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Business Upturn
2 days ago
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- Business Upturn
X-Men '97 Season 2: Release date rumors, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on July 30, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 30, 2025, 19:06 IST If you're still recovering from that wild Season 1 finale of X-Men '97 , you're definitely not alone. The reboot brought back the feel of the original '90s animated series, amped up the storytelling, and left us with a cliffhanger that has fans everywhere counting the days until Season 2. So, when's it coming back? Who's returning? And what kind of chaos are the X-Men getting into next? Let's break it down. Release Date Buzz: When Does Season 2 Arrive? Speculation swirls around the premiere of X-Men '97 Season 2, with 2026 emerging as the likely target. Sources like Nexus Point News and comments from Marvel's Head of Television and Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, point to this timeline. Voice recording wrapped by mid-2024, but the intricate animation process and ongoing script tweaks have pushed the debut further out. Early hopes pinned 2025 as a possibility, especially since Disney+ greenlit Season 2 in July 2022. However, the focus on delivering polished visuals and a compelling story has extended the wait. No exact date within 2026 has surfaced yet, but updates will be shared as soon as they drop. Fans can keep the mutant spirit alive by streaming Season 1 on Disney+ in the meantime. Cast Updates: Familiar Voices and Potential Newcomers The voice cast anchors X-Men '97 's charm, blending veterans from X-Men: The Animated Series with fresh talent. Confirmed returning actors include: Cal Dodd , growling as the fierce Wolverine. , growling as the fierce Wolverine. George Buza , lending wisdom to Beast. , lending wisdom to Beast. Jennifer Hale , capturing Jean Grey's emotional depth. , capturing Jean Grey's emotional depth. Ray Chase , leading as the steadfast Cyclops. , leading as the steadfast Cyclops. Lenore Zann, shining as the fiery Rogue. Supervising producer Jake Castorena shared that efforts focused on retaining as many original voices as possible. Some actors unable to reprise main roles were creatively cast as other characters, keeping the nostalgic vibe intact. While no new cast members have been officially revealed, buzz hints at fresh voices joining to reflect new characters or teams in Season 2, sparking curiosity about who might enter the fray. What's Next for Season 2: Storylines and Predictions The Season 1 finale left jaws on the floor with its Asteroid M showdown and a time-travel twist sending Rogue, Storm, Xavier, Logan, Beast, Nightcrawler, and Magneto to 3000 BC Egypt. This cliffhanger sets up bold arcs for Season 2. Here's what might unfold: Gambit's Fate : A post-credits scene teased Gambit's return, with Jake Castorena hinting at a nod to his comic arc. Speculation points to a darker Gambit, possibly tied to the 1994 Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix miniseries, bringing emotional weight to the team's journey. : A post-credits scene teased Gambit's return, with Jake Castorena hinting at a nod to his comic arc. Speculation points to a darker Gambit, possibly tied to the 1994 miniseries, bringing emotional weight to the team's journey. New Mutant Teams : Brad Winderbaum revealed plans to introduce two new 'X' teams, expanding the mutant universe. While details remain scarce, possibilities like X-Force or X-Factor could shake up the narrative with fresh faces and conflicts. : Brad Winderbaum revealed plans to introduce two new 'X' teams, expanding the mutant universe. While details remain scarce, possibilities like X-Force or X-Factor could shake up the narrative with fresh faces and conflicts. Apocalypse and Time Travel : The time-travel plot hints at a major Apocalypse storyline, involving Mother Askani and Nathan (Cable). Scott and Jean's future adventures might draw from Grant Morrison's New X-Men , echoing Season 1's Genosha-inspired tragedy. : The time-travel plot hints at a major Apocalypse storyline, involving Mother Askani and Nathan (Cable). Scott and Jean's future adventures might draw from Grant Morrison's , echoing Season 1's Genosha-inspired tragedy. Creative Changes: Showrunner Beau DeMayo, who penned much of Season 2, parted ways with the project in March 2024. Matthew Chauncey, of Marvel's What If…? fame, stepped in as head writer to guide Seasons 2 and 3. Winderbaum assured fans that core ideas remain, though rewrites may tweak the tone or focus slightly. Expect the series' signature blend of retro animation, heart-pounding action, and a nostalgic soundtrack to return in full force. While plot specifics stay under wraps, the mix of classic X-Men drama and new twists promises a thrilling ride. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
