Bruce Campbell recently shared how Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ripped shirtless look in Conan the Barbarian influenced an international Army of Darkness movie poster. “Yeah, producer Dino De Laurentiis has his hands all over that,” Campbell tweeted along with an image of the poster in question. “It’s the foreign poster. He knew that Schwarzenegger sold overseas, so he made me look
In the DC Universe, there is no lack of powerful heroes. However, they often pair up with other powerful heroes romantically. This makes DC Comics home to some of the strongest couples in any comic book universe. RELATED: 10 Best Couples In The DCU, Ranked It should be noted that there are so many Kryptonian heroes in
Superheroes are everywhere in today’s media, and the same is true for anime and manga. Two of the biggest examples of this are One-Punch Man and Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia. The latter in particular is known for combining a love for Western superhero comic books and academy fiction prevalent in shonen manga and anime. Even with the manga
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 10, of Pennyworth, “The Lion and Lamb,” which aired Sunday on EPIX. Since its premiere, Pennyworth has featured a grounded story. Sure, the EPIX series may take place in a version of the DC Universe and Season 2 may be built around a war in
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Nevers, Episode 1, “Pilot,” which premiered Sunday on HBO. HBO’s The Nevers introduces a world in which a mysterious event gave certain members of the population of Victorian London, mostly women, strange superpowers. And much like the X-Men, no two powers are exactly alike. The premiere episode of
During a guest appearance at this year’s WrestleMania, notorious internet personality Logan Paul found himself on the receiving end of a stunner courtesy of WWE superstar Kevin Owens. As part of the second night of WrestleMania 37 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Paul accompanied wrestler Sami Zayn to the ring for the latter’s bout against
The world of animation is filled with characters wearing the same outfit again and again. And with school uniforms and superhero costumes, anime follows this tendency, too. That said, there’s plenty of anime that bucks this trend and have characters appear in all sorts of glamorous and chic outfits. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters With The Most
Invincible creator Robert Kirkman says fans of the original comic book can expect to see various Easter eggs “peppered” throughout Amazon’s animated adaptation, which premiered on Prime Video in March. “There’s a lot of callbacks to little moments that happened in the comics,” Kirkman said during a video interview with Collider. “There’s a lot of Easter eggs from
Hunter X Hunter is a series loved by fans across the world for many reasons. While the plot and unique settings spark the viewers’ interest, the peculiar characters are why viewers stick around to binge-watch the anime. The characters bring the story to life with their wild antics, varying personalities, and hilarious quirks. RELATED: Hunter X Hunter: 10
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Nevers, Episode 1, “Pilot,” which premiered Sunday on HBO. On Aug. 3, 1896, in London, a strange event occurred that created people with unnatural powers, known at the Touched. The story of HBO’s The Nevers picks up three years later, at a time when the Touched have become
Wolverine is pretty well known for his wild and violent experiences in Madripoor. At the same time, Logan has also proven himself an invaluable mentor to young mutants.These two seemingly contradictory aspects of Wolverine have occasionally converged, turning Logan into one of Marvel’s best teachers. Wolverine’s first lesson in Madripoor took place during Uncanny X-Men #261, by Chris
Some fighting moves in Dragon Ball Z are time-honored. The Kamehameha Wave has taken down some pretty intense adversaries, the Kaio-Ken offers a profound boost, and the Spirit Bomb, while it comes with a heavy cost, subdues some of the saga’s greatest villains. However, some of the least flashy moves in the Dragon Ball series
Despite having released only in 2018, Darling In The Franxx rose quickly in popularity and became one of the most popular mecha anime out there, right next to Code Geass and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons behind its success was the character Zero Two, who instantly became the show’s breakout character RELATED: 10
The Star Wars sequel trilogy introduced many unexpected new concepts to the franchise, including Starkiller Base, which was capable of destroying entire systems. However, one of the earliest surprises came with the defection of stormtrooper FN-2187 (John Boyega) from the First Order. In The Force Awakens, Finn part of a detachment of stormtroopers dispatched to
At a young age, Sasuke Uchiha’s life changed forever. After a day of training, he came home to discover that his entire clan had been slaughtered and saw his parents’ lifeless bodies with his own eyes. The only survivor was the older brother he adored, but when Itachi confessed to having killed everyone, Sasuke could only
