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Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth on Game of Thrones

AJ Caulfield

How GoT Ruined The Romance Scene That Everyone Wanted

Just two episodes after Game of Thrones gave Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) a stunning romance scene, the series completely dropped the ball with another female character — at least in the eyes of countless fans around the world.

Mike Floorwalker

Avengers: Endgame Might Have Quietly Revealed A New Thor

Whosoever wields this hammer, if she be worthy... Among many major changes to the MCU teased by Avengers: Endgame may be the arrival of a new Thor — and, if recent comic history is any indication, the next hero to wield Mjolnir may very well be a woman.

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 The Last of the Starks

AJ Caulfield

How Game Of Thrones Just Set Up An Epic Plot Twist

The side of the living won the Battle of Winterfell, but that was far from the final fight the humans would have to carry out.

AJ Caulfield

Directors Reveal What Groot Says In His Final Endgame Scene

The tree-like hero Groot has muttered only a handful of words throughout his time in the MCU. But in his final line in Avengers: Infinity War, Groot said a little something more. Keeping up with what now seems a tradition, Marvel gave Groot another intriguing final line in Avengers: Endgame.

Mike Floorwalker

Detective Pikachu: What The Critics Are Saying

Pokémon fans, present your wallets. The reviews are in for the live-action comedy Detective Pikachu, and critics are in general agreement that it's a fun ride bolstered by a lively voice performance from Ryan Reynolds as the title character. The flick currently stands at 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.

AJ Caulfield

Sonic The Hedgehog Film Getting Design Overhaul Following Backlash

People let their hatred for Sonic's design be heard — and hear it, the team did.

Paul Rudd as Ant-Man Avengers: Endgame poster

AJ Caulfield

The Endgame Cast Was Blatantly Lied To During A Huge Scene

Audiences were shocked a few times over during Avengers: Endgame, but it turns out that cast may have been even more gobsmacked while watching the superhero ensemble, as they were told a blatant lie while shooting one of the film's biggest and most emotionally impactful scenes.

Mike Floorwalker

One Major Continuity Error Found In Avengers: Endgame

Hey, nobody's perfect. Avengers: Endgame might be the biggest movie in the world, but that doesn't mean that it's immune from those nagging continuity errors that can be found in virtually every Hollywood production — including many of the MCU entries that came before it.

AJ Caulfield

Directors Just Hinted At A Major Return From Endgame

After patching up plot holes and defending controversial scenes that divided Marvel fans, Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo made an intriguing comment about something from the film that could possibly make a return in future Marvel movies.

Black Widow Avengers Endgame Marvel poster

AJ Caulfield

Marvel's Future Plans Post-Endgame May Have Just Leaked

It appears that a portion of Marvel's plans post-Avengers: Endgame have leaked on Twitter.

AJ Caulfield

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca Actor In Star Wars Franchise, Dies At 74

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise, has died. He was 74 years old.

Mike Floorwalker

Endgame Directors Defend Controversial Black Widow Scene

Avengers: Endgame provided a defining moment for Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow — one which caused a stir among many MCU fans. In an Entertainment Weekly interview, directors Joe and Anthony Russo felt the need to clarify their thinking in including the scene.

Mike Floorwalker

How Robert Downey, Jr. Felt About Tony Stark's Endgame Story

The MCU's biggest star had just as many feels as the rest of us over where his character ended up. Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo related in an interview that Robert Downey, Jr. was at peace with the fate of Tony Stark, the character who launched the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man Avengers: Endgame poster

AJ Caulfield

The Origins Of Endgame's 'I Love You 3,000' Line Finally Revealed

One aspect of Avengers: Endgame that packed a heart-rending punch was the line little Morgan Stark told her father, Tony, early on in the film, and the same one he repeated back to her at the end: "I love you 3,000." After much fan speculation, we finally know the true origins of the phrase.

