Grant DeArmitt

Grant DeArmitt
Staff Writer
Grant DeArmitt: Grant DeArmitt (he/him) likes horror, comics, and the unholy union of the two. As Popverse's Staff Writer, he criss-crosses the pop culture landscape bringing you the news and opinions about the big things (and the next big things). In the past, and despite their better judgment, he has written for Nightmare on Film Street and Newsarama. He lives in Brooklyn with his partner, Kingsley, and corgi, Legs.
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A rare Studio Ghibli classic is headed to Netflix, but Max still has an ongoing deal for the US
Produced in 1988, Grave of the Fireflies will be available to Netflix subscribers September 16
August 20, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Like Jason Vorhees, A24 & Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel lives again! Now with a new showrunner
Brad Caleb Kane emerges from the storm drains of Derry, in HBO's IT prequel, and heads toward the murky waters of Crystal Lake
August 19, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Somebody tell Bethesda: Prime Videos's Fallout writers suggest the series is not necessarily in the same continuity as the games, after all
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner spoke about deviating from the games' continuity and how much they enjoyed the fans' reactions
August 19, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Alien: Romulus ending explained - How Fede Álvarez's new xenomorph flick ties into Aliens, Alien³, Prometheus, Covenant, and more
Wow, did you expect to see a Predator in this movie?? Haha jk. Unless...?
August 16, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Why didn't Cable cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine? The writers have an answer
Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick say they "would love to have seen him," so what happened?
August 15, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Prepare for Alien: Romulus with Popverse
We've got our tickets, done our homework, and are wearing helmets to ward off facehuggers. Join us, won't you?
August 15, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Guides
Catch up on the Alien timeline, from Prometheus to Resurrection, ahead of Romulus's release
Yes, we'll even talk about Alien vs. Predator (Quickly, and under our breath, but still)
August 15, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Chris Evans reveals his shared Shakespearean past with Succession's Jeremy Strong
No, it is not Brian Cox.
August 15, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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DC is giving the (weekly!) gift of Batman this holiday season, with Santa Claus along for the ride
Writer Jeff Parker and artist Lukas Ketner bring Santa back to the naughtiest place on Earth (that's Gotham City!) starting this November
August 15, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Is the new Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2 trailer teasing an alliance between elves, men... and orcs?
One line from the returning villain Adar has us scratching our heads
August 14, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Black Canary gets into the ring against DC's biggest, baddest fighters - including Batman and her own mother
Is Dinah Lance the best hand-to-hand combatant in the DCU? New 6-issue miniseres Black Canary: Best of the Best intends to answer
August 14, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Peacock's Teacup looks to succeed where Alien vs. Predator failed
The James Wan & Ian McCulloch production has released its first cryptic teaser
August 14, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Aquaman director James Wan is returning to the water to reboot the Creature from the Black Lagoon... but is there an undead DC project haunting this project?
This isn't the first time the Conjuring creator was developing a fishman-focused flick
August 13, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Why does Marvel relaunch comics so often? It's "the best way" to get new readers and make money, says exec
In his latest substack post, Tom Brevoort explained Marvel's frequent (and sometimes controversial) choice to start their titles over with new #1s
August 12, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Pokémon star Rachael Lillis: 1978-2024
Lillis, who brought the characters Misty and Jesse to English-speaking audiences, worked extensively in other anime dubs
August 12, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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John Carpenter's love for video games comes full circle with two (!) new Halloween games on the horizon
Studio Boss Team Games, who are developing the games based on Carpenter's seminal 1978 slasher, say the horror icon is "intimately involved" with production
August 12, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Valiant's flagship hero X-O Manowar returns in new one-shot tying into Resurgence event
Written by Fred van Lente and drawn by Jesus Barrios, the new X-O Manowar sees Aric lose the alien armor that empowers him
August 12, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Chris Evans says he's "on the hunt" to direct another movie, and tells us what (and who) he's looking for
Speaking at NYCC last year, the MCU's Steve Rogers talked about his previous project as a director and what it would take to see him return to the role
August 12, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Warner Bros. killed a Looney Tunes movie in 2022, but it's been saved by someone else - and is coming to theaters soon
The Day the Earth Blew Up is the first Looney Tunes movie headed for a theatrical release since Space Jam: A New Legacy. Could that be good news for Coyote Vs. Acme?
