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10 Masterpiece Action Movies With Comic Book Sequels Every Movie Fan Should Read

Ashley Land — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:01:13 GMT

The comic book industry has long turned to Hollywood movies for inspiration, turning everything from Star Wars to Event Horizon into stories for its readers. Perhaps the best potential of the blend of both mediums is the ability of publishers like Dark Horse to continue stories at a level cinema simply can't. In an industry where there's no budget for imagination, some of the best stories from film franchises can be found here.

Star Trek's Best Guinan Episode Is 1 of the Greatest Time-Travel Stories in Sci-Fi History

Justin Young — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:21 GMT

Time travel stories are common in the sci-fi genre, but they're also among the hardest types to pull off. Many end up getting so caught up in paradoxes and technical details that the characters become an afterthought. Star Trek has explored the idea countless times over the years, but The Next Generation delivered one of the franchise's smartest and most memorable takes during its third season.

HBO Abruptly Canceled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Filming

Jeremy Dick — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:38:39 GMT

After the success of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, production on Season 2 of the Game of Thrones spinoff/prequel hit a snag that threatened to derail the series' sophomore outing.

House of the Dragon Stars Pitch a ‘Villain-of-the-Week’ Dragonseed Spinoff

Katie Doll — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:39:43 GMT

Earlier this year, Game of Thrones ventured into lighter territory with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, following the tale of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, in six half-hour episodes. The new spinoff was incredibly well-received by critics and fans, proving that comedy is a gold mine for the Game of Thrones franchise.

Street Fighter Video Game Fans Get an Exciting Update on the Upcoming Movie

Jeremy Dick — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:57:24 GMT

The Street Fighter franchise is finally heading back to the big screen with an all-new feature film adaptation hitting theaters this fall. A lot of effort was put into the project to make sure that the filmmakers get this one right, and that included collaborating with Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama.

5 JRPGs That Are Objectively Better Than Final Fantasy 7

Scott Baird — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:45:13 GMT

There's a strong argument to be made for Final Fantasy 7being the most influential JRPG ever made, but influence and importance don't always translate to high-quality. Final Fantasy 7 might have been a pioneer of the JRPG genre, but it's been outclassed by a number of other titles.

It's Officially the End of an Era for Disney+

Jordan Iacobucci — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:45:13 GMT

Disney+ is at the dawn of a new era. The streaming giant remains one of the biggest competitors in the ongoing "Streaming Wars," delivering big-budget spectacles for the small screen in a way that would have been impossible just a few years ago. Now, seven years into its run, the platform is turning a new page with The Mandalorian and Grogu.

7 Sopranos Actors Who Also Appear in The Godfather Trilogy

Michelle Konopka Alonzo — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:30:12 GMT

The Sopranosand The Godfathertrilogy are widely considered the best portrayals of the mobster lifestyle, and some actors have been lucky enough to act in both. The Godfather franchise, inspired by Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather, instantly became a worldwide phenomenon upon the first film's release in 1972. The Sopranos, which follows the anxiety-ridden mob boss Tony Soprano, found immediate success when the first season kicked off in 1999.

10 Greatest Video Game Masterpieces of the Last 5 Years

Sage Negron — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:16:13 GMT

There have been a lot of excellent video games released in the last five years, but only a handful of them can truly be considered masterpieces. Even still, the near-perfect games that do achieve this level of quality make up for the lack of quantity by being among the greatest games of all time.

Tom Holland Confirmed His Commitment to Spider-Man in the MCU

Sterling Ulrich — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:16:13 GMT

Earlier this month, Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Tom Holland celebrated his 30th birthday. This milestone raised concern among some fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe because, back in 2021, Holland stated that he did not want to still be playing Spider-Man by the time he was 30. However, the actor recently changed his tune. Speaking to GQ, Holland revealed that he is not entirely sure why he said such a thing, speculating that it may have been a negotiation tactic.