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Zombies first appeared in movies in 1932, but they didn’t become truly popular until George A. Romero’s *Night of the Living Dead*. Since then, the zombie genre has exploded with all sorts of different takes – from genuinely scary horror to surprisingly funny comedies, and even stories that include romance, science fiction, musicals, and cartoons. We’re still captivated by these undead creatures, and filmmakers keep reimagining them to reflect what scares us now. Even after decades, zombies continue to entertain, frighten, and sometimes make us laugh.

This new strategy also shifts the feel of the first live-action Batman movie. Instead of having to introduce Batman and his methods to the world all at once, James Gunn can build on what’s already been established. Shows like *Creature Commandos* and *Peacemaker*, along with other projects in the works, have already created a foundation of characters for Batman’s universe – some we’ve seen on screen, and others still being developed.

You can now watch the critically acclaimed 2016 thriller *Green Room* for free on Tubi, starting October 1st. The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and continues to impress viewers. Many consider director Jeremy Saulnier a master of combining horror and action, and *Green Room* is a prime example – a truly intense and gripping movie that delivers on its exciting premise with strong characters and inspired filmmaking.

The Prime Video series *Ballard* follows Renée Ballard, the head of the LAPD’s Cold Case Division, as she investigates long-unsolved murder cases. The show also brings back Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch, now retired, who appears in several episodes as a mentor to Ballard while she works to prove herself within the police department. He’s anticipated to continue assisting her in the second season, even with a new actor taking over the role. The cast also includes Courtney Taylor, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, and John Carroll Lynch.

When Doctor Who stopped being made for television in 1989, comics were crucial in keeping the show’s fanbase engaged. Though not formally cancelled, there weren’t any new episodes – aside from a single movie made with Fox – for 16 years. Thankfully, comics continued to offer adventures until the show was successfully revived in 2005, launching the era known as “New Who.”

Taylor explained to Ben Stiller that their past relationship carried a lot of weight, particularly because of how intensely they had been involved – constantly sharing all aspects of their lives. She also felt he worried about how their relationship would be perceived by others, adding that the situation felt very complicated and sensitive.

Although Disney now owns the rights to *The Simpsons*, dedicated Simpsons Lands currently operate at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. This has led to speculation that Universal might eventually close these lands and Disney could open its own Simpsons-themed areas in its parks. However, the current executive producer of *The Simpsons* hopes the Universal lands remain open.

If you haven’t seen the deleted scenes yet, they’re worth watching. We also highly recommend reading the original novel, as both provide extra background and understanding of the story. You’ll find answers to many questions, including why Vito took so long to gain control of Little Italy in Part II. One particularly compelling deleted scene explains Apollonia’s death and why Michael didn’t immediately seek revenge. This scene offers a different explanation than the book, and many viewers find it a more satisfying and appropriate way for Michael to resolve that part of his story.

On Saturday Night Live, James Austin Johnson once again impersonated Donald Trump, this time focusing on claims that the White House is trying to control what late-night hosts say. The sketch portrayed Trump as both intimidating and clumsy, suggesting the administration wants to suppress comedians who criticize them. Kenan Thompson played a cheerful figure tasked with carrying out this silencing effort.

Following a price change for games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members discovered they were no longer receiving a 10% discount on Call of Duty Points. This also affected Blackcell, a premium version of the battle pass that costs $29.99 and can only be bought with real money.