https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:30:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 Villains can be a vital part of a movie, often relying on the actor to evoke emotions in an audience that stem from fear to create an iconic role. While an audience will root for the hero, a villain is just as intriguing to watch, especially if viewers can't predict their next unnerving move.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iconic-movie-villains-another-actor-could-never-play/ Few One Piece characters are as vile as Marshall D. Teach, or Captain Blackbeard. Starting out as a member of Whitebeard's crew, Teach betrayed his surrogate father and siblings when he killed Thatch to steal the powerful Dark-Dark Fruit, a Logia type. Years later, Blackbeard captured Portgas D. Ace and handed him to the World Government to gain the status of a Warlord. Blackbeard did all this so he could cause a war that would allow him to acquire the crew he wanted, kill Whitebeard and steal Whitebeard's own Devil Fruit powers, but how can Blackbeard have two Devil Fruits?

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-blackbeard-multiple-devil-fruits-theories/ Part of the fun of video games being interactive stories is that gamers experienced the world unfold at almost the same pace as the character did. However, not all games revealed everything about their worlds and stories. Some of the biggest mysteries in gaming have yet to even be addressed by their game.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/unsolved-video-games-mysteries/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem heavily changes a lot of what fans know about the Ninja Turtles. From how the teenage turtles act to the world around them, things are quite different from the franchise's other continuities. This can be seen in how the movie's secondary antagonist references a classic species from previous shows and comic books.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-changed-utroms-better/ In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, a bold move was made by exploring the American musical tradition. It was a risky choice to go where no Star Trek series has gone before. Of course, it's not the first genre show to feature a musical episode, and it shares something in common with the first.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:46:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strange-new-worlds-buffy-musical-episode-similarities/ Not all the best romances get their happily ever after. Some characters have such chemistry and romantic undertones that they send fans into a tailspin. Even if they're paired canonically with other people, they still inspire plenty of forum debate and extensive fanfictions.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wasted-anime-relationships/ Wonder Woman made star Gal Gadot want to continue pursuing action films.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:20:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-inspired-gal-gadot-more-action-movies/ With the creation of Octopath Traveler came HD-2D pixel art, a new graphical style that has now found its home in several remakes of older games. Dragon Quest III, Star Ocean: The Second Story R and the Suikoden remakes are a few examples of how the HD-2D style will be integrated into future releases. Is this a good thing, though? With the spread of the HD-2D style comes the homogenization of several unique styles, and considering how it’s being applied to remakes, that could spell the end of the original art direction for certain games.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hd2d-graphics-holding-pixel-art-back/ Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick wanted the first sequel to focus on Devon Sawa's s Alex Browning and Ali Larter's Clear Rivers.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:09:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-destination-2-original-plans-devon-sawa/ AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan confirmed that The Walking Dead universe will not be disrupted by the strikes as of yet.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:01:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/amc-walking-dead-universe-not-disrupted-strikes-yet/ Several figures in the horror film industry paid tribute to The Exorcist director William Friedkin, including the film's star Ellen Burstyn and Blumhouse founder Jason Blum.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:58:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-exorcist-william-friedkin-jason-blum-genius/ "I'm a Barbie girl... in a Barbie world" is a central theme to the conflict within Greta Gerwig's billion-dollar Barbie, now smashing records as the biggest performance by a solo female director ever. However, those lyrics by the Eurodance group Aqua were once subjected to a fierce copyright lawsuit, now making for a surprising inclusion in the film.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:54:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-girl-aqua-surprised-song-greta-gerwig-movie/ Dead City marketed The Walking Dead spinoff as a continuation of Maggie and Negan's storylines, enticing the audience with the tension between these two long-running characters. This was a focal point for Season 1, highlighting Maggie's difficulty overcoming past trauma and Negan's history coming back to haunt him. While this was a successful way to attract dedicated fans of the franchise, it didn't do Maggie's character justice.