Wednesday’s Second Season Will Have a Darker Tone
Jenna Ortega, an actress from the show “Wednesday,” revealed that the second season will take a darker turn and focus more on horror. She mentioned that the romantic love interest for the character Wednesday will be abandoned, which she finds exciting. Ortega will also take on a more significant role by helping with the script. Source: Variety
Ahsoka Release Date Revealed
Disney+ has officially announced that the highly-anticipated Star Wars series, Ahsoka, will be released on August 23, 2023. The show will star Rosario Dawson as the Jedi and continue the story of the fan-favorite animated series, Rebels.
Tom Holland Takes a Break from Acting Following Challenging Role on ‘The Crowded Room’ Series
Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man, revealed in an interview with Extra that he will be taking a break from acting following his challenging experience on the Apple TV+ series “The Crowded Room.” Holland plays the lead character, Danny Sullivan, in the psychological thriller based on Billy Milligan’s life. As an executive producer on the show, Holland faced additional pressures. He mentioned exploring intense emotions he had never experienced before, which made the role physically and emotionally taxing. To recuperate, he took a break in Mexico for a week and has now decided to take a year off. While Holland’s future projects are relatively sparse, including a Fred Astaire biopic and a potential Spider-Man 4, the latter is on hold due to a writers’ strike. “The Crowded Room” premieres on Apple TV+ this Friday with three episodes.
The Expendables 4 Trailer Unveiled, Featuring an All-Star Cast and Intense Action
The first trailer for “The Expendables 4” has been released, revealing the cast and plot of the film. The movie features the return of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture, along with new additions such as Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Andy Garcia, and Iko Uwais. Directed by Scott Waugh and written by Kurt Wimmer, Tad Daggerhart, and Max Adams, the film follows a team of elite mercenaries as they join forces with a new generation of stars for an action-packed adventure. The Expendables, armed with an array of weapons and skills, are the world’s last line of defense, called upon when all other options fail. The fourth installment has been a long time coming, with Stallone initially leaving the project due to creative differences but eventually returning. Production began in September 2021, with filming taking place in Greece, London, and Bulgaria. “The Expendables 4” is set to be Stallone’s final appearance in the franchise. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on September 22, 2023.
WWE Legend The Iron Sheik Passes Away at 81: A Tribute to a Wrestling Icon
The Iron Sheik, former WWE champion and Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by his family via his official Twitter page. Born in Iran in 1942, the wrestler, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, began his career in the Olympics before joining the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in 1972. He later moved to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979 and became known for his feuds with notable wrestlers such as Bob Backlund and Hulk Hogan. Sheik was a high-profile heel and won the WWF Championship in 1983. He continued wrestling and made appearances in various promotions, returning to WWF in 1991 as Colonel Mustafa. After retiring from the ring, he gained popularity through his appearances on The Howard Stern Show and his active presence on social media. The Iron Sheik is survived by his wife and children.
Adult Swim’s “Checkered Past” Brings Classic Cartoon Network Shows to Expanded Lineup
Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block is expanding its daily lineup by adding classic Cartoon Network shows to its schedule. The new block called “Checkered Past,” will feature shows like Ed, Edd n Eddy, Dexter’s Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. It will replace some of the current Cartoon Network shows in Adult Swim’s schedule. The expansion comes after the success of Adult Swim’s previous one-hour extension of daily programming. The “Checkered Past” block will air Monday through Friday at 6 p.m., while Saturdays will consist of reruns of Adult Swim’s original shows, and Sundays will continue with the “Acme Night” block. The move aims to appeal to both current and nostalgic audiences, as these classic shows have a lasting fanbase. The new lineup is set to launch on August 28.
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