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When it comes to modern horror creators, it’s hard not to put James Wan high on the list. His contributions to the genre have even included kickstarting the Saw franchise. His brand of horror blends classic jumpscares with ideas that aren’t afraid to take supernatural horror to the next level. Two great examples of this

Back in the world of Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition and 3.5 edition, magical items were a dime a dozen. During 5e, they became a lot rarer and it was designed so that that only three could be used at once. As with anything D&D-related, however, that’s pretty much up to the Dungeon Master’s discretion. RELATED: Dungeons &

Peter Parker’s clone Ben Reilly has returned to the webs for the “Spider-Man Beyond” event to find redemption for his darker days while also proving he can be the best wall-crawler around with an upgraded suit and financial backing thanks to the mysterious Beyond Corporation. RELATED: Spider-Man Beyond: 10 Reasons We’re Excited About Ben Reilly’s Return

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for NCIS: Hawai’i Season 1, Episode 5, “Gaijin,” which aired Monday October 18th on CBS. After cases involving espionage, bombings and gang violence, this weeks’ episode of NCIS: Hawai’i got back to a good, old fashioned crime of passion. The offense was the murder of a Japanese sailor, named Shogo

Following extensive optimization, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will no longer require the previously specified 150GB of storage space for PC. Announced on the game’s official Twitter account, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will require 70GB less than initially expected. “We wanted to give you an update on the final size of the PC version of the game, which

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men: Trial of Magneto #3, now on sale from Marvel Comics. The X-Men’s mutant nation Krakoa has been reeling since the discovery of the Scarlet Witch’s apparent murder, with most of the island torn apart by the question of who actually killed the longtime Avenger and if there’s any

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Only Murders in the Building Season 1 finale, “Open and Shut,” now available on Hulu. In Season 1 of Only Murders in the Building, there’s been a carousel of suspects linked to the death of Tim Kono at the Arconia in New York. As Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Martin

Candyman (2021) and The Marvels director Nia DaCosta admitted she “flippantly” blames Captain America for Thanos’ Snap happening in Avengers: Infinity War. The filmmaker’s views on the matter came up during her interview with Roxane Gay for Inverse, in which Gay mentioned that DaCosta noted “racism tends to make people unwilling martyrs” while doing press

Former Batwoman star Ruby Rose accused Jacob Kane actor Dougray Scott of abusing women on the set of the CW Arrowverse series. CBR reached out to The CW for comment but has not received a response as of publication. In a multilayered Instagram story detailing her horrific experience on the set of Batwoman, Rose wrote, “Dougray hurt a female stunt

Filming on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is going smoothly, according to producer Nate Moore. At the premiere for Marvel Studios’ Eternals, Moore was asked about the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Black Panther. “We’re shooting in Atlanta and it’s going really well,” the producer told Variety. “Ryan Coogler’s back and he’s fantastic and the crew is back and we

In the year 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 Walters, a human family whose robot,

Ten hard-as-nails women face off in an ancient contest of champions where the winner truly takes all: the title of “Queen of the Galaxy.” To win the challenge each contestant must survive the hazards of the planet’s harsh landscape, the ferocious predators on and below its surface, and their fellow contestants. This edition of the

The Chariot was a Cold War-era secret government project to provide its star agent with a weapon unlike any other in the form of a super-charged muscle car. It sank into the ocean decades ago, and the agent along with it. Now, a petty criminal looking to reform his life has stumbled upon the Chariot,

Microsoft confirmed the latest games set to leave its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The following titles are all set to depart Game Pass on Oct. 31, as announced by Xbox Wire. Carto (Cloud, Console, and PC) Celeste (Cloud, Console, and PC) Comanche (PC) Eastshade (Cloud, Console, and PC) Five Nights at Freddy’s (Cloud, Console, and PC) Knights & Bikes (Console

Following the news that FX on Hulu canceled Y: The Last Man after one season, reports suggest that if the show does end up getting a Season 2, it will most likely be on another major streamer. According to THR, sources say that should Y: The Last Man continue following its FX on Hulu cancellation, HBO Max is likely to

Acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski returns to the prescient, ambitious world of The Resistance! In the wake of the assassination of their leader, the Resistance is in disarray, disconnected from each other and hunted by authorities around the world — including an army of “reborns” recruited by the American government. To avert decimation at the

In a recent interview, Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson discussed his plan to kill off David Arquette’s character, Dwight “Dewey” Riley, in the original 1996 film — and why the crew ultimately decided to keep him alive. “And in the movie, [Dewey] originally died,” Williamson told Us Weekly. “And we filmed it that way. But what happened during the

Netflix announced that it will be changing the way it measures viewer engagement moving forward which can be attributed to the global success of Squid Game. For the past few years, the streaming service has used a two-minute “view” metric to measure viewing data and audience engagement. However, in the streaming service’s third-quarter letter to its

Tom Welling says he initially turned down the role of Clark Kent in the hit The WB’s hit Superman prequel series Smallville. “I was auditioning a lot during that period of pilot season, going out three, four times a day. Just trying to figure out what the hell I was doing,” Welling recalled in an

Anime has had a huge influence on pop culture, and over time, more people have come to understand what the medium is about, going so far as to recognize mainstream shows like My Hero Academia or Attack on Titan. For anime fans, this effect has only become more pronounced, resulting in many fans becoming dedicated

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for My Senpai is Annoying Episode 2, “Udon With the Occasional Full Moon,” now streaming on Funimation. My Senpai is Annoying is an all-new office rom-com series starring Futaba Igarashi and her giant senior co-worker Harumi Takeda, and while Futaba may have secret romantic feelings for Takeda, she is not

Voice actor Christopher Ayres, known for his role as Frieza in the Dragon Ball franchise, passed away yesterday, Oct. 18. He was 56 years old. Ayres’ girlfriend, fellow voice actor Krystal LaPorte, confirmed his passing in a post to Twitter today, sharing a message, as well as a number of photos of the two. On October 18th at

Mob Psycho 100 introduced viewers to a world where evil spirits exist, as well as espers with the telekinetic abilities to stop them from wreaking havoc on the humans living there. RELATED: Mob Psycho: 5 Ways Mob’s Psychic Abilities Help The World (& 5 Ways They Harm It) Admittedly, most of the espers have limited abilities, to

There are plenty of important anime series that have gone on to practically become emblematic of the medium, with Akira Toriyama’s shonen classic, Dragon Ball, being one of the biggest examples. Dragon Ball excels with its depiction of Goku and his fellow heroes’ efforts to grow stronger and take out new and unbelievable villains. RELATED:

Soul Eater’s Black Star is often played for laughs as a typical shonen archetype. His ego is limitless, and his constant grandstanding somehow manages to straddle the line between amusing and obnoxious, but does he have the skills to back up his tough talk? Let’s take a closer look at our favorite noisy assassin, and

The first four generations of the Pokémon games received third games that offered a different gaming experience for players within the same region and world. Pokémon Red & Blue had Yellow, Pokémon Gold & Silver had Crystal, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire had Emerald, while Pokémon Diamond & Pearl got Platinum. RELATED: Every Version-Exclusive Encounter For The Original Pokémon Pearl Platinum was not just

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Ghost Rider: Kushala Infinity Comic #2, available now on Marvel Unlimited. Marvel Unlimited’s newest Infinity Comic recently introduced fans to Olivia Oberta, a paranormal reporter who happens to be the descendant of Kushala, an ancient Ghost Rider. Now, Ghost Rider: Kushala Infinity Comic #2 by Taboo, B. Earl, Guillermo Sanna,

It’s absolutely incredible what’s gone on with the Pokémon series and how it continues to expand in major ways. Pokémon was immediately a success when it made its debut as a revolutionary RPG game, but it’s been able to flesh out a lovable universe through anime, movies, and other forms of media. Pokémon always finds

A new line of action figures from McFarlane Toys revealed a key Catwoman detail that was missing from the trailers for The Batman. McFarlane Toys’ upcoming line of The Batman action figures presents Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman wielding the character’s signature weapon. The figure, which depicts Selina Kyle in her full costume, cat ears mask included, also includes Catwoman’s signature whip which has