https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:52:39 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Lord of the Rings is already proving precious to Embracer Group, with the video game and media holding company announcing 70% business growth following its acquisition of the fantasy franchise's rights.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:52:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/embracer-group-lord-of-the-rings-profit-growth/ Fifty Shades of Grey's Jamie Dornan recently revealed his unorthodox outfit choice for his Man of Steel audition: a pair of Superman pajamas.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:06:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/man-of-steel-jaime-dornan-audition-superman-pajamas/ Ewan McGregor is so eager to reprise the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi again that he was already coming up with ideas for Season 2 just after wrapping up Season 1.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:53:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/obi-wan-kenobi-ewan-mcgregor-pitched-season-2/ Suicide Squad director David Ayer admitted that the inclusion of the "damaged" tattoo on The Joker's forehead was an error that he still regrets.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:16:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squad-director-joke-tattoo-regret/ While The Wheel of Time Season 1 already introduced plenty of vile villains, star Rosamund Pike promises that Season 2 will deliver even more horrifying monsters.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:44:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-terrifying-villains/ While Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World has stood the test of time, boasting a massive cult following, star Michael Cera didn't want production to end.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:06:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/michael-cera-little-depressed-scott-pilgrim/ Blue Beetle is impressing critics to such an extent that it's managed to land a "Fresh" rating on the internet's most trusted review-aggregator site.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:32:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-rotten-tomatoes-impressive/ Xolo Maridueña has his mom to thank for an early, pre-Blue Beetle interest in superheroes.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:09:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-star-mom-read-comic-books-bedtime/ The much-anticipated adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue has delighted fans of romantic comedies with its sweet but steamy moments and queer representation. A tale of self-discovery, political hurdles, and, most importantly, love, the Prime Video movie had a set of engrossing characters that added to the charm of the rom-com. Besides the charismatic leading pair, the supporting cast was also distinctive and fascinating in their own ways.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:31:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/red-white-royal-blue-best-characters/ Superman is comics' greatest icon. Superman inspired every superhero that came after him in some way and has success in pretty much every medium he's ever been in. However, one place where Superman hasn't been as present is the video game industry. Superman has starred in video games, but few of them are fondly remembered or well reviewed. Most comic fans have never played a good Superman game, which is a tragedy.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:03:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-comics-video-game-adaptation-wishlist/ The late Paul Reubens was an actor and comedian who had a talent for making people laugh using the simplest means to his advantage. This was best shown with his most famous character, Pee-Wee Herman, who lived like a child and saw the world the same way. Through his many adventures, Pee-Wee Herman spoke to the inner child of the audience and reminded them that it was okay to embrace the adolescent things everyone loves. While this character was just as hilarious as he was fun, Pee-Wee was nothing compared to another Reubens character, The Spleen, in the underrated comic book movie Mystery Men.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:03:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/paul-reubens-hilarious-role-mystery-men/ Considering its importance to The Man of Steel's mythology, it was only a matter of time before My Adventures with Superman brought kryptonite into the mix. Season 1, Episode 7, "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal," slips the toxic metal into the end of a very busy episode. That goes against the grain for the show so far -- My Adventures with Superman thrives on splashy entrances for new figures -- but it also feels strangely right.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:49:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-updates-kryptonite/ Anime husbandos come in numerous designs and character traits. Many are ruggedly charming while others exude beauty and grace. Characters from spoiled princes to charming warriors can be found among the plethora of husbandos. Most of these husbandos are extremely intelligent, but some come across as a tad spacey.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:35:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gullible-anime-husbandos/ Ganondorf's return in Tears of the Kingdom was a welcome one for fans, but not quite as exciting for Link and Princess Zelda. In TOTK, The Demon King's power has truly reached an all-time high, allowing him to fill the entire Kingdom of Hyrule with monsters and appropriate Hyrule Castle for his own ends.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ganondorf-tears-of-the-kingdom-fight-guide/ With characters like Doctor Strange and specials like Werewolf by Night, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken great leaps in the world of monsters and the supernatural. With Blade confirmed to make his debut in the MCU, it's also promised that the supernatural heroes of the universe will have a focal point for fans and characters to latch on to. But before even Doctor Strange cast his first spell, Marvel movies had already tested the waters of the supernatural.