Month: June 2021

The success of the 2014 Disney film Big Hero 6 was enough to prompt follow-ups using other media. From an appearance in the Kingdom Hearts series to Yen Press’ upcoming graphic novel, the reimagining of the Marvel media has seen some varied continuation. Less advertised, however, is the TV show based on the movie which

There are many genres of movies that resonate with audiences, but the public’s relationship with documentaries continues to evolve in fascinating ways. Documentaries have spent a lot of time as a more niche style of cinema, but thanks to the prevalence of streaming services and other modern trends, there are now more mainstream documentaries than

Superhero movies are all the rage today, thanks in large part to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it wasn’t all that long ago that Hollywood didn’t think it could pull off the amazing adventures of flying men and women in tights. Thankfully, special effects technology reached the point where characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Shazam

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “Superman Punch!” from Batman: Urban Legends #4 by Camrus Johnson, Loyiso Mkize, Trevor Scott, Andrew Dalhouse & ALW’s Troy Peteri, on sale now The current events of Gotham City have driven serious chaos into the streets, forcing the heroic Bat-Family and their allies into overdrive to stop

Any sitcom with a few seasons under its belt is inevitably going to have a roster of running gags built up. On Superstore, the series longest-standing running gag was Amy wearing random name tags, which started in the first episode and ran right until she left the series. Amy Sosa, who started the series as Amy Dubanowski, had been

Some of the best horror films succeed due to a simple plot, perfectly timed suspense and great actors. However, within that simplicity is an opportunity for fans to find ways to make their favorite films and characters connect in unlikely ways. This could be through a killer’s shared motivations or literal in-universe connections that tie them together. One

Marvel has more than a few characters that would seamlessly transition into Naruto’s world, some of which would make outstanding Hokage if given the chance. Captain America springs to mind immediately. His leadership and patriotism are perfect for the position that Naruto now holds. RELATED: 10 Ways Daredevil Hides His Secret Identity But no other Marvel character is more

The Great Warrior Wall is a relatively lesser-known animation that follows the life of Seya Wolf on his quest to become a hero. On his way, he encounters friends that accompany him on his journey, and foes who force him into battles. RELATED: 10 Chinese Animated Films You Should See The show is an animation based

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Wonder Woman #773, by Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan, Travis Moore, Tamra Bonvillain and Pat Brosseau, on sale now. Wonder Woman has been on an odyssey through the reborn DC Multiverse as of late, with no discernible way to return home to the friendly, familiar faces she knew back

Goku was interested in fighting from a young age. As a child, he met Master Roshi. Under Master Roshi’s tutelage, Goku would become an expert in martial arts. Over time, Goku would achieve the ability to become Super Saiyan, but despite constant training, Goku occasionally meets an opponent he can’t defeat. RELATED: Dragon Ball: 10

Magic: The Gathering is getting another big boost with the upcoming Modern Horizons 2 set, an expert-level set designed for sessions of booster draft Limited. As the name suggests, Modern Horizons 2‘s cards will enter the competitive Modern format right away, and a new tribe is coming along: the Squirrel tribe. The Squirrel creature type has been in the game for years

The first clip and a new set of images for Arcane, Netflix’s upcoming animated series based on Riot Games’ League of Legends, has been released. Netflix debuted the clip and images during its Geeked Week fan event. The images and two-minute-long clip give fans a new look at Jinx exploring the ruins of an old arcade.

A maxim in the creative world is to “steal” influences from anything that can trigger the imagination, whether it be comics or literature. This is true in video games too, where game developers look to the movies for inspiration. RELATED: The 10 Most Frustrating Moments In Gaming History Take The Warriors for example, this gritty movie

WARNING: The following contains spoilers from Justice League: Last Ride #2, by Chip Zdarsky, Manuel Mendonça, Enrica Eren Angiolini and Deron Bennett, on sale now. DC Comics’ Kingdom Come was released to massive fan and critical acclaim 25 years ago this month. The groundbreaking story by Mark Waid featured breathtaking painted art by Alex Ross. It

One of the most iconic and successful franchises of the new millennium was Walt Disney Pictures’ Pirates of the Caribbean series. Aside from the swashbuckling action, supernatural elements and beautiful setting, the film’s biggest draw was Johnny Depp’s portrayal as Captain Jack Sparrow. Now, almost twenty years since he first sauntered on screen, it’s hard to believe

Batman ’89 artist Joe Quinones has teased an addition to director Tim Burton’s Batman movie universe — a well-known but controversial member of the Gotham Police Department, Harvey Bullock. Quinones recently tweeted a drawing of Bullock holding open his wallet to display his police shield, with the caption, “Just one more thing,” the catchphrase of TV’s Lt.