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:46:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-dead-city-season-2-sexism-change-needed/ Director André Øvredal has revealed that his latest Dracula film The Last Voyage of Demeter, borrows heavily from Alien.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:36:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-last-voyage-of-demeter-is-alien-with-dracula-says-director/ A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Blue Beetle has revealed some of the action-packed stunts that will appear in the forthcoming DC Universe film.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:34:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-clip-dc-film-action-packed-stunts/ Newly surfaced concept art from Spider-Man: No Way Home shows that Doctor Strange was originally going to bring all three Spider-Men together.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:32:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/no-way-home-concept-art-doctor-strange-spider-man-trio/ Oshi no Ko is a dark, multi-genre anime series that focuses on the deceptively brutal and stressful world of musical idols, first explored through the eyes of Ai Hoshino. Ai was introduced as a conflicted musical idol, a teenage girl who had never known love but had to project a loving image to her countless fans. Then she became a mother, which only deepened her insecurities.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/oshi-no-ko-hoshino-family-eye-stars-hidden-meaning/ The British rom-com scene has developed over the years, and while new movies regularly prove to be great, some of the old classics are hard to forget. Many movies feature familiar faces, with actors like Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant becoming staple names in the genre.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-british-romantic-comedies/ Since the invention of cable, many TV shows have stuck to their allocated time, approximately 40 minutes or under an hour, for drama and sci-fi. As for sitcoms, 20-30 minutes has always been deemed adequate. Such time allocations are determined by various factors, such as advertising and tight programming schedules, among other things.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-feature-length-tv-show-episodes-ranked/ Clerics are one of D&D 5e's most incredible divine spellcasters. They often get pigeonholed into support roles as they are particularly adept at buffing and healing with their potent wisdom-based magic. However, they also have the tools to deal hefty damage, disable their foes, provide utility out of combat, and far more.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-cleric-magic-items-dnd-5e/ Christopher Lennertz, the conductor and composer of Disney's Rogers: The Musical, broke the silence on why Bucky Barnes' role in the show is much smaller than in the actual MCU.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:04:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-rogers-the-musical-composer-bucky-reduced-role/ The latest entry in the Insidious film series, Insidious: The Red Door, has gone past M3GAN for a huge box office achievement in 2023.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:01:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/insidious-5-highest-grossing-horror-film-2023/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe may be due for a British invasion. Rumors of Captain Britain's arrival in the mega-franchise have swirled since a quiet Easter egg in Avengers: Endgame. And with The Black Knight already appearing in Eternals, the potential members of a UK superhero team might already be in play.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-setting-stage-british-superhero-team/ Despite often preferring to work alone, Batman has a long list of allies and friends who help him battle the endless supply of crime in Gotham City. The Bat-Family has become one of the most expansive teams of vigilantes in DC Comics, rivaling even the Justice League’s impressive roster. With such a big team, so many members of the Bat-Family have become fan-favorite characters within the DC Universe and many of its members are more well-known than any other superhero family.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/missing-batfamily-dc-comics-come-back/ Comic fans know Rafael Grampá as the writer and artist behind fan-favorite Mesmo Delivery and the upcoming Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham, but next Fall, he'll be making his debut as an editor. Grampá is teaming up with renowned comic editor Janaina de Luna to present BRABA, an anthology featuring work from 16 different creators, published by Fantagraphics and Brazilian publisher Mino.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:56:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/braba-rafael-grampa-pedro-cobiaco-interview/ Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly revealed occasional disagreements with showrunner Taylor Sheridan over her character, Beth Dutton.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:47:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yellowstone-star-beth-dutton-choices/ In modern fandom, storytellers must engage a crucial demographic to succeed: the shippers. From genre fare like The Flash to more "grounded" series like The Rookie, storytellers want their audiences to be invested in character relationships. However, modern fandom and shipping culture owe the majority of their existence to the inferred romantic relationship between Captain Kirk and Mister Spock on Star Trek: The Original Series. And a million "Spirk" ships were launched with a comedy backrub.