May 5, 2025 • 30 mins
Thomas Townley delivers breaking geek news covering Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, and pop culture, bringing fans the latest updates on beloved franchises alongside touching tributes to recently departed industry icons.
• Jeremy Renner reveals Disney offered half his salary for Hawkeye Season 2 following his snowplow accident
• DC's Sergeant Rock film with Colin Farrell delayed until next summer despite $65 million budget
• Star Wars Monopoly Go crossover event launched as mobile game surpasses $5 billion in revenue
• Ahsoka Season 2 officially begins filming with Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker
• Star Trek launches official Romulan whiskeys in collaboration with Stellum Spirits
• Rocky Horror Picture Show gets meticulous 4K restoration for 50th anniversary theatrical release
• Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski to helm Miami Vice movie for Universal
• Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed until May 2026 as developers need more time for quality
• Ruth Buzzi of Laugh-In fame passes away at 88 from Alzheimer's complications
• Comic artist Jackson Butch Geis dies at 63, remembered for co-creating X-Men villain Apocalypse
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Tonight.
Why no?
Hawkeye Season 2, sergeant Rockon hold, star Wars Monopoly, go
Romulan booze and remember RuthBuzzy and comic artist Jackson
Butch Geis.
All then more on this editionof Multiverse Tonight.
Welcome to Multiverse Tonight,your source for geek news.
We dissect films, games, comicsand much more, bringing you
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insightful commentary on popculture.
This is Multiverse Tonight.
Now here's your host, thomasTownley.
Hello and welcome to episode239 of Multiverse Tonight.
I am, of course, your host,thomas Townley.
And well, it's a quiet day forme.
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Yesterday my mother-in-law cameover and we did some yard work.
I also put the weather stationup and put a new bird feeder
that has a camera so I can seewhat birds come and go, and did
a little organization in thegarage.
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I mean, I basically kept myselfbusy all day yesterday.
So today I'm just kind oftaking it easy, you know,
watching some Mystery ScienceTheater, having a little pizza.
You know taking it pretty easy.
Things have been going prettywell.
We've actually gotten somemeasurable rain.
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We actually got the droughtindex back to dry, which is good
.
Weather would be better if wegot there a couple inches,
especially a nice sustained rainlike a monsoon would be great.
But beggars can't be choosers.
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So with that, let's go on tothe Marvel Comics News.
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And Marvel Comics News beginswith Jeremy Renner, in a candid
interview on high performance,shedding light on the reasons
behind the absence of a secondseason for the Disney Plus
series Hawkeye.
According to Renner, theprimary sticking point was the
substantial pay cut proposed byDisney Plus for his return as
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the titular character, clintBarton.
He revealed that the streamingservice offered him only half of
his salary from the firstseason.
Now, this offer was deemedunacceptable by Renner,
especially considering what heanticipated would be an even
greater workload spread acrossan extensive eight-month
production schedule.
Adding another layer to hisdisappointment, renner also
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speculated whether the reducedcompensation was connected to
his near-fatal snowmobileaccident back in 2023.
He openly wondered if Disneyperceived him as only half the
Jeremy.
Following the traumaticincident and his subsequent
recovery, renner recounted theharrowing details of the
accident where his massive14,000 plus pound snowcat ran
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him over as he was attempting toassist his nephew.
Resulting injuries wereextensive and life-threatening,
including multiple broken ribs,fractures to his knee and ankle,
a broken leg and a brokenshoulder.
Underscoring the severity ofthe ordeal he endured Now,
Renner was careful todistinguish his frustration from
any animosity towards MarvelStudios itself.
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He clarified that his issue laywith what he prescribed as penny
pinchers and accountants withinthe larger Disney organization.
He felt that theirsignificantly reduced offer was
not only unfair but alsoinsulting, leading to his firm
refusal to reprise his roleunder those terms.
Despite the contagioussituation, renner has made clear
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that his affection for thecharacter of Hawkeye still
remains strong and he is notruling out potential return to
the Hawkeye universe in thefuture.
However, he emphasized that hisreturn is contingent upon
receiving fair compensation thatis at least equal to what he
earned for the first season.
He admitted that he feltdisheartened by the contract
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dispute and the perceiveddevaluation of his contribution.
Nevertheless, he also offered asomewhat pragmatic perspective,
acknowledging that his body islikely benefiting from the break
and the absence of a demandingfilm schedule.
The first season of Hawkeye,which debuted on Disney Plus in
late 2021, was met with positivereviews and featured notable
performances from HayleyStenfield as Kate Bishop and
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Florence Pugh reprising herroles Yelena Belova from Black
Widow and now Thunderbolts.
The series quickly gained adedicated fan base.
As at the time of Renner'sinterview, as at the time of
runner's interview,entertainment news outlet
Variety reported that theirrequest for an official comment
from Marvel regarding the statusof a second season and runner's
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statements have gone unanswered, leaving the future of the
Hawkeye series in question.
Now let's go on to the DC ComicsNews.
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Comics news, and DC Comics Newsbegins with.
Production plans for DCsuperhero film Sergeant Rock,
helmed by Lusa Guadaladino andstarring the penguins' Colin
Farrell, have been put on hold,according to Deadlinecom.
Originally slated to beginfilming in the coming months,
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the movie is now expected toshoot next summer.
Studio sources indicate thatproceeding with a summer shoot
proved impractical due to theneed for a rushed prep period to
align with the optimal weatherconditions.
The film is primarily set to beshot on location in the UK and
filming outdoor scenes duringthe winter months would have
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present challenges for the castcrew and equipment.
The news comes as a surprisethat Sgt Rock received a $65
million budget and a plannedAugust production start.
Several months ago, sourcesfamiliar with the project
reported that Guadagnino wasreportedly scouting locations
and that the film was inadvanced discussions with David
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Johnson of Alien Rhymelis andMike Fast of Challengers to join
Farrell In this World WarII-set superhero action film.
Farrell was cast as SergeantFranklin John Rock, a character
created by Robert Kayer and JoeKerbert, who first appeared as a
World War II infantry soldierin DC's Our Army at War in 1959.
