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Amazon Prime Video has a vast library of content that has hooked its users, but Robert Kirkman’s Invincible is in a league of its own. The original show has been one of the biggest surprises in recent years, where it continued to grow in popularity in a period where the fans were entering into an era of superhero fatigue.

The animated superhero masterpiece has continued to be a widely adored show, especially with its unconventional hero and taking a more divergent path from its source material. But what has been the show’s secret to success is its voice acting team, who have effortlessly breathed life into the characters.

Surprisingly, the show’s voice actors are not unknown; in fact, fans have seen them in the post-apocalyptic masterpiece, The Walking Dead.

8 Alums From The Walking Dead Star in Invincible

A few years back, when the world was growing tired of more superhero material,...

2010’s Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is widely regarded as one of the best games in the Battlefield series because of its exceptional single-player and engaging multiplayer modes. The game set the foundation of the Battlefield franchise, but unfortunately, a few bad decisions led to the creation of Battlefield 2042. Since the game offers an underwhelming experience, most Battlefield fans still play old games to reminisce about the good old days.

In 2023, the game’s online support officially ended and was removed from digital storefronts. However, there is still a way to experience Bad Company 2‘s online multiplayer in 2025, and it’s quite simple.

How to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in 2025?

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 offered an exciting multiplayer experience, which can be experienced in 2025 through Project Rome. Unfortunately, this is only possible if players already own a legit version of Bad Company 2, as Venice Unleashed’s Project Rome is basically a mod for...

Robert Kirkman, the mind behind The Walking Dead and Invincible, recently shared how his past mistakes have shaped the animated series Invincible for the better.

Speaking with Deadline, Kirkman explained that the rocky patches of The Walking Dead taught him how to make Invincible’s storytelling sharper and more cohesive.

Reflecting on The Walking Dead, Kirkman admitted that its later seasons, especially from Season 6 to Season 9, felt disjointed. The TV show made changes from the comic, but those tweaks caused problems down the line. “I didn’t properly plan for the butterfly effects that came from those changes,” he said.

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Since the Walking Dead comic was still in progress during the show’s run, the lack of a finished story made it tough to adapt some plotlines.

Robert Kirkman, the creator behind both The Walking Dead and Invincible, recently shared some interesting thoughts on how his experience with The Walking Dead has helped him make Invincible better.

In an interview with Deadline, Kirkman explained how lessons learned from the ups and downs of The Walking Dead have influenced the way he approaches the Invincible animated series.

Kirkman talked about one of the big problems with The Walking Dead: the later seasons felt uneven because the show didn’t plan far enough ahead. He said that while he agreed with many changes during the show’s run, he “didn’t properly plan for the butterfly effects that came from those changes.”

Related: Robert Kirkman Teases Explosive ‘Invincible’ Season 4: “More Viltrumite Action You’ve Been Waiting For,” Reveals Major Character Has Already Been Cast

At the time, the Walking Dead comic book series was still ongoing, so...

The animated series Invincible is gearing up for an explosive Season 4, with creator Robert Kirkman sharing new details about its direction.

In a recent interview with Deadline, Kirkman revealed that the show will dive deeper into the Viltrumite storyline, a major arc from the comics that fans have eagerly awaited. “If you’ve been watching since Season 1, you might be like, ‘Hey, when is there going to be more Viltrumite stuff?’ I will say that Season 4 has more Viltrumite stuff that you might be wanting,” he said.

Kirkman confirmed that Thragg, a key character from the comics, has been cast and will appear in the upcoming season, promising intense action centered on the powerful alien race. The story will focus heavily on Mark Grayson, the young superhero struggling to define his moral code.

After facing brutal challenges like the battle with Conquest in Season 3, Mark’s journey takes a darker turn.

Robert Kirkman, the creator behind both The Walking Dead and Invincible, recently opened up about what fans can expect from Season 4 of Invincible and how the show’s story is evolving. Speaking with Deadline, Kirkman teased that the next season will dive deeper into the Viltrumite saga, a fan-favorite storyline from the comics.

He explained that while Seasons 2 and 3 explored different parts of the Invincible universelike Anissa’s story, Nolan’s journey, and the battle with Conquest, Season 4 will really ramp up the Viltrumite action. Kirkman said, “If you’ve been watching since Season 1, you might be like, ‘Hey, when is there going to be more Viltrumite stuff?’ I will say that Season 4 has more Viltrumite stuff that you might be wanting.”

Creator also revealed that Thragg is cast and will be in Season 4.

This is exciting news for fans who have been waiting for more of the alien warrior race’s story,...

