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Steven Moffat Has Found a Very Meta Way to Work Peter Cushing’s Doctor Who Movies Into Canon

Answering incredibly nerdy questions that never really needed to be answered is pretty much Steven Moffat’s Whovian raison d’être. But with the writer now having left the show, he’s not going to get the option to do that in an official capacity for a while… that is, outside of a new Doctor Who novelization. Just…

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A Guide to Avengers: Infinity War‘s Black Order, Thanos’ Cosmic Cronies

The Mad Titan is not the only villain finally arriving in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. He’s bringing with him a group of henchmen known in the comics but barely seen in the snippets of Infinity War we have so far: the Black Order. Here’s what you need to know going in. The Order themselves aren’t…

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In Image’s New Comic Burnouts, Teens Get High to Save the World

Think They Live, except instead of sunglasses that allows people to see the aliens among us, it’s recreational drug use. This is Burnouts, written by Dennis Culver and with art from Geoffo and Lauren Perry, which follows a group of delinquent teenagers who, after taking part in an anti-drugs campaign at school, decide to do…

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Avengers 4 Could Include an Intriguing Ant-Man and The Wasp Star

Amazon has found a familiar star for its adaptation of The Boys. Get a look at Elastigirl’s new suit in more Incredibles 2 footage. Kevin Smith returns to Central City in new pictures from The Flash. Plus, a new look at the BBC’s adaptation of The War of the Worlds, and more footage from Archer’s…

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All-New Wolverine‘s Latest Arc Gives Us the Happiest Future Marvel’s Ever Had

Hail to the chief. Before Laura Kinney takes off the Wolverine mantle in the present day to become X-23 once more, All-New Wolverine is heading to the future for a story set long after she’s traded in Wolverine for an altogether new adventure called, obviously, “Old Woman Laura.” Kicking off in this week’s All-New Wolverine…

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In the New Fahrenheit 451 Trailer, Michael B. Jordan Discovers the Power of Books

Reading is, as it’s been often been said, fundamental. But in the world of Fahrenheit 451, it’s forbidden—and Michael B. Jordan wants to know why in the latest trailer for HBO’s long-awaited adaptation. The new preview gives us a better picture of the actual plot of the story, rather than just setting up the dystopian…

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Report: Stan Lee’s Stolen Blood Was Used to Sign Marvel Comics Sold in Las Vegas

Stan Lee, the legendary comics figure who helped bring many of Marvel’s most iconic characters to life, has been in the news lately for reasons beyond his comics legacy. Over the last month, several reports about Lee’s personal life have uncovered bizarre attempts to capitalize on the 95-year-old’s fortunes… and a new twist in the…

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The Heroes of the Valiant Universe Clash in This First Look Inside Harbinger Wars 2

Superheroes love getting into dust-ups with each other almost as much as they love getting into them with villains. This summer, the Valiant Comics universe will be no different with Matt Kindt, Eric Heisserer, and Tomás Giorello’s Harbinger Wars 2—and we’ve got a look inside the issue that kicks it all off. Starting off with…

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New Set Pictures Give Us Our First Look at Netflix’s Sabrina Show

Simon Pegg isn’t so sure about the idea of Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek movie actually happening. Doctor Strange screenwriter C. Robert Cargill shares some ideas for a potential sequel. Legends of Tomorrow wants to do a Trump story. Plus, tons of new Avengers: Infinity War posters, none of which feature Hawkeye. Spoilers, assemble! Red Sonja…

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In a New Book, Russell T. Davies Has Added a Few Extra Doctors to His Very First Doctor Who Episode

No, Russell T. Davies isn’t a Time Lord, but he has written a new novelization of “Rose,” the episode that relaunched Doctor Who after decades away from television screens back in 2005. And in the process, he’s added and tweaked a few things—including some faces for the Doctor that neither Rose Tyler, nor even we,…

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Rogue One’s Gary Whitta Tells Us His Plans for a Last Starfighter Reboot

On Twitter, Rogue One and Book of Eli screenwriter Gary Whitta just dropped a huge bombshell: He’s working with Jonathan Betuel, the writer of The Last Starfighter, to finally try and reboot it for the big screen. We reached out to learn more, and Whitta told us why now is the perfect time to bring…

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Simon Pegg Claims J.J. Abrams Had a Different Plan for Rey’s Parentage Before The Last Jedi

Did you feel that? There has been a great disturbance in the Force. As if millions of Rey theorists suddenly cried out in terror… and were suddenly silenced. Well, actually, they’re probably about to start shrieking about clones and Kenobis and whatnot again, because actor Simon Pegg just reignited the debate around Rey’s parentage. Speaking…

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Doomsday Clock Reveals Exactly Who’s Been Wearing Rorschach’s Mask and Why

Doomsday Clock is the slowest of slow burns. Its biggest mysteries—like just where Dr. Manhattan is in the DC Universe, or how the hell a mime can mime himself a lethal weapon—still remain barely explored, let alone solved. But it’s finally started to lift the lid on one of its most intriguing additions: the new…

