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Sozin’s Comet, Part 3 & 4

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Book Three Cover Art by Mirggles!

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Ruby Rose alleges unsafe conditions on Batwoman; Warner Bros. responds

Ruby Rose took to Instagram to slam The CW and the production of Batwoman, alleging that some toxic behavior led to her leaving the series.

Her first message said, “Enough is enough. I’m going to tell the whole world what really happened on that set… I will come for you so what happened to me never happens to another person again. And so I can finally take back my life and the truth. Shame on you.”

Rose went on to share a variety of videos from doctors’ visits regarding injuries sustained to her ribs and neck, allegedly from filming the series, and explained she was forced to return to work just 10 days after having surgery. Other stories involved injuries to crew members due to negligence and singling out actor Dougray Scott by saying he was a nightmare to work with, hurt a female stunt double, and yelled at women.

Warner Bros. responded to the allegations, saying, “Despite the revisionist history that Ruby Rose is now sharing online aimed at the producers, the cast and crew, the network, and the studio, the truth is that Warner Bros. Television had decided not to exercise its option to engage Ruby for season two of Batwoman based on multiple complaints about workplace behavior that were extensively reviewed and handled privately out of respect for all concerned.”

An individual with knowledge of Rose’s exit told The Wrap that investigations into these complaints about Rose went on for months before Warner Bros. TV chose not to pick up her option for Season 2.

Dougray Scott also responded, saying, “I absolutely and completely refute the defamatory and damaging claims made against me by her; they are entirely made up and never happened.”

Camrus Johnson, who plays Luke Fox on the show, also weighed in, tweeting, “She was fired. And it is VERY hard to be fired when you’re the lead. Imagine what you have to do for that to happen.”

Alexander J. Baxter, a production assistant on the show, also commented by saying that Rose was a dictator on set, and that whenever she interacted with any of the PA’s, they were disregarded by her like the trash they had to pick up.

God of War coming to PC in January

God of War, the 2018 PlayStation exclusive, is coming to Windows PC on January 14, 2022. Sony announced the end of God of War’s PlayStation exclusivity via a new PC trailer.

The game will be available for $49.99 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. God of War’s Steam page is already active for players that want to pre-order. PC features listed on Steam include high fidelity graphics, including 4K resolution, DLSS and reflex support for higher frame rates and sharper graphics, and ultra-widescreen support.

The PC version will also include a collection of armor and shield skins.

Among Us is coming to PlayStation and Xbox in December

Among Us is finally heading to PlayStation and Xbox on December 14th. The game will run on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

Just like on PC, Among Us will be included with Xbox Game Pass on consoles. Those on PlayStation, meanwhile, will get an exclusive Ratchet & Clank cosmetic at a later date. The game has crossplay support, so you’ll be able to play with friends across PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.

Innersloth also revealed details about physical editions of Among Us for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Along with the base game and all of the DLC, the $30 Crewmate Edition includes a poster of the Skeld map, stickers, and a holographic card. The $50 Impostor Edition includes the same gear as the Crewmate package, along with a purple crewmate plush, an enamel pin, and a lanyard. The $90 Ejected Edition comes with even more goodies, including a steelbook case, a beanie, and a fleece blanket.

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Disney delays several MCU release dates

Disney has delayed five of their upcoming announced Marvel movies. Eternals and Spider-Man: No Way Home, however, are both still committed to their respective November and December release dates.

The delays begin with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which has now moved from March to May 6, 2022. That spot was previously held for Thor: Love and Thunder, which has been bumped to July 8, 2022, taking the spot of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. That sequel is now scheduled for November 11, 2022. The Marvels has shifted out of 2022 and will now release on February 17, 2023. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quatummania is the last film receiving a delay, which is now planned for July 28, 2023.

Unlike the other post-2021 MCU films, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 will maintain its originally announced release in May 2023.

Updates from DC FanDome

In addition to a new trailer for The Batman, there were several other announcements for upcoming projects from DC FanDome.

Director Patty Jenkins and Lynda Carter confirmed that a third Wonder Woman movie is currently in the works, and Carter will be in the film.

The first footage from Black Adam was shown, giving the world a look at Dwayne Johnson in the titular role.

A trailer for The Flash movie leaned heavily into teasing the return of Michael Keaton’s Batman, with the former Dark Knight providing voice over while we got a look at Supergirl and multiple versions of the Flash.

The directors of the upcoming Blue Beetle film, as well as star Xolo Mariduena, spoke about the film before debuting some concept art of Blue Beetle’s costume.

