It’s Been a Good Week to Be an X-Men Fan

The X-Men are so back. They never really went away—they haven’t for generations at this point—but wow, has X-Men ‘97 got the world talking about mutants in a way they haven’t since… well, the ‘90s. But enough X-talk! This week we looked at 3 Body Problem’s problems with more than three bodies, asshole billionaire investors, and so much more in our top stories. Check it out! —James Whitbrook

Adaptation is always a challenge—but it’s a particularly daunting one in the case of comic books, where a new medium has to reckon with translating sagas told across years of issues and continuity fluxes. For the most part, X-Men ‘97‘s latest episode navigates this task the best it can, but the sacrifices it makes come at the cost of a character brimming with potential for further exploration. – James Whitbrook Read More

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has been out since last week, and the streamer is starting to share spoiler-filled behind-the-scenes videos. Today’s drop goes into great detail about episode five, “Judgment Day,” a title that refers to both the giant ship at its center… and the memorable fate suffered by all aboard. – Cheryl Eddy Read More

Truly, it is the week of “here is merchandise featuring Deadpool and Wolverine, but it’s definitely not Deadpool & Wolverine merchandise, because licensing takes time.” Just after we got to see some rad Logan and Wade art, Hasbro has announced two updated movie figures of the irascible mutant duo… but it’s mostly so you have something to hold you over until actual Deadpool & Wolverine toys happen. – James Whitbrook Read More

So-called activist investor Nelson Peltz, who’s aiming to win two Disney board seats, has stirred up some controversy by calling out Disney’s recent era of “woke” strategy through diversifying its slate of films at Marvel Studios. – Sabina Graves Read More

Star Trek’s streaming revival finds itself at a bit of a crossroads. Discovery, the series that brought the show back to its current heights, is preparing to begin its final season next week—and Picard, arguably one of its biggest successes, came to an end last year. But things ending has never stopped Star Trek from looking ahead to what’s next, and there’s plenty on the way. – James Whitbrook Read More

When X-Men ‘97 hit Disney+ last week, enrapt viewers all shouted one thing—other than “To me, my X-men!”—as they saw Marvel’s mutants back in action: “Where has this Cyclops been?” – James Whitbrook Read More

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Bride of Frankenstein movie gets a shorter name and a new cast member. Get a look at not one, but two young vampire movies. Milla Jovovich has signed up for Brad Anderson’s new sci-fi thriller. Plus, what’s coming on Invincible. Spoilers, away! – Gordon Jackson and James Whitbrook Read More

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