Month: August 2021

Jujutsu Kaisen is shonen’s newest supernatural hit, and it was a fan-favorite for the 2020 anime season. Part of Jujutsu Kaisen‘s appeal lies in its three main characters: Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki. These three form the obligatory team that often takes center stage in action-packed shonen series, and their friendship is a

The Marvel Universe has never been a more exciting place than it is right now. Apart from all of the epic crossover events that continue to dot the landscape, there is the seemingly endless pantheon of high-flying heroes who over the years have become just as iconic as the Secret Wars they fight. Of course,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Animal Kingdom Season 5, Episode 7, “Splinter,” which aired Sunday on TNT. With Smurf (Ellen Barkin) gone, Animal Kingdom‘s fifth season turns into messy soap opera. While Pope (Shawn Hatosy) is clearly struggling with his mother’s death, he’s not the only Cody brother. In “Splinter,” Craig (Ben Robson) and

The long-awaited trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally arrived. After being leaked a day early, the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer picks up story threads from the post-credits scenes of Spider-Man: Far From Home. More specifically, J. Jonah Jameson revealing to the world that Peter Parker and the wall-crawler are one and the same. Peter

It’s no secret that Mario Kart is one of Nintendo’s most popular Mario spin-offs.  Its controls are easy to learn, the series is bright and colorful, and it does well in balancing luck and skill.  It’s this lasting quality of Mario Kart that makes it particularly special.  A new player could win simply by getting lucky with item blocks, while a

Free Guy, now in theaters, is bringing viewers a splashy summer blockbuster experience bursting with rollicking action and nerdy video game references. The Ryan Reynolds vehicle dives into the life of a cheerfully oblivious NPC living in a Grand Theft Auto-like game called Free City when his worldview is blown open as he slowly breaks

One of the most rewarding aspects of anime that’s helped make the entertainment medium so versatile is the endless ideas that it helps bring to life. There are a number of set genres that exist within the anime industry, but they can all be taken in many different directions. Some of the more popular anime

Capping off a troubled launch year, Marvel’s Avengers has jumped into the forests of Wakanda, adding its most ambitious story content yet and its most anticipated hero, the Black Panther. With the twisted Ulysses Klaue infiltrating Wakanda on behalf of AIM, the Avengers come to Wakanda’s aid to protect the nation’s priceless supply of Vibranium.

Mayim Bialik is performing as master of ceremonies on Jeopardy! for a spell now that Mike Richards has vacated the position. CNN reported on Bialik’s ascension to the role in the wake of revelations concerning controversial remarks that Richards made on The Randumb Show podcast. Having already been named host of the game show’s primetime specials, the former star of Blossom was a

Open world games have a reputation for being massive works of art. They are huge and meant to incorporate many different kinds of playstyles into one game with tons of exploration. RELATED: 10 Games That Reward Exploring The World Some games do this so well that the player could play the game until it becomes incompatible

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 1, “Acheron: Part 1,” which aired Sunday on AMC.  The Walking Dead is back with its final season, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Of particular interest are the interactions between Maggie and Negan. They have a history of conflict, and it comes flying to the

Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop are two wildly different characters. The former is cold, mission-oriented and socially withdrawn, whereas the latter is aggressive yet lazy, as well as skilled at manipulating people. Megumi Hayashibara voicing such different characters so well is a testament to her range, but according

Criminal Minds suffered from notorious cast turnover, beginning in Season 2 with the departure of the primary protagonist Jason Gideon, brought to life by Mandy Patinkin, and the subsequent loss of Lola Glaudini’s Elle Greenaway. Despite a huge amount of fan support and a 15-season run, main characters came and went at an alarming rate on

Pokémon are a trainer’s best friends, but in a world without regular cows, chickens, pigs, etc., it’s only natural to assume that at least a few people are chowing down on Nintendo’s adorable pocket monsters. A new video images how these definitely sentient and intelligent friends-for-life would be prepared by a professional chef. CONTENT WARNING:

