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Sony Is Making Some Kind Of Superheroine-Starring Spider-Man Movie

Could the first major, modern female-starring superhero movie come from the Spider-Man universe? It will if Sony has its way. Deadline reports the studio is readying a superheoine-led movie for 2017, after 2016’s Sinister Six film — although who it will star is anybody’s guess. Deadline mentions “Silver Sable, Black Cat, Stunner, Firestarter [they mean…

​10 Anime That Will Change Your Life

Only a handful of TV shows, movies, books or cartoons can be called “life-changing,” masterpieces that transform you and the way you perceive yourself and/or the world, or let you understand something you never did before. These 10 anime series will change you if you watch them. But it’s not a definitive list, so add…

Peter Parker Meets His Dad In Alternate Amazing Spider-Man 2 Ending

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 had its issues, but the sudden, inexplicable reappearance of Peter Parker’s dad was not one of them. That’s because this alternate ending, in which the elder Parker accosts his son at Gwen Stacy’s grave, wasn’t used — which was probably for the best. I mean, the whole scene just seems weird.…

George R.R. Martin Is Writing A Game Of Thrones Children’s Book

Parents, you might want to find a good child therapist and put him or her on your speed-dial. George R.R. Martin is putting his fantasy skills and love of inflicting trauma on readers to use on a children’s book titled The Ice Dragon, a tale set in Westeros, and illustrated by the amazing Luis Royo.…

10 White People Who Inexplicably Became Ninjas

Ninjutsu, the art of the ninja, is an ancient, closely guarded tradition of stealth, martial arts and assassination that is only taught to the most skilled of Japanese warriors… and pretty much any white dude who happens to be in the neighborhood. Seriously, it’s like ninjas have their own version of Affirmative Action just for…

Japan is turning the manga/anime/live-action movie series Death Note into a musical. The series, about a teen with a notebook that kills anyone whose name he writes in it, and the teen detective who tries to catch him, seems like an odd fit for a musical, but it also seemed like bizarre idea for a…

Universal’s Monstrous Cinematic Universe Will Begin With The Mummy

Universal has big plans for their stable of classic movie monsters, specifically beginning a “Universal Monsters cinematic universe” a la Marvel. And the studio has announced it will begin with Universal’s Mummy: The First Monster, to be directed by Alex Kurtzman, and due out in 2016. Kurtzman, best known for partnering with Roberto Orci on…

What Madness Does Marvel Have In Store For Squirrel Girl?

Here’s the deal: Marvel has just registered a trademark on the ridiculous, fan-favorite superheroine Squirrel Girl. As Bleeding Cool rightly points out, Marvel usually only bothers to do officially register a character when a movie, TV show, videogame or cartoon featuring said character is on the way. So what the hell is up? Squirrel Girl…

First Teaser For Syfy’s Answer To The Walking Dead, Z Nation

Man, I bet Syfy is bitter that AMC put on a zombie TV series before they did. Zombies are Syfy’s turf, after all. We’ll see if Syfy’s Z Nation, due out in September, will make any kind of a dent in the ratings juggernaut that is TWD, but since Z Nation is being made by…

1997 Explains “How To Cybersex” In Glorious, NSFW Instructional Video

There is nothing about this VHS instructional video, titled How to Have Cybersex on the Internet, that isn’t completely amazing. Describing it would only sully its perfection, so just hit play and be awed. Warning: Contains a topless (but censored) lady. After all, who the hell cybersexes with their shirt on? The video was found…

Watch Vin Diesel Proclaim “I Am Groot” In A Variety Of Languages

When Guardians of the Galaxy is released in other countries, the other Guardians may be dubbed by other actors, but not Groot. This video shows Vin Diesel recording Groot’s lines — er, line — in several different languages for international releases. Want to know how to say “I am Groot” in Russian? Just watch. Can…

Pinky And The Brain Have Finally Reached Their Breaking Point

Everyone has a limit where they just stop refusing to put up with shit. Some people — like the megalomaniacal Animaniacs’ character Brain here — will put up with his compatriot Pinky’s gross incompetence for years until he snaps… as captured in the above video in all its profane glory. This video, which stars original…

The Iliad’s Best Murders And Murderers, In One Amazing Infographic

When it comes to graphic violence, modern movies don’t have crap on The Iliad. In an amazing infographic, Greek Myth Comix‘s Laura Jenkinson aptly shows the number of brutal deaths in the classic of Western literature, how they died, who the most efficient killers were, and more. It’s great. This is just a small section:…

Insane Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Wrestler To Play Vader in Ep. VII

The Irish Mirror newspaper has reported that WWE wrestler Sheamus will be playing Darth Vader in Episode VII. … THE HELL?! As evidence, the Mirror notes that Sheamus is currently in Ireland, where the movie is being shot. Additionally, Sheamus has actually worn the Vader costume before, for “various Star Wars promotional tours.” The Mirror…

​It’s Been A Bad Week For Strong Female Characters

I think I’ve finally discovered what caused my mysterious, unknown apocalypse. I believe the illness known as “con flu” — in which one sick person at a con basically makes every attendee sick — mutated in some way to affect everybody that even thought about Comic-Con this week. Because I feel like shit. But not…

The Lifespan Of All Of Doctor Who‘s Doctors, By Screentime

I admit, when I first saw this graph I was hoping someone figured out how many years each incarnation of the Doctor had been puttering around time and space, but this — which shows exactly how long every single Doctor was on the air — is pretty cool too. Not surprisingly, Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor…

Behold The Official Deadpool Movie Test Footage In Hi-Res Here!

Authentic! Approved! Non-bootlegged! If you didn’t get to see the test footage of a Ryan Reynolds-voiced, potentially all-CG version of the Merc with a Mouth earlier this week — or even if you did, and want to see it the way it ought to be seen — watch it here, now. I say again: It’s…

Outstanding Game of Thrones Make-Up Inspired By Each House

The Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons and more have never looked so fashionable! Fabulous artist Allison Chase designed these amazing GoT hair and make-up schemes inspired by all the main houses, and they’re gorgeous (okay, except for House Bolton’s. That one’s pretty gross). Check ’em out! [Incredible Things via Geekologie]

​All the Greatest Comics News From This Year’s Comic-Con

Yeah, there was some! I know, it’s easy to miss among all the movie panels and cosplayers and hoopla, but comics publishers did show up and announce a bevy of new titles — including a ton of great comics from the non-spandex crowd. Here’s what you need to know! Marvel Marvel’s big news was of…

Get Lost In A Brand-New Trailer For The Maze Runner

Get it? Maze? Get lost? Oh, fine. This second trailer for the movie based on the best-selling post-apocalyptic YA novels reveals a bit more about the mysterious world of the maze, more of lead character Thomas’ interactions with his fellow lost boys (including Jojen Reed), and a few more of the maze’s secrets. I mean,…