Jim McDermott
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David Tennant would love to do a musical!
(...if he could sing like Idina Menzel)
November 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
David Tennant insists on calling The Scottish play by name, defying 400 years of theater tradition
While talking about his next theatrical role as the lead in Shakespeare's Scottish Play, David Tennant scoffed at the idea of it being cursed to call it by name.
November 10, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Our Flag Means Death's Rhys Darby says fantasy stories give us a place where “we can all love each other.”
Rhys Darby reflects on the importance of fantasy stories in the world today
November 10, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer calls out “cringe culture”
Mercer is against calling things "cringe."
November 09, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Meet Marvel’s secret weapon, Ellie Pyle
Marvel Comics' new Executive Director of Digital Content talks working at Marvel, Women of Marvel, and the opportunities in working under Marvel Studios
November 08, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Our Flag Means Death's Rhys Darby advises fans on how to get a selfie with Bigfoot
At this year's NYCC, actor Rhys Darby delivered a showstopping address about getting a selfie with Bigfoot
November 01, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Netflix’s Bodies is a love letter to writers (and a good mindbendy time travel thriller)
For Bodies' comic creator Si Spencer, writing was all about playing God
October 29, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Netflix's Squid Game is doing a reality show, and I am having complicated feelings about it
Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge debuts November 22 and it looks bonkers
October 26, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Spoilers ahead!Netflix's Bodies ending explained
Twists, time travel—and hints of a season two!
October 25, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Is Tom Hiddleston's Loki ever going to be allowed to be fun (and evil) again?
Loki may be the most well developed character in the MCU. But whatever happened to the god of mischief and lies?
October 24, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
One Piece Dub's Gabe Kunda says one upcoming scene is so intense, he fainted
One Piece Dub voice actor Gabe Kunda talks about the new Crunchyroll episodes
October 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Bagel, pizza, or cheesecake: David Tennant addresses New York's most important question
At his spotlight panel at NYCC, David Tennant learned about the food-transforming power of New York's water
October 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
My night of romance at NYCC
Ali Hazelwood's panel on pop culture and romance turned into something so much more
October 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Disney+ needs to do Ms. Marvel Season 2 regardless of the success of The Marvels
As rumors fly about the future of Kamala Khan, there are plenty of good reasons to greenlight a second season of Ms. Marvel
October 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Star Trek: Another crossover between Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds teased at NYCC 2023
Mike McMahan says the Strange New Worlds/Lower Decks crossover was “so meaningful” to the Lower Decks team
October 20, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
On Next Week’s Chucky, [spoiler] Dies! (And so does a long-time legacy character, sort of!)
At NYCC Syfy/USA aired the next episode of Chucky, and it's gonna be a bloodbath!
October 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Christopher Paolini teases many more books to come in the Eragonverse
At NYCC Christopher Paolini says new book Murtaugh is “the beginning” of a whole new series of Eragon books
October 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
My Hero Academia becomes Squishmallows
At NYCC My Hero Academia announced it was partnering with Squishmallow on a set of plush dolls
October 14, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi says he "may" be working on an Amulet movie
After years of waiting, Amulet fans may finally get to see the Hayes family on the big screen.
October 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Mark Hamill is the terrifying breakout from Fall of the House of Usher
Playing family enforcer Arthur Pym in Fall of the House of Usher, Mark Hamill is a transfixing menace
October 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Funko spares no expense with its Heavy Metal Halloween-themed area at NYCC
Ghouls with guitars, blacklight Funko Pops, and more at NYCC's Funko booth
October 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Bill Watterson calls collaboration with The Mysteries' artist John Kascht “appallingly inefficient and wasteful”
Bill Watterson and John Kascht wrestled with radically different ideas and art styles in creating their new book The Mysteries.
October 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Is Marvel's Daredevil antisemitic? Jewish rabbis, professors and interfaith scholars speak out over new comic
The depiction of the villain in Daredevil #1 plays on numerous anti-Semitic tropes, claim Jewish leaders and interfaith scholars
October 10, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Inside the surprise revival of the Transformers & GI Joe shared universe with Hasbro, Skybound, & Image Comics
A conversation with Hasbro's Michael Kelly about Transformers, G.I. Joe, working with Skybound...and Squirrel Girl?
September 19, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Ms. Marvel season 2 fate depends on success of The Marvels, according to show's producers
Ms. Marvel Season 2 depends on the success of upcoming Marvels movie
September 19, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher season 4: The cast, the plot, and more for the next season of Netflix's hit fantasy show
What do seasons 4 and 5 have in store for the Witcher, Yennefer, Jaskier, and Ciri? This is what we know so far.
