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Ted Lasso And Buffy The Vampire Slayer Star Anthony Head Dead At 72

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:10:35 +0000

Anthony Head mentored a generation as Buffy's teacher on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The actor, who also starred in "Merlin" and on "Ted Lasso," is dead at 72.

Top Gun: Maverick And Logan Star James Handy Has Died At 81

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:05:58 +0000

Veteran character actor James Handy has died at 81. The prolific star recently appeared in "Logan" and "Top Gun: Maverick," capping off decades of work.

How Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir Sets Up A Second Season, Explained

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:18:00 +0000

Nicolas Cage's Amazon Prime Video series "Spider-Noir" ends on a satisfying note. Here's how the finale sets up a potential second season.

Spider-Noir Recreates A Very Stupid Moment From Christopher Reeve's Superman Movies

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

There's a stupid moment in the fourth episode of "Spider-Noir" that brings to mind a similarly silly scene from 1980's "Superman II."

Where You've Seen Cat Hardy From Spider-Noir Before

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The actor who plays Cat Hardy in Prime Video's new "Spider-Noir" series also starred in one of the most acclaimed films of 2025, among other things.

Where You've Seen Flint Marko From Spider-Noir Before

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Flint Marko, aka The Sandman, is played by Jack Huston in "Spider-Noir." If he looks familiar, that's because he's been in several acclaimed films and TV shows.

Who Is The Editor Of The Daily Bugle In Spider-Noir?

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

For many Spider-Man fans, only one man has been in charge of the Daily Bugle. But those rules don't apply in the new series "Spider-Noir."

Spider-Noir Changes The Origin Of Spider-Man's Most Famous Quote

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The most well-known quote in the long history of Spider-Man, both in the comics and on film, gets a makeover in the new series "Spider-Noir."

Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage's PI-Superhero Hybrid Show Is Just Okay

staff@looper.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:23:18 +0000

On the surface, "Spider-Noir" seems like the perfect vehicle for Nicolas Cage to shine - but the lackluster script keeps it from reaching its full potential.

Tom Hardy's Mobland Season 3 Exit Explained

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Fri, 22 May 2026 22:39:46 +0000

Tom Hardy has been let go from the hit Paramount+ series "Mobland," and sources say that his departure was a long time coming.

The Boys Finale's Saddest Death Was The Only Character Who Truly Loved Homelander

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:50:20 +0000

A lot of characters died in the series finale of "The Boys," but the saddest loss of all was the one creature in the world that actually loved Homelander.

The Boys: Butcher's Final Scene Is A Throwback To Hughie's Introduction To The Team

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The ending of the series finale of "The Boys" brings the show and its primary characters back to the very beginning of their journey.

The Boys Series Finale Saves The Show's Happiest Endings For Three Villains

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Some villains met satisfying ends in the series finale of "The Boys," but the last episode actually gave surprisingly happy endings to three antagonists.

The Boys' Two Best Cameos Predicted The Series Finale's Most Fitting Death

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Tilda Swinton and Samuel L. Jackson voiced a couple of aquatic animals in "The Boys." Here's how they tie into the series finale's most fitting death.

The Boys Series Finale Is More Faithful To The Comics Than You Thought

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

After straying so far from its original source material, "The Boys" finale offers fans of the comics a surprisngly faithful reimagining of a key moment.

Where The Boys Series Finale Leaves Gen V's Characters After The Show's Cancellation

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Now that "The Boys" has come to a close, what does this mean for the characters on the canceled "Gen V" series and their future?

The Boys Series Finale Gives Antony Starr's Homelander The Fate He Deserves

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

There's nothing like the catharsis of an ending well-told, and "The Boys" knew it would have to nail Antony Starr and Homelander's final hour. It pays off.

How The Boys Series Finale Leaves Open The Possibility Of A Continuation

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Although "The Boys" has finished its five-season run, that doesn't mean the surviving characters won't come back -- or even the show, under a different name.

Marshals Episode 12 Finally Explains Cal's Health Issues

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:43 +0000

"Marshals" continues to expand the world of the Duttons, but this week, the focus is on Cal, who finally finds out the hard truth behind his bad health vibes.

The Punisher: One Last Kill's Controversial CGI Scene Explained

staff@looper.com (Quinn Bilodeau) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:16:07 +0000

"The Punisher: One Last Kill" has gone down well with fans and critics alike, though the Disney+ special is being mocked online for one jarring CGI moment.