Avery Kaplan

Avery Kaplan
Contributing writer
Avery Kaplan: Avery lives and writes in Southern California. She is the co-author of Double Challenge: Being LGBTQ and a Minority with her spouse, Rebecca Oliver Kaplan. Avery is Features Editor at Comics Beat, and you can also find her writing on StarTrek.com, The Gutter Review, Geek Girl Authority, and in the margins of the books in her personal library.

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Apex release date: When the Charlize Theron movie debuts on Netflix
It's woman versus wilderness (and Taron Egerton) in this new Netflix thriller
April 22, 2026
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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness release date: When the new series from Larry David debuts on HBO Max
The limited sketch comedy series is from Larry David and Jeff Schaffer
April 21, 2026
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Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat release date: When Interview with the Vampire Season 3 arrives on AMC
The adaptation of the second Vampire Chronicles book stars Sam Reid in the titular role
April 21, 2026
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Cape Fear Season 1 release date: When the star-studded psychological thriller series debuts on Apple TV
The show, inspired by the Martin Scorsese remake of the 1962 crime movie, stars Amy Adams, Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson
April 21, 2026
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Rick and Morty Season 9 release date: When Dan Harmon's smash-hit sci-fi animated returns to Adult Swim
Aw jeez, Rick: the Adult Swim hit returns May 24
April 21, 2026
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Good Omens finale release date: When the conclusion of the David Tennant & Michael Sheen series arrives on Prime Video
The finale will take the form of a 90-minute movie, instead of a regular season of television
April 21, 2026
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The Punisher: One Last Kill release date: When Jon Bernthal's Marvel Studios one-shot debuts on Disney+
If you're waiting for more Frank Castle, you won't have to wait too long
April 20, 2026
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M.I.A. Season 1 release date: When the crime drama series debuts on Peacock and NBC
The show stars Shannon Gisela as Etta Tiger Jonze
April 20, 2026
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Widow's Bay Season 1 release date: When the comedy horror series debuts on Apple TV
Apple TV's new horror comedy series stars Matthew Rhys
April 20, 2026
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Half Man Season 1 release date: When the new series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd debuts on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer
The series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd also stars Jamie Bell
April 20, 2026
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Why Justice League: Dream Girls marks a turning point for trans heroes in the DC Universe (and why we need it now more than ever)
DC Comics says “Trans Rights”: Justice League: Dream Girls explained and explored.
April 13, 2026
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Moana release date: When the live-action Moana remake arrives in theaters
The latest Disney live-action redo is on the way this summer
March 31, 2026
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date: When the MCU sequel swings into theaters
You'll be thwipping up popcorn before you know it.
March 31, 2026
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Supergirl release date: When the second DCU movie arrives in theaters
Up in the sky! It's a drunk bird! It's a crashing plane! No, it's Supergirl!
March 31, 2026
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Masters of the Universe release date: When He-Man and Skeletor arrive in theaters
The big-screen return of He-Man is directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee)
March 31, 2026
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Evil Dead Burn release date: When the sixth entry in the movie franchise arrives in theaters
Sam Raimi will serve as a producer for the latest movie in the horror movie series
March 31, 2026
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The Odyssey release date: When Christopher Nolan's take on the seminal story arrives in theaters
The movie features megastars Matt Damon and Tom Holland
March 31, 2026
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Minions and Monsters release date: When the next entry in the Despicable Me franchise arrives
Forget Dungeons and Dragons, we have a new alliterative pair to think about this summer
March 31, 2026
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Toy Story 5 release date: When the toys are back in town (in theaters)
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack are among the returning voice actors.
March 31, 2026
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Disclosure Day release date: When the Steven Spielberg UFO movie debuts in theaters
The movie stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor and others.
March 31, 2026
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Hacks Season 5 release date: When the final season debuts on HBO Max
The series stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder.
March 25, 2026
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X-Men '97 Season 2 release date: When the animated revival series returns on Disney+ (Updated)
Marvel's animated mutant saga is headed back to Disney+. Hope you survive the experience!
