Short answer: Yes, Prime Video offers an ad-supported free trial of 30 days when you sign up for Amazon Prime. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com
Who doesn’t love a good freebie? Free trials can be powerful tools for streaming providers, giving customers a glimpse of the platform’s on-demand library and potentially hooking them with a new favorite title before they must decide whether to commit hard-earned dollars to that service. Not every service gives a free trial these days, but Amazon’s video streaming service Prime Video still does, and it’s one of the longest in the entire industry!
Access to Prime Video is included in the 30-day free trial new customers get when they sign up for Amazon Prime. It allows viewers to watch Prime Video with limited ads for an entire month while they test out all the benefits of Prime membership.
What Plan Options Does Prime Video Have?...
Who doesn’t love a good freebie? Free trials can be powerful tools for streaming providers, giving customers a glimpse of the platform’s on-demand library and potentially hooking them with a new favorite title before they must decide whether to commit hard-earned dollars to that service. Not every service gives a free trial these days, but Amazon’s video streaming service Prime Video still does, and it’s one of the longest in the entire industry!
Access to Prime Video is included in the 30-day free trial new customers get when they sign up for Amazon Prime. It allows viewers to watch Prime Video with limited ads for an entire month while they test out all the benefits of Prime membership.
What Plan Options Does Prime Video Have?...
- 6/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Gen V executive producer Eric Kripke is opening up further about how the Boys spinoff will explain Andre’s absence during Season 2 following his portrayer Chance Perdomo’s death.
Perdomo passed away in late March 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. On May 5, the producers of Gen V released a statement that they would not be recasting the actor’s character and were instead opting to take “the time and space to recraft our Season 2 storylines as we begin production in May.”
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Perdomo passed away in late March 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. On May 5, the producers of Gen V released a statement that they would not be recasting the actor’s character and were instead opting to take “the time and space to recraft our Season 2 storylines as we begin production in May.”
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- 6/6/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The Boys Season 4 Goes Off-Canon with Two New Members of The Seven - Main Image
Prime Video is drumming up the excitement for the new season of The Boys. After Billy Butcher’s anti-Supes crew, we now have the official poster for the latest members of The Seven: Sister Sage and Firecracker.
In one of its major deviations from the source material, The Boys introduces two Supes without comic book counterparts; hence, little is known about the newbies.
Sister Sage, a former member of the young Supe group Teenage Kix, reportedly boasts of superior intelligence but is often sidelined due to her race and gender. “We wanted a Black woman who was raised in a low socioeconomic area, so no one f---ing listens to her,” shares showrunner Eric Kripke in an interview. Her other superpowers are yet to be revealed. Breakthrough star Susan Heyward from Orange is the New Black plays Sister Sage.
Prime Video is drumming up the excitement for the new season of The Boys. After Billy Butcher’s anti-Supes crew, we now have the official poster for the latest members of The Seven: Sister Sage and Firecracker.
In one of its major deviations from the source material, The Boys introduces two Supes without comic book counterparts; hence, little is known about the newbies.
Sister Sage, a former member of the young Supe group Teenage Kix, reportedly boasts of superior intelligence but is often sidelined due to her race and gender. “We wanted a Black woman who was raised in a low socioeconomic area, so no one f---ing listens to her,” shares showrunner Eric Kripke in an interview. Her other superpowers are yet to be revealed. Breakthrough star Susan Heyward from Orange is the New Black plays Sister Sage.
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
The previous season of Prime Video’s The Boys left fans with a hanging question on the fate of Karl Urban’s Billy Butcher. After discovering he is terminally ill and only has a few months to spend on Earth, what is he going to do then to make his time worthwhile?
Karl Urban in The Boys / Amazon Prime Video
With this premise, Billy Butcher’s narrative becomes more interesting to fans. Despite the actor claiming he doesn’t know the future of his role – or if he’s finally bidding goodbye to the show – there’s always a lot of much-anticipated confrontations that fans will have to look forward to.
Latest The Boys Clip Hints At Billy Butcher’s Possible Exit From The Show
In an exclusive first clip from Prime Video’s The Boys Season 4 via DiscussingFilm on Twitter, Antony Starr’s Homelander faces Karl Urban’s Billy...
Karl Urban in The Boys / Amazon Prime Video
With this premise, Billy Butcher’s narrative becomes more interesting to fans. Despite the actor claiming he doesn’t know the future of his role – or if he’s finally bidding goodbye to the show – there’s always a lot of much-anticipated confrontations that fans will have to look forward to.
Latest The Boys Clip Hints At Billy Butcher’s Possible Exit From The Show
In an exclusive first clip from Prime Video’s The Boys Season 4 via DiscussingFilm on Twitter, Antony Starr’s Homelander faces Karl Urban’s Billy...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Take a look at more footage from Season Four of "The Boys", live-action ‘psycho-superhero’ TV series, streaming June 13, 2024 on Prime Video:
"... what happens when superheroes, popular as celebrities, who are as influential as politicians and revered as gods…
“…abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
"Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, 'The Boys', a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about 'The Seven' and 'Vought' ...
"...the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It's the seemingly powerless against the super powerful..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"... what happens when superheroes, popular as celebrities, who are as influential as politicians and revered as gods…
“…abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
"Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, 'The Boys', a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about 'The Seven' and 'Vought' ...
"...the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It's the seemingly powerless against the super powerful..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 6/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Seth Meyers’ comedy style and tastes have changed in the past decade, or at least since he created adult animated series “The Awesomes.”
The late night host said during his podcast “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast” with fellow “SNL” alums Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone that “The Awesomes” was unnecessarily R-rated.
The Hulu series, which was co-created by Meyers and Michael Shoemaker and executive produced by Lorne Michaels, ran for 30 episodes from 2013 to 2015. The show satirized the superhero world and starred Meyers, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, Ike Barinholtz, Steve Higgins, Bobby Lee, Kenan Thompson, and Paula Pell, among a slew of guest stars.
“There’s just too many bleeps, and now I have a 7-year-old who loves it,” Meyers said. “It was trying to be too cool and we didn’t need to be…It’s such a drag now because my son really likes watching...
The late night host said during his podcast “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast” with fellow “SNL” alums Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone that “The Awesomes” was unnecessarily R-rated.
The Hulu series, which was co-created by Meyers and Michael Shoemaker and executive produced by Lorne Michaels, ran for 30 episodes from 2013 to 2015. The show satirized the superhero world and starred Meyers, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, Ike Barinholtz, Steve Higgins, Bobby Lee, Kenan Thompson, and Paula Pell, among a slew of guest stars.
“There’s just too many bleeps, and now I have a 7-year-old who loves it,” Meyers said. “It was trying to be too cool and we didn’t need to be…It’s such a drag now because my son really likes watching...