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-spock-kirk-shippers-backrub-explained/ For the first time in the history of One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy is legitimately poised to claim his spot among the Emperors of the Sea. Since beginning his journey as an insignificant pirate in the East Blue, Luffy has earned the respect of countless pirates, marines, and civilians, including many that have either joined his crew or taken up arms as members of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. However, the Raid on Onigashima has served as the catalyst for Luffy's greatest breakthrough to date: the debut of Gear 5.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-gear-5-explained/ Rockstar Games has announced the rerelease of its acclaimed open-world Western adventure, Red Dead Redemption, on two contemporary platforms: Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:18:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/red-dead-redemption-rerelease-announced-for-nintendo-switch-and-ps4/ Larian Studios' Dungeons & Dragons RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has officially left early access, and fans of the developer's past work (like the Divinity series) are finally venturing through Faerûn on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind the parasite that now infects their character's mind. When starting a new game in Baldur's Gate 3, players can either create a custom character or choose from a set of pre-made characters called Origin Characters.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-origin-character-ranked/ Disney+ has announced when the live-action The Little Mermaid remake will become available to watch on its streaming service.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:12:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-little-mermaid-remake-disney-plus-premiere-date/ Actor Robert Downey Jr. recently talked about the original six Avengers cast members getting group tattoos during the premiere of Avengers: Infinity War.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:07:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/robert-downey-jr-calls-out-avengers-co-star-group-tattoo/ Tomek Baginski, an executive producer on Netflix's The Witcher, insisted audiences in the United States are responsible for writers simplifying the show's plot.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:06:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-witcher-producer-blames-us-audiences-story-changes/ The animation industry is changing. There has always been a push from creatives and audiences to truly recognize animation as an art form and a beautiful method to tell a story rather than labeling it as a genre as so many executives seem to do. Animation should also be viewed as a medium for all ages to enjoy and not just something for younger viewers. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Across The Spider-Verse have both done a fantastic job cementing those arguments.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-verse-impact-more-story-than-style/ The 2023 X-Men: Hellfire Gala event comic (by Gary Duggan, Adam Kubert, Luciano Vecchio, Matteo Lolli, Javier Pina, Russell Dauterman, Rubens B. Silva, Joshua Cassara, Kris Anka, Pepe Larrez, Rain Beredo, Ceci De La Cruz, Matthew Wilson, Erick Arciniega and Marte Gracia) took an ugly turn when several superheroes were killed off as part of Orchis' false-flag operation against the mutants of Krakoa Island. This included the fan-favorite premier member of the X-Men, Iceman, who was last seen melting thanks to the supervillain Nimrod. Yet despite this lethal encounter, Iceman has reappeared in his own five-issue miniseries Astonishing Iceman ,alive and well.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iceman-xmen-resurrection-still-dead/ Marvel's Stormbreakers honor J. Michael Straczynski and Jesús Saiz's new Captain America run with brand-new variant covers.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:50:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-stormbreakers-captain-america-variant-covers/ Toei Animation and Dandelion Animation Studio's The First Slam Dunk has surpassed the $1 million milestone in North America.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:45:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/toei-first-slam-dunk-1-million-in-north-american-theaters/ Most who have seen, or even heard of, Downton Abbey probably think of it as a mannered period drama and not a mystery. The series did capture an era of rapid change at the beginning of the 20th century -- down to the place settings and livery -- but it also thrived on intrigue. Many of those plots not only added to the drama, but propelled whole seasons of the plot forward. One the series' most tantalizing mysteries, however, was never fully resolved, and it's related to the incident that began the entire show.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:45:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/downton-abbey-greatest-mystery-patrick-survive-titanic/ Wonder Woman actor Gal Gadot reacted to the casting of a new Superman in the DC Universe.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:36:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wonder-womans-gal-gadot-reacts-dcu-superman-casting/ Meg 2: The Trench debuted at number two at the box office on its opening weekend, despite poor reviews.