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Please be on the lookout for a new weekly newsletter that will be filled with wonderful news and stories!WHAT WE MAY HAVE MISSED

We do our best to extensively cover the week's pop culture news, but even with our lengthy run time we can't cover anything and everything.  This newsletter will be a fantastic opportunity for us to pass on these great stories when we can't fit them into the show.  Enjoy! 

John Mahoney of 'Frasier' fame dies at 77 (CNN.com)

John Mahoney, a veteran character actor best known for playing the curmudgeonly dog-loving father of the title character in TV's "Frasier," has died.

Future 'Cloverfield' Films Reportedly Still Heading to Theaters (comicbook.com)

Earlier this week, the Cloverfield franchise made an unprecedented move in the history of cinema by debuting the latest chapter, The Cloverfield Paradox, on a streaming service with only a 30-second commercial announcing its release hours ahead of time.

Jordan Peele Will "Definitely" Consider A 'Get Out' Sequel (comicbook.com)

Whenever a film becomes a massive critical or financial success, audiences and studios automatically begin to wonder if the success could be replicated with a sequel. In the case of Get Out, writer/director Jordan Peele recently confirmed he's not ruling out delving back into the film's world.

Chris Carter Teases More 'X-Files' Without Gillian Anderson (comicbook.com)

The debut of Season 11 of The X-Files has been bittersweet, as fans are excited to see Mulder and Scully on new adventures, yet the end of the season also marks Gillian Anderson's departure from the franchise.

Tomb Raider Is Getting an Arcade Game To Promote the Forthcoming Film (comicbook.com)

Square Enix has been pretty mum when it comes to the possibility of a new Tomb Raider game. However, thanks to Arcade Heroes, we might have learned about Lara Croft making her return in an unexpected arena – the arcade.

Details of New Dungeons & Dragons Novel Starring Drizzt Leaks Online (comicbook.com)

Details of a new R.A. Salvatore book starring his famous drow character were leaked online earlier this week by the publishing catalogue Edelweiss.

Warner Bros. World Theme Park Reveals Justice League Rides (comicbook.com)

Abu Dhabi will be the site of Warner Bros' first indoor branded theme park, and it looks like it will be utilizing the Justice League in a big way.

CASTING NEWS

Tom Holland And Emma Thompson Join Doctor Dolittle Reboot (comicbook.com)

It seems Robert Downey Jr will be joined by some stellar talent on Doctor Dolittle, including one of his Marvel co-stars. That would be Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, who has been cast in the film alongside actress Emma Thompson and Ralph Fiennes.

UNIVERSAL USUAL

Marvel Offering Chance to Join the X-Men for Charity (comicbook.com)

Have you ever wondered if you’d survive the experience of joining the X-Men? Now’s your chance to find out! Marvel Comics and charity organization Omaze is offering the chance for one fan or that fan’s friend to be drawn into the Marvel Universe in the pages of a 2018 X-Men comic.

Mario Kart Tour Announced for Mobile (ign.com)

During its latest financial results briefing, Nintendo announced the new mobile app, titled Mario Kart Tour. The game is currently in development and will be released sometime during the next fiscal year, which runs from April 2018 to March 2019. Additional details about Mario Kart Tour will be revealed at a later time.

'Shazam!' Production Starts, First Synopsis Released (comicbook.com)
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson To Executive Produce 'Shazam!' Movie (comicbook.com)

Warner Bros. has announced the official start of production on Shazam!, being produced through their New Line banner.

'Wonder Woman' Wins AARP's Readers' Choice Award (comicbook.com)

Wonder Woman might not have received a nod from the Oscars, but AARP readers definitely gave the film its due.

Viacom to Acquire VidCon Convention (thewrap.com)

Viacom is close to acquiring VidCon, TheWrap has learned from multiple people with knowledge of the deal. Jim Louderback, who was named VidCon CEO in August, will stay on to run the company, we’re told.