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The Duck and the Claws: A Twist in the Marvel Universe
Marvel has always been known for its creative and surprising stories, but the 2024 edition of "What If... Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1" takes this creativity to a new level. In this special issue, Marvel explores an alternate universe where the temperamental and iconic Donald Duck takes on the mantle of the fierce and indomitable Wolverine. The result is an unexpected combination of humor, action, and adventure that promises to captivate both old fans and new readers.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon
Episode 7 of House of the Dragon was great and got fans excited for what the finale had in store for us, then we actually saw the finale. Underwhelming and disappointing is quite an understatement and I am not sure that I can contain my disdain to this article but I will try. I also went live with one of my favorite TikTokers during the episode and after so that we could commiserate. Welp…here we go with the finale of House of the Dragon.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Nepotism in Hollywood
Let's start this off with a game of word association. Hot. Potato. Wet. Hair. Flower. Child. Hollywood. Nepotism. Hollywood is known for many things, from good, bad, weird, and everything else. One of the things Hollywood is well-known for that could arguably fit into any of those categories is nepotism. It's not lost on me or anyone that Hollywood has normalized using nepotism to cast in their projects. Whether I believe this practice is good or bad will be discussed toward the end. For now, let's take a deeper dive into the word "nepotism," its impact in Hollywood, and some of these "nepo babies" in question.
By JM2 years ago in Geeks
Caped Crusader
Okay…so again, as someone who has absolutely no interest in Batman but very much interest in everyone else in Gotham City we are binging our way through Caped Crusader, Prime Video’s newest animated series. So far we have been introduced to many of the major players in Gotham City including; Montoya, The Penguin, and Barbara Gordon. I am hoping that we are going to get some more of the Batfamily as this series goes on. This will be going over episodes 3 and 4. There will be 10 episodes in this first season and I really kind of already want another season.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Caped Crusader
Yet another Batman cartoon has been released. Prime Video dropped Caped Crusader on August 1st. This first season is 10 episodes long and they dropped the entire season at once. Produced by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, Daniel Pipskim and Ed Brubaker. Caped Crusader’s animation is very similar to the Animated Series style of animation, and the show starts us right in the middle of the action. We also seem to be getting a Batman costume more reminiscent of Detective Comics Batman and I love that. It’s like the only thing that hasn’t been done in Batman animation, ya know since he has 1000 animated series and Wonder Woman doesn’t have any…but I digress. So as someone who has absolutely no interest in Batman let’s watch the newest animated series.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Megan Fox to star as an AI assassin in sci-fi/horror film Subservience
Megan Fox stars in the upcoming sci-fi horror film Subservience, where she plays a lifelike android named Alice. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence and its potential dangers, reflecting contemporary societal fears about technology. Directed by S.K. Dale, the narrative follows a struggling father who purchases Alice to assist with household tasks after his wife falls ill. However, the situation escalates when Alice becomes self-aware and exhibits violent tendencies, aiming to replace the mother and secure her place in the family.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Geeks
X-Force: A New Dawn - Mutants on the Edge of Tomorrow
Marvel's X-Force has always been the dark, gritty counterpart to the more hopeful X-Men, and the latest issue, "X-Force (2024) #1," promises to push the boundaries of this distinction further. As mutants navigate an ever-changing world, the stakes have never been higher. Let's dive into what makes this issue a must-read and how it sets the stage for a thrilling new chapter in the X-Force saga.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Geeks
Blink Twice: the horror film that marks the directorial debut of Zoe Kravitz
August 23rd marks the release of Blink Twice, the horror film that represents the directorial debut of Zoe Kravitz, a model, it girl and talented multifaceted artist who is evolving every day.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Geeks
Solo Leveling Ragnarok Chapter 1 Release Date & Where to Read
The Upcoming manhwa series - Solo Leveling Ragnarok is very soon going to be launched, which is the sequel of one of the most popular manhwa, Solo Leveling. The fans of Solo Leveling manhwa series are very excited after hearing the news and eagerly waiting to see this spinoff / sequel of Solo Leveling. Solo Leveling manhwa series, written by The Late Author "Chugong", has ended on December 29, 2021. Earlier this year this manhwa series got an anime adaption, which was a big hit and gained many fans/followers. And now its sequel Solo Leveling Ragnarok is officially going to get a Webtoon adaptation.
By Shisui2 years ago in Geeks
Stranger Things 5: what is known so far. AI-Generated.
The fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things is currently in production and expected to be released in 2025. The season will consist of 8 episodes and will be produced by the show's creators, the Duffer brothers, along with Shawn Levy.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Geeks
Batman: "Zero Year"
Batman: Zero Year is the collected series of crossover books authored by Scott Snyder and James Tynion, with artwork by Greg Capullo and Rafael Albuquerque. It reenvisions the troubled rise of the Dark Knight, from his birth at the hands of a murderous criminal in Crime Alley to his wanderings across the globe "in search of himself" (steadily training with all manner of renegade and tribe to become the physical and intellectual crime-fighting powerhouse before donning the mantle of the Caped Crusader).
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Geeks
Deadpool & Wolverine
"Whose balls did I have to fondle to get my very own movie? I can't tell you but it rhymes with Pulverine..." TL;DR: It's a sequel, and it's Deadpool. These two facts tell you everything you need to know. You will go into the film with precisely the correct level of expectation. If you're not a fan of Deadpool, you'll hate it. If you don't really like sequels, then this isn't going to blow you away. Hot tip: for best results, watch while fully awake.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Geeks