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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Hasbro's Big Marvel SDCC Exclusive Is Wildly Unexpected
Rogue, Sauron, and Shanna the She-Devil get Marvel Legends figures based on 'Marvel Snap.' Everyone knows Marvel Comics has a very, very long roster of characters and, at San Diego Comic-Con this year, it's pushing that list to the max. Hasbro just announced an exclusive set for the convention, and it's comprised of a few characters likely unfamiliar to a lot of comic book fans, unless those fans also play the game Marvel Snap. It's called the 'Hasbro Marvel Legends Series Gamerverse Marvel Snap Savage Land 3-Pack' and consists of Rogue, Sauron (no, not that one), and Shanna the She-Devil, each as they are seen in the Savage Land season of Snap, the digital card collecting/competition game. Rogue is a character we all know and love, while Sauron and Shanna seem more like characters we wish we knew better, because we'd definitely love them. Here are a few images of the set. So who are these characters? Rogue is the X-Men mainstay with the ability to absorb powers from others, who appears not just in the comics, but movies, animated shows, and more. Sauron is an evil flying dinosaur, a Pterodactylus to be precise, who was introduced as an X-Men villain in the late 1960s. His powers are similar to Rogue's in that he can absorb and use powers, except he's a flying dinosaur. (He's also the focus of an infamous meme referencing a comic panel from Spider-Man and the X-Men #2, in which Spider-Man encourages him to use his powers to cure cancer—and he retorts back 'I don't want to cure cancer. I want to turn people into dinosaurs.') Shanna the She-Devil was introduced in the early 1970s as a kind of super-athletic badass who is also a veterinarian and becomes a big part of stories set in Savage Land largely within X-Men comics. Of course, though, in this case these designs are all based on Marvel Snap where characters can often gain new popularity and life. However, calling these—admittedly very nice looking— figures out for only being part of Snap is slightly comical. After all, it's not like Snap is getting its design ideas out of nowhere. They're from and inspired by comic creators. So cutting them out to just be like 'Gamerverse Marvel Snap!' kind of stinks but, of course, that's how things work The set will first be available for purchase exclusively at the Hasbro booth (#3213) during San Diego Comic-Con 2025. That usually requires some form of ticket or lottery, so keep an eye on the official Comic-Con website for that info. After the convention, limited quantities will go on sale at It costs $90.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
There's a new way to download TikTok, free from the Play Store's shackles
TikTok is available for download in the US through its website due to government sanctions. Users can update and access their accounts through APK sideloading. Apple users must wait for TikTok's official reinstatement on the App Store for access. Social media apps do everything to get your attention and TikTok was arguably the social media app that popularized the efficacy of short video content, keeping users hooked, so much so that even the likes of YouTube followed suit. However, TikTok has also been the center of unwanted attention of governments around the world, including rather recently, when the app's publisher, ByteDance, was forced to pull the app off official distribution channels in the US. It isn't reinstated there, but users in the US can now download the official version of the app again. Shortly before Donald Trump commenced his second term as President, the outgoing administration levied sanctions against several businesses associated with Chinese-origin companies. As a part of these sanctions, multiple ByteDance-published apps like Marvel Snap, and the publisher's crown jewel, TikTok, were taken off the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. When the government changed, the ban on the apps was stayed, but TikTok hasn't returned to the Play Store or App Store yet. However, TikTok now offers new and returning users an option to download the APK from its website directly, saving users from the risks and inconvenience of relying on shady sources (via The Verge). Interestingly, TikTok Lite is also available the same way, so you can still use the app even if your internet connection is slower. You can also update to the latest version of the app by sideloading this downloaded file on your device. The app's services have since been restored, so users who didn't uninstall an older version now have access to their accounts again. TikTok and its publishers don't need to abide by the same rules they need when offering an app download option outside the Play Store, but the company's support documentation maintains this version now available to users in the US is perfectly safe. Unfortunately, Apple users cannot benefit from this external listing, since the Cupertino giant doesn't officially allow sideloading apps on its devices. These users must wait for the app to be reinstated on the App Store, or use an existing installation to continue scrolling since TikTok services are operational. Google did not respond to a request for comment from The Verge, so there's no telling when the app might be back on the Play Store for sure.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spider-Man Voice Actor Says His ‘Biggest Fear' Was the New Disney+ Series ‘Was Gonna Be Annoying and Woke'
Hudson Thames, who voices the titular web-slinger in the upcoming Disney+ show 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,' recently shared some worries he had about leading Marvel's latest animated series. While speaking with Collider, Thames said his 'biggest fear' was that 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' would be 'annoying and woke,' but ended up thinking the show was 'awesome' after reading the script. More from Variety David Troncoso Conlin, Patrick Nebout, Leonine's Odeon Fiction, Yle Unite for Cold War Satire 'Learning to Fly' (EXCLUSIVE) Disney+ Unveils First Look of Psychological Thriller Series 'The Stolen Girl' - Global Bulletin 'Marvel Snap' Game Also Goes Dark and Is Pulled From App Stores Because of TikTok Ban 'I thought it was awesome. I mean, my biggest fear was that it was gonna be annoying and woke, and it wasn't,' Thames said. 'I was like, 'Yes, this is great, it's so well written,' like it feels real. I'm the oldest of five boys, so I feel like I kind of know what's happening in their lives and in high school, and it felt like it was doing that justice.' 'Woke' is a blanket term for those who are actively aware and considerate of social justice issues such as those regarding race, gender and sexual identity. The word has also become a derogatory label used by those who detest diverse and inclusive media. Disney in particular has come under fire by conservative circles in recent years for allegedly promoting 'woke' messages in their films and TV shows, catching heat from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Trump and the company's own ex-activist investor Nelson Peltz. Other cast members in 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,' which comes to Disney+ Jan. 29., include Colman Domingo, Kari Wahlgren, Hugh Dancy, Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio. Jeff Trammell serves as head writer with Mel Zwyer as supervising director. Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt and Trammell serve as executive producers. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in February 2025
