Author: Maurice Mitchell

Ms. Marvel: Kamala Khan (2019) trade paperback Some are upset that Marvel changed Kamala Khan’s powers for the upcoming Disney+ television series. Her powers changed from stretching to energy constructs. Those people are wrong. They should be celebrating the power change and I’ll tell you why.The trailer for Ms. Marvel (2022) was released recently and it proves that Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel is going to be unlike any other Marvel Studios project before it. The live-action show is based on the comic book character created in 2014. She’s the first Muslim character in Marvel Comics to headline her own comic book. She…

There are a few beloved toys from the 1970s that are still popular. While Pet Rocks faded into obscurity Star Wars action figures are making Hasbro millions. But one obscure toy from the 1970s is still making headlines. Over the weekend James Gunn sent out a tweet about ROM: The Spaceknight. “Alas I cannot as Marvel no longer holds the rights to Rom – just to some other Spaceknights and parts of the story created in the comics – otherwise, believe you me, ol’ toaster head would probably be in the Guardians by now,” he tweeted.What did he mean?The History of ROM:…

Here are the new sci-fi TV shows and movies that star people of color on Netflix in December of 2021.Below is a comprehensive list of every new movie and TV show scheduled to drop on Netflix for the final month of the year. Full List of What’s New on Netflix — December 2021Available December 1 Lost in Space: Season 3 (Netflix Series)Netflix Synopsis: “After crash-landing on an alien planet, the Robinson family fights against all odds to survive and escape. But they’re surrounded by hidden dangers. In an epic final season, the Robinsons’ survival instincts kick into hyperdrive as they race…

The new Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) trailer dropped and it finally confirms several rumors about the last Spider-Man movie set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has a bunch of amazing reveals and a complex storyline. It follows up on the ending of Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) when Daily Bugle owner J. Jonah Jameson (J. K. Simmons) reveals Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is Spider-Man. Parker has also been framed for the death of Quentin Beck aka Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) and the world is turning against him. Spider-Man asks Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to erase everyone’s memory of his secret…

Daredevil #117 (2009) cover by Marko DjurdjevicUPDATE: Kingpin made his first full appearance in the Disney+ mini-series Hawkeye confirming he is now being used by Marvel. No word if the character is still owned by Sony Pictures.We recently updated our infographic on the Marvel live-action rights and one big question was left unanswered: Who owns the rights to produce a live-action movie or television series using Kingpin?If the Netflix rights reverted to Marvel as a whole, shouldn’t Kingpin be in the shared Sony/Marvel space?— Jeffrey S. Mueller (@TheMightyJerd) February 19, 2021 Wilson Grant Fisk is one of the most powerful criminals…

Well, it’s finally happened. The Netflix characters are finally back in the MCU. The streaming service canceled all the Marvel shows back in 2018 and 2019. But, reportedly, a clause in the contract said Marvel couldn’t use the characters for two years after the Netflix shows were canceled.It’s been exactly two years today that the last Marvel Netflix show Punisher which was canceled on February 18, 2019. So now Marvel can start developing plans for the characters. Now that Phase 4 is officially underway. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige told The Hollywood Reporter that “Everything is on the board.” He added…

Star Trek: First Contact (1996) – Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Data (Brent Spiner) Find out the greatest science fiction movies you can watch for free. Right now a lot of people are at home. Entertainment can be hard to come by and expensive. But that doesn’t mean you can’t catch up on classic movies. I went through and fond some great classic sci-fi movies that are available through a variety of free services. There are many truly great science fiction movies you can watch on various streaming services but I picked the ones that you can watch with your…

With the uncertainty in the film industry, movie studios have started rethinking their distribution strategy. Disney recently announced that Artemis Fowl is moving from a theatrical release to a streaming film. Speculation has been raised that Disney may release more movies on Disney+. If you knew it would mean the movie would open sooner which movie would you want to move to digital streaming release? What do you think of the MCU being on Disney+? Let us know in the comments below! About the Author Maurice Mitchell has been a passionate science-fiction fan of movies, television, books, and comics since…

The Coronavirus pandemic is causing big changes to the movie industry. There has been talk that some movies would shift from a theatrical release to digital. David Harbour, who plays Red Guardian in Black Widow said he would be fine with a Disney Plus release of the movie. But it turns out Disney has other plans. According to Variety Disney just released big changes to the schedule. Here are the genre-related changes. “Black Widow” was originally supposed to be released over the summer on May 1, 2020, and they announced a delay. It will now open in the winter on…

Action figures are big business and have a long history. Way back in 1964 Hasbro was the first company to refer to the masculine toys as “action figures” instead of “boy dolls”. Today the toys are a staple of kid’s toys for boys and girls. Last year Avengers: Endgame was released and broke box office records. The most popular scene was the one where Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fight Thanos (James Brolin). The big moment comes when Thor’s hammer smacks Thanos in the face and he turns to see an unexpected…

