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Concept art allegedly from Ironheart first did the rounds on social media in late 2022. The supposed leak contained three different designs for Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen's take on Mephisto, all of which were very punk rock-inspired.

While Cohen's villain is expected to be the one pulling The Hood's strings in Ironheart, there have been rumblings about him also factoring into Thunderbolts* (perhaps as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's ally), Spider-Man 4, and even Avengers: Doomsday.

The only thing is, Cohen may not be playing Mephisto after all.

Making him the source of The Hood's powers seemed an easy way to finally bring a character into the MCU that fans once hoped would be a huge part of WandaVision. From there, the door would be open to Ghost Rider's introduction and so forth, and the Mephisto ball is one we've all run away with over the past few years.

Fire Force fans have received a major update on the series, with the anime soon set to return to screens after four years away.

A new trailer for Fire Force Season 3 was revealed today, announcing that the newest season of the anime will be airing in Japan on April 4, 2025, with Crunchyroll confirming that it will stream the series as it premieres. Gakuto Kajiwara, the Japanese-language voice actor behind main character Shinra Kusakabe, shared the new information in an IGN-exclusive video alongside the trailer, seen below. Kajiwara also revealed Fire Force Season 3 will be split into two parts, with the first airing in April 2025 and the second in January 2026.

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This June, we'll behold the fury of Marvel's greatest supervillains in Bring on the Bad Guys, a seven-part event celebrating the nearly 50-year legacy of the groundbreaking Bring on the Bad Guys trade paperback.

Pioneering how comics were collected, the original Bring on the Bad Guys collected key early stories of Marvel's most iconic supervillains. This new iteration promises to deliver a blood-pounding experience across seven one-shots starring those same infamous characters: Doctor Doom, Green Goblin, Abomination, Loki, Red Skull, Dormammu, and Mephisto.

The overarching saga will be spearheaded by Emmy Award-winning writer Marc Guggenheim (Arrow) who kicks things off in Bring on the Bad Guys: Doctor Doom alongside artist Stefano Raffaele. He'll later return for the finale (revolving around Mephisto), though the creative teams for the rest of the one-shots have yet to be revealed.

Guggenheim will also write a special backup story in each one-shot shedding light on...

Concept art allegedly from Ironheart first did the rounds on social media in late 2022. The supposed leak contained three different designs for Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen's take on Mephisto, all of which were very punk rock. 

We'd later get an artist's impression with something of a Lobo feel to it, though Gene Simmons and Kiss were clearly the main sources of inspiration for the McU's devil. 

That Satanic Panic era of rock musicians often took their inspiration from devilish imagery, and it was fun to think Cohen's demon could be the basis for them in the MCU...or is perhaps just a fan of their music. Ultimately, real or fake, it did look like the sort of transformation the British actor would want to undergo rather than just portraying a stereotypical devil. 

While Cohen's Mephisto is expected to be the one pulling The Hood's strings in Ironheart,...

Marvel's notorious villain, Doctor Doom, is known for being the authoritarian ruler of the kingdom of Latveria and a regular nemesis to the Fantastic Four, but not often called to light is Victor Von Doom’s immense achievements in power or his pension for Christmas spirit. Doctor Doom has proven that he can use his power for good, and he's even used his abilities to take over the Christmas duties of Santa Claus himself.

In the alternate universe of the story "I'll Be Doom for Christmas" by Scott Lobdell, John Byrne, Daniel Vozzo, and Jade Moede from What The–?! , Doctor Doom takes up the Santa Claus mantle when Saint Nicholas is injured by one of Doom’s castle traps. Despite getting into a fight with the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, Santa Doom allies with his foes and delivers Christmas.

Doctor Doom may be a villain hellbent on conquest, but...

Is there a more anticipated superhero movie than 2026's Spider-Man 4? It's certainly generating a greater number of headlines than any other upcoming comic book adaptation, and many of those are rumours about the Spider-Man: No Way Home follow-up's plot and characters.

It started with rumblings about an appearance from Paul Rudd's Scott Lang. Soon after, the rumour mill churned out the promise of a street-level adventure supposedly about Spider-Man and Daredevil taking on Mayor Wilson Fisk (a.k.a. the Kingpin of Crime).

Last year's WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes may have changed things, with Daredevil: Born Again's creative overhaul pushing the Disney+ series' premiere to next March. If season 2 was ever meant to lead directly into Spider-Man 4, it's now going to be extremely difficult to release that before July 2026 when production doesn't begin until early 2025.

When Venom: The Last Dance's final trailer was released...

