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Preacher Pilot Begins Filming for AMC

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Conceived in the warped minds of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, the blasphemously entertaining comic series “Preacher” may finally find its pulpit on AMC. Thanks to the personal efforts of producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg—the dream team behind “Superbad,” “Pineapple Express,” and “The Interview”—this uniquely violent, demented, and satirical comic recently began filming its pilot episode for AMC. Cable audiences will finally get a chance to see the bizarre and amusing saga of Jesse Custer on the small screen, assuming the parent channel of “The Walking Dead” likes what it sees.

The popular comic series originally finished its 75-issue run in October of 2000, on DC’S Vertigo imprint. The series follows the trials and tribulations of small town preacher man Custer, who, after a bizarre tragedy claims the lives of his entire congregation, is fused with a god-like entity called Genesis. This merger leaves him with the powers of a burgeoning deity and the ability to control all creatures great and small with a simple word. Discovering that God has abandoned his creation, the reverend dons his collar again as the righteous avenger of humanity, determined to find the delinquent deity and make him pay for his deadbeat parenting. In other words, you’re in for some light-heated entertainment.

Teaming up with his trashy debutante on-and-off paramour Tulip, shifty Irish Vampire Cassidy, and a host of untrustworthy allies, Custer find himself battling against God, kith and kin, a rocker named Arseface, an unstoppable murderous saint, and a powerful and corrupt Illuminati-type group known as The Grail–the protectors of Christ’s bloodline.

Casting recently wrapped up when Dominic Cooper was locked in as the venerable man of godlessness. The preacher’s ex-gal Tulip will be played by Ruth Negga, and Joe Gilgun is also slotted in as Irish vamp Cassidy. According to Rogen, the show is moving forward into production as of May 14th. The dynamic duo of Rogen and Goldberg will act as both producers and co-directors on the pilot. It remains to be seen how much involvement they’ll have if the pilot is picked up. And, although there have been some modifications to the characters and the plot—as there always are—the producer have noted that they’ll try to keep to the original storyline as much as possible.

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With a Creative Writing degree in one hand and an endless curiosity in the other, Andy dabbles in many creative fields. He's published blog posts, articles, hotel copy, fiction, and poetry professionally. Currently he dwells in Austin, TX, with his brilliant and understanding fiancee, Kim.

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Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount

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There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.

As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.

The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.

The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.

What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Fallout Season 2 has been confirmed as the show continues to captivate audiences, making it one of Amazon’s most-watched series

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Amazon has just made the exciting announcement that a second season of the highly acclaimed Fallout TV adaptation is in the works. Fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of the series, which will be exclusively available on the Amazon Prime streaming service. Confirmation has arrived regarding the second batch of episodes for the series, following the acquisition of $25 million in Californian tax credits.

In just four days after its release, Fallout has already captivated audiences, quickly becoming one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched TV shows of all time. It has garnered immense popularity, rivaling even the acclaimed season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

The Fallout TV show has caused a massive surge in sales for the newer games, resulting in a staggering 7,500% increase in purchases of Fallout 4 in Europe. Fallout 76, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas were also among the top 10 best-selling games across the continent last week. Next week, the highly anticipated PS5 version of Fallout 4 will be released, offering players an enhanced visual experience with new graphical modes. Additionally, players can look forward to exciting new content from the Creation Club.

Considering the potential for character development and narrative arcs, it would be intriguing to see where season two takes Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. Without revealing any spoilers, it’s exciting to speculate on the possible directions their stories could go. We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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