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Music

New Music/Video
Mushroomhead - Fall In Line https://youtu.be/yOKeoej68Xw going back to a Waylon-esque sound. Also, missing JMann? Cool new masks though. Gravy return?
Black Dahlia Murder - Aftermath https://youtu.be/pCFivg0a_co new vocalist Brian Eschbach does pretty well.
Seven Hours After Voilet - Paradise https://youtu.be/jaKGwGzl98c Shavo’s new band gets deep into the HEAVY!
All That Remains - Let You Go https://youtu.be/plAa-4ocmes Jason Richardson is a national treasure… this song though not as solid as the last “Divine”
Fatboy Slim - Role Model https://youtu.be/ZlAEQKRZNKE banger! FBS still has it. Kinda nightmare fuel video though…

Tours/Festivals
GWAR - The hardest working Scumdogs on earth going out again. This time with Dark Funeral, Squid Pisser, and Cancer Bats. “The Stoned Age” tour starts Oct 17 in Las Vegas through Nov 20 in Nashville. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Pre-sales begin tomorrow Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. local time.

Reg ‘ol News
Corey Taylor - cancels 2 shows. Nova Rock in Austria, and Rock For People in the Czech Republic. "To my friends in Austria - due to ongoing sickness, I will be canceling my performance at Nova Rock festival [on Thursday, June 13]. I am deeply sorry to have to cancel another performance, but my priority remains keeping our band and crew healthy while doing everything I can to rest and heal. I hope to see my Austrian friends again very soon when I can give them the performance they deserve."
https://blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-cancels-second-european-festival-performance-due-to-illness
Black Dahlia Murder - The Black Dahlia Murder announced their first album since the passing of Trevor Strnad, titled Servitude, set to release on September 27 via Metal Blade Records. The album marks co-founder Brian Eschbach’s debut as lead vocalist, with Ryan Knight returning on guitar. The album’s lead single, "Aftermath," depicts a post-apocalyptic scenario. The band aims to honor Strnad’s legacy while continuing to deliver their signature melodic death metal sound. The album will be available in various formats including vinyl and digital​
https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-announces-first-album-since-trevor-strnads-passing
Mushroomhead - New Album announced “Call the Devil.” Gravy (Dave Felton) IS in fact back for this record after 12 years away. Also, J Mann has quit along with Rick Thomas “St1tch.”

Suggests
Mushroomhead XX - Try to find the original Eclipse release, but the re-release is fine, though the redo on the mix is a bit of a hot mess.

Gaming/Tech

Follow-ups/Corrections
Fallout - With the renewed success in the Fallout franchise, Bethesda has announced that remakes for the first 2 games will not be added to their list of upcoming games anytime soon. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-1-2-remakes-bethesda-todd-howard/
Final Kombat - SonicFox wins. Plus, what is with ALL THE PEACEMAKER AND JOHNNY CAGE???
Fortnite - In the ongoing collaboration saga that is Fortnite, Metallica are the next skins finding their way into the game. https://youtu.be/JmVDgkr1WIM sounds like a new PVP mode called battle stage. The trailer seems to imply rhythm based mechanics…?

Trailers
Batman: Arkham Shadow - https://youtu.be/EPcCWR3DTIw New villain in the Arkham series, the Rat King. They are trying to evoke the Matt Reeves movies, and impersonate Kevin Conroy. Not to a bad degree either.
A Quiet Place: Road Ahead - https://youtu.be/s43X4yHn8G0

Reg ‘ol News
Nintendo Direct - https://youtu.be/kX3BkD5PVUM Mario and Luigi: Brothership:

A new entry in the Mario and Luigi series after nearly nine years.
Features a seafaring adventure across mysterious islands with evolved Bros moves.
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition:

Over 150 speedrunning challenges from 13 NES games.
Includes difficult legend challenges and survival mode against ghost data of players worldwide.
Launches on July 18th with pre-orders available.
Fairy Tale 2:

An action RPG based on the climactic Alvarez Empire Arc from the Fairy Tale anime.
Engage in real-time battles with various magic attacks.
Launches this winter.
Fantasian Neo Dimension:

A turn-based RPG from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi.
Features skills trajectory targeting multiple enemies and separate dimension battles.
Launches this holiday season.
Nintendo Switch Sports Update:

Basketball added as a free update with two-on-two matches and three-point challenge modes.
Launches this summer.
Disney Illusion Island Update:

New adventure “Mystery and Mon Off” featuring Mickey and friends.
Launches later today.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure:

An open-world adventure where players can customize characters and solve mysteries.
Launches next year.
Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports:

Arcade-style sports game with characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
Launches this fall.
Among Us Update:

New crewmate and impostor roles.
Launches later today.
Far Magia:

A realm of monsters where players raise and lead monsters into battle.
Launches on November 1st.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD:

Remake of the Wii classic with additional levels from the 3DS version.
Launches on January 16th.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake:

Iconic RPG remade with HD-2D graphics.
Launches on November 14th.
Funko Fusion:

Action-adventure game with over 60 characters from movies and TV shows.
Launches on September 13th.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD:

Remake of the original game with HD graphics.
Launches on June 27th.
The New Denpa Men:

Free-to-play RPG with local co-op.
Launches on July 22nd.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded:

Tower defense game with over 300 units.
Launches later today.
Darkest Dungeon 2:

Roguelike RPG with turn-based combat.
Launches on July 15th.
Classic Titles on Nintendo Switch Online:

Games include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords, Metroid Zero Mission, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Perfect Dark.
Available later today.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero:

Tactical turn-based RPG.
Launches next year.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection:

Includes games like X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
Launches this year.
Super Mario Party Jamere:

New Mario Party game with the largest selection of mini-games yet.
Launches on October 17th.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom:

Zelda takes the protagonist role with a new gameplay style.
Features the TR Rod and the ability to create Echoes.
Launches on September 26th along with a themed Nintendo Switch Lite system.
Lego Horizon Adventures:

Horizon Zero Dawn in Lego form with local and online co-op.
Launches this holiday.
Stray:

Cyber city exploration game through the eyes of a cat.
Launches this holiday.
Tales of the Shire:

Life simulation game set in the Shire from The Lord of the Rings.
Launches this holiday.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection:

Includes two Miles Edgeworth games with new visuals and classic sprites.
Launches on September 6th.
The 100 Line: Last Defense Academy:

School-based RPG from the creators of Danganronpa.
Launches early next year.
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven:

Full remake of the classic game with new battle mechanics.
Launches on October 24th.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond:

First look at the new Metroid Prime game.
Release planned for 2025.

US VS Adobe - FTC is suing Adobe for anti-consumer practices dealing with their subscription service. The cancellation fees are not CLEARLY laid out until customers try to cancel.
https://thehill.com/business/4725884-adobe-lawsuit-ftc/

Suggests
Batman: Arkham Asylum - find a way to play…

Comic Books/Books

Reg ‘ol News
Dan DiDio - The one time co-publisher for DC is returning to the fold in a one-shot anthology called “I Know What You Did Last Crisis.” 80 pg anthology featuring previously untold stories from various events. On shelves Oct 2.
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dan-didio-return-dc-new-anthology-story/
Lobo - New Lobo on-shot book announced. “Lobo Cancelation Special” on sale Sept 25. Pretty convenient with rumors around his entering the DCU.
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-lobo-cancelation-special-one-shot-comic-release-date-explained/
Plastic Man - DC has announced a new four-issue miniseries titled Plastic Man No More!, written by Christopher Cantwell and illustrated by Alex Lins, set to release on September 4, 2024. The story explores the potential death of Plastic Man, Patrick "Eel" O'Brian, as his plastic cells begin to decay following an accident during a Justice League mission. The series delves into themes of body horror, legacy, and personal redemption, reflecting on Plastic Man's criminal past and his relationships​
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/new-plastic-man-series-announced-dc/

Suggests
Dune: House Atreides - Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson’s first prequel book. Influencing the Denis Villenuve movies.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/Corrections
House of the Dragon - Renewed for a third season. Season 2 on Max now. https://x.com/HouseofDragon/status/1801283530581803055
Suicide Squad Isekai - first 3 eps on June 27 on Max and Hulu. Once a week on Tuesdays, finishing Aug 15.
Yellowstone - The second half of season 5 is due out in November.
AMC on Netflix - In the most recent instance of streamers sharing, AMC and Netflix are working out a deal to put some AMC series on the rival streaming series, to include: Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire, Fear the Walking Dead, and Preacher.
https://comicbook.com/horror/news/amc-interview-with-the-vampire-is-coming-to-netflix/

Reg ‘ol News
Blue Beetle - New animated series in the works that picks up where the movie left off. Miguel Puga (Futurama, Looney Tunes Show, Fairly Oddparends) will be showrunner. Angel Manuel Soto (movie director), and Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (movie writer), both attached as EPs. Xolo Mariduena not confirmed 100% as returning.
https://deadline.com/2024/06/blue-beetle-animated-series-dc-studios-1235973196/
Get Jiro - Adult Swim announced a new series, Get Jiro, based on Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose's graphic novel. The show, created by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, will be set in a futuristic Los Angeles where master chefs dominate and people kill for top dining spots. The plot follows Jiro, a sushi master, navigating a violent culinary world to seek revenge. No release date has been provided yet​
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/adult-swim-get-jiro-anthony-bourdain/
Heist Safari - Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Samurai Jack and Primal, announced a new animated heist series titled Heist Safari for Adult Swim. The ten-episode series follows three estranged frog brothers who must pull off a bank heist to inherit their father's fortune. Complications arise as they seek help from a Japanese yakuza tiger, a Russian mafia hippo, and an Italian gorilla mobster, with wildebeest police in pursuit. The show will feature episodes told out of order with an EDM soundtrack​
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/genndy-tartakovsky-safari-heist-adult-swim-samurai-jack-primal/

Suggests
House of the Dragon - season 2 ep 1 is up on Max

Movies

Follow-ups/Corrections
Blade - New writer confirmed, Eric Pearson (Black Widow, Thor: Ragnarok, Agent Carter). Also wrote Thunderbolts, and is a co-writer on Fantastic Four. Mahershala Ali’s lawyer says it will happen “eventually” https://cosmicbook.news/blade-will-happen-someday-marhershala-ali-lawyer-craziest-thing

Trailers
The Watchmen Chapters 1 & 2 - https://youtu.be/bdUESyHY8go Announced at SDCC last year. A faithful retelling of the comic in CG animated form. Still no release date or casting, aside from sometime “this year” and sometime “next year.”

Reg ‘ol News
Enemy Mine - The Cult classic 80s movie is getting a remake. The showrunner for Picard season 3, Terry Matalas, will be writing and producing. No director or other producers just yet.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-trek-picard-enemy-mine-1235922620/

Suggests
Logan - Streaming on Disney+... refresh yourself with the last time we saw Hugh playing the Canadian perfect weapon.

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/Refutations

New Sources
MK 1 - Ghost Face possibly confirmed through data mine.

New Rumors
Spider-Man 2099 - Miguel O’Hara rumored to be joining the MCU in the future.
Wonder Woman - Game from Monolith canceled…
Jordan Peele - Writing AND Directing the X-Men movie? But it didn’t work out in the end?