Next "Friday the 13th" Film Will Include Jason's Origin, Pamela Voorhees

"TMNT: Out of the Shadows" producer Brad Fuller opens up about Paramount's delayed "Friday the 13th" remake.

Writer Explains How "Fear The Walking Dead" Fits into the Original Series' Timeline

Showrunner Dave Erickson digs into the series' criticisms and how it fits into the timeline of "The Walking Dead."

"Star Trek Beyond" Stills Feature Enterprise Crew, Elba's Krall, Boutella's Jaylah

Get a high-res look at some key scenes from "Star Trek Beyond" with a new round of official stills from the film.

Discover Your Inner Villain with "Suicide Squad" Movie Merch

Check out the licensed "Suicide Squad" t-shirts, baseball caps and accessories coming to stores ahead of the film's release.

Rumor: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' May Have the Perfect Villain

Back in January, a (literally) huge villain was rumored for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, but a subsequent report on the new characters joining James Gunn's follow-up hinted that the previous story may have been a bit premature. The latest scoop on Marvel's intergalactic sequel doubles down on one of those rumors by potentially revealing the identity of Elizabeth Debicki's character - if true, it opens the door for another major comic book character to appear.
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Rumor: 'Thor: Ragnarok' Adds a Little 'Planet Hulk' to the Mix

Typically, we approach rumors with a healthy amount of skepticism, as so many of them ultimately turn out to be false. But the latest report on Thor: Ragnarok echoes a very similar rumor from earlier this year, which reveals how Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is introduced in the sequel and what brings him together with Chris Hemsworth's mighty thunder god. It also suggests that the previously abandoned Planet Hulk story line may have found its way into Ragnarok - if only just a teensy tiny little bit. Potential spoilers ahead, obviously.

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'Agent Carter' Has a Hot Take on Captain America's New Relationships

Marvel's Agent Carter has expired in more ways than one after both Civil War and TV upfronts, but don't take that to mean Hayley Atwell will say goodbye to the character just yet. Cap's best gal is still in the loop, and Peggy is apparently none-too-thrilled by Steve's familial choice of Civil War love interest, nor that headline-making comic reveal.
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Wolverine Almost Had a Much Bigger Role in 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine was teased in the second trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse, but given that his part was more of a glorified cameo, that little teaser may have felt like a spoiler to some - even though Wolverine appearing in a new X-Men movie is hardly surprising. Hardly. As it turns out, Jackman almost had a bigger role to play in the new sequel, but it was ultimately reduced to avoid detracting from Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique.

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Bearded Hugh Jackman on "Wolverine 3" Set Fuels "Old Man Logan" Speculation

Reinforcing the rumor that the film will adapt "Old Man Logan," a bearded Hugh Jackman was spotted on the New Orleans set.

'X-Men' TV Series 'Legion' Gets FX Series Order With First Photo

Well, even the strongest may not have survived X-Men: Apocalypse's meager opening weekend, but Marvel's mutants will officially have a whole new proving ground on TV. FX has picked up Noah Hawley's Legion for its first season, debuting a first look at Dan Stevens in the title role.

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Dominic Cooper Would Love to Play Howard Stark Again If "Agent Carter" was Revived

"Agent Carter" and "Preacher" actor Dominic Cooper says that he is "well up for doing more Howard Stark" and that fan support means a huge deal.

Dwayne Johnson Is Officially Shane Black's 'Doc Savage'

Dwayne Johnson has been rumored for Shane Black's long-developing adaptation of Doc Savage for some time now. The director of The Nice Guys has been vocal about Johnson being his top choice, and a recent Instagram post only fueled speculation as Johnson revealed he was planning on filming something with Black in 2017 - that something is indeed Doc Savage, confirmed by Johnson in yet another Instagram post earlier today.

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New "Star Trek" TV Series Adds "Voyager" Novelist Kirsten Beyer to the Writing Staff

Bryan Fuller is adding a "Voyager" veteran to his writing staff for CBS All-Access' 2017 TV series.