X-Men '97 Season 2: Everything we know so far about the release date speculation, cast and plot
By Aman Shukla Published on July 30, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 30, 2025, 10:41 IST If you're still recovering from that wild Season 1 finale of X-Men '97 , you're definitely not alone. The reboot brought back the feel of the original '90s animated series, amped up the storytelling, and left us with a cliffhanger that has fans everywhere counting the days until Season 2. So, when's it coming back? Who's returning? And what kind of chaos are the X-Men getting into next? Let's break it down. Release Date Buzz: When Does Season 2 Arrive? Speculation swirls around the premiere of X-Men '97 Season 2, with 2026 emerging as the likely target. Sources like Nexus Point News and comments from Marvel's Head of Television and Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, point to this timeline. Voice recording wrapped by mid-2024, but the intricate animation process and ongoing script tweaks have pushed the debut further out. Early hopes pinned 2025 as a possibility, especially since Disney+ greenlit Season 2 in July 2022. However, the focus on delivering polished visuals and a compelling story has extended the wait. No exact date within 2026 has surfaced yet, but updates will be shared as soon as they drop. Fans can keep the mutant spirit alive by streaming Season 1 on Disney+ in the meantime. Cast Updates: Familiar Voices and Potential Newcomers The voice cast anchors X-Men '97 's charm, blending veterans from X-Men: The Animated Series with fresh talent. Confirmed returning actors include: Cal Dodd , growling as the fierce Wolverine. , growling as the fierce Wolverine. George Buza , lending wisdom to Beast. , lending wisdom to Beast. Jennifer Hale , capturing Jean Grey's emotional depth. , capturing Jean Grey's emotional depth. Ray Chase , leading as the steadfast Cyclops. , leading as the steadfast Cyclops. Lenore Zann, shining as the fiery Rogue. Supervising producer Jake Castorena shared that efforts focused on retaining as many original voices as possible. Some actors unable to reprise main roles were creatively cast as other characters, keeping the nostalgic vibe intact. While no new cast members have been officially revealed, buzz hints at fresh voices joining to reflect new characters or teams in Season 2, sparking curiosity about who might enter the fray. What's Next for Season 2: Storylines and Predictions The Season 1 finale left jaws on the floor with its Asteroid M showdown and a time-travel twist sending Rogue, Storm, Xavier, Logan, Beast, Nightcrawler, and Magneto to 3000 BC Egypt. This cliffhanger sets up bold arcs for Season 2. Here's what might unfold: Gambit's Fate : A post-credits scene teased Gambit's return, with Jake Castorena hinting at a nod to his comic arc. Speculation points to a darker Gambit, possibly tied to the 1994 Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix miniseries, bringing emotional weight to the team's journey. : A post-credits scene teased Gambit's return, with Jake Castorena hinting at a nod to his comic arc. Speculation points to a darker Gambit, possibly tied to the 1994 miniseries, bringing emotional weight to the team's journey. New Mutant Teams : Brad Winderbaum revealed plans to introduce two new 'X' teams, expanding the mutant universe. While details remain scarce, possibilities like X-Force or X-Factor could shake up the narrative with fresh faces and conflicts. : Brad Winderbaum revealed plans to introduce two new 'X' teams, expanding the mutant universe. While details remain scarce, possibilities like X-Force or X-Factor could shake up the narrative with fresh faces and conflicts. Apocalypse and Time Travel : The time-travel plot hints at a major Apocalypse storyline, involving Mother Askani and Nathan (Cable). Scott and Jean's future adventures might draw from Grant Morrison's New X-Men , echoing Season 1's Genosha-inspired tragedy. : The time-travel plot hints at a major Apocalypse storyline, involving Mother Askani and Nathan (Cable). Scott and Jean's future adventures might draw from Grant Morrison's , echoing Season 1's Genosha-inspired tragedy. Creative Changes: Showrunner Beau DeMayo, who penned much of Season 2, parted ways with the project in March 2024. Matthew Chauncey, of Marvel's What If…? fame, stepped in as head writer to guide Seasons 2 and 3. Winderbaum assured fans that core ideas remain, though rewrites may tweak the tone or focus slightly. Expect the series' signature blend of retro animation, heart-pounding action, and a nostalgic soundtrack to return in full force. While plot specifics stay under wraps, the mix of classic X-Men drama and new twists promises a thrilling ride. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New Updates For Taika Waititi and Shawn Levy's Upcoming STAR WARS Movies — GeekTyrant
