a new project beyond Pandora’s boundaries. According to Deadline, Cameron has acquired the rights to Charles R. Pellegrino’s upcoming book, “Ghosts of Hiroshima“, as well as his 2015 publication, “Last Train From Hiroshima“. These two books will be merged into a single, powerful cinematic production titled “Last Train From Hiroshima“. The film will revolve around the true tale of a Japanese man during World War II who miraculously survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, only to encounter another nuclear blast in Nagasaki after boarding a train.

As a gamer, I’m super excited about the upcoming release of the RIOT Skateshop x Nike SB Dunk Low. This bad boy will be dropping in the spring of 2025 and it’s going to be available for $135 USD. The colorway is a sick combo of Mahogany, Dark Beetroot, Team Red, Sail, and Night Maroon. If you want to get your hands on these kicks, keep an eye out at Nike come springtime!

When Jacob Jordan from Mejuri encountered filmmaker Gia Coppola and the creative team at The Directors Bureau, it was a highly harmonious and enjoyable meeting, much like what young people would describe as incredibly fitting or perfect.