Spotlight
Marvel Snap waited until the end of Pride month to release a new code celebrating some iconic LGBTQ+ Marvel characters
We're not sure why the new Marvel Snap code didn't come out until Pride Month was almost over
Trent Cannon
Seminal William Gibson cyberpunk classic Neuromancer is becoming an Apple TV+ show - and we've got a look at it in all its 80s futuristic glory
41 years after the original Neuromancer novel by William Gibson was published, we get the first look at how the iconic cyberpunk novel translates into live-action courtesy of Apple TV+
Trent Cannon
Remembering the divisive and revolutionary Secret Wars creator (and former Marvel Comics' EiC) Jim Shooter following his death at age 73
How a comics writing child prodigy named Jim Shooter came to be Marvel Comics' boss, created Secret Wars, and wasn't afraid of making enemies to do it.
Graeme McMillan
Marvel's X-Men, Daredevil, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. casts and Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin headline first wave of NYCC 2025 guest reveals
Want to see Fox's X-Men cast on stage together? Or Simon Pegg, Bryce Dallas Howard, and stars from Ghostbusters, The West Wing and more? Head to New York Comic Con 2025 this October
Graeme McMillan
Top Gun 3 will be the "last ride" of Tom Cruise's Maverick, as he goes through an "existential" crisis, according to director
A third Top Gun movie is currently being written and it sounds like it will be end of Tom Cruise's involvement in the series.
Trent Cannon
Warner Bros. misses the days when we bought DVDs and Blu-Rays, and says streaming is just not the same
The slow extinction of DVDs has removed one of the financial safety nets that studios use to rely on
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Latest
How Dexter: New Blood prequel helped Michael C. Hall and others find his character again for Resurrection
Michael C. Hall narrated Dexter: Original Sin, the prequel to New Blood, providing the bridge he needed to cross before Dexter: Resurrection
Why America Ferrera left Elio: An animator describes the "exodus of talent" after Pixar leadership shifted the focus of the movie
When Elio was first announced at D23 in 2022, Ferrera was announced to be providing the voice of the titular character's mother. So what happened?
Marvel Studios thought Pedro Pascal's 1960s accent in The Fantastic Four: First Steps was a bit of a... stretch
Pascal wanted the MCU's Reed Richards to sound "very mid-Atlantic." The Fantastic Four: First Steps crew asked him to tone it down
James Gunn's Superman movie originally had a darker ending, but The Good Place director helped him avoid it
With some input from Drew Goddard, James Gunn concluded that a dark ending didn't fit with his 2025 Superman movie
To balance finding the next Inside Out and making the next Inside Out, PIXAR has a new formula for originals & sequels now
Every other movie the studio puts out will probably be a sequel, so expect more adventures with the Toy Story and Incredibles coming soon.
Our new Superman David Corenswet grew up on Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man
Just like the rest of us 90s babies, Superman's David Corenswet grew up on Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy with Tobey Maguire.
Now You See Me: Now You Don't release date - The Four Horsemen are taking their act on the road again with a mobbed-up diamond heist
Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson are back again for a new Now You See Me, and they're bringing original castmate Isla Fisher with them this time
The Black Phone 2 release date: Blumhouse's Grabber returns from the dead
Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames are back to continue the supernatural horror story based on a short by Joe Hill
Tron: Ares release date - Jeff Bridges and a new cats of players take on an AI that's made it into our world
It's Ares season. But in the Tron way, not the "you should expect conflict at work" way. Then again...
I Know What You Did Last Summer release date: A new Fisherman stalks a new batch of victims
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are back, and a new crop of sexy Southporters are in trouble
Wicked: For Good release date: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's musical saga concludes
Here's when Wicked: For Good, the second part of Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the Broadway musical, comes out in theaters this year
Move over, Batman. Guy Gardner is the real foil to Superman and James Gunn's first DC Studios movie is going to prove it
Guy Gardner is the Green Lantern you never want to hang out with but can always rely on in a fight, which makes him the perfect counterpart to Superman.
