You were probably having too much fun to realise, but something was missing from Black Panther. (opens in new tab)It’s easy to forget, with much of the action taking place in the isolated nation of Wakanda, that the movie connects to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole – except …
Read More »What universe or timeline is Star Trek Discovery in?
One of the biggest questions around Star Trek Discovery (opens in new tab) has been what universe it’s in? That’s actually not as easy as you might think to answer, despite what the showrunners and cast might say. Star Trek is a world where anything could happen because… physics. There’s …
Read More »“You can’t really think about it” – Black Panther newcomers talk about the pressures of joining the MCU
What must it be like coming in fresh to one of, if not the, biggest film franchises in the world? Black Panther (opens in new tab) stars Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o had to deal with not only joining a huge multi-connected universe, but also working alongside Chadwick Boseman’s established …
Read More »8 things to watch out for this week
So long January. You were… actually, pretty OK. Capcom’s fabulous Monster Hunter World (opens in new tab) took the edge off winter’s longest month, and the next wave of big games, movies and TV releases are already upon us. In the week ahead, you can look forward to Mission: Impossible …
Read More »What makes Black Panther so special? Director Ryan Coogler explains
Throughout his long history in comics, Marvel hero T’Challa (AKA Black Panther) has been portrayed many ways. He’s been presented as Marvel’s answer to Batman, as a brilliant scientist whose IQ easily rivals that of Tony Stark or even Reed Richards, as a solemn king who puts his people above …
Read More »11 of the rarest Game of Thrones Funko Pops on the planet (and how to buy them smarter)
When it comes to collecting Funko Pops (opens in new tab), chances are everyone’s got at least one piece of Game of Thrones merch (opens in new tab) in there. And of all the extensive sets out there, Thrones is one of the biggest and most sought after. In total, …
Read More »5 times the first Ant-Man and The Wasp trailer scales up (or down) the ridiculous action
The first official trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp (opens in new tab) is here, ready to barrage you with an utter disregard for both the law of conservation of mass and the safety of Paul Rudd. The trailer starts with a callback to the events of Captain America: Civil …
Read More »The secret messages movie camera angles send you (without you realising)
It’s no secret that a lot of work goes into making a movie. Some of it you never (or only ever briefly) see on screen. From costumes to lighting, there’s a multitude of people behind the scenes thinking about every little movie-making detail and making sure it all tells the …
Read More »Stranger Things season 3 will have more Steve/Dustin scenes, less Will, and new “forces of evil”
Stranger Things season 3 is pretty much an unknown right now. Other than going back to Hawkins, Indiana with Joyce, Hopper, and the kids, we really know very little. Thankfully, Shawn Levy, one of the executive producers and long-time collaborator on the show, has opened up about what to expect …
Read More »Didn’t like Luke in Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Joseph Gordon-Levitts essay might change your mind
Luke Skywalker’s actions and general behaviour in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) might still sting for some (I get that. I still can’t get over that shoulder brush…), but if you’re ready to give the Jedi Master another chance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is ready to convince you …
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