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Geek Tyrant
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Is SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Setting Up the Punisher as Leader of the Hand? — GeekTyrant
The MCU might be diving into some dark territory with Spider-Man: Brand New Day , and a recent set photo has fans asking a wild question… is Frank Castle taking over The Hand? A photo snapped from the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows a tank marked with a strange, demonic symbol. At first glance, it screamed Inner Demons, which pointed toward Mister Negative. But sources say Mister Negative isn't part of this movie at all. So, what does that symbol really mean? Fans have noted the resemblance to The Hand's iconic logo, and word is that The Punisher might be the one behind the wheel of that tank. If that's the case, Spider-Man: Brand New Day could be teeing up something huge for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, especially with Jon Bernthal back in action. Adding more fuel to the fire, there's already talk about Japanese-inspired villains playing a role in the story. That makes The Hand a natural fit, especially if Marvel is planning to build into Daredevil: Born Again season 3. In the comics, Frank Castle didn't just fight The Hand, he led them. But not without a cost. In that storyline, The Hand offers Frank leadership and the resurrection of his wife, Maria. He accepts, unleashing their deadly resources to take out major threats like Warlord, Hate-Monger, and the Apostles of War, an arms-dealing syndicate created by Ares, the Greek god of war. Frank also targets society's worst, executing murderers, rapists, and abusers who slipped through the cracks. But it doesn't take long for Frank to see the cracks in The Hand's mission. They weren't just killing the guilty. Innocents were dying too. With immense effort, Frank broke free of their grip, but the story raised powerful questions about control, vengeance, and how far he'd go to clean up the world. Could Spider-Man: Brand New Day weave this into Peter Parker's story? It's not impossible. After the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home , Peter is completely alone in a world that's forgotten him. If The Hand offered a way to bring back Aunt May, would he take it? That temptation could set up a darker, more complicated Peter, especially if he's forced to cross paths with Frank. And then there's Matt Murdock. If Marvel is laying the groundwork for Shadowland , a story where Daredevil takes over The Hand, things could get even more intense. Frank might step into that role instead, possibly becoming the next big villain in Daredevil: Born Again . It's a interesting direction, but signs are pointing that way, and if The Punisher really is set to lead The Hand, we might get some early clues in the upcoming Punisher Special Presentation . There's even a chance Frank could be killed and brought back by The Hand as their weapon. That would be wild. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton ( Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ), Spider-Man: Brand New Day is written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker, joined by Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31, 2026.
Forbes
3 minutes ago
- Forbes
Slightly Stoopid Talks Cannabis: ‘Props From Wu-Tang' And A Strain Named After A Song
'Since the inception of Slightly Stoopid, cannabis has always been involved,' says frontman Miles Doughty. 'In our younger years, it was part of the party. But as you mature, your uses for it evolve, whether it's for pain, stress relief or creativity.' For the Southern California band, weed isn't just a pasttime. It's ritual. It's medicine. It's muse. 'Cannabis has always been part of the creative process,' Doughty adds. 'It helps relax the mind and opens doors to creativity in the songwriting process.' That relationship deepened over time. As the band matured, so did its view of the plant, embracing its role not just in creativity and stress relief, but in broader conversations around medical use, from pain management to the potential of cannabinoids in cancer care. To Doughty, legalization isn't a business opportunity. It's overdue justice. 'It's a plant from the earth,' he says. 'Meanwhile, synthetic pharmaceutical drugs pushed by big pharma lead to dependence and other problems. Alcohol and tobacco kill millions, yet they're taxed and pushed onto society. The benefits of cannabis outweigh the negatives, and the cost is lower.' That mindset, personal over performative, shapes the band's cannabis moves. 'With so many musicians getting involved in the cannabis world, it's important to see who's actually championed legalization,' says Doughty. 'It's been part of our culture since day one.' Now, that culture is going retail. Stoopid Fruits, a tropical, sativa-dominant strain developed with Humboldt Seed Company and extracted by California's URSA Extracts, is the band's first widely available cannabis product. The live resin vape cartridge launched a few weeks ago, just as Slightly Stoopid kicked off its 2025 summer tour. This didn't start with a marketing plan. It started with bong rips on the bus. 'We sat down multiple times with Humboldt Seed founders Nathaniel and Ben,' says says Jon Phillips, longtime band manager and cannabis lead for Slightly Stoopid. 