Although Mephisto was finally name-dropped in the MCU, there hasn't been any official confirmation as to where and when he might appear next. Having been referenced in Agatha All Along, it was confirmed that the classic Marvel Comics villain does indeed exist in the MCU. That being said, nothing else about the demon lord was revealed in the MCU show, leaving behind major questions about Mephisto's whereabouts and status.

In Marvel Comics, Mephisto is a supernatural dark lord of evil who thrives on making Faustian deals with mortals and claiming their souls, relishing in his existence as he plays on human fears that he's the Devil. An incredibly powerful force to be reckoned with, Agatha All Along confirming that he does indeed exist in the MCU was very exciting, while also being a bit of a letdown when nothing else about the villain was revealed. However, Mephisto may end up...

Nicholas Scratch's history was explored in Agatha All Along, but one hidden detail suggests Marvel Studios already explained exactly what happened to him back in Phase 4's WandaVision. Kathryn Hahn's return as Agatha Harkness in Agatha All Along revealed more about the original Salem witch, including her long-running romance and rivalry with Aubrey Plaza's Death, her Witches' Road scheme and the existence of her son, Nicholas Scratch. While Agatha All Along's finale explained what happened to Nicholas Scratch, there's one mystery the MCU hasn't addressed.

Agatha Harkness was not the only WandaVision character to return in Agatha All Along, as Agatha's new witch coven formed in Westview, New Jersey, allowing Debra Jo Rupp's Sharon Davis, David Payton's John Collins and Emma Caulfield's Sarah Proctor to also come back. Alongside them, Amos Glick also reprised his role from WandaVision, where he was known as...

Following a recent Los Angeles screening for “Semmelweis,” Hungary’s 2025 Oscars entry for Best International Feature, director Lajos Koltai was greeted by a standing ovation before sitting down for a Q & A hosted by Gold Derby. The Oscar-nominated cinematographer (“Malena”) discussed why he decided to direct his third feature film, which has gone on to become one of Hungary’s biggest hits of the year.

“It was a lucky thing,” he said of the film’s success. “People went to see it and we had record numbers in Hungary. Young people went to see it. Teenagers! They talk to each other and say, ‘I have to see it again tomorrow. I want to learn about it. I want to understand. So they come back the next day and bring their friends. People deeply love it, which is a really good thing.”

“Semmelweis” stars Miklós H. Vecsei as Dr. Semmelweis Ignác...

Mephisto is one of the biggest Marvel villains the Marvel Cinematic Universe has yet to introduce, though they have a variety of avenues to do so. Essentially the equivalent to The Devil in the Marvel universe, Mephisto is a powerful lord of evil ruling the underworld with an iron fist, hell-bent on finding pure souls to torture and corrupt for his own sick pleasure. A powerful, supernatural entity older than the Earth itself, the MCU timeline has thus far had a difficult time integrating him into the films' lore.

Mephisto was originally speculated to appear in WandaVision, with the same theory resurfacing once more recently with the premiere of Agatha All Along. However, by the final episode of Agatha All Along, Mephisto was nowhere to be seen, overshadowed by another powerful supernatural entity. Luckily, there are still plenty of ways the MCU could introduce the demon lord in an official capacity.

Agatha All Along has teased numerous mysteries, offering explanations for only a few thus far. While we’ve identified the enigmatic teen, this revelation has led to new questions that likely won’t be resolved until the final episode.

One intriguing mystery introduced in the second episode has sparked fan debates ever since: the enigmatic black heart on Agatha’s list of potential recruits for her coven.

As you may remember, Lilia Calderu provided Agatha with a list of her coven members, but one name was mysteriously replaced by a black heart. Agatha initially thought the black heart represented Mrs. Hart, the Green Witch, but Lilia couldn’t make it green because she only had a black pen.

Some fans speculated that the black heart referred to Rio Vidal, Agatha’s former lover, and Mephisto’s gender-bent “son,” Blackheart, a well-known demon from Marvel comics.

However, after Episode 6, it turns out we were mistaken.

Though nothing has been officially announced, The Marvels pretty blatantly laid the groundwork for some sort of Young Avengers project. Previous rumors pointed to a Disney+ series, but a more recent report claimed that the Jr. roster of Earth's Mightiest Heroes will actually assemble on the big screen.

Right at the end of the recent Captain Marvel sequel, after helping Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau defeat Dar-Benn and prevent a catastrophic Multiversal event, Kamala Khan uses Nick Fury's S.W.O.R.D. tech iPad to track down Hawkeye's Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) and tells her she's putting a team together.

Kamala mentions Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's Cassie Lang, aka Stature (Kathryn Newton), but who else could we see on the team?

Even before Joe Locke's Agatha All Along character was confirmed to be Billy Maximoff, aka Wiccan, there was speculation that the sons of...

Mephisto is coming to the MCU. But is he really? When will we see him? Will it be in Agatha All Along, or later on? Hasn’t he already been hinted at?

