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Amazon Studios Drops Teaser For The Final Season Of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

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Amazon Studios Drops Teaser For The Final Season Of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

‘The Quiet Place’ actor John Krasinski returns as CIA analyst and globe-trotting spy Jack Ryan one last time. Amazon Studios announced the show based on a novel series by author Tom Clancy will return for a fourth and final season for a summer debut.

Amazon said in a statement, “Prime Video released the official trailer for the conspiracy-driven fourth-and-final season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. The final mission commences June 30 on Prime Video, with two episodes premiering each Friday, leading up to the epic series finale on July 14. The six-episode season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.”

The show is a co-production between Amazon, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television.

You can watch the trailer below:

The final season also stars Wendell Pierce as James Greer, Michael Kelly as Mike November, Betty Gabriel as CIA Acting Director Elizabeth Wright, Abbie Cornish as Cathy Mueller, Michael Peña as Domingo Chavez, and Louis Ozawa as Chao Fah.

Amazon describes the synopsis as follows,

“The fourth-and-final season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan finds the titular character on his most dangerous mission yet: facing an enemy both foreign and domestic. As the new CIA Acting Deputy Director, Jack Ryan is tasked with unearthing internal corruption, and in doing so, uncovers a series of suspicious black ops that could expose the vulnerability of the country. As Jack and the team investigate how deep the corruption runs, he discovers a far-worse reality—the convergence of a drug cartel with a terrorist organization—ultimately revealing a conspiracy much closer to home and testing our hero’s belief in the system he has always fought to protect.”

The first Jack Ryan novel ‘The Hunt for Red October’ was published in 1984.

Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and Chris Pine previously portrayed CIA analyst Jack Ryan in various cinematic adaptions.

An Investigation Verified Multiple Allegations of Misconduct At Activision Blizzard

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An Investigation Verified Multiple Allegations of Misconduct At Activision Blizzard

The laundry list of alleged offenses and lawsuits keeps growing for Activision Blizzard. In an article from Axios, we learned that 29 out of 114 accusations of “harassment, discrimination or retaliation” were backed up by evidence from an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigative team. This comes after the company was forced to pay the SEC $35M in a whistleblower lawsuit.

To Activision’s credit, the company did post the transparency report publically. The 42-page PDF document outlines the investigation, results, actions taken, and several handy graphs.

Image Source: Activision

When it came to consequences for those accused of various misdeeds, 36% of employees were terminated. 20% were “referred to vendor,” meaning a third party would handle the corrective measures. The rest of the percentages were broken down into the following:

  • 3% demotion
  • 3% compensation review
  • 5% action not taken due to resignation
  • 8% final written warning
  • 10% written warning
  • 15% verbal feedback/coaching
Image Source: Activision

Thankfully, the number of reports of gender-based harassment has decreased since spiking in 2018. However, the ability to retain a diverse workforce continues to be a problem for Activision Blizzard.

As we covered previously, the company is failing to hire substantial non-binary and “something else.” The quoted term is Activision Blizzard’s, not mine. But I could see you thinking that because it is probably something I’d say to be an insensitive prick.

 

Image Source: Activision
Image Source: Activision

In typical Activision Blizzard fashion, a few months before this news broke, the company introduced a new LGBTQ+ hero (Lifeweaver) and today started its Pride Month advertising campaign.

Gamers and Twitter users, in general, have noted that Activision Blizzard tends to make these sorts of diversity and inclusion announcements just ahead of or immediately following lousy press. While this may not be the actual case, it is an interesting coincidence.

Is Activision Blizzard headed in the right direction? Let us know in the comments section below.

[Source: Axios] [Source: Activision]

HiDive To Stream Romantic Anime ‘Clannad: After Story’ Sub And Dub

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HiDive To Stream Romantic Anime ‘Clannad: After Story’ Sub And Dub

HiDive has announced that they had acquired the rights to stream the romantic drama anime ‘Clannad: After Story.’ They will stream the complete series with both the original Japanese audio and the English dub.

