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Could DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’S Absent X-Men Hint at an AVENGERS: SECRET WARS Return?

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Deadpool & Wolverine is very much a raunchy love letter to the Twentieth Century Fox Marvel Universe. It contains appearances from characters from the 2005 Fantastic Four, 2003’s Daredevil, and more. Not to mention, ancillary mutant characters that never actually got to appear in an X-Men film. Yes, we’re talkin’ about you, Channing Tatum as Gambit. But with that heartfelt goodbye for the bygone era of Fox films, where were the actual main X-Men? Aside from stock footage in the credits, we never see a single one of them. Could it be that their conspicuous absence is an indication that we’re bound to still see them one more time?

There Were No A-List Fox X-Men Living in the Void in Deadpool & WolverineMarvel Studios

In Deadpool & Wolverine, there are many characters from the X-Men movies populating the Void, under the thumb of Cassandra Nova. There’s Juggernaut, Azazel from X-Men: First Class, and Lady Deathstrike from X2. Perhaps most notably, Pyro from X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand. But Logan actually name-drops Charles Xavier several times, not to mention Magneto, Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey, and Beast. So it’s rather shocking none of them came back to put a period on the end of their 25-year sentence. Because if Kevin Feige felt the need to give Aaron Standford’s Pyro and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra a proper ending, surely he must feel the same way about the cast of X-Men. Especially as 2000’s X-Men was his very first Marvel screen credit.

The Original X-Men Actors Could Play All-New Variants in Secret WarsMarvel Studios

Our prevailing theory is that Deadpool & Wolverine is indeed the fond farewell to Earth-10005 (the newly designated timeline of the Fox X-Men films), but not the last we’ll see of the original cast of the X-Men films. After all, why bring back Kelsey Grammer as Beast/Hank McCoy at the end of The Marvels, in a scene inside the X-Mansion no less, if you’re never going to pay that off? We suspect the original X-Men actors will return, as variants in yet another unexplored timeline with mutants in them. It’s just that these mutants will look very familiar, as their original actors will play them once more.

The Original X-Men Actors Might Still Play Their Original VersionsTwentieth Century Fox

However, the Fox X-Men timeline that Wade and Logan saved from pruning by the Time-Ripper, Earth-10005, might still be the same one these X-Men from The Marvels come from. We’re going to have to do a bit of mutant math here. The “restored” happier timeline of Days of Future Past takes place in 2023. We also know the “Westchester Incident,” where an elder Charles Xavier accidentally killed 600 people, including most of the X-Men, takes place in 2028. One year later, in 2029, the events of Logan occur. There is some wiggle room for those very same X-Men to appear.

The Confusing Timeline of X-Men’s Earth-10005Twentieth Century Fox

Deadpool & Wolverine takes place in 2024. Meaning that Earth-10005’s version of the X-Men are all alive and happy right now. It also means that this world has two Wolverines running around. There’s the one hanging with Deadpool and friends, and the one currently with the X-Men who will eventually die in Logan. So while we might see the X-Men of Earth-10005 in Secret Wars, it would mean they won’t suffer the events of Logan, undoing that movie. We know, these X-Men timelines are super confusing. So, it is probably easier for everyone involved to go with a brand-new timeline. But it is possible Kevin Feige simply uses Earth-10005 and calls it a day.

Classic X-Men Actors Have All Hinted at a ReturnMarvel Studios

Aside from the return of Grammer as Beast, there’s other evidence to suggest that the MCU has plans for the original X-Men cast for one last go-round. Patrick Stewart has hinted toward yes when asked about coming back as Professor X. Now, he wasn’t in Deadpool & Wolverine, but that doesn’t mean he won’t return for something else coming down the line. Other actors being very evasive when asked about a potential X-Men return include James Marsden, Famke Janssen, and Halle Berry. Now we know that their possible return was not for Deadpool & Wolverine. So we have to assume something else is in the works.

We feel that Avengers: Secret Wars is the only logical place for these characters to return for their final farewell. If Battleword is composed of the leftovers of other realities, as in the Secret Wars comics, then one of those must be a reality with the X-Men in it. If Hugh Jackman returns as Logan, he should make his true last stand with his original X-Men teammates. We’re talking Patrick Stewart as Xavier, James Marsden as Cyclops, Famke Janssen as Jean Grey, Anna Paquin as Rogue, Shawn Ashmore as Iceman, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. Heck, why not throw in Channing Tatum as Gambit, and complete the X-Men; The Animated Series roster in live-action? Of course, just like Logan, they’d have to all finally wear something that’s a semblance of their classic comic book costumes. That alone will be worth the price of admission.

