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It’s a battle of trad wives versus sex positives on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode 16. “Double-Booked” will air on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Double-Booked” Plot: Mayhem ensues on The Odyssey when high-profile book tours for trad wives and sex-positive groups are double-booked. As tensions rise, Max, Avery, and Tristan provide medical attention to both VIP authors.

Phillipa Soo and Kelli Berglund in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 16 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new onboard doctor for...

Actor, writer and filmmaker Honey Lauren has set the cast for her feature directorial debut “Mistake.”

The indie drama stars Dominic Bogart, Matt Bogart (“Jersey Boys Live!”), Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee Kay Lenz (“House”), Brett Cullen and Jiji Hise (“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”) alongside Lauren.

The film follows Larry Benson (Dominic Bogart) who is born intersex in the deep south in 1941. His parents must choose, boy or girl. With hormone treatment Larry is raised as a man. The deep south is anything but an understanding environment in which to realize that a mistake has been made.

Brandon Keener, Cameron Deane Stewart, Natalie Makenna, Rachel Alig, Elaine Alexander, Michael Villar, Jennifer Daily (“Casual”), Max Emerson (“Single All the Way”), Carrie Gibson and Jaime Gallagher round out the supporting cast.

Brad Wyman (“Monster”), Erik Bakken and Davey Robertson are serving as producers. Production is underway in Kentucky and Los Angeles.

Warning: contains spoilers for DC/Rwby #1!Batgirl Barbara Gordon has always been one of the most capable members of the Bat-Family, and a new glimpse into her past reveals another skill that first helped her don the cape and cowl: cosplay. When this new tidbit is added to the rest of her background in detective and police work, it becomes more apparent than ever that young Barbara was always destined to become a costumed hero, Bat-Family or not.

Marguerite Bennet, Meghan Hetrick, and Marissa Louise's DC/Rwby #1 sees Gotham city besieged by rampaging Grimm attacks. After Batman successfully fends off one of the monsters, he drops in on the investigation headed by James Gordon and Renee Montoya as they inspect the remains of another fallen Grimm. According to Gordon's report, Team Rwby has been seen dispatching Grimm throughout Gotham - or, as Gordon puts it, "A bunch of girls.

The Joker is no stranger to brutality, but his murder of one of Batman’s rogues using a banana peel showed that nastiness and silliness aren’t mutually exclusive. He might have considered himself the devil, but Dr. Hurt proved himself just as much a clown as the Joker with his ignominious defeat.

The most important antagonist in the first two-thirds of Grant Morrison’s tenure on Batman is the criminal mastermind Doctor Hurt. Simon Hurt is the alias of Bruce Wayne’s ancestor Thomas Wayne, a devil worshiper from the 1700s. Hurt’s summoning of the Apokoliptian monster the Hyper-adaptor, in the shape of the Bat-demon Barbatos, grants him near-immortality. In the present, Hurt becomes a psychologist and uses his connections to manipulate Batman’s very mind, but critically underestimates the caped crusader’s tenacity, planning, and allies. However, Hurt’s last appearance in Morrison’s run would lead...

Batman's recent battle against the unstoppable android Failsafe pushed him to his limits, but he could have potentially avoided the threat altogether if he had learned from Batgirl's example. Just like Batman, Barbara Gordon also faced an AI enemy of her own making, and her defeat of it should have kept Bruce from repeating her mistake.

Batman is the king of contingency plans; no matter what situation, be it an alien invasion, former friends turning evil, or anything else, Batman always has a plan for it. Unfortunately, this habit of his has recently gotten him in trouble. Back when he was fighting the Black Glove Society, Bruce created a backup personality known as the Batman of Zurr-En-Arrh. This backup decided to create its own backup in form of the android Failsafe, which was recently falsely activated and went after Batman due to Batman being framed in Penguin's death. While...

Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which this week features thirteen(!) matches… Yes, the match count is creeping up, something I’m not a fan of! Anyway, on with the review.

Match #1: Christopher Daniels def. Brian Pillman Jr.

