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Following the news earlier this week that Netflix has a slate of new animated movies and TV shows on the way, it has been reported that the company is also developing several new anime shows. These include a series based on the Pacific Rim movies, as well as a spin-off from its own sci-fi show Altered Carbon.

According to Deadline, Netflix has five new anime shows in development. Pacific Rim will continue the story of the two live-action movies, which center around the epic futuristic battle between giant mecha Jaegers and monstrous Kaiju. The show will focus on two young siblings who find an abandoned Jaeger while trying to find their missing parents.

Altered Carbon will be set in the same universe as the show, which is based on Richard Morgan’s acclaimed cyberpunk novel and premiered on Netflix earlier this year. Deadline states that the anime series will “explore new elements of the story mythology.” Season 2 of the live-action show is due in 2019.

The other new anime shows on the way include Cagaster of an Insect Cage, which is based on the manga and is set in a futuristic world where a disease turns people into murderous insects. There’s also Yasuke, which combines sci-fi and samurai influences and will feature a lead role for Atlanta’s Lakeith Stanfield, and Trese, which is a supernatural gangster story. The new anime shows will be made by a variety of Japanese animation studios, including Anima, Gonzo, and MAPPA.

These latest additions to Netflix’s animated roster indicate that the company is increasingly pushing into that area, ahead of the launch of Disney’s streaming service next year. As well as the six titles announced earlier this week, we also know that Guillermo Del Toro will direct a new musical animated movie of Pinnochio for the company. This follows the news that Netflix plans to launch its own animation studio, which will enable it to make projects in-house without having to outsource much of the technical work to existing animation companies.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is the upcoming feature-length Spider-Man animated movie, in which the wallcrawler encounters many different versions of himself and has to save reality against the evil Kingpin. It hits theaters next month, and a new international trailer has been released.

This latest promo puts the focus on the six different versions of Spidey we can expect to see in the film. There’s Miles Morales and Peter Parker, Spider-Gwen, the 1940s hero Spider-Man Noir, Peni Parker (aka SP//dr), and Peter Porker (aka Spider-Ham). Check it out above.

Into The Spider-Verse is produced by The Lego Movie’s Phil Lord and Chris Miller, with a screenplay by Lord. The voice cast includes Shameik Moore (The Get Down) as Miles, Jake Johnson (Jurassic World) as Peter, Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee) as Gwen, plus Nicolas Cage (Mandy), Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan), and Mahershala Ali (Luke Cage).

In a recent interview, Miller spoke about the movie’s distinctive visuals. “This is a new, unique experience, and we are pushing the medium,” he said, via Indiewire. “We’re getting away with so much with this movie. It’s a pretty wild style.” Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse hits theaters on December 14.

While the live-action Spider-Man is currently part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony retains the movie rights to the character. The studio’s recent Spidey spin-off Venom proved to be a huge success, and last month it was confirmed that production begins early next year on the next spin-off, Morbius the Vampire.

For more Into The Spider-Verse coverage, check out the previous trailer, plus this guide to all the different versions of Spider-Man.

Kingsman star Taron Egerton says he won’t be returning for the third film. During an interview for his upcoming starring role in a new adaptation of Robin Hood, Egerton revealed he’s out for the next picture in the franchise, but left the door open for returning sometime in the future.

“I don’t know how hot off the press this is, and I think I’m allowed to say it, but I’m not in the next Kingsman movie,” Egerton told Yahoo. “That doesn’t mean I won’t be in Kingsman ever again. I was with Matthew [Vaughn] as little as a few days ago, we’re still very much in business together, but his next journey in that world doesn’t involve me.”

Egerton has been the central character Gary “Eggsy” Unwin in both Kingsman movies so far: 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service and the sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The comic adaptation centers on a kid from the wrong side of the tracks who gets recruited into a high-tech gentlemen spy organization. Both have had their share of James Bond-like action, punctuated with moments of tongue-in-cheek satire toward the spy genre.

The third film is scheduled for November 9, 2019, and will focus on a new character named Conrad against the backdrop of World War 1. That may make it a prequel, which explains Egerton’s absence. Ralph Fiennes is also said to be involved. Egerton says he’s talked with Vaughn about the story for the upcoming film.

“His idea for the new one is incredibly exciting,” Egerton said. “I’m sad that I won’t be on that journey with him, but it’s not the last you’ve seen of Eggsy.”

Egerton’s next starring role, as the title character in Robin Hood, will debut in theaters on November 21. The film also stars Jamie Foxx, Jamie Dornan, and Eve Hewson.

Playground Games’ Forza Horizon series has become a standout in the genre, offering tight and satisfying driving gameplay while setting it all in real-world locations that are picturesque and provide a variety of activities to engage in. The latest entry, Forza Horizon 4, will no doubt be a hot property when it comes to Black Friday deals, and although the event is still a few weeks away, ads for various retailers have confirmed discounts on the title.

For those on the hunt for a good discount, there’s a few options to consider, and most of them knock around $20 off the full price. First up, Best Buy has it priced at $30, which is currently the biggest discount that we’ve seen. Walmart, meanwhile, is offering the game for $35, and Target also has it for $35. It’s worth noting that these are all physical versions of the game, as opposed to digital codes.

Forza Horizon 4 is also available through Xbox Game Pass, which is the Microsoft service that gives subscribers access to a selection of games for as long as they’re a member. Although you won’t outright own Forza Horizon 4, this is a way to play the game–alongside a bunch of others–for fairly cheap.

Forza Horizon 4 launched on October 2, and has held up the series’ high standards, earning a 9/10 from GameSpot.

“There’s such a diverse range of activities stuffed into every corner of Horizon 4, and meaningful changes contribute to smart driving dynamics and a more consistent sense of achievement,” said Edmond Tran in his Forza Horizon 4 review.

“Everything you do in Horizon feels valuable, no matter how big or small–from the basic thrills of speeding a fast car down a gorgeous mountain highway to spending time tinkering with your favorite ride to manage seasonal road conditions to just hanging out with friends and strangers online and goofing off in friendly games. The charm of the Horizon series is as palpable as ever, a winning, all-inclusive recipe that celebrates the joy of driving above all else.”

Forza Horizon 4 Black Friday Deals

• $30 — Best Buy
• $35 — Walmart
• $35 — Target