Month: January 2022

Author Brandon Sanderson, who co-wrote the last three books in The Wheel of Time series after the death of original author Robert Jordan, was an executive producer on the Prime Video TV adaptation. However, not all of his ideas for how to develop the characters were used. In a conversation on his YouTube show Intentionally

Following the release of Peacemaker on HBO Max, it’s fair to say that the character is lingering in the viewers’ minds. Played by John Cena, Peacemaker represents the inversions of everything audiences expect from a government-enlisted supersoldier. He doesn’t save cats from trees or stop planes crashing; he’s the strong arm of his government, a cold-blooded

At the peak of the Fourth Shinobi War, Madara Uchiha had defeated both Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. He had also become the jinchuriki for the Ten-Tails. All hope of victory or even survival seemed lost until Might Guy decided to release the Eighth and final Gate. This technique gave Guy an extreme power and

The Witcher 3 remains one of the greatest role-playing games of all time nearly seven years after it was released, with an active fanbase which continues to modify and add to the story of Geralt and company. For such avid fans, the game’s New Game+ mode isn’t always enough, which is where community-made challenge runs come into

Captain America is considered the greatest hero in the Marvel Universe. His life as a hero began during World War II when he became the Sentinel of Liberty and it still hasn’t ended. Captain America never gives up and fights anyone who endangers the innocent. While some believe he fights for the American government, he

In anime, there’s a stereotype that villains do not care about those that serve under them. Often, this is to reinforce the notion that they are evil so that the entire audience will be against them by the hour of their retribution. RELATED: My Hero Academia: 10 Pro Heroes Deku Can Defeat However, some villains defy

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Robin #10, on sale now. Having recently foiled Mother Soul’s plans to unleash the Lazarus Demon upon the world, Damian Wayne was dragged into the memories of his great-grandmother to be shown the true history of his family. In Robin #10 (by Joshua Williamson, Roger Cruz, Norm Rapmund,

The X-Men have been living in a relative harmony in the advanced island nation of Krakoa, but in a new preview for Sabretooth #1, Victor Creed is about to delve below the island paradise to reveal its dark and terrifying secrets. Dawn of X, the bold era for Marvel’s Merry Mutants, began with Sabretooth answering for his crimes

Animation has come a long way in the past few decades, and the animation studios have expertly crafted the most beloved and influential animated films. One of the legends among animation studios is, without a doubt, Pixar. Pixar has had a huge impact on the film industry with its introduction to the greatest 3D animation technology and designs.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 3 of After Life, now streaming on Netflix. Following the bombastic events in Spider-Man: No Way Home, many fans have voiced their love for the wall-crawler repeatedly, whether it be Tom Holland’s version or the ones played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the past. However, there

Sean Young is famous for her roles in Blade Runner and David Lynch’s Dune. Considering her presence in such influential movies, it’s a little difficult to imagine her in any other roles. However, what some Sean Young fans may not know is that she was originally cast as Vicki Vale in Tim Burton’s Batman, but

In Avatar: The Last Airbender, the debates between which characters are stronger than other characters are never easy. In so many cases, the main cast represents the top-tier greatest benders of their world, and there’s a solid case to be made that Aang, Katara and Toph were each the single best benders in their respective

2021 was something of a binge-watchers dream. Dozens of new series debuted throughout 2021, along with continuations of some of the best shows in recent memory. With plenty of time and a huge variety of options to choose from, few people had trouble picking up a show to watch throughout the year. RELATED: Best Currently

The Wheel of Time co-author Brandon Sanderson revealed the name of the major antagonist who showed up in the final episode of the premiere season of Prime Video’s TV adaptation, spoiling a hidden detail but confirming the series is remaining faithful to a significant plot point. Speaking on his podcast Intentionally Blank, Sanderson blithely referred

The Flash star Grant Gustin is reportedly finalizing another year-long deal for The CW series, which leaves the door open for Season 9. According to a report from Deadline, Gustin has agreed to a one-year contract with a maximum of 15 episodes, though a multi-year deal was originally offered, and will now take home over $200,000 an episode.

