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Blade Runner 2049 Director Is Still Wrapping His Head Around Why It Underperformed

Blade Runner 2049 was a critical darling, getting a largely raving reception, but audiences didn’t seem to reciprocate. The movie had lackluster success, failing to bring in little more than half its budget domestically. And while it’s done better overseas, director Denis Villeneuve is struggling to understand why the movie was such a box office…

Movies Beth Elderkin

New Game of Thrones Rumors Set the Stage for A Major Battle to Come

We’ve got even more confirmation that an actor from the original Star Wars trilogy will not be in The Last Jedi. Arrow has an unlikely guest star this week. There’s forking good news for The Good Place. Plus, new footage from the big CW/DC crossover, and Terry Gilliam talks The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.…

Television James Whitbrook

Belgian Gaming Commission Decides Battlefront II-Style Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned

Electronic Art’s Star Wars Battlefront II, one of the biggest video game titles of the year, debuted to disaster in recent weeks after both consumers and the gaming press revolted against the $60 game’s reliance on microtransaction-fueled, pay-to-win loot boxes. At launch, the title prevented players from accessing key features of the game like playing…

Games Tom McKay

Watch Boba Fett Actor Daniel Logan Use a Real Life Boba Fett Flamethrower

I mean, just look at that GIF. Bask in its glory. What you’re looking at is a moment from the web series Science and Star Wars. In the latest episode, the show explored just how close reality is to Boba Fett. Specifically, some of his technology. And while it concludes jetpacks aren’t quiet there yet,…

Movies Germain Lussier

The World Needs More What We Do in the Shadows Fan Art Like This

Before Thor: Ragnarok was a massive hit and made director Taika Waititi a household name for geeks, he made one of the funniest vampire movies ever: What We Do in the Shadows. The movie has a huge cult following, but besides owning the DVD and quoting it ad nauseam, there aren’t a lot of ways…

Movies Germain Lussier

Aquaman Won’t Use the Same Techniques as Justice League For Talking Underwater

There’s only one scene in Justice League that really gives us a taste of what to expect when Arthur Curry gets his own standalone movie next year. But even then, it turns out that at least one thing we saw won’t carry over to Aquaman: Specifically, the way these characters talk to each other. In…

Movies James Whitbrook

Stan Against Evil‘s Finale Unleashes Alternate Realities, Bloodthirsty Witches, and Stripper Jokes

Stan Against Evil wraps up its second season tomorrow night with its last set of back-to-back episodes. We’ve got an exclusive look at the finale, and while there’s no Stan in the clip, it does feature a time-traveling Sheriff Evie (Janet Varney) meeting Deputy Leon (Nate Mooney) for what he thinks is the first time.…

Television Cheryl Eddy

This Stranger Things Fan Film Shows the Upside Down as an International Threat

The mystery at the heart of Netflix’s Stranger Things has only affected the small town of Hawkins, Indiana… as far as we know. But what if the Upside Down isn’t just a local problem? What if the vines, tunnels, and monsters were more widespread—perhaps even worldwide? An impressive fan film brings the strangeness of Stranger…

Television Beth Elderkin

The New Kick-Ass Comic Is Being Joined by an Ongoing Hit-Girl Series

Months ago, Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. announced a return to the Kick-Ass universe with a new series that would see the Kick-Ass mantle handed over to Patience Lee, a new female character. Now Patience is going to be joined by a familiar face, in the form of Hit-Girl herself. But there’s no plans…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Disney Executive John Lasseter Taking Leave of Absence After Reports of Misconduct (UPDATED)

John Lasseter, the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animations Studios, is taking a six-month leave of absence from the company after allegations that he made several unwanted advances toward his female co-workers. The news was reported by The Hollywood Reporter, who obtained a note Lasseter sent Disney employees internally. The…

Movies Germain Lussier

One of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 End-Credits Scenes Was Even Funnier on the Page

Today, writer-director James Gunn posted the script to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 online. It’s more or less what made it onto the screen, with a few tweaks here and there. One of the funniest reveals, though, is an extended version of the adolescent Groot end-credits scene. Well, first of all, this version of…

Movies Germain Lussier

These New Magic: The Gathering Cards Are Nuts, Literally

We’re heading into the 25th anniversary of Magic: The Gathering, and Wizards of the Coast are kicking off the celebrations in style with Unstable, one of the strangest expansions Magic has seen in years. We’ve got an exclusive look at some of the craziness within. Unstable is an homage to the legendary Unhinged and Unglued…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook

Teens in Outer Space Become the Ultimate Star-Crossed Lovers in This Poignant Short