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Amazon MGM Studios is doubling down on its working relationship with Jensen Ackles after bringing the Supernatural alum aboard the hit television series The Boys for a new episodic drama, Countdown. The project hails from Chicago’s own Derek Haas, the writer and producer of shows like Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and more. Haas inked an exclusive deal with Prime Video after exiting Wolf Entertainment. Countdown is the first project to come from the pact.
Haas designed Countdown for Jensen Ackles after the Batman voice actor entered a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his production company Chaos Machine Productions. Ackles established the banner with his wife, Danneel Ackles, after his show-stopping role as Soldier Boy on The Boys.
According to the show’s description, Countdown follows a mysterious murder in broad daylight, leading LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to join a secret task force of...
Haas designed Countdown for Jensen Ackles after the Batman voice actor entered a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his production company Chaos Machine Productions. Ackles established the banner with his wife, Danneel Ackles, after his show-stopping role as Soldier Boy on The Boys.
According to the show’s description, Countdown follows a mysterious murder in broad daylight, leading LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to join a secret task force of...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jensen Ackles is a leading man once again.
The Supernatural vet is attached to star in the Prime Video thriller Countdown, which secured a 13-episode order at the streamer on Thursday.
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Countdown begins with a suspicious murder in broad daylight, leading Los Angeles Police Department officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to be recruited to a secret task force of undercover agents...
The Supernatural vet is attached to star in the Prime Video thriller Countdown, which secured a 13-episode order at the streamer on Thursday.
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Countdown begins with a suspicious murder in broad daylight, leading Los Angeles Police Department officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to be recruited to a secret task force of undercover agents...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Jensen Ackles is set to lead a new action-thriller series at Amazon Prime Video from “One Chicago” alum Derek Haas, Variety has learned.
Titled “Countdown,” the official logline states the show begins “following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.”
Amazon has given the show a 13-episode order. Haas created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Ackles and his wife Daneel’s production company, Chaos Machine, is currently under a first-look deal at Amazon MGM studios, while Haas is now under an overall deal at the studio.
Titled “Countdown,” the official logline states the show begins “following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.”
Amazon has given the show a 13-episode order. Haas created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Ackles and his wife Daneel’s production company, Chaos Machine, is currently under a first-look deal at Amazon MGM studios, while Haas is now under an overall deal at the studio.
- 6/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has greenlighted Countdown, a thriller drama series from One Chicago veteran Derek Haas, with Supernatural alum Jensen Ackles attached to star. The project, from Amazon MGM Studios, has received a rare for a streaming series 13-episode order.
This is the first series to come out of an exclusive overall deal Haas has signed with Amazon MGM Studios following his exit from Wolf Entertainment. The project was developed for Ackles who last year entered a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios for Chaos Machine Prods., his company with wife Danneel Ackles, after he had joined the cast of the hit Prime Video series The Boys.
Countdown starts following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus,...
This is the first series to come out of an exclusive overall deal Haas has signed with Amazon MGM Studios following his exit from Wolf Entertainment. The project was developed for Ackles who last year entered a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios for Chaos Machine Prods., his company with wife Danneel Ackles, after he had joined the cast of the hit Prime Video series The Boys.
Countdown starts following a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video will take a fresh peek into The Mallorca Files this summer.
The streamer announced Thursday that it will be the Stateside home for the British detective drama’s third season, all eight episodes of which will drop Thursday, Aug. 8.
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The first two Mallorca Files seasons — which aired on BBC One across the pond — are currently available to watch via Amazon’s free streaming service Freevee, but...
The streamer announced Thursday that it will be the Stateside home for the British detective drama’s third season, all eight episodes of which will drop Thursday, Aug. 8.
More from TVLineRoad House Sequel Will Be 'Bigger' and 'Expansive,' Says Jake GyllenhaalGen V: Hamish Linklater Joins Season 2 of The Boys SpinoffTVLine Items: American Gladiators Reboot, Bluey Minisodes Date and More
The first two Mallorca Files seasons — which aired on BBC One across the pond — are currently available to watch via Amazon’s free streaming service Freevee, but...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Scorched earth, c*nts.
The Boys returns to our screens next week, and Prime Video (via Discussing Film) has shared the first clip from the season 4 premiere.
Here, we see Billy Butcher attempt to get Ryan to leave with him during Victoria Neuman's campaign speech. The last time these two spoke, Butcher did what he felt was best for Ryan by telling him that he never wanted him, but this approach backfired by bringing the easily-manipulated young Supe closer to his father.
Butcher almost manages to convince the lad that going with him would be what his "mum would want," before Homelander arrives on the scene.
One-on-one confrontations between these mortal enemies have been kept to a minimum - in large part due to the fact that it can be hard to come up with believable reasons why Homie wouldn't just laser his head off - but here, the ruthless...
The Boys returns to our screens next week, and Prime Video (via Discussing Film) has shared the first clip from the season 4 premiere.
Here, we see Billy Butcher attempt to get Ryan to leave with him during Victoria Neuman's campaign speech. The last time these two spoke, Butcher did what he felt was best for Ryan by telling him that he never wanted him, but this approach backfired by bringing the easily-manipulated young Supe closer to his father.
Butcher almost manages to convince the lad that going with him would be what his "mum would want," before Homelander arrives on the scene.
One-on-one confrontations between these mortal enemies have been kept to a minimum - in large part due to the fact that it can be hard to come up with believable reasons why Homie wouldn't just laser his head off - but here, the ruthless...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Get ready: all kinds of spooky and supernatural shenanigans are about to get underway with the return of Beetlejuice. Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is gearing up to raise hell in cinemas this September – and we have your best look at the film yet in our world-exclusive cover story.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Take a look at Season Four of "The Boys", live-action ‘psycho-superhero’ TV series, streaming June 13, 2024 on Prime Video:
"... what happens when superheroes, popular as celebrities, who are as influential as politicians and revered as gods…
“…abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
"Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, 'The Boys', a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about 'The Seven' and 'Vought' ...
"...the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It's the seemingly powerless against the super powerful..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"... what happens when superheroes, popular as celebrities, who are as influential as politicians and revered as gods…
“…abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
"Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, 'The Boys', a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about 'The Seven' and 'Vought' ...
"...the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It's the seemingly powerless against the super powerful..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 6/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Boys returns for its fourth season on next week, and Prime Video has now released another character poster, this time spotlighting the two latest members of the "superhero" group known as The Seven.
As you might expect, those new recruits turn out to be every bit as unhinged/amoral as pretty much every other Supe that's been part of the team, but one, in particular, might be the most dangerous of all: The smartest person in the world, Sister Sage (Susan Heyward).
