The Dark Herald Reviews Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender. There is a time when children’s television programming reenters your life. Or at least it did if you were Generation X. I have no memories at all of my parents sitting down with me in front of Saturday morning TV. When the subject comes up, I’ve […]
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Eric July Announces New Rippaverse Initiative “Rippasend” And Drunk 3PO Joins The New Platform
Eric July announced a new arm to his robust Rippaverse comic empire on Wednesday with the unveiling of his new Rippasend initiative. With a five-minute video explaining the concept and a new website, Eric July aims to transform crowdfunding for independent creators by offering a one-stop shop providing consulting, campaign management, webstore openings, printing and […]
Marvel Comics Leaks New X-Men Relaunch Will Further Feminist Agenda With Kitty Pryde And Rogue Leading Teams
Every month is some kind of identity politics-driven month in the comic industry these days. We just finished Black History Month, and we’re now onto International Women’s Day Month, or at least, that’s how they’re going to market new books like The Women Of Marvel. It’s unveiling more of the same as Marvel Comics and […]
Shogun On Hulu And FX, Making Japan’s Warrior Culture Great Again
Shogun (2024), the adaption of James Clavell’s renowned 1975 novel into a captivating historical drama series set in Japan is making warrior culture great again. Having made its debut on February 27, 2024, on Hulu and FX, the series spans 10 episodes, each a testament to the rich tapestry of Japanese history and culture. In […]
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game Announced: Returning To Kalos & Mega Evolution!
A new game has been announced by Game Freak as part of their Pokémon Presents 2024, and it already has fans of the series excited as it appears to be a continuation of the Legends series, which began with Pokémon Legends Arceus in 2022. However, the real hope from fans is that it will continue […]
Legendary Composer Of Square Enix’s Hit Final Fantasy, Nobuo Uematsu, Steps Back From Full Video Game Soundtracks
Legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu has created some of the most iconic music in gaming history. Best known for scoring the soundtracks for the first nine Final Fantasy games produced by Square Enix, Uematsu’s music has played a pivotal role in the success and emotional impact of the legendary Final Fantasy series. In a […]
Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender Episode 7 Review: PAKU IS BASED!
This is it, the final part of Netflix: Avatar: The Last Airbender, and it’ll become very apparent that the showrunners are attempting to speed-run through events to catch up with where Book One of Avatar: The Last Air Bender is supposed to end. It begins with an assassination attempt on Zuko by Zhao, who has […]
Will Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Retain The Magic or Mangle A Beloved Classic?
Greta Gerwig has signed on to direct new adaptations of C.S. Lewis’s beloved Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix. This comes as Hollywood churns out a slew of remakes cashing in on nostalgia, often with controversial changes. Gerwig wants to bring an offbeat sensibility that may seem at odds with the traditional charm of Narnia. She […]
BOOM! Studios Launches Farscape 25th Anniversary Comic Celebration With Complete Collection
Farscape is having its 25th anniversary as one of the most innovative science fiction shows ever to grace television. The show went for four seasons plus the Peacekeeper Wars specials, but also had a four year run with an official continuation done in comics form from 2008-2011. Now, for the first time, the comics are […]
Bob Iger Reshuffles Disney Leadership as Film President Sean Bailey Leaves Over Underwhelming Nostalgia-Soaked Remakes
Disney movie executive Sean Bailey has resigned after 14 years overseeing production, departing the Magic Kingdom amidst a leadership shuffle and calls from investors to improve box office returns. Bailey brought hits like live-action “Aladdin” and “The Lion King,” which grossed over $1 billion each. However, recent remakes soaked in nostalgia to preserve Mickey Mouse’s […]
Phase 5 Marvel Slumps Into “Superhero Fatigue” As Marvel Studio Film Flop
While Marvel Studios has long enjoyed box office success, the company is not immune to the challenges of superhero fatigue. In response to this industry-wide issue, Marvel is quietly retooling and refining its approach, showcasing its adaptability and commitment to quality storytelling. Despite a 15-year track record of nostalgia-bait box-office success and blunders, the studio’s […]
Sony Hints at PlayStation 5 Pro Despite Disappointing First-Party Game Drought
After over 5 years without many compelling first-party titles, Sony Interactive Entertainment is disappointingly already hinting at a new PlayStation 5 Pro console. Insider reports reveal Sony has started sharing preliminary PS5 Pro specs, indicating a potential public reveal soon for the upgraded hardware. Sony likely plans to release a refreshed PlayStation 5 model in […]