There's been movement in the galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm's Star Wars slate is finally showing signs of life with two highly anticipated projects, Taika Waititi's long-gestating film and Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter , both getting new updates. Waititi's mysterious Star Wars project has been in development limbo since it was first announced five years ago. Now, it finally has a working title: Cosmic Doom . The production will reportedly go by the name Ghost Truck 6 , according to Nexus Point News. Details about the plot are still under tight wraps, but Waititi is set to direct from a script written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tony McNamara ( The Favourite , Poor Things ). Despite the delays, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy remains optimistic about the project and is allowing Waititi full creative breathing room. 'Taika is on Taika time. I've just continually said to him, look, when you feel that you're ready and you can really devote the time, we're going to do it. We'll be waiting. I'm just hoping we get there. That will be a great Star Wars movie.' Waititi previously talked about the project, saying: "I've been developing [the Star Wars film] for a few years, but I think with any film, but that one in particular, it's something I'd really like to get right, so I don't want to rush it. It's going to bubble along on the side." "I wanna capture that joy and entertainment of those early ones like The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and all those ones, so I'm trying to figure that out. It'll happen." The director also came out and said: "It will pause...a Taika Waititi film. It's gonna piss people off." Waititi has explained that he's looking to create something new with the franchise and expand the universe beyond all of the characters and locations that we're familiar with. While Waititi's film still doesn't have a release date, Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter is much further along. The studio is targeting a production start this September in London with filming expected to wrap in December. The movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth, is set for a theatrical release on May 28, 2027. Initially developed under the working title Kyber Mist with the production name Blue Mist Productions , Starfighter is described as a standalone story set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker . According to the studio, the film 'is an entirely new adventure featuring all-new characters set in a period of time that has not been explored on screen yet.' With both films promising fresh characters and timelines outside the main Skywalker saga, these updates mark a hopeful shift for Star Wars storytelling on the big screen. It's been a quiet stretch for the franchise theatrically, but things are starting to look more active on the hyperspace horizon.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former WWE Champion Is Rumored to Play a Major Big-Screen Gaming Series Character
Image via WWE On June 30th this past weekend, Cody Rhodes turned 40 and entered a stage where professional wrestlers start contemplating their future beyond the ring. After all, a career spent between the ropes cannot go on forever. And it seems that the former WWE Undisputed Champion has seemingly found his calling. And to top it off, it involves the bright lights of Hollywood. As first broken by Nexus Point News, Rhodes is rumored to don the role of Guile in the live-action reboot of the legendary Street Fighter. A fighting game series, it was first released in 1987 and focuses on a global fighting tournament organised by the leader of the evil organisation, Shadaloo. Cody Rhodes Can Join Roman Reigns as Part of the New Street Fighter Reboot Last played by the iconic Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 adaptation of the film, Guile is a U.S. Air Force pilot famous for his military prowess and 'Sonic Boom', and interestingly dons a blonde hairstyle similar to Dusty Rhodes's baby boy. Although the character was not featured in 2009's Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, he has been a fan favorite since his debut in 1999's Street Fighter II. This is not the first time Rhodes has appeared on the big screen. As an actor, he made his debut in Syfy's Warehouse 13 and later had a role on CW's Arrow as Derek Sampson, a drug dealer who terrorized Star City. 