March 25, 2026
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House of the Dragon Season 3 release date: When the Game of Thrones prequel returns on HBO Max
The penultimate chapter in the A Song of Fire and Ice prequel is about to arrive
March 25, 2026
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Lucky Season 1 release date: When the Anna Taylor-Joy series debuts on Apple TV
The new crime series also features Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant
March 25, 2026
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Elle Season 1 release date: When the Legally Blonde prequel series streams on Prime Video
The prequel series to the beloved Legally Blonde franchise has already been renewed for a second season
March 25, 2026
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Star City Season 1 release date: When the For All Mankind spinoff streams on Apple TV
The alternate-history Apple TV series, spinning out from For All Mankind, will be centered on Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in the Soviet Union
March 21, 2026
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Spider-Noir Season 1 release date: When the Nicolas Cage series arrives on MGM+ and Prime Video
Spider-Verse's Phil Lord and Christopher Miller helped develop the live-action show, although it's not a spin-off of the animated Spider-Verse movies
March 21, 2026
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Season 1 release date: When the comedic Tatiana Maslany thriller streams on Apple TV
The series was created by David J. Rosen and directed by David Gordon Green
March 21, 2026
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Devil May Cry Season 2 release date: When the anime series returns to Netflix
The new season will see Dante the demon hunter in conflict with Vergil, his twin brother
March 21, 2026
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Margo's Got Money Troubles Season 1 release date: When the Elle Fanning dramedy arrives on Apple TV
The show also features Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman
March 21, 2026
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Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine season 1 release date: When the Money Heist prequel arrives on Netflix
Find out what happened before Berlin (Pedro Alonso) took the Royal Mint of Spain hostage
February 26, 2026
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From Season 4 release date: When the sci-fi horror series returns to MGM+
Who doesn't want to live in a town besieged by nocturnal nightmare creatures?
February 26, 2026
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The Audacity Season 1 release date: When the Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis series debuts on AMC
The new drama series was created by Better Call Saul and Succession veteran Jonathan Glatzer
February 26, 2026
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The Testaments Season 1 release date: When the Handmaid's Tale sequel debuts on Hulu
The series will see Ann Dowd reprising the role of Aunt Lydia
February 25, 2026
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High Tides Season 3 release date: When the final season of the series sails onto Netflix
The final season of the Belgian teenage drama will debut simultaneously worldwide.
February 25, 2026
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Euphoria Season 3 release date: When the Zendaya series returns to HBO Max
The late Eric Dane will appear as a main cast member in Euphoria Season 3
February 25, 2026
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Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 1 release date: When the animated Upside Down arrives on Netflix
The show is set between the second and third seasons of the original Netflix series
February 25, 2026
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Sins of Kujo Season 1 release date: When the live-action manga adaptation arrives on Netflix
The show adapts the manga by Shohei Manabe.
February 25, 2026
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For All Mankind Season 5 release date: When the space exploration epic returns to Apple TV
The fifth season of the alternate universe story sees a Martian revolution occurring during the 2010s.
February 25, 2026
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Something Very Bad is Going to Happen Season 1 release date: When to expect the Duffer Brothers-produced series on Netflix
The creators behind Stranger Things are on the hunt for new spooks
February 25, 2026
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Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Season 2 release date: When the high concept series returns to Prime Video
For this season, the show will feature a "David Vs Goliath" theme
February 25, 2026
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 release date: When the women of #MomTok return to Hulu
The entire fourth season will be available for streaming on the release date
February 25, 2026
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One Piece Season 2 release date: When the smash-hit anime adaptation returns on Netflix
You've got the LEGO set, so when can you watch the sophomore season?
February 25, 2026
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Vladimir release date: When the Rachel Weisz series arrives for streaming on Netflix
The series features Leo Woodall in the titular role
February 25, 2026
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DTF St. Louis release date: When the star-studded dark comedy arrives on HBO and HBO Max
The series features Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini and David Harbour
February 25, 2026
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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1 release date: When the animated Clone Wars spinoff lands at Disney+
You don't know the half of Darth Maul's story.
February 24, 2026
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 release date: When the highly anticipated revival continues on Disney+
Matt Murdock is returning to court, and he's calling Jessica Jones to the stand
February 24, 2026
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Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans release date: When the new season of the beloved reality show returns
The long-running show has reached an impressive benchmark
February 24, 2026
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The Family Next Door release date: When the Australian drama will be available to watch in North America
The series originally debuted in Australia on ABC in August 2025.
February 24, 2026
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Invincible Season 4 release date: When the gory animated superhero series returns to Prime Video
You can expect more shocking twists and all-star guests in the upcoming season.
February 22, 2026
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Ted season 2 release date: When the Seth MacFarlane series returns to Peacock
The foul-mouthed teddy bear is returning for more inappropriate misadventures.
January 25, 2026
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The Boys season 5 release date: When the final season of the superhero satire arrives on Prime Video
The final season will feature the return of the show's many stars and add Daveed Diggs.
January 25, 2026
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Deadloch season 2 release date: When the dark comedy crime series returns to Prime Video
The sophomore season of the odd couple detective series is arriving soon.
