Marks on Media

The ratings are awful and just going down, down, down for The Acolyte. Between Steven Spielberg's former assistant, Kathleen Kennedy, running Lucasfilm and Harvey Weinstein's former assistant, Leslye Headland, running this show, they're giving a master class on how to destroy not only this new show, but the entire Star Wars IP.

The actress that portrayed Bronwyn in season 1 of The Rings of Power is leaving Hollywood for her activism. Tom Bombadil has also been announced as a character in season 2. Sources: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-season-2-tom-bombadil-rory-kinnear https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-star-nazanin-boniadi-breaks-silence-on-series-exit

On Doctor Who, the Doctor is not the hero...AGAIN! While he's off chasing tail, leaving Ruby to fend for herself, chaos ensues. In "Rogue," the Doctor meets Rogue, a bounty hunter after a shapeshifter. It was yet another poorly executed episode as others step up to make up for the Doctor's shortcomings.

With western media taking a huge dump on everyone's expectations, blockbuster films being lackluster, TV being insanely mid, and "the message" taking precedence over quality entertainment, I've turned my viewing mostly to anime. I'll explain in deeper context.

Today, I'm diving into the thought-provoking anime Parasyte -the maxim-, which explores the depths of humanity through a unique blend of body horror, existentialism, and morality. From questioning what it means to be human to grappling with complex moral dilemmas, this show is a must-watch for fans of science fiction and philosophy.

Fans of beloved books and comics, George R.R. Martin has our backs as he's speaking out against Hollywood's habit of disrespecting source material. "They never make it better, though. 999 times out of 1000, they make it worse." He's not alone, as Neil Gaiman shares his own frustration with the phrase "I'm going to make it my own." Let's stand together in demanding respect for the original stories we love! ARTICLE: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/05/28/game-of-thrones-creator-george-r-r-martin-once-again-slams-hollywoods-habit-of-disrespecting-source-materials-they-never-make-it-better

Yellowstone spinoff update! Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes are set to return as Rip Wheeler, Beth Dutton, and Kayce Dutton in the upcoming spinoff. The fate of the characters is still uncertain, but this news is a step in the right direction. Fingers crossed for more positive news on the franchise's future! ARTICLE: https://screenrant.com/yellowstone-spinoff-sequel-show-cast-cole-hauser-kelly-reilly-luke-grimes-report

This week on Doctor Who, the Doctor tries to save a planet full of dumb rich kids who are obsessed with social media from being eaten alive by slug monsters. Yeah, we're reviewing "Dot and Bubble," so buckle up.

The recent episode of Doctor Who, "73 Yards", left me with more questions than answers! The plot was creepy and entertaining, but fell short with unanswered questions and a confusing ending. Can they fix the turbulence in Doctor Who?

Doctor Who ratings continue to look like trash after Ncuti Gatwa told critics not to watch and to "go touch grass." The CW cancels Walker after 4 seasons. I've also got exclusive, new, first-look trailers for season 2 of Rings of Power and season 4 of The Witcher.

Assassin's Creed is going to Japan...but you play as a black dude. We're apparently getting a new Battlefield game, but we're also getting more in-game ads. WTF? Also, we might get a revival for Sly Cooper on PlayStation 5!

I'm going through all the Studio Ghibli films, and Howl's Moving Castle is my latest watch. It was definitely weird and I'm not sure I even totally understand it. Maybe that's the point?

I'm diving into my latest obsession: Kaiju No. 8. I’ve been on the hunt for my next big anime fix—and I think I've found it! Kaiju No. 8 has taken the anime world by storm, and it’s not hard to see why. For fans of Attack on Titan, you need to check this out! ARTICLE: https://screenrant.com/new-crunchyroll-anime-perfect-attack-on-titan-replacement Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

The Russo Brothers attribute the Marvel Cinematic Universe's popularity decline to shorter attention spans. They argue younger audiences prefer quick content over traditional movies. THOSE DARN KIDS! ARTICLE: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/04/29/avengers-endgame-directors-blame-decline-of-mcu-on-shorter-attention-spans-of-younger-audiences-this-next-generation-is-looking-for-ways-to-tell-their-own-stories-that-service-their-own-sort-o Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

Doctor Who dropped two episodes this past weekend: Space Babies and The Devil's Chord. Both of very different from each other and gave us a taste of what to expect for the rest of the season. I break it all down in this review. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

The 4th episode of the new era of New NuWho has dropped, titled "Boom". It's also the return to the series for former showrunner, Steven Moffat. Was it any good, though? That's debatable. I'm breaking it all down. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

