Month: November 2021

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dune, now playing in theaters and on HBO Max, as well as for Mobile Suit Gundam, whose original movie trilogy is available on Netflix. The release of Dune (2021) has reinvigorated interest in the legendary science-fiction series. Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel and its multiple sequels permanently changed the landscape of the

The Child’s Play series has been through several ups and downs in terms of quality and content. While the first three films are relatively scary slasher movies with elements of dark comedy sprinkled throughout, the fourth and fifth films essentially serve as parodies of their predecessors, as well as the horror genre as a whole. The fifth installment, Seed of Chucky,

In both the Stephen King novel and the 1980 film adaptation of The Shining, Jack Torrance is hired to be the winter caretaker at The Overlook Hotel in the mountains of Colorado. The hotel is closed during the winter months because the access road is snowed over, isolating the prestigious destination from the rest of the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Winter Guard #3, now on sale One incarnation of the Red Guardian — played by David Harbour — made his big-screen debut with Black Widow. The out-of-shape super soldier quickly became a fan favorite and escapes the film with his life — setting up his possible return at some other

At first, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s plan to hide in exile on Tatooine might not seem like the wisest course of action. It was, after all, Anakin Skywalker’s home planet, and Obi-Wan himself does not seem to have changed his appearance or his clothing much. That said, the trailer for Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett reveals

One of the most iconic symbols in all of Marvel Comics — and the Marvel Cinematic Universe — is Captain America‘s vibranium shield. And as it turns out, the big-screen version of Cap’s shield almost looked noticeably different before Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige stepped in. Played by Chris Evans, Steve Rogers/Captain America made his

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the biggest name in entertainment, but would not exist without the comics. Marvel has been around for decades, creating amazing characters and telling thrilling stories that have hooked fans for years. The MCU has used many of those stories as blueprints and while they’ve sometimes done a good job of

Tim Drake deliberates on how to move forward with his new boyfriend Bernard Dowd in the upcoming Batman: Urban Legends #10. The holiday-themed story “A Carol of Bats,” written by Meghan Fitzmartin and illustrated by Alberto Albuquerque Jimenez, picks up the threads left behind from the “Sum of Our Parts,” which ran in Batman: Urban Legends Issues #4-6. A preview

The Way of the Househusband is set to receive a live-action film adaptation that fans can expect to release early in the summer of 2022. According to Anime News Network, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Oct. 3 that a live-action film, inspired by the manga The Way of the Househusband, is currently being produced. The movie’s

Disney is planning to submit the Star Wars: Visions anime episode “The Village Bride” to the 2021/2022 Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category. The news comes courtesy of animation news website Cartoon Brew, which has assembled a list of 84 animated short films and counting currently qualifying for the Animated Short Film

Mario has always proven to be Nintendo’s most popular video game mascot out of the many lovable figures that populate their various first-party series, but the Mario Party multiplayer series has turned out to be one of the most successful Super Mario offshoots. Mario’s popularity has pushed the character to headline many different spin-off series

Whether it’s The Godfather or The Soprano’s, media about organized crime has always captured the imagination and fascination of anyone who explores such a seedy underworld. Maybe it’s something about safely exploring such a dangerous lifestyle? Perhaps it’s because, through media about the mafia, viewers can live out power fantasies? Whatever it is, shows and movies about the mafia

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, available now. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy lets players explore the farthest reaches of the cosmic universe as Star-Lord. As the team’s leader, it’s up to the player to make daring decisions in group’s best interest. However, some of Star-Lord’s choices put the team in more

Not all heroes are cut from the same cloth. While there are those who run headfirst into battle, with only the dream of a heroic victory, others have less dramatic aspirations. Anime has a wide variety of heroes, and while these good-doers started out differently, the end result is still the same. RELATED: 10 Most Epic Hero Entrances

Zazie Beetz, who played X-Force member Domino in Deadpool 2, recently discussed the possibility of reprising the fan-favorite character in a solo film, as well as in multiple Deadpool sequels. “I would love to revisit Domino,” Beetz told ComicBook.com when asked about the future of the Deadpool franchise. “I would love to do a Deadpool 3,

