A quarter of a century is a long time to dwell on the letters we got from Hogwarts telling us to head to the Hogwarts Express, but it’s that time again and the Wizarding World is preparing to cast its spell over cinemas. Having already confirmed that all eight Harry Potter films will return to theatres for a limited anniversary run, Warner Bros. Discovery is now showing off a special treat to fans at San Diego Comic-Con, who’ve been given a first look at some of the merchandise accompanying the celebration. Naturally, there’s a big red steam engine, scarves and broomsticks involved.

New images from SDCC, courtesy of Collider’s Steve Weintraub, reveal a collection of Harry Potter cinema merchandise created for the franchise’s 25th anniversary, including, as is the fasion these days, increasingly elaborate and almost demented popcorn containers inspired by the Hogwarts Express and the four Hogwarts houses.

The standout item is a large model of the Hogwarts Express choo-choo train, complete with its red-and-gold paintwork, wheels and “5972” numbering, and the display also includes an oversized Nimbus 2000 broomstick.

The New ‘Harry Potter’ Popcorn Buckets Are Ready for Hogwarts

Another bucket features artwork of Hogwarts beneath a moonlit sky and comes decorated with removable-looking crests representing Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin, the four Hogwarts houses which represent courage, heart, intellect and, erm, being villains. There’s also a separate drink container which has been styled after a Hogwarts uniform, complete with a red-and-gold Gryffindor scarf, striped tie and matching straw.

The merchandise arrives as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, released internationally as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its theatrical debut. The film will return to cinemas with 12 minutes of behind-the-scenes material that has never previously been shown on the big screen.

All eight movies will screen worldwide from August 27 through September 3, with tickets scheduled to go on sale July 31. The anniversary celebrations will also include global fan events, theme-park activations and new glimpses at HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series.

The year of the Spider is about to get into full swing. After visiting the grittier, campier, more black-and-white world of Prime Video’s Spider-Noir with Nicolas Cage back in May, the main event is almost here with Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving on July 31. Tom Holland‘s return five years after the emotional conclusion of No Way Home will be a darker one, following a Peter Parker that’s been living in the shadows ever since all memory of him was lost and whose powers are now going haywire while a new threat looms over New York. There’s a lot to look forward to in the blockbuster, from the web-slinger’s team-up with The Punisher, to a rampaging Hulk, returning fan-favorites, and a mysteriously cast Sadie Sink. To celebrate, the mobile title Marvel Contest of Champions is continuing its season-long “Summer of Spidey” with plenty of goodies related to the wall-crawler.

Kabam has been going all-out to expand the roster of its free-to-play fighting RPG for all manner of Spider-Man fans lately. The “Summer of Spidey” event has already seen the launch of Hobgoblin, with Black Tarantula announced to enter the fray as a new champion later this month. The recent “Web of Corruption” event also introduced an appropriately pulpy new motion comic for Spider-Noir. They each add to a lineup of characters now totaling over 330, with an especially diverse collection of heroes and villains with their own movesets and abilities from throughout not just Peter Parker’s world, but the entire Spider-Verse. Now, a new trailer for Contest of Champions highlights the many Spiders and related characters brought to life from the page to fight in this multiversal crossover of epic proportions.

The cinematic starts zoomed in on the original Spidey as he and his allies swing in to deal with an invasion of villains throughout the Battlerealm. Everyone is caught in the fray, from Iron Man, who is in a battle of power armor with J. Jonah Jameson in his Spider Slayer suit, to Nick Fury, who’s surrounded by an army of Mysterio clones. In the end, it’s the Spider-People who ultimately turn the tide of the fight. Silk webs up Rhino and lands a swift kick to Kraven the Hunter’s jaw, while Spider-Punk aids Doctor Strange by tripping up Doc Ock, Sandman, and more as they charge through portals in a sequence paying homage to No Way Home. Soaring above them is Spider-Gwen as she wraps up both Green and Red Goblin, and Spider-Man India even manages to evade both Venom and Carnage while the Spot complicates their fight with his dots. It’s one giant showcase of all things Spider-Man, culminating in one marvelous group photo of Peter surrounded by his rogue’s gallery, as confident as ever in his victory.

‘Marvel Contest of Champions’ Symbiote Squad Builder Event Is Still Underway

While these various Spider-Man characters can be deployed in 1v1 battles, the original storyline, or other content either with friends or solo as part of your squad, Marvel Contest of Champions is also still running the Symbiote Squad Builder event as part of the “Summer of Spidey.” Through August 5, players can attempt to assemble their strongest teams possible using only Symbiotes, Spider-Verse characters, and other friends and foes of the web-slinger, and earn rewards for completing matches with them. Squad sizes have also improved to make this the best iteration of the event to-date. It’s built to be accommodating to new players and veterans alike, letting everyone construct a squad of free champions, improve them through battles, and ultimately challenge a boss for rewards while racking up milestones.

