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Come October 2024, discussions about Spider-Man dominated conversations. Not only did Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 secure an official release date on July 24, 2026, but Venom: The Last Dance hit theaters as well. Positioned as the concluding chapter of the Venom series, Venom: The Last Dance saw Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) bid farewell to his beloved symbiote. Remarkably, the film seemed to contradict the mid-credit scene of Spider-Man: No Way Home, suggesting that the remnant of the Venom symbiote was not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s untouchable timeline but instead belonged to the Venom universe. However, the way The Last Dance presents this scene leaves room for speculation that two separate symbiotes could have been left behind, potentially paving the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to introduce its own Venom character.

Tom Hardy, who recently starred in “Venom: The Last Dance,” might appear to have concluded his stint with the Marvel universe for now, but he’s far from done exploring new territories. In fact, Hardy is set to make his comic book debut with Arcbound, a fresh sci-fi series being published by Dark Horse, and created by Scott Snyder, a New York Times best-selling author known for “Absolute Batman,” and Frank Tieri, a veteran comics writer recognized for “New Excalibur.

A disappointing showing at the box office usually means that viewers didn’t take a liking to the movie. Once initial ticket buyers watch a fresh release and share their views, news travels fast, attracting more people to the cinemas. This phenomenon, combined with the usual intense promotional efforts from studios, typically ensures a film’s success.

In October 2023, comedian Anthony Jeselnik featured on the podcast “This Past Weekend,” hosted by fellow comedian Theo Von. During their chat, Jeselnik critiqued comedians who prioritize offending people over being genuinely funny. He referenced a quote often attributed to Andy Warhol that he admired: “Art is getting away with it.” In simpler terms, if you release a special and everyone’s angry instead of laughing, then you didn’t succeed in your act. The goal should be to make everyone chuckle.

The road to the White House is littered with the broken spirits of former Never Trumpers — you know, like vice president-elect J.D. Vance, who once described his future running mate as “America’s Hitler” — but a recent mash note from one former Trump antagonist is particularly head-scratching.