Lash Meets Whip in Spoilery 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 3 VFX Reel

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. might not be the only Marvel series left on TV after the dismissal of both Agent Carter and Most Wanted, but fans may still wait months yet for fresh details on Season 4. The third season finale left plenty to pore over, but head back even further with an impressive (and spoilery!) VFX breakdown for the second half of Season 3!

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'X-Men: Apocalypse' Video Shows You How Quicksilver's Crazy Scene Came Together

The most pleasant surprise of X-Men: Days of Future Past was Quicksilver, the speedy Marvel mutant played by Evan Peters. Although early promo photos made the character look, well, kind of lame, his big action sequence proved to be the best part of the previous X-sequel. It's no surprise, then, that Peters has one of the best scenes in X-Men: Apocalypse, and a new video goes behind the scenes to show you how director Bryan Singer and his crew pulled it off.

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"Agents of SHIELD" VFX Reel Showcases Season 3's Breakout Moments

The team at CoSA VFX has assembled a highlight reel of some of the best visual effects from the Marvel drama's third season.

"Captain America: Civil War" Passes "Deadpool" as Top-Grossing U.S. Film of 2016

The Marvel Studios sequel has grossed $372.6 million at the domestic box office since its opening on May 6.

Maisie Williams Adorably Calls Kit Harington on the Radio to Make Plans

"Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington received a surprise call from one of his co-stars while doing a live radio interview.

Baaa Before Zod: Zoo's Newborn Goat Named After Superman Foe

Continuing with its Superman theme for pygmy goats, The Maryland Zoo has called the adorable newborn Zod.

Jeff Bridges Announces 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' Casting With New Teaser Poster

With every awesome addition to the cast of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, we ask, “Could this cast get any better?” And then another fantastic actor joins the lineup. So if we just continue saying that after every casting announcement, it shouldn't be long before Tom Hardy and Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron join this thing, right? That day isn't today, but the Kingsman sequel does have another very cool addition: Jeff Bridges.
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Hail LEGO? Captain America Gets a Brick Hydra Shield

Weeks before Marvel's big revelation, one brick enthusiast built a life-size replica of Captain America's shield -- with one noticeable modification.

'Flash' Season 3 Confirms Tom Cavanagh's Return, But As Whom?

Season 1 of The Flash left an open question as to how Tom Cavanagh would return, his “Harrison Wells” having been outed as a disguise for the Reverse-Flash, leaving it all the more surprising that Season 2 would similarly throw the actor's status into question. That said, Cavanagh has now been confirmed for The Flash Season 3, but which of three (or more!) characters might he play?

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'Spider-Man' Animated Movie Will Reportedly Feature Miles Morales

Leading up to the two most recent Spider-Man reboots, some fans expressed a desire to see the Miles Morales version of the web-slinger on the big screen instead of rehashing the same ol' Peter Parker story. It looks like those fans may get their wish, as Morales is rumored to be the focus of Phil Lord and Chris Miller's upcoming animated Spider-Man film - which does make sense, as the project is said to be separate from Sony and Marvel's reboot with Tom Holland.
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WATCH: "X-Men: Apocalypse" Featurette Explores Quicksilver's Show-Stealing Scene

A new featurette goes behind the scenes of Quicksilver's big moment in "X-Men: Apocalypse."

Will Arnett Meets Carmelo Anthony in New "TMNT: Out of the Shadows" Clip

"Ninja Turtles" friend and NBA star Carmelo Anthony makes a cameo in a new clip from the upcoming Michael Bay-produced sequel.

Takeshi Obata Offers Sweeping Gothic Beauty In 'Blanc et Noir' [Review]

Despite having an extensive catalog of acclaimed works to his credit, from the manga adaptation of famous novel-turned-Tom Cruise movie All You Need Is Kill with Ryosuke Takeuchi (adapted as Edge of Tomorrow), to the manga about making manga, Bakuman, Takeshi Obata will perhaps always be best known for his hit manga series Death Note, with writer Tsugumi Ohba. The operatic supernatural detective story about teen would-be god Light Yagami and his reclusive nemesis L is the kind of breakout hit that most comic creators can only dream of.

