https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:54:55 GMT en-US hourly 60 Anthony Mackie, best known for his portrayal of Sam Wilson/The Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will bring his own sense of humor when he appears as John Doe in the new Twisted Metal series coming to Peacock.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:54:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-anthony-mackie-john-doe-character/ Anthony Mackie, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new Captain America and star of the upcoming TV series Twisted Metal, shared his thoughts on the exact moment he found out he was cast as Sam Wilson.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:33:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anthony-mackie-black-panther-mcu-casting/ John Wick: Chapter 4 proves it's on target with audiences, as the neo-noir title is the most in-demand movie of 2023 so far, according to a new study.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 01:50:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/john-wick-4-outrank-mcu-fast-x-popularity-2023-study/ Mister Sinister's dark origins are rooted in the untimely death of his estranged wife Rebecca. But Sinister's once-dead wife is back, and the couple have even seemingly reconciled. The decidedly unusual relationship drama unfolds in the upcoming Fall of X prequel, X-Men: Before the Fall - The Sinister Four #1.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 01:41:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-mister-sinister-reconciles-mother-righteous/ The docuseries Superpowered: The DC Story will premiere on Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming app, Max, during San Diego Comic-Con on July 20.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:49:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-superpowered-max-docuseries-sdcc-premiere/ Green Lantern has a long history in comics. Starting with Golden Age green gladiator Alan Scott, DC has been publishing Green Lantern comics in one form or another for over eighty years. Unlike characters like Batman and Superman, who each have a book that has been running non-stop since their debut, Green Lantern hasn't had one long-running series, but multiple books over the decades.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-dc-best-premiere-comics/ The trailer for Dune: Part Two brings the first look at Christopher Walken playing Emperor Shaddam IV.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:49:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dune-2-pictures-christopher-walken-emperor-shaddam-iv/ Many Sailor Moon characters die and are revived or reborn, but many don't come back after they die, especially the villains and henchmen. But though they work for the darker forces of the universe, they tend to be complicated characters capable of true redemption. Some are even working for the baddies under duress or because they've been brainwashed.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dead-sailor-moon-characters-should-come-back/ In an era where both movie and TV landscapes are populated with superheroes, some viewers have ended up becoming disgruntled. Understandably, not everyone enjoys watching people flying or shooting lasers. Even some of Hollywood's biggest names aren't superhero fans.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-superhero-shows-for-skeptics/ In every Look Back, we examine a comic book issue from 10/25/50/75 years ago (plus a wild card every month with a fifth week in it). This time around, we head back twenty-five years to June 1998, when Peter David's historic run on Incredible Hulk came to an end.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:06:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hulk-peter-david-run-ending-anniversary/ DreamWorks Animation's Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken introduces an entire undersea world of titanic figures, teasing a host of entities that live under the sea (and occasionally find themselves at odds with the kraken kingdom). The film keeps DreamWorks' traditional focus on characters and their interplay, showcasing the titanic potential of creatures like the kraken and the mermaids. The result is a fun world that's worth exploring in more than one movie.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-godzilla-comparison/ While the variant of Gwen Stacy best known as Spider-Gwen has grown exceptionally accustomed to run-ins with versions of herself from across the Multiverse, the past few months have given her a whole new kind of doppelgänger problem to deal with. Unfortunately, she might not get the chance, as her new nemesis is already set on dealing with it for her. Not only is Gwen Stacy about to die all over again, each and every Gwen alive is about to suffer the exact same fate thanks to the most dangerous weapon the Marvel Universe has ever known.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gwen-stacy-nemesis-multiverse-reshape-marvel/ Secret Invasion has capitalized on past events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, like Captain Marvel, to bring a new spin on the Skrull plight by showing them on the attack. As a result, audiences are finally witnessing how deadly Skrulls are in how they've used their shapeshifting to manipulate world governments and nearly kickstart another World War. But the biggest revelation, and maybe the scariest, came with a massive bombshell about Nick Fury's personal life.