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ghost-rider-live-action-change-benefit-mcu/ Bringing comic book characters to live-action media is a tough job. Many things can go wrong, from the look and feel of the set to the execution of the plot and costumes. The culmination of all these factors can either turn the production into a timeless creation or forever mark it as a product of its time. 1978's Superman: The Movie, DC's first superhero movie adaptation, certainly falls in the former category. There's also a tradition of basing comics on these films as part of the marketing effort for their motion picture counterparts. However, just as is true in novelizations of films, passing a story through so many hands can be a recipe for creative dissonance.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-robin-dc-comics-adaptation-fixes-unpopular-movie/ One advantage Star Trek: Picard Season 3 had before an episode aired was the foreknowledge it was, effectively, a reunion of The Next Generation cast. Fans desperately wanted to see Worf, Geordi La Forge and Beverly Crusher again. However, Star Trek's best couple, Will Riker and Deanna Troi, were part of Picard from the beginning. Their character journeys are as profound as any in the show. Literary legend Michael Chabon took the creative lead on Picard Season 1, taking the story and characters in provocative directions.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/will-riker-deanna-troi-best-star-trek-couple-picard/ Spider-Man: No Way Home robbed Peter Parker of everyone he loves the most--including his girlfriend, MJ. With everyone he once knew forgetting that he exists, Peter will be forced to start over with an entirely new set of supporting characters at the beginning of his next trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:31:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man4-love-interest-mcu/ Often, what makes a story worth its weight in gold comes down to the villains and their motivations. Everyone loves a hero and wants to see them succeed, but their success needs to be earned by overcoming a challenging foe.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-shows-best-villains/ When James Gunn and Peter Safran took charge of the DCU, fans were tentative over what films would end up making the cut. Warner Bros., after all, scrapped Batgirl in favor of tax write-offs, leaving some curious if Blue Beetle would follow suit. Luckily, it's been kept on the docket, alongside the likes of The Flash and the Aquaman sequel.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:01:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-post-credits-scene/ Spider-Man is one of Marvel Comics' more powerful characters. With the proportionate speed and strength of a spider, the original Spider-Man has exceptional abilities that lend well to any fight. He can wrestle with gods and monsters, and he has proven capable of taking down an entire X-Men team single-handedly.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:01:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-powers-wishlist/ Rick and Morty’s latest season experimented with different genres and styles, among them a B-movie-inspired horror episode, "Night Family".

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:49:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rick-and-mortys-night-family-b-movie/ NCIS has been no stranger to significant cast turnover in its long history, with many viewers previously left wondering if the show could sustain itself. Arguably, the most shocking shake-up to the cast came when Cote de Pablo's Ziva left NCIS. From her first appearance, Ziva was a big part of the franchise.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:45:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ncis-cote-de-pablo-ziva-departure/ Manga and light novel titles have been put in the spotlight in recent years, as over time, they've been growing slowly longer, with many new titles featuring names made up of several sentences, and many of these sentences are strange or unusual due to their hyper-specific nature and some of the concepts mentioned, many of which only have a passing link to the plot.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:31:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/longest-silliest-manga-light-novel-titles-reddit/ Transformers: Rise of the Beasts falls hard at the global box office as the seventh film in the eponymous sci-fi action movie franchise sets a record low.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:22:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rise-of-the-beasts-disappointing-box-office-transformers-franchise/ Disproportionately studied in the past for its negative implications, gaming as a pastime has received a surge of new research looking at its benefits. As such, improvements in response time, stress alleviation, and the stimulation of critical thinking are often cited as healthy consequences of delving into video games. One research article from the American Psychological Association identifies and explores four categories of benefits: cognitive, social, emotional, and motivational benefits. While the research continues to increase, it's clear that games provide practical benefits that translate into real-life scenarios.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-teach-skills/ The Twilight Saga spans four main novels that were adapted into five films and a future television adaptation about a human, Bella Swan, who falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen. They face many obstacles in their complicated relationship, including a love triangle with Jacob Black, a werewolf. Despite all they go through, Bella and Edward end up with their happily ever after. However, when returning to the series, it's actually surprising how short the timeline of the Twilight books and movies are as their love story unfolds.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:01:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twilight-saga-timeline-short/ Star Wars: The Bad Batch will continue with production on season 3 despite studio closure, according to the show's lead director of cinematography.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:53:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-the-bad-batch-season-3-update-lucasfilm-closure/ Over the course of their storied careers as antagonists in film and comics, the Predators, AKA the Yautja, have hunted some powerful foes. Most of them have been heavily armed and/or highly capable humans created for a Predator film or comic, but they have also stalked some famous faces like the Xenomorphs of the Alien film series and have had several comic crossovers that have pitted them against heroes from DC, Dark Horse Comics, and even Archie Comics. There's one famous face the Predator hasn't hunted yet, whose savage nature and signature set of claws make him a perfect and exciting target for the Yautja -- Wolverine.