On This Day 21 Years Ago, Jet Li’s Martial Arts Epic Hit A Box Office Milestone That’s Unmatched Since

On This Day 21 Years Ago, Jet Li’s Martial Arts Epic Hit A Box Office Milestone That’s Unmatched Since

Image courtesy of Miramax Jet Li‘s wuxia epic Hero released in North America on this day in 2004, and it still holds a major box office record unbroken by any subsequent martial arts films. Directed by Zhang Yimou, Hero takes place during the time of China’s Warring States, with Emperor Qin (Chen Daoming) hoping to unite each of China’s […] The post On This Day 21 Years Ago, Jet Li’s Martial Arts Epic Hit A Box Office Milestone That’s Unmatched Since appeared first on ComicBook.com .

It Just Got Easier to Stream the Entire Bill & Ted Franchise (And It’s Free)

It Just Got Easier to Stream the Entire Bill & Ted Franchise (And It’s Free)

Time travel has never been easier thanks to the streaming era. The entire Bill & Ted franchise is now streaming all in one place, giving fans a chance to revisit the beloved time travel movies. The original Bill & Ted film brought Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves together on the small screen for the first […] The post It Just Got Easier to Stream the Entire Bill & Ted Franchise (And It’s Free) appeared first on ComicBook.com .

I Think Marvel’s Thunderbolts Is Everything the MCU Needs to Be Going Forward

I Think Marvel’s Thunderbolts Is Everything the MCU Needs to Be Going Forward

Image Courtesy of Marvel Studios Enough time has passed since Thunderbolts* opened in theaters, and I now believe the movie should inspire the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future. Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* brings together a group of anti-heroes under precarious circumstances, leading to their unlikely bond over their dark pasts. Previously introduced MCU characters Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes […] The post I Think Marvel’s Thunderbolts Is Everything the MCU Needs to Be Going Forward appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Classic Cartoon Network Show Creator Casts Doubt on Reboot: “When My Career Dies…”

Classic Cartoon Network Show Creator Casts Doubt on Reboot: “When My Career Dies…”

Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network Studios It turns out the creator behind one of Cartoon Network‘s biggest classics has no interest in brining it back with a new revival or reboot any time soon. While Cartoon Network classics are struggling to find a proper streaming home through some major changes in the last few years, many of these shows are also […] The post Classic Cartoon Network Show Creator Casts Doubt on Reboot: “When My Career Dies…” appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Mads Mikkelsen Delivers Another Wild Look in Anders Thomas Jensen’s Boundary-Pushing ‘The Last Viking’: ‘Part of Him Wants to Be Ugly’

Mads Mikkelsen Delivers Another Wild Look in Anders Thomas Jensen’s Boundary-Pushing ‘The Last Viking’: ‘Part of Him Wants to Be Ugly’

Danish director Anders Thomas Jensen makes Mads Mikkelsen look bad. Literally.  “It actually comes from him. Everybody thinks about Mads as this iconically beautiful man, so a part of him wants to be ugly,” he tells Variety. “I thought that [2003] ‘The Green Butchers’ was bad, but now we took it to the next level. His […]

10 Best Thrillers Available To Stream on Netflix Right Now

10 Best Thrillers Available To Stream on Netflix Right Now

Image courtesy of Summit Entertainment Thrillers are a fantastic watch (or read) any time of year, but there’s something especially satisfying about watching a good thriller movie as the seasons shift toward fall. Thrillers come in all shapes and sizes, from political, crime, legal, spy, psychological, mystery, and beyond. Better yet, thrillers can come in a variety of tones, ranging […] The post 10 Best Thrillers Available To Stream on Netflix Right Now appeared first on ComicBook.com .

Box Office: ‘Caught Stealing’ Grounds Into $3.2 Million Opening Day, ‘Weapons’ Winning Yet Again

Box Office: ‘Caught Stealing’ Grounds Into $3.2 Million Opening Day, ‘Weapons’ Winning Yet Again

The debuts of Austin Butler’s crime thriller “Caught Stealing,” Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s comedy “The Roses” and an unrated remake of “The Toxic Avenger” all won’t beat out the fourth weekend of “Weapons” for the top spot at the box office, as the summer season officially winds down over the Labor Day holiday weekend. […]

Ubisoft Game Free With Xbox Game Pass Is a Hit With Subscribers

Ubisoft Game Free With Xbox Game Pass Is a Hit With Subscribers

A Ubisoft game that is currently free with Xbox Game Pass is a hit with subscribers, according to the Xbox Game Pass charts. Unfortunately, the Ubisoft game is only on Xbox Game Pass PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and not available via Xbox Game Pass Standard or Xbox Game Pass Core. So, it is […] The post Ubisoft Game Free With Xbox Game Pass Is a Hit With Subscribers appeared first on ComicBook.com .

No Man’s Sky Has Finally Won the Space Sim Race

No Man’s Sky Has Finally Won the Space Sim Race

Few games have had a journey like No Man’s Sky. After delivering one of the worst video game launches ever, Hello Games has gone through a redemption arc, and the space-faring survival game is better than ever. A part of why No Man’s Sky has turned its reputation around is the frequent updates it has […] The post No Man’s Sky Has Finally Won the Space Sim Race appeared first on ComicBook.com .