Lanterns’ Batman Villain Reference Is More Than Just an Easter Egg

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One reference to a Batman villain in Lanterns seems to be far more than a common Easter egg. The hit HBO Max series has made a number of nods to the larger DCU and the comics that inspired it. However, this tease seems to be symbolic in regard to the episode’s larger themes.The Easter egg shows up in the opening scene of Lanterns’ third episode, “OutKast.” Mostly set within the show’s 2016 storyline, the episode opens with John Stewart fallin

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day hides several clever references to Marvel villains that casual viewers may have missed completely. The Tom Holland-led film follows Peter Parker as he protects New York City while keeping close tabs on street-level threats. Central to this is Peter’s villain tracker board, a prop packed with Easter eggs documenting criminal profiles, abilities, and hideouts.Production designer Will Dixon shared insights into the prop’s c

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The Darkwing Duck TV show reboot got a rather curious update from one of the original cast members. This reboot has been in development for years; however, the new update suggests a major change from the previous Disney shows involving the titular character.According to Collider, Jim Cummings will not be part of the reboot as his role is being recasted. This news was confirmed by Cummings himself in a red carpet interview for the recently released Coyote vs. Acme.The voice a

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Kenneth Lonergan has taken a firm stand for Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism accusations tied to his Israel-Gaza remarks. The Oscar-winning filmmaker and longtime friend of Ruffalo addressed the allegations in a letter to The Hollywood Reporter. He called the antisemitism accusation against Ruffalo “overtly preposterous” and said it was being used to silence his criticism of Israel.Ruffalo’s latest controversy followed his criticism of Oracle

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Universal Studios Hollywood has set the opening date for its newest high-speed attraction. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will bring the film franchise’s racing action to a major new roller coaster.The attraction will open to guests on September 16, 2026, on the park’s Upper Lot. It marks Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor, high-speed roller coaster.Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’s speed, vehicles and ride featu

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Eric André has revealed a brand-new trailer date for the upcoming Street Fighter movie. André’s character, Don Sauvage, made the exciting announcement in a new video.In a recent Instagram post, André’s Don Sauvage could be seen hyping up the World Warrior Tournament. Sauvage informs fans in a ringside exclusive that Lord Bison will be hosting the second edition of the high-octane tournament. As Sauvage gave some interesting insights about

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HBO just gave the Hogwarts Crests a stunning makeover. The reveal comes ahead of the anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’s publication on September 1. At a Back to Hogwarts event in Australia, fans received a look at how the House Crests are going to look in the new reboot adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s hit books.The newer crests sport a more minimalistic look in comparison to the designs that fans have been used to for all these years. Howev

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Marvel Comics is taking the X-Men into a much darker setting. Midnight X-Men is an upcoming comic series by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Matteo Della Fonte. It’s a part of Marvel’s new Midnight Universe, which reimagines popular characters through a horror-driven lens. The comic series is scheduled to debut with its first issue on October 7, 2026.According to Bleeding Cool, Midnight X-Men will follow the mutants after a major failure. The stor

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official teaser trailer for its brand-new animated feature film, Pokémon: Wild Card. The upcoming movie marks the franchise’s long-awaited return to the big screen.Pokémon: Wild Card is slated for a 2027 release window worldwide. Produced by acclaimed Japanese animation studio CloverWorks, the original film is based on Satoshi Tajiri’s iconic franchise.Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada with character designs by A

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Norman Reedus has joined the cast of a new Apple TV thriller starring James Marsden. Reedus will be a series regular alongside Marsden, who will play the lead.James Marsden portrays the role of a CIA officer, Brad Griffin, in Disavowed. While it has been revealed that Norman Reedus will be cast alongside Marsden, per The Hollywood Reporter, details about The Walking Dead actor’s role in the series are still under wraps.The action thriller series will revolve around a CIA