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:53:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/predator-vs-wolverine-benjamin-percy-interview/ Fans of the original Sex and the City series had a lot to deal with when its reboot, And Just Like That…, premiered. Some of the most prominent changes in the popular comedy-drama series included Samantha Jones' poignant absence and Miranda's shocking midlife crisis. But nothing could have prepared the audience for the fact that the new installment that followed Carrie and her friends living in New York in their 50s would also add a huge plot twist as they decided to kill off John Preston, aka Mr. Big.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:46:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/and-just-like-that-season2-carrie-and-aidan/ Wolverine and Sabretooth have one of the deadliest rivalries in the history of Marvel Comics, and, in January 2024, their feud is going to reach new heights.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-sabretooth-war-marvel/ New silver screen superhero Jaime Reyes goes neon in a vibrant new poster for Blue Beetle.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:44:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-jaime-reyes-new-poster/ Hollywood has made great use of sports as a genre of entertainment, especially if they can get a good underdog story from it. Virtually every major sport, from basketball and baseball to football and rugby have made their way to the silver screen. These movies often look to real life and historic games for inspiration, but some of the best in the genre are wholly original stories. Sports movies can also bring to life some of the greatest feats of athletic history.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:32:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-sports-movies-of-all-time/ Fast X, the tenth movie in the Fast & Furious franchise, will be available for streaming on Peacock starting this September.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:29:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fast-x-peacock-date/ When people think of the greatest villains in science fiction, most go for obvious answers like Darth Vader or the Xenomorphs. Villains within the popular genre tend to be frightening, manipulative, or just plain scary with their nefarious methods. However, people should not rule out the antagonists found in sci-fi stories on the small screen.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:18:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-villians-scifi-tv/ Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition has come out with many subclass options over the last several years. Within that framework, nearly every class has a multitude of options to customize their character to their desired play style. In particular, the wizard's versatile spellcasting makes them one of the game's most versatile classes.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:18:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-best-wizard-multiclass-combos/ The developers of the upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game have promised fans that the game will not face the same legal obstacles as their previous title, Friday the 13th.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:13:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/texas-chain-saw-massacre-game-wont-suffer-the-same-legal-struggles-as-friday-the-13th/ Indie comics are telling some of the best stories in comic books, and BOOM! Studios is publishing many of the greatest. While Marvel and DC have created a broad range of long-running titles featuring familiar and beloved characters, indie comic creators can tell creative, contained, or niche stories that wouldn’t fit within the vast Marvel and DC universes that have been evolving for almost a century.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:05:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/boom-studios-best-current-comics/ Fans of The Last of Us Part II are waiting to see who will portray the live-action version of Abby in the HBO adaptation's second season, and co-creator Craig Mazin has provided an update on the character's casting.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:52:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-last-of-us-season-2-abby-casting-tease/ Dragon Ball has built an impressive legacy that’s lasted more than three decades with there still being no end in sight. What makes this anime series so special and beloved is that its characters continue to grow older and aren't confined to stasis. Characters like Goku experience full lives over the course of the franchise, and Dragon Ball’s lengthy timeline allows for considerable changes and character development.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:52:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dragon-ball-super-changed-characters-ranked/ The production of the second season of the acclaimed television series, The Last of Us, is currently under development.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:51:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-last-of-us-season-2-reaction/ The season finale of Strange New Worlds ended where most fans expected after the season premiere Gorn tease. However, continuity issues aside, some Star Trek fans say the depiction of the Gorn threat misses the point of the episode of The Original Series which introduced them. It's a fair complaint. Strange New Worlds, or a future series, should evolve the Gorn like the Borg in Star Trek: Picard Season 2.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:46:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strange-new-worlds-picard-star-trek-enemies/ Baldur's Gate has been around as a franchise since 1998 and its latest entry has made waves from the moment it fully released earlier this month. One of the most arguably important features of the game is its character creator. Going all the way back to the original games, the player was able to customize their character as they wished and Baldur's Gate III has upped the ante with an incredible range of choices and configurations.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:40:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-canon-controversy-history/ Marvel is always looking for new ways to innovate and continues to search for creative concepts to explore. But, they aren't able to take as many risks as perhaps the editorial team would like. Marvel Comics is a globally recognized brand and with the weight of the TV shows and films relying on the ideas of the comic book team, sometimes brand synergy outranks imaginative storytelling. The Marvel landscape is a carefully balanced shared universe, and creators rely on a recognizable status quo to base their own runs on.