Shōgunshowrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo break down how season 2 will move beyond the source material.Shōgunseason 1 adapts James Clavell’s 1975 novelof the same name and covers the source material in its entirety. However, critical acclaim and the series becoming a record-breaking streaming hit led toShōgunseason 2and 3 being greenlit. While this expansion is promising, it poses new challenges without having a story to directly adapt. While speaking withEmpiremagazine,Marks and Kondo explain how they are approaching season 2 without having source material to rely on....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Invincible season 3.After an incredible first two seasons,Invinciblehas continued to prove it’s one of the best shows on the market, and its third season has reinforced the one thing it does better than its competition. DespiteInvincibleparodying the big superherofranchises and implementing plenty of meta humor, the series has consistently delivered an emotional and thought-provoking story that confirms it belongs in the superhero subgenre. Its violent and brutal nature helps the show stand out, and some of the darker themes highlight thatInvincibleis willing to go to places that the likes of Marvel and DC typically avoid....

New comments fromCaptain America: Brave New Worldproducer Nate Moore have me convinced that Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson will be the new leader of the upcoming Avengers team in theMCU. The Avengers team has been absent from the MCU since winning the Battle of Earth inAvengers: Endgame, but we will soon see a new line-up of heroes come together as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.Trailers forCaptain America: Brave New Worldhint at the Avengers reforming in the Phase 5 movie, which has me very excited about Sam Wilson’s new role in the MCU....

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3could potentially reference two other past Square Enix games, and it wouldn’t be the first time that the crossover occurred. After the release of the originalFF7, Cloud quickly became one of the company’s biggest stars and helped promote two other PlayStation titles,Final Fantasy TacticsandXenogears. By passing into the lifestream, Cloud was transported into theTactics' world of Ivalice, where he was an optional party member. Later, once he is found and recused by Tifa in the originalFF7, Cloud also seemingly rants about random subjects, including events onXenogears’ earth....

Jared Padalecki shares an update on filming forThe Boysseason 5. The Prime Video series has introduced a plethora of new characters since its debut in 2019. One character is played by formerSupernaturalstarJensen Ackles, who portrayed Soldier Boy throughout season 3. Because of Ackles' close work with actor Padalecki onSupernatural, which was also created by Eric Kripke, there had long been rumors that Padalecki would make an appearance onThe Boys. His presence in season 5 wasofficially confirmed in February....

FromThe MegtoFurious 7,Jason Stathamhas starred in some of the best action movies of his career in the past decade. Over the last 10 years, the traditional movie star has quickly become a thing of the past. The new stars that draw crowds to movie theaters are superheroes and cartoon characters. Moana and the Avengers are more likely to attract a huge audience than Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock. ButStatham is one of the few exceptions....

ThoughJohn Wick: Chapter 4was a nearly perfect sendoff to Keanu Reeves' titular character, it missed a perfect opportunity to set up his replacement in the franchise. Theending ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4likely saw John Wick’s death, which put the future of the franchise in jeopardy. Though there are severalupcomingJohn Wickspinoffsin the works, the series is left without its main star, and without a new character to take his place. Even thoughJohn Wick: Chapter 5is on the horizon, it’s not clear how the action franchise will fare without Reeves....

Nick Frost praises Hiccup actor Mason Thames' performance in the live-actionHow to Train Your Dragon. The upcoming movie will reimagine the original DreamWorks feature, which centered on a young Viking who befriends an injured and feared dragon. In addition to Thames and Frost, thelive-actionHow to Train Your Dragonstars Nico Parker, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, and Harry Trevaldwyn, with Gerard Butler reprising his role of Hiccup’s father, Stoick the Vast....

Since beginning in 2019, Netflix’sLove, Death + Robotshas achieved something that shouldn’t be underestimated in its difficulty, and I’m worried that the show’s upcoming season will fail to keep the streak alive. Although it’s been almost three years since the last batch of episodes landed,Love, Death + Robotsseason 4 is still confirmedand is on the way. I’m excited that the animated anthology series is set for an imminent comeback, but I’d be lying if I didn’t also thinkprevious installments have set the Netflix show up to be a victim of its own success....

Mark Harmon is best known for his role as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the long-running CBS seriesNCIS. After spending 19 seasons on the show, Harmon hasn’t starred in another TV series or film (aside fromnarratingNCIS: Origins). However, the actor will return to act inFreakier Friday, the sequel to the hilarious 2003 Disney fantasy comedyFreaky Fridaywith Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Joining theFreakier Fridaycast, Harmon is reprising his role as Ryan (who marries Curtis' Tess Coleman in the first movie) in the sequel....

Marvel Rivals News The “Life Fantastic” bundle showcases the nuptials of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman in Marvel Rivals. Fans have been patiently waiting for any signs of a Valentine’s Day bundle or event. Well, they’ll get to celebrate love between the patriarch and matriarch of Marvel’s First Family. The “Life Fantastic” costume set for Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman is coming to Marvel Rivals. Marvel Rivals Streamer Giveaway: How to get the Life Fantastic skins for free Marvel Rivals is teaming up with over a dozen streamers during the Fantastic Love event to give you a chance at the new skins for free!...

MAPPAhas produced noteworthy hits likeJujutsu Kaisen,Attack on Titan, andChainsaw Man. Now, the studio has done it again with a brand-new original anime,Zenshu.Zenshupremiered as a refreshing twist on the isekai genre, bringinga compelling and unique protagonist to the center stage. From the first moments ofZenshu’sfirst episode, it’s clear that the series isbringing forward a fun and visually eye-catching anime. The concept alone sets the stage for a journey filled with a mix of adventure, emotional depth, and brilliant action sequences....

Warning: SPOILERS for episode #157 of My Hero Academia All Might’s legacy inMy Hero Academiahas always been defined by his unyielding spirit and unwavering sense of justice. Even after losing the remnants ofthe power left over by One For All, All Might remains a symbol of hope for heroes and civilians alike. In the most recent episode ofMy Hero Academia, his strength is proven once again, showing that true heroism goes far beyond just physical power....