Invincible, executive produced by Skybound Entertainment as well as being produced at Skybound Animation, based on the Skybound/Image comic from Robert Kirkman—who also serves as the series creator— follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who, after inheriting powers from his father Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), sets out to become a worthy superhero. However, he soon discovers that the demands of becoming one of Earth’s greatest defenders is more challenging than he ever imagined.

In Season 3, 19-year-old Mark is forced to confront his past and future while discovering how much further he’ll need to go to protect the people he loves. After his father leaves behind a surprise younger half-brother named Oliver (Lincoln Bodin), who is also developing superpowers, Mark finds himself taking on the role of mentor in addition to his other stressful superhero duties, which include impending global threats to humanity.

Here, Kirkman breaks down Mark...

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is full of explosive battles. These clashes between pirates, Marines, and Emperors shape the seas and are full of creative attacks. While a few of these attacks are meant to deal severe damage, a few others are used with the motive of restraining the opponent. The One Piece fan community often debates the most devastating attack in the series.

Sure, moves like Garp’s Galaxy Impact can destroy a large mountain, and Kaido’s Flame Bagua can scorch Luffy. Still, one attack eclipses them all: Conquest of the Sea, the attack unleashed by Big Mom and Kaido during the Onigashima Raid. This technique redefines destruction in the One Piece universe. Let’s see why this attack stands as the series’ strongest.

No power in One Piece can match the ‘Conquest of the Sea’ Kaido and Big Mom use the Conquest of the Sea | Credits: Toei Animation...

Have you grown weary of playing the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion? Then perhaps you seek a new RPG that can quench your thirst for adventure? Then fear not, Voyager, because Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a new release in the gaming space that is going to give Bethesda a run for its money.

But what is so different about Tainted Grail, and why are people preferring it over Bethesda’s Oblivion? Let’s delve deeper into this and find out.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is probably going to be the next big hit

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a new open-world Fpp role-playing game that is slowly rising the charts and becoming the next big thing on Steam. Although the game was released just days ago, on the 23rd of this month, it has already garnered more views on Twitch...

Robert Kirkman’s popular comic Invincible was adapted to a series, and they have been at the top of their game since its premiere in 2021. The Amazon Prime Video show chronicles the coming-of-age of Mark Grayson, a part-Viltrumite superhero, who is trained by his father, Nolan Grayson, a.k.a. Omni-Man.

Among the various adversaries Grayson fights as Invincible, Battle Beast has been one of his most dangerous ones yet. The superhero barely survived his battle with the Beast in the show, and he has been a fan-favorite character from the comics. The character was voiced by Star Trek: Tng’s Michael Dorn, who Kirkman is reportedly a huge fan of.

Robert Kirkman got his dream casting with Star Trek’s Michael Dorn for a beloved Invincible character Steven Yeun in Invincible | Credits: Amazon Prime Video

Robert Kirkman’s comic adaptations seem to be a great bet. After having...

Netmarble has officially released Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, quite possibly the most ambitious Game of Thrones video game yet made. But Warner Bros. has more gaming fun in the hopper. According to Pocket Gamer, it's already soft-launching another game, Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Although you wouldn't guess based on the name, Game of Thrones: Dragonfire is actually based on House of the Dragon, HBO's Game of Thrones prequel show. As you can see in the trailer above, characters like Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen appear, not to mention their dragons.

Game of Thrones: Dragonfire is a strategy game. So players will manage funds, crops, minerals, troops and more as they wage war across Westeros, all to win the Dance of the Dragons civil war and claim the Iron Throne. They'll make deals, expand their influences, and hatch dragons for use on the battlefield. Battles play out on a tiled grid.

It’s not a secret anymore that we’re getting a handful of prequels thanks to the popularity of Game of Thrones and the success of House of the Dragon (even if it’s debatable). This year, HBO is bringing a new epic based on George R.R. Martin’s novella, Tales of Dunk and Egg. While fans were looking forward to more stories based in Westeros, the author was surprisingly caught off guard by the studio’s decision.

It takes a lot of risk and courage to attempt to replicate the global phenomenon of Game of Thrones, but somehow, the latest prequel series managed to take the world by storm. With this, HBO must be very confident enough to greenlight more spinoffs.

George R.R. Martin did not expect this number of Game of Thrones spinoffs

Since Game of Thrones wrapped up in 2019, HBO has been trying to work on...

Spoilers ahead for "Invincible."

"Invincible" has concluded its third and latest season, but rest assured, Prime Video has already renewed it for a fourth season. The animated series is based on the original comics by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker (who drew the earliest issues), and Ryan Ottley (who took over as artist starting from "Invincible #8). Published at Image Comics, "Invincible" ran for 144 issues between 2003-2018.