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the introduction of one of Marvel’s major villains, and the studio has certainly kept us on our toes with teases about Mephisto.

While it’s clear that the character exists within the MCU, having been referenced in earlier films, he has yet to make an official appearance. There’s strong speculation that he might finally show up in Agatha All Along, which seems like the perfect opportunity for Marvel to introduce him.

There are also rumors that Sacha Baron Cohen will play Mephisto in the MCU. If this turns out to be true, Marvel has cleverly dropped hints that fans have picked up on.

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Mephisto is coming to the MCU. Is he? Really? When? Now? In Agatha All Along? Later? Wasn’t he already teased? Isn’t he already part of the MCU? And we could go on for hours about Mephisto and his role in the MCU.

One of Marvel’s big baddies is a character that the fans have been wanting to see since forever, and Marvel hasn’t been shy about teasing us with Mephisto.

Okay, we know that the character does exist in the MCU, as he has been mentioned in earlier movies, but he hasn’t yet made an appearance officially. It is heavily speculated that he might finally appear in Agatha All Along, which seems – at this point – the best way for Marvel to introduce the character.

It is heavily rumored that Sacha Baron Cohen is going to play Mephisto in the MCU, and if that rumor proves to be true,...

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Agatha All Along is the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, centered around Kathryn Hahn's beloved witch from WandaVision. The new Disney+ series follows Agatha Harkness as she breaks free from Wanda Maximoff's spell, only to find that her magical abilities have disappeared. Now, she partners with a coven of down-on-their-luck witches (and one overly enthusiastic teenager) to embark on a journey down the Witches' Road to get their powers back. However, they are pursued by the terrifying Salem's Seven and the mysterious Rio Vadal.

Agatha All Along Episode 3 drops several hints about characters who haven't yet been introduced in the MCU (including the often-theorized Mephisto). Among those mentioned is Agatha's son,...

Episode 3 of ‘Agatha All Along’ name-dropped one pretty important Marvel Comics character. Although Mephisto has been mentioned as early as 2012 ‘Avengers,’ ‘Agatha All Along’ directly mentioned the character, sparking hopes that perhaps he will appear in the show.

Fans felt the same during ‘WandaVision’ where Mephisto was somewhat teased indirectly to be the villain only to be disappointed, but with ‘Agatha All Along’ we truly do have a reason to be excited.

Mephisto might not appear in ‘Agatha All Along’ but he will most certainly appear in ‘Ironheart’ a Disney+ series bound for the 2025 release.

‘Ironheart’ is set to focus on Riri Williams, who was described as Tony Stark’s replacement in the MCU, however, her own standalone show is described as a mix of technology, magic, and demons as a young superhero will potentially have to utilize her technical talents to combat supernatural threats.

Mephisto was reported by Deadline...

Fortnite is arguably the most popular title in the world right now. Despite being released in 2017, the Epic Games Battle Royale title still holds some heavy ground. There are some major reasons for that: huge player base, fun gameplay, extensive graphical optimization, and many more.

Iron Man Skin was first introduced in the Chapter 2 Season 4 of Fortnite. | Credit: Epic Games.

There is another reason as well, and that is exciting collaborations with different franchises. This game has showcased some of the most popular crossovers with huge franchises like Batman, Star Wars, Naruto, Deadpool, and many more. Recently, we got Iron Man once again in the game. Now, it’s time for Epic Games to bring back another popular skin.

Fortnite Has Revived the Iron Man Skin

Arguably the most popular superhero from the MCU, Iron Man, was last seen in Chapter 2 Season 4 of Fortnite. Now it seems it’s a...

Agatha All Along Showrunner Claims Mephisto Easter Egg Was Unintentional - Main Image

MCU fans have been theorizing Mephisto's arrival to the billion-dollar franchise since WandaVision and Agatha All Along finally put closure on the villain's existence in episode 3 of the hit series.

Now, it seems like showrunner Jac Schaeffer is playing coy on a major Mephisto easter egg featured in the previous episode, claiming it wasn't done on purpose.

Agatha All Along Showrunner Claims Mephisto Easter Egg was Unintentional

"So, with WandaVision — again, this is me embarrassing myself in print — I didn't really know who Mephisto was when WandaVision dropped," Schaeffer explained in a recent interview with The Wrap, before mentioning the wine bottle prop labeled Maison du Mepris which translates to House of Mepris in English.

The wine bottle was something prop master Russell Bobbitt put in the episode that Schaeffer "was unaware of."

Schaeffer later added, "And obviously,...

Note: The following contains spoilers for “Agatha All Along” Episode 3

The trials of the witches’ road have begun on “Agatha All Along” and sadly, they have also claimed the life of one Mrs. Hart — sorry, Sharon. She preferred Sharon.