The company behind Alvin and the Chipmunks may soon be under new ownership, according to anonymous inside sources. Per CNBC, Bagdasarian Productions is seeking a buyer who will acquire the rights to the company’s intellectual properties, including Alvin and the Chipmunks. The source of this information wishes to remain anonymous, though did divulge that the company is expecting about

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Hypnotic, now streaming on Netflix. As Netflix’s Hypnotic rolls on, Jenn’s (Kate Siegel) journey as a woman struck by grief following a stillbirth goes from tragic and relatable to head-scratching. It’s all due to her visiting a psychiatrist, Dr. Collin Meade (Jason O’Mara), who uses hypnosis to mind-control as part of

Wolverine is one of the most well-known superheroes of all time and definitely one of the most popular. And it’s because of that popularity that Marvel is giving the gaming community a new, solo Wolverine video game to enjoy. And it only makes sense, as previous Wolverine titles have been highly successful, even if some of them aren’t

The Akatsuki from Naruto: Shippuden make up probably one of the most iconic villain groups in all of anime. The aim of their organization was to capture all the Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts. To achieve this more quickly, they divided themselves into two-man squads, each with their own targets. Each team had its own strengths, but one

The world of anime is populated with characters of all types, and these characters are deeply relatable when they are pursuing matters of the heart. Many romance anime series focus on this, but so do some slice-of-life anime shows or dramas, mainly in the shojo genre but sometimes shonen as well. True love is something

Following the most recent trailer for Amazon’s upcoming Prime Video fantasy series The Wheel of Time, an audio commentary is now available featuring the showrunner breaking down the footage. IGN presented the exclusive trailer breakdown from showrunner Rafe Judkins, whose previous work includes productions such as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the upcoming Uncharted movie. In the

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Death of Doctor Strange: Avengers #1, on sale now from Marvel Comics. From the comic book Marvel Universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man is very much the lynchpin of the superhero community, through Tony Stark’s reputation as one of the universe’s smartest individuals, his own

Even the worst of villains have underlying reasons for their actions, and they’re not always so black and white. Many bad guys and girls in anime suffer unimaginable misfortune, which is quite often the catalyst that sends them on their path of murder, evil, and destruction. RELATED: 5 Anime ‘Villains’ Who Weren’t All That Bad in the End

Lost became an overnight sensation when it premiered on ABC in September of 2004. Its intriguing premise and endearing ensemble of characters promised all manner of wonderful surprises for those who tuned in, and in an era when television was exploding with possibilities, it stood out as something entirely different. For the first few seasons, it

In making films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the ethos of Marvel Studios is to make the best movies possible, and that includes reshoots after principal photography is concluded. However, a new book covering the history of the company shows that Marvel’s view of reshoots differs from that of most other film studios. As explained in The

Marvel’s Midnight Suns has been delayed until late 2022. “On behalf of Firaxis Games, thank you for sharing just how excited you are for Marvel’s Midnight Suns,” creative director Jake Solomon and senior franchise producer Garth DeAngelis shared in a joint statement. “We’ve been thrilled to see your reaction to everything from our announcement of the

Having been delayed from its intended release dates, Sony’s upcoming Morbius is finally getting closer to its theatrical debut. With the success of the Venom sequel, it’s no mystery as to why Sony wants to continue making films based on Spider-Man’s villains. For a long time, how these three films connect to the Webslinger has remained ambiguous. Luckily, the newest

Part of the reason that Akira Toriyama’s prolific Dragon Ball series has been able to become such an anime staple is that there are so many different elements of the show for audiences to appreciate. New adventures in Dragon Ball tend to culminate in climactic conflicts, but it’s far more than just an explosive action

While acclaimed filmmaker Edgar Wright has always worn his cinema influences on his sleeve, his latest film, Last Night in Soho, explores the dark side of nostalgia. Wright directed the film based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Krysty Wilson-Cairns. In Last Night in Soho, Wright delves into full-fledged psychological horror as a young fashion student named Ellie