Naomi Pomeroy, a pioneering chef who significantly shaped Portland's culinary scene, has died at 49, reportedly from drowning. Known for her influential restaurant Beast and her bold, uncompromising approach to dining, Pomeroy earned numerous accolades, including a James Beard Award. She was also a vocal advocate for the restaurant industry and had recently embarked on new culinary ventures. Pomeroy is survived by her husband and daughter.
Rezvani debuts the 2024 Beast, a 1,000-hp supercar built on a C8 Corvette chassis with a twin-turbocharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine, capable of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Limited to 20 units, it features a lightweight carbon-fiber body, dihedral doors, and a removable roof panel, with options for ballistic protection and a 007 Package including spy-inspired safety features, priced from $485,000.
Kelsey Grammer expresses excitement and pleasure in reprising his role as Hank McCoy, a.k.a. Beast, in the mid-credits scene of The Marvels. Grammer hopes for a future return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and believes there are plans for Beast to make a significant comeback. The inclusion of characters from the X-Men franchise in the MCU is made possible by the introduction of the multiverse concept. Marvel and Disney will continue to bring in more characters from 20th Century Fox movies, including Deadpool and Wolverine, in upcoming projects.
The post-credits scene in "The Marvels" teases the introduction of the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Monica Rambeau, played by Teyonah Parris, finds herself in a parallel universe where she encounters Beast, played by Kelsey Grammer, who informs her that Charles Xavier wants to speak to them. This suggests that mutants and the X-Men may already exist in alternate realities within the MCU. Additionally, the scene introduces the character Binary, who is associated with Captain Marvel and may have a connection to Monica's mother, Maria Rambeau. The post-credits scene sets up potential crossovers and storylines involving the X-Men and mutants in future MCU films.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is celebrating its one-year anniversary with the upcoming 'Enchanted Adventure' update, which will introduce Belle and Beast as new characters. This follows the recent addition of Wreck-It Ralph's Vanellope, and marks the beginning of a busy end to 2023 with new Chapters, characters, and Frontiers planned.