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Robert Downey, Jr. Hid His Doctor Doom Casting News From the Avengers Group Chat

One of the most important parts of being an actor in the MCU is to keep your mouth shut at all times. Revealing any critical information is enough to ruin your career. And the actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe don’t play about this at ALL, including Robert Downey, Jr. He kept his new role as Doctor Doom a secret from literally everyone, including his fellow Avengers actors. Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye, said in a recent interview that Downey didn’t say a word about his casting as the MCU’s Doctor Doom to the Avengers group chat (sounds so epic). 

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“I had no idea. The son of a bitch didn’t say anything to me,” Renner said. “We’re good friends. There’s the Avengers family chat. The original six. He said not a peep. I got online and started blowing up his phone like, ‘What’s going on? You’ve been hiding this from us the whole time?’ It’s exciting news. I’m really, really excited about it.”

Honestly, it was in Robert’s best interest to keep his mouth shut, lest he wants to face Kevin Feige’s wrath. Renner also hinted that he would possibly return in the next two Avengers movies, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. We will see what happens.

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TRICK ‘R TREAT’s 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited-Edition Release Arrives in October

The horror anthology film masterpiece known as Trick ‘r Treat is finally getting the 4K treatment. Ever since Mike Dougherty’s Halloween treat went straight to DVD and Blu-ray back in 2007, it has maintained a loyal following and earned a cult classic status. To this day, Sam merchandise will always reign supreme during the Fall because, well, he’s quite the cute little demon. 

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Mike Dougherty on Trick ‘r Treat‘s Enduring Legacy and Sam’s Future

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Arrow Film’s restoration of Trick ‘r Treat will be a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray limited edition with Dolby Vision. It comes with a two-sided poster, six postcard-sized art cards, an illustrated collector’s booklet, and a reversible packaging sleeve with artwork by Sara Deck. There are basically two versions of this: the regular limited-edition and an original Arrow exclusive edition. Both of them are available for pre-order on Arrow Video’s website for the same price, $35. The best part is, Mike Dougherty approves of this new release. 

Here’s everything you’ll get with the Trick ‘r Treat 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray:

Archival audio commentary by Michael Dougherty, conceptual artist Breehn Burns, storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins and composer Douglas PipesTales of Folklore & Fright, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty, Breehn Burns and Simeon WilkinsTales of Mischief & Mayhem: Filming Trick ‘r Treat, an archival interview with Michael Dougherty on the making of the filmSounds of Shock & Superstition: Scoring Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Douglas PipesTales of Dread & Despair: Releasing Trick ‘r Treat, an archival featurette with Michael Dougherty and Rob Galluzzo of the Shock Waves podcast, exploring the film’s release and fandomSeason’s Greetings, a short film from 1996 directed by Michael Dougherty with optional director commentaryThe Lore and Legends of Halloween, an archival featurette narrated by actor Brian CoxSchool bus VFX comparisonAdditional scenesFEARnet promosSam O’LanternStoryboard and conceptual artwork galleryBehind the scenes galleryMonster Mash comic book set in the Trick ‘r Treat universeTrailer

If you’re ready to dive into this funny yet sinister world once again, then head over and grab your copy now. It will arrive just in time for some Halloween night scares.

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Brandy Wants to Be in I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER’s Upcoming Sequel

In the ‘90s, Scream led to a swath of teen ensemble horror franchises like Final Destination and I Know What You Did Last Summer. It’s now officially back into the game with last year’s hit movie and another film coming soon. So, it is not surprising that the franchise is inspiring others to dust off their dormant universes and return back for more gore. Deadline reports that an I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel will release on July 18, 2025. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr. are expected to return… and Brandy wants in on this movie.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brandy basically says “I wanna be down” with the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel (more of a reboot, maybe?) action. We do love us come Karla Wilson, who survived the events of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.

“I need them to give me a call because I survived in that movie!” Brandy affirmed. “I came out in the end, bloodied up, ready to go. I did not die in that film… Jennifer, Freddie, hit me up.”

