https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:32 GMT en-US hourly 60 Nimona -- based on ND Stevenson's comic of the same name -- came close to never making it to screens. Despite the potential cancelation that almost befell the film during production, it's finally releasing thanks to Netflix, with critics raving about the film's themes, heart, and charm. It isn't lost on Stevenson how much has happened since he first worked on the character as a high school student, and how much both he and Nimona have grown since then.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netlfix-nimona-nd-stevenson-interview/ Over the years, plenty of crime shows have highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in their pursuit of justice. There's plenty of drama inherent to the premise, leading to a litany of scripted and unscripted programs focusing on the interplay between the two sides of the same coin. The Interrogation Room focuses on the real stories that happen behind the scenes of investigations and the ways officers try to uncover evidence and unearth culprits.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:39:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/vivica-a-fox-the-interrogation-room-interview/ Nimona is far more than just the story of its titular character. At its core, the film is largely about Ballister Boldheart and the growth he goes through after being forced out of the world he's always known and embraced. A big part of that is the divide that grows between him and his love interest, Ambrosius Goldenloin, a champion of the realm who stands against him for much of the film's run-time even as he remains conflicted about him and their world.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:14:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-nimona-eugene-lee-yang-interview/ Nimona adapts ND Stevenson's beloved web series turned graphic novel for new audiences. Focusing on Nimona and Ballister Boldheart's unlikely partnership that slowly becomes a close bond (and a rebellious thorn in the side of the dangerous Institute that controls the fantastical realm), Nimona had a long road from development to release, surviving the shuttering of Blue Sky and being picked up by Netflix.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:22:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nimona-troy-quane-nick-bruno-interview/ Nimona isn't just rooted around its titular shapeshifter. In the film, Ballister Boldheart goes through arguably an even greater transformation. Introduced as a future knight of the realm, a sudden and devastating event leaves Ballister framed for a vicious murder and on the run from everyone and everything he's ever known. In the process, the character gets the opportunity to confront the complexities of himself and others -- and truly discover what he is and who he wants to be.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:58:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-nimona-riz-ahmed-interview/ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds provided a fresh twist on the franchise's iconic character James T. Kirk in its alternate timeline Season 1 finale. Another timeline version of Kirk, again played by Paul Wesley, surfaces in Strange New Worlds Season 2, this time on a time-travel adventure for Chief Security Officer La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) to prevent a catastrophe in 21st-century Toronto. As Noonien-Singh and Kirk grow closer, La'an discovers this mission hits especially close to home for her, placing her on a collision course with the most infamous figure from her family's problematic history.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:06:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-christina-chong-paul-wesley-interview/ Everyone's favorite Riverdale supervillain, the ruthless and chiseled Hiram Lodge -- portrayed by Mark Consuelos -- is back in this week's episode, "The Crucible." Last seen being exiled from the city by Archie and the gang in the Season 5 finale, Hiram was allegedly assassinated by a hitman that his daughter, Veronica, hired.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:18:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/riverdale-mark-consuelos-hiram-lodge-interview/ Growing up in a small town can feel like there's no escape from the things you don't like about your life. Everywhere you go, you're surrounded by the mundane aspects of everyday existence or the very real traumas and dramas adolescents frequently endure. What if there was something wondrous and mysterious hidden in the depths of your town, though? What would it be like to uncover and experience that phenomenon? What dangers might you unleash by encountering this strange world and its inhabitants?

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:33:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/cull-kelly-thompson-interview/ As a longstanding creator on the WEBTOON platform, Quimchee first debuted her hit drama series I Love Yoo in 2017. The webtoon stars a teenager named Shin-Ae Yoo, whose boring life drastically changes when she meets two wealthy brothers who are at odds with each other. With over 500 million views and six years running, I Love Yoo remains a fan-favorite in the drama genre.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:08:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/interview-webtoon-quimchee-discusses-i-love-yoo-anime-expo/ Nimona brings the ND Stevenson original series to life in vivid color, with the character practically bursting out of the screen in this new animated adaptation. She does so in the best of ways, retaining the chaotic charm of the original character while using the feature-length run-time of the film to explore more of the complexities of the mysterious shapeshifter. It's a deceptively complicated role, and one that the movie is able to bring to life in vivid detail.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:32:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-nimona-chloe-grace-moretz-interview/ Apple TV+ delivers a taut and action-packed original miniseries with Hijack, debuting June 28 and guaranteed to keep audiences at the edge of their seats. Starring and executive produced by Idris Elba, the show follows airline passenger Sam Nelson as he finds himself in the midst of a mid-flight hijacking while en route from Dubai to London. Tensely playing out in real-time, the seven-episode series has Sam realize he has to find a way to work with the hijackers to ensure his and the passengers' safety without relying on physical force.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:07:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hijack-idris-elba-interview/ Universal and DreamWorks Animation's Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken brings the massive mythical sea creature into an entirely new light -- one that most people will be more familiar with than living as under the sea. Recasting the creature as a teenager going through life changes as she realizes her destiny -- and her true potential -- Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken plays with conventions of the high-school teen comedy and recasts it into a much larger space -- with the frequently funny and even occasionally beautiful animation bringing it to life.