"It's such a funny power," showrunner Eric Kripke said of the scheming Supe in a recent interview with EW. "A lot of superhero worlds have that character. Whereas most of them are usually really reedy white dudes, we wanted a Black woman who was raised in a low socioeconomic area, so no one f---ing listens to her. It's both commentary and satirical that you have literally the...
As you might expect, those new recruits turn out to be every bit as unhinged/amoral as pretty much every other Supe that's been part of the team, but one, in particular, might be the most dangerous of all: The smartest person in the world, Sister Sage (Susan Heyward).
"It's such a funny power," showrunner Eric Kripke said of the scheming Supe in a recent interview with EW. "A lot of superhero worlds have that character. Whereas most of them are usually really reedy white dudes, we wanted a Black woman who was raised in a low socioeconomic area, so no one f---ing listens to her. It's both commentary and satirical that you have literally the...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Boys Season 4 Character Posters Tease What’s Next for the Anti-Hero Squad - Main Image
With the first three episodes of The Boys Season 4 dropping on June 13, the show has released teaser posters of the anti-Supes crew, hinting at what’s in store for the fan-favourite characters this season.
Sharing the spotlight with Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) is the mystery character of Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who is expected to play a key role in this season’s events. His addition to the series has driven massive fan speculation, and showrunner Eric Kripke further fans the flames by revealing that he is playing “an old colleague of Butcher’s.”
In an interview, he said, “I can tell you that he shares much of Butcher's concern and hatred of superheroes… What would happen if he started working with someone who wants to push him forward?”
Season 4 also looks to continue highlighting...
With the first three episodes of The Boys Season 4 dropping on June 13, the show has released teaser posters of the anti-Supes crew, hinting at what’s in store for the fan-favourite characters this season.
Sharing the spotlight with Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) is the mystery character of Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who is expected to play a key role in this season’s events. His addition to the series has driven massive fan speculation, and showrunner Eric Kripke further fans the flames by revealing that he is playing “an old colleague of Butcher’s.”
In an interview, he said, “I can tell you that he shares much of Butcher's concern and hatred of superheroes… What would happen if he started working with someone who wants to push him forward?”
Season 4 also looks to continue highlighting...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
Summertime tends to be a quieter yet exciting period for the average TV viewer, as the broadcast season hiatus leaves room for big streaming and cable offerings to take center stage. There might be a bit of a decrease in output now that the Emmy submission period is over, but there’s no lack of new and returning shows across broadcast, streaming and cable this summer. While the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will keep the world’s attention in late July, the return of Amazon’s The Boys and HBO’s House of the Dragon will surely have fans talking throughout the next...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Well, have you ever found yourself chuckling at the snarky banter between famous characters in the gaming universe? Regardless of the answer, get ready for a mash-up that’s making waves on social media! So, imagine a scene in Mortal Kombat where John Cena’s Peacemaker meets the notorious Homelander, and their shared dislike for aquatic superheroes becomes a delicious piece of their dialogue.
John Cena as Peacemaker | DC Studios
What do these two have in common, you might wonder? A mutual loathing for characters like Aquaman is so intense that even in the heat of battle, they can’t resist a snide comment. And with the recent viral tweet showcasing Peacemaker’s quip about “fish f*ckers” followed by Homelander’s eager agreement, it’s clear that this special feature of the game isn’t just about the fists—it’s about the wits!
Peacemaker & Homelander Share a ‘Deep...
John Cena as Peacemaker | DC Studios
What do these two have in common, you might wonder? A mutual loathing for characters like Aquaman is so intense that even in the heat of battle, they can’t resist a snide comment. And with the recent viral tweet showcasing Peacemaker’s quip about “fish f*ckers” followed by Homelander’s eager agreement, it’s clear that this special feature of the game isn’t just about the fists—it’s about the wits!
Peacemaker & Homelander Share a ‘Deep...
- 6/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Boys— an ultimate satire on superheroes and several cultural phenomena has brought pure delight to fans with a new perspective towards the very cinematic genre. The series extended into a universe with a few spin-offs including, Gen V, the animated series The Boys: Diabolical, with The Boys: Mexico coming up.
Homelander in The Boys. Credit: Prime Video
Now, as fans have wondered what season 4 of the series would entail, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke was gracious enough to clue us in revealing that the upcoming season will also take a jibe at the upcoming United States election. This would definitely provide the relevance that the show needed with its narrative.
The Boys Season 4 Will Mirror US Election Victoria Neuman played by Claudia Doumit in Gen V. Credit: Prime Video
The United States Presidential Election will be held on November 4, 2025, and The Boys season 4 is all set to mimic the essence of it.
Homelander in The Boys. Credit: Prime Video
Now, as fans have wondered what season 4 of the series would entail, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke was gracious enough to clue us in revealing that the upcoming season will also take a jibe at the upcoming United States election. This would definitely provide the relevance that the show needed with its narrative.
The Boys Season 4 Will Mirror US Election Victoria Neuman played by Claudia Doumit in Gen V. Credit: Prime Video
The United States Presidential Election will be held on November 4, 2025, and The Boys season 4 is all set to mimic the essence of it.
- 6/5/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The comic book The Boys was created through the pioneering efforts of authors Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson who turned a hugely popular genre on its head with their bold satirical take on superheroes. While these characters were viewed as Gods and revered for their impeccable abilities and qualities that they used for good, The Boys dealt with equally powerful heroes who abuse these powers.
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke (image credit: Genevieve/Wikimedia Commons)
The 2019 show developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime became an instant hit, and had fans completely invested in these deliciously diabolical characters. Interestingly, the series which was also meant to take a lighthearted dig at Marvel and DC, has become a cult franchise in itself. With Season 4 due to release soon and Season 5 on the way, Kripke was fully aware that meticulous planning was now required to maintain the reputation of the show.
Eric...
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke (image credit: Genevieve/Wikimedia Commons)
The 2019 show developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime became an instant hit, and had fans completely invested in these deliciously diabolical characters. Interestingly, the series which was also meant to take a lighthearted dig at Marvel and DC, has become a cult franchise in itself. With Season 4 due to release soon and Season 5 on the way, Kripke was fully aware that meticulous planning was now required to maintain the reputation of the show.
Eric...
- 6/5/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Midnight Mass star Hamish Linklater will join The Boys spin-off Gen V for its second season. More on the show below.
With The Boys season 4 premiering next week, Prime Video is gearing up to begin work on season 2 of Gen V, its The Boys adjacent spin-off.
Midnight Mass actor Hamish Linklater is joining the cast as Cipher, the new Dean of Godolkin University. Variety described Cipher as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University. Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
The series follows young superheroes as they study and train at Godolkin University; they then have the opportunity to join The Seven if they rank highly enough.