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:33:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-meg-2-strong-box-office-debut-despite-reviews/ The first 13 episodes of Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War arc saw more deaths than the rest of the series combined as the King of the Quincy, Yhwach, returned after a thousand years to plunge the world into chaos. What's even more surprising is that although the Soul Reapers annihilated the Quincy over a millennium ago, they now don't even stand a chance against the villains. Worst of all, the Soul Reaper Captains are helpless upon seeing their Bankai stolen.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bleach-how-quincy-steal-bankai-soul-reaper-captains-solution/ Thanks to The Flash, DCU fans are now considering the true extent of the multiversal potential of this cinematic universe. DC Comics has dozens of variants of its most popular characters that could become the DCU's future heroes (and villains). The fandom can only hope James Gunn will include some of them in his reboot.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-dc-variants-the-dcu-needs-to-include/ The number of credits scenes Blue Beetle will have reportedly surfaces.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:22:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/blue-beetle-post-credit-scene-count-revealed/ Monks are one of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition's more unique classes. Unlike most martial characters, they don't wear armor and often forgo weaponry. Nor do they use traditional spellcasting or Pact Magic like other supernaturally themed classes. Monks rely on magical martial arts and their own unique Ki resource.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:16:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-best-monk-magic-items-5/ Since the Silent Era, theatrical releases have been a prime pastime, thanks to larger-than-life stories and the sense of silent community in theaters. Because of this dominance, big-screen films tend to overshadow many made-for-TV movies, regardless of quality. Such films get commissioned by networks or streaming services and are often produced on lower budgets, but shouldn't be scoffed at.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:16:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-tv-movies-ranked/ Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt was in talks to play Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before Scarlett Johansson ultimately scored the role.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:03:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/emily-blunt-losing-mcu-black-widow-role/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the latest take on the venerable 1980s franchise, giving the series a more youthful vibe and tone. It not only introduces new versions of the titular terrapins but other iconic mutant animals from throughout the franchise's history. Their presence serves as exciting fanservice, but it could end up being a narrative issue in the next movie.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:01:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-sequel-shredder-problem/ All the Whovians, especially the classic Doctor Who fans, can rejoice -- there may still be hope for the missing episodes from the First and the Second Doctors' eras, at least according to the head of the TV archive Kaleidoscope Chris Perry.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:54:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-who-promising-update-missing-episodes/ In Jujutsu Kaisen, Satoru Gojo is famed for his immeasurable curse power. Many consider him downright unbeatable thanks to his advanced martial arts and unique curse abilities, but even he cannot do everything alone or be everywhere at once. As an upstanding shonen anime hero, Satoru Gojo knows he needs friends and allies to support him during any mission.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jjk-gojo-allies/ In the annals of Black Mirror history, a myriad of themes have been explored. "Arkangel," for example, leans into unhealthy parenting, while "San Junipero" detailed religion and the afterlife. In addition, xenophobia has been a key topic. That's no surprise, given creator Charlie Brooker started out the series to make statements, not just on harmful uses of technology, but on Britain's political system as well.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-mirror-black-museum-racism/ Titmouse, the animation studio behind Adult Swim's The Venture Bros., is hiring for the upcoming TV spinoff of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem for Paramount+.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:41:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/venture-bros-studio-working-tmnt-mutant-mayhem-spinoff/ The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 is finally here, and players are making their way through the massive role-playing experience set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. BG3 offers twelve character classes to select from, but choosing can be quite difficult when taking different class nuances into consideration. For those too picky to choose, the Cleric is arguably the best class in Baldur's Gate 3, as it can fill a wide variety of roles on the battlefield.