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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The ‘Star Wars' Black Series Figure We've Been Waiting For Is Finally Here
For the past year, this is what has happened here on io9 every time Hasbro has announced a new figure for its Star Wars Black Series line. James Whitbrook: 'Germain, Hasbro just dropped some new Black Series Images.' Germain Lussier: 'Are any of them The Stranger from The Acolyte with a removable helmet revealing the face of Manny Jacinco?' Whitbrook: *Silence* 'No, it is not.' Without exaggeration, we've had that conversation at least a dozen times since the release of The Acolyte last year, every single time new Black Series have been released. But, this weekend, finally, James was able to give me a true Miracle on 34th Street moment. 'Yes, Germain, there is a Stranger Black Series.' Among a slew of new releases announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, our first Black Series figure of the villainous Stranger from The Acolyte, has been revealed. And while no, he doesn't have a removable helmet, he does have a removable head that swaps out to reveal the visage of Qimir. You may remember that, oddly, Qimir was the only main cast member who didn't get a toy when the Star Wars show debuted last year. And, even weirder, they didn't make a toy of the main villain. They could've easily done both, making the fearsome helmet just the figure's head to protect the spoiler. But now, it has happened. And it's worth the wait. Here are a few images. The Stranger Black Series will be available to preorder on Hasbro Pulse July 26 at 5 p.m. EST. My only concern is, do I order two? One to display as Qimir and one as the Stranger? Also, what's my obsession now? Actually, that one is easy. I want Luke Skywalker in his Crait Force Ghost outfit from the end of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Come on, Hasbro, old buddy, don't let me down. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Gizmodo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The First Reactions to ‘Ironheart' Are All Over the Place
We're on the eve of a new Marvel show, and the House of Mouse has started allowing press who've seen all six episodes of Ironheart to share how they think. While the early verdicts swing pretty wildly between positive and mild shrugs at best, there's also a lot of hints that the series' back half includes a pretty wild climax. Check out some social reactions below, starting with some positive insights from io9's very own Justin Carter and Germain Lussier! Most interesting thing about Ironheart is how uninterested it is about asking if Riri has a mantle to live up to. It's the right choice and tbh, I watched wishing this thread continued across other projects. Anthony Ramos is fine, interesting, surprisingly optimistic ending. — Justin Carter (@GigawattConduit) June 24, 2025#Ironheart is one of my favorite Marvel shows. It blends so much of what we love about the MCU so seamlessly with fantastic characters, performances, and style. Goes places I didn't expect, links in wild ways, but always keeps its dynamic, flawed, lead character front and center. — Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) June 24, 2025#Ironheart have some fun moments but it's never interesting enough nor it manages to stick the landing. Bland characters and a super uninteresting plot that doesn't knows where it wants to go. A disappointment overall. — The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) June 24, 2025The first three episodes of #Ironheart are out tomorrow, and your resident Marvel cynic is here to say: it's quite good! It's a shame the series has been in flux, because Disney+ has something great on their hands. Dominique Thorne is pure dynamite. Alden Ehrenreich is… — Maggie Lovitt (@maggieofthetown) June 24, 2025#Ironheart is really fun at times but feels (in my humble opinion) like it's desperately in need of a soul. The magic vs. machine theme is conceptually intriguing but feels like it's lacking here. I'm ambilavent because I didn't hate any part but I didn't love anything either — Hope Sloop (@Hopesloop) June 24, 2025IRONHEART warmed my heart. Dominique Thorne brings Riri Williams to life with layers that make her so much more. She's still our incredibly smart girl from Chicago but there is a lot of depth to Riri's story and the show has a truly emotional arc and an iconic vibe to it. — Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) June 24, 2025I've seen all six episodes of #Ironheart, and it's not good. It becomes obvious very quickly why Marvel decided to dump this on D+ 3 eps at a time. Can't fault the cast, but none of them are given much to work with. Some of the action scenes are passable and the finale is by far… — Mark Cassidy (@RorMachine) June 24, 2025I watched all six episodes of #Ironheart and it deserves your attention. It's better than most recent Marvel Studios theatrical releases and is one of the rare good MCU TV shows. Dominique Thorne is a star, peak production values, no idea what it's leading to but I'd like more.