Read more: Gen V review | The Boys are back in school
Linklater is joining a large ensemble cast which also includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips,...
With The Boys season 4 premiering next week, Prime Video is gearing up to begin work on season 2 of Gen V, its The Boys adjacent spin-off.
Midnight Mass actor Hamish Linklater is joining the cast as Cipher, the new Dean of Godolkin University. Variety described Cipher as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University. Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
The series follows young superheroes as they study and train at Godolkin University; they then have the opportunity to join The Seven if they rank highly enough.
Read more: Gen V review | The Boys are back in school
Linklater is joining a large ensemble cast which also includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The upcoming second season of Prime Video's Gen V has added its first new cast member, with Legion and Midnight Mass alum Hamish Linklater set to join the ensemble as the new dean of Godolkin University, Cipher.
It sounds like this character was created for the show (though he could end up having a comic book counterpart), and is described as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University. Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
The previous dean, Shelley Conn's Indira Shetty, came to a messy end in season 1 when Cate Dunlap's Maddie Phillips used her mind control powers to force the duplicitous villain to slit her own throat.
Showrunner Eric Kripke has previously confirmed that the Gen V finale will directly tie-in to the events of The Boys season 4.
"In our minds, it...
It sounds like this character was created for the show (though he could end up having a comic book counterpart), and is described as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University. Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
The previous dean, Shelley Conn's Indira Shetty, came to a messy end in season 1 when Cate Dunlap's Maddie Phillips used her mind control powers to force the duplicitous villain to slit her own throat.
Showrunner Eric Kripke has previously confirmed that the Gen V finale will directly tie-in to the events of The Boys season 4.
"In our minds, it...
- 6/5/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Eric Kripke had originally said that he envisioned The Boys lasting “five seasons total,” but the Prime Video series was renewed for a fifth season last month, with no indication it would be the last. Plans obviously change, and while Kripke may not know when The Boys will conclude, he does have an ending in mind for when that day comes.
“You can’t build a show that’s about these two forces of Homelander and Butcher slowly closing in on each other without bringing that to a head,” Kripke told Empire. “Whenever that last episode occurs, I know what happens.” The Boys has been a big success for Prime Video, turning into a full-on franchise with various spin-offs, including Gen V, The Boys: Diabolical, and the upcoming The Boys: Mexico. As the franchise expands, Kripke says he knows how important it is “that we don’t f***ing sell out.
“You can’t build a show that’s about these two forces of Homelander and Butcher slowly closing in on each other without bringing that to a head,” Kripke told Empire. “Whenever that last episode occurs, I know what happens.” The Boys has been a big success for Prime Video, turning into a full-on franchise with various spin-offs, including Gen V, The Boys: Diabolical, and the upcoming The Boys: Mexico. As the franchise expands, Kripke says he knows how important it is “that we don’t f***ing sell out.
- 6/4/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Hamish Linklater has been cast as a series regular in Prime Video’s Gen V for Season 2, Deadline has confirmed. He will portray Cipher, the newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University who is described as “charismatic and charming.” Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.
Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements. You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start out corrupt.
Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when superpowers are involved.
The cast also includes Jaz Sinclair,...
Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements. You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start out corrupt.
Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when superpowers are involved.
The cast also includes Jaz Sinclair,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Boys arrived on Prime Video at the right time, and that has played into the show's popularity today. In 2019, when the series had just premiered, viewers were tired of too many superheroes coming at them from both Marvel and DC, not to mention The CW's own take. The irony of The Boys felt like a breath of fresh air.
The show continued its clever method of parodying the superhero genre in the best possible way. Sometimes cruel, sometimes extremely disturbing, The Boys has proven that nothing is impossible on television, as long as the audience is willing to watch. And from the looks of things, season 4 is going to up the bar yet again.
Homelander’s Costume Season 4
With season 4 just around the corner, fans are excited to be surrounded by all the promotional materials the show is putting forward. The season stills are a big part of it,...
The show continued its clever method of parodying the superhero genre in the best possible way. Sometimes cruel, sometimes extremely disturbing, The Boys has proven that nothing is impossible on television, as long as the audience is willing to watch. And from the looks of things, season 4 is going to up the bar yet again.
Homelander’s Costume Season 4
With season 4 just around the corner, fans are excited to be surrounded by all the promotional materials the show is putting forward. The season stills are a big part of it,...
- 6/4/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Hamish Linklater will be calling the shots at Godolkin University when Gen V returns for Season 2.
The actor has been cast as Cipher, described as the school’s “charismatic and charming” new dean, TVLine has learned. According to Cipher’s official description, he’s “trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
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The actor has been cast as Cipher, described as the school’s “charismatic and charming” new dean, TVLine has learned. According to Cipher’s official description, he’s “trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
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- 6/4/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Hamish Linklater has joined Season 2 of “Gen V” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.
Linklater will play the character Cipher, described as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University. Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
The series, a spinoff of the popular Prime Video series “The Boys,” follows the students of Godolkin University as they train to become superheroes.
Linklater joins a cast that already includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann. Chance Perdomo had also starred in Season 1, but the actor died in a motorcyle accident in March. The producers of the series have stated his role will not be recast.
Linklater most recently appeared in the Apple TV+ series “Manhunt” in the role of US President Abraham Lincoln. His other TV roles include “Gaslit,...
Linklater will play the character Cipher, described as “the charismatic and charming newly-appointed Dean of Godolkin University. Trained as a scientist, he’s politically brilliant, and has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level.”
The series, a spinoff of the popular Prime Video series “The Boys,” follows the students of Godolkin University as they train to become superheroes.
Linklater joins a cast that already includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann. Chance Perdomo had also starred in Season 1, but the actor died in a motorcyle accident in March. The producers of the series have stated his role will not be recast.
Linklater most recently appeared in the Apple TV+ series “Manhunt” in the role of US President Abraham Lincoln. His other TV roles include “Gaslit,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
During a Twitter Q&a back in 2020, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke stated that his rough idea for the show's entire run included “five seasons total.” But the series was recently renewed for a fifth season, and the word "final" was nowhere to be seen in Prime Video's press release!
Now, Kripke has amended his original prediction.
“I have learned since then to not try to call the seasons as the person who, and this is without hyperbole, is literally the most wrong in entertainment history of how many seasons their show should go,” he tells Inverse. “Someone pointed that out to me and I was like, ‘You're right. That's ridiculous. I need to keep my mouth shut.’ And so I will.”
Kripke may not know when The Boys is going to end, but he does know how the story is going to conclude.
“You can’t build a show...
Now, Kripke has amended his original prediction.
