Casper the Friendly Ghost is coming to Peacock. According to Variety, a new live-action Casper series is being developed by UCP and DreamWorks Animation from writer/executive producer Kai Yu Wu (Hannibal, The Flash). The show is described as “a horror/adventure show that reimagines the origin of Casper in a coming-of-age story that explores what it
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Universal Pictures dropped a new still from the upcoming Jurassic World Dominion, which not only teases the return of Sam Neill and Laura Dern as Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler, respectively, but features a nod to one of the franchise’s earliest iconic moments. The still, released through Empire, sees Sattler and Grant in
NBC recently announced that its hit medical drama, New Amsterdam, currently in its fourth season, will end next year following a shortened, 13-episode fifth season. While longtime fans of the series are sorry to see the story of Dr. Max Goodwin end, the truth is, it’s actually a good time to bring this show to
Somebody has a new sidekick in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Currently out in theaters, the film finds the furry speedster racing to protect humanity and discover what it means to be a hero. His nemeses Knuckles and Dr. Robotnik throw a wrench in those plans when they land on Earth seeking an object of infinite
Disney’s canceled animated feature Nimona will now be released on Netflix. N.D. Stevenson, who created the original graphic novel the film is based on, shared the news on Twitter. “Nimona’s always been a spunky little story that just wouldn’t stop,” they wrote. “She’s a fighter…but she’s also got some really awesome people fighting for her.
Jake Gyllenhaal opened up about how playing the villain in Spider-Man: Far From Home allowed him to find the joy in acting again. The actor spoke to Vanity Fair about his career and some of his biggest roles, and Gyllenhaal revealed how important playing Mysterio was as it reminded him of why he loved making
Along with hardware advancements, the shift to the 3D environment in the ’90s prompted many developers to consider how they would like to handle innovation in their games. Some decided to introduce gameplay concepts that improved the overall delivery of their titles, while others invented a brand-new approach to certain mechanics that never really took
After being in the spooky spotlight for 40 years, Dynamite Entertainment has decided to take Elvira on a trip to… the afterlife?! Written by longtime Elvira writer David Avallone, Death of Elvira is a super-size comic that follows the Horror Hostess shedding this mortal coil for something more fitting. But that graveyard business has to
Pacific Rim feels like one of those films that would not get made today — an original, auteur-driven blockbuster that a studio was willing to invest $200 million into. In 2022, you don’t have studios throwing that much money at an idea. However, Legendary and Warner Bros. did, and it resulted in a beautiful epic
There’s perhaps no bigger tale of comic book post-mortem revenge than that of James O’Barr’s The Crow. Created as a sort of narrative therapy for its creator after a horrific personal tragedy, the series was later adapted into an equally infamous and iconic film. Besides inspiring the now iconic film starring the late Brandon Lee,
The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 16, “Acts of God,” which aired Sunday, April 10 on AMC. Every once in a while, Oceanside will pop up in The Walking Dead as a scenic background where characters fall back on when times get tough. But Oceanside rarely has a story of
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Alfred Molina worried he was too old to reprise the role of Doctor Octopus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster. Molina, who first portrayed Doc Ock in 2004’s Spider-Man 2, opened up about returning to the role nearly two decades later, in a recent episode of Household Faces with John
Moon Knight‘s latest episode added another wrinkle to the Marvel Cinematic Universe this week. The introduction of the gods Khonshu and Ammit confirms the existence of the Egyptian pantheon in the MCU. This begs the question: how many deities actually exist in this one universe? Between the Norse gods, the Eternals, the Celestials, and more
The following article contains spoilers for Tiger & Bunny 2, Episode 1, “A Word to the Wise Is Enough,” now streaming on Netflix. Since Kotetsu and Barnaby’s last appearance in the 2014 film Tiger & Bunny: The Rising, fans have been waiting with bated breath for the duo’s triumphant return. Eight years later, it’s arrived
Morbius takes flight for the first time in a new clip from the superhero blockbuster shared by Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Living Vampire, played by Jared Leto, experiments with his newly discovered ability to glide in the scene, which Sony released online. Morbius’ other quasi-vampiric powers in the movie include super strength, hypnotism and a
