Fans have long assumed the fallen Robin memorialized in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is Jason Todd, killed by The Joker in a nod to the DC comic book storyline “A Death in the Family.” It’s a theory supported by the graffiti spray-painted on the sidekick’s empty costume, and confirmed by Warner Bros. Studio
The otherworldly Ishtar from Fate/Grand Order is now available as a gorgeous articulated figure by 4 Inch Nel! While she may look familiar due to her possession of Tohsaka Rin, this Pseudo-Servant exudes a godly and powerful aura that is all her own. Her choice of attire is sparse but lavishly adorned with golden accents
Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder and director Takahata Isao, renowned for works like Grave of the Fireflies, The Tale of Princess Kaguya and Only Yesterday, passed away at a hospital in Tokyo on Apr. 5. Takahata was born in Ujiyamada (currently Ise), Mie prefecture on Oct. 29, 1935. His first venture as a director was the
Arrange a meet-and-greet with your favorite light novelist with this new Nendoroid of the talented Yamada Elf from Fushimi Tsukasa’s Eromanga Sensei! Elf is more than ready to grace her adoring fans with her presence, wearing her trademark lolita dress adorned with all sorts of frills and ribbons, plus her ribbon hairband! Quite the expressive
The TV anime adaptation of Violet Evergarden reaches its conclusion this week with episode 13. However, according to an announcement made via the show’s official Twitter account, it won’t be the last we see of the Auto Memory Dolls as an entirely new anime project is currently in the works. Adapted from Akatsuki Kana’s popular
The Han Solo anthology film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, will have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, ten days prior to the theatrical release of the film. According to Deadline, the second Star Wars anthology film will be receiving a special screening at the annual film festival, which will be taking place
Karl Urban is just one of the boys today. Amazon and Sony Pictures TV have announced that Urban will take the lead role in the upcoming television adaptation of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys. Urban, who is best known for his roles in the Star Trek and Lord of the Rings film franchises,
From the Man Without Fear to the Man of Tomorrow. Marvel Comics’ Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada shared a sketch of DC Comics’ Superman before attending Fan Expo Dallas this weekend. RELATED: Alex Ross Discusses Differences Between DC & Marvel Heroes The former Marvel Editor-in-Chief posted the close-up sketch of the Man of Steel yesterday,
Dr. Evil has returned to the spotlight, only this time not as Austin Powers’ arch-nemesis bent on world domination, but as the latest official ousted from the Trump Administration. Mike Myers reprised his iconic role Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as Dr. Evil shared his post-White House plans, with a tell-all book
It’s been a long and bumpy road, but an adaptation of Y: The Last Man, the acclaimed comic by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, is finally heading toward television. Deadline reports FX has ordered a pilot written by Michael Green (American Gods, Blade Runner 2049), who will serve as showrunner with Aida Mashaka Croal
Jay and Silent Bob find themselves in Central City in the latest episode of The Flash, “Null and Annoyed”. Kevin Smith (who also directs the episode) and Jason Mewes appear as a pair of inept security guards facing a break-in by new meta Null. The news about the upcoming cameos was announced by Smith on
Fans who have wondered where Evangeline Lilly’s Hope van Dyne is during the events of Avengers: Infinity War will find her in gorgeous new artwork created for D23 Expo. Illustrated by Ryan Meinerding, Marvel Studios’ head of visual development, exclusively for the Disney D23 Summer Movie Spectacular, “The Road to Infinity War — 10 Years
Power and Man and Iron Fist, finally reunited. A new official picture of the Mike Colter-starring Luke Cage Season 2 has just been unveiled, offering a glimpse at the newest team-up between the Hero of Harlem and the Living Weapon. Empire revealed the image, which features both characters standing side-by-side, bathed in a purple light
A new collaboration between Detective Conan and watch brand INDEPENDENT will have time-conscious fans considering a watch upgrade as four models are now available for preorder via Premico Online Shop. The four models are themed after four main characters: Kudou Shinichi, Mouri Ran, Akai Shuichi, and Furuya Rei. There’s no mistaking their high quality with
Sean Gordon Murphy’s Batman: White Knight has flipped the mythos of Batman, painting the Joker as the hero and the Caped Crusader as the antagonist, with the romance between Joker and the first Harley Quinn right smack dab in the middle. Now, Murphy — who is pulling double duty as writer and artist — is celebrating this romance in the
