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Photo by Christine Bartolucci | Disney via Getty Images Fans of General Hospital have lately been wondering whether Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) and Ava Jerome (Maura West) are really over for good. Now, Hearst is weighing in on where he thinks the relationship stands and whether this is truly the end. Rick Hearst on whether Ric & Ava can get back together on General Hospital Ric and Ava’s romance took off when he served as her attorney, and what started as flirtation grew into a full-fledged affair. By teaming up to blackmail Alexis and indulging in schemes together, the duo seemed well-matched in cunning and ambition. Yet cracks began to show almost immediately. Most recently, Ava, Alexis, and Kristina impulsively held Ric hostage in Alexis’s basement — with Ava knocking him unconscious in the process. “This is going to sound really screwball, but I really hope this isn’t the end for the two of them,” Ric Hearst told Soap Opera Digest. “I feel like Ava and Ric were just getting started! … But this is a soap, right? Anything can happen, anything is possible.” Despite the betrayal and manipulation, Hearst believes there’s something real beneath it all. “With Ava, he can be who he is,” he explained. “They see each other without pretense.” That authenticity, according to Hearst, sets them apart from Ric’s other romances. Still, he admitted Ava wasn’t wrong to question Ric’s commitment. His character’s lingering feelings for Liz cast a shadow over the relationship, making Ava wary of being just a partner-in-crime rather than a true love. “He was seeing it as a partnership and obviously very much a physical attraction,” Hearst said, noting Ava’s perspective matters. “Why should she allow somebody to take advantage of her?” While the current storyline has driven a wedge between the pair, Hearst hasn’t given up hope. He emphasized his admiration for working with Maura West, pointing out that both their chemistry as actors and the dynamic between their characters make “Rava” too compelling to write off permanently. “As one of the directors said to us, ‘I think they’re just delicious together,’” Hearst recalled. The post General Hospital’s Rick Hearst on if Ric & Ava Have Split up for Good appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: HBO Max The new Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 promo trailer teases the final chapter of Chris Smith’s multiversal struggle. The season has steadily raised the stakes with betrayals, shifting alliances, and threats that stretch across alternate worlds. Episode 7 ended with Chris surrendering to A.R.G.U.S. and Keith vowing revenge, setting up a finale that will decide the fate of Earth-X and the DCU. Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8 trailer previews the finale The trailer for Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 8, titled “Full Nelson,” previews the highly anticipated finale. The footage shows Christopher Smith, also known as Peacemaker, back behind bars. He declares, “I’m the angel of f***ing death,” while Rick Flag Sr. leads a mission to explore the Quantum Unfolding Chamber’s alternate realities. A.R.G.U.S. drives its own agenda, but the trailer depicts the team questioning whether those motives can be trusted. The preview builds on the fallout from Episode 7. That episode revealed Chris and his team landed on Earth-X, a world where the Nazis won World War II. Chris briefly embraced the illusion of a better life with his father August and brother Keith still alive. The truth, however, drove him to surrender to A.R.G.U.S. His choice puts him in prison and at the center of the multiversal crisis. Keith survives the events and vows revenge. James Gunn confirmed that Season 2 functions as a prequel to Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2027). The finale positions Flag Sr.’s alliance with Lex Luthor as a key link to the wider DCU. Fans expect Captain Triumph and other multiversal threats to collide with Chris and his allies as they traverse the chamber’s shifting realities. When asked about a third season, Gunn said, “It is not right now. I think that people should—that doesn’t mean there aren’t plans for these characters, but it’s not necessarily Season 3 of Peacemaker. And then people should watch Episode 8 to see what happens, because maybe some of your questions will be answered in that episode by itself” (via Collider). The Peacemaker Season 2 finale, “Full Nelson,” premieres on HBO Max on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET. It stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodríguez, David Denman, Brey Noelle, and Tim Meadows. Originally reported by Vritti Johar on SuperHeroHype. The post Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Trailer Shows Giant Skeleton Spiders appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Former Cubs manager David Ross is interested in a return to managing, the ex-skipper told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “It’s an itch that hasn’t gone away.” Ross has been out of baseball for the past two years after getting fired by Chicago following the 2023 campaign. Ross spent four seasons at the helm in Chicago. He had no previous managing experience prior to taking over for Joe Maddon after the 2019 season. Ross led the Cubs to an NL Central title in the shortened 2020 season, but the squad was dispatched by the Marlins in the Wild Card round. Chicago failed to reach the playoffs for the final three years under Ross. After back-to-back seasons well below .500, Ross led the team to 83 wins in 2023, but they fell a game short of a Wild Card berth. The Cubs moved on that offseason, choosing to hand Craig Counsell a record five-year, $40MM deal. The jump from player to manager without a previous coaching gig was a bit surprising, but Ross was a familiar face in Chicago. He spent his final two seasons as a player with the Cubs, winning a World Series in 2016. The photo of Ross being carried off the field by his teammates was an iconic image following the curse-breaking victory. Ross relayed to Rosenthal that he was not interviewed by the Reds, Marlins, or White Sox during their managerial searches ahead of the 2025 season. He added that there were conversations about bench coach positions, but nothing came to fruition. The Athletic had previously reported that the Yankees and Orioles had shown interest in Ross for bench coach roles since he’d been fired by the Cubs, but the former catcher preferred a managerial position if he were to return to the dugout. This offseason presents plenty of opportunities. With Brian Snitker stepping down this week, there are now a staggering eight managerial openings around the league. The Twins and Giants fired their managers at the end of the regular season. The Nationals, Orioles, and Rockies did so during the season (though none of those teams have firmly declared that their interim skipper won’t be back). The Rangers and Bruce Bochy are parting ways. The Angels chose not to retain Ron Washington, who stepped away midseason due to heart surgery. The team also announced that interim manager Ray Montgomery, who took over for Washington, will not be back. Ross isn’t the only former manager in search of a new home. Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote last month that Brandon Hyde, Derek Shelton, Bud Black, and Davey Martinez are all looking to land skipper positions after getting fired during this past season. Rocco Baldelli, Bob Melvin, Bochy and Washington were all let go at the end of the year. View the full article

PGA of America president Don Rea Jr. apologized to Rory McIlroy and the European Ryder Cup team, condemning fan behavior that "crossed the line" at Bethpage.View the full article

