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Rocky: How to watch the Rocky / Creed franchise in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching the Rocky films? Here’s how to do it!
January 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Marvel Comics & DC Comics: Decoding the Volume, the Velocity, and Value that makes their businesses work
Comics industry expert Joe Illidge pulls back the curtain on the machinations of Marvel and DC.
January 05, 2024
Joseph Illidge
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Percy Jackson's creators share what it was like working with Rick Riordan
"There was never a conversation with Rick and Becky where there was any sense of this must or must not be." says Jon Steinberg
January 04, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Which of the actors behind Disney+'s Percy Jackson show belong in Athena's Cabin? The lead trio decide!
"Yeah. Probably Leah."
January 04, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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The long-lost '90s Mad Max TV show might be the greatest TV show never made
It was an idea twenty years ahead of its time.
January 04, 2024
Trent Cannon
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We asked the Percy Jackson and the Olympians cast how much of the books they've read (if any)
"Specifically the first five books. Yeah. I've read the next five one time. So, I know everything about the first five books."
January 04, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Even Percy Jackson & the Olympians: star Walker Scoball forgets his lines sometimes (and tells us about it cheekily)
"I don't, like, forget lines a lot, but when I do, it's bad."
January 04, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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The Color Purple movie musical leaves its queer romance in the background - to the movie's detriment
Unlike the new movie adaptation, both the musical it is based on as well as Alice Walker's classic novel center the romance between Celie and Shug instead of just featuring it
January 03, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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How Rick Riordan worked with Disney+'s Percy Jackson creators to stay true to the books (while being open to inspiration and creativity)
"There was never a conversation with Rick and Becky where there was any sense of this must or must not be." says Jon Steinberg
January 03, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Disney surrendered its box office crown in 2023... but why?
Did Disney have a bad year, or does Universal have a better way to hit the top?
January 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Color Purple is the best movie musical since Chicago
It's all about embracing what makes musicals special
January 03, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Director of upcoming Star Wars movie says she's excited a woman is finally shaping the story... but that's been happening a long time
Despite comments to the contrary, a woman being in charge of Star Wars is nothing new
January 03, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Echo season 1 release date: When is Alaqua Cox's anti-hero MCU series coming to Disney+
The show promises to be a grittier, more violent Marvel outing
January 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 final episodes: When is the current season of the hit anime coming to an end?
Too much of Gojo's antics is never enough.
January 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The Wire's David Simon talks about his return to life on the streets with Homicide spin-off graphic novel with Philippe Squarzoni
Homicide goes graphic: an exclusive interview with David Simon and Philippe Squarzoni on their new comic adaptation
January 03, 2024
Zach Rabiroff
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You've seen Disney's Mickey Mouse - here are the new morbid takes popping up as Steamboat Willie enters public domain
Already announced: four Mock Mickey projects (yes, they're all meant to be scary)
January 02, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Blue's Clues: The star of the show was always you, according to original host Steve Burns
Over 20 years later, we are still in conversation with Steve, and that's the way he likes it
January 02, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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Attack on Titan's Trina Nishimura & Bryce Papenbrook discuss a real world threat: hanger
Apparently, it's not just Titans that get grumpy when they haven't eaten
January 01, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Pokemon Concierge star Non explains her character's emotional path in Netflix stop animation series
Haru's job at Pokemon Resort teaches her to relax - even at work
January 01, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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How Babs Tarr found creative freedom
Artist Babs Tarr shares her thoughts on finding happiness in the comic book industry as an independent creator.
December 29, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The real reason Red XIII is riding a chocobo
The decision behind Red XIII riding a chocobo is explained by director Naoki Hamaguchi
December 28, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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MCU: How to enjoy the Marvel Studios movies as a non-fan
A casual guide to understanding (and enjoying!) the Marvel movies without becoming a Marvel Zombie
December 28, 2023
Lauren Sisselman
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Sengoku Youko: The best-selling manga gets a lush anime adaptation this January
In an interview at Anime NYC, the creators of the Sengoku Youko anime series tease the monster-filled action ahead of its premiere on Crunchyroll.
December 28, 2023
Sam Stone
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Metallic Rouge: Everything you need to know about your new favorite anime, according to the creators
In a roundtable interview with Popverse at Anime NYC, the creators of Metallic Rouge hyped their upcoming original anime series
December 27, 2023
Sam Stone
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G.I. Joe joins the Energon Universe, and Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly chat all about the new Duke
It's "Ultimate G.I. Joe," and that means bad news for the leader of the Joes
December 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The coolest Marvel Universe Easter eggs you'll find at Universal's Marvel Superhero Island
A guide to all those little loving details at Superhero Island
December 26, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Mark Gruenwald changed the Marvel Universe (and inspired a central Loki character)
On Mark Gruenwald, Marvel's continuity cop
December 26, 2023
Matt Brady
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Mark Gruenwald changed the course of how we tell superhero stories. Watch this remembrance panel from NYCC (for free) to see how.
Watch as Bill Sienkiewicz, Daniel Hort, Jim Salicrup, Peter Sanderson, Lyssa Hawkins, and Catherine Gruenwald talk about Mark Gruenwald and the Marvel bullpen of the '80s and '90s
December 26, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Church on Ruby Road ending explained
Confused by the Christmas special? We've got you covered
December 25, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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What to watch after House M.D.
Finished all eight seasons of House and don't know what to watch next? Here are our recs
December 23, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Doctor Who: A review of the Fourteenth Doctor Diamond Anniversary Build-A-Bear Bundle
He comes with a sonic!
December 22, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The 2023 Christmas and holiday cards from DC, Marvel, and more
Christmas-time is here.
December 22, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon ending explained
Zack Snyder's new multi-part space opera is out; here's everything you need to know!
December 22, 2023
Jim McDermott
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J.R.R. Tolkien reworked The Hobbit after Moomin creator illustrated an edition of the novel
What did Tove Jansson do that upset fans and surprised Tolkien?
December 21, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Owl House cast members on what the show means to them
“I’ve never been a part of anything like this.”
December 21, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Poll: Should Jason Todd live or die?
In celebration for the new Death in the Family facsimile edition, we're asking DC fans a classic question
December 20, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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What to watch after Wonka
Still hungry after seeing Timothée Chalamet don the purple coat and brown top hat? Check out these cinematic sweets
December 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Smallville's Erica Durance on her favorite aspect of playing Lois Lane
"It's more fun to tell the origin part of the story."
December 20, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Hugh Grant's Oompa Loompa is kept to the background in Wonka, thankfully
Hugh Grant is great in the role, but too much of a good thing would've wrecked the movie
December 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Marvel Hulu show you forgot about is getting a second season
Hit-Monkey, starring Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Munn, is back for more R-Rated action
December 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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The 6 best animated Christmas films to put you in the holiday spirit
From stop-motion classics to modern triumphs of animation, here are the best ways to bring the season to life
December 20, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Gundam: How (and where) to watch the legendary mecha anime from start to finish
Multiple timelines of political intrigue await!
December 20, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Netflix’s Wednesday actor Luis Guzmán didn’t know who Tim Burton was before getting cast
"You mean the guy from the Batman movie?"
December 19, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Poor Things might be the fantasy movie of 2023
Emma Stone heads up an exceptional cast in what is the most inventive, most fun genre movie of the year
December 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Take an exclusive look at the first pages of the new FNAF graphic novel
“Uhh the animatronic characters here do get a bit quirky at night.”
December 19, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Yu Yu Hakusho: How and where to watch the Spirit Detective anime in order
Cue up Smile Bomb on your playlist
December 19, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Furiosa has re-cast Immortan Joe - but who is behind the gear? We assemble the suspects
Do not, my friends, become addicted to water.
December 19, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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Aquaman and the Lost Franchise: How the star of DC's biggest movie ever sees its first sequel as its last
This ship was sadly doomed to sink.
December 19, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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Wonka does everything it claims on the (candy) tin
Whether or not you'll enjoy Timothée Chalamet's outing as the chocolate king depends on your own expectations going in
December 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Jinkies!Scooby-Doo: How to watch the Mystery Inc. gang's adventures in release and chronological order
Want to get started on watching the Scooby-Doo franchise? Here’s how to do it!
December 19, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Sarah’s Scribbles creator Sarah Andersen reflects on over a decade of webcomics success
From the perennially popular Sarah’s Scribbles to the bestselling Fangs, Sarah Andersen reveals the origins of her beloved webcomics
December 18, 2023
Sam Stone
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Yu Yu Hakusho: Every difference between the live-action Netflix show and the original manga
All the changes Netflix made to the iconic anime.
December 18, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Netflix's The Crown ending explained - everything you missed from the series finale
The last six episodes of The Crown offer Tony Blair, Kate Middleton, Harry vs. William, and reflections on monarchy and mortality
December 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Spectacular Spider-Man co-creator Greg Weisman on his return to the Spider-Verse in Peter/Miles team-up project
Spectacular Spider-Men won't be a continuation of the hit animated series, but Greg Weisman believes it will recapture the feel of the beloved cartoon.
December 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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V.E. Schwab on a literary trope she wishes she could stop
Fragile Threads of Power author V.E. Schwab criticizes authors for continuing to deny queer characters happy endings
December 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: When and where will this prequel be streaming?
Want to watch the Hunger Games prequel at home? You might have to wait a while.
December 18, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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What is the Furiosa rating? Our predictions on the next Mad Max Saga's tenor
A lovely but bloody day.
December 18, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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One Punch Man: How to watch the complete One Punch Man anime in order
What's the matter? You don't like udon?
December 18, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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V.E. Schwab wishes Buffy the Vampire Slayer had more diverse queer representation
Bestselling fantasy author V.E. Schwab talks why it’s so important to have a wide variety of queer characters in pop culture
December 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Is DC's Amanda Waller actually a villain: Revisiting the Wall ahead of Trinity of Evil and Suicide Squad's big 2024 plans
Could the woman behind DC's Task Force X and other manipulative plans mean well?
December 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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The Scream cast rank their favorite films in the franchise
The Scream cast reveal their favorite films from the beloved horror series
December 18, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Harriet Tubman and her iconic story is coming to comics with Joe Illidge
"I think [adaptation] is freeing in the sense I have clarity on that." writer and editor Joseph P. Illidge
December 18, 2023
Ashley V. Robinson
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The evolution of The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon, according to actor Norman Reedus himself
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is back for season 2
December 18, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024 tickets are already sold out - but there's already a rough date for the 2025 tickets
Unless you were quick on the draw last month, you missed your chance to get SDCC 2024 tickets
December 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho doubles down on what was great about the anime
Sometimes, you just wanna see characters punch each other really hard.
December 14, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Twilight Saga watch order: How to watch the fantasy romance series in order
Sparkles at the ready, but creepy baby entirely optional
December 14, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Ten shows to watch once you've finished Netflix's The Crown
Not all royal dramas need to be so serious, you know (and some can be downright fun)
December 14, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Spoilers!Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho ending explained: What the live-action show's season one finale says about its future
Yusuke's greatest adventure as Spirit Detective is wrapped up rather neatly by the end.
December 14, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Marvel's long-time executive editor doesn't think cheaper comics will bring in younger readers
And he's got a Spider-Man story from the 90s to prove it
December 13, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Andre Braugher reminded us that anyone can be silly
Comedy is about surprise, after all
December 13, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The Kung Fu Panda 4 trailer is here, and it's got star power
Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, and of course, Jack Black gear up for the latest entry into the DreamWorks animated franchise
December 13, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Editor Joe Illidge goes behind the curtain on the comic book industry
"[We need to] negotiate a better relationship." writer and editor Joseph P. Illidge says
December 13, 2023
Ashley V. Robinson
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The Boys season 4: Everything we know about the next season of Amazon's R-rated superhero show
There's a new trailer that promises that things are going to get messy for everyone involved
December 13, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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James Bond watch order: How to watch all 007 movies in chronological and release order
Do you like your martini shaken or stirred? Or, do you just not give a damn? Here's how to watch all the James Bond movies in chronological and release order.