The art book Blanc et Noir: The Art of Takeshi Obata makes great use of Obata's work on Death Note --- but it also showcases the artist's considerable range and skill beyond his best known work.

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'The Wolverine 2' Rumor May Reveal Interesting New Villain Details

The Wolverine 2 is at least partially inspired by Mark Millar's Old Man Logan comic, but that doesn't give us a whole lot to go on, especially when it comes to the villains Hugh Jackman will face in his big farewell to the X-Men franchise. Narcos star Boyd Holbrook was recently cast as an original villain created specifically for the sequel, with Richard E. Grant set to play a mysterious mad scientist. Again, that doesn't tell us much, but a new rumor may help fill in those blanks.

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FX's 'Legion' Will Be More David Lynch Than 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

The reception of this weekend's X-Men: Apocalypse will surely have a hand in deciding the future of the franchise, but leave it to TV to explore the decidedly weirder corners of the X-universe. Take FX's Noah Hawley-drawn Legion, which the Fargo showrunner claims will deliver “something whimsical and imaginative and unexpected,” rather than punching and kicking.
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LOOK: Benes' "Batman: Rebirth" #1 Variant Cover Pits the Dark Knight against the Joker

In Ed Benes' variant cover for "Batman: Rebirth" #1, the Dark Knight holds the Joker by the throat against the Gotham city skyline.

"The Flash" Star Discusses the Impact of the Man in the Mask's Identity on Season 3 & Beyond

According to one "Flash" star, the Man in the Mask's identity could affect other DCTV shows like "Legends of Tomorrow."

Everyone Is Hawkman Now: The ComicsAlliance 'DC Universe: Rebirth' #1 Roundtable

DC Comics kicked off the start of its next new era and its next pseudo reboot with DC Universe: Rebirth #1 by Geoff Johns, Ethan Van Sciver, Gary Frank and Ivan Reis this week. The issue contains a lot of shocking revelations that will have far-reaching consequences for all DC Universe titles in the coming months, but was it a good comic, and does it fill its readers with the hope and optimism that writer Geoff Johns had promised?

ComicsAlliance convened a roundtable of critics Elle Collins, Katie Schenkel, Kieran Shiach, and Andrew Wheeler to break it all down and give their unvarnished opinions of DC's new direction. Spoilers follow.

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Rumor: More 'Suicide Squad' Characters Could Get Their Own Spinoffs

Recent news of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn spinoff confirms what we already assumed: she's the best part of Suicide Squad. But if a new rumor proves to be true, she may not be the only charismatic member of Task Force X, as Warner Bros. might be considering giving a couple of her villainous co-stars spinoffs of their very own. To be honest, a Captain Boomerang solo movie doesn't seem like something that would ever actually happen, but WB has done wackier things in recent years.

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With Converse's Ultraman Sneakers, You Can Kick Some Kaiju Tail

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ultraman, Converse has released a sneaker collection inspired by the Japanese superhero and his foes.

DHX And Dentsu Entertainment Announce A New 'Mega Man' Cartoon, Featuring A Secret Identity And… Mega Mini

Of all the video games that you could make into cartoons, Capcom's Mega Man series seems like it's the easiest slam dunk in the world. It's got everything you want, right down to an extremely toyetic cast of evil villains that have to be defeated by fun and clever ways, and if Archie's late, lamented Mega Man comic series proved anything, it's that you can take all of those elements and turn them into something smart, action-packed and appealing to all ages. And yet, aside from an off-model appearance on Captain N, a short-lived animated series in the '90s, and a couple of bizarre educational PSAs produced by the Japanese tourism board that used to be available on Netflix, there haven't been a lot of attempts.
Now, though, we have one on the way.
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Okay So Here's Why Beast Should Be Sent to Prison [Mutant Week]

Our ongoing ranking of the definitive inarguable Top 100 X-Men of All Time brought up a lot of different arguments from our panel of judges. Some people liked Cyclops, some people liked Jean Grey, and nobody could agree on Gambit at all. But the one thing I still get messages about was my comment when ranking for Hank McCoy, aka Beast.