Edgar Wright's The Running Man reboot makes Glen Powell as a chaotically unhinged version of Arnold Schwarzenegger's character and we're here for it
Ben Richards of the 80s was an unstoppable killing machine, but Edgar Wright's 2025 The Running Man gives us a beautifully updated version of the character.
The Running Man reboot introduces Michael Cera as a dystopian Home Alone kid, and I'm so here for it
Not gonna lie, the beard on Michael Cera's Running Man character (debuted in the trailer) looks a little off. But the invader-smashing booby traps are so, so on.
Behold the jukebox biopic: the new subgenre Hollywood has on repeat, from Bohemian Rhapsody to upcoming films on Prince, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, and more
The overnight success that's been in movies for decades, from Jimmy Stewart's Glen Miller story to Amadeus and Bohemian Rhapsody.
Despite announcing his retirement, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Hawthorn is still the "prime mover" of the new game Secret of the Mimic
Evan Lampi, the Game Director at Secret of the Mimic studio Steel Wool, describes Five Nights at Freddy's creator Cawthon as the "prime mover" of the game
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues release date: Paul McCartney and Elton John join for one last jam session
The band is getting back together in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Check out this Spider-Man x Kamen Rider mashup developed as part of Marvel's Mangaverse line
Artist Ben Dunn unveiled artwork created for Marvel's Mangaverse line, giving Spider-Man a rad Kamen Rider-esque look
Marvel is worried underage fans would read their R-Rated Red Band and MAX comics on the Marvel Unlimited app - and parental controls isn't "easy"
Marvel Comics editor Tom Brevoort explained in his newsletter why Max and Red Band series aren't available to read on Marvel Unlimited
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Piracy is baked into anime's past, but, like Crunchyroll, we should move on from it [Popverse Jump]
It used to be very hard to get new anime to watch without flying the black flag. Now? We've got more legit anime than we know what to do with.
Trent Cannon
The Bear is coming back! But before FX's hit food show returns, make a reservation with Big Night, Boiling Point, and La Cocina
FX's critically acclaimed The Bear isn't the first onscreen culinary horror show, and we've picked three more to amuse your bouche: Big Night, Boiling Point, and La Cocina
Graeme McMillan
Marvel Studios is quietly learning, mistakes and all, how to replace their heroes with Fantastic Four: First Steps, Ironheart, Captain America 4, and Daredevil: Born Again [Marvel Matters]
New MCU hero, who dis?
Chris Arrant
Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025
Ignition Press brings cosmic horror to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Roots of Madness from Wonder Woman: Nubia writer and House of Slaughter artist
The new series from start-up indie publisher Ignition Press will debut at SDCC 2025, along with exclusive merch
Graeme McMillan
Upstart comics publisher Ignition Press announces standalone 'Ignition Press Room' location for San Diego Comic-Con 2025
Want to be part of SDCC 2025 but don't have a pass? Ignition Press has you covered
Graeme McMillan
Coming to San Diego Comic-Con? Maybe you'd want to watch a Sumo show with Godzilla as a guest-star
Godzilla will officially be joining the Super Power Show!, a sumo and Japanese culture live event coming to SDCC 2025 (and then going to New Jersey afterwards)
Graeme McMillan
Marvel Studios to skip its traditional Hall H panel for San Diego Comic-Con 2025
With Avengers: Doomsday in production and not ready for release until December 2026, Marvel Studios won't be holding its traditional Hall H extravaganza at SDCC 2025 according to reports
Graeme McMillan
NYCC 2025
Marvel's X-Men, Daredevil, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. casts and Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin headline first wave of NYCC 2025 guest reveals
Want to see Fox's X-Men cast on stage together? Or Simon Pegg, Bryce Dallas Howard, and stars from Ghostbusters, The West Wing and more? Head to New York Comic Con 2025 this October
Graeme McMillan
Celebrate Friday the 13th with limited edition killer NYCC 2025 Pizza Rat merch
Want a t-shirt of Pizza Rat acting like a slasher movie villain? You'll have to act quick in this limited edition NYCC 2025 sale
Graeme McMillan
Popverse Superfan pre-sale for NYCC 2025 tickets FAQ
Everything our Popverse Superfans need to know to get the NYCC 2025 tickets you deserve.
