Month: October 2021

Kawaki is one of the main characters in Naruto’s sequel, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Introduced in the prologue as an antagonist, Kawaki later makes an appearance in the story long after, toward the end of the Ao arc. RELATED: Naruto: 10 Worst Things That Happened After Shippuden Kawaki has, since then, become integral to the main

Cut content from the recently released Game Wizards book details Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Dave Arneson’s original idea for how hit points should work in the tabletop role-playing game. As noted by Jon Peterson, author of Game Wizards: The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons, Arneson believed that hit points should be static, never increasing as the player levels up. Rather

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Thor #18, on sale now from Marvel Comics. With Thor receiving increasingly dark visions of a Marvel Universe future brutally controlled by Thanos and facing challenges to the throne on all sides, the God of Thunder is growing desperate in finding a way to avert the prophesied crisis. Initially

Video games continue to evolve in unbelievable ways as technology accomplishes major advancements, but there’s still endless love for classic gaming properties that have been around for decades, like Nintendo’s Super Mario. Nintendo is extremely fortunate to have many legendary first-party franchises, but few have been able to connect in the same way that the

R&B and soul music sensation Dionne Warwick took streaming giant Hulu to task over the platform’s ad-free tier. The situation began when Warwick posted an engaging tweet asking for any and all brands to share a response. “Even the mayonnaise companies,” she wrote. Hulu replied soon after, writing, “We’re here for the plot.” Minutes later, Warwick

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Season 1 of Squid Game, now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s Squid Game dives deep into the monsters mankind can be as they’re driven by greed. It focuses on folks in debt being taken to a mysterious island to play sadistic childhood games — some of which involve them partnering up, while others require

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dune, now playing in theaters and on HBO Max Dune has plenty of unique elements that enrich the sci-fi setting in ways no other franchise has. This includes specific terminology and technologies, as well as a handful of unique abilities granted to certain figures in the universe, such as

Macmillan Audio has announced that The Wheel of Time star Rosamund Pike will narrate a new audiobook version of Robert Jordan’s The Eye of the World, which will be released in November. “It is such an honor to be narrating a brand new audiobook version of The Eye of the World. I’m excited to bring The Wheel

Daredevil: Woman Without Fear — a three-issue solo series starring Marvel Comics’ new Daredevil, Elektra Natchios — is set to launch this coming January. Per Marvel’s January 2022 solicits, Daredevil: Woman Without Fear is written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Rafael De Latorre. The Elektra-led limited series serves as a continuation of Zdarsky’s ongoing Daredevil run and spins

Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm on the set of Rust, leaving the director, Joel Souza, critically injured and the film’s director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, dead. Deputies from the Sante Fe County Sheriff’s office were called to the Bonanza Creek Ranch set on Oct. 21 after receiving a 911 call saying an individual had been shot on set.

Amid unprecedented orders for Superman: Son of Kal-El #5, DC Comics has announced that it will be reprinting the title’s first four issues in November. Earlier this month, DC Comics revealed that Superman’s son, Jon Kent, will be coming out as bisexual in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5. The news made headlines around the world and inspired what DC

Comic books and video games have a long history of crossover appeal. From the early days of the medium in the 1980s, video games have often featured artwork and stories very similar to their graphic fiction counterparts, and the audiences of both have always been closely associated. It is no surprise then, that there have been

Ron’s Gone Wrong is a bright and deceptively heady film about friendship in the modern era — particularly between the put-upon Barney (Jack Dylan Grazer) and the faulty, but lovable robot Ron (Zach Galifianakis). It takes some surprising and interesting turns, but remains grounded thanks to the gifted voice cast. During a press conference attended

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter #1028, “Brachiosnakeus,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul, and Vanessa Satone, available in English from Viz Media. In the most recent chapter of One Piece, it was revealed that defeating Kaido as well as stopping Onigashima from falling weren’t the only problems the Straw Hats have to

The gory glory of John Carpenter’s iconic franchise has long been its increasingly large body counts. Each Halloween film has seen Michael Myers find new and exciting ways to dispatch his victims, and Halloween Kills ups the ante in almost every aspect when it comes to the brutal murders. RELATED: 10 Most Famous Movies Made

