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the cast of Harley Quinn the animated series

Dany Roth

The Canceled DC Comedy That Led To Kaley Cuoco's Harley Quinn

While we wait for the third season to be confirmed, there's plenty of room to revisit how Harley Quinn got to be the show it is. As it turns out: Harley Quinn stands atop the grave of another comedy series.

Zach Lisabeth

How Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Can Introduce Tawky Tawny

During the second day of DC's virtual DC FanDome convention, held on September 12, a telling moment occurred when Zachary Levi fielded a query about Tawky Tawny

Michileen Martin

DC's Supervillain Captain Boomerang Explained

To learn how this DC baddie went from a rogue to one of the most recognizable antiheroes in the DC's universe, keep reading for Captain Boomerang explained.

Shining Knight with Luke Wilson as Pat Dugan in Stargirl

Sam Scott

DC's Superhero Shining Knight Explained

Who is this mysterious figure from the past who's been protecting Stargirl from the shadows? What adventures could be hidden in his missing memories?

Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid

Pauli Poisuo

Mr. Miyagi's Final Appearance Wasn't In A Karate Kid Movie

Turns out, The Next Karate Kid wasn't Morita's last rodeo as Mr. Miyagi. In fact, the character's final appearance wasn't in a Karate Kid movie at all.

Thena of the Eternals, from Marvel Comics

Alex G.

Marvel's Thena: What You Need To Know About The Eternal

The Eternals are one of Marvel's strangest groups, and Thena is one of their most fascinating members. A scholar, a warrior, and an immortal, her life spans eons. We're here to explain her entire story, from her ancient origins to her unique relationship to Greek myth.

Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa in Black Panther

Abbey White

Why Black Panther Should Not Be Recast With Another Actor

While the idea of replacing Boseman has been broached, there are significant arguments for why acting legend's portrayal of the first and currently only Black Panther stand-alone performance should remain that way.

Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Ray Romano in The Irishman

Patrick Phillips

The One Thing You Never Do To Al Pacino's Character In The Irishman

Al Pacino's grandstanding work as the enigmatic and wildly charismatic Jimmy Hoffa continues to be singled out as one of The Irishman's finest elements, with many pointing to a particularly pivotal scene as a fresh highlight for his storied career.

John Cena as Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad

Alex G.

The History Of DC's Peacemaker Explained

Peacemaker is a warrior who loves peace so much, he'll kill to protect it. His story only gets weirder from there -- and we're here to break it down for you.

Mike Bedard

Why Mary From Raised By Wolves Looks So Familiar

Raised By Wolves is a thrilling sci-fi series that debuted on HBO Max in September 2020. As you binge it, you may have noticed that Mary, played by Sienna Guillory, looks familiar. She's no stranger to sci-fi and fantasy projects, and you've likely seen her in plenty of works in the past.

Zach Lisabeth

Who Is Liberty From The Boys Season 2 And Why Is She Important?

The Boys is not a show that wastes space, and Eric Kripke is a gifted enough raconteur to know that a Supe in a poster planted on the wall in Act One has to blow somebody's head off in Act Three. So who is Liberty, why is she important, and where is all this headed as we move deeper into season 2?

The Boys sit down for some TV on The Boys

Zach Lisabeth

Why The Boys' Episode Titles Mean More Than You Realize

Eric Kripke's Amazon Prime Video series The Boys contains so many hidden symbols, Easter eggs, and pop culture references that it gives even the most layered episode of Rick and Morty a run for its money. If anything, the second season has only doubled down on this propensity.

Jordan Baranowski

Your Guide To Understanding Marvel's Druig

If you want to learn more about one of the Eternals' toughest bad guys, here's your guide for understanding Druig.

John Crye

Unpopular Opinions About Spider-Man That Raise Good Points

Dismiss it as armchair quarterbacking or trolling, but some of these unpopular opinions about your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man raise some good points.

Phastos of the Eternals, from Marvel Comics

Alex G.

The History Of Marvel's Phastos Explained

Phastos, an immortal weapons-maker, is set to light up the silver screen as part of the MCU's Eternals movie. But who is this brooding artisan? He's a pacifist, a visionary, and set to be the MCU's first gay hero -- and that's just for starters. This is Phastos, Marvel's existentialist Eternal.

Steven Tye

What Is The Church Of The Collective On The Boys Season 2?

While the Church's actions suggest they truly want to help The Deep discover his true self and find some inner peace, their general demeanor is -- well -- pretty creepy. So what's the deal with this enigmatic band of suspicious holy rollers?

Selina Kyle, AKA Catwoman, from DC Comics

Juliet Kahn

Catwoman's Entire Backstory Explained

From the streets of Gotham to its most glittering penthouses, here's Catwoman's entire backstory explained.

Mike Floorwalker

Sony Is Developing A TV Series Based On This Marvel Heroine

The Sony Universe of Marvel Characters might be making the leap to the small screen. Sony Pictures Television is developing a live-action TV series based on the Korean-American hero Cindy Moon, AKA Silk, according to multiple outlets including Variety. The series could lead a package deal.

Jack Knight, AKA Starman, from DC Comics

Rob Clough

The Untold Truth Of DC's Starman

Starman is one of DC's most storied superheroes. 11 separate men have taken on the mantle at some point -- and that's not even counting Stargirl. We're here to break down this complex hero's story, from his 1941 debut as a super-scientist to his 1990s reinvention.

Patrick Phillips

This Was Christopher Nolan's Reaction To Robert Pattinson's Batman

Since former Batman guru Christopher Nolan has recently worked with Robert Pattinson, who will become the new Batman, on Tenet, it's only natural to wonder what Nolan thinks of Pattinson taking over such an iconic role. Here's how Nolan feels about Pattinson's Batman.

Michileen Martin

Everything You Need To Know About Marvel's Ikaris

He's been around for a really long time, beating up cosmic beings and protecting humanity. But who exactly is Marvel's Ikaris? Well, read on to find out.

Nina Starner

Is The Batman Really Filming Without Robert Pattinson?

The Batman's production is paused once again. After on-set reports revealed that star Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, production on Matt Reeves' The Batman was quickly shut down. According to a new scoop, however, the project remains undaunted by yet another delay.

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in the trailer for The Batman

Mike Floorwalker

The Batman Hit With COVID-Related Setback

We now know what it takes to slow down The Batman: COVID-19. Shooting on the upcoming movie, which will star Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, has been shut down once again after an unidentified crew member tested positive for the disease that has been ravaging the globe since early this year.

Sarah Chandler

Unpopular Opinions About Batman That Raise Good Points

Batman's been busting heads and whooping bad-guy butt for decades, which means there are bound to be bunches of opinions about his exploits. Here are some hot takes that aren't so crazy when you stop to think about them.

Steven Tye

The Alita: Battle Angel Cameo You Didn't Know Was So Important

Fans continue to express a desire for more Alita: Battle Angel. Lucky for them, the director included a brief cameo of a fan favorite pulled straight from the source material, which has drummed up conversation and led to fantasy casting featuring a major player from Marvel's Black Panther.

Mike Floorwalker

Chadwick Boseman Was The Reason For This Epic Black Panther Line

It must be the most powerful line of dialogue in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it wouldn't have happened if not for Boseman.

Alex O'Loughlin as Steve McGarrett on Hawaii Five-0

Robert Balkovich

The Most Dangerous Thing McGarrett Did On Hawaii Five-0

Hawaii Five-0's Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett proves time and again that he can pull some crazy moves. Here's the craziest thing he's done.