I said “HE BELONGS IN JAIL” and left it there. But why? What did Hank ever do to deserve such condemnation? He's a bouncing blue ball of furry sarcasm, right, Steve, you Yorkshire Monster? How can you even make these sorts of ridiculous claims and keep a straight face?

Okay, fair enough, I should've explained myself properly Here's the case for the prosecution.

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REVIEW: Wilson & Alphona Put Their Own Spin on "Civil War II" in "Ms. Marvel" #7

G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona's "Ms. Marvel" #7 "takes advantage of a crossover to tell a smaller-scale story that echoes the event's themes."

Weird Fiction Comes to Stēla with 'Calla Cthulhu' by Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, and Erin Humiston

The latest comic from Stēla blends the world of HP Lovecraft with a little Buffy the Vampire Slayer to arrive at Calla Cthulhu. The comic is written by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer with art by Erin Humiston. The title character is a teenage girl with the blood of Lovecraft's Great Old Ones in her veins. She must struggle against the forces of darkness, many of whom she's related to, and prevent the rise of her namesake, the Great Cthulhu himself.

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HBO's Ambitious "Westworld" Confirmed For Fall Debut

The highly anticipated sci-fi thriller features a cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden and Thandie Newton.

PREVIEWS: "Civil War II," "Punisher" & More Marvel Comics on Sale June 1, 2016

Deadpool has a four-part crossover in one issue, Frank Castle prepares to kill, "Spider-Women" reaches its climax, "A-Force" gets jailed & more.

This 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Deleted Scene Sounds Like It Would Have Been Great

X-Men: Apocalypse hits theaters tomorrow (technically tonight for you early birds), and you already have a pretty good idea of what you're going to see in Bryan Singer's latest X-sequel: bald James McAvoy, young versions of familiar mutants, an unrecognizable Oscar Isaac as the titular villain, etc. You've seen the trailers, you get it. But there's at least one scene that we won't get to see - at least not in the theater - and the way Bryan Singer describes it, it sounds like it could have been pretty fun.
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"Jurassic Park" Trilogy, Marvel and Disney Films Coming to Netflix This Summer

Netflix announced their summer line up today, which includes "Jurassic Park," "The Little Prince," and an exclusive slate of Marvel and Disney films.

Yup, 'Gotham' Just Confirmed THAT Character is Still Alive for Season 3

It was a busy Season 2 finale for FOX's Gotham, wrapping up the battle against B.D. Wong's Hugo Strange, while introducing the Court of Owls, pitting Mr. Freeze against Firefly, and somehow managing to work a Fish Mooney-mob showdown atop the setup for Season 3. The final moments opened a pretty big can of worms for future villains as well, though at least one sounded deliberately familiar to fans.

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Relive "Star Wars: A New Hope" With This Epic Infographic

An illustrator and devoted "Star Wars" fan has created a mind-blowing 123-meter infographic that retells the movie that started it all.

Oscar Isaac and Bryan Singer Defend Their 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Villain

Our first real look at Oscar Isaac's titular villain in X-Men: Apocalypse wasn't particularly great, to say the least. Featuring a purple-toned En Sabah Nur, that early official photo inspired a flood of jokes on social media, with people comparing him to everything from a Power Rangers villain to Violet from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Apocalypse has thankfully looked a lot less colorful in the trailers released since then, and with the X-Men sequel hitting theaters next week, Isaac and director Bryan Singer have a few thoughts about their villain's aesthetic.

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Things Get Heated in Unused "Batman v Superman" Posters

Two posters that got left out of the massive marketing push for the film have surfaced online, and they show one pissed off Superman.