For every superhero with super strength and super speed, there are superheroes that melt everything they touch without the ability to control it or heroes like Butterball who are invulnerable with terrible side effects. In the Marvel universe, this rings extremely true given just how powerful the Earth is with Inhumans, Mutants, Avengers, chemical spill

WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, streaming now on Netflix. Netflix’s The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf does not bridge the events of The Witcher Season 1 and 2, per se. Rather, it provides background and context for Vesemir and Kaer Morhen, which are both set to appear

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is easily the best cooperative Alien game in years, if not ever. Cold Iron Studios has worked through the source material with an incredible amount of respect and adoration, delivering a game that’s every bit a part of the Alien franchise as any film. Players will find Alien‘s world readily lends itself

At this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, Becky Lynch made her long-awaited return to WWE, defeating Bianca Belair in just under 30 seconds to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship. While many fans were excited to see The Man step back into the squared circle after an extended absence, many also criticized WWE for its decision to have

The slice-of-life genre typically presents the life experiences of various characters. Sometimes, it’s mundane. Other times, it’s absurd. Most of the time, it’s relatively pleasant. Usually, it is viewed from the perspective of a cast of characters and often lacks a prominent plot or conflict. These anime are great for viewers looking for a relatable or separate experience to change

20th Century Studios’ Free Guy has landed its home release dates. The movie, which is currently #1 at the box office, hits digital platforms on Sept. 28 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Oct. 12. The home release also includes the following bonus features: RELATED: Free Guy’s Biggest and Most Selfless Hero Isn’t Guy – It’s [Spoiler] Deleted

In the wake of The Suicide Squad’s popularity, fans are once again talking about this iconic team of DC supervillains. One thing the movie made clear is that just about anyone can find themself on the team. Some of the group’s weirder characters who appear in the film include Rat Catcher II, a sleepy millennial who

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Gamma Flight #3, available now from Marvel. The saga of the Immortal Hulk has been one of the most Earth-shattering epics in the history of the Marvel Universe. Not only has Bruce Banner’s life been torn apart in every way possible, but the foundation of his very existence

The first images from Netflix’s live-action remake of the iconic anime series Cowboy Bebop are here. There’s no mistaking the team of bounty hunters: sardonic martial artist Spike, hardened ex-cop Jet, flirtatious Faye and even the irresistibly cute Corgi, Ein. However, there’s one more member of the Bebop’s crew who hasn’t yet appeared: Ed. In the

A new trailer for My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission sees the series looking back at the past before showcasing some of its new characters and action. The clip begins with series hero Deku recounting his journey as superhero so far, beginning with his first encounters with the former top pro-hero All Might, to his recent

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapelwaite Episode 1, “Blood Calls Blood,” which aired Sunday on Epix. Chapelwaite, adapting Stephen King‘s 1978 short story “Jerusalem’s Lot,” is here, with the first episode of Epix’s 10-episode miniseries quickly moving its main cast into the eponymous estate. As Adrien Brody’s Charles Boone introduces his children to the

Everyone reading this should be familiar with the idea of a show-stealer. It is often with any story where a supporting character becomes so likable and immensely popular that their popularity winds up surpassing that of the main character. That popularity can sometimes grow so immense that fans start to demand that this side character get

Emmy nominee Kate Mulgrew has joined the cast of Showtime’s upcoming adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth. According to Deadline, Mulgrew has signed on to play a character named Drew Finch. Finch is described as a CIA operative and collector of secrets who is both emotionally fearless and a master at exploiting weak

Over the course of five films, and then again in a TV series, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Loki has revealed that deep down, he has a number of positive personality traits and the potential to become a genuinely heroic individual. Nonetheless, he didn’t become the villain of two films — and a conflicted antihero

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapelwaite Season 1, Episode 1, “Blood Calls Blood,” airing now on Epix. While the creators of Chapelwaite made many changes to Stephen King’s “Jerusalem’s Lot” when adapting the short story to fit a ten-episode span, their addition of Rebecca Morgan incorporates America’s literary history and gothic traditions. Due to