My Thoughts: It’s great to see Christopher Daniels in action again, even if it is on Dark. This was a decent back and forth, with an outcome that was always in doubt (which is great to see!). Daniels hit the Bme for the crowd-pleasing finish.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Emi Sakura def. Jada Stone

My Thoughts: Jada Stone got one move in here, I’m not sure that even qualifies as a typical Aew quasi-squash Tbh. Not much wet on here, so not much more to say than that!

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: Ryan Nemeth def. Dak Draper

My Thoughts: Who cares… It’s a Ryan Nemeth match.

Stop the presses! Like you or I, James Gunn likes to read! Imagine a world where someone can leave a pile of books atop their coffee table without the internet taking it as a sign of things to come. Look, it’s the day before New Year’s Eve, and this is entertaining. Join me as I mine one of Gunn’s recent tweets to report on a thing that isn’t happening. Recently, someone spotted three volumes of Grant Morrison’s iconic Batman and Robin comic book series atop Gunn’s coffee table. Naturally, people started thinking the books could be source material for an upcoming project from DC Films. It’s not an impossible leap, but Gunn says it’s not happening.

Yes, that’s what they were. No, they weren’t meant as a hint. Two of the volumes (2 & 3) just happened to be on my coffee table.

Industry veteran Dov Kornits has launched the new distribution outfit.

Industry veteran Dov Kornits has launched Australian distribution outfit Screen Inc and unveiled a raft of titles including Cannes Critics’ Week award-winner Olga.

Sydney-based Kornits sold his interest in his former distribution company Pivot Pictures to co-owner Lou Balletti before opening Screen Inc’s doors. He is also publisher of Australian film magazine Filmink and a former head of theatrical for speciality distributor Umbrella Entertainment.

Initial acquisitions include Elie Grappe’s Olga, the gymnastics-themed Swiss drama that won the screenplay award at Cannes Critics’ Week in 2021, and Andrew Ryan’s The Florist,...

Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark. This one features nine matches filmed at Aew Universal and another title defence for Pac, filmed over in Dublin, as part of the travelling All-Atlantic Championship – something that is, right now, one of the more intriguing aspects of Aew’s championship scene.

Match #1: Kiera Hogan def. Allie Reks

My Thoughts: A short, boring quasi-squash match that did nothing for either woman involved. Kiera Hogan really hasn’t shone as much in Aew as she did back in Impact… even as part of Jade Cargill’s crew.

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Alex Reynolds def. Ryan Nemeth

My Thoughts: The Dark Order / Wingmen feuding continues but this time in singles competition. A singles match that, honestly, shouldn’t have gone on so long or had Reynolds look so weak. Why Nemeth had the upper hand in this one for so long bemuses me…...

This review is based off a volume that collects Batgirl #1-6.

For me, the past five or six years of Batgirl comics have been a mixed bag. Don’t get me wrong, I love the character of Barbara Gordon and am not naysaying any creators who’ve worked on the books by any means. It’s just that the tone of each particular run has been undoubtedly polarizing.

I think we can all agree that Gail Simone is a master of her craft, but some felt her New 52 tour of Batgirl went too dark, a product of that era. Personally, I really dug the material she put out. Gotham City is a dark, rough place and I like my comics to reflect that.

But when Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart and Babs Tarr took over, they moved Ms. Gordon to Burnside, a hipster borough, and gave the book a very “young” feel,...

If you were a fan of the Cameron Stewart-Brenden Fletcher-Babs Tarr era of Batgirl from the New 52 and were a bit lukewarm to her recent trips abroad, you’ll be thrilled to know that she’ll indeed be returning home to Burnside before the month concludes.

If that wasn’t enough to grab your attention, the Son of Penguin will be making his debut. Estranged from his mob boss father, it should be most interesting to see what kind of impact he’ll have on the life of Barbara Gordon. Does he share his papa’s temperament? Or his affinity for parasols? Will he possibly end up being – gasp – a love interest for our heroine? Those are but a few reasons to pick up this issue.

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Speaking of which, writer Hope Larson remains on the series for the foreseeable future,...

Last week I picked up a copy of Motor Crush #1, the new Image comic with all the buzz, created by the team that brought us the Batgirl of Burnside, including Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr, and Cameron Stewart. Part of what motivated me to pick up this comic was the report at Bleeding Cool that some retailers admitted that they did not order Motor Crush for their stores because they didn’t think their customers would buy a new comic with a black female lead.