Chris Arrant
NYCC 2025 is growing to 5 days - with a special Wednesday just for professionals again
A full day of pro-only panels, signings, giveaways, and more at New York Comic Con 2025.
Chris Arrant
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel Studios thought Pedro Pascal's 1960s accent in The Fantastic Four: First Steps was a bit of a... stretch
Pascal wanted the MCU's Reed Richards to sound "very mid-Atlantic." The Fantastic Four: First Steps crew asked him to tone it down
Grant DeArmitt
After the Red Hulk marketing blitz failed to help Captain America 4 enough, Marvel Studios is holding back on full-on Galactus and Clobberin' Time for the Fantastic Four movie
You have to pay for Clobberin' Time. The price, one ticket to the Fantastic Four: First Steps movie.
Trent Cannon
Marvel Studios is quietly learning, mistakes and all, how to replace their heroes with Fantastic Four: First Steps, Ironheart, Captain America 4, and Daredevil: Born Again [Marvel Matters]
New MCU hero, who dis?
Chris Arrant
The Fantastic Four: First Steps pizza tie-in ad is not just a nod to a classic Marvel comic, it might be MCU canon
Giganto is making his MCU debut... in a Little Caesars ad promoting a Fantastic Four: First Steps tie-in pie
Graeme McMillan
Critical Role
Batman Beyond star Will Friedle turned down being part of the original Critical Role cast
Will Friedle turned down the opportunity to be part of the original Critical Role party (but would go on to guest star years later)
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Marvel's X-Men, Daredevil, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. casts and Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin headline first wave of NYCC 2025 guest reveals
Want to see Fox's X-Men cast on stage together? Or Simon Pegg, Bryce Dallas Howard, and stars from Ghostbusters, The West Wing and more? Head to New York Comic Con 2025 this October
Graeme McMillan
Discover (or Rediscover!) the origins of the Critical Role's Mighty Nein before Amazon's Prime Video TV series in a new boxed set coming this fall
The upcoming Mighty Nein Origins Boxed Set collects eight hardcover graphic novels revealing the backstory of fan-favorite Critical Role characters, celebrating the series' 10th anniversary
Graeme McMillan
Sliding into your DMs: Dimension 20 creator Brennan Lee Mulligan gets chatty ahead of Fantasy High and its Hollywood Bowl debut
Ahead of D20's Battle at the Bowl and Cloudward, Ho premiere, Dropout star and Worlds Beyond Number host Brennan Lee Mulligan sat down with us to discuss, among other things, a chicken fillet with googly eyes
Grant DeArmitt
Doctor Who
A new Doctor Who animated series is in the works from the BBC, but Disney+ isn't part of the plan
A pre-school spin-off of the main series has been announced, signaling a potential split from Disney for the future of Doctor Who
Graeme McMillan
Billie Piper's surprise return to Doctor Who is a twist hidden in plain sight (we think)
Sure, that regeneration seemed to end with a surprise... but what if not everything was as it seems in a season of Doctor Who that's been playing with reality reboots?
Graeme McMillan
Doctor Who’s Daleks almost weren’t allowed to exterminate in 2005 revival of the series, says writer
As the 2005 revival of Doctor Who was being worked on, it wasn't clear how scary the family-friendly show was going to be allowed to be, says the writer who brought the iconic Daleks back to the screen
Graeme McMillan
Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston predicted the Doctor Who 2025 season finale twist four years before it happened
That big twist? Christopher Eccleston, who played the Doctor in 2005's Doctor Who revival, predicted it was back in 2021
Graeme McMillan