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The character gained prominencewith his own comic book series,
which ran from 1977 to 1988.
Now Sergeant Rock is envisionedas part of the DC Universe
being developed by studio headsJames Gunn and Peter Safran,
separate from the world ofFarrell's the Penguin and
overseen by the Batman's MattReeves.
Farrell agreed to the lead roleafter Daniel Craig considered
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it briefly, potentiallyreuniting with Guadagnino.
Following their collaborationon A24's Queer, the project was
also set to reunite Guadagninowith Jason Curtisakis, his
screenwriter on Challengers andQueer.
Guadagnino's next release isAfter the Hunt, a Me Too-themed
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thriller for Amazon MGM Studios,starring Julie Roberts, andrew
Garfield and Ayo Adebri.
It's scheduled for October 10th.
The director has also beenexploring a revamp of American
Psycho for Lionsgate.
With the delay of Sergeant Rock, remains to be seen what
project he'll commit to next.
Now let's go on to the StarWars news, roger roger.
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Star Wars news begins with thepopular Monopoly game, monopoly
Go, being launched with atwo-month crossover event with
Star Wars, encompassing storiesfrom the Mandalorian and the
Skywalker Saga.
This collaboration isspearheaded by Scopely and began
this past Thursday.
Victor Diaz-Ruig, president ofGames at Scopely said that the
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goal was to create a visuallyappealing and story-driven
experience that blends theexistence of both franchises.
The event aims to feel originaland true to the creativity of
Monopoly Go, incorporatingiconic Star Wars characters,
eras and themes.
The in-game journey begins withPeg E, a robot from Monopoly Go
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imagining a reimagined Monopolyworld.
In Mr Monopoly's theater,players will be able to explore
famous outer rim planets likeTatooine, and gather themed
tokens and shields.
Monopoly Go has previouslyfeatured crossovers with Marvel
characters such as Spider-Man,wolverine, deadpool and the
Avengers.
Additionally, a global brandcampaign in November includes
celebrities like Will Ferrell,jason Momoa, keke Palmer and
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Chris Pratt.
Since its release in April of2023, monopoly Go has achieved
significant success, becomingthe highest-grossing mobile game
launch in history, afterrecently exceeding $5 billion in
revenue.
Yeah, and that kind of blows mymind.
That means there's people whoare basically paying to win.
Don't pay to win a mobile game,folks.
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It's not worth it.
You might as well just go up tothe front yard and set the
money on fire.
Anyway, star Wars Ahsoka Season2 Filming is now underway.
As Star Wars, zora Dawson Shareda behind the scenes image From
the set.
Taking to Instagram, dawsonposted photos Commemorating the
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star's production.
The image is of Dawson's shadowagainst the ground as the
actress makes her way to set.
As evidenced by the distinctsilhouette, dawson has been
outfitted in her Ahsoka makeup.
Fans can see the outlines ofthe character's trademark LeCou.
Dawson's caption indicates theday of her post was shared.
Was shared on Monday.
April 28th was the day thecameras cameras began rolling,
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quote.
And we're off to galaxies far,far away.
Her caption read star Wars fansmight Celebration Japan.
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Earlier this month, Ahsokashowrunner Dave Filoni revealed
that the second season wouldbegin filming in the near future
.
Now Ahsoka season two does nothave a release date as of this
writing.
However, it was one of theprojects Lucasfilm promoted
during Celebration Japan, apanel dedicated to Ahsoka.
It was confirmed that HaydenChristensen would be returning
as Anakin Skywalker in seasontwo.
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Convention attendees also got alook at Rory McCann as Balan
Skull.
Mccann replaces the late RayStevenson in the role.
Now let's go on to the Star Treknews, and Star Trek news begins
with well time to raise yourglass, folks.
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Star Trek Spirits, the officialSpirits brand of the Star Trek
news, begins with well time toraise your glass, folks.
Star Trek Spirits, the officialspirits brand of the Star Trek
franchise has collaborated withStellum Spirits, made by Barrel
Craft Spirits, to launch twolimited edition whiskeys Rymelin
Stellum Rye Whiskey and RymelinStellum Cask Strength Whiskey.
Rymelin Stellum Rye Whiskey isa blended rye whiskey crafted in
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Kentucky and bottled at 118.02proof or 59.01% ABV.
It's described as having aromasof dark brown sugar and toasted
almonds.
The palate is rich and buttery,with notes of star anise,
sesame and almonds, complementedby vibrant notes of dill,
apricot, orange peel and brownsugar, leading to a lingering
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finish.
Rhymelin Stellum Cask StrengthWhiskey is crafted in Kentucky
and balled at 120.67 proof or60.34% ABV.
It's described as having aromasof flowery vanilla, orange peel
, caramel corn and mixedpeppercorns, followed by cedar
and smoldering oak.
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The palette exhibits notes ofcharred orange, leather and
flora vanilla, layered withcardamom, cedar and spiced nuts,
finishing with a touch of sweetcinnamon.
Now, rimeland Stellum RyeWhiskey and Rimeland Stellum
Cast Strength Whiskey are housedin Star Trek's Rhymelin Ale
Bottle and are available now atStarTrekSpiritscom for $79.99
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per bottle.
So you know, would you want totake that, or would you just
want to make your own?
You know blue whiskey.
Would you just want to makeyour own?
You know blue whiskey?
George Takai will receive theNational Equal Justice Award at
the Legal Defense Fund Dinner,recognizing his advocacy for the
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AAPI and LGBTQ plus communitiesand his long-standing support
of LDF and civil rights.
The All Rise themed event willbe hosted by actor and director
Tony Goldwyn and will featureappearances by Andrea Day, Raina
Roberts and leaders fromvarious sectors will gather to
honor those dedicated to racialjustice and equality.
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Goldwyn expressed pride inhosting the event, highlighting
LDF's historical role inadvocating for civil rights and
the dinner's significance inrecognizing civil rights heroes.
Ldf President andDirector-Counsel, janai Nelson,
emphasized the power of law,leadership, art and activism in
advancing racial justice.