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The Standalone Flash Movie Is Getting a Name Change

Another Ernest Cline novel is coming to the big screen. Lynda Carter is still hoping for a cameo in Wonder Woman 2. The Russo Brothers (through Thanos) demand your silence for Avengers: Infinity War. Legends of Tomorrow promotes another familiar face to a regular role in season 4. Plus, what’s to come on Black Lightning.…

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Rian Johnson Understands What Star Wars Needs to Do in Order to Survive

In the last three years, we’ve had three Star Wars movies come out—and a fourth is just months away. Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm has presented a huge boon in terms of new Star Wars material, but when is it all too much? Rian Johnson, at least, has some heartening thoughts about how to avoid Star…

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This Realistic Popeye Figure Is a Nightmare the World Was Not Meant to See

Look, there’s a reason why, when Genndy Tartakovsky was going to make a CG Popeye movie, he went for a 3D recreation of the classic cartoon art. The world is not—and arguably never will be—prepared for Realistic Popeye, as this action figure amazingly, terrifyingly shows. We’ve long been fans of Mezco’s spectacular One:12 line of…

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Aliens Lead the Punk Rock Revolution in the Latest How to Talk to Girls at Parties Trailer

The latest trailer for John Cameron Mitchell’s adaptation of the Neil Gaiman short story leans a little more into the alien weirdness the first trailer touched on—but it also shows us just how much is being added to the movie beyond the original tale. That’s not too surprising given that Gaiman’s 2006 story is very…

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Zachary Quinto Hints at the Future of the Star Trek Movieverse

There’s more rumors about a major villain in Venom. The Russo brothers tease a reason to fear Avengers 4. Joaquin Phoenix talks about the prospect of joining the standalone Joker movie. Plus, what’s to come on Legion and The Expanse, and new footage from Avengers: Infinity War and the Legends of Tomorrow season finale. Spoilers…

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Martin Freeman Braves the Zombie Apocalypse to Save His Daughter in the New Trailer for Cargo

Nearly five years ago, we had our hearts broken by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke’s touching take on the zombie genre in the short film Cargo. Now, it’s becoming a full-length film with Martin Freeman in the title role, and is set to get us all teary-eyed once more. The movie adaptation is once again…

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Not One, But Two Wild Rumors About an Infamous Comics Villain Coming to the X-Men Movie Universe

Michael Gracy offers an update on the live-action Naruto movie. Another Stephen King classic could be heading to TV. Stephen Amell thinks it’s inevitable that Black Lightning will cross over with the other CW/DC shows. Plus, new Captain Marvel set pictures and footage from what’s to come on Gotham and The Walking Dead. Spoilers, away!…

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Steven Moffat Has Found a Very Meta Way to Work Peter Cushing’s Doctor Who Movies Into Canon

A Guide to Avengers: Infinity War‘s Black Order, Thanos’ Cosmic Cronies

In Image’s New Comic Burnouts, Teens Get High to Save the World

Avengers 4 Could Include an Intriguing Ant-Man and The Wasp Star

All-New Wolverine‘s Latest Arc Gives Us the Happiest Future Marvel’s Ever Had

In the New Fahrenheit 451 Trailer, Michael B. Jordan Discovers the Power of Books

Report: Stan Lee’s Stolen Blood Was Used to Sign Marvel Comics Sold in Las Vegas

The Heroes of the Valiant Universe Clash in This First Look Inside Harbinger Wars 2

New Set Pictures Give Us Our First Look at Netflix’s Sabrina Show

In a New Book, Russell T. Davies Has Added a Few Extra Doctors to His Very First Doctor Who Episode

Rogue One’s Gary Whitta Tells Us His Plans for a Last Starfighter Reboot

Simon Pegg Claims J.J. Abrams Had a Different Plan for Rey’s Parentage Before The Last Jedi

Doomsday Clock Reveals Exactly Who’s Been Wearing Rorschach’s Mask and Why

The Standalone Flash Movie Is Getting a Name Change

Rian Johnson Understands What Star Wars Needs to Do in Order to Survive

This Realistic Popeye Figure Is a Nightmare the World Was Not Meant to See

Aliens Lead the Punk Rock Revolution in the Latest How to Talk to Girls at Parties Trailer

Zachary Quinto Hints at the Future of the Star Trek Movieverse

Martin Freeman Braves the Zombie Apocalypse to Save His Daughter in the New Trailer for Cargo

Not One, But Two Wild Rumors About an Infamous Comics Villain Coming to the X-Men Movie Universe

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Meta Has More Smart Glasses Coming Whether You Want Them or Not

Apple Requires Device-Level Age Verification in the UK Now. Could the US Be Next?

Astronomers Say Recent Rash of Meteor Sightings ‘Warrants Serious Investigation’

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees