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Even though I'm not a horror fan, Netflix's new high-concept thriller Don't Move was a movie I couldn't wait to see. The two nail-biting trailers were enough to have me paralyzed with fear, but with the legendary Evil Dead and Spider-Man director Sam Raimi producing this horror thriller, I was willing to be scared stiff just this once.

Raimi was one of the producers behind Don't Move and he's no stranger to creating breathless thrillers. Funny enough, Raimi produced the intense Don't Breathe in 2016, which follows three home intruders who get trapped inside a blind man's house. Don't Breathe literally had me on the edge of my seat with its heart-pounding terror, but Don't Move failed to do the one thing I hoped for: have me crippled with fright. But this doesn't stop it from being a punchy killer thriller with many pulse-raising moments that both horror and non-horror fans will enjoy this Halloween Week and beyond.

In Don't Move, Raimi turns his attention to the element of movement – or rather the limitations of it – as it deals with the horrifying effects of paralysis. At the start of the film, we meet grieving mother Iris (Kelsey Asbille) who is considering suicide after the loss of her young son. Just as Iris stands on the edge of a cliff, a stranger (Finn Wittrock) convinces her not to jump by sharing his own story of a major loss he's suffered. However, it's all a deception to lure her in before he injects her with a drug that will paralyze her in 20 minutes. This soon kicks off a desperate fight for survival as her body starts to completely shut down while the killer is chasing her in the remote woods.

A spine-chilling thriller

Directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto have some nifty tricks up their sleeves when it comes to high-stakes thrills that keep the audience engaged throughout the brisk 85-minute runtime. Iris' nightmare sees her battle an ants' nest, ferocious rapids, a noisy lawnmower, and a blazing fire as she tries to signal for help from strangers using only her eyes – it's the only part of her body that she can move once the sedative takes effect.

Asbille puts on a believable performance in displaying these intense emotions without physically showing them as she goes from a woman paralyzed with grief to literally being paralyzed. While the rules of what her body can and can't do does feel wobbly at times, it's still an immersive horror story full of suspense. As for Wittrock, he puts on a scene-stealing performance as maniacal serial killer 'Richard,' who has never been afraid to tap into his darker side thanks to his roles in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story and Ratched.

While there are some hard-hitting moments of violence, Don't Move doesn't go down as the best Netflix movie or the best horror movie. However, it certainly lives up to Schindler's comment he made in my exclusive interview with the Don't Move directors that "this movie is going to surprise people". Don't Move is an engaging and snappy Netflix movie that's perfect for some casual weekend viewing or some well-made pre-Halloween entertainment. It's available to watch right now on the best streaming service, so you don't even have to move to the cinema to watch it.

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Sony has closed two PlayStation developers, Neon Koi, and Concord developer Firewalk Studios. The news was confirmed in an internal email from Sony CEO Hermen Hulst that was subsequently shared to the official Sony blog.

The email states that the company seeks to “consistently evaluate our games portfolio and status of our projects to ensure we are meeting near and long-term business priorities.” The decision to close the two studios reportedly arose from “ongoing efforts to strengthen” the business.

Neon Koi was working on an unannounced mobile action game, which the statement confirms will “not be moving forward” at this time.

Firewalk Studios has been shuttered as a result of the poor reception of its debut title Concord, which was released back in August. The game had been in development for eight years and was shut down just two weeks after launch, with refunds given to affected players.

In a September PlayStation blog post, game director Ryan Ellis said that the studio would “explore options, including those that will better reach our players” - potentially suggesting a future relaunch. Now we know that this will not be the case as this latest communication states that “after much thought, we have determined the best path forward is to permanently sunset the game and close the studio”.

The email then goes on to say that Sony “will take the lessons learned from Concord and continue to advance our live service capabilities to deliver future growth in this area.” This could indicate that there are even more live-service projects on the horizon.

Firewalk Studios has since shared a goodbye message on social media, “signing off one last time” and praising the team’s “truly world-class” talent. 

There is no official word on the number of staff affected by this decision, though a new report by Bloomberg claims that a total of 210 people will be losing their jobs across both Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios.

