Johnny Brayson

Johnny Brayson is a Los Angeles-based writer whose work has been published at places like MGM Studios, Bustle, and CollegeHumor. He's seen Simon & Garfunkel live (separately) and is a big fan of coconut.

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Movies

What To Watch While You're Waiting For Amazon's Lord Of The Rings Prequel

Amazon’s Lord of the Rings prequel series is on its way. But what are fans supposed to do until then? Well, start watching some of the best shows that will fill that LOTR-sized hole in your heart, from modern TV series to fantasy classics.

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Movies

This Is The Right Order To Watch Every Star Wars Movie

It's a debate that's raged among Star Wars fans since time immemorial ... or at least since the prequels came out. What's the right order to watch every Star Wars movie? Well, pour yourself a glass of blue milk and settle in to watch every Star Wars movie in the right order.

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Movies

Things Only Adults Notice In Frozen 2

Like its predecessor, the long-awaited Frozen sequel is ostensibly a movie for children, but lots of grown-ups are watching it -- and if anything, Frozen 2 doubles down on bits that seem aimed squarely at the adults. Here's a look at some of the most memorable.

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Movies

What The Black Lightsaber In Star Wars Means

Lightsabers are, without question, one of the coolest weapons in all of fiction. As rad as lightsabers are, though, not all are created equal. Some lightsabers are far more uncommon and mysterious, like the elusive black lightsaber. So what does the black lightsaber in Star Wars mean? Let's discuss.

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Television

Whatever Happened To Oscar From The Office?

What has Oscar Nunez been doing since Dunder Mifflin closed up shop? From stand-up comedy to online streaming, here’s what happened to Oscar from The Office.

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Streaming

The Real Reason Disney+ Changed The Han Solo Scene With Greedo Again

If there is one thing the Star Wars original trilogy is known for, it's that it is constantly changing and evolving — constantly, some would say, finding new ways to tarnish its own legacy. Now, Disney+ has changed the Star Wars scene where "Han shoots first" yet again.

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News

How Scooby-Doo Really Got His Name

As a franchise, Scooby-Doo has had a number of iterations over the years. The famous scaredy-dog and his human pals are getting their biggest makeover yet in the upcoming computer-animated film, Scoob! — and it reveals how Scooby-Doo really got his name.

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Television

Rick And Morty Meets Death Stranding In Hilarious Crossover Video

If there's one thing Rick and Morty loves, it's unorthodox crossover promotions. The Adult Swim series has done quite a few before, and the ads must provide some good buzz, because a new one has arrived: Rick and Morty meets Death Stranding.

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Television

Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan Drop Falcon And Winter Soldier News In Hilarious Fashion

Disney+ is practically here, and with the new streamer comes the promise of a whole new era for the MCU. Though The Falcon and the Winter Soldier won't premiere until fall 2020, filming has already begun — the news of which Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan announced in hilarious fashion.

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Movies

The Best Skywalker Stories You'll Never See In The Movies

The Skywalker storyline comes to an end with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and that’s too bad because there are plenty of stories about the most famous family in the galaxy far, far away. From pirate adventures to ghost tales, here are the best Skywalker stories we’ll never see in the movies.

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News

Intriguing New Details On Rami Malek's James Bond Villain Have Been Revealed

After a troubled production, filming with the principal cast has finally wrapped on the 25th James Bond movie, No Time to Die. And though specifics about the film's plot and characters have been kept mostly under wraps, intriguing details on Rami Malek's James Bond villain have now been revealed.

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Television

The First Episode Of The Mandalorian Features A Huge Star Wars Spoiler

The Mandalorian takes place during an unexplored time period in the Star Wars universe, so there's bound to be plenty of revelations mixed into the series. Apparently, fans won't have to wait long to experience one of these declarations: The Mandalorian's first episode contains a Star Wars spoiler.

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Movies

How Disney Changed The Star Wars Universe Forever

Not so long ago, George Lucas was in complete control of the Star Wars universe. But now, the folks at Disney are running the show, and they've been doing things a bit differently. From what is and isn't canon to the issue of diversity, here's how Disney changed the Star Wars universe forever.