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:13:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-kirk-demicco-interview/ Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a well-meaning anime film. The latest film to come to North America courtesy of GKIDS tackles teenage issues that have haunted generations with a deft hand, infusing its central character with a resonant and impactful arc that largely works in an understated way. It's occasionally gorgeous, and it knows when to pull back and let the characters do the heavy lifting. It has the makings of something great -- just not necessarily a movie. The problem is that the anime quickly overloads itself with too large of a cast and too deliberate of a pace. The central arc gets muddied and even dull when it tries to expand to the rest of the story. While Lonely Castle in the Mirror is an occasionally effective tearjerker, adapting the story to a longer-form medium like television might have better served its central ideas and characters.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:12:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lonely-castle-in-the-mirror-review/ Six months after Jack Ryan's third season premiered, the titular former U.S. marine turned CIA operative is back to save the world one last time. The fourth and final season of the spy thriller finds Jack (John Krasinski) promoted to a new role as the CIA's Acting Deputy Director. Tasked with investigating any corruption or unethical modes of operation in the government and military, Jack quickly uncovers a series of suspicious black ops activities. As he begins to dig deeper into the matter, he discovers a convergence between a drug cartel and a terrorist organization, as well as a conspiracy that hits way too close to home.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jack-ryan-season-4wendell-pierce-michael-kelly-interview/ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds shocked fans with a cliffhanger ending to its first season that saw the Enterprise's Number One, Una Chin-Riley, arrested by Starfleet Command. Exposed for lying about her Illyrian heritage and her culture’s genetic augmentations illegal in Federation space, Chin-Riley's fate rests in the hands of her estranged childhood friend Neera Ketoul. Played by guest star Yetide Badaki, Neera has no love for the Federation but must face them head-on if she stands any chance of clearing Chin-Riley's serious legal charges in a harrowing courtroom case.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:04:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-yetide-badaki-interview/ Among the comic book titles leading the charge into the Dawn of DC publishing initiative is Unstoppable Doom Patrol, helmed by Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham. Because of popular demand, the series order was extended by an additional issue than initially intended. For this issue, Culver is joined by artist David Lafuente while each member of the Doom Patrol undergoes psychoanalytical therapy courtesy the team's de facto psychiatrist Dr. Syncho.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:31:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/unstoppable-doom-patrol-dennis-culver-interview/ Superhero stories often focus on the grand, epic battles between heroes and villains. Brawls across rooftops and showdowns in the stars bring readers unbelievable sights of wonder and action. While these tales certainly have their place, sometimes stories that take things back to the ground are better suited to deliver the catharsis readers need. Such is the case with IDW's miniseries Crashing, written by Matthew Klein with art by Morgan Beem. Following ER doctor Rose Osler, the series takes readers into the high-stress environment of a hospital dealing with the fallout of heroes fighting villains.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/matthew-klein-crashing-interview/ Africa is ready to showcase its creativity to the world in the form of Disney+'s sci-fi animated anthology series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse co-director Peter Ramsey is an executive producer on this project that brings together the greatest animation talent from the continent to tell their unique stories. From alien races through the streets of Soweto, Johannesburg, to herders who utilize technology in a way that makes Aloy from the Horizon video game series look like an amateur, the shorts represent the exciting intersection of Africa and sci-fi technology.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:37:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kizazi-moto-generation-fires-peter-ramsey-interview/ It doesn't get more iconic than the animated Disney Villains of the '90s. Of those classic villains, few tap into the great comedy of the Disney films quite like Hades. First appearing in the 1997 classic Hercules, the character instantly became a fan favorite. Combining a striking signature appearance and sharp wit, the character is about to embark on a journey to the comics page in a new release from Dynamite Comics.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:32:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-villains-hades-elliott-kalan-interview/ The Flash tackles a lot of different tones throughout its run-time. Even beyond the multiverse stakes come into play, the Andy Muschietti-directed superhero movie balances a deft mix of emotional vulnerability, goofy comedy, and bombastic action. The film isn't afraid to indulge in some very fun music cues either, with the score kicking into DC classics when needed and pulling from an eclectic mix of loud rock, classical music, and acoustic ballads to help reinforce the shifting tones of the film.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:41:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-supervising-sound-editors-interview/ Turtlemania is running wild, brother! IDW Publishing's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures Continued is officially continuing as an ongoing series with writer Erik Burnham and artist Tim Lattie returning to the party. Based on the classic 1987 animated version of the Heroes in a Half Shell, this comic book dishes out the nostalgic feel-good factor with an extra topping of pepperoni and anchovies.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:59:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-saturday-morning-adventures-continued-writer-discusses-the-return-of-turtlemania/ The slasher subgenre has delivered some of the most iconic horror villains to date, and where Jason, Michael and Leatherface are more so the silent killers, A Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger, portrayed by Robert Englund, delivered slasher unlike anyone other -- one who wasn't afraid to toy with his victims while delivering plenty of memorable lines. Englund has portrayed the character for over a decade's worth of movies -- from 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street to 2003's Freddy vs. Jason, and his career impact goes well beyond this fan favorite franchise.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:31:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hollywood-dreams-and-nightmares-robert-englund-interview/ Over the last ten years, what started as cartoonist Michel Fiffe's love letter to the Suicide Squad has grown to be one of the most thrilling action comics around. Between Fiffe's innovative page designs, singular colors, and thrilling writing, COPRA has something for everyone. This month, the award-winning cartoonist self-published COPRA #45, and Image Comics published COPRA Round 7, which collects the series' most recent arc and tons of previously uncollected material.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:04:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/copra-michel-fiffe-interview/ Jamie Bamber remains beloved for his role as Lee Adama in SyFy's Battlestar Galactica -- but his new series Cannes Confidential is the direct opposite of the science fiction classic. The Acorn TV drama features Jamie as charismatic con man Harry King, who forms an unlikely alliance with French detective Camille Delmasse (played by Lucie Lucas). Though they couldn't be more opposed, they work together to untangle each other's very personal problems and solve a few crimes along the way.