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-new-imprints-bigger-better-risks/ While Good Omens hasn't been confirmed for Season 3 yet, viewers are already lobbying for Season 4, however, they are in for a big disappointment, according to the series' showrunner himself.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:27:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/good-omens-neil-gaiman-no-season-4/ As Jaime Reyes comes into his own as a bonafide superhero in the eagerly anticipated film Blue Beetle, he faces off against the ultimate supervillain in Carapax. Played by Raoul Max Trujillo, Carapax is the right-hand man to the villainous Victoria Kord, who targets Jaime and his family after he bonds with a cosmic scarab to inherit the powers of Blue Beetle. Possessing a super-powered exosuit of his own, Carapax pushes Jaime to his limits as an unrelenting adversary in the new DC Studios film.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:24:00 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-raoul-max-trujillo-interview/ The Help star Jessica Chastain recently revealed that she would be on board for a sequel to the 2011 drama film as long as it includes Octavia Spencer.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:13:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-help-jessica-chastain-wants-sequel-octavia-spencer/ Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury was a superhero to many. And, he also loved stories about superheroes, as his collection of Marvel and DC Comics has recently revealed.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:10:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/freddie-mercury-marvel-dc-comics/ A24 has delivered several indie and horror hits, with Talk to Me being the latest one. The movie has been so successful that it's receiving a sequel, something that's actually a rarity for the studio. If this is going to become a continuing precedent for A24 (which distributed the movie), there's another major movie that deserves a revisit.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/midsommar-next-a24-movie-sequel/ Prime Video released a new series of character posters for the second season of its original series The Wheel of Time.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:51:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-wheel-of-time-seven-new-posters-season-2/ While the Star Wars franchise has always been known for its iconic blend of science-fiction and fantasy tropes, the franchise is much bigger than either of those genres in and of themselves. In fact, Star Wars' criminal, near noir-ish element has just as long of a legacy in the overall story. Apart from adding another layer to the usual proceedings, this has also produced some of the most memorable characters of all time, although few have left as much of an impact as Jabba the Hutt.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:50:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-jabba-the-hutt-history-forgotten/ Chad Michael Murray won legions of fans for his One Tree Hill role as Lucas Scott, one of the show's five main protagonists. One Tree Hill was one of The WB's most profitable series, and one of the few to survive when the network transitioned into becoming The CW. A large part of One Tree Hill's success was due to its cast.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:46:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-tree-hill-why-chad-michael-murray-left/ The Mortal Kombat series has several iconic Kombatants, but no one else has a fiery sting like Scorpion's. Debuting in the original game, this vengeful fighter exists on a plane beyond mere heroism and villainy. Now, Mortal Kombat 1 is bringing him back, with the reboot wildly changing what fans know about Hanzo Hasashi.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:42:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-who-is-scorpion/ Hollywood has looked to superheroes and comic books to inform their stories since the Golden Age of both industries when characters received serials. Although Marvel and DC's properties have dominated the genre on film, there have been plenty of independent and alternate superhero stories just as good. Some of these films went so far as to alter the direction of superhero cinema, and quite often, for the better.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-superhero-movies-not-marvel-dc/ DC Comics has made good use of the fantasy genre since its first Golden Age comic stories. Through series like The Brave and the Bold, Warlord and Wonder Woman, the company has established entire fantasy worlds. In fact, the company has outshone Marvel in crafting independent, standalone fantasy lands where they can explore classic ideas and tropes of the genre, from Conan to Game of Thrones.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-fantasy-movie-wishlist/ The elements of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein are so timeless and malleable that they've inspired two artistically successful yet very different variations this year. A couple of months after the release of Bomani J. Story's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster comes director and co-writer Laura Moss' Birth/Rebirth, an even more rewarding take on Shelley's tale of scientific hubris. It's a twisted story about motherhood, with two seemingly opposite protagonists who are both invested in the resurrection of a little girl. Marin Ireland and Judy Reyes complement each other perfectly as women whose single-minded devotion to their daring experiment has devastating consequences.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:19:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/birth-rebirth-review/ Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend Of Korra center around the Avatar, so it's not surprising that both shows delve into the lore and history of the Avatar cycle. The story often reveals numerous versions of the Avatar's past lives, but even the most ardent fans don't know much about most incarnations.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:19:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avatar-the-legend-of-korra-avatars-ranked/ Gilmore Girls has captured generations of viewers with its entertaining characters and feminist themes. Despite ending over sixteen years ago, the comedy-drama continues to be a hot topic. Diehard fans of the show have strong opinions, constantly discussing different aspects of the seven seasons.