Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Contributing writer
Joshua Lapin-Bertone: Joshua is a pop culture writer specializing in comic book media. His work has appeared on the official DC Comics website, the DC Universe subscription service, HBO Max promotional videos, the Batman Universe fansite, and more. In between traveling around the country to cover various comic conventions, Joshua resides in Florida where he binges superhero television and reads obscure comics from yesteryear.
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Spoilers!Marvel: All the Wolverine variants in Deadpool & Wolverine
Rounding up the Wolverine variants from Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
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The Boys is getting a 1950s era prequel starring Jensen Ackles
Prime Video’s The Boys Universe is expanding with Vought Rising, a 1950s era spinoff starring Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy.
July 26, 2024
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Spoilers!Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine ending explained
How does Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine end? What were the surprise cameos? We have answers - spoiler-y answers.
July 25, 2024
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Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani is writing for Marvel Comics, and is already pitching them to Kevin Feige for the MCU
Will Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel comics get adapted into the MCU? The actress turned writer has pitched it to Kevin Feige.
July 24, 2024
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The next Star Wars show Skeleton Crew is a Star Wars show for non-Star Wars fans (although you can enjoy it too!) says Jon Watts
Jon Watts wants Star Wars: Skeleton Crew to appeal to all viewers, whether they’re familiar with the franchise or not.
July 24, 2024
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MCU star Michael Rooker couldn’t stop falling asleep during his Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 death scene, according to co-star
Sometimes an actor just needs a nap, even if they’re filming a death scene in a Marvel Studios film.
July 24, 2024
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Star Wars: Andor star Diego Luna describes how they're fitting four seasons of planned story into the second (and final) season
It turns out filming five seasons of a Star Wars show takes a long time - a lot longer than Lucasfilm and its cast & crew thought.
July 24, 2024
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House of the Dragon actor Tom Glynn-Carney reveals his King Aegon II playlist
Listening to Eminem helps him prepare for some of his biggest scenes.
July 24, 2024
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Chris Pine says what everyone's secretly thinking about saving the Star Trek movie franchise, and the problem with blockbuster movies
Chris Pine feels like movie studios spend too much time chasing the wrong audience, and overlooking the fans
July 23, 2024
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Orlando Bloom is open to returning for Disney's new Pirates of the Caribbean movie reboot
Will Turner still has some adventures left in him in Pirates of the Caribbean
July 23, 2024
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Want to learn to skydive? Pom Klementieff has the best way - ask Tom Cruise
What’s the best gift for a coworker? If you’re Tom Cruise, it’s skydiving lessons.
July 23, 2024
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Could Klaw claw his way back to the MCU? If Andy Serkis has his way, 100%
In the MCU, death isn’t always the end.
July 23, 2024
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Marvel Studios's iconic She-Hulk line about Captain America f**king was almost cut
One of the greatest moments of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was almost put on the cutting room floor.
July 23, 2024
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Marvel Studios actor Iman Vellani’s friendship with Ms. Marvel co-creator Sana Amanat is absolutely adorable
How many superhero actors can say their best friend is their character’s creator?
July 23, 2024
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Watch the future of Marvel's X-Men get revealed during the From The Ashes panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 - live!
Writers of Uncanny X-Men, X-Force, NYX, and Mystique will reveal mysteries of Marvel's future X-Men comics during this Saturday San Diego Comic-Con 2024 panel, and you can watch it happen live
July 22, 2024
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Good Omens season 3 will have a "perfect ending" for Crowley, says David Tennant
David Tennant won’t tell us how Crowley’s story ends in Good Omens, but he promises that it will be “perfect.”
July 22, 2024
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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
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Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away with our Star Wars liveblog direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024!
From The High Republic to Star Wars Outlaws, discover the latest news from the expanded Lucasfilm worlds of books, comics, and games, live and direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024
July 19, 2024
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A superhero therapist uses comic book movies to help people grapple with their sexual orientation and PTSD - here's how
Dr. Janina Scarlet shares how comic book movies can help you find your inner truth.
