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Marvel Studios is once again stirring up excitement among fans, this time with news about the much-anticipatedNovaseries.In a recent chat withPhase Zero’sBrandon Davis, Marvel’s Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation,BradWinderbaum, shed light on the progress of the cosmic superhero’s journey to the small screen.Following last month’s confirmation from Marvel Studios PresidentKevin Feigethat the series is in active development, Winderbaum offered additional details that are sure to fuel fan speculation. “Nova is in development right now, but we are developing more than we make....

In creatorScott Z. Burns’ (Contagion) Apple TV+ series,Extrapolations, we see an unflinching representation of the toll mankind has taken on Earth. In eight episodes, an ensemble cast depicts a collection of personal stories that take a hard look at the repercussions of climate change based on what co-starsMatthew RhysandHeather Grahamtell Collider’sSteve Weintraubwas “exhaustive scientific research.” While discussing the show, they also share why this is the perfect medium for delivering such an important message....

Followingthis morning’s trailerfor the new James Bond movieNo Time to Die, MGM has also released eight new images for the upcoming thriller. These images showcase both returning characters like Bond, M, Moneypenny, and Blofeld as well as newcomers to the franchise likeLashana Lynch,Ana de Armas, andRami Malek. The big question for this film is whether it has what it takes to join the Bond greats, or if it will sink to the bottom of the franchise....

You may knowIan Jones-Quartey’s name best from his work on series likeAdventure Time,Steven Universe, andBravest Warriors, but the talented animator and storyteller is about to introduce a brand-new addition to the cartoon canon inOK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes. Jones-Quartey’s creation centers on K.O., an unfailingly optimistic kid who wants to be the greatest hero the world’s ever seen. Cartoon Network has offered some early sneak peeks at the new series, but it arrives in earnest tonight at 6:30pm ET in a one-hour special premiere!...

ActorPatrick Stewarthas played many notable characters in his career spanning decades and has been a part of many fan-favorite franchises, likeX-MenandStar Trek. His on-screen appearance always brings joy to fans and gives a sense of reassurance akin to meeting an old friend in a new environment. Last year, he entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a much-anticipated cameo inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, making him officially the firstX-Mencharacter from the Fox universe to crossover in the MCU....

One of the most eye-catching creature reveals to come out of yesterday’sRogue One: A Star Wars Storypanel during the ongoing “Star Wars Celebration” was the above-seen critter, a furry, cackling gunner who promises to be one of the film’s most unique additions to theStar Warsuniverse. Though little was offered up yesterday in the way of info, a new panel today shed a little more light. That new creature? Let’s just call him Space Monkey....

With the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro expected to be mostly a non-event for most console gamers, attention has turned to the PS6 and what new technologies and features that might bring. And while the console is at least 2-3 years away, people have still been interested to learn more about Sony’s next console and what will be in store. While no official details have been shared, rumors and industry trends do give us some clues....

“The Force is calling to you. Just let it in.” That is the plea that ends thefirst trailerforStar Wars: The Force Awakens.Well, one theater took that instruction to heart. And it will make you jealous that you won’t be in Omaha, Nebraska on December 18, when the movie hits theaters. PerEW, a theater operated by the Alamo Drafthouse has upped the ante onStar Warsfever. The movie theater has completely embraced the theme ofStar Wars, with every aspect of its exterior and interior devoted to the classic franchise....

Star Wars: The Clone Warsreturns today to kick off the final season of the acclaimed animated series. And it’s doing so on Disney+, the company’s flagship streaming network that’s aiming to unite all of its titles in one location. But theSeason 7 premiereofStar Wars: The Clone Warsalso encapsulates a little bit of everything the series has gone through overthe last 15+ years, starting withGenndy Tartakovsky’sexploration of the title periodin theStar Warstimeline, up throughDave Filoni’s fan-favorite take on the material, and including the unfinished versions of episodes that were put on pause back when the series was kinda, sorta cancelled back in 2013; those episodes were then screened at a fan convention and on StarWars....

Despite plenty of bumps along the way in various stages of production, overall theStar Warsfranchise is humming along. They’re coming out at a pace of one new movie every year, and those movies make a ton of money at the box office not to mention all the ancillary revenue they generate through merchandise, theme parks, etc. Right now, the furthestStar Warsfilm scheduled right now isStar Wars: Episode 9, which is due out in December 2019, but Lucasfilm PresidentKathleen Kennedysays that theStar Warsstory group is thinking much further ahead....

As great as online spaces can be for fans to bond over shared interests, it’s no secret that they also have a darker side. Fans who feel entitled to own the identity of a franchise once considered “theirs” are not exactly a new phenomenon, asStar Warscan attest, but the use of social media has transformed what should be a fringe group of extremists into a movement in and of itself. Many of these hateful campaigns have sinceinfiltrated spaces even outsidethose normally seen as part of geek culture, withBridgertonbeing perhaps the most notable example, and they have proven actively harmful to both fans and creators alike....

Tammy and the T-Rexis being released on special edition 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray today, and the occasion should be honored as a national holiday. If you’ve not seen the film, it is the kind of fever dream you would have on the couch after passing out in neon shorts with a belly full of Totino’s Pizza Rolls on a Saturday afternoon in 1994. It’s the exact movie a horny 8th grader would invent after watching hisJurassic ParkVHS for the 30th time....

From the 70s to the 2000s, the slasher film was one of the most prominent subgenres of the horror genre. FromHalloweentoI Know What You Did Last Summer, there is no shortage of popular slashers that ended up spawning a lucrative franchise. However, despite the widespread critical and audience acclaim from the franchise’s first entry, many of the later entries in these franchises end up falling victim to the gradual decay of quality that so many franchises enevitably suffer from....