Month: July 2021

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Masters of the Universe: Revelation #1 by Kevin Smith, Rob David, Tim Sheridan, Mindy Lee, Rico Renzi, Kathleen Barnett, and Deron Bennett, on sale now. Netflix’s upcoming Masters of the Universe: Revelation is a much anticipated direct sequel to the original 1983 animated series, and is rumored to uncover new secrets about

As a prequel, Rogue One needed to skirt carefully around the existing Star Wars canon, which was no small task considering the film directly led to the events of A New Hope. Use of the Death Star, in particular, needed to be addressed with care, because canonically, Alderaan was the first test of the battle station’s

Marvel Studios’ first animated series, What If…?, looks to break down the doors of what is possible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by doing a deep dive into the multiverse. In the first official trailer for the series, a voice-over of the Ancient One can be heard explaining that time and reality are changing. This plays over

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fear Street Part 2: 1978, now streaming on Netflix. Fear Street Part 2: 1978, like its predecessor, isn’t just a love letter to the slasher genre, but to horror at large. It’s got witches, possession, undead beings and gruesome monsters in gooey cocoons, so it should come as no

A Twitter post advertising the adult-oriented DC Black Label comics line claims “there are no limits in the world of #DCBlackLabel,” but fans have responded en masse pointing out one particularly infamous limit. The limitation in question is Bruce Wayne’s penis. The first printing of the first DC Black Label comic, Batman: Damned #1 by

Although it may have somewhat of an infamous reputation within the anime community, it’s still true that Sword Art Online hosts quite a few popular characters who fans can’t seem to get enough of. Kirito and Asuna are the two big names that come to mind, especially given how sweet the relationship between the two of them

Celebrities tend to have a hard time with getting bad publicity for publicity’s sake. It’s easy to figure out which celebrities are doing better than others based on how little attention they get through mass media, as everyone knows the news loves to pick on everything that’s awful in the world. RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: 10 Celebrities

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s own Thor, Chris Hemsworth, supplied his voice for the role of “Frog Thor” in the latest episode of Disney+’s Loki series. Director Kate Herron confirmed the casting choice in a discussion on the ForAllNerds podcast, a clip from which was posted on Instagram. Speaking of how pleased she was with the contributions of

Before The Elder Scrolls Online, before Final Fantasy XIV, and before World of Warcraft, there was EverQuest. It managed to evolve everything that had been done before in the genre and capture a wide variety of players to make a massive playerbase for itself. RELATED: Resident Evil: 10 Ways Resident Evil 4 Transformed The Entire

Welcome to a special Adventure(s) Time’s installment, a look at animated heroes of the past. This week, we’re examining a forgotten franchise from the 1980s, and its obscure (and dark) connection to a far more popular line from that era. And if you have any suggestions for the future, let me hear them. Just contact

True crime movies tend to always dramatize certain things for the sake of the narrative, and that’s understandable. A movie isn’t going to be very good if it’s spastically all over the place, and the crime itself is often used more as a guideline rather than law to follow. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn how the depiction of Captain Marvel in Kingdom Come pushed Alex Ross’ art style to its limit. Welcome to Comic Book Legends Revealed! This is the eight hundred and seventh installment where we examine three comic book legends and determine whether they are true or false. As

The heroes of the Marvel Universe are some of the most respected around, but they still have their share of bad days. Unfortunately, when one is battling some of the most intimidating foes on the planet, these bad days can lead to some pretty dark places. In the past, these places have led to heroes

Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice in 1813 as a romantic comedy, satirizing the era’s obsession with finding a husband. In the 19th century, marriages were especially tied to class mobility, financial promise and a family’s reputation. A “good” marriage could bring wealth and land to a family as much as a “bad” marriage could bring inescapable

While comic book blockbusters have been pouring in the money and achieving box office records, many famous directors, and more particularly the Academy Awards themselves, seem like they have it out for these flicks. From Martin Scorcese’s dig at the Marvel Universe to consistent snubs year on year, very few comic book movies have ever

Avatar: The Last Airbender never lacks for conflict as Team Avatar’s journey to Ba Sing Se and their search for Appa is interrupted once again. Season 2 Episode 13, “The Drill,” features one of the Gaang’s most impressive victories over the Fire Nation. The Earth Kingdom soldiers stationed at The Outer Wall are powerless to

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Marvel’s Black Widow, playing in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one of Natasha’s (Scarlett Johansson) most painful experiences was the ordeal she experienced with Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo). They seemed destined for a romance, but Bruce inflicted a deep, tragic cut that proved the

Cinema necessitates multiple cooks in the kitchen. Combined with the need for revision inherent to the creative process, many films end up different from how they were originally envisioned. RELATED: 10 Decent Movies With Amazing Last Acts There are 10 famous films with alternate endings conceived, scripted, or even filmed which differed from the final

While the main plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home isn’t known at this time, it’s clear that Peter Parker’s next adventure is going to take him into the multiverse in some way. That means he’s likely to come into contact with various versions of his classic villains, especially considering the fact Alfred Molina and Jamie

When discussing cinema and its romances, it’s almost impossible to leave Disney out of the conversation. Since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs debuted way back in 1937, Disney have given the world magical tales of love, friendship, and acceptance in the form of both live-action and animated films. RELATED: Marvel: 10 Disney Princesses As Marvel Characters The studio sits alone

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men #1 by Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia & VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. The X-Men have been reassembled in part to bridge the ever-growing gap between the mutant population of Krakoa and the rest of the Marvel Universe. But it turns out that some major mutant

William Shatner, the original Captain James T. Kirk, did not approve of Leonard Nimoy’s appearances as Spock in JJ Abrams Star Trek films. “Leonard Nimoy was in some of those films, but it was totally gratuitous,” said Shatner in an interview with Express.co.uk, while promoting his new movie Senior Moment. “They just wanted to put Spock

One of the most bizarre characters from the Lord of the Rings franchise is getting his very own game. Daedalic Entertainment has been working on a new Lord of the Rings title that centers around the corrupted hobbit Gollum earlier this year. Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be quite different from most other LOTR

Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s annual Halloween Heist sees New York’s finest perform outlandish schemes for the title of “Amazing Human (formerly Detective)/Genius.” However, the 99th Precinct’s Sgt. Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) went to an extreme in Season 7, spying on the therapy sessions of her colleague — and beloved husband — Det. Jake Peralta. In fact, her actions

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for 86-Eighty-Six Episode 11, “Here We Go,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. In Season 1 of Eighty-Six-86, Shin and his crew, the Spearhead Squadron, meet a very heartbreaking end. After an ambush by the Legion outside the 86th District, it seems they’re dead. However, with Lena plotting a new course, let’s look at what

It’s not easy being a hero in the One-Punch Man universe. Deadly threats are a part of the day job and there seems to be no end to the number of villains hellbent on destruction. To succeed as a hero, one must be powerful and dedicated. They must possess a strong sense of justice and know the

TV URBAN LEGEND: The United States government forced shows like He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to include those “We’ll be right back after these messages” commercial bumpers. As you have seen in my recent series of TV Legends Revealed about the classic 1980s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon (as well

Everyone knows the iconic 2002 Spider-Man quote, “With great power comes great responsibility,” as it’s a staple of the character from the comics. It neatly sums up why a teenager decides to step up and defend his neighborhood from threats big and small. On the other hand, a quote from the trailer, “Not everyone is meant to make

The ideal Dungeons & Dragons game sees the entire party working together to meet the greater end, but unfortunately not all parties start off on the right foot. Whether it is a character’s morality rubbing everyone else the wrong way or each players simply having different playstyles, an non-cohesive party can make even the most well-planned game flop