Joker Gets His Own DC Comics Series for First Time in 45 Years

Jokeris getting his own comic book series for the first time in decades. DC Comics has announced a brand new monthly, ongoing title that will be centered on Batman’s greatest foe. The book will be penned by James Tynion IV, with art by Guillem March. Simply titledThe Joker, the book will be a 40-page monthly series. It will also feature a backup story centered on the characterPunchline, which will come from co-writer Sam Johns and artist Mirka Andolfo....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Miranda Walker

Mark Hamill Addresses Contentious Star Wars Fans, Admits He Likes to Jump In

When it comes toStar Wars, they don’t make ‘em like they used to. The fans, that is. At least, that was Mark Hamill’s opinion while talking about the nature of the fandom that the space opera series has inspired over the decades. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Hamill revealed that he is at a loss to understand when being a part of the fandom morphed into something so contentious....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · John Cooper

Marvel's Black Panther Is Now Available for Streaming on Disney+

Disney+has officially addedBlack Pantheras part of its March releases. The movie, released in 2018, served as a high watermark for the MCU. Following Chadwick Boseman’s debut as T’Challa inCaptain America: Civil War, expectations were high for the character’s first solo outing. Especially considering thatCreeddirector Ryan Coogler was at the helm. But it was hard for anyone to imagine just how well things would go. Beyond financial success, the movie was an industry-defining breakthrough....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Melissa Carter

Nerd Alert: DIY Batman v Superman Trailer & Minions Meet Hitler

Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this top-notch Thursday? A young child gets an Optimus Prime birthday cake that actually transforms, an alternateMinionstrailer addresses a touchy subject and find out whatDwayne Johnson’s IMDB page might look like through the year 2047. But first,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicegets a wonderful homemade trailer....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · Michael Davis

Nerd Alert: Teens React to Fuller House & Spectre Honest Trailer

Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this wondrous Wednesday? We have an honest trailer for the 007 action-thrillerSpectre, the classic comedyGroundhog Dayre-imagined with aDonald Trumptwist andWinnie the Poohposters for this year’s Oscar nominees. But wait, there’s more! Find out how to make your own DIY version ofHarry Potter’s quidditch snitch and watch teens react toFuller House....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Stephanie Price

New Thor: Ragnarok IMAX Poster Is a Jaw-Dropping Stunner

IMAX has released a new poster forThor: Ragnarok, which blasts into theaters nationwide November 3. This one-sheet showcases the same colorful palate as the previous posters, featuring all of the important characters from Asgard and the gladiator planet of Sakaar, which fans will recognize from the iconic comic book Planet Hulk. This poster gives us a better look at Hulk in his gladiator armor, but we still won’t find out until November who wins this battle between these “friends from work....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Tony Zimmerman

No Time to Die Photos Bring James Bond Cast to Italy

TheNo Time to Diecast has arrived in Italy to continue shooting the latest James Bond adventure. Director Cary Joji Fukunaga was joined by leading man Daniel Craig, who will be playing 007 for the final time in this adventure. They were joined by leading lady Lea Seydoux for a series of official behind-the-scenes portraits from location in Matera. These latest images featuringDaniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and director Cary Fukunaga were officially released on the 007 twitter....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Michele Soto

Ocean's 8 Wins at the Box Office with $41.5 Million

Warner Bros.‘Ocean’s 8had no trouble fending off the competition this weekend, debuting atop the box office with $41.5 million. TheOcean’s Elevenspin-off had been projected to debut within the $40 million range in its first frame, and it managed to match those expectations with an impressive debut, ending the two-week winning streak of Disney/LucasFilm’sSolo: A Star Wars Story, which dropped to a distant second place with $15.1 million.Ocean’s Eight’s reign may be a short one, withThe Incredibles 2arriving next weekend andJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomin the frame after that, but its debut is still impressive nonetheless....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Jared James

Original Friday the 13th Final Girl Adrienne King Returns in Jason Rising Fan Film

Jason Voorhees is back inJason Rising, a newFriday the 13thfan film. Directed by James Sweet, the hour-long movie is co-written by Sweet andNever Hike Alonewriter-director Vincente DiSanti. The non-profit fan film, which is quickly approaching 300,000 views in less than a month’s time, also features the return of original final girlAdrienne Kingreprising her role as Alice Hardy. The fan film is free to watch, and you can check it out below or on YouTube....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Sheryl Parker

Romance Movies That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

Love has been described as everything from a simple chemical reaction to a powerful, life-altering experience. Throughout history, love andromancehave been idolized as the pinnacle of the human experience. Media and literature throughout the ages have contributed to the enjoyment, yearning, and deep analysis of romance. Most of the time, they typically resonate with the contemporary beliefs of their respective audiences. However, once in a while, a risk-taking creative or a collective of imaginative talent produces a work of art that challenges existing norms....

August 12, 2025 · 12 min · 2356 words · Mary Mcintyre

Seann William Scott Talks Bloody Blumhouse Thriller Bloodline [Exclusive]

Seann William Scott, to an entire generation, will be known as the wisecracking, foul-mouthed Steve Stifler from theAmerican Piefranchise. Yet, the actor has always had a desire to break away from the comedic exploits he’s known best for. Now, he’s getting that chance in the genre thrillerBloodline. Bloodline, directed by Henry Jacobson, was produced by Blumhouse Productions and centers on Evan (Seann William Scott) who values family above all else. Anyone who gets between him, his wife, and newborn son learns that the hard way....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Antonio Delgado

Sebastian Stan Defends Captain America's Controversial Avengers: Endgame Decision

Avengers: Endgamefaced the herculean task of tying up storylines from two decades worth of movies, and several more decades worth of comics history. One way the film did so was by ending Steve Rogers' run as Captain America when he passed on his shield to Sam Wilson aka Falcon. Some fans were outraged that Sam gets to be the new Captain America instead of Steve’s oldest friend, the Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes, played by Sebastian Stan....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Clayton Frost

Should Star Wars Be Rebooted?

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Luke Skywalker stood outside his secluded home on Tatooine and watched a binary sunset. This simple moment, perhaps one of the most memorable scenes in cinema history, was the start of Luke’s journey to become the greatest Jedi in the galaxy. In the years sinceStar Warshas become much more complex. It is no longer aboutLuke, Leia, Han, and the rest of their rebellious crew taking on Darth Vader and the evil Empire....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Tara Miller