Both versions of the story follow teenage superhero Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun in the cartoon). He's the son of Nolan Grayson (J.K. Simmons), aka Omni-Man. Hailing from the planet Viltrum, Omni-Man is the greatest superhero in the world. After he turns 17, Mark inherits his father's Viltrumite gifts of strength, flight, and longevity, and becomes the superhero named (of course) Invincible. Mark has to balance family, hero work, and ultimately his inherited legacy when Omni-Man turns out to be not so benevolent after all.

It’s been a big year so far for Jack Quaid, who has already starred in projects such as Companion and Novocaine, and now his next film just got an exciting new look. Collider is thrilled to partner with Rlje Films to unveil a new sneak peek at Neighborhood Watch, which releases in limited theaters and on digital platforms this weekend. The new clip from the film shows Ed (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) severely wounded as Simon (Quaid) tries to find him some help. The film follows Simon, a young man grappling with mental illness who becomes convinced he’s witnessed an abduction. However, when the police refuse to believe his report, he turns to his neighbor, Ed, a former security guard with a troubled past.

Neighborhood Watch comes from director Duncan Skiles (The Clovehitch Killer) and also stars Malin Akerman (Watchmen). The film was written by Sean Farley, with Luke Daniels,...

The Invincible Season 3 finale featured a shocking Conquest continuity mistake many fans missed upon first watch. 

Amazon Prime Video's hit comic book adaptation saw its titular teenage hero go up against his biggest threat yet in the hulking Conquest. Voiced by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Conquest arrived on the scene as a terrifying Viltrumite warrior sent to take Invincible down and conquer Earth. 

While Morgan's super-powered villain did not make it out of the third season, he left quite the impression on the show, setting up the arrival of the iconic Invincible big bad, Thragg. 

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Carl Erik Rinsch, the director accused of blowing $11 million of Netflix’s money on cars, mattresses, and cryptocurrency, has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and money laundering.

Rinsch was arrested in March in connection with the alleged misappropriation of the streaming service’s funds; a seven-count grand jury indictment detailed the “scheme to steal millions by soliciting a large investment from a video streaming service, claiming that money would be used to finance a television show that he was creating—but that was fiction.”

Netflix hired Rinsch to...

Carl Rinsch has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering, after the director was accused of taking $11 million from Netflix — meant for a sci-fi series that was never completed — and spending it on cars and cryptocurrency.

Rinsch, who was out on a $100,000 bond, appeared in a downtown Manhattan courthouse Thursday afternoon for the arraignment, where a judge cracked jokes in a room packed with Columbia law students. Later in April, Rinsch is due back in civil court in Los Angeles for a debtor’s examination by Netflix’s lawyers. The entertainment company has obtained an $11.8 million judgment and is attempting to locate assets it may be able to seize.

A trial date was set for Sept. 8, along with a continuation of Rinsch’s bail conditions. Most of the evidence in this case has been handed over to the defense, but the prosecution said they have several hard...

Prime Video's hit animated superhero saga Invinciblerecently released the finale episode of its epic third season, and fans can already get excited for more of Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) and The Teen Team's heroic exploits. Showrunners have confirmed that Season 4 is currently in development, and its debut will bring the crime fighters back to the small screen soon enough.

Season 3's last episode left viewers reeling from a brutal match-up between Invincible and Conquest (Jeffrey Dead Morgan). It also teased the story's next chapter, with Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) harboring Conquest as a prisoner in the hopes that he'll reveal information about the Viltrum Empire and their evil plans to colonize Earth, as well as a credits scene showing Damien Darkblood's (Clancy Brown) imminent return.

With so many building plotlines to follow, resolve, and anticipate, it's reassuring to hear that the next installment is just around the corner. But when...

Invincible's explosive Season 3 has recently wrapped up, and fans are still processing Invincible's brutal fight with Conquest to close out that season. Overall, S3 of Invincible was a triumph, further solidifying itself as one of the most must-see shows on television or streaming. Invincible is putting up a valiant effort to fill in the void left by popular shows like Game of Thrones and Robert Kirkman's other comic series The Walking Dead.

A big reason for Invincible's success is its moments. Just about every episode brings with it new topics of conversation, debates, memes, and scenes that stick with viewers long after it airs. The best moments of Invincible S3 live up to that and then some. It explores backstories, builds romances, and fills fans with an array of emotions. Here are the most memorable moments from Invincible S3.

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More details have emerged from one of the most bizarre industry cases in years: Netflix, director Carl Rinsch, and the $55m sci-fi show that never was.

