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Sarah Shahi is The Diverse Nancy Drew CBS Was Looking For

The badass assassin from 'Person of Interest' is taking her specific set of skills to another CBS show when Sarah Shahi becomes the adult Nancy Drew in the pilot Drew.
CBS stayed true to their words when they announced the pilot order that the lead would be a diverse hire. Shahi, a Texas-native, is of Iranian-Persian-Spanish heritage. If Drew gets picked up it would be CBS's only primetime drama led by a person of color. The network currently has multiple ensemble casts and shows led by co-stars with POC but Shahi as the titular character would be a move in the right direction.
As for the premise of the show, Variety describes it as: Titled “Drew,” the potential series is described as a contemporary take on the character from the iconic Nancy Drew book series. The pilot will center around a 30-something who is a more mature version of Nancy than the one in the popular novels. Nancy is now detective for the NYPD, where she investigates and solves crimes using her uncanny obser…
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Star Wars Mariachi Cover of "The Throne Room" from A New Hope

Star Wars music covers aren't hard to find but few come from a mariachi band. Mariachi Entertainment System does a lot of covers of music from iconic video games but are also known to do a faithful rendition of John Williams' best. 'The Throne Room' is from the award ceremony scene at the end of 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.'Unfortunately, it isn't synced up to the video but we do see the musicians lovingly play their instruments. Enjoy.


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PREORDER: 'Drifter' #10 by Ivan Brandon and Nic Klein

Writer Ivan Brandon (Wolverine, Men of War) and artist Nic Klein (Captain America, Thor) will launch a new story arc in their ongoing dark sci-fi series DRIFTER this April.

Previously in DRIFTER, Abram Pollux barely survived a crash landing on Ouro, a lawless backwater planet, only to end up on the wrong end of a bullet. What started as a struggle for survival quickly became a journey to the very edges of what it means to be human, as Pollux searched for answers among the ruins of this forgotten world. When he crossed the grey line to the dark side of planet Ouro—where humanity has no place—mysteries began to unravel.

In DRIFTER #10, Abram Pollux returns to Ghost Town, determined to even the score. But the rules have changed. New alliances are drawn, old friends become new foes, and each step closer to the truth brings Pollux that much closer to hell.

"All the dread that's been building over the last year, it's taken physical form,” said Brandon. “Ghost Town's about to b…
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PREVIEW: 'Tomboy' #4 by Mia Goodwin

Wherever she goes, death is sure to follow. Four months after the funeral of her best friend, Addison has embraced her new life as a vigilante, but trouble is on the horizon as Detective Tico closes in on a suspect and the notorious Irene Trent finally steps out of the shadows.
TOMBOY #4 Writer(s): M. Goodwin Artist Name(s): M. Goodwin Cover Artist(s): Fanny Hagdahl Sorebo
32 pages/ Rated: T+ / FC                           $3.99 (reg)







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New 'Batman V Superman' Clip, a Zack Snyder Featurette, and "Deleted" Scene

During a visit from Ben Affleck on Jimmy Kimmel Live After the Oscars Special Sunday nighta new clip from 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice' premiered. 
The brief sneak peek featured the fight between Superman and Batman. After taking Bats through a building tossing him on the roof, Superman warns "If I wanted it, you'd be dead already." Bats creates a smoke screen that Supes quickly breaks through only to find a rocket coming towards him. 


Affleck talked about his Oscar experience when he and Matt Damon won for Best Original Screenplay for "Good Will Hunting" in 1997. He also added a cute anecdote about his son requesting he be Batman for his birthday party this past weekend. His son wanted other heroes as well so Affleck borrowed the official suit from the studio after signing release forms and hired other performers to play Iron Man, Captain America, Wonder Woman and Superman. 
Sunday night also saw Turkish Airlines release a video featurette featurin…
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Agent Carter vs Thompson in Season Finale Teaser "Hollywood Ending"

On the exciting Marvel's Agent Carter season 2 finale, "Hollywood Ending," Peggy (Hayley Atwell) needs Howard Stark to eliminate Zero Matter as they are faced with a mission none of them could come back from. In the sneak peeks below, Peggy and Sousa search Whitney Frost's room - thanks to helo from Joseph Manfredi (guest star Ken Marino) - in hopes of finding clues. What will they end up finding? Also, when Thompson refuses to put the detonator down, Peggy threatens him with a gun. He doesn't believe she would do it... will Peggy pull the trigger?

