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After Lanterns goes full murder mystery, James Gunn defends DCU from tonal whiplash criticisms
DC Studios overseer James Gunn has defended the DC Universe's diverse tonal approach, particularly in response to criticisms following the premiere of the murder mystery series Lanterns. Gunn argued that the variety of genres and tones, citing examples from DC comics and other DCU projects like Creature Commandos and Superman, is a strength that appeals to a broad audience.
Tom Holland admits there was a plan to merge his Spider-Man with Sony's Spider-Man Universe
Tom Holland revealed that Sony had plans to merge its Spider-Man universe with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the right opportunity never arose. Despite rumors of crossovers, Holland stated there were no internal conflicts regarding his appearances. Sony's universe includes films like Venom and Morbius, while Holland's Spider-Man has been successful within the MCU.
Control Resonant hands-on preview – a Remedy for boring sequels
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant, a sequel to the 2019 action-adventure Control, shifts focus to Dylan Faden and adopts an action RPG genre. The game expands player agency and exploration with interconnected zones across New York, featuring new combat mechanics centered around the transforming Aberrant weapon and a greater emphasis on verticality. Control Resonant is set to release on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Amazon says The Boys shared universe is officially the Vought Cinematic Universe (or VCU)
Amazon has officially renamed the shared universe for its series 'The Boys' from the 'Boys Cinematic Universe' (BCU) to the 'Vought Cinematic Universe' (VCU). This clarification came from entertainment journalist Jack Shepherd, who was informed by Amazon after interviewing showrunner Eric Kripke.