EXCL. PREVIEW: "Harrow County" #13 Has Creepy Scarecrows & Rural Horror

Check out a first look at an all-new story arc in Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook's hit fantasy-horror series from Dark Horse Comics.

'The Flash' and 'Arrow' Race for Their Lives in Full Season Finale Photos

It's that time of year again, as Flash and Arrow gear up for their respective second and fourth season finales, following this past week's Legends of Tomorrow closer. The full photo sets see Barry in “The Race of His Life,” but what “Schism” might Arrow be hurtling toward in the final showdown with Damien Darhk?
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"Grimm" Star Says 'All Bets Are Off' in the Season Finale

David Giuntoli discusses going to war on tonight's fifth season finale of "Grimm," and Nick's inevitable showdown with Renard.

Weekender: Angelo Lopez, 'Rise from Ashes', And Mama Cass

What a week! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to sit back and read some comics. The weekend is finally here, and the world can relax and rest once more - but the comics industry has been busy too, you know, and the last seven days have seen a flurry of comics-based news and announcements fly past at high speed.
ComicsAlliance has got your back, though: when it comes to comics, we never slow down, so here's a look back and just what's been going on. New comics, new stories, new podcasts, new art being made - it's all part of the ComicsAlliance Weekender!
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PREVIEWS: "Doctor Strange," "Star Wars" & More Marvel Comics On Sale May 25, 2016

Deadpool 2099 is in the house, "Extraordinary X-Men" continues "Apocalypse Wars," "Nighthawk" makes his solo debut and more from Marvel!

'Legends of Tomorrow' Boss Debunks Green Lantern Rumor for Any CW Series

We're just hours away from learning how Patrick J. Adams' mystery DC hero will take us into Legends of Tomorrow Season 2, but those speculating the figure could be an early (and thus unrestricted) identity of Green Lantern are in for a blackest night. Not only do executive producers debunk the Alan Scott rumor, but Green Lantern remains off the table for TV outings.

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'The Wolverine 2' Eyes 'Fear The Walking Dead' Star Elizabeth Rodriguez

The Wolverine 2 continues to build its mysterious - but very awesome - cast for Hugh Jackman's final outing as the iconic X-Men character. The latest star looking to join the lineup is Elizabeth Rodriguez, best known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black and Fear the Walking Dead. Though her part is The Wolverine sequel is reportedly small, it's said to be quite important.
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"Training Day" and "MacGuyver" Trailers Feature Bill Paxton, Katrina Law & Lucas Till

"Arrow's" Katrina Law joins "Aliens" and "Agents of SHIELD" actor Bill Paxton in "Training Day," "X-Men's" Lucas Till stars as MacGuyver.

'The Flash' Post-Show Analysis Season 2 Episode 22: 'Invincible'

Welcome back to Up To Speed, in which Flash TV show veteran Dylan Todd and newbie Ziah Grace break down the latest episode of The Flash, dispense some Flash Facts, and talk about what works, what doesn't, and where the series might be headed.
This week, the metapocalypse strikes as Zoom leads an army of Earth-2 metas to wage war on Central City, a familiar face returns from the dead, and another familiar face... goes the other way. "Invincible" was directed by Jesse Warn from a story by Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg, and a teleplay by Brooke Roberts & David Kob.
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Hero Initiative's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 100 Project" Set to Debut at San Diego Gallery

San Diego Comic Art Gallery will debut 100 original drawings by comic artists like Dale Keown, Whilce Portacio, Bill Sienkiewicz and Walter Simonson.

Can Dark Archery Beat Robot Spiders In John Barrowman's 'Arrow: The Dark Archer' Chapter 10?

