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2021 Eisner Awards: And the Winners Are...

Jul 23, 20218 min read

2021 Eisner Awards: And the Winners Are...

One of the highlights of San Diego Comic Con are the Will Eisner Awards which celebrate excellence in comics in 32 separate categories....

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Olympic Opening Ceremony: A Ghost Town in Tokyo

Chuck Lindsey

Jul 23, 20212 min read

Olympic Opening Ceremony: A Ghost Town in Tokyo

If you slept in this morning, you may have missed the live broadcast of the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony. The broadcast will...

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'The Suicide Squad': John Cena Reflects on Empanada Scene

Annie Banks

Jul 23, 20212 min read

'The Suicide Squad': John Cena Reflects on Empanada Scene

Director James Gunn continues to bring his superhero-based stories to the big screen as his reenvisioned version of The Suicide Squad...

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Blade: Trinity Director Comments on Past Production Drama

Annie Banks

Jul 22, 20212 min read

Blade: Trinity Director Comments on Past Production Drama

Blade is finally being folded into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will be headlined by Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali. The news of...

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DUNE Trailer #2: What Are The Fans Saying Online?

Chuck Lindsey

Jul 22, 20212 min read

DUNE Trailer #2: What Are The Fans Saying Online?

Fans of Dune awoke this morning to an all-new trailer for the upcoming big-screen adaptation by Denis Villeneuve. This is the second...

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'The Suicide Squad': James Gunn Teases Hundreds of Thousands of Rats

Annie Banks

Jul 22, 20212 min read

'The Suicide Squad': James Gunn Teases Hundreds of Thousands of Rats

The trailer for James Gunn's The Suidice Squad (2021) promises that there will be rats, and in great volume. In fact, Daniela Melchoir's...

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Annie Banks

Jul 22, 20212 min read

Alligator Loki Almost Wore a Costume

The fifth episode of Marvel Studios' Loki (2021-) became an internet sensation as a handful of Loki Variants stole the show with ease....

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Leslie Grace Cast as Batgirl for HBO Max

Annie Banks

Jul 21, 20211 min read

Leslie Grace Cast as Batgirl for HBO Max

Mere days after the shortlist of potential actresses being eyed for Batgirl, the next crime fighter has been cast. The In The Heights...

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Vaporeon Appointed as Japanese Water Ambassador

Annie Banks

Jul 21, 20211 min read

Vaporeon Appointed as Japanese Water Ambassador

The Pokemon franchise emerged out of Japan in 1996, and since its release on Game Freak's Pocket Monsters: Red Version and Green Version...

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C-3PO and R2-D2 Reported to Appear in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Annie Banks

Jul 20, 20212 min read

C-3PO and R2-D2 Reported to Appear in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Star Wars may say "hello there" once again to the franchise's most beloved droids. These are the droids that Star Wars fans are looking...

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Kevin Smith Says Marvel Has Plans for Werewolf By Night

Annie Banks

Jul 20, 20212 min read

Kevin Smith Says Marvel Has Plans for Werewolf By Night

It seems like Werewolf by Night may be coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even if it won't be through Howard the Duck. Long-time...

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Kevin Smith Talks About His Plans for 'Clerks III'

Chuck Lindsey

Jul 19, 20211 min read

Kevin Smith Talks About His Plans for 'Clerks III'

It was announced today that Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, which is in pre-production in New Jersey...

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Annie Banks

Jul 19, 20212 min read

'Batgirl' Seeks Out Its Star

Following its announcement in 2017, the HBO Max Batgirl movie is moving forward with casting its lead. A recent report from Deadline...

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'Rick and Morty' Kills Pop Culture Icons in Latest Episode

Annie Banks

Jul 19, 20213 min read

'Rick and Morty' Kills Pop Culture Icons in Latest Episode

The science-fiction satire cartoon, Rick and Morty, took off during its release in 2013. With a dedicated and proud following, the...

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Disney+ Reveals New Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline

Annie Banks

Jul 19, 20212 min read

Disney+ Reveals New Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline

All six episodes of Loki (2021-) have been released, successfully inserting themselves into the timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

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'Black Widow' Suffers Largest Marvel Box Office Revenue Decline

Annie Banks

Jul 19, 20212 min read

'Black Widow' Suffers Largest Marvel Box Office Revenue Decline

Black Widow (2021) saw its box office demise as quickly as it celebrated its fleeting victory. Only a week after its theatrical release...

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Tattoo Convention Returns to Chicago This Weekend

Chuck Lindsey

Jul 16, 20212 min read

Tattoo Convention Returns to Chicago This Weekend

As the world slowly emerges from its Covid cave, one fan-favorite convention returned to The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this...

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'Loki' Director and Executive Producer Kate Herron Not Returning for Season 2

Annie Banks

Jul 16, 20212 min read

'Loki' Director and Executive Producer Kate Herron Not Returning for Season 2

It's been confirmed that Loki (2021-) will return for a second season during the end credits of the Season 1 finale. To fans' delight,...

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'The Batman' Star Shares Details about the Penguin's Screentime

Annie Banks

Jul 15, 20212 min read

'The Batman' Star Shares Details about the Penguin's Screentime

The DC Extended Universe is once again reiterating the origins of Bruce "Batman" Wayne and how he came to be the Dark Knight. There may...

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'The Suicide Squad': Reviews Are Outstanding

Chuck Lindsey

Jul 15, 20211 min read

'The Suicide Squad': Reviews Are Outstanding

Tickets went on sale this week for the new James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and the reviews are starting to roll in from critics who were...

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