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-wife-charlayne-woodard-secret-invasion/ The finale to a major film franchise is usually a very lucrative event, often earning more at the worldwide box office than any other installment in the series. As a result, movie studios have started splitting the final part of a popular franchise into two or more different films. While this can often work for a franchise that needs more installments, audiences can also view this move as a cheap cash grab.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/movie-franchises-final-film-multiple-parts-unnecessary/ Adaptations have always driven Hollywood, and while books, comics, and even toys have produced plenty of inspiration, it's time for the humble video game to take its spotlight. Recent successes like The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie are indicators of the industry finally understanding how to take a game from the console to the screen.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gaming-adaptations-currently-in-development/ Whether it's Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or even Ghostbusters, some series have become deeply ingrained in pop culture consciousness, making their return almost inevitable. However, for a neglected movie, second chances are rare. And the future of the entire Small Soldiers franchise depends on where a mysterious project goes.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/war-for-the-nekron-reboot-small-soldiers-deserves/ Fan service has always been a major part of the X-Men comics — like bringing back the original X-Men in X-Factor. Jean Grey came back from the dead, and Cyclops gave up on his retirement. Beast, Angel, and Iceman likewise returned to the X-Men line. In the process, they created an era-defining book that introduced classic villains to the franchise.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-xmen-comics-bad-fan-service/ Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie slams the Harry Potter film franchise for its lack of casting diversity, lamenting the absence of Black actors throughout the acclaimed fantasy movie series.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:53:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-anthony-mackie-calls-out-harry-potter-diversity-problem/ Leonard Nimoy will always be the definitive Mr. Spock, encompassing decades of sometimes-tumultuous history with the character and an indelible imprint on pop culture as a result. Spock remains one of Star Trek's most enduring fixtures, and with Nimoy passing in 2015, other actors have continued the tradition. Ethan Peck took on the part in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, with Zachary Quinto playing Spock in the Kelvinverse trilogy of movies. As with the likes of James Bond and Count Dracula, the character now belongs to multiple actors. And while Nimoy will always be first among equals, the other two have both stepped up to reveal sides of Spock that no one else could.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-best-spock-since-leonard-nimoy/ Demons, poltergeists, and Frankenstein-like creations don't just make great costumes — they make great characters, too. Not all monsters in anime are horrific; some anime have a diverse range of monsters with more cartoony, Halloween vibes than straightforward horror. Their cast of characters comprising vampires, ghosts, ghouls, and zombies are like a love letter to "The Monster Mash" and make year-round entertaining watches.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-monster-anime-ranked/ The Fall of X rapidly approaches and the X-line from Marvel is brimming with tense anticipation. As part of a series of one-shots, X-Men: Before the Fall - The Heralds of Apocalypse #1 continues to set the stage for the next era of the Krakoan age. While Orchis' schemes have been at the forefront of the buildup to Fall of X, this issue focuses on a different angle to the impending struggles of mutantkind. The spotlight here is shifted to Apocalypse, Genesis, and the origins of Arakko as revelations bring war. X-Men: Before the Fall - Heralds of Apocalypse #1, written by Al Ewing with art by Luca Pizzari, Stefano Landini, and Raphael Pimento, colors by Ceci De La Cruz, letters and production by VC's Travis Lanham, and design by Tom Muller, dives deep into the history of Arakko and the relationship between Apocalypse and Genesis while planting seeds for future wars.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:20:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-x-men-before-the-fall-heralds-of-apocalypse-1-review/ The announcement of Star Wars: Outlaws was a huge move for Ubisoft and the Star Wars brand. Despite the array of successful and beloved video games set in the galaxy far, far away, no other game has been so heavily pitched as an open-world experience before. It seems ridiculous that the franchise has existed since 1977 and yet no studio has been brave enough to allow the audience to explore this detailed world freely. There's massive potential for an open-world Star Wars game to really stand out among the competition.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-outlaws-open-world-potential/ The Witcher is a beloved franchise, from the original books and the highly-successful video games to the recent Netflix series adaptation. The Netflix series' third season has just arrived, prompting fans to once again immerse themselves in the universe and recollect what previously transpired.