WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #5, on sale now from Marvel. Dane Whitman has always had a combative dynamic with his own superpowers, with the mythical Ebony Blade he wielded as part of his Arthurian lineage coming with its own corrosive curse that has affected him for
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U.A. High was the most prominent school in the My Hero Academia universe. It is where the adventures of Izuku Midoriya and the friends he’s made in Class 1-A occur and is also the home to the legendary All Might. RELATED: My Hero Academia: All U.A. Teachers, Ranked By Speed It may come as a surprise
Frequently, the concept of mercy is presented favorably in anime narratives. A hero’s willingness to spare a villain either does not come back to haunt them or provides a window for future redemption arcs. RELATED: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: The 10 Most Intelligent Villains, Ranked However, there are just as many instances where the most logical outcome
The Akatsuki were an organization of villains in the Naruto universe whose sole objective was to collect all of the tailed beasts. When combined, they hoped to use the beasts’ destructive power in order to obliterate the Five Nations and share pain that would unify people on a global scale. RELATED: 10 Anime Villains Who Sat
Filming for The Flash is underway, and an eagle-eyed fan caught a glimpse at star Ezra Miller in his crimson cowl. The footage, shared via the Flash Film News account, sees Miller from afar in his costume as the Flash — or more accurately, the grey bodysuit that the Flash costume will be added onto in post-production — and
The world of anime is no stranger to controversy, whether that controversy springs from the characters’ actions or the story itself. It stands to reason that anime, with its unlimited scope of imagination, would include elements that push the boundaries of typical expectations. RELATED: Naruto: 10 Characters Who Didn’t Stick To The Plan These anime episodes
Though they are a year late, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan are finally in full swing and now is the perfect time for a sports-themed movie marathon to get in the spirit of the games. From the locker room pep talks to the training montages to the unimaginable displays of human strength and athleticism,
The Walt Disney Company has mandated all employees at its U.S. facilities receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the company Friday. “At The Walt Disney Company, the safety and well-being of our employees during the pandemic has been and continues to be a top priority,” the statement read. “Vaccines are the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for S.W.O.R.D. #7 from Marvel Comics, on sale now. The X-Men have been pushing the boundaries of the Marvel Universe, with the formation of Krakoa and the conversion of Mars into Planet Arakko only being some of their most dramatically open actions. Perhaps, more importantly, is their development of Mysterium,
There’s a lot to love about the movie industry and the cinematic experience, but at this point it’s almost impossible to avoid the presence of franchises and connected universes. The success of movie franchises certainly makes sense and there’s a level of connection between art and the audience when they can grow invested in a
The fourth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, Endwalker, doesn’t release until November 23; however, Square Enix has released system requirements and a benchmarking tool to help prepare players and PCs for Final Fantasy XIV‘s newest content. The game has a dedicated fanbase, but newcomers and veterans alike may be concerned whether their gaming rig has the power to run the massive expansion. However, the simple fact
Whether it was the effects of the pandemic or a company shift change, these anime suffered a delay from their original release dates. RELATED: 5 Amazing Anime Coming To Netflix In 2021 (& 5 Netflix Is Missing Out On) However, even after postponing, they’ve garnered a significant amount of success with anime fans, turning out
Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk provided fans with an update after his recent health scare. “Hi. It’s Bob. Thank you. To my family and friends who have surrounded me this week. And for the outpouring of love from everyone who expressed concern and care for me,” he tweeted. “It’s overwhelming. But I feel the
In the original Ghostbusters, the film’s main antagonist was the God of Destruction known as Gozer. Through Gozer, New York City was nearly destroyed by a gargantuan Stay Puft marshmallow man and taken over by the spirit world. Over three decades later, it appears that Gozer’s threat is once again resurfacing in the town of Summerville.