The All Rise theme is a call toaction to shape and safeguard
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democracy.
The event also marks LDF's 85thanniversary and aims to inspire
broad community support forchange.
Ldf's 85th anniversary and aimsto inspire broad community
support for change.
They convey their honor injoining LDF to recognize 85
years of work for racial justice, noting music's role in truth,
healing and transformation, andher pride in standing with LDF.
The Mellon Foundation will beacknowledged for their
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commitment to social justice.
Author and historian BlairImani will serve as the social
media and red carpetcorrespondent and a special
tribute Spirit of Selma willcommemorate the 60th anniversary
of Bloody Sunday and the VotingRights Act, recognizing key
figures and moments.
The honorary co-chair committeeincludes prominent figures from
entertainment and law andsports.
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Founded in 1940 by ThurgoodMarshall, ldf has been a crucial
force in the fight for racialjustice, laying the groundwork
for modern civil rights.
Ldf recognizes the need forsupport from leaders in various
fields to shape public discourseand inspire lasting change.
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Inspired by its founder, ldfremains committed to achieving
racial justice, equality and amore inclusive society, drawing
on its history of progress toaddress current challenges to
democracy.
Now let's go on to the geeknews, starting with a new 4K
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Ultra HD restoration of theRocky Horror Picture Show has
been struck and will be releasedin theaters across the US to
mark the film's 50th anniversary.
The cult classic has beenrestored over 10 months by the
Walt Disney Studios restorationteam.
The company has said that therestoration includes a
meticulous digital scan andpreservation process that
ensures every frame of the filmis presented with unprecedented
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clarity and vibrance.
The restoration also features anewly mixed Dolby Atmos audio
track.
Ken Schaefer, the DisneyDirector of Restoration and
Library Management, said it's aprivilege to help preserve the
legacy of a film that has meantso much to so many.
Bringing the Rocky HorrorPicture Show to life in 4K
allows us to honor its bold,genre-defying spirit and ensure
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that audiences, both longtimefans and first-time viewers, can
experience it as it wasoriginally intended, with
stunning picture and sound.
Unquote.
You know that's.
You know I've always enjoyedthe Rocky Horror Picture Show.
You know, being an MST3K fan,you know that's the kind of
precursor to that.
So you know, if this comes to atheater near me I might go see
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it.
But please, please, if you'regoing to go see it, because
there will be audienceparticipation to matter, do me a
favor, get it on DVD or Blu-rayand listen to the audience
participation tracks a few timesso you have the patter down,
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you know.
You know what's being said orwhat people say at certain
moments.
That way you'll have a muchbetter time.
Or if you just want to, youknow, just watch people, just
sit in the back, watch people dotheir thing.
Anyway, joseph Kwasinski isheaded to Miami.
The filmmaker behind the $1.49billion hit Top Gun Maverick is
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attached to direct a Miami Vicemovie for Universal.
According to sources to theHollywood Reporter, nightcrawler
filmmaker Dan Kilroy is pinningthe script from an earlier
draft by Top Gun Maverick scribe.
Eric Warren.
Singer Gilroy is pinning thescript from an earlier draft by
Top Gun Maverick scribe EricWarren Singer, who had to move
on to commitments on Amazon.
Mgm Studios' Best of Enemies,starring Kirsten Bale and
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Bradley Cooper.
The Batman producer Dylan Clarkis producing through Dylan
Clark Productions and Kaczynskiis producing through Manila
Miami Vibes.
Begin Life has the AnthonyYurkovich created TV series
starring Don Johnson and PhilipMichael Thomas as two undercover
Miami police officers known fortheir love of pastel suits.
Executive producer Michael Manntold the Hollywood Reporter
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last year of the series.
Quote the ambition of the showwas to break the form of
everything that had come before.
Unquote.
Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrellstarred in a 2006 feature of the
same name that man directed andalso earned $163.7 million
globally.
Kaczynski has been kicking thetires on this project since last
year, working with longtimecollaborator Singer to develop
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the project and pitch it to astudio.
Though Miami Vice will not bethe next project he directs,
with his busy schedule,including a UFO conspiracy
thriller that Apple won in abidding war in March, he next
has the Brad Pitt Racing DramaF1 due out in June.
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Sycamore Studios, an animationstudio focused on creating
high-quality kids and familycontent with enduring stories,
has appointed seasoned producerJeremy Leitcham, known for the
Avengers and Guardians of theGalaxy, as the exec producer for
their upcoming animated film,zeta the Space Girl, through his
Latcham Pictures.
This project marks Latcham'sfirst venture into animation,
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building on his extensiveexperience producing major
live-action films for MarvelStudios.
Andrew Pace of Flat GemPictures will also serve as a
producer.
Zeta the Space Girl is adaptedfrom Ben Haddock's popular New
York Times best-selling trilogy.
The story centers on a spiritedgirl whose cosmic journey
begins with the alien abductionof her best friend.
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Driven by a powerfuldetermination to return home,
with a willingness to makecourageous sacrifices for others
, zeta evolves into anintergalactic hero.
The children's graphic novel byMacmillan has received over 20
accolades, including theAmerican Library Association's
Noble Children's Book, a SybilAward and a Book of the Year
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honor from Kirkus and SchoolLibrary Journal and a Book of
the Year honor from Kirkus andthe School Library Journal.
Zeta the Space Girl wasinitially announced in December
of 2024 by McGuinn and CCOTimothy Rueckert, who joined the
studio, scoring solid filmsbased on established
intellectual property, whichalso includes Dr Doolittle from
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Bob Berlin and Cal Brunker.
Lightroom's other producingcredits include Dungeons,
dragons, honor Among Thieves andBad Times at the El Royale.
Hotly anticipated video game,grand Theft Auto 6 will now come
out on May 26, 2026, a delayfrom its previous planned
release at the end of 2025.
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Publisher Rockstar Games, adivision of Take-Two Interactive
, explained in a statement tocustomers that the longer
timeline will allow for a betterfinal project Quote we hope you
understand that we need thisextra time to deliver at the
level of quality you've come toexpect and deserve.