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-netflix-the-witcher-quotes/ Ever since his comic book debuted in the 2010s, Miles Morales has become one of Marvel's most important and popular heroes. This has only increased with the success of the animated Spider-Verse movies from Sony, which put Miles in the center of a multiversal storyline. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse notably ended on a cliffhanger featuring a villainous version of the "ultimate" Spider-Man, though this is not the first time the concept has been used.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-miles-morales-evil-marvel/ Being an archeologist by trade, Indiana Jones as a hero is deeply rooted in real-world history. That's been a blessing and curse at various points in the series, but it allows him to connect with the ancient artifacts that often form the center of his adventures. It's also a thematic strength that improves the films when it's a focus -- so much so that it was clear when it was missing from the weaker entries in the series.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/indiana-jones-5-franchise-history-importance/ For all intents and purposes, Creed III provided the last hurrah for Adonis "Donnie" Creed. However, the Creed films are all about legacy, and the story continues in BOOM! Studios' Creed: The Next Round #1. Written by LaToya Morgan and Jai Jamison, drawn by Wilton Santos, colored by DJ Chavis, and lettered by AndWorld Design, the first part of this four-issue miniseries is the next chapter for the Creed family.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:48:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/boom-studios-creed-the-next-round-1-review/ Captain America: Brave New World has officially wrapped filming as the anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe tentpole takes another major step to its eventual 2024 release.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:32:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-4-filming-wrap/ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is much bigger than casual viewers realize, with families extending back centuries, several other wizarding schools, and thousands of side characters barely or yet to be explored. J.K. Rowling's original seven-part book series served the purpose of telling Harry and Voldemort's story, though several side characters' stories are still told along the way.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-side-characters-ranked/ Marvel’s fan-favorite Russian spy and adoptive sister of Natasha Romanoff, Yelena Belova, returns as the White Widow with her very own series this November.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:18:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yelena-belova-white-widow-new-series-marvel/ The Sonic The Hedgehog franchise has one of the biggest supporting casts of any video game series. The games are full of heroes and villains, and more seem to be added with each installment. While most of these characters are playable in the various spinoff games, a great many of them are playable in mainline Sonic games.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-playable-sonic-characters/ Aespa's Karina has apologized for speaking about My Hero Academia in a positive light.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:09:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-hero-academia-aespa-karina-backlash/ 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/ One of the first alien races to really be focused upon in the Marvel Universe, the Skrulls are incredibly dangerous no matter what form they take. Debuting back in the Silver Age of Comics, these shapeshifting green beings were introduced as enemies of Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four. Since then, they've been a staple of Marvel's cosmic corner of the universe, getting into intergalactic wars with rival alien groups and plotting secret invasions. It's the latter point that shows the Skrulls' greatest potential, however, which is of a decidedly more grounded scope.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-skrulls-misinformation-metaphor-marvel/ When The Flash announced Michael Keaton would return as Batman, many were intrigued. It did seem left-field at first that another Dark Knight would be included in the Multiversal fracture. Even more so when considering Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne was already there to explore the character beyond the Snyderverse. Still, Keaton's presence adds to the experience of alternate realities in the DCU.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-michael-keaton-batman-brooding/ One Piece is littered with powerful individuals, ranging from hard-working Marines to sea-faring pirates to rebellion-minded revolutionaries. However, despite the numerous differences between these characters, one thing unites many of them — their reliance on the power of Devil Fruits.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:51:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-characters-awakened-devil-fruit/ The final season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is tying up loose ends -- literally and figuratively. Audiences were stunned at the end of Episode 2 when Thomas Miller was brutally murdered, but his death wasn't just for shock value. Miller was introduced during Jack Ryan's ambitious third season and his return in Season 4 served to connect the two seasons in more ways than one. It allowed the series to explore the ripple effect of what he did in Season 3, and made very clear that Season 4 was unafraid to go to some dark places.