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What If …? Is returning for a third season, but viewers now know it will be the final season of the Marvel animated series. Disney+ renewed the series for a third season in July 2022, ahead of its second season premiere. A premiere date for the final episodes has not yet been announced.

The anthology series shows an alternative history for Marvel with twists like Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) becoming Captain America and T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) becoming Star Lord. Actors from the Marvel films often lend their talents to voice their animated counterparts. Others who've been heard in multiple episodes include Jeffrey Wright, Terri Douglas, Matthew Wood, Robin Atkin Downes, Fred Tatasciore, Mick Wingert, Josh Keaton, Helen Sadler, Samuel L. Jackson, Lake Bell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Ralph, Debra Wilson, Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, and Piotr Michael.

Last weekend, The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization with a focus on healing and inspiring through art, hosted its 2024 Heaven Gala at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

Honoree Neil Gaiman, recipient of the Visionary Award, attends The Art of Elysium's 25th Anniversary Heaven Gala

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The gala served as a celebration of the organization’s 25th anniversary and honored the following:

Writer, director, and producer Neil Gaiman with The Visionary Award where he transformed the venue from a music venue to a mystical library for his version of “Heaven on Earth” where knowledge is free and refuge is given. Gaiman teamed up with his longtime collaborator, Good Omens production designer Michael Ralph, to bring his vision to life and enlisted playwright Jeremy O. Harris to serve as the evening’s “librarian” emcee. Actress Amy Smart and TV Host Carter Oosterhouse...

The production designer revealed how the Good Omens record shop scene was brought to life.

Good Omens has returned for Season 2, thrilling fans with the continued escapades of Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant). With new mysteries and familiar locales, the series also introduced viewers to a record shop owned by Maggie (Maggie Service). Michael Ralph, the production designer, recently revealed the meticulous detail and care that went into crafting this scene. In an in-depth interview with Collider, Ralph shared that one of his primary goals for the record shop was to create a space that was colorful and rich in detail.

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He explained, "t’s something that had been there a long time, something that used to be popular in the ’70s and ’60s but has somehow slipped in its popularity but still hangs on into old Soho....

Where to Watch Powered by Season 2 of Good Omens follows Crowley and Aziraphale as they navigate the consequences of thwarting Armageddon and the arrival of the mysterious archangel Gabriel. The cast of Good Omens, including David Tennant and Michael Sheen, reprise their roles for season 2, while new characters are introduced. Production designer Michael Ralph discusses the creative collaboration with Neil Gaiman and the importance of capturing the emotional essence of the locations, such as the beloved Aziraphale Bookshop.

Season 2 of Good Omens follows the demon Crowley and angel Aziraphale in the aftermath of thwarting Armageddon. The pair escaped punishment from Heaven and Hell, then resumed their lives on Earth. However, when the archangel Gabriel arrives on Aziraphale's doorstep with no memory and no clothes but is wanted by both Heaven and Hell, they must decide what to do next. While Aziraphale is quick to dive into the mystery, Crowley is reluctant to help Gabriel,...

Warning: contains minor spoilers for Good Omens Season 2

The set for season two of Good Omens is a complete entity – you can walk up and down Whickber Street, browse the record shop, the magic shop, and of course Aziraphale’s bookshop, and even stop for a coffee at Give Me Coffee Or Give Me Death. It has a genuinely magical feel to it, and an extraordinary amount of care has gone into making every detail part of the show’s world. Take a walk with us, and we’ll explore just a few of its hidden secrets.

Aziraphale’s Bookshop: Crossroads, a Compass & Cocoa

After you’ve got off the Number 666 bus to Soho Square and admired the Bentley parked in the street, you will probably want to dive straight in to Aziraphale’s bookshop. Filled with over 7,000 real books, you can smell the wonderful, papery scent as soon as you walk in.

The rage currently aimed at police violence and systemic racism is centuries in the making. And in order to understand and meaningfully contribute to the movement, non-Black audiences have become increasingly interested in educating themselves on the racist and socioeconomic inequities that nurture the environment that allows these injustices to thrive. Black content creators, however, place more value in humanizing Black people over providing an education to those seeking one, as if to say that despite differences in skin color “we’re not all that different from each other.”

That is not to say that the below series don’t tackle the subject of race and identity; some do directly. There are real-life differences of habit and racial perspective. But most of them operate inside the conversation that emphasizes the universality of Black stories — humor, love, family, conflict, and every other kind of experience.

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The rage currently aimed at police violence and systemic racism is centuries in the making. And in order to understand and meaningfully contribute to the movement, non-Black audiences have become increasingly interested in educating themselves on the racist and socioeconomic inequities that nurture the environment that allows these injustices to thrive. Black content creators, however, place more value in humanizing Black people over providing an education to those seeking one, as if to say that despite differences in skin color “we’re not all that different from each other.”

That is not to say that the below series don’t tackle the subject of race and identity; some do directly. There are real-life differences of habit and racial perspective. But most of them operate inside the conversation that emphasizes the universality of Black stories — humor, love, family, conflict, and every other kind of experience.

From Bernie Mac’s “The Bernie Mac Show,...

As an added bonus, “Good Omens” showrunner Neil Gaiman created a mini-movie cold open at the start of Episode 3 (“Hard Times”) to introduce the bromance through the ages between demon Crowley (David Tennant) and angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen). For 28 minutes, the Biblical odd couple traipse through Noah’s Ark, The Crucifixion, The Globe Theater, The French Revolution, and more, to fraternize and to rescue one another from dangerous situations.

But for production designer Michael Ralph and costume designer Claire Anderson, it provided opportunities to go wild with the historical settings and period wardrobes. “It was a lot to stitch together and a very interesting journey to try to connect the dots so it all related visually,” said Ralph. “You only had a minute or two to have an impact and what we had to produce had to be strong enough as an emotional moment.”

“They had to appear instantly recognizable...