James Van Der Beek, star of the iconic teen TV series Dawson’s Creek, has died at age 48.
Trevor Denning
Trevor Denning’s work has appeared in The Banner, Upstream Reviews, and The Daily Caller, while his fiction is included in several anthologies from independent presses. A graduate of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mich., he currently resides in the palm of Michigan’s mitten. Most days you’ll find him at home, working out in his basement gym, cooking, and doting on his cat. You can follow him on X, Criticless, and YouTube at @BookstorThor
‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Has the Lowest Budget of Any Disney Star Wars Movie
This May, The Mandalorian & Grogu will mark the first Star Wars film in seven years to hit theaters. The theatrical debut of Pedro Pascal’s bounty hunter and alien sidekick—introduced on the successful Disney+ series—achieves what few industry experts expected. It has the lowest production budget of any Disney Star Wars film to date.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Falls Short of Previous Films – Will James Cameron Make More?
Since its 2009 debut, the Avatar franchise has been known for groundbreaking visuals and historic box office returns. The latest film in the franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has ended its box office run after crossing the $1 billion mark—far short of the short of the previous films. Now, industry-watchers are questioning whether even that is enough to justify additional films.
Jake Paul Backpedals on Bad Bunny Comments After Backlash
In a series of posts on X early Monday morning, Jake Paul attempted to clarify statements he’d made about Bad Bunny before the Super Bowl halftime show. After receiving pushback from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and his own brother Logan, the social media personality appears to be attempting to reframe the narrative.
Bad Bunny Wipes Instagram as Super Bowl Halftime Debate Continues
Shortly after his headlining performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, musician Bad Bunny wiped his Instagram account. Bad Bunny’s 52.4 million followers found his feed completely blank, with no posts, videos, or even a profile picture. The only remaining content is a link to find his music and tour dates.
RUMOR: X-Men Villain Appearing in ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’
A new rumor from Nexus Point News claims that Tramell Tillman is playing an anti-mutant activist and X-Men villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Although the Spider-Man films are produced by Sony, an agreement with Disney allows the character to operate within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As the MCU prepares to move into its next phase, it’s expected to introduce The X-Men.
Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft Costume Sparks Fan Backlash After New Set Photos
The first batch of production photos of Sophie Turner in costume as Lara Croft has sparked a new round of fan backlash. One of the most iconic characters in video game history, Lara Croft has a highly recognizable image. But the Amazon series appears to be taking the character in a direction that runs counter to fans’ expectations.
Skeletor Embodies “Toxic Masculinity” According to ‘Masters of the Universe’ Director
Recent comments from Travis Knight, director of Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe, have prompted new questions about the tone of the film. The first teaser trailer promised a light-hearted romp through Eternia and Earth, with the iconic imagery, dialogue, and characters fans expect. Despite some questionable casting choices and jokes, reactions to the first look were generally positive. That momentum may have taken a hit, however, after Knight described Skeletor as “the embodiment of toxic masculinity.”
Hasbro Gets Toy Deal to Coincide with Henry Cavill ‘Voltron’ Movie
A recent announcement from Hasbro has given Voltron fans hope that the Henry Cavill film will go to theaters. In a February 4 press release, the toymaker said it formed a licensing deal with Amazon MGM Studios to produce action figures, toys, and roleplay products for the live-action adaptation of the iconic cartoon. Major toy licensing programs are typically tied to wide-release franchise films, where theatrical marketing campaigns help drive merchandise sales.
Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Reflects on Iconic Role
The name Charles Martinet may not be familiar, but to millions of gamers — and even non-gamers — around the world, his voice is instantly recognizable. Martinet has been providing the voice of Mario since 1996, when the iconic Nintendo plumber first spoke in Super Mario 64.
Sony Claims Ghost of Yotei Outsold Ghost of Tsushima – But is That Units Sold or Revenue?
Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Lin Tao, announced during a webcast that Ghost of Yōtei sold better in its first three months than Ghost of Tsushima in the same amount of time. She added that these sales “significantly contributed to the financial results of the quarter.”
Matthew Mardsen Backs Dean Cain, Urges Geeks + Gamers to Launch Competing Convention
The conversation surrounding Dean Cain’s exclusion from GalaxyCon has taken a new direction. Now, Matthew Marsden has come out in support of his fellow actor. What’s more, Marsden backed an idea from Geeks + Gamers personality Jay — better known to fans as Drunk3PO — to launch a new convention.