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jack-ryan-thomas-miller-john-schwab/ Tears of the Kingdom offers players a multitude of ways to interact with the lore of past games in the Zelda franchise. One of the main ways is through recognizable equipment and weapons from previous titles, with many of those items being the most powerful in the game. Twilight Princess in particular has some notable callbacks in TOTK, with one of the strongest being Ganondorf's weapon The Sword of the Six Sages.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:41:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/loz-totk-dusk-claymore-sword-of-six-sages/ 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/ Kevin Bacon is set to star in the Prime Video action-horror series The Bondsman.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:33:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/prime-video-kevin-bacon-undead-bounty-hunter-bondsman/ Green Arrow and his family of characters are often counted among DC's more street-level heroes. Although some of them have superhuman abilities (such as Black Canary), much of the group are humans who've trained themselves to face off with aliens, sorcerers, and monsters, often with just a bow and trick arrows by their side. But in the DC Universe, even the most unlikely of figures can have the greatest (and most dangerous) of destinies.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/green-arrow-great-darkness-future-dc/ Since family sitcoms are some of the most common and successful comedy series, plenty of adorable and funny children have become iconic in popular culture. A lot of the time, people even get the opportunity to see these characters grow into full adults.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-sitcom-kids/ 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/ Magic: The Gathering's Commander format is enormously popular and has a truly vast pool of diverse cards for all kinds of strategies. For the most part, Commander is a casual format where fun comes first, and brutal, highly competitive decks are not the norm. That said, the format has some salt-inducing cards, and EDHrec.com knows it.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:11:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/salty-mtg-cards-commander-format-according-to-edhrec/ Dame Angela Lansbury lent her iconic voice to Disney and helped bring to life a tale as old as time. Before recording Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast's beloved title song, the late Dame Angela Lansbury had a harrowing night of travel. Based on her account, it seems that the leftover adrenaline from her difficult experience may have enhanced the film's magic.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/beauty-and-the-beast-angela-lansbury-recording-behind-the-scenes/ A new clip gives fans a preview of the Venture Bros. film finale.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:57:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/venture-bros-movie-sneak-peek/ Netflix’s The Sandman Season 2 may feature the introduction of Norse gods including Thor, Loki, and Odin.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:52:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/report-the-sandman-norse-gods-season-2/ When the X-Men and their fellow Mutants moved to the nation of Krakoa, they announced to the world that they were more than an advancement of the human genome. Moreover, they proved that they could benefit the world as a nation. They protected the innocent with their X-Men and offered medicines that could abate or outright cure many complex diseases. To celebrate their advancements, Krakoa decided it was best to showcase their future endeavors in a more public forum with the Hellfire Gala.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:50:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-last-hellfire-gala/ Criminal Minds has lasted decades as one of TV's most interesting and consistent procedurals, and the keys to its success are clear. Storylines that involve the characters directly are some of the series' best, because of how little fans see of their personal lives outside these episodes. By bringing in the BAU's agents personally as well as professionally, Criminal Minds avoids numbing audiences to the horrors of its subject matter. The series also thrives on the strength of its cast, including an excellent guest cast.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/criminal-minds-the-fisher-king-series-tone/ The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau claimed Din Djarin was never meant to be Star Wars' version of the beloved The Lord of the Rings character, Aragorn.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:41:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-din-djarin-not-destined-star-wars-aragorn/ The riveting saga of Sega and Nintendo's rivalry during the 1980s and mid-1990s is one of the earliest and most notable console wars in the history of video gaming. Console technology witnessed unprecedented growth during this period, while novel marketing strategies emerged to try and earn the top spot in North American console sales.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-sega-rivalry-history/ After only two years, Horimiya is back with more content. Originally adapted into a 6-OVA series, Hori and Miyamura’s love story was finally made into a full-length anime series in 2021, when it was picked up by CloverWorks. Still, the creative team had to leave out details, side stories, and even secondary characters, which makes Horimiya’s world so complex, nuanced and compelling.