Arrow is trying something new. Unlike the past few seasons, The CW series will bring its Season 6 villain Ricardo Diaz back for Season 7. According to Rick Gonzalez, who plays Rene “Wild Dog” Ramirez, this will shake up the series’ established formula. “We’ve got Ricardo Diaz back! We didn’t kill off our villain. I
Abbreviated from “Act! Addict! Actors!”, A3! is an “ikemen actor raising” game available on iOS and Android, and you can check out the basics right here. One of its main features is a large cast of handsome budding actors, all voiced and all with their own distinct personality and backstory. First, though, there’s also an
Tickets are now available for upcoming anime convention CharaExpo USA 2018! Sponsored by Bushiroad, the convention will be held on Nov. 10 and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees will be treated to concerts by three bands from the popular multimedia franchise BanG Dream!: Poppin’Party, Roselia, and RAISE A SUILEN. The
North American anime convention Anime NYC has confirmed Japanese-American singer nano as the final artist in New York’s very first Anisong World Matsuri event! A collaborative project between some of Japan’s leading entertainment companies, Anisong World Matsuri aims to bring the top anisong artists to fans around the world. Having already held successful events in
Crowdfunding has started for Otaku House, a guest house aimed where visitors can stay at while experiencing Japanese content like manga, anime, video games, and cosplay! Launched by Tomiyama Kazuki, the CEO of game localization and distribution company Southworks, the project states that Otaku House will ideally be located in Akihabara (for obvious reasons). The
It has just been announced that Alec Baldwin will be playing the part of Batman’s father Thomas Wayne in the upcoming Joker origin film. However, it has now been revealed by reporter Jeff Sneider that this is the role that was initially offered to Viggo Mortensen, which the former Lord of the Rings star ultimately
The Bend, Oregon Blockbuster, the last rental store of its kind in America, now has its own commemorative beer, courtesy of 10 Barrel Brewing. RELATED: Comic Legends: Did Spider-Man Ever Drink a Beer? As reported by The Takeout, 10 Barrel, also of Bend, Oregon, has collaborated with the store on the brew, a black ale
Two comics associated with Marvel Comics’ Infinity Warps project have officially been delayed. Infinity Wars: Arachknight #1 (of 2) and Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #2 (of 2) were originally slated to be released on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, respectively. However, both books will now be released on Oct. 24. In spite of this, however, Soldier
One of the most recent additions to The CW’s superhero lineup, Black Lightning, could be looking to expand its cast with the addition of Emily Briggs, aka Looker. According to That Hashtag Show, a casting call suggests the series is looking for a Caucasian actress in her early 20s to play Looker, who’s described as “a
Onlookers have long tried to guess how ABC will reassemble the Conner family ever since word broke that the network had scrapped one of its most popular series, the Roseanne revival, back in May. The series was originally canceled after star Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet about a former Obama adviser drew the company’s ire. ABC
In just over a month, Sony will finally launch its own Marvel universe of films based around characters related to Spider-Man with the Tom Hardy-starring Venom. While the movie’s marketing took its time to create anticipation and demand to see the symbiote in action, the last full-length trailer of the film showed us the alien
Three years since the finale of its second season and True Detective is coming back with a new star tackling another unsettling case. Luke Cage star Mahershala Ali leads the latest season of the HBO anthology crime series with the first trailer for the upcoming third season teasing a return to form for the series
This fall, Mal and the Serenity crew are returning to action in comic-book-form, and BOOM! Studios has provided a first look at the upcoming Firefly #1, by Greg Pak and Dan McDaid, as well as variant covers by J.G. Jones and Joe Quinones. “There’s a special kind of magic that makes the best Firefly stories – something
The manga adaptation of smartphone game Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record has begun serialization in manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Forward! Released in 2017, Magia Record is based on Shaft and Aniplex’s hit anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The story focusses on magical girl Tamaki Iroha, who comes to Kamihama City in
In real life, a sudden downpour can just be a nuisance, but one common (and romantic!) trope that appears again and again in anime and manga is when one character ends up sharing their umbrella with another – a moment that transforms the situation into a heart-pounding one. Fans are bound to have their own