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:16:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/unpopular-gilmore-girls-opinions-good-points/ Magic: The Gathering's Remastered sets are a new type of product that help players relive the past. Ravnica Remastered is the most recent announcement. It takes more after Dominaria Remastered than it does earlier examples like Tempest Remastered or Amonkhet Remastered. It intends to present a slice of every Ravnica-based block since the plane's introduction.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:14:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mtg-best-cards-ravnica-remastered-wishlist/ Funko Pop is set to release the Die-Cast Spider-Man Pop figure as part of its weekly Wednesday drops.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:06:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/funko-pop-die-cast-spider-man-metallic-chase-variant/ New rumors around Superman: Legacy emerge seemingly every day, and with the ongoing strikes causing delays in production, there are apt to be quite a few more before the movie itself finally hits screens. The latest is particularly interesting because it focuses on a location rather than a character. Bialya, a fictional nation in the DC Universe along the lines of Corto Maltese, is apparently playing a major role in the upcoming film. Though it has yet to be confirmed as of this writing, it opens up a Pandora's box of possibilities.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-legacy-blue-beetle-connection/ The critics have spoken with their reviews of the new superhero movie Blue Beetle, and the result is very positive with most critics thoroughly enjoying the film.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:58:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-rotten-tomatoes-first-reviews/ The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon executive producer Greg Nicotero has revealed the new type of walker that will appear in the upcoming AMC series.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:54:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-new-walker-mutation/ Superheroes are often portrayed as flawless figures within their stories. In Wonder Woman's case, she's a nigh-unstoppable character who is practically divine. But there are still key elements of her that are at odds with who she is and how she is often portrayed.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:50:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/knight-terrors-wonder-woman-contradiction-dc/

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-mister-mxyzptlk-clark-weakness/ With the Red Dead Redemption rerelease heading to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch consoles this week, players will be diving back into the Old West to experience the life and story of the iconic John Marston and complete the many challenges along the way. One of the most difficult of these is the Survivalist Challange. To complete this challenge, players are tasked with collecting various herbs scattered around the map. To make matters more difficult, there is very little in terms of direction given to the player as to where to start looking, and each plant sometimes appears very similar to the vegetation that surrounds it.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:32:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rdr-survivalist-challenge-complete-guide-walkthrough/ DC's villains often have to contend with some of the most powerful heroes in the universe. As a result, many of them have come to depend on suits of armor to protect them from their rivals. Many of these suits have special enhancements added in, from rocket packs to energy canons and other specialized technology. These suits can take mortal men and give them the strength and power of gods.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-supervillains-armor-dc-comics/ Comic book writer and artist, Todd McFarlane, spoke about what's in store for the Spawn Universe.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:11:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/todd-mcfarlane-spawn-kills-every-spawn-image/ Famous artists are often highly associated with a single title or franchise. Usually, the one they are associated with is their most successful project or their original breakout hit. However, this means that a lot of their other, equally good work, can get overlooked, as it's rare for an artist to do just one thing for their entire career.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:11:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/forgettable-anime-from-famous-creators/ The Star Wars universe, since its creation, has introduced many monumental events that shaped the galaxy over three sagas and even more eras. From the Battle of Geonosis being the start of the Clone Wars to the Battle of Exegol, which saw the end of the Emperor, these events all marked a turning point in the galaxy. But some events were easier to set up and enact than others and required careful planning. The best example of this came with the Clone Army, its place in the universe and how its creation could benefit Chancellor Palpatine's plans to gain power over the Republic.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:05:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-order-65-cover-up-order-66/ Illumination's Super Mario Bros. Movie was a huge success, topping $1 billion at the box office. However, 30 years ago, a live-action Super Mario Bros. was released, only to be savaged by critics and bomb in the theaters. Since then, the movie has gained a loyal, and not entirely ironic, cult following.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:57:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/super-mario-bros-movie-4k-rerelease/ The live-action One Piece series will bring the original manga and anime's East Blue saga to life in spectacular fashion. The live-action One Piece story may be one of the best live-action anime adaptations in years, and fans are confident that their favorite characters like Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, and Nami will look great. Still, the minor characters shouldn't be left behind in the process. Some of them desperately need a second chance to be more relevant and interesting.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:51:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-characters-who-need-a-new-storyline-live-action/ Colin Robinson's short-lived campaign for comptroller allowed What We Do in the Shadows to stretch into a new realm of satire, employing references to real political figures such as Howard Dean and Jeffrey Toobin. Though the FX mockumentary already occupies the horror-comedy space, What We Do in the Shadows proves capable of speed-running the conventions of other sitcom subgenres in Season 5, Episode 4 "The Campaign."