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:31:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/horimiya-season-1-recap/ Romantic comedies are cinematic comfort food for many movie watchers, and it's fascinating to see how much this storytelling genre has changed over time. Romantic comedies have had their ups and downs in the film industry, but they're a reliable style of story that audiences continue to seek out.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:31:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-romantic-comedies-different-genre/ 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/ Since Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham games, the superhero genre has become increasingly prominent in gaming, but there are still some characters who need proper adaptations. Both of the "Big Two" publishers in Marvel and DC Comics have a storied catalog of heroes to experiment with it.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-dc-best-heroes-need-video-game-adaptations/ In what has shaped up to be one of the most unlikely movie showdowns of the summer, Barbie seems poised to beat Oppenheimer at the box office.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:20:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-oppenheimer-box-office-opening-weekend-projections/ The Eldrazi are iconic figures in the vast library of Magic: The Gathering lore. These interdimensional, mana-hungry beings occupy the Blind Eternities, the void between planes. The Eldrazi threaten entire planes with their hunger and are only rivaled by the Phyrexians in sheer might. Throughout the multifaceted history of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, only three Eldrazi Titans have been seen and named: Ulamog, Kozilek, and Emrakul. However, the previews of the upcoming Commander Masters set has revealed a new legendary Eldrazi: Zhulodok, Void Gorger.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:10:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mtg-zhulodok-void-gorger-commander-masters/ One of the best parts about watching a good action series is seeing a great fight. A struggle of wills between the protagonist and the antagonist can get viewers pumped, especially if the story leading up to the conflict is told properly. These fights can even be cathartic, allowing the hero to finally triumph over the villain.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-iconic-anime-fights/ The first episode of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 will be released on July 6, 2023. The beloved Studio MAPPA anime will release weekly episodes every Thursday exclusively on Crunchyroll.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:57:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2-episode-1-release-date-time/ Of all the complicated relationships in the DC Universe, few have more layers to them than the romance between Batman and Catwoman. While their love has long suffered from the differences between them, nothing has ever been able to truly tear them apart. Unfortunately, Catwoman's plan to save Gotham City through organized crime might very well be the things that does — especially since it all hinges on the Dark Knight letting her get away with it.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:50:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/catwoman-fix-gotham-batman-criminal-evil/ Secret Invasion brings Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury back to the mainstream Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time since Spider-Man: Far From Home. He anchors the hotly anticipated adaptation of one of Marvel's most durable storylines, as the shapeshifting Skrull attempt a surreptitious takeover of the planet Earth. The series arrives amid offscreen turmoil for the MCU, and Jackson's return to the franchise promises a stabilizing presence in the next few projects. A solid take on the Skrulls' invasion will do wonders on that front as well.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-deep-space-nine-lessons-mcu-secret-invasion/ The Baki series is well known for its exaggerations of physical abilities. Every fighter in the series is absurdly and, at times, grotesquely muscular. One of the most prominent examples of these physiques comes from the Hanma men's backs.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:40:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baki-the-grappler-demon-back-explained/ Since Elden Ring launched Soulsborne games into the mainstream, many new players have become fans of the genre. FromSoft's action RPGs, and those that mimic their style, are famous for their difficulty. Regular enemies can easily prove fatal for unprepared players, who must then attempt the level again from the last checkpoint, having dropped their earned XP at the spot of their death. What's more, players are faced with hugely intimidating boss fights in epic arenas and force players to learn attack patterns and improve their skills to succeed.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lies-of-p-starter-soulslike/ In 1943 Columbia Pictures released a 15-chapter serial based on DC Comics' Batman, who had officially debuted in 1939 in Detective Comics. While based on the Batman comics, Columbia Pictures took liberties with the character and storylines making the character their own.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-1943-serial-trivia-golden-age-dc-comics/ Disney+'s new Secret Invasion series promises to alter the Marvel Cinematic Universe forever as the shapeshifting alien race known as the Skrulls infiltrate Earth. The Skrulls take the form of any human they wish, leaving few allies for Nick Fury to trust. These aliens join a long line of similar shapeshifters on TV.