Before 2014, the Guardians of the Galaxy were the least known property to get confirmation as being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, with James Gunn’s incredible introduction, the group burst on the scene and surprised fans, which propelled the team and stars to the forefront of the MCU. The first movie will long be remembered
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Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has a plethora of characters who have made quite an impact on the fans over the years. From the East Blue Saga all the way to the Wano Country arc, the author has introduced fans to some of the most incredible characters. RELATED: One Piece: Luffy’s 10 Strongest Allies, Ranked While some
The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Benedict Cumberbatch, said he wasn’t involved in the decision to change directors on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness but respected how Marvel Studios handled the process. Doctor Strange helmer Scott Derrickson departed the film’s sequel in January 2020, citing creative differences. “I was sad to hear about it, but
Oreo, the beloved sandwich cookie brand, announces a collaboration with Pokémon, the hit role-playing game franchise and anime. The Pokémon x Oreo Limited Edition Cookies will feature 16 unique designs baked into the wafers of the cookies. Based on the brief trailer, which features an original character trying to catch an incorrigible Pikachu, the Pokémon-themed Oreos include
The original Life is Strange quickly gained a fanbase when its five-episode run had completed thanks to a strong narrative and quirky, relatable characters. However, it is hard to deny that tonally, the games have felt at odds with what they want to be. Life is Strange and Life is Strange 2 don’t shy away
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for What If…? Season 1, Episode 4, “What If… Zombies!?,” streaming now on Disney+. Since its premiere, each episode of What If…? has seen The Watcher take audiences through consistently darker realities. Now, the series has potentially reached its darkest point with the arrival of zombies. “What If… Zombies!?” takes
Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra’s beloved Y: The Last Man has, since ending in 2008, become a series that people who read comics frequently recommend to those who don’t. Dealing with themes such as gender, sexuality, and identity, the comic felt mature, but not overly edgy. However, Y: The Last Man also suffers from some major
Plenty of rewarding forms of entertainment exist as possible distractions and forms of art, yet there’s a special level of diversity and grandeur that’s often applied to the medium of anime. There are hundreds of new anime series that come out every year that add more challenging content to different genres, but some of the
Metal Gear Solid had been a staple in gaming for decades. Despite Hideo Kojima’s departure from Konami and its attempt to continue the franchise without him, players just can’t seem to get enough of the legendary soldier Snake. The main entries have evolved over the years, going from retro top-down pixel visuals to cinematic masterpieces. That said,
Avengers: Endgame featured Marvel Cinematic Universe moments fans had been waiting years for, including Captain America proving himself worthy of wielding Mjølnir. With Jane Foster set to become the Goddess of Thunder in Thor: Love and Thunder, it’s safe to assume the mighty hammer will make a return in some fashion, whether it’s a recreated version or
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Suicide Squad Annual #1, on sale now from DC. From the current Suicide Squad’s first teases during Future State, Superboy has been teased as one of the heaviest hitters of the Infinite Frontier era Task Force X. Forced by Amanda Waller to join the team after being held in captivity
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter #1024, “So-And-So,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul and Vanessa Satone, available in English via Manga Plus and Viz Media. In One Piece Chapter #1024, readers are given more insight into Yamato’s traumatic childhood, which may or may not confirm a long-standing theory about Conqueror’s Haki. As a
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 6, Episode 15, “The Fungus Amongus,” which aired Sunday on The CW. After a season filled with aliens, mysteries and love persevering, the Legends of Tomorrow have finally washed their hands of their sixth season. However, it was not a completely happy ending as, following the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for New Mutants #21, now on sale from Marvel Comics. The X-Men and their allies on Krakoa have effectively set themselves up as the future of the Marvel Universe, with numerous powerful allies and resources at their disposal. But now, one of their most potentially deadly deterrents might be getting
An award-winning McDonald’s manager in Canada had a spotlight article written about him and the work that he does for the company by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. What should have simply a local interest story surprisingly went viral when, during the interview, the manager revealed that Grimace is…a taste bud? Brian Bates, winner of the
In the year of 2056, robots have replaced human beings in the workforce. An uneasy co-existence develops between the newly intelligent robots and the ten billion humans living on Earth. Every human family is assigned a robot upon whom they are completely reliant. What could possibly go wrong? Meet the Walkers, a human family whose
Prior to April 2008, the Marvel Comics character Iron Man was seen as a B-list hero at best for the mainstream audiences. Avid readers knew the character well, fans of the 90s animated Marvel shows were bound to come across him at some point, and he popped up in a few games here and there.
