https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:29:38 GMT en-US hourly 60 Juno Temple is a Midwestern housewife in a sneak peek trailer for Fargo Season 5.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:29:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fargo-season-5-juno-temple-teases-violence-in-the-first-teaser/ In a world inundated with post-apocalyptic premises, it can feel like end-of-the-world series are a dime a dozen. Luckily, Jordan Thomas and Shaky Kane, the team behind Image Comics' Weird Work, are teaming up with Oni Press to produce a singular and scintillating saga of the wasteland in The Man From Maybe.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:22:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/man-from-maybe-jordan-thomas-interview/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:28:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-december-2023-solicitations/ Expendables 4, the fourth and latest installment in the action adventure series, Expendables, is finally out in the theaters, but it seems to be miserably failing in attracting viewers.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:04:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/expendables-4-sets-new-franchise-lows-upon-arrival/ The Marvel Universe mostly does a great job of keeping track of most of its characters. From Willy Lumpkin to Iron Man, nearly every major and minor character has a role to play in the Marvel Universe, so fans can keep up with their favorite characters no matter who they are.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-marvel-comics-superheroes-deserve-comeback/ Welcome to the 911st installment of Comic Book Legends Revealed, a column where we examine three comic book myths, rumors and legends and confirm or debunk them. This time, in our second legend, we look at what classic Black Panther story was originally intended to be a crossover.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:52:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-panther-enemy-of-the-state-iron-man-crossover/ The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or the SNES, was an incredibly successful console for Nintendo that helped cement its dominance in the early years of the market. It was the home to some of the most famous and best-selling games and franchises of all time, like Super Mario World, F-Zero, and Super Metroid.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rare-snes-games-ranked-prices/ Fan service is a common term that gets thrown around whenever people want to criticize a moment in movies or TV for showing a nostalgic moment purely for the moment, so fans can remember what came before. It's a criticism that argues that the moment is just a cheap form of pandering, and is done without any understanding of what made the original moment great. And it's a term that people have used to describe and discredit the Star Wars series Ahsoka, especially Episode 5.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:16:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-fan-service-great/ Bleach is one of many Shonen action anime where the protagonist's lineage provides substantial insight into not just their heritage, but the story's broader lore and sometimes even its combat system. In Bleach's case, protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki has inherited practically everything this world has to offer, though he has no idea about it in the beginning.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:16:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bleach-kurosaki-family-tree-explained/ Iceman is very different from his fellow X-Men members, despite the prejudice and persecution he's suffered as a mutant, he has maintained a level of optimism that has caused him to stand out amongst his peers. It was this personality difference that allowed him to get along famously with superheroes beyond just the X-Men, developing bonds with Spider-Man, the Defenders and even The Fantastic Four.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-comics-iceman-mother-reconnect/ Demon Slayer has introduced a wide variety of combat-ready characters on both sides of the endless feud between humanity and Muzan Kibutsuji's demon hordes. The best Demon Slayer characters all learn and grow as they fight throughout this anime, such as developing new combat techniques and shoring up their greatest weaknesses to be better balanced.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-demon-slayer-best-characters-improve-strength/ The Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime is full of surprises as the Soul Reapers and the villainous Quincy Empire fight one last battle for the fate of the Soul Society. Both sides are using powerful secret weapons never before seen, such as the Quincy Medallions and even Rukia's very own bankai. Now, the Soul Reapers and Sternritter are fighting to see who has the best zombies.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bleach-mayuri-four-arrancars-explained/ Square Enix recently confirmed that its anime adaptation of Yuu Morikawa's supernatural comedy manga series, Mr. Villain's Day Off (Kyūjitsu no Warumono-san), is all set to grace screens.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:36:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mr-villains-day-off-trailer/ Every viewer has their own opinions about the best cartoons of all time. While all different animated shows have specific aspects that make them appealing to the audience, some cartoons have reached a wider audience and have impacted pop culture.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-most-popular-cartoons-of-all-time-ranked/ Some Transfomers are stronger than others, regardless of their transformations. Even the most unlikely alternate modes unfold to unleash some of the universe's toughest Robots in Disguise. This doesn't just include the Autobots and Decepticons, but also the deities seen in the Transformers Universe.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-strongest-ranked/ Nintendo has been a legendary name in the video game industry for generations, whether it's through their cutting-edge gaming consoles or their multitude of successful first-party franchises. Nintendo is a game developer that's constantly looking toward the future, but it has also never forgotten its past. Nintendo loves to put older classics back in the spotlight with next-gen ports.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:15:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-ds-games-hard-to-remake/ The purrgil are among Star Wars' most mysterious creatures, and Ahsoka has expanded upon their mythos with the journey to the new galaxy. While the Purrgil's ability to travel through hyperspace has always been impressive, the extension of this ability to traverse new galaxies makes their power even more impressive. However, the question remains, why would the purrgil need to travel so far?