Within the sacred halls of Japanese anime stands two films that remain perpetual icons of the genre: Akira and Ghost in the Shell. It’s hard to imagine two linchpins with more influence and stature than these. RELATED: 9 Mature Manga & Anime That Broke New Ground for Seinen Both films are representative of the cyberpunk futurist

WARNING: The following contains potential spoilers for episode 1 of Loki, now streaming on Disney+. Loki star Gugu Mbatha-Raw promised that her character, Judge Ravonna Renslayer, will step out from behind her desk and get her hands dirty as more of her backstory is revealed. Mbatha-Raw spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the new series and how her small

The IGN Expo 2021 is here and continues on from Summer Games Fest 2021. The show is home to several new announcements and trailers, not limited by publishers or consoles. Here’s everything that’s been announced during the show: Mortel Shell: The Virtuous Cycle An expansion to Soulslike Mortal Shell kicked off the IGN Expo 2021. Creed A

Konoha is full of powerful and notable shinobi, and the most skilled can rise to the rank of Hokage. There are many ninja in Naruto who want to carry this legacy, but only a few earn the right to call themselves by the prestigious title. RELATED: Naruto: The Best Things Every Hero Did As a child,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Detective Comics #1037 by Mariko Tamaki, Viktor Bogdanovic, Jonathan Glapion, Jordie Bellaire & Aditya Bidikar, and Batman: The Detective #3 by Tom Taylor, Andy Kubert, Sandra Hope, Brad Anderson & Clem Roberts, both on sale now Despite being one of DC’s most dedicated heroes, life has been becoming increasingly tough

A talented student and top of the line hero, My Hero Academia’s Katsuki Bakugo is a firecracker of a character, literally. His explosive personality is coupled with a Quirk that allows him to create bomb-like detonations from his hands in any direction he chooses. RELATED: 10 One-Punch Man Characters Who Could Beat All Might At His Peak But

News of an upcoming The Witcher video game just isn’t in the Gwent cards right now. WitcherCon, the upcoming July 9 online event from game developer CD Projekt Red and Netflix, released a statement on its website dismissing this particular hype, writing, “In case you’re wondering, no new Witcher game will be announced at WitcherCon, but there are

During a year of global uncertainty, 2021’s Untitled Horror Movie dared to ratchet up the inherent fiscal risk of independent filmmaking to a thrilling extreme. Not only was the iHorror film shot remotely and entirely on the cast’s phones during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the creators decided against a traditional release model in favor of directly distributing

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 7, “Battle Scars,” streaming now on Disney+. Throughout Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Wrecker and Omega have established a close bond that has been shown through both subtle moments and grand gestures. At the beginning of “Battle Scars,” Clone Force 99 completes another

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie, now available on Netflix. Sailor Moon Eternal adapts the Dream arc of the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. It introduces new challenges for the Sailor Guardians to overcome, as well as a colorful new set of villains. Led by the dark Queen

Monkey D. Dragon is one of the most important characters in Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece story. Not only is he the father of the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, but he’s also the leader of the Revolutionary Army, whose goal is to remove the Celestial Dragons from power. RELATED: One Piece: The 10 Strongest Villains Of The Fish-Man

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1, Episode 7, “Battle Scars,” now streaming on Disney+. “Battle Scars” picks up in medias res, with the Havoc Marauder being fired upon by a trio of vessels in space. For their latest job, Clone Force 99 has stolen a lizard, who Omega

The 1980s were all about high-energy cartoons jam-packed with fun, optimism, and a sense of adventure. Along with them came some truly likable heroes that continue to stand the test of time for the quality of their character, and their unshakeable dedication to heroism. Kids who grew up in that decade were gifted some of

A street in the Bronx borough of New York City has been co-named after one of its most famous residents: Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee. As reported on by TheRealStanLee.com, the segment of University Way between Brandt Place and West 176th Street will be co-named Stan Lee Way. The re-naming ceremony took place on June 10,