Month: October 2021

Rafe Judkins, showrunner for Amazon’s epic fantasy The Wheel of Time, was ahead of the game when it came to the inevitable comparisons to the behemoth of the genre, Game of Thrones. He went straight to the source for inspiration on recreating the success of HBO’s crown jewel by consulting its creators, David Benioff and Dan Weiss. With The

Marvel has become the biggest entertainment brand in the world because of its movies, but it all stems from the comics. For decades, Marvel’s comics have been telling stories that have stood the test of time and epic tales of good vs. evil that have entertained generations of readers. They’re still setting the bar for

The Earth’s mightiest heroes are about to explore the most dangerous landscape of Marvel’s Dark Ages – Europe. In Dark Ages #4, a group of survivors will cross into Europe, which Marvel has dubbed “the most treacherous place on Earth.” Regular readers of the series will know that Europe is controlled by Apocalypse, which suggests

What If…? is an animated series that explores the Multiverse. With a total of 9 episodes, each episode depicts what would happen if a single key event in the MCU changed, with the exception of the conclusion. While it is an engaging series, not every episode is strong, especially since they all tell completely different

Denis Villeneuve is a modern movie marvel, and with all the hype and success surrounding Dune, he has once again certified himself as one of Hollywood’s leading talents when it comes to creating timeless cinematic masterpieces. RELATED: 10 Directors Whose Movies You Can Identify Just By Their Visual Style Whatever the French Canadian filmmaker touches simply turns to

As part of Prop Store’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, over 100 original costumes and props from the Star Wars franchise will soon be sold to the highest bidder. The auction will include many iconic pieces, including Darth Maul’s lightsaber from The Phantom Menace, estimated to be worth $55,000 to $82, 500. “We’re thrilled to be back with another amazing

At the end of 2008’s Iron Man, fans were treated to the very first one of Marvel Studios’ now famous post credits sequences, as Samuel L. Jackson, famously the visual model for the Nick Fury in the pages of Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch’s The Ultimates (a major influence for Marvel Studios), made an appearance

Since the Silver Age, Marvel has been the industry leader, putting out comics that have captured the attention of new fans for years. Marvel has lived and died by its characters, which is a good thing. They’ve revolutionized the way comic characters and their worlds are written, producing earth-shattering events and lyrically beautiful character stories

A new promotional clip for Marvel Studios’ upcoming Eternals shows why the newly surfaced team of heroes is facing off against their millennia-old foes the Deviants now — after half the galaxy was wiped out by Thanos before being restored by The Avengers. “The Deviants — they’ve evolved,” says Sersi, played by Gemma Khan. The

Within the shonen anime genre, there are a handful of characters who share something in common with All Might from My Hero Academia. Kakashi, Master Roshi, and Satoru Gojo all lead a young cast of characters into the future with their overwhelming power. This should come as no surprise to anime fans who know that the overpowered sensei is

The story of Michael Myers’ iconic Halloween mask is well-known lore for fans of the franchise: Director John Carpenter instructed art director Tommy Lee Wallace to find a mask. Wallace found a Captain Kirk mask, painted it white, changed the hair and created Mike Myers’ distinct look. Recently, William Shatner, who played Kirk and is the model for

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dune, now playing in theaters and on HBO Max Dune is a largely faithful recreation of the original novel by Frank Herbert, focusing on the adventure of Paul Atreides as he tries to survive his planet’s ascension to the stewardship of the dangerous world Arrakis. The world of Arrakis, the scope

The DC universe is known for a few differentiating qualities that make it stand out from other publishers, including the frequent use of reboots as well as the establishment of so many legacy characters over the years. One of the most popular DC legacies is the mantle of the bat, which was originated by Bruce

WARNING: The following article contains brief discussion of suicide and self-harm. Japanese delinquents are generally seen as troublesome and even problematic. They refuse to conform to societal norms, often seen with dyed, unconventional hairstyles, customized uniforms, and strong personalities. As such, they have been shunned by society. Anime series like Tokyo Revengers and Great Teacher Onizuka revolve

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Ranking of Kings Episode 2, “The Prince and Kage,” now streaming on Funimation. If the first episode of Ranking of Kings was focused almost entirely on making viewers love Bojji, the anime’s second episode does the same for the show’s secondary protagonist Kage. The manipulative shadow creature wasn’t as