🧵 — Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) June 24, 2025#Ironheart is a bit of a mess—but it means well. Dominique Thorne is great, grounding the story with real emotion as Riri builds something new from grief. Rushed pacing and inconsistent narrative weigh it down, leaving a series that reaches for greatness but never quite takes off — Justin Lawrence | Geekcentric (@helloimjlaw) June 24, 2025 #Ironheart doesn't break any new ground with its story (and the less said about The Hood's crew, the better). However, it's an enjoyable ride buoyed by stellar performances from Dominique Thorne, Alden Ehrenreich, Anthony Ramos, and Lyric Ross. DON'T MISS THE FINALE! 👀 — Josh Wilding (@Josh_Wilding) June 24, 2025Ironheart streams its first three episodes on Disney+ beginning tonight, June 24, with its remaining three airing next week on July 1. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Final Destination: Bloodlines Has Screened, And First Reactions Say It's Time To Get Hyped: 'Easily The Best Film In The Franchise'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Horror fans around the globe have a special spot in their hearts for the Final Destination series, but the franchise has been in hibernation. It was well over a decade ago that Final Destination 5 arrived in theaters, and even though it was a hit (the second highest grossing title in the canon), development of another sequel was slow. Thankfully, it would seem that Final Destination: Bloodlines is going to be considered worth the wait, as the first reactions to screenings have arrived online, and they are extremely positive. The upcoming horror film is still a little over two weeks away from arriving in theaters, but critics have gotten an early peek at the finished work, and there is only praise being shared on social media. Germain Lussier from iO9 posted to his Bluesky account that Final Destination: Bloodlines is actually the best chapter in the franchise yet... and he doesn't think the competition is all that fierce. He writes: #FinalDestination #Bloodlines is pretty easily the best film in the franchise by a wide margin. It somehow sprinkles humor & emotion into the most disgusting, gory installment yet. Red herrings galore, excellent misdirects, & gruesome imaginative kills galore. Just a ton of fun. Part of the fun of the Final Destination series is that each movie has its own special hook when it comes to the way in which Death pursues the lingering survivors of a deadly tragedy, and critic Perri Nemiroff is a big fan of what has been devised by screenwriters Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor (MCU Spider-Man trilogy director Jon Watts also gets a story credit on the film. In addition to loving the depth of the plot, she also shared praise for another aspect of the sequel that is getting a lot of love: the return of the late Tony Todd as William Bludworth: The 'bloodlines' concept is SO smart, makes so much sense, and adds a really interesting layer to the battle that happens when you've cheated death. And the way this movie incorporates Tony Todd? A+. Fangoria's Phil Nobile Jr. also shared appreciation for Tony Todd's work while summing up why Final Destination: Bloodlines works for him overall in three words: FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES is exactly what a 2025 installment of the franchise should be: gory, mean, hilarious. So much head trauma. Tony Todd's final scene is a sentimental meta monologue befitting the legend. I will concur that there is a kind of fun meanness to the Final Destination movies: as much as you may grow an appreciation for the various characters who are being targeted for death, the greater excitement of the experience is witnessing the stacking of tiny, incidental events that lead to bloodshed and death. Eric Goldman from IGN gets this, and he tips his hat to directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein for their contribution to the legacy: Ahhh, I had such a good time watching people die horribly! Final Destination: Bloodlines very much delivers - Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein completely get the tone. And Tony Todd's appearance is a truly lovely one, honoring both William Bludworth and the awesome man who played him. Critic Matt Konopka adds that Final Destination: Bloodlines contributes the key aspects that franchise fans expect, but he also appreciates the new that it delivers: Bloodlines is everything a Final Destination film should be. The Rube Goldberg setups are elaborate and surprising. The kills are wild. A few new twists are added to Death's game to keep things fresh and exciting. And most importantly, it's all fun as hell. So good to have this franchise back. Starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, and Brec Bassinger in addition to the aforementioned Tony Todd, Final Destination: Bloodlines is finally almost here, and it will be playing in theaters everywhere on May 16.