We will have to wait and see what this next terrible summer includes. 

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Madelyn Cline, Camila Mendes, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King are all in talks to star in the movie. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is set to direct this sequel.

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If the original stars do come back, the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel will likely follow a format similar to what we saw in Scream (2022). Legacy characters like Julie James and Ray Bronson will return to help newer people get through a horrific antagonist is a win for longtime fans and new ones, too. It would be interesting, though, considering that the last time we saw these I Know What You Did Last Summer characters, it seemed that the hooked killer was about to murder them. Of course, this could have simply been Julie’s bad dream.

Thankfully, a canceled fourth film with their confirmed deaths didn’t take place. If Julie James and Ray Bronson come back for an I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, it will be interesting to see if they are still together and what their lives are like decades later.

Originally published on February 7, 2023.

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How BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER Gave a Shout Out to 4 Different Robins

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Given the 1940s noir era of Batman: Caped Crusader, many fans wondered if we’d see a version of Robin in this series. The tone of the show doesn’t seem to call for a kid hero in bright colors. And no, we don’t actually get any junior crime fighter in Caped Crusader, in bright red, yellow, and green spandex. But we do get four Robins in their civilian identities. Or at least four kids with the same first names as famous Robins. All of which could lead to something more in the future. In the episode “Nocturne,” we meet to four orphans—Dickie, Jace, Carrie, and Steph. These names should be very familiar to longtime Batman fans.

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In “Nocturne,” a mysterious carnival comes to Gotham City. A pair of orphans from Dr. Leslie Thompkins’ orphanage decide to sneak into the carnival grounds at night. In the comics, Thompkins was the social worker who helped a young Bruce Wayne after his parents’ murder. The two kids then encounter a young girl named Natalia Knight. This mysterious child is actually an energy vampire who drains the older boy of his life energy. (He’s drained, but alive). The names of the two young orphans are Dickie and Jace, with viewers meant to infer that these characters are Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, the first two Robins in DC Comics. Dickie actually has an identical design to the young Dick Grayson we see in flashbacks in the classic Batman: The Animated Series. Jason also seems a few years younger than Dick, which fits with established Batman lore.

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Later in the episode, Natalia Knight kidnaps not only Dickie to drain of energy, but also Jace and a blonde girl named Stephie. Clearly, Stephie is a reference to Stephanie Brown, the heroine known as Spoiler. But for a brief time, she was also a Robin. Before the episode is over, they introduce us to one more feisty orphan from Leslie Thompkins’ orphanage. This one is a young bespectacled girl named Carrie. Based on her look (and trusty slingshot) this is Carrie Kelley, the Robin from The Dark Knight Returns. We must note that noticeably absent is any kids named Tim or Damian. Given Tim’s ties to Dick Grayson, and Damian’s status as Bruce Wayne’s son, we understand why they skipped over them for now. In the end, Batman saves all the kids and returns them to Thompkins’ care.

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Naming these kids with the same first names as famous Robins might just be a massive Easter egg. After all, they never give the kids’ last names, maybe allowing them to introduce “proper” versions of the Robins in later seasons if they want to. But what if these are indeed Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Stephanie Brown, and Carrie Kelley? We have a feeling they are. Caped Crusader might have a chance to reinvent the concept of Robin for future seasons. Instead of one Robin succeeded by another, we could see a group of street kids inspired by their brush with Batman to take up crime fighting. Bruce Wayne might not like it at first, but eventually, he could take them all under his wing. At the end of the episode, he seems impressed with the kids, and tells Dr. Thompkins “They’re something.” Maybe that something is Gotham’s newest heroes.

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BoxLunch’s STAR WARS Exclusive Collection for D23 Shows the Power of the Dark Side

Sure, we all love the heroes of the Star Wars saga. But if we’re just talking about aesthetics here, then the characters on the dark side always win, hands down. No shade intended towards Luke, Leia, Rey, and the rest, but the Empire had the best tailors. Now, you can show your love for the dark side of the Force and its sinister agents with a new Star Wars collection from BoxLunch, available exclusively at this year’s D23 in Anaheim, CA. You can check out the new dark-sided Star Wars items below:

Lord Vader Bomber Jacket BoxLunch/Lucasfilm

Don’t call him “Darth.” It’s Lord Vader to you. Show off your love for everyone’s favorite ex-Jedi turned Sith Lord with this stylish bomber jacket, at a price of $79.90.