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-skrulls-best-shapeshifters-tv/ Many love interests from classic anime set the standard for character types down the line. Unique relationship dynamics that stood out to audiences in the past are so loved that they inform later romances. Some characters, love confessions, and romantic scenes are so iconic that audiences want to see them told over and over to varying degrees.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:10:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anime-love-interests-define-classic-series/ Secret Invasion included an Easter egg from Netflix's Daredevil that some Marvel Cinematic Universe fans may not have spotted during their first viewing.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:08:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-easter-egg-netfilx-daredevil-fxn/ While the character's unmasked face was never shown, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse character/costume designer Kris Anka revealed that he used Pedro Pascal as a model for Web-Slinger.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:06:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/across-the-spider-verse-artist-pedro-pascal-webslinger-model/ The Final Fantasy series has long placed a heavy emphasis on storytelling and emotional payoff. Several Final Fantasy games, such as Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X, have won praise for telling some of the best video game narratives of all time.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-final-fantasy-endings/ In Disney Pixar's Elemental, Ember (played by Leah Lewis) has to make big decisions. She has to find a way to embrace her love with the water-based Wade. Plus, Ember also has to tell her father, Bernie, she doesn't want to take over the family's business -- in this case, a crafts shop.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/elemental-sequel-setup/ Street Fighter's competitive history is among the most noteworthy and storied in the video game industry. Since Street Fighter 2's release in 1992, the franchise has become the bedrock for fighting games and the wider fighting game community, hailed for its varied and iconic roster.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/street-fighter-strongest-characters-op/ Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball works tirelessly to surpass shonen series expectations and remain relevant in the face of new modern classics. Dragon Ball is even more popular today than when it first premiered and the exaggerated heights of the series’ latest battles continue to excite fans. There are many different reasons to love Dragon Ball, but it’s these fateful fights that frequently receive the most attention.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:51:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dragon-ball-anime-best-pointless-fights/ Marvel's Ultimate Invasion is bringing back the Ultimate Universe, an imprint following heroes from an alternate world. Beginning in the early 2000s, the Ultimate Comics imprint was one of the Marvel Comics' biggest success stories. Besides bringing in an impressive amount of profit, it reinterpreted classic Marvel heroes.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ultimate-marvel-modernized-classic-characters/ It's Pride Month, and I want to discuss what I think is a really important and amazing story that features a lot of things that drew me to comics in the first place. The drama of big, beautifully-rendered cosmic fights and the marriage of dialogue and art sparks the imagination, but sometimes we come to comics through another medium, like The MCU, X-Men The Animated Series, or Batman: The Animated Series.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:36:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-pride-kevin-conroy/ Character building is a significant part of Dungeons & Dragons. Players can spend hours fine-tuning their character to contribute to the party, fill in their weaknesses, or simply deal as much damage as possible. A character is the player's way of interacting with the world, and it's important to build them to be enjoyable.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-class-builds-mistakes/ Science fiction movies have a tendency to run for an incredibly long time. Regardless of the quality of the production, a long runtime can put off potential audiences and lead to a decrease in box office success. Sometimes the length of a movie means that the plot drags, while other times, it's easy to get lost in the narrative despite the time spent in it.