Infielder Jose Barrero and the Orioles have reunited on a new minor league deal for 2026, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Barrero had signed a minor league deal with the club in July but this new deal reunites him with the O’s for 2026 and includes an invite to major league spring training. Barrero, 27, has appeared in five major league seasons but with limited playing time in each. He has appeared in a total of 161 games with a .182/.238/.257 batting line. He has nine stolen bases and provided defensive versatility. He has big league experience at the three infield spots to the left of first base, as well as center and right field. Picking up Barrero is a bet more on his past prospect pedigree. Baseball America ranked him as one of the top 100 prospects in the league in both 2021 and 2022, when he was with the Reds. He put up a .303/.380/.539 line in the minors in 2021, production which translated to a wRC+ of 142. Things have been choppy since then. As mentioned, his big league looks haven’t led to much. His minor league numbers also tailed off. He exhausted his final option season in 2023. The Reds put him on waivers in March of 2024. He was claimed by the Rangers, though that club managed to pass him through waivers unclaimed shortly thereafter. He spent most of that year on the minor league injured list. He only got into 49 games and slashed .188/.277/.345 in those. He signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals coming into 2025 and started the season in good form. He had a .299/.396/.517 line in Triple-A when the Cards called him up in late April, though they didn’t play him much. He was on the roster for about two months but only got 31 plate appearances, hitting .138/.194/.276 in that sporadic playing time. He was designated for assignment, cleared waivers and elected free agency, which is when he signed his aforementioned minor league deal with the Orioles. He produced a rough .190/.261/.344 line for Triple-A Norfolk down the stretch. Despite those numbers, the O’s apparently like Barrero enough to bring him back in a non-roster capacity and see what happens next year. He’s had some ups and downs but is still just 27, so perhaps he can recapture some of previous form. Photo courtesy of Jeff Curry, Imagn Images View the full article

First baseman Pete Alonso has already said he will be opting out of his deal with the Mets and re-entering free agency, which could set up another will-they-won’t-they winter. A report from Will Sammon of The Athletic suggests that the Mets aren’t thrilled with Alonso’s defense and that spending more time at designated hitter may be necessary if the two sides do end up reuniting. Alonso has been a mainstay at first base for the Mets for many years. He has started at least 134 games there in each of the past six full seasons, including at least 160 games in each of the past two campaigns. While that reliable presence is valuable, the actual results have been less consistent. Defensive Runs Saved oscillated between giving Alonso positive and negative grades earlier in his career but has soured on him more recently. He was credited with a -3 score last year and -9 this season, bringing him down to -7 for his whole career. Outs Above Average has been more consistently down on him, as 2021 is the only year that metric had him above average. He’s at -33 for his career overall, including -8 in 2024 and -9 in 2025. Alonso has only ever played for the Mets but the club seemed willing to let him go last winter. He reached free agency and lingered unsigned until February, when he and the Mets finally reunited on a two-year, $54MM deal which allowed him to opt out after the first season. Just prior to that reunion, Mets owner Steve Cohen publicly complained about the “exhausting” negotiations. It was often speculated last offseason that the Mets were willing to let Alonso walk. At that point, the Mets would perhaps move Mark Vientos from third base to first base, leaving the hot corner open for someone like Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio or Luisangel Acuña. Now that Alonso is returning to free agency, that kind of speculation might return. It’s unknown if Alonso is willing to spend more time in the DH slot or if he prides himself on continuing to be out there at first. If he is open to it, the Mets could accommodate him. Most of their DH at-bats went to Starling Marte this year, with Jesse Winker also in the mix before he got hurt. Both players are impending free agents, so the Mets could offer plenty of DH time to Alonso or someone else. It’s also possible Alonso plays for a team other than the Mets for the first time. He didn’t get the long-term deal he was looking for last winter but his upcoming market could be stronger. He won’t be attached to a qualifying offer this time since players can only receive the QO once. He’s also coming off a better offensive platform, having increased his batting line from .240/.329/.459 in 2024 to .272/.347/.524 in 2025. But on the other hand, he’s about to turn 31 years old and other teams might be just as concerned about his glovework as the Mets. Speaking of Marte, he spoke to Sammon this week, saying that he hopes to play for several more years and would be open to doing that as a Met. “Only God knows, but with continued good health, I’d love to have the opportunity to play at least three or four more years,” Marte said, “and continue to be part of this team and continue to help the young guys grow.” Marte last reached free agency ahead of the 2022 season, when he was going into his age-33 campaign. He and the Mets agreed to a four-year, $78MM pact, which is now ending. The first year went well, as he slashed .292/.347/.468 for a 133 wRC+ and stole 18 bases. However, he required groin surgery after that season and hasn’t been at that level since. He made multiple trips to the IL in 2023 and hit just .248/.301/.324 for a wRC+ of 75. He has bounced back somewhat in the two most recent seasons. He just hit .270/.335/.410 for a 112 wRC+ this year but, as mentioned, was mostly a DH. He only logged 65 innings in the outfield. The bat is still decent but he’s about to turn 37 years old, so he’s probably ticketed for a part-time role somewhere. Based on Sammon’s piece, Marte seems to also provide intangibles as a clubhouse leader. That could help his market somewhat but he’ll have considerably less earning power than in his previous trip to free agency. As mentioned, the Mets have DH at-bats available, though they will probably wait to see how things go with Alonso and other free agents before they consider bringing back Marte. Elsewhere on the roster, Andy Martino of SNY provides an update on left-hander Sean Manaea. Martino says Manaea finished the season with his elbow feeling good and may not need surgery, though the final decision will wait until after a cool-down period. Manaea began the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain. He was working back from that injury in June when a loose body was found in his elbow. Despite that elbow issue, he made it back from the IL in July. His results from there weren’t great, though there was less concern under the hood. A 5.64 earned run average is obviously not good but his 28.5% strikeout rate and 4.6% walk rate were both strong. He allowed 13 home runs in just 60 2/3 innings, with a home run to flyball rate of 19.4% in that small sample. His 3.08 SIERA, a measure that corrects for such abnormalities, suggested his ERA would have been much better with some normalization in a larger sample size. The Mets signed the lefty to a three-year, $75MM deal coming into this season. They will obviously want him to be fully healthy and back to his usual self next year, especially with questions all throughout the rest of their rotation. The fact that he’s trending towards not needing surgery is encouraging, though further updates should be forthcoming in the future. Photo courtesy of Brad Mills, Imagn Images View the full article

(Image Credit: Vertical) Vertical has released the first Last Days trailer, previewing the upcoming biographical drama from Fast & Furious director Justin Lin, based on the true story of John Allen Chau. Last Days is set to come out on October 24, 2025. “Based on a true story, Justin Lin’s Last Days follows 26-year-old John Allen Chau’s journey to fulfill his life’s mission,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “He embarks on a dangerous adventure across the globe to share his faith with the isolated tribe of North Sentinel Island, while a detective from the Andaman Islands races to stop him before he does harm to himself or the tribe.” Check out the Last Days trailer below (watch other trailers): What happens in the Last Days trailer? The trailer recounts the story of John Allen Chau, who traveled to North Sentinel Island in an attempt to evangelize the self-isolated Sentinelese people into Christianity. The movie also covers the Indian police who attempt to find Chau and stop him from making contact with the tribe. In real life, Chau attempted contact with the Sentinelese people multiple times before being killed by the tribe in 2018. Last Days is directed by Justin Lin, from a screenplay written by Ben Ripley. The film stars Sky Yang, Radhika Apte, Naveen Andrews, Ken Leung, Toby Wallace, and Ciara Bravo. Justin Lin, Clayton Townsend, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robinson, Salvador Gatdula, and Andrew Schneider serve as producers on the film. The post Fast & Furious Director Justin Lin’s New Movie Last Days Gets Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Image Credit: YouTube Highlander star Henry Cavill recently shared the incredible physique he’s been building up to prepare for his role in the upcoming movie. In a new post shared on Instagram, Cavill showed himself mid-training, complete with a cast and boot on his foot following an injury he suffered during pre-production fight training last month. In the caption for the photo, Cavill shared a quote from the Dungeons & Dragons campaign Planescape: Torment, which focuses on