'We sampled lots of flower on the back of the Stoopid bus at concerts, including The Great American Smoke Out with Snoop and Cypress Hill in 2018. That's when the relationship was forged. We smoked a lot of bong rips together. They're like family now.' What Makes A Stoopid Strain Stoopid Fruits was bred from scratch with Humboldt Seed Company, then extracted by URSA into a terpene-rich oil with no additives. The flavor-forward cart is inspired by Slightly Stoopid's beachy DNA, and by its song 'Them Fruits.' 'Kyle [McDonald, bassist and vocalist] prefers a sativa-dominant, fruit-forward terpene profile,' says Phillips. 'That's where Stoopid Fruits comes from: it's a nod to our song 'Them Fruits.' Miles [Doughty] leans more toward a true OG indica, so we created Collie Man Kush, named after the weed anthem from our Acoustic Roots album.' URSA, known for its clean live resin and rosin products, hadn't previously done a celebrity collaboration. 'We teamed up with Slightly Stoopid because their vibe and love for cannabis truly resonated with us,' says Alexandra Solano, vice president of marketing at URSA. 'They're the real deal; passionate about the plant.' The one-gram cartridge, priced around $40 to $45 before tax, began hitting California shelves in early June. 'Live resin was the ideal format,' says Solano. 'We wanted to showcase the tropical terpene profile in the cleanest, most flavorful way.' A Legacy Of Limited Drops Stoopid Fruits may be the band's most visible release, but its cannabis journey goes way back. Through its ancillary company, Stoopid Strains, the group has quietly launched a series of collaborations over the years. 'We had some of the very first disposable vape pens before cannabis was even legal,' says Phillips, laughing. 'We had the first European collectible home vape sponsorship with Ghost Vapes on one of our tours, the most potent pre-roll of its time with the Stoopidhead Hammerhead collab with Seabright in Long Beach, and we did live hash rosin minis in collectible tins with Space Coyote.' Rather than building a large-scale brand, Slightly Stoopid embraced scarcity. 'It's all been extremely limited-edition products that sell out almost instantly,' Phillips explains. 'So we've kind of built the brand on that philosophy. It's created a demand for whatever we decide to drop. It's been a lighter lift and more fun than the pressure of adapting to the volatile cannabis business with a lot of risk.' Still, the cultural impact hasn't gone unnoticed. 'Wu-Tang Clan played before us one night at Red Rocks in Colorado and tried one of our joints,' Phillips recalls. 'They were so high we got props from the 36 Chambers. Not many bands can say that,' he adds, laughing out loud. Built On Smoke, Not Hype Slightly Stoopid's cannabis journey didn't begin in a marketing department. It started with smoke-filled green rooms, long sessions and a plant that helped shape its sound. That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market. A Bloomberg report found that celebrity cannabis launches, from Jay-Z to Justin Bieber, have made a splash, but their lasting market impact remains limited. To put it simply: hype only goes so far. And the market is getting more discerning. While BDSA reports that more than half of adults in regulated markets now use cannabis, the shift isn't sensational; it's normalized. For Slightly Stoopid, the emphasis has always been authenticity, not optics. 'We make products we'd actually smoke,' says Phillips. 'Things that reflect our taste, our history, and the culture we come from.' Though the cannabis industry continues to evolve, especially in rising legal markets, the band's north star remains unchanged. 'It's always a satisfying feeling to light up something we helped to create,' concludes Doughty. 'To get us feeling right on stage or in the studio.'
CNN
3 minutes ago
- CNN
Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas residency dates because of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's illness
Kelly Clarkson has announced she is postponing the rest of her Las Vegas residency to be 'fully present' for her children while her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock battles an undisclosed illness. The singer and daytime talk show host posted a statement on her verified Instagram account writing, 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas.' A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) 'While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,' Clarkson wrote. 'I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.' No information about the illness was provided. CNN has reached out to Blackstone for comment. Clarkson had been set to kick off an 18-date new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in July but delayed the start, citing vocal issues. She performed the first show a week later. The residency was set to take place through November 15. The couple share a daughter, River, born in 2014, and a son, Remington, known as Remy, born in 2016. Clarkson and Blackstock met at Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012 and married the following year. Seven years later Clarkson filed for divorce citing 'irreconcilable differences.' She and Blackstone, who had served as her manager, settled their contentious divorce in 2022 with Clarkson having to make a one-time payment of $1.3 million as well as paying her ex $115,000 in monthly spousal support until January 31, 2024 and a monthly child support payment of $45,601.
