In a time long before Disney stepped in and purchased Lucasfilm, and even beforeGeorge Lucasmade the prequels, fans had to turn to the expanded universe in order to get new Star Wars content. One of the most shining and popular examples of this wasStar Wars: Shadows of the Empire. It was a major event that spanned across comic books, novels and video games. It remains a part ofStar Warslore that many fans still look upon fondly....
Black Widowwill kick off Marvel’s Phase Four, finally giving Scarlett Johansson’s mysterious assassin her own solo adventure. Someone who is coming along for the ride isStranger Thingsstar David Harbour as Natasha Romanoff’s friend and team-mate Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian. Thanks to the actor’s inclusion, a fan theory has emerged linking the smash-hit Netflix seriesStranger Thingsand Sheriff Hopper withBlack Widow. The theory suggests that, with Hopper now imprisoned in Russia, and with The Red Guardian being a Russian superhero, that the two characters are, in fact, one and the same....
The first trailer forDetective PikachustarringRyan Reynoldshas finally arrived. The movie introduces the first-ever live-action Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon, which is one of the biggest franchises of all time. The world of Pokémon has been brought to life in a way that hasn’t been seen before, and it looks pretty awesome, even for people who aren’t fans of the mega franchise. The movie also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality....
After pleading guilty to child endangerment last month,Drake Bellhas now been sentenced to two years of probation. The charges were filed against Bell due to his contact with a fifteen year old girl who attended one of his Cleveland concerts. The judge also ordered Drake Bell to 200 hours of community service. He must now register as a sex offender, and is not allowed to have any contact with the victim in the case....
The firstBumblebeereviews are in, with many calling it the bestTransformersmovie. Many have been wondering how the spin-off was going to stack up next to the rest of the franchise, and it looks like it might have started the new precedent for the future. It’s been over a decade since Michael Bay proved that the iconic Hasbro toys and cartoons could be turned into a giant success at the box office. However, the movies weren’t noted for being all that great in the story department....
Ryan Reynolds and The Rock didn’t even have a chance. Gal Gadot doles out their punishment with ease in the newRed Noticeclip. The Rock has come to arrest her, and he’s brought a Ryan Reynolds sidekick to help. They brought the handcuffs and muscles, but they are clearly outmatched. They know she’sWonder Woman, right? The official synopsis reads, “When an Interpol-issued Red Notice - the highest level warrant to hunt and capture the world’s most wanted- goes out, the FBI’s top profiler John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson) is on the case....
In a sea of stalled movie and television productions, the news of one project’s delay that was particularly irksome to fans was when it was announced that theFriends reunion specialto be filmed for HBO Max had been indefinitely delayed. WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer chairman Bob Greenblatt spoke to Variety during the NAB Show Executive Leadership Summit about their plans to still make the special happen somewhere down the line: “At first we thought, shows will be delayed for a month or two at the most, and now it seems like it’s going to be far longer than that....
The Guardians of the Galaxy are arag-tag group of misfitswho formed together to save the galaxy, albeit very reluctantly for some members of the group. One of those such reluctant misfits is none other than Rocket, a genetically altered raccoon voiced byBradley Cooperand played on set by actor Sean Gunn. From the mind of writer and director James Gunn, TheGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise is packed full of iconic scenes, funny dialogue, and beloved characters....
New information about the villains inSolo: A Star Wars Storyhave been revealed thanks to some new merchandise. As it turns out, some of the villains in the movie are connected to the non-canon Legends comics that were put out by Marvel in the late 1970s. A lot of information about theSolomovie has slowly begun to trickle in since the release of the first trailer last month and now that the movie is only a few months away, more promotional material is coming out, shining more light on the mysteriousStar Warsspin-off movie....
The third episode ofThe Last of Uspacked an emotional punch for critics and audiences around the world. This episode was a surprising narrative shift, veering away from the game’s story. Shifting focus away from Joel and Ellie’s journey allowed viewers to learn more about this world. The third episode focused on two minor characters from the video game, Bill and Frank. Both characters play small roles in the game to teach players new gaming mechanics....
Back in December, Warner Bros. confirmed thatMargot Robbiewill reprise herHarley Quinnrole fromSuicide Squadin a new superhero spin-offGotham City Sirens, withSuicide SquaddirectorDavid Ayerreturning to the helm. The movie will also feature other iconic DC Comics characters such as Poison Ivy and Catwoman, although those characters have not yet been cast. Since then, there have been no shortage of casting rumors for these coveted roles, and this weekend another potential candidate emerged,Haley Bennett, who teased her potential casting as Catwoman on social media....
One of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2019,IT Chapter Two, finally makes its way to theaters this weekend. It was essentially a given that the sequel would bring in big bucks at the box office, but estimates ahead of the movie’s debut now put it in record-breaking territory. This time around, Pennywise and The Losers Club are set to make a big, bloody splash overseas, which could see a new worldwide record on the books come Monday morning....
After decades of death-defying stunts, broken bones and a ton of classic movies, martial arts legendJackie Chanis finally getting anOscar.Chan, along with several others, will be presented with an honorary Oscar at the Academy’s 8th Annual Governors Awards on Saturday, November 12. After more than 50 years in the business,Chanhas very well earned this honor. The Academyannounced on Thursday that the Board of Governors of theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienceshad voted to bestow the honor toChan, who’s first acting credit dates all the way back to 1962....
