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As a critic, I recently checked out *STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY*, and it’s a really engaging look at the next generation of Starfleet officers. The show follows a group of bright-eyed cadets as they chase their dreams, learning the ropes at the Academy. We see them grow, forge friendships – and some intense rivalries – experience first loves, all while facing a dangerous new threat that could jeopardize everything. It’s a compelling story about what it takes to become a Starfleet officer, and it definitely delivers on the hope and optimism we expect from *Star Trek*.

Shall we go chronologically? Why yes, we shall.

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Before joining Lestat, the group was a local band known as Satan’s Night Out. If AMC renews the show for a fourth season, Akasha will be a major character. While we haven’t seen Akasha in action yet, the latest trailer for *The Vampire Lestat* gives us a first look at Assad Zaman as Armand in season 3 of *Interview with the Vampire*, and shows Delainey Hayles returning as Claudia. Plus, it looks like we might see the vampire Bruce again – hopefully for the last time.

Marvel Studios appears to be blending different versions of the Wonder Man comic book character. The superhero side of Wonder Man, who gains powers from ionic energy, will likely be featured as a character *within* a story shown in the series. At the same time, the series will also explore Simon Williams’s life as a Hollywood actor, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will play that role. This is shaping up to be Marvel’s most self-aware and layered project yet, and the latest preview has only increased anticipation for its release.

I had this idea to have Deadpool appear in a scene, and I discussed it with Ryan Reynolds. It would have taken a lot of effort to make it happen, but he was enthusiastic about it. Now, everyone’s going to be focused on that possibility, and honestly, I regret even mentioning it.

At New York City Comic Con, the voice actors Steven Yeun and Gillian Jacobs, along with co-creator and showrunner Robert Kirkman, unveiled a new teaser for the series. They also announced that Lee Pace, known for his role in *Foundation*, will be joining the cast as Thragg. In the original comic book, Thragg is the main villain of *Invincible*. He’s the strongest Viltrumite and currently leads the Viltrum Empire. Taking over after the first Emperor died, Thragg is solely focused on the Viltrumite mission – to make their empire dominate the entire universe. He was raised from birth to be a leader and rules through force, ruthlessness, and sheer determination, aiming to restore Viltrum to its former power no matter the cost.

I don’t think viewers should go in expecting a certain thing. The core idea is more important. While there’s a clear conflict between characters like the Joker and Lex Luthor, that’s not the main focus. What really stood out to me was the setup: Rick Flag Jr. and Amanda Waller decide metahumans are too much trouble, constantly escaping, and decide to eliminate them permanently by sending them to another dimension. Naturally, sending a bunch of villains to another dimension has consequences, and in this case, the only person currently there is a good guy who’s forced to fend for himself.

Even though Lex Luthor is currently imprisoned, it’s become clear that he and his associates have infiltrated the government. Rick Flag made a dangerous bargain, and those rarely end positively. During a question-and-answer session, *Comic Book Resources* pointed out that Flag appears to be in a powerful position, but that dealing with Lex Luthor usually means Luthor ends up controlling the situation. James Gunn readily confirmed this assessment.