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The company said we are verysorry that this is later than
you expected.
We want to thank you for yoursupport and patience as we work
to finish the game Now.
The franchise, which is set inthe fictional Florida metropolis
of Vice City, launched in 2002.
The last installment came outin 2013, and, according to
industry estimates, grand TheftAuto V has sold more than 210
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million copies, making it one ofthe best-selling games of all
time.
And finally, some sad news.
And finally some sad news.
Ruth Buzzy, who shot tonationwide fame as one of the
stars of the 1960s TV comedyvariety series Rowan and
Martin's Laugh-In, died May 1stfrom complications from
Alzheimer's disease at her homenear Mingus, texas.
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She was 88 years old.
Her death was announced on herFacebook page by a family.
Buzzy had suffered adebilitating stroke back in 2022
and had been in hospice carefor several years.
After appearing on early 60s TVshows such as the Gary Moore
Show and CBS's the Entertainers,buzzy was cast in her one and
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only Broadway show in 1966 aspart of the original cast, along
with Gwen Verdon of the nowclassic musical Sweet Charity.
In 1967, buzzy guest starred onthe hit TV show the Monkees and
was cast in a recurring role asPete in another hit show, that
Girl, starring Marlo Thomas.
But her major breakthrough camewith Laugh-In.
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Buzzy was the only originalcast member to appear in every
episode of the 1967-1973 seriesIn a show that launched the
careers of Goalie Han, lilyTomlin, joanne Worley and Judy
Karn, among others.
Buzzy was an immediate standoutfor her character, gladys
Orenfby, a pretty spinster typewith a hairnet that she knotted
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in front of her forehead andclad in drab sweaters and
dresses.
Buzzy's glass would appear insketches with Ari Johnson's
Tyrone F Horney, a classic dirtyold man who would mumble
apparently obscene come-onswhile sharing a park bench with
Gladys.
Her response was always towhack him with her purse.
Buzzy's other laughingcharacters, including Flicker
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Farkle, the youngest child onthe show's Farkle family, and
Doris Swizzler, a cocktaillounge regular who always
over-imbibed.
As one of the Burbank alienstewardesses, buzzy pioneered
the nasty flight attendant rolewell before citing at Live's
David Spade After Laugh-In.
Buzzy was a regular on many ofthe Dean Martin's celebrity
roastasts and guested onnumerous Friday shows and
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late-night talk shows.
In 1993, she joined the cast ofSesame Street as shopkeeper
Ruthie, a character that alsomade appearances of subsequent
Sesame Street specials.
Quote Ruth Buzzy brought asingular energy and charm to
sketch comedy that made her astandout on Laugh-In and the
Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
Sketch comedy that made her astandout on Laugh-In and the
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Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
Her characters, especially theunforgettable Gladys, captured
the delightful absurdity of theera.
Remember her with admirationand appreciation for the joy and
laughter she brought togenerations of fans, said
National Comedy Center ExecutiveDirector Journey Gunderson.
Buzzy was also a busy voiceactor with animated credits
including Pound Puppies,bernstein Bears, the Smurfs and
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many others.
She was also a popularnightclub performer as she was a
frequent guest at major casinosin Las Vegas before retiring in
2021.
Buzzy is survived by herhusband, ken Perkins, with
complete information of anyother survivors was not
available Again.
Ruth Buzzy was 88 years old andfinally tonight, comic artist
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Jackson Butch Geis died at theage of 63.
Geis worked for Marvel and DCComics.
Over his decade-spanning career, geis came to prominence on the
X-Men book, x-factor, where hewas the co-creator of Apocalypse
one of the greatest X-Menvillains ever and the Flash,
where he helped kick off WallyWest's tenure as the titular
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Flash.
Geis also drew action comics inthe early 90s, drawing chapters
of the blockbuster the Death ofSuperman, world Without
Superman, funeral for a Friend,reign of the Superman and Return
of Superman.
Geis' death was announced byhis brother-in-law on Facebook,
who had this to say about Geis'life.
Quote People all over respectedhis talent and his ability to
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turn pencil strokes into livingbreathing.
I swear they're going to walkright off the page and punch in
the throat works of real art.
But more than that, they knewthat they were going to get an
honest answer from Butch, notsome canned, milky, watered-down
version of what they needed tohear the real deal.
He earned the respect of hispeers because they knew that
they could trust him and hiswork.
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Artwork once laid down on paperor canvas or whatever medium he
was working with at the time,is solid, and the proof is that
the end result a man's word,whatever you can put Now.
Geist began his career withfanzine work and his first
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published artwork came from1982's the Crusaders, although
he has done ghost work with PatBroderick in ROM, annual no 1.
Marvel editor Al Milgramnoticed his work on fanzines and
his work on ROM and decided togive him some work with Geist,
getting a tryout on Micronauts,issue no 48.
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He ended up drawing up the next10 issues of the book, all the
while contributing to theoverall, the official handbook
of the Marvel Universe, andbecame known for his Butch Geist
Portfolio series of pinups.
He'd work on books like X-Menand the Micronauts, dazzler and
the Indiana Jones and Temple ofDune.
Adaptation X-Factor was his bigbreak, drawing issues number 1
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through 3 and 5 through 7.
He did some work with writerMike Barron and then got tapped
for the Flash, giving Wally Westa perfect beginning as the
Flash.
Geis' time on Action Comics,starting the most popular era of
Superman comics since theSilver Age, showed exactly what
he could do on comics.
First, superhero Geis' issuesof action were great, his
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detailed line work and stylereally gelling with the book,
and he was responsible for theeradicator issues of action
comics during Reign of theSuperman and was able to do a
fantastic job with his darkerversion of the man of Steel.
Geis' work on Superman broughthim to the masses, who jumped on
the book because of the deathof Superman, with an entire new
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generation of comic fans gettingto see what all the fuss was
about with his work.
Geis' best work for a lot offans was Resurrection man,
written by the team of DanAbnett and Andy Lanning.
