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With less than a week until Star Wars: The Bad Batch debuts, Disney has released a new video to catch viewers up to speed on the abnormal Clone squad. The video provides a highlight reel of Clone Force 99’s skill set, showcasing what separates them from the Galactic Republic’s other Clone Troopers. These include Hunter’s “heightened senses and combat prowess,” Tech’s

The world of anime is well-known for many conventions, tropes and clichés. Many rom-com series and slice of life stories are told through the eyes of high school students in particular, or sometimes college students. A lot of the biggest titles take place in high school, but Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku is set in the workplace

With the appearance of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ mysterious Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the arrival of the Dark Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is all but a certainty. And while John Walker/U.S. Agent seems likely to become one of the team’s members, casting news from Thor: Love

With the debut of Star Trek: Discovery, the Star Trek franchise introduced a new character that added a whole new layer to the established mythology of The Original Series: Michael Burnham, the adopted sister of Spock. Burnham’s introduction allowed the series to explore an era before the start of the first Star Trek series, but

With “What If ?“ on the horizon of Marvel Studios’ slate of Disney+ releases, a lot of attention is getting drawn to Marvel’s wide variety of worlds in their Multiverse. Of course, the concept of alternate realities didn’t start with What If, as other comics featured an alternate Earth or two. RELATED: 10 Oldest Alternate Earths

Albert Wesker was the central antagonist of the Resident Evil series. Ultimately responsible for many of the games’ plot developments, his sinister presence was felt behind every outbreak or mutation. He made his first appearance in 1996’s original Resident Evil game and would appear in many others before his apparent death at the end of Resident

The Star Wars universe is defined through its many thrilling and sinister villains. From brutal, marauding Sith warlords to calculating, diabolical emperors, there is no shortage of serious threats for the heroes to contend with. Oftentimes, the protagonists must sacrifice significantly before a semblance of victory can be achieved. RELATED: 10 Ways The Phantom Menace Undermined

As Shudder’s Creepshow prepares for its Season 2 finale, CBR can exclusively share a clip from the episode, where Simon (Justin Long) shows off his immersive virtual reality experience that can send the user into their favorite film. The “Night of the Living Late Show” clip picks up with Simon excitedly leading his wife (D’Arcy Carden,

The virtual event DC FanDome is returning for its second year in October, offering fans a chance to preview their favorite DC comics, television shows, movies and more. A tweet from the official DC Comics Twitter account is captioned, “The epic global event is back! Return to #DCFanDome 10.16.21.” An accompanying video invites fans back

Michael B. Jordan deserves to be an action star, but not in a warmed-over ’90s-style thriller like Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse. Jordan stars in the origin story for popular Clancy character John Clark, who’s never gotten the same screen spotlight as Clancy’s better-known creation Jack Ryan. Ryan has been played by four actors (Alec Baldwin,

A harsh reality of the comics industry is that any comic series can be cancelled even before one issue hits the stands. Sometimes this is just the result of some internal changes, or because of factors beyond the creative team’s control. RELATED: 10 Comic Books The DCEU Ruined However, there are some instances when a comic

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Justice League #60 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Tamra Bonvillain and Josh Reed, on sale now. With Black Adam and Naomi having already been introduced to the roster of the Justice League, it was only a matter of time before Wonder Woman’s unofficial replacement made her appearance to round

All’s fair in love and war. With the second season of The Quintessential Quintuplets, Futaro found himself even more wrapped up in the tangled lives of the five Nakano sisters—and not just as their tutor this time. Growth, success, heartbreak, and sibling rivalry followed Futaro and the quintuplets this season, as well as several questions still need answers.