'The American Nightmare' will next be seen in 'The Naked Gun', which debuts on August 1. Moreover, Rhodes' former archnemesis, Roman Reigns, is already set to play the role of Akuma, who is also a mainstay in the series. If the rumors are true, then fans can very well see the reunion of two of the biggest stars the WWE has to offer today. Filming is scheduled to start in August 2025 in Australia and is produced by Legendary Pictures in collaboration with the series' creator, Capcom. Apart from Rhodes, the reboot will feature prominent stars like Jason Momoa (Blanka), Andrew Koji (Ryu), 50 Cent (Balrog), with David Dastmalchian playing It will be interesting to see if Rhodes can follow in the footsteps of legendary WWE wrestlers becoming Hollywood mainstays like The Rock, John Cena, and Dave Batista. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Rapper 50 Cent Seemingly Confirms 'Street Fighter' Casting
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has seemingly confirmed a report that he's in talks to star in the upcoming "Street Fighter" reboot. If true, Jackson will potentially play the boxer Balrog. Nexus Point News was the first site to report that Jackson was in talks to play Balrog, and not long after their report, Jackson took to social media platform X to respond. No Days off, Let's work all roads lead to Shreveport 💣Boom💨 • — 50cent (@50cent) June 24, 2025 Read More: Live-Action 'Street Fighter' Casts Horror Star as Chun-Li Jackson posted a link to the Nexus Point News story, and while he technically didn't confirm it, he certainly didn't deny it either. He captioned the post with "No Days off, Let's work all roads lead to Shreveport 💣Boom💨" and added a link to his site Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson attends the Grand Opening of the brand new Planet Hollywood NYC hosted by Robert Earl, Alec & Hilaria Baldwin, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, and Boy George on March 11, 2025 in... Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson attends the Grand Opening of the brand new Planet Hollywood NYC hosted by Robert Earl, Alec & Hilaria Baldwin, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, and Boy George on March 11, 2025 in New York City. Morefor Planet Hollywood If the report is true, then Jackson won't be playing one of the good guys. First appearing in 1991's "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior", Balrog is one of the fighters on the side of M. Bison's malevolent organization, Shadaloo. Balrog is a boxer from Las Vegas whose star was once on the rise, but he wound up in disgrace after his ambitions led him to cheat and even to kill some of his opponents in the ring. The news of Jackson's potential casting is the second casting story to emerge about "Street Fighter" in as many days. Yesterday, we learned that "Presence" star Callina Liang had joined the cast as martial arts expert and Interpol agent Chun-Li. The cast list of the "Street Fighter" reboot continues to grow, with perhaps the biggest name attached so far that of Jason Momoa. It's also been reported that Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck will star in the film. Nexus Point News reports that Momoa is playing the monstrous Blanka, Centineo is Ken, Koji is Ryu, Reigns plays Akuma, and Peck will play Vega. The "Street Fighter" reboot is being directed by Kitao Sakurai, and the latest draft of the script was written by Dalan Musson, who co-wrote "Captain America: Brave New World". There's no word yet on producers. The "Street Fighter" games first launched in 1987, and numerous sequels and spinoffs followed. The games usually revolve around a global fighting competition organized by the villainous M. Bison. Steven E. de Souza wrote and directed the first live-action "Street Fighter" film that hit theaters in 1994. It starred Ming-Na Wen, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, and Wes Studi among others. More Movies: Michael Cera Turned Down 'Harry Potter' for Strange Reason Ezra Miller Eyes Possible Hollywood Return