“[OSHI NO KO] is emotionally destroying anime fans right now, but there was one series in particular that was doing it before it was cool: CLANNAD. If you’re wondering where to watch CLANNAD: After Story after you’re done with the first season, we’re here to tell you to tune in Sunday, June 4 2023,” HiDive said on their website. They added that you might want to, “prepare yourself for all the feels.”

The first season of the anime simply titled ‘Clannad’ as well as ‘Clannad: After Story’ were directed by Tatsuya Ishihara and written by Fumihiko Shimo. The show was animated and produced by Kyoto Animation who released forty-seven episodes and two OVAs. HiDive also features the first season on their streaming service.

You can watch the trailer below:

AniList describes the synopsis as follows,

“A few months have passed since Tomoya declared his love to Nagisa, and his life keeps moving forward as he continues to meet a variety of new people, expanding his world in the process. While Tomoya’s world continues to expand, his and Nagisa’s relationship is entering a new phase, and neither of them is quite sure where it will take them. Through his relationship with Nagisa, Tomoya begins to understand the meaning and importance of family. But as Tomoya and Nagisa begin a family of their own, they are faced with many hardships along the way in Clannad: After Story.”

The anime is based on the 2004 video game from Key. Acting as a visual novel, it allows the player to follow along the story and make decisions that could alter the ending of the narrative.

Toei To Debut The 1,000th ‘One Piece’ Episode English Dub At Anime Expo

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Toei To Debut The 1,000th ‘One Piece’ Episode English Dub At Anime Expo

Toei Animation and Crunchyroll are collaborating to release the dubbed version of the 1,000th episode of the hit anime ‘One Piece’ at the Anime Expo. Fans of the series will be able to watch it at a special event held on July 2nd at the Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles.

Crunchyroll said on their website, “In addition to the screening of the 1000th dubbed episode, the special occasion will include other fan experiences like an autograph session with Toei Animation animators and dub actors Sonny Strait (Usopp), Patrick Seitz (Franky) and Ian Sinclair (Brook). There will also be a live drawing showcase and Q&A with the One Piece animators, a Luffy and Shanks statue display, demo stations for One Piece Card Game and One Piece Odyssey and more.”

‘One Piece’ is a pirate fantasy based on the long-running manga by Eiichiro Oda. The writer entered the Guinness World Record for “the most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author.” Oda’s works have had 516,566,000 copies released globally.

Toei Animation also released a special promo on their official Twitter:

The One Piece Fandom Wiki describes the anime’s synopsis as follows,

“Gol D. Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous pirate to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King.

Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies one’s standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Shanks, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece!”

‘One Piece’ debuted as anime in 1991 and has been on the air for over twenty years.

Make Peace Happen At Any Cost With Peacemaker’s Tomahawk Replica

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Make Peace Happen At Any Cost With Peacemaker’s Tomahawk Replica

Peace at all costs! No matter what! I love how narrow-minded Peacekeeper is. The philosophy may be totally nuts, but he sure makes that quest fun to watch.

Want in on that action? Then pick up Factory Entertainment’s 1:1 replica of Peacekeeper’s Tomahawk! But don’t put it to use. Or, at least, don’t tell them that I said it was a good idea to seek out permanent peace with such a tool.

The replica of Peacemaker’s Tomahawk was made using assets from Warner Bros., one of which was a digital 3D file. If you’re into 3D printing like I am, having these tools is a godsend when crafting props.

Although the Tomahawk isn’t a super iconic weapon, even in the DC Universe, it’s an excellent-looking piece. The price, however, isn’t bringing me peace of mind.

The 16″ long metal prop is $299.99. Not even the replica of Blade’s glaive was that much. Oof.

If you do throw down that much cash, you’ll also get a plaque that will hold the Tomahawk and can be mounted on a wall. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity. I don’t think you’ll be seeing knock-offs of Peacekeeper’s weapon showing up in flea markets any time soon. So, a piece of paper saying it’s licensed isn’t exactly a selling point.

The last DCEU collectible we covered was Factory Entertainment’s non-wearable Black Manta helmet from Aquaman. Pick that up if you have a spare $999.99.

