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3+ min ago (268+ words) Jackson Hayes is a Movie/TV Feature Writer at ComicBook. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose through the ranks and became an editor. He's spent the last six years working at outlets such as CBR, The Escapist, and Full Circle Cinema, where he's covered major franchises like the MCU, DCU, and more. You [] Playing the box office game is just as important as making a good movie these days. Studios will position their projects perfectly well in advance and hope no one calls their bluff. Just look at Warner Bros., which currently has Dune: Part Three slated to release on December 18, 2026, the same day Avengers: Doomsday is going to hit theaters. Two blockbusters of that caliber can't be released on the same weekend, as they will eat each other alive by forcing moviegoers to choose which one to…...

8+ min ago (252+ words) Samuel L. Jackson is rumored to make his MCU return along with several other actors who haven't been outright confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday. According to ComicBookMovie.com, Samuel L. Jackson could be returning in Avengers: Doomsday. This is a heavily supported rumor, and Jackson is just one of the many characters who could make a reappearance in Avengers: Doomsday. However, this claim has caused many to wonder just how long the film will be at the box office. Almost everyone wants to see the new Avengers film, but a lot fewer people want to sit in an over four-hour film experience at the theatres. Samuel L. Jackson is one of the main figureheads of the MCU and one of the first characters to appear in multiple movies, hinting at a larger cinematic universe. His character, Nick Fury, was the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and played…...

33+ min ago (239+ words) In discussion in On Film" with Kevin McCarthy Director Shawn Levy recently revealed some snippets on his upcoming project'Star Wars: Starfighter. He revealed that Thomas Newman will be scoring the film and also dropped some details from production, including that the third act of the movie needed to be reworked with a completely new idea. While he has been sharing his positive experiences making'Star Wars,'Levy also talked about feeling pressure to get it right early in production and the weight of creating something which is authentic to the franchise without being "derivative or copycat-y: The movie looks to have an uplifting and joyful feel to it as the director compares it to his favourite'Star Wars film, which he (correctly in this writer's opinion) names as Return of the Jedi. "Everyone's like, "Which Star Wars movie is Starfighter most inspired…...

41+ min ago (346+ words) Tons of the best Black Friday LEGO deals are not out of stock, so you can still shop those and get up to 50% off some awesome sets. It's easy to see why this set is so popular. In addition to being based on perhaps the most iconic ship in Star Trek history, it's just a terrific-looking set. It's huge, comprised of 3,600 pieces, and it comes with minifigures of pretty much the entire Star Trek: The Next Generation crew. It also came with several Gifts with Purchase. A reminder: this set is exclusive to the LEGO Store, so there's no way to get it from any other retailer unless you want to pay a jacked-up price from a reseller. The set comes with nine minifigures from the show, and each one has a fitting accessory. If you managed to get your…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (327+ words) While promoting her latest project, actress Claudia Black was interviewed by Bleeding Cool, who asked her about her role in'Ahsoka, where she played Great Mother Klothow. When asked if she was going to be in Season 2, which is due to air on Disney Plus sometime next year, she was frank and open about the fact that she was not able to return to the role. In an open discussion, the actress stated that she was signed up for the second season but due to changes in the conditions set out by Disney, she no longer felt that the pay offered was enough for her to rejoin the cast and she sadly chose to part ways with the production. She also talked about the joy of filming something her younger son could relate to, as he is a big fan of…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (429+ words) Neuromancer is a classic cyberpunk novel written by William Gibson in 1984 and is now being adapted into a TV series by Apple TV+. It is also said that the book has contributed to the development of the whole genre of cyberpunk and has influenced numerous sci-fi works, films, and even the manner in which we have come to think about AI. For many years, the fans referred to it as unfilmable due to its non-linear world and concepts. However, this time around, with talented artists and powerful production teams in the background, Apple is attempting to bring the neon high-tech world of Gibson to the screen. Neuromancer will be a combination of futuristic espionage, poignant emotional suspense, and a shadowy, noir mood. It attempts to remain faithful to the spirit of the novel but puts a spin on the tale…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (462+ words) Science fiction as a genre started out as a cult classic. Every mainstream show we know today, like Doctor Who and Star Trek, was once only seen and loved by small groups of passionate nerds. But as science fiction grew in popularity, so did these cult classics become mainstream. However, some TV shows remained relatively obscure. In the small town of Twin Peaks, Washington, FBI agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) comes to investigate the murder of a local girl, Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). While the town is full of dark secrets, there is more going on than just the human conflicts. Agent Cooper begins to have dreams that help him unlock the mysteries of the town. John Crichton (Ben Browder) is an American astronaut that gets transported through a wormhole to a new galaxy. He joins a group of aliens…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (414+ words) Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (727+ words) Niall is a writer for ComicBook.com's Movies & TV team, having started writing about pop culture for WhatCulture in 2020, and contributing to Screen Rant between 2021 and 2025. A lifelong lover of comic books, Niall boasts an extensive knowledge of the superhero genre, and is well-versed in both Marvel and DC lore. Niall also [] There are very few superheroes as iconic as Batman, and one of the character's most important tenets is his pact never to kill. Batman's no-kill rule has been a regular feature of his stories for ages, and it has come to define not just the character but the wider expectations of superheroes. Much like Batman himself has helped shape modern pop culture and the superhero genre, so too has his dedication to preserving life while fighting crime. However, every live-action version of Batman is slightly different, and this…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago (187+ words) According to director Shawn Levy, Star Wars: Starfighter has already undergone a major change. Levy recently appeared on the podcast On Film" With Kevin McCarthy. During the conversation, Levy discussed his work on Starfighter and revealed that he recently had to change one of his original ideas in the third act. Levy has worked on blockbusters for Netflix and Marvel. However, working on a Star Wars movie is a completely different experience. Star Wars: Starfighter is an original story set roughly five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Ryan Gosling leads the sci-fi adventure as a character who must protect a young boy, played by Flynn Gray. Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams also star. Levy directs Star Wars: Starfighter from a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper. Levy will…...