DC Comics releases Justice League #69 this Tuesday, and you can get an early sneak peek below with the official preview…The superspies of Checkmate poke their sneaky noses where they do not belong, and the Justice League are NOT happy about it. In fact, most of the League isn’t even happy Checkmate exists, setting up […]
Netflix announces cast for One Piece live-action series
With Cowboy Bebop gearing up to premiere this week, Netflix is turning its attention to another of its live-action manga/anime adaptations, with the streamer announcing the cast of its upcoming One Piece series.Iñaki Godoy (Who Killed Sara?) is set to take on the role of Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate who, along with his crew […]
Comic Book Preview – Marvel’s Darkhold: Wasp #1
Darkhold: Wasp #1 hits comic book shops this Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue here courtesy of Marvel Comics…INTRODUCING THE IRREDEEMABLE WASP! Renowned colorist and writer Jordie Bellaire makes her Marvel writing debut with a story that will make you shrink in fear! Bidden to draw forth five archetypal […]
Chicago Critics Film Festival Capsule Review – Red Rocket
Red Rocket. 2021Written and Directed by Sean Baker. Starring Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone, Shih-Ching Tsou, Brittany Rodriguez, Marlon Lambert, Brenda Deiss, and Sam EidsonVicky.SYNOPSIS:Mikey Saber is a washed-up porn star who returns to his small Texas hometown, not that anyone really wants him back.Upon returning to his impoverished Trumper Texan hometown, […]
The Marvel Multiverse’s Mightiest Heroes assemble Avengers Forever trailer
Next month sees the launch of Avengers Forever, an all-new ongoing series from writer Jason Aaron and artist Aaron Kuder, which is set to introduce a host of new Avengers from across the multiverse as reimagined takes on some of the Marvel Universe’s greatest superheroes assemble in the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of Avengers […]
20 Years of Tolkien: The Long Road to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and Beyond
Brad Cook looks back on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings ahead of the release of the Middle-earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition 4K box set…With the first Lord of the Rings film celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2021, I thought it would be nice to take a trip down memory lane. Many of you […]
1:3 scale Ivan Drago Rocky IV collectible statue unveiled by PCS
Coinciding with the release of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago Ultimate Director’s Cut, PCS has unveiled its new 1:3 scale Ivan Drago statue which is based on the likeness of Dolph Lungren from the classic 1985 sequel. The collectible is available to pre-order now from Sideshow, priced at $1,155; check out the promotional […]
Marvel’s Moon Knight, She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel first look teasers released
As part of the Disney+ Day celebrations, Marvel Studios has unveiled teasers for three of its upcoming TV series: Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac as the titular hero; She-Hulk featuring Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner; and a new look at Ms. Marvel which sees Iman Vellani leading the cast […]
Francis Lawrence to direct movie adaptation of Philip K. Dick novel Vulcan’s Hammer
The Hunger Games and Red Sparrow helmer Francis Lawrence has signed on to direct a feature adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s1960 novel Vulcan’s Hammer.As per Deadline, the story takes place “after a devastating world war, when the 70 nations of Earth form the Unity Party cede global governance to the Vulcan AI system, which algorithmically […]
Comic Book Preview – Wonder Woman Evolution #1
DC Comics launches its new limited series Wonder Woman Evolution this coming Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the first issue here…Whisked away from Earth by a distant cosmic entity, Wonder Woman is forced to navigate a series of perilous challenges that push her to the brink both mentally and physically. […]
