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Standing as a fan favorite, DC Comics’ Flashpoint series is now set to return with a sequel. The darkest timeline was originally introduced when the Flash went to the past to save his mother from being killed. Messing with the universe, the “Scarlet Speedster” created a parallel world where Wonder Woman and Aquaman led a war between Amazonia and Atlantis that devastated the planet, Superman has been imprisoned by the government since his landing and Thomas Wayne became Batman after Bruce was shot and killed. The Flashpoint ultimately was wiped with DC’s introduction of the New 52 reboot, but it is now set to return. Titled Flashpoint Beyond, original Flashpoint writers Geoff Johns, Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan and artists Eduardo Risso and Xermanico will be handling the upcoming limited s...

A single page of a Spider-Man comic has sold for $3,360,000 USD at a recent auction. Illustrated by Mike Zeck, the page came from a 1984 issue no. 8 of Marvel Comics‘ Secret Wars, a twelve-issue limited series. The page featured the black suit that was later revealed to be the character Venom. It was sold on Thursday, the first day of a four-day auction organized by Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas. Bidding opened at $330,000 USD but quickly jumped to the millions. That’s Not Just Your Spidey-Sense Tingling: Pages Introducing Spider-Man’s Black Costume Swing Into Auction. Original artwork from 1984’s ‘#SecretWars’ No. 8 makes public debut at Heritage Auctions in January.https://t.co/OrgMhUuvit#SpiderMan #Spiderverse #ComicArt pic.twitter.com/qRHxBANeRV — Heritage Auctions (@HeritageAucti...

Netflix is creating a new tennis docuseries, following professional players as they compete for major titles, Bloomberg reported. For the series, Netflix secured deals with the two governing bodies of professional tennis, the Association of Tennis Players and the Women’s Tennis Association. The streamer also inked a deal with the organizers of the four Grand Slam tournaments. Filming began at the first of those tournaments, the Australian Open, which will officially commence on Monday. The French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open will follow. The series will feature equal time for men and women, according to Bloomberg. The show may cover the current controversy surrounding the world’s top men’s player Djokovic Novak. Novak, who is unvaccinated against COVID-19, had his visa revoked by Aust...

Following the official premiere of Peacemaker on HBO Max, series creator James Gunn has now shared the dance-filled opening credits for the show. Featuring Peacemaker star John Cena and the rest of the cast, the crew perform an impressive dance sequence to Wig Wam’s “Do You Wanna Taste it.” Taking to Twitter, Gunn shared the opening credits sequence, noting that it was made available due to “incredibly popular request.” John Cena also took to Twitter to share his thoughts about the opening for the show that helps set a new tone for the DC Extended Universe. “The quest to make the most non-skippable title sequence was a team effort!” Watch the dance-filled opening credits for Peacemaker on HBO Max above. Due to incredibly popular request, here are the opening credits of #Peacemaker. Wa...

Tim Allen is reportedly set to reprise his role as the big man in red for a Disney+ series of The Santa Clause. Known for his character Scott Calvin in the Santa Clause film trilogy franchise (1994 – 2006), “The Toolman” will once again play Scott Calvin as he nears his 65th birthday and begins to realize he is due for an apprentice that can someday take over his duties in the North. Allen will also be acting as executive producer for this project while Last Man Standing creator, Scott Burditt, will serve as showrunner. In other entertainment news, Disney+ shares another look at The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder featuring the original cast. Read Full Article

Netflix is set to produce a docuseries centering on the lives of the world’s top golfers. As of now, the PGA Tour and its major players of the major championships are all on board for the series. The show is set to cover the 2022 golf season. Major champions including Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka and Sergio Garcia are all taking part in the docuseries. However, the current top-ranked men’s player Jon Rahm is not participating, nor is golf’s leading amateur Keita Nakajima. Netflix shares that the docuseries will give golf fans a behind-the-scenes look at what the real lives of these professional athletes. Netflix’s VP of Unscripted and Documentary series Brandon Riegg said, “We are thrilled to bring golf’s leading organizations a...

The reviews are in for James Gunn‘s latest DC Comics project Peacemaker, and it’s amazingly positive. Shortly after the series debuted on HBO Max, critics have given the show a whopping 93% certified fresh rating over on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising Gunn’s approach to a diabolical yet hilarious character, played impeccably by John Cena. The show’s audience score isn’t weak either, clocking in at 86%. “Peacemaker skewers the superhero genre – with respect – and serves up something different; an unconventional, laugh-out-loud romp that’s as rude as it is enjoyable,” says top critic Randy Myers, while Nerd Reactor‘s James Nguyen says “James Gunn has crafted a heartfelt, twisted, absurd and violent series with a fun cast and one of the most comical opening intros.” Chicag...

More than a decade after the original film was released, Real Steel is now reportedly receiving a TV series adaptation over on Disney+. According to Variety, the media giant is planning on turning the 2011 picture into a series over on its popular streaming platform, with director Shawn Levy returning as executive producer alongside Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Jacqueline Levine, Susan Montford and Don Murphy. Since the project is still in its early stages, no writer has been attached yet and it’s unclear whether the series will follow the plot of the film or simply share the same concept and universe but branch off with new characters. For those unfamiliar, Real Steel is based on Richard Matheson’s short story Steel and is set in the near future where human boxers have beco...

Disney+ has given fans of the early 2000s comedy The Proud Family another preview of its upcoming reboot with a new trailer. Revived after more than fifteen years,  The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder montage sees the beloved family make their return, picking up right where the original left off. The trailer highlights Penny’s relationship with her overprotective father Oscar as she begins dating and attempts to be more independent. It features the original cast, alongside a few celebrity guests. Keke Palmer, Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto are among the stars that have been given recurring roles in the show’s reboot. The Proud Family debuted in 2001, following the life of 14-year-old Penny Proud and her close-knit family. It ran until 2005 and wrapped up with a TV movie. Viewers can...

“Baby Shark” is officially the most viewed video on YouTube, hitting a milestone of 10 billion views. The infectious and viral children’s tune from Pinkfong has steadily widened the gap between itself and the No. 2 video on the platform, “Despascito” from Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee. In light of the news, CEO of PinkFong Co., creator of “Baby Shark” stated, “We are delighted to announce that our beloved Baby Shark has recorded another remarkable milestone. It has been a truly meaningful journey to witness how Baby Shark has connected people around the world, and we can’t wait to introduce Baby Shark’s further adventures that will bring unparalleled experiences to even more fans everywhere.” Originally released in June 2016, the viral children’s dance video and song hit a peak when it...

Netflix has shared a new trailer for its upcoming limited series Inventing Anna about convicted con artist Anna Delvey. Born Anna Sorokin, Delvey postured as a German heiress between 2013 and 2017 in order to defraud hotels, banks and fellow socialites in New York City. In 2019, she was found guilty of eight charges, including grand larceny, and sentenced to four to 12 years in state prison. Created and co-penned by Shonda Rhimes, the nine-episode series is based on an investigative New York magazine article by Jessica Pressler, titled “How an Aspiring ‘It’ Girl Tricked New York’s Party People — and its Banks.” Pressler also served as the producer for the show. Delvey is portrayed by Ozark’s Julia Garner. Anna Chlumsky, who starred in the 1991 classic My Girl as a child, plays Vivian, a jo...