Month: May 2021

The Evil Dead franchise is officially set to return with Evil Dead Rise, though it will receive an unprecedented release for a title in the series. According to THR, Evil Dead Rise will be released by New Line Cinema exclusively on HBO Max in 2022. The long-gestating production begins filming in New Zealand in June under

Doctor Strange co-writer C. Robert Cargill has expanded on why director Scott Derrickson left Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Cargill spoke to Cinema Blend about his book Day Zero, which led to him addressing what happened with the Doctor Strange sequel. Fresh off their collaboration on the first movie, Cargill and Derrickson were

When speaking about the Universal Classic Monsters, few modern adaptations have managed to succeed in the same way 1999’s The Mummy has. Even its 2017 reboot, which was supposed to kick off a new shared universe, failed to reanimate the same excitement that Stephen Sommers’ film has, but multiple factors aided in creating the best

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “Justice Society: Past Is Prologue” from Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1, by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Alex Sinclair and Rob Leigh, on sale now. Courtney Whitmore is back in a big way after previously being seen at the start of the year at the start of the Infinite Frontier, where she teamed

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen, Chapter #147, by Gege Akutami, John Werry and Snir Aharon, available now in English from Viz Media. Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #147 recently revealed the secret of how Masamichi Yaga, principal of Tokyo Jujutsu High, created Panda and other Cursed Corpses. The revelation comes at the cost of Yaga’s

With The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings celebrating its 10th birthday and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt celebrating its sixth, it’s hard to believe the franchise is already 14 years old. Based on the novel series The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski and development by CD Projekt Red, the open-world RPGs have been regarded as some

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Teen Titans Academy #3, by Tim Sheridan, Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, Max Raynor, Alejandro Sanchez, Alex Sinclair and Rob Leigh, on sale now. Some of the darker futures of DC’s “Future State” are edging towards becoming a reality in their mainline comics. Teen Titans Academy especially, as the “Future State” title

A reboot of Nickelodeon’s hit comedy show iCarly is set to release on Paramount+ in June. The revival picks up 10 years after the original series ended and most of the original cast will reprise their roles. Here’s where the gang left off at the end of the original series. iCarly ended a bit abruptly, with all the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fruits Basket: The Final Season Episode 8, “I’m Disappointed in You,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. In Episode 8 of Fruits Basket: The Final Season, Kyo reveals his darkest secret to Tohru. Tohru already loves him knowing he takes the physical form of a monster, but how will

One of the most enigmatic characters in Star Wars canon is Boba Fett. Fans will soon get the chance to learn the origins behind Boba Fett’s creation and costume in Titan Comics‘ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Special. CBR has six exclusive photos of Boba Fett from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

The Fast & Furious franchise has grown into a perpetual series of successes, moving beyond its mere automotive roots to become a landmark blockbuster tentpole. Fittingly, it’s also featured several of the biggest action stars currently in movies, including John Cena, The Rock and Jason Statham. The latter’s role in the series started him off as a

My Hero Academia features a dazzling cast of characters, from the gritty underdog Izuku Midoriya to his friends and classmates, such as the sweet but tough Ochaco Uraraka and the explosive Katsuki Bakugo. Often, these characters’ personalities and lifestyles are expressed accurately with their Quirks, but the same is also true in their choice of

Bleach can almost be thought of as soft isekai fantasy series, since the human hero, Ichigo Kurosaki, can travel from his Karakura Town home to faraway realms such as the Soul Society and even the deserts of Hueco Mundo. There are reverse-isekai elements as well, mainly when Rukia Kuchiki and other Soul Reapers visit Karakura

The CW’s 4400, the reboot of the 2004 USA Network series The 4400, has brought on five new actors as series regulars for the upcoming television program. According to Deadline, the new actors joining the show are TL Thompson (The Hunted: NYCSS), Cory Jeacoma (Power Book II: Ghost), Ireon Roach (School Girls; or the African Mean

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Power Rangers #7 by Ryan Parrott, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo, Jose Enrique Fernandez and Ed Dukeshire, on sale now. The Omega — Jason, Zack and Trini — were already on the run from their closest allies when they were attacked and forced to touch down on the outlaw

