Any J.J. Abrams project is going to be full of surprises. Whether it’s television shows like Lost or films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, there’s always something unexpected when it comes to Abrams’ storytelling. Now, his signature style has extended into the Marvel universe. This week saw the release of Spider-Man #1, the first issue in a new limited series co-written by Abrams and his son Henry. The first issue not only introduces readers with a new villain, but also opens with the shocking death of a beloved character. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD A grown-up Peter Parker …
Canadian author and conservationist Graeme Gibson passed away on Wednesday, September 18th at the age of 85 due to dementia. The announcement was made by Gibson’s publisher, Penguin Random House Canada. Image Via Georgia Straight Gibson is known for writing experimental fiction novels such as Five Legs and Communion, both centering around the character Felix Oswald and his dark, twisted coming-of-age adventures. An avid bird watcher, Gibson also wrote collections based on his bird watching, his most well-known being The Bedside Book of Birds. Gibson was the longtime partner of Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s …
Fan favorite Batman villain Harley Quinn made her theatrical debut in 2016’s Suicide Squad, played by Margot Robbie. Though the film wasn’t very well-received, Robbie’s performance was praised. Robbie’s Quinn is set to return in the sequel/reboot film The Suicide Squad in 2021, directed by Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn. But before that, Quinn will join another DC team in a completely different film. Image Via Yahoo Coming February 2020, Robbie will star and executive produce Birds of Prey (and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The film sees Harley Quinn trying to live her …
Saturday Night Live alum and stand-up comedian is always ready to share his thoughts on life in a funny way, and fans will be able to read what’s on his mind in a new book. The New York Times reported that My First Black Boyfriend, a collection of essays written by Rock about his experiences with race, relationships and comedy, will be released in Fall 2020. The book will be published via Celadon, a division of Macmillan. Image Via WOSU Radio Celadon VP Deb Fuller believes that the collection will “point out things that may need …
The Prime Time Emmy Awards are this Sunday, but the Television Academy held another ceremony celebrating the work behind the scenes. The Creative Arts Emmys, held over the weekend, celebrated technical achievements of prime time shows. And the biggest show of the last decade nabbed the most prizes. Game of Thrones, based on the book series A Song of Ice and Fire, walked away with 10 Creative Arts Emmys, the most of any program during the ceremony. The controversial final season was awarded for achievements in stunt coordination, visual effects, sound editing, sound mixing, picture editing, score, make-up, costumes …
