Month: May 2021

The worlds of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Cobra Kai are about to collide in an upcoming figure release by Playmate Toys. The news of the TMNT vs. Cobra Kai toys was shared on Twitter, revealing the matchups taking place in the Playmate Toys 2-pack of figures. The matchups feature Raphael vs. John Kreese, Leonardo

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Swamp Thing #3, by Ram V, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer and Aditya Bidikar, on sale now. The newest avatar of the Green just came face-to-face with a terrifying monster, the Wodewos, while within the green. The creature appears to be a reference to Wodewoses, mythical creatures from the

The trailer for Sony’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage is finally out, giving fans a look at what fresh ideas and characters the film is bringing to the table. Cletus Kassidy, better known as the mass-murdering symbiote psychopath Carnage, was known to be featured in the film (just look at the movie title). But Carnage may

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association officially responded to NBC network’s decision to not air the 2022 Golden Globes until the organization implemented systemic changes. “Regardless of the next air date of the Golden Globes, implementing transformational changes as quickly — and as thoughtfully — as possible remains the top priority for our organization,” the HFPA

Jazz has always been divisive. For every person who admires the technical skill and rhythm the genre demands, there’s another person who simply can’t bear the busyness of jazz music. Musicians tend to admire jazz more than laymen do, but there’s no denying that jazz harbors a profound ability to set an atmosphere. RELATED: Top 10 Anime OST from

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 3, Episode 12, “Brave Heart,” which aired on ABC.  The trailer for The Rookie Season 3, Episode 12, “Brave Heart” teased a character’s death, and while someone important dies, it was not the character everyone was afraid of. The previous episode titled, “True Blood,” left off on a

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Link Click Episode 3, “To Lose, Not to Win,” now streaming on Funimation. There’s a saying in Chinese todo with good intentions often having negative outcomes. This is shown in the Link Click premiere where Cheng Xiaoshi, one of the anime’s two protagonists, wants to reunite a family after seeing how much the

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has been one of the most anticipated and loved shows in the Marvel Universe since WandaVision. It is perhaps because it marked the shift from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson as the new Captain America. However, there is one mysterious and rebellious character in the franchise that does not

For anyone who watched Game of Thrones, the Targaryens are a legendary family line. By the time the series started, their house was seemingly all but gone after being ousted from the Iron Throne. One of the major plots in the series was Daenerys Targaryen’s journey to returning her family to the seat of power

As the Naruto universe continued to unfold, there came a massive number of characters for its audience to enjoy and take note of. Many of them have had imperative roles in the story regardless of their relatively minimal screen time. RELATED: Naruto: 10 Times One Villain Made Another Unfortunately, they have often been left behind as the

The Dungeon Master holds the most critical role at a Dungeons & Dragons table, as they are the person with the daunting task of running the entire adventure that the other players embark on. While writing an original homebrew adventure can result in a fun and unique campaign that the group will remember forever, it’s also a massive undertaking. Luckily, pre-made

Superman and Batman share a long history with one another. Both heroes have countless solo adventures and plenty of team-up stories from their time serving in the Justice League of America. Despite being undoubtedly loyal to one another both as friends and as fellow superheroes, Batman and Superman have developed a friendly rivalry over the

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will give the titular antagonist a terrifying new ability. Director Andy Serkis spoke to IGN today about the release of the first Venom 2 trailer. In the process, he teased a new power for Cletus Kasady and his symbiote. “He can turn to mist. He can turn to all manner of tendrils. He

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Jupiter’s Legacy, now streaming on Netflix. In Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy, Sheldon aka the Utopian, has a hard time coming to grips with the evolution of the Union, his family and what younger superheroes need. He’s punishing his son, Brandon/Paragon, for most of the season for killing

Director Zack Snyder shared details with fans about who Superman could square off against in a standalone sequel to his 2013 film Man of Steel. “We talked about a Brainiac movie,” Snyder told Brobible, focusing on cosmic enemies as opposed to mortal ones. “I do think that the Kryptonians that are in the Phantom Zone are probably still around.

Storm is one of the most important X-Men of all time. Joining the team’s second incarnation, Storm would prove that she was one of the team’s most powerful and skilled members, eventually taking over as the team leader. Under her leadership, the team got through some of its most desperate hours, defeating some of its

New Pokémon Snap has changed many things from the original game that was released over 20 years ago, ranging from visual and gameplay aspects all the way through to the main story. RELATED: New Pokémon Snap: 10 Most Photogenic Pokémon, Ranked The story of the New Pokémon Snap revolves around the player, Professor Mirror and

Are you tired of watching the same shows over and over or feeling like you just can’t find anything interesting to watch? Have you been wanting to get into anime but you’re not quite sure where to start? Shonen anime might be the perfect place to start. RELATED: 10 Best Current Shonen Series, Ranked The

When it comes to classic 90’s anime, Sailor Moon was one of the most popular shojo anime of the time– and not just in Japan. Due to the success of this anime, many believe that Sailor Moon helped pave the way for the future popularity and success of anime outside of Japan. This was such

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #5, by Larry Hama, David Wachter, Neeraj Menon and VC’s Travis Lanham, on sale now. Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon has thrown Danny Rand, Luke Cage and the Immortal Weapons into an end of days scenario as the villainous Hierophant has been slaying legendary

New character posters for Black Widow show off the film’s costumes but still hide some secrets. Marvel Studios released a new set of posters for this summer’s Black Widow, putting the spotlight on Natasha’s allies and her main enemy. There are new looks at Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow herself, along with Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, David

New photos from The Flash Season 7 set show Barry Allen’s Flash battling enemies alongside his and Iris West’s future children, Bart Allen’s Impulse and Nora West-Allen’s XS. The Flash will commemorate its 150th episode with a West-Allen family reunion, bringing Bart/Impulse into the Arrowverse while also welcoming Nora/XS back. Posted online by Canadagraphs, the

“Coding” in terms of literary analysis refers to when an aspect of a character’s identity is presented in the subtext of a work rather than directly stated. This is most commonly discussed in regards to queer coding, a practice that was common from the 1930s through the ’60s when Hollywood’s Hays Code censorship prohibited explicit

Mikasa Ackerman was easily among the most powerful non-titan users of the Attack On Titan universe. Her prowess with ODM gear was matched only by her skills with a blade and raw physical strength. These utilities allowed her to save Eren’s life time and again throughout the duration of the story – even after he

The shonen genre of anime and manga continues to be one of the most popular, with their high-octane action sequences inspiring countless online debates and discussions. Whether from the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump or as an animated series, the genre has been defined by franchises new and old that sometimes add to existing tropes while also reinvigorating

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 6, Episode 2, “Meat: The Legends,” which aired Sunday on the CW. With Sara Lance still lost in space, the Legends of Tomorrow have a bigger fish to fry in the form of alien prisoners spread throughout the timeline. After Captain Lance’s first attempt to return

Actor Mickey Rourke denigrated the acting in Marvel Studios projects as “crap” — even though he co-starred in Iron Man 2 — and gave high praise to the long-running Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Rourke posted his thoughts on Instagram, noting that he discovered SVU while exercising at home in isolation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “…

Magic: The Gathering has had a strong 2021 so far, with the Viking-inspired Kaldheim set and the academic-themed Strixhaven: School of Mages, which came complete with a set of valuable Mystic Archive alternate-art cards. Now it’s time for a special product, one that’s too strong for Standard: the Modern Horizons 2 draft set. This is no