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Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni explains that the creative knew their show had to feature a lot of truly entertaining lightsaber battles. Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni and star Rosario Dawson both knew the Star Wars series needed to feature some jaw-dropping lightsaber brawls. Speaking in a behind-the-scenes featurette, Filoni acknowledged the amount of effort that went

The following contains spoilers for Justified: City Primeval Episode 5, “You Good?”, which debuted Tuesday, Aug. 8 on FX. Justified viewers won’t be shocked that Raylan Givens and his frenemy Carolyn Wilder end up in bed together after their heart-to-heart in the front seat of his car. Carolyn quickly lays some “ground rules” and tells

Japanese anime attracts more and more new fans every single day. Watching anime was once a rather uncommon niche pastime, but now, it’s nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t at least watched one title from the medium. It’s easy to see why more people love anime as a mainstream hobby nowadays, with the best

The Marvels director Nia DaCosta is a major fan of Marvel Comics, so much so that she agrees with one of the movie’s co-stars about one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s more controversial changes to the source material. Per Total Film, DaCosta and actor Iman Vellani reportedly had several conversations about the MCU at large

Liu “Dawei” Wei, the co-founder and current president of miHoYo, discussed the challenges the Genshin Impact developers faced during the early conception of the game. At Genshin Impact FES 2023 in Shanghai, China, Wei went over the early development history of the game. Wei acknowledged that if miHoYo — which was a small team filled

The Monastic Traditions in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition offer plenty of variety for players looking to don the robes of monks. Regardless of the discipline a monk follows, each of them is masterfully trained in the art of controlling the flow of Ki energy in their bodies, directing that energy into their carefully honed

One Tree Hill actor Bethany Joy Lenz has revealed how being on the show helped save her from a cult. In an interview with Variety, Lenz spoke candidly about her ordeal after she had earlier admitted on her podcast to having been in a cult for ten years while on One Tree Hill. According to

The classic horror video game franchise, Alone in the Dark, is set to make a comeback, offering an enthralling gaming experience just in time for Halloween. As the release date of the highly anticipated remake draws near, two brand-new trailers have been released, offering a glimpse into the game’s setting and introducing Edward Carnby and

With the current boom of popularity anime is experiencing worldwide, it’s easier than ever to get into the medium and be greeted by open, friendly fans who are eager to introduce more people to their favorite art form. However, not all of anime’s countless fanbases are equally welcoming. Anime is unfortunately infamous for the anime

Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto shared a wholesome behind-the-scenes video, showing the moment Xolo Maridueña learned that he got the leading part in the DC Universe movie. As the first reactions to Blue Beetle arrived online, Soto took to Instagram to express his excitement for Maridueña’s official debut as the first Latino superhero to

Revenge plots often entail a lot of emotional drive, fighting, and eventual victorious triumph. However, the popular trope is overused with many additions to the subgenre being similar to those before them. The best of these revenge storylines, whether they’re in a tense thriller or fast-paced action movie, offered something exceptional in comparison to others.

Has there been a more hated series finale than that of Seinfeld? Despite being watched by over 76 million people when it aired on May 14, 1998, the general consensus has been that the two-parter appropriately named “The Finale” is “meh” at best. Even The Sopranos’ infamous cut to black had about half of that

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn loves dogs so much that it made working with Cosmo’s real-life stand-in Slate especially difficult. Per ComicBook, VFX production supervisor Stephane Ceretti explained that while Slate was scanned to digitally recreate Cosmo, whenever the canine was needed on set Gunn’s passion for hounds got in the

The DCU is looking to make a fresh start of things after the disaster of the previous cinematic universe, the DCEU. Audiences everywhere failed to connect with the old universe, and The Flash’s box office numbers prove that fans have all but given up on DC. James Gunn’s new universe needs to find success where