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:46:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-colin-political-parody/ Superman and Supergirl have an inherent connection, even beyond their shared power sets and origins. The last members of their family to survive the destruction of Krypton, they present very different perspectives on the same core concept. This informs their respective places in the DC Universe and highlights their great wants, desires, and fears.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-supergirl-difference-knight-terrors-dc/ Marvel Studios' visual effects workforce is set to decide on unionization, following a stipulated election agreement between The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and Disney/Marvel.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:34:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-vfx-workers-union-vote/ This Barbie just defeated Batman financially.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:30:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-breaks-warner-bros-box-office-record-dark-knight/ In the dimly lit rooms of the '80s and '90s, young gamers would eagerly tear open the plastic wrap of a new video game, looking forward not only to the game itself but to the experience that accompanied it. Even before pressing the first button or playing the initial level, a ritual awaited: exploring the game's manual. These booklets were filled with art, lore, maps, and backstory, all of which helped get players immersed in the game and learn what was to come.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-game-manuals-history/ World War II has served as inspiration for some of the greatest movies ever made. The intense and gruesome war lasted from 1939 to 1945, with all the world's major powers playing a role. The war spilled onto almost every continent, with battles ranging from North Africa to East Asia. Many nations, even outside the United States, have their own mythologies around the war that influence their war movies.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-wwii-films-of-all-time/ BOOM! Studios and Hasbro revealed that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111 has already sold out and received a second printing before its release on August 23, marking the beginning of the game-changing Darkest Hour event.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:25:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-second-printing-boom-studios/ Michael Cera has revealed that the Scott Pilgrim anime series will have a fun and quirky feel to it.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:17:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/scott-pilgrim-anime-michael-cera-strange-fun-tone/ My Adventures with Superman Season 1 keeps making big changes to the Man of Steel's lore. For a case in point, Jimmy and Lois discover Clark's secret early on. There's also the likes of the Brain and Monsieur Mallah being allies.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:16:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-episode7-easter-eggs/ Barbie's legions of fans can finally take a trip to Barbieland from the comfort of home as Greta Gerwig's critically and commercially successful fantasy comedy lands an official digital release date.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:10:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-digital-release-date/ Spider-Man is Marvel's most relatable mainstream hero, and this has consequently made him the publisher's most popular. Fans read his comics to get a glimpse at what it would be like to be a young adult thrust into a superheroic world of power and responsibility. Unfortunately, modern Spider-Man stories take this concept a bit too far, and it's due mainly to getting the balancing act off-kilter.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-suffering-reason-marvel/ The Last Voyage of the Demeter director, André Øvredal, revealed why Guillermo del Toro wasn’t able to guide him through the production of Universal Pictures’ latest Dracula movie.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:09:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-guillermo-del-toro/ The Marvels director Nia DaCosta has revealed that Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel will be the same age in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film as she was in her debut Disney+ series.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:04:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-marvels-kamala-khan-age-mcu/ Soul Reapers are the main faction featured in Bleach, and they find themselves in conflict with the Quincy and Hollows. Every Soul Reaper wields a special katana called a Zanpakuto, and each Zanpakuto can achieve Shikai, but only the strongest Soul Reapers are capable of unlocking their Zanpakuto's Bankai release. Every Zanpakuto ability is deadly in battle, but some Zanpakuto are far more dangerous than others.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:01:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-dangerous-bleach-zanpakuto-ranked/ 1975's Jaws invented the summer movie season, as well as the concept of a blockbuster. The film launched director Steven Spielberg into fame and helped to set up a career that has spanned nearly five decades. Jaws has everything that Spielberg would come to be known for: memorable action, a character-driven story grounded in emotional beats, and an undeniable talent for captivating stories.