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Internet gaming, TV, and podcast company Rooster Teeth is shutting down after two decades. Disney CEO Bob Iger has no comment and a grumpy attitude towards Gina Carano's lawsuit, funded by Elon Musk. Netflix renews Avatar: The Last Airbender for 2 more seasons. And the new Karate Kid movie is rounding out their cast! https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Sources: https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/rooster-teeth-shutting-down-warner-bros-discovery-1235931953 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bob-iger-gina-carano-mandalorian-lawsuit-1235818809 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/avatar-the-last-airbender-renewed-netflix-two-seasons-1235843979 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/karate-kid-casts-cruel-summer-star-sadie-stanley-1235844535

Discover the latest drama surrounding Sweet Baby Inc. Detected as we delve into the controversy that has the gaming world buzzing. From tantrums over Steam curator lists to questionable responses, we explore the ups and downs of this indie game developer. #SweetBabyInc #SweetBaby #Steam https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks ARTICLE 1: https://dotesports.com/general/news/sweet-baby-inc-detected-drama-explained ARTICLE 2: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/03/02/sweet-baby-inc-staff-throw-tantrum-after-steam-curator-list-created-to-track-warn-players-against-their-work

With a decade-long TV reboot of the Harry Potter franchise coming to the Max streaming service, we've now got some solid details on the impending show! We now have a release window, info on a possible showrunner, what they're looking for with the cast, and how J.K. Rowling will be involved. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks ARTICLE 1: https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-series-update-j-k-rowling ARTICLE 2: https://deadline.com/2024/02/harry-potter-tv-series-max-release-date-cast-1235323284

We're covering it all! Paul Heyman is being announced for the 2024 class of the WWE Hall of Fame. We have details on an investigation into Ashley Massaro assault allegations. CM Punk's WWE return date has been announced. AEW suspends Sammy Guevara...AGAIN. And Mike Santana is officially done with All Elite Wrestling. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks Sources: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/paul-heyman-to-be-inducted-into-wwe-hall-of-fame https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/details-of-ncis-investigation-into-ashley-massaro-sexual-assault-claims-released https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/cm-punk-wwe-return-date-revealed-monday-night-raw-april https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/report-sammy-guevara-suspended-by-aew https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/mike-santana-no-longer-with-aew

He's the legend. He's the icon. He...is...Sting! As we say "goodbye" to Sting after his final match EVER took place at AEW Revolution, we are taking a look back at some fond memories of Sting's career. This week, we're covering Sting vs. Vader in WCW, whether they're one-on-one or in a multi-man match. Then, we cover the most infamous and star-making feud of Sting's entire career: Sting vs. Ric Flair! Most of the time, they were opponents, one-on-one, but sometimes, they were in tag matches or battle royals against each other. Our coverage literally goes from 1989 to 1995! This was incredibly fun to put together. I hope you all enjoy. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

There's new games dropping this month, we've got our first look at the new Superman suit, we're getting a new reboot of Sherlock Holmes on The CW, and we may be saying "goodbye" to Captain Marvel forever! https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

A popular anime is releasing its entire first season completely free on YouTube in honor of its new live-action film. Also, a woke localizer bragged about changing a character to be trans and claiming the anime and manga sucked, so he's been fired! ARTICLE 1: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/06/golden-kamuy-commemorates-live-action-film-by-making-the-animes-first-season-free-for-a-limited-time-on-youtube-english-release-plans-yet-to-be-confirmed ARTICLE 2: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/26/discotek-drop-lovely-complex-localizer-after-he-brags-about-rewriting-character-as-transgender-hating-original-source-material-we-made-it-good-this-show-sucked

Unfortunately, the mental health of workers in the anime industry have been on a downward spiral for years and only getting worse. Now, surveys are proving how bad it's gotten. Major changes may be needed. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks ARTICLE 1: https://soranews24.com/2023/12/05/17-percent-of-anime-workers-in-survey-have-have-possibly-had-depression-other-mental-issues] ARTICLE 2: https://otakuusamagazine.com/survey-most-anime-workers-have-physical-mental-fatigue