August 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
WATCH: The cosplay lip sync battle commences at MCM London Comic Con
Your favorite characters, your favorite songs - all thanks to Popverse & MCM
August 09, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Uncanny X-Men's Gail Simone talks Outliers, Endlings, and Southern Gothic Horror for Marvel's mutants
The second X-Men title of the From the Ashes reboot is out now, and Popverse sat down with its architect
August 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Will Netflix adapt the sequels to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder? Here's what author Holly Jackson thinks
Speaking to a crowd at MCM London Comic Con, Jackson was asked about a possible adaptation of Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good as Dead
August 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Don't be disappointed with House of the Dragon's season 2 finale; some great stuff is on the way in season 3 (we think)
What's coming to Westeros in the next season of the Game of Thrones prequel, according to Fire and Blood. Beware of spoilers
August 07, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Calmer Con: an accessible pop-culture convention that's sensory friendly
Calmer Con comes to Boston August 24, and is heading to NYC in the spring of 2025
August 07, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Deadpool OR Wolverine? We asked the artists at San Diego Comic Con
Jonboy Meyers, Erik Burnham, Mirka Andolpho, Dustin Nguyen, video game artist David Tran, and Sean Galloway a.k.a. Cheeks all offered their preference of mutant superstar
August 07, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Summer Reads 2024: Here's Popverse's personal book recs
From magic to Marvel and murder to Miyazaki, check out what's on our shelves this Summer of '24.
August 07, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Chris Evans has a favorite season (and a favorite holiday or three)
Last year, Evans spoke at New York Comic Con, which just happened to be during his favorite time of year
August 06, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Jeff Lemire spreads his Tarot-themed comic Minor Arcana from BOOM! Studios out for you in exclusive first look
Mystery and mysticism are in the cards as the Sweet Tooth creator and Something is Killing the Children publisher team up... and Popverse has a first look into their future
August 06, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
The Spider-Man story that could've been "a horror show" if one editor hadn't put his foot down
Tom Brevoort recently revealed that Spider-Man: The Final Adventure could've gone very, very differently
August 05, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Colin Kaepernick wants to help people make comics - by eliminating the people who actually make comics, using AI
Before launching Lumi, a company that "leverages advanced AI technology" to make comics, Kaepernick was made aware of comic artists' misgivings
August 02, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
This summer, Marvel is betting on blood for its MCU movies, TV shows, and comics -- But is it working?
Marvel is catering to a more mature audience these days; we look at how that's going for them.
August 02, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Guides
What to Watch August 2024: The new movies and TV series are streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Hulu
August 01, 2024
Veronica Valencia
News
Hannibal's Mad Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy to carve up the big apple at New York Comic Con 2024!
After their smash hit panel at Chicago's C2E2, the murder boys Mad Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy of Hannibal fame are coming to NYCC 2024
July 31, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
WATCH: Florida Supercon hosted the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase and Supercon Talent Show
Who knew your favorite anime character could sing?
July 31, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
WATCH: Florida Supercon hosts the Super Summer Festa in Miami!
Popverse filmed Florida's hottest party at its premiere pop culture event!
July 31, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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Marvel's Hall H announcements have us wondering about Blade
Is the Mahershala Ali-starring vampire flick still headed to theaters in 2025?
July 29, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Is Deadpool & Wolverine Ryan Reynolds last movie as a Merc with a Mouth? He said so before, but might change his mind
He made the comments in 2022, to be fair. But now, it's looking increasingly more likely Marvel is going to want their Merc with a Mouth back
July 28, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Popverse found all the cats at San Diego Comic Con so you didn't have to
This is the meowment.
July 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Fresh off her Deadpool & Wolverine appearance, Laura Kinney AKA Wolverine is getting a new Marvel comic
Announced at San Diego Comic Con's annual Women of Marvel panel, the series will be written by Erica Schultz and drawn by Giada Belviso
July 28, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Get your first look at Star Trek: Section 31 in this Michelle Yeoh-starring teaser
New Star Trek footage and a Beyoncé song? Count us in
July 28, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Fan-favorite X-Men character Psylocke to headline solo title from Marvel starting this fall
Written by Alyssa Wong with art by Vincenzo Carratù, the series stars the second mutant to take up the Psylocke mantle. (Sorry, Betsy Braddock fans!)