In 2018, Netflix signed a deal worth some $55m in return for what it hoped would be another hit series on the scale of Stranger Things. The sci-fi show never emerged; instead, the streaming giant is now trying to track down some luxurious mattresses in the hope of regaining some of the money it’s lost.

That, at any rate, is what is alleged to have happened, as revealed in an ongoing court case between Netflix and filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch. Word of the abortive production on Rinsch’s would-be series first emerged in 2023, but it’s only in recent months, following the director’s arrest on the 18th March, that more details have come to light.

A director of commercials and a protégé of Ridley Scott,...

Netflix wants its money back.

Five years after wiring $11 million to director Carl Erik Rinsch for a sci-fi series that never got made, the streamer is asking for a return on those funds.

Rinsch, 47, was arrested last week on charges of fraud and money laundering for allegedly using the cash for lavish purchases, speculative investments and legal fees to sue Netflix. He is out on a $100,000 bond and due to be arraigned in federal court in New York on April 3.

Later in April, Rinsch is due back in civil court in Los Angeles for a debtor’s examination by Netflix’s lawyers. The company has obtained an $11.8 million judgment and is attempting to locate assets it may be able to seize.

In previous divorce proceedings, Rinsch has said that he is broke. Rinsch owes $420,000 in spousal support to his wife, Gabriela, according to a recent filing from her attorneys. In...

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The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 3, Episode 8, "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up," now streaming on Prime Video.

Invincible Season 3 has revealed some big names as guest actors. Simu Liu played Multi-Paul, while Aaron Paul voiced Powerplex. It showed that the Prime Video series had a lot of pull, as it continued to be one of the streamer's most popular franchises.

With Jonathan Banks as Brit and Kate Mara as Becky (Powerplex's wife), it felt like the show would keep growing. Things reach a fever pitch when Mark Grayson has to fight a powerful enemy, who turns out to be a significant threat. In the process, it gives the person who voices Mark, Steven Yeun,...

Invincible has established itself as a superhero franchise that is in a league of its own. In a world where more ‘family-friendly’ franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Dcu dominate the discourse, Robert Kirkman-created adult animated superhero series and comic books have provided fans with an alternative that is more rooted in reality and relatable.

Invincible (2021-present) | Credit: Amazon Prime Video

While the series is in its third season, a live-action movie is said to be in the making for a long time. Recently, some fan-made trailers of the same have been creating a ruckus on the internet featuring Henry Cavill as Omni-Man and Timothée Chalamet as Invincible, which honestly, sounds like a bad idea.

Invincible live-action movie fan-made trailer creates havoc among fans Henry Cavill is a popular choice for Omni-Man | Credit: Mi / Paramount

With the rapid rise of live-action adaptations of beloved animated projects and comic book properties,...

On one hand, Netflix is making headlines for shows like Adolescence and the upcoming Stranger Things final season, while on the other hand, the streamer is said to have faced a million-dollar fraud over Carl Erik Rinsch’s sci-fi series White Horse. The company lost over $11M after offering the money for additional production of 47 Ronin director’s sci-fi show.

Carl Erik Rinsch in an interview | image: YouTube/Video Detective

According to reports, the Hollywood writer-director Carl Erik Rinsch was accused of engaging in a scheme to defraud Netflix. Thereafter, Rinsch was arrested on Tuesday, after spending the $11M on “extremely risky purchases of securities”, instead of completing the streaming show. So, let’s delve deeper into the details of Rinsch’s defrauding case against Netflix.

Director Carl Erik Rinsch’s $11M Netflix fraud

When we think of the Hollywood writer/director Carl Erik Rinsch, we’re often reminded of...

Kneel before Grand Regent Thragg, coming soon to Invincible.

"No new episode today, so how about an everything we know about Season 4 so far post?" the Invincible Instagram page wrote the week after its season finale premiered, confirming that season 4 will return next year. The post also confirmed that voicework for season 4 is complete and, besides the main cast, a voice actor has been selected for Thragg, the Viltrumite Empire's ruler and ultimate villain of the Invincible franchise.

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While the identity of Thragg's actor remains unknown, season 3's events teased a build-up to the comic's Viltrumite War arc, pitting Invincible, Omni-Man, Allen the Alien, and the Coalition of Planets against Thragg and his remaining Viltrumite forces. This included Omni-Man's confession that less than 50 pure-blooded Viltrumites remain in the galaxy, with the remainder of their people being wiped out by...