“I have learned since then to not try to call the seasons as the person who, and this is without hyperbole, is literally the most wrong in entertainment history of how many seasons their show should go,” he tells Inverse. “Someone pointed that out to me and I was like, ‘You're right. That's ridiculous. I need to keep my mouth shut.’ And so I will.”
Kripke may not know when The Boys is going to end, but he does know how the story is going to conclude.
“You can’t build a show...
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
As Variety expands its coverage of gaming, Jennifer Maas has been promoted to senior business writer, TV and video games. She will lead the entertainment news brand’s heightened coverage of the video game industry with special emphasis on the convergence of game content and IP with TV shows, movies, books and other media.
With the promotion, Maas will drive enterprise reporting, features and breaking news coverage of gaming and related subjects, in addition to her duties covering TV business news. Variety’s focus on the growing gaming sector, estimated to be a $184 billion market globally in 2023 per research firm Newzoo, is also enhanced by analysis and special reports produced by Variety VIP+, the subscription research service for the media business. VIP+ media analyst Kaare Eriksen has been writing analysis and special reports about the videogame industry for several years.
“Jennifer Maas has brought an energy and a focus to...
With the promotion, Maas will drive enterprise reporting, features and breaking news coverage of gaming and related subjects, in addition to her duties covering TV business news. Variety’s focus on the growing gaming sector, estimated to be a $184 billion market globally in 2023 per research firm Newzoo, is also enhanced by analysis and special reports produced by Variety VIP+, the subscription research service for the media business. VIP+ media analyst Kaare Eriksen has been writing analysis and special reports about the videogame industry for several years.
“Jennifer Maas has brought an energy and a focus to...
- 6/4/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Ever since The Mandalorian and The Boys star Giancarlo Esposito confirmed that he'd been cast in a mystery MCU role, speculation has run wild about who he might be playing.
The actor confirmed he'd debut in a movie before showing up in a Disney+ TV series and set photos have since revealed his big screen project as Captain America: Brave New World. Esposito was enlisted for reshoots and a first look at his unnamed character showed him in tactical gear wielding several knives and what appears to be an axe.
Typically, a set photo like that would make it clear who an actor is playing; as things stand, we're no closer to knowing for sure who the Breaking Bad alum has been cast as. Or are we?
A new rumour is floating around online (we think it's more of a theory than anything) which suggests Esposito is playing Moon Knight villain Bushman.
The actor confirmed he'd debut in a movie before showing up in a Disney+ TV series and set photos have since revealed his big screen project as Captain America: Brave New World. Esposito was enlisted for reshoots and a first look at his unnamed character showed him in tactical gear wielding several knives and what appears to be an axe.
Typically, a set photo like that would make it clear who an actor is playing; as things stand, we're no closer to knowing for sure who the Breaking Bad alum has been cast as. Or are we?
A new rumour is floating around online (we think it's more of a theory than anything) which suggests Esposito is playing Moon Knight villain Bushman.
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Every time a new season of The Boys arrives, it does so with a valid question: how can it possibly top what came last time? With each successive season, Prime Video’s satirical superhero series – in which powered-up individuals exist, and are largely monstrous people – ups the ante on its shocking scenes, gratuitous gore, and pointed political storytelling. Now, Season 4 is imminent, following the wilder-than-ever Season 3, and the debauched antics of YA spin-off Gen V – while Season 5 has already been confirmed to follow, promising more story to come in the war between Superman-alike psychopath Homelander (Antony Starr), and his human nemesis Billy Butcher (Karl Urban).
But fear not – good shows can’t last forever, and showrunner Eric Kripke has a proper ending in mind for The Boys, whenever that time arises. “You can’t build a show that’s about these two forces of Homelander and Butcher slowly closing in...
But fear not – good shows can’t last forever, and showrunner Eric Kripke has a proper ending in mind for The Boys, whenever that time arises. “You can’t build a show that’s about these two forces of Homelander and Butcher slowly closing in...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
As "The Boys" season 4 approaches, it's worth remembering the events of season 3 (some are pretty hard to forget) and where the characters' arcs left off. Most of us know the gist of things: Homelander (Antony Starr) is still at large, and Butcher (Karl Urban) is still with the Boys trying to take him down. But there's about a dozen other storylines going at any given point, and even the Homelander v. Butcher thread was complicated massively in the season 3 finale.
So, two years after the last season aired, here's your guide to everything you need to remember about your favorite characters like Maeve, Annie, Hughie, Frenchie, A-Train and The Deep. We'll also go into the recent spin-off "Gen V," whose characters appear in the trailer for "The Boys" season 4 trailer, pointing to further overlapping of storylines. We know you might not have the time to do a full rewatch, so here's the next best thing.
So, two years after the last season aired, here's your guide to everything you need to remember about your favorite characters like Maeve, Annie, Hughie, Frenchie, A-Train and The Deep. We'll also go into the recent spin-off "Gen V," whose characters appear in the trailer for "The Boys" season 4 trailer, pointing to further overlapping of storylines. We know you might not have the time to do a full rewatch, so here's the next best thing.
- 6/4/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
They say comedy is the best therapy, and what family doesn’t inspire both? Comedy veteran Marlon Wayans goes back to his roots as he works through the grief of having recently lost both of his parents, the family progenitors of one of show business’ most famous and tightly-knit families. Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, “Marlon Wayans: Good Grief” will debut exclusively on Prime Video on Tuesday, June 4. You can watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch 'Marlon Wayans: Good Grief' When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About 'Marlon Wayans: Good Grief'
Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, the new stand-up special from Marlon Wayans sees the veteran comedian work through the grief of having...
How to Watch 'Marlon Wayans: Good Grief' When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99+ / month amazon.com About 'Marlon Wayans: Good Grief'
Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City, the new stand-up special from Marlon Wayans sees the veteran comedian work through the grief of having...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been juggling multiple engagements lately, but she always makes time for her daughter, Malti Marie. Despite her busy filming schedules, the global icon frequently shares heartwarming family moments on social media.
Yesterday, Priyanka posted an adorable selfie with Malti on her profile. In the picture, Malti is sitting on Priyanka’s stomach, focused on something off-camera, while Priyanka, lying on the bed, smiles beautifully at the camera. Both mother and daughter are seen in matching blue and white pajama sets, adding to the charm of the photo.
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In her caption, Priyanka tagged her husband, Nick Jonas, expressing her feelings with a simple “Miss U.” Nick responded with a sweet comment, “My whole world,” showcasing their close-knit family bond.
Priyanka is currently filming “The Bluff” in Australia, where she stars alongside Karl Urban from “The Boys.
Yesterday, Priyanka posted an adorable selfie with Malti on her profile. In the picture, Malti is sitting on Priyanka’s stomach, focused on something off-camera, while Priyanka, lying on the bed, smiles beautifully at the camera. Both mother and daughter are seen in matching blue and white pajama sets, adding to the charm of the photo.