July 27, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Star Trek: Lower Decks gets a season 5 release date, will premiere with two episodes
The fifth and final season's release date was revealed at San Diego Comic Con, along with a trailer
July 27, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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You don't need to see any other Alien movies to enjoy Alien: Romulus, says director Fede Álvarez
Speaking at the Alien panel at San Diego Comic Con, Álvarez confirmed that anyone can enjoy his new addition to the scifi/horror franchise, homework free
July 27, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Marvel Studios has three secret movies coming in 2026, and tonight it could reveal them in Hall H blowout at San Diego Comic Con
After Blade, there are three unnamed films on the MCU schedule. Will they be revealed tonight?
July 27, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Marvel is bringing back the West Coast Avengers, starring Iron Man, War Machine and... Ultron as a good guy?
Written by Gerry Duggan with art by Danny Kim, the new West Coast Avengers comic will feature one of the most surprising lineups in Marvel history
July 27, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Glorfindel is coming to Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - here's what you need to know
The elf warrior, who went toe-to-toe with a Balrog in J.R.R. Tolkien's writings, was confirmed to be coming to the show at San Diego Comic Con
July 26, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Get ready to meet Marvel's all-new Spider-Girl, spinning out of the web of Spider-Boy!
The new hero will debut in the 12th issue of the current Spider-Boy series by Dan Slott and Paco Medina
July 26, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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"All by his design" - New Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer reminds us that Sauron is in control
It seems the titular character of Lord of the Rings is, finally, the main one
July 26, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Percy Jackson's half brother is cast in SDCC 2024 Olympians surprise
The Olympians are adding to their ranks ahead of their return to Disney+
July 25, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Absolute Batman will feature an Alfred Pennyworth that has "never been a butler"
Written by Scott Snyder with Nick Dragotta on art, Absolute Batman's Alfred will have a different purpose in Gotham than serving the Waynes.
July 25, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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James Gunn’s DC Studios reboot debuts at SDCC 2024 in the form of first official Superman, Creature Commandos merch
Comic Con attendees can pick up the first officially-licensed merch from both James Gunn's Superman and upcoming Max animated series Creature Commandos at the DC Booth, #4545
July 24, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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HBO is no longer developing The Batman spinoffs Arkham Asylum or Gotham PD because of lack of "marquee characters"
Matt Reeves spoke to the failed attempts to get his Batman spinoffs off the ground at the network, adding that they were part of the reason he "wanted to make our deal at Warner Bros"
July 24, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Guides
All the big news & surprises from San Diego Comic-Con 2024
Whether you're here, there or anywhere, here's what we've learned and what we expect to learn from SDCC 2024
July 23, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Marvel had a comic book "that would not die" for more than a decade thanks to its loyal fanbase, according to the editor who ran it
Readers of Spider-Girl, which ran from 1998 to 2009, accomplished something that one longtime Marvel editor said "no other fan group has been able to duplicate since"
July 22, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Blumhouse's Spawn movie reboot with Todd McFarlane has got a new name
Todd McFarlane and Jason Blum have posted images of the Spawn reboot screenplay on social media
July 22, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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The hit webtoon Under the Oak Tree returns with a new prequel novel
White Dragon, a story from the vantage of Remdragon Knight Ursuline Ricaydo, is the first return to Wedon since season 3 of Under the Oak Tree ended
July 22, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Follow along to the official Alien: Romulus panel from SDCC 2024 Hall H with Fede Álvarez, Cailee Spaeny, and more!
Maybe they can't hear you scream in space, but you can at least read all about Alien: Romulus here.
July 20, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Join the Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power cast and crew as Popverse covers their SDCC 2024 Hall H panel live!
Amazon's Prime Video is bringing The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to Hall H ahead of its second season - and we'll be there covering it.