Tune in to the all-new Marvel's Agent Carter season finale TUESDAY MAR 1 9|8c!
Watch the Agent Carter Season 2 Finale Sneak Peeks Now:





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ADVANCE PREVIEW: 'Another Castle' #1 by Andrew Wheeler and Paulina Ganucheau

Princess Misty of Beldora longs for a more exciting life, but gets more than she bargained for when she is captured by Lord Badlug, the ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. He intends to marry her and conquer Beldora, leading the land into ruin and chaos. Together with the long-suffering citizens of Grimoire and a certain bumbling prince, Misty must fight to protect her kingdom and free both realms from Badlug’s tyrannical rule.
STORY BY Andrew Wheeler
ART BY Paulina Ganucheau
COLORS BY Paulina Ganucheau
LETTERS BY Jenny Vy Tran
COVER BY Paulina Ganucheau, Irene Koh, Meredith McClaren, et al.
PUBLISHER Oni Press
COVER PRICE: $3.99 RELEASE DATE Mar 2nd, 2016









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REVIEW: 'Faith' #2 by Jody Houser, Francis Portela and Marguerite Sauvage

★★★★★ (5/5)
'Faith' is an entertaining character study in the "everywoman" as superhero. One of the biggest complaints about Superman has been that he's boring, he's invincible, he's a boy scout, and there's nothing compelling about him. That characterization is unfair as he's been portrayed in many interesting ways. Faith may not be as powerful as Superman but is a great example of how to create a superhero story with a noble protagonist while still finding conflict and drama without undermining her integrity. She's smart, brave, and heroic but what makes her compelling is that she's a relatable person with dreams and emotions like the rest of us. 
After the explosion that ended issue one, Faith feels guilty she couldn't have done more. She finds some solace in grateful survivors and a phone call from her friend @X, reminding her she doesn't have to it all alone. She has to balance her hero duties with her secret identity as content…
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'Fear The Walking Dead' Season 2 Teaser Sails Into Dangerous Waters

A new teaser for AMC's Fear the Walking Dead has been released and it looks like the new season promises to more dangerous than the first. Our survivors took to the sea at the end of season one to escape an L.A. overrun by walkers. However, this exclusive trailer from IGN shows there's plenty of peril ahead. Check out the video below.
Fear the Walking DeadSeason 2 premiere airs Sunday, April 10 at 9pm on AMC.
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GOTHAM PREVIEWS: 'Wrath of the Villains' Begins in This Video Playlist

The Gotham mid-season premiere arrives Monday, February 29 on Fox and the network has released a series of teasers leading up to the return. The season promised a "Rise of the Villains" and after half a season of crazy twists that featured the rise and fall of Theo Galvan, the introduction of Firefly, Ed Nygma's descent into madness, and a glimpse at the classic Batman villain Mr. Freeze.
Victor Fries (Nathan Darrow) is a cryogenics scientist with a terminally ill wife, Nora. With his beloved suffering from an incurable disease, Fries desperately preserves Nora cryogenically until he can find a cure. Even if that means experimenting on others to do it. 
In this video playlist, take a sneak peek at young Bruce, Hugo Strange, the Riddler, Penguin, and Mr. Freeze. See what's in store for all your favorite characters as the "rise" leads to the "Wrath of the Villains."

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Archie TV Series 'Riverdale' Casts Camila Mendes as Veronica

Rounding out a week of major casting news for The CW's 'Riverdale' live-action pilot based on the Archie Comics characters comes the announcement that Camila Mendes has been cast as Riverdale's top socialite, Veronica Lodge!

The Veronica casting follows a week of major casting news for the Riverdale gang consisting of Archie (KJ Apa), Josie (Ashleigh Murray), Fred Andrews (Luke Perry), Jughead (Cole Sprouse), Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart), and Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch).