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:41:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-cleric-guide/ One Piece Season 20 Episode 1071, where Luffy finally shows off Gear 5, has just premiered, causing several streamers, including the popular Crunchyroll, to crash.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:32:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/crunchyroll-crashes-one-piece-episode-1071-breaks-internet/ As the current Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan has achieved appreciable popularity across comics culture. Both her initial comics run and MCU iteration have seen her likened to Spider-Man for a new generation. A small difference between these two versions has been the origin of her powers. In the comics, Kamala is a “Nuhuman,” a genetic derivative of the Inhumans. Meanwhile, the MCU has opted to debut the young hero as its first leading mutant. Naturally, the onscreen change to Kamala’s origin left many speculating that her comic iteration might be rewritten to match.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ms-marvel-resurrection-xmen-marvel-comics/ Matt Murdock will reportedly have a new love in his life for Daredevil: Born Again.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:29:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-born-again-rumor-matt-murdock-potential-love-interest/ Marvel writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly open up about Thor Quest: Hammers of the Gods.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:24:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thor-quest-hammer-of-the-gods-marvel-disney/ Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants was confirmed as a playable fighter in the upcoming Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:22:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2-plankton-announced/ As the first season of Blue Lock came to a close, the announcement of a second season and a movie about Nagi thrilled its viewers and brought into the spotlight its spin-off manga that had just begun serialization. Now available in English on Kodansha’s K manga app, Blue Lock - EPISODE Nagi follows the journey of fan-favorite Seishiro Nagi before and after he enters the Blue Lock facility. So far, 13 chapters have been released and 9 have been collected in two volumes, with a third one on its way – it will hit Japanese bookstores on September 14th.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/episode-nagi-must-read-for-blue-lock-fans/ Official Ahsoka character posters are finally here!

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:17:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-posters-showcase-the-heroes-and-villains-of-the-disney-series/ Liv and Maddie star Joey Bragg alleged that Disney Channel used contract loopholes to underpay the cast and crews of its shows.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:15:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/liv-maddie-joey-bragg-reveals-disney-channel-loophole-underpay-actors/ When it comes to horror movies, one of the most well-known subgenres is slashers. Each film follows this familiar formula -- a killer brandishing a blade of some sort tries to murder a group of people (usually teenagers), with only a final girl surviving at the very end. Over the years, this murderous modus operandi has expanded and evolved to create some truly terrifying flicks. One slasher movie that does not get enough attention for its innovation of the genre is 2015's The Final Girls. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson and starring American Horror Story's Taissa Farmiga and Malin Akerman from horror comedy Slayers, The Final Girls uses the slasher standard audiences have known for decades and infuses it with a clever meta concept that does not seem to get the credit it deserves.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-final-girls-underrated-masterpiece/ The Justice League of America isn't just DC's flagship team — they're arguably the most recognizable and most powerful team in all comics, housing Batman, Superman, and more. Throughout the 60 years of the team's history, DC has turned in many stories that explored how the team and its heroes would spend their final days.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:50:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-whats-the-best-ending-for-jla/ Netflix's Heartstopper Season 2 recently aired on the streaming platform, but fans can't wait to find out what comes next for Nick, Charlie and their friends. The second season brought even more cute, romantic moments between the main characters, added a couple of new characters, and gave the existing ones bigger arcs. But it has also hinted at some stronger themes heavily explored in Alice Oseman's graphic novels, which are the inspiration for the show, such as mental health issues.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/heartstopper-season3-setup/