Merriam-Webster defines an accent as “a way of speaking typical of a particular group of people and especially of the natives or residents of a region”. It’s hard to estimate but some LingoHut says there are160 distinct English dialects throughout the world. That’s just English. How many accents are there in the 6,500 spoken languages? There are a ton of fictional alien languages too and the most notable is Klingon. An alien race that doesn’t have a spoken language is Betazed. Betazoids are a telepathic civilization that can read minds, so they don’t need a language. But some learned English and…

Read on for the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. The Conorovirus Pandemic has a lot of people isolated. So, if you can’t go to the comic shop, here’s a list of the best comics out this week and most of them are available digitally. Find out the best comics in this week’s new comic pull list. 1. Action Comics #1021 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Klaus Janson, John Romita Jr. Cover Artist: Klaus Janson, John Romita Jr. Partial Summary: “Metropolis down! The blockbuster supervillain team-up of the century continues. Leviathan! The invisible…

Read on to find out the greatest Kenny Rogers songs throughout the history of science fiction television. On March 20, 2020, in Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S. Kenny Rogers died at 81. Rogers has had 120 hit singles and sold more than 100 million records over a 50-year career. Kenny Rogers started out as a country music artist but crossed over into many genres. With a career that ran over multiple decades and generations, his music influenced everything from music, movies, and television. Here are the greatest times Rogers’s music influenced the world of science fiction. 1. Knight Rider – “Love Will Turn You…

There are many weapons in the science fiction universe. But the most unique and iconic of weapons is the lightsaber. It was first seen in Star Wars back in 1977. Creator George Lucas wanted to refer back to the swashbuckling days of Errol Flynn. So he created what he originally called the “laser sword”. The typical lightsaber is shown as a glowing blade of plasma contained in a magnetic field. Since then it’s been seen in movies, television, and comic books. They seem to come in a dizzying variety of colors. But what do the colors mean? Is there any significance…

The director of The Batman Matt Reeves revealed some new photos of Batman’s suit and car. From his personal Twitter account, he shared the first official photos of the suit and vehicle. The Batmobile first appeared in 1939 but Matt Revves is giving the new ride an upgrade. Reeve’s said he wants a more grounded and gritty take on the caped crusader and it looks like he’s achieved it. The Batsuit and Batmobile both look very DIY and handmade. The director shared three dark and shadowy photos but you can make out several key details. 🦇🏎 #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/qJFNprk1ut — Matt…

Here are the biggest stories for Monday, March 02, 2020. We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this afternoon. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! Above Image: [SELF] [COSPLAY] I debuted my Spider-Man: Far From Home Mysterio cosplay over the weekend at PAX East! | Redditt – /MarvelStudios 1. Mark Ruffalo Confirms Preliminary Talks to Appear in Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk’ Series on Disney+ | /Film 2. BLACK WIDOW: Detailed Look At Taskmaster’s Suit Points To Him Having Black Panther’s Vibranium Claws | Comic Book Movie Tamashii Nations has released official images for their upcoming…

Last year Disney had a global box office record of $10 billion. The Walt Disney Company is huge. With the Star Wars franchise and Marvel franchises, it has a lot of control over geek entertainment. It was announced this week that all that is under the control of a new leader. Bob Iger stepped down as CEO of Walt Disney Company and long-time Disney veteran Bob Chapek is taking over. It was a move that shocked everyone. Iger’s been in charge of Disney for decades. There had been rumors he was leaving and he’d extended his contract a few time…

Can you believe it’s been 14 years since Spider-Man 3? Venom 2 is currently filming and it’s bringing a whole new series of Spider-Man films. The first Tom Hardy film premiered in 2018 and made over $800 million worldwide. But the first attempt to bring Eddie Brock to audiences was a critical failure and didn’t connect with audiences. So while it was the third-highest-grossing film that year it left a bad taste in the mouth of the director, actors, and Sony Pictures. Since then the studio rebooted the movies with Andrew Garfield. Then they handed it off to Marvel Studios…

Omni #5 cover by Dave Johnson Read on for the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Which superhero is having a baby? Which Superman villain returns? Who is Dryad? Plus, some amazing covers this week by artists like Alex Ross and Dave Johnson. Find out in this week’s new comic pull list. 1. Aquaman #57 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick Artist: Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques Cover Artist: Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques Partial Summary: “In this issue, Mera and Aquaman welcome their very own Aquababy! In the wake of Black Manta’s attack on Amnesty Bay,…

Here are the biggest stories for Wednesday, February 19, 2020. We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! 1. Carl Lumbly joins the cast of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+ | Jo Blo Carl Lumbly is joining the cast in an undisclosed role. But it’s rumored he’s playing Isaiah Bradley. In the comics, there was a secret WWII United States government Super-Soldier program (codenamed Project: Rebirth) and he was the second to survive the procedure and become Captain America. It’s a tragic tale…

