Hero Complex

Commentary: Russell T Davies has left 'Doctor Who' again, but change is the essence of the show

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, the showrunner of the long-running BBC sci-fi series announced he was departing the series again, and while the show may be in limbo, evolution is part of its nature.

'Doctor Who' Christmas special canceled so BBC can figure out the show's 'long-term future'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:50:22 GMT

The BBC has scrapped its previously announced 'Doctor Who' Christmas special. Russell T Davies and production company Bad Wolf have also exited the franchise.

One of L.A.'s most personal theater experiences is disguised as a tarot reading

Todd Martens — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Koryn Wicks' 'You Must Be Here for the Reading' relies heavily on audience participation and a willingness to be vulnerable.

Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears. James Gunn explains it again for those who forgot 'Superman'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 01:24:24 GMT

DC's James Gunn reminds fans that he's already explained how Supergirl could have pierced ears with her introduction in 'Superman.'

How the 'Masters of the Universe' post-credits scenes introduce you-know-who and make the case for a sequel

Tracy Brown — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:08:35 GMT

Yes, 'Masters of the Universe' has multiple post-credits scenes. Here's what they set up for He-Man's future

Rhaenyra and her many dragons take King's Landing in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 final trailer

Tracy Brown — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:37:34 GMT

The final 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 trailer teases the brutal Battle of the Gullett and Rhaenyra Targaryen taking back King's Landing.

Noted New York menace Spider-Man crashes J.K. Simmons' night at the Mets game

Tracy Brown — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:22:45 GMT

J.K. Simmons, known for playing J. Jonah Jameson in numerous "Spider-Man" films, was reunited with the friendly neighborhood hero at a Mets game.

'Spider-Noir' remixes Spider-Man into a Humphrey Bogart-like superhero

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With Nicolas Cage starring as the Spider, the series, available in color and in black and white, is a retro reimagining of the well-known superhero.

No time for a 'Mandalorian' rewatch before getting your 'Grogu' on? We got you covered

Tracy Brown — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:24 GMT

Everything you need to know about the Mandalorian, Grogu, Rotta the Hutt, the Anzellans and more before watching the new 'Star Wars' movie.

In 'Spider-Noir,' Nicolas Cage and Lamorne Morris helm a visual superhero spectacle

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nicolas Cage teamed up with Lamorne Morris to make his TV debut in 'Spider-Noir,' a take on Spider-Man set in 1930s New York City, that is being released in color and black and white.

For Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 'Choo Choo Revue' is more than a show. It's a statement

Todd Martens — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For the iconic L.A. troupe, this fantastical representation of a cross-country train trip is a bold look toward the future.

Tom Kane, 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and 'Powerpuff Girls' voice actor, dies at 64

Tracy Brown — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:31:52 GMT

Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor known for his roles as the narrator on 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and Professor Utonium on 'The Powerpuff Girls,' has died.

New 'Lanterns' teaser features Green Lantern superpowers and a Laura Linney appearance

Tracy Brown — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:40:51 GMT

HBO Max's latest teaser for 'Lanterns' includes a look at Green Lantern's power ring and appearances by Laura Linney and Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner.

Tomorrow never dies for James Bond. Auditions officially underway to find the new 007

Tracy Brown — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:44:13 GMT

Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon MGM Studios has started its casting process to find the actor to take over the iconic spy role from Daniel Craig.

'Harry Potter' soars under the Cosm spell with fantastical, theme-park-like effects

Todd Martens — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the latest film to be given the Cosm treatment, in which supplemental animations seek to envelop guests.

Mon ami! Frenchie says goodbye as 'The Boys' comes to a close

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tomer Capone speaks about his character's big scene in the penultimate episode of the Prime Video series and how he still hasn't been able to bring himself to watch it.

'Daredevil: Born Again' showrunner on how that big courtroom reveal sets up Season 3

Tracy Brown — Wed, 6 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

'Daredevil: Born Again' showrunner Dario Scardapane and director Iain B. MacDonald break down the Season 2 finale, Matt Murdock's fate, the cameos and what's in store for Season 3.