enduring. Check out the photo below: What do we know about the upcoming Highlander movie? The Highlander remake is set to star Henry Cavill in the lead role of Connor MacLeod, originally played by Christopher Lambert. Alongside Cavill, the film will also star Dave Bautista, Russell Crowe, Jeremy Irons, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. Plot details for the new Highlander movie have not yet been revealed. The project was originally in development at Lionsgate but is now instead being made for Amazon MGM Studios. “When the mystical Russell Nash (Lambert) kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking lot, he leaves a sliver of an ancient weapon lodged in a car in the process,” a description of the original Highlander film reads. “After brilliant forensics specialist Brenda Wyatt (Roxanne Hart) recovers evidence of the mysterious weapon, she and her partner, Lt. Frank Moran (Alan North), embark on an investigation Of Nash that will land them in the middle of a dangerous, centuries-old feud between powerful immortals.” Originally published by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post Henry Cavill Shows Off Intense Highlander Movie Prep in Shirtless Photos appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: New Line Cinema ComingSoon Senior Editor Brandon Schreur spoke to Freddy Krueger star Robert Englund about the brand-new A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-film collection from New Line Home Video. Englund discussed the advice Wes Craven gave him when making the first movie in the iconic horror franchise, his experiences on the set of New Nightmare, and more. “Freddy Krueger, the vengeful child killer burned alive by angry parents, returns to haunt the dreams of their children when this chilling 7-film saga becomes available as a 4K UHD collection for the first time. From his first terrifying appearance on Elm Street to his resurrection through nightmares, Freddy unleashes horror across generations – where sleep is no escape, and dreams become deadly,” a description of the product reads. The A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-film collection is now available to purchase. Click here for more information. Brandon Schreur: Before I ask you anything, I just want to say real quick that I am such a fan of your work and such a fan of this franchise. It’s super exciting that it’s getting this new seven-movie release, so congratulations on all the success that Nightmare has had. Robert Englund: Well, thank you. I’m really happy to be on the stump for the collection, because I’ve realized, in the years since it’s been coming out, just how many fans only saw it on VHS back in the day. Or, maybe the early DVDs. They have that great nostalgic memory of seeing it with their mom, their dad, their step-dad, single-mom, or something. Seeing mom get scared under that old quilt on the back of the couch. But I really encourage them, especially if they have a favorite, to check out these new ones. Because they’re pristine. They’re brand-new. The color timing, the color mix, and everything have been adjusted just exactly the way the people made them wanted. It’s really a treat. Oh, definitely. I’m so excited for this. I remember watching that first movie at a slumber party for the first time. Couldn’t tell the parents or anything like that. But we loved it, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Well, when I did The Goldbergs — I did that for my agent because it was his family’s favorite show — that was true. The Goldbergs, he really did have to go watch it next door. His mother wouldn’t let him watch it. That’s awesome. Robert, you first played Freddy Krueger back in 1984. Obviously, Wes Craven made that first movie. You’ve been in a lot of the sequels since then, or all of the sequels since then. My question is, was there a piece of advice that Wes Craven gave you when making that first movie — whether it was a note about the character or some kind of discussion about what kind of horror monster that Freddy really is — that you took with you and influenced your performance for the rest of the movies? There wasn’t really a note about how to act Freddy. Wes, God bless him, he was hands-off with me. Once he got me in that terrible sweater and the four hours of makeup. But the great advice Wes gave me early on was to respect the genre. I remembered, I had a flashback to my childhood. And I was a bit of a snob in the 70s because I’d come from the theater. I’d forgotten what a little fanboy I was and how much I loved Hammer Films, matinee horror movies, science fiction, Twilight Zone, and everything. When Wes told me that, to respect the genre, I think it really was a profound piece of advice. It really made me always think of the sequels and each one of the Nightmare projects, to imagine them in the best possible way. Imagine that they would look the best possible way coming alive off the page of the script. I always did that with my performance, as well. But, yeah, Wes really was kind of hands-off with me. I had to fight for the hat. Both he and Robert Shay were getting cold feet about the hat, for some reason. I sort of reminded them how the hat could help with the makeup. It could help hide the makeup because it casts a shadow, and by lifting my head, I could reveal my eyes and catch the light. Also, if I took the hat off — when I remove the hat — I would reveal further disfigurement, which was a dramatic value, too. So I kind of had to fight for the hat. But that’s about it. Wes, once he cast me, he kind of left me alone. Sure. That was a good fight. I’m glad we got the hat. I know, they literally put a paperboy’s hat on me once. I felt like I was going out for the bus and trunk company of Newsies. I love it. Building off that, after you did that first movie, there were all the sequels, but then you and Wes came back for New Nightmare in 1994. Which I think is maybe my favorite film of the franchise? It’s so hard to pick. It’s my favorite. Is it really? Yeah. I love it. I’m curious, in those ten years from the first movie to New Nightmare, did that dynamic change at all between you, Wes, and Heather? Or did you all get back on set and things clicked right back into place? I’d seen Wes a lot over the years. And I’d seen Heather a lot over the years on the publicity tours and a couple of film festivals. Wes and I had a great time at some film festivals in Italy. We got close. Not as close as we got when I did Nightmare Cafe with him, but we were pretty close. When we got back, my big experience that I remember from Wes Craven’s New Nightmare was hanging out with John Saxon every day for lunch. They had to shoot the kid up for the rest of the day, so I was always done by lunch. I’d have my little glass of wine stashed in the catering truck. I liked a free meal, and so did John. I got John to open up and tell me every story from Elvis Presley to Bruce Lee to Robert Redford to James Dean to Natalie Wood to Audrey Hepburn, John Huston, Quentin Tarantino, Clint Eastwood, and Marlon Brando. I got all the stories from John working the cusp of Old Hollywood into New Hollywood. That was my great takeaway from Wes Craven’s New Nightmare. Thanks to Robert Englund for taking the time to discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-film collection. The post A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Robert Englund Reveals Best Advice Wes Craven Gave Him | Interview appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: United Artists The upcoming Rocky biopic movie, titled I Play Rocky, has found an actor to portray Carl Weathers. In May 2024, it was announced that Peter Farrelly had been tapped to direct I Play Rocky. The movie will detail how Sylvester Stallone fought tooth and nail to play the role of Rocky Balboa for the very first time in 1976’s Rocky, which was directed by John G. Avildsen and won the Best Picture Academy Award. It was previously announced that Anthony Ippolito, known for starring in 2022’s Purple Hearts, will play a young Stallone in the film. Who is playing Carl Weathers in the Rocky biopic movie? Per Deadline, it has now been announced that Stephan James will play Carl Weathers in the Rocky biopic. Weathers, who passed away in February 2024, played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies. While Apollo is initially a foe that Rocky has to face in the ring, the two set their differences aside and team up in 1982’s Rocky III, creating a friendship that lasts until Apollo’s death in 1985’s Rocky IV. James is known for playing Alonzo “Fonny” Hunt in Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk, which was released in 2018, and Jesse Owens in 2016’s Race. His filmography further includes 2013’s Selma, 2015’s Across the Line, 2019’s 21 Bridges, 2024’s The Piano Lesson, and 2025’s Night Always Comes, among other titles. In television, James starred as Walter Cruz in Amazon’s Homecoming series, while he’s additionally appeared in shows such as Degrassi: The Next Generation, Clue, The L.A. Complex, Shots Fired, #FreeRayshawn, Surface, and Beacon 23. The screenplay for I Play Rocky comes from Peter Gamble. Toby Emmerich and Christian Baha are producing the film, while FilmNation Entertainment is handling production services and international sales. A release date for I Play Rocky has not yet been set. The post Rocky Biopic Movie Finds Carl Weathers Actor appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Everything coming out of St. Louis suggests that the Cardinals are at a major pivot point for the franchise. They are entering what could be a multi-year rebuild period as they focus on player development more than short-term contention. That has been the case for about a year already but all signs suggest the club will be leaning harder in that direction. Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that the ownership will now be more willing to eat money in trades, in order to extract greater returns. That reporting aligns with comments this week from Chaim Bloom, the new president of baseball operations. “As far as cash being a lever on the trade front, that should never be off the table,” he said, per Woo. “Obviously, you’d prefer not to do that, but you could end up in a situation where adding cash to make a preferred deal work just makes sense.” Between Bloom’s comments and Woo’s reporting about ownership, it seems the franchise is aligned. That should only add to the sense that highly-paid players like Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are more likely to be moved this offseason than they were last winter. A year ago, the Cards made it clear that they were beginning this reset period. That initially made it seem likely that veteran players like Arenado, Gray and Willson Contreras could be logical trade candidates. However, Gray and Contreras quickly indicated that they wanted to stay in St. Louis. Arenado was a bit more open to a trade but had a narrow list of five clubs he considered acceptable landing spots and ultimately wasn’t traded. The club’s rebuilding plans now seem to be more firmly in place and both Arenado and Gray have publicly expressed a greater willingness to waive their no-trade clauses this time around. Contreras seems less interested in leaving but didn’t completely discount the possibility. That’s a good start for the Cardinals but eating money will be helpful to getting deals done. Gray is still a good pitcher and just wrapped a solid season, middling earned run average notwithstanding. Though he allowed 4.28 earned runs per nine over 180 2/3 innings, his .329 batting average on balls in play probably inflated that a bit. His 26.7% strikeout rate, 5% walk rate and 43.9% ground ball rate were all strong marks. ERA estimators like his 3.39 FIP and 3.29 SIERA suggest he was more his old self than the ERA itself would indicate. Even if clubs are willing to overlook the ERA, the contract is an obstacle. His three-year, $75MM deal with the Cardinals was heavily backloaded. He made just $10MM in 2024 and $25MM this year. He’ll then make $35MM next year, followed by a $5MM buyout on a $30MM club option. If that option is picked up, Gray can then opt out. At this point, there is just one more guaranteed season left on the deal but with $40MM still to be paid out. The option doesn’t really add any extra upside because of that opt-out. Despite Gray’s talents, $40MM for one year of a pitcher is a lot. That kind of average annual value has been reserved for ace-type pitchers. Even if it were a fair price for Gray’s services, eating more money to extract more prospect capital is a sensible tactic for a club focused on the long term. Arenado is going to make $27MM next year, though the Rockies are going to pay $5MM of that and $6MM is deferred. He’ll then make $15MM in 2027. That works out to less than $20MM annually but his stock is down after some rough years at the plate. He hit just .237/.289/.377 for a wRC+ of 84 this year and was barely above league average in the prior two campaigns. He still gets good grades for his glovework but isn’t the MVP candidate he once was. Other teams will have different valuations of what they expect from him going forward, but as mentioned with Gray, any money that the Cardinals are willing to eat should increase what teams are willing to give up. With Contreras, as mentioned, a trade seems less likely before even considering the money but it could happen. He is still owed $41.5MM over the next two years. That’s an $18MM salary next year, $18.5MM in 2027, and then a $5MM buyout on a $17.5MM club option for 2028. He has been moved from the catcher position to first base. He got decent grades for his glovework there this year, getting credit for six Outs Above Average, while Defensive Runs Saved had him just below par at -1. The bat is still strong, as he hit .257/.344/.447 this year for a 124 wRC+. Those numbers are all close to his career marks, where he has a .258/.352/.459 batting line and 122 wRC+. Though he’s going into his age-34 season, the deal isn’t bad. Christian Walker just got $60MM over three years from the Astros going into his age-34 campaign. But even if the Contreras deal isn’t underwater, other teams may not give up much for it unless the Cards pay it down somewhat. Last winter, the Cards seemed to be more motivated by salary relief. Arenado was still owed roughly $60MM over three years when they lined up a trade with the Astros. Arenado vetoed that deal but reporting indicated the Cards were only going to eat about $5MM per season, leaving the Astros on the hook for about $45MM. It’s unknown what the Cards were going to receive in that trade but is was likely going to be a salary dump deal. Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. later said they would have to find cuts elsewhere if they didn’t move Arenado, though that didn’t really end up happening. Per RosterResource, the Cardinals had a $144MM payroll in 2025. Thanks to some trades and some expiring contracts, they are projected for just $75MM next year. Arbitration salaries for players like Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbaar could push that up but those players are themselves candidates to be traded this winter. Perhaps that lighter payroll is what opened the path for the Cards to worry less about cost savings this time, which could increase their chances of adding meaning young talent to their pipeline. There will be non-payroll expenditures, however. Woo reports that the club is planning to make more investments in the fields of analytics, player development and scouting. There’s also some uncertainty with the club’s TV deal. The Cards reached a new agreement with Main Street Sports, formerly known as Diamond Sports Group, to be on the FanDuel Sports Network in 2025. Woo writes that the deal contains option provisions after each season. She says that no major shake-up is expected but that some renegotiations could take place. Photo courtesy of Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images View the full article

(Image Credit: Fox/ABC) ABC has released a new 9-1-1 Season 9 trailer, previewing the return of the hit medical drama procedural. 9-1-1 Season 9 is set to premiere on October 9, 2025. The new season of 9-1-1 will feature a litany of chaotic moments for the Los Angeles-based first responders to arrive to. It’ll also be the third season of the series that airs on ABC, following the show originally premiering on FOX and running for six seasons there. Check out the 9-1-1 Season 9 trailer below (watch other trailers): Who is in the 9-1-1 Season 9 trailer? The 9-1-1 Season 9 trailer sees the return of Angela Bassett as Athena Grant-Nash, LAPD patrol sergeant, as well as several other characters from past 9-1-1 seasons. The ninth season of the show will once again feature a number of chaotic situations that the group will be responding to. Notably, past teasers for Season 9 teased the group heading into space on a call. 9-1-1 originally premiered in 2018 and aired on Fox until May 2023. The series then moved to ABC, starting with season seven, and has aired there ever since. Outside of Bassett, the series also stars Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Guzman, and more. The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. Lou Eyrich, Eryn Krueger Mekash, Adam Penn, Erica L. Anderson, Matthew Hodgson, Robert M. Williams Jr., and Jeff Dickerson serve as producers. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear, Juan Carlos Coto, Kristen Reidel, Lyndsey Beaulieu, Alexis Martin Woodall, John J. Gray, Bradley Buecker, Peter Krause, and Angela Bassett are executive producers on the show. (Photo Credt: ABC) The post 9-1-1 Season 9 Trailer: Angela Bassett TV Show Goes to Space appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Amazon MGM Studios Amazon MGM Studios has announced the Prime Video release date for Playdate, the upcoming action comedy led by Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown-Ups) and Alan Ritchson (Reacher, Fast X). In addition, the studio has also shared the movie’s official photos, providing the audience with the first look at James and Ritchson’s characters, Brian and Jeff. Photo Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosPhoto Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosPhoto Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosPhoto Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosPhoto Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosPhoto Credit: Amazon MGM Studios When is the release date for Playdate? Playdate will be available for streaming starting on November 12, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video. The action comedy movie also stars Sarah Chalke as Emily, Alan Tudyk as Simon, Benjamin Pajak as Lucas, Banks Pierce as CJ, and Hiro Kanagawa as Colonel Kurtz, with Stephen Root as Gordon and Isla Fisher as Leslie. The movie is directed by Luke Greenfield from a screenplay written by Neil Goldman. In addition to starring, Ritchson is also serving as an executive producer alongside Dan Spilo, Neil Goldman, Michelle Meyers, Alexis Garcia, Matthew Goldberg, Lee Broda, and Jamal Sannon. It is produced by Greenfield, Jason Benoit, Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Mark Fasano, and Jeffrey Greenstein. The film currently has a total running time of 93 minutes or an hour and 33 minutes. “When recently unemployed accountant Brian agrees to a playdate with charismatic stay-at-home dad Jeff and their sons, he expects an easy afternoon of small talk and football tossing,” reads the movie’s official synopsis. “Instead, he’s thrust into a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries. Brian stumbles through one ridiculous obstacle after another, his zero tactical skills a stark contrast to Jeff’s oddly prepared demeanor. Director Luke Greenfield hilariously collides suburban dad life with high-stakes thrills, transforming an ordinary afternoon into an absurd action-packed adventure where minivan mayhem meets professional hitmen.” The post Kevin James & Alan Ritchson Action Movie Playdate Gets Release Date & Photos appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix ComingSoon Senior Editor Brandon Schreur spoke with KPop Demon Hunters directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans about the hit animated Netflix movie. Kang and Appelhans discussed how the movie has changed since it was originally pitched seven years ago, exploring the power of music in the film, and more. “When they aren’t selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat,” the official synopsis reads. “Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.” KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming globally on Netflix. Brandon Schreur: Maggie, I want to start with you. I read an interview you did in the past where you talked about how it was seven years from when you first pitched this movie to when it was released. I’m sure that was an incredible journey. Do you remember that first pitch meeting for KPop Demon Hunters? How did the movie change from that first pitch to the time when it came out? Maggie Kang: Yeah, it was pitched over a brunch with my producer friend, who is also friends with Chris. It was literally kind of an elevator pitch. Like, it’s a movie about these girls who are K-pop idols, but are secretly demon hunters. He was like, ‘I love it, let’s do this.’ I thought he was totally joking, but the next week, he had a deal ready for me at Sony Pictures Animation. It was actually first developed as a lower-budget movie. It was going to be a lot more violent. It was going to be a much messier individual, kind of like a failure of the family, and it was a story of her kind of coming out of that and becoming this prideful person and making her family proud. Throughout the process, I think we were about eight months into development, and Kristine Belson said, ‘Guys, I think this is a bigger movie.’ That’s when we started to think about a bigger scope, hitting all demographics. That’s when Chris joined us and we started to write the first draft. You know, it’s seven years, but animation — luckily and thankfully — goes through many different phases. You have the script phase, and then you start art and you start digital, where you’re actually making the assets. Then you start going into animation. There are all these different milestones you hit, so it’s a very rewarding process, even though it’s quite long. Sure. I’m glad it all turned out so well; I’m sure there were a million steps to think about, but it’s great. Chris, I’d love to know about how you got involved with the project, too. Do you remember what it was that originally made you want to be part of KPop Demon Hunters when you heard about this for the first time? What excited you the most when you first heard about it? Chris Appelhans: Yeah, two things. My wife is an author; she’s kind of like the first Korean American voices in Young Adult fiction. So she’s a very smart, funny, weird person. She was always telling me for years, ‘You’ve got to do better female characters.’ When I sat down with Maggie, she was like, ‘I have this vision for these girls that are funny, smart, weird, vengeful, and food-obsessed.’ I was like, ‘Please. Let me help you.’ That’s been really awesome to see those characters kind of forming a new archetype of what a role model can be. The other part, I grew up as a musician as much as an artist. When Maggie and I, we met at some coffee shop and she told me about the movie, and I was trying to play it cool the whole time. Kang: I know. I was like, ‘I don’t think he’s into this.’ Appelhans: Inside, I was like, ‘Holy crap, this is the one.’ I’ve wanted to do a film about music. One of the things that we bonded really early on was this idea — which can sound really cheesy — that you make a film about the power of music, as a connective thing. I had lived that, as a musician, my whole life. And Maggie’s an OG K-pop fan, so we both had a lived experience of how music can transform you. I think that really helped us find a spine — it led to so many things, like the hunters and the homeland. All that mythology is a way to try and dramatize that somewhat cheesy concept. But we really believed in it. From that point forward, I feel like the movie really started to tell us what it wanted. Thanks to Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans for taking the time to discuss KPop Demon Hunters. The post KPop Demon Hunters: Netflix Movie Was Much More Violent Originally, Directors Reveal appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: HBO Max The Task Episode 5 release date and time are swiftly approaching. This mystery-thriller drama series is helmed by Brad Ingelsby and features Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey in the lead roles. Emilia Jones, Fabien Frankel, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Alison Oliver, Owen Teague, and Silvia Dionicio make up the supporting cast. Titled “Vagrants,” the upcoming episode will see Tom and his team get close to solving their case after enlisting the aid of an eyewitness. Unfortunately, Tom gets led down a risky and shady path while trying to break the case. Meanwhile, Perry visits Maeve while Robbie puts the plan he had been working on for some time into motion. Here’s all you need to know about the episode’s release date, time, and streaming details. When is the Task Episode 5 release date & time? The episode’s release date is October 5, 2025, and its release time is 6 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) and 9 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Check out its release times in the U.S. below: TimezoneRelease DateRelease TimeEastern TimeOctober 5, 202509:00 p.m.Pacific TimeOctober 5, 202506:00 p.m. Find out how many episodes will be available to watch on Task right here. Where to watch Task Episode 5 You can watch Task Episode 5 via HBO and HBO Max. HBO is a premium television network and service operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. The platform broadcasts original and acquired programming, films, unscripted series, documentaries, and variety shows. Meanwhile, HBO Max is a streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The platform offers subscribers a wide range of film and television content spanning various genres. The content provided includes original and licensed films and TV shows, as well as titles from Warner Bros. Discovery-owned properties like HBO, Adult Swim, Discovery Channel, CNN, and Animal Planet. What is Task about? Task follows Tom Brandis, a priest-turned-FBI special agent who pursues an ordinary family man, responsible for a series of violent robberies. The official synopsis for Task is as follows: “In the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a task force assembled