Resurrection man followed MitchShelley, a man who resurrected
after he died, with a differentsuperpower each time.
Resurrection man ran through1997 to 1999 for 28 issues
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numbers 1 through 27 and 1million and Geis' work really
gave the book its own visualidentity.
Geis was the kind of artist hiswork seemed simple, but his
style was one of a kind.
Geis worked with some of thebest modern writers in the
history of the modern comic bookmedium Mark Waid, brian Michael
Bendis, chris Claremont, warrenEllis, abnett and Lanning, and
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many more, while his outputslowed down in the 10s and 20s.
He's a true legend that will bedearly missed.
Now again, comic artist JacksonButch Geis, dead at the age of
63.
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insightful commentary on popculture.
This is Multiverse Tonight.
Now here's your host, thomasTownley.
Hello and welcome to episode239 of Multiverse Tonight.
I am, of course, your host,thomas Townley.
And well, it's a quiet day forme.
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Yesterday my mother-in-law cameover and we did some yard work.
I also put the weather stationup and put a new bird feeder
that has a camera so I can seewhat birds come and go, and did
a little organization in thegarage.
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I mean, I basically kept myselfbusy all day yesterday.
So today I'm just kind oftaking it easy, you know,
watching some Mystery ScienceTheater, having a little pizza.
You know taking it pretty easy.
Things have been going prettywell.
We've actually gotten somemeasurable rain.
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We actually got the droughtindex back to dry, which is good
.
Weather would be better if wegot there a couple inches,
especially a nice sustained rainlike a monsoon would be great.
But beggars can't be choosers.
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So with that, let's go on tothe Marvel Comics News.
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And Marvel Comics News beginswith Jeremy Renner, in a candid
interview on high performance,shedding light on the reasons
behind the absence of a secondseason for the Disney Plus
series Hawkeye.
According to Renner, theprimary sticking point was the
substantial pay cut proposed byDisney Plus for his return as
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the titular character, clintBarton.
He revealed that the streamingservice offered him only half of
his salary from the firstseason.
Now, this offer was deemedunacceptable by Renner,
especially considering what heanticipated would be an even
greater workload spread acrossan extensive eight-month
production schedule.
Adding another layer to hisdisappointment, renner also
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speculated whether the reducedcompensation was connected to
his near-fatal snowmobileaccident back in 2023.
He openly wondered if Disneyperceived him as only half the
Jeremy.
Following the traumaticincident and his subsequent
recovery, renner recounted theharrowing details of the
accident where his massive14,000 plus pound snowcat ran
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him over as he was attempting toassist his nephew.
Resulting injuries wereextensive and life-threatening,
including multiple broken ribs,fractures to his knee and ankle,
a broken leg and a brokenshoulder.
Underscoring the severity ofthe ordeal he endured Now,
Renner was careful todistinguish his frustration from
any animosity towards MarvelStudios itself.
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He clarified that his issue laywith what he prescribed as penny
pinchers and accountants withinthe larger Disney organization.
He felt that theirsignificantly reduced offer was
not only unfair but alsoinsulting, leading to his firm
refusal to reprise his roleunder those terms.
Despite the contagioussituation, renner has made clear
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that his affection for thecharacter of Hawkeye still
remains strong and he is notruling out potential return to
the Hawkeye universe in thefuture.
However, he emphasized that hisreturn is contingent upon
receiving fair compensation thatis at least equal to what he
earned for the first season.
He admitted that he feltdisheartened by the contract
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dispute and the perceiveddevaluation of his contribution.
Nevertheless, he also offered asomewhat pragmatic perspective,
acknowledging that his body islikely benefiting from the break
and the absence of a demandingfilm schedule.
The first season of Hawkeye,which debuted on Disney Plus in
late 2021, was met with positivereviews and featured notable
performances from HayleyStenfield as Kate Bishop and
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Florence Pugh reprising herroles Yelena Belova from Black
Widow and now Thunderbolts.
The series quickly gained adedicated fan base.
As at the time of Renner'sinterview, as at the time of
runner's interview,entertainment news outlet
Variety reported that theirrequest for an official comment
from Marvel regarding the statusof a second season and runner's
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statements have gone unanswered, leaving the future of the
Hawkeye series in question.
Now let's go on to the DC ComicsNews.
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Comics news, and DC Comics Newsbegins with.
Production plans for DCsuperhero film Sergeant Rock,
helmed by Lusa Guadaladino andstarring the penguins' Colin
Farrell, have been put on hold,according to Deadlinecom.
Originally slated to beginfilming in the coming months,
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the movie is now expected toshoot next summer.
Studio sources indicate thatproceeding with a summer shoot
proved impractical due to theneed for a rushed prep period to
align with the optimal weatherconditions.
The film is primarily set to beshot on location in the UK and
filming outdoor scenes duringthe winter months would have
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present challenges for the castcrew and equipment.
The news comes as a surprisethat Sgt Rock received a $65
million budget and a plannedAugust production start.
Several months ago, sourcesfamiliar with the project
reported that Guadagnino wasreportedly scouting locations
and that the film was inadvanced discussions with David
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Johnson of Alien Rhymelis andMike Fast of Challengers to join
Farrell In this World WarII-set superhero action film.
Farrell was cast as SergeantFranklin John Rock, a character
created by Robert Kayer and JoeKerbert, who first appeared as a
World War II infantry soldierin DC's Our Army at War in 1959.
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The character gained prominencewith his own comic book series,
which ran from 1977 to 1988.
Now Sergeant Rock is envisionedas part of the DC Universe
being developed by studio headsJames Gunn and Peter Safran,
separate from the world ofFarrell's the Penguin and
overseen by the Batman's MattReeves.
Farrell agreed to the lead roleafter Daniel Craig considered
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it briefly, potentiallyreuniting with Guadagnino.
Following their collaborationon A24's Queer, the project was
also set to reunite Guadagninowith Jason Curtisakis, his
screenwriter on Challengers andQueer.
Guadagnino's next release isAfter the Hunt, a Me Too-themed
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thriller for Amazon MGM Studios,starring Julie Roberts, andrew
Garfield and Ayo Adebri.