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:15:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-purrgil-elephant-graveyard/ The Thief Roguish Archetype is the closest to a default rogue subclass in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. It covers the archetypal rogue whose abilities lend themselves more to quick thinking and action than spellcasting or meticulous assassinations. The D&D 5e Thief rogue has versatile features that tend towards utility and a bit of combat strength.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:12:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-5e-thief-rogue-build-guide/ Super Mario Bros. Wonder has gotten an overview trailer highlighting the game’s plot and numerous gameplay elements.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:11:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-trailer/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced Eternals as the third movie of Phase 4. It was directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, in addition to having a well-known cast. The story further explored the cosmic narrative of the MCU by expanding the lore of the Celestials and their role in the creation of the cosmos. It also delved into more serious and darker narratives, showing a new side of Marvel movies. It is for this reason that the MCU should take the movie as an example for its future productions. It would benefit by aiming to match the storytelling aspect, mature tone, and quality that Eternals had instead of pursuing to create more humor-focused movies, like Thor: Love and Thunder, that make a parody of certain characters.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-more-movies-like-eternals/ Berserk is an eternal classic in anime and manga. The epic saga details the life of an outcast warrior who joins a band with a beautiful and charismatic leader. Part of what makes the series so dark is how it takes traditional fantasy tropes and fairytale concepts and turns them on their head, showing the worst mirror image of those tropes.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/berserk-classic-fantasy-tropes-ranked/ Even in animation, Star Wars has never had a problem killing off important characters. Most of Domino squad was killed off in the Clone Wars, along with multiple Jedi, Savage Opress and Satine Kryze. However, the death that resonated most was probably Kanan Jarrus' sacrifice on Star Wars Rebels. He used the Force to push his friends out of the way, but in doing so, he had to let an explosion consume him.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-bad-batch-tech-death-final/ Mortal Kombat 1 recently released, touting a story mode that refreshes every aspect of the franchise’s universe. Fire God Liu Kang has remade the realms, with his new era giving a redefined purpose to characters like Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, Kitana and Mileena. This new reality is sprawling, detailed, and frankly too big to fit into the framework the games provide, making it perfect for comics. In fact, Mortal Kombat and its mythologies have always been perfect for the cast-driven storytelling frequently seen in the genre.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:51:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-comics-fate/ Plenty of shonen anime series draw inspiration from the best works in previous generations, such as the classic shonen "Big Three" following the example of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball. More recently, smash-hit shonen series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer drew inspiration from the Big Three in turn. It's easy to see how Demon Slayer borrowed the best ideas from both Naruto and Bleach, such as demon slayers being the next generation of Soul Reapers and Tanjiro's trio taking cues from Team 7 in Naruto.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-jjba-inspired-demon-slayer/ In 1992, during the height of the Disney Renaissance, an independent Australian studio released FernGully: The Last Rainforest. An environmentally-conscious animated film with an all-star cast. Some of these '90s A-listers included Tim Curry, Christian Slater, and (much to Disney's chagrin at the time) Robin Williams. Although the movie itself lacked the colossal budget and standing with audiences that Disney held then and now, it still cemented a place in many a millennial's heart for years to come. Current studio head, Jeffrey Katzenberg, was even rumored to have said it was "the best non-Disney film ever" made.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ferngully-fake-poster-live-action-disney/ Role-playing games represent some of the best and best-selling games in the industry. Offering immersive worlds fans can lose themselves in, it's easy to see how they have such a passionate fanbase. Moreover, most of them can last for countless hours, offering incredible value for the amount of money spent on them.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-rpgs-to-play-on-steam/ Moiraine Sedai and her Warder Lan Mandragoran have been a central focus of The Wheel of TIme Season 2. While in the books the two are inseparable, the show has gone a different direction. Moiraine has been stilled, and she abandoned Lan because of that. This has lead to a far more unique conflict between the two characters as they both pursue the goal of protecting the Dragon Reborn, yet now they do it separately. This is what may have led Lan to betray Rand to the Aes Sedai and more importantly to the Amyrlin Seat.