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:39:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/cannes-confidential-jamie-bamber-interview/ In 1983, Frank Miller produced a love letter to the cyberpunk and samurai genres with his influential series, Ronin. The adventures of Ronin, Billy Challas, and Casey McKenna didn't end there, though, as Frank Miller Presents unleashed Ronin: Book Two -- the highly anticipated sequel to the classic comic book story -- in 2022. The first three installments of the six-issue limited series are written and laid out by Miller, drawn by Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques, and lettered by John Workman.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:37:00 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ronin-book-two-frank-miller-interview/ Directed by Jordan Gertner, Paramount Pictures' latest film Sheroes is a classic tale of action, adventure, and gal pal comedy. When Hollywood princess Diamond (Sasha Luss) whisks away her three friends -- tough, athletic Ryder (Wallis Day), wild child Daisy (Skai Jackson), and the flirtatious yet timid Ezra (Isabelle Fuhrman) -- to her father's luxurious home in Thailand, the girls expect fun in paradise. However, a deadly mix-up ends with Daisy being kidnapped and held for ransom. However, not even the cartel can thwart the power of friendship, and against all odds, Diamond, Ryder, and Ezra come up with the mother of all rescue plans.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:16:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sheroes-isabelle-fuhrman-interview/ Directed by Peter Sohn, Elemental is Pixar's latest film -- while it embraces the goofy world-building and bright sense of design that have long defined the animation studio, its best feat is delivering a surprisingly mature romantic dramedy about two people from very different paths in life finding themselves through an unexpected romance with another. Made universal through its use of elemental forces like water and fire as clear stand-ins for the immigrant experience and an interracial romance, Elemental is a painfully human story that works in large part thanks to the earnest performances from its central cast.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:02:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/elemental-shila-ommi-pixar-interview/ Evil Dead has proven to be one of modern horror's most persistent horror franchises. After the original film launched the careers of Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead has evolved into an ever-changing property. Previous entries embraced a blend of creature features and campy comedy, while others -- like 2013's Evil Dead remake -- committed to a fully horrific tone. Evil Dead Rises is a unique embrace of everything that makes the series special, while still finding new ways to approach classic beats.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:41:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/evil-dead-rise-movie-director-lee-cronin-interview/ Transformers: Rise of the Beasts reveals that the robots-in-disguise have been stuck on Earth for a while. The movie finds former military mechanic Noah struggling to make ends meat for him and his family. While attempting to hotwire a Porsche, he encounters the Autobot Mirage and the two strike up a friendship. Together, alongside disgruntled museum intern Elena and other Transformers, they embark on a quest to retrieve a powerful artifact that may hold the key to return to their home planet, Cybertron.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:51:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-producer-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-interview/ In the debut issue of Marvel's new Avengers series, Chairperson Captain Marvel laid out her vision for the team. It doesn't matter if the threat is small or one capable of ending all existence, Earth's Mightiest heroes show up and save lives. In Avengers #2, by writer Jed MacKay and artist C.F. Villa, readers saw the titular heroes do just that as they tackled a multitude of smaller crises around the globe and learned about several looming, apocalyptic threats. Kang the Conqueror offered them information on how to save 1,000 lives as a good-faith measure to prove he needed their help. Their time-traveling foe also told Captain Marvel about the looming threats of the villainous Myrddin, his super-powered allies, the Twilight Court, and a series of apocalyptic challenges known as the Tribulation Events.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:49:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-2-jed-mackay-interview/ At the turn of the millennium, when Brian Michael Bendis took over writing Daredevil, David Mack and Alex Maleev rose to prominence with their surreal rendition of Hell's Kitchen. Since then, they have each reached personal and professional heights, developing their signature art styles that have made them celebrities in the eyes of comic book aficionados. While Maleev has teamed up with Bendis in subsequent years to create a host of Marvel books, Mack has gone on to bring the magic of his artwork to the title cards of many a popular Marvel production.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:39:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-art-of-alex-maleev-david-mack-interview/ Equal parts female buddy-comedy and nail-biting action flick, Paramount Pictures' latest film, the Jordan Gertner-directed Sheroes, features four gal pals -- Diamond (Sasha Luss), Ryder (Wallis Day), Ezra (Isabelle Fuhrman), and Daisy (Skai Jackson) -- embark on the ultimate vacation in Diamond's father's luxurious home in Thailand. However, things go south when the girls discover some unwanted cargo in their luggage, and Daisy is kidnapped.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:29:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sheroes-skai-jackson-wallis-day-sasha-luss-interview/ The Man of Steel and Silver Banshee's big confrontation reaches its climax in Superman #5, written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Jamal Campbell. In a sonic showdown, Jimmy Olsen convinces Superman to save his girlfriend Banshee, albeit at the temporary expense of the Man of Tomorrow's super-hearing. Taking advantage of the superhero's dulled senses, a cabal of mad scientists with a deadly grudge against Lex Luthor launch their true plot, ambushing the jailed super villain and viciously having him stabbed grievously.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:03:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-5-spoilers-of-steel-joshua-williamson-jamal-campbell-interview/ Priest's Black Adam has been an illuminating showcase for the brutal DC anti-hero. The series has seen the separation of his human half from his superpowered aspects, introduced an entirely new hero in Black Adam's distant relative Bolt, and teased a major wildcard to help define DC's future. But for Priest, the series has always been about the character's human side, defined by a long-hidden and terrible choice.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-adam-priest-interview/ Based on the book of the same name, Not Quite Narwhal is the latest animated series from DreamWorks Television Animation. The series focuses on Kelp, an adorable and curious unicorn who's spent his life raised underwater with his adopted Narwhal family. After discovering other unicorns on the surface, Kelp decides to bridge the two worlds -- leading to plenty of new friends, fresh discoveries, and fun adventures perfect for younger audiences.