In Episode 3 of Marvel’s newest series, now streaming on Disney+, Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) and her new coven properly begin their journey down the witches’ road, which promises trials that require each of their skills.

The first trial trapped the women (and Teen) in a wine night at a mysterious beachside house a la “Big Little Lies” — the women even joke about its resemblance to “Huge Tiny Lies.” They’re presented with a wine, which they quickly realize is poisoned.

Only Jen’s potion-making abilities can save them, as they work together to find the ingredients for an antidote. Eventually they do make it out, but Sharon (Debra Jo Rupp) doesn’t survive the ordeal.

The MCU has developed a problem, and the latest Mephisto tease in Agatha All Along is a prime example. Agatha All Along is the titular witch's solo series, detailing her journey down the Witches' Road with a coven pulled together in a desperate bid to reacquire the powers stripped from her by Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision. The series is Marvel's latest foray into horror as the Witches' Road presents a series of trials replete with supernatural events. So far, this has been confined to the spooky imagery surrounding witches, embodied in particular by the Salem Seven.

Agatha All Along episode 3 revealed the first trial faced by the coven in their journey down the Witches' Road. This trial involved the practice of alchemy as the coven, led by Jennifer Kale, brewed an antidote for the "Alewife's Revenge" poison. It also delved further into the covens' backstories, with Agatha's being of particular importance.

It's that time of the year again. Yes, that one, when everyone is seeing Mephisto everywhere. Thanks to the third episode of Agatha All Along, "Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials," the Marvel demon got his first-ever mention in the MCU. Yes, it was the first. No, it wasn't in WandaVision that was just your overly eager imagination seeing things. The world can't handle another Mephisto conspiracy wave, though. You know we are only getting disappointed again!

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The following contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 3, "Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials," now streaming on Disney+.

While Agatha All Along is, technically, a sequel to WandaVision, it doesn't continue that series' story, but it might pay off a long-running fan theory associated with it. The new Disney+ series focuses more on Agatha Harkness and her journey to reclaim her power after Wanda Maximoff took it from her. However, Agatha All Along is also a deeper exploration of the magical side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Mephisto.

In the third episode, "Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials," the hastily...

The MCU fans were right all along, at least that seems to be the overwhelming notion online following the release of Agatha All Along episode 3. The series serves as a spin-off to the 2019 miniseries WandaVision. However, like the latter series, the Kathryn Hahn-led series has also been forced to deal with the rumors of one particular comic book villain finally appearing.

Agatha All Along sparked speculation of Mephisto’s appearence in the series (Credit: Disney+).

While WandaVision‘s nods to Mephisto were unintentional, the spin-off series blatantly name-dropped the Devil incarnate in its latest episode. As a result, the fandom is ripe with theories and speculation, with fans expecting the character to appear before the series finale. Here is everything you need to know about the Mephisto tease in Agatha All Along.

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This article contains mild spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 3.

Marvel fans have finally been given their first mention of a villain in the MCU several years after they were first certain he would appear. Agatha All Along has released its third episode on Disney+, and in the midst of the magical hijinks, fans heard the first mention of the name they have been anticipating since the arrival of WandaVision back in 2020; Mephisto.

The Marvel Comics devil has been on the tongues of fans for a long time. However, he has not only failed to materialize, but has never even been mentioned in any MCU project despite growing rumors of his imminent arrival. Thanks to the latest Marvel Television series, that has all changed and Mephistos existence in the franchise has finally been confirmed quietly but definitely.

During the latest episode of Agatha All Along, the mystery of what happened to Agathas son,...

The world has a way of evening things out. Take this week, for example, with The Penguin debuting as one of the best comic book television adaptations of the century, while Agatha All Along limps along as one of the worst. It’s a cringe-worthy, grating, tedious, and monotonously boring spooky fantasy.

The Disney+ series has been the worst since Secret Invasion and is easily one of the worst Marvel streaming series ever. Agatha All Along lacks basic scares, thrills, laughs, and any semblance of the joy typically found in shows like this. It makes you wonder exactly who this series was created for.

Perhaps those fierce Hocus Pocus loyalists developed over the last few decades? Either way, the first four episodes of Disney+’s Agatha All Along are a calculated misfire on almost every level.

Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along (2024) | Image via The Walt Disney Studios Related “It...

Set to release tomorrow, September 18, Kathryn Hahn appeared for a red carpet event of her highly anticipated Marvel series Agatha All Along. However, during her interview with Variety, the lead actress seemingly turned fans’ excitement into curiosity and heartbreak, with her upsetting confirmation about the show’s future.

Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along (2024) | Image: Disney+

Even before the release of Agatha All Along’s pilot episode, Kathryn Hahn confirmed what many fans had been dreading: there will not be a second season of the popular show. Upon being asked which character she would like to see in the next season, Hahn dropped the upsetting update. However, being a good sport, the actress also responded to the question hypothetically.

Kathryn Hahn’s Disappointing Update About Agatha All Along Season 2

Prior to the release of her upcoming show Agatha All Along, Kathryn Hahn appeared at the red carpet event of the show.

Hungary has picked Lajos Koltai’s biopic Semmelweis as its contender for the 2025 Oscars in the best international feature category.

The feature traces the life of Hungarian doctor Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis, an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures who became known as “the savior of mothers” for his efforts in fighting deadly infections following childbirth. Set in 19th-century Vienna, it shows Semmelweis, played by Miklós H. Vecsei as a passionate, if short-tempered, doctor determined to find the cause of puerperal fever, a mysterious epidemic decimating patients after childbirth. Even after he discovers the cause of the infection and a means to prevent it, his peers and superiors work to discredit him.

Semmelweis was a commercial hit back home, selling more than 350,000 tickets and grossing more than $2 million on its theatrical release, becoming the most successful Hungarian movie of the past five years. Nfi World Sales is handling world sales on the title.

The show has undergone multiple title changes, so it’s uncertain whether the current one will stick until its actual premiere. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most eagerly awaited MCU series. We’re talking about Agatha All Along, set to debut on Disney+ on September 18, 2024, with its first two episodes. The remaining seven episodes will roll out weekly, concluding on November 6.

Kathryn Hahn will reprise her role as Agatha Harkness from WandaVision, and other notable MCU characters are expected to make appearances. However, fans are particularly hopeful that a long-anticipated villain will finally make his debut. The latest trailer has sparked speculation that Mephisto might be making his long-awaited appearance in the MCU, a character that fans have been eager to see for years.

The series recently unveiled a new batch of teaser images, and fans quickly noticed that each one features a sigil reminiscent of one seen in a previous trailer.

The San Diego Comic Con, 2024 will be one to remember for the Marvel Cinematic Universe Fans. We got our first peek at Harrison Ford as Red Hulk (welcome to the MCU Han Solo). A clip of the MCU’s ultimate misfits banding together for Thunderbolts* was also revealed, while more details about Fantastic Four: First Steps were made available.

Yet none of it compares to the bombshell reveal that the MCU’s biggest performer is back, with Robert Downey Jr. joining as Doctor Doom, signaling the end of the road for Kang The Conqueror. But Jonathan Majors hopes otherwise.

Jonathan Majors’ Kang was at the center of the Multiverse Saga

Jonathan Majors’ Kang had already been teased as the next big villain ll Image by Collider Video, licensed under Cc By 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Soon after the Infinity Saga came to an end with Tony Stark’s heroic sacrifice ‘killing’ Thanos and his army,...

Fortnite is known for its big-name collaborations, and it seems like another star is headed the game’s way. New information has surfaced which suggests that rap legend Snoop Dogg is coming to the game soon. Given how big of trendsetter Snoop is, the crossover feels like a match made in heaven.

There is no doubt that the collaboration will entice the player base, as Snoop is a figure who transcends generations. Whether you’re a fan of his music or just love his presence in pop culture, seeing him in the game will surely be a thrill.

Snoop Dogg Is Bringing the Party to Fortnite A Snoop Dogg collaboration is on the horizon. Image Credit: Olympics

While details are still under wraps, fans are speculating about what Snoop’s presence in Fortnite could entail. Whether skin, cosmetics, or an in-game concert, the possibilities are limitless with the collaboration. Epic Games...

It's a light year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, all things considered. While we've become accustomed to around three movies per year in this franchise, 2024 sees just one in the form of "Deadpool & Wolverine." But that one movie is going to make it count as the first R-rated movie in the history of the MCU, and one that brings us a long-awaited team-up. We're also getting a new villain in the form of Cassandra Nova, played by "The Crown" star Emma Corrin. However, the filmmakers considered at least one other villain before landing on that one. Namely, Mephisto.

In an interview with Collider, director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Reynolds spoke about the long process of trial and error to nail down the story for "Deadpool & Wolverine." That involved entertaining several villains. "What was the name of the villain that we flirted with? Was it Mephisto?" Levy asked,...

The Merc with a Mouth and Logan are going to have their hands full with Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) when Deadpool and Wolverine arrives in theaters this week, but it seems a very different Marvel Comics villain was considered at one point.

Yes, it was Mephisto!

While speaking to Collider, Ryan Reynolds revealed that they "flirted" with the idea of utilizing Mephisto for the film, but ultimately decided that as Charles Xavier's evil twin, Nova would be a better fit.

