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Disney Reveals New Logo for Daredevil: Born Again Reboot
A video presentation shown to attendees at D23 Expo revealed a look at a brand-new logo for Daredevil: Born Again.
Marvel Reveals Best Look at She-Hulk’s MCU Superhero Costume
New She-Hulk: Attorney at Law promo art reveals a clear look at the title character’s MCU superhero suit
She-Hulk: Marvel Celebrates Tatiana Maslany’s Birthday With MCU-Themed Cake (Photos)
The official Twitter account for Marvel in the U.K. celebrated the She-Hulk star's birthday with style.
Ahsoka Video Reveals Final Episodes' Scenes With Thrawn, Hera & More
A new breakdown compiled all of the parts from Ahsoka’s trailers that fans haven’t seen yet.
Disney+ Causes MCU Canon Confusion With New Spider-Man Show
New details for Marvel’s upcoming animated series Spider-Man: Freshman Year are leaving fans perplexed over its place in continuity.
Elemental Movie's Disney+ Release Date Gets Announced
Pixar’s latest will hit Disney+ sooner rather than later.
Watch: Aquaman 2 Releases Teaser for First Trailer
The first good look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has arrived online.
First Footage of Loki Season 2 Opening Scene Released (Description)
Roughly 10 minutes of footage from Loki's second season was screened at Destination D23.
Lucasfilm Confirms What We All Suspected About Ahsoka's Rebels Retcon
Lucasfilm officially acknowledged the changes it made to the ending of Ahsoka's second episode.
Teen Titans Go! Gets Exciting Streaming Announcement
The long-running Cartoon Network series receieved an imminent arrival date on Max.
Ahsoka: Ray Stevenson's Baylan Will Meet Thrawn in This Exciting Way, Reveals Star
The late actor discussed Baylan Skoll’s upcoming interations with Grand Admiral Thrawn himself.
Warner Bros. Reportedly Developing New Justice League Movie Trilogy
DC’s animated Tomorrowverse films will receieve multiple new installments.
Hayden Christensen Receives Special Ahsoka Casting Honor for Anakin Skywalker Return
Skywalker’s return got a special crediting designation for Ahsoka’s fourth chapter.
The Punisher Star Wants 1 Important Change for MCU Return
Ben Barnes would like to see a comics accurate twist applied to his character if he were to come back for more Marvel.
Marvel Announces New Scarlet Witch Run Amid Solo Movie Rumors
Marvel Announces New Scarlet Witch Run Amid Solo Movie Rumors
Disney+'s Princess and the Frog Show Gets Promising Official Update
A Walt Disney exective checked shared a check-in on Tiana, the long-delayed Princess and the Frog spin-off.
Secret Invasion's Avengers Hero Won't Wear Their Superhero Suit (Report)
One key Secret Invasion superhero apparently won’t be suiting up at all in the Disney+ series.
One Piece: Luffy Actor Iñaki Godoy Reveals the Most Difficult Scene to Film
One Piece’s lead actor discussed what he found the hardest about bringing Monkey D. Luffy to life.
LEGO Reveals First Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Set In Over 2 Years, And It's a Surprising One (Photos)
A new Star Wars LEGO model commemorates a Sequel Trilogy-era project.
Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Gets Exciting Update: Will Johnny Depp Return?
The possibility of a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film is looking good, but will Jack Sparrow swagger onto the scene yet again?
Vin Diesel's MCU Return AFTER Guardians 3 Teased by Marvel Producer
Kirsten Lepore, producer on I Am Groot, discussed Diesel's committment to his character.
The 20 Most Expensive LEGO Sets of All Time
Traditionally, LEGO isn’t cheap, but some sets are more likely to cause sticker shock than others.
James Gunn Confirms His DC Reboot Will Avoid 1 Major MCU Problem
The DC Studios chief touched upon something that the DCU will possess and the MCU seemingly lacks.
One Piece Netflix: How to Watch Live-Action Show With Anime Voice Actors
The One Piece live-action show has a special treat in its Japanese dub!
Max Announces Removal of 11 Major Movies
Several fan-favorites and a few classics are among the films soon to be excised from Max.
Warner Bros. Announces Removal of Steven Universe Movie from Max
The tie-in film to the Steven Universe franchise will soon be taken off of Max
Disney+'s New Spider-Man Show Gets Official Update Amid Cancellation Worries
Can Spider-Man: Freshman Year fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief? The series' executive producer checked in.
Marvel Studios Announces First-Ever Guardians Project Without James Gunn
An upcoming MCU series is reportedly devoid of any input from Guardians of the Galaxy mastermind James Gunn.
New Photos of Henry Cavill's Superman Replacement Actor Have Fans Praising His Muscular Physique
It looks like David Corenswet’s been hitting the gym in preparation for Superman: Legacy’s shoot.
Ahsoka Just Retconned Star Wars Rebels' Final Scene
Disney+’s Ahsoka made some visual alterations to the epilogue from Rebels’ 2018 series finale.
LEGO Marvel: 10 Biggest Sets Ever Released
The association between LEGO and Marvel has produced some memorable (and sizable) models!
Marvel Rejected These 5 Designs for Eternals' Post-Credits Troll (Photos)
The artbook for 2021's Eternals showed off some alternate looks for Pip the Troll.
How to Watch All the Superman Movies in Order
The Man of Steel has had a storied silver screen tenure. Here’s every feature film appearance of DC’s flagship hero, Superman.
Zack Snyder Celebrates Man of Steel Release Amid Recasting of Henry Cavill's Superman
It may be hard to believe but Snyder's Man of Steel was released a decade ago.
James Gunn Addresses 1 Fear About His Superman Movie
Does DC's Superman Legacy have too many characters? Director James Gunn weighed in.
Ahsoka Episode 1 Includes Heartbreaking Ezra Bridger Reveal
A memorable object, originally belonging to Bridger, made it into Ahsoka’s premeire.
LEGO Ninjago: 10 Biggest Sets Ever Released
Ninjago has been one of LEGO's most successful, enduring brands. Here are the 10 biggest of the brand's models
Marvel Spoils Steve Rogers' MCU Return With New Merch (Photos)
A new wave of Marvel Legends action figures teased Rogers’ animated comeback.
Ahsoka Episode 1: Dave Filoni Spoils How the Show Begins
With the two-episode premiere of Lucasfilm’s Ahsoka fast approaching, its creator discussed how the action kicks off.
New Aquaman 2 Cover Shows Off Amber Heard's Mera (Photo)
Newly-shown artwork from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom showcased the DCEU's Mera, played by the controversial Heard.