July 20, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
HBO's House of the Dragon season 2 finale is teasing a massive Game of Thrones book event called Sowing of the Seeds - here's what it is
Obviously, there's gonna be some spoilers ahead. But if you've already read George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, you know what's coming anyway
July 19, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
WATCH: Hazbin Hotel's Alex Brightman and Brandon Rogers turn up the heat on Florida Supercon!
Miami may be hot this time of year, but it's probably cooler than where Sir Pentious and Katie Killjoy hail from
July 19, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
Deadpool is joining the TVA in Deadpool and Wolverine, but don't forget: Wade Wilson is a variant
For an organization that seeks to prevent timeline disturbances, the Time Variance Authority seems pretty cool with a guy who owes his existence to one
July 18, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
WATCH: Cosplay Central's Championship and Costume Showcase from Florida Supercon!
See the best dressed in nerdom strut their stuff at the Miami Beach Convention Center
July 18, 2024
Veronica Valencia
News
Witness the rise of the Bene Gesserit in new teaser for Dune: Prophecy
Set millennia before Dune Parts 1 and 2, the prequel to the biggest space opera in recent cinematic history debuts on Max in November
July 18, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Amazon Prime changes The Boys season finale title, issues disclaimer in wake of attempted Trump assassination
'Assassination Run,' the original title of Season 4's eighth episode, has been renamed 'Season 4 Finale'
July 18, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
WATCH: Avatar: The Last Airbender's Zach Eisen, Dante Basco, & Jack De Sena gather the nations for Florida Supercon
The original voices of Zuko, Sokka, and Aang reunited in Miami, and Popverse was there to film
July 17, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
WATCH: Fallout's Ella Purnell full spotlight panel with Popverse from Miami Beach's Florida Supercon!
See Amazon's favorite Vault Dweller and the breakout star of Yellowjackets on stage Ella Purnell in Miami!
July 17, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
Watch the full Critical Role Panel from Florida Supercon 2024!
Join Critical Role's Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham from sunny Miami Beach.
July 15, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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Holding their horses: Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 has been delayed, slowing the four-part story's progress
After Chapter 1's poor box office performance, the second chapter of the ambitious New Line/Territory Pictures collab will no longer come out August 16
July 10, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Do New York Comic Con 2024 like a real New Yorker, with all the bodegas you can visit near the Javits Center
Get snacks, withdraw money, and experience an NYC staple just a few steps from the Javits Center with our recommended NYCC bodegas
July 10, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch the full panelRen the Girl with the Mark's creators tell you how to make a big fantasy series on a tiny budget at MCM May 2024
Neil Oseman and the team behind Ren are in London to talk about a different kind of magic
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch the full panelWatch the Neurodiverse Creator panel from MCM Comic Con!
Creators from across the UK were in London to discuss the challenges and successes of being neurodivergent in the digital space
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch Vox Machina voice actor Robbie Daymond's full panel from London's MCM
Hear as Daymond gives Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson some behind the scenes insight into video game voice acting
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch the full panelWitness the Great Anime Showdown of MCM Comic Con 2024!
Shwabadi, Rustage, Shao Dow, Just Cosplay Sings, and the hosts of Anime Freshmen take the stage in London
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch Geekdom and Hip Hop collide in Super Cypher at MCM London!
Azmera Hammouri-Davis, JAKe, Yezzi Yazzir and Khary Randolph are just a couple of the nerds in the Hip Hop industry - hear Dr. Shamika Ann Mitchell interview them about how they celebrate nerdom in their work
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch the Anime Ltd Industry panel from MCM Comic Con in London
Publishers of the UK's finest anime gave out an inside look at the business, and Popverse has the scoop
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch YouTube's Anime Freshmen and their Arguelympics, filmed at London's MCM
Tired of screaming at your friends about anime? Watch other people do it!
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Muslim nerds and geeks gathered at MCM London Comic Con for Super Salaam! - and we filmed the entire panel!
Panelists Dr. Jaasir Jabbar, HRH Prince Fahad Al-Saud, Headbanger Hijabi, Helalipop, and Hijabi Hoo join moderator Dr. Shamika Mitchell to talk culture and comic con
July 10, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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We were right: Shrek 5 is confirmed - and even has a release date & cast!
SomeBODY once told me... and they were correct.