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-wheel-of-time-lan-betrayed-rand/ Roronoa Zoro is the resident swordsman of One Piece's Straw Hat Pirates and one of the strongest people on Monkey D. Luffy's crew, second only to the captain himself. Since he was a child, Zoro has aimed to become the strongest swordsman in the world, and as a result, he has made it his goal to defeat Dracule Mihawk — the man who currently holds the title.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-blades-roronoa-zoro-wielded-used/ Star Trek: Lower Decks' sci-fi sitcom elements have always gone deeper than maintaining a 22-minute runtime.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:15:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-lower-decks-animator-reveals-the-cartoons-sitcom-influences/ DC Comics has made Batman the centerpiece in their long history of comic book adventures through more than 80 years of fantastic stories set in Gotham. Bruce Wayne has become the favorite of many comic book readers. However, not everyone is a fan of the Caped Crusader, whether they simply don't read his books or have no real interest.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-comics-recommendations-non-fans/ Television has radically changed since its "Golden Age" between the 1940s and 1960s. Writers take big leaps that change the game forever, actors are more involved with their characters and the world-building is literally out of this world. To nail down the best television shows takes a lot of screen time and plenty of love for the creative experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-tv-shows-all-time/ Batman/Superman: World's Finest is taking a trip to one of DC's most iconic alternate universes.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:01:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-mark-waid-batman-superman/ The absence of DC superhero Green Lantern from the live-action screen is finally over. DC Studios' new co-CEO, James Gunn, has plans to give the character a big comeback with the HBO series Lanterns. The love and support for HBO shows like the fantasy drama Game of Thrones and the post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us span far beyond fans of the original published books and video games. Their popularity is evidence of the success an HBO Green Lantern collaboration can achieve for the Emerald Knights.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:01:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-save-green-lantern/ Pokémon has been around for a long time now, and nine generations of games and the anime have finally pushed this storied franchise over 1000 total species of Pokémon. Every generation has introduced its own collection of Pokémon, and some have even tried new things with evolution mechanics, new battle gimmicks and regional variants.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:50:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paradox-largest-missed-opportunities/ The first clip from the upcoming Teen Titans Go! two-part episode, "Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary," has been released.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:49:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/teen-titans-go-clip-warner-bros-100-anniversary-cameos/ Though there have been other cinematic representations of the character since then, 1992's Batman Returns is still a beloved movie for many of the Caped Crusader's fans. Featuring a grimly Gothic winter setting and unique takes on key Batman concepts, the movie was definitely a unique spectacle. Part of the winning formula was Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman, who was much more than just the cat's meow.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/catwoman-survival-batman-returns/ Batman and the rest of the Bat-Family are embroiled in a tricky situation. The Gotham War has pit them against one another over the future of Gotham City, with Batman's black-and-white morality coming up against a more complex argument from Catwoman. This conflict has already set the heroes against each other, and the latest blow makes things even more difficult to handle.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-catwoman-gotham-war-dark-knight-hypocrite-dc/

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/did-chronicles-of-narnia-inspire-harry-potter-hogwarts-founders/ Shonen anime are the most popular shows among the anime demographics. The tales of inspiring adventures entice audiences worldwide. Fans love watching their favorite characters perform harrowing feats to defeat their enemies and achieve their goals. Unfortunately, a lot of the same character tropes are frequently used, so the shonen genre can feel a little stale at times. However, a particular group of shonen anime has proven to have some of the best writing and best stories that combat the monotony.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:31:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shonen-anime-best-stories-writing-ranked/ Amazon is bringing commercials to Prime Video and will seek to implement the plan in early 2024.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:26:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/another-major-streaming-service-ad-breaks/ David S. Goyer, the co-writer of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy, reveals that he advocated for Jake Gyllenhaal to be cast as Batman over Christian Bale, and that Warner Bros. asked to have Leonardo DiCaprio play the Riddler in The Dark Knight Rises.