The Simpsons Is Reportedly Going to ‘Drop the Apu Character Altogether’ Following Controversy

Following the controversy surrounding the character Apu in The Simpsons, it appears Fox is reportedly set to drop the character from the long running show.

Speaking to IndieWire, producer Adi Shankar said that he got some “disheartening news” and claimed Apu will not be a part of the show he joined all the way back in 1990 during its first season.

“I got some disheartening news back, that I’ve verified from multiple sources now: They’re going to drop the Apu character altogether,” said Shankar. “They aren’t going to make a big deal out of it, or anything like that, but they’ll drop him altogether just to avoid the controversy.”

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Star Wars Gets New LEGO Series Featuring Fan-Favorite Characters

Disney and Lucasfilm have released a first look at LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars, a new animated adventure series that spans all eras of the Star Wars universe, from the time before the original trilogy to the events of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

The show will consist of eight shorts and four half-hour episodes, featuring LEGO versions of characters like Kylo Ren, R2-D2,  BB-8, General Leia and younger versions of Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian.

The first five shorts will roll out daily from Monday, Oct. 29 to Friday, Nov. 2 on the Disney XD YouTube and DisneyNOW app, with a compilation special highlighting three additional shorts on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. ET/PT on Disney XD and DisneyNOW. After the shorts, four half-hour episodes will premiere Saturdays beginning Nov. 17 through Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. on Disney XD and DisneyNOW.

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Netflix’s Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina: 17 Easter Eggs Paying Tribute To Classic Horror Movies

Now that Netflix has unleashed Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on us mere mortals, introducing a wild witching world, it’s clear that this is a unique take on horror. Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has taken everything he learned from making Riverdale–and his horror comics set in the Archie universe–to construct a timeless world that’s as haunting as it is campy.

Of course, Aguirre-Sacasa and the Chilling Adventures team didn’t do it alone. Everywhere you look on the series, there are nods to iconic horror films. In fact, the first episode opens with a discussion about George Romero’s zombie films between Sabrina Spellman and her friends. What you might not have noticed, though, is all of the visual tributes to the horror world.

During a visit to the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina set, GameSpot and a few other outlets were lucky enough to take a tour with production designer Lisa Soper. While walking around, Soper pointed out several nods that are easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for, from hidden posters to outright replicas of set pieces from a number of films.

Check out all of the photos we took on the tour, including one where the set from a popular horror TV show is actually reconfigured to create something new for Chilling Adventures. Then let us know what we missed! With so much horror history for the show to draw from, there’s no telling where else the Chilling Adventures team hid a special homage to another film or TV show.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is streaming on Netflix now.

Red Dead Redemption 2: How To Access Pre-Order Bonuses, Special Edition Content

Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a bounty of goodies for pre-orders and its two special editions, but you’ll have to wait before claiming many of them. The game’s first chapter sets up many of the mechanics and story information you’ll need, so you’ll have to progress past at least that point before you can start to access your extras.

Keep in mind that in each of these cases, you’ll also need to enter a code to enable the bonuses. Those codes can be found on slips included with your game disc. Even after entering the codes, though, the bonuses won’t necessarily be accessible immediately. In case you’re wondering where to find your loot, we’ve compiled a list of the goodies below.

War Horse — The War Horse bonus is included with all pre-orders of Red Dead Redemption 2. It’s accessible once you’ve progressed through the story mode enough to browse the available horses in the Stables.

Dappled Black Thoroughbred — This special horse is included in Special and Ultimate editions. Like the War Horse, it’s accessible once you can browse the Stables.

Eagle Talon Talisman and Iguana Scale Trinket — Both of these bonuses are included in all Special and Ultimate editions, and they can be equipped at the start of Chapter 2. The Eagle Talon Talisman can be found in the Wardrobe and the Iguana Scale Trinket is in the Satchel under the Kit tab.

Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit — This outfit is included in Special and Ultimate editions. You can access it through your Wardrobe after completing Chapter 1.

Volcanic Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun, and Lancaster Varmint Rifle — These specialty guns are included with Special and Ultimate Editions. They can be picked up for free at any Gunsmith after completing Chapter 1.

Bank Robbery Mission and Gang Hideout — These are both available for Special and Ultimate editions. The Del Lobos gang hideout can be found in the world during story progression. The Bank Robbery Mission will also be available through story progression, and the game will notify you when it becomes available. If you miss the opportunity, you can find it in the Story menu to replay it.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App Is Out, Here’s How It Works

Red Dead Redemption 2 has released, and along with it comes the mobile companion app. The app links up with your copy of the game and helps you keep track of your location with an interactive map, along with a handful of other features so you can take the Old West with you around in your pocket.

The map lets you set waypoints and track your position in real-time. Aside from that handy widget, you can also view the game journal, shop for clothing, check your game progress, and read the game manual. It also links up with Rockstar’s Social Club. The app itself is free on both iOS and Android, but both versions offer a $10 in-app purchase of the official strategy guide. The social club integration may be a boon to your gang of outlaws when Red Dead Online launches next month.

If you’re a no-good scoundrel in need of more creative methods of getting ahead in the world, check out our full list of known cheats. And keep in mind some of those side missions have a time limit and can expire if you don’t get to them quickly enough.

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To get started on the right foot, check out our list of essential tips for beginners, and refresh yourself on the story from the first game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a massive and ambitious game, and as noted in our review, it stands on its own even without knowing the details of John Marston’s story.

“While Red Dead Redemption was mostly focused on John Marston’s story, Red Dead 2 is about the entire Van der Linde gang–as a community, as an idea, and as the death rattle of the Wild West. It is about Arthur, too, but as the lens through which you view the gang, his very personal, very messy story supports a larger tale,” wrote critic Kallie Plagge. “Some frustrating systems and a predictable mission structure end up serving that story well, though it does take patience to get through them and understand why. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an excellent prequel, but it’s also an emotional, thought-provoking story in its own right, and it’s a world that is hard to leave when it’s done.”

Crunchyroll and Toonami Team Up for New Adult Swim Anime Debut

Mob Psycho 100, an anime television series from Crunchyroll, will be premiering on Cartoon Network on Saturday, October 27.

According to The Wrap, Mob Psycho 100 will premiere at 11:30 p.m. during the adult late-night programming block known as Adult Swim.

The premiere of Mob Psycho 100 on Adult Swim is a result of AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner. Per The Wrap, AT&T gained full control over the media company that owns Crunchyroll back in August. Cartoon Network, which was owned by Time Warner (now known as WarnerMedia), is also now part of AT&T’s portfolio.

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Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 0 for Nintendo Switch Announced

Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil 4 will all be headed to the Nintendo Switch in 2019.

Announced on Twitter, Capcom revealed that they are “bringing multiple fan favorites to Nintendo Switch,” and that more info will be revealed for these versions “soon.”

These Resident Evil titles will join the Switch versions of Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 that were released last year and the cloud version of Resident Evil 7 Biohazard in Japan.

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Game of Thrones’ Stark Siblings Reunited for Maisie Williams and It Was Adorable

Maisie Williams, best known for her role as Arya Stark, was treated to a mini Stark family reunion after a showing of her play I and You at London’s Hampstead Theater.

As reported by TV Guide, Williams was reunited with Richard Madden (who played her older brother Robb Stark in the early seasons of Game of Thrones), and both Madden and Williams posted a picture on Instagram of the two very happy to see each other.

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