July 10, 2024
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How therapists are using the Marvel Cinematic Universe to heal us
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is being used as a therapy tool, and the results have been great.
July 09, 2024
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Batman: Watch every animated movie starring DC's greatest detective in release and chronological order
From the DCAU to Scooby Doo, a list of the Dark Knight's animated adventures
July 08, 2024
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Walter White Jr. actor RJ Mitte has an idea for a Breaking Bad sequel
Flynn White is ready to take up his father’s legacy
July 08, 2024
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Daredevil actor Charlie Cox says fans of the Netflix series one-shot fight scenes "will not be disappointed" by Marvel Studios' Born Again relaunch
Charlie Cox breaks down the process behind some of Daredevil’s best fight scenes.
July 08, 2024
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How to play the western game series Red Dead Redemption in order (release or chronological)
Want to get started on the Red Dead Redemption video game franchise? Here’s how to do it!
July 05, 2024
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Jinkies! Scooby Doo’s Daphne voice actor reveals she used a psychic to talk to her deceased predecessor
Grey DeLisle reflects on her special friendship with her Daphne predecessor Mary Kay Bergman.
July 04, 2024
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Star Wars author John Jackson Miller reveals how he learned Disney was jettisoning some of the Expanded Universe books as canon, while he was writing one of the books
John Jackson Miller discusses the funny relationship his Star Wars novels have with canon.
July 04, 2024
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Doctor Who: The Doctors Peter Davison, Paul McGann, and Colin Baker pick their favorite Doctors (and can't choose themselves!)
Regeneration Appreciation: Doctor Who actors share their favorite Time Lords
July 04, 2024
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What Star Wars: Andor teaches us about rebellion
Lessons about rebellion and resistance from Star Wars: Andor.
July 04, 2024
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“Find your inner bitch”: Charisma Carpenter shares how she got cast in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and scared her co-stars)
Buffy the Vampire's Charisma Carpenter shares the advice that put her on TV but frightened her co-stars.
July 04, 2024
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All 47 Marvel Comics' cartoons, ranked from best to worst!
We rank every Marvel related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?
July 04, 2024
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Titans Together!How to watch DC's Teen Titans TV series and movies in order
Want to get started watching the DC Universe’s Teen Titans? Here’s how to do it!
July 03, 2024
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What is Tom Hiddleston reading and listening to? The Marvel actor gives his book and music recommendations
Need help putting together your playlist? Try these tracks recommended by Loki actor Tom Hiddleston.
July 02, 2024
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How to watch Lost in release and chronological order
Want to get started on Lost? Here’s how to do it.
July 02, 2024
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Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reveal how they worked to save Daredevil: Born Again in Marvel Studios overhaul (and bring it closer to the Netflix original)
“We considered you constantly,” Vincent D’Onofrio tells the Daredevil fans
July 01, 2024
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The Breaking Bad cast revealed how Samuel L. Jackson tried to appear in the show, and why the showrunner said 'No'
Inside the Samuel L. Jackson Breaking Bad cameo that wasn’t meant to be.
July 01, 2024
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The best Hazbin Hotel songs, according to the cast themselves
It wasn’t an easy decision, since there are so many great songs to choose from in Hazbin Hotel
July 01, 2024
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A Tintin movie sequel still might happen, says Captain Haddock himself Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis is confident that The Adventures of Tintin sequel is coming.
June 28, 2024
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James Gunn has a specific DC role for Pom Klementieff, but they’re not telling us who it is
James Gunn has a very “specific character” in mind.
June 28, 2024
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Marvel Studios hasn't booked Mantis actor Pom Klementieff for a return - even in the next two Avengers movies
Is this the end of Mantis in the MCU?
June 28, 2024
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Orlando Bloom has a new show on Peacock - but is asking fans if anyone actually watches Peacock
Has Peacock gotten lost in the streaming wars?