My understanding of TV's Arrow comes largely from reading ComicsAlliance's weekly recaps. Because of that, I assumed that --- Flash and Legends of Tomorrow crossovers notwithstanding --- it wasn't the kind of show that really lent itself to battles against cybernetic spider monsters. Immortal assassins and hooded vigilantes, sure, but cyber-spiders? That's right out.
But now, I have been proven wrong. In the next chapter of the digital-first Arrow: The Dark Archer comic, Malcolm Merlyn is going to be facing off against a reasonably terrifying giant mutant spider. And in case you didn't know, it's a story co-written by Carole E. Barrowman and John Barrowman, the former Doctor Who star who plays Merlyn on the show, and illustrated by Daniel Sampere. Check out a preview below!
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"The Flash" Recap: "Arrow's" Katie Cassidy Debuts as Earth-2's Black Siren

Tonight on "The Flash," Barry had to battle Zoom's invasion of Earth-2 metahumans and deal with the fallout of losing someone close to him.

Stephen Amell & Megan Fox Get the Spotlight in New "TMNT: Out of the Shadows" Poster

April O'Neill (Fox) and Casey Jones (Amell) headline the latest "Out of the Shadows" poster from Paramount.

Siblings Prep For "Civil War" In "Captain America" Toy Commercial

The rivalry between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark has nothing on these two siblings.

Bryan Lee O'Malley And Leslie Hung's 'Snotgirl' Looks Disgustingly Great [Preview]

Bryan Lee O'Malley will make his first foray into monthly comics with Snotgirl from Image Comics this summer. Snotgirl tells the story of Lottie, a fashion blogger and Internet star who looks flawless online, but is plagued by allergies offline that leave her dripping with snot. The series is written by the Scott Pilgrim creator and illustrated by newcomer Leslie Hung, and was recently teased in the first issue of Image+. Now Image has released a small preview of the first issue, as well as two covers by O'Malley and Hung.

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Robert Kirkman's "Demonic" Revived at Skybound with New Creative Team

Christopher Sebela & Niko Walter will team for "Demonic," based on a concept originally introduced in 2010 by Robert Kirkman & Marc Silvestri.

Ninjak And The Eternal Warrior Pit Fist Against Steel In A Very Appropriately Named Crossover

When Ninjak #18 hits shelves in August, it's kicking off the time-bending The Fist & The Steel crossover, in which the Eternal Warrior teams up with Ninjak for futuristic immortal ninja action.

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"Suicide Squad's" Joel Kinnaman to Star in Netflix Sci-Fi Drama "Altered Carbon"

The actor, known for his roles in "RoboCop" and "The Killing," will play the lead in the adaptation of Richard K. Morgan's cyberpunk novel.

"Civil War" Reenactors Fight For Glory in Funny or Die's "Captain America" Parody

Tony Hale and Adam Pally star as co-workers and committed "Civil War" reenactors in this good-natured sendup.

'X-Men' Director Bryan Singer Wants to Take the Next Sequel to Space, Wink Wink

Producer Simon Kinberg recently revealed that the next X-Men sequel will take place during the '90s, which is fairly unsurprising given that it follows the decade-by-decade pattern of the recent trilogy. That doesn't tell us much about their plans for the next chapter of the X-Men saga, but Bryan Singer has put forth an idea that may give us a hint about where the story is heading.

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'Flash' Returns 'Booster Gold' Writer Zack Stentz as Season 3 Producer

The Flash Season 2 has filled something of a mixed bag from episode to episode, though few would argue Kevin Smith's Zack Stentz-written “Runaway Dinosaur” as one of the major highlights. Now, it seems reports of writing a Booster Gold movie haven't taken Stentz too far out of DC's TV orbit, as the writer joins Flash Season 3 in a consulting role.
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"Supernatural" Taps Two New Showrunners as Jeremy Carver Leaves for "Frequency"

"Supernatural" staff writers Robert Singer and Andrew Dabb are stepping up as showrunners as Carver departs for "Frequency."

Matt Damon is the 'Perfect Weapon' In New "Jason Bourne" Promo

Universal has released a new promo for Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon's return to the "Bourne" franchise.

Jack Black Joins Sony's "Jumanji" Reboot

Jack Black has officially joined Sony's "Jumanji" reboot and will co-star alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart.

