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Aamir Khan’s child, Junaid Khan, made a noteworthy entrance in Bollywood with the movie “Maharaj.” Basking in the film’s success and garnering positive reviews for his exceptional acting, Junaid has been lauded by both critics and audiences alike. Moreover, he has earned recognition from his father for carving out his own path within the industry. Most recently, Aamir Khan himself praised Junaid for reaching these milestones independently in his career.

In a memorable moment at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H stage, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige shared some exciting updates about the upcoming Marvel film, now titled “Avengers: Doomsday,” previously known as “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” Due to legal issues with Jonathan Majors, the focus is moving away from Kang the Conqueror towards Victor Von Doom, the main antagonist. However, the most significant announcement was the return of the Russo Brothers, directors of several Captain America and Avengers films, to helm “Avengers: Doomsday” and its sequel, “Avengers: Secret Wars.” They will also be bringing back Robert Downey Jr., a beloved cast member from previous MCU productions.

Amazon’s “Batman: Caped Crusader,” created by Bruce Timm, who was also a co-creator of “Batman: The Animated Series,”, offers another compelling portrayal of Gotham City’s iconic hero. Unlike the 1990s series, which is set in the 1940s, this new version allows for a darker and more mature interpretation of Batman. In the premiere episode, one significant change introduced by Timm (in collaboration with J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves) to the Batman mythos becomes apparent.

Grand Seiko introduces two new additions to its renowned Heritage Collection, the 44GS references, which are only available in North America. These timepieces feature dials inspired by the “Kirazuri” style, meaning “sparkling painting,” a method used in traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock art from the Edo era. This technique involves incorporating mica powder into the printing process to achieve a radiant effect.

Ever since the Marvel Panel at San Diego Comic-Con last Saturday, I’ve been struggling to process the news that Robert Downey Jr. will be stepping into the role of Victor von Doom. The reactions have ranged from excitement, dismay, and bewilderment over his return, and I can’t deny that I too have my thoughts about it. However, regardless of our feelings, it seems that “Avengers: Doomsday” is on its way with Robert Downey Jr. leading the charge. Naturally, we all have our speculations as to why this decision was made, but let’s focus on the practicalities instead. So, using the comic books as a guide, how will Downey’s portrayal of Doctor Doom fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?