With The CW’s Arrowverse preparing to make its big return in the fall and this December’s crossover event set to introduce the character of Batwoman to the small screen, many people are excited to see just how Kate Kane (played by Ruby Rose) will interact with the rest of the heroes, including Supergirl star Melissa
Anemone: Psalm of Planets Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution is the second installment in the Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution: Anemone movie trilogy. With its November premiere for the general public nearing, the movie has released a series of settings featuring some of the main characters: Set in Tokyo, Anemone centers on the title character as she grows up,
When James Wan’s Aquaman hits theaters in December, it’ll be just over one year since 2017’s Justice League. However, if fans are hoping the quests of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry will turn the tides for the divisive DCEU, the early reactions to test screenings might not leave them entirely optimistic. Held in Los Angeles recently, it
Audition tapes for the upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Witcher series have surfaced online, confirming that Geralt and Yennefer will serve as the leads of the series. Series showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich (The Defenders) revealed that auditions for the show would use casting scripts instead of actual dialogue from the show. The casting is open
While Warner Bros.’ plans for the DC Extended Universe are running full steam ahead, there is still a bit of a question mark surrounding Matt Reeves’ solo Batman film. Although it’s been almost a year since we’ve last seen Ben Affleck’s Caped Crusader in action in 2017’s Justice League, we still don’t know when the character
Comic book writer Tom Taylor (X-Men: Red, Injustice) is the latest industry figure to take a big stand against the “Comicsgate” gatekeeping movement. Taylor specifically took aim at those who push bigotry under the guise of criticism, tweeting, “I believe comics are for everyone. There is no excuse for harassment. There is no place for
In Marvel’s long history, many characters have had planned TV adaptations that never went through due to one reason or another, like Ghost Rider and Night Thrasher. And apparently, the Female Fury herself, Captain Marvel, has joined those ranks, as the character almost had her own animated series. RELATED: What Made X-Men: The Animated Series
Warner Bros. has shifted Aquaman’s release date outside of the U.S. in an attempt to make sure it doesn’t face major competition at the international box office. With the U.K. release date previously moved from Dec. 21 to Dec. 14, Australia has now followed suit, as the studio begins mapping out how to maximize profits.
The Flash isn’t the only Arrowverse character getting new duds this fall. According to Beth Schwartz, Arrow‘s new showrunner, Season 7 will introduce some new costumes for its cast, though she didn’t specify exactly who will be rocking a new suit. “There are some new costumes,” she revealed at Comic-Con International in San Diego. “I
In an interview earlier this week, Ethan Hawke shared his thoughts on Logan, which is touted by many — particularly comic fans — as a modern movie masterpiece. Hawke was at the Locarno Film Festival when he gave his opinion on the final installment in Hugh Jackman’s solo Wolverine trilogy, which he called great for a superhero movie,
Another new character has joined the cast of The Walking Dead‘s ninth season and it’s a character that should be familiar to fans of the comic book series. Cassady McClincy has been cast in a recurring role as Lydia, the daughter of Alpha portrayed by another series newcomer Samantha Morton. Both characters are key figures in
A new rumor suggests Warner Bros. is eyeing a Handmaid’s Tale director to tackle its Supergirl movie. A Supergirl film was first announced back in August when it was revealed that 22 Jump Street writer Oren Uziel had been brought on board to pen the screenplay. And while it was expected, it was later confirmed
In season 2 of Marvel’s Iron Fist, actor James Chen will play the character Sam Chung in four of the season’s ten episodes. Fans of the Marvel comic books will likely recognize Chung as the costumed hero known as Blindspot, Daredevil’s protégé. As a way to both build anticipation for Iron Fist season 2 and
Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel has long since wrapped production, but we’ve yet to get our first look at the hero’s forthcoming solo flick. That hasn’t stopped actor Lee Pace from teasing his Marvel Cinematic Universe return in the project, though. Pace, who isn’t as active on social media these days, posted a rare video on
InkyPen, a new comic book subscription service, will be available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop come November, making it the marketplace’s first international non-game item. This all-you-can-read program will launch simultaneously in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Russia, Africa and Australia for the price of $7.99 / €7.99 (or local equivalent.)