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Each year, Black Friday — which falls on the Friday following American Thanksgiving — sees companies heavily discounting their products. In recent years, Black Friday has also come to encompass digital video games, leading to sizeable discounts for titles on such services as the PlayStation Store. These sales represent one of the best chances gamers

The X-Men are the premiere mutants of Marvel Comics, but they’re only the public face of the species known as Homo Superior. The mutant species is poised as the next step in evolution for humanoid life on Earth, and their mutations manifest in a variety of ways. While some mutants have rather mundane powers and

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first six episodes of Young Justice: Phantoms, streaming now on HBO Max. One of the most shocking aspects of Young Justice: Phantoms is how the series killed Superboy on Mars as the race war played out. It left M’gann (aka Miss Martian) shattered as she lost her husband, with

Daniel Henney, who plays Lan Mandragoran, bodyguard to protagonist Moiraine in Season 1 of Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of The Wheel of Time, said in a recent interview that he was able to make his own unique contribution to the character’s fashion. “Oh, for me, with the costuming, it was very important to me for Lan to

Saitama is without a doubt one of, if not the strongest hero in One-Punch Man, regardless of whether or not he earns any recognition for it. In fact, many of his feats tend to be attributed to other heroes such as the S-Ranked Hero King. Secretly, while Saitama is someone who can take on more punishment

Disney+’s Hawkeye series is set to introduce several comic book characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, the young woman whom Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) will train to become the new Hawkeye. It has also been reported the show’s supporting cast will include Tony Dalton as Jack Duquesne, a

Lucifer actor Lesley-Ann Brandt recently teamed up with PETA in hopes of encouraging fans and fellow moms to stop visiting petting zoos with wild animals, like the ones featured in Netflix’s hit Tiger King series. The actor appears in a new public service announcement posted on the PETA YouTube page, which was filmed at California’s

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Super Chapter 78, “Gas’s Wish”, by Akira Toriyama, Toyotarou, Caleb Cook and Brandon Bovia, available now in English through Viz Media. Up until now, the Heeters have acted on the periphery of Dragon Ball Super‘s Granolah the Survivor arc. While their machinations kickstarted the arc’s plot, pitting Granolah and the

Since the beloved franchise debuted in 1996, each Pokémon game has featured a number of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Obtaining these Pokémon can be incredibly difficult, but they’re often worth the work, as their power matches their elusiveness. While Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl feature their own Legendary Pokémon, there’s also a way to get

Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst revealed in new interviews they didn’t speak to each other while filming The Power of the Dog in order to channel the animosity between their characters. “I didn’t want to be really mean to Kirsten, but I needed to stay in character,” Cumberbatch told NME. “So I didn’t speak to

The Resident Evil movie franchise is one of the most successful series of video game adaptations ever. While that’s a highly qualified distinction, it’s still a valid one. Starting with 20002’s Resident Evil, the series produced six movies starring Milla Jovovich’s Alice over the course of 14 years. Resident Evil succeeded in becoming a long-running franchise where other

A series of new Power Rangers projects are currently in development at Netflix thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Canadian entertainment company Entertainment One, which was acquired by Hasbro in 2020. The End of the F***ing World creator Jonathan Entwistle confirmed the news on Twitter this week, by reposting an interview with eOne President

Whether in fiction or in reality, it’s rare for plans to go perfectly. The popular anime series My Hero Academia displays many examples of that, with hero society itself pointing out just how badly things can become. Even the existence of the Symbol of Peace is a case of good intentions that make matters worse.

WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for X-Force #25, on sale now from Marvel Comics. Wolverine (aka the mutant Logan) has held many titles over the course of his extraordinarily long life. He has been a soldier, a weapon, a statue and a member of the X-Men, but his newest piece of equipment has transformed him into Krakoa’s version

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, now playing in theaters. While superhero fans may not usually care for tags such as the “Sexiest Man Alive,” many were glad Paul Rudd copped the title in 2021, according to People Magazine. He’s a nice guy, plus it helps that folks adore him as Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Platinum End Episode 7, “Tower of Nightmare,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. So far in the heavenly battle royale to decide the next God, it’s not the protagonist Mirai Kakehashi who’s in the lead but instead his worst enemy, the armored Metropoliman. Unlike the pacifistic and unambitious Mirai,

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an exciting anime-style action story starring Avatar Aang, the world’s last Airbender and last hope to end the dreadful Hundred-Year War. Aang’s adventure includes plenty of wild bender action, but it’s not just bending that defines this series. The heroes and villains are also smart strategists, and they come up

Something strange is afoot with The CW’s 4400, and Keisha Taylor is going to get to the bottom of it. In the series premiere, Keisha boarded the case as a parole officer paired with a social worker: her partner, Jharrel Mateo. Although hesitant at first, she found herself pulled deeper and deeper into the mystery

Anime is an excellent source of entertainment for people of all ages. While there are plenty of series with dark plots and mature themes, there are just as many that stay wholesome and family-friendly. These anime are perfect for kids while still having enough to interest adults. RELATED: 10 Anime Series That Can Be Enjoyed

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for takt op.Destiny Episode 7, “Truth -Noise-,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. takt op.Destiny‘s big villain reveal shouldn’t surprise anyone. After all, the show hasn’t made it a huge secret, considering the name of his Musicart (Hell). Despite this, Episode 7 still puts a surprise twist on the reveal by connecting it to two people’s

According to a new rumor, Miles Morales may soon be jumping into the live-action Spider-Verse. Industry scooper Daniel Richtman posted on his Patreon that Sony is actively developing a film starring Miles. No further details have been revealed, but it’s hardly the first time the rumors have swirled. Spider-Man: Homecoming features a nod to Miles when Donald Glover’s

The Legendary Sannin are a group of three extremely powerful shinobi — Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru — who effectively retired from service in the Hidden Leaf Village. They were each famous for their part in the past shinobi wars and their vast knowledge and capabilities. They saw a lot in their long time as shinobi,

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Darkhold: Wasp, on sale now. Janet Van Dyne is a woman who has been through a lot in her life. She moved past an abusive relationship to find something better for herself when she could no longer tolerate her husband’s behavior. In Darkhold: Wasp (by Jordie Bellaire, Claire

The JoBros are also known as the friends who accompany the main protagonist of any given JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure chapter throughout their journey. Oftentimes, they serve as necessary and essential comrades that the central hero could not survive without. RELATED: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: 10 Stands That Are Only Useful For Violence Despite their utility, there are

At one point, DC created a host of characters to feature alongside their protagonists. These characters were either pitched as sidekicks or used as comic relief, but their purpose was to balance out the more serious nature of their hero’s adventures. More often than not, stories that included a sidekick revolved around the hero having to save them. However, there

Movies have made audiences laugh, cry and cry even more. Whether it be labeled as a comedy, an action or a romance, chances are someone always dies. Filmmakers make characters relatable and lovable, even if they’re intended to be the antagonist. Therefore, an audience becomes attached and wants more of that character, and when the character dies, it triggers

As a highly successful rom-com airing in 2014, Monthly Girls Nozaki-Kun earned widespread popularity by parodying the conventional tropes found in typical romance anime. While the manga is still ongoing, its anime adaptation only received a single 12-episode season by Studio Doga Kobo. Here’s why Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun still deserves a second season for its originality and comedic genius.

Lucasfilm has not forgotten about the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy characters. “Certainly, those are not characters we’re going to forget,” Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy told Empire for its upcoming Book of Boba Fett issue. “They will live on, and those are conversations that are going on with the creative team as well.” RELATED: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Delay Reportedly Due

Season 2 of Hanna really expanded the mythos, as the TV show detailed more about the female assassins in the CIA’s Utrax program. We saw a lot of the conditioning of the young women, with teens like Clara wanting out, but others like Jules and Sandy buying into the warped vision of the handler, Carmichael. However,