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is illustrating a new edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic 1883 book The Adventures of Pinocchio, which is set to be published by Beehive Books in 2022. Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition is part of a special Beehive line that assigns renowned illustrators to interpret classic books in their own style. Mignola’s cover for the book, colored by
The long-awaited debut of Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s trailer raised a number of questions with fans due to the strange behavior and recklessness of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. This has led to a number of theories and questions about the true identity or plans of the Sorcerer Supreme in the third MCU Spider-Man movie. RELATED: Spider-Man:
Smallville was a landmark series for superhero TV. As a modern retelling of the origin of the DC Comics‘ iconic hero Superman, creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar made the story relatable and engaging by choosing to focus on Clark Kent as a person, rather than Superman as a hero. The series followed Clark from
Paul Schrader, the screenwriter behind such Martin Scorsese classics as Raging Bull and Taxi Driver and the writer-director of the upcoming film The Card Counter, disagrees with Scorsese on the subject of whether the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s films count as “cinema.” This does not mean Schrader is a fan of superhero movies, but more than
One of the biggest anime series of this generation is Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, an exciting shonen action series that’s practically become emblematic of the genre. Dragon Ball has done an excellent job over the years, continually showcasing incredible battles and transformations. Yet, it still finds ways to update its formula with changing modern storytelling
Sosuke Aizen was a menace to the Soul Reapers of Bleach and the driving force behind all their greatest troubles. It took Ichigo Kurosaki transforming into a new form with no way to return, to finally be able to rid the world of Aizen’s hybrid threat. RELATED: Bleach: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Sosuke
Some sitcoms come and go, while others become ingrained as foundational elements of pop culture that will never fully leave the public consciousness, and such is the case with Friends. Friends ran for ten seasons and produced over a staggering 230 episodes. The sitcom was at the peak of popularity during its original run in
The video game scene for soccer is becoming pretty heated this year. There’s not one, but two free-to-play soccer titles on the horizon – UFL and eFootball, which was formerly Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer series. With so many free-to-play entries, it seems like a soccer fan’s dream come true. However, that doesn’t mean EA Sports is sitting
Fans of fantasy have been drawn to The Lord of the Rings since the novels were published in the 1950s—in part due to the narrative focus on world-building, but also because each character is rich with both backstory and potential. RELATED: 5 Characters The Lord Of The Rings Ruined (& 5 It Fixed) Peter Jackson’s trilogy excised many
WandaVision star and Vision actor Paul Bettany revealed how his own grief helped him connect to the Disney+ limited series. While speaking to GQ, Bettany discussed how WandaVision‘s exploration of grief through Scarlet Witch appealed to him and helped him click with it. Bettany himself is no stranger to the grief that comes with losing
Star Wars is full of vast worlds and distinct cultures. Some are only used as background characters to build the rich environment of Star Wars. Others are put right into the foreground and one of them is the Mandalorian’s. RELATED: 10 Star Wars Characters Who Work Better Alone This culture has had a significant place in the galaxy
AMC+‘s new Irish crime drama Kin provides a different look at Ireland and its capital, Dublin. The series follows the Kinsella crime family, who are reeling after they endure a horrific loss at the hands of an organized crime empire. Boasting a largely Irish ensemble cast, Kin follows the family as they stand at odds in the
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is an anime phenomenon. When the anime was first released in 2011, it quickly generated a massive fanbase, engrossing many people with its dark, Faust-inspired magical girl tale. The series spawned a whole franchise, including numerous shows, movies, manga and video games. While many have tried to imitate the show’s format