Month: September 2021

It takes enormous amounts of time, patience, energy, and skill to create a movie, regardless of its eventual status in the public eye. A few manage to become works of art, while several others languish in a bizarre limbo, trapped between critical disapproval and financial triumph. RELATED: 10 Movies With Vague Endings That Have Never Been Officially

What If…? head writer A.C. Bradley teased that the last two episodes of Season 1 will put The Watcher — more specifically, his oath to never interfere in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s alternate timelines — to the test. Speaking to Entertainment Wekly, Bradley hinted at the dramatic events to come in What If…? Season 1‘s

There is a huge cultural shift occurring in China that will make it a lot more difficult for Hollywood studios to tap into the country’s sizeable market. That’s due to the Chinese Communist Party and its general secretary, Xi Jinping, who have taken a strong stance against the likes of Shang-Chi and the Legend of

In some romance anime, manga and otome games, the protagonist will have a rival who is there to progress the hero’s story while they are restored to the role of villain. This can lead to said villain feeling more one-dimensional or expendable should a new obstacle, conflict or plot point come into play. This formula is tried

Longtime fans of the Metroid series are excited for Metroid Dread, which finally releases in a couple weeks after years of development hell. The game appears promising with its 2.5D playstyle, continuation of the original game’s story and horror-influenced atmosphere. However, the game’s mysteries may have been ruined already by Nintendo itself. Since announcing the game at

Speaking at Netflix’s recent TUDUM event, The Witcher showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich made some huge announcements for the franchise, including the development of a project set in the Continent, aimed at kids and families. The news has not gone over too well with certain members of the franchise’s fanbase. Hissrich discussed the topic on social

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “If You Don’t Belong to the Heike, You Won’t Be a Person,” the premiere episode of Heike Monogatari. With the fall anime season really beginning in October, some new shows have started airing early, with Heike Monogatari being one of them. The premiere episode, “If You Don’t Belong to the

When it comes to powerful beings in Lord of the Rings, characters such as Gandalf, Saruman, Galadriel and, of course, Sauron are discussed at great length. Gandalf the Grey (then later White) wizard who is actually an immortal spirit of the Maiar certainly makes a case for his power, having been resurrected and having orchestrated the

The success of 2008’s Persona 4 lead Atlus to continue the adventures of the Investigation Team in a variety of spinoffs and rereleases, a trend that would continue with Persona 5. Covering a variety of genres, Persona 4 and its spinoffs give fan new ways to enjoy the game’s fantastic storytelling, characters and music. However,

The sixth episode of Marvel’s What If…? reminded fans just how compelling of a character Killmonger can be. Since his first appearance in 1973’s Jungle Action #6, by Don McGregor and Rich Buckler, the Wakandan ex-patriot has been one of Black Panther‘s most fascinating adversaries. But, before he was an infamous supervillain, Erik Killmonger worked as a mercenary for Marvel’s

Ever since Stranger Things debuted in 2016, it has been one of the most streamed television shows out there, and with Season 4’s 2022 release date creeping ever closer, Netflix has started dropping hints as to what the latest season might bring to the franchise. For instance, one of the best parts of the show,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 7, “What If… Thor Were An Only Child?,” streaming now on Disney+. Maria Hill has been one of the stalwarts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2012’s The Avengers. As Nick Fury’s partner, she largely gives the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. a sounding board — letting him

Anime is viewed as one of the most inventive and limitless mediums of animation, and it’s incredible just how many unique visions have been made possible through the power of anime. There are dozens of eclectic genres that anime can indulge in, and while certain archetypes of the shonen, shojo, and magical girl genres remain

WandaVision kicked off Marvel’s new focus on television shows definitively set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. WandaVision is considered by many to be the best Marvel show on Disney+ so far, and much of that high regard can be attributed to the unique premise and cast of likable characters. Unfortunately, the standalone nature of WandaVision

Although Hunter x Hunter begins with Gon Freecss and follows him on his journey, there are dozens of characters in his universe who don’t actually interact with the series’ protagonist. Despite their paths often intersecting those taken by Gon, these characters have no role to play in his life. RELATED: Hunter X Hunter: 10 Times We All Fell In

Sony Pictures may be coming close to developing a Sinister Six movie linking both Venom and Spider-Man franchises. A Sinister Six movie has been rumored to be in development for some time now, with the project first having been announced back when Sony was working on the Amazing Spider-Man films. At the time, director Drew Goddard was

Ted Lasso surprised the world when it burst onto the scene, with it becoming so much more than just a sports show. It has several unique characters that bring absolute hilarity alongside some truly emotional and heartfelt moments. RELATED: Ted Lasso: Every Footballer In AFC Richmond, Ranked While not every character is necessarily there to provide

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter #1026, “The Pivotal Clash,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul and Vanessa Satone, available in English via Manga Plus and Viz Media. Chapter #1025 of One Piece ended on an inspiring final note as Momonosuke and Luffy finally returned to Onigashima’s rooftop to face the tyrant Kaido. Now

Masashi Kishimoto’s introduction of the Akatsuki in Naruto brought the series to new heights. The Akatsuki remains one of the most interesting and eclectic organizations in anime. Every member is distinct and memorable, but despite being in the same villainous group, its members do not share the same goals. RELATED: Naruto: 5 Harsh Realities Of Joining The Akatsuki (& 5

It is a common theme in anime for eyes to possess powers beyond anything imaginable. Some of the strongest characters harness their power within their eyes. There are eyes capable of mind-reading, creating illusions, and even destruction. RELATED: Naruto: All Eyes Of Sasuke Uchiha, Ranked Eye powers are usually both envied and feared by those

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from King Spawn #2, on sale now from Image Comics. Spawn is most well-known for facing villains like the rotund Clown/Violator and the devilish Malebolgia, but one villain in the interconnected Spawn universe stands out among all of the rest. Billy Kincaid was easily Spawn’s most disgusting and despicable opponent ever,

Cross to Bear #1 / $4.99 / 32 pages / Color / 10.27.2021 Writer: Marko Stojanović Artist: Siniša Banović Colorist: Dorde Krajinović w/ Aljoša Tomić Letterer: Taylor Esposito Cover: Sinisa Banović Incentive Cover: Tim Bradstreet Jack the Ripper was never caught because no one was looking for him in the Wild West…No one accept The

A trip back to the pre-2000s can be as surprising as it is nostalgic. In terms of video games, the difference between then and now is stark. Everything from the graphics, to the games, to what was acceptable in a commercial is a world away from what they are now. RELATED: 10 Retro Video Games That

The idea of shared cinematic universes has become commonplace due to Marvel Studios’ success. However, connecting films to the same universe wasn’t completely unheard of before Nick Fury recruited Tony Stark for the Avengers Initiative. Instead of being part of an interconnected continuity, two films existing in the same universe was the purview of Easter eggs. That

While My Hero Academia has an ensemble cast of characters, there is no doubt that Izuku Midoriya is the star of the show, and he fits the classic shonen mold while still having an identity and voice of his own. He was born Quirkless, but always had the heart of a hero, and he is

Early in Lost Judgment, protagonist Takayuki Yagami can start a side case called “Squirrels Just Wanna Have Fun” by talking to a child just outside of Seiryo High School. Once he has this quest, he’s finally able to examine the squirrel graffiti around both Kamurocho and Yokohama’s Isezaki Ijincho district using the bug detector, detective

Certain anime series never go out of fashion, and this is an honor that certainly applies to Akira Toriyama’s foundational shonen series, Dragon Ball. For over three decades, Dragon Ball has been one of the most popular action series of its kind, and it’s left a major influence on the genre. It’s become common practice