'Flash' Returns Laurel With an Earth-2 Army in First 'Invincible' Trailer

The Flash managed to slow things down a bit for Kevin Smith's emotional “Runaway Dinosaur,” but all hell breaks loose in Central City by the looks of next week's penultimate Season 2 outing “Invincible.” In addition to an Earth-2 Laurel on the loose to unleash her inner Siren, a whole army of colorful (and familiar) baddies have taken to the streets.
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Valiant Sets Date for Live-Streaming Media Event With Major Announcements

Fred Van Lente, Matt Kindt, and others are set to discuss upcoming Valiant projects in a special live-stream event.

"Gotham" Recap: Criminals Come Home To Roost

A number of long-simmering plotlines come together in a final fight at Wayne Manor hampered by nonsensical character work.

Agents of SHIELD Post-Show Analysis Season 3, Episode 19: 'Failed Experiments'

Welcome back to another Agents of S.O.M.E.T.H.I.N.G., where Comics Alliance's Special Agents Chris Haley and Ziah Grace debrief you on all the things to like and complain about in this week's episode of Disney's ABC's Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
This week, Hive's evil Inhumans hang out in an empty bar while Coulson and the Agents of SHIELD try to find a miracle cure! Also, some people get turned into jellyfish! “Failed Experiments” was directed by Wendey Stanzler and written by Brent Fletcher.
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Tobey Maguire Praises Tom Holland's Spider-Man

The actor, who starred as Peter Parker in three films, apparently is a fan of the new Spider-Man's debut in "Civil War."

EXCLUSIVE: "Rick and Morty," "Heartthrob" Variants Available at New Con

Oni Press has teamed with Georgia's 2nd & Charles for the Fried Pie Con, and CBR has the first look at two variant covers available at the show.

Magneto and Mystique Go to War in New 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Featurettes

2016 really is the year for super-powered characters engaging in epic battles: Following Batman vs. Superman and Captain America vs. Iron Man, X-Men: Apocalypse will deliver the next super-fight, as Professor Xavier & Co. rally to stop a formidable new threat. Oscar Isaac's titular villain won't be riding solo, as he'll have some help from four chosen mutant companions, including Michael Fassbender's Magneto - featured above in a new video that briefly teases his arc.
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EXCLUSIVE: New Marvel Art from "Spider-Woman," "Thunderbolts" and More

Make it a Mighty Marvel Mother's Day with new art from "Spider-Woman" #8, "Old Man Logan" #8 and "Thunderbolts" #2, plus new "Deadpool" covers.

Here's a New 'Captain Marvel' Rumor, In Case You Were Getting Bored With the Last One

Just a couple of weeks ago, Marvel's Kevin Feige said that the studio will probably reveal who's directing and starring in the Captain Marvel solo film sometime this summer, or by fall at the latest. What followed was a particularly interesting scoop suggesting that the director and lead actor being eyed for the project both share the same first name, which kicked off a bunch of hopeful speculation among fans. Today brings a small but interesting piece of info to add some fuel that particular rumor mill.

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"That Time Marvel Compared Japanese Internment to Spider-Man's Secret ID" & More Bad Ideas

CSBG's archive of bad comic book ideas includes the "Civil War" story that compared Japanese internment camps during WWII to Spider-Man.

Share The Love On Free Comic Book Day

Check out a look at Free Comic Book Day and share your own experiences and photos with the CBR Team.

Weekender: Zunar, Koyama Press, and Jess Fink's Sexy Robot

What a week! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to sit back and read some comics. The weekend is finally here, and the world can relax and rest once more - but the comics industry has been busy too, you know, and the last seven days have seen a flurry of comics-based news and announcements fly past at high speed.
ComicsAlliance has got your back, though: when it comes to comics, we never slow down, so here's a look back and just what's been going on. New comics, new stories, new podcasts, new art being made - it's all part of the ComicsAlliance Weekender!
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Sharon Stone Reveals She Has a 'Wee Part' in an Upcoming Marvel Movie

The "Basic Instinct" star announced that she will appear in an upcoming Marvel film, but didn't specify which one.