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:21:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-leonardo-dicaprio-the-riddler-dark-knight-rises/ Fans praise the The Legend of Zelda series for its sprawling dungeons with interesting puzzling elements, and the game's Water Temples are often at the forefront. Water dungeons tend to be the most difficult in each game, due to the mechanics often associated with water-based puzzles in Zelda.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/legend-of-zelda-all-water-temples-dungeons-ranked/ The Continental is taking audience back into the world of John Wick as it explores the backstory of Winston Scott and the iconic New York hotel. John Wick spent a lot of time in various Continental hotels across the globe, but none was as important or as famous as the New York location. Winston Scott became a foundational character for the series and now The Continental is setting up his own story. Winston's story is already beginning to resemble Mr. Wicks, and that can only help to elevate the character and the franchise.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/john-wick-continental-winston-journey/ Man of Steel screenwriter David S. Goyer recently shared that Tony Scott almost directed the 2013 superhero movie.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:12:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tony-scott-almost-directed-man-of-steel/ Ahead of Disney's 100th anniversary celebration, Disney drops the trailer for upcoming short film, Once Upon a Studio.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:11:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-once-upon-a-studio-trailer/ Superman's legacy has been partially defined by the villains that he has faced. Compared to many other areas of the DC Universe, the Man of Steel boasts some of the most intimidating, cruel, and powerful villains that the comic book brand has to offer. But not all of them made great first impressions.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-best-villains-darkest-comic-debuts/ William Thomas Riker of Star Trek: The Next Generation is the Enterprise's first officer and resident bearded heartthrob. Growing up in Alaska, he was quite the outdoorsman, but he chose to leave the majestic wilderness from his youth to "boldly go where no one has gone before." Riker was known as "Number One," informally with Picard. Depending when in the timeline or on which Federation starship he was aboard, he's sometimes just "Captain." To his friends, he goes by "Will," his preferred name, as stated in the Season 6 episode "Chain of Command, Part 1." However, Riker wasn't always called "Will" in the series. In fact, part of the original plan for the "most charming man in Starfleet" was to address him as "Bill."

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:01:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-tng-riker-will-bill/ There was a time in Fear the Walking Dead when it seemed outrageous to assume Season 1 OG characters would ever cross paths again. Even when Victor Strand, Alicia Clark, and Daniel Salazar were on the same screen together in Season 7, their petty feuds prevented them from being the dream team they were meant to be. Alicia may be gone now, but Madison is back to bring the original survivors (plus the newer ones) together against a common enemy.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fear-walking-dead-season-8-trailer-takeaways/ Like many of the anime based on long-running shonen manga series, Naruto has a lot of filler arcs. This is because the anime usually begins before the manga is complete, meaning the series often has to fill time until there’s more of the major plot written to move the story forward.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:56:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/naruto-every-filler-arc-anime-episodes-skip/ Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 has released the preview video and promo images for the anime's twelfth episode, "I Want to Tell." The upcoming episode is the first part of the season finale.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:51:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mushoku-tensei-preview-images/ Ubisoft has finally revealed the system requirements for Assassin's Creed Mirage on PC.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:49:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/assassins-creed-mirage-pc-specs/ It's that time of year again when Fall looms, and audiences begin to debate which films they should be watching to match the season. This Fall, there's a huge array of blockbusters and indie flicks heading to the big screen that are sure to entertain and engage viewers. However, not all of the movies that are out in theaters are actually tailored to match the Fall season. Some are simply being released to match up with the long-term schedule plans and have not been carefully curated to encourage those autumnal feelings.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/perfect-movie-genre-fall-season/ Ever since Normie Osborn bonded to the Rascal symbiote, he has struggled to maintain control over both his new alien ally and his own worst instincts. All of this has only been made more difficult by the return of the Goblin Nation, not to mention their attacks on him and the people he loves. Now, those very same enemies have driven Normie past his breaking point, and doing so may have cost him everything by ensuring he lives up to both of his villainous legacies.