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New TeamViewer research has revealed AI tools are increasingly being used by IT, operational technology (OT) and business leaders to handle complex tasks, make autonomous decisions and provide forecasting.

However, despite the clear optimism, three-quarters (74%) of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) and even more (87%) C-suite execs expressed concern about the security of AI, including data management.

This has led to a cautious approach to the rollout of AI within organizations, however nearly two in three (64%) continue to implement artificial intelligence.

Business leaders are keen to use AI

The research suggests there is still room to improve the management of AI-related risks, however two-thirds of UK decision makers would bet on their organization’s ability to manage the, with nearly half (48%) of C-suite execs willing to stake a week or a month’s pay.

The confidence comes from their recognition of AI’s potential for transformation when it comes to productivity. While the study covers leaders from France, Germany, Australia, Singapore and the US, it notes the productivity struggles that are playing out in the UK, adding that 74% of UK decision-makers believe AI could drive the most significant productivity boost in the last century.

Moreover, leaders believe that AI could improve workplace accessibility for those suffering with chronic illnesses.

“​​AI offers immense potential for fostering equal opportunities in the workplace by supporting employees in overcoming challenges and streamlining tasks at all levels," noted TeamViewer CHRO Constanze Backhaus.

More broadly, the survey’s respondents predict a potential average revenue increase of 270% by implementing AI, with time savings equating to 16 hours each month for IT professionals.

With this in mind, four in five (81%) UK respondents expect expanded training in the next six to 12 months. “AI adoption is growing rapidly as businesses increasingly recognize its tangible benefits in driving productivity and streamlining operations," added TeamViewer CPTO Mei Dent.

However, while the research uncovered the predictions of leaders and experts, the true benefits of artificial intelligence across all sectors and worker types remains to be seen.

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Platform reviewed: PS5
Available on: PS5, PC
Release date: October 31, 2024

PlayStation Studios holds the keys to a staggering number of franchises, but the company really, really wants you to know about Horizon.

That’s the impression I’ve been getting ever since Horizon Zero Dawn debuted on the PlayStation 4 back in 2017, with the company catapulting protagonist Aloy to the front of as many marketing campaigns as possible since. Perhaps that’s down to Hermen Hulst moving from developer Guerilla Games up the ladder to become the boss of Sony’s first-party output, but whatever the case, the franchise is here to stay.

And, while we’re due a blocky version of Aloy’s adventures this year with LEGO Horizon Adventures, we’ve also got a drop-dead gorgeous remaster of the PS4 original coming to PlayStation 5.

If you’ve not caught up with Aloy and her robot-slaying bow skills, Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered offers the best opportunity to do so as one of the best PS5 games of recent years. If you’re a seasoned member of the tribe, however, you may find less to enjoy. 

A post-post-apocalypse, again 

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It’s worth noting that attaching ‘Remastered’ to the title of the base game actually feels a little like a misnomer in this context. This is far more impressive than a new lick of paint over the first, original version of the game. That’s not to say it isn’t drastically prettier (which I’ll come to shortly), but if you’re expecting the game to feel a little less special based on that title, you may be surprised.

Within ten minutes, I played as a young Aloy wandering the subterranean halls of a lab that’s been buried for centuries. Aside from the way the light bounces off the water, reflecting intricately across the walls, when Aloy first grabs her Focus (the gadget she uses to navigate the world), the way its purple-hued UI contrasts with the cavernous corridors made me sit forward in my chair.

Exteriors also showcase a significant glow-up. I found there to be more dynamic lighting and lens flare on display, both from the sunlight over mountains and trees and from the angry eye of the Watcher machines, but it’s the foliage that feels most impressive.

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Aloy walks through it as it sways and reacts to her movements, and she reaches out her hands to touch it in return. Cutscene motion capture has been redone in many spots (at least according to Sony), but some slightly iffy animations with the younger Aloy feel a little off, notably when she falls awkwardly into the aforementioned lab.