September 08, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Power Up: Find food near the Javits Center during New York Comic Con 2025
Your New York Comic Con '25 guide on finding restaurants near the Jacob Javits Convention Center
August 31, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are about to change the Apple Watch (and maybe the world)
Sometime this fall, Apple is releasing adorable Peanuts animations that will play across the screen of its Apple Watch.
August 24, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Is Star Wars better without the Jedi? Ahsoka makes the case for a new order
As Ahsoka debuts on Disney+, a look at the many ways the Jedi have been a disaster and the better future that she offers.
August 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Ahsoka: The Star Wars spin-off's trailers, release date, cast & more ahead of its Disney+ debut
Star Wars fan favorite Ahsoka Tano is getting her own show this year, and we've got the deets!
August 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Maia Kobabe's unique tree-based approach to cartooning
"My process tends to be very non-chronological."
August 17, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Good Omens season 2: What Aziraphale's plight says about religion and goodness
Good Omens season 2 tempts the audience to question what they've been taught
August 15, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Heartstopper's use of animation makes the show a success
Season 2 of Heartstopper just came out, and once again it uses animation in important ways to tell its story.
August 11, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Transformers: EarthSpark team chat big changes in season 1 finale (no spoilers)
The cast and creative team of Transformers: EarthSpark talk the first season's last 7 episodes
August 02, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
How Henry Cavill said 'goodbye' to the Witcher (and what it says about his replacement)
Given the fact that Henry Cavill is leaving the Witcher, the ending of season 3 was real weird
July 31, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher season 3 Volume 2: The release date, the plot, the cast, episode titles, and more
Looking for the latest information on Witcher Season 3 Volume 2? We've got it (and we're updating this as more and more comes in)
July 28, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher season 3 (volumes 1 and 2) ending explained!
The second volume of season 3 of the The Witcher is out, and we've got all the answers (and plenty of questions).
July 28, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Follow along live!Follow's DC's Young Readers panel talking about Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Dreamer, and more
Nicole Maines (Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story), Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth), Penelope and Jerry Gaylord (Diana and the Hero's Journey; Clark & Lex), Jeffrey Brown (Batman and Robin and Howard), and Jim Benton (Fann Club: Batman Squad) talking comics
July 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
There's a new Snoopy float coming to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year (and we just met him!)
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Beagle Scouts in Peanuts, the Macy's Parade will feature a Beagle Scout Snoopy
July 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley reflect on the past, present, and future (!!) of the Invincible comic book
Invincible's creators express their delight in ending their book (for now, anyway)
July 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Is it still cathartic if no one cares? Kevin Smith at the Masters of the Universe panel at SDCC 2023
Kevin Smith came to the Masters of the Universe: Revolution wanting to process fan rejection. What he found was an audience looking to be entertained.
July 22, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Ode to the happy weirdos: fans of The Owl House say 'Thank you' at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
At the first day of SDCC 2023, cast and fans of The Owl House gathered to celebrate their favorite show.
July 22, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Keith David joins the cast of Masters of the Universe: Revolution
At the Masters of the Universe panel, Kevin Smith reveals big new cast member and William Shatner acting opposite Mark Hamill
July 21, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: Amazon brings Invincible to Comic Con ahead of Season Two
Robert Kirkman leads the cast and crew of Invincible at San Diego Comic Con 2023.
July 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
"I want to know my kids will grow up free": David Tennant on slipping human rights protections
David Tennant speaks about starring in Good and the play's scary relevance today.
July 07, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher returns to it season 1 form (and the novels) with the bewitching 'Act of Illusion' episode
In "The Act of Illusion," The Witcher returns to the playful, complex narrative style of the first season and also celebrates the storytelling of the novels
July 07, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher: What is the Wild Hunt?
The Wild Hunt is one of the most mysterious and important aspects of the Witcher lore. Here's how they're presented in the books, games and series.
July 06, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher season 3: Don't overlook Mistle, a major character in the franchise's (and Ciri's) future
In The Witcher episode 303 we get our first glimpse of Mistle, and there's a lot more of her to come.
July 06, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher season 3: Understanding Milva, played by Meng’er Zhang of Marvel's Shang-Chi
As we prepare for Season 3 of the Witcher, here's a thumbnail sketch of the new character Milva, one of the books' most beloved.