Star Wars Zip CardiganBoxLunch/Lucasfilm

This spiffy cardigan shows off the Empire’s most iconic symbols, including a Stormtrooper helmet, a TIE fighter, an Imperial Star Destroyer, the emblem of the Galactic Empire, and Lord Vader himself. This one will set you back $64.90.

Darth Vader Helmet Convertible BagBoxLunch/Lucasfilm

The world-famous helmet of Darth Vader makes for a very fetching convertible bag, perfect for a night out on Coruscant. Or the Mos Eisley cantina, if that’s more your speed. It’s available for a price of $89.90. There’s also a Darth Vader belt bag for $34.90 available.

Darth Vader LanyardBoxLunch/Lucasfilm

For all the frequent convention goers out there, this Darth Vader lanyard showcases the Galactic Empire symbol in Sith red, as well as Vader brandishing his crimson lightsaber. The best part is this BoxLunch Star Wars exclusive lanyard is only $14.90.

Darth Vader and Stormtroopers PinBoxLunch/Lucasfilm

Stormtroopers might be the lousiest shots in the galaxy, but there’s no denying that their armor looks cool. This collectible pin showcases Lord Vader leading a squad of troops, with the Death Star off in the distance. This pin is only available at D23 on Saturday, for the price of $18.90.

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BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER Reinvented These Long Forgotten DC Villains

The iconic Batman: The Animated Series ran for over 100 episodes, and gave us incredible interpretations of the Dark Knight’s legendary rogues’ gallery. But even with that many episodes, Bruce Timm and company left out a few baddies, for various reasons. In the new Batman: Caped Crusader series, Timm is finally doing his version of some of these forgotten villains. Villains that we admit are a kind of D-listers at DC Comics. These criminals are Natalia Knight, Firebug, and Gentleman Ghost. Because of their less-than-glorious status, Timm and company reinvented these bad guys almost from the ground up, with some connective tissue to the original comics. Here’s how they transitioned from comics to Caped Crusader.

Nocturna/Natalia KnightDC Comics

Natalia Knight was created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Newton, and first appeared in 1983’s Batman #363. A character conceived in the Vampira/Elvira mode, she is a sexy and deathly pale woman with jet-black hair, with an equally slinky black dress. She and her brother, who went by the name Night Slayer, inherited their father’s criminal empire. When Natalia became afflicted with a disease that robbed her skin of all pigment, she adopted the name Nocturna. Although she looked like a vampire, she was actually just extremely goth. She did have the power to teleport short distances, however. In DC’s New 52 reboot, they reimagined Nocturna as Natalia Mitternacht (German for “midnight”), now an actual vampire.

Natalia Knight Was Almost in Batman: The Animated Series TwiceDC Comics

In the ‘90s, Bruce Timm and Paul Dini wanted to use Nocturna, and had plans to make her an actual vampire. This was something DC wouldn’t actually do for years in the comics. Timm even drew up concept art, and Dini wrote a script. Fox Kids Network censors would not allow an actual vampire on children’s programming. Even when they tried to pitch Nocturna a few years later to Kids WB for The New Batman Adventures, the answer was the same. But now that Caped Crusader doesn’t have to worry about network censors, Nocturna has finally made it to animation. Although plans for her character have changed.

Natalia Knight in Batman: Caped Crusader Channels Wednesday AddamsWarner Bros. Animation

Instead of a slinky vampiress in the Morticia Addams style, Natalia Knight in Caped Crusader is a child, more akin to Wednesday Addams, not her mom. Natalia is now an energy vampire, sapping the strength and life energy from those around her, praying on kids who wander into a carnival. She still works with her brother, who is now a sideshow charlatan. He created a machine that would mitigate her illness. This cure left her with a need to absorb human energy. Like her original comic book counterpart, she sunlight remains deadly to her.

FirebugDC Comics

Chances are, if you’re a big enough Batman fan, you’re aware of Firefly. This pyromaniac villain has appeared in Batman: The Animated Series, the 2004 cartoon series The Batman, not to mention in live-action in Arrow. He was set to be a villain in Batgirl, played by Brendan Fraser. He first appeared in the comics back in the early 50s. But there’s a second pyromaniac Batman villain who is far more obscure whom people often confuse with Firefly. His name is Firebug, although his civilian name is Joe Rigger.