Eijiro Kirishima is a supporting character in the My Hero Academia universe and among the strongest students of Class 1-A. His hardening quirk allows him to become a nigh-indestructible juggernaut and shield by which to keep his classmates safe. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters Who Would Make Great Among Us Crewmates Despite his optimistic outlook and reliable

When it comes to what’s written in the stars, HBO Max is banking that a large percentage of its users are believers. Or, at the very least, that they’re amused enough to make the platform’s newly rolled out feature one worth the time and money it took to develop. No matter if subscribers are an emotional Pisces, picky Virgo or

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 7, “Man of Steel,” which aired Tuesday on The CW. In Superman & Lois, Captain Luthor was introduced as a survivor of a world torn asunder by a darker version of Superman who turned against humanity. He escaped into the newly restructured Earth-Prime

Friends is a beloved ’90s sitcom that defined a generation and catapulted its actors into super-stardom. With an ever-increasing fanbase, the show has celebrated its success for over 25 years. After years of hoping and waiting, Friends is finally getting the reunion it deserves, available for streaming on May 27, on HBO Max. RELATED: Friends Marathon To Run On

Black Lightning showrunner Salim Akil reflected on its four-season run on The CW, saying it was about more than battles between heroes and villains. “It’s interesting. I really never thought it was a show about superheroes. I always saw it as a family show,” Akil told ComicBook.com. “I always saw it as a way to

Each season of NBC’s Superstore had a doozy of a finale that shook the series to its core. Season 1 ended with Glenn getting fired and the entire staff walking out, while Season 4 ended with Mateo being taken away by ICE. However, Season 2 had an incredibly devastating finale that saw the store utterly demolished by

EA’s The Sims is arguably the most popular life simulation video game in gaming history, with more than 200 million copies sold worldwide. The game has amassed a huge following since its first release in 2000 and has continued to thrive in numerous other installments for PC, consoles, and, more recently, mobile. Related: Sims 4: 5 Features That

Magneto was the first villain of the X-Men. He was originally considered a mutant extremist who wanted mutants to dominate the human race as opposed to Professor Xavier’s attempts to have mutants exist alongside humanity. However, Magneto has evolved over the years, and he’s no longer simply considered a villain but something far more complex.

Castlevania is one of Konami‘s most iconic series. It’s a fantastical epic that conjures up images of famous vampires, whip-wielding demon slayers and more than a fair share of horror and dark magic. One of the biggest surprises for fans is that the Castlevania television show continued to wow over its four seasons. The series

Filmmaker J.J. Abrams said that Bad Robot’s long-gestating film adaptation of the hit video game series Portal is still in active development at Warner Bros. While promoting the 4K Blu-ray release of his 2011 film Super 8, Abrams told IGN, “We actually do have a script that’s being written for the Portal movie now at [Warner Bros.] We’re really excited

As far as X-Men goes, Jean Grey is up there in terms of characters going through the wringer. Her stories often revolve around the Phoenix Force, which leads to both darker storytelling and lots of lost life, sometimes even her own. Only Wolverine comes close as far as grittier stories go. RELATED: X-Men: 5 Ways

New Dungeons & Dragons players often make the same mistakes when getting into the game, in part due to how confusing the massive amount of rules can be. One such mistake is how they role-play their alignment. While individual Dungeon Masters will have different expectations for how much players should stick to their characters alignments, many use

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom #1 by Brandon Easton, Fico Ossio, Rico Renzi, Rob Leigh Mister Miracle and Barda are one of the DC Universe’s most foundational romances, and their bond is a major element of both characters. Even when both heroes have served on the Justice League,

As far as ensemble books go, Birds of Prey is one of the best around. Not only is it one of the longest runs by a single writer on a series, hitting 56 issues, but it’s also Gail Simone’s best work. It’s also one of the few comic books that featured an all-girls team, something

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Good Doctor Season 4, Episode 18, “Forgive or Forget,” which aired Monday on ABC. Season 4 of The Good Doctor has put Lea and Shaun’s relationship through the wringer. After starting the season finding their footing as a couple, their lives were thrown for a loop when Lea found