The Young Avengers didn’t just come into existence to take the place of their predecessors when the original Avengers were disbanded. They were brought together for a very specific reason: to stop the rise of Kang the Conqueror. And the one who assembled them was… Kang the Conqueror. Sort of. In the future, a young
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Loki Episode 6, “For All Time. Always,” streaming now on Disney+. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Loki has proved an exasperating figure for so many, and as the Loki series proves, it’s not just Tom Hiddleston’s version that’s a pain in the butt. When he got lumped in with the others
There are few book series as beloved as the Harry Potter saga. More than twenty years since the first book in the series was published, the British boy wizard is still enchanting newer generations through the eponymous film series, the various theme park attractions at Universal Studios, and, of course, the seven books themselves. Related: 10 Anime To
While Goku and the Z Fighters’ time on Namek is best known for the introduction of the Super Saiyan transformation and Goku’s epically long duel against the interstellar tyrant Frieza, plenty of details in the lead-up helped make the Namek Saga one of the most vitally important storylines in the entire Dragon Ball franchise. Moving several characters
Fans were ecstatic when it was announced in 2019 that Blade was officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe played by actor Mahershala Ali, but the Daywalker was almost part of another cinematic universe several years before that. In fact, if the creators of the Underworld franchise had their way, audiences would have seen Blade battling vampires and werewolves alongside series star Kate Beckinsale in
Like any form of entertainment, movies go through cycles where different genres take center stage. These days, we’re pretty deep into the superhero genre ruling the box office, thanks mainly to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but sooner or later, the adventures of the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the other heroes will lose their
Welcome to the eighth installment of Nostalgia Snake, a look at 2000s revivals of 1980s properties, revivals now so old they’re also quite nostalgic. (Hence the snake of nostalgia eating itself.) This week, the first return of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cast after years out of the spotlight. And if you have any
The Fantastic Four was Marvel‘s first superhero team as well as the first comic book in the Marvel Age of comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Fantastic Four are made up of Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and The Thing. There have been other members throughout the years–and the
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Truth & Justice #18 by Andrew Aydin, Juni Ba, Nick Filardi and Aditya Bidikar, on sale now. While the member of the Bat-Family are famously human, they’ve all encountered their share of considerable power-ups, with some even transforming Gotham’s heroes into veritable gods. Bruce Wayne more or less
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Loki Episode 6, “For All Time. Always.,” streaming now on Disney+. Kate Herron, who directed Season 1 of Loki, explained in a new interview why she believes Sylvie’s betrayal of Loki in the finale didn’t necessarily mean that her feelings for him weren’t genuine. “Sylvie is sort of where
Before Loki and other popular franchises embraced multiverses and variants, Rick and Morty helped popularize the concept in mainstream entertainment with different versions of the titular characters in the same show. The Adult Swim show features plenty of Rick and Morty variants from different dimensions who co-exist in an isolated civilization called The Citadel. While there are plenty of wildly different variants of
A little over three years ago, Bethesda Softworks released a teaser for the long-awaited The Elder Scrolls VI. Since then, there has been nothing but silence from the developer. Xbox head Phil Spencer recently discussed the upcoming Fable game on the Unlocked podcast and mentioned that the game is still in development. He then mentioned The Elder
Spider-Man has a long and prolific history in Marvel Comics. He is one of the company’s most beloved heroes and, arguably, the face of the company. He receives frequent opportunities to guest star in other books, has joined various teams such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, and he has one of the most
The X-Men have one of the toughest jobs in the Marvel Universe. Not only do they have to battle deadly foes but also strive against human racism, disrupting multiple attempts to destroy the mutant race. The team is made up of the most powerful and respected mutants in the world, a veritable who’s who of
Between 1977 and 1998, Marvel Comics produced a series that looked into alternate histories of its famous heroes and villains. Titled What If, it was hosted by Utau the Watcher. The seemingly omnipotent alien recorded all of history, be it Earth-616 or beyond, but never interfered in progress. RELATED: 10 Oldest Alternate Realities In The Marvel Multiverse
