One of the most recognizable characters in fiction,Batmanhas arguablythe best branding of any superheroin the biz. From his iconic Bat-logo and silhouette to his comical array of crime-fighting gadgets,there’s a distinctly comic enjoyment to placing the word “bat” in front of a noun and immediately associating it with the Caped Crusader himself.It’s some of the most cohesive character branding and iconography in fiction. While some of the more serious iterations shy away from this on-the-nose nomenclature (I doubtChristopher Nolanever referred to them as “batarangs”), there’s no Batman without his signature equipment....

Marvel’s Sorcerer SupremeDoctor Strangehas landed in San Diego…in action figure form, that is.Benedict Cumberbatchwill likely make an appearance during Saturday’s panels to promoteDoctor Strange— we already know directorScott Derricksonwill be there — but Hasbro revealed the new Stephen Strange in full costume as part of their Marvel Legends toy line. Revealed this morning at a Hasbro brand preview breakfast at the Con, the Marvel Legends toy line features figures forDoctor Strangebased on his appearance in the recentDefenderscomics, as well as fellow mystic Brother Voodoo....

After nearly two years without an MCU movie in theaters, Marvel is coming back full force in the second half of 2021, with a string of anticipated releases includingBlack Widow,Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings, andSpider-Man: No Way Homeall on the way. However, there hasn’t been a massive A-list superhero team-up since the MCU’s record-shattering blockbuster achievement,Avengers Endgame.Well, at least not until now! After much anticipation, theEternalstrailer finally arrived in May, offering our first look at the new superhero team taking center stage in the MCU - and the outstanding ensemble of performers playing them....

Folks, I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but comic book movies sort of took over the cinematic experience over the last ten years.Iron Manwas just outside the decade, yeah, but it kicked off an era of superheroes, mega-villains, caped crusaders, and crime-fighters flying across the screen almost every month of the year. Sure, there are drawbacks—hello, Mr. Scorsese!—but the genre, at its best and biggest, became something to unite us. These “event” films created the modern-day watercooler talk; think ofAvengers: Infinity War’s “snap”, or the Marvel v....

Spoilersahead for folks who haven’t seen the Game of Thrones premiere just yet. There’s a lot going on in HBO’s final season ofGame of Thrones. It’s hard enough to keep all the many members–living or dead–of the warring families straight, let alone remember who’s allied with whom, and so on. But there’s just as much going on behind the scenes as there is between the pages. Luckily, the first in a new series of making-of featurettes (totaling almost18 minutes in the first episode alone) slows things down a bit to show fans what they might have missed....

On July 17, 2025, a new HBO drama about warring families, icy zombies, and CGI dragons premiered, and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s simply no denying the kind of impactGame of Throneshad not just on television, not just on pop culture, but on the world in general. Its epic journey was a wild, weird, and fascinating adventure, and to mark the occasion Collider presents"What Is Ten May Never Die,“a ten-week retrospective on the show’s legacy — what we remember fondly, what we wish we could forget, and everything in between....

Few have been able to walk through Bleak House, which is like walking through the mind ofGuillermo Del Torohimself. Located in California’s San Fernando Valley, the filmmaker’s personal sanctuary is filled with books, art, life-size figures, and similar trinkets he’s collected over the years.An exhibition inspired by Bleak Housewill open in L.A. beginning in August, butConan O’Brien’s trusted right-hand man,Andy Richter, got a chance to tour the real thing for the TBS talk show....

Havana, Cuba is home to some of the richest muscle car aesthetic on the planet. So it’s no surprise that the folks behind theFast and Furiousfranchise were among the first to roll through town after President Obama eased American travel restrictions to the long-embargoed nation in 2016. After all, nobody loves American Muscle more than Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), the patriarch of theFastfamily, whose globe-trotting adventures have raced to more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office....

iMacs have changed how we connect to the internet. The latest models come with different ways to get online.Some iMacs now have Ethernet ports built into theirpower bricks.This new design frees up space on the computer itself. Ethernet gives users a fast and stable internet link. It’s great for people who need quick speeds for work or play. The port’s location on the power brick is smart. It keeps wires tidy and makes setup easy....

Carla Guginohas been quietly amassing one of the most diverse bodies of work in Hollywood, and it’s about time that’s recognized. She’s got a disaster movie inSan Andreas, loads of family-friendly adventure films includingRace to Witch Mountain,Night at the Museum, and theSpy Kidsmovies, and she’s currently soaring in the horror space with projects likeGerald’s GameandThe Haunting of Hill House. We’d be here all day if I listed everything, but do give her lengthy filmography a quick scan....

DC’s first feature in “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters"is just around the corner.Superman, starringDavid Corenswet,Rachel Brosnahan,andNicholas Hoult, is set to hit theaters in just a month. DirectorJames Gunnrecently shared some creative insights about the film, revealing that an Oscar-winning movie served as a major influence, in terms of its visual effects and its storytelling themes. In a recent interview, James Gunn revealed that he drew inspiration from the 2023 Japanese filmGodzilla Minus Onewhile working onSuperman....

Michael Keaton’s ghost with the most is set to return soon to spread his brand of chaos and mayhem in the Deetz family home.Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceis unarguably one of the biggest releases of the approaching spooky season and has all eyes on it. Along with returning actors like Keaton andWinona Ryder, the movie also cast new faces likeJenna Ortegaas Astrid, who’ll play a pivotal part in the horror sequel. She feels like a teenager in her emo phase, which is very relatable for some audience members, a new clip perfectly elaborates on her character....

Happy Place, the 2023 adult romance novel by New York Times best-selling authorEmily Henry, has been selected byNetflixforNuyorican Productions, the famous production company founded byJennifer Lopezand her manager,Benny Medina.Deadlinereports that the book will be adapted as a series, with producers and streaming executives already setting up meetings with writers. Henry is popularly known for not only this successful romance novel, but also other bestsellers, likeBeach Read,People We Meet on VacationandBook Lovers....