Other additions to the game throughout the month have included a Daily Bugle Bundle giveaway, allowing new players to add 10 Spidey-themed champions to their collection immediately, and a new epilogue for endgame players to experience. There’s one more new event coming soon too, with Black Tarantula’s Secret Stash starting July 29 and running through August 12. This underworld-themed opportunity will have everyone chasing event milestones and Secret Stash Solo Objectives to earn pry bars and gain access to loads of rewards. In all, the Battlerealm looks to remain busy as summer slowly draws to an end.

Marvel Contest of Champions is continuing its Summer of Spidey event throughout the rest of the season. Check out the special trailer in the player above.

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July 31, 2026

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145 Minutes

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Destin Daniel Cretton

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con with one of Disney’s biggest television presentations of the convention. As anticipation continues to build for Season 3, the cast and creative team took the stage to offer fans a closer look at the adaptation of The Titan’s Curse, the third novel in Rick Riordan‘s bestselling fantasy series. The upcoming season marks a major turning point for the Disney+ series, expanding the world beyond Camp Half-Blood further while introducing some of the franchise’s most beloved characters.

Following the success of the show’s first two seasons, fans have been eager for their first real look at what’s in store when Percy Jackson returns. Ahead of the panel, Disney teased exclusive footage, new character reveals, and a preview of the adventures awaiting the young demigods. That promise made the presentation one of the most anticipated television events of the weekend, with many hoping Hall H would finally deliver the first footage from the upcoming season. Disney ultimately did just that, offering attendees an extended preview that sets the stage for Percy’s next quest.

Disney Unveils the Opening Minutes of ‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3

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Disney debuted the opening minutes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 during the Hall H panel, giving fans their first look at the adaptation of The Titan’s Curse. The footage opens with Thalia Grace (Tamara Smart) walking alone through rain-soaked streets decorated for Christmas before making her way into a dimly lit parking garage. There, she confronts a towering blue monster that attacks her with blasts of fire. As the battle unfolds, Thalia repeatedly demands to know where Luke is, continuing one of the show’s central conflicts after Luke Castellan aligned himself with Kronos. Before the fight can turn against her, Percy (Walker Scobell) arrives and uses his water powers to burst a nearby water line, helping Thalia defeat the creature. He immediately asks her to join him on a mission to find Grover, but she’s surprised he even wants her on the team. While the exact circumstances differ from the opening of Riordan’s novel, the search for Grover appears to be one of the first major objectives of the new season.

Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) soon emerges from the shadows and attempts to convince Thalia to put their differences aside for the sake of rescuing two missing half-bloods. Percy and Annabeth quickly begin debating whether Thalia should accompany them, highlighting the uneasy dynamic between Zeus’ daughter and Poseidon’s son. Although both are children of the Big Three, they’ve rarely seen eye to eye since Thalia’s return. During the panel, Smart playfully described their rivalry as “generational beef,” and the footage shows exactly what she meant. Rather than wait for the argument to end, Thalia hotwires a nearby car and speeds away, bringing the preview to an abrupt close.

The footage suggests the Disney+ series will remain closely tied to Riordan’s source material, even if it reshuffles some of the novel’s earliest events. Following the preview, Scobell described Season 3 as the “most book accurate” season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians yet. Executive producer Dan Shotz echoed that sentiment, explaining that the creative team constantly references Riordan’s novels throughout production and that the books serve as a guide to faithfully bring the story to life on screen.

Stay tuned to Collider for more coverage from San Diego Comic-Con.

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December 19, 2023

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Disney+

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Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz

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Joe Tracz, Andrew Miller

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Nivea has revealed that she is battling leukemia and is sharing how the diagnosis has impacted her life.

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Nivea Reveals She’s Battling Leukemia & Shares How Diagnosis Has Impacted Her Life

According to TMZ, Nivea recently appeared on an episode of ‘Cadillac Chronicles.’ To note, the episode appears unavailable via YouTube. However, a clip of her performance was shared via the show’s TikTok account.

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Nivea performs her certified classic Don’t Mess With My Man

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During her appearance, Nivea shared that she was diagnosed with leukemia, which is cancer of the blood and bone marrow, earlier this year. Additionally, she explained that she’s been “going through treatment and everything is going great so far,” and she’s “grateful to God.”

“And I expect it to continue, amen, amen, amen,” she said. “And I’m very grateful for life. You know… It’s so cliché to say: you don’t know the time nor the hour, but it’s true. It has helped me put a lot of things into perspective, and I live in gratitude.”

