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Many times throughout the entire Pokémon anime, Brock has been Ash’s traveling companion, mentor, cook, doctor, and friend. He has showcased all of his talents, from being the Pewter City Gym Leader to being an aspiring Pokémon Breeder and later a Pokémon Doctor. RELATED: Pokémon: 10 Incredible Sinnoh Locations That Exist In The Diamond & Pearl Anime But Not

Beloved professional wrestling promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) has announced that following the Final Battle pay-per-view in December, it will be going on hiatus for at least the first quarter of 2022. “Throughout the pandemic, our top priority was to keep everyone healthy and safe, and despite not producing any live events over 18 months,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Inferno #2, now on sale Inferno has been poised to radically alter the future of Krakoa and potentially break apart the major alliance of mutants that was forged at the on-set of the mutant nation. And now, a major Quiet Council member might be poised to turn on the

Every year brings forward dozens of popular new anime series, but it’s extremely rare that a series is able to connect in the monumental way that’s been experienced by Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia. My Hero Academia arrived at the perfect time when superhero and comic book culture was at an all-time high, but it’s

Lucrecia Martel, who was on the shortlist to helm Black Widow, claimed she passed on the project because she was given the impression she wasn’t going to be allowed to film the action scenes. Martel told The Daily Pioneer, an English-language newspaper in India, “I received an email from Marvel for a meeting,” IndieWire reported in 2018. “So I went to the

Newly revealed character designs for a Batman animated show that never came to fruition appear to be inspired by the work of artist Greg Capullo. Comics artist Kris Anka (X-Men, Runaways) shared the artwork online, explaining the designs were for a “TV show pitch” he was apparently involved in “back in 2019.” The post shows different variations of Batman’s costume,

Disney Parks announced that the upcoming Avengers: Quantum Encounter dinner theater show on Disney Cruise Lines will feature some of the biggest stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I am so excited to share that the world-renowned stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are lending their talents to this first-of-its-kind adventure!” Danny Handke, Senior Creative Director

Pokémon’s Indigo League saga was the starting point for many anime fans and holds a special place in their hearts. The adventures of Ash Ketchum and friends exhilarated many children who tuned in regularly. Lots of fans remember Ash’s gym battle with the Pewter City gym leader, Brock. But many do not remember Ash’s first battle

Iconic doesn’t even begin to describe Nickelodeon‘s roster of animated series – a melange of characters, from Aang to Oblina, have eternally established themselves in the landscape of pop culture as well as in their fans’ fondest memories. Many of Nick’s shows have become benchmarks in their own right, as much for their unique storylines as their frequently profound insights into character

Animation studio Ufotable has released new artwork of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba cast enjoying their Halloween. The new art and merchandise were revealed on the official Ufotable Twitter account and depicts various members of the Demon Slayer Corps., including the series’ central protagonist Tanjiro and his cursed sister Nezuko, celebrating the spooky holiday in

Lightyear director Angus MacLane explained the meta premise behind Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story spinoff film. Announced at Disney’s Investor Day presentation in December 2020, the animated Lightyear is officially described as being the “definitive origin story” of Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans), the human space ranger who inspired the toy famously voiced by Tim

Halle Berry is thankful but also somewhat baffled to find that her near-universally panned Catwoman is developing a cult following almost two decades after the movie was released in 2004. Responding to a fan on Twitter who appreciates the film for its “camp” sensibilities and believes “Berry ate her Catwoman role up,” the actor acknowledged she is “seeing all the

When thinking of Kylo Ren’s parentage in Star Wars, many fans think first of Han Solo. The two’s confrontation in The Force Awakens proved to be one of the film’s signature scenes and one of its most shocking moments. Furthermore, Han’s influence can be felt in Kylo even after his death, with Snoke and Kylo mentioning

It’s been over a decade since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with Tony Stark stepping onto the podium and declaring to the world, “I am Iron Man.” At that time, no one could possibly anticipate that this one moment would cause other super-powered beings, both benevolent and sinister, to throw their respective hats into the