Season 3 of the Harley Quinn animated series will release on HBO Max in 2022, and a sizzle reel gave a quick early look.

Finally, both Titans and Doom Patrol have been renewed for their respective fourth seasons on HBO Max.

Y: The Last Man series cancelled after one season

Y: The Last Man showrunner Eliza Clark has announced via Twitter that the series will not be getting a second season on FX on Hulu, even before the first season has finished airing. The news is a crushing blow to fans of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra’s original comic, many of whom waited more than 10 years for an adaptation to materialize.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources say that execs at FX had to make a decision on the series by Oct. 15th, and production costs from a showrunner change, multiple recastings that led to reshoots, and delays caused by the pandemic may have led to the cancellation decision.

Despite the early cancellation, Clark remains hopeful for the future of Y: The Last Man, as she expressed their team’s commitment to finding a new home for the series as there’s much more story left to tell.

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Batman: Caped Crusader producers reveal more details about the series

In a presentation at DC FanDome, producers Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, and James Tucker explained their vision for the upcoming show, Batman: Caped Crusader. Timm, who co-created Batman: The Animated Series, highlighted that “It’s more Batman: The Animated Series than Batman: The Animated Series.”

Timm went on to clarify that the show will capture what he was originally aiming for with the classic series, saying, “It kind of goes back to the original principles of the show that we originally came up with in the early 90s. There were certain limitations on what we could do in terms of adult content, violence, and adult themes.”

Reeves added in that this version of Batman is currently alone when we meet him. There’s no Justice League. There aren’t any other superheroes. You’re watching this lone figure swimming through the cesspool of Gotham. It’s Batman, alone.

They also suggested that while it’s taking a lot from Batman: The Animated Series, this is still a new story with its own interpretations of characters and their relationships. The Joker and Penguin from The Animated Series won’t necessarily be the same versions of those characters that we see in Caped Crusader. Gordon isn’t Batman’s ally yet and there’s nothing assumed that he will or won’t be.

Timm mentioned that the look of the show will be similar to what he created in his own Batman: Strange Days short, which was heavily noir-influenced, but Caped Crusader won’t share the same black and white appearance as the short.

Peacemaker series gets a release date

Along with debuting its first trailer, DC has revealed that James Gunn’s Peacemaker series will debut on HBO Max on January 13, 2022. John Cena will reprise his role as Peacemaker from The Suicide Squad for the eight-episode season. Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the show and directed five.

DC Animated Movies for 2022 revealed

DC has revealed their full slate of home release animated movies for 2022. The first is the previously announced Catwoman: Hunted, which debuted a trailer at DC FanDome, and will available on February 8th.

In addition to Catwoman: Hunted, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will also release Green Lantern: Beware My Power, Battle of the Super Sons, and a film for younger fans, Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse.

Joining the lineup will be DC Showcase – Constantine: House of Mystery, the latest compilation of animated shorts anchored by a story involving the Hellblazer himself, and the release of Batman: The Long Halloween – Deluxe Edition, which melds both halves of the story into one dynamic thriller.

The Flash gets a new costume for Season 8

Throughout the first seven seasons of The Flash, Barry Allen’s costume has constantly evolved. Season 8 will continue this trend, as The Flash will get another brand-new costume for the upcoming return of the series.

During DC FanDome, producers of The Flash debuted a new picture of Grant Gustin in costume. Among the changes are a newly designed center crest and the wings on his mask. The biggest addition however, are the Flash’s golden boots, which had been left out until now. Gustin added that the golden boots were the final element that’s been missing, bringing this suit closer to the comic design than any previous iteration.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0 update detailed

Nintendo has confirmed the final major free content update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons by detailing Version 2.0, which will be released on November 5th.

Fans of the game were blown away by the shockingly large amount of new content announced.

Brewster will open his coffee shop in the museum after you fulfill a favor for Blathers. In the Roost, you can enjoy a coffee by yourself, with online friends, or by inviting other characters to join you using amiibo cards.

Kapp’n will invite you on his boat for a journey to various new and mysterious islands. Each could have a different season, time of day, or weather than your own island, and many will have mysterious flora and other surprises.

Gyroids can be dug up from the ground and customized. Each one plays unique sounds.

Harv’s island will be getting a marketplace where island visitors like Redd, Saharah, and Kicks will have full shops. Reese & Cyrus will offer furniture customization that can’t be done through DIY workbenches, Katrina will look at your daily fortune, and Harriet can teach you additional hairstyles.