As she went on, she seemed to explain her renewed lease on life. She said that she’s back into music and going to school for audio engineering — which is something she’s “always wanted to learn.” Additionally, she said she’s been loving on her kids and “just being grateful.”

Social Media Sends Prayers

Social media users entered theJasmineBRAND’s comment section, sharing their well-wishes for Nivea.

Before Nivea Revealed She Was Battling Leukemia, She Had Turned Heads With A Pop-Out

As The Shade Room previously reported, Nivea shared a carousel of videos on Instagram in February. At the time, she was rocking long black hair with bangs and a tight, full-body, one-piece. Subsequently, TSR’s comment section went wild with reactions.

At the time, Instagram user @leveledupelites wrote, “Omg she looks amazing. Love to see it 😍🔥 Go Niv.”

While Instagram user @itsdianca wrote, “She looks so GOODT! Love her down! 🔥🔥🔥”  

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Remy Ma is showing her fans that age ain’t nothin’ but a number with a new video on Instagram. The recording artist is going viral for her youthful appearance after getting her hair done and sharing the footage.

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Remy Ma Shares A Video Set To New Her Track ‘Put Em On’

Reminisce is showing folks that she’s outsiiiiide, okay?! And she was looking goodt, too. The rapper shared a video with her fans on Wednesday, July 22, set to her new song ‘Put Em On.’

The 46-year-old Bronx native got her hair done at Sandra’s Luxury Studio, and she opted for two high side ponytails with blonde highlights. Not only that, but the Grammy-nominated artist also rocked some baby hairs with her new ‘do, and the video shows her showing off her ageless look.

The rapper sported a white T-shirt, matching hoop earrings, and gray shorts in the clip. The post is aptly captioned, “The Curious Case of Remjamin Button.”

Fans Reacted To The Video On Instagram

The video was also shared on Sandra’s Luxury Studio’s Instagram page, and multiple people left fire emojis in the comment section. Additionally, fans left remarks noting that the recording artist doesn’t look her age.

User @dice_pineapple_keke wrote, “She look like a teenager 😍😍😍😍😍 BIG REM 🔥🔥🔥.”

@remyma.group_chat_ wrote, “Face card eat down you aging backwards.”

@hey__fabulous added, “She looks so young! 😍😍.”

User @sunshinek_53 had an idea for a business opportunity for the artist. “Remy need her own skincare line…cause YAAASSS❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥.”

@1papidoll added, “Love me some Remy Martin 🔥🔥. Sandra you always slay her shi* tho..”

User @loveyouwright added, “Why is remy aging backwards like wtf???❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥.”

@amirha_no_reflection added, “You can definitely see her real hair in the ponytails!! Remy’s hair is hella long!!!! ❤️❤️🔥🔥.”

@tkayethompsonwillis wrote, “The real Barbie Doll🔥🔥❤️❤️.”

User @notwiththatnewerashit_1 aptly noted, “Remy out here looking a whole 25!”

Concert Footage Also Shared With Fans

Recently, the recording artist also shared footage from her concert at Mill River Park in Stamford, Connecticut, on Thursday, July 16.

The video shows Remy performing ‘Put Em On’ on stage, wearing stiletto high heels. Additionally, the video features some of Remy Ma’s fans. The post was captioned, “Connecticut… y’all showed OUT! ❤️‍🔥 The love was felt from the moment I hit the stage.”

All things considered, it seems that everyone had a good time at the show, including Remy!

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Conservative political commentator Brandon Tatum has released part two of an interview with Warren Hudson. Hudson is one of several people who traveled with Nolan Wells to Horn Island on July 4. This week, he and Tatum visited the island to walk through the events of that day. Hudson broke down the timeline from departing Mississippi to arriving on Horn Island and described the environment prior to Wells’s disappearance. Following the part two release, Tatum clapped back at criticism “from ignorant melanated people,” saying he refuses to hate white people.

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Recap Of Brandon Tatum’s Part One Interview With Nolan Wells’ Alleged Friend Warren Hudson

For context, YouTuber Tatum traveled to Mississippi, telling his following that he’s determined to find the truth in Nolan Wells’ case and not allow his alleged friends to become scapegoats. “…I believe some people are going to owe these boys an apology,” Tatum previously said while teasing his interview with Warren. In part one of the interview, Hudson described himself as Nolan’s best friend, despite never having met his parents. He claimed Nolan Wells was drinking alcohol while visiting Horn Island, but appeared “completely fine.” Additionally, he clarified that he wasn’t glued to Nolan’s side the entire time, but that they spoke several times on July 4.

SEE PART ONE OF THE INTERVIEW HERE. 