That’s alleviated after the time jump that sees her reintroduced as an adult, however, and from that moment on you’d struggle to tell the difference between this remaster and the second game in the series, 2022’s Horizon Forbidden West.

It’s not just Aloy that sees a glow-up, either. Her mentor, Rost, has more detail in his character model, with a more realistic beard than I remember in 2017, and while some unnamed non-player characters (NPCs) look much the same, all named characters have drastically improved detail in their features and clothing, right down to stitching on outfits.

That extends to the machines that roam the world, too, with everything from the Watcher to the Thunderjaw to the Stormbird having clearer, more mechanical details like robotic sinews and circuitry.

Time for another look

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Sure, it’s prettier than the 2017 original, but Zero Dawn was never a slouch in the visual department. In fact, the reason fewer people were talking about it was likely its awkward release timing alongside the Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - another open-world game that enjoyed the benefit of being attached to an established franchise.

With that in mind, this remaster marks a great opportunity to look at Zero Dawn free of those contemporaneous comparisons, and it’s remarkable just how well the game’s underlying mechanics hold up.

It’s a game full of satisfying moments, most notably in combat. Whacking a robot to see its armor plating fly off and sparks fly remains just as enjoyable now as it was in 2017, and while stealth remains a formulaic process of wandering between patches of long grass, there’s something so kinetic about Zero Dawn’s bow and trap combo that makes it no wonder Sony is reportedly working on a game-as-a-service within this universe.

Using the tripcaster to fell a colossal mechanical beast, or sliding away from a Strider while triggering slow motion to fire a fire arrow at the canister on its back are made more tactile by the improved rumble and haptic triggers of the DualSense wireless controller this time around, and while the sound of the Focus through the controller speakers still feels a little annoying at times, the whole thing tickles the brain so nicely that I’d suggest Horizon is to third-person combat what Destiny is to first-person shooters. 

Best Bit

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There’s a moment right at the start of the game where a young Aloy wanders through the ruins of a lab that’s been buried underground. The way the light in the area reflects off the water in the cave-like lab is a great early showcase of this remaster’s graphical fidelity.

Everything is executed to such an impressive level of finesse that I can see myself grinding levels to earn skills for Aloy all over again, and that’s even with features from the sequel missing like vertical traps and a charged spear attack. That means coming back from Forbidden West doesn’t feel as jarring as it could have done, and if you’ve not played Zero Dawn before playing the sequel then there’s never been a better time. 

A big part of why it feels so good to play is the performance mode options, which are pretty much a straight transplant from Horizon Forbidden West. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered runs in 4K in Favor Resolution mode but can run in Favor Performance Mode at 30, 40, and 60 frames per second (FPS) modes with tradeoffs at each level on PC, while the PS5 version offers just a 60 FPS version. 

I will say that while Resolution mode is often my preference for increased detail, the Performance mode quickly became my standard way to enjoy the remaster. That’s mostly down to the increased fluidity which can be felt throughout just about any animation, whether it’s Aloy running or aiming her bow. Whichever mode I tested, however, I didn’t see frame drops of any real consequence, nor any major drop in visual fidelity.

The only real disappointment when returning from the sequel is that Horizon Zero Dawn’s world is noticeably flatter in terms of topography. There are still hills and craggy cliffs to climb, but Forbidden West added more in the way of verticality to its terrain which makes things feel a little less varied here.

"I’ve been here before"

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Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered is £45 / $50 for anyone jumping in for the first time, but if you already own it you’ll get it for just £10 / $10. For that, it’s hard not to be tempted given what’s on offer visually, and given it’s been free on various PlayStation promotions in the past, you may be surprised to know you already have access to it.

This Remaster also includes the Frozen Wilds expansion which adds a new region, quests, and skills for Aloy to unlock, making it a truly complete edition - except we’ve already had a Complete Edition… and a PS5 performance patch, too.

That might mean you’re less excited to go back than you otherwise would have been, but you can import your save if you left off at any point prior. The process is very simple, and leans on cloud saves too - I was grateful to have found some old saves from back in 2018 that I could use to get back to some of the game’s most impressive machines. You can also start a New Game+ from your prior save. The Photo Mode is also great, offering a whole host of options with which I snagged the majority of the shots in this review and it’s easy to dive in and out of it from the pause menu. 

