Star Wars: The Last Jedi has achieved yet another box office milestone. After just three weeks in theaters, the film is officially set to top $1 billion at the global box office. RELATED: Last Jedi Passes Wonder Woman as 2017’s Second-Highest Grossing Film According to The Hollywood Reporter, in its third weekend, Star Wars: The
If the latest character breakdowns are to be believed, Raven’s father, Trigon, is set to make his live-action debut in DC’s forthcoming Titans TV series. RELATED: Titans: First Photo of Hawk & Dove’s Costumes Is Incredibly Comics-Accurate According to Titans Podcast, the DC Comics-based television series is looking to cast the role of Trigon for
Paramount Pictures has released the official synopsis for its ’80s-set Transformers spinoff centered around the fan-favorite Autobot Bumblebee. Additionally, the studio released an un-watermarked still of star Hailee Steinfeld standing alongside the character’s classic Volkswagen Beetle form. Check out the synopsis and image below. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in
Along with a new image of star Jason Momoa from Aquaman comes some insight from director James Wan into what drives the hero’s enemy Black Manta. RELATED: Jason Momoa Reveals Where Aquaman Stands When the Film Picks Up Portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the classic DC Comics villain is buoyed by something “very primal,” the
HBO’s Game of Thrones and AMC’s The Walked Dead were once again the most-pirated television series of the year. That’s according to TorrentFreak, which tracks activity on file-sharing websites and compiles an annual list of the most-torrented TV shows. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Game of Thrones has topped the chart. RELATED: Game
Director Josh Boone doesn’t focus on superhero grandeur in Fox’s The New Mutants, but instead takes a more “grounded” approach than the other installments of the blockbuster X-Men franchise. RELATED: New Mutants Movie Teaser Warns ‘Things Will Only Get Darker’ Steeped in horror influences, the film transplants the five young mutants — Dani Moonstar, Magik,
Though the return of Young Justice was announced in 2016, fans will have to hold off a while longer for the the animated series’ long-anticipated Season 3. Series producer Greg Weisman has revealed that the show won’t be arriving until late 2018. Asked on Twitter when the show would make its return, Weisman responded, “All
The Arrowverse is already home to dozens of superheroes, but fans shouldn’t expect the CW dramas to add Batman to their ranks. RELATED: Booster Gold & Blue Beetle Were Almost On Arrow Stephen Amell’s Oliver Queen confirmed earlier this season that Bruce Wayne exists in the Arrowverse when he name-dropped the billionaire during a press
When the House Committee on Un-American Activities targets a playwright and toast of Broadway like Snagglepuss, is anyone safe? How will the 1953 theatrical community of New York and Snagglepuss himself react to this potential cultural tragedy? RELATED: DC’s Gay Playwright Snagglepuss is the First Must-Read Comic of 2018 CBR has your exclusive first look
Avengers: Infinity War promises to be the biggest Marvel Studios film yet in terms of its sprawling cast, and will bring some heroes face to face for the first time. In a new image from the eagerly anticipated sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy members Rocket Raccoon and Mantis come to the aid of the mighty
Today marks Stan Lee’s 95th birthday, and both Marvel Cinematic Universe actors and comic book creators have come out of the woodwork to wish the legendary writer, editor and producer a happy birthday. Lee’s contributions to comics span roughly six decades. He began working at Atlas Comics in the mid-1950s — the company that would
Anime NEXT_100 has released the latest in a series of projects commemorating 100 years of Japanese anime! A staggering 100 years of animation history has been packed into a 15 minute video, stretching from the earliest surviving animation Namakura Gatana to classics Tetsujin 28-go, Sally the Witch, Galaxy Express 999 and Mobile Suit Gundam before
Michael Bay’s Transformers film series isn’t known for its subtlety. The movies have earned a reputation for being bombastic and over the top, but that might change with the introduction of Travis Knight’s spinoff film, Bumblebee. The movie will place Bumblebee in the starring role this time, opposite Hailee Steinfeld. Optimus Prime is rumored to
Reign was released on National City in the Season 3 midseason finale of Supergirl, forcing Kara to admit the unthinkable – the supervillain is more powerful than her. This realization led to the unceremonious pummeling of Supergirl, who, according to a newly released synopsis for the series’ return, will need the aid of Brainiac 5
Mistrust and collusion divided Team Arrow in Season 6’s midseason finale, but a new synopsis for the series’ return teases the trials and tribulations of Oliver, Felicity and Diggle as they press forward in their fight against Cayden James and Black Siren. RELATED: Arrow: Colton Haynes to Return as Arsenal in Season 6 The midseason