PEACEMAKER | TOMAHAWK LIMITED EDITION PROP REPLICA
Photo Credit: Factory Entertainment
PEACEMAKER | TOMAHAWK LIMITED EDITION PROP REPLICA
Photo Credit: Factory Entertainment

“This replica Peacemaker Tomahawk is based on the screen-used prop as featured in the Warner Bros. / DC film, Suicide Squad (2021). Our team was provided with various exclusive assets, including detailed photos and 3D-digital sculpts directly from the studio in order to replicate exactly what’s seen on screen.”

Peacemaker was a pretty enjoyable show. It did have a few annoying “modern audience” moments, but John Cena pulled off playing the narrowminded “hero” quite well.

[Source: Factory Entertainment]

What If McFarlane Toys Jokerized Frank Miller’s Dark Knight?

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What If McFarlane Toys Jokerized Frank Miller’s Dark Knight?

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the Joker gassed Batman in The Dark Knight Returns? Instead of snapping the Clown Prince of Crime’s neck, Bats got a makeover in purple and green.

OK, the premise doesn’t make a lot of sense. But McFarlane Toys must have really wanted to reissue the TDKR Batman figure and figured the only way you’d buy it again was if it came with a gimmick.

And what did the company do to help ease that money out of your wallets? It gave Batman some lipstick, a palette swap, and some Jokerized playing cards. Yup. That’s it.

The idea, as officially stated in the product’s description, is:

“The Joker has taken over and made some enhancements to Dark Knight Returns Batman.”

The figure of Batman is the same as the previous Dark Knight Returns release, except there’s no Build-A-Figure part included. However, the cardholder that comes packed in is cool looking. I’d totally use it to hold my business cards.

I wish McFarlane Toys had put a little more effort into this one. I understand that molding new parts is very expensive, but would it have been too much to ask that for Joker’s face under the cowl?

The arbitrary four-playing cards are a bit weird. Why only four? At least give us a whole suit or something. Bah!

Regardless, Batman has the same articulation as the previous release. The figure may be pre-ordered at Target and will cost you $24.99.

BATMAN DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (JOKERIZED) GOLD LABEL
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
BATMAN DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (JOKERIZED) GOLD LABEL
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
BATMAN DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (JOKERIZED) GOLD LABEL
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
BATMAN DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (JOKERIZED) GOLD LABEL
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
BATMAN DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (JOKERIZED) GOLD LABEL
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys

Jokerized Batman comes with the following:

  • 4Fourplaying cards
  • Collector card holder
  • Base
  • Batarang with rope
  • Alternate hands

What do you think of the repainted Batman figure? Let us know in the comments section below!

[Source: McFarlane Toys]

Review: Super7’s Godzilla Shogun (1200°C) ReAction Figure

Mike Phalin
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Review: Super7’s Godzilla Shogun (1200°C) ReAction Figure

We wrote about Super7’s Godzilla Shogun (1200°C) ReAction Figure nearly a year ago. It was a variant of an earlier released toy paying homage to Mattel’s 1970s line of giant Japanese monsters and robots.

Regarding ReAction Figures, I prefer to wait until Super7 releases a version with some gimmick, whether it be glow-in-the-dark or translucent parts. The original figure didn’t do much for me, but the 1200°C was right up my alley!

However, ordering toys from the internet has never really been my thing. I prefer to find these unique toys in the wild because I’m an old-school collector. Luckily, Best Buy has started to stock (in stores) the things I usually write about. From First4Figures to NECA, and now Super7’s ReAction and Ultimates lines! That was a surprise.

Thankfully, Best Buy wasn’t selling these at a markup. The Godzilla figure is the same price here as it was on Super7’s site: $25. The same with the Ultimates. They’re still $55.

But was this specialty collectible Godzilla ReAction figure worth the premium price? That’s going to depend on how nostalgic you are for Shogun. Godzilla collectibles are easy to find these days and range from inexpensive toys to pricey statues. Few of these, however, tackle oddities Godzilla fans saw during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Since Super7 specializes in these types of items, heck, another variant of the Shogun figure is based on an old model kit, which we reviewed here. But, again, is even that worth $25?

No. Sadly. While I love how the figure looks and the attention to detail, especially the trim ring around the right hand. The original Shogun Godzilla featured a right-hand firing missile (a fissile? Fistlle?). Even though the detail is there, the ReAction Figure’s paw cannot be removed and certainly isn’t spring-loaded.

Aside from the five points of articulation, the only functionality is the flicking flame tongue. This play feature causes the figure to have a giant red plastic tab sticking out the back of his head. See the pictures below.

The figure does pop on a shelf, though. The bright yellow paint and translucent orange plastic parts are pretty eye-catching.

Unfortunately, the Shogun-inspired box doesn’t allow the figure to be displayed unless you put the inner box side by side with the outer box. Even if it did allow for better display possibilities, it’s hard to justify paying $25 for this figure.

 

Photo Credit: Mike Phalin
Photo Credit: Mike Phalin
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Spider-Man And The Spider-Verse Highlighted In New Marvel Pull List

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Spider-Man And The Spider-Verse Highlighted In New Marvel Pull List

Marvel Comics’ new pull list is highlighting some new epic tales. Carnage, Captain America, Star Wars,  Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange, along with Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse are at the forefront of the upcoming new releases.

“Now fully in the present, the Emissary has returned for Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.’s THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #26, and his power is so far beyond Spider-Man’s abilities. The heroes may figure out a way to win, but the cost of victory will be so immense that you may hope they don’t,” Marvel said on their website. “Witness one of the Marvel Universe’s darkest days in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26…”

They added, “And don’t miss Spinstress’ return for the biggest fight of her life in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE (2023) #2…”

Marvel revealed the list online:

New Comics

  • ALIEN (2023) #2
  • AVENGERS: BEYOND (2023) #3
  • BETSY BRADDOCK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN (2023) #4
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH (2022) #13
  • CARNAGE (2022) #13
  • CLOBBERIN’ TIME (2023) #3
  • DEADPOOL (2022) #7
  • DOCTOR STRANGE (2023) #3
  • EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE (2023) #2
  • PUNISHER (2022) #12
  • SILVER SURFER: GHOST LIGHT (2023) #4
  • SPIDER-MAN 2099: DARK GENESIS (2023) #5
  • STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #32
  • STAR WARS: SANA STARROS (2023) #4
  • THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #26
  • VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR II (2023) #3
  • X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS (2023) #3

New Collections

  • CAPTAIN MARVEL BY KELLY THOMPSON OMNIBUS VOL. 1
  • CARNAGE VOL. 2: CARNAGE IN HELL
  • DAREDEVIL OMNIBUS VOL. 2
  • SGT. FURY EPIC COLLECTION: BERLIN BREAKOUT
  • SHE-HULK BY RAINBOW ROWELL VOL. 2: JEN OF HEARTS
  • STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS VOL. 6
  • STAR WARS: DARTH VADER BY CHARLES SOULE
  • X-FORCE BY BENJAMIN PERCY VOL. 2
  • X-MEN ’92: THE SAGA CONTINUES

Marvel Unlimited

  • BETSY BRADDOCK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN (2023) #1
  • CARNAGE (2022) #10
  • DEADLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2022) #5
  • DEADPOOL (2022) #4
  • DOCTOR STRANGE: FALL SUNRISE (2022) #4
  • GROOT (2023) #1
  • IMMORAL X-MEN (2023) #1
  • PETER PARKER & MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MEN DOUBLE TROUBLE (2022) #4
  • PLANET HULK: WORLDBREAKER (2022) #4
  • PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL: BASE (2023) #1
  • SABRETOOTH & THE EXILES (2022) #4
  • SHE-HULK (2022) #10
  • STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #29
  • STAR WARS: YODA (2022) #4
  • STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS (2022) #4
  • THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #20
  • THE X-CELLENT (2023) #1
  • THOR (2020) #31
  • TIGER DIVISION (2022) #4
  • X-MEN UNLIMITED INFINITY COMIC (2021) #89

These titles were released on May 31, 2023, in print or digital formats.

Netflix To Stream Thai Thriller ‘Delete’

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Netflix To Stream Thai Thriller ‘Delete’

Netflix has been aggressively expanding its streaming library after purging shared accounts and several entries in its catalog. This has included doubling down on releasing anime, Korean dramas, and now thrillers from Thailand. The streaming service has announced that it had acquired the rights to debut the Thai thriller ‘Delete’ in the United States.

“Ever secretly wished you could delete someone from your life? In the ominous world of DELETE, this power is entirely possible, thanks to a mysterious device that has the ability to erase a person from existence. Those who come into contact with this dangerous power soon realise that it draws out their worst impulses,” Netflix said in a statement. “The new Thai series DELETE debuts worldwide on Netflix on June 28, and it marks the series debut of director Parkpoom Wongpoom.”

Wongpoom, also a co-writer for the series, adds, “DELETE’s exciting and extraordinary plot revolves around the darker sides of human nature, especially when complicated relationships come into the picture. The story examines a thought-provoking question: if we could actually make anyone vanish, would we do it? I had the chance to explore a lot of new approaches and experiences throughout the making of DELETE, which will cross the lines between genres like action and drama, and even include some special-effect spectacles.”

You can watch the trailer for the show here:

The show features many Thai celebrities including Ice-Natara Nopparatayapon, Nat Kitcharit, Fah-Sarika Sartsilpsupa, Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Duangjai Hiransri, Jaonaay Jinjett Wattanasin, Porntip Kitdamrongchai, Dujdao Vadhanapakorn, and Yasaka Chaisorn.

“The show’s emotional journey is brought to life by a cast packed with award-winning talent. These include Ice-Natara Nopparatayapon as the heir from a wealthy family, Nat Kitcharit playing a famous writer, and Fah-Sarika Sartsilpsupa as a woman trapped in a controlling marriage,” Netflix continued.

The streaming service recently faced controversy over a new policy charging users for password sharing.

Sabretooth Claws His Way Into Mondo’s 1:6 X-Men TAS Toy Line!

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Sabretooth Claws His Way Into Mondo’s 1:6 X-Men TAS Toy Line!

The once mysterious Sabretooth has returned to his classic, iconic 1990s look thanks to Mondo’s X-MEN: The Animated Series 1:6 scale line of action figures. Back then, we didn’t know if he was Wolverine’s daddy, brother, cousin, or clone. Ah, I miss when the pasts of some of the greatest mutants were cloudy.

Sabretooth is huge. His hulking statue is captured perfectly here because he isn’t just 12″ tall. Victor Creed is 13″ in height. He towers over the Wolverine and Jubilee figures.

Sabretooth went up for pre-sale just now! Click here to check out Mondo’s previously released X-MEN: The Animated Series 1:6 scale action figures.

Photo Credit: Mondo
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“Wolverine’s ex-Team X teammate, Sabretooth, was transformed into a towering archenemy capable of hunting Logan to the ends of the Earth.”

The Timed Edition version of Victor comes with the following:

  • Sabretooth Figure
  • Smiling Portrait
  • Angry Portrait
  • Maskless Portrait
  • Blaster
  • Muzzle
  • Detonator
  • Explosive
  • Talos Head
  • 4 pairs of hands – Fists, C-Grip, Trigger, Dramatic
  • Figure Stand

The only difference between this one and the standard figure is the inclusion of the unmasked portrait, muzzle, and blaster pistol. Oh, and the Timed Edition is $240, while the other is $225.

Maybe one day we’ll get a comic book-accurate Victor Creed on screen. However, given the trend of making all villains annoyingly sympathetic, he’d be ruined or tainted in some way to make him appeal to the mythical “modern audience.”

I think the closest we got was with the first X-MEN film in 2000. Sure, he didn’t talk and showed no connection to Wolverine, but he looked the part. Well, he looked closer to his late ’70s version, but it was better than nuffin’.

What do you think about the 1990s version of Sabretooth? Should the character have stayed dead at the end of Wolverine #55? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

[Source: Mondo]
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