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for No Time to Die, in theaters now. No Time To Die, the latest installment in the James Bond franchise, is a direct sequel to 2015’s Spectre and the narrative heavily focuses on the sinister organization of the same name. Rami Malek carries the Bond villain mantle with his role as Lyutsifer Safin,

The Ackerman Clan remains one of the most mysterious bloodlines in Attack On Titan. There are very few members that fans get to see. Kenny, Levi, and Mikasa have all dealt with the positive and negative aspects that come along with being an Ackerman. RELATED: Attack On Titan: The Ackermans’ 10 Best Fights, Ranked The

Elun is the smallest region Samus visits in Metroid Dread. This area is notable for not having an E.M.M.I. that she must destroy, although she does fight a Chozo Soldier. Upgrade hunters only have four items to find in Elun, and Samus will need the Power Bomb ability in order to complete this region. Those

One of the most notable figures in Spider-Man’s life, the Human Torch has long been one of the most consistent allies the Wall-Crawler has. The pair even recently made sure to spend Halloween together in Fantastic Four #37 by Dan Slott, Dono Sanchez Almara, Nico Leon, and Joe Caramagna, with Peter Parker trying to cheer up Johnny

There are a ton of jutsu introduced throughout the Naruto franchise. Some are more powerful than others, but all are capable of great feats. However, not all jutsu are created equal. There are great gaps in both their power and the efficacy of their design, and there are some that don’t even make sense. RELATED: Naruto –

Nia’s growth over Supergirl Season 6 has focused a great deal on her learning how to control her powers as the Dreamer. Part of this has come from her consistently exploring the “Dream Realm,” specifically a mystical dream forest. Season 6, Episode 16, “Nightmare in National City,” revealed there’s much more to the Dream Realm

With Halloween looming on the horizon, there are still plenty of tricks and treats to entertain audiences as October 2021 approaches its close. Fresh off the heels of New York Comic-Con and DC FanDome, the hype train isn’t slowing down any time soon as a fresh wave of trailers and promos for November’s big premieres

Comic books movies are big business for Marvel and DC. Superhero movies are the biggest in the land, box office titans that bestride the theater landscape, wrecking all that is in their way. Sometimes, this extends to the source material as well, as comics are often changed to fit more in line with their cinematic

A man was visited by police in Leeds, UK, after a life-size Iron Man suit scared passers-by below the man’s residence. The homeowner, from Deansgate Square, Manchester, was awoken in the middle of the night when police officers and paramedics visited his high rise apartment in response to a cause from the concierge. They were

Today’s video game landscape requires groundbreaking ideas to truly stand out and deliver a unique gameplay experience. However, one game managed to do precisely this and do so over 15 years ago. That game is the Clover Studio developed and Capcom published third-person action-adventure beat ’em up God Hand. God Hand was the final release from

Saiyans, an alien race from the series Dragon Ball Z, is one of the more notable races in the anime-manga metaverse. Saiyans are an aggressive race of fighters, in Universe 7, who strive to be the strongest race in their universe. By nature, Saiyans are typically combat-addicted warriors who enjoy battle as if it was

According to Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts, the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film will be the Avengers: Endgame equivalent for Tom Holland’s version of the wall-crawler. Empire is set to release its upcoming issue on Oct. 28, which will dive into the film and according to the magazine, be “packed with world-exclusive images.” The publication recently

One of the biggest events of this gaming generation was the release of the Nintendo Switch, and the console continues to impress audiences in exciting ways. Nintendo’s newest console has significantly grown since its debut and there are some exceptional new features, like the Nintendo Switch Online service, that add much more to the experience.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Stargirl Season 2, Episode 11, “Summer School: Chapter 11.” Eclipso has been a dangerous force to reckon with since Episode 1 of Stargirl Season 2. As a villain who preys on the fears, insecurities and traumas of all who encounter him, he has torn apart many people close to

Today, we look at how Darkseid led to the creation of the Justice League in two different versions of DC’s continuity. This is “Gonna Change My Way of Thinking,” a feature spotlighting notable examples of retcons that don’t fit into the framework of Abandoned an’ Forsaked, which is specifically about stories that outright “overturn” older