In the exclusive announcement, Deadline described Mendes's Veronica as a silver-tongued high school sophomore who returns to Riverdale from New York, eager to reinvent herself after a scandal involving her father.

Expect additional “Riverdale” news in the coming weeks.

The one-hour drama will be written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and produced by Warner Brothers Studios and Berlanti Productions and has been described as a subversive take on the classic Archie my…
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Jimmy Smits Joins Fox's '24: Legacy' Pilot

Veteran actor, Jimmy Smits, has a new gig on Fox's "24" revival pilot as an ambitious U.S Senator looking to move up politically. "24: Legacy" replaces Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer with Corey Hawkin's (Straight Outta Compton) Eric Carter who returns home from overseas to find trouble has followed prompting the help of CTU to stop potential terrorist attacks on U.S soil. 
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Smits, has had a long and varied career. Recently of 'Sons of Anarchy' and will be appearing next on Baz Luhrman’s new Netflix series 'The Get Down,' Smits is no stranger to playing politicos. 
When he's not playing lawyers on L.A. Law, Dexter, or detectives on NYPD Blue (yes, Cop Rock still counts) he's been a congressman on The West Wing and Senator Bail Organa (Princess Leia's adoptive father) in the polarizing Star Wars prequels. 
He joins newly cast members like Teddy Sears (The Flash) and Miranda Otto (War of the Worlds,…
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PREORDER: 'Sons of the Devil' #6 by Brian Buccellato and Toni Infante

New York Times bestselling writer Brian Buccellato (Detective Comics, The Flash) and artist Toni Infante will launch a new story arc in their ongoing psychological horror SONS OF THE DEVIL this March.
Previously in SONS OF THE DEVIL, average guy Travis discovered he had family ties to a deadly cult.
In SONS OF THE DEVIL #6, the second arc begins with Travis looking to reconnect with his biological family while his father, David, continues to assemble the pieces for his devil’s sacrifice.
SONS OF THE DEVIL #6 (Diamond code: JAN160553) hits shelves Wednesday, March 23rd. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, February 29th.
Get caught up by reading the first arc Sons of the Devil Vol. 1 Trade Paperback.
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Indigo Promises an "Age of Chaos" with 4 New 'Supergirl' Clips

Laura Vandervoort (Smallville's Supergirl) makes her debut as hacker turned supervillain Indigo. The resemblance to Marvel's Mystique is unavoidable but she's able to travel via the Internet and has a connection to Kara's past. The "age of chaos" Indigo threatens to rain down on National City prompts Kara to visit Superman's Fortress of Solitude to find a way to defeat her. Meanwhile, office politics between Siobhan, Kara and Cat still make for an uncomfortable situation. James and Lucy have issues between themselves to figure out. See all three new sneak peeks for Monday's "Solitude" episode.
"Solitude" -- Kara travels to Superman’s Fortress of Solitude in hopes of learning how to defeat Indigo (Laura Vandervoort), a dangerous being who can transport via the Internet and who has a connection to Kara’s past. Also, James’s relationship with Lucy reaches a crossroads, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Feb. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Tele…
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Trajectory is Causing a Distraction for Barry in 'The Flash' Trailer

Trajectory is coming to Central City to cause some havoc. She's making The Flash look bad as she speeds around town robbing and stealing. What is she up to? Where did she come from? How did she get her powers? And will Cisco hook up with the first lady speedster? Find out Tuesday at 8 p.m. on the CW.