When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, having a versatile character build can make all the difference, especially for players who don’t necessarily want to specialize in one particular area. This is where D&D bards come in handy, as they are one of the most versatile classes in the game. D&D 5e‘s College

Only Murders in the Building star Meryl Streep took an unconventional approach to landing her role in the mystery-comedy show’s third season, according to director John Hoffman. In an interview with Variety, Hoffman, who directed Season 3’s first two episodes, revealed that Streep phoned her future co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short and asked to

A new golden age of fighting games may be upon us judging by the overwhelming scale of EVO 2023. EVO is the biggest fighting game competition in the world and near the top of the list for the biggest eSports events in general. It’s only getting bigger as EVO 2023’s 9,182 unique entrants mark the

Summary Doctor Who has managed to do what many shows haven’t. It’s kept itself fresh every time a Doctor regenerates and passes the baton to the next one. With over a hundred and eighty episodes and specials, the BBC show has managed to bring the audience some of the best sci-fi stories in TV history,

Fast X director Loius Leterrier explained how the villainous Dante only worked because he had the opportunity to create the character alongside actor Jason Momoa. Per ComicBook, the filmmaker addressed the creation of the antagonist, noting that the end result was designed to be the antithesis of Momoa himself. “[The] threat comes through humor, and

It’s important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. CBR supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find CBR’s continuing coverage on J.K. Rowling here. The

A lot of effort was put into making viewers take Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse‘s Spot seriously as a malevolent villain. Speaking to IGN, Alan Hawkins, Across the Spider-Verse‘s head of character animation, revealed the arduous process behind conceptualizing Spot’s look. As he recalled, one early concept involved manipulating the villain’s face spot where, “His head

Marvel has released a teaser suggesting that a sequel is coming to what it describes in the press release (and the teaser image) as “The most notorious Spider-Man story ever told.” The press release only notes that fans should “Stay tuned this week for more information,” so it does not outright name the specific story

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem heavily changes a lot of what fans know about the Ninja Turtles. From how the teenage turtles act to the world around them, things are quite different from the franchise’s other continuities. This can be seen in how the movie’s secondary antagonist references a classic species from previous shows

Summary Actor Emily Rudd spent years preparing for her role as Nami in the upcoming One Piece live-action adaptation, promoting herself as a potential actor for the role and emulating Nami’s appearance and skills. Rudd was ecstatic to finally audition for the role and called it her dream job, feeling lucky and grateful for the

The latest trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 showcased three new playable fighters, placing particular attention on Reptile and his acid spit. The video, which debuted at the fighting game tournament EVO, teases Reptile’s redesign, showcasing his ability to transition between his human and lizard forms at will while also confirming that he retains his powers

There’s no right or wrong way to watch an anime, but there’s a heavy temptation to binge-watch content with certain series that have staggering episode counts or slow-burn serialized storytelling. Anime like One Piece or Detective Conan can feel borderline impossible for newcomers without a binge-watch approach, while distilling other series down to weekly watches

Superhero movies continue to dominate pop culture, with franchises like the MCU and DCU churning out multiple films a year. While superhero projects are known for driving audiences to the theaters in droves, some of the best content in the genre can be found from the comfort of home. With the superhero genre’s popularity showing

When it comes to masters of horror, Junji Ito is right up there with the likes of Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro. The 59-year-old’s forte lies in writing and illustrating some of the most diabolical, terrifying manga stories to ever come out of Japan. He’s been carving out sinister stories since 1987, beginning with

Hundreds of new anime hit the airwaves every year and with so much content to explore it’s easy to get caught up with the most popular success stories instead of the messier misfires that don’t last. Every anime fan knows about Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Cowboy Bebop, but not all anime get to end

Naruto is filled with diverse, powerful ninjas, each possessing unique skills and abilities. And much like in the real world, these mighty warriors are categorized in an official ranking, which also doubles as a convenient powerscaling tool. Should an aspiring ninja wish to reach the apex, they can only procedurally climb the ranks step by