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Castlevania‘s Final Season Trailer Teases an All-Out Supernatural War

Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard’s journey are coming to a final end—and in true Castlevania style, it’s going to be a bloody good time. Netflix has dropped a new trailer for the animated Castlevania’s fourth season, recently announced as the series’ last. It picks up in the wake of season three, which saw Trevor and Sypha…

Trailers James Whitbrook Apr 29 '21

Neil Gaiman, Chuck Wendig, and More Are Uniting to Make Disney Pay Royalties

Late last year, Alan Dean Foster—the novelist who wrote the first Star Wars novels, the ghost-written novelization of A New Hope and its direct sequel, Splinter of the Mind’s Eye—went public with his struggles to negotiate a royalty contract for his work since Disney took ownership of Lucasfilm. Although Foster’s fight is nearing an end, more…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 29 '21

James Gunn Teases One of The Suicide Squad‘s Villains

Chloé Zhao explains why she’s turning Dracula into a sci-fi western. David Cronenberg is remaking one of his classics. Finally, we have a release date (and new pictures) for The Green Knight. Plus, the stars of Stargirl and Supergirl talk heroes, and what’s to come on The Nevers. Spoilers now! Crimes of the Future According…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 29 '21

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier‘s Head Writer Explains the ‘Toll’ of John Walker’s Arc

John Walker’s journey through Disney+ and Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier—from Captain America, to… well, not that—is one of dramatic highs and lows for the would-be shieldbearer. But his turn in the series’ finale raised some interesting questions of just how we’re meant to feel about the character. Now, head writer Malcolm Spellman…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 28 '21

Obi-Wan’s Ewan McGregor Reflects on Returning to Star Wars in the Age of Prequels Appreciation

The Star Wars prequels have had a rough couple of decades, from seemingly universal mockery to a renewed level of appreciation, as the audiences that watched them as children grew up and re-appraised their strengths and weaknesses. But now that we live in a more civilized age, it would seem, fondness for the films has…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 28 '21

Updates From Percy Jackson, Creepshow, and More

The first Sailor Moon movie in decades is coming to Netflix. Patrick Dempsey talks about midlife crises, songs, and dances for Disenchanted. Samuel L. Jackson is invited to a game in a new Spiral: From the Book of Saw clip. Plus, what’s coming on Supergirl’s nightmare prom night, and the Fantasy Island reboot adds an…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 28 '21

In Mass Effect, There’s No Place Like Home

Creating a sense of place is fundamental to what makes video games work. In ways few other mediums really can, video games give us the opportunity to interact with and be part of a fantastical space on a personal level. The Mass Effect series is no different, charting us a galaxy to explore and defend.…

Games James Whitbrook Apr 27 '21

Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ Matt Lanter Says He’s Not Done With Anakin Skywalker

A surprise, to be sure. But a welcome one. With the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars behind us, and current Star Wars projects moving beyond where we’d expect to see Matt Lanter’s portrayal of tragic young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker show up, most of us likely thought the days of seeing his…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 27 '21

The World of Vampire: The Masquerade Is Being Developed for Film and TV

The beloved roleplaying game series is making the vampiric leap to other mediums.

Television James Whitbrook Apr 27 '21

Godzilla vs Kong‘s Adam Wingard Could Return to the Monsterverse for More Monkey Business

The success of Godzilla vs. Kong has suddenly made Adam Wingard one of the most important figures in Legendary’s future plans for its giant monster movieverse. But the in-demand director’s next potential project in the series might not star either of his former titular beasts. Hollywood Reporter has word that Legendary is looking to bring…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 27 '21

Updates From Willow, Disenchanted, and More

Netflix has nabbed itself a new Thai horror film about supernatural research. Josh Hartnett joins the Fear Index adaptation. Plus, Legends of Tomorrow teases its finale. Spoilers get! Disenchanted Deadline reports Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays are set to reprise their roles as Giselle, Nancy, and Prince Edward in Disenchanted. Escape Room…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 27 '21

Just Give Captain America His Wings, Hasbro, Damn

With Falcon and the Winter Soldier done and dusted, so cometh the inevitable wave of tie-in merchandise to capitalize on the Disney+ streaming show. But if you’re looking for, say, an action figure of Sam Wilson as Captain America from Hasbro, it turns out you’re gonna need a lot more than the 20-odd dollars you…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Apr 26 '21

The Demon Slayer Movie Is Already Making Waves in the U.S.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train already made waves in its home territory as large as its name is long last year, as Japan’smost financially successful movie in the country’s box office history. It’s only been out in the United States for a weekend, and it’s already breaking records here too. Funimation…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 26 '21

Star Wars Art Book Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Galaxy’s Edge Details

Disney Parks’ Galaxy’s Edge (when you can safely go again) does a pretty remarkable job of whisking you away to the Star Wars galaxy. Mickey Mouse’s fully-armed and operational budget will help do that, yes, but it’s down to the incredible artistry of years of concept work and design that helped make Batuu what it…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 26 '21

Updates From She-Hulk, Peacemaker, and More

Whoopi Goldberg wants in on her own superhero saga. Adam McKay teases his doomsday comedy. Plus, what’s to come on all the DC/CW shows, more footage from Cruella, and what’s next on Fear the Walking Dead. To me, my spoilers! Untitled Whoopi Goldberg Superhero Film During a recent interview with Variety, Whoopi Goldberg revealed she’s…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 26 '21

Oh Sharon Carter, What Will They Do With You?