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/carnage-green-goblin-normie-osborn-legacy/ Spawn creator Todd McFarlane recently revealed that the writers behind the upcoming film reboot were only 30 pages away from finishing the latest draft of the screenplay when the Writers Guild of America strike began.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:25:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/todd-mcfarlane-spawn-script-almost-finished/ From the moment Disney announced the Ahsoka series, fans of Star Wars: Rebels hoped the two shows would connect in a very direct way. Rebels was the first Star Wars series released after Disney took ownership, even before The Force Awakens debuted. The series finale left two big question marks over fans' heads about the fate of an important villain and an important hero. Ahsoka made Rebels fans wait to see Sabine Wren find Ezra Bridger, but the wait was worth it.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:20:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-ezra-sabine-reunion-worth-wait/ Final Fantasy VII remains one of the benchmarks of modern gaming. Even nearly thirty years after its debut on the original PlayStation, the adventures of Cloud and his allies in AVALANCHE linger in the cultural consciousness. This made their return in 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake all the more impactful, as the game's new approach to gameplay and tweaks to the original story brought new energy to the classic adventure.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:20:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-hands-on/ Marvel announced it will release Rom and the X-Men: Marvel Tales #1 this December, a reprint of rare stories from Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema's Rom series that featured the titular characters.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:18:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rom-x-men-marvel-tales-reprint/ David S. Goyer confirms a Man of Steel sequel should have been made to develop Henry Cavill's Superman, instead of rushing to replicate the MCU with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:16:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-trying-to-replicate-the-mcu-was-a-bad-idea-dceu-writer-says/ Yuki Suetsugu needs no introduction. She's one of the most prominent mangaka in the industry. Yuki is the genius behind the widely popular manga and animated series Chihayafuru, which took the world by storm with its depiction of the traditional Japanese card game called karuta.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yuki-suetsugu-chihayafuru-creator-trivia-fun-facts/ The DC Animated Universe, or DCAU, is a 30-year-old animated television and movie franchise that helped introduce a whole generation to comic books and DC superheroes. Born from the wildly successful Batman movies, the DCAU has since branched out into eight television shows, six movies, four shorts, and a number of comic books.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dcau-every-entry-chronological-order/ Larian Studios smashed all expectations with their August 2023 release of Baldur's Gate 3, with gamers coming in their droves to try out this D&D-inspired masterpiece. In fact, Baldur's Gate 3 is literally based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system, integrating familiar classes, races, monsters, items, spells and much more into a huge gaming experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-dungeons-and-dragons-monsters/ Peter Parker and Miles Morales are currently the two most iconic iterations of Spider-Man in Earth-616. But the multiverse is vast and multiple other characters have stepped into the web-head's role, taking over for Peter and Miles and leaving their own legacy in a different reality. Marvel loves seeing what would happen if Spidey's friends and enemies begin to don the mask.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-best-candidates-alternate-universes-marvel-comics/ In the world of Ghostbusters, New York's paranormal proton packers need to know what they're up against, and it all begins with classification. In both real-world scientific research and the fictional scenarios presented in the Ghostbusters series, one of the crucial skills for a researcher is the ability to describe and classify their observations. When it comes to the supernatural, there's a reason why when there's something strange in a neighborhood, people call the Ghostbusters. It's because they're more than just paranormal exterminators; they're scientists who can recognize and confront the supernatural while the world comes to grips with it.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ghostbusters-classification-system-explained/ Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its U.K.-based studio -- Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden -- will be the primary production hub for DC Studios.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:35:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-studios-warner-bros-studios-leavesden-expansion/ The new Saw X trailer teases fans what's in store in the newest installment, developing more of John Kramer's unexplored story arc while also going back to the raw and gritty torture horror that defined early films in the Saw franchise.