Here are the biggest stories for Tuesday, February 18, 2020. We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! Above Image: Humor: Super Moustache | Redditt – /DC_Cinematic 1. Venom 2 Set Video May Hint at Cletus Kasady’s Carnage Transformation | Screenrant It appears to show Cletus Kasady being confronted by police and transforming into Venom (pre-CGI). View this post on Instagram Cletus Kasady scene. #carnage #venom2 #venom #spiderman #marvel source: @msmugler A post shared by venomiscoming (@venomiscoming) on Feb 17, 2020 at 2:35am PST 2. Sam…

Here are the biggest stories for Monday morning, February 17, 2020. Which MCU director had cameos in Star Wars? What classic comic book is inspiring Matt Reeves’ The Batman? What box office record did Sonic the Hedgehog break? Who knew Superman’s secret identity all along? What would it look like if Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. were in Back to the Future? We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! Above Image: “Captain America: The First Avenger” director Joe Johnston’s cameo in the original Star…

Read this review to find out if Star Trek: Picard season one, episode four episode “Absolute Candor” is worth watching. About Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 4: Absolute Candor Directed by Jonathan Frakes Written by Michael Chabon Synopsis: The crew’s journey to Freecloud takes a detour when Picard orders a stop at the planet Vashti, where Picard and Raffi relocated Romulan refugees 14 years earlier. Upon arrival, Picard reunites with Elnor (Evan Evagora), a young Romulan he befriended during the relocation. Meanwhile, Narek continues his attempts to learn more about Soji while Narissa’s impatience with his lack of progress grows.…

Here are the biggest stories for Friday, February 14, 2020. Yesterday director Matt Reeves dropped the costume test for his upcoming movie The Batman. That pretty much took over the news cycle. So most of the post revolves around it. We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! 1. Matt Reeves teases Robert Pattinson’s Batman suit in new video | Jo Blo 2. THE BATMAN Will Reportedly Revolve Around “Year Two” Of The Dark Knight’s Career As A Superhero | Comic Book Movie 3. Is Robert…

Read this review to find out if Star Trek: Picard episode “The End is the Beginning” is worth watching About Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 3: “The End is the Beginning” Directed by Hanelle Culpepper Written by Michael Chabon & James Duff Synopsis: Completely unaware of her special nature, Soji continues her work and captures the attention of the Borg cube research project’s executive director. After rehashing past events with a reluctant Raffi, Picard seeks others willing to join his search for Bruce Maddox, including pilot and former Starfleet officer Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera). Airdate: February 06, 2020 Starring: Patrick…

Here are the biggest stories for Thursday, February 13, 2020. What classic game was snuck into a Marvel movie? How can you eat like Harley Quinn? We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers!” Above Image: A fan on Reddit noticed a Legend of Zelda Easter egg hidden in the Hulk’s bedroom in Thor: Ragnarok. | /Film Taika’s a closet Zelda fan – Standard Rupee smashing pot on the set of THOR: RAGNAROK October 2017 from r/MovieDetails 1. THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Director Taika Waititi Unsure…

Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. 1. The Amazing Spider-Man #39 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Iban Coello Cover Artist: Patrick Gleason Partial Summary: “Breaking News, Part Two There’s a new game in town, and the ante is QUITE HIGH! Welcome to The Palace, a super-villain casino run by the classic (and under-utilized) Spidey-villain CHANCE! It’s got everything… ” On Sale: Feb 12th, 2020 Price: $3.99 Buy The Amazing Spider-Man 39& on Comixology 2. Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #6 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Scot Eaton…

Here are the biggest stories for Wednesday, February 12, 2020. What does Aquaman really look like? Are the Inhumans coming back to the MCU? Who’s the worst dad in the Star Wars universe? What does the dairy industry think about Juaquin Phoenix’s attack on the dairy industry? We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! Above Image: Jason Momoa Shares Hilarious Aquaman & Super Bowl Ad Mashup Poster | Heroic Hollwood View this post on Instagram 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣the real AQUAMAN 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂aloha j A post shared by Jason…

Here are the biggest stories for Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Why did Birds of Prey change it’s title? Who did Thor scare out of the MCU? What will The Batman be like? We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). Warning: May contain spoilers! 1. Taika Waititi Adds ‘Sweet/Vicious’ Creator to ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Writing Staff | Collider 2. Too Late? Birds Of Prey Is Changing Its Title After Disappointing Opening | Cinemablend The movie title is Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) which…

See the behind-the-scenes photo director Payton Reed shares of the late Kirk Douglas. The actor was born in 1916 and died on February 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, CA. He was 103 years old. He first started acting in the 1940s and spent decades filming movies. He appeared in classic science-fiction films like Saturn 3 (1980), 20,000 Leagues under the Sea (1954), and the original Planet of the Apes (1968). Besides his storied film career, he collected a number of notable awards. Douglas had three Academy Award nominations, an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of…