June 27, 2024
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Why do MCU fans love a villain like Loki so much? Tom Hiddleston has a good reason
Why do people root for Loki despite all the evil things he’s done? According to Tom Hiddleston, it’s all about vulnerability.
June 27, 2024
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The Twilight movie cast reveal the real reason they were wearing hats in the iconic baseball scene
What’s up with the hats in Twilight’s baseball scene? Blame it on the rain.
June 27, 2024
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Robert Pattinson’s Twilight co-star reveals how the actor really felt about the sparkles
Did Robert Pattinson enjoy sparkling in Twilight? According to his co-star, not so much.
June 27, 2024
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The Jujutsu Kaisen cast tell us their favorite scenes
Adam McArthur, Kaiji Tang, and Kayleigh McKee pick their favorite Jujutsu Kaisen moments.
June 27, 2024
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Michael Sheen shares how he and David Tennant's tender bond was created with fatherhood
How did Michael Sheen and David Tennant become friends? They can thank their two baby girls.
June 27, 2024
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She-Hulk & Daredevil? She would "hit that again" says Tatiana Maslany, and talks about chemistry with "total babe" Charlie Cox
Have the fireworks fizzled for Marvel’s legal superheroes She-Hulk and Daredevil? Hell no.
June 27, 2024
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She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany breaks down the infamous Megan Thee Stallion twerking scene (and the haters!)
“Shut Up”: Tatiana Maslany has a message for people who complained about She-Hulk twerking with Megan Thee Stallion
June 26, 2024
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She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany says she's working on a secret movie she can't talk about - could it be Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine?
Is Marvel Studios planning a surprise appearance from She-Hulk herself, Tatiana Maslany?
June 26, 2024
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There is still a “really good chance” a Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves sequel movie will happen, according to Chris Pine
There is hope for a Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves sequel.
June 26, 2024
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Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum director/star Andy Serkis says title change may be coming, and so are some returning characters from the original trilogy
“There may be characters that we recognize that might be coming back,” Serkis teases.
June 26, 2024
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Batman is real, and he’s saving children in Florida
How an EMT in Florida is bringing the magic of Batman to children in need.
June 26, 2024
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House of the Dragon's Tom Glynn-Carney binged Game of Thrones in 3 weeks to prepare to be Aegon II Targaryen
Binging eight seasons of Game of Thrones in three weeks is intense, but Tom Glynn-Carney was a man on a mission for House of the Dragon
June 26, 2024
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Chris Pine is looking forward to playing an older James T. Kirk in the next Star Trek movie
Captain Kirk will command the Enterprise again. At least if Chris Pine has anything to say about it.
June 26, 2024
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Michael Sheen doesn't like horror movies, but he has an exception for vampires - here's why
Michael Sheen can’t stand horror films, but he loves vampires.
June 25, 2024
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All of Marvel's Spider-Man actors, ranked from best to worst!
Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire.... who is the best Spider-Man?
June 25, 2024
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All of Spider-Man's girlfriends at Marvel, ranked from worst to best!
Who is Spider-Man’s one true love, and who was Peter Parker’s worst girlfriend? Let’s break it down!
June 25, 2024
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Did Twilight vampire dad Peter Facinelli get to keep Carlisle Cullen’s severed head? We asked
Whatever happened to Carlisle Cullen’s head?
June 25, 2024
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The Lord of the Rings cast reveal the real-life origins of their characters' accents
Where did the accents from Lord of the Rings come from? According to the cast, it was all Tolkien
June 25, 2024
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The secret of Loki’s hair (and his famous hair flips), according to MCU veteran Tom Hiddleston
How does Loki do his hair? The answer is to dye for.
June 25, 2024
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How does CBS’ Ghosts pull off their spirit scenes? By shooting everything twice
Utkarsh Ambudkar peels back the curtain on the unusual way CBS’ Ghosts films their scenes.
June 25, 2024
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Daddy’s Home: The Jujutsu Kaisen cast react to the infamous Usher/Gojo TikToks
What does the Jujutsu Kaisen group chat look like? Lots and lots of Usher memes.