Firebug Is Often Confused With FireflyDC Comics

Firebug, created by Len Wein and Irv Novick, actually debuted back in 1979. Joe Rigger made a mere handful of appearances. A military demolition expert, when three members of his family all die due to negligence in their buildings, he decides to burn said buildings to the ground. He made only a few appearances over the years. Usually, the already-existing Firefly overshadows him. His original costume was like a garish red and yellow circus outfit, and for his modern appearances, he wore something a little more intimidating. He never even appeared in any cartoon, TV series, or film. Until now of course.

Firebug Finally Appears in Animation Warner Bros. Animation

In Batman: Caped Crusader, Firebug finally makes his animated debut. His fireproof costume and accompanying goggles look far more like Firefly’s do in the modern comics. In the episode, people even mistakenly call him Firefly, to which he quickly corrects them and lets them know it’s Firebug. Tom Kenny provides the voice. There’s not much backstory or motivation to his character beyond “pyromaniac.” He’s essentially used by the Gotham City Police as a means to lure the Batman out of the shadows. And when the corrupt cops who use him are done, they kill him. His time was brief, but after 45 years, Firebug finally made the big time.

The Gentleman GhostDC Comics

This oft-forgotten DC villain has fought the Dark Knight several times, but didn’t start out as a Batman villain. The Gentleman Ghost first appeared in 1947’s Flash Comics #88 as a villain for Hawkman and Hawkgirl to fight. The original version wasn’t really a ghost at all but a mortal criminal named Jim Craddock. Dressed in a pristine white 19th-century aristocrat’s outfit, his head only appears as a floating hat, monocle, and transparent face. He used magician’s tricks to make himself appear as a spirit but was fully alive, in a manner similar to future Scooby-Doo villains.

From Fake Ghost to Real GhostDC Comics

In the reborn DCU, Jim Craddock was indeed a 19th-century highway robber from England who made his way to America in the days of the Old West. The cowboy couple Nighthawk and Cinnamon encounter him and Craddock dies as a result of his tussle with the pair. An ancient curse says he will never move on from this Earthly plan until his killers are free of this mortal world and must always wander as a spirit. Sadly for Craddock, his killers are in an endless cycle of reincarnation, most recently emerging in the 20th century as Hawkman and Hawkgirl. So as long as they’re on Earth, so is he. Now stuck on Earth as ghost, Gentleman Jim still commits crimes of all sorts.

Gentlemen Ghost in Classic DC Animated SeriesWarner Bros. Animation

Gentleman Ghost has appeared before in animation, first in the 1970s Super Friends cartoon. Bruce Timm and the producers of Batman: The Animated Series wanted to utilize him, but it never materialized, possibly for the same reasons Natalia Knight never appeared. He appeared in the background of some Justice League Unlimited episodes but never as a main character. He did appear in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, in a more comedic take, voiced by Greg Ellis.

Gentlemen Ghost Is Truly Scary in Batman: Caped CrusaderWarner Bros. Animation

With Batman: Caped Crusader he finally appears in a Bruce Timm series in a main role. For this show, instead of no face and floating monocle, he wears a full face mask. He also looks dressed in 18th-century attire, setting him back even further in time than his DC Comics counterpart. His origin is now that he was once the wealthy aristocrat James Craddock, who lost the family fortune due to gambling. Believing wealth was his birthright as an aristocrat, he became a highwayman, robbing the “lower classes” of their money to give to himself. After his execution, his spirit continued his same criminal activities, more for revenge against the poor and less about acquiring wealth for himself.

Will a season two of Batman: Caped Crusader introduce new versions of forgotten Batman foes? We can only hope the creators dig through the archives and find some long-lost gems, ready for their close-up at last.

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SQUID GAME Season 2 Coming in December, Third and Final Season in 2025

Netflix’s Squid Game became an absolute sensation in 2021. The show’s intense tragedy and heart-pounding suspense made for an explosive mix that captivated viewers. We learned earlier this year that Squid Game would return for season two in 2024. Now, thanks to a new Squid Game season two date announcement, we not only know that it is returning on December 26 but will also get a third and final season next year.

