Following Paramount’s lawsuit challenging Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) attempts to block its takeover bid, WBD has dismissed the legal action as without merit. In a statement reported by Variety, WBD argues that Paramount’s claim its $30-per-share offer is better is a tactic to influence the board. WBD also points out that Paramount, under CEO David Ellison, hasn’t increased its offer to buy the company.
The story is actually more nuanced. While Neil’s work brought Batman back to the vision of its original creator and helped it become much more popular than the ’60s craze indicated, the Batman ’66 TV show initially rescued Batman from being forgotten. In fact, it was this series that first transformed Batman into a worldwide phenomenon.
What I’m most excited about is that they’re reuniting the original cast, with Famke being one of them.
November 3rd is a key date for Godzilla fans. It’s the anniversary of the original 1954 film’s release. Seventy-two years after Godzilla first appeared on screen, and three years after the hit film Godzilla Minus One (released in Japan on November 3, 2023), Godzilla Minus Zero will continue the monster’s story, debuting on Japan’s Godzilla Day in 2026. For the first time ever, the film will be released in Japan and North America around the same time. Release dates for other countries will be announced later.
Following the success of Evil Dead Rise, writer and director Lee Cronin is tackling another classic horror tale with a bold new take: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.
LEGO is starting a new series of Pokémon building sets with three initial releases. These include the LEGO Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball set, a larger set featuring LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, and a LEGO Pokémon Eevee set.
I’m so excited about the introduction of Miss Wednesday, played by Charithra Chandran! She’s partnered with Mr. 9 from Baroque Works, and like most of their agents, they work as a team. While she doesn’t have any Devil Fruit powers, she’s incredibly skilled with her unique weapon – these amazing, razor-sharp discs called ‘Kujakki (Peacock) Slashers’ that she throws with incredible precision. With her striking blue hair, she’s definitely going to cause some trouble for the Straw Hat Pirates. I have a feeling we’ll first meet her in Whiskey Peak, which is one of the first adventures the crew has in the Grand Line!
Get ready for Halloween with this spooky advent calendar! It builds into a 7-inch Michael Myers statue, modeled after his look in Rob Zombie’s 2007 Halloween remake. The statue comes with his signature knife, a gravestone, and a pumpkin, perfect for displaying. It’s made of 13 easy-to-connect pieces – no glue needed! Available starting October 19th, it’s the ideal way to count down to Halloween. This collectible is officially licensed and endorsed by Rob Zombie.
The main set of Stranger Things stamps includes three different strips, each showcasing beloved characters from the show.
Danny Ramirez is set to appear as Joaquin Torres/Falcon in the next Avengers: Doomsday film, which is shaping up to have a huge cast. Because of this, many believe he’ll also be in Avengers: Secret Wars. However, filming Avengers movies and TV shows like The Last of Us takes a long time, potentially creating scheduling conflicts. Currently, it’s just speculation, and HBO hasn’t confirmed if Ramirez has been replaced in The Last of Us season 3, or if a new actor will play Manny. Also, it hasn’t been officially announced that Falcon will even be in Avengers: Secret Wars.