to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.” The post Task Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png Ben Lindbergh brings on Hannah Keyser and Zach Crizer of The Bandwagon to banter in a hopefully not-immediately-dated way about the first two days of playoff action, including the Dodgers dispatching the Reds, Dave Roberts using “Strategy,” Aaron Boone’s perceived mismanaging, the flamethrowing Mason Miller and a playoff-pitch-speed conundrum, and more, plus conversation about how teams with byes are trying to stay ready, the league’s many managerial openings, whether running the Rockies is a good gig, the Rafael Devers trade in retrospect, and the best teams to bandwagon, followed (1:33:54) by a postscript. Audio intro: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to The Bandwagon Link to Episode 2105 Link to Hannah on the Phillies’ prep Link to Phillies intrasquad game Link to Ichiro scrimmage story Link to Ben on the mid-PA pitching change Link to Girardi on “Strategy” Link to 2024 “Strategy” episode Link to Vesia one-pitch K Link to Anderson tweet about Miller Link to article about Miller Link to Miller video Link to fastest postseason pitches Link to fastest regular-season pitches Link to Eno on playoff pitch speeds Link to The Ringer’s postseason storylines Link to Obama anger translator sketch Link to Crochet vs. LHP tweet Link to The Bandwagon on Boone Link to Chisholm dive Link to Cora’s follow-up Link to Breslow on Devers Link to Diamond tweet Link to Sarris tweet Link to Baggarly on Posey Link to MLBTR on the Rockies Link to manager vacancies Link to Arrested Development meme Link to DeLauter debut article Link to DeLauter debut play Link to Lemon/Bearden kiss Link to article on the kiss Link to 1991 Mets article Link to streaks data Link to SB distribution graphs Link to SB distribution data Link to Sacramento A’s jersey Link to Keown on the A’s Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source View the full article

No, Ichiro Suzuki isn’t coming out of retirement to be part of the Mariners’ playoff roster. The Hall-of-Famer played six innings in the outfield during a split-squad tune-up game yesterday at T-Mobile Park, adding some extra fun to the proceedings as the M’s got ready for the start of their ALDS matchup with either the Tigers or the Guardians on Saturday. The final calls on the 26-man playoff roster won’t be announced until a few hours before Saturday’s game, and as Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times notes, some of the Mariners’ decisions will likely depend on whether they’re facing Detroit or Cleveland. Perhaps the biggest roster question revolves about Bryan Woo’s status, but manager Dan Wilson said Woo is set to toss a bullpen session today. “It seems like things are going according to plan,” Wilson told Divish and other reporters. “He’ll get off the mound on Thursday, and so getting a chance to hear how he comes back from that on Friday and whatnot….We’ll just a continue to take it day by day and assess. And I do believe that we’re in a good spot with that.” The bullpen session will mark Woo’s first time throwing off a mound since September 19, when pectoral tightness forced him out of a start after five innings. The injury wasn’t severe enough to merit a placement on the 15-day injured list, though naturally the M’s are being as cautious as possible with a pitcher who has been Seattle’s most reliable starter in 2025. No announcement has been made about the Mariners’ playoff rotation, as Wilson said those decisions will wait until they team knows their opponent and has more input on Woo’s availability. Assuming Woo is able to pitch, however, Divish doesn’t think the right-hander will work in either of Seattle’s first two games of the series. Based on mound work during Wednesday’s warm-ups, George Kirby and Logan Gilbert (in some order) could be the favorites to start Game 1 and Game 2. The Mariners have long envisioned the idea of these two homegrown arms headlining a playoff series, ever since Kirby was drafted 20th overall in 2019 and Gilbert was the 14th overall pick of the 2018 draft. As MLB.com’s Jim Callis writes, team scout Rob Mummau played a big role in convincing the M’s to select Gilbert, whose stock had somewhat dropped after an ill-timed bout of mononucleosis during the spring before the draft. The focus of Callis’ piece is on Mummau’s real find of the 2018 draft, as the scout’s glowing reports led the Mariners to take Cal Raleigh with their third-round pick (90th overall). Raleigh wasn’t a complete diamond in the rough, as the M’s had to pay Raleigh $221.3K over the slot value of the 90th overall pick to convince Raleigh to leave Florida State after his junior year. However, while Raleigh was coming off a big season at FSU, his draft stock had fallen due to an unimpressive sophomore year. Mummau (who had some past ties to Raleigh’s family) knew that Raleigh had been dealing with a thumb injury that season. As a result, Mummau’s grades on Raleigh’s offensive and defensive tools were notably higher than other scouts, who projected Raleigh as a part-time starting catcher at best. It was enough for the Mariners to make the pick and the rest has become history, as Raleigh has exceeded all expectations to become a superstar on both sides of the ball. View the full article

Photo Credit: Disney Plus / Marvel Studios Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 almost featured an episode entirely dedicated to another MCU character connected to the world of Daredevil. What was the MCU crossover episode about? According to Daredevil: Born Again’s writer Jesse Wigutow in a recent interview with IGN, he confirmed that Born Again nearly featured a “bottle episode” dedicated to Echo and The Punisher. For those unaware, a bottle episode is an episode of television produced relatively cheaply and using as few characters as possible. Wigutow said that the episode was going to focus largely on Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher coming into the world of Daredevil, and spending an “interesting night” with Echo in a non-romantic sense. “They were looking to do a kind of singular bottle episode around the Punisher crossing into the Daredevil space,” Wigutow said. “This was two, three years ago, and one thing led to another, and I came in to largely focus on that. It involved the Punisher and Echo kind of spending an interesting night together — not romantically, but narratively.” Wigutow said the idea eventually “fell away,” but could come back in the future if the timing is right. “Who knows, maybe it comes back again,” said Wigutow. “But the story has been a little kind of crooked in terms of the development, and it was part of a former idea.” So far, not a ton is known about Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. The new season will pick up where the first one ended, and is also rumored to include the return of Mike Colter’s Luke Cage and Finn Jones’ Danny Rand (also known as Iron Fist) in a potential reunion of The Defenders. In addition to Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, and the previously confirmed Krysten Ritter, the cast of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 includes Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter/Bullseye, Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie, Genneya Walton as BB Urich, Clark Johnson as Cherry, Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Matthew Lillard, and more. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is expected to premiere on Disney+ in March 2026. (Source: IGN) Originally reported by Anthony Nash at SuperHeroHype. The post Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Almost Featured an MCU Crossover Episode appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Davis Chatfield made an albatross on the par-5 15th and closed with a 30-foot birdie putt for a 12-under 59 in the Korn Ferry Tour's Compliance Solutions Championship.View the full article