June 25, 2024
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How Marvel Studios' successes hurt the Star Trek revival movies, according to Chris Pine himself
How the rise of the MCU may have toppled the Star Trek film franchise.
June 25, 2024
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Brandon Routh shares some words of wisdom for the next cinematic Superman, David Corenswet
What should David Corenswet know to be the best Superman? Former Man of Steel Brandon Routh says it's about the heart, not the powers
June 24, 2024
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The Batman's Alfred Pennyworth Andy Serkis says the sequel is to begin filming in early 2025
Batman's loyal butler knows when filming is to begin.
June 24, 2024
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More characters from Rogue One are returning for Star Wars prequel Andor season 2, says Diego Luna
“For those who love Rogue One, this season is going to be very special,” Diego Luna teases.
June 23, 2024
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All 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!
We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?
June 22, 2024
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House of the Dragon season 2 is about to get "tasty," as King Aegon II actor Tom Glynn-Carney teases his "unpredictability"
King Aegon cryptically teases House of the Dragon season 2.
June 22, 2024
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Yes, the Twilight cast is aware of the infamous Twilight Sewerposting Facebook group
If you’re a member of the Facebook group Twilight Sewerposting, a certain cast member has been reading your posts.
June 21, 2024
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Imagine Gimli on a boat! Lord of the Rings' John Rhys-Davies shares his secret hobby – boating
John Rhys-Davies shares his love of sailing (and sinking) boats.
June 21, 2024
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Star Wars: Why did Anakin ignore Kenobi’s ‘high ground’ warning? Hayden Christensen has an answer
What was Anakin Skywalker thinking during the final moments of his climactic duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi? We finally have an answer
June 21, 2024
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Cowabunga!The 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film was almost a DIsney movie - here's how
How producer Kim Dawson kept the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from becoming a Disney film.
June 21, 2024
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What would a Hazbin Hotel movie be like? The cast has an offbeat idea involving the Egg Boiz
The Hazbin Hotel cast pitch idea for a Hazbin movie
June 21, 2024
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The Hazbin Hotel cast want to do a live concert, but they need your help to make it happen
Would you attend a Hazbin Hotel concert? If you make enough noise online, it could happen.
June 21, 2024
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How to enjoy Disney After Hours: Tips and tricks to get the most out of the theme parks' nighttime extravaganza
Is Disney After Hours worth it? Popverse breaks down the cost.
June 20, 2024
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How to watch Battlestar Galactica in release and chronological order
Want to get started on the Battlestar Galactica franchise? Here’s how to do it!
June 20, 2024
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Inside Warner Bros.' aborted Buffy the Vampire Slayer cartoon that would have staked the franchise
Warner Bros. almost aired a Buffy the Vampire Slayer cartoon, and it would have been terrible.
June 20, 2024
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That time Charlie Cox and Tom Hiddleston switched their MCU Daredevil & Loki roles, with Marvel Studios' full support
Charlie Cox shares the story behind his iconic Halloween switch-up with Tom Hiddleston
June 20, 2024
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Spoilers!Should Marvel restore Spider-Man and Mary Jane’s marriage? The pros & cons, according to Marvel itself
One Marvel title is showing us the pros and the cons of the Spider-Marriage
June 19, 2024
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Marvel Studios has quietly recast Kingpin's parents ahead of Daredevil: Born Again
While we weren’t paying attention, two Daredevil characters were recast. What does it mean for canon? Probably nothing.
June 13, 2024
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Spoilers!Marvel has turned Spider-Man Miles Morales into a vampire (and they tell us it may be permanent)
Miles Morales has gone full vampire, and we can’t help but wonder what the long-term plan is.
June 13, 2024
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Homelander vs. Superman - who wins? The Boys cast answer one of fans' most persistent questions
The Boys cast explains why Superman doesn’t stand a chance against Homelander
June 12, 2024
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Is A-Train redeemable? The Boys cast debate the answer ahead of season 4
The Boys cast break down A-Train’s character arc, and question if the character is redeemable.