I got around to reading this comic a few hours after picking it up, and it really was a good, fun time. We follow the sci-fi adventures of racer Domino Swift as she fights biker gangs and the world around her of both legitimate and illegal racing is fleshed out before us. Other than perhaps getting a little lost reading one or two of the action sequences,...

Thought Bubble, the UK’s largest annual comic art festival which is now celebrating its decade anniversary, takes place in Leeds from 1st – 6th November 2016. Supported by new sponsor partner comiXology, Thought Bubble attracts fans and comic arts professionals from around the world – this year the event will celebrate a decade of bringing the very best comic book culture to the city. Guests include rare UK appearances from:

Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy and Bprd Paul Azaceta, co-creator of Outcast, now a hit TV show on Cinemax / Fox Erica Henderson and Ryan North, creative team behind the Eisner Award nominated smash hit The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, creative team behind the Eisner Award nominated, optioned for television, series The Wicked + The Divine Babs Tarr, Brenden Fletcher, and Cameron Stewart, creative team behind the breakout hit The Batgirl of Burnside.

The festival includes a week-long programme of...

Though the show's creator had a five year plan, there won't even be a third season for the Charles Manson drama on NBC. The network has cancelled low-rated period drama Aquarius.Set in 1960s Los Angeles, Aquarius, revolves around the generational conflict between an experienced homicide detective (David Duchovny) and an idealistic undercover vice cop (Grey Damon). The rest of the cast includes Gethin Anthony, Emma Dumont, Claire Holt, Michaela McManus, Brian F. O'Byrne, Chance Kelly, Cameron Deane Stewart, and Madison Beaty.Read More…...

Regardless of star sign, fans are in for a double treat when the Aquarius TV show returns to NBC on its new night, Saturday, August 27, 2016. Below, find the descriptions for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and "Sexy Sadie," the next new episodes of the Charles Manson-era murder drama series.A police thriller from John McNamara, Aquarius stars David Duchovny, Emma Dumont, Gethin Anthony, Grey Damon, Emma Claire Holt, Ambyr Childers, Madisen Beaty, Cameron Deane Stewart, Michaela McManus, and Brian F. O’Byrne.Read More…...

Is this the sunset of the Age of Aquarius? The word from NBC is that the Aquarius TV show is more likely to be cancelled than renewed for a third season. John McNamara's police thriller-drama stars David Duchovny, Emma Dumont, Gethin Anthony, Grey Damon, Emma Claire Holt, Ambyr Childers, Madisen Beaty, Cameron Deane Stewart, Michaela McManus, and Brian F. O'Byrne.Earlier this week, we reported Aquarius, season two, was being moved from Thursday to Saturday, beginning August 27, 2016. According to TV Line, when NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke was asked about the chance of the network renewing Aquarius for season three, she said, "I think that’s tough."Read More…...

Last season, NBC tried a very unconventional approach with Aquarius by releasing the entire season online and then airing episodes on television. Supposedly, most people still watched the show on TV (to low ratings). Will the show perform any better in season two? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a third season? Stay tuned.

Set in 1960s Los Angeles, Aquarius, revolves around the generational conflict between an experienced homicide detective (David Duchovny) and an idealistic undercover vice cop (Grey Damon). The rest of the cast includes Gethin Anthony, Emma Dumont, Claire Holt, Michaela McManus, Brian F. O'Byrne, Chance Kelly, Cameron Deane Stewart, and Madison Beaty.

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Wait, really? Yes, really! 2015’s overnight sensation is slicing and dicing her way into hearts and minds as well as her very own ongoing series… Hold on and hang tight world, because she’s The Unbelievable Gwenpool – and her first issue is coming at you this April from writer Christopher Hastings and artist Gurihiru.

Gwen Poole used to be a comic book reader just like you… until one day she woke up Inside the Marvel Universe. Now all the characters she read about are real! But they can’t be really real, can they? This has got to be some kind of dream or something, right? Well you know what that means – No Consequences! First order of business, get a costume and start fighting crime. Why? Because that’s what everyone