Month: September 2021

Elizabeth Olsen’s portrayal of Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen Scarlet Witch‘s popularity skyrocket. Like other heroes in the Marvel Universe, she has particularly unique skills and anatomy, all of which have factored into her progression as a character. Scarlet Witch was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in

Teen Titans, the young adult graphic novel series from DC, saw a fresh trailer drop for its upcoming installment, Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven. The quick video flashes Gabriel Picolo’s art within its frames while playing voiceovers of the titular characters, Raven Roth and Garfield Logan. The narration sets up the book’s plot and key

Batman writer Scott Snyder revealed the editorial conflict that almost made him quit the series altogether An oral history of The New 52, compiled by Polygon, detailed the work that went into DC Comics’ relaunch of all its titles from the people who worked on it. Leading up to the August 2011 release of new books,

Tommy Oliver finds himself at a crossroads in a preview for BOOM! Studios’ Mighty Morphin #12, with the fan-favorite character being placed at odds with his fellow Power Rangers. Set to hit comic shops on Wednesday, Oct. 6, Mighty Morphin #12 comes from writer Ryan Parrott and artist Marco Renna, with colors by Walter Baiamonte, color assistance by

Family Guy unveiled a new message from Stewie and Brian. A brand new Family Guy short was released via the show’s official Twitter. In the short, Peter is at the local hospital complaining about receiving the (coronavirus) COVID-19 vaccination. “Why do I even need to get the COVID shot anyway?” he asks Brian. As the doctor enters and asks Peter

IMAX has given us a small taste of what fans can expect when Carnage and Venom inevitably come to blows in Sony Pictures’ fast-approaching Marvel spinoff film Venom: Let There Be Carnage. On Twitter, IMAX shared an official motion poster for Let There Be Carnage, featuring an intense battle between the two symbiotes. “What happens when [Venom]

House of Secrets, the critically-acclaimed fantasy book series, is being adapted into a televisions series for Disney+. Chris Columbus, who directed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, will develop the books for television. Columbus co-authored the young adult novels with the late Ned Vizzini and will be joined by

DC Comics is teasing a romance between the Ruler of Apokolips and the Princess of Themyscira within the pages of Justice League Infinity. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and James Tucker and illustrated by Ethen Beavers, Justice League Infinity #4 is slated to hit comic shops on Tuesday, Oct. 5. The issue’s cover art, drawn by Tucker,

Dexter star Michael C. Hall recommended four episodes from the eight-season Showtime series that would best prepare audiences for Dexter: New Blood. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, the Golden Globe winner highlighted four installments from Dexter‘s past that serve as a prelude to the upcoming New Blood revival. Hall provided an introduction to each episode for a video interview, beginning

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings screenwriter Dave Callaham recently admitted that they actually filmed two different versions of scenes explaining the origin of the Ten Rings for the film. “There were scenes shot for the movie that suggested one origin,” Callaham told Inverse. “There were scenes shot later that suggested a different

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime stars Rimuru Tempest, the isekai slime hero who seeks not to conquer the world or build a harem, but to found a new nation of tolerance and peace for all monsters. While Rimuru has many magical abilities of his own, what he really needs is allies and

While usually relegated to the comic relief of One Piece, Usopp has slowly found his place among the Straw Hats crew. He went from village liar and coward to sniper for one of the most infamous pirate crews in the world. While Usopp still maintains some of his cowardly habits, it would be unfair to say he doesn’t

Every year there are hundreds of new anime that join the versatile medium of animation, but some of these most exciting contributions are the projects that are made for the cinema rather than episodic television series. Anime series may generate incredibly passionate audiences, but the feats accomplished through anime feature films can often contain more

Disney announced that its new hit movie Jungle Cruise, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, will soon be available to all Disney+ subscribers. In celebration of the first-ever Disney+ Day on Nov. 12, Jungle Cruise will be one of several films and series made available for free on the Disney+ streaming service. The family-friendly adventure movie was originally

While most stories feature characters with interesting goals and motivations in relation to the plot, not every story will focus on its characters’ internal struggles and growth. Stories that focus on internal character struggles are what set them apart as character studies rather than a conventional story that treats its characters only as tools to

The critically acclaimed graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns helped to elevate the career of legendary writer/artist Frank Miller. Now, over 30 years years later, Miller has opened up about seeing his work referenced on the big screen. During an appearance on The Beard and The Bald Movie Podcast, Miller was asked his feelings on seeing director Zack Snyder reference

He’s short, he’s hairy, and he has bones covered in adamantium. Wolverine is one of the most iconic figures in comics. Thanks to the popular cartoon from the 1990s and the twenty years actor Hugh Jackman spent playing the famous member of the X-Men on the big screen, the Canadian mutant has sunk his claws into

Lil Nas X revealed that the 2001 cult film Donnie Darko inspired part of the cover design for his debut album, Montero. Commenting on the album cover’s reveal on Aug. 31, self-described “stan account” @audnasx tweeted a zoomed-in imagine from Montero with the comment, “Is this like a water snake/ caterpillar? Love it!!!!” Signal boosting their question

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for “Blind Spots,” the latest episode of Supergirl Season 6. Team Supergirl has a new hero. In “Blind Spots,” the latest episode of Season 6, Kelly Olsen stepped up and into the Guardian mantle her brother James left behind, albeit with a few updates. After her cries for

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for “Summer School: Chapter Seven,” the latest episode of DC’s Stargirl. Yolanda Montez is Wildcat no more. In “Summer School: Chapter Seven,” the latest episode of DC’s Stargirl, Yolanda quit the Justice Society of America, but she didn’t arrive at that decision on her own. Throughout the episode,

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Super Chapter 76, by Akira Toriyama, Toyotarou, Caleb Cook and Brandon Bovia, available now in English through Viz Media. Since his first appearance in Dragon Ball Super, Granolah has had one goal: Wipe out the Saiyans in exchange for them having destroyed nearly all of the

The cinematic experience remains an incredible escape from reality and it’s always impressive to take stock of just how much movies have evolved over a relatively short time. The film industry is certainly guilty of following certain trends and at the end of the day, it’s a business where massive blockbusters that dominate the box

2003’s Hulk isn’t known for its bombastic action or superhero spectacle. But what it lacks in essential comic book movie fare, it more than makes up for it with a cerebral and profoundly layered story about trauma and how people constructively (or destructively) deal with it. This is best showcased with the relationship between Bruce

In an all-new animated promotional video, Loki actor Tom Hiddleston peels back the curtain on how he became Marvel’s most mischievous villain and what playing the character means to him. The video is the latest in Disney’s Untold series, where various actors discuss their connections to the characters they play. Here, Hiddleston reveals everything from

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Spider-Woman #15, available now from Marvel. For as long as she has been part of the Marvel Universe, Jessica Drew’s life has been little more than a series of superhero adventures entwined with shadowy espionage, often with her own family at the center of it all. Most recently

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a popular isekai series whose star, Rimuru Tempest, isn’t seeking to build a harem to defeat the demon king, nor is he a buffoon like Kazuma Sato. Instead, he is on a quest to build a brand-new monster kingdom in the Jura forest, a diverse and

The indie anime success Pompo the Cinephile is coming to North American theaters next year. American film distributor GKIDS Films has announced its acquisition of the recently released and critically lauded anime film Pompo the Cinephile. The debut film of new animation studio CLAP, Pompo the Cinephile premiered in Japan on June 4, and grossed roughly

Known best for his iconic role as Otis Driftwood in Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects and his breakout role in 1986’s horror parody The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Bill Moseley is never one to shy away from villainous roles in eclectic films. It should come as no surprise, then, that his next antagonist finds him starring opposite Nic Cage

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 6, “What If… Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?,” streaming now on Disney+. Marvel Studios’ What If…? has shown fans how the most minor decisions can create alternate paths to realities that no one could have expected. However, even in realities unlike anything seen before, some

When it came to the unique stories that make up Star Wars: Visions, Lucasfilm was never worried about oversaturating the market with content set in the galaxy far, far away. Executive producer James Waugh spoke to The Direct about bringing the new anime anthology series to life for Disney+. Created by seven different anime studios, the series will