The following contains spoilers for Hulu’s The Dropout and Netflix’s Inventing Anna. Two new biopic series have come to streaming, with The Dropout and Inventing Anna both premiering earlier this year. Although there’s been some debate over which of the two real-life criminals is the better con-artist, there’s one incredibly interesting personality trait both women
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore recorded the lowest international opening weekend in the Harry Potter spinoff franchise’s history. The film raked in $58 million from 22 overseas markets, according to box office data obtained by Variety. This is well below the commercial performance of the previous installment in the Fantastic Beasts series, The Crimes
It’s a popular misconception that all of Dungeons & Dragons‘ Wizards are the same, but nothing could be further from the truth. In addition to the eight schools of magic Wizards can study within to hone their craft, there are four other Arcane Traditions. Those who study the School of Enchantment are incredibly crafty, relying
One of the things that sets Sonic the Hedgehog apart from other video game characters is his expansive cast of colorful supporting characters. Over the years, the Blue Blur has met a variety of anthropomorphic animals with their own talents, allegiances and motivations. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 highlighted the introduction of two of Sonic’s best
Today, we take a look at the time Superman was trapped…on MTV in the mid-80s?! In every installment of I Love Ya But You’re Strange I spotlight strange but ultimately endearing comic stories. Feel free to e-mail me at brianc@cbr.com if you have a suggestion for a future installment! One of the strangest periods in
A new Thor: Love and Thunder leak offers Marvel Cinematic Universe fans their first real look at Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher. A number of Marvel Legends Build-a-Figure action figure boxes for Thor: Love and Thunder recently surfaced on Facebook and were subsequently shared to the Thor: Love and Thunder News Twitter account. The
The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 16, “Acts of God,” which aired Sunday, April 10 on AMC. The Walking Dead has had its fair share of unlikable characters. All Lori Grimes ever did was treat Rick badly and worry about Carl. Ron Anderson was another one; he shot Carl for
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 16, “Acts of God,” which aired Sunday, April 10 on AMC. Many characters have gone missing in The Walking Dead, especially in recent seasons which have included shrugged-off explanations that don’t make entirely much sense. One character who was introduced in Season 9
Journeying through the Lands Between in Elden Ring will lead the Tarnished across 13 regions, where they will meet foes, bosses, and unsavory characters disguised as allies. Limgrave, in particular, has several NPCs whom players can help, should they feel inclined to do so. While some will present the players with viable rewards, others might
The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 16, “Acts of God,” which aired Sunday on AMC. The Walking Dead‘s mid-season finale delivers a healthy dose of Biblical symbolism, from a fleeting shot of a snake to a locust frenzy that Negan assures must be “a sign from the man upstairs.” Season
Eve Stranger is headed to the small screen. According to Deadline, BBC Studios is developing a television adaptation of Eve Stranger, the comic book limited series created by David Barnett and Philip Bond. The show will be produced by BBC Studios’ Drama Productions unit, with writer Veronica Gleeson (Sixteen) attached to adapt. Former IDW Publishing
The following contains spoilers for the first two issues of Step by Bloody Step, on sale now. Image Comics’ Step by Bloody Step revolves around a mysterious young girl with no memory or language in a unique world. All she has is her protector, a giant armored Titan, who doesn’t want her wandering off too
The character of Moon Knight has always been categorized as a superhero, but Oscar Isaac’s darker and sometimes violent interpretation of the character has arguably called Moon Knight’s status as an actual hero into question. The stars of the new series on Disney+ have shared their own thoughts on the matter. “I think what he
The following contains major spoilers for Moon Knight #10, available now from Marvel. Marc Spector’s latest return to action as Moon Knight has taken more than a few unexpected turns. Not the least of these was the revelation that the seemingly ordinary Terry was the one working against the Midnight Mission as the villainous Zodiac.
A new nightmare emerges in the first issue of DC’s The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country. DC has provided CBR with an official preview for The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #1, which is set to hit comic shops this coming Tuesday, April 12. The comic comes from writer James Tynion IV, artist Lisandro Estherren, colorist Patricio