July 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Are all of Fox's X-Men movies now part of the MCU? What Deadpool & Wolverine might mean for Marvel Studios canon
Similar to Spider-Man: No Way Home, the third Deadpool flick appears to broaden the borders of the MCU
July 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Kieron Gillen is headed to New York Comic Con 2024
The Immortal X-Men writer, Marvel staple, and The Wicked + The Divine co-creator will be at Artist Alley
July 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Darren Criss reveals how he went from a convention-going fan to a celebrity (who still goes to conventions)
"I want you all to know," says the Glee and A Very Potter Musical star, "that I grew up going to conventions."
July 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Russell Crowe's character looms heavily over the Gladiator II trailer
No, there's no new footage of Maximus Decimus Meridius in the trailer for Ridley Scott's follow-up to Gladiator. But his character is remembered well
July 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Cable, step aside: how Marvel chose its new X-Men, according to the top editor who helped make the decisions
The From the Ashes editor speaks to which characters got "sidelined" for the relaunch, and why
July 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Agatha All Along's first trailer fulfills a forgotten WandaVision tease and debuts just what 'Marvel Scary' actually looks like
Perfect for its spooky season release of September 18 on Disney+
July 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Rebecca Yarros' new Fourth Wing book Onyx Storm takes the series in a darker direction
The latest novel in the Empyrean series, invites readers to "Brave the dark"
July 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
The Fall of the House of Usher's Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, and Carla Gugino are headed to NYCC '24!
Once upon a midnight dreary, this Netflix crew makes New York eerie
July 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Guides
Batman: Watch every animated movie starring DC's greatest detective in release and chronological order
Batman has a storied history in animation, so let's dive on in with our watch order
July 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Guides
Every new & upcoming TV series & show release dates coming in 2025, for your viewing pleasure
Check out our upcoming TV schedule for details on when your favorite shows return
July 08, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Critical Role is coming to Florida Supercon - here's everything Critters can do in Miami Beach
Action, adventure, and at least one tea party
July 03, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch the full panelWatch: Spores Productions talk about their video Final Fantasy - Fate's Edge at MCM London
Fate's Edge is part cosplay, part music video, all fan-created - hear from the team that developed it
July 03, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
What's streaming on Netflix this July
Boruto to Bad Boys, Uncle Buck to Unsolved Mysteries, let Popverse guide you through Netflix's July offerings
July 03, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Marvel Studios is making a Black Panther prequel set squarely in the MCU with the Eyes of Wakanda series
Did X-Men '97 have you thinking Marvel Animation was moving away from the MCU? Think again
July 03, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
What's streaming on Amazon Prime Video this July
Dave Bautista's back to spying, Cirque du Soleil's up and flying, Tyler Perry's got husbands lying - here's what to watch this month
July 02, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Every new movie and TV series coming to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Hulu in July 2024
In this heat, the "and chill" part of streaming is more literal than ever
July 02, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Guides
From Prometheus through Romulus (and beyond!), here's how to Watch the Alien movies in order
In space, no one can hear you stream (unless you really turn the volume up)
July 01, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Watch the full panelWatch the Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama Tribute Panel from MCM London, right here on Popverse
"What Dragonball Means to Me" brought together fans from across the UK to pay tribute to one of anime's most influencial voices
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch the full panelMaile Flanagan, the voice of Naruto, was at MCM Comic Con in 2024... and you can watch the panel here!
One of the most familiar voices in anime took to the Main Stage in London, and Popverse was there to film it
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Watch the full panelAnime fans - Your Lie In April (the MUSICAL) was at MCM Comic Con, and we filmed the panel!
The minds behind the stage adaptation of Fuji TV's popular romance series took the Main Stage in London, but you can watch from anywhere in the world
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Watch the full panelWatch anime star Eric Vale teach voice acting at MCM Comic Con
The One Piece and My Hero Academia star shares wisdom and practical tips for both aspiring voice actors and people already in the biz
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Guides
A Quiet Place: Day One tells the first chapter of the story, and here's a Quiet Place watch order to tell what happened next
Check out the movies in release order or, if you feel like it, start with the prequel and go chronological. Either way, we'll tell you how to do it
June 28, 2024
Grant DeArmitt