An actor has reportedly been chosen to portray a young Princess Leia Organa in the upcoming Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Vivien Lyra Blair will play Leia, according to a report from Jordan Maison of Cinelinx. Blair is known for her roles in Bird Box and We Can Be Heroes. If the casting is confirmed, Leia’s involvement may reveal
Although The Simpsons has largely been set in the same quasi-modern era of the last thirty years, the future of this world is often hinted in brief flashforwards. While some of these can be rewarding to see and others contain bittersweet send-offs for the cast, there are some that are truly frightening — suggesting the world of
Asta may be regularly outshined by his childhood friend, but it’s rare for him to be outdone by fellow members of the Black Bull. The combined strength of the Black Bull squad has survived the threat of terrorists, elves, and even demons. While working together, the Black Bulls are unstoppable, but how would each match
Hot Toys recently announced a new action figure inspired by concept art from 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, which depicted Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in Iron Man’s armor. Released as part of the Avengers: Endgame Concept Art Series Collection, the official Iron Strange (Special Edition) Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys measures roughly 32 cm tall, features
The unimaginable death of Matthew Crawley was as devastating to viewers as it was to the fictional family of Downton Abbey he left behind. The shocking exit of one of the series’ most popular and integral characters seemed illogical and unfair to many viewers. The leading character, who had just become a brand new father,
While Sakura harnesses her arcane abilities with friends Tomoyo and Syaoran, Sakura’s older brother Touya makes his way through high school with his best friend Yukito by his side. Touya, however, is also managing his own magic, with his paranormal abilities unveiling many mysteries. As a vessel of the Clow Card Guardian Yue, Yukito is
Season 3 of Stranger Things is an explosion of light and color—the grandeur of the 4th of July combines with the utter terror wreaked by the Mind Flayer to produce an incredible, and memorable, set of episodes. The conclusion is rife with sorrow and heartbreak, with Jim Hopper’s presumed death and the Byers family leaving Hawkins with
WWE wrestler Big E recently shared that WWE boss Vince McMahon wanted to break up The New Day team when the trio’s star began to rise during KofiMania in 2019. “I know there were rumors for a while that certain things were pitched,” Big E told Talksport. “But I think because we had been so adamant
Anime opening and ending themes are often discussed at length, with there being some iconic ones over the years. However, a fact that is often overlooked is that anime soundtrack music, playing during scenes to capture and enhance the moment, is critical to the success of a series. RELATED: 10 Unskippable Anime Openings In 2020
The Thing, as a franchise, has never made much of an impact in video games. There was a game on the PlayStation 2, but that’s all so far. However, The Thing has a lot to offer players, and the current systems available could make for an amazing experience. The main antagonist of The Thing is
Older actors playing a role meant for a younger one has been a trope in movies for ages. It’s especially true when it comes to films set in a high school setting. Every popular television show has done it, from Dawson’s Creek to Gossip Girl to Stranger Things. At times, it’s simply unavoidable. RELATED: 10 Worst
Superman’s 1938 debut in Action Comics #1 is the origin story of the superhero genre. More than two decades later, the Marvel revolution of the 1960s solidified superheroes as the dominant genre of American comics, beating out competitors such as horror, sci-fi, and romance comics. RELATED: 10 Comic Book Movies That Are Written By The Comic’s Writer
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #119 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Nelson Daniel, Ronda Pattison, Bobby Curnow, and Shawn Lee, on sale now. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have just ended a war that has spanned the decades only to find themselves right in the middle of
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Loki Episode 6, “For All Time. Always,” streaming now on Disney+. Season 1 of Loki introduced some intriguing new characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Owen Wilson’s Mobius and a whole host of variants of Loki himself. However, there’s one newcomer that director Kate Herron doesn’t want to
Podcasts: The final audio frontier. Though Gene Rodenberry created a world centuries far-flung into the future, his utopian universe was not able to predict how popular this audio medium would become even decades later. Nor could he have seen how much Star Trek would become a pop culture giant, to the point that a slew of