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The Rock makes a surprise return to the WWE at Bad Blood.

WWE Bad Blood was a standout Premium Live Event, culminating in a thrilling main event where Roman Reigns and WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, thanks to the surprising return of Jimmy Uso. After the event, The Rock took to social media, expressing his mixed feelings about recent happenings, stating, “There’s been a lot of bull**** that’s been going on in the past six months!” The event marked WWE’s 60th sold-out show in 2024, with Rhodes and Reigns facing the formidable new Bloodline team. A pivotal moment occurred when Guerrillas of Destiny distracted the match, only for the masked Jimmy Uso to intervene and turn the tide. The Rock also made a surprise appearance, hinting at his future involvement in the ongoing Bloodline saga without revealing specific plans.

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The Lord of the Rings is set to be renewed by Amazon for season 3.

Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is poised for a potential third season renewal, with showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay preparing the storyline amid fan speculation about the delay in official confirmation. Unlike the swift renewal for season two, which was announced years prior to the first season’s premiere, fans have been eagerly awaiting news, expected later this month. The series achieved significant success, topping the Nielsen charts in its second week with over 1 billion minutes of streaming and receiving strong ratings from critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Set thousands of years before J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, the show delves into the rise of Sauron and the history of Middle-earth’s Second Age. As it approaches its third season, viewers can anticipate a richer exploration of Tolkien’s world, featuring more battles and action.

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James Hawes to reportedly direct the first 2 episodes of Lanterns.

DC Studios and HBO have selected James Hawes to direct the first two episodes of the highly anticipated series Lanterns. Hawes, known for his recent work on the spy thriller Slow Horses, will bring his expertise to this sci-fi cop series, which has a gritty, True Detective-like tone. The show follows Hal Jordan, a veteran Green Lantern, who mentors the younger John Stewart as they delve into a dark murder mystery in rural America. Kyle Chandler is set to portray Hal Jordan, while casting for Stewart is between Aaron Pierre and Stephan James, with screen tests taking place this week. Lanterns has a straight-to-series order from HBO, with a talented team of executive producers and writers, including Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof. Hawes will also serve as an executive producer.

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Andrew Garfield reveals filming a sex scene with Florence Pugh.

Ahead of the release of We Live in Time, Andrew Garfield shared a memorable experience filming a sex scene with co-star Florence Pugh. The film features Garfield and Pugh as Tobias and Almut, a couple whose romance unfolds amid challenges, including a cancer diagnosis. During a discussion with Josh Horowitz at 92nd Street Y in New York, Garfield recalled a moment when they didn’t hear the cameraman shout “cut” during an intimate scene. He described the closed set, with only the two of them and the camera operator, Stuart, present. As the scene intensified, Garfield noted that they lost track of their limits. At one point, he looked up to see Stuart standing in the corner, facing the wall, waiting for them to finish. The film is set to release in the UK on January 1, 2025.

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Ewan McGregor offers a new update on the new Obi-Wan Kenobi season.

During Los Angeles Comic-Con, Ewan McGregor shared hopeful news about a potential second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The character was last seen in the 2021 series, and while McGregor has expressed enthusiasm for returning, previous statements from Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy indicated that a Season 2 was not in “active development,” though she didn’t rule it out. At the Comic-Con event, McGregor confirmed that they are “exploring” the possibility of a second season, marking the most encouraging update for fans in months. Previously, discussions about a follow-up had seemed bleak, with executives downplaying any plans for a continuation of the series.

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