If we're going by the source material, season 3 of Invincible completed volume 12 of 25 of the comics. The Invincible War followed by the fight with Conquest was the perfect way for Prime Video to hit close to the halfway of the series and the right ending point of the season. As unforgettable as those were, the attitude change from Mark Grayson (Invincible) is the most crucial moment of the season. Mark stated that anyone who threatened his family would be killed and he wasn’t joking.

I’ve stated in multiple articles that this was the beginning of dark times for Invincible, but season 3 was only a taste of what's to come. If you thought the Invincible War and Conquest were a problem, wait until you meet the most powerful Viltrumite alive, Grand Regent Thragg.

The Invincible social media team wasted no time announcing the future of the series in their posts.

The finale of Invincible season 3 hit all the right boxes, both in terms of the in-world and meta context. With I Thought You’d Never Shut Up currently standing at a near-perfect score on the IMDb, the finale is getting all the praises, as the reunion between Steven Yeun and Jeffrey Dean Morgan couldn’t have gone any better.

Invincible | Credit: Amazon Prime Video

As for Morgan’s casting as Conquest, even though creator Robert Kirkman was aware of the potential risk, given the former’s reunion with The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke, Kirkman wasn’t going to let this opportunity slide.

Eric Kripke’s The Boys fast-tracked Robert Kirkman’s reunion with Jeffrey Dean Morgan Invincible | Credit: Amazon Prime Video

Having already appeared in the previous season of The Boys, Jeffrey Dean Morgan is now gearing up to reunite with his Winchester boys, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, for the show’s final installment.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for Invincible.

Invincible’s arc so far in the show has been him struggling to not become his father. This has manifested in a chronic aversion to killing, something that Mark has given in a few times, albeit under duress, like with Angstrom Levy, and the Future Immortal. Robert Kirkman has revealed why Mark’s journey has been the way it has, and what his thoughts were on where Mark landed in the finale of Season 3.

Invincible || Credit: Prime Video

The fight with Conquest ended with Mark deciding that if it ever came down to his family and an attacker, he would hesitate to protect his family, killing the aggressor if necessary. This is shown in the fact that Mark has zero remorse for the death of Conquest and that he blatantly tells Oliver that his attitude was right about Angstrom Levy. Robert Kirkman...

Invincible creator Robert Kirkman is making up for lost time, teasing a bigger role for Conquest in Season 4. While the comics held back, the show is going all in, giving the brutal Viltrumite more screen time than ever.

Robert Kirkman at Nycc 2023 | Credits: Skybound Entertainment

With his raw power and ruthless nature, Conquest is set to shake things up in ways Kirkman couldn’t explore before.

Robert Kirkman promises more Conquest in Invincible season 4 A still from the episode Invincible Season 3 | Credits: Amazon MGM Studios

The Invincible Season 3 finale didn’t just bring chaos; it introduced one of the series’ most brutal villains. After Mark Grayson barely survived the Invincible War, Conquest arrived, ready to tear him apart.

Robert Kirkman says fans should expect even more of the battle-hardened Viltrumite in Season 4, explaining (via Variety):

When I write an episode, I always go through the comic and think about...

Invincible fans, embrace yourselves for double trouble as the Viltrumite Thragg and Conquest, the two of the deadliest villains from the series, will feature in Season 4. It was a long wait for the audience, who had followed this animated superhero series since the beginning. Thragg, the main antagonist who rules the Viltrumite empire, has not appeared in the Prime Video series until now, but guess what? The wait is over.

Mark Grayson in Invincible Season 3 | Credits: Prime Video

Robert Kirkman, the maestro of the Invincible series, recently announced that the time has come for the audience and the series to witness the wrath of Thragg, who has been an underlying villain since the beginning of the series. The Grand Regent of the Viltrum Empire is built to be the strongest Viltrumite and took over the planet after Thaedus killed Emperor Argall in the comics. Now, finally bringing him in Season...

Invincible is not an ordinary series. It’s a show where simply having power is not enough to achieve your goals and Robert Kirkman is credited with having created this incredible show.

Invincible | Credit: Amazon Prime Video

Featuring some intense battles and many action-heavy scenes, Invincible has been constantly evolving and upgrading its animation and fight scenes. However, the season 3 finale charts the top above all.

Robert Kirkman brought an epic finale to Invincible Season 3

Boasting an incredible cast and some iconic episodes along the way, Invincible quickly became a fan-favorite especially during the times when audiences were loving the anti-hero trope.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan voices Conquest in Invincible season 3 | Credits: Skybound Entertainment

Naturally, the ratings were bound to be good and Omni-Man became the go-to sigma guy. However, the main star of the show was his son Invincible (voiced by Steven Yeun) and the story quickly moved forward.

