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Netflix Executives Considered Pulling ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Docuseries a Week Before Its Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix executives reportedly considered withdrawing the three-part documentary series “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” shortly before its 3 June release, amid concerns about possible legal action from Michael Jackson’s estate and a backlash from fans. Netflix disputed that account, saying the release proceeded as planned and the series remained in its Top 10 for three weeks.…
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Simon Pegg to voice Balrog in Rings of Power season three
Prime Video has confirmed that Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog in the third season of *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*, making it a speaking character for the first time in the series. The casting suggests the creature will move from its previously teased presence beneath Khazad-dûm to a more central…
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Marvel Just Officially Reopened One of the X-Men’s Most Controversial Debates
Marvel has announced that Betsy Braddock will again use the Psylocke codename in the forthcoming X-Men comic series *Maximum X-Men*, reopening a long-running and controversial debate among readers. The decision matters because Marvel had previously separated Betsy and Kwannon—whose histories were entangled through a body-swap storyline—and established Kwannon as Psylocke while Betsy became Captain Britain.…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved ending hints at Halo 2 remake
Halo: Campaign Evolved includes new ending material that appears to hint at a remake of Halo 2, although Halo Studios has not formally announced one. The suggestion is significant because it could indicate a broader plan to revisit the original Halo trilogy, rather than positioning Campaign Evolved as an isolated release. Players who complete the…
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Simon Pegg joins the cast of The Rings of Power season 3 as an iconic Lord of the Rings character
Simon Pegg has joined the cast of Amazon’s The Rings of Power for its third season, reportedly playing the wizard Radagast the Brown. The casting would bring another well-known character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s wider legendarium into the series as it continues to move towards the events of The Lord of the Rings. Radagast is one…
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Roku raises streaming hardware prices by up to $50
Roku has raised prices across its streaming-device range, with increases of up to $50. The company attributes the changes to the continuing global memory shortage, which is increasing component costs as chipmakers prioritise demand from AI companies. The HD Streaming Stick has risen from $29.99 to $39.99, while the Streaming Stick Plus and 4K model…
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5 Years Later, ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Is Officially Getting a Sequel Series
Lucasfilm Publishing has announced a comic-book sequel to The Book of Boba Fett, continuing the story of the Disney+ series five years after its 2021 debut. The news matters because Disney appears not to be pursuing a second television season, despite star Temuera Morrison’s interest, and is instead extending the character’s storyline in print. The…
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Marvel announces Indiana Jones limited comic series for December
Marvel Comics has announced Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium, Indiana Jones’s first Marvel comic series for more than 30 years. The five-issue limited series, set after Raiders of the Lost Ark and alongside the original films, signals Marvel’s intention to launch a new run of comic-book adventures for the character. Written by Jason…
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“He’s in his power”: The Rings of Power’s Gandalf star says his Lord of the Rings character has “arrived” in season 3 and will be the wizard “we all hopefully know and love”
Daniel Weyman, who plays Gandalf in The Rings of Power, says the character will have fully “arrived” by the third season and become closer to the familiar wizard portrayed in The Lord of the Rings. The comments suggest the series is moving Gandalf beyond his earlier uncertainty and towards a more recognisable, powerful role, which…
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‘Happy Old Year,’ From ‘I’m Still Here’ Author Marcelo Rubens Paiva, Being Adapted As Netflix Series
Netflix is adapting Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s 1982 autobiographical novel Happy Old Year into a series, following the success of the film adaptation of his later memoir, I’m Still Here. The project brings a landmark Brazilian work to streaming and continues Netflix’s expansion of its Brazilian scripted output. The novel recounts the accident that left Paiva…