June 12, 2024
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How to watch Kentaro Miura's Berserk anime in order
Want to get started on watching Berserk? Here’s how to do it!
June 10, 2024
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When Marvel Studios invited Charlie Cox to return as Daredevil for Born Again, the actor thought it was a Kevin Feige prank call
Charlie Cox reveals the behind-the-scenes scoop on Daredevil’s return to Marvel.
June 06, 2024
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Spoilers!Marvel: X-Men Krakoa Era ending explained from X-Men #35 / Uncanny X-Men #700
X-Men #35/Uncanny X-Men #700 concluded the franchise’s Krakoa Era. Who lived, who died, and what’s next for the X-Men?
June 05, 2024
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Spoilers!Avengers: Twilight ending explained: Inside the conclusion of Marvel’s answer to The Dark Knight Returns
How does Avengers: Twilight end and what does it mean for the future of the Marvel Universe?
May 29, 2024
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How to watch the entire Toy Story franchise - including the movies, TV show, and shorts - in order
Want to get started on the Toy Story franchise? Here’s how to do it!
May 28, 2024
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Charlie Cox wants Marvel Studios to continue the Daredevil/She-Hulk romance with Tatiana Maslany
Charlie Cox shares his thoughts on the Daredevil/She-Hulk hookup, and the subsequent walk of shame.
May 23, 2024
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Spoilers!This week in Marvel Comics news: Blood Hunt #2 PG-13 and Rated-R differences, and Blood Hunt: Red Band #2, Miles Morales & Kamala Khan dating, more
The Watcher’s Report: The biggest changes in Marvel Comics this week.
May 22, 2024
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Marvel's Falcon can fly - so why does he need a super-car? Inside '90s Marvel corporate offices
Why does a flying superhero need a car? And what would Spider-Man do with a motorcycle?
May 17, 2024
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How a Daredevil & Spider-Man actor dinner almost spoiled Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: No Way Home
Andrew Garfield and Charlie Cox almost blew some of the biggest surprises in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
May 17, 2024
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How Disney pushed Star Wars animation to be more kid-friendly from the inside, as explained by a longtime Disney cartoon writer
Star Wars animation writer reveals the kind of changes that came when Disney took over the franchise
May 16, 2024
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Spoilers!Marvel’s X-Men ’97 finale solves a 26-year-old Spider-Man cliffhanger
Fans of the ‘90s Spider-Man cartoon finally get their closure
May 15, 2024
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Spoilers!Miles Morales reveals his Jujutsu Kaisen fandom and Jean Grey becomes a father (?!) in this week's Marvel Watcher Report
The Watcher’s Report: The biggest changes in Marvel Comics this week
May 15, 2024
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Spider-Man: How to watch Marvel's wall-crawler movies from the MCU to the Spider-Verse in release and chronological order
With great power comes great rewatchability with Marvel's Spider-Man movies
May 15, 2024
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Batman: The Dark Knight's live action appearances, in chronological and release order
How to watch every live-action Batman film, from the serials of the 40s to Matt Reeves's modern trilogy
May 15, 2024
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Addams Family: How and where to watch all of the spooky, ooky movies and TV shows so you don't get too kooky
Want to get started on watching The Addams Family? Here's how to do it!
May 14, 2024
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Marvel Studios' original plans for Daredevil: Born Again were "heartbreaking" says Charlie Cox, but its all better now
Charlie Cox thought Daredevil: Born Again was missing two important ingredients – until Marvel Studios fixed it.
May 13, 2024
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Daredevil: Charlie Cox thought Vincent D’Onofrio was “delusional” for believing Marvel Studios would revive their show, until they did
“I thought he was delusional”: Charlie Cox share Vincent D’Onofrio’s optimism for a Daredevil revival.
May 10, 2024
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Who is Cassandra Nova? Meet the MCU’s first X-Men villain for Marvel Studios
Get to know Cassandra Nova ahead of her appearance in Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine
May 09, 2024
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