(Photo Credit: RLJE Films) RLJE Films has shared the official trailer for Muzzle: City of Wolves, the upcoming action thriller sequel led by The Dark Knight star Aaron Eckhart. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 14, 2025. Check out the Muzzle: City of Wolves trailer (watch more trailers): What happens in the Muzzle: City of Wolves trailer? The video features Eckhart’s return as Jake Rosser, who’s determined to enact his revenge against the people who tried to harm his family. Together with his trusted and loyal K-9, they will have to take on many dangerous people. The trailer also highlights some of the movie’s action-packed sequences. The cast also includes Tanya van Graan as Mia, Karl Thaning as Beekman, Grant Ross as Detective Spitzer, Jessica Stanley as Nurse Liz, Motsi Tekateka as Eric, Adrian Collins as Officer Cobb, and more. Muzzle: City of Wolves is directed by John Stalberg Jr. from a screenplay written by Jacob Michael King. It currently has a total running time of 90 minutes or an hour and 30 minutes. The movie is produced by Stalberg, Kyle Ambrose, Delon Bakker, and David Frigerio. The creative team consists of director of photography Pieter Vermeer, editor Bella Erikson, production designer Warren Gray, costume designer Dihantus Engelbrecht, and composer Paul Gallister. “Jake Rosser is haunted by PTSD from his days as a K-9 officer and endeavors to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 companion, Socks. But the tranquility quickly dissolves when a ruthless gang targets them in a brutal attack,” reads the official synopsis. “Determined to protect his loved ones, Jake and his new K-9 partner Argos delve into a violent underbelly of crime where Jake confronts corrupt officials, uncovers a perilous drug trafficking ring, and battles his own inner demons.” The post Aaron Eckhart & K-9 Kick Ass in Action Movie Muzzle: City of Wolves Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

When the Absolute Universe first kicked off, readers were surprised that Lex Luthor did not immediately appear in Absolute Superman. Indeed, the series set Ra’s Al Ghul up as the archenemy of the Man of Steel. The Absolute Lex Luthor finally made his grand debut in the Absolute Evil special. However, his appearance and attitude are nothing like that of his variant in the main universe. Written by Al Ewing, with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Absolute Evil centers around the formation of the Absolute Justice League. Far from being a benevolent organization, this league is made up of rich villains who fear the rise of superpowered heroes will upset the status quo and their financial bottom lines. However, this league is already being manipulated from within by Brainiac, an alien cyborg seemingly under the control of Ra’s Al Ghul. In the comic’s coda, Brainiac discusses his plan and the nature of reflections with Mirror Master. The comic concludes with the first appearance of Lex Luthor, who has a full head of hair and beard. This runs in defiance of his trademark clean-shaven head and face. (Image Source: DC / Giuseppe Camuncoli) What do we know about Absolute Lex Luthor? We know very little about the Absolute Universe Lex Luthor based on his first scene. We do know that he is happily married to a woman named Dora and has children. He apparently lives on a farm somewhere, based on what little we see of his home. He also describes himself as having been “an angry young man” and “envious of others.” This sounds like a fair description of most versions of Lex Luthor, but implies that this Luthor has moved beyond his petty jealousy of others. Indeed, he answers the phone by asking a question more appropriate to Superman – “How can I be of help?” The most interesting aspect of this Lex Luthor is why Brainiac wished to recruit him to the Absolute Justice League. In speaking with Mirror Master, Brainiac describes how they can negate the team’s effectiveness by balancing the various powers with it against each other. Ra’s Al Ghul’s zealot nature, for instance, can be utterly negated by the bored apathy of Hector Hammond. To that end, Brainiac recruits the Absolute Universe Lex Luthor as a counter to the Joker. We know almost as little about the Absolute Joker as we do Absolute Lex Luthor. His name is ironic, for he is famed for his hatred of humor. He is also a corrupt billionaire with fingers in many immoral enterprises, such as the Ark M prison. It is possible Brainiac recruited Lex, thinking a benevolent billionaire could blunt the amoral Joker. In any case, the idea of an emotionally well-adjusted Lex Luthor is an intriguing one. Absolute Evil #1 is now available in comic shops everywhere. Originally reported by Matt Morrison on SuperHeroHype. The post DC’s Lex Luthor Is Unrecognizable in First Absolute Universe Look appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: DC Studios Little is known about DC’s upcoming The Batman Part II, but a new casting report suggests we might know something about what’s set to happen in the movie. Who is joining The Batman Part II cast? According to a new report from PopFilm (who also broke news like Joel Kinnaman and Kumail Nanjiani joining Peacemaker Season 2), The Crown actor Tobias Menzies is being eyed to play a big role in The Batman Part II. The role, according to the report, is none other than Amadeus Arkham, the founder of the iconic Arkham Asylum, an institution for the criminally insane that becomes home to many of Batman’s foes after they’ve been captured or apprehended. It’s unclear exactly what this report means for the overall story of the film. However, with Arkham Asylum potentially being introduced, it could mean we will see even more of Batman’s villains appear. The name Arkham was briefly teased in 2022’s The Batman, with The Riddler being placed in Arkham State Hospital after being caught by Batman. The development of The Batman Part II has been a long one. The original film was released three years ago in 2022 and was a massive hit. Starring Pattinson as the titular hero, the film made over $770 million at the box office. According to a recent report, The Batman 2 — also known as The Batman Part II or The Batman Part 2 — will begin production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in London, United Kingdom, on January 1, 2026. Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in the movie, while the website lists the returning cast as Farrell, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. It also says Barry Keoghan is “expected” to return as the Joker, though this has not been confirmed by Warner Bros. Pictures as of yet. (Source: PopFilm) Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post The Batman Part II Cast Eying The Crown Star for DC Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Winning the AL East allowed the Blue Jays to bypass the wild card round, and get some needed time off before the ALDS begins on Saturday. The longer break created some hope that Bo Bichette (who hasn’t played since September 6 due to a left PCL sprain) could get healthy enough to be part of Toronto’s first postseason roster, yet at the moment it looks like the shortstop won’t be ready. Jays manager John Schneider told The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon and other reporters that Bichette has yet to start running as part of his recovery process. Schneider and GM Ross Atkins were both, as Bannon put it, ” vague and cautiously optimistic” about Bichette’s availability, yet it is hard to imagine Bichette being included on the roster if he isn’t yet able to run. Such a lack of mobility would naturally rule out a return to shortstop duty, and even a DH-only or pinch-hitting role seems like a long shot. Despite the importance of Bichette’s bat to Toronto’s lineup, it hurts the Jays’ overall flexibility by devoting a roster spot to someone playing under what would seemingly be severe limitations. Schneider said that a decision on Bichette’s status won’t be made until tomorrow, and the Blue Jays don’t have to officially announce their ALDS roster until Saturday morning. Some gamesmanship could be at play here just to not tip the Jays’ hand about Bichette to the Red Sox and Yankees’ advance scouts, but for now, the question might be if Bichette will even be available for the ALCS should the Jays advance. Bichette’s bounce-back season was a huge part of the Blue Jays’ run to the division crown. After an injury-marred down year in 2024, Bichette rebounded to hit .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs over 628 plate appearances this year, with a 134 wRC+ that ranked 20th among all qualified hitters in baseball. Getting Bichette back even in a bat-only capacity as a DH would be welcome news for the Jays, but all this uncertainty over one of their top players is a cloud hanging over the club’s postseason chances. In a more positive injury update, Chris Bassitt is slated to pitch multiple innings during an intrasquad game today, which will be the final checkpoint towards the right-hander’s availability for the ALDS roster. Bassitt last pitched on September 18, and was then (retroactively) placed on the 15-day injured list the next day due to lower back inflammation. The timing has worked out well enough that the 15-day minimum will expire just prior to Game 1 of the ALDS, and Bassitt is expected to be part of Toronto’s pitching mix. How the Jays’ pitching plans will shake out is anyone’s guess, beyond the expectation of Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber acting in traditional starting roles. A healthy Bassitt might be viewed as a favorite for another rotation spot, and the Blue Jays are also weighing both ends of the experience spectrum in future Hall-of-Famer Max Scherzer and rookie Trey Yesavage. One pitcher who won’t be involved in at least the ALDS roster is Jose Berrios, who went on the 15-day IL on September 25 due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Initial scans didn’t indicate any structural damage, and Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith writes that this diagnosis was supported once Berrios got a second opinion. Since Berrios hasn’t started throwing, it is hard to project whether or not he could be available if the Blue Jays make it deeper into October. The Jays had already made the decision to move the longtime starter into a bullpen role a couple of weeks ago, and Berrios likely would’ve continued to work as a reliever during the postseason. Atkins also had an update on first baseman Ty France, who is “feeling better” and “progressing at a level that he could be a factor for us” in the aftermath of an IL placement due to oblique inflammation. France last played on September 21 and is expected to try and face some live pitching soon, but it remains to be seen if this will come in time for France to be included on the ALDS roster. Acquired from the Twins at the trade deadline, France has hit .277/.320/.372 over 103 PA in a Jays uniform, and his right-handed bat could be a counter to Boston and New York’s left-handed pitchers. View the full article