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:34:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/saw-x-featurette-franchise-roots/ As the next installment in The Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes features many elements that parallel Katniss Everdeen's story. For instance, the prequel's female lead, Lucy Gray Baird, is a tribute from District 12, just like Katniss was during the 74th and 75th Games. The movie's latest trailer includes a few more references, such as a new rendition of "The Hanging Tree" by Rachel Zegler, but there's also a more subtle callback involving the main protagonist, future president Coriolanus Snow.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-trailer-president-snow-scene/ As Mortal Kombat 1 promised, many major characters had new destinies. In Liu Kang's new world, Raiden was now Earthrealm's champion and someone the Fire God hoped would help stave off incursions from enemies. Thankfully, Raiden had help from his fellow Shaolin monks, with Kung Lao present as a brother-in-arms.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mk1-kung-lao-ending-explained/ Werewolf by Night is a lovely little TV special movie released by Marvel back in 2022. The project is actually the first Marvel Studios Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and one of the most notable connections between the MCU and the horror genre. As such, it's a perfect pick for both fans of Marvel and horror buffs, and now, it is on track to be even better.The film takes place during one night, following a group of monster hunters searching for the magical Bloodstone and competing to see who gets to wield the powerful gem. Among them is the monster-hunting main character, Jack Russell, who is secretly a werewolf, trying to save his friend, the Man-Thing known as Ted. He teams up with the true heir of the Bloodstone legacy, Elsa Bloodstone, and is left to fight against various villains. Werewolf by Night is Michael Giacchino's directorial debut, having mainly stuck to composing other Disney projects like Up and the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy. Despite its high ratings, Werewolf by Night is severely underrated. But it's been revived lately because of an upcoming colorized rerelease perfect for this spooky season.Related: Maggie Gyllenhaal to Helm Bride of Frankenstein Remake Starring Christian Bale

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/werewolf-by-night-color-hammer-horror/ The UC Vanguard, Ryujin Industries, and the Freestar Rangers are three factions in Starfield that players can complete missions for, each of which has a very compelling storyline associated with it. About halfway through the UC Vanguard storyline, players will learn an unsettling truth: François Sanon, otherwise known as Vae Victis, is alive. This, unfortunately, means the UC has been lying about the fate of the villainous admiral and faked his death in order to use him to gather intelligence on some of the criminals that somehow escaped justice after the Colony War. While he has proven to be a useful asset to the UC, his involvement nonetheless complicates things — especially when it comes to his daughter, Hadrian.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/starfield-hadrian-truth-father-choice/ The dragon of the most iconic creatures in all of fantasy, and half of Dungeons & Dragons' namesake. As a result, it's no surprise that dragons remain some of D&D's deadliest creatures. Every dragon is an epic, powerful creature with immense physical strength, elemental breath, and often magical prowess to boot.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-types-of-dragons-dungeons-dragons/ Days ahead of the digital and DVD release of the animated crossover movie Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, CBR can exclusively debut an all-new clip.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:53:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-scooby-doo-and-krypto-too-clip/ The X-Men have plenty of enemies and have suffered all sorts of dark periods, but the Fall of X storyline has taken things to another level entirely. With the world increasingly turning against the X-Men and their allies at large, it increasingly looks like the Marvel Universe is approaching a grim direction. It doesn't help that one of Spider-Man's oldest enemies is hard at work making that nightmare a reality, and it could make him a far more specific enemy to the mutant heroes going forward.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:51:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-spiderman-vulture-orchis-marvel-comics/ Anime is full of unique characters, narratives, and settings, but despite this level of diversity, there are still some common tropes that appear across the medium. One well-known cliché that is repeatedly used in a variety of genres is timeskips, which often completely change the tone of their respective series.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/game-changing-anime-time-skips/ Action is easily one of cinema's most entertaining genres. Adventure so often goes hand-in-hand with it. Action films have gone through a lot of changes over the years, but action has always captivated its audience's hearts and minds around the world. Whether it's through jaw-dropping fight choreography or massively epic explosions, action keeps people watching.