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fruits Basket: The Final Season Episode 4, “I’m… Home,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. In the season premiere of Fruits Basket: The Final Season, Akito’s mom Ren stopped Rin in the middle of the night claiming she could provide information on how to break the Sohma curse. Over

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat, now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Mortal Kombat has had a revolving cast over the years, with the franchise’s most recent games restoring Liu Kang‘s place as the series’ main character. Liu Kang is perhaps known most for his rivalry with Shang Tsung, just as

It’s not always easy to find the perfect balance of games for Tabletop game nights. Some players may not have several hours to invest in a longer board game, while others struggle with the notion of rigid, complicated rulesets. That’s what makes Fluxx the perfect game for just about any occasion. A single game of Fluxx can

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “Warworld Rising: Part One” from Action Comics #1030, by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Daniel Sampere, Adriano Lucas, and Dave Sharpe, on sale now When Jon Kent first met Damian Wayne, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane initially bristled against the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia

The extended Oscars season is finally over, and the first real “summer movie season” in two years begins in earnest this May. Spiral, Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II are the month’s big headline-grabbing studio franchise releases, but for more adventurous moviegoers, here are eight independent films that have our attention next month. The

The Mandarin’s Rings are some of the most dangerous artifacts in the Marvel Universe. They grant the wearer uncomparable alien power that the Mandarin has used many times over to threaten the fabric of the universe and give Iron Man trouble. While Mandarin has mastered using all Ten Rings, it appears that even amateurs can

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat, now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Mortal Kombat (2021) ends on a triumphant note for Lord Raiden’s (Tadanobu Asano) charges as they defeat the first wave of Shang Tsung’s (Chin Han) forces. The sorcerer tried to eliminate Earthrealm’s champions before the tournament began, but, thankfully, Cole Young

Many creatures from the Pokémon franchise show skills and intelligence that put the human characters to shame. With their massive mental prowess, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a Malamar or even Mewtwo take on a role in local government. However, despite also being a Psychic-type, you really wouldn’t expect to see a Slowpoke in

A new toy for the Disney+ series Loki teases just how important the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) timeline actually is. The back of the box for Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Series Avengers Loki figure features text that reads, “Mere moments after his escape during the events of Avengers Endgame, Loki is apprehended by the TIME VARIANCE AUTHORITY (TVA) and arrested

Defining the word hero in Attack on Titan is no simple task, as evaluating a character’s fighting ability is far from enough when it comes to resolving the overall morality of their actions. However, now that the manga storyline is concluded and most loose narrative threads are neatly tied up, it becomes clear who the real heroes are. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 5 Reasons

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Mayans M.C. Season 3, Episode 8, “A Mixed-Up and Splendid Rescue,” which aired Tuesday on FX. At the end of Mayans M.C.’s previous episode, “What Comes of Handlin’ Snakeskin,” series protagonist EZ Reyes (J.D. Pardo) murdered Oscar Ramos (Ivo Nandi), the leader of the Stockton Mayans, as payback for the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #9 by Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, Victor Olazaba, Joe Caramagna and Rachelle Rosenberg, on sale now. Doctor Aphra is no stranger to making big enemies. She’s already been hunted down by bounty hunters sent by the Tagge dynasty. Before that, she came face-to-face with Darth Vader

When it comes to being a martial artist, Tien Shinhan seems to do everything right. He trains on a regular basis and has taught himself an eclectic range of techniques. Yet he can never get close to Goku and Vegeta in terms of strength, or even the non-Saiyan whose dedication most resembles his, Piccolo. His

WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for Promising Young Woman. This piece also contains discussions of rape and gendered violence, including murder. The DC Extended Universe has already started to explore the Multiverse. Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker existed in a different world, and Matt Reeves’ The Batman is reportedly set on Earth-2. Given The Flash

Speed-o’-Sound Sonic is first introduced as a mercenary assassin in One-Punch Man, incredibly arrogant until he experiences a humiliating defeat at the hands of a mysterious bald stranger (obviously Saitama). While this loss doesn’t instantly transform Sonic into a humble person, it triggers several changes that ultimately make him more powerful. RELATED: One-Punch Man: Tatsumaki’s Best Fights,

When it comes to shows that were absolutely beloved by their fans, it’s hard to find one with a more passionate fan base than Adventure Time. It told a wide-ranging story filled with mystery and magic, all with the surprisingly subtle backdrop of humanity being mostly destroyed by a nuclear disaster. RELATED: 10 Cartoons That Completed