January 25, 2026
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Steel Ball Run Jojos' Bizarre Adventure season 7 release date: When the beloved anime returns to Netflix
The new season will open with an extended episode.
January 25, 2026
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Outlander season 8 release date: When the time-traveling romance returns to Starz
The final chapter of the love story that spans time and space is on the way.
January 25, 2026
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Beef season 2 release date: When the Netflix series returns (with an all-new cast)
The second season of Beef will feature a different set of actors, including Oscar Isaac.
January 25, 2026
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Paradise season 2 release date: When the Sterling K. Brown series returns to Hulu
In the second season, Xavier Collins searches for his wife outside the bunker.
January 25, 2026
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Sweet Magnolias season 5 release date: When the romantic drama returns to Netflix
The series is based on the novel of the same name by Sherryl Woods.
January 25, 2026
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The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 release date: When the Jennifer Garner series returns to Apple TV
Garner not only serves as the show's star but also as an executive producer.
January 25, 2026
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The Night Agent season 3 release date: When Peter Sutherland's next mission lands on Netflix
The third season will follow a conspiracy in the White House and more intrigue.
January 25, 2026
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Like Water for Chocolate Season 2 release date: When the final season arrives on HBO
The six-episode season will conclude the HBO adaptation of Laura Esquivel's novel.
January 22, 2026
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Family Guy Season 24 release date: When Seth MacFarlane's beloved animated sitcom returns to Fox
The Animation Domination will continue until morale improves with Family Guy season 24.
January 22, 2026
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Cross Season 2 release date: Here's when the Aldis Hodge series returns to Prime Video
The Cross series is based on the bestselling Alex Cross novels by James Patterson.
January 22, 2026
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The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 release date: When the next season of the Michael Connelly adaptation arrives on Netflix
The fourth season of Lincoln Lawyer will be based on the novel The Law of Innocence.
January 22, 2026
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Yo Gabba GabbaLand! Season 2 release date: When the revival series will debut on Apple TV
The beloved childrens' series is back with returning characters and fresh guest stars.
January 22, 2026
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Shrinking Season 3 release date: When the Jason Segel series returns to Apple TV
The beloved series' third season will also feature legendary actor Michael J. Fox.
January 22, 2026
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School Spirits Season 3 release date: When the spooky series returns to Paramount+
The supernatural high school series School Spirits is returning to your screen soon.
January 22, 2026
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Extracted Season 2 release date: When the one-of-a-kind reality competition returns to Fox
The reality show that puts the "wild" in "wilderness" returns soon.
January 22, 2026
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Drops of God Season 2 release date: Prepare your bottle openers for the returning Apple TV series
The second season of the manga adaptation for oenophiles returns very soon
January 22, 2026
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Virgin River Season 7 release date: When the newlyweds return to Netflix
The next season of the beloved romance series returns before you know it.
January 22, 2026
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The Mortal Kombat II cast reveals who’s most likely to prank the set
According to the Mortal Kombat II cast, even Shao Kahn cracks jokes on set.
December 30, 2025
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Tom King describes his “all-encompassing” relationship with DC Comics and DC Studios as one of "love" and "potential"
Tom King says his work with DC Comics is driven by love for its characters.
December 30, 2025
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Filming Star Wars' Ahsoka season 2 was "magical" for Bryce Dallas Howard, and more fun than Jurassic World or anything else in her adult life
Here’s your hint at what’s to come in the anticipated next chapter of the Disney+ streaming series
December 30, 2025
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How to be the best baby-sitters, according to Baby-Sitters Club author Ann M. Martin
If you want to watch children, the beloved author has some ideas about where to start
December 30, 2025
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Inside the collaboration between Baby-Sitters Club writer Ann M. Martin and Amber Brown is Not a Crayon author Paula Danziger
The beloved author says that working with another writer taught her some new literary strategies
December 30, 2025
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Michael Chiklis loves comic conventions as a chance to get out of the Hollywood bubble and reconnect with fans
Chiklis took time out at New York Comic Con 2025 for the conversation
December 28, 2025
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The secret power of journals for budding writers, according to Baby-Sitters Club author Ann M. Martin
The legendary author behind The Baby-Sitters Club has some advice for would-be wordslingers
December 27, 2025
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Pardon us while we gush about Fried Green Tomatoes with movie & TV tough guy Michael Chiklis
Can you guess what flick made the movie star so emotional after he saw it in theaters?