December 13, 2023
Kevin Wong
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I tried everything on the IHOP x Wonka menu - Here are my thoughts
Yes, there was a moment when I couldn't go any further, but that was the off-menu milkshakes (shiver)
December 12, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Netflix's Christmas Cinematic Universe: It's time for the watch order for some brand new holiday favorites
What is it? Why is it? We delve deep into the nature of reality, and how it relates to the Christmas movies on Netflix
December 12, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's Wednesday star Fred Armisen continues the tradition of shaving his head to play Uncle Fester
"I wanted to do it right and not have a bald cap or anything" said the actor
December 12, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Rachel Smythe, Raina Telgemeier, and Kazu Kibuishi talk continuity in series writing
Three acclaimed graphic novelists discuss the challenges of creating long stories
December 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
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How Smallville started the superhero television revolution (You're welcome, Arrowverse!)
Is Smallville responsible for the current slate of superhero televisions shows? Michael Rosenbaum makes the case.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Star Wars was (and is still) shaped by an RPG from the '80s
How a musty old RPG put a name to many of your favorite things from Star Wars
December 11, 2023
Jules Chin Greene
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Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special The Giggle ending explained
Doctor Who just finished its 60th Anniversary with the conclusion of David Tennant and Catherine Tate's story and the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor
December 11, 2023
Jim McDermott
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How Michael Rosenbaum's disastrous audition for Smallville's Lex Luthor got him the part
How Smallville's Lex Luthor did everything wrong, but still got the part.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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5 weird (but still mostly heartwarming) comics Christmas specials to dive into this holiday season
Ready for some strange Christmas comics? Check out this list!
December 11, 2023
Nola Pfau
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Popverse's best TV shows of 2023
Here's what we loved watching on the small screen
December 09, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Poll: What Christmas season movie release are you most excited about?
December is a big month for movie releases. What are you looking forward to most?
December 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Five Nights at Freddy's gift guide 2023: What to get for the animatronic lover in your life
Robes, replica badges, and, sure, maybe an action figure or two are ready to be stuffed in that stocking
December 08, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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Does Netflix have the biggest streaming library? Not anymore for TV shows, and not for awhile in movies
Netflix is number one - but not in movies and TV.
December 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Popverse's best comics of 2023
Here's which comics we loved reading this year
December 08, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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The surprising Mad Max: Fury Road actors that are returning for Furiosa
Turns out not many actors want to head back into the Wastes for another movie.
December 08, 2023
Trent Cannon
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The Boy and the Heron ending explained
What happened as reality collapsed around the protagonists in : Miyazaki's animated masterpiece?
December 08, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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After four failed attempts, its time we accept that Hayao Miyazaki will never stay retired
The Studio Ghibli legend still has more stories to tell.
December 08, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Wonka release date When is the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel coming out?
A little sweet treat ahead of Christmas
December 07, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Watch MCM's amateur cosplayers take the stage for a Cosplay Showcase
They're cosplayers of any age and skill level, and you can watch them strut their stuff from London's 2023 Comic Con
December 07, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Wednesday Addams is a ‘creepy little freak” according to Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega discusses the legacy and impact of Wednesday Addams
December 07, 2023
Veronica Valencia
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Will Shrek 5 happen? Puss in Boots: The Last Wish likely holds the answer
You just can't keep a good ogre down (especially when there is profit on the horizon)
December 07, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Made in Abyss: How (and where) to watch the grimdark anime series in order
Despite the cute art style, this one is definitely not for kids.
December 07, 2023
Trent Cannon
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In a career of great characters, the quintessential Phil Hartman role is in Kiki's Delivery Service
Hartman tragically died less than a week after the film's premiere.
December 07, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Popverse's best movies of 2023
There were some great movies out this year. Here are what we think are the best.
December 07, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Max lands exclusive A24 streaming rights, including Everything Everywhere All at Once, Priscilla, and Iron Claw
A new deal between A24 and Warner Bros. Discovery moves all of the studio's upcoming films to the streaming platform after their theatrical runs
December 07, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Marvel: Blade star Mahershala Ali is "sincerely encouraged" about film's future
The Moonlight actor gave an upbeat update on his re-introduction to the MCU as Marvel's legendary vampire killer
December 06, 2023
Grant DeArmitt