Games

1. I admire independent filmmakers who consistently produce their own unique content, particularly in the horror genre where this individuality adds to the excitement. For instance, Osgood Perkins has demonstrated that a distinct approach can lead to success and maintain artistic integrity, as evidenced by his recent scary movie productions. Likewise, I hold great respect for The Adams Family, a horror film collective, who are prolific in their output. However, personally, their films haven’t resonated with me much. Among them, the one I appreciated most was Hell Hole, which I watched at Fantasia International Film Festival 2024. To be honest, it was my favorite of theirs, albeit not a significant favorite.

Magneto. Green Goblin. The Kingpin. All are among the most iconic Marvel Comics villains. But the greatest Marvel villain of all time is easily Victor von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom. And after three middling attempts at bringing him to the big screen, none other than Robert Downey Jr. will now play him in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. (And quite possibly in The Fantastic Four: First Steps as well). In the comics, he started out as a Fantastic Four villain, but he went on to become an antagonist to the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Man, and just about the whole darn Marvel Universe.

About a year ago, Ravensburger introduced me to the captivating world of Disney Lorcana – a trading card game that delves into the enchanting realm of Disney animated films. Since then, it has grown exponentially, and with the release of Shimmering Skies, their fifth set, the collection now boasts over 1,000 cards! Choosing the perfect mix for my 60-card deck is becoming increasingly challenging, as I find myself wanting to create multiple decks to explore every possibility. The sneak peek at the upcoming set only heightens this dilemma.

1. Before the premiere of the film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz’s popular Broadway musical, director Jon M. Chu asserts that the movie will offer a more personal experience. Notably, the storyline for the musical is derived from Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.” This film adaptation has sparked considerable excitement this year, largely due to its impressive ensemble cast!

At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, I found myself transported to Middle-earth for a brief moment as the cast and crew of “The Rings of Power” graced Hall H. They brought the magic by unveiling an entirely new season two trailer, leaving us humans, dwarves, wizards, Harfoots, and elves eagerly anticipating their return on Prime Video. But it wasn’t just the familiar faces that made the journey to pop culture’s biggest stage.

At TopMob, we had a blast watching Deadpool and Wolverine! Not everyone might feel the same, but it’s clear that many people flocked to see the movie during its debut weekend. With an impressive $211 million earnings in its opening weekend, it secured the sixth spot among the highest domestic opening weekends of all time. Interestingly, Disney owns the top five spots, with Deadpool and Wolverine now trailing only Avengers: Endgame ($357.1M), Spider-Man: No Way Home ($260.1M), Avengers: Infinity War ($257.6M), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($247.9M), and Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($220M) in terms of initial box office earnings.

The journey of the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday will resume in the second series of “Doctor Who,” formerly known as Season 15. Currently, Ruby is reacquainting herself with her birth mother at home. However, she won’t stay there for long as she’ll be pulled back into the TARDIS. Fortunately, the Doctor’s spacecraft has an ample interior, accommodating Belinda Chandra, a new addition to “Doctor Who” in the upcoming season. The Christmas special is just around the corner, marking the beginning of this new adventure.

In the fourth season of the show, Curry’s character was introduced as a new member of The Seven, and her early experiences followed a similar pattern to Starlight’s (portrayed by Erin Moriarty) in the first season – full of aspirations to become the perfect superhero.

In the recent episode, Alya admitted her feelings to Masachika Kuze for the first time, with him pledging to help her pursue her goal of being Student Council President. Although they haven’t declared their relationship publicly yet, there’s an undeniable spark between them as they engage more.

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share that the trailer for House of the Dragon season two, episode eight has dropped! And let me tell you, the finale is shaping up to be an epic showdown. New riders have joined Team Black, and the Dance of the Dragons is about to reach its peak. Aemond, Rhaenyra, and the rest of us are gearing up for a massive battle. Brace yourselves, as I have a feeling that one of our beloved characters might not make it through this intense clash.