Author: Loryn Stone

Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey,” has become the latest high-profile movie to be selected for a state tax credit for filming in California. As Variety.com reports, The California Film Commission revealed that 19 feature films had been chosen for tax credits totaling $52.2 million. “Birds of Prey,” a DC Comics movie with Robbie reprising her Harley Quinn character, is due to receive the largest allocation, at $12.6 million. The Cathy Yan film is on track to spend nearly $63 million in state on qualified expenditures. “We are excited to be awarded an incentive from the California Film & TV Tax Credit…

https://youtu.be/w7pYhpJaJW8 Battle Angel. Alita. Gally. Gunnm. Whatever you want to call the franchise, we can probably all agree on one thing. The American produced live-action movie looks amazing. Yes, I even like the CGI eyes; I think its super stylized and makes for an inhuman aesthetic. As reported by Deadline, 20th Century Fox has taken the wraps off the first trailer for Alita: Battle Angel this morning, after first showing it to a crowd at Comic-Con over the weekend where they also screened 18 minutes of the pic based the Gunnm manga series by Yukito Kishiro. Avatar‘s James Cameron and Jon Landau produced the ambitious and long-in-the-works adaptation…

Moms: Because we all come from somewhere. But today, we’re counting down the best of the best. These goddesses of maternal mastery are exemplary examples of perfection. Those with prowess so grandiose, we can only wish to someday achieve their level of motherly command. That’s why we’re celebrating the best of the best with the Top 10 Most Terrifyingly Awesome Fictional Moms Ever! When you’re done, make sure to hug your mom, yeah? 10) Mama from Mama She’s ready to give you a lot of attention.   9) Anna Morgan from The Ring All she ever wanted was you.…

The team behind the upcoming “Wonder Woman 1984” took to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con Saturday to discuss the upcoming sequel film and debut some footage for the assembled fans. As reported by Variety, Chris Pine, director Patty Jenkins, and Gal Gadot were all present at the panel. Pine kicked it off by quashing any hopes that he’d reveal how his character could still be alive for the sequel when it had appeared in “Wonder Woman” that he’d met his death. “It’s something I’m super excited for everybody to see,” said Jenkins. “[Chris] is a very important part of our movie.” She also explained why…

During San Diego Comic Con 2018, Variety reported that Ryan Reynolds hopes the Deadpool universe can feature more LGBTQ characters, the actor said during a boisterous, free-wheeling Hall H panel at Comic-Con on Saturday. He’s even hoping that Deadpool and his alter-ego Wade Wilson, a self-described pansexual, will one day explore that side of his sexuality. “I certainly think that this universe…needs to represent and reflect the world in very real ways,” Reynolds said when asked by a bisexual fan if future Deadpool movies will feature more gay or bi characters. “The great thing about Deadpool is that we’re allowed to do…

Love is such a beautiful thing, and we all love to indulge in our favorite ships. But what happens when our favorite ships (in this case, from Anime) doesn’t always work out the way we dream and we don’t feel like reading a Fan Fiction? (Just kidding, it’s always time to read a Fan Fiction). Today we’re taking a dip back into that Classic Anime Pool! Join us as we count down our favorite LGBT characters stuck in (unrequited) love! We’re not sadists, we promise. 5) Sailor Moon: Seiya and Usagi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-juH7wyC1nw&t=7s Yes, we’re going right for the heartbreak and…

https://youtu.be/yDIlBDRkPDI Star Trek fans have reason to celebrate! The Star Trek universe is expanding. During Star Trek: Discovery’s Hall H appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, series’ co-creator and executive producer Alex Kurtzman announced Star Trek: Short Treks, a four-episode spinoff series of shorts that will roll out monthly beginning in December to tie Trekkies over until Discovery‘s Season 2 premiere in January. According to reports on Deadline.com, each short will consist of a stand-alone story, each running 10-15 minutes, serving as an opportunity for deeper storytelling and exploration of key characters and themes that fit into Star Trek: Discovery and the expanding Star Trek universe, according to producers. Rolling out on CBS All Access on a monthly basis,…

A TV reboot of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is in development at 20th Century Fox Television, Variety has confirmed. Variety reports that the original series creator Joss Whedon is onboard to executive produce, with writer Monica Owusu-Breen attached to write the script. The rebooted series will see a black actress take over the title role, which was played in the series by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Gail Berman, Joe Earley, Fran Kazui and Kaz Kazui will also executive produce. No network is currently attached to the series, but it will no doubt stir up a bidding war among various networks and streaming services when it is taken to…

If you’ve ever watched any video game content on YouTube, there’s a 9.5/10 chance (scientifically proven number, no lies) that you’ve seen one of The Gaming Historian videos. From the Power Glove, the Famicom Disc System, and even to Rob the Robot, Norman Caruso has covered them all. With a thoughtful, clean production style and intensively researched subjects, Norman Caruso not only fills a niche in YouTube Gaming content, but dominates the Gaming Documentary genre on the platform. I’ve been a fan of Norm’s for many years and it’s always a happy day when he drops a new video. That’s…

Variety reports that Mattel is launching a line of “Mario Kart”-themed Hot Wheels cars next year, the toymaker told Mashable on Wednesday. The licensed toys made their debut at San Diego Comic-Con, and can be seen in-person at both the Mattel and Nintendo booths for the duration of the convention, which is being held from July 18 to July 22. So far, characters confirmed for inclusion in the toy line include Rosalina (Super Mario Galaxy), Wario (Super Mario Land 2), Toad (Super Mario Bros.), Luigi (Mario Bros.), Bowser (Super Mario Bros.), Princess Peach (Super Mario Bros.), and the titular jumpman himself. In addition to the character-inspired cars — sculpted in…