Hudson Explains The Scene On Horn Island On July 4

In part two of Brandon Tatum’s interview, they retraced the steps taken on July 4 to arrive at Horn Island. Despite being released on Wednesday (July 22), it was filmed two days prior. In this drop, Tatum debuted home footage showing that it wasn’t only Nolan and four friends who boarded a boat and headed to the celebration. Instead, Warren explained that they took three boats out there, each packed with several people, including Nolan Wells.

Later in the 13-minute video, Brandon Tatum and Warren Hudson were on Horn Island. Tatum explained that the area on July 4 was likely packed with people and not a secluded crime scene.

“So, this wasn’t some abandoned, secluded island where nobody’s at…This wasn’t a small place where four boys took their Black friend and dropped him off and never seen again. This place was flooded with people. Tons of people, multiple boats, multiple friend groups. Everybody’s here having a good time and then the boat gets towed off because it was getting ready to sink.”

Tatum said from what he was told the “boys” Nolan Wells traveled with repeatedly encouraged him to get on the boat. They claim Nolan decided to stay behind. The YouTuber said the boys being accused of Nolan were “all gone at 4:30 p.m.” from Horn Island. For several minutes, Tatum goes in about alleged lies being spewed about the incident.

Several minutes before the video’s end, Warren Hudson explained that most people leave their phones on the boat. He insisted that was the case on July 4. “You don’t take your phone and walk around the island. There was plenty of phones on the boat, you know spread out between the three boats we had,” Hudson said.

SEE PART TWO OF THE INTERVIEW BELOW. 

Brandon Tatum Says He Refuses To “Hate White People” Amid Criticism Of Interview

After releasing part two of his interview with Warren Hudson, Brandon Tatum had a message about the backlash. From his rant, it appears he’d been receiving negative feedback, particularly from Black online spaces and users. He directed his message, posted on Threads, at some “ignorant melanated people” in his comment section and messages telling him he hates his people and his race.

“…And you want me to take up for people that’s wrong just because they Black. I have said from the very beginning that I support finding out what happened to Nolan Wells. Everybody want to know what happened to Nolan Wells, when I talked to the young boys, they want to know what happened to Nolan Wells cause they weren’t there when he apparently died. But you want me to go out on a limb and hate these young boys because they white. You want me to hate white people. I’m not doing it. I’m not going to hate people because of the color of their skin.”

Additionally, he said that “low-life losers” are continuing to be mad at him because he wants to hear from everybody about what could’ve happened to Nolan Wells. “Y’all just want to play the race game and I ain’t playing it,” he said. Tatum also captioned the video, “I refuse to hate white people. Be a racist all by yourself.” 

 

 

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The Scrubs revival is returning for a second season — but not every cast member is coming back.

The medical sitcom, which originally aired from 2001 to 2010, followed the lives of employees at the fictional teaching hospital Sacred Heart Hospital. The hit series starred Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins and John C. McGinley before it was brought back for a ninth season titled Med School.

In season 8, JD (Braff) left Sacred Heart while Elliott (Chalke), Turk (Faison), Dr. Cox (McGinley) and Carla (Reyes) remained at the teaching hospital. The show’s final season moved the setting to a medical school to introduce new characters.

Only Braff, Faison and McGinley remained regular cast members while others made guest appearances. Kerry Bishé, Eliza Coupe, Dave Franco and Michael Mosley were brought in, and Bishé became the show’s new narrator after Braff, but the concept only lasted one season.

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JD and Elliott briefly returned in season 9 in a time jump where they were seen getting married and welcoming a baby. ABC confirmed in July 2025 that the network would be reviving the show for season 10.

While the Scrubs revival was renewed for another season, there were several surprise cast exits. Keep scrolling to see who will and won’t be back:

Zach Braff

JD a.k.a Braff will be front and center in season 2 of the revival.

Sarah Chalke

Chalke is reprising her role as Elliott as well.

Donald Faison

Rounding out the main cast is Faison, who plays Tucker.

Joel Kim Booster

Booster, who played Dr. Kevin Park in season 1, will not return.

Ava Bunn

Bunn has been promoted to series regular in season 2.

X Mayo

Mayo, who recurred as Charge Nurse Raymond, is also not set to be back in season 2.

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Jacob Dudman

Dudman will recur in season 2.

David Gridley

As part of the interns, Gridley will also be a recurring cast member.

Layla Mohammadi

Mohammadi is expected back as part of the recurring cast.

Amanda Morrow

Morrow will recur in season 2.

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Rachel Bilson

After being introduced as Charlie, Bilson’s role is being expanded in season 2.

John C. McGinley

McGinley will be back in a recurring capacity.

Judy Reyes

Reyes is also a recurring cast member while filming other projects outside of Scrubs.