The show’s director, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk wrote this letter to fans:

It’s been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place. I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season. On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, “Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world of Squid Game.” It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years, as well. Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again.

Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn’t seem to be an easy opponent this time either. The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year. I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story. We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come. Thank you, always, and see you soon, everyone.

Squid Game Season Two Teasers, Trailers, and Images

Netflix previously debuted the first clip from Squid Game season two, as well as first-look images and a brief synopsis of what’s to come.

Netfflix shares of the Squid Game clips, “A heart-pounding clip from Season 2 also debuted in the “Next on Netflix” trailer… showing Gi-hun making a critical decision. Portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, who won ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’ at the 74th Primetime Emmys, Gi-hun abandons his US plans after a mysterious call and embarks on a chase with a motive.”

That doesn’t sound like a super great idea, but we guess we’ll have to wait and see. Netflix also offers of the show, “The new season will also welcome other beloved characters back like Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and Recruiter (Gong Yoo). Adding to the intrigue, a new character played by Park Gyu-young makes her debut, sparking curiosity about the new character.”

You can check out season two looks at these new and old Squid Game characters below.

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Squid Game season two will release on Netflix on December 26, 2024 with a third season coming next year. We’ll have to stay tuned to see what the next chapter of the show has in store. Hopefully, it won’t make us cry too much.

Originally published February 1, 2024.

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How the New DC Studios Logo Calls Back to DC Comics’ Greatest Era

At this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, DC Studios had a minimal presence compared to Marvel. One big announcement was made by DC Studios co-head James Gunn, however. He revealed the new official DC Studios logo, debuting with Creature Commandos. However, this “new” logo is actually quite old. If you’re a DC Comics fan who grew up reading comics of a certain era, this new logo will bring all the feels. But why this one? The DC Studios logo is actually a take on the DC Comics logo used from 1976-2005, a nearly 30-year period that was an absolute highlight of the publisher’s creative efforts. Before we explain why, first a bit of history of the DC Comics logo.

DC Studios DC Comics

The publisher now known as DC Comics was founded in 1934 as National Publications. The company was actually made up of a pair of comic book labels, National and All-American Comics. National found great success early on with their series Detective Comics, the eventual home to Batman. Because of this, they called themselves “DC Comics,” although that would not be their official name for several decades. The DC logo only changed slightly from 1940 to 1970, and was very plain and nondescript. Once the Man of Steel became DC’s biggest character, the lettering on the logo changed to say “A Superman Publication,” with the letters DC in the middle. That stayed throughout the comic book Golden and Silver Ages.

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In the early ‘70s, DC Comics was having an identity crisis. Marvel Comics had come out of nowhere in the previous decade. By the end of the ’60s, Marvel began to dominate sales. DC seemed older and irrelevant, “your dad’s comic book company.” They hired Jack Kirby from Marvel, who launched his Fourth World line of comics, introducing Darkseid. They also leaned heavily into horror and war comics. During the period from 1970-1977, they had three different logos. It was clear they were a company struggling to find their branding. in 1976, a new young executive named Jennete Khan took over as publisher. She knew the company needed a big image change.

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In 1977, DC found the logo that would be on the covers of their titles for the better part of the three decades. The new logo was designed by Milton Glaser, a legendary graphic designer who designed the “I Love NY” logo. The so-called “DC Bullet” was simple and effective. It also coincided with a creative growth period in the company that would change them forever. In the late ‘70s, this logo would adorn the cover of fan-favorite books like Legion of Super-Heroes and Black Lightning. But it was in the ‘80s when the true DC Renaissance would begin. This began with books like The New Teen Titans and Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing. DC followed these up with comics like Batman and the Outsiders and prestige series like Camelot 3000.

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Then, in 1985, just in time for DC’s 50th anniversary, the company released Crisis on Infinite Earths. The series would reshape the DC Universe and sales would skyrocket. Among the iconic comics during this era were Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One and The Dark Knight Returns. Also John Byrne’s Man of Steel, George Perez’s Wonder Woman, and Justice League International, by Keith Giffen and J.M. De Matties. Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke, Grant Morrison’s Doom Patrol, and Sandman by Neil Gaiman all launched in this five-year window. And those titles just scratch the surface.