Your level of enjoyment in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will likely depend on how much time you’ve spent with it before. If it turned you into a lifelong fan of Aloy’s adventures, then you’ll undoubtedly pay the modest fee for a visually stunning facelift of the first chapter. If you finished it and put it down, there may be less reason for you to return.

You’ll be disappointed if you’re looking for new content, but that’s not what this Remaster is about. It’s a stunning game, and if you want to revisit the game - or you missed Frozen Wilds and want to see that in all its glory - then this is the definitive and best-looking version of the game to play now. 

Should you play Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered? Play it if...

You flat-out missed it last time
Horizon has become a big franchise for PlayStation, and this is a great way to experience its beginnings if you’ve not played the PS4 or upscaled PS5 version.

You want to enjoy your PS5’s graphical prowess
As far as PlayStation exclusives go, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is a great way to show off the console’s power with some genuinely impressive visuals and character models.

You’re looking for more Horizon
If you’ve been hankering for more PS5 Horizon content after finishing Forbidden West then this is the way to get it - even if it’s retreading old ground in terms of benign a remastered of the original, the cheap upgrade price of $10 / £10 represents exceptional value, and it almost feels like a whole new adventure.

Don't play it if...

You’re looking for new content for the game
Aside from the inclusion of Frozen Wilds, there’s little new here that wasn’t around at launch in 2017. The low upgrade pricing helps entice, but unless you’re a huge Horizon fan, you’ll likely dip in and dip out.

Accessibility

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered follows on from Forbidden West with an array of accessibility features including remappable buttons, hold/press options for commands, adjustable weapon wheel speed, and co-pilot functionality to allow a second controller to be used to mirror controls. There are also a series of difficulty settings to make the game easier or more challenging, including modifiers to damage dealt, damage taken, and an auto heal option.

You can opt to have quest destinations automatically show on screen or to be able to explore and find them by yourself, while subtitles are offered in multiple sizes and with or without backgrounds. Tinnitus sounds can also be switched off entirely, and there are audio and vibration cues when action prompts are shown on screen.

The biggest omission, however, is colorblind modes. While these were added post-launch with Forbidden West, they’re simply not here in Zero Dawn Remastered. Here’s hoping it’s patched in soon.

(Image credit: Sony/PlayStation) How I reviewed Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

I played the game from the beginning for around 10 hours, before jumping into a late game save from the PS4 version to tackle bigger, endgame-level machines for a further five hours.

I spent half of the time in Performance mode, and the other half in the quality mode to test the differences between them. All of this was done on a base (launch) PlayStation 5 console with a Sky Glass 4K TV and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P.

First reviewed October 2024

One of the best VPN services has just dropped some serious improvements for Apple users.

As of today, October 30, 2024, Proton VPN landed on Apple TV with a new dedicated VPN app. According to the provider, this was one of the most hotly anticipated and requested features among users. The good news doesn't end here, either, as Proton also announces its compatibility with the Apple Vision Pro, the Big Tech giant's spatial computer handset.

"Today’s releases represent an important step in Proton’s mission to help all users take control of their data on every platform and device," said David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN. "Users can now keep their streaming habits, online activity, and their IP address private from their Internet Service Providers or any other third parties."

How to use Proton VPN Apple TV

With its new Apple TV app, Proton promises "a simple and convenient way" to watch your favorite streaming content on the big screen. Until now, Proton users had to find a workaround to use the virtual private network software on these platforms, and this often involved daunting installation processes.

Everything's changed now. All you need to do is download Proton's new Apple TV VPN app, as you would with any other application, and enter your login credentials.

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You'll then need to connect to one of Proton's servers to maximize your streaming experience. The provider has over 8,600 servers dotted across 112 locations worldwide, meaning you'll have plenty of choices when it comes to hopping across digital borders.

Proton VPN's new Apple TV app is available to all users with a paid plan, namely Proton VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited, and Proton Visionary. Unfortunately, the provider's secure free VPN service isn't optimized for streaming or unblocking popular platforms.