In “The World Outside,” I examine comic books showing up in outside media, like TV shows, sports, novels and films. Today, we look at the bizarre world of Mad-Dog, the comic book published by Marvel as it was appearing in Bob Newhart’s short-lived 1990s sitcom, Bob. In 1992, Bob Newhart returned to television after a
The Flash’s midseason finale put Barry Allen in a very precarious position. The Thinker was able to maneuver Barry in just such a way that the speedster was arrested for the supervillain’s murder, all while the Thinker was able to get away scot-free in a brand-new body. The CW series’ midseason return will see Barry
The announcement that Disney plans to acquire 21st Century Fox’s major assets — including its X-Men properties — has caused many fans to fantasize about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some, to the extent that they’ve whipped up art imagining a team-up between the once-disparate franchises. A Reddit user going by the name
Syfy’s Krypton will debut on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The network announced the premiere date for the DC Comics-based series in a post to Twitter. RELATED: Syfy’s Krypton Lands March 2018 Release Date, New Synopsis Before #Superman came to Earth, #Krypton forged its own legends. From the writer of #ManofSteel & #TheDarkKnight, witness the beginning,
This year, Jeremy Renner has proven to be the biggest bargain in Hollywood, thanks to his relatively low pay against the financial success of his films. Forbes determined the best actor for the buck by comparing an actor’s estimated earnings against their films’ budget and worldwide box office. Renner placed first for returning an average
Detective Conan is holding a special pop-up event over the new year at Tokyo Sky Tree Town! Detective Conan Plaza, located inside the Tree Village Shop, boasts a cafe offering Conan themed food items as well as a merchandise corner selling limited edition Detective Conan goods. Items available in the store include trading acrylic keychains
The latest Sailor Moon Ichiban Kuji lottery is themed around the Guardians at a sleepover and it’s slated to begin on Jan. 27, 2018! The Ichiban Kuji: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon ~Sailor Senshi no Otomari Joshi-kai~ lottery includes 9 different prize levels with a total of 28 types of items for you to get your
Shots from the first episode of the drama adaptation of Kakegurui have been released! The previewed scenes include Jabami Yumeko (Hamabe Minami) and Saotome Mary (Morikawa Aoi) facing off in the Vote Rock-Paper-Scissors game, as well as Suzui Ryota (Takasugi Mahiro) as Saotome’s “pet.” The first episode of the Kakegurui drama follows the beautiful Yumeko
Zodiac-themed light novel Juni Taisen is getting a stage adaptation! What’s more, the project also revealed a teaser visual as well as the full main cast! A light novel written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Nakamura Hikari, Juni Taisen follows 12 warriors named after the signs of the Chinese zodiac as they fight each
Pre-orders are open for the 1/7 scale figure of Jeanne d’Arc Alter Santa Lily, a Lancer-class Servant from the popular mobile game Fate/Grand Order! Seated on a chimney with her lance in her hand and a slightly creepy Gilles de Rais doll sitting beside her, this original composition depicts Jeanne d’Arc as a beginner Santa.
X-Men veteran Hugh Jackman revealed that Jerry Seinfeld was the person who inspired him to retire as Wolverine. During a dinner with the Seinfeld creator, he received some creative advice that led him to the decision to hang up his claws once and for all. “What happened was I had a dinner with Jerry Seinfeld,
SPOILER WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Dark Horse Comics’ B.P.R.D. The Devil You Know #5, on sale now. It looks like a very major character could be returning to the Mignolaverse — the biggest Mignolaverse character of them all, in fact. In B.P.R.D. The Devil You Know #5, released this Wednesday, the Bureau
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi has officially surpassed Wonder Woman in the domestic box office, making the Star Wars sequel the second-most profitable movie in 2017. The Last Jedi hit $423.7 million domestically over the weekend, while Wonder Woman rests at $412.6 million. Neither film is close to surpassing this year’s box office
DC Comics’ Dark Knights: Metal event features seven twisted versions of the Dark Knight from different corners of the multiverse. Though there are twisted amalgamations of Batman as a Green Lantern or Batman mixed with the DNA of Superman enemy Doomsday, none of them are as deadly as the Batman Who Laughs, a version of
Hasbro plans to begin production next year on a Micronauts animated series, targeted to debut in 2019. RELATED: Goldsman to Lead G.I. Joe & Micronauts Writers Room The toymaking giant revealed the development in a marketing kit, which includes concept art and a synopsis for the half-hour cartoon, aimed at viewers ages 6 to 11.