Jessie Robertson reviews the sixth episode of Batwoman… Batwoman is struggling currently. I think it’s starting to feel the squeeze of all CW shows- that it has to fill 24 episodes and the season long villain has been revealed. To me, Alice has been intriguing but once Mouse has been introduced, I’m quickly leaning towards […]
His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 2 – ‘The Idea of the North’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of His Dark Materials… Episode two brings a subtle cruelty and darkness into this world of awe inspiring airships, dingy basement dormitories and high class skulduggery. As Lyra goes up in the world character intentions are implied through action, gesture and misdirection. From attic enclave to polished marble floors […]
Mondo’s new Batman: The Animated Series collectible figure unveiled
Mondo has unveiled its new 1:6 scale Batman figure which is based on the appearance of the Dark Knight in the beloved Batman: The Animated Series. Limited to 900 pieces, the DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $150.00; check out the promotional images here… Based on the seminal BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, […]
Why Rick and Morty is the best animated series ever
Anghus Houvouras on Rick and Morty… What are the best animated series ever produced? It’s something I’m going to explore in my next column. Animation is such an exciting medium with so much untapped potential. Probably because it wasn’t taken seriously for so many years, written off as a form of storytelling for children. Even […]
DC’s Crisis on Infinite Earths gets a first teaser trailer
The CW has released a teaser for this year’s DC superhero crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, which gives us our first brief look at the stars of Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, and Batwoman teaming up; watch it here… SEE ALSO: Crisis on Infinite Earths set photos tease a superhero-packed […]
Star Wars on the Small Screen – Ewoks: The Battle For Endor (1985)
Continuing our countdown to The Mandalorian by revisiting Lucasfilm’s early Star Wars television output, we turn our attention to the Ewoks’ second TV movie The Battle for Endor… Although George Lucas’ 1984 television special Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure had met with general disregard from critics, ratings for the feature were impressive enough for […]
Supergirl looking likely for season 2 renewal at CBS
It looks like Supergirl fans can get set for more adventures with Melissa Benoist’s Kara Zor-El, as CBS CEO Les Moonves suggesting today that the network is planning to renew the DC series for a second season. “We have about five new shows on this year,” said Moonves at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference. “Of […]
Stephen Amell would like an Arrow / Supergirl crossover
With Grant Gustin’s Barry Allen heading to National City for a crossover between The Flash and Supergirl, Arrow star Stephen Amell has revealed that he’d also like to make a guest appearance alongside Melissa Benoist on the CBS superhero series. “In this iteration of the DC Universe, the ‘Television Universe’ as it were, I’m the guy […]
Fox “would love to do more” episodes of The X-Files
Chris Carter has already expressed his interest in extending The X-Files beyond its current limited series, and with the season finale set to air this coming Monday [watch a promo here], Fox entertainment president David Madden has told Variety that the network “would love to do more” episodes of the ratings hit. “We said before […]
Star Wars on the Small Screen – Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)
After braving The Star Wars Holiday Special, we now turn to Caravan of Courage as our look at Lucasfilm’s early forays into Star Wars television continues… Despite impressive ratings, Star Wars’ first foray into television – the infamous CBS 1978 Holiday Special – was an unmitigated disaster from start to finish (with the exception – […]