"We went through a lot of 'almost' versions of this story before we landed," added director Shawn Levy. "Frankly, it was the infamous call from Hugh, but then it was this idea of Cassandra Nova as a sibling to Charles because Cassandra's link to Professor X creates an interesting dynamic and fascination in Cassandra about you [to Jackman]."

"Early on, we didn't even know what it would be, but we wanted...

You know a Queen Bee song when you hear it, whether it's from their energetic rock sound or the captivating vocals of the band's lead singer, Avu-chan. Anime fans will recognize Queen Bee from series like Undead Unluck with the opening "01," Oshi no Ko from the ending "Mephisto" and Chainsaw Man from the 11th ending "Violence." This is pretty fitting as Avu-chan is an anime fan, describing Queen Bee as being like "an anime that never ends." "I love anime, and I've been deeply influenced by animation, but I never thought we'd be this deeply involved with anime," Avu-chan said in the latest entry of our Have You Heard? series. You can check out Avu-chan's all-time favorite anime below before delving into our exclusive video interview! Avu-chan of Queen Bee's Favorite Anime Chainsaw Man Tokyo Ghoul Raven of the Inner Palace Ghost in the Shell: Arise Yu-Gi-Oh! Sailor Moon...

Season 2 of Hit-Monkey on Hulu introduces new characters, supernatural elements, and a darker storyline. Leslie Jones and Cristin Milioti join the star-studded cast, with creators Will Speck and Josh Gordon sharing how the duo add depth to the story and dynamic. The possibility of a season 3 remains unknown for Speck and Gordon, but the season 2 finale sets up potential plotlines for the future.

The world of Hulu's Hit-Monkey is getting even crazier and more deadly than before in season 2. Based on Daniel Way and Dalibor Talaji's Marvel character of the same name, the next chapter of the animated show finds the titular assassin and his ghost mentor, Bryce, venturing to New York City after escaping from Tokyo with the help of Haruka. As they work to clear Monkey's name, they will also find themselves a part of a number of new and familiar faces for them both.

Among the new...

It’s been a dark few years for both the Xbox brand and the “E3/Not-E3” summer game reveal season. As such, few expected yesterday’s Xbox Showcase 2024 event to be more than the series of predictable trailers and announcements we’ve largely become accustomed to during that time.

So imagine everyone’s surprise when Xbox went out and put on one of the best digital showcase events of the post-pandemic era. It was a thrilling display of Xbox’s suddenly exciting future, and these are the trailers that helped make it so special ranked by their production value, substance, and our excitement for the games themselves.

28. Sea of Thieves Season 13

This was a lovely trailer for what is sure to be a fun, villain-themed Sea of Thieves update, but it happened to debut alongside some heavy hitters. Sea of Thieves fans will undoubtedly love diving into the update in July,...

Kino Lorber is expanding its streaming footprint. The boutique art-house distributor just launched its own SVOD platform, the Kino Film Collection.

The new app is available now as a standalone service on Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku, and it will feature hundreds of movies from Kino Lorber’s film library of more than 4,000 titles. Subscriptions will begin at $5.99 per month.

In November 2023, Kino Lorber launched an Amazon Prime Video channel; you can still access its titles there. But having its own service puts the company in the race alongside other niche streaming options in the space, like the Criterion Channel ($10.99/month) or Mubi ($14.99/month).

As part of the launch, Kino Film Collection curated a selection of titles that showcase auteurs who have played at Cannes; the 2024 film festival is currently ongoing. The collection includes early movies from Yorgos Lanthimos, Jia Zhangke, and Ken Loach, as well as...

How far will you go to deny your identity in order to be a somebody? What happens when you make a deal with a devil whom you might normally despise, but has transfixed much of an entire nation’s population? And how long can you will yourself to ignore evidence of the intolerable? These are just a few of the questions raised — sometimes with allusive finesse, sometimes with blunt-force impact — during “The Performance,” an enthralling period drama with often disquieting contemporary relevance.

If you have roamed through this cinematic territory before, you may discern in Shira Piven’s exceptional film traces of “Cabaret,” “Mephisto” and other tales of ambitious entertainers striving for the spotlight as Adolf Hitler’s shadow spreads over 1930s Germany. But this largely faithful adaptation and intelligent expansion of a 2002 short story by Arthur Miller ultimately stands on its own merits as both vivid historical recreation and riveting cautionary fable,...

WandaVision's Quicksilver reveal disappoints fans who hoped for an X-Men crossover. Iron Man 2's twist of fake Mandarin by Ben Kingsley confuses and underwhelms. The unanswered question of how Old Man Steve Rogers returns in Avengers: Endgame baffles fans.

