
Mortal Kombat 1 to Feature Classic Characters and Exciting Guest Fighters
Mortal Kombat 1 is set to make a splash with its impressive roster, offering a blend of beloved classic characters and exciting guest fighters. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, the game aims to provide a fresh and reimagined experience for fans of the long-running franchise. The roster of Mortal Kombat 1 will feature iconic characters like Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, and Johnny Cage. According to NetherRealm Studios, these characters will receive a “reimagined” treatment, promising new twists and updates to their well-known personas. However, the excitement doesn’t end there. The game will also introduce a separate group of combatants known as Kameo Fighters. These unique characters will assist players during matches, adding an additional layer of strategy and excitement to the gameplay. In an intriguing development, a retail listing from Amazon Italy has revealed that Mortal Kombat 1 will include guest characters from popular franchises. Homelander from The Boys, Peacemaker from the DC Universe, and Omni-Man from Invincible will join the roster, adding a thrilling crossover element to the game. These characters will be included as part of MK1’s Kombat Pack, available with the premium and collector’s edition versions of the game. Additionally, the retail listing mentions a few other surprises. Mortal Kombat veterans Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda are set to make their return, while five currently unannounced Kameo Fighters—Tremor, Khameleon, Mavado, Ferra, and Johnny Cage—will bring further excitement to the game. It’s worth noting that while Johnny Cage is listed as part of the Kameo Fighter roster, it remains unclear if this specifically refers to the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for the character. Confirmation from Warner Bros. regarding the accuracy of the retail listing is still pending. Mortal Kombat has a rich history of including guest characters from various media, and Mortal Kombat 1 is no exception. Previous games in the franchise have featured an array of notable figures, including Kratos from God of War, the Xenomorph from Alien, and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. Fans can look forward to experiencing Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X when it releases on September 19. The game’s storyline takes players on a thrilling journey into the past, with Fire God Liu Kang teaming up with a young Raiden and The Great Kung Lao to rewrite the history of Mortal Kombat. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for this highly anticipated installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as the game’s launch draws near. Source: Polygon
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Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Released!
The new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer has been released and it is packed with action and violence. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the new characters and the new fighting mechanics. It also teases the story mode which will be set in a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19, 2023. Pre-orders are available on May 19, and PlayStation and Xbox players will receive Beta access, available in August. Here are some of the key features of Mortal Kombat 1: A new fighting system with more fluid and responsive controls A new story mode set in a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe A new roster of characters, including fan favorites like Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others New Fatalities that are more brutal and gruesome than ever before Mortal Kombat 1 is sure to be a must-have for fans of the series. The new fighting system, story mode, and characters look amazing and the Fatalities are sure to shock and awe. If you are a fan of fighting games, then you need to check out Mortal Kombat 1.
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The CW Is Shifting Away From Superhero Shows
The CW network is undergoing a significant transformation in its programming lineup, with a notable rollback of its superhero shows that have been a staple for over a decade. During the network’s Upfront presentation, Brad Schwartz, The CW’s entertainment president, outlined the vision for the future of programming, highlighting a shift away from the superhero genre that helped build the Arrowverse and other series like “Riverdale” and the Nancy Drew reboot. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schwartz acknowledged that while these shows had been the hallmarks of The CW for a long time, they are no longer resonating with the network’s linear viewership. He attributed this change to the fact that the young adult audience no longer makes appointments to watch broadcast television. In an effort to attract a broader audience and increase profitability, The CW aims to go bigger and appeal to older viewers. The move is part of a broader strategy to meet the profit goal set by The CW’s new owner, Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar primarily owns local TV stations across the country. Interestingly, Tom Carter, Nexstar’s president and chief operating officer, shared in a conference call last August that the average age of the CW broadcast viewer is 58 years, as reported by TV Line. This revelation came just before the network’s acquisition by Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, both of which retain minority stakes in The CW. In the first half of 2022, several shows met an abrupt end, including “Legacies,” “Legends of Tomorrow,” “Batwoman,” the Charmed reboot, and “Dynasty.” Additionally, “Kung Fu,” the Supernatural prequel “The Winchesters,” and “Walker Independence” were also canceled ahead of the May 18 announcement. Last year, it was announced that both “The Flash” and “Riverdale” would conclude with their upcoming final seasons. The fates of “Gotham Knights,” “Superman & Lois,” and “All American: Homecoming” are still uncertain. Schwartz indicated that decisions regarding these shows would come “soon” as the respective companies analyze the costs of producing these “expensive” programs. “We have to be entrepreneurial in the way we look at content,” stated Schwartz. “We can’t write a per-episode $10 million check for a show with dragons.” Looking ahead to the 2024 season, Schwartz unveiled upcoming co-productions, including “Joan,” a series starring Sophie Turner as an infamous jewel thief. He also mentioned “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” a spinoff of the TNT drama, as well as the acquisition of “The Swarm,” a German eco-sci-fi series, and “Sullivan’s Crossing,” a Canadian medical drama based on books written by Robyn Carr and starring Chad Michael Murray. Schwartz also expressed excitement about unscripted acquisitions, such as the Max castoff “FBoy Island.” He believes that a bold and impactful unscripted show like “FBoy Island” has the potential to break through and captivate audiences.