An alien Invasion is coming to Apple TV+. The original sci-fi series, which will launch with its first three episodes beginning Friday, Oct. 22, follows several characters scattered across the world in the midst of an alien invasion. As they go about their day-to-day lives, they suddenly find their entire world turned upside down by

American Horror Story has time and time again proven itself to have something of a winning formula. Whilst none of its later seasons have achieved the critical or public heights of Murder House and Asylum, many of them have nonetheless proven popular with fans, critics, or both. RELATED: American Horror Stories: 5 Actors Who Nailed Their Roles (&

Galactus is one of Marvel‘s most fearsome beings, a cosmic force of nature who travels the cosmos devouring planets. One of the most intelligent beings in the universe, Galactus has existed since before the current iteration of the universe started, transformed into an all-powerful being in the crucible of creation. The coming of Galactus is

Veep and The Tomorrow War star Sam Richardson will appear in Hocus Pocus 2. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Richardson is in final negotiations for a role in Disney+’s Hocus Pocus sequel and will appear alongside original stars of the 1993 film, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. RELATED: Hocus Pocus: Bette Midler Shares In-Costume Photo From the

Roronoa Zoro is one of the strongest and most popular characters in One Piece. With the goal to become the world’s strongest swordsman, he is the perfect choice to serve as Monkey D. Luffy’s right-hand man on his journey to become the Pirate King. RELATED: One Piece: The 10 Highest Bounties Ever In addition to his

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Super Chapter 77, “Bardock, Father of Goku,” by Akira Toriyama, Toyotarou, Caleb Cook and Brandon Bovia, available now in English through Viz Media. Initially one of the strongest fighters on Earth, Piccolo has had some trouble keeping up with Goku and Vegeta as the Dragon Ball

Nintendo has created some of the most iconic characters in gaming, with Samus Aran standing out as a shining example. Metroid has proven time and time again that Samus is one of the universe’s deadliest warriors, with an impressive array of skills, weapons, and accomplishments that would put any bounty hunter to shame. RELATED: Metroid: All of Samus’ Power Suits,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Halloween Kills, now playing in theaters and available to stream on Peacock. Halloween Kills continues Michael Myers’ rampage following his initial killing spree in 1978’s Halloween. However, the character’s latest outing has done away with a lot of the supernatural charm that made the character incredibly strong and seemingly

The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun has enormous hype surrounding its release. It’s Wes Anderson’s first live-action film since the Best Picture-nominated The Grand Budapest Hotel. After several release delays, many were hoping this film would be the one that revives arthouse moviegoing. Unfortunately, The French Dispatch is another highly anticipated”industry-saving” movie that

Despite the family-friendly nature of its parent franchise, Pokémon Unite is a MOBA that requires players to understand the strengths and weaknesses of its many characters if they want to be on the winning team. Like other games in the genre, Unite’s cast is separated into battlefield roles — in its case, Attacker, Speedster, All-Rounder,

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot praised Zoë Kravitz, who plays Catwoman in the upcoming DC film The Batman, while also teasing the possibility of team-up between their comic book characters. “…I love Zoë. She looks incredible. She’s a sweetheart. She’s a talented woman,” Gadot told Variety when asked if she had seen the latest trailer

It’s no surprise that Avatar: The Last Airbender remains a favorite among fans across the world. The fictional universe full of benders wielding different elements is wonderfully drawn out in a unique plot and a cast of brilliantly developed characters. Unlike other children’s programs, adults can also look forward to life lessons blended with lighthearted humor and

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fantastic Four #37, now on sale The Fantastic Four are some of Marvel’s most important heroes, with the first family and their loved ones helping define the core of the Marvel Universe. But that doesn’t mean they’re perfect, and can actually be tempted by some very shady decisions. In Fantastic

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first animated series, What If…?, generated a great deal of discussion among fans, despite its status as somewhat of an outlier amid bigger projects in the franchise. Its frequent use of live-action MCU actors reprising their roles earned it a surprisingly high profile, coupled with the surprise creation of the Multiverse in Loki