July 06, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Con O'Neill says that Our Flag Means Death is successful because it's kind, and we agree
On Our Flag Means Death, the real piracy is the friends you make along the way
July 05, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Netflix's The Witcher: What are Ciri’s powers, and what is her destiny?
After almost three full seasons of the Witcher, here's what we know about Ciri's powers, their source, and her destiny
July 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Andrzej SapkowskiThe Witcher reading order: How to read Andrzej Sapkowski's books in chronological and release order
There are Three Different Ways to Read the Witcher—Chronologically, Original print order and by U.S. release order.
July 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Spoilers!The Witcher: Inside the Netflix show's mysterious White Flame
The White Flame, aka Duny, aka Emhyr van Emreis, Emperor of Nilfgaard: Breaking down The Witcher's most mysterious character.
July 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher cast: Who you can expect for season 3
Henry Cavill and the existing cast are welcoming some new faces for The Witcher season 3
July 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Strange New Worlds' Trial of Number One speaks to my experience as a gay Catholic priest
Sometimes pop culture helps us see ourselves
June 29, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Queer comic creators talk their hopes, helps (and fave new reads!) for Pride
Queer creators Cathy G. Johnson, Blue Delliquanti and Steve Orlando celebrate Pride!
June 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Ben Sisko was always my Star Trek captain
Say what you will about Jean-Luc Picard or Kathryn Janeway; Ben Sisko was the Star Trek captain who embodied what it means to be human.
June 08, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Marvel TV writer J. Holtham chats writing rates and what the WGA is fighting for
Jessica Jones and Supergirl writer J. Holtham talks about his experiences as a screenwriter
June 08, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Good Omens is the show for queer people today
As Good Omens prepares to return in July, we celebrate what made season one of the David Tennant and Michael Sheen-led show a celebration of queer life.
June 08, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
“It feels all made up”: Queer comic creators talk about attacks on their books
At MoCCA Fest, PEN America' Jonathan Friedman talked to Maia Kobabe, Mike Curato and Cathy G. Johnson about the censorship of their books.
May 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
A Droid Story: Everything we know about the upcoming Star Wars animated film
Lucasfilm has a new animated film coming about a hero guided by R2-D2 and C-3PO. Here's the deets:
May 18, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Maia Kobabe, in eir own words: The Gender Queer cartoonist talks about life and comics
Cartoonist Maia Kobabe talks about eir process, eir new book, and Gender Queer.
May 17, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Marvel multiverse: 10 alternate Marvel universes that aren't Ultimate, but are still Awesome
As Hickman and Hitch get ready to return to the Ultimate Universe, a look at other great Marvel alternate universes.
May 12, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Marvel's New Mutants saved his life, and now Bishop is healing it: Veteran TV writer J. Holtham on his journey with the X-Men
Comic and TV writer J. Holtham talks about how the X-Men helped him survive the challenges of growing up Black in a white community and writing Bishop: War College
May 11, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Good Omens: David Tennant shares his favorite Crowley looks ahead of season 2
David Tennant shares his thoughts about Crowley's "punk" aesthetic.
May 11, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
I have been to Camp Endor, and I am here to tell you that you do not want to go to Camp Endor
They told me it was a summer camp. They said I'd have fun. Then we landed on Endor.
May 02, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Three big differences between Marvel and DC event series
Marvel and DC each love event series; but the forms those series take vary in very specific ways.
May 01, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Good Omens season 2: David Tennant offers teases about Jon Hamm, Queen (and Terry Pratchett!), and more
David Tennant teases big things for Good Omens at Emerald City Comic Con.
April 26, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
James Gunn, some of DCEU's past creators deserve your praise, not your dismissal
James Gunn saying DC gave away its IP "for a smile" is an appalling dimissal of the talent and success behind the Arrowverse and other DC properties.
April 24, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Witcher: Inside the evolving uses of music in the hit Netflix show and its spinoffs
The Witcher is known for its songs; but the purposes of those songs keeps evolving. And Blood Origin suggests more evolutions to come.
April 20, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Everything we know about Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
In April Disney+ is releasing a brand new new Star Wars animated series for preschoolers. Here's what we know!
April 09, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Everything we know about Andor Season Two
After an incredible first season, what's coming up on Andor? Here's all the scuttlebutt.