It’s a huge accomplishment for authors to get their books published and to land a spot on the best-selling charts. It’s even more satisfying when their work gets adapted into a film. In fact, some of the best films are based on books. Viewers may not even realize it before they research it online or

The Seven Warlords were pirates in service of the marines in the One Piece universe. They were one of the first threats that the Straw Hats faced in the Grand Line, with each member possessing their own formidable powers and resources. Though they have been defeated and the Seven Warlord system has since been abolished,

One of the most alluring parts of Genshin Impact is the game’s gacha system. Players can collect their favorite characters by wishing for them on either the limited event banner or standard. Some characters are better for different purposes, such as for healing or dealing damage. Of course, the most sought-after characters are the iconic

In anime, it’s conventionally accepted that heroes treat their friends with kindness and compassion. This is to further endear them to audiences, often playing into the power of friendship trope and illustrating that they are people worth supporting. Such kindness is usually reciprocated in one way or another. RELATED: 10 Male Anime Characters Everyone Seems To

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for How I Met Your Father, Season 1, Episode 3, “The Fixer,” now streaming on Hulu. Following a truly heartwarming proposal in the pilot episode of How I Met Your Father, the newly engaged couple, Sid and Hannah, barely had an hour to celebrate because Hannah had to leave the city as an

Black Clover‘s Golden Dawn is supposed to be the most powerful guild in Clover Kingdom. They’ve been awarded with the most accolades, often staying ahead of much older and more accomplished guilds. While they might not be as talented as the Black Bulls, they deserve all the respect they’ve been given from fans. RELATED: 10 Wildly Impractical Anime

Continuity can be a monster for a franchise like Star Trek, which stretches back 55 years, and features contributions from countless creative voices. It’s improved in leaps and bounds on that front, yet its very nature entails challenges when it comes to the sweeping timeline. Star Trek: Discovery danced with the continuity devil — its

Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s satisfying series conclusion neatly ties up the story’s many dangling threads, including the unresolved romantic tension between Aang and Katara. As revealed in the sequel show The Legend of Korra, these two go on to live a full and happy life together for nearly seventy years, giving birth to three children

In September 2021, Aspyr Media announced it is developing an enhanced remake of the acclaimed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Released in 2003 for the original Xbox and PC, KOTOR is universally acclaimed and considered one of the best Star Wars video games ever made. It inspired both a direct sequel in 2005’s Star Wars: Knights

Dick Grayson has been one of the most important and longest-running characters in the DC continuity. While splintering off from Batman in Tales of the Teen Titans #44, Dick Grayson dropped the mantle of Robin and took on his solo identity of Nightwing. In issue #88 of writer Tom Taylor and artist Bruno Redondo’s Nightwing, Dick Grayson is

Spider-Man: No Way Home features a subtle callback to Thor: Ragnarok. In the wall crawler’s third solo outing within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) turns to Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help after his secret identity was revealed to the world. Strange attempts to make the world forget who Spider-Man is by using

This week Marvel released an animated ad for Krakoa in a style reminiscent of Into the Spider-Verse: “Visit Krakoa | A Paradise for Mutants.” The cartoon’s aesthetic is fresh and the overall video is incredibly entertaining. Marvel has an opportunity now to apply this animated style to the Krakoan age of the X-Men and draw

As one of the largest fighting video game franchises, Super Smash Bros. has a huge fanbase filled with players that take the game very seriously, as well as those who don’t. Nintendo has taken measures against players whose unfair tactics ruin the fun of the game, but when it comes to tournaments there is a lot more

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 5, “Monkey Dory,” now streaming on HBO Max. The Butterflies in HBO Max’s Peacemaker have been hyped up for four episodes because of their supposed endangering threat to humankind. Now, Episode 5 has proven this to be correct, and maybe even worse thanks to new light on their

Although horror movies go out of their way to make their protagonists compelling, it’s the villains that are the real reason audiences continue to come back. Whether supernatural demons or maniacal clowns from outer space, every series’ titular villain poses a unique and personal threat in their stories. RELATED: 10 Anime Villains Who Died After Redeeming