Linda Elliott 
Welcome back to Upcoming Comics! It’s a fifth Tuesday of the month, which means it’s all annuals and specials this week. Since we’re light on content, I’m going to take this as one last opportunity to plug my Morrison Batman series. It’s been a lot of work researching and writing all these up, but it’s …
One of the most consistent themes in Batman Beyond is parenthood. The show began with Terry’s father being murdered, and Bruce stepping in as a reluctant father figure. Since then we’ve met tons of characters whose identities are wrapped up in their children or their parents. Paxton Powers, the entire Royal Flush Gang, Armory, Earth …
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on April 26, 2024. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. ON the Stage Enjoy the vibe at Earth Day 2023 | Photo: Paul Mann With so many great things to enjoy at the Earth Day Festival, …
ComingSoon has an exclusive look at two new images from Duchess, a new gangster thriller movie that is directed by Neil Marshall. Saban Films has obtained the United States release rights for Duchess, a new gangster movie directed by Marshall. It will be released in theaters later this year. VERTIGO Releasing, meanwhile, has acquired the …
Warner Bros. has announced a release date for The Commandant’s Shadow, a documentary about the real-life Höss family from Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest. Per Deadline, Fathom Events is partnering with Warner Bros. to bring The Commandant’s Shadow, which is directed by Daniela Völker, to United States theaters on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. An …
Viewers of Shogun may be confused as to whether Yoshii Toranaga actually becomes shogun or if he dies by the end of the hit FX series. The writing for the show expects watchers to understand and piece together the complex politics between the various regents and how certain lords gain political power, sometimes without even …
McFarlane Toys has announced three new additions to its DC Multiverse line, and they are available for preorder now. Superman by Jim Lee 1:6 Scale Statue with McFarlane Toys Digital Collectible Available from Amazon and Entertainment Earth. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive…The Man of Steel™ fights a never-ending battle for …
This edition of ON the Beat was originally emailed to subscribers on April 25, 2024. To receive Josef Woodard’s music newsletter in your inbox each Thursday, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. Exploring Orchestral Klezmerica As an opening salvo for last weekend’s Santa Barbara Symphony (SBS) program at the Granada, the orchestra plunged gamely and crisply into the bright, brisk fare of …
Focus Features‘ newest fantasy comedy movie, The American Society of Magical Negroes, has finally received its official Peacock, digital, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates. This comes after over a month since the Justice Smith-led movie had made its theatrical debut. When is The American Society of Magical Negroes Peacock, digital, Blu-ray and DVD release dates? …
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive new clip from the comedy movie My Divorce Party. My Divorce Party is a new comedy movie starring Rumer Willis, Kimia Behpoornia, and more. The film, which releases later this month, follows a group of friends celebrating one of their member’s divorce. Watch the exclusive My Divorce Party clip below …