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-elder-wand-owners/ Dungeons & Dragons excels at taking a simple ruleset and providing endless opportunity for imaginative gameplay, but some of its mechanics can be tricky. Figuring out how 5E's damage immunities, resistances and vulnerabilities work goes from straightforward to complicated in a hurry, so some players may need help. Knowing the ins and outs of how these rules work can make the difference between an all-star player character saving the day and a grueling battle that players won't enjoy at all.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-immunities-resistances-vulnerabilities-explained/ Director Zack Snyder has recently found himself under fire for allegedly losing money for Warner Bros., and former DCEU higher-up Greg Silverman has been quick to come to the filmmaker's defense.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:38:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/zack-snyder-movies-warner-bros-unprofitability-claims/ Zoe Saldana, known for playing Lt. Uhura in the rebooted Star Trek movies, revealed which of her co-stars was best at making her laugh.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:35:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/zoe-saldana-which-co-stars-made-her-laugh/ "The Zanpakuto. Its unique shape and abilities are defined by its Soul Reaper. The Soul Reaper is able to harness the power of the Zanpakuto by learning its name and forming a synergistic union. The Zanpakuto is born with its Soul Reaper and dies with its Soul Reaper." This is the explanation Bleach's Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc gave for the existence of a Zanpakuto. It's a concise and poetic introduction to the sword, but it doesn't have all the necessary information.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bleach-zanpakuto-sword-forms-explained/ Summer is the perfect time for a nice vacation to escape the horrors of daily life with a little rest and relaxation. While staying at a fancy resort on the beach or sailing the seas on a cruise ship may have the most interest from vacationers this time of year, there is something so appealing about embracing wilderness by renting a little cabin near the woods or staying at a family member's lake house. Not only does it provide a quiet respite from the loudness of life, but it is also the perfect setting to snuggle up and start watching a horror movie.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iconic-cabin-horror-movies/ With over 80 years of publication history under the Dark Knight's belt, Batman has benefited from some of the best artists in the comic book industry to lend talents and styles to the hero's world. The art on display improved over the years, especially when the late Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams arrived in the '70s to resuscitate the superhero's reputation in comics.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:20:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-modern-comics-best-art-styles-ranked/ Star Wars is finally exploring one of its most iconic characters, Jedi Master Yoda, in his very own series from Marvel Comics. Exploring Yoda's adventures after his self-imposed exile on Dagobah, Star Wars: Yoda provides some of the best explorations of the character yet.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:20:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-solo-comics-wishlist-yoda/ Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor is one of the more complex takes on Doctor Who's titular Time Lord. While all incarnations of the Doctor have had to balance the character's whimsical side with moments of darkness and intensity, Smith's incarnation took this to a new extreme.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-who-eleventh-doctor-darkest-moments/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced many characters from the comics that are a far cry from the strength their comic counterparts had. Doctor Strange may be one of the bigger examples, as his powers in the comics reached major heights once he became Sorcerer Supreme, while the MCU version relies mainly on his wits. There's also Drax the Destroyer, who, in the comics, was created solely to kill Thanos and had the strength and power to do it. Meanwhile, in the MCU, he was an alien species who had lost his family, and while he vowed to kill Thanos, he lacked the immense strength to do so.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-mcu-adam-warlock-weaker-comic-counterpart/ The title of a novel, series or film is often used to grab the attention of its target audience, being one of the first ways the writer can communicate with potential buyers as to what is to be expected inside the box. People think of titles like Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and can guess from those words alone what is going to happen throughout the film.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/longest-anime-titles-ranked/ A director's cut of 2016's Suicide Squad exists, and new DCU boss James Gunn has reportedly not ruled out its potential release.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:58:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squad-james-gunn-one-day-release-ayer-cut/ Nightcrawler has a lengthy history of teaming up with Spider-Man and occasionally being his adversary. His upcoming debut as the Uncanny Spider-Man during Fall of X presents a perfect opportunity to shed light on the camaraderie between Nightcrawler and the Wall-Crawler in comic books. Nightcrawler possesses the essential abilities to take the mantle, not to mention his teleportation ability. Additionally, he draws inspiration from many of Spider-Man's qualities, making for an exciting journey that honors the best in Peter Parker's iconic alter ego.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nightcrawler-and-spider-mans-history-explained/ My Adventures with Superman Season 1 hasn't shied away from its theme of love. It's leaned heavily into Clark and Lois liking each other, coming off as a romance anime at times. Still, it's not an easy journey given Lois hates how Clark lied about being an alien. Now, Episode 6, "My Adventures With Mad Science," explores queer love.