It's scheduled for October 10th.
The director has also beenexploring a revamp of American
Psycho for Lionsgate.
With the delay of Sergeant Rock, remains to be seen what
project he'll commit to next.
Now let's go on to the StarWars news, roger roger.
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Star Wars news begins with thepopular Monopoly game, monopoly
Go, being launched with atwo-month crossover event with
Star Wars, encompassing storiesfrom the Mandalorian and the
Skywalker Saga.
This collaboration isspearheaded by Scopely and began
this past Thursday.
Victor Diaz-Ruig, president ofGames at Scopely said that the
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goal was to create a visuallyappealing and story-driven
experience that blends theexistence of both franchises.
The event aims to feel originaland true to the creativity of
Monopoly Go, incorporatingiconic Star Wars characters,
eras and themes.
The in-game journey begins withPeg E, a robot from Monopoly Go
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imagining a reimagined Monopolyworld.
In Mr Monopoly's theater,players will be able to explore
famous outer rim planets likeTatooine, and gather themed
tokens and shields.
Monopoly Go has previouslyfeatured crossovers with Marvel
characters such as Spider-Man,wolverine, deadpool and the
Avengers.
Additionally, a global brandcampaign in November includes
celebrities like Will Ferrell,jason Momoa, keke Palmer and
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Chris Pratt.
Since its release in April of2023, monopoly Go has achieved
significant success, becomingthe highest-grossing mobile game
launch in history, afterrecently exceeding $5 billion in
revenue.
Yeah, and that kind of blows mymind.
That means there's people whoare basically paying to win.
Don't pay to win a mobile game,folks.
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It's not worth it.
You might as well just go up tothe front yard and set the
money on fire.
Anyway, star Wars Ahsoka Season2 Filming is now underway.
As Star Wars, zora Dawson Shareda behind the scenes image From
the set.
Taking to Instagram, dawsonposted photos Commemorating the
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star's production.
The image is of Dawson's shadowagainst the ground as the
actress makes her way to set.
As evidenced by the distinctsilhouette, dawson has been
outfitted in her Ahsoka makeup.
Fans can see the outlines ofthe character's trademark LeCou.
Dawson's caption indicates theday of her post was shared.
Was shared on Monday.
April 28th was the day thecameras cameras began rolling,
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quote.
And we're off to galaxies far,far away.
Her caption read star Wars fansmight Celebration Japan.
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Earlier this month, Ahsokashowrunner Dave Filoni revealed
that the second season wouldbegin filming in the near future
.
Now Ahsoka season two does nothave a release date as of this
writing.
However, it was one of theprojects Lucasfilm promoted
during Celebration Japan, apanel dedicated to Ahsoka.
It was confirmed that HaydenChristensen would be returning
as Anakin Skywalker in seasontwo.
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Convention attendees also got alook at Rory McCann as Balan
Skull.
Mccann replaces the late RayStevenson in the role.
Now let's go on to the Star Treknews, and Star Trek news begins
with well time to raise yourglass, folks.
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Star Trek Spirits, the officialSpirits brand of the Star Trek
news, begins with well time toraise your glass, folks.
Star Trek Spirits, the officialspirits brand of the Star Trek
franchise has collaborated withStellum Spirits, made by Barrel
Craft Spirits, to launch twolimited edition whiskeys Rymelin
Stellum Rye Whiskey and RymelinStellum Cask Strength Whiskey.
Rymelin Stellum Rye Whiskey isa blended rye whiskey crafted in
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Kentucky and bottled at 118.02proof or 59.01% ABV.
It's described as having aromasof dark brown sugar and toasted
almonds.
The palate is rich and buttery,with notes of star anise,
sesame and almonds, complementedby vibrant notes of dill,
apricot, orange peel and brownsugar, leading to a lingering
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finish.
Rhymelin Stellum Cask StrengthWhiskey is crafted in Kentucky
and balled at 120.67 proof or60.34% ABV.
It's described as having aromasof flowery vanilla, orange peel
, caramel corn and mixedpeppercorns, followed by cedar
and smoldering oak.
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The palette exhibits notes ofcharred orange, leather and
flora vanilla, layered withcardamom, cedar and spiced nuts,
finishing with a touch of sweetcinnamon.
Now, rimeland Stellum RyeWhiskey and Rimeland Stellum
Cast Strength Whiskey are housedin Star Trek's Rhymelin Ale
Bottle and are available now atStarTrekSpiritscom for $79.99
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per bottle.
So you know, would you want totake that, or would you just
want to make your own?
You know blue whiskey.
Would you just want to makeyour own?
You know blue whiskey?
George Takai will receive theNational Equal Justice Award at
the Legal Defense Fund Dinner,recognizing his advocacy for the
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AAPI and LGBTQ plus communitiesand his long-standing support
of LDF and civil rights.
The All Rise themed event willbe hosted by actor and director
Tony Goldwyn and will featureappearances by Andrea Day, Raina
Roberts and leaders fromvarious sectors will gather to
honor those dedicated to racialjustice and equality.
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Goldwyn expressed pride inhosting the event, highlighting
LDF's historical role inadvocating for civil rights and
the dinner's significance inrecognizing civil rights heroes.
Ldf President andDirector-Counsel, janai Nelson,
emphasized the power of law,leadership, art and activism in
advancing racial justice.
The All Rise theme is a call toaction to shape and safeguard
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democracy.
The event also marks LDF's 85thanniversary and aims to inspire
broad community support forchange.
Ldf's 85th anniversary and aimsto inspire broad community
support for change.
They convey their honor injoining LDF to recognize 85
years of work for racial justice, noting music's role in truth,
healing and transformation, andher pride in standing with LDF.
The Mellon Foundation will beacknowledged for their
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commitment to social justice.
Author and historian BlairImani will serve as the social
media and red carpetcorrespondent and a special
tribute Spirit of Selma willcommemorate the 60th anniversary
of Bloody Sunday and the VotingRights Act, recognizing key
figures and moments.