From Sony Interactive Entertainment to Electronic Arts, big gaming studios are cutting hefty numbers of their employees, across the board. This is making for cancellations of some previously announced and anticipated video games! #VideoGames #Gaming #PlayStation https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks ARTICLE 1: https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/difficult-news-about-our-workforce ARTICLE 2: https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-reportedly-cancels-twisted-metal-live-service-game-as-part-of-mass-layoffs ARTICLE 3: https://deadline.com/2024/02/electronic-arts-plans-layoffs-five-percent-workforce-cancels-star-wars-game-1235841579/amp

With Yellowstone star Kevin Costner checking out, the show literally must still go on. Showrunner Taylor Sheridan is trying to steer the ship during this troubling times to keep his brand on track for further mega success. Also, two spin-offs were announced and mega stars Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer could be a part of it all! ARTICLE 1: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-scrambling-125233654.html ARTICLE 2: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/another-yellowstone-prequel-works-heres-200000604.html ARTICLE 3: https://screenrant.com/yellowstone-season-5-no-kevin-costner-john-dutton-better https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

Two wrestling superstars and legends, Ole Anderson and Mike "Virgil" Jones have passed away within a few days of each other. Anderson was a founding member of the Four Horsemen and Virgil is best known for being Ted DiBiase's bodyguard and a member of the NWO in WCW as Vincent. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks ARTICLE 1: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/four-horsemen-member-ole-anderson-passes-away-at-81-years-old ARTICLE 2: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/former-wwe-wcw-wrestler-virgil-passes-away-at-61

We've got big updates on the filming and possible new casting for Marvel's The Thunderbolts! On top of that, a fan favorite may be coming back to the DC Universe and a typical James Gunn weird, obscure film is also being made for the DCU. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks ARTICLE 1: https://www.cbr.com/florence-pugh-big-update-thunderbolts ARTICLE 2: https://www.cbr.com/thunderbolts-lewis-pullman-sentry-casting-reports ARTICLE 3: https://www.cbr.com/arrow-stephen-amell-conditions-joining-james-gunn-dcu ARTICLE 4: https://www.cbr.com/jurassic-league-movie-james-gunn-dcu

A Disney executive abruptly steps down, causing a major shake-up at the House of Mouse. A highly anticipated Star Wars book is coming out this summer, documenting the rise and fall of Emperor Palpatine's Galactic Empire. Plus, there's a big update to The Mandalorian and Grogu film! ARTICLE 1: https://www.cbr.com/disney-president-exits-studio-shakeup ARTICLE 2: https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-galactic-empire-book-emperor-palpatine ARTICLE 3: https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-grogu-filming-location-marks-first-gets-huge-tax-credit

A major name is wanting a comeback to Doctor Who under the right circumstances, mega popular anime Naruto is getting the live-action treatment under Lionsgate with the manga creator giving the director his blessing, and the Thing in the future Marvel movie of the Fantastic Four will not be a man in a suit, but it will be done through motion capture! ARTICLE 1: https://comicbookmovie.com/tv/bbc-america/doctor-who/morbius-star-matt-smith-teases-possible-doctor-who-return-and-reflects-on-how-bbc-series-impacted-his-career-a209478#gs.51abr9 ARTICLE 2: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naruto-movie-in-the-works-1235833511 ARTICLE 3: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/fantastic-four-ebon-moss-bachrach-thing-motion-capture-not-suit-1235921378

When numbers are down, across the board, and have been for quite some time for Disney, you would think it would be time for some self-reflection. But that's not how they operate! Instead, executives at House of Mouse have decided to blame their fans, YET AGAIN! ARTICLE: https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/disney-racist-sexist-fans https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