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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:01:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fear-the-walking-dead-lennie-james-season-8-interview/ Frog and Toad have been classics of children's literature for half a century. The original stories, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, have since become the cornerstone of plenty of childhoods over the years. Since their debut, the characters have lived on in different mediums, with a stop-motion special, a Broadway show, and now an animated series on Apple TV+ to their name.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:45:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/frog-toad-adrianne-adam-lobel-interview/ Don't expect mercenary Tyler Rake, portrayed by Thor's Chris Hemsworth, to be down for the count quite yet. Extraction 2, the sequel to Netflix's 2020 ratings juggernaut, finds the action hero recuperating from grievous injuries sustained after a dangerous mission to Bangladesh, one that clinically left him dead. But Tyler cheated death.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:28:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/extraction-2-sam-hargrave-interview/ Director Kelley Kali's mind-bending psychological thriller Jagged Mind, which premieres this week on Hulu, explores toxic relationships with a queer twist. The film, written by Allyson Morgan, also provides an entertaining story of magic and obsession that follows Billie (Maisie Richardson-Sellers), a twenty-something-year-old woman in New Orleans who suffers from strange blackouts after meeting her new girlfriend, Alex (Shannon Woodward). Soon, Billie realizes that she is reliving moments of her relationship with Alex, and finds herself stuck in a time loop that she has to fight to escape.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:16:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulu-jagged-mind-director-kelley-kali-interview/ The Walking Dead: Dead City ushers in a new era of The Walking Dead franchise, with Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan headlining as Maggie Rhee and Negan Smith. But the New York based spinoff is more than just Maggie and Negan's rivalry resurfacing -- it's the introduction of new characters who may be the future of the zombie apocalyptic franchise. From truth-seekers on the hunt for justice to a menacing new villain with no boundaries, Dead City opens the door for new relationships to form.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:15:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-walking-dead-dead-city-gaius-charles-zeljko-ivanek-mahina-napoleon-interview/ Commanding the USS Enterprise is no easy feat, but Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his Number One, Una Chin-Riley (Rebecca Romijn), are more than up to the task. As Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its second season, Pike and Number One face all new trials and tribulations, from Chin-Riley going before a Starfleet tribunal regarding her illegal genetic modifications to Pike having to host an envoy of Vulcans. Through it all, the two friends and officers embody the ideals of Starfleet, even if Starfleet Command sometimes needs the reminder themselves.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:38:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-anson-mount-rebecca-romijn-interview/ The latest entry in the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond imprint is pulling from some of the fantasy genre's most influential characters -- and it's doing so with some truly stunning art. Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth features new versions of Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and the rest of Middle-Earth's heroes and villains to MtG players, with over a hundred cards adapting the classic setting to the modern trading card game. Each piece comes with a beautiful new imagining of Middle-Earth's setting and story, breathing new life into the characters from a modern and diverse perspective.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:16:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sgf-magic-the-gathering-lord-of-the-rings/ John Wick: Chapter 4 was an explosive (and potentially final) chapter in the franchise, with Director Chad Stahelski helming an impressive film. By his side throughout was a cast and crew willing and able to take action cinema to a new peak, with the film's many stunts and practical effects being among the best tricks of the trade.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:58:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/john-wick-chapter-4-stunt-coordinators-scott-rogers-and-stephen-dunlevy-interview/ The country of Canada spans 3,855,000 square miles, giving its premier super team, Alpha Flight, a lot of ground to cover in its mission to protect the country. In the wake of the Fall of X event, that mission will become infinitely harder because the past and present members of Alpha Flight will no longer agree on what it means to keep their country safe. That disagreement will quickly turn bitter and cause a team of former Alphans to band together to defy their former comrades and the governmental edict that binds them.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:11:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/alpha-flight-ed-brisson-interview/ The massively popular Neverwinter has become a staple of the MMORPG scene since it first went online in 2013. Taking inspiration from the classic Dungeons & Dragons world of the Forgotten Realms, Neverwinter explores one of the most beloved and well-known locations in the TTRPG community with a heavy emphasis on storytelling and characters -- qualities which Ed Greenwood, the Forgotten Realms’ creator, lauds as the keys to great fiction.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:52:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/neverwinter-forgotton-realms-ed-greenwood-brett-norton-interview/ June is Pride month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, and with that, the comic industry has been highlighting queer creators and stories in a handful of ways. Along with the annual DC Pride and Marvel Voices: Pride, there are a handful of comics, trade paperbacks and graphic novels with a focus on queer stories. That includes Death Drop #1, which hit comic stores Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:54:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/death-drop-david-hazan-alex-moore-interview/ Exploding onto the big screen, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts picks up after 2018's Bumblebee. Its 1994 in Brooklyn, and former soldier Noah [Anthony Ramos], inadvertently stumbles across the Autobot Mirage while attempting to carjack a Porsche. Turns out the Transformers -- the robots in disguise -- have been stranded on Earth for several years. Meanwhile, underappreciated museum anthropologist Elena [Dominique Fishback] uncovers a powerful artifact that could hold the key to returning the Autobots to their home world, Cybertron. It could, however, also draw Unicron -- an entity that consumes planets -- to Earth.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:57:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-director-steven-caple-jr-interview/ The latest episode of CBR's Dynamic Duos Podcast features author Tom Taylor and artist Nicola Scott, the creative team behind DC's new Titans series. Between Taylor's Eisner-Award Winning run on Nightwing and Scott's time drawing iconic DC titles like Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman, the two are the perfect duo to detail the adventures of DC's premiere superhero team.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:32:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tom-taylor-nicola-scott-titans-dynamic-duos-podcast/ Skybound and Hasbro are partnering up to create the "Energon Universe," featuring Transformers and G.I. Joe. Robert Kirkman, the creative mind behind hit series like Invincible and The Walking Dead, is showrunning this self-contained universe. It kicks off with Void Rivals #1, written by Kirkman and illustrated by Lorenzo De Felici, but also encompasses several other comic titles. This list includes a new Transformers series by writer-artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Beta Ray Bill, Murder Falcon) and four new G.I. Joe limited series, the first of which is Duke by writer Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Flash) and artist Tom Reilly (Ant-Man, The Thing).