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Overwatch 2 PvE Changes, Marvel Series Premiere Dates, AEW Expansion, and Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Announcement
Overwatch 2: Blizzard cancels long-awaited PvE Hero mode but emphasizes commitment to PvE content going forward. Seasonal releases planned to deliver engaging gameplay. Marvel Series Premieres: Save the dates! "Loki" Season 2 arrives on October 6, followed by the all-episodes-at-once release of "Echo" on November 29. Get ready for captivating storylines and beloved characters. AEW: Exciting news for wrestling fans! TNT introduces AEW: Collision, a live, two-hour, in-ring show starting June 17. AEW expands its presence on TNT and TBS, delivering more action-packed content every week. Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building": Mark your calendars for August 8 as the Emmy-nominated series returns for its highly anticipated third season. Join Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in an intriguing murder mystery set in an Upper West Side apartment building.
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Archer Canceled, What We Do in the Shadows Returns, and Guardians Hold Strong
Archer Cancelled After Season 14 The upcoming fourteenth season of Archer will be the final season, as announced by FX. The hit animated spy comedy, created by Adam Reed, will premiere on FXX on August 30. The season will kick off with a two-episode premiere, and both episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the next day. Archer, which premiered in 2009, parodies spy films and TV shows, and follows the adventures of Sterling Archer as he tackles the ever-evolving spy world. Source: THR Fear Fest, a two-day event organized by Feardemic, is set to return in September. The event will feature a showcase of upcoming horror games and mark the debut of the Horror Games Awards. The live coverage will be exclusively streamed on IGN’s YouTube and Twitch channels on September 6, starting at 11 am Pacific / 2 pm Eastern / 7 pm UK. The first day, titled “Black Summer 2023,” will include a three-hour showcase of highly anticipated horror games with world premiere trailers, developer interviews, special guest appearances, and reactions from content creators. On September 7, the Horror Games Awards will take place, honoring the best horror games and their developers from the past year. The awards ceremony will be held in Krakow’s haunted theatre, with prominent figures from the horror genre presenting golden bat trophies to the winners. Voting for the awards will open later in the year, allowing the gaming community to choose among nominees across 15 different categories. Feardemic’s CEO, Scott Millard, expressed enthusiasm for partnering with IGN and emphasized their goal of making this year’s Fear Fest even more exciting and valuable for horror fans. Source: IGN Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is performing well in its second weekend, with a stronghold of -49% and earning $60.5 million, making it the best second-weekend hold for a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film post-pandemic. Source: Deadline The vampire mockumentary series “What We Do in the Shadows” is set to return for its upcoming season, with the premiere date announced as Thursday, July 13. The plot details for the new season are being kept secret, but the Season 4 finale left viewers with an intriguing cliffhanger. After reuniting on Staten Island, the vampires and Guillermo found their mansion in disarray and lacked the funds to fix it. They embarked on individual endeavors, including Laszlo raising a child, Nadja opening a nightclub, and Nandor and Guillermo seeking love. The new season promises to continue the humorous and supernatural adventures of the characters. Sources: Collider Fear Fest ReturnsGuardians Holding Up WellWhat We Do in the Shadows Returning in July
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Cancelled Shows of 2023
With the TV industry adapting to the ever-changing landscape of streaming services, viewers are often left wondering whether their favorite network TV shows are coming back or not. Recently, many network shows have been canceled or ended multi-season runs, while others received early renewals or surprise resurrections. ABC had a relatively modest number of cancellations this season. “Alaska Daily,” “Avalon,” “Big Sky,” “The Company You Keep,” and “The Goldbergs” all got the ax. “A Million Little Things” ended its multi-season run. In terms of renewals, “Abbott Elementary,” “American Idol,” “The Bachelor,” “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Claim to Fame,” “Dancing With the Stars,” “The Good Doctor,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Press Your Luck,” “The Rookie,” “Station 19,” “Will Trent,” and “The Wonder Years” are all coming back. CBS was busy renewing its shows this season, with many getting the green light. Among those renewed are “48 Hours,” “60 Minutes,” “The Amazing Race,” “Blue Bloods,” “Bob Hearts Abishola,” “CSI: Vegas,” “The Equalizer,” “FBI,” “FBI: International,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Fire Country,” “Ghosts,” “Lingo,” “NCIS,” “NCIS: Hawaii,” “The Neighborhood,” “So Help Me Todd,” “Survivor,” “S.W.A.T.,” “Tough as Nails,” and “Young Sheldon.” “East New York” and “True Lies” were canceled, while “NCIS: Los Angeles” ended its run. Over at The CW, “Kung Fu,” “Tom Swift,” “Walker: Independence,” and “The Winchesters” were canceled, while “The Flash,” “Nancy Drew,” “Riverdale,” and “DC’s Stargirl” all had their final season orders. “All American” and “Walker” were renewed, while “All American: Homecoming,” “Gotham Knights,” and “Superman & Lois” are still waiting to hear if they will return. Fox canceled “Call Me Kat,” “Fantasy Island,” and “Monarch,” while “9-1-1” moved over to ABC for its seventh season. “The Cleaning Lady,” “The Great North,” “HouseBroken,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “Welcome to Flatch” are all waiting to hear their fate. “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “Accused,” “Alert: Missing Persons Unit,” “Animal Control,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Family Guy,” “Grimsburg,” “Krapopolis,” and “The Simpsons” were all renewed. NBC had a mix of cancellations and renewals, with “Call Your Mother,” “Debris,” “Good Girls,” “Law & Order: For the Defense,” “Manifest,” and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” all getting canceled. “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago P.D.,” “La Brea,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Lopez vs. Lopez,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Night Court,” “Password,” “Quantum Leap,” and “The Voice” were all renewed. In conclusion, it’s important to stay informed about the TV shows you love, but with the industry shifting toward streaming services, it can be hard to keep up. However, with reliable sources like Entertainment Tonight, viewers can stay on top of whether their favorite shows are canceled or renewed.
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Oppenheimer and The Writers Strike Continues
As the Writers Guild of America (WGA) continues its strike against Hollywood studios, a small team of picketers is reportedly targeting specific filming locations in Los Angeles. These efforts aim to shut down productions and put pressure on studios to come back to the negotiating table. The picketers, with two people holding signs, are causing disruptions and causing other unions to refuse to cross the picket line. The hope is that these efforts will inspire others outside of LA and New York to do the same when they spot television and movie locations. The WGA is also encouraging people to send in tips if they see a location pop up. By targeting specific locations, the WGA is hoping to send a message to the studios that they are essential to the production and must be included in negotiations. We hear the team has managed to stop production on series such as Disney+’s Marvel drama Wonder Man and Apple’s Maya Rudolph-fronted dramedy Loot. DEADLINE -------------------- *Check Out All Our Podcasts!* Geek Freaks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaks Disney Moms Gone Wrong: https://linktr.ee/disneymomsgonewrong Challenge Accepted: https://linktr.ee/challengeacceptedgf Headlines: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bvu6d Level Up!: https://linktr.ee/PushingButtonsPodcast TrekFreaks: https://linktr.ee/TrekFreaks Geek Freaks Interviews: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaksInterviews Outlast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OutlastPodcast Round Three: https://linktr.ee/RoundThree From The Pages: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast -------------------- *Hang Out With Us!* Discord: https://discord.gg/6Jrvyb2 Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Facebook: facebook.com/groups/227307812330853/ Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast E-mail: thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/geekfreakspodcast Site: geekfreakspodcast.com --------------------- *Support Us!* Patreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Store: redbubble.com/people/GeekFreaks
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Guardians of the Galaxy Success, Beetlejuice2, and New Maga Subscription
Viz Media has launched a new app and subscription service called Viz Manga, which offers over 10,000 manga chapters across various genres for $1.99 a month. The platform features popular titles like Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2, and will release English chapters of ongoing manga on the same day they are released in Japan. Viz Manga's launch puts it in competition with Crunchyroll's manga service. In other entertainment news, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 has exceeded expectations with a weekend total of $38.8m, and Hogwarts Legacy has been ported to last-gen consoles with a solid performance. A new trailer for Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has been released, showcasing Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer during his work on the Manhattan Project. -------------------- *Check Out All Our Podcasts!* Geek Freaks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaks Disney Moms Gone Wrong: https://linktr.ee/disneymomsgonewrong Challenge Accepted: https://linktr.ee/challengeacceptedgf Headlines: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bvu6d Level Up!: https://linktr.ee/PushingButtonsPodcast TrekFreaks: https://linktr.ee/TrekFreaks Geek Freaks Interviews: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaksInterviews Outlast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OutlastPodcast Round Three: https://linktr.ee/RoundThree From The Pages: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast -------------------- *Hang Out With Us!* Discord: https://discord.gg/6Jrvyb2 Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Facebook: facebook.com/groups/227307812330853/ Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast E-mail: thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/geekfreakspodcast Site: geekfreakspodcast.com --------------------- *Support Us!* Patreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Store: redbubble.com/people/GeekFreaks
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