Developer Finji, best known for Night in the Woods, has announced its upcoming adventure RPG, Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Wandersong developer Greg Lobanov began a Kickstarter of Chicory back in August 2019, which met its funding goal within a day thanks to overwhelming fan response. Chicory is set in a 2D cartoon-style world, where an
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Other History of the DC Universe #3 by John Ridley, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Adrea Cucchi, Jose Villarrubia, and Steve Wands, on sale now. There are plenty of heroes in the DC Universe with a close working relationship to the Dark Knight, and they all have their own opinions
Among shonen anime MCs, Eren Yeager is controversial. He is without a doubt popular and well-loved, but there is some question as to whether he is truly a protagonist. Like Light Yagami of Death Note, Eren’s behavior gets dangerously close to villainy. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 5 Ways Eren Can Still Redeem Himself (& 5 Why It’s
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing #1 by Steve Orlando, Francesco Mobili, Guru-eFX, and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. Ever since his introduction to the Marvel Universe four decades ago, Man-Thing has been one of the most shocking characters around. The combination of a tragic accident, experimental science,
The development Boruto undergoes as a character is rather good, helping him get over a lot of his earlier flaws without making him perfect. He arguably develops faster than his father did during the first part of Naruto, but both of them suffer heavily from moments where they act their age. RELATED: 5 Ways Kawaki
Infinity Train is entering its fourth and final season April 15 on HBO Max. The critically acclaimed cartoon has used its unique, sci-fi premise to explore existential themes that can resonate with almost anyone. It also forgoes a linear, serial storyline in favor of an anthology approach, with each season featuring different protagonists and often touching on side
None of the rivalries and feuds across the perennially popular Dragon Ball franchise are perhaps more iconic than the longstanding competition between Goku and Vegeta. Dating back to the beginnings of the manga/anime series Dragon Ball Z, the two Saiyans have constantly attempted to one-up each other to become the strongest in the Dragon Ball
Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been a compelling show, and one of the biggest things it’s done is replace Steve Rogers as Captain America with John Walker. Steve Rogers was one of the greatest heroes in the MCU and anyone replacing him is going to have a hard time. Many people weren’t happy about Rogers’s retirement and
The final chapters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga featured some of the most difficult choices ever made by the characters. One of the hardest choices was made by the saga’s main antagonist, Thanos, who sacrificed the one person he loved the most — Gamora — to obtain the Soul Stone. However, he was
After years of relative silence and little news about progress, Microsoft’s Age of Empires IV saw a fan event during which fans were treated to a wealth of information about the long-awaited real-time strategy game, including a demonstration in the form of a gameplay trailer. Players will be able to choose one of eight factions
Bleach is a series with a staggering number of villains. This is because the villains are usually part of larger groups that pose long and daunting challenges to the protagonists. Such groups include the Espada, the Sternritter, and the Fullbringers. Fans can learn a lot about a character from their first appearance. RELATED: Bleach: 10 Times
Love triangles add a good dose of drama into an anime, keeping fans guessing as different pairings share romantic moments. This trope is especially prominent in shojo anime series, where the protagonist often will have multiple love interests, such as Miaka in Fushigi Yuugi. However, this trope is not limited to shojo and is found in
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Radiant Black #2 by Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa and Becca Carey, on sale now. In DC’s Future State, Gotham City became a neon-soaked hell for vigilantes. Dubbed masks, Mayor Nakano’s legislation allowed the Magistrate to make them all outlaws, including the entire Bat-family as the city was made to
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Netflix’s DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, now streaming on Netflix. DOTA: Dragon’s Blood contains all the hallmarks of the sword and sorcery genre, including dragons and knights. However, a new video from Netflix highlights another recurring trope of the series. The @NXOnNetflix Twitter account has posted a compilation
Black Widow debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man 2, but fans got a better understanding of who Natasha Romanoff was with The Avengers, where audience learned about one her most valued friends, Clint Barton. While it’s undeniable that Clint and Natasha are close, her role in Captain America’s films prove Steve is her best friend. How Black