Ben Wasserman
1173 articles published since March 31, 2020
About Ben Wasserman
Ben Wasserman is a graduate of NYU's M.A. Cinema Studies Program and currently writes movie reviews for Film-Forward alongside CBR. Ben loves all things film, television, gaming, and comic-related, especially when it comes to Marvel. You can reach out to Ben on his Twitter page: https://twitter.com/WassermanReview
Star Trek: Lower Decks Animator Reveals the Cartoon's Sitcom Influences
Supervising director Barry Kelly reveals how he keeps Star Trek: Lower Decks in line with animated sitcom storytelling from a visual perspective.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Officially Goes Gold
Insomniac Games and the cast of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 celebrate the news that their highly anticipated video game sequel is ready for release.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Director Praises Prequel's Villain Performances
Director Francis Lawrence reveals what Peter Dinklage and Viola Davis bring to their respective characters in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Ahsoka Episode 6 Review: The Heir to the Empire Finally Returns
The sixth Ahsoka episode finally delivers on its promise of a live-action Thrawn, delivering new character insights and delightful villain scheming.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Creator Recalls Creating the Titular Demigod for His Son
Author Rick Riordan reflects on Percy Jackson and the Olympians' connection to his son, and how the show reflects his books' inclusivity themes.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Developers Praise the Power of PS5 Hardware
Insomniac Games' Ryan Smith praises Marvel's Spider-Man 2's character transitions and how the PlayStation 5 makes these moments look near-seamless.
Matt Reeves Reveals How Many Takes Paul Dano Did For Key The Batman Riddler Scene
Reflecting on Paul Dano's acting, Matt Reeves reveals his commitment to playing The Batman's Riddler and calls him someone who "loves exploring."
Why A Haunting in Venice Embraced Horror in its Story and Marketing
Agatha Christie's great-grandson James Prichard talks about A Haunting in Venice's unique direction and how it reflects her novels' "flexibility."
Ahsoka Episode 5 is a Fan-Service Blast From the Past
The latest Ahsoka episode revives an old face and an old chapter of Ahsoka Tano's life with equal parts nostalgia and emotional catharsis.
Dave Filoni Reflects on Casting Ahsoka's Live-Action Thrawn: 'It's Gotta Be Lars'
Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni talks bringing Lars Mikkelsen from animation to live-action as Grand Admiral Thrawn and why he "looks wonderful in blue."
Star Trek: Lower Decks Supervising Director Reveals How They Animated the USS Voyager
Following its season 4 premiere, Star Trek: Lower Decks' Barry Kelly reveals how his team adapted the titular Star Trek: Voyager ship in cartoon form.
Denis Villeneuve Breaks Down Dune: Part Two's Search for the Perfect Sand
Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve reveals what it was like locating the right Dune: Part Two visuals and how the experience left everyone "sand-traumatised."
David Tennant on 'Joyous' Doctor Who Return, New Sneak Peek Revealed
Doctor Who's David Tennant calls his return to the series "an unexpected treat" and reveals the latest preview of his Fourteenth Doctor incarnation.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Sneak Peak Announced at New York Comic Con
Following the announcement of its 2023 release date, Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians will receive a New York Comic Con panel in October.
Oppenheimer Becomes Third Highest Grossing Film of 2023
Director Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has now surpassed Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 financially, setting another box office milestone.
Review: Jedi Masters Clash in Ahsoka Episode 4
Master and apprentices cross lightsabers in Ahsoka's midseason episode, complete with epic fight choreography and the return of a very old friend.
CBS Studios Announces Release Date for Star Trek: very Short Treks
An official Star Trek: very Short Treks schedule reveals when each animated short, and an upcoming Star Trek comic, will be available online.
Neil Druckmann Reveals How He Brought The Last of Us Voice Actors Back for Halloween Horror Nights
The Last of Us game creator Neil Druckmann discusses the necessity of getting the "OG Joel and Ellie" to complete Universal Studio's fall attraction.
Iman Vellani Says Billy Joel Inspired Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant
Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant writers Iman Vellani and Sabir Pirzada talk about their new comic's dream motifs and how Vellani came up with them.
Marvel Creatives Share How Iconic Oldboy Sequence Inspired Daredevil & GOTG Vol. 3
Veterans of Netflix's Daredevil show and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 discuss the production behind key fights and where they pay homage to Oldboy.