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Jack Betts, an actor known for his roles in Spiderman and Spaghetti Westerns, passed away at age 96 in California. His career spanned over six decades with over 100 credits, including TV appearances and films. He was also a close friend of actress Doris Roberts.
"Kraven the Hunter," likely the last non-Spider-Man film in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, is filled with Spider-Man references, including villains like Rhino, Chameleon, Calypso, and the Foreigner. The film hints at a potential connection to Spider-Man through these characters and references to the Daily Bugle, but with no clear path forward, it may be the end of this cinematic universe's expansion. Despite the groundwork laid, the film concludes without a post-credit scene, leaving the future of these connections uncertain.
"Kraven the Hunter," directed by J.C. Chandor, has been critically panned, debuting with a 15% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is criticized for its confusing plot, underdeveloped characters, and poor CGI, leading to predictions of a low box office performance. Critics question the viability of Sony's Spider-Man villain-focused universe, suggesting "Kraven the Hunter" may mark its end.
Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter game, has quickly seen players express frustration with certain characters due to their overpowering abilities. Iron Fist tops the list with his high mobility and melee prowess, while Venom's tank role and life burst ability make him a tough opponent. Spider-Man, with his mobility and ranged attacks, and Star Lord, with his high damage output and mobility, are also causing annoyance. Players anticipate balance patches to address these issues.
Minecraft's April Fools update introduces the Poisonous Potato Dimension, featuring potato-themed biomes, mobs, and items, including a grappling hook that allows players to swing like Spider-Man. Available as a Java Edition snapshot, the update also offers a free Poisonous Potato add-on for Bedrock players. While the novelty update is currently available, its long-term integration into the game remains uncertain.
Maison Des Champs, known as the "pro-life Spiderman," was arrested after scaling the Las Vegas Sphere to raise awareness for anti-abortion causes, claiming to prevent the alleged abortion of a woman named Isabel. This stunt occurred just days before the Super Bowl. Des Champs has a history of climbing skyscrapers for similar causes, including the Accenture Tower in Chicago and the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, with $4.1 billion being spent on costumes alone. Popular costume choices include witches, vampires, and Barbie, with the Barbie movie being the highest-grossing film of the year. Other popular costumes are inspired by characters from the Addams Family, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the children's show Bluey. Pet costumes have also seen a boost in popularity, with pumpkins, hot dogs, and bats being the top choices. It is recommended to get costumes early as the last two weeks before Halloween are the busiest for retailers.
Tom Holland has opened up about his relationship with Zendaya, admitting that he is "in love" and "locked up" in their romance. The couple first sparked dating rumors in 2017 and confirmed their relationship in July 2021. Holland revealed that Zendaya sends him memes "nonstop" on Instagram and that he needs his love interests "to fall in love with me, really, for it to work." The British actor also stated that he wants to keep his love life private.
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) battery cells in the United States. The new joint venture will have an annual production capacity of 30 GWh, enabling the production of up to 300,000 EVs per year. Hyundai Mobis will assemble battery packs using cells from the plant and supply them to the Group’s U.S. manufacturing facilities for the production of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV models. Additionally, Hyundai and Sony Pictures are collaborating once more for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, featuring a flying variant of Hyundai’s Prophecy concept EV model and the company’s vision for future mobility.