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Comics

Marvel Reportedly 'Shocked And Embarrassed' Over Ghost Rider Cancellation

Kevin Feige's promotion at Marvel means he's wresting full control of the television side of the company, as new reports indicate that Marvel hasn't been pleased over recent TV developments. Executives were reportedly "shocked and embarrassed" that Hulu cancelled the planned Ghost Rider series.

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News

The Matrix 4 Has Added Another Big-Name Actor To Its Cast

If you still don't believe that a fourth Matrix film is on the way, then you need to take the red pill and wake up because The Matrix 4 has added another big-name actor to its cast — and it's not someone you'd expect.

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News

Rumor Report: Will Spider-Man 3 Feature Another Major Avenger?

When Spidey swings into his next silver-screen adventure, will a familiar face be joining him? According to an entirely unconfirmed rumor published by We Got This Covered, the upcoming (and currently untitled) Spider-Man 3 will co-star another prominent Avenger.

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Comics

The Untold Truth Of Captain America's Shield

Captain America's shield is one of the most iconic superhero accessories of all time, and it's nearly impossible to separate the hero from his unusual weapon. And that probably has to do with the fact that Cap's shield has a very complex and interesting history.

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Comics

Don't Miss Out On Tickets For Joker

Fans of sadistic clowns, your day has finally arrived. Joker tickets are now on sale, meaning you can now officially snatch up your opportunity to see Joaquin Phoenix's critically-acclaimed take on the Clown Prince of Crime.

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Comics

The Untold Truth Of Garrison Kane

There are thousands of characters in Marvel's library, the majority still waiting for their moment in the Hollywood spotlight. The list includes Garrison Kane.

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Streaming

The Big Bang Theory To Stream Exclusively On HBO Max Under Lucrative New Deal

Another day, another massively expensive streaming deal for a sitcom.

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Comics

How Christian Bale Really Feels About Robert Pattinson Becoming The New Batman

Of the Bruce Waynes we've seen on the big screen thus far, Christian Bale is arguably the most iconic. Meanwhile, some fans are skeptical of the newest Batman, Robert Pattinson, taking on the role. But what does Christian Bale think of Robert Pattinson becoming the next Batman?

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Television

Netflix Scores Seinfeld Streaming Rights

If you're still reeling from Netflix losing the streaming rights to the classic sitcoms Friends and The Office, then get ready to begin your road to recovery. The streaming giant has just acquired the rights to stream the most classic sitcom of all: Seinfeld will be heading to Netflix in 2021.

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Comics

Marvel's Hawkeye Disney+ Series Eyeing Hailee Steinfeld To Play Kate Bishop

Marvel may be adding another big star to its cinematic universe. The upcoming Disney+ series Hawkeye reportedly wants Hailee Steinfeld to play Kate Bishop, according to Variety. Hawkeye stars Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton, who trains Kate Bishop on how to be a non-superpowered superhero.

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News

The Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Scene You Didn't Get To See In Theaters

This year's Godzilla: King of the Monsters has already stomped in and out of cinemas, bringing with it loads of exciting moments. But there was at least one awesome Godzilla: King of the Monsters scene you didn't get to see in theaters.

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Comics

This Is The Right Order To Watch Every DC Extended Universe Movie

Here's our take on the right order to watch every DCEU movie to introduce you to the characters, build the universe, and get you hyped for what happens next.

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Movies

The Rise Of Skywalker Ending Will Be Less Controversial Than The Game Of Thrones Finale

Star Wars won't finish its story until December when The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters, but when it does, where will the film land on the spectrum of "Avengers: Endgame-level good" and "Game of Thrones-level bad"? Daisy Ridley has the answer.

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Comics

Could Thanos Have Lifted Thor's Hammer?

Avengers: Endgame raised a lot of questions about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Has Steve Rogers always been Peggy Carter's husband? What happened to the people who were snapped away while flying? Would Thanos have been able to heft Thor's hammer if he tried, or would he have embarrassed himself?

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