Cooking will be added to DIY recipes. After growing vegetables in your garden, you can harvest and combine with other ingredients to fill your dining table.

Other improvements and new features include group stretching in the plaza, more home storage, changing the active times for island residents, and furniture to access your home storage and ABD.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC Happy Home Paradise announced

Animal Crossing: New Horizons will receive its first paid DLC on November 5th with the release of Happy Home Paradise.

Players will be able to fly to a new archipelago that is home to Paradise Planning, where they can help build and design dream vacation homes for villagers.

Villagers will have various preferences, like one that loves mushrooms, another who loves arcades, and another who loves teddy bears. Once you accept a request, you’ll be able to pick an island that suits their style, as well as the weather, time of day, and season to fit the mood.

There will be designated furniture and items that need to be used, with an ever-expanding catalog of items that will also be available to complete the interior and exterior. The homes can be moved around, and trees, fencing, and paths can be added to the yard.

Completing requests allows you to unlock more techniques like different colored lighting, the ability to modify a home’s width and length, the use of partition walls and pillars, soundscapes, and furniture polishing.

You’ll also be compensated for your work with a new currency. This can be traded in for rare items that can be brought home for use on your island. You can also use all these newly acquired techniques on your own home except for resizing the house or rooms. The ability to remodel your neighbors’ houses can also be unlocked.

The Happy Home Paradise DLC will be available for $25, but is also included for free for those subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing

Nintendo has revealed the pricing structure for their upcoming Switch Online Expansion Pack service, which launches on October 25th. The service, which adds classic N64 and Sega Genesis games to the existing Switch Online offerings, will cost $50 per year or $80 for a family plan. This expansion will also include access to the Happy Home Paradise DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

If you already have a Switch Online subscription, you’ll be able to upgrade at a pro-rated cost depending on how much time was left on your original plan.

You can also now pre-order the N64 and Sega Genesis controllers that are compatible with the Switch. Each controller will cost $50.

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Sozin’s Comet, Part 1 & 2

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Book Three Cover Art by Mirggles!

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Will Poulter will play Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Adam Warlock is finally coming to the MCU. After teasing his appearance at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, it’s now been confirmed that Will Poulter has landed the role in Marvel’s highly-anticipated sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. James Gunn is returning to direct, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige producing.

The character was first teased in a post-credit scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, when a pod is unveiled that’s said to contain the perfect Sovereign that has been created to help destroy the Guardians once and for all.

Plot details about the third installment are still under wraps, but it will potentially involve the team’s search for the missing Gamora, who abruptly left after Thanos was finally defeated. Vol. 3 has a release date set for May 5, 2023.

G4 returns to television on November 16th

Seven years after it disappeared, G4 is returning to television. The gaming network will be revived on November 16th on Xfinity TV, Cox, and Verizon Fios, as well as streaming on Philo.

G4 also has a multi-year promotional and commercial deal with Twitch. The network will keep making dedicated content for social media channels, including YouTube, as well.

Classic G4 series Attack of the Show! and Xplay are returning with their respective former hosts, Kevin Pereira and Adam Sessler. A weekly show called Boosted will focus on esports coverage, while there will also be a series in which G4 talent and guests play Dungeons & Dragons, along with all 167 episodes of Ninja Warrior.

Masters of the Universe: Revelation returns this November

Netflix has announced that Part 2 of Kevin Smith’s animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, which premiered in July, returns on November 23rd.

With Skeletor now wielding the Sword of Power as Skelegod, the weary heroes of Eternia must band together to fight back against the forces of evil in a thrilling and epic conclusion to the series.

Tales of the Walking Dead anthology series gets greenlit at AMC

AMC Networks has greenlit a new series in the expanding universe of The Walking Dead titled Tales of the Walking Dead. Channing Powell, who has been a writer and producer on both The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, will serve as showrunner for the new project.

The logline reads, “Tales of the Walking Dead is an episodic anthology series with one-hour standalone episodes focused on both new and established characters set in the world of the original series. An initial season of six episodes is expected to go into production early next year and premiere on AMC+ and AMC next summer.”

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Doctor Who Season 13 announces title, villains, and premiere date

The BBC has confirmed that the 13th season of Doctor Who will premiere on October 31st, Halloween. The show also revealed its first trailer for the newest installment of the series, which will be the last for Jodie Whittaker in the iconic role.

