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Music

Follow-ups/Corrections

New Music/Video

Unto Others - Momma Likes the Door Closed At Night https://youtu.be/uNBjIic8FkA New album, Never Neverland, out Sept 20th.

Finger Eleven - Adrenaline https://youtu.be/BkJ0n2GpnIo These guys used to be more than just butt rock… what happened? Paralyzer and One Thing… THAT’S what happened

Motley Crue - Fight for Your Right https://youtu.be/fQO2FV1OZj4 oh good lord… can these guys just retire already please?

Seven Hours After Violet - https://youtu.be/HdsMChlQUvU Radiance. Definitely a departure from their first single Paradise. The band has also announced their self-titled debut album is due out on Oct 11.

Devin Townsend - Power Nerd https://youtu.be/8-we4aXo_NM I wish there was more radio rock like this. Townsend really has a metal soul.

Fit For An Autopsy - Savior of Non / Ashes of All https://youtu.be/sbtQl9dhP7w New album The Nothing that Is, out Oct 25. LET’S GO!

NIK NOCTURNAL & PAULA CARREGOSA - Fall Forever (feat. Matt Heafy) https://youtu.be/IKILFvblLhY unfamiliar vocal territory with Heafy.

Tours/Festivals

Oasis - https://youtu.be/gol_JnuEtKM Oasis Live ‘25 UK tickets on sale this friday. Starts July 4th in Cardiff Wales, through Aug 17 in Dublin. Tickets for the rest of the world tour will go on sale next year.

Sex Pistols - Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have announced four new UK tour dates for their 'Never Mind The Bollocks' tour. The tour will visit:

Nottingham - Rock City on September 20

Birmingham - O2 Academy on September 21

Glasgow - O2 Academy on September 22

Manchester - Manchester Academy on September 24

London - O2 Forum Kentish Town on September 26 (sold out)

The tour will feature Frank Carter joining Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Glen Matlock to perform the Sex Pistols' iconic 1977 album 'Never Mind The Bollocks' in its entirety

https://blabbermouth.net/news/sex-pistols-and-frank-carter-announce-new-never-mind-the-bollocks-u-k-tour-dates

Reg ‘ol News

Cancer Christ - Lead vocalist Anthony Mehlhaff arrested in Yosemite National Park Area. Charges include vandalism, vehicle theft, reckless driving, kidnapping, theft, first-degree burglary, robbery, obstructing an officer and battery.

https://metalinjection.net/news/drama/cancer-christ-frontman-arrested-after-yosemite-national-park-area-rampage

Dillinger Escape Plan - B-sides and other material from Calculating Infinity sessions, might get cleaned up and released according to Ben Weinman.

https://metalinjection.net/news/ben-weinman-on-unreleased-the-dillinger-escape-plan-material-theres-some-talks-of-cleaning-it-up-and-putting-it-out

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Calculating Infinity - is the debut studio album by American metalcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan. Recorded at Trax East Recording Studio in South River, New Jersey, it was produced by engineer Steve Evetts with the band's guitarist Ben Weinman and drummer Chris Pennie, and released on September 28, 1999, by Relapse Records. Calculating Infinity is the band's only full-length album to feature original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, who left the band in 2001.

Gaming/Tech

Trailers

Harry potter: Quidditch Champions - https://youtu.be/6rx5i3j8akI I feel like this game should have happened YEARS ago.

Reg ‘ol News

Nintendo Direct - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh7o96_yIWw The Indie World Showcase illuminated a cornucopia of innovative titles poised to grace the Nintendo Switch. From the enigmatic realms of Neva to the corporate insectoid dystopia of Moth Kubit, the indie scene continues to push creative boundaries. Noteworthy additions include the highly anticipated DLC for Sea of Stars and an unexpected foray into Shrek's swamp courtesy of PowerWash Simulator. The showcase culminated with tantalizing glimpses of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX and the gastronomic platforming extravaganza, Pizza Tower.

In a seamless transition, the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase unveiled a formidable array of titles slated for the latter half of 2024. The presentation ran the gamut from nostalgia-inducing remasters to groundbreaking new entries in beloved franchises. Tetris Forever promises to commemorate four decades of block-dropping brilliance, while Sid Meier's Civilization VII aims to redefine strategic empire-building on the Switch. Remasters of classic RPGs like Suikoden I&II and Dragon Quest III showcase Nintendo's commitment to preserving gaming heritage. The eclectic lineup also features the zany antics of Goat Simulator 3, the undersea escapades of SpongeBob's companion in The Patrick Star Game, and the tension-filled corridors of Five Nights at Freddy's latest installments. This diverse palette of gaming experiences underscores the Switch's versatility and Nintendo's dedication to catering to a wide spectrum of gaming preferences.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes Capcom V SNK, Capcom V SNK 2, Power Stone 1 &2. Marvel VS Capcom fighting collection preorders now open, game releases sept 12.