April 07, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama brings laughter, revelations (and a few tears) to Anime NYC
In his first American appearance, Hajime Isayama talks Attack on Titan, the influence of the anime version on his writing, and the series’ unexpected connection to Game of Thrones
April 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Anime NYC cosplayers were out in full force this year
A great variety of cosplay from Anime NYC '22
April 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Why doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?
Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?
March 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Celebrating 100 episodes of the deep-dive queer X-Men podcast Cerebro from Connor Goldsmith
Connor Goldsmith's hit podcast about the X-Men arrives at its 100th episode.
March 06, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Nathan Foad and Con O’Neill's dream guest casting for Our Flag Means Death (plus a suggestion of our own)
When it comes to guest stars for season two of Our Flag Means Death, what about looking to alums of SNL and White Lotus?
March 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Jedi, The Way, and more: Inside the religions of Star Wars
There are a bunch of different religions in the Star Wars Universe. What are they, and what's their deal?
March 01, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Mandalorian mania: Who are all the different Mandalorians?
At this point a bunch of different groups wear Mandalorian armor. Who are they, and what are they about?
February 27, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The Mandalorian succeeds by telling new stories in an old way
For as original and fresh as the Mandalorian feels, beneath the surface it works because of the ways it draws on Star Wars.
February 24, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Paramount, now is the time for the Micronauts movie
Marvel's Quantumania may not have landed with the critics, but it definitely demonstrated the interest people have in seeing a story set in a quantum universe.
February 22, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Could Ant-Man 3 finally jumpstart the Microverse in the MCU?
Marvel has two great properties just begging for someone to use them.
February 17, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
What is the Quantum Realm? Looking inside Marvel's microversal part of the MCU multiverse
What can we learn about the MCU's Quantum Realm from the comics?
February 17, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Why do so many team-led movies, TV shows, and comics have seven heroes?
The Witcher: Blood Origin is the latest in a long series of stories to feature seven-member teams. What's up with that?
February 07, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Superman and his secret identity: Should DC really be putting the Man of Steel back in the closet?
Does Superman actually need a secret identity?
January 30, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The bible of comic books based on the Bible
Looking for comic books that Are connected to the Bible? We've got you covered
January 05, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Putting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identities
Superman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?
January 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Making the invisible visible: An interview with Jesse Lonergan, creator of Hedra
Jesse Lonergan blew people away with his 2020 book Hedra. But who is he? And how does he think about narrative and art?
December 08, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC
After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End
November 23, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Dike Ruan feels amazed to be here
Italian comics artist Dike Ruan chats with Popverse about breaking in, his work on Shang-Chi, and his dream jobs
November 21, 2022
Jim McDermott
Guides
“We definitely need more” light-hearted moments, Says Titans’ Brenton Thwaites (and maybe we’ll get some)
Titans' Brenton Thwaites on the series' darkness and the need for some lighter moments
November 04, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Pokémon and One Piece-designed Fashion Debuts at NYCC
NYCC saw the debut of a line of customizable shirts designed by Pokémon and One Piece creators.
October 25, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Writing Tips from Brandon Sanderson
Want to Learn to Be a Better Writer? Brandon Sanderson was at NYCC with lots of suggestions
October 25, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Sara Alfageeh and friends are building One More Multiverse
Harvey Award Winner Sara Alfageeh talks about her shared-universe video game company One More Multiverse
October 20, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
The end is here-ish: The last Walking Dead Panel
Scott Gimple and Cast Members of the Walking Dead share stories, tears at NYCC but answer no questions on the future of the franchise
October 13, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Doom Patrol actors promise interdimensional travel! A musical episode! Sex ghosts! (And the return of ???)
Doom Patrol Actors April Bowlby, Jovian Wade and Michelle Gomez tease big season 4 twists at NYCC
October 12, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Titans executive producer, actors promise payoff in “juicy” Season 4, plus #TimBer!
Titans EP Greg Walker and actors Ryan Potter and Joshua Oprin imply big fan-favorite stories coming in Season 4
October 12, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Calling all Sassenachs: My Night with Sam Heughan
On Outlander star Sam Heughan, his ineffable charm, and a Saturday evening spent with hundreds of women waiting to see him
October 11, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Clan Outlander is in the House at NYCC
Outlander Cosplayers Show Their Colors (and Kilts!) at NYCC
October 09, 2022
Jim McDermott
Features
Marjorie Liu Gets Real (and Real Scary) about Her New Horror Series the Night Eaters
Marjorie Liu shares details about her new graphic novel series with Sana Takeda about children forced by their mother into a haunted house.
October 09, 2022
Jim McDermott