Disney+ and Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s muddled mess of a finale meant that, for all its endings, a few characters were going to get short shrift. But few got shrifted shorter than ex-Agent of SHIELD Sharon Carter. And that’s in spite of the big “reveal” that’s going to give Sharon (Emily VanCamp)…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 23 '21

Captain America 4 Is a Go With Anthony Mackie

Sam Wilson is Captain America. And he’s getting a movie to flex his shiny new wings. The Hollywood Reporter has word that Falcon and the Winter Soldier showrunner and lead writer Malcolm Spellman has been tapped to co-write Captain America 4, which will see Anthony Mackie reprise his role as Sam Wilson and as the…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 23 '21

Marvel’s Getting in on That Cat Manga Business Now

I mean, where Junji Ito goes, publishers should follow, right? Marvel and Viz Media have announced a new partnership to bring two manga volumes to print, one entirely new to the West and the other releasing for the first time physically. The latter is mangaka Nao Fuji’s Marvel Meow, which originally debuted on Marvel Comics’…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 23 '21

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There’s No Way Netflix’s Gundam Movie Can Be as Bad as G-Saviour

Netflix’s acquisition of Legendary’s long-in-gestation plans to help bring Sunrise’s Mobile Suit Gundam to the world of Hollywood is bringing us one step closer to reimagining the iconic franchise. But it’s not the first time Gundam tried to take on Hollywood… and it’d be hard-pressed to turn out something as bad as the attempt Sunrise…

Anime James Whitbrook Apr 23 '21

Thor: Love and Thunder’s Russell Crowe Teases His Divine Role

The Dungeons & Dragons movie and Indiana Jones 5 pick up a few more mysterious stars. Bill Murray gazes upon Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s mini-pufts. Zack Snyder says that sure, Army of the Dead just also has some robot zombies. Plus, James Gunn offers a tiny update on the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special. Spoilers away!…

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Apr 23 '21

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Castlevania‘s Final Season Trailer Teases an All-Out Supernatural War

Neil Gaiman, Chuck Wendig, and More Are Uniting to Make Disney Pay Royalties

James Gunn Teases One of The Suicide Squad‘s Villains

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier‘s Head Writer Explains the ‘Toll’ of John Walker’s Arc

Obi-Wan’s Ewan McGregor Reflects on Returning to Star Wars in the Age of Prequels Appreciation

Updates From Percy Jackson, Creepshow, and More

In Mass Effect, There’s No Place Like Home

Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ Matt Lanter Says He’s Not Done With Anakin Skywalker

The World of Vampire: The Masquerade Is Being Developed for Film and TV

Godzilla vs Kong‘s Adam Wingard Could Return to the Monsterverse for More Monkey Business

Updates From Willow, Disenchanted, and More

Just Give Captain America His Wings, Hasbro, Damn

The Demon Slayer Movie Is Already Making Waves in the U.S.

Star Wars Art Book Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Galaxy’s Edge Details

Updates From She-Hulk, Peacemaker, and More

Oh Sharon Carter, What Will They Do With You?

Captain America 4 Is a Go With Anthony Mackie

Marvel’s Getting in on That Cat Manga Business Now

There’s No Way Netflix’s Gundam Movie Can Be as Bad as G-Saviour

Thor: Love and Thunder’s Russell Crowe Teases His Divine Role

This Utah State Senator Chaired the Agency That Approves Data Centers. Voters Just Fired Him

Matt ‘Fortune Favors the Brave’ Damon Is Back for More Crypto Fun

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Anthropic’s White House Negotiations Are Reportedly On Track After ‘Weirdo’ Dario Amodei Was Replaced

Ecovacs Pushes Its Robot Window Cleaner to a Record Low, Making It Cheaper Than Hiring Someone to Clean Your Windows

Amazon Does What Apple Would Never Do, iPad Mini A17 Pro at Its All-Time Low

Google Nest WiFi Pro WiFi 6E at Its All-Time Low, 2x Faster Than the WiFi You Probably Have

Google Settles Lawsuit With Teen as Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Gain Steam

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LEGO Holds Full Price on ARC-170 Starfighter Set, Amazon Clears Stock at a Record Low

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HP OmniBook Ultra Review: Perfect, if Not for the Little Things

Fender Elie 6 Review: So Close to Being Great

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Logitech’s Folding Travel Mouse Fails at the One Thing That Matters Most

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