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Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thunderbolts

Marvel Phase 5 To End With ‘Thunderbolts’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
A 'Thunderbolts' film was confirmed to be in the works for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in June 2022, with Jake Schreier directing. Now, it has an official place in the MCU's future as it is set to close out Marvel's Phase 5.
News, Alex Jones, infowars, Lies, Sandy Hook, trial

Alex Jones Finally Forced To Stand Trial for His Cruel Sandy Hook Lies

Alex Jones yells into a megaphone from a stage outside
Nearly a full decade after he began spreading vicious lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, Alex Jones will finally be forced to face a jury.
Movies, Daredevil, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Has Me Thinking About a Spider-Man/Daredevil Team-Up

Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland) would be perfect pals in the MCU.
I just like the idea of Spidey getting to play in a larger universe and if that means that he gets to hang out more with Matt Murdock? All the better.
Comics, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Azula

New ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Graphic Novel ‘Azula in the Spirit Temple’ Announced at SDCC 2022

azula is back, but who will she be?
Among the many nerd announcements made at San Diego Comic Con 2022 was that Avatar: The Last Airbender was going to be expanding two comic book series. One featuring Azula and one featuring Korra. The first to be released is Azula in the Spirit Temple which will be written by Faith Erin Hicks, with art by Peter Wartman and it will be released in Summer 2023.
Movies, Eros, Harry Styles, Marvel Cinematic Universe

What’s in Store for Harry Styles’ Future as Eros in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Harry Styles as Eros in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Are you excited to explore more of the cosmos with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? What about Eros and Pip's adventures are the most exciting?
Big on the Internet, Metaverse, NFTs, Twitch, VTubers

I Can’t Get Over VTuber Ironmouse Making Fun of NFTs

Ironmouse looks on in horror at an NFT art gallery.
The world does not need any more NFTs, and VShojo VTuber Ironmouse appears to agree. In a stream today, she made fun of the concept in the Metaverse.
Movies, Ghost Rider, Kevin Feige, Ryan Gosling

Marvel’s Kevin Feige Gets a Bad Omen Talking About Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider Dream

Nicholas Cage as Ghost Rider in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
So take the lights flickering as a sign, Kevin, that Mephisto himself is ready to make the deal with Gosling to be his Ghost Rider.
News, Artist Alley, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC 2022

Our Favorite Indie Artists in Artists’ Alley at SDCC 2022

Loki illustration by Brianna Garcia
One of the best parts of SDCC's exhibitor hall is Artists' Alley, where indie artists and illustrators sell their work. Now that Comic-Con has wrapped up, here are some of the best indie artists we encountered!
Gaming, behind the meows, cats, Stray, video games

Meet Murtaugh, the Real-Life Cat, Hero, and Very Good Boy, Who Inspired ‘Stray’

stray video game title screen
'Stray's website lists BlueTwelve Studio as comprised of "a small team from the south of France mostly made up of cats and a handful of humans." This is true.
Big on the Internet, Black Adam, Black Panther, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, San Diego Comic-Con, sdcc, Shazam, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Picard, trailers

Here’s Every Major Trailer Revealed at SDCC 2022

Jonathan Majors as Kang/He Who Remains in Marvel and Disney+'s Loki series.
We saw all kinds of cool things come seemingly out of nowhere, like my new obsession 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' and a slew of television shows. Let's watch (and maybe re-watch a few times) all the major trailers released at SDCC 2022.
Movies, Adam Warlock, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Marvel Comics, SDCC 2022, the mcu, Will Poulter

Will Poulter’s Role as Adam Warlock in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ Explained

Will Poulter and Adam Warlock
Last year, it was announced that Will Poulter would be starring as Adam Warlock in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.' SDCC 2022 gave a first look at Poulter's Warlock, making fans eager for more. Here's Poulter's Warlock explained.
TV, Abe Tesfaye, Cults, Euphoria, male gaze, rape culture, sam levinson

Recent Changes Make Me Seriously Side-Eye HBO’s ‘The Idol’

Abe Tesfaye a.k.a. The Weeknd playing a cultist in HBO's The Idol. Image: screencap HBO Max.
I fear that The Idol made also includes some nasty clapbacks.
Movies, Adam Warlock, Chukwudi Iwuji, comic con, comics, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Marvel Comics, sdcc, SDCC 2022, the High evolutionary, the mcu

Everything We Know About ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’s New Villain: the High Evolutionary

High Evolutionary in Marvel Comics
At SDCC 2022, fans of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' got a special surprise when Chukwudi Iwuji showed up and confirmed that he would be starring in the film as the High Evolutionary. Here is everything to know about Iwuji's the High Evolutionary, who will be the villain of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'.
News, democrats, josh hawley, missouri

Missouri Democrats Capitalize on Josh Hawley’s Humiliation With 5K Fundraiser

Security camera footage of Josh Hawley running inside the US Capitol building
Democrats are cashing in on Josh Hawley's hypocritical fleeing from the Capitol with a 5K virtual fundraiser.
Movies, Nope (Jordan Peele)

What Does the Gordy Subplot Mean in Jordan Peel’s ‘Nope’?

Steven Yeun in Nope (2022)
Right now Jordan Peele is three for three with his latest film, Nope, being his third box office smash (despite what some people and Logan Paul make think). It is a dense, but interesting film about the nature of spectacle that works so well. It was a different experience than I expected and I can't wait to watch it again. One aspect I keep coming back to is the side-story of Gordy.
TV, Fleabag, Jennifer Walters, She-Hulk

‘She-Hulk’ Writer Drew Inspiration From ‘Fleabag’

Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters.
It feels weird to think that She-Hulk, a show that features a character who can suddenly turn huge and green, might be one of the most relatable things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but at the same time, if it is a comedy a la Fleabag of a woman in her thirties struggling with dating, I'm...going to definitely relate.
Movies, Movies & TV, Angela Bassett, Black Panther 2, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Queen Ramonda, SDCC 2022, Wakanda Forever

Angela Bassett Delivers a Powerful, Heartbreaking Reminder of What Was Lost in the ‘Wakanda Forever’ Trailer

Wakanda Forever Queen Ramonda
Angela Bassett, who reprises her role as Queen Ramonda, gives a powerful performance in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever SDCC trailer.
Movies, Florence Pugh, Thunderbolts, Yelena Belova

Here’s What Yelena Belova Deserves Out of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Movie

Yelena Belova in Black Widow
It's official, a movie about the Thunderbolts is happening at Marvel and while we don't have confirmation on who is going to be a part of the team, we have an idea of who is going to be roped in though given the comic history of the team and who is already in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Movies, Black Adam, DCEU, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

‘Black Adam’ SDCC 2022 Trailer Has Me Excited To See Where DC Takes an Anti-Hero

Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam
One of the many trailers shown at SDCC 2022 was another of the upcoming Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson film, Black Adam which teases the fact that the titular character will be much more of an anti-hero than a hero.
Movies, Dylan O'Brien, Not Okay

Hulu’s ‘Not Okay’ Review: A Gen Z Cringe Comedy With a Surprising Center

With its pitch-perfect costuming, hair and makeup, and set decoration, Not Okay crafts an eerily true-to-life influencer cautionary tale that's just as funny as it is poignant.
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