A reboot of the 1984 film The Last Starfighter might finally be underway. On Twitter, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story screenwriter Gary Whitta teased his next project with several pieces of concept art. Fans of the original film will likely recognize the spaceships depicted in the concepts. “Okay, probably shouldn’t show you this so
My Hero Academia the Movie: The Two Heroes, set for an Aug. 3 release, has just released its first teaser trailer! The first 30 seconds of the trailer provide a crash course in My Hero Academia history before the action switches to a mysterious island where the movie is set. The trailer also features the
Now that DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has featured a young Barack Obama, the show may set its sights on his successor: Donald Trump. Asked whether or not the series would be up for tackling Trump, executive producer Phil Klemmer seemed interested in the idea. “Um… I think you just guaranteed it,” Klemmer told TVLine with
Titan Comics will publish an English translation of McCay, Thierry Smolderen and Jean-Philippe Bramanti’s 2017 French graphic novel fictionalizing the life of acclaimed cartoonist and animator Winsor McCay. An influential creator, McCay is probably best known for his strip Little Nemo in Slumberland. The immensely influential comic, which ran from 1905-14 and again from 1924-26, has
Warner Bros.’ upcoming Justice League Dark film has lost two directors, but it may have gained five new oddball characters in the process. According to a new rumor, the latest draft of the film’s script includes cameo appearances by Detective Chimp, Doctor Fate, Black Orchid, Pandora and the Phantom Stranger at the Oblivion Bar. ThatHashtagShow
Veteran New Mutants artist and celebrated comics creator Bill Sinekiewicz has shared some promotional artwork to accompany the release of FX’s Legion Season 2. The sophomore outing of the X-Men-based television series, centered on his co-creation, David Haller/Legion, debuted April 3 on FX. Take a look at Sienkiewicz’s impressive illustrations, which artistically render the central
Just in time for Easter, a new religious symbol has been unearthed in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, courtesy of director Zack Snyder himself. On social media platform Vero, the DC movie director revealed that the kryptonite spear used by the Dark Knight in Dawn of Justice was in fact meant to be a
Most people know about Studio Ghibli and its famous animated films that feature delightful characters, unforgettable storylines, and breathtaking scenery. Some may have watched every single film (perhaps twice or even three times), but not many know that numerous scenes found in the films are based on real locations in Japan. For those who have
Fate/Grand Order’s Avenger Class Servant Jeanne d’Arc (Alter) dances up a storm in this elegant 1/7th scale figure! Sculpted by Nakamayan (Max Factory), the figure is inspired by Jeanne’s appearance in the Subspecies Singularity I: Isolated Demonic Realm: Shinjuku storyline as seen in FGO Project 1.5: Epic of Remnant. Elegantly posed, the figure fully captures
The stage adaptation of Suzuki Nakaba’s popular fantasy manga The Seven Deadly Sins has released its very first visual along with the main cast and performance dates. Naya Takeru will play the protagonist, Meliodas, with Nogizaka46’s Umezawa Minami as Elizabeth Liones. Other cast members so far confirmed include: Arisawa Shoutarou as Ban, Hasegawa Kasumi as
Today, Wonder Woman (1975) star Lynda Carter received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During the ceremony, Patty Jenkins — who directed 2017’s blockbuster hit Wonder Woman — honored Carter with a speech. “It was Lynda’s portrayal of Wonder Woman that made me fall in love with her because her Wonder Woman made
Deadpool is offering you a chance to win a pink version of his iconic suit. In a video on Twitter, Ryan Reynold’s Merc With a Mouth announced an Omaze campaign to “Send a Big F-You to Cancer.” By donating $10 or more, entrants will have a chance to win “a custom-made, pretty ‘n’ pink Deadpool
On FX’s Marvel-based Legion, Amber Midthunder plays Kerry Loudermilk, one half of the body-sharing Kerry/Cary mutant who’s counterpart is a middle-aged white man, played by Bill Irwin. The two share a body and sensory experiences, though Kerry can exit Cary when she chooses. In contrast to Cary’s more passive nature, Kerry’s aggression and physical prowess
With “The New Age of DC Heroes” well underway and the unofficial new age of Superman with both Action Comics #1000 and the arrival of writer Brian Michael Bendis (on both Action and Superman) hovering just a couple of months out, things at DC feel like they’re rolling forward at a breakneck pace — and
More than a year after taking the reins, director Matt Reeves insists development of The Batman is going “Really, really well.” The War for the Planet of the Apes filmmaker stepped behind the camera in late February 2017, succeeding Ben Affleck, who was originally set to co-write, direct and star in the planned Warner Bros.