The MCU has played host to some exceptionally mind-bending plot twists over the years, but there are many that are just as confusing years after they were first revealed. Having a shared universe in which characters, places, and plot threads are connected within overarching Sagas opens up myriad opportunities for Marvel to pull off more twists than could ever be crammed into a single movie, and it is safe to say that the studio has made the most of that ability. While most of them are compelling and valuable additions to the overall narrative, some MCU bombshells are more baffling than others.

Unfortunately, many of the questions that these...

Avu-chan, the lead singer of Queen Bee, is a trailblazing transgender Japanese artist, known for her unique charisma and diverse gender presentation in her vocals. Queen Bee gained popularity through their performances for anime and movies, with their music being featured in popular shows like Dororo and Tokyo Ghoul :re. Their recent rise to super stardom came after the release of the anime Oshi no Ko, where Avu-chan's song "Mephisto" became one of the most popular songs of the year and introduced a wider audience to Queen Bee.

One of the most exciting emerging J-rock artists working today is Avu Barazono (or Avu-chan), the lead singer, composer and lyricist of Queen Bee (Ziyoou-Vachi). Avu-chan is of African-American and Japanese descent. She's also one of the few openly transgender Japanese artists, which makes her a real trailblazer in the country's music industry. With her unique charisma, growing discography and catalog of music that's featured in Dororo,...

Doctor Strange 3 might feature Doctor Doom as a compelling potential villain, as he is not only a charismatic leader but also a powerful practitioner of mystic arts. Karl Mordo, one of Doctor Strange's iconic villains, could reappear in Doctor Strange 3 and resolve his murderous journey left unresolved in the MCU. Dormammu, Nightmare, Mephisto, or even an alternate version of Doctor Strange himself could be exciting villains for Doctor Strange 3.

There hasn't been any confirmation that Doctor Strange 3 will happen in the MCU, but it seems likely that Benedict Cumberbatch's former Sorcerer Supreme will get a third movie to close out a trilogy. Previously, Strange has faced off against the fallen sorcerer Kaecilius and the corrupted Scarlet Witch as primary antagonists. Though it's possible he'll face another human magic user, there are also plenty of different options.

Who Strange finds himself at odds with in the unconfirmed Doctor Strange 3 will...

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, the upcoming expansion, will take players to the jungles of Kurast and introduce a new playable class. The expansion will likely focus on the Prime Evil Mephisto and his influence in Kurast, a corrupted paradise. The story of Neyrelle, a young girl aiming to defeat Mephisto, is left unresolved, leaving players to speculate on her intentions and ultimate fate.

Diablo 4 recently announced an upcoming expansion to the dungeon crawling game which will be titled Vessel of Hatred and is expected to make its debut late in 2024. The announcement came with a trailer during the BlizzCon 2023 event, but not much information was provided just yet as to the story that will be seen in the campaign of the new Dlc other than that it picks up where the crucial narrative left off at the end of the base game. The story so far has been left on a cliffhanger,...

WandaVision director Matt Shakman confirmed that Mephisto was never part of the plan for the show, debunking popular theories. Despite this, Mephisto is still heavily rumored to appear in upcoming MCU projects like Ironheart and Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, and could even have his own Special Presentation. Mephisto's long-standing presence in Marvel Comics and connections to established MCU characters make him a fitting addition to the current timeline.

Matt Shakman has confirmed that a major villain, who was heavily rumored to be appearing in WandaVision, was never actually a part of Marvel Studios' Phase 4 plan. WandaVision kicked off Phase 4 of the MCU and the Multiverse Saga in 2021, marking the first of Marvel Studios' TV shows on Disney+. The series caught up with Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany's Vision in the wake of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, taking place in a sitcom-style world created by Maximoff's reality-altering power as the Scarlet Witch.

MCU director Matt Shakman has finally confirmed WandaVision's real intentions for Mephisto.

While WandaVision stands as Marvel Studios' first Phase 4 project and its first Disney+ series, many fans remember the show for its countless fan theories with one of the most infamous being Mephisto (the Marvel Comics version of the devil). 

Now, years after WandaVision revealed it was actually Agatha, not Mephisto, all along, series director Matt Shakman opened up about the fan-favorite rumor. 

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Riri Williams dons a comic book-accurate Ironheart armor in a vibrant fan poster. Anthony Ramos and Alden Ehrenreich will join Dominique Thorne in Ironheart, with Ramos playing The Hood, a Marvel villain who initially appears to be an ally. Ironheart's release date may have been pushed back to 2025, but Marvel has yet to confirm any changes.

