There were so many versions of Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse that Spider-Punk – arguably the coolest one – almost didn’t make the cut. “Some people were like, ‘Is there a way to simplify this? There’s so many characters. Do we really need Spider-Punk?'” writer-producer Chris Miller told Entertainment …
Read More »A pack of Oreos in Blue Beetle is actually a reference to a Justice League member
Blue Beetle may namecheck both Batman and Superman during its runtime, but it’s also hiding references to other Justice League members – ones that don’t immediately jump out upon a first, second, or even third rewatch. At a recent Q&A event hosted by Collider, director Angel Manuel Soto revealed that …
Read More »Blue Beetle Easter eggs: 13 references and details to DC – and beyond
Blue Beetle is packed with Easter eggs, both to the character’s history and the DC universe-at-large. With the movie’s intriguing placement as a stopgap before the new DCU begins, it means that any detail, reference, or nod could unlock hints towards DC Studios’ plans long before we officially hear about …
Read More »Is Blue Beetle in the DCU? Let’s answer 2023’s most confusing superhero movie question
Is Blue Beetle in the DCU? All told, it’s probably 2023’s most confusing superhero movie question. Several quotes have conflicted with themselves – and even the movie itself is hesitant to answer whether Jaime Reyes exists in the older DCEU or James Gunn and Peter Safran’s shiny new DCU. Below, …
Read More »Blue Beetle first reactions call it a massive win for DC
The first reactions to Blue Beetle are now in, and people are (mostly) raving about DC’s latest superhero flick. The latest from DC follows Jaime Reyes as he finds himself becoming a reluctant superhero named Blue Beetle. After the recent college graduate returns to his hometown of Palmera City, he …
Read More »The Marvels director thinks superhero fatigue exists – but aims to stand out with a “wacky” sequel
“I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists,” The Marvels director Nia DaCosta tells Total Film magazine in the new issue, which is out on newsstands on Thursday, August 17. But try telling the Captain Marvel sequel that. The cosmic caper, which features Brie Larson’s high-flyer teaming up with Ms. Marvel (Iman …
Read More »“Batman is a fascist” – the tragic comic history behind Blue Beetles most controversial joke
“Batman is a fascist!” This cutting joke from the upcoming Blue Beetle movie, spoken by George Lopez as Uncle Rudy Reyes, has been dividing fans since the film’s first trailer dropped. Whether it’s meant as actual criticism of Batman’s crime fighting methods or simply a semi-shocking, tongue-in-cheek laugh-getter, the line …
Read More »The Walking Dead spin-offs are not impacted by strikes, so why the long wait for the Rick and Michonne show?
Apparently, The Walking Dead’s upcoming slate of shows will not be impacted by the ongoing WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes. In a new update from AMC Networks’ CEO Kristin Dolan via Deadline, she explained in a recent earnings call that the disputes won’t threaten the network’s content until “well into 2024.” …
Read More »Secret Invasion director responds to negative reviews
It’s official, Secret Invasion has the most poorly reviewed episode of all the series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show’s director Ali Selim doesn’t seem to mind too much, however. In a new interview with Variety, which took place after the finale was released on Wednesday, July 26, the …
Read More »Secret Invasion director reveals when Rhodey became a Skrull – but fans arent convinced
Secret Invasion director Ali Selim has answered one of the show’s biggest questions – if Rhodey (Don Cheadle) has been a Skrull this whole time, when, exactly, did we lose the real Rhodey? “I think his legs not working in the end of episode 6 and him being in the …
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