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The director behind the 2013 film 47 Ronin has finally been indicted after allegedly defrauding Netflix of $11 million. Carl Rinsch could be facing a life behind bars instead of the camera if he is found guilty of the charges against him for ripping off the streaming giant by promising an epic sci-fi series that never materialized. While there are several big projects a year that don’t make it to the finish line, this case was very different as Rinsch is accused of taking the money and using it to live out a lavish lifestyle of high-value purchases and cryptocurrency gambles.

According to THR, the 12-page indictment was made public and has FBI Assistant Director Leslie Backschies as saying, “Carl Rinsch allegedly stole more than $11 million from a prominent streaming platform to finance lavish purchases and personal investments instead of completing a promised television series. The FBI will continue to reel in...

Director Carl Erik Rinsch has been arrested for allegedly defrauding $11 million from Netflix – money originally earmarked for an abortive sci-fi series.

Marking the latest chapter in an increasingly outlandish case, filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested on Tuesday the 18th March for alleged money laundering and wire fraud.

According to official court documents, Rinsch has been charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11m – a sum of money the director is alleged to have spent on personal investments and luxury items rather than the science fiction TV series he’d originally agreed to make.

The case goes back to 2018, when Netflix signed a deal with Rinsch to make a sci-fi series called White Horse (later re-titled Conquest). Rinsch was best known at the time for 47 Ronin, a martial arts fantasy film starring Keanu Reeves that didn’t do too well at the box office. All the same, Netflix was hungry...

Federal prosecutors have arrested Carl Erik Rinsch, a filmmaker known for directing “47 Ronin,” on charges of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million. The money was intended for a sci-fi series called “White Horse,” later renamed “Conquest,” which he never completed. Authorities say Rinsch misused the funds for personal gain instead of finishing the project.

The trouble began when Netflix paid Rinsch’s company $44 million in 2018 and 2019 to produce the series. The show, centered on a scientist creating artificial humans that rebel, had sparked a bidding war among studios.

By March 2020, Rinsch asked for an additional $11 million, claiming the original amount wasn’t enough. Netflix sent the funds, expecting progress on pre- and post-production work.

Instead, prosecutors allege Rinsch moved the money through various accounts, eventually landing it in his personal brokerage account. Within two months, he lost over half of it in risky stock and cryptocurrency trades. With the remaining cash,...

Director Carl Erik Rinsch was indicted by federal prosecutors on Tuesday for defrauding Netflix out of $11 million, money he received to produce a science fiction TV series but instead spent on personal investments and property.

According to documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Rinsch has been charged with one count of wire fraud, one count of money laundering, and five counts of engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from specified unlawful activity.

Rinsch made his reputation making commercials with striking visuals and went on to direct the 2013 Keanu Reeves action film “47 Ronin,” though he was removed from that project during production after the budget ballooned to $225 million. In 2018 Netflix greenlit a sci-fi series from Rinsch, “Conquest” which was never completed and eventually canceled.

Netflix ultimately took a write-off of $55 million for the aborted production.

Netflix and Rinsch went...

Director Carl Erik Rinsch has been indicted on charges of fraud and money laundering for allegedly taking $11 million from Netflix and spending it on luxury cars, antique furniture and mattresses.

Rinsch demanded the funds in order to finish “White Horse,” a science fiction TV series that was never completed, according to the indictment. Instead, he allegedly used the money to make “extremely risky investments,” to pay for stays at the Four Seasons and for other lavish purchases, and to hire lawyers to sue Netflix.

Rinsch, 47, was arrested Tuesday in West Hollywood, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

Netflix declined to comment.

The allegations were first reported in a New York Times story in November 2023. They are also spelled out in a lengthy arbitration ruling, which was made public last August. The arbitrator ordered Rinsch to repay $11.8 million, and...

Carl Erik Rinsch made his feature directorial debut with 47 Ronin. The historical fantasy action film starring Keanu Reeves was eviscerated by critics and declared a box office bomb. Despite that failure, Netflix still agreed to fund Rinch’s ambitious sci-fi series, but instead, he allegedly spent the money on cryptocurrency and Rolls-Royces and paid for his divorce. Now, he could be facing the consequences as the Justice Department has charged Rinsch with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million.

Rinsch was arrested today and, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, has been charged with “one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; one count of money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and five counts of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

A director of a would-be Netflix series has been arrested on fraud charges for allegedly blowing through $11 million meant for the show, accused of spending the money on failed stocks, cryptocurrency, expensive cars, and two mattresses that totaled $600,000.

Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday after a seven-count grand jury indictment was unveiled against him in the Southern District of New York on March 4. In addition to wire fraud, the 47-year-old is charged with money laundering and monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. If...