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-gi-joe-energon-universe-robert-kirkman-interview/ One of the most complex and complicated relationships in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is between Spock (Ethan Peck) and Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), and it's poised to only grow more nuanced in Season 2. The trailer for Strange New Worlds Season 2 has teased a budding romance between the two Enterprise crew mates and friends while facing the dangers of the final frontier together. However, it's not all love and war as the Enterprise explores the open cosmos, with Spock getting to lean into the unintentional comedy he brings to the starship, complete with his own catchphrase.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:35:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-ethan-peck-jess-bush-interview/ Originally published on Substack, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos is making its way to print for the first time this summer with Dark Horse Comics. Following a queer, teenage mad scientist, Christopher Chaos follows its titular character as he's thrust into a world of monsters, heroes, and cults -- all while watching his crush turn into a werewolf. This series takes the mad scientist trope in an engaging new direction.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:37:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/christopher-chaos-tate-brombal-isaac-goodhart-interview/ Since Chicago Fire introduced Darren Ritter in Season 7, audiences have watched him grow by leaps and bounds. Ritter has gone from a young firefighter struggling on the job to a reliable member of Firehouse 51. And while his story started with his being lifted up and mentored by Mouch, Season 11 ended with him lifting up and encouraging aspiring firefighter Kylie Estevez. Ritter has been on an incredible journey, made all the more endearing by the actor who plays him.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:05:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/chicago-fire-daniel-kyri-interview/ Peacock's Based on a True Story is a pitch-black thriller-comedy that blends a twisted love for true-crime stories with the satirical sensibilities of Barry. The floundering lives of married couple Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan (Chris Messina) get a sudden shot to the arm when they realize that Nathan's new plumber friend, Matt (Tom Bateman), is actually an infamous serial killer stalking Los Angeles. But rather than take their evidence to the police, they decide to force him to take part in a podcast discussing his actions and his history.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:35:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/based-on-a-true-story-tom-bateman-interview/ In the middle of the 20th century, pin-up models like Bettie Page were everywhere, from photographs to calendars, advertisements, and even film. These beautiful, curvaceous, and cheerful icons motivated American troops in World War II, and continued to be positive influences in popular culture long after the war until the beginning of the 1970s. The most famous and memorable of these models peaked during the economic and cultural booms of the 1950s and 60s. Beloved for her sassy attitude and distinct, colorful and voluptuous sense of style, Bettie Page's image and legacy has endured into 21st Century consciousness.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:24:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bettie-page-mirka-andolfo-interview/ Luna Lauren Vélez is a familiar face for fans of TV and movies alike. The actress has appeared in everything from Dexter to Oz and Ugly Betty, can be seen in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and as the voice of Rio Morales, Miles' mom, in Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse. CBR had a chance to talk to the actress about being not just Miles' mom but the moral compass of Spider-Verse, representation, and her Transformers moment.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:02:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-verse-rio-morales-transformers-luna-lauren-interview/ Black Panther actor Letitia Wright is heading to the Wild West for the action-packed drama Surrounded, which explores the complex issue of shared trauma. Wright portrays former Buffalo Soldier Moses "Mo" Washington, who must keep an eye on the captured outlaw Tommy Walsh (Jamie Bell) after her stagecoach is attacked by Tommy's men. The surviving passengers search for help while Mo makes sure Tommy doesn't escape; however, the two start to bond during their time together. Directed by Anthony Mandler, the film also stars Jeffrey Donovan and the late Michael K. Williams.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:37:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/surrounded-letitia-wright-jamie-bell-and-anthony-mandler-interview/

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:03:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fear-the-walking-dead-karen-david-interview/ As Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its second season, the crew of the Enterprise will be tested like never before, including Chief Security Office La'an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) and Communications Officer Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding). Fortunately, the two Starfleet officers aren't alone, with the Enterprise's new Chief Engineer Pelia (Carol Kane) providing some much deserved merriment along the way. However, even with Pelia brightening up the Enterprise and its crew, Uhura is in for a particularly terrifying adventure as the acclaimed series returns to Paramount+ with new episodes this June.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:11:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-christina-chong-celia-rose-gooding-interview/ The Muppets Mayhem -- which is currently streaming on Disney+ -- is a fun new addition to the classic franchise. Focusing on the series' classic house band known as the Electric Mayhem, the show brings a new focus to the goofy side characters and fleshes out their backstories. This includes delving into the history of Dr. Teeth, the band's lead singer and keyboardist. Along the way, new characters are introduced, including his father Gerald Teeth, a dentist who argues that his son needs to find a different path in life.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:52:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/muppets-mayhem-david-bizzaro-interview/ As Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its second season, the series provides a greater spotlight on the members of the Enterprise crew, going deep into each of their backstories and competencies. Among those highlighted are the Enterprise's helmsman Lieutenant Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia) and Chief Medical Officer Doctor Joseph M'Benga (Babs Olusanmokun). As the ship's pilot and doctor, respectively, Ortegas and M'Benga will find themselves challenged in different ways as the Enterprise continues to chart the cosmic unknown.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:02:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-melissa-navia-babs-olusanmokun-interview/ The Blackening is a hilarious -- and occasionally intense -- horror/comedy from Lionsgate that leans very much into the latter. Based on a sketch of the same name by Dewayne Perkins, who appears in the film as the character Dewayne, the film pokes fun at horror conventions and tropes, all while telling a surprisingly down-to-earth character dramedy about the divide that can grow between friends. When a group of friends all decide to reunite for Juneteenth, they find themselves hunted by a mysterious figure -- and trying to process their own relationships and perceptions of one another.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:29:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-blackening-tim-story-tracy-oliver-interview/ Star Trek stories are often sci-fi tales of diverse individuals coming together to confront frightening phenomena and the vilest of villains. But what happens when the galaxy's most malicious malefactors unite behind the vicious doctrines of one charismatic individual? That question is currently being explored in IDW's Star Trek titles, where the enemy is a murderous cult known as the Red Path, led by the cloned Klingon Emperor, Kahless II and composed primarily of Klingon warriors. The Path's ranks are growing, and many of their members come from the galaxy's other great powers.