Lauren Hissrich, showrunner for The Witcher, suggested that Henry Cavill's departure from the series after its third season was influenced by his desire to commit to other roles, particularly Superman. Cavill announced his exit from The Witcher in October 2022, around the same time he confirmed his return as Superman. However, shortly after, James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios, leading to a reboot of Superman and Cavill ultimately not reprising the role[1]. While Cavill lost the Superman role, he has upcoming projects, including a Warhammer 40,000 series and Highlander[1].

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YouTube channel M.M's Prop Shop upgraded a Home Depot Chewbacca animatronic, transforming it from a "janky" Christmas decoration into a screen-worthy replica. The makeover included brushing and untangling its hair, painting around the eyes, re-hiding fur seams, and significantly upgrading its bandolier with fabric paint and leather. Additionally, the generic base was replaced with an Imperial-themed one, and a 3D-printed bowcaster was added to complete Chewie's iconic look, replacing the original candy cane and Santa hat[1].

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Crunchyroll is launching a new premium manga app in the U.S. and Canada in October, offering hundreds of titles from publishers like AlphaPolis, Square Enix, VIZ Media, and Yen Press, with Shueisha and J-Novel Club to follow.[1] The app, separate from Crunchyroll's streaming service, will be available on iOS and Android devices starting October 9, with a web reader launching October 15.[1] It will feature ad-free reading, offline viewing, light and dark modes, and personalized reading lists.[1] Crunchyroll Ultimate Fan subscribers will get the app as a free bonus, while other users can subscribe through "Mega Fan + Manga" or "Fan + Manga" tiers.[1] Notable titles include One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Dress-Up Darling.

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The trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash reveals new clans and conflicts that will expand Pandora's world. The film, set to release on December 19, picks up one year after Neteyam's death, with Jake and Neytiri's family grappling with grief. They encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe called the Ash People, led by Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, escalating the conflict on Pandora.

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Denis Villeneuve is set to begin the search for the next James Bond actor after completing Dune: Part Three. The new Bond will be a British male in his late 20s or early 30s, ruling out many established actors. Amazon MGM and Villeneuve are looking for a "fresh face" to portray Bond as a "blunt instrument," potentially a man of color, and someone who is "dull and uninteresting" despite a wild life.

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A blooper reel for James Gunn's Superman film has been released, revealing the goofy and fun atmosphere on set. The reel showcases bloopers from cast members like David Corenswet (Superman), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), and Alan Tudyk, as well as James Gunn himself, who humorously played Lex Luthor's "screeching shitposting social media monkeys." The video also features dancing and references to classic Star Trek humor. Superman is currently available for streaming on HBO Max and on Blu-ray and 4K UHD.

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The article highlights that actor Kyle MacLachlan, known for roles in Twin Peaks, Sex and the City, and Fallout, has become a "TikTok Dance Star"[1]. His TikTok videos are described as "iconic" and "shameless," but also earnest and amazing, often featuring him trying very hard to dance, akin to everyone's "favorite dad"[1]. The article also notes that MacLachlan posts these same videos on Instagram for those who don't use TikTok[1].

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Nerdist reports that RSVLTS has launched a new "Star Wars Spooky Season Collection" featuring several Halloween-themed designs on their Kunuflex material shirts, hoodies, joggers, and long-sleeve tees. The collection includes designs like "Dia de los Vaders," "Lil Troopers (Dark Side)," "Dismembers Only," "Hyperglow Horrors," "Kessel Run," "Force Ghosts," "Offworld Watchers," "Sugar Squadron," "Rebel Scum (Porkins Squad)," and "Day of the Darkside." Items are available in classic (unisex), women's, and youth styles, with prices ranging from $35 to $75.

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One Battle After Another is described as an "award-worthy comedic thrill ride" by Paul Thomas Anderson, blending elements of comedy, action, political thriller, and family drama. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Sean Penn, is praised for its seamless genre blending, brilliant direction, incredible score, and editing. It follows an anarchist revolutionary group, the French 75, and a father on the run with his child, exploring themes of American society, racism, and flawed attempts at change. Despite some issues with script length and an ending that left the reviewer unsure, the film is highly recommended for its powerful performances and ambitious storytelling, with a theatrical release set for September 26.

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John Boyega, who played Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, recently shared his opinions on how he would have approached the films differently. He stated that he would have kept characters like Han Solo and Luke Skywalker alive to fulfill their legacies and create a "good moment of handing on the baton" to new characters[1]. Boyega also expressed that new characters should "struggle" more, rather than immediately mastering their abilities, and criticized Rian Johnson's portrayal of Luke Skywalker as a "projector" disappearing on a rock, advocating for more respect for established lore while expanding the universe within its boundaries[1].

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