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]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:20:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hells-paradise-tensen-powers-explained/ DC Comics made a habit of changing status quo for a long time. In fact, the DC Multiverse's first major shock to the system didn't come until 1985's Crisis On Infinite Earths. Since then, the publisher has experimented with multiple status quos, changing the game for countless classic characters. Sometimes, these new status quos have even been more successful than what came before.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:10:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-characters-return-status-quo/ One of the highlights of The Flash is easily Supergirl, who makes her DC Cinematic Universe debut in the movie. Played by Sasha Calle, the Maiden of Might's DCEU appearance is likely her one and only. Due to the circumstances of DC's movies, the impending reboot could see every major hero recast. Nevertheless, there's a chance for the actress to fly to another major blockbuster franchise in the midst of its own finale.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sasha-calle-role-fast-and-furious/ My Hero Academia has taken off as one of the most popular pieces of superhero media of all time, with both the manga and anime standing as brilliant examples of the genre. One thing that makes My Hero Academia stand out amongst the rest of superhero media is the awesome villains. They also have some of the coolest powers and abilities.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-hero-academia-all-villains-ranked-from-weakest-to-strongest/ Magic: The Gathering's Masters sets tend to cater to experienced and invested players. Some, like Modern Masters, featured the staple cards of a particular format. Others, like Iconic Masters, were more focused on highlighting famous and rare cards from throughout Magic history. But the upcoming Commander Masters is the first-ever Masters set designed exclusively around Commander.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:50:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mtg-commander-masters-spoilers-2023/ Star Wars Rebels explored the dark ages of the Empire and saw the formation of the Rebellion through the eyes of the Ghost Crew. Ezra Bridger was the last addition, but he is the one who made them a family. A friend, brother and a Jedi, Ezra learned so much from his time with Kanan, Hera, Sabine and Zeb. He disappeared from the galaxy before the Rebellion was won, but his brave actions helped to remove a major threat to the Rebellion. With Ahsoka beginning in August, Ezra will be brought back to the forefront, with his sacrifice finally allowing more answers.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ezra-bridger-star-wars-rebels-ending/ Amazon Prime has plenty of great comedies. Fans with a Prime subscription should have no trouble finding a laugh-out-loud comedy to watch, but the streaming service's vast catalog of films can make it difficult for fans to narrow down their next comedy viewing.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-comedy-movies-amazon-prime/ Following the character’s exciting post-credit debut in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miguel O’Hara/Spider-Man 2099 returned alongside the multiversal Spider Society in 2023’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Spider-Man 2099 captured the audience’s attention with his big-screen appearance, which could mean there’s a potential cinematic future for Miguel O’Hara as well.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:41:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-2099-movie-comic-storylines/ Marvel Studios has released a new deleted scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, featuring Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff).

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:38:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gotg-vol-3-deleted-scene-drax-longer-lilypad-analogy/ Lucasfilm's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is off to a so-so start at the domestic box office.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:33:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/indiana-jones-5-preview-box-office/ Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Z is a formative shonen series full of unforgettable moments. The fandom is frequently divided over what qualifies as Dragon Ball's best battle or character breakthrough. That being said, every Dragon Ball fan remembers their reaction to the first time that Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan. Goku's iconic transformation is a major turning point for the series, and Super Saiyans are now so prevalent it's hard to imagine a version of Dragon Ball Z without them. Dragon Ball Z's first Super Saiyan reveal is hard to top; at that moment, it feels like Goku has achieved peak power. It's an exciting experience for both Goku and the audience, but it's also the start of a dangerous precedent that Dragon Ball Z fails to ever completely abandon.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dbz-cell-saga-solved-intensified-super-saiyan-problem/ Alan Arkin, an acclaimed actor whose career spanned over seven decades and who garnered multiple Oscar, Tony and Emmy nominations over the years, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 2006's Little Miss Sunshine, has died at age 89.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:24:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/alan-arkin-academy-award-emmy-award-winner-obituary/ Tera Raids are one of the main features that have impressed gamers since the release of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, alongside their compelling storylines and new Pokémon designs. Tera Raids have drawn from cooperative aspects introduced by Dynamax Raids in Sword & Shield, but they have made improvements and twists on the concept to an impressive degree.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-scarlet-violet-pokemon-tera-raid-battles/ Since Netflix recently released a sixth season of Black Mirror, a lot of people are reflecting on some of the most interesting and shocking quotes from previous seasons. This science fiction show became a fan favorite from day one for discussing in a controversial way the dangers of technology.