(Photo Credit: Netflix) Netflix has announced the release date for The Abandons, its newest Western action drama, which hails from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. In addition, the streaming platform has also shared the official photos from the show, revealing the first look at its main cast led by Game of Thrones star Lena Headey and The Crown star Gillian Anderson. “Washington Territory — 1854 — The matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love, and a piece of land with silver underneath. The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice,” reads the official synopsis. THE ABANDONS. Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025THE ABANDONS. Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness. Cr. MATTHIAS CLAMER/Netflix © 2024THE ABANDONS. (L to R) Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller, Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason, Natalia del Riego as Lilla Belle, and Nick Robinson as Elias Teller in Episode 103 of The Abandons. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025THE ABANDONS. Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan. Cr. MATTHIAS CLAMER/Netflix © 2024THE ABANDONS. Michiel Huisman as Xavier Roache in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025THE ABANDONS. The Redmask Bandits in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025THE ABANDONS. Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025THE ABANDONS. Lucas Till as Garret Van Ness in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. Michelle Faye/Netflix © 2024THE ABANDONS. (L to R) Nick Robinson as Elias Teller and Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. Michelle Faye/Netflix © 2024THE ABANDONS. (L to R) Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller, Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness, and Toby Hemingway as Willem Van Ness in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. Michelle Faye/Netflix © 2024THE ABANDONS. (L to R) Ryan Hurst as Miles Alderton, and Nick Robinson as Elias Teller in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. Michelle Faye/Netflix © 2024THE ABANDONS. Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness in Episode 101 of The Abandons. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025 When is the release date for Netflix’s The Abandons? The Abandons will be available for streaming starting on December 4, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. The ensemble cast also includes Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Natalia del Riego, Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Toby Hemingway, Michael Greyeyes, Ryan Hurst, Katelyn Wells, Clayton Cardenas, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Brían F. O’Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Patton Oswalt, Michael Ornstein, Jonathan Koensgen, Jack Doolan, Michiel Huisman, Haig Sutherland, and Sarah White. The show is created by Sutter, who’s best known for his work on hit shows like The Shield, Sons of Anarchy, and Mayans M.C. He is also serving as an executive producer along with Chris Keyser, Robert Askins, Stephen Surjik, Otto Bathurst, Emmy Grinwis, and Jon Paré. “This first chapter of The Abandons is a classic American story — the frontier, two families — both at war and in love with each other, a battle over who owns the land and who makes the rules,” Keyser said in a statement (via Tudum). “So, smack in the middle of murder and revenge and a bit of illicit romance, we also get to explore all of these questions we never seem to get away from: What makes a family? How do you stay good in a bad world? And, would you change who you are and what you believe in to protect what you love? But, in this case, we do it all through the eyes of Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, as two widowed matriarchs battling to survive. And that, as they say, is really something to watch.” The post New Netflix Western TV Show The Abandons Gets Release Date & Photos appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

(Photo Credit: GameMill) I grew up with a lot of love for Nickelodeon cartoons, and it’s great getting to check in with them every few years through video game releases and recent movies. The latest celebration of Nicktoons comes in a surprising form: an action role-playing game in the vein of Diablo with a tabletop game aesthetic. With plenty of charm and some great drop-in/drop-out multiplayer, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a refreshing celebration of imagination and some of the most beloved cartoon characters ever made. The Fairly Oddparents’ Timmy Turner sets the story in motion, as his wish brings his favorite game to life and also sucks in a wide array of different cartoon characters. With a surprising amount of voiced dialogue and some nice cutscenes, I was really impressed with the presentation here. You’re given five characters to choose from initially (and unlock a couple more throughout the game): Timmy, SpongeBob, Sandy Cheeks, Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Katara from Avatar. Each maps onto a different character class that is true to their personality, and it’s a great blend of the source material with fantasy tropes. Gameplay is on the relatively simple side of the genre, which is fitting, but you’ll still unlock special attacks and different loot as the game continues. Whether you’re playing with your kids or just looking to relax after a long day of work, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny winds up being a charming and chill experience. The different maps look great, as you fight your way through enemies in environments based on different Nickelodeon shows. There are a lot of small touches, which means the bigger Nicktoon fan you are, the more you’ll get out of this. There are also a lot of fun side characters that make appearances as sidequest givers. I was shocked at just how many characters I remembered from some of the shows, especially since I haven’t seen Jimmy Neutron or The Fairly Oddparents in well over 15 years. It’s this trip of nostalgia, which is then paired with an enjoyable gameplay loop that is always fun yet never frustrating, that makes Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny just a really good time. My favorite moments in the game came in co-op, though, as it’s really easy for another player to jump in. The characters’ abilities mesh well together, such as Katara being able to heal, so you’re able to really aid any younger player through the experience if they struggle solo. Whether you know all the characters or not, they become inherently likable as you play with them, and that is sure to make children want to check out the shows they’re not familiar with. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Review: Final Verdict Developers Fair Play Labs and Petit Fabrik have done a great job with Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny. Not only does it pay proper respect to the cartoons and the characters we love, but it blends it with a clear reverence for tabletop gaming and fantasy tropes. It’s a rewarding combination that makes the game fun for gamers of all ages, especially if you are looking to play with others locally. SCORE: 8/10 As ComingSoon’s review policy explains, a score of 8 equates to “Great.” While there are a few minor issues, this score means that the art succeeds at its goal and leaves a memorable impact. Disclosure: The publisher provided a PlayStation 5 copy for our Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny review. Reviewed on version 1.002.000. The post Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Review: Fun Co-Op Gaming for All appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article