Mike Floorwalker

Live-Action Ghost Rider And Helstrom Series In The Works At Hulu

Hulu is continuing to build up its Mighty Marvel portfolio. The streamer has announced that it has plans for two live-action series based on Marvel properties: Helstrom, featuring two supernaturally powered siblings, and Ghost Rider, which will see Gabriel Luna reprise the role of Robbie Reyes.

Mike Floorwalker

The Big Doctor Strange Plot Hole In Endgame Finally Explained

Another day, another explanation of what seems to be a plot hole in Avengers: Endgame. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo addressed a bevy of questions during a recent Q&A in China. Among these: why couldn't Doctor Strange simply, say, portal Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet hand into another dimension?

AJ Caulfield

The Surprise Endgame Final Battle Cameo You Probably Missed

Everyone who's anyone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe showed up for the final fight in Avengers: Endgame — including one character you most likely didn't spot the first time around. Several fans discovered that an interesting Marvel character made a cameo appearance during Endgame's climax.

Joaquin Phoenix Joker Hugo Weaving Red Skull

Looper Staff

Joaquin Phoenix Was Almost Cast As The Red Skull - Exclusive

With the release of this fall's Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix, we'll see the debut of the latest theatrical take on one of the most iconic comic book supervillains ever created. But Phoenix could've been cast in the role of a completely different legendary bad guy for Marvel, not DC.

Thanos Hot Toys MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE FIGURE - AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

AJ Caulfield

The Big Thanos Plot Hole In Endgame Finally Explained

Avengers: Endgame features one big plot hole involving Thanos. Here's the moment finally explained.

Mike Floorwalker

Avengers: Endgame Contained A Cameo Just For Fantasy Sports Fans

Avengers: Endgame was heavy on the fan service cameos, but one brief appearance was meant for a specific type of fan. During one key scene in the blockbuster flick, sharp-eyed viewers spotted Matthew Berry, the ESPN fantasy sports expert, as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent.

Spider-Man Far From Home Zendaya MJ Tom Holland Peter Parker

AJ Caulfield

Endgame Director Reveals How Film Affects Spider-Man: Far From Home

The question on everyone's mind post-Avengers: Endgame is simple: What's coming next, and how will characters move on from here? Spider-Man: Far From Home will feel the direct effects of the superhero ensemble — and Endgame director Joe Russo has revealed what that impact will entail.

Mike Floorwalker

The Endgame Easter Egg That Might Have Teased A New MCU Hero

The MCU may have another Captain on the horizon. A seemingly throwaway line from Avengers: Endgame had comic fans' ears perked up, as it just may have teased the arrival of a classic hero for the MCU's Phase 4 — Brian Braddock, the superpowered protector known as Captain Britain.

AJ Caulfield

The Suicide Squad: Daniela Melchior Cast As Ratcatcher

Warner Bros. and DC Films have caught their Ratcatcher. Newcomer Daniela Melchior is set to join the cast of director James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. She'll portray Ratcatcher, an ex-employee of the Gotham City Sanitation Department who has the ability to control legions of rats.

AJ Caulfield

Here's The Real Reason Thor Took On That New Look In Endgame

For Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the fallout of Avengers: Infinity War and the first few moments of Avengers: Endgame changed nearly everything about him — most noticeably his physical appearance. The film's screenwriters have explained the real reason why Thor looked so different in Endgame.

Mike Floorwalker

Joe Russo Reveals The True Hero Of Endgame

In the battle against Thanos, the day was ultimately won by a tiny, unlikely hero. No, not that one, but you're close. Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo let slip during an interview the true hero of the film, and if you're anything like us, his revelation had already crossed your mind.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Ragnarok

AJ Caulfield

The Endgame Actor Who Didn't Even Film Any New Footage

Most everyone who has ever been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far gave another piece of themselves to Avengers: Endgame. One star, however, put hardly any effort into their role in the epic superhero assemblage. Here's the actor who didn't even film any new footage for Endgame.

Mike Floorwalker

Sonic The Hedgehog Live-Action Film Gets First Trailer

And now for something completely weird.