The honorary co-chair committeeincludes prominent figures from
entertainment and law andsports.
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Founded in 1940 by ThurgoodMarshall, ldf has been a crucial
force in the fight for racialjustice, laying the groundwork
for modern civil rights.
Ldf recognizes the need forsupport from leaders in various
fields to shape public discourseand inspire lasting change.
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Inspired by its founder, ldfremains committed to achieving
racial justice, equality and amore inclusive society, drawing
on its history of progress toaddress current challenges to
democracy.
Now let's go on to the geeknews, starting with a new 4K
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Ultra HD restoration of theRocky Horror Picture Show has
been struck and will be releasedin theaters across the US to
mark the film's 50th anniversary.
The cult classic has beenrestored over 10 months by the
Walt Disney Studios restorationteam.
The company has said that therestoration includes a
meticulous digital scan andpreservation process that
ensures every frame of the filmis presented with unprecedented
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clarity and vibrance.
The restoration also features anewly mixed Dolby Atmos audio
track.
Ken Schaefer, the DisneyDirector of Restoration and
Library Management, said it's aprivilege to help preserve the
legacy of a film that has meantso much to so many.
Bringing the Rocky HorrorPicture Show to life in 4K
allows us to honor its bold,genre-defying spirit and ensure
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that audiences, both longtimefans and first-time viewers, can
experience it as it wasoriginally intended, with
stunning picture and sound.
Unquote.
You know that's.
You know I've always enjoyedthe Rocky Horror Picture Show.
You know, being an MST3K fan,you know that's the kind of
precursor to that.
So you know, if this comes to atheater near me I might go see
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it.
But please, please, if you'regoing to go see it, because
there will be audienceparticipation to matter, do me a
favor, get it on DVD or Blu-rayand listen to the audience
participation tracks a few timesso you have the patter down,
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you know.
You know what's being said orwhat people say at certain
moments.
That way you'll have a muchbetter time.
Or if you just want to, youknow, just watch people, just
sit in the back, watch people dotheir thing.
Anyway, joseph Kwasinski isheaded to Miami.
The filmmaker behind the $1.49billion hit Top Gun Maverick is
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attached to direct a Miami Vicemovie for Universal.
According to sources to theHollywood Reporter, nightcrawler
filmmaker Dan Kilroy is pinningthe script from an earlier
draft by Top Gun Maverick scribe.
Eric Warren.
Singer Gilroy is pinning thescript from an earlier draft by
Top Gun Maverick scribe EricWarren Singer, who had to move
on to commitments on Amazon.
Mgm Studios' Best of Enemies,starring Kirsten Bale and
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Bradley Cooper.
The Batman producer Dylan Clarkis producing through Dylan
Clark Productions and Kaczynskiis producing through Manila
Miami Vibes.
Begin Life has the AnthonyYurkovich created TV series
starring Don Johnson and PhilipMichael Thomas as two undercover
Miami police officers known fortheir love of pastel suits.
Executive producer Michael Manntold the Hollywood Reporter
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last year of the series.
Quote the ambition of the showwas to break the form of
everything that had come before.
Unquote.
Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrellstarred in a 2006 feature of the
same name that man directed andalso earned $163.7 million
globally.
Kaczynski has been kicking thetires on this project since last
year, working with longtimecollaborator Singer to develop
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the project and pitch it to astudio.
Though Miami Vice will not bethe next project he directs,
with his busy schedule,including a UFO conspiracy
thriller that Apple won in abidding war in March, he next
has the Brad Pitt Racing DramaF1 due out in June.
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Sycamore Studios, an animationstudio focused on creating
high-quality kids and familycontent with enduring stories,
has appointed seasoned producerJeremy Leitcham, known for the
Avengers and Guardians of theGalaxy, as the exec producer for
their upcoming animated film,zeta the Space Girl, through his
Latcham Pictures.
This project marks Latcham'sfirst venture into animation,
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building on his extensiveexperience producing major
live-action films for MarvelStudios.
Andrew Pace of Flat GemPictures will also serve as a
producer.
Zeta the Space Girl is adaptedfrom Ben Haddock's popular New
York Times best-selling trilogy.
The story centers on a spiritedgirl whose cosmic journey
begins with the alien abductionof her best friend.
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Driven by a powerfuldetermination to return home,
with a willingness to makecourageous sacrifices for others
, zeta evolves into anintergalactic hero.
The children's graphic novel byMacmillan has received over 20
accolades, including theAmerican Library Association's
Noble Children's Book, a SybilAward and a Book of the Year
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honor from Kirkus and SchoolLibrary Journal and a Book of
the Year honor from Kirkus andthe School Library Journal.
Zeta the Space Girl wasinitially announced in December
of 2024 by McGuinn and CCOTimothy Rueckert, who joined the
studio, scoring solid filmsbased on established
intellectual property, whichalso includes Dr Doolittle from
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Bob Berlin and Cal Brunker.
Lightroom's other producingcredits include Dungeons,
dragons, honor Among Thieves andBad Times at the El Royale.
Hotly anticipated video game,grand Theft Auto 6 will now come
out on May 26, 2026, a delayfrom its previous planned
release at the end of 2025.
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Publisher Rockstar Games, adivision of Take-Two Interactive
, explained in a statement tocustomers that the longer
timeline will allow for a betterfinal project Quote we hope you
understand that we need thisextra time to deliver at the
level of quality you've come toexpect and deserve.
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The company said we are verysorry that this is later than
you expected.
We want to thank you for yoursupport and patience as we work
to finish the game Now.
The franchise, which is set inthe fictional Florida metropolis
of Vice City, launched in 2002.
The last installment came outin 2013, and, according to
industry estimates, grand TheftAuto V has sold more than 210
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million copies, making it one ofthe best-selling games of all
time.
And finally, some sad news.
And finally some sad news.
Ruth Buzzy, who shot tonationwide fame as one of the
stars of the 1960s TV comedyvariety series Rowan and
Martin's Laugh-In, died May 1stfrom complications from
Alzheimer's disease at her homenear Mingus, texas.