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Despite Call for Diversity Marvel Casts Finn Jones as Danny Rand in 'Iron Fist'

As first reported by That Hashtag Show, it looks like 'Game of Thrones' actor Finn Jones is indeed the titular character for Netflix's 'Iron Fist' Marvel series. Entertainment Weekly is one of the outlets confirming the casting. 
Marvel describes the series as follows: Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.
Jones will play Danny Rand who as a young boy traveled to the mystical city of  K’un-L’un. He is eventually adopted by the city’s ruler and taught superior martial arts and the power of the Iron Fist. He later returns to his native New York to begin crime fighting.
No release date has been set for the fourth Netflix/Marvel series however it's speculated to debut in 2017. It'll follow Daredevil (Season 2 premieres March 18), Jessica Jones, and the upcoming Luke Cage. All…
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Get the Inside Scoop on 'Star City 2046' in this 'Legends of Tomorrow' Preview

The team crash lands in Star City thirty years in the future and the city is in ruins. A lawless and dystopian future awaits Star City if they don't stop Vandal Savage in time. Connor Hawke (Joseph David-Jones) is the new Green Arrow while Stephen Amell himself appears as the older one-armed recluse. A new  Deathstroke (Jamie Andrew Cutler) rules the streets but is it Slade Wilson?
In this behind-the-scenes video, executive producer Phil Klemmer discusses how the team reacts to seeing the collapse of Star City. Not surprisingly, Captain Cold and Heat Wave relish the freedom of a place run by criminals. Sara is devastated by the annihilation of her home town. 
Check out the preview below and watch 'Legends of Tomorrow' Thursday night on the CW at 8 p.m. 

DC's Legends of Tomorrow 1x06 "Star City 2046" - guest starring Stephen Amell - When a malfunction sends the Waverider crashing into 2046 Star City, our heroes face a startling version of their own future where t…
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Elektra is Ready to Fight in New 'Daredevil' Trailer

In the second trailer for Marvel's Daredevil season two, Elodie Yung as Elektra is the centerpiece. Like the first trailer where the Punisher (Jon Bernthal) was introduced, "Part 2" offers more insight on Elektra's involvment with Matt Murdock. A former lover and ally, she warns him of the emergence of the Yakuza he thought he had driven out of town. 
The action-packed trailer includes Elektra in action, another glimpse of the Punisher, conflict between Foggy (Elden Henson) and Matt, an agitated Claire (Rosario Dawson), the ominous return of Stick (Scott Glenn) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll). Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle and face an old flame – Elektra Natchios.Bigger problems emerge when Frank Castle, a man looking for vengeance, is reborn as The Punisher, a man who takes justice into his own hands in Matt’s neighborhood. Me…
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PREORDER: Todd McFarlane's 'SPAWN Adult Coloring Book'

From Todd McFarlane—creator of comic book anti-hero SPAWN—comes the first ever SPAWN ADULT COLORING BOOK, available from Image Comics this May. Known for his hyper-detailed and complex art, this coloring book is a must-have for any SPAWN and comic book fan.

In 1992, the creation of SPAWN unleashed a brand new character to an unsuspecting public for the first time. With the release of its premiere issue, SPAWN broke the independent comic sales record, selling over one million issues, a record which still stands today. Decades later, with over 260 issues produced, SPAWN is one of the longest-running, independent comic books currently being published.

The SPAWN ADULT COLORING BOOK is a sampling of Todd McFarlane’s kinetic artwork from the span of his lengthy, ongoing career. Featuring 47 unique and memorable covers and interior pages inked by the comic book legend himself, Todd wants YOU in the position of comic book colorist, designing a color scheme for some of Spawn’s most memorable pag…
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PREORDER: 'Minimum Wage Vol. 2: So Many Bad Decisions' by Bob Fingerman

Fan-favorite cartoonist Bob Fingerman returns to MINIMUM WAGE with VOLUME 2: SO MANY BAD DECISIONS, the hilarious slice-of-life story of one man’s search for happiness.

“I'm really excited about this volume, which concludes the storyline started in the previous collection,” said Fingerman. “In addition to the story itself, the book's heaving with bonus material, including a slew of all-new guest pinups done just for this edition from the likes of Amy Reeder, Joseph Michael Linsner, Andrew MacLean, Tommy Lee Edwards, French superstars Stan Manoukian and Julien/CDM and maybe more!"

MINIMUM WAGE, VOL. 2: SO MANY BAD DECISIONS follows post-divorce Rob and his continued struggles—both romantic and careerist—as he divvies up time between dating an Ayn Rand-worshiping, Goth wannabe standup comedian; depicting curiously sagacious mutant crustaceans; and landing in the not-so-healthy but all-too-familiar embrace of his ex. Can so many bad decisions lead to enlightenment?