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In her caption, Priyanka tagged her husband, Nick Jonas, expressing her feelings with a simple “Miss U.” Nick responded with a sweet comment, “My whole world,” showcasing their close-knit family bond.
Priyanka is currently filming “The Bluff” in Australia, where she stars alongside Karl Urban from “The Boys.
- 6/4/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
"The Boys" season 4 will soon be upon us, but we'd be remiss to forget the spin-off series "Gen V." I was skeptical about the college-set superhero show, but it proved to have the same audacious spirit as its parent program ("Gen V" has pluckier leads too).
One of the most memorable "Gen V" scenes is the "puppet massacre" in episode 5, "Welcome to the Monster Club." Sam Riordan (Asa Germann), a super-strong teenager who's been locked in a lab, goes berserk and tears some attacking soldiers apart. But due to his loose grip on reality, he imagines himself and the others as Muppets, leading to a scene where Sam disembowels men but we only see puppet blood and bones. "The Boys" and "Gen V" are not shy about violence, so this altered reality has nothing to do with censorship. Rather, it explores Sam's character and his childish outlook on violence he...
One of the most memorable "Gen V" scenes is the "puppet massacre" in episode 5, "Welcome to the Monster Club." Sam Riordan (Asa Germann), a super-strong teenager who's been locked in a lab, goes berserk and tears some attacking soldiers apart. But due to his loose grip on reality, he imagines himself and the others as Muppets, leading to a scene where Sam disembowels men but we only see puppet blood and bones. "The Boys" and "Gen V" are not shy about violence, so this altered reality has nothing to do with censorship. Rather, it explores Sam's character and his childish outlook on violence he...
- 6/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
As the season 4 premiere of The Boys draws near, Prime Video has debuted a series of new character posters spotlighting the returning heroes - and one very interesting addition.
The banners feature Billy Butcher, Hughie Campbell, Frenchie, Kimiko, Starlight/Annie, Mm and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's new character, Joe Kessler.
Does this indicate that Kessler will be joining the team? Well, we don't want to give anything away, so let's just say that his placement alongside Butcher on the poster is no accident.
"He is an old colleague of Butcher's," showrunner Kripke teased in a recent interview. "I can tell you that he shares a lot of Butcher's concern and hatred of superheroes. It really came from the notion of everyone else in The Boys is always trying to pull Butcher back. So what would happen if he started working with someone who wants to push him forward?"
"I knew...
The banners feature Billy Butcher, Hughie Campbell, Frenchie, Kimiko, Starlight/Annie, Mm and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's new character, Joe Kessler.
Does this indicate that Kessler will be joining the team? Well, we don't want to give anything away, so let's just say that his placement alongside Butcher on the poster is no accident.
"He is an old colleague of Butcher's," showrunner Kripke teased in a recent interview. "I can tell you that he shares a lot of Butcher's concern and hatred of superheroes. It really came from the notion of everyone else in The Boys is always trying to pull Butcher back. So what would happen if he started working with someone who wants to push him forward?"
"I knew...
- 6/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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It’s been a largely unkind summer for movies based on the box office, but June could change that thanks to everything from big-name sequels and an ambitious western from Kevin Costner. Those choosing to stay home will have plenty to watch, too, thanks to the return of favorites like We Are Lady Parts, The Bear, House of the Dragon, and The Boys. But June also has a...
It’s been a largely unkind summer for movies based on the box office, but June could change that thanks to everything from big-name sequels and an ambitious western from Kevin Costner. Those choosing to stay home will have plenty to watch, too, thanks to the return of favorites like We Are Lady Parts, The Bear, House of the Dragon, and The Boys. But June also has a...
- 6/3/2024
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
Take a look at Season Four of "The Boys", live-action ‘psycho-superhero’ TV series, streaming June 13, 2024 on Prime Video:
"... what happens when superheroes, popular as celebrities, who are as influential as politicians and revered as gods…
“…abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
"Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, 'The Boys', a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about 'The Seven' and 'Vought' ...
"...the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It's the seemingly powerless against the super powerful..."
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"... what happens when superheroes, popular as celebrities, who are as influential as politicians and revered as gods…
“…abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
"Intent on stopping the corrupt superheroes, 'The Boys', a group of vigilantes, continue their heroic quest to expose the truth about 'The Seven' and 'Vought' ...
"...the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. It's the seemingly powerless against the super powerful..."
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- 6/3/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Boys Creator Seemingly Hints at More Seasons, Reconsiders Five-Season Plan - Main Image
With The Boys securing a fifth season even before its Season 4 premiere, fans can’t help but wonder if there is more for the Supes in the future despite showrunner Eric Kripke’s original five-season plan.
Speaking with Inverse, he seemingly backtracks on his idea to possibly give way to more The Boys after Season 5: “I have learned since then to not try to call the seasons as the person who, and this is without hyperbole, is literally the most wrong in entertainment history of how many seasons their show should go,” he says.
Read More: The Boys Season 4: Meet the New Characters and Supes
After the Season 2 finale four years ago, Kripke revealed on X that he was looking at five seasons for the hit Prime Video series. However, he was already aware...
With The Boys securing a fifth season even before its Season 4 premiere, fans can’t help but wonder if there is more for the Supes in the future despite showrunner Eric Kripke’s original five-season plan.
Speaking with Inverse, he seemingly backtracks on his idea to possibly give way to more The Boys after Season 5: “I have learned since then to not try to call the seasons as the person who, and this is without hyperbole, is literally the most wrong in entertainment history of how many seasons their show should go,” he says.
Read More: The Boys Season 4: Meet the New Characters and Supes
After the Season 2 finale four years ago, Kripke revealed on X that he was looking at five seasons for the hit Prime Video series. However, he was already aware...
- 6/3/2024
- EpicStream
Invincible is one of the most critically acclaimed animated shows on television, so it’s no surprise that Prime Video and the team behind the show are mounting an Emmy campaign in the hopes that the series will be recognized at the awards ceremony for the best in the best of television.
We at FandomWire got to sit down with Invincible creator Robert Kirkman to discuss the show’s explosive season 2, why he thinks less familiar forms of animation like Invincible deserve the spotlight, and even a little bit about what fans should expect from the upcoming season 3.
Invincible Interview
FandomWire: I think one of the really interesting things about Invincible‘s Emmy campaign is that we’re on the heels of a legitimization of sorts of superhero media. This genre is no longer on the fringes or even just “popcorn entertainment.” It can be prestige television. The Boys — another...
We at FandomWire got to sit down with Invincible creator Robert Kirkman to discuss the show’s explosive season 2, why he thinks less familiar forms of animation like Invincible deserve the spotlight, and even a little bit about what fans should expect from the upcoming season 3.