Federal prosecutors have indicted Carl Rinsch for allegedly taking $11 million from Netflix for a long promised sci-fi series that was never made.

In a case with Keanu Reeves cameos, some bad crypto deals, a pledge to be able to control lightning, five Rolls-Royces and a scathing portrait of an industry drunk on its own content needs, the 47 Ronin director is looking at likely the rest of his life behind bars if found guilty.

“Carl Rinsch allegedly stole more than $11 million from a prominent streaming platform to finance lavish purchases and personal investments instead of completing a promised television series,” FBI Assistant Director Leslie Backschies said Tuesday of Netflix a.k.a “Streaming Company-1” in the 12-page indictment, as the indictment was made pubic. “The FBI will continue to reel in any individual who seeks to defraud businesses.”

Arrested today in L.A., the 47-year-old Rinsch is “charged with one count of wire fraud,...

Spoilers ahead for "Invincible."

"Invincible" season 3 has come and gone with just as much critical praise and fanfare as the show's two prior seasons. According to one specific rubric, it even hit a new high for the show. At the time of this writing, the "Invincible" season 3 finale, "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up," holds a near-perfect 9.9/10 audience score on IMDb. That's just a small notch above the penultimate episode of season 3, which holds a 9.8. Both episodes have eclipsed the IMDb score for the season 1 finale, "Where I Really Come From," which remains one of the most iconic episodes of television from the past decade.

Hitting a new stride (at least in the eyes of some fans) in its third season is a huge accomplishment for "Invincible," and it bodes well for the show's future. Prime Video has one of the best reputations for renewing streaming shows long-term, in part...

Mark Grayson is no stranger to brutal beatdowns. Invincible is known for its over-the-top violence, pushing its protagonist to his physical and emotional limits, but it turns out the artists behind his world relish his suffering. Recently, artist and co-creator Ryan Ottley responded to a fan question asking whether he enjoyed "drawing Mark in pain". His answer perfectly encapsulates the dark humor that runs through the series.

Ottley tweeted a reply after posting the cover of Invincible #62,the infamous issue featuring Mark’s brutal battle with Conquest—a fight that played out in the Invincible season 3 finale. When asked if he enjoys drawing Invincible in agony, Ottley responded with a quick clap back.

No. I love it. https://t.co/N3VlrZpzm6— Ryan Ottley (@RyanOttley) March 13, 2025

Statements like this from Invincibles creators showcase more than just enthusiasm for Mark’s suffering. His response highlights the core of Invincible’s appeal:...

The meaning behind Conquest's heart-shaped bubble in his fight against Mark Grayson in Invincible Season 3's finale is much deeper than fans think. 

The final moments of Invincible Season 3, Episode 7 introduced Conquest, a powerful and high-ranking Viltrumite who comes face to face with Mark Grayson.  

A good chunk of the finale mainly revolves around the brutal clash between Conquest and Invincible, leading to some memorable and tension-filled moments that left a mark in the minds of viewers, such as his heart-shaped mockery to Mark. 

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Note: The following story contains spoilers from “Invincible” Season 3 Episode 8.

Conquest’s arrival on “Invincible” was one of the most hotly anticipated moments from fans of the comic book series and it didn’t disappoint.

Season 3 of the Prime Video animated series put Mark Grayson aka Invincible (Steven Yeun) through the ringer and the final episodes were the most brutal. Clean-up from the aptly named Invincible War – where Earth was beset by a multiversal army of morally questionable Invincibles – had barely begun before Conquest showed up. His arrival was teased at the end of Season 2 and comic fans knew to expect one of the bloodiest fights of the show when he did.

That’s exactly what we got.

Below, Invincible and Conquest’s brutal fight is broken down and those final teases for Season 4 are explained.

Invincible vs. Conquest

“Stand ready for my arrival, worm.”

Mark barely had time to...

Amazon Prime Video’s animated series Invincible Season 3 introduces significant developments, particularly in its casting of esteemed actors Jonathan Banks and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Banks, best known for his role as Mike Ehrmantraut in Breaking Bad, and Morgan, who famously portrayed Negan in The Walking Dead, lend their voices to pivotal characters in the new season. Banks takes on the role of Brit, while Morgan voices the formidable Viltrumite antagonist, Conquest.

A still from Invincible season 3 | Credit: Prime Video

Morgan brings a nuanced intensity to Conquest, a character feared in the Invincible comics for his ruthless demeanor and formidable strength. His arrival in the penultimate episode, titled What Have I Done?, sets the stage for an epic showdown with protagonist Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun). This casting not only reunites Morgan and Yeun—rekindling their on-screen rivalry from The Walking Dead—but also introduces a villain whose presence will profoundly challenge Mark.