Some people spend their Thanksgiving watching the Macy’s parade and the football game. Others spend the holiday binge-watching cartoons. If the latter describes you, the following list of five new and returning animated TV series, two movies and one half-hour holiday special should be among your prime viewing options for the month of November. Though

Since 2008, Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez have crafted the unique world of Locke & Key, creating the IDW Publishing comic book series and serving as executive producers on the acclaimed Netflix adaptation of their fantasy horror story. As the show returns for Season 2, the Locke family faces foes seeking to obtain their magical keys. During a roundtable

Leaked art of the Warner Bros. platform fighting game supposedly titled Multiversus confirms the project’s existence while teasing some of the characters fans can expect in the roster. The image of the roster, posted by professional Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player hungrybox on Twitter, suggests that Warner Bros. is indeed developing its own crossover fighting game. The characters

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 28 of Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, “The Barrier at Mount Musubi,” now streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Animelab and Hulu. After an entire season without their parents, the half-demon princesses finally discover their parents’ whereabouts in Season 2 of Yashahime — thanks to the barrier at Mount Musubi. When the barrier tests the

The Halloween franchise has undergone an unusual number of twists and turns in its 40 plus year history. The iconic original gave way to the inevitable sequels, reboots and reimaginings, even getting entirely away from its signature killer Michael Myers at one point only to bring him back in the next outing. There are currently

Netflix’s The Witcher Season 2 is only a few weeks away from its long-awaited release. The streaming giant is preparing audiences for it with a steady stream of clips and stills teasing the dramatic and mystical characters and events to come. The latest still from Season 2 showcases Geralt of Rivia readying himself for a

In Stellaris, Empires are always looking to improve various aspects of their power over time, whether its technology, economy, infrastructure or military power. However, the population itself often goes overlooked. When creating a new Empire or selecting a pre-made one, pops can be selected to have certain traits that give buffs and add flavor to an Empire. However,

Dragon Ball Xenoverse fans are calling on publisher Bandai Namco to release a third game for the open-world fighting-game RPG. Following the observation that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, dedicated players of the series took to social media to campaign for a threequel. While the most recent entry in the franchise is still receiving consistent

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Aquaman/Green Arrow: Deep Target #1, available now from DC COmics. On the surface, Aquaman and Green Arrow have little in common outside their positions on the Justice League. The former is one of DC’s most powerful heroes, capable of holding his own against the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman

When it comes to sketch comedy, there are a few series that belong in the upper echelons of the genre. For a lot of people, The Kids in the Hall doesn’t just belong on that list, but should claim the number one spot. With a new season coming to Amazon Prime, a lot of eyes have been

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dune, now in theaters and on HBO Max. In the Dune remake, it’s safe to say Denis Villeneuve brings a high degree of art and nuance that many sci-fi movies lack. It makes sense given the director’s slow-burn, character-driven stories as seen with Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival and Blade Runner 2049.

Before Square Enix released the widely successful 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, there was another project in development. However, it was ultimately canceled, clearing the path for the most recent trilogy. Now that Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are working on a game to connect the Tomb Raider of old with the more modern, grounded action hero,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Young Justice: Phantoms, streaming now on HBO Max. In Young Justice: Phantoms, while the spotlight on Mars has been taken up by Superboy and Miss Martian’s wedding, there’s also been a key arc developing with one major hero. This is none other than the

Renowned east-coast hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan is reportedly collaborating with Xbox to create an original soundtrack for an upcoming martial arts-based RPG. According to a report from Windows Central, a database leak from NVIDIA indicated that, among other possible games from various publishers, Xbox would be partnering with Brass Lion Entertainment for an upcoming game codenamed, “Shaolin.” According

Eternals star Kit Harington says he doesn’t know if his character, Dane Whitman/Black Knight, was among those who were snapped away by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War before being “blipped” back in Avengers: Endgame. However, he suspects that Dane managed to make it out alive. During an interview with The Playlist, Harington was asked if Marvel Studios ever told him