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-brain-monsieur-mallah/ Robert Kirkman, the creator of the Invincible franchise, has recently spoken about the lack of representation and diversity in comics.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:44:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comics-diversity-invincible-robert-kirkman/ Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the best anime of modern times. Its success indicates that the unchallenged might of The Big Three is about to change. JJK has been phenomenal with its pacing, action sequences, complex arcs, and character development. Unlike how most shonen hits are focused on the main lead, Jujutsu Kaisen puts the spotlight on all its characters. JJK Season 1 ended on a high note as Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara looked forward to being promoted to Special Grade Sorcerers. However, the audience was blown away by Season 2's storytelling, which took a 360-turn from where the previous season ended.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jjk-season-2-shibuya-incident-facts-what-to-know/ William Friedkin, the filmmaker whose acclaimed horror film The Exorcist continues to horrify viewers to this day, has died.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-exorcist-director-william-friedkin-dead/ The high-octane spy thriller Heart of Stone, written by Greg Rucka and directed by Tom Harper, is coming exclusively to Netflix this August. Leading an all-star cast is Gal Gadot, who also produces the film, as Rachel Stone, an intelligence operative leading an international mission to prevent a pivotal device, known as the Heart, from falling into the wrong hands. Among Stone's team is Parker, played by Jamie Dornan, a seasoned veteran in the intelligence community who forms a close rapport with Stone as they navigate the shadowy world of espionage filled with untrustworthy figures.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:29:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/heart-of-stone-jamie-dornan-interview/ DC Comics has often been a leader in the comic book industry, with their books like Action Comics, Green Lantern, Crisis On Infinite Earths, and more heralding new ages of comics. The Bronze Age was an especially incredible time for the publisher as Jack Kirby joined the company, creating multiple titles for them. However, the age was particularly known for its move into dark, gritty and socially conscious comics.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:21:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-darkest-bronze-age-comics-ranked/ Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden feature many of the most iconic anime characters of all time, and thanks to the ludicrous power levels that its characters reach, they are often forced to survive in incredibly dangerous circumstances. Using chakra, characters in Naruto are capable of everything from superhuman physical abilities to elemental mastery and reality-warping spells.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:10:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/powerful-naruto-characters-ranked/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem pays homage to TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman with a Stan Lee-like cameo in the film.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:06:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-kevin-eastman-stan-lee-cameo/ Insomniac Games have become a premium name in superhero video gaming. They've garnered almost as much prestige with Marvel's Spider-Man as Rocksteady Studios has for the Batman: Arkham franchise. Marvel's Spider-Man, alongside its spin-off Spider-Man: Miles Morales, has become a killer app for Sony consoles, acclaimed for its slick gameplay and open-world design.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-insomniac-games-wishlist-spiderman-2-wolverine/ From trailers and promotional content released for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, it did feel like the Heroes in a Half Shell would face many villains. To start with, Superfly (played by Ice Cube) and his team had a bevy of iconic enemies. This included Bebop and Rocksteady, two of the Turtles' most sinister threats.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-redeems-bebop-rocksteady/ Producer Rob Wilkins, Terry Pratchett's representative, has confirmed that the late writer would have approved of Good Omens' approach to adapting the 20th-century book in a modern social context.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:53:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/good-omens-terry-pratchett-diversity-changes/ Anime has produced hundreds or even thousands of waifus, or female characters who would be an ideal romantic partner for their real-life fans. Many qualities go into an anime waifu, from a wholesome, positive personality to cool hobbies to a highly protective nature. Some anime fans may be used to seeing a male lover protecting his girlfriend or wife, but some waifus can protect themselves – and others.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/protective-anime-waifus/ When Harley Quinn Season 4 was announced, fans assumed they'd be seeing Harley in all her crime-fighting glory with Bruce Wayne's charges. Unfortunately, that's not been the case. With Bruce in jail for tax evasion, the show has stripped his empire apart thanks to a former flame.