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:08:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-day-of-blood-interview/ Focusing on the wealthy Hornsby family and their efforts to keep their cracker conglomerate open, Royal Crackers charts the awkward, bizarre, and surprisingly heartfelt relationship between the put-upon Stebe (Jason Ruiz), his ambitious wife Deb (Jessica St. Clair), his nu-metal dirtbag brother Theo (Andrew Santino), and his soft-spoken and sweet-natured son Matt (Maile Flanagan). Alongside their board of directors -- and a few lingering manipulations from Stebe's now largely comatose father -- the Hornsby family is just as likely to burn the whole business down as they are to save it.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:18:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/adult-swim-royal-crackers-jason-ruiz-interview/ Created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro, Aqua Teen Hunger Force was one of the establishing shows of Adult Swim. Debuting at the tail-end of 2000, the show went on to become one of the most enduring series in the programming block, earning twelve seasons, two movies, and an upcoming five-episode come-back series. Ahead of the release of 2007's Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, the show became even more well-known -- albeit for some unexpected reasons. A marketing campaign involving small light-up replicas of the show's Mooninites turned into a city-wide bomb scare for Boston that resulted in a slew of breathless reporting in mainstream media, the resignation of a Cartoon Network General Manager, and $2 million in fines.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:08:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aqua-teen-hunger-force-dave-willis-ned-hastings-interview/ Lionsgate's The Blackening is a pointed and consistently hilarious horror/comedy. Focusing on a group of friends whose reunion takes a dark turn when they realize they're being hunted by a mysterious and seemingly racially motivated threat, the film juggles a subversive tone that still knows when to indulge in genuine tension or highlight the interplay between the characters.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:32:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lionsgate-the-blackening-cast-interview/ Running throughout July and August, Knight Terrors brings a new host of scary elements to the DC Universe. Working on the premise of "the DC Universe is haunted," numerous creators have been tasked with exploring the deepest nightmares of DC's biggest heroes and villains, all set in motion by the mysterious new villain Insomnia. On the search for a mysterious and very dangerous weapon that's been long hidden away, Insomnia has trapped most of the world's biggest figures in fiendish realms of the mind.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:50:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-joshua-williamson-knight-terrors-first-blood-interview/ America’s woodlands are landscapes of natural beauty and dread. The tall trees of these forests are the perfect hiding and hunting grounds of metaphorical, and very real monsters. In their new comic, Ratatosk Book One (of three), available for backing right now on Kickstarter, writer Grant DeArmitt, artist Armando Zanker, colorist Shan Bennion, and letterer Lucas Gattoni head out into a particularly deep and dark forest in search of monsters and the people they’ve made disappear.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:27:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kickstarter-ratatosk-grant-dearmitt-comic-interview/ Man and machine collide in Simulant. Set in a future where artificial intelligence and robotic technology is a part of normal life, the story follows Evan, a normal man who loses his life in a car accident. Unable to cope with the loss, his grieving wife, Faye, resurrects him as a sentient AI, except Evan doesn’t realize he is no longer human.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:33:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/simulant-movie-director-april-mullen-interview/ The CW's Gotham Knights has made Duela its breakout character -- not only because of her larger-than-life personality but because of the big secrets surrounding her. She and the viewers received a major answer in "Daddy Issues," which revealed that Duela's father was not Batman's arch-nemesis Joker but Gotham City's conflicted District Attorney Harvey Dent. Duela was faced with the horrifying reality that she had been living a lie and that her dad was the person who sent her mother to Arkham Asylum.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:19:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gotham-knights-duela-olivia-rose-keegan-interview/ The smell of pizza (no pineapple, please) and the sound of "Cowabunga" are still fresh in the air for gamers as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge celebrates its one-year anniversary. The Heroes in a Half-Shell aren't quite done with their latest video game yet, as publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games are ready to unleash a new DLC titled Dimension Shellshock. This additional content will feature a new game mode, alternative color schemes for the characters, and a brand-new playable character in the form of TMNT ally and samurai rabbit Miyamoto Usagi -- from Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic book series.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:20:04 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-shredders-revenges-dlc-usagi-yojimbo-interview/ Hailey's On It! is the latest series from Disney Television Animation. After discovering her future as a world-saving scientist, perpetually panicky teenager Hailey Banks (Auliʻi Cravalho) finds out she has to complete a series of tasks to help achieve that ideal future. To help her along are the snarky futuristic device Beta (Gary Anthony Williams) and her dim-witted but sweet-natured best friend Scott (Manny Jacinto).

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:36:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-haileys-on-it-creator-devin-bunje-nick-stanton-interview/ The DC Universe is about to become haunted by nightmares, and no hero or villain is safe in the upcoming summer crossover event Knight Terrors. Kicking off in Knight Terrors: First Blood #1, the event unfolds across a four-issue miniseries and a wave of two-issue miniseries spotlighting how each of the heroes and villains is affected by being trapped in deadly and surreal nightmares caused by the new supervillain Insomnia. Knight Terrors is shaping up to be a horror blockbuster in the tradition of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:16:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/knight-terrors-creator-roundtable-interview/ American Born Chinese -- now streaming on Disney+ -- is more than just an adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel of the same name. The series juggles the struggles of average teenager Jin and the sudden fateful role he has to play alongside the son of the Monkey King in a mission to prevent a destructive mystical conflict. Blending the tropes of a coming-of-age story with martial-arts spectacle has been a win for the series, which has been met with rave reviews and a strong response from fans.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:19:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/american-born-chinese-vfx-supervisor-kaityln-yang-interview/ What does it mean to be human? The upcoming sci-fi film Simulant sets out to answer that very philosophical question. Set in the future, Simulant follows Evan [Robbie Amell], a man who was recently been involved in a car crash, but can't recall much from the accident. His grieving wife, Faye [Jordana Brewster], brought him back to life as an android simulant. To fully embrace what it means to be human, Evan seeks out Casey [Simu Liu], a global hacker and simulant expert who can liberate him from his core programming and allow Evan to make his own decisions. This restrictions-free Evan makes Faye uncomfortable. Meanwhile, government Agent Kessler's [Sam Worhington] robot-hunting mission to thwart the possible uprising of simulants puts him on a collision course with Evan and Casey.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:41:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/simulant-movie-robbie-amell-interview/ The Flash is coming at an interesting time for the superhero genre. In the same year when Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 reminded audiences how high the genre can swing, more muted responses to films like Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania have raised the possibility that the genre might be in decline. Luckily, The Flash. A well-produced, consistently funny, and surprisingly emotional roller coaster ride, making it one of the best DC Extended Universe films that tells a grounded, emotional story amidst a multiversal threat.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flash-movie-review/