Invincible Interview
FandomWire: I think one of the really interesting things about Invincible‘s Emmy campaign is that we’re on the heels of a legitimization of sorts of superhero media. This genre is no longer on the fringes or even just “popcorn entertainment.” It can be prestige television. The Boys — another...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Few superheroes inspire dread as much as Homelander. It’s not just that he is a Superman clone, making him a god amongst men within the universe of The Boys. It’s that he is very well aware of this fact and isn’t restricted by any moral code. After all, in his own words, “I’m stronger, I’m smarter, I’m better. I Am Better!”
But, just as Supes has his Kryptonite, the superhero has his failings. He is an overgrown manchild who frequently lets his emotions dictate his actions. That makes him incredibly volatile and dangerous—two qualities making him a perfect addition to the Mortal Kombat 1 roster!
Homelander’s Mortal Kombat 1 Movesets Heavily Reference Scenes from The Boys Homelander’s looks can definitely kill.
Whenever a fighting game such as Mortal Kombat 1 introduces characters from other franchises, fans want to see the characters bring some of...
But, just as Supes has his Kryptonite, the superhero has his failings. He is an overgrown manchild who frequently lets his emotions dictate his actions. That makes him incredibly volatile and dangerous—two qualities making him a perfect addition to the Mortal Kombat 1 roster!
Homelander’s Mortal Kombat 1 Movesets Heavily Reference Scenes from The Boys Homelander’s looks can definitely kill.
Whenever a fighting game such as Mortal Kombat 1 introduces characters from other franchises, fans want to see the characters bring some of...
- 6/1/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
NetherRealm Studios has brought several characters from different franchises to Mortal Kombat 1 as part of its Kombat Pack 1. Invincible‘s Omni-Man and The Suicide Squad’s Peacemaker have already arrived in the game, and Homelander from The Boys is the next fighter to join the game.
The popular character will join the roster on June 4th, and fans are hyped after seeing the character in action with the recent gameplay trailer. Fans have spotted that the Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 has a reference to the most shocking moment in Season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video series.
The Boys Season 3’s Shocking Moment Makes Its Way to Mortal Kombat 1
Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 arrives with several references from the show.
The gameplay trailer for Homelander was shared a few days ago, where he is seen taking on other popular fighters with his Kameo partner Ferra and unleashing his fatalities. The trailer...
The popular character will join the roster on June 4th, and fans are hyped after seeing the character in action with the recent gameplay trailer. Fans have spotted that the Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 has a reference to the most shocking moment in Season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video series.
The Boys Season 3’s Shocking Moment Makes Its Way to Mortal Kombat 1
Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1 arrives with several references from the show.
The gameplay trailer for Homelander was shared a few days ago, where he is seen taking on other popular fighters with his Kameo partner Ferra and unleashing his fatalities. The trailer...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Giancarlo Esposito has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the actor has dropped a few hints about who his character could be. Audiences are privy to the fact that the actor will be playing a character who could potentially have his own series and is not someone that fans have been able to predict yet.
Giancarlo Esposito as Stan Edgar in The Boys | Amazon Studios
However, an alleged leaked photo from the set of Captain America: Brave New World might have hinted at the character that the actor is playing in the MCU, and the character just made an appearance in X-Men ’97. This character might be in the running to be the US government’s version of Nick Fury, as rumor has it that Thunderbolt Ross would like Sam Wilson to reassemble the Avengers.
Giancarlo Esposito might be playing Henry Gyrich in Captain America: Brave New World
Moff...
Giancarlo Esposito as Stan Edgar in The Boys | Amazon Studios
However, an alleged leaked photo from the set of Captain America: Brave New World might have hinted at the character that the actor is playing in the MCU, and the character just made an appearance in X-Men ’97. This character might be in the running to be the US government’s version of Nick Fury, as rumor has it that Thunderbolt Ross would like Sam Wilson to reassemble the Avengers.
Giancarlo Esposito might be playing Henry Gyrich in Captain America: Brave New World
Moff...
- 6/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Giancarlo Esposito Will Play Mysterious Villain In Captain America 4 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
It’s official! Breaking Bad Star Giancarlo Esposito, who is no stranger to playing villainous characters, will reportedly star as a villain in the new Captain America sequel.
The Fourth instalment featuring the First Avenger is titled Captain America: The Brave New World. In the sequel, Captain America’s trusty sidekick, Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, takes up the shield after Steve Rogers, Played by Chris Evans, stepped away at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Anthony Mackie, aka Sam Wilson, is set to return for the sequel, which will be released next year.
THR recently announced that Giancarlo Esposito has joined the MCU universe and will appear as a villain in Captain America: The Brave New World. The actor is reportedly joining the sequel during the reshoot phase in Atlanta. While the actor’s induction into the MCU is confirmed,...
It’s official! Breaking Bad Star Giancarlo Esposito, who is no stranger to playing villainous characters, will reportedly star as a villain in the new Captain America sequel.
The Fourth instalment featuring the First Avenger is titled Captain America: The Brave New World. In the sequel, Captain America’s trusty sidekick, Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, takes up the shield after Steve Rogers, Played by Chris Evans, stepped away at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Anthony Mackie, aka Sam Wilson, is set to return for the sequel, which will be released next year.
THR recently announced that Giancarlo Esposito has joined the MCU universe and will appear as a villain in Captain America: The Brave New World. The actor is reportedly joining the sequel during the reshoot phase in Atlanta. While the actor’s induction into the MCU is confirmed,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
When putting together an anti-superhero crew in a world full of superheroes, "The Boys" creators Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson introduced Billy Butcher -- a character almost as deplorable as the supes he fights against. Across 72 issues, Ennis and Robertson put their lead anti-hero in tense situations that rendered morally bankrupt decisions, ending in an all-knowing Billy Butcher smile.
While Karl Urban take on Billy Butcher in the Prime Video streaming series adaptation doesn't go quite as hard as the comics, the darkness of the character remains. His mission to wipe out the evil superheroes of the world continues to be a noble and understandable venture, but arguably, the ends rarely justify the means Butcher employs.
Season 3 of "The Boys" left Butcher with a terminal diagnosis, and therefore, a set deadline to complete his life's pursuit. Karl Urban has expressed his desire of where he wants Billy Butcher to go...
While Karl Urban take on Billy Butcher in the Prime Video streaming series adaptation doesn't go quite as hard as the comics, the darkness of the character remains. His mission to wipe out the evil superheroes of the world continues to be a noble and understandable venture, but arguably, the ends rarely justify the means Butcher employs.