Why use a VPN on Apple TV

A streaming VPN is a great tool to boost your streaming experience.

It allows you to keep up with your favorite shows no matter where you are in the world by bypassing the geo-restrictions used by streaming platforms to dictate where certain content catalogs are available. Additionally, a VPN will provide round-the-clock protection and improved digital privacy, while helping you avoid buffering, slowdowns, or throttling.

Apple first introduced support for third-party VPN applications with the tvOS 17 update in September 2023. The move prompted some of the biggest providers to roll out their own dedicated Apple TV VPN apps. Alongside Proton VPN, other services available on Apple TV include NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN.

VPN on Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is a spatial computer that allows users to navigate using hand gestures, eye tracking, and voice commands. This means you can use Apple's handset for a variety of activities, including work tasks, communications, gaming, streaming, and more.

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As always, when you go online, your data may be at risk of hacks or surveillance – and the same applies to your Apple Vision Pro sessions. Similarly, you may need a workaround to bypass geo-restrictions enforced on the content you wish to access.

This is exactly where a VPN for Apple Vision Pro comes in. It boosts your privacy and security – especially important when browsing from a public Wi-Fi – while helping you bypass blocks and internet throttling.

While Proton VPN did not build a new dedicated app per se, the provider has just announced its compatibility with Apple Vision Pro as the handset supports its iPad VPN app.

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A Fortnite Remix live event will lead into the next season, which is going to be a throwback to Chapter 2. This live event has been revealed as Fortnite Remix: The Prelude, and it'll give players the chance to come together to witness what's set to be a musical-themed blockbuster showing.

Now that we know that the next Season of Fortnite is another throwback in the vein of Fortnite OG, we can start looking ahead to the next month of action. Epic Games has been keeping fairly quiet on the full details regarding Fortnite Remix, however, we do know that things will start to ramp up on Friday (November 1).

Here's everything we know about the next Fortnite live event so far, including all of the confirmed details on Fortnite Remix: The Prelude. We'll break down the release date in your time zone, and update with new info as it drops.

Fortnite Remix live event release date and timings for your timezone

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Fortnite Remix: The Prelude goes live on November 1 at 6:30PM ET / 3:30PM PT / 10:30PM GMT. You'll be able to load into the game at this point, though we don't yet know exactly what we'll be doing. Stay tuned for updates!

Fortnite Remix: The Prelude live event - what to expect

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Epic Games hasn't revealed any details on Fortnite Remix: The Prelude just yet, other than the time it'll be going live. A Tweet from the Fortnite account does provide a slight clue, however, telling players that they will want to have their "volume up".

The countdown begins! Join us for Remix: The Prelude in-game on November 1. When the timer hits zero, be there with the volume UP. pic.twitter.com/nah5aXPedzOctober 29, 2024

Given the Remix theming of Fortnite Chapter 2, it's likely that the upcoming live event will feature a musical element front and center. This could mean a performance of a remixed Chapter 2 track, a collaborative Fortnite Festival gameplay style, or something else entirely. We'll have to wait and see.

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Marvel has seemingly confirmed when Deadpool and Wolverine will arrive on Disney Plus – and unveiled its full TV show line-up for late 2024 and all of 2025.

As reported by numerous outlets including Discussing Film and The Direct, a new Marvel trailer, which leaked online yesterday (October 29) and may officially arrive alongside Agatha All Along's final episode, revealed the comic book giant's entire TV slate for the next 14 months. The teaser also confirms when Deadpool and Wolverine will make its Disney Plus debut: Tuesday, November 12.