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-action-adventure-movies-ever/ Marvel Entertainment has crafted a compelling and complex shared universe in the comic book space. Naturally, this was transferred to the big screen with the Marvel Cinematic Universe taking the box office by storm. However, Marvel hasn't quite cracked the video game landscape in the same way. There is yet to be a truly well-formed and consistent shared universe where all past and future gaming releases are set in. There's no telling whether the games would increase in their quality or sales via this move, but it would certainly be a fun way to connect to the source material.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:31:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-insomniac-games-forget-shared-gaming-universe/ Fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica can now preorder a stunning figurine of one of the story's most popular characters.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:26:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/homura-puella-magi-madoka-magica-figurine/ Ahsoka is paving the way for some huge events in the Star Wars galaxy. Episode 6, "Far, Far Away," reintroduces Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn, last seen on Star Wars Rebels, and moves the action to an entirely new galaxy. Upon arriving in the new galaxy, the villainous crew of the Eye of Sion approaches the planet Peridea, which is soon revealed to be the original homeworld of the Dathomiri -- ancestors to the Nightsisters of Dathomir. The return of Grand Admiral Thrawn after his disappearance at the end of Rebels and the revelations surrounding the Nightsisters' origins come with major implications for the Star Wars galaxy's past and future.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:21:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-sets-up-star-wars-movies/ Publisher Private Division unveiled a trailer for developer Wētā Workshop's upcoming hobbit-centric The Lord of the Rings video game, Tales of the Shire.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:02:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-tales-of-the-shire-trailer/ Marvel has announced that a new comic series in the Planet of the Apes universe will be arriving in January 2024.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/beware-the-planet-of-the-apes-marvel/ Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series finally got its first major teaser trailer, delivering important insights into what fans can expect to see in the show. It adapts Rick Riordan's brilliant fantasy book series and follows young Percy Jackson discovering he's a demigod, joining a magical camp made for people like him, and engaging in a mind-blowing mission.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/biggest-takeaways-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-trailer/ The competitive Pokémon scene has become increasingly nuanced since the original Game Boy days, and the concept of hazard moves has become a staple in this format. Whether it's players setting up entry hazards to set the tone of battle or using moves to clear them, hazard-focused abilities can indirectly determine a match.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-best-hazard-moves-ranked/ Audiences no longer think that horror movies are just reserved for Halloween. Instead, spine-chilling stories and creepy creatures can be enjoyed on the big screen at any time of year. Prime Video has a wide and constantly-changing selection of terrifying horror movies.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-horror-movies-amazon-prime/ After making their long-awaited debut in the sixth episode of Ahsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger have received their own Star Wars character posters.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:43:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-posters-thrawn-ezra/ The Ahsoka series included an arc for Ahsoka Tano that highlighted The Last Jedi's storytelling strengths. The second entry in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, re-introduced Luke Skywalker into the franchise with a major story role. However, the film's depiction of Luke's personality was a radical departure from the character's portrayals in previous Star Wars media, to the extent that countless fans took issue with the film. The Last Jedi has been a controversial topic of fan discourse since its 2018 release, with many critics claiming that the film misunderstood the franchise's narrative appeal. But Ahsoka's implementation of The Last Jedi's themes suggested Luke's depiction was better than fans originally believed.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:41:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-proves-brilliance-luke-arc-the-last-jedi/ Secret Invasion star Ben Mendelsohn reflects on his time as Talos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his character was killed off in the Disney+ miniseries, insisting he will "miss" his long-time role.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:36:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ben-mendelsohn-talos-fate-in-the-mcu/ While plenty of DC superheroes have maintained their legacies for decades, many of them have gone so far as to ensure it lives on well past their time by leaving it in the hands of capable sidekicks. This comes with the kind of pressure that many couldn't have fathomed before taking it on, although their sense of duty drove them to carry it in spite of that burden. However, Golden Eagle's early retirement not only flies in the face of that notion, but also challenges a mantra made famous by Spider-Man, namely that those with power have a responsibility to use them.