The Boys Season 4: Rumored to release in 2023, the newest season of The Boys will officially debut in 2024. While a release date is unknown, the season will take place days after the events of the recent spinoff “Gen V” and will feature Jeffrey Dean Morgan joining the cast in an unknown role.
Fallout: Based on the popular video game franchise, this series will tell the story of a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles during a nuclear decimation, where the remaining citizens are forced to live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants, and bandits. The show will be run by Johnathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the creators of HBO’s “Westworld,” and will star Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Clifton Moten, and Moises Arias. The show will be released on Amazon on Apr.12.
The Penguin: Set after the events of “The Batman,” this limited series will see Colin Farrell reprise his role as The Penguin, as he takes over the criminal underworld of Gotham City. Not much has been revealed about the plot of the show, however, Cristin Milioti will be playing the role of Sofia Falcone, and will also feature Clancy Brown in the role of Salvatore Maroni, a character that was heavily mentioned in “The Batman.” As the series is still in production, no release date has been set yet, but it is expected to be released sometime in fall 2024.
Creature Commandos: This highly anticipated animated series will be the first tv show set in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU. Based on the DC comic of the same name, the show will star Frank Grillo, David Harbour, Zoe Chao, Maria Bakalova, Indira Varman, Alan Tudyk, Sean Gunn, and Steve Agee. The series will also be written and directed by James Gunn and will release sometime in 2024.
Echo: Being the first Disney+ series to have all of its episodes released all at once, this spinoff from the 2021 show “Hawkeye” will debut on Jan. 9. The show will explore the character of Echo as she deals with her Native American heritage and embraces the meaning of family and community. The show will see the return of Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin and Charlie Cox as Daredevil and will see Alaqua Cox in the title role.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Coming to Netflix on Feb. 22, 2024, this show will bring to life one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. This show will follow the plot of the original series, following Aang and his friends through their journey to defeat the fire nation. However, this is not the first time we’ve had a project like this. Hopefully, this series will turn out to be better than the last live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender movie, which is hated by a majority of the fans.
The Acolyte: The Acolyte is an upcoming television series that is a part of the Star Wars franchise. The show will take place during the High Republic era, which is 100 years before the events of the Skywalker Saga. Not too much is known about the plot of the series or the characters that will be in it. However, with the help of a basic description, the basic premise is known. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, however, the forces they will face are much more sinister than they could have thought. The main takeaway from the information currently available about this series is that the dark side of the force will be a massive part of the show, which is something that the fans have wanted for a long time.
The Last of Us 2: Remastered: The Last of Us 2 takes place five years after the events of the original game, however, unlike the first game this game is mostly based around Ellie instead of Joel. The Last of Us 2 is the first thing you think of when you hear “love-hate relationship.” Fans of this game either had a blast playing it or absolutely despised it- no in-between. Despite the mixed feelings from fans, this will no doubt be one of the biggest games coming out in 2024 due to how big of a title The Last of Us is.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League: With this being the last Batman that Kevin Conroy voices (due to his passing), fans have been hyped for the release of this game. However, last year the game was delayed once again and set to be released in 2024.
Rise of the Ronin: Amidst the chaos of war, disease, and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their own path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands. Set to release on Mar. 22, 2024, Rise of the Ronin allows the player to shape the future of Japan through the choices they will make. This game looks phenomenal already, with a rich multi-choice system and a seemingly amazing combat system, Rise of the Ronin could easily be a contender for Game of the Year.
Black Myth: Wukong: An upcoming action RPG about the most popular being in Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong, will be arriving on Aug. 20, 2024. This is one of the more anticipated titles of the year due to the game being a “soulslike.” This means that the game will be similar to the Dark Souls series, which seems to have a special place in the hearts of most gamers. With a gameplay demo already out, and the face of Chinese mythology being in the game, this title will undoubtedly be phenomenal.
Trends move quickly, and it is hard to stay on top of it all. To help out, the GH Falcon has put together a list to guide you through this coming year’s biggest trends to look out for. Are you ready to try them?
Hair care
Hair care will rise as an industry this year due to the oversaturation of skin-care products in the market. As a new form of self-care, expect hair oils, brushes and accessories to dominate the market and your social media pages!
Matcha Lattes
A drink from the Tang dynasty in ancient China may be the new “it” drink. Due to the rise of health culture, this drink will be swapping the coffees once present in the hands of consumers. Promoting focus without as much caffeine, this drink may help some decrease their caffeine intake throughout the year!
Pilates
Working out has been around for ages, but Pilates specifically will be seen rising in popularity in late spring to early summer. Working out is often promoted as a way of achieving aesthetics, but Pilates centers itself on the idea of awareness. Focusing on one’s body, its abilities and what it needs to thrive while working on strength and flexibility. Pilates is a great way to change one’s routine from one that is focused on the looks of one’s body to its internal works.
Oil Cleansers
Gunk gets trapped in one’s pores all the time, but oil cleansing allows for easy removal without being far too abrasive on the skin. Scrubs can often cause small scratches on the skin’s surface, promoting acne and bacterial growth over time. A great way to avoid the situation while remaining blackhead-free is an oil cleanser. Massage a bit into your skin and improve your look this year!
Cary and the areas around are flourishing with new businesses and entrepreneurs locating here. As of the start of this year, there are lots of new things to try out for 2024, one being a fan favorite; Restaurants. There’s a large variety of different cuisines and food styles being located in Cary, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill that are now trends to go to. Here are some of the best new restaurants to go to:
SAAP
SAAP is a new Laotian Restaurant located in Downtown Cary that opened Nov. 15 2023. Their dishes are “street food” but can be delicate and more fancy. The food is made in celebration of Chef Lon Bounsanga who grew up in Vientiane. SAAP has a large variety of different foods that is special to the culture of the origin and differentiates from many other cuisines and food places you can go to in the area. The restaurant is a modern dinner and lunch place and has a nice unique bar. There is great indoor seating and well rated service.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
This fast food chain is known for its chicken fingers, crinkle cut fries and Texas toast. Raising Canes is a new, popular place located in Raleigh and is definitely trending amongst the highschool and college students. The food is based off of Louisiana cuisine and is primarily fried food. There is the signature color bright red shown throughout the restaurant and inside is specialized with UNCs on the interiors of the walls. They have a first floor and second floor for dining in, so there are many places to sit.
La Montaña
La Montaña is a new restaurant located just outside of Chapel Hill known for its Latin Asian cuisine. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner but are also known for their tequila cocktails. As well as the food, the restaurant’s interior is cultured around Vietnam, Latin America and the Mountains of Pleiku. The Inside of the restaurant is covered in floral essence, bamboo and unique patterns that are unlike any other restaurant one could go to. La Montaña is a dress-up, dine-in place to go to and is definitely more formal. The Restaurant opened on Oct. 9 2023.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The Flying Biscuit Cafe is the newest breakfast spot in Cary. It’s Southern based food, and is famous for Grits and Biscuits. They are gluten friendly on almost all of the menu and have vegetarian and vegan options. They have a large menu suited for any breakfast item one is looking for. The Cafe is very colorful and fun as well as is more of a lowkey relaxed place to eat.
If you’re ever wondering of a new place to go, these are recommended eating spots to go to. Restaurants are great for connecting and talking, and finding a new restaurant can make your experience even more enjoyable. The four restaurants above are different and can meet going out for any occasion: date nights, quick meal with friends, family breakfast, business dinners. Try out the flourishing restaurants around Cary!
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