Or rather, what could possibly go right in this scenario? It’s hard enough being a teenager in love without major complications, like having a nutty, disapproving family… or being stuck in orbit, only catching a glimpse of your dream girl when your paths happen to cross in space. Jamie Magnus Stone’s Orbit Ever After is…

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Avatar 2‘s Cast Learned to Hold Their Breaths for Extended Periods to Film Underwater Performance Capture

James Cameron sure does love the water. His very first movie, Piranha 2, was about fish. He revolutionized special effects with underwater thriller The Abyss. And, of course, a movie set on water called Titanic became one of the biggest of all time. We’ve known for a while that his Avatar sequels would explore the…

Movies Germain Lussier

Fake Movie Poster of the Justice League Murdering Marvel Characters Was Used for Real in China

This is not as cute as Spider-Man taking a nap with some pandas. A doctored Justice League poster portraying DC’s heroes stomping, skewering, and decapitating some of the competition has been making the rounds in China, including being used as an actual theater poster and elevator ad. Justice League fans on Chinese social media platform…

Movies Beth Elderkin

Stranger Things Gets Its Own Sweet-as-Eggos ’80s Jam

Stranger Things has a well-cultivated soundtrack for its first two seasons, as well as a dynamic score, but it’s never gotten its own theme song. Until now. Nerdist has released an original 1980s-style jam for Stranger Things called “Strangers In My Town” by fictional band Bingo Bango. It’s a silly, fun track that features an…

Television Beth Elderkin

The Gifted Just Remembered That Its Two Most Important Characters Are Also Its Least Interesting

Over the past few weeks, The Gifted’s done an excellent job juggling the various storylines that tie its sprawling ensemble cast of characters together while giving nearly all on them the time and space to grow. As its first season begins to draw to a close, though, it’s obvious that The Gifted’s writers took a…

Television Charles Pulliam-Moore

Marvel’s Adding ‘Post-Credits’ Scenes to Its Comics, Despite the Fact That’s Totally Not How Comics Work

Look, I get it. Marvel Studios popularized the “post-credits” tease that leaves us all sitting in our theater seats a lot longer than we should. Marvel Comics would love that sort of hypemongering and attention focused on their comics, so it makes sense to include some shocking last page reveals. But for the love of…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

A New Ant-Man & The Wasp Set Picture Teases a Major Reunion

Laura Dern and Oscar Isaac dig into The Last Jedi’s mysterious Admiral Holdo. Henry Cavill discusses his hope for a bright future for Superman after Justice League. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler opens up about a Black Panther flashback. Plus, the stars of The Flash on the rising threat of this season’s villain. Spoilers now!…

Television James Whitbrook

A New Trinity of Wholesome Heroes Is Coming to DC Comics

DC’s always had a fondness for pitting its heroes against bizarre, alternate reality versions of themselves in epic death matches. But in its upcoming JLA/Young Animal: Milk Wars event, the publisher’s trying something a little different by straight up rewriting the origins and identities of its iconic Trinity to create something new. Over the course…

Books & Comics Charles Pulliam-Moore

Blade Runner 2049 Director Is Still Wrapping His Head Around Why It Underperformed

New Game of Thrones Rumors Set the Stage for A Major Battle to Come

Belgian Gaming Commission Decides Battlefront II-Style Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned

Watch Boba Fett Actor Daniel Logan Use a Real Life Boba Fett Flamethrower

The World Needs More What We Do in the Shadows Fan Art Like This

Aquaman Won’t Use the Same Techniques as Justice League For Talking Underwater

Stan Against Evil‘s Finale Unleashes Alternate Realities, Bloodthirsty Witches, and Stripper Jokes

This Stranger Things Fan Film Shows the Upside Down as an International Threat

The New Kick-Ass Comic Is Being Joined by an Ongoing Hit-Girl Series

Disney Executive John Lasseter Taking Leave of Absence After Reports of Misconduct (UPDATED)

One of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 End-Credits Scenes Was Even Funnier on the Page

These New Magic: The Gathering Cards Are Nuts, Literally

Teens in Outer Space Become the Ultimate Star-Crossed Lovers in This Poignant Short

Avatar 2‘s Cast Learned to Hold Their Breaths for Extended Periods to Film Underwater Performance Capture

Fake Movie Poster of the Justice League Murdering Marvel Characters Was Used for Real in China

Stranger Things Gets Its Own Sweet-as-Eggos ’80s Jam

The Gifted Just Remembered That Its Two Most Important Characters Are Also Its Least Interesting

Marvel’s Adding ‘Post-Credits’ Scenes to Its Comics, Despite the Fact That’s Totally Not How Comics Work

A New Ant-Man & The Wasp Set Picture Teases a Major Reunion

A New Trinity of Wholesome Heroes Is Coming to DC Comics

Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors?

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

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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

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