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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about heading up the acclaimed game franchise
"I think what is important is keeping the core elements and the essence of things," the director says of reimagining the franchise for today's fans
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Watch the Goosebumps Anniversary celebration with R.L. Stine and Tim Jacobus from New York Comic Con
Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine and Goosebumps cover artist Tim Jacobus talk about the legacy of Goosebumps books
January 17, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Like the character, E.T. the Extra-Terrestial's design was magic at its finest
E.T. was always the alien we wanted to take home with us
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Watch now!Watch the official Final Fantasy VII Rebirth panel from NYCC 2023!
Square Enix brought Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to New York Comic Con, and Popverse is bringing it to you. Presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!One Piece anime's villains stole the spotlight in NYCC 2023 panel, you can watch it here!
Crunchyroll and Toei Animation brought One Piece to New York Comic Con 2023. Presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!Watch Amazon Prime Video's NYCC 2023 presentation!
Amazon Prime Video returned to New York Comic Con to talk about its big plans!
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!Watch Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji & Pom Klementieff from NYCC 2023
Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji & Pom Klementieff, in conversation at New York Comic Con 2023 - as presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!NYCC 2023: Watch the Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians panel here!
Upcoming Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians was at New York Comic Con 2023, and you can watch the panel here, brought to you by Tumblr. Welcome back.
January 17, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Whodunnits are a thing once again; that might be a problem
Death and Other Details might prove that it's knives out for the return of murders in and out of the building
January 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Eisner Awards never figured out how to recognize journalism, and now it's given up
Instead of fixing the problem, this year's Eisners have decided to ignore it (or make things worse)
January 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Wire's David Simon weighs in on the Defund the Police movement
He's been on the police beat for decades, but David Simon's thoughts on Defend the Police sidesteps the thin blue line.
January 16, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Mean Girls: Who from the original and the Broadway musical is in the new movie?
Get in, loser, we're going cameo-spotting
January 16, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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And the 2024 Emmy Awards winners are...
TV's biggest night of the year was January 15; we tell who brought home gold and who got left out.
January 16, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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How Scott Lang saved Marvel's Ant-Man
Hank Pym drove the character of Ant-Man into the ground. But fifteen years later, writer David Michelinie came up with a new Ant-Man who saved not only the day but the character.
January 15, 2024
Jim McDermott
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Spoilers!What Disney+'s Echo tells us about Daredevil: Born Again
What if... Marvel's latest live action show was a sneaky set-up for the much-anticipated DD and Kingpin series?
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Petrol Head: Look under the hood of the hit Image Comics series with creators Pye Parr and Rob Williams
It's the end of the world, but not as we know it
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Fantasy is forever, The British Library argues
The current exhibit at the London institution takes a holistic approach to what fantasy means (and can mean)
January 12, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Warner Bros. didn't know what to do with Our Flag Means Death, even when they had it
Remember how Max marketed the first season of Our Flag Means Death?
January 12, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Masters of the Air: How the World War II drama might intersect with Band of Brothers and The Pacific
A little history lesson ahead of the new series' release
January 12, 2024
Trent Cannon
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How Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga started life as an anime
Consider this another incredibly cool film that we'll never get to see
January 12, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Killers of the Flower Moon: Where to stream Martin Scorsese's Oscar contender
Maybe you missed it in theaters, maybe you want to give the movie a second watch at home. Here's how.
January 12, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Action Comics' Jason Aaron opens up about his exit from his Marvel exclusive, what he sees in the DCU, and what he wants to do next
Superman Superstar writer Jason Aaron talks Action Comics, the tragedy of Bizarro, and who he called first to check his Superman ideas
January 11, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Shrek: Here's how to watch the movies, the shorts, the TV show and more (Puss N Boots included!)
Somebody once told me the world was gonna roll me...
January 11, 2024
Trent Cannon
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For Star Wars' The Mandalorian & Grogu movie to be a success, Lucasfilm must break their winning formula
The point of The Mandalorian is that mostly nothing happens - that's just not going to transfer to the big screen
January 11, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Poll: Which Camp Half-Blood cabin would you be in?
Sure, you may not be a god's kid, but if you could choose - where would you live?
January 11, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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Masters of the Air release date: When is the WWII drama series due to land on Apple TV+
The series soars onto streaming in late January.
January 11, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Remembering the greatness of Batman Beyond on its 25th anniversary, with the cast themselves
Watch the highlights of the Batman Beyond panel from New York Comic Con 2019
January 10, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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Studio Ghibli finally tells us why they didn't do any real promotion for Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron - and its bold
No trailer? No tagline? No problem.
January 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Bunt! - An exclusive excerpt from Check, Please! creator Ngozi Ukazu's newest project
Bunt! from Ngozi Ukazu and Mad Rupert goes on sale in February, take a first look at pages from the YA graphic novel now.
January 10, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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SpoilersMarvel Studios has made a powerful surprise change to Echo, spoilers ahead
The new series Echo gives Maya Lopez something new
January 10, 2024
Jim McDermott
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You can add 'prose author' to Keanu Reeves' resume
The Book of Elsewhere, which takes place in the same universe as Reeves's comic BRZRKR, will be published by Random House's Del Rey
January 10, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Marvel's Echo creator David Mack takes us inside the character's comic origins and MCU future
"It's a character I created called 'Echo' for Marvel,” Mack says
January 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Inside the minds of the Judge Dredd writers putting him (and Mega-City One) inside a 'Defund the Police' style storyline
The real world inspirations (and in-universe context) behind 'A Better World' revealed!
January 10, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Neopets to revamp its classic game. First step? Fix the economy
It's trickier than you think
January 09, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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We almost got an R-Rated Mean Girls movie in 2004 - here's what was cut for a PG-13 rating
And it was just sexism.
January 09, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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Mean Girls release date: When is the Mean Girls musical movie coming to theaters and streaming?
Don't forget to wear pink.
January 09, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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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 08, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Quentin Tarantino: How two watch the filmmaker's two cinematic universes in release and chronological order
Want to get started on Quentin Tarantino's movies? Here’s how to do it!
January 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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What to eat while you're at Comic-Con International: San Diego
All of the best restaurants near the San Diego Convention center and what they're known for
January 08, 2024
Gary Catig
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Marvel Comic-Con: Inside Marvel’s first official convention
What you would have seen at the short-lived official Marvel Comic-Con
January 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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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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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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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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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