A new title for the season, Doctor Who: Flux, was part of the reveal. Each of the eight episodes in this season will be connected as part of a larger story. The new season will find The Doctor and Yaz encountering two new companions, played by John Bishop and Jacob Anderson.

HBO Max debuts poster for Young Justice: Phantoms

The fourth season of Young Justice, now known as Young Justice: Phantoms is set to premiere on HBO Max soon. The new season will continue exploring the lives of Superboy, Zatanna, Nightwing, and others as it will be focusing more on the core cast.

Showrunners Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman also offered a few more teases about what’s coming in Season 4.

Said Weisman, “This season focuses more on individual character dynamics than on League/Team/Outsider politics. But we will see a bit of each of these squads (among others). And covert action is always an important part of the Young Justice dynamic.”

The third season ended with a teaser that suggested the Legion of Super-Heroes will play a role in Phantoms. Without revealing specifics, Vietti said, “We wouldn’t call last season’s ending a cliffhanger. But obviously, we wouldn’t drop in the Legion ring without a plan to follow up on it.”

Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition

Rockstar has officially announced Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. The bundle includes Grand Theft Auto 3, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas and will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S&X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year. It will also land on iOS and Android in the first half of 2022.

Rockstar says the revamped games will have upgraded visuals and modern gameplay enhancements while retaining the look and feel of the originals. More details about the changes will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Elsewhere, the publisher plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of GTA III later this month. Some special events and commemorative gear are coming to GTA Online this fall.

Wentworth Miller to return as Captain Cold for Legends of Tomorrow 100th episode

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will bring back some familiar friends for its 100th episode. During an interview with CBR, showrunner Phil Klemmer revealed that the milestone episode will feature the return of Wentworth Miller as Captain Cold, among other past characters.

Miller’s Leonard Snart made the transition from The Flash to Legends of Tomorrow in 2016. However, his tenure on the Arrowverse series was short-lived. Another iteration of that character returned as an alternate-world version for 2017’s Crisis on Earth-X crossover and reprised the role for a handful of episodes for Season 3 of Legends. He has not appeared onscreen in the Arrowverse since then.

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WandaVision spinoff featuring Agatha Harkness is in the works

A WandaVision spinoff starring Kathryn Hahn is in development at Disney Plus from Marvel Studios.

Hahn would reprise the role of Agatha Harkness in the series, which is described by sources as a dark comedy, though exact plot details remain under wraps. Should the spinoff go forward, WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer would serve as the writer and executive producer, with this being the first project Schaeffer has set up with Marvel since she signed an overall deal with them and 20th Television in May.

Star Lord T’Challa spinoff was in development before Boseman passed

Marvel’s What If…? head writer A.C. Bradley and director Bryan Andrews discussed the first season of the animated Disney+ series and plans for Season 2 during an interview with Variety, including that the creators were initially planning to spin off the Star Lord T’Challa character into his own show.

Said Andrews of the plans, “Chadwick had recorded his Star Lord T’Challa stuff early. But we had those later episodes that he appeared in sporadically, and it was a long stretch before we got him again. And it was not long after the final recording that he passed. But we got him in time to have everything for Season 1. I think he was also trying to make an effort because T’Challa was so important to him — and also this new version of Star Lord T’Challa was so important to him. He dug it.

I don’t know if he knew this, but there was planning to have Star Lord T’Challa spin off into his own show with that universe and crew. We were all very excited. We know he would have loved it, too. And then, you know, he passed, and so all that’s in limbo. So, who knows? Maybe one day.”

Marvel’s What If… producer talks about Season 1’s lost episode

Spoiler warning if you haven’t seen the season 1 finale of Marvel’s What If…?

While the season finale of Marvel’s What If…? brought back many of its previous heroes, there was one new addition: Gamora, The Destroyer of Thanos.

During a recent interview, What If…? executive producer and writer, A.C. Bradley, explained why the episode featuring this Gamora wasn’t completed in time for season 1.

What happened with the Gamora episode, there was originally supposed to be – early on in the season – a Tony and Gamora-centric episode. However, due to COVID and production delays, one of our amazing, amazing animation houses around the globe got hit pretty hard by the pandemic. And we were left with two choices: push the entire season to later this year, or push this one episode to season 2. We made the choice to push that episode to season 2, and hoped that seeing Gamora in the finale serves as a teaser for what is to come. In season two, it’ll almost be like a little bit of a prequel. We’ll see how Tony and Gamora became friends, because those two don’t even interact in the main MCU universe.”

When fans do get that episode, it apparently will be tonally in line with the more comedic offerings like the Party Thor episode.