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Maya Boyd, set to play Storm in Marvel’s X-Men reboot, has just given fans a small glimpse into how she’s preparing for the role. A social media update from the 23-year-old is grabbing the attention of longtime X-Men fans.Boyd posted an image on her Instagram story showing her holding a thick stack of Storm comic books. The Broadway actress captioned the photo with a simple message: “bought every one.” The image includes recent issues from Marvel&rsqu

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Coyote vs. Acme has secured an impressive opening. Fans are calling for more screenings of the Dave Green-directed film.The Looney Tunes live-action animated movie has picked up on Marvel’s latest Spider-Man 4. Green’s latest project is currently in second place at the United States box office this weekend. Coming behind Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the official social media account found a way to poke fun at the MCU’s web-s

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Lionsgate has just added a rising star from the Off Campus series to its upcoming psychological thriller The Housemaid’s Secret. Starring Sydney Sweeney, the movie serves as a sequel to 2025’s The Housemaid, led by Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.Stephen Kalyn, who made his breakthrough with his role in Off Campus, has joined the sequel. According to the official announcement, Kalyn will play Brock, a handsome lawyer who becomes connected to Millie (Sydney Sween

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Ryan Reynolds‘ Green Lantern casting has received another blow. Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has recently weighed in on the ill-fated decision.Renowned comic book writer Rob Liefeld, who co-created Marvel’s Deadpool with writer Fabian Nicieza, has shared his thoughts on why Reynolds was not the right choice for Green Lantern. He made the statement in response to a fan on X.“Ryan never liked the way this film was directed; it’s why he ne

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Amy Madigan just joined a baseball movie cast. She’s now set to star alongside Tom Hanks and Callum Turner in their upcoming film. According to Deadline, the Oscar-winning actress will play the team’s owner. Directed by Marielle Heller, the film is based on a short story by Dave Eggers and is described as a love letter to baseball.The Comebacker is expected to begin filming this fall in New York. The film stars Hanks as a pitching coach and Turner

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Marvel has big plans for Spider-Man on Disney+ this September. Their lineup includes two Tom Holland movies and another Marvel title connected to the web-slinger.Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home are both listed for September 4. The films follow Peter Parker through the events that shape his life as Spider-Man. Disney+ included both titles in its official September 2026 schedule.Marvel, Spider-Man and more arrive on Disney+ this monthThe

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Adria Arjona’s new sci-fi slasher movie is already scoring well on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its theatrical release. The movie has earned positive reviews from critics so far, while it awaits the audience’s verdict.A24’s Onslaught holds an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer, at the time of this article’s publication. It currently has 15 reviews from critics. The Popcornmeter score is not available yet.Most critics have praised Onslaught for i

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Tyler Perry is returning to Netflix with a brand-new drama film. The streaming platform has officially released the trailer for Tyler Perry’s Doing Life, offering a first look at a heartfelt story centered on a single mother and an ex-convict.Tyler Perry’s Doing Life premieres globally on Netflix on Friday, October 2, 2026. Written, directed, and produced by Perry, the movie stars Naomi Baker as Anika and Jay Reeves as Carousel. The supporting cast features Tamb

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After Jupiter’s Legacy, The Umbrella Academy, and Sweet Truth, it seems that Netflix is on the prowl for more comic book options that could result in hit shows. Among these is a title from a DC creator that a section of the fans finds controversial.Geoff Johns‘ Geiger, with a host of other comic properties, has been optioned for Netflix. This, however, does not guarantee that the streaming giant is actively developing an adaptation for the Ghost Machine pr

"We came through hell to get here. There's no going back." Frontline Features has revealed the trailer for the film One in a Million, a documentary film about a Syrian refugee and their life moving to a different country. This premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival to plenty of acclaim – then stopped by tons of other fests including CPH:DOX, Sarasota, Dallas, San Francisco, Sheffield, Nantucket, Melbourne. Filmed over the course of ten years, One in a Million follows Israa from child