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:15:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fear-the-walking-dead-zoey-merchant-interview/ After playing Steel in Superman: The Animated Series, fan-favorite actor and writer Michael Dorn is taking the reins on John Henry Irons' new solo comic book, Steelworks. Launching this June, Dorn is joined by artist Sami Basri to tell the tale of John Henry Irons as he launches a new initiative in Metropolis only to run into super villain resistance. As the DC Universe's quintessential self-made superhero, John Henry can't rely entirely on his friendship with Superman to save the day as he leaps back into action as Steel.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:51:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/steelworks-michael-dorn-interview/ A job demotion, adulterous fantasies, and a broken toilet are only the beginning of the increasingly wild, consistently dark, and very fun Peacock series, Based on a True Story. The comedy-thriller focuses on the married couple Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan (The Boogeyman's Chris Messina) as they struggle with the upcoming birth of their baby amid a dangerous situation involving a serial killer and their podcast about him.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/based-on-a-true-story-liana-liberato-priscilla-quintana-interview/ DC fans are being treated to a fan-favorite two-in-one good time in Power Girl Special #1, featuring new stories headlined by the titular Power Girl, and Fire and Ice. With Leah Williams and Marguerite Sauvage writing for Power Girl and Joanne Starer and Natacha Bustos taking on Fire and Ice, each story serves as a prologue to two respective series launches starring the characters coming this September. Both stories shake up the superheroes' status quo’s while teasing even grander adventures to come as they charge back into the spotlight later this year.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:59:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/power-girl-leah-williams-joanne-starer-interview/ First debuting in 2022 on Sky Max, The Lazarus Project is an exciting new sci-fi series by Joe Barton that infuses high-stakes action with complex moral quandaries. The titular organization is a group of agents who travel through time to prevent world-ending events. Although this has saved the world plenty of times, it's also hardened their operatives to the realities of loss -- at least, until a new agent with a very personal reason for wanting an extra time loop finds himself challenged by the restrictions of his new responsibility.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:18:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lazarus-project-paapa-essiedu-anjli-mohindra-interview/ Trust no one. Truer words could not have been spoken in the spy world. One of the genre's biggest tropes typically finds a double agent playing multiple sides in order to complete a mission, steal intel or, perhaps, grab a massive paycheck. Experts in espionage, betrayal and misdirection, these individuals appear to be loyal friends and colleagues -- until they reveal their ulterior motives and true colors. FUBAR's Tina, played by Aparna Brielle, falls into that category.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-fubar-aparna-brielle-tina-interview/ At the heart of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is Galadriel, a regal elf out to avenge her fallen brother by tracking down and slaying the dark lord Sauron. Played by Morfydd Clark, Galadriel rides along with the forces of Númenor to confront the orcs in the Southlands only to discover that Sauron was hiding before her under the guise of her friend Halbrand. Though betrayed, Galadriel overcomes her vengeance-fueled perspective over the course of The Rings of Power Season 1, ready to stand against Sauron while relearning her appreciation for the natural beauty present in Middle-earth.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 20:48:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-morfydd-clark-interview/ Marvel's Moon Knight can navigate many different genres, and the positive reception to last year's Disney+ Moon Knight TV show suggests the character can be adapted to multiple mediums as well. The show featured many classic and new elements, and one of the most well-received of the latter was the character of Layla El-Faouly, played by May Calamawy. So, it was inevitable that Layla would eventually make her Marvel Universe debut.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:43:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/moon-knight-city-of-the-dead-david-pepose-interview/ Kemp Powers and Joaquim Dos Santos -- two of the three directors of Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse -- join CBR's Dynamic Duos podcast to discuss their work on the highly anticipated film.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:13:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/across-the-spiderverse-directors-miles-spidergwen-cbr-podcast/ With the hope for the elves' future in Middle-earth lying deep underneath the dwarven kingdom in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the most welcoming faces under the mountain are Prince Durin III and his wife Princess Disa. Played by Owain Arthur and Sophia Nomvete respectively, the royal couple welcome their elven friend Elrond into their home as he searches for a way to restore the elves' glory in dwarven mines. This friendship pits Durin against his kingly father, with the consequences of their decisions upheaving the natural order of dwarven society and their place in Middle-earth forever.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:07:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-owain-arthur-sophia-nomvete-interview/ When darkness is the familiar ground one walks upon, it can be hard to sway away from the call when shadows feel like home. But stay too long, and it can turn the world to pitch black, with lurking dangers strangling one down to the endless bottom. The writer duo of Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon dives deep underwater in their latest book, exploring themes of despair and perseverance in the gloom.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 21:14:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wells-thompson-depths-book-one-interview/ Clash of Clans has been a fan-favorite in the mobile gaming industry for years, introducing countless players to a cartoonish world of fantasy combat. However, that focus is being brought down to a more grounded level in the upcoming The Books of Clash series. A collection of eight graphic novels, the series aims to flesh out the characters in Clash of Clans and give them a healthy dose of humanity and character -- without removing the innate fun of a story where Hog Riders face off with talking skeletons.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 20:33:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/clash-of-clans-comic-gene-luen-yang-interview/ Every spy needs a worthy foe with nefarious plans for mass destruction or a personal score to settle. FUBAR's Boro, portrayed by Gabriel Luna, encompasses both villainous archetypes. The action-comedy TV series centers around Luke Brunner [Arnold Schwarzenegger], a C.I.A. operative on the brink of retirement. One final mission pits him against arms dealer Boro.