POLL: Do You Like the "Han Solo" Casting?

What are your thoughts on the casting of Alden Ehrenreich ("Hail, Caesar!") for the young Han Solo in the 2018 film?

'Empress' Movie in the Works Based on 'Kingsman' Author's Comic Book Series

Mark Millar's comic books have inspired some mixed reactions among fans and critics, but the author's works have also inspired some entertaining films, including last year's Kingsman: The Secret Service and the upcoming Captain America: Civil War. Millar has a handful of projects in development based on his books, and you can add another to the pile, as his fantasy series Empress is the latest set to make the jump from page to screen.

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"Arrow" Adding Mysterious and 'Irrepressibly Charming' New Character for Season 5

"Arrow" is actively casting a new series regular for season five who comes to Star City to avenge someone he lost to a violent crime years ago.

Mezco's Green Arrow Figure is One Sharp-Dressed Activist

He might have a TV show and his own comic, but when it comes to action figures, Green Arrow doesn't quite get the amount of love the rest of his DC counterparts do. I can practically count on one hand the number of Green Arrow figures we've gotten in the past few years, which is fairly strange given his presence in pop culture over that same time frame. You'd think it's because there isn't a whole lot left to say about the Emerald Archer in action figure form, but then Mezco comes along and changes the game.
Since its launch, the One:12 Collective has been collector favorite, and the expansion into the rich character roster of DC Comics has only made the heart grow fonder for more. Particularly when they look as fantastic as the all-new Green Arrow. Inspired in part by the current show, the seminal Longbow Hunters and his early 2000s resurrection, the One:12 Collective Green Arrow is as gorgeous a figure as this character may ever see.
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"Transformers" Producer to Revive "Puppet Master" Franchise with New Film Series

The "Puppet Master" franchise will live again as "Transformers" producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is set to revive the franchise for a new generation.

Things Aren't Looking Great for Marvel's 'Agent Carter' or 'Most Wanted'

The moment Agent Carter star Hayley Atwell signed for a new ABC pilot, fans of Peggy's post-Cap adventures began to worry, even as Marvel and ABC assured she could juggle both series. Ahead of pilot pickups, however, it's starting to look like Agent Carter may be no more, while fellow Agents series Most Wanted has again lost some of its luster.

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Relive "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Through Adorable Emojis

Disney has created an adorable tribute to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by reenacting the film through its "As Told by Emojis" series.

James Harvey's Colors Breathe New Life Into Frank Miller's Art

Frank Miller is unarguably a legend in the comics industry, and in his own way was responsible for changing the direction of American superhero comics in the mid-'80s with his work on classic characters like Daredevil and Batman. However, Miller's recent output has been met with derision and outright mockery by some fans who see him as well past his prime.

James Harvey of Masterplasty and Bartkira sees things differently, and claims that Miller is as good as he ever was; DC just doesn't know how to color his art to get the most out of it. In a blog post last week, Harvey shared some examples of what he would do if he were Miller's colorist.

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EXCLUSIVE: New Marvel Art from "Star Wars," "Daredevil" and More

Start your May off right by perusing new Marvel art from "Daredevil" #7, "Star Wars" #19, "Doctor Strange" #8 and more.

'Arrow' Post-Show Analysis: Season 4, Episode 19: 'Canary Cry'

It's time for another installment of Pointed Commentary, the feature where grizzled Arrow watcher Matt D. Wilson and newcomer Chris Haley dig into the details of Team Arrow cleaning up the filthy, crime-ridden streets of Star City.

This week's episode sees the team working through difficult emotions following the death of a friend; but they also have to deal with someone going around the city posing as one of their own. "Canary Cry" was directed by Laura Belsey, and the script was by Wendy Mericle and Beth Scwhartz.

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