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:01:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jaws-cut-novel-love-triangle-brody-hooper/ Magic: The Gathering shook up its universe once again with the Phyrexian invasion in the March of the Machine set. The Phyrexian Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn used the Omenpaths of Kaldheim to connect all the planes of the Multiverse, but even after the Phyrexians fell, the Omenpaths remained. With the Multiverse so interconnected now, the characters and players can visit a stunning variety of planes. But even with that freedom, it seem like there's going to be some repeats.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mtg-fairy-tale-sets-eldraine-bloomburrow-lorwyn/ Today, viewers have plenty of options when it comes to where they get their movies. Streaming services feature plenty of options at various price points. But viewers may not know that they have another great option that doesn't cost a thing, as long as they don't mind watching a few ads: YouTube.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/youtube-best-free-movies/ While Batman is known for prowling the streets of Gotham City as a lone wolf, the Dark Knight has a rich history of notable team-ups in DC Comics. Canonically, it wouldn't be long before Batman began to work with other heroes, both within his crime-noir stomping grounds and out in his international and cosmic adventures.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-batman-team-ups-dc-comics-ranked/ In a recent collaboration, Marvel and Citizen unveiled a limited edition watch box set to celebrate the Avengers' 60th Anniversary.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:40:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/citizen-marvel-limited-avengers-60-anniversary-watch/ With the new DCU fast approaching, James Gunn is now thought to be the main supervisor of all the DC content, and yet he hasn't contributed that much to Angel Manuel Soto's upcoming Blue Beetle.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:33:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-not-much-input-dc-studios-blue-beetle/ The Saiyans of the Dragon Ball franchise aren't exactly known for their intelligence. Part of this is because they lead simple lives as battle-hungry warriors. It's also because the Saiyan main character, Song Goku, is a naive clown who makes a lot of dumb mistakes. Other Saiyans aren't much better; Vegeta spent his life fighting, Broly is practically a caveman, and Goten and Trunks are still children. Gohan can be pretty smart, but he's also made some foolish mistakes even in his adult life. No Saiyan is without fault.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:32:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dragon-ball-saiyan-smartest-anime/ The acclaimed director of Ocean's and Magic Mike, Steven Soderbergh recently spoke about his friendship with fellow filmmaker and Oppenheimer director, Christopher Nolan.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:21:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/steven-soderbergh-christopher-nolan-memento-insomnia/ The next big Magic: The Gathering set, Wilds of Eldraine, will pick up the storyline of the fairytale-inspired Throne of Eldraine set, a plane rife with mischievous fairies, noble knights, and witches and goblins galore. Eldraine has seen some major changes since the Phyrexian invasion of March of the Machine, and fans are chomping at the bit to see what the next installment has in store. In addition to brand-new cards and returning characters like Ashiok, Wilds of Eldraine features some beautiful new art for some of the best Magic cards in history. Standard, Modern, Commander, and Legacy players alike will find something to love in the Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mtg-wilds-of-eldraine-complete-visual-spoiler/ DC Studios head James Gunn confirmed Blue Beetle's future in the DC Universe during the film's Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday night.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-amazing-part-dcu-future-james-gunn/ Red Dead Redemption has no shortage of powerful weapons players can use to finally give John Marston the peace he's long sought. Weapons come in numerous different classes: handguns, rifles, scoped rifles, shotguns, melee, throwable weapons, and mounted weapons, though mounted weapons appear sparingly throughout RDR1​​​​​​, mostly in story missions.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:20:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rdr1-best-weapons-ranked/ Cary "Professor Palmer" Palmer, a prominent Twitch streamer and YouTuber, has astounded the gaming community by completing Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 in under 11 minutes.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-speedrun-under-11-minutes/ Xbox users can now pre-download the test version of Mortal Kombat 1 in preparation for the upcoming weekend-long beta.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:14:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-1-beta-xbox/ There are many skilled ninja in Naruto, and most of them can use a variety of jutsu in battle. Ninjutsu typically involves an element or some type of elemental combination, and genjustu revolves around illusions. Taijutsu is anything related to martial arts. Every justu can be useful in battle, but some are for more powerful than others, to the point that they can defeat a ninja as talented as Itachi Uchiha.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:10:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/naruto-jutsu-stronger-than-itachi-uchiha/