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She was 88 years old.
Her death was announced on herFacebook page by a family.
Buzzy had suffered adebilitating stroke back in 2022
and had been in hospice carefor several years.
After appearing on early 60s TVshows such as the Gary Moore
Show and CBS's the Entertainers,buzzy was cast in her one and
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only Broadway show in 1966 aspart of the original cast, along
with Gwen Verdon of the nowclassic musical Sweet Charity.
In 1967, buzzy guest starred onthe hit TV show the Monkees and
was cast in a recurring role asPete in another hit show, that
Girl, starring Marlo Thomas.
But her major breakthrough camewith Laugh-In.
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Buzzy was the only originalcast member to appear in every
episode of the 1967-1973 seriesIn a show that launched the
careers of Goalie Han, lilyTomlin, joanne Worley and Judy
Karn, among others.
Buzzy was an immediate standoutfor her character, gladys
Orenfby, a pretty spinster typewith a hairnet that she knotted
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in front of her forehead andclad in drab sweaters and
dresses.
Buzzy's glass would appear insketches with Ari Johnson's
Tyrone F Horney, a classic dirtyold man who would mumble
apparently obscene come-onswhile sharing a park bench with
Gladys.
Her response was always towhack him with her purse.
Buzzy's other laughingcharacters, including Flicker
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Farkle, the youngest child onthe show's Farkle family, and
Doris Swizzler, a cocktaillounge regular who always
over-imbibed.
As one of the Burbank alienstewardesses, buzzy pioneered
the nasty flight attendant rolewell before citing at Live's
David Spade After Laugh-In.
Buzzy was a regular on many ofthe Dean Martin's celebrity
roastasts and guested onnumerous Friday shows and
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late-night talk shows.
In 1993, she joined the cast ofSesame Street as shopkeeper
Ruthie, a character that alsomade appearances of subsequent
Sesame Street specials.
Quote Ruth Buzzy brought asingular energy and charm to
sketch comedy that made her astandout on Laugh-In and the
Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
Sketch comedy that made her astandout on Laugh-In and the
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Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
Her characters, especially theunforgettable Gladys, captured
the delightful absurdity of theera.
Remember her with admirationand appreciation for the joy and
laughter she brought togenerations of fans, said
National Comedy Center ExecutiveDirector Journey Gunderson.
Buzzy was also a busy voiceactor with animated credits
including Pound Puppies,bernstein Bears, the Smurfs and
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many others.
She was also a popularnightclub performer as she was a
frequent guest at major casinosin Las Vegas before retiring in
2021.
Buzzy is survived by herhusband, ken Perkins, with
complete information of anyother survivors was not
available Again.
Ruth Buzzy was 88 years old andfinally tonight, comic artist
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Jackson Butch Geis died at theage of 63.
Geis worked for Marvel and DCComics.
Over his decade-spanning career, geis came to prominence on the
X-Men book, x-factor, where hewas the co-creator of Apocalypse
one of the greatest X-Menvillains ever and the Flash,
where he helped kick off WallyWest's tenure as the titular
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Flash.
Geis also drew action comics inthe early 90s, drawing chapters
of the blockbuster the Death ofSuperman, world Without
Superman, funeral for a Friend,reign of the Superman and Return
of Superman.
Geis' death was announced byhis brother-in-law on Facebook,
who had this to say about Geis'life.
Quote People all over respectedhis talent and his ability to
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turn pencil strokes into livingbreathing.
I swear they're going to walkright off the page and punch in
the throat works of real art.
But more than that, they knewthat they were going to get an
honest answer from Butch, notsome canned, milky, watered-down
version of what they needed tohear the real deal.
He earned the respect of hispeers because they knew that
they could trust him and hiswork.
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Artwork once laid down on paperor canvas or whatever medium he
was working with at the time,is solid, and the proof is that
the end result a man's word,whatever you can put Now.
Geist began his career withfanzine work and his first
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published artwork came from1982's the Crusaders, although
he has done ghost work with PatBroderick in ROM, annual no 1.
Marvel editor Al Milgramnoticed his work on fanzines and
his work on ROM and decided togive him some work with Geist,
getting a tryout on Micronauts,issue no 48.
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He ended up drawing up the next10 issues of the book, all the
while contributing to theoverall, the official handbook
of the Marvel Universe, andbecame known for his Butch Geist
Portfolio series of pinups.
He'd work on books like X-Menand the Micronauts, dazzler and
the Indiana Jones and Temple ofDune.
Adaptation X-Factor was his bigbreak, drawing issues number 1
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through 3 and 5 through 7.
He did some work with writerMike Barron and then got tapped
for the Flash, giving Wally Westa perfect beginning as the
Flash.
Geis' time on Action Comics,starting the most popular era of
Superman comics since theSilver Age, showed exactly what
he could do on comics.
First, superhero Geis' issuesof action were great, his
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detailed line work and stylereally gelling with the book,
and he was responsible for theeradicator issues of action
comics during Reign of theSuperman and was able to do a
fantastic job with his darkerversion of the man of Steel.
Geis' work on Superman broughthim to the masses, who jumped on
the book because of the deathof Superman, with an entire new
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generation of comic fans gettingto see what all the fuss was
about with his work.
Geis' best work for a lot offans was Resurrection man,
written by the team of DanAbnett and Andy Lanning.
Resurrection man followed MitchShelley, a man who resurrected
after he died, with a differentsuperpower each time.
Resurrection man ran through1997 to 1999 for 28 issues
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numbers 1 through 27 and 1million and Geis' work really
gave the book its own visualidentity.
Geis was the kind of artist hiswork seemed simple, but his
style was one of a kind.
Geis worked with some of thebest modern writers in the
history of the modern comic bookmedium Mark Waid, brian Michael
Bendis, chris Claremont, warrenEllis, abnett and Lanning, and
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many more, while his outputslowed down in the 10s and 20s.
He's a true legend that will bedearly missed.
Now again, comic artist JacksonButch Geis, dead at the age of
63.
And now that brings us to theend of the show for today.
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