December 27, 2025
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The Baby-Sitters Club author Ann M. Martin has a dream project of hers she wants as a movie or tv series - and its not the Baby-Sitters Club
While The Baby-Sitters Club has been adapted, there’s another story Martin would like to see on screen
December 24, 2025
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From Zeus to Achilles: Michael Chiklis on which classic heroes he wants to play next
If Chiklis could play a Classic hero from any mythological pantheon, which role would he choose?
December 23, 2025
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Which Baby-Sitters Club character its creator Ann M. Martin would want to watch her kids
Ann M. Martin explains why she’s more Mary Anne than Kristy in The Baby-Sitters Club
December 23, 2025
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How the Baby-Sitters Club author Ann Martin continues to give back with her kids book organization
The prolific and beloved author has been up to a very noble project
December 22, 2025
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Bryce Dallas Howard reveals how much Hunter x Hunter is a part of her family's life
Here’s why her family is revisiting the beloved anime series
December 22, 2025
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What Tom King wants to work on next at DC isn’t about heroes, it’s about collaborators
At New York Comic Con 2025, the King of comics shared what superheroes he hopes to one day get the chance to work on.
December 22, 2025
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“The Thing was pretty hot s***”: Michael Chiklis looks back on his Fantastic Four movies
The actor has starred in plenty of projects, but he has some specific thoughts about playing the ever lovin’ hero
December 22, 2025
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Ann M. Martin shares the swag she got from Netflix's Baby-Sitters Club set with Popverse’s Ashley V. Robinson
What did the legendary author bring home from the Netflix adaptation?
December 18, 2025
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Bryce Dallas Howard reveals whether she’d ever star or direct a slasher to Popverse’s Ashley V. Robinson
What are the odds you’ll see actor/director Bryce Dallas Howard grappling with the gory genre? More than you might think.
December 18, 2025
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The stars of Mortal Kombat II describe the movie in a single word, like a one-finger punch to your brain
Plus, they share details about the emotional stakes of the 2026 adaptation
December 18, 2025
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Searching for Wonder Woman's Kite Man: Tom King on the "bizarre gallery of villains" DC's hero has that's sometimes even "problematic"
“It’s harder to steal from her past”: Tom King on Wonder Woman’s unusual rogues gallery
December 18, 2025
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Mike Colter gave away all his bullet-ridden Luke Cage hoodies from the Marvel Studios TV series, and might have to buy them back
Luke Cage’s Michael Andrews suit lives on — but the bullet-hole hoodies are gone, says Mike Colter.
December 16, 2025
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Ann M. Martin keeps Baby-Sitters Club history in her office: the original cover painting of the first book
Baby-Sitters Club creator Ann M. Martin shows off iconic Kristy’s Great Idea artwork.
December 16, 2025
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Bryce Dallas Howard reveals the Robert De Niro acting trick she steals for directing
From Jurassic World to Star Wars: Bryce Dallas Howard shares her De Niro-inspired directing method.
December 16, 2025
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How Mortal Kombat II's Johnny Cage would handle a comic convention like NYCC, according to Johnny Cage actor Karl Urban
From down-and-out to Earth Realm champion: Karl Urban on Johnny Cage’s Mortal Kombat II journey.
December 16, 2025
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Matriarch is the ultimate villain of Wonder Woman’s entire DC run, Tom King confirms
DC’s Wonder Woman has been building to Matriarch since issue #1.
December 16, 2025
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The Baby-Sitters Club author Ann M. Martin talks first-time convention experience at NYCC
Hopefully, New York Comic Con 2025 marks the dawn of a new comic con tradition for the legendary author
December 15, 2025
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Hornblower and beyond: Ioan Gruffudd on his career-defining characters
The Welsh actor plays the iconic and persistent fictional character
December 15, 2025
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“Acting is a contact sport”: Actor/director Bryce Dallas Howard on stunts, safety, and chasing adrenaline
The actor/director sat down in the Pop Spot at New York Comic Con 2025 for the conversation
December 15, 2025
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The Mortal Kombat II cast was asked who they’d fight, and the answers got very honest very fast
At New York Comic Con 2025, the MKII cast shared their thoughts on intra-cast battles
December 15, 2025
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For Supergirl writer Tom King, self-care is his rescue dog Roxy (who's just as bad as Krypto)
DC Comics & TV writer Tom King shares how much his canine companion means to him.
December 15, 2025
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Luke Cage & Evil star Mike Colter has one request for fans bringing him gifts at cons: please don’t make him check a bag
The star of Evil and Luke Cage has some thoughts on fans bringing him gifts
December 15, 2025
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