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/teen-titans-golden-eagle-spider-man-mantra-disprove-dc/ Finding the perfect child actor for a feature-length film in Hollywood isn't always easy. Younger performers sometimes struggle to convey the complex breadth of emotions that many adults can realistically exhibit. That being said, some child actors stand above the rest. They have successfully captured audiences' hearts with breathtaking and surprisingly mature performances. Unfortunately, some of them are woefully underrated.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/underrated-child-actors/ A new free-to-play My Hero Academia video game is on the way.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:28:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-hero-academia-new-video-game/ With less than a month until it hits stores, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has finally gone gold.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:25:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvels-spider-man-2-officially-goes-gold/ Warner Bros., Mattel, and Greta Gerwig's collaborative film, Barbie has managed to enchant audiences to an extent that very few Hollywood projects can even dream of.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:22:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/halloween-costume-barbie-takes-lead-over-batman/ By the time the Mortal Kombat 1 ending unfolds, it's safe to say the Lin Kuei isn't the same. The ice ninja clan initially began as Liu Kang's allies, helping protect Earthrealm for centuries. Unfortunately, the new timeline finds Bi-Han wanting more power and glory, as he selfishly breaks off and partners his crew with the Titan Shang Tsung.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:20:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mk1-smoke-ending-explained/ Egwene al'Vere is one of the most important characters in The Wheel of Time saga. She carries on some essential storylines throughout the books and the show is starting to open up her story more. As the season has progressed, The Wheel of Time has started to explore one of the first major defining moments in Egwene's life. Having been captured by the Seanchan when Liandrin Sedai betrayed them, Egwene is facing her biggest challenge and her spirit is breaking for the first time. This transformation will change everything for Egwene.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:20:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wheel-of-time-egwene-damane-tranformation/ Several major Hollywood CEOs have met to try to resolve the ongoing Writer's Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:18:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hollywood-ceos-cleared-their-calendars-strikes/ Before becoming an adored couple on Black Panther, the late Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong'o nearly featured as key characters on another Marvel Cinematic Universe offering as casting director Sarah Halley Finn confirms they nearly appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:14:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-panther-chadwick-boseman-lupita-nyongo-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Elena Gilbert was the beating heart of The Vampire Diaries. The resident of Mystic Falls was a doppelganger, which meant that she unwittingly became a part of the supernatural world since her birth. Elena became the key to everything, but it was her kindness and empathy that made her so loved in the show, as well as with audiences.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-elena-moments-vampire-diaries/ Amidst a slew of game announcements, Ubisoft revealed that The Division 3 is currently in development.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ubisoft-the-division-3/ Anime is not a medium that shies away from exploring sensitive or potentially offensive content, from tamer unpleasantries like excessive violence and gore to severely dubious themes like taboo relationships, sexual abuse, and problematic social ethics. Expectedly, some audiences take offense to shows that tackle such concepts. Yet, controversy in anime isn't exclusive to series with traumatizing content.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/controversial-anime-not-deserving-hate/ Squid Game: The Challenge, the upcoming Netflix competition series based on the viral series has a trailer and release date.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:08:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/netflix-squid-game-the-challenge-premiere-date/ The fourth and final season of the beloved DC show, Doom Patrol, is all set to bid farewell to fans, with the much-awaited remaining six episodes.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/watch-dc-and-max-tease-final-episodes-in-new-doom-patrol-trailer/ At the start of this week, Archie Comics shared with CBR readers an exclusive first chapter of the classic Archie storyline, "Freshman Year," and now, at the end of the week, Archie is sharing with CBR readers an exclusive first look at the upcoming horror one-shot, Fear the Funhouse Presents...Toybox of Terror.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-archie-first-look-toybox-of-terror/