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The CW's 'Riverdale' Casts Josie and a Non-Ginger Archie

Press Release: Casting news follows news of show's  Jughead, Betty and Fred Andrews
Riverdale, meet Archie Andrews.
KJ Apa will play America's favorite teen in The CW's live-action "Riverdale" TV series, joining Ashleigh Murray as talented musician Josie McCoy. The news comes hot on the heels of other major casting news for the pilot, including the naming of Cole Sprouse (The Sweet Life of Zack and Cody) as Jughead Jones, Lili Reinhart (Surviving Jack) as Betty Cooper, and Luke Perry (Beverly Hills,90210) as Fred Andrews.
In the exclusive announcement, Deadline described Apa's Archie as "an intense, conflicted teen, a boyish high school sophomore who got pumped up over the summer working construction and is now juggling the interest of several girls, as well as trying to balance his passion for writing and performing music — against the wishes of his father and his football coach."
Murray’s Josie is described as "a gorgeous, snooty and ambitious g…
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Former Heartthrob Luke Perry Cast as Archie's Dad in the CW's 'Riverdale'

After casting Cole Sprouse (The Sweet Life of Zack and Cody) as Jughead Jones and Lili Reinhart (Surviving Jack) as Betty Cooper in The CW’s pilot episode of the live-action “Riverdale” TV series, comes the news that the next member of the iconic Archie series is here! Luke Perry (Beverly Hills, 90210) has been cast as the father of Archie Andrews.

In the exclusive announcement, Deadline described Luke Perry's Fred Andrews as "easygoing" and the owner of a construction firm who is hoping his son, who worked for him all summer, will someday take over the family business.

Perry, whose series credits also include Oz, John From Cincinnati and Body Of Proof, is repped by TalentWorks and Himber Entertainment.

Expect additional “Riverdale” casting news in the coming weeks.

The one-hour drama will be written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and produced by Warner Brothers Studios and Berlanti Productions and has been described as a subversive take on th…
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REVIEW: 'Postal' #10 by Bryan Hill, Isaac Goodhart, and Betsy Gonia

★★★★★ (5/5)
Molly has come to Eden like a tornado engulfing everything in her path. No one is safe but no one is fooled either. Everyone knows she's a threat, Mark  calls her a shark. Mayor Shiffron has to protect her but who's going protect Eden from her.

Bryan Hill has dropped a lethal wild card smack dab in the middle of 'Postal' who unlike the rest of the shady citizens in town, Molly has no interest in keeping a low profile or blending in. Despite her innocent look she has an unflinching thirst for blood. 'Postal' has been an eerie, sometimes shocking, tale of crime and corruption. It's also been malleable enough to switch gears and incorporate new characters with ease. This latest visitor is already making an impact albeit a negative one. 

Hill embraces his pulp-style with crisp, almost rhythmic, dialogue. Scenes between characters are tension-filled as artists Isaac Goodhart and Betsy Gonia frame them soaked in shadows allowing enough light to expose an…
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Vixen Throws Down in New 'Arrow' Clip

Wednesday night, Megalyn Echikunwoke makes her long-awaited debut in an all-new episode of Arrow as DC Comics superhero Vixen. After a successful run in the animated shorts that ran on the CW's online channel CW Seed, Echikunwoke moves from voicing the cartoon version to embodying the live-action heroine. 
Ollie calls in some help from Vixen in trying to take down Damian Darhk. This marks the first live-action appearance for Vixen whose previously appeared in comics and animation. Her amulet allows her to harness the powers of the animal kingdom to fight crime. 
More importantly, Echikunwoke as Vixen becomes just the third woman of color to join the CW/DC universe as a superhero. Hopefully, if she doesn't get a solo series then she could join the 'Legends of Tomorrow' team. 
'Arrow' episode "Taken" premieres Wednesday at 8 p.m. on the CW.



Oliver realizes he needs help battling Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough) so he calls in an old friend – Vixen (guest s…
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