The reviews are in...and they're awful. Very little money was made by Madame Web in theaters, and refunds are being sought. There apparently doesn't appear to be one single redeeming thing about Sony's latest Spider-Man Universe film. Also, after Jonathan Majors went through a bunch of legal issues, Marvel fired him and dropped the Kang character. However, they SWEAR it wasn't due to the legal issues. ARTICLE 1: https://www.ign.com/articles/madame-web-hits-record-low-sony-spider-man-movies-box-office ARTICLE 2: https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/22/marvel-studios-officially-pivoting-away-from-kang-decision-reportedly-made-in-response-to-poor-performance-of-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-and-not-jonathan-majors-legal-trouble

The release of the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is being delayed, Nicolas Cage may play a live-action version of Spider-Man in a TV series, and The CW is putting the kibosh on any future Supernatural spin-offs. ARTICLE 1: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/16/24075174/switch-2-launch-date-rumor-q1-2025 ARTICLE 2: https://screenrant.com/spider-man-noir-show-live-action-nicolas-cage-casting-talks ARTICLE 3: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/cw-boss-has-disappointing-update-for-future-supernatural-spinoffs

It's been 50 years since the release of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and in 2024, we're finding out that some have labeled it "racist" for the dumbest possible reasons. Therefore, it should be cancelled and Peanuts should atone for their sins. ARTICLE: https://deadline.com/2024/02/welcome-home-franklin-peanuts-special-controversial-thanksgiving-special-1235830541 https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

Some AEW talent believes Tony Khan is "whistling past the graveyard" and putting too much of a positive spin of the company's recent downward spiral as far as attendance and popularity. Plus, AEW has been working with Mexican rival promotions CMLL and AAA. This made for some major issues between the workers from those promotions, and it's all coming to a head! Also, we've got a new fig hunt video for you from Walmart! ARTICLE 1: https://wrestletalk.com/news/aew-stars-frustrated-tony-khan-attitide-popularity ARTICLE 2: https://wrestletalk.com/news/aew-backstage-incident-partnership-cmll https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

The 14th Doctor seems done for good while a recurring guest star from season 9 of Doctor Who wants to return to the Whoniverse! Kathleen Kennedy comes to a realization, but does it really matter? Plus, The Mandalorian is getting a video game! ARTICLE 1: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-ashildr-maisie-williams-return-love ARTICLE 2: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-kathleen-kennedy-no-recasting-after-solo-failure ARTICLE 3: https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-mandalorian-video-game https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

Even though physical media is being phased out, at this point in time, it's still available and is, was, and always will be "king." Digital media for your anime may be more convenient, but the recent Funimation/Crunchyroll debacle adds to the argument of buying your anime physically instead of relying on digital media. ARTICLE: https://www.ign.com/articles/anime-was-built-on-physical-media-and-crunchyrolls-funimation-debacle-makes-it-clear-its-time-to-go-back https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

The animated Batman reboot series, Batman: The Caped Crusader will be much more noir and violent, Peacemaker season 2 gets a positive update, Jurassic World 4 gets a major setback, and Christian Bale is signed on to play Frankenstein. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

Since Disney raised the prices for Disney+, they've lost over 1 million subscribers! With the announcement of Moana 2, the live-action Moana remake has been delayed. Also, Disney teams with Epic Games for something POSSIBLY...epic! https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

Former WWE and territory wrestler Billy Jack Haynes is accused of murdering his wife, Kazuchika Okada seems to be headed for AEW now that he's gone from NJPW, & we get an update on Kenny Omega's health from Tony Khan. https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks

After 3 decades, Funimation is officially shutting down. Their streaming service is now being folded into Crunchyroll, prices are going up, and their entire digital library is getting wiped out. It's a final middle finger on the way out the door! #Funimation #Crunchyroll #Anime ARTICLE: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/8/24065940/funimation-shutdown-crunchyroll-digital-library https://linktr.ee/MainEventMarks