The McElroy Brothers were already successful podcasters when they announced their new actual-play RPG podcast, The Adventure Zone. Adding their father, Clint McElroy, to the mix, the brothers created a massive hit. Their first story arc, “Balance,” introduced the world to Taako (Justin), Magnus Burnsides (Travis), and Merle Highchurch (Clint) as well as youngest brother and
Stories of castaways surviving in the wild have been told for generations. Sometimes these stories draw inspiration from myths. Other times, they’re rooted in real-life. IDW’s Bermuda uses the world’s elusive Devil’s Triangle to tell a new adventure. Veteran writer Eisner winner John Layman is joined by artist Nick Bradshaw and colorist Len O’Grady to create the fascinating world of a
While it’s long been established that James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad would be rated R for “strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use and brief graphic nudity,” it turns out some of that nudity is of the full-frontal male variety. “I will say one thing before I review [The Suicide Squad] on the podcast,”
While Netflix kept exact viewership figures for its original movies close to the chest in the past, the streamer revealed a model to determine whether or not upcoming blockbusters like Red Notice are a success for the company. According to Variety, Scott Stuber, the head of Netflix’s original films division, said original blockbusters from the company
Director Peter Jackson faced a lot of pressure from the studio to kill one of the Hobbits in his Lord of the Rings trilogy. While speaking with IGN to promote their podcast, The Friendship Onion, Lord of the Rings stars Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd revealed that producers at New Line Cinemas tried to convince Jackson to kill off
Fans eagerly anticipate the sequel to The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild with bated breath. Many fans have theories about what the story will be about. Other fans eagerly hope for the return of fan-favorite characters such as the Champions and more present-day characters when the sequel is released in 2022. RELATED: 10 Classic
Heels star Stephen Amell says he spoke to Phil Brooks/CM Punk about a possible in-ring return with All Elite Wrestling. Punk appears alongside Amell on the upcoming Starz wrestling drama, and while speaking with Busted Open Radio, the Arrow alum was asked if he’d spoken with Punk about his potential return to the squared circle. “I don’t
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Black Widow, now in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access. Starring one of the most accomplished spies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Widow has plenty of nods to classic espionage cinema, especially the venerable James Bond franchise. Early in the movie, Natasha Romanoff is seen watching the 1979
Iron Man is one of the original Avengers, a veteran of the team that’s even more impressive when you consider he doesn’t even have any superpowers. With his infinite pool of resources, his brilliant mind, and his sheer will, Tony Stark stands toe-to-toe with super soldiers and Norse gods. RELATED: 5 Batman Villains That Iron Man Couldn’t Beat (& 5
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1, Episode 14, “War-Mantle,” now streaming on Disney+. As its title implies, The Bad Batch Episode 14, “War-Mantle,” revolves around the Galactic Empire’s Project War-Mantle, an initiative to replace its clone troopers with less effective but cheaper conscripted soldiers. “War-Mantle” also hints at
The newest tidbits of information regarding Dragon Ball‘s next movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, has surprisingly resulted in a lot of new hype surrounding Piccolo. Thanks to new concept art of Piccolo’s home — apparently Team Four Star‘s frequent jokes regarding Piccolo’s homelessness in DBZ made it to Akira Toriyama — fans are delighted to
Though its ’80s incarnation is a pop-culture classic, the G.I. Joe franchise hasn’t really had a major hit in a while. Neither of the previous movies made much of a splash, and it seems as if the recent Snake Eyes will follow in their footsteps. However, one forgotten series that definitely should have been a much bigger hit
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Doctor Who: Missy #4 , available now from Titan Comics. In Doctor Who: Missy, the fan-favorite female version of the Master took the TARDIS out for a spin. At the start of the series, she infiltrated the Stormcage Containment Facility dressed as the Doctor, and she had a very clear
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom producer Peter Safran said the fan petition to have Amber Heard — who plays Mera — removed from the sequel had no real impact on the film. “I don’t think we’re ever going to react to, honestly, pure fan pressure,” Safran told Deadline. “You gotta do what’s best for the
Love is rarely as glorious as fiction makes it out to be. Romance isn’t dead, but it certainly takes work to maintain. Sometimes, two people simply can’t be together no matter how they long for it. Shakespeare helped coin the phrase “star-crossed lovers,” and it’s still used today to describe couples who can’t overcome the
After six incredible episodes, Loki has solidified Loki’s position as one of the favorite characters among MCU fans. The series provided a lot of insight into Loki as a person and fans learned much more about Loki than they had previously known from a handful of movies. RELATED: What If…?: 10 Episodes MCU Fans Would Love