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Laurence Fishburne Wants to Play Professor X in MCU X-Men Reboot
Laurence Fishburne is throwing his name into the X-Men reboot conversation. During a Matrix reunion panel at New York Comic Con, the 64-year-old actor made a public pitch to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Professor Charles Xavier. “I know that they’re talking about the X-Men now,” Fishburne told the audience. “So, at this point,…
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Stranger Things 5 Episode Runtimes Revealed: Shorter Than Expected
Fans expecting movie-length episodes for Stranger Things 5 on Netflix might be surprised by the official runtimes just revealed. While earlier speculation had each episode pushing 90 minutes to two hours, co-creator Russ Duffer took to Instagram to set the record straight. Runtimes Now Confirmed In an Instagram video posted on Tuesday, Duffer showed a…
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IT: Welcome to Derry Red-Band Trailer Released, NYCC Immersive Experience Unleashed
HBO Max released a new red-band trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry, delivering a bloodier, more intense look at the upcoming horror prequel series. The show debuts October 26 on HBO and Max. The new trailer gives fans their most graphic and unsettling glimpse yet into the horrors of Derry, Maine—promising a twisted return to…
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James Gunn Blamed For Marvel Post-Endgame Failure
James Gunn is now getting blamed for the Marvel post-Endgame failure, which follows recent reports that his DCU Superman movie was a financial bust and that both his Peacemaker and Creature Commandos shows flopped. Our insiders have told us that once Warner Bros. Discovery is sold, Gunn will be out as head of DC Studios.…
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Surprise: ‘Supergirl’ Is Like ‘Guardians’ Says James Gunn
James Gunn once promised every DCU movie would be different, but it’s quickly becoming clear that everything is just – rinse and repeat – another version of his Guardians of the Galaxy movies at Marvel. Gunn has been facing criticism for this approach to the DCU, where it seems he doesn’t care what the fans…
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James Gunn’s DCU Is Falling Apart — Here’s Why, Says Critical Drinker
YouTuber Critical Drinker says James Gunn’s DCU is already in free fall. In his latest video, he argues the franchise is losing momentum after a string of underperforming projects — from Superman’s box office to the lackluster reception of Creature Commandos and Peacemaker Season 2. Drinker says the “honeymoon period” with Gunn is long over.…
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Batman: Knightfall Animated Film Announced at NYCC
Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced at New York Comic Con that Batman: Knightfall is being adapted into a multi-part animated film. The project brings the classic early ‘90s storyline to animation for the first time, with Part 1 titled Batman: Knightfall – Knightfall arriving in 2026. The Story of Knightfall…
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Running Man Trailer Drops at NYCC Starring Glen Powell
The first trailer for The Running Man dropped at New York Comic Con, offering a fresh look at the brutal new take on the classic dystopian story. The film, starring Glen Powell, hits theaters on November 14. A Deadly Game Show for Survival Set in a near-future society, Running Man centers on the most popular…
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DC Comics Wokefest Toast With Paramount Purchase Of WBD
With the Trump-backed Paramount purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery currently in the mix, the “woke DC Comics” era could be over. Fans have long criticized DC’s direction in recent years for pushing identity politics, and the rumored Skydance deal could bring a course correction from the comics to the big screen. We’ve already been told…
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Trailer Drops, Stephen Colbert Joins Cast
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy during the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, confirming a January 15 premiere. The series will debut with two episodes, followed by weekly releases every Thursday through March 12. Stephen Colbert Joins the Cast Stephen Colbert announced he’ll lend his voice to…
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Beams Into NYCC With Season 4 First Look
Paramount+ brought Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to New York Comic Con with the debut of an exclusive first look at Season 4 and a behind-the-scenes featurette on the show’s elaborate costume work from Season 3. Cast and Crew at the NYCC Panel The Star Trek panel featured stars Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa…
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Simu Liu Drops ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Teaser At NYCC: New Espionage Thriller
The first teaser trailer for The Copenhagen Test starring Simu Liu has been released, offering a tense look at Peacock’s upcoming espionage thriller. The series premieres December 27 and marks one of Liu’s most intense roles yet, following Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Trailer Breakdown The trailer opens with Simu Liu…
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Mortal Kombat III Officially Greenlit at NYCC
Before Mortal Kombat II even hits theaters, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have already confirmed a third film is on the way. During the studio’s Mortal Kombat II panel at New York Comic Con, screenwriter Jeremy Slater revealed that Mortal Kombat III is officially in development. “Our friends at New Line and Warner Bros.…
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Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s First Bid — Why Zaslav Likely Demanded More
Warner Bros. Discovery has rebuffed Paramount‑Skydance’s opening takeover approach, Bloomberg reports, rejecting the offer of about $20 per share as too low. That move makes perfect sense given what we already know: Zaslav has been pushing the company’s stock higher (currently at $17.10) in advance of any sale, and he’s unlikely to accept a fire‑sale…
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Doctor Who Writer Declares the Show ‘As Dead As We’ve Ever Seen It’
Robert Shearman, a former writer for Doctor Who, has weighed in on the troubled state of the long-running sci-fi series, and he didn’t hold back. “Probably As Dead As We’ve Ever Known It” Via the official Doctor Who Magazine, Shearman said bluntly, “The show is probably as dead as we’ve ever known it.” He likened…
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Marvel Reveals Massive 2026 Lineup at NYCC: Wonder Man, VisionQuest, Daredevil: Born Again, X-Men ’97, and Spider-Man Return
Marvel took over New York Comic Con 2025, unveiling a packed slate of live-action and animated series coming to Disney+ throughout 2026. Hosted by Phase Hero’s Brandon Davis alongside Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum, the presentation gave fans first looks, trailers, and cast appearances for five major projects that will anchor Marvel’s…
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Mortal Kombat II Featurette Released at NYCC
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have released a behind-the-scenes featurette for Mortal Kombat II during their panel at New York Comic Con, giving fans an early look at the brutal sequel ahead of its May 2026 release. The featurette includes fresh footage, cast interviews, and a closer look at the film’s large-scale battles and…
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Game Releases Free Steam Demo at NYCC
During New York Comic Con, Dotemu and Tribute Games surprised fans with the release of a free Steam demo for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, giving players their first hands-on experience with the 2025 beat ’em up. Demo Now Live on Steam You can play the MARVEL Cosmic Invasion demo right now on Steam. The fast-paced preview…
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Marvel Drops First Wonder Man Trailer At NYCC
Wonder Man just debuted an exclusive teaser for the upcoming Disney+ series ahead of what is said to be the full trailer reveal this weekend at the New York Comic-Con. Update: The full trailer has been released. Watch below. First Wonder Man Teaser Shown The teaser gave audiences a glimpse of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as…
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Invincible Season 4 Drops At NYCC: Lee Pace Is Thragg
The first trailer for Invincible Season 4 debuted at New York Comic Con 2025, giving fans a taste of what’s next for Mark Grayson and Omni-Man — and confirming the return of Burger Mart. The teaser opens with the familiar sign, “Welcome back to Burger Mart! Hope you enjoy a hot BM,” before chaos erupts…