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-mirror-best-quotes/ Logan director James Mangold states that Wolverine's role in the upcoming Deadpool 3 is a sort of "prequel" to the X-Men film.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:13:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-mangold-deadpool-3-logan-prequel/ It's common for new manga fans to confuse doujinshi with manga. Actually, there isn't a lot of difference since the content, art, and material are essentially the same. There are even some anime based on doujinshi. However, doujinshi — often shortened to "dj" or "doujin" — are actually self-published works that often tend to be more queer-friendly projects.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:10:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-doujinshi-myanimelist/ The Jurassic Park franchise showed audiences that dinosaurs could be seen as majestic and even beautiful. That said, while many of the creations were meant to inspire the guests that would visit, those that made these dinosaurs loved to push the limits. As a result, the Jurassic World movies and TV show Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous showed that genetic power could also breed monsters like the Indomius Rex and Scorpius Rex. But unlike the twisted creations in Jurassic World, one of the scariest dinosaurs actually existed in the Triassic Period, though it sadly never got the big screen treatment.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jurassic-world-missed-out-nothosaurus/ The latest run of Superman has provided the Man of Steel with a new status quo, but one of the biggest mysteries facing him is the addition of Metropolis' latest hero: Marilyn Moonlight. Readers know very little about her beyond hints her deep connection to Metropolis' past. However, Superman #5 (by Joshua Williamson, Jamal Campbell, and Ariana Maher) brings the character back into focus, and the manner in which she appeared has troubling implications.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-comics-marilyn-moonlight-secret-identity/ Twilight Princess was famously intended to provide the darker take on The Legend of Zelda that fans were hungry for in the wake of The Wind Waker. TP may have taken that darker vibe a bit too far though. After defeating Ganondorf – instead of sealing him away as has been done countless times in the past – Twilight Princess' Link takes things a step further and outright kills the Demon King.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:50:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twilight-princess-broke-zelda-timeline/ Nick Fury and James "Rhodey" Rhodes cross paths for the first time in the MCU in Secret Invasion, but it's not the friendly team-up fans might be expecting. Episode 2 of Marvel Studios' latest Disney+ series sees Rhodey locking horns with Fury, after the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. took an unsanctioned trip to Moscow in a doomed effort to prevent a Skrull bombing. As Nick Fury attempts to see off the Skrull invasion on his own terms, Rhodey is called in by the President to fire Fury from his role in S.A.B.E.R.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-rhodey-nick-fury-civil-war-parallels/ Slice-of-life Japanese anime is all about the familiar everyday adventures of real life, so the protagonists often feel down-to-earth compared to magical girls or shonen action leads. There's no single right way to design and write a slice-of-life anime protagonist. However, in the wake of so many generic self-insert characters, some audiences feel frustrated with these characters and long for a better-defined, more badass lead.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:41:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/slice-of-life-anime-need-confident-heroes/ A dress worn by the late Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope was auctioned for up to a projected $2 million.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:31:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/princess-leia-original-star-wars-dress-auction-2-million/ Star Wars Rebels is a huge part of the Star Wars saga. It explores the early days of the Rebel Alliance and how different small cells in the galaxy come together to become the Rebellion that would bring the Empire to its knees. The members of the Phoenix Squadron are a huge part of the early Rebellion. They freed Lothal, fought in essential battles, and continued to work to rebuild the galaxy after the war was over. With Ahsoka premiering in August, Star Wars Rebels is taking on a new level of importance within the lore.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-rebels-cast-character-guide/ Aquaman was first introduced in the Golden Age when DC Comics hit a boom period, and it wasn't long before the aquatic hero came swimming in. Like everyone not named Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman, Aquaman faded away with time, but would return come the Silver Age. Arthur Curry joined the ranks of DC heroes new and old, becoming a part of the Justice League's Big Seven and an icon in his own right.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-aquaman-most-important-milestones/ The live-action Disney remakes are a heavily contested project from the House of Mouse. Some fans believe these films were unnecessary and tarnished the legacy of the original animated hits. Others can see where Disney is making improvements, though. That extends to the underrated characters featured in these live-action outings.

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