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:46:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/harley-quinn-season4-batfamily-problems/ Gods walk among mere mortal men in the Marvel Universe. Thor, the Odinson and God of Thunder; Bast, child of Ra, source of Black Panther's powers; Khonshu, god of the moon and the giver of Moon Knight's powers; and Hercules, the Prince of Power, son of Zeus. These gods, and more, exist openly and frequently involve themselves in the affairs of man. It is no hyperbole to say that if not for the actions of these gods, the universe would have traveled down a very different path. But far, far into the future of the Marvel Universe, a dark destiny awaits some of the most powerful gods to have ever existed, and not even the power of Hercules himself was great enough to save them.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-pantheon-of-gods-could-be-doomed/ Hit farming simulator Stardew Valley has garnered a massive community since its release in 2016. It still draws in players with an incredibly addictive gameplay loop, charming characters, and one of the most relaxing soundtracks in recent memory. The characters in the game sometimes have complicated relationships with each other, as they've all lived in the same town together for years before the player's arrival. This has led to a number of intriguing fan theories, including the paternity of the game's most popular potential love interest, Abigail.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:31:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/stardew-valley-why-wizard-is-abigails-father/ As Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead kicks off, the first few episodes paint the zany, cheerful Akira Tendo as a very intriguing character. The young man initially hates the world he lives in. He's succumbed to the corporate drawl by force, feeling like a robot in a society that keeps overworking him in a production company. However, when a zombie apocalypse hits, new life's breathed into him.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-akira-tendo-beer-naruto-ramen/ The Barbie movie's hair and makeup artist revealed that they had to change the original character designs for Barbie and Ken because they looked too much like plastic.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:19:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-movie-original-character-designs-scrapped/ The Spider-Men take over Marvel Comics this week. Peter Parker and Miles Morales are in for a wild ride as they go through even more changes while fighting their classic supervillains.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:18:03 GMT https://www.cbr.com/new-comics-this-week-marvel-august-9-2023/ Dragons were just a distant memory at the start of Game of Thrones. The Valyrian Freehold contained a huge number of the beasts, but the majority perished in the Doom of Valyria. Most of the survivors died in the years to come, leaving the species extinct until Daenerys revived them at the end of Season 1.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:16:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/game-of-thrones-house-of-the-dragon-strongest-dragons/ World's Finest dropped in 2022. DC had to have known they had a hit on their hands. Teaming up writer Mark Waid with artist Dan Mora was an amazing choice that paid off with great sales and, most importantly, wonderful stories. Starring Batman and Superman, World's Finest takes place in a modernized Silver Age DC Universe. From the beginning, though, it was more than just a Superman/Batman book. Robin and Supergirl showed up, as did the Teen Titans, Hal Jordan, and more. It's become the most dependable DC book on stands, the one that any reader could pick up and enjoy.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:11:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-worlds-finest-teen-titans-is-must-read/ A Dungeons & Dragons party cleverly defeats the campaign BBEG by turning gravity against it.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:04:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-party-vanquishes-bbeg-reverse-gravity/ In an era of remakes, many fans engage in heated debates comparing reboots to the originals. The Little Mermaid recently stirred up conversation again, which is understandable. It's quite natural to examine the past and present from a creative perspective, with Disney opening the door for this the most. The studio also remade The Lion King and Aladdin, which does feel like the train won't stop anytime soon.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/haunted-mansion-2003-better-than-2023-remake/ Bleach became one of the world's most popular anime series because it has a lot of action and plenty of fun characters. Kenpachi Zaraki is the Captain of the 11th Division, which means that he is one of the strongest Soul Reapers within the Soul Society. He has always fought with overwhelming force, and he has become even stronger now that he has finally connected with his Zanpakuto. His strength is so vast that hardly anyone can beat him, but there are a few characters who can.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bleach-characters-strong-enough-to-beat-kenpachi-zaraki-ranked/ Actor Emily Rudd revealed she spent years preparing for her role as Nami in the upcoming One Piece live-action adaptation.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:56:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-star-live-action-nami-audition/