An Ironheart series fan poster imagines the Marvel Cinematic Universe's replacement for Iron Man with an exciting new armor. Following her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams is set to lead one of the upcoming MCU TV shows — Ironheart. While no personal ties between Riri and Tony Stark have been revealed yet, the character will carry on Iron Man's legacy in the MCU.

On Instagram, artist @bensolo_cup shared a vibrant fan poster with Riri donning a new suit for the upcoming Ironheart.

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With Thanos no longer in the MCU, Marvel Studios has set up several powerful villains who could become his successors in Phase 6. Characters like Kang the Conqueror, Kingpin, Sylvie, High Evolutionary, Strange Supreme, Mephisto, Doctor Doom, and the Beyonder have the potential to pose a major threat to the Avengers and bring significant changes to the MCU. The diverse range of villains inhabiting different corners of the MCU showcases the franchise's ability to develop separate stories within one shared universe.

Marvel Studios has set up several possible villains that would be perfect to replace Thanos in Phase 6 of the MCU. Josh Brolin's Thanos was teased for several years as the main villain of the McU's Infinity Saga, making his debut in The Avengers' post-credits scene but finally embarking on his Infinity Stone quest in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. The Mad Titan memorably succeeded in wiping out half the population of the universe,...

While WandaVision Season 2 may not be in the offing, Agatha: Coven of Chaos will placate fans hoping for more adventures in Westview.

Per Berkshire Magazine, actor Debra Jo Rupp, known for her leading role in That '70s Show, spoke about reprising her role as Mrs. Hart, revealing that Marvel Studios views Coven of Chaos as the second season of WandaVision. "It’s the second season of Wandavision for Marvel. It’s very much like American Horror Story, where each season is a whole new kind of a thing." Rupp explained. "I was shocked when they called me, because I really thought that would be it, and I was fine with that. But when they called, I got so excited because it’s a character I never get to play. She’s gonna be great fun."

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Marvel Studios is unwittingly repeating an unfulfilled Phase 4 theory through Secret Invasion. The core premise of Secret Invasion is that Skrulls have infiltrated Earth through their shape-shifting abilities, meaning Nick Fury does not know who is and is not a Skrull. This has naturally caused a lot of paranoia within the show, with Fury unable to trust people he used to call friends and allies, leading to him fighting the Skrull invasion alone.

Similarly, though, the paranoia embedded within Secret Invasion's story is leaking outward, with plenty of theories from viewers surrounding which of the show's characters are secretly Skrull invaders. This has extended to longtime MCU characters, with a prevalent theory being that Rhodes is a Skrull in Secret Invasion. From Rhodes and Sonya Falsworth to Maria Hill and even Nick Fury himself, the theories about MCU characters being Skrulls are harkening back to Marvel's best, unfulfilled Phase 4 trend.

The following features a brief reference to suicide and self-harm. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6, "Egosurfing."

Oshi no Ko's hit opening theme song, "Idol," will receive an English-language version.

As per Anime Corner, the duo Yoasobi revealed the English version of "Idol" will release on Friday, May 26. Posted in a message on Twitter, the pair wrote they hoped the English version would bring new charm and will reach more people. The Japanese version released on April 12 and crossed 108 million views as of this article's publication. "Idol" is currently the top song on Spotify Japan and is ranked at the top of Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 17.

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Spoilers for Avengers Assemble: Omega #1!The ultimate version of Wolverine, dubbed Old Man Phoenix, has finally been given his perfect ending in the aftermath of a multiversal war he almost didn’t make it out of, with that harrowing experience helping him to redefine his claws in a way that will completely surprise fans!

Hailing from Earth-14412, Old Man Phoenix is exactly who his name implies: a much older Wolverine commanding the power of the nigh-omnipotent cosmic entity known as the Phoenix.

Having the same skill and power set as his Earth-616 counterpart, Old Man Logan’s Phoenix-infused claws allow him to murder, maim, and light on fire anyone who steps in his way, all of which Old Man Phoenix just set aside to turn these weapons of mass destruction into the ultimate kind of… gardening tools???

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Episode 6 of Oshi no Ko is scheduled to release on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The series airs weekly in Japan on multiple channels, including Tokyo Mx, Chiba TV, and BS11. It is available internationally on the streaming service Hidive.

When Oshi no Ko Fans Can Watch the Anime

Below is a list of the specific times the sixth installment will be available depending on your time zone:

Pacific time (Pt): 8 a.m. Mountain Time (Mst): 9 a.m. Central Time (Cst): 10 a.m. Eastern Time (Est): 11 a.m. UK Time (BST): 4 p.m. European Time (Cest): 4 p.m. Indian Time (Ist): 7:30 p.m.

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Oshi no Ko Received High Praise

The series, produced by Studio Doga Kobo, has received high praise for its creative character visuals, use of multiple...