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Superman Has Another New Origin Story, and It May Mean Major Changes for the DC Universe
The end of the Superman Reborn event has given us a major new evolution in Superman’s saga—a Man of Steel who is a singular mix of his pre- and post-New 52 versions of himself. It seems like the umpteenth time in recent memory that Kal-El has had his origin tweaked, but this time it’s a turn of events that could have…
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Michael Dorn Had a Good Reason for Turning Down the Chance to Play Worf's Ancestor on Star Trek: Discovery
The Star Trek rumor mill has been full of reports that The Next Generation actor Michael Dorn would return to his Klingon roots on Star Trek: Discovery. Turns out, nope, that’s not happening. However, it sounds like he was offered a part, but turned it down after hearing how small his paycheck would be.
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Black Panther & The Crew Is What Happens When Creators of Color Tell Their Own Stories
On December 21, 2016, Jacqueline Craig, a black woman living in Fort Worth, Texas, called 911 to report that a white, male neighbor was choking her seven-year-old son, allegedly in retaliation for the child littering on his lawn.
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12 Questions We Want Answered at This Week's Star Wars Celebration
This Thursday, the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy blasts off. It’s Star Wars Celebration Orlando, the franchise’s last official con until 2019, and it’s expected to focus heavily on 2017 being the 40th anniversary of the first film, as well as the new film, The Last Jedi. This means we’re heading into…
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Scientist Publishes Important New Dino Relative 20 Years After His Death
Alan Charig was a dinosaur superfan long before Jurassic Park. The gregarious paleontologist and curator at the British Museum of Natural History studied and described all sorts of new creatures, and brought them to the world through his writings and on his BBC Television show in the 70s.
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Okay, Who Had Jude Law in the 'Young Dumbledore' Pool?
Because if you guessed that the Fantastic Beasts movies would tap Jude Law to play the young Dumbledore, come collect your money. Now I’m really sad that Robert Downey Jr. didn’t get himself cast as Grindelwald somehow. Then we could have had a Sherlock Holmes reunion!
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Drink Your 'No Hellboy 3' Sorrows Away with Hellboy's Official Booze
Still bummed there won’t be a Hellboy 3? There’s no better way to ease the pain than by consuming mass quantities of an off-brand Fireball inspired by the “red hot” comic book character. Actually, I can think of several better ways, but most of them involve chainsaws, starting fires, and blood moons.
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Steven Universe Is Finally Getting an Official Soundtrack Release
One of the many things that makes Steven Universe great is its use of music—from the catchy, chiptunes-infused score to the many songs that play an important part in the show’s style and storytelling. Fans have been requesting an official soundtrack for the show for ages; now, at long last, their prayers have been…
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Newly Discovered Chill Dad Shrimp Gets Best Name Ever
It’s a rare treat when we get to read some wholesome news about shrimp—living ones that aren’t being carefully placed around a cocktail glass. It’s even better when that news involves a feisty little shrimp getting a badass name from some cool science dudes.
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If You're Not Following Squirrel Girl on Twitter, You Are Not Living Your Best Life
Every issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl opens with a credits page that is also a look into Doreen Green’s social media life, as she chats with friends and fellow superheroes about her adventures. But those social media accounts don’t just exist in the pages of comics, but on actual Twitter too, and guys, they’re…
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Today's Best Deals: Clear the Rack, Humble Bundle, Anker PowerCore, and More
Humble’s Intergalactic Bundle, Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack sale, and Anker PowerCore battery packs lead off Wednesday’s best deals.
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The New Transformers: The Last Knight Trailer Is Just Goddamn Bonkers
Okay, look. I need to ask something: Transformers franchise, are you okay? Because this... thing you’ve unleashed upon the world feels like you’re not. Are you entering your angsty teen years? Is that what all the swords are about?
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Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi Hints There's Something Weird About the Doctor's Next Regeneration
A beloved Marvel institution may be in Spider-Man: Homecoming after all. More death is coming to Riverdale. Get a sneak peek at some Jurassic World 2 dinos. There’s good news for Young Justice’s third season. Plus, Guillermo del Toro wants a Pacific Rim animated series, and your first look at an iZombie alum in …
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Jeff Bezos Declares No Shitting in His Sexy Spacecraft
Jeff Bezos has many hobbies: he enjoys doing an Amazon, reading a Washington Post, and occasionally, dabbling in a space thing at Blue Origin. Lately, he’s been all about the latter, focusing much of his attention on one-upping Elon Musk promoting his aerospace company’s space tourism vehicle, New Shepard, which will…
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Star Wars: Battlefront II's First Trailer Leaks
The debut trailer for EA’s Battlefront II has leaked out a little early, showing that not only will the next game feature units and heroes from the prequel trilogy, but from Force Awakens as well.
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That 'New Black Panther Movie Costume' You've Been Seeing Everywhere Is Actually Just an Action Figure
You might have seen claims around the internet today that Chadwick Boseman would be getting a slightly updated new costume in the Black Panther solo film. However, the images floating around are not from a Marvel Movie—they’re the subtle, but fun, work of a toy customizer.
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Star Wars Cosplay Isn't Just For Adults
This FN-2187 outfit was made by Rick Boer, a cosplayer we’ve featured a ton of times here for his incredible work. The thing is, that’s not Rick inside the suit.
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Even M. Night Shyamalan Thought the Original Ending of Split Was Too Dark
M. Night Shyamalan’s films are known for their endings. The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Village, and others all have surprises twists aimed at wowing the audience. His latest film, Split, is no exception—but the original ending was even more intense than the one that ended up in theaters.
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The First Trailer for The Mist TV Show Expands on Stephen King's Story
When most people think of Stephen King’s The Mist, the first thing that comes to mind is the 2007 movie (and its incredibly messed-up ending). But if Spike TV has its way, that’ll change in June, when The Mist TV show—which just dropped its first trailer—makes its debut.
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I Loved Thrawn So Much I Am Looking For Some Blue Face Paint and a White Uniform
Hello, and welcome to a completely biased review of Thrawn, the latest Star Wars book to fit into the space between Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Rebels. There are no spoilers here, so feel free to relax. Only don’t, because I am so happy to have author Timothy Zahn’s voice back in Star Wars, I could cry.
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