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Sadie Sink has given fans a new mystery to solve after appearing in a brand’s latest teaser. The simple Calvin Klein ad has some viewers wondering if the denim campaign is also a playful nod to her role as Jean Grey.The brand shared a short clip featuring Sink pulling on a pair of jeans. Calvin Klein kept the campaign details under wraps and wrote, “Coming soon. Iconic as soon as she pulls them on. Feel the Fit.”Fans quickly picked up on the possibl

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Netflix‘s Minecraft animated series has received a major update after months without news. The latest confirmation should ease concerns that the animated project had been quietly canceled.Mojang Studios Chief Creative Officer Jens Bergensten addressed the status of the series on Bluesky. A fan asked whether the Netflix series was still in the works, noting that its last major public update came after the 2025 Annecy Animation Festival. Bergensten replied, &ld

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HBO Max‘s Harry Potter TV show has come under fire. Fans have started hating on a divisive change that’s newly introduced. The upcoming project will be based on J.K. Rowling‘s iconic book series featuring ‘The Boy Who Lived’.Recently, HBO presented a new look at the Hogwarts House Crests to celebrate the publication anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The overhaul has a minimalistic design in comparison to the books and t

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The Batman: Part II is currently filming in Glasgow, Scotland, and new set photos have put Batman’s fate under the spotlight. A wrecked Batmobile was spotted under the Kingston Bridge as production for the DC sequel continues, raising questions about Robert Pattinson’s Batman and the escalating dangers he could face. However, the set photos do not confirm that Bruce Wayne suffers a serious fate.The new photos were shared on social media by fans who

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Will Murray, the writer who co-created Squirrel Girl and contributed to Batman stories, has died at 73. The pulp author and historian passed away on August 24, with news of his death shared four days later.Matt Moring of Steeger Books shared the news in the Old Pulp Facebook group. He wrote, “With a heavy heart, I’m sharing that Will Murray passed away Monday. He was a great scholar and writer, and friend, and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew hi

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Newly revealed concept art from Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows a more terrifying, brutal version of Hulk than what the audience saw on the big screen. Marvel concept artist shared the artwork on Instagram, unveiling early ideas for how the character could have looked in the recent MCU film.The artwork shows Hulk with a much rougher appearance and a more aggressive expression. His torn clothing and imposing physique make him look closer to the character’s class

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Lanterns may have quietly planted the seeds for another major DC character, and fans are already hoping the clue leads somewhere bigger. Episode 3 features a subtle reference that viewers believe connects the TV series to one of Batman’s most notorious mob bosses.Titled OutKast, the third episode includes an Easter egg early in the story centered on John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre. As Stewart arrives at an abandoned shopping mall, a weathered billboard for Janus Cosm

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DCU’s Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona have been cast in a new thriller starring Miles Teller. In a recent report, Momoa and Arjona have been cast alongside two other stars in Black Label Media’s upcoming action thriller.According to Deadline, the Aquaman and Splitsville stars have been cast in Copperhead, helmed by John Swab. Chad Feehan and J. Todd Scott are writing the script. Along with the DC stars, Tenoch Huerta and Kiefer Sutherland have also been cast in

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John Boyega recently revealed how Tom Cruise was responsible for his Star Wars casting. The 34-year-old reportedly impressed the Mission: Impossible star with his acting long before his big break.In a recent statement, Boyega said he crossed paths with Cruise and director J.J. Abrams while working on a Mission: Impossible project. Praising his acting skills in Attack the Block, the Hollywood superstar made a strong case for Boyega’s casting

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Production on The Batman Part II is officially underway, and newly surfaced set photos are sparking intense speculation surrounding Scarlett Johansson’s undisclosed role. Directed by Matt Reeves, the sequel to the 2022 hit sees Robert Pattinson return as Bruce Wayne/Batman alongside an expanded star-studded cast.Leaked set photos circulating across social media feature a blonde woman carrying a small child on set. According to fan theories,