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Comic Books/Books

Trailers

Ernest - https://youtu.be/X1HRL0gR2I0 Ernest P. Worrell is back for his first adventure since 1998 in a new graphic novel called Ernest & the Dream Stone. The story is a spooky comedy and is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter from September 17 to October 17. The graphic novel is written by Corey Perkins, illustrated by M Arief Russanto and colored by Mariam Yasser. The project has been in development for a couple of years and is being developed with the franchise's rights holders.

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/ernest-p-worrell-goes-to-comics-for-his-first-adventure-since-1998/

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Wolverine: Origins - is an American comic book series written by Daniel Way, published by Marvel Comics and starring Wolverine. Steve Dillon drew the series from the first issue through issue #25.

TV Shows

Follow-ups/Corrections

Secret Level - The episodes WILL be canon, not just inspired by.

Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - Season 2, The Book of Carol, will premiere Sunday Sept 29 from 8pm to 10pm ET/PT, with an extended look at the season ahead.

Friday the 13th - the Peacock prequel series FINALLY has a showrunner in Brad Kane, who is also helming the Welcome To Derry prequel IT series. https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/08/22/brad-kane-showrunner-for-it-prequel-series-hired-for-a24-studios-friday-the-13th-prequel-series/

Trailers

Terminator Zero - https://youtu.be/_MIcL7-J0LE Red band trailer. First 6 minutes also available now. Aug 29 on Netflix

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Preacher is an American supernatural adventure television series developed by Sam Catlin, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen for AMC starring Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun and Ruth Negga. The series is based on the comic book series Preacher created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon and published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. The series was officially picked up on September 9, 2015, with a ten-episode order which premiered on May 22, 2016. The series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which premiered on August 4, 2019 and concluded on September 29, 2019.

STREAMING ON: Netflix and probably Hulu

Movies

Follow-ups/Corrections

Joker: Folie - Todd Phillips confirms what I have been saying. NOT A MUSICAL. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/joker-2-lady-gaga-joaquin-phoenix-musical-todd-phillips-not/

Trailers

Super/Man - The Christopher Reeves documentary got a trailer https://youtu.be/gX-B3HMlMfY In theaters Sept 21, and 25 (Reeves’ Birthday) in the states. Then internationally later this year. No streaming date as of yet.

Deadpool & Wolverine - https://youtu.be/dAoDKuO-HUU Hulk cameo revealed in the Korean trailer.

Sonic 3 - https://youtu.be/qSu6i2iFMO0 December 20.

Reg ‘ol News

Tim Curry - First movie since 2010. Titled Stream, a thriller/horror movie. Select theatrical release. No streaming date yet.
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/tim-currys-first-movie-role-in-14-years-revealed/

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Prisoners - The film centers around the abduction of two young girls in a small town and the desperate search by their families and the police. As the investigation stalls, one of the fathers (Hugh Jackman) takes matters into his own hands, leading to a dark and morally complex journey that blurs the lines between right and wrong.

STREAMING ON: Tubi and Amazon Prime.

Rumor Mill

Confirmations/Refutations

REFUTATION: Pantera - Rex Brown has said in no uncertain terms that a live album was NOT recorded. https://blabbermouth.net/news/panteras-rex-brown-no-we-didnt-record-a-live-album-in-minneapolis

New Rumors

Star Wars - Taika Waititi no longer making his own Star Wars movie. Said to be fallout from the Thor situation.

Linkin Park - Posted a 100 hour countdown timer on their website. Said to be the announcement of the replacement for Chester Bennington.

VisionQuest - James Spader is said to be returning to the MCU in this series, but in live-acion and not in voice over??

Martian Manhunter - James Gunn is reportedly teasing J’onn J’onnz for the DCU.

Anaconda - reboot movie talking to Paul Rudd and Jack Black to star?

Gambit - Channing Tatum to return to the MCU again? New post credit scene from Ryan Reynolds suggests it apparently.

Spider-Man 4 - slated for release between Doomsday and Secret Wars. Live-action Miles Morales once again rumored.

MK1 - Kombat Pack 3 leak? Isaac Clark from Dead Space, Cassie Cage, Kung Jin, Jade, Doom Slayer, Michael Meyers, Ash Williams, and Akuma.

New kameos, Nightwolf and Erron Black.

Ghost Face brings MK9 Stryker skin and Mk11 Frost skin.

Other costumes coming MK9 Cyrax and Sektor, Deception Shujinko skin, MKX Tremor, Special Forces Jax, Tuxedo Johnny.

Cyber-Smoke, Deception Baraka and Havok.

Cell shaded “Cage Match” skins for Johnny and Ashrah.

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