The Fantastic Four aren’t nicknamed Marvel’s “First Family” for no reason. Debuting in 1961 from the minds of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Fantastic Four was released during a time when Marvel wasn’t known for superhero comics. However, the pair’s story about a family imbued with spectacular abilities after an unauthorized trip to space was […]
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Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons A groundbreaking bill proposed by Connecticut State Senator Martin Looney could revolutionize how movie theaters operate by requiring them to list both the pre-show and actual feature start times separately. The legislation, introduced on January 21, 2025, aims to give moviegoers more control over their theater experience by allowing them […]
Image courtesy of Netflix Netflix continues to expand its Witcher universe with Sirens of the Deep, an animated feature that adapts original author Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story “A Little Sacrifice.” The movie follows Geralt of Rivia (voiced by Doug Cockle) as he investigates mysterious attacks in the coastal kingdom of Bremervoord, where fishermen have been […]
Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures Tom Cruise’s dedication to practical stunts reaches new depths in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, with Empire magazine revealing the actor risked hypoxia while filming an intense underwater sequence. The scene, shot in an 8.5 million liter water tank, features Cruise’s Ethan Hunt trapped in the wreckage of the […]
Image courtesy of DC Studios James Gunn revealed crucial details about Hawkgirl’s portrayal in his upcoming film Superman, confirming that Isabela Merced’s version of the character will feature organic wings rather than technological ones. This significant character detail emerged when the director responded to fan questions on the social media platform Threads, putting to rest […]
Image courtesy of Netflix During 2023’s SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood, the term “second screen” gained popularity as movie and TV writers denounced streaming services’ push for dumbed-down scripts people could follow with half attention. Since the success streamers report to shareholders is mostly dependent on the number of hours subscribers tune into their service, their […]
“Everyone deserves a second shot,” reads the tagline on a Wheaties-inspired poster (see it below) that accompanies the new Thunderbolts* Super Bowl trailer released during the big game. The team of Marvel misfits aspiring to be the heroes on the Wheaties cereal box includes depressed assassin Yelena Belova/Black Widow (Florence Pugh), former Hydra-brainwashed assassin Bucky […]
Image courtesy of Marvel Studios Marvel Studios’ latest Thunderbolts* trailer debuted during the Super Bowl, offering the first substantial look at how CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) assembles her controversial team of antiheroes. The footage starts with a high-stakes public hearing where Valentina argues that with the Avengers nowhere to be found […]
Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures The Super Bowl just gave fans their best look yet at Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, with new footage highlighting the return of Paris (Pom Klementieff), the breakout character from Dead Reckoning Part One. The brief teaser, which blends classic moments from the franchise with fresh scenes, features a […]
Toei Animation Dragon Ball Daima is earning a reputation for making multiple references and throwbacks to the previous series. The series has expanded on the franchise’s lore, delivered satisfying fan service moments, and made several callbacks to the classic shows. The seventeenth episode of the show, titled “Gomah,” provides one of the more fun throwbacks […]