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:26:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fubar-gabriel-luna-interview/ Star Trek is known for boldly going where no man has gone before, but the same could be said of writer Tim Seeley's Vault Comic series Money Shot. Set in a world where science projects are costly and almost impossible to get funded, the series takes the iconic phrase to a whole new level. A group of scientists, desperate to fund their research, create a website where members can pay to log in and watch their sexual escapades with various alien beings they encounter on their interstellar sojourns.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:41:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/money-shot-comes-again-tim-seeley-interview/ Existence itself was in jeopardy in the series finale of The Flash. A New World Part 4 opened with a quartet of sinister speedsters -- Reverse-Flash, Zoom, Godspeed and Savitar -- gathering alongside a powered-up Eddie. Their mission? To combine their might in order to kill Barry, eradicate his bloodline and alter the timeline.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 00:29:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-season-9-finale-tom-cavanagh-interview/ One kingdom that plays a pivotal role in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the kingdom of dwarves and their subterranean capital city of Khazad-dûm. Peter Mullan plays the dwarven realm's regent King Durin III, a traditionalist who fears the untold evils that could be unleashed if the dwarves mine too deeply under the mountain where they reside. As Durin's son, Durin IV, agrees to help his elven friends in secret and in direct defiance of his father, this leads to a bitter falling out amidst the dwarven royalty that shapes the trajectory of Middle-earth moving forward.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 23:08:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-peter-mullan-interview/ For over two decades, SpongeBob SquarePants has stolen the hearts of young children with his happy-go-lucky attitude, establishing a legacy that's created nostalgic memories and memes for adults today. Since debuting in 1999 on Nickelodeon, the SpongeBob universe has expanded to movies, video games, and other spinoff shows. Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years premiered in 2021 on Paramount+, following a 10-year-old SpongeBob with his friends at summer camp. There he meets the brother-sister duo Narlene and Nobby (voiced by Kate Higgins and Carlos Alazraqui), two narwhals living near the camp.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 20:46:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kamp-koral-kate-higgins-carlos-alazraqui-interview/ Throughout this season of Superman & Lois, Bruno Mannheim has become an increasingly fearsome force. Now John Henry Irons, AKA Steel, has an ax to grind with the crime boss -- and for good reason. Bruno murdered this Earth's John Henry Irons. He also strapped a bomb to John's sister. And, perhaps worst of all, the bad blood has spilled over into their families. John's daughter, Natalie, has been dating Bruno's son, Matteo. Needless to say, the parents aren't thrilled.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 21:07:10 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-lois-wole-parks-interview/ As the titular superhero team at the heart of Gotham Knights has ascended to become Gotham City's best hope to defend it from the Court of Owls, the city's District Attorney Harvey Dent has been on a steady personal decline. Amid a high-profile mayoral campaign, Harvey has embarked on an affair with Rebecca March, wife of local business mogul Lincoln March, and faces suspicion over the death of Mayor Hamilton Hill. All of this is exacerbated by a series of memory lapses, culminating in Harvey discovering the existence of his alter ego through a pre-recorded video message his alternate personality left him.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 19:24:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gotham-knights-misha-collins-interview-2/ In bringing the world of Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien to life for the Prime Video original series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, it was director and executive producer J.A. Bayona who led the charge in helming the series' first two episodes. Establishing a world before the events of The Hobbit, the series brings in several kingdoms facing the return of evil across Middle-earth. In the midst of all this epic world-building, Bayona keeps sight of the characters at the heart of Tolkien’s realm, giving them a human story to follow along, regardless if they're actually human themselves.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:26:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-ja-bayona-interview/ The last few months have been huge for Critical Role. On top of the long-running actual play show (now well into its third campaign) and The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2, which was released on Prime Video earlier this year, Critical Role Productions has been expanding in surprising ways. In March, it announced the acquisition of the immersive drama podcast Midst, going on to release remastered episodes of the series. Now Critical Role is setting off on its latest endeavor outside Exandria: a new horror series titled Candela Obscura that uses the new Illuminated Worlds TTRPG system, created by Taliesin Jaffe and Chris Lockey, with lead designers and writers Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:10:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/candela-obscura-taliesin-jaffe-laura-bailey-critical-role-interview/ With a myriad of cultures populating Middle-earth and some of the most ambitious television set pieces and visual effects ever put to television, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is as much a technical marvel as it is a creative one. Kate Hawley takes point as the costume designer for The Rings of Power while producer Ron Ames takes point with the visual effects behind the Prime Video series. Along with the rest of the creative team, the show immerses audiences in a vision of Middle-earth millennia before the events of The Hobbit as the rise of Sauron is depicted.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 00:18:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-ron-ames-kate-hawley-interview/ "Higher, faster, further" are words often associated with Carol Danvers, AKA Captain Marvel. They're also directions her creators hope to take her ongoing adventures. In 2019, writer Kelly Thompson kicked off a new volume of Captain Marvel that did just that. Now four and a half years later, Thompson's run on Carol Danvers' solo title comes to an end on June 7th with Issue #50.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 18:12:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/captain-marvel-50-kelly-thompson-interview/ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ups the ante from the multiversal scope of the first film in the franchise, taking Miles Morales across dimensions alongside (and sometimes against) other variants of the web-slinger. Two of the most intriguing new faces he encounters are the anarchic and cool Spider-Punk and the seasoned leader Spider-Woman. Both bring new perspectives to what being Spider-Man means and help expand the kind of stories these films can explore.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 16:06:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-daniel-kaluuya-issa-rae-interview/ Arnold Schwarzenegger promised he would be back, and, true to his word, here he is in FUBAR. In his first leading TV role, the former Terminator actor portrays Luke Brunner, a CIA operative on the verge of retiring. Luke wants nothing more than to put his secret spy life to bed and win his ex-wife back. Those plans get blown up when he’s convinced to undertake one last mission in a foreign land. Out in the field, Luke makes a startling discovery: Years ago, the CIA recruited his daughter, Emma [Monica Barbaro]. Together, they must complete one more assignment and take down the villainous Boro [Gabriel Luna], a terrorist with personal ties to Luke.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 21:24:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fubar-milan-carter-fortune-feimster-travis-van-winkle-interview/