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Annie McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3 Gets Historic Rating
Deadpool & Wolverine earned a historic, if not unexpected, rating within Japan's film rating system.
Legends of Tomorrow Season 8 Cliffhanger Explained by Showrunner
The fan-favorite time travel series was cancelled without a proper ending back in 2022.
Why Did Beyond the Spider-Verse's Release Date Get Removed from Sony’s Slate?
Spider-Verse 3 famously went from a Spring 2024 release to a status of 'delayed indefinitely.'
Marvel Studios Makes Rotten Tomatoes History With New X-Men Show
The brand-new X-Men ‘97 series now boasts a major victory on the review aggregator site.
Godzilla Minus One Streaming Release Update Points to When It'll Debut Online
Godzilla fans might be looking at a long wait to stream the most recent movie.
Queen of Tears Release Date Schedule of Episodes Revealed by Netflix
Netflix's latest imported K-Drama still has most of its season left to air.
The CW's Final Arrowverse Show Gets Release Announcement (Official)
Superman & Lois is preparing to soar up, up, and away for the final time.
Dune 2: Tim Blake Nelson Reveals Why He Got Removed from Sequel
Tim Blake Nelson was set to appear in the Dune: Part Two, but his scenes didn't make the final cut.
Avatar: Why Aang Can Now Fly In Live-Action Last Airbender Show, Explained
Many longtime fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender were confused by a new ability that Aang seems to possess.
Avatar: Suki & Sokka's Relationship Explained: Differences Between Live-Action & Animation
The romance between Sokka and Suki is one of The Last Airbender's best.
Dune Part 2 Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Early critic reactions from Denis Villeneuve's hotly-anticipated Dune follow-up arrived, and here's what they had to say!
Apples Never Fall Ending & Plot Spoilers from the Book, Explained
The new series is based on a novel by Liane Moriarty and concerns a family becoming fractured when their mother vanishes.
Ninja Kamui Release Date Schedule of Episodes on Max & Adult Swim (Confirmed)
Adult Swim's new modern day ninja anime recently hit the airwaves with more episodes on the way.
Deadpool 3: Deadpool and Wolverine Cast: Every Character Who Will Appear (Confirmed & Reported)
Deadpool 3 will play host to many returning Marvel faces, including those from around the Multiverse.
Star Wars' Next Live-Action Show Gets Exciting Release Update (Report)
The next live-action Star Wars show coming down the pipeline has been given a rough arrival date.
Batman's Reboot Movie Gets Promising Release Update from James Gunn
Batman fans will not need to wait too long for The Brave and the Bold.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Releases First Official Clip
This snippet from the final season sees Omega and Crosshair having a conversation about the nature of trust.
Disney+'s X-Men Reboot Gets Promising Release Update (Official)
The hotly anticipated X-Men cartoon continuation will be hitting screens soon enough!
Iron Claw Movie Gets Exciting Online Streaming Release Update
Zac Efron's powerful wrestling biopic will be available to watch digitally very soon!
XO, Kitty Season 2 Gets Disappointing Release Update (Report)
The Jenny Han-produced To All the Boys spin-off will not be arriving as soon as fans might like.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Deleted Scene In Andrew's Universe Revealed by New Art (Photo)
Concept art for an unused scene revealed Doctor Strange involved in some universe-hopping antics.
Loudermilk Season 4 Gets Hopeful Update from Creators
The Ron Livingston-led Loudermilk got an encouraging word by way of Peter Farrelly.
Deadpool 3 Reveals First Official Plot Synopsis
The official Marvel Japan site posted a log line for Wade Wilson's next big screen misadventure.
16 Biggest DC Heroes & Villains Appearing In 2024 Movies & Shows (Confirmed)
2024 may not have a ton of DC content on the docket, but several fan-favorites characters are set to appear.
Marvel Studios Just Introduced a New Universe That's More Feminist
One of the parallel universes explored in What If…? has Peggy Carter to thank for its progressive mindset.
How Old Is Charlie Morningstar In Hazbin Hotel? Her Age Revealed
Amazon Prime Video's new R-rated animated comedy has a unique protagonist in the form of Charlie Morningstar.
Indiana Jones' New Timeline Order for Great Circle Game Revealed
The Man with the Hat is back and this time, he’s in an all-new video game.
James Gunn Confirms Casting of Wonder Woman Villain Actress for New DCU
According to James Gunn himself, the DCU’s Circe has officially been cast.
The Curse Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator
The Curse co-creator Benny Safdie teased that "there's a lot more fun to be had."
Sonic Prime Season 4 Gets Unfortunate News from Creator
Will Netflix’s Sonic Prime continue to speed along, or has the Blue Blur run his final lap on the streamer?
NCIS 2024: Release Schedule of New Season & Spin-offs (Confirmed)
Network TV's most-watched series soon returns for its 21st season with its spin-offs not following far behind.
Disney+ Adds Special New Collection for Doctor Who
Doctor Who received a special spot on its American streaming home of Disney+.
Will Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Season 2 Happen? Producer Teases 'More to Share'
Could there possibly be a Season 2 for Gypsy Rose Blanchard's docuseries?
Marvel's What If Creator Calls It Quits With Studio, Announces Departure
The Ms. Marvel and What If...? writer has left Marvel Studios to embark on "new adventures."
First Photos from Young Sheldon's Final Season Officially Revealed
The hit CBS comedy is heading into its seventh and final season, and now, there's a new look at the premiere.
Aquaman Movies in Order: Every DC Appearance from Jason Momoa
As the DCEU comes to an end, so does Jason Momoa’s role as Aquaman. Here are the seven times he played the DC hero.
First Clip of Daredevil's 2024 MCU Return Released (Video)
Charlie Cox’s Man Without Fear makes his MCU comeback in a hair-raising fight scene from Echo.
16 Biggest Marvel Characters Confirmed for 2024 Movies & Shows (Live-Action)
With numerous Marvel projects slated for 2024, there are several characters making either their debut or their return on-screen.
Marvel Just Replaced Vin Diesel as Groot In What If Season 2
Everyone’s favorite Flora Colossus had a small role in the What If…? premeire, but he was without his usual voice.
15 Best DC Female Superheroes, Ranked
The DC Universe has no shortage of girl power, here are our picks for the best female superheroes the Blue Brand has to offer.