Season 3 of "The Boys" left Butcher with a terminal diagnosis, and therefore, a set deadline to complete his life's pursuit. Karl Urban has expressed his desire of where he wants Billy Butcher to go...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rachel Ho
- Slash Film
Oi there, listen up! Amazon Prime Video’s list of new releases for June 2024 includes another season of its biggest, bloodiest hit.
The Boys season 4 premieres its first three episodes on Thursday, June 13. Based on the trailers, The Boys is really leaning into the political side of its social satire with a presidential election underway and Homelander on trial for the small matter of killing a guy last season. The season will continue to air on Thursdays, culminating with the finale on July 18.
Amazon is really leaning into its sports offerings this month as well. Fans will get to watch the New York Yankees, the WNBA, and the Nwsl several times throughout June. That’s in addition to a couple of sports docs: Power of the Dream on June 18 and Federer: Twelve Final Days on June 20.
But if you’re looking for something even more explosive than Homelander and Roger Federer,...
The Boys season 4 premieres its first three episodes on Thursday, June 13. Based on the trailers, The Boys is really leaning into the political side of its social satire with a presidential election underway and Homelander on trial for the small matter of killing a guy last season. The season will continue to air on Thursdays, culminating with the finale on July 18.
Amazon is really leaning into its sports offerings this month as well. Fans will get to watch the New York Yankees, the WNBA, and the Nwsl several times throughout June. That’s in addition to a couple of sports docs: Power of the Dream on June 18 and Federer: Twelve Final Days on June 20.
But if you’re looking for something even more explosive than Homelander and Roger Federer,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Weeks after Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito teased that he’d be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe “sooner than you think,” Variety can confirm that he will appear in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which hits theaters next year.
Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a Marvel project during a panel at Ccxp in Brazil earlier this month. There he squashed fan speculation that he’d play Professor X in the widely expected Marvel Cinematic Universe version of “X-Men.”
“There’s something about being original. We’ve seen different versions of Professor X,” Esposito told the crowd. “Wouldn’t you like to see me play a character in a Marvel movie who is original, and new, and fresh? So, mark my words: This will happen sooner than you think.”
Esposito’s role in “Brave New World” is being kept under wraps (though it has been described as villainous). The Marvel...
Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a Marvel project during a panel at Ccxp in Brazil earlier this month. There he squashed fan speculation that he’d play Professor X in the widely expected Marvel Cinematic Universe version of “X-Men.”
“There’s something about being original. We’ve seen different versions of Professor X,” Esposito told the crowd. “Wouldn’t you like to see me play a character in a Marvel movie who is original, and new, and fresh? So, mark my words: This will happen sooner than you think.”
Esposito’s role in “Brave New World” is being kept under wraps (though it has been described as villainous). The Marvel...
- 5/31/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Summertime tends to be a quieter yet exciting period for the average TV viewer, as the broadcast season hiatus leaves room for big streaming and cable offerings to take center stage.
There might be a bit of a decrease in output now that the Emmy submission period is over, but there’s no lack of new and returning shows across broadcast, streaming and cable this summer. While the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will keep the world’s attention in late july, the return of Amazon’s “The Boys” and HBO’s “House of the Dragon” will surely have fans talking throughout the next few months, while new shows like “Star Wars” spin-off “The Acolyte” on Disney+ and the animated “Terminator Zero” hope to burst into the zeitgeist. Broadcast will also have some returning favorites with new seasons like “The Bachelorette” and more.
Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the...
There might be a bit of a decrease in output now that the Emmy submission period is over, but there’s no lack of new and returning shows across broadcast, streaming and cable this summer. While the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will keep the world’s attention in late july, the return of Amazon’s “The Boys” and HBO’s “House of the Dragon” will surely have fans talking throughout the next few months, while new shows like “Star Wars” spin-off “The Acolyte” on Disney+ and the animated “Terminator Zero” hope to burst into the zeitgeist. Broadcast will also have some returning favorites with new seasons like “The Bachelorette” and more.
Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas, Drew Taylor, Jacob Bryant, Lucas Manfredi, Kayla Cobb, Loree Seitz, Sharon Knolle, Raquel 'Rocky' Harris, JD Knapp, Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Like many 2024 movies, Captain America: Brave New World was caught up in last year's WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes. Much has been made of plans for reshoots and thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we finally have an idea of what's really happening.
Despite claims that huge chunks of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier follow-up are being reshot over several months, the trade confirms this additional photography will last only 22 days.
The plan is to add new action sequences and Julius Onah will remain in the director's chair.
When the strikes ended last November, Captain America: Brave New World moved from July 26, 2024 to February 14, 2025. That reportedly gave Marvel Studios executives additional time to figure out what they wanted from reshoots and to address feedback from test screenings.
As we've previously reported, Moon Knight scribe Matthew Orton was enlisted to write new pages in December and worked on those over the winter.
"Despite...
Despite claims that huge chunks of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier follow-up are being reshot over several months, the trade confirms this additional photography will last only 22 days.
The plan is to add new action sequences and Julius Onah will remain in the director's chair.
When the strikes ended last November, Captain America: Brave New World moved from July 26, 2024 to February 14, 2025. That reportedly gave Marvel Studios executives additional time to figure out what they wanted from reshoots and to address feedback from test screenings.
As we've previously reported, Moon Knight scribe Matthew Orton was enlisted to write new pages in December and worked on those over the winter.
"Despite...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Belt-tightening and cost-cutting continues across Hollywood as the Peak TV era has come to a close, and another legacy TV brand is being shuttered as a result.
Sony Television is shutting down its TriStar Television banner, which recently has been responsible for series like “Lucky Hank” (AMC), “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+), “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” (Showtime), “The Last Tycoon” (Amazon), and “Good Girls Revolt” (Amazon). In its heyday, TriStar TV produced and distributed “The Nanny,” “Mad About You,” and many more series.
A source says the decision is part of a larger shift around Sony Pictures Television’s boutique labels, not unlike the shuttering of the Gemstone brand several years ago, and that the hope is to weave all of TriStar’s values and goals into the bigger studio.
As THR first reported, TriStar TV’s active productions will be absorbed into the larger Sony Television operation,...
Sony Television is shutting down its TriStar Television banner, which recently has been responsible for series like “Lucky Hank” (AMC), “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+), “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” (Showtime), “The Last Tycoon” (Amazon), and “Good Girls Revolt” (Amazon). In its heyday, TriStar TV produced and distributed “The Nanny,” “Mad About You,” and many more series.
A source says the decision is part of a larger shift around Sony Pictures Television’s boutique labels, not unlike the shuttering of the Gemstone brand several years ago, and that the hope is to weave all of TriStar’s values and goals into the bigger studio.
As THR first reported, TriStar TV’s active productions will be absorbed into the larger Sony Television operation,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
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