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created the Punisher and Ms. Marvel, dies at 73

Tracy Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:47:07 GMT

Gerry Conway, a comic book writer who co-created Marvel and DC characters such as the Punisher, Ms. Marvel and Jason Todd, has died at age 73.

'Clayface' trailer teases DC Studios' first proper horror movie

Tracy Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:18:01 GMT

The 'Clayface' trailer teases DC Studios' first foray into horror. Everything to know about the film starring Tom Rhys Harries as the iconic Batman villain.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II knows his 'Man on Fire' is a 'dangerous' risk: 'I've got thick skin'

Greg Braxton — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor takes on a series adaptation for Netflix of the A.J. Quinnell novels after scoring a hit with Marvel's 'Wonder Man' on Disney+.

'Spaceballs 2' has an official title. Everything we know so far about 'The New One'

Tracy Brown — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:04:11 GMT

Mel Brooks announced that 'Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money' is not the sequel's official title. Here's everything to know about 'The New One.'

Travel aboard a real-life Hogwarts Express at a new SoCal 'Harry Potter' experience

Tracy Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:37:17 GMT

A new Hogwarts Express experience will let you live out your 'Harry Potter' dreams aboard a real moving train at the Southern California Railway Museum.

A Pokémon EDM show is coming to Los Angeles for the game's 30th anniversary

Tracy Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:52:39 GMT

The Pokémon Company is throwing a two-night only EDM concert to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary. The first 'Pokemon Night Out' show will be in L.A.

'Percy Jackson' star Walker Scobell is skipping prom, so enough with the death threats

Tracy Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:32:55 GMT

Walker Scobell of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' is skipping prom and wants people to stop sending death threats to teenage girls just for their proximity to him.

'Now is the time': Bob Baker Marionette Theater to make Highland Park its forever home

Todd Martens — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The beloved troupe with thousands of handcrafted puppets — a saucy black cat in heels, a fish out of water that can't help but wiggle — has entered into an agreement to purchase its current location.

A new immersive 'Superman' experience is bringing Gary and Krypto to the Warner Bros. lot

Tracy Brown — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:18:06 GMT

Superman Experience: Defenders Unite, a walkthrough attraction with gameplay elements, will include an original storyline set in the world of the DC film.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' post-credits scene is justice for a beloved character

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Yes, 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has multiple post-credits scenes. Here are the characters involved and how they set up what could be next.

'Harry Potter' series has 'serious security' because of racist death threats against Paapa Essiedu

Tracy Brown — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:33:30 GMT

HBO's Casey Bloys says 'Harry Potter' has a 'serious security team' because it anticipated the racist backlash for casting Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.

This L.A. play wants you to feel the story viscerally — by keeping you blindfolded

Todd Martens — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Stripping audiences of their sight, "Poe: Pulse & Pendulum" from Theatre Obscura L.A. toys with the fear of anticipation, using light touch and scent to deliver its narrative.

'Bluey' experience opens at Disneyland. Here's what it's like

Todd Martens — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:05:26 GMT

Bluey and Bingo have landed at Disneyland. 'Bluey's Best Day Ever!' is a theater-inspired experience themed after the successful Australian animated series. Expect some games, and lots of dance breakouts.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer teases Peter Parker's mutating powers and 'rebirth'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:21:07 GMT

The trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' shows Peter Parker's mutating powers, taking on the Punisher and seeking out Bruce Banner

Cult play '5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche' becomes an unhinged immersive experience in L.A.

Todd Martens — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Covering topics from anxieties due to war and a culture inhospitable to LGBTQ+ communities, the show, set in the late '50s, is a comedic metaphor that resonates in 2026.

'Lanterns' co-creator Damon Lindelof apologizes for 'dumb joke' that upset DC fans and a comics icon

Tracy Brown — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:06:09 GMT

'Lanterns' co-creator Damon Lindelof has apologized for saying 'Green' is stupid and upsetting comic book fans and Grant Morrison.

Sarah Michelle Gellar says one executive made 'Buffy' reboot an 'uphill battle' from the start

Tracy Brown — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:29:41 GMT

Sarah Michelle Gellar says the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot was killed by an executive who was 'proud' that he wasn't a fan of the original show.