X-Men ’97 has been embroiled in controversy ever since the trailer launched, and predictably, clues as to an extremist woke rewriting of the X-Men franchise are beginning to emerge from the Marvel Animation property. The lead character designer, Amelia Vidal, has confirmed character redesigns are being done with a diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda in […]
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Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Set To Return To The Realm Of Tabletop Role-Playing Games
The renowned and cherished universe of Discworld, conceived by the late Terry Pratchett, is set to make a significant return to the realm of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) after a hiatus spanning over 25 years. This resurgence not only encompasses the forthcoming Discworld TTRPG but also includes a lineup of new board games inspired by […]
Ian McShane Throws Major Shade at The Continental Spin-Off; Calls John Wick Spin-Off a “Cash Grab”
The Continental, a spin-off series based on the popular John Wick film franchise, made its debut on Peacock in September 2022. The series follows a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell, in 1970s New York City, depicting the origins of The Continental hotel which features prominently across the John Wick movies. Ian McShane plays […]
Ray Winstone Felt Marvel Studios ‘Kick In The Balls’ Over ‘Soul-Destroying’ Black Widow Experience
Ray Winstone is the latest high-profile actor to criticize Marvel Studios’ Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), joining an infamous list including Francis Ford Coppola, Ken Loach and Martin Scorsese. Winstone starred as the villain Dreykov in 2021’s Black Widow, led by Scarlett Johansson’s titular character. In a new Radio Times interview, the actor vented frustrations with […]
Dune Part 2 – Many Things to Many People A Review
A book as complex as Dune weighing in at 187,240 words, much like Tolkien’s Trilogy can’t be completely covered even in three movies. There’s just too much there. Then there’s the fact that the world when Herbert wrote Dune is very different than the world of today, and we have a very different experience with the Muslim […]
Serpent Society Cut From Captain America: Brave New World
The Serpent Society, a Marvel team of serpent-themed super-villains, stirred speculation within the film community until last summer. Leaked set photos allegedly confirmed Serpent Society’s presence in Captain America: Brave New World, showcasing Seth Rollins as Klaus Voorhees/King Cobra and Rosa Salazar as Rachel Leighton/Diamondback, the leader of the Serpent Society. Shortly afterwards, Rollins confirmed […]
First Impressions – FX’s Shogun
The Dark Herald reviews the new Japanese-themed show Shogun, by FX and Hulu, a historical fiction set in the Sengoku era. In 1942 James Clavell became a prisoner of war of the Japanese Empire. He was eventually transferred to the infamous Changi prisoner-of-war camp, where he would remain until his liberation. RELATED: The Dark Herald […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Farscape: Top 5 Unforgettable Moments
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Farscape, it’s time to embark on a nostalgic journey through the far reaches of the galaxy with John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, and the eclectic crew of Moya. Farscape, the brainchild of Rockne S. O’Bannon, has left an indelible mark on the sci-fi genre, thanks to its unique characters, […]
Chris Kindred of Sweet Baby Inc. Attempts To Cancel A Steam Curator For Revealing Their Video Game Projects
In recent years, most prominent video game titles have become downright unplayable due to the lack of challenge, compelling stories, and substandard graphics, although their file size has increased, and the increasing Marxist agitprop shoehorned into stories. The video game narrative development company Sweet Baby Inc. is responsible for much of this poor content, and […]
Vox Day Reveals On Livestream With Jon Del Arroz That Castalia House Will Publish More Of The Ever Popular Junior Classics
Vox Day revealed on live-stream with Jon Del Arroz that Castalia House will publish more of the ever popular Junior Classics. The Junior Classics book series is a treasure trove of timeless literature curated specifically for young readers. First published in 1912 by Collier & Son, the collection aimed to introduce children to the world […]
“People want a good story that doesn’t treat them like a sucker or a fool”: Blake Carpenter Indie Author Interview
Hello! I’m Katie Roome from Periapsis Press, and I am very excited to share with you an interview I did last week with indie author Blake Carpenter. The occasion is the release of a new cover for his book Deathbringer–a Gaslamp fantasy tale of necromancy and revenge, and the first in the Spellswords Saga. I […]
The Soska Sisters Reveal Their Top 10 Female Heroes
The Soska Sisters joined Eric July’s Rippaverse last year, announced as the writers and editors of the hotly anticipated book, Yaira, which will be coming soon. The Soska Sisters have worked on Marvel Comics Black Widow and made their own works, and readers might be interested in seeing where their influences are when it comes […]