Quick ViewThe Conquest in the StarsMeeting MarkThe power within

All hail the destroyer of worlds and killer of planets. Where walks Conquest, death, and destruction follow in his wake.

Invincible (Mark Sebastian Grayson) in tears. (Photo: Prime Video.)

Invincible Season 3, Episode 7 has introduced Conquest, the ultimate foe. One of the most highly-anticipated parts of Amazon Prime Video’s Invincible from the beginning, Conquest’s coming has been awaited with bated breath.

Of all the powerful villains of the Invincible Universe, none quite match up to the Viltrumite known as Conquest. Conquest stands out as one of the strongest and most violent, among the ruthless Viltrume society. Conquest thrived in the bloodshed and developed an unquenchable thirst for violence.

The Conquest in the Stars Conquest with his hand against his chest in S3. Credits – Prime Video.

Conquest became the most successful soldier in their quest for universal dominance and never failed...

Spoiler Alert !!!Spoilers ahead for Invincible Season 3

The latest episode of Invincible covered a lot of ground, from bringing back Angstrom Levy and the Invincible War to the first appearance of Conquest. The show saw some of its most devastating moments during the War as Mark Grayson had to fight his worst enemy: himself and more of himself. However, many felt that it got over too soon.

While it stays true to the comics, I am glad the makers did not drag out the War for more than an episode or worse, the whole season. Invincible is not a show that gives breathing room to Mark Grayson and being a superhero in real life does not always have time outs. It may also set up Rudy Connors’ a.k.a Robot’s betrayal.

The Invincible War in the latest episode of Invincible was rightly timed A still from Invincible | Credits:...

As fans of The Walking Dead will know, Negan, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, killed Glenn, played by Steven Yeun, in one of the show's biggest moments. It was one of the most brutal and heartwrenching deaths in a show full of people getting eaten by zombies in quite a vivid fashion.

Given Glenn's fate, he won't be getting revenge against Negan in the world of The Walking Dead. And yet, Robert Kirkman (who co-created both Invincible and The Walking Dead), it seems, no small fan of irony, as Invincible will pit the two actors against each other once more. This time,Morgan won’t be the one walking away.

How Putting Morgan In The Role Gives Yeun a Chance To Avenge A Fallen Hero

That Morgan plays the role feels not only fitting but ironic - the man who played Negan, Glenn’s killer, now playing Conquest is almost...

Quick LinksJonathan Banks Is Brit, the Super-SoldierInvincible Needs to Give Brit More Screen-Time

The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 3, Episode 7, "What Have I Done?," now streaming on Prime Video.

Invincible Season 3 once more continues to stack big names in the cast. Aaron Paul as Powerplex and Kate Mara as his wife, Becky, are prime examples. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is also playing the wicked Viltrumite warrior, Conquest, with Simu Liu similarly playing Multi-Paul. One more actor who joins the ranks in joining Invincible's voice cast is Breaking Bad's Jonathan Banks.

Viewers loved Banks as Mike, the partner Jesse thought of as an uncle, and who Walter screwed over in that AMC series. No one had an inkling as to who Banks would be voicing, however. It turns out Banks' character has a short but very important role; that could help with Invincible's future.

Jonathan Banks Is Brit,...

The following contains spoilers for Invincible season 3, episode 7, "What Have I Done?", now streaming on Prime Video

Robert Kirkman always knew Jeffrey Dean Morgan was the right man to voice Conquest in Invincible.

After season 3's penultimate episode concluded with Mark Grayson staring down a new Viltrumite foe, the Invincible creator and executive producer spoke with Entertainment Weekly about adapting his iconic battle with Conquest for animation. Morgan's voice, he admitted, was selected for this role "probably since the beginning of the show's existence.... Conquest needs a lot of nuance. There's a tremendous amount of personality there, even though he is this giant, powerful brute that's just wrecking things. And I knew Jeffrey could bring that."

Given Morgan's performance as The Walking Dead's Negan, who infamously made his debut by killing Steven Yeun's Glenn, both he and Kirkman recognized the appeal of having this fight between these two actors come full circle.

Invincible Season 3, Episode 8 will feature a long-awaited rematch between two of The Walking Dead's most notable actors nearly nine years after their first meeting.

Season 3 of Amazon Prime Video's superhero adaptation titled Invincible is about to wrap up when the finale premieres on Thursday, March 13. 

In Episode 7, fans were finally introduced to Conquest in full form, even though he had one less arm and eye than he did in his extremely brief Season 1 appearance.

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