The article from Nerdist.com reports the death of Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton at the age of 79, as confirmed by CNN[1]. The cause of death is currently unknown[1]. Keaton was celebrated for her prolific career and comedic talent, known for roles like Jenny in Finding Dory and Kay in The Godfather[1]. She also worked as a director and producer, winning an Oscar for Best Actress in 1977 for Annie Hall[1]. Celebrities like Bette Midler, Kerry Washington, and Ben Stiller have expressed their sadness and admiration for her[1].The article from Nerdist.com reports the death of Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton at the age of 79, confirmed by CNN[1]. The cause of death is currently unknown[1]. Keaton was celebrated for her prolific career and comedic talent, known for roles like Jenny in Finding Dory and Kay in The Godfather[1]. She also worked as a director and producer, winning an Oscar for Best Actress in 1977 for Annie Hall[1]. Celebrities like Bette Midler, Kerry Washington, and Ben Stiller have expressed their sadness and admiration for her[1].

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Disney is reportedly resuming its live-action Tangled film after previously halting its progress due to the critical and commercial failure of Snow White[1]. Scarlett Johansson is currently in talks to take on the role of Mother Gothel in the new adaptation[1]. The original 2010 animated Tangled film, which reimagined the Rapunzel story with Mandy Moore, was a box office success for Disney[1].Disney is resuming its live-action Tangled film after a pause, with Scarlett Johansson reportedly in talks for the role of Mother Gothel[1]. The project's earlier halt was likely influenced by the critical and commercial failure of Snow White[1]. The 2010 animated Tangled, a reimagining of the Rapunzel story, was a box office success for Disney[1].

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James Gunn revealed that Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool almost made a cameo in the Peacemaker finale. Gunn had discussed the idea with Reynolds, who was interested, but the crossover would have required navigating significant logistical hurdles between Marvel and DC. Ultimately, the cameo was scrapped, possibly for the best, as it would have overshadowed the finale's plot and character development, turning the focus solely on the historic Marvel/DC crossover.[1]James Gunn revealed that Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool almost made a cameo in the Peacemaker finale. Gunn discussed the idea with Reynolds, who was interested, but the crossover would have required navigating significant logistical hurdles between Marvel and DC.[1] Ultimately, the cameo was scrapped, as it would have overshadowed the finale's plot and character development, turning the focus solely on the historic Marvel/DC crossover.[1]

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James Gunn has confirmed that Lex Luthor, as portrayed by Nicholas Hoult in Peacemaker season two, holds all the power in his "partnership" with ARGUS, despite being in prison[1]. Rick Flag, who sought Luthor's expertise, is under the misconception that he can control the situation[1]. Gunn suggests that Flag is "dumb" for thinking he can outmaneuver Luthor[1]. This dynamic is expected to lead to Lex Luthor eventually gaining control over ARGUS, mirroring his manipulative rise to power in the comics, where he even became President[1].

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Jeff Bridges reprised his role as The Dude from The Big Lebowski on Jimmy Kimmel Live to offer advice during "troubling times."[1] Promoting his new film Tron: Ares, Bridges, dressed in the Dude's iconic cardigan and sunglasses, urged everyone to "calm the f*** down" and reduce societal aggression, specifically mentioning "wars, fighting, and cancelling."[1] He also humorously suggested getting "ICE off our streets and into our beverages," reiterating The Dude's famous line, "This aggression will not stand, huh?"[1]Jeff Bridges reprised his role as The Dude from The Big Lebowski on Jimmy Kimmel Live to offer advice during "troubling times."[1] Promoting his new film Tron: Ares, Bridges, dressed in the Dude's iconic cardigan and sunglasses, urged everyone to "calm the f*** down" and reduce societal aggression, specifically mentioning "wars, fighting, and cancelling."[1] He also humorously suggested getting "ICE off our streets and into our beverages," reiterating The Dude's famous line, "This aggression will not stand, huh?"[1]

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Jeff Bridges' cameo in Tron: Ares features a digital copy of his character, Kevin Flynn, rather than the real one. This digital Flynn, from an '80s-era offline grid, helps Ares by providing the "permanence code." The sequence is a tribute to the original 1982 Tron film, complete with retro graphics, music, a Bit, and an original Light cycle, and it avoids retconning Tron: Legacy by presenting a version of Flynn that predates his apparent death in that film. The cameo emphasizes the idea that the "spirit" of programmers remains in the systems they create.[1]

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The permanence code in Tron: Ares is a line of code written by Kevin Flynn that allows digital creations to exist in the real world indefinitely, rather than "derez" after 29 minutes. Both ENCOM and Dillinger Systems sought this code to bring their virtual creations to reality for different purposes—military applications versus humanitarian advancements. While it grants digital beings physical existence, Flynn himself came to believe he misnamed it, as it also makes them mortal and susceptible to death, unlike their regenerating virtual counterparts. The article also clarifies that this permanence code does not retcon Quorra's unique existence in the real world from Tron: Legacy, as her permanence is due to her nature as an ISO, a self-generated digital lifeform with different "digital DNA."The "permanence code" in Tron: Ares is a line of code created by Kevin Flynn that enables digital beings to exist in the real world indefinitely, preventing them from "derezzing" after 29 minutes. Both ENCOM and Dillinger Systems sought this code for various real-world applications. Kevin Flynn, however, later realized he had misnamed it, suggesting it should be called the "impermanence code" because it makes digital beings mortal, allowing them to truly die. This concept does not conflict with Quorra's existence in Tron: Legacy, as her permanence stems from being an ISO, a unique, self-generated digital lifeform.

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The post-credits scene of Tron: Ares reveals that Julian, the disgraced tech CEO played by Evan Peters, escapes into his company's ruined digital world to avoid accountability for his crimes. Upon entering the desolate grid, he discovers an old model Identity Disc that transforms him into Sark, a ruthless program from the original Tron film. This transformation, and the survival of a part of the system after it was destroyed by ENCOM, raises several questions about the connection between Julian's grid and the original Master Control Program, the lingering "spirit" of Users and programs, and the potential for a fourth Tron movie exploring Julian's new powers as Sark.[1]

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George Clooney has confirmed that Warner Bros. has greenlit Ocean's Fourteen and that filming is expected to begin in nine to ten months. He expressed excitement about working with Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Don Cheadle again. The film will address Danny Ocean's presumed death in Ocean's 8 and will need to account for the passing of original cast members Bernie Mac and Carl Reiner.

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The Peacemaker season two finale introduces Checkmate, a new intelligence agency formed by Christopher Smith (Peacemaker) and his allies, including former ARGUS agents. This organization is directly inspired by a long-standing DC Comics agency with a history dating back to the 1980s. In the comics, Checkmate's structure is based on a chessboard, with various DC characters holding "royal" positions, and it has evolved from a covert operation to a UN-chartered metahuman monitoring force. The article suggests that this new Checkmate will likely play a significant role in James Gunn's DCU, especially as a counter to the now-hostile ARGUS.

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