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| PlayStation announces new 'Wolverine'-themed console and controller | Sony has announced a new Wolverine-themed PlayStation 5 console and DualSense controller that will be released on September 15. The new items pay homage to Wolverine's classic black and yellow X-Men suit. Claw and scratch marks are also visible. Wolverine's likeness appears at the top of the PlayStation 5 console. Comic book veteran and graphic artist Jock provided the artwork. "I still draw all my artwork traditionally, so the opportunity to marry cutting-edge hardware with the energy and looseness of hand-drawn ink is incredibly exciting. I'm stunned by how well the console and accessories captured the raw energy of the drawing, bringing Wolverine to life in a completely unique way," Jock said in a statement. |
| WWE 'Raw': Jey Uso forces Solo Sikoa to rejoin The Bloodline | Jey Uso competed against his brother Solo Sikoa in order to force him back into The Bloodline with Roman Reigns on WWE Raw. Jey Uso confronted Sikoa on Monday and stated that Reigns demanded that he rejoin his family in The Bloodline. Sikoa has been feuding with his brothers and cousins in The Bloodline, which was re-formed after Reigns became World Heavyweight Champion earlier in the year. Sikoa is the younger brother of twins Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso. "I need you to fall in line Solo," Jey Uso said from the ring as Sikoa stood in the stands by the live audience. Jey Uso then challenged his younger brother to a high-stakes match with the condition that Sikoa must join The Bloodline once again if he lost. |
| 'Big Brother' to become first prime-time series with 1,000 episodes | CBS' reality competition series Big Brother will become the first prime-time series to air 1,000 episodes this summer. To celebrate the milestone on Aug. 27, the network is putting together a special program featuring past contestants and memorable moments from the show's 26-year run. "When we launched Season 1, there were rumors we could get canceled mid-season because we didn't have the same ratings as Survivor. And now look at us, Ma! Two former Survivor players are currently on our show, including a former winner, Dee," host Julie Chen Moonves said in a statement Monday. |
| 'Verity' trailer: Johnson is drawn to Hathaway, Hartnett in thriller | Amazon MGM Studios is teasing the new film Verity. The studio shared a full-length trailer for the movie Tuesday featuring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. Verity is a psychological thriller based on the Colleen Hoover (It Ends with Us) novel of the same name. Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who agrees to finish the work of Verity Crawford (Hathaway), a renowned author who was rendered unable to speak or move in an accident, unbeknownst to her fans. |
| Discovery says 2026 Shark Week had best viewership in 7 years | Discovery is celebrating Shark Week's best viewership in seven years. The programming block made the channel No. 1 in prime-time cable for adults for the week of July 26 through Aug. 1. Seven of the Top 10 shows during this time period had shark themes, with Air Jaws: Red, White & Breach ranking No. 2. "Shark Week is the must-see event of the summer. We are thrilled that this year's slate of programming connected with fans across every platform and fueled the cultural conversation all week long," Joseph Boyle, head of content at Discovery Channel, said in a statement Monday. |