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Throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s, the DC bullet was on the cover of every title, except for when DC’s adult titles switched to the Vertigo label. In 2005, DC created their first new logo in almost thirty years, which lasted seven years. During the New 52 reboot era, they launched yet another one, with the latest coming in the Rebirth era of 2016. But none had the iconic status of the DC bullet, which has come to symbolize an era of excellence at the publisher. This is why there’s no better logo for DC Studios, as that symbol instantly evokes memories of a time when DC Comics were at their creative peak. We think James Gunn made the exact right call.

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Propstore Horror Auction Includes Original SCREAM Ghostface Costume, Freddy Krueger’s Sweater, and More

There are some pieces of horror history that any fan would love to own. From iconic masks to a killer’s classic weapon, those big pieces of movie memorabilia make the perfect prized possessions. Propstore is giving a few lucky fans with lots of cash to spare a chance to do just that with a horror entertainment auction in August. The auction will take place from August 15-18 and you can register here to bid online if you don’t live in LA.

The biggest item for sale is the Ghostface costume that Billy Loomis and Stu Macher wore in the original Scream movie. The white mask and hooded black robe was originally created by Fun World as your standard Halloween costume until the 1996 film made it an iconic horror movie costume. The costume’s bidding price is estimated between $50K to a whopping $100K, with bids already exceeding the upper tier. Hopefully, it goes to someone who’s a straight up fan and not a random rich schmuck who likes to collect things for the hell of it. 

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Speaking of the Scream franchise, Sidney Prescott’s Omega Kappa Beta necklace that she got from her ill-fated boyfriend Derek in Scream 2 (1997) is also up for grabs. She also wore the necklace throughout Scream 3 (2000). It is expected to sell for anywhere between $3,000-$6,000.

In addition to Scream memorabilia, the other horror movie items for sale in Propstore’s big auction include Jason Voorhees’ hockey mask from Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) and Freddy Krueger’s razor glove from Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989). 

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Here’s the complete list of items: 

EVIL DEAD II (1987) Stunt Necronomicon Ex-Mortis est. $80,000 – $160,000 ALIEN (1979) Special Effects Facehugger est. $60,000 – $120,000 CHILD’S PLAY 2 (1990) Chucky (Brad Dourif) Good Guys Doll with Screen-Matched Dungaree est. $50,000 – $100,000 SCREAM (1996) Billy Loomis’ (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu Macher’s (Matthew Lillard) Screen-Matched Ghostface Costume est. $50,000 – $100,000 SEED OF CHUCKY (2004) Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) Animatronic Puppet with Screen-Matched Costume est. $30,000 – $60,000 FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN (1989) Jason Voorhees’ (Kane Hodder) Screen-Matched Hockey Mask est. $25,000 – $50,000 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD (1989) Freddy Krueger’s (Robert Englund) Bloodied Razor-Claw Glove est. $25,000 – $50,000 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987) Freddy Krueger’s (Robert Englund) Distressed Sweater est. $20,000 – $40,000 HELLRAISER: JUDGMENT (2018) Screen-Matched SFX Lament Configuration Puzzle Box est. $8,000 – $16,000 POLTERGEIST (2015) Griffin Bowen’s (Kyle Catlett) Screen-Matched Clown Doll est. $8,000 – $16,000 HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES (2003) Dr. Satan’s (Walter Phelan) Surgical Machine est. $6,000 – $12,000 THE THING (1982) R.J. MacReady’s (Kurt Russell) Shotgun and Lantern with Monsterpalooza Statue Display est. $6,000 – $12,000 BEETLEJUICE (1988) “Handbook for the Recently Deceased” Hardcover Book est. $5,000 – $10,000SAW V (2008) Jigsaw’s (Tobin Bell) Pig Mask est. $5,000 – $10,000 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1997-2003) Demon Henchman Bust and “Once More with Feeling” Promotional Poster est. $3,500 – $7,000 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) Meat Hook est. $3,000 – $6,000 SCREAM 2 (1997)/ SCREAM 3 (2000) Sidney Prescott’s (Neve Campbell) Omega Kappa Beta Necklace est. $3,000 – $6,000 TERRIFIER 2 (2022) Art the Clown’s (David Howard Thornton) Bloodied Mask est. $3,000 – $6,000

Good luck with this wonderful horror auction, you blood loving folks!

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