First trailer for Marvel Studios’ TV slate:• What If? S3 - Dec. 22• Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Jan. 25• Daredevil Born Again - Mar. 4• Ironheart - June 24• Eyes of Wakanda - Aug. 6• Marvel Zombies - Oct ‘25• Wonder Man - Dec ‘25 pic.twitter.com/OdmG9NeUREOctober 30, 2024

The sizzle reel leak comes less than 24 hours after I reported that Marvel was gearing up for a bumper year on Disney Plus in 2025, with up to seven new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) shows set to land on the entertainment giant's main streaming platform. Well, I was almost right, because one of those TV series – What If...? season 3 – will launch before the end of 2024. It'll make its Disney Plus bow on December 22, but it's unclear if What If...?'s third and final season will release in full on that date, or if new episodes will release daily up like What If...? season 2 did.

As for Marvel's 2025 TV release schedule, here's a quick rundown of when each series will premiere on Disney Plus:

• Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – January 29
• Daredevil: Born Again – March 4
• Ironheart – June 24
• Eyes of Wakanda – August 6
• Marvel Zombies – October (date TBC)
• Wonder Man – December (date TBC)

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First teaser for Marvel’s ‘WONDER MAN’, starring Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Ben Kingsley.Releasing December 2025 on Disney+ pic.twitter.com/fcbMeLCI9vOctober 30, 2024

We're still many months away from seeing if these shows will be great enough to join our best Disney Plus shows ranks, but Marvel has given us a taste of what to expect from them in the leaked teaser.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which has a 3D cel shaded aesthetic, is a non-canon MCU animated series that'll explore Peter Parker's origin story and early days as the titular webslinger. As the footage reveals, it'll introduce us to a number of classic Spider-Man allies and villains from the comics – some of whom, such as Amadeus Cho and Bentley Whittman/The Wingless Wizard, haven't been seen before in a live-action or animated Spider-Man project.

On the Daredevil: Born Again front, the leaked video treated us to 20 seconds of new footage from Matt Murdock's standalone MCU series. The quick cut-style content showed, among other things, Murdock and arch nemesis Wilson Fisk meeting in an undisclosed cafe, as well asJon Bernthal's Frank Castle/The Punisher. Numerous shots of the titular vigilante fighting various goons and more formidable foes, including Bullseye, who some readers will recognize from Daredevil's three-season run on Netflix, were also shown, too.

Meanwhile, 15 seconds of Ironheart footage can be seen in the trailer leak. Following her supporting role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams has returned to her MIT studies and it seems she'll be making a brand-new Iron Man-inspired super suit in her spare time. We also get our first official look at Antony Ramos' The Hood, a magic wielder who'll be the Marvel Phase 6 show's primary antagonist.

First look at Blade in ‘MARVEL ZOMBIES.’ pic.twitter.com/3voWae8QoJOctober 30, 2024

Speaking of Black Panther, the next animated series to debut after Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will be Eyes of Wakanda. A four-part anthology, it comprises a collection of tales throughout Wakanda's history and it appears to have an animation style we've not seen before from a Marvel production.

The Disney subsidiary's final animated project of 2025 will be Marvel Zombies. A spin-off from What If...? season 1 episode 'What If... Zombies!?', this four-part limited series will star Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel as she leads Earth's remaining superheroes in a last-ditch attempt to stop this universe's zombie horde – which includes fallen heroes and villains, such as Captain America and Thanos – among its number. Khan will be joined by the likes of Yelena Belova, Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and Blade, who's seen wearing Moon Knight's Khonshu costume. With Marvel reportedly shelving its live-action Blade film indefinitely, this is the only Blade-centric content we'll see for a while.

Lastly, Wonder Man, a Marvel Spotlight superhero comedy series co-developed by Shang-Chi director (and rumored Spider-Man 4 filmmaker) Daniel Destin Cretton, might be my most anticipated Marvel TV show outside of Born Again. Starring Yaya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman), it'll follow an actor/stuntman named Simon Williams, who auditions to become the lead superhero in a new TV show. Little does he know, though, that he's actually a superpowered individual. Ben Kingsley Trevor Slattery, who played small roles in Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi, will star alongside Abdul-Mateen II.

With Marvel Phase 5 films Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts, plus Phase 6's first movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 2025 is going to be a packed year for Marvel. Indeed, 2021 was the last time that the comic titan released nine new productions in a calendar year – let's hope we don't all have superhero fatigue by the time December 2025 rolls around, eh?

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