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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mousesack's time on Netflix's The Witcher, though short, nonetheless stands out for Adam Levy's excellent performance in the role. He is a secondary character important enough to appear in almost every piece of Witcher media ever made. Here are the important facts about his life and journey.
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The late Chadwick Boseman had some feelings about his famous Black Panther suit. In a joint interview with director Ryan Coogler, the actor talked about the burden that comes with wearing a full-body outfit to become a super hero.
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Fans across the internet have already spent countless hours deciphering every second of the trailer -- including those of us at Looper. Here's everything you can see in the first teaser for The Batman, broken down moment by moment.
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Icicle is a DC villain who's made his mark on comics, TV, and even cartoon commercials. But how much do you really know about the frozen foe? We're here to explain everything about how Icicle came to be, from the father who first donned the mantle to the son who carried it forward.
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Commissioner Gordon actor Jeffrey Wright explains what really excited him in The Batman script.
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With more than 50 years of comics history behind him, there's bound to be a lot you don't know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Wakandan king.
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Could the Matt Reeves-directed The Batman strike a new balance and craft an alternate tonal bridge forward for comic book movies? Jeffrey Wright, who plays Jim Gordon in The Batman, seems to think so. Here's why he's excited for the film.
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When the trailer for The Batman was released during DC's FanDome event, fans were shocked to see Colin Farrell's complete transformation into Oswald Cobblepot, and clearly, at least one of his co-stars was in the same boat during filming.
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As much as we love fan reactions, there are certain creatives about whose opinion of the trailer you can't help but wonder. In the cases of Zack Snyder and Batman fanatic, Kevin Smith, we have our answer. Let's talk about what Snyder and Smith think about The Batman so far.
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Editing is one of the most underappreciated aspects of filmmaking — no matter how good your material is, keeping the pace tight means being ruthless. Ryan Coogler and his crew proved that with their decision to omit a particularly powerful moment from Black Panther.
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Pat Dugan, AKA Stripesy and eventually S.T.R.I.P.E., is a DC hero who wears many hats: Step-dad, mechanic, chauffeur, boxer. We're here to break down his long and complex history, from his time as a Golden Age superhero to his work with Stargirl.
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