As a fervent admirer, I’m thrilled about the release of “Batman: The Animates Crusader” on Prime Video, introducing an intriguing take on the DC Universe. This series doesn’t just focus on Bruce Wayne/Batman (Hamish Linklater), but also sheds light on characters from the expansive DC mythos – even an unanticipated superhero!
Although James Gunn has completed filming for his latest Superman movie, he doesn’t have much time to rest. On a recent post on Threads, a fan asked if he would be taking a break after wrapping up Superman or starting another project immediately. In response, Gunn revealed that there is still a lot of post-production work left for the Superman film and he will continue working on it while also shooting the second season of Peacemaker.
The Amazon Prime Video release of the “Road House” remake featuring Jake Gyllenhaal this year turned out to be a major success for the streaming service, promptly leading to the greenlighting of a sequel by Amazon MGM Studios. Gyllenhaal is expected to reprise his role as ex-UFC fighter Elwood Dalton, but it’s undecided if Doug Liman will return as director. Given Liman’s outspoken criticism of the film’s distribution and skipping its premiere in protest, it’s understandable that he hasn’t been eager to sign on for the sequel. Recently, Liman has voiced his concerns about not receiving adequate compensation for the movie’s streaming success.
In 2022, I found myself utterly captivated when “Bocchi The Rock” made its grand entrance onto our screens, produced by CloverWorks. Most recently, this franchise has reached unprecedented heights with the release of two compilation films in Japan. Although these movies didn’t offer fresh content for the first season, they undeniably helped to amplify the buzz about this rocking series that’s made a significant impact in the anime world. This year at Anime Expo, ComicBook and I were privileged to sit down with the director of the show and Hitori Gotoh, the voice behind Bocchi, to discuss the viral memes sweeping across the globe as a result of this incredible anime phenomenon.
This may be a double coincidence of Olympic proportions…or the intentional work of friendly exes.
The narrative in the manga “Chainsaw Man” is becoming increasingly intense for Denji, the Chainsaw Devil. This escalation follows significant occurrences within Tatsuki Fujimoto’s popular series, leaving Denji more agitated than ever. Fortunately, Pochita’s full power now has targets to aim at with the publication of chapter 172. In an amusing tribute, one of Denji’s new adversaries executes a move reminiscent of “The Matrix,” referencing the tale that initially captivated audiences with characters such as Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and their post-apocalyptic world.