What happened to appealing to critics and attracting viewers? Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant, Russell T. Davies, and Jinkx Monsoon tell critics to "go touch grass." And since recent episodes have went woke, with ratings plummeting and Rotten Tomatoes showing huge critic-audience score gaps, they're surely alienating huge portions of former Whovians. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join Sources: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/05/15/doctor-who-showrunner-russell-t-davies-dismisses-critics-of-his-decision-to-focus-series-on-queer-themes-in-dark-little-corners-people-might-argue-but-thats-not-the-real-world https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-season-14-launch-ratings-revealed-newsupdate https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/05/14/doctor-who-actor-jinkx-monsoon-rejects-critics-of-series-new-queer-direction-if-they-dont-watch-it-then-who-needs-em

Nintendo has officially announced a successor to the Switch, set to be revealed later this year. President Shuntaro Furukawa shared the news, mentioning that while a Nintendo Direct in June will discuss the Switch's software lineup for the latter half of 2024, there will be no information about the successor. The original Switch has been a massive success, but to keep up with technology, a next-gen system is on the horizon. Sources: https://thatparkplace.com/nintendo-president-shuntaro-furukawa-announces-switch-successor-to-be-revealed-later-this-year https://apnews.com/article/nintendo-switch-console-zelda-5edd1eeb134bbfb6ce7680c935b3bf24 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/05/nintendo-direct-june-2024-confirmed-to-boost-an-otherwise-quiet-year-for-switch Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

After the disappointment of The Rings of Power, Amazon is gearing up for season 2. Meanwhile, WBD is using its film rights for new movies, including The War of the Rohirrim and The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis. The return to Middle-earth has me excited for more epic adventures! #LordOfTheRings #Gollum #WarnerBrosDiscovery ARTICLE: https://www.ign.com/articles/new-the-lord-of-the-rings-movie-announced-for-2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

Square Enix faces a downturn, cancels projects after poor choices and game releases, and plans to allocate resources more selectively. The company expects a loss of approximately $140 million from game cancellations in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Despite these challenges, major titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts 4 are likely safe. Their next major release, the Dawntrail expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, is scheduled for July 2nd. ARTICLE: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/04/30/square-enix-cancels-multiple-console-games-suffers-multi-million-dollar-loss-as-part-of-plan-to-be-more-selective-and-focused-in-the-allocation-of-developmental-resources Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join

When you're promoting the new season of your show on a new platform, you'd think you'd talk about the positives and highlight the great stuff yet to come. Not for Doctor Who! The new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and showrunner Russell T. Davies just keep tripping over themselves to virtue signal, insult their potential audience, and tell you not to watch their show. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfcocSpAyUqZ0gxu7yf4nQ/join ARTICLE: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/05/01/doctor-who-showrunner-confirms-upcoming-season-to-feature-heavy-focus-on-progressive-messaging-if-youre-not-writing-that-in-2024-what-on-earth-are-you-doing

There are some minor updates on the upcoming Disney's live action Hercules movie. There will be a new God of War video game. Plus, Disney is fighting piracy with the US Congress. Sources: https://gamerant.com/santa-monica-studio-job-listing-new-god-of-war-game https://screenrant.com/hercules-live-action-movie-update-russo-brothers https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/04/27/disney-and-other-studios-with-streaming-platforms-work-with-congress-to-crack-down-on-piracy-arousing-free-speech-concerns-and-ignoring-the-real-problem

Doctor Who is openly telling critics not to watch and are ruining their show, all spin-offs of The Witcher have been cancelled by Netflix, and we've got updates on the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia television show on Netflix. Sources: https://www.superherohype.com/news/573921-the-witcher-final-2-spin-off-shows-scrapped-at-netflix https://comicbook.com/movies/news/chronicles-of-narnia-reboot-production-start-potentially-revealed https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/04/26/doctor-who-lead-ncuti-gatwa-responds-to-critics-of-his-casting-go-and-touch-grass-please-for-gods-sake

Was it a work of cinematic masterpiece? Was it even on-par with Ghostbusters 1 and 2? No, not at all. Was it a family friendly, fun trip to NYC with ghost busting jokers? Absolutely! I break down the plot and review it all for you, giving my thoughts along the way. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

Take-Two Entertainment is cutting costs and jobs. Even more changes are coming to the Blade reboot as its star holds firm. Wednesday season 2 gets new co-stars. Also, Netflix's One Piece gets a new co-showrunner. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Sources: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/04/16/grand-theft-auto-publisher-take-two-announces-brutal-cost-reduction-plan-cuts-over-500-employees-and-cancels-several-projects-in-development https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/04/21/marvel-blade-reboot-with-mahershala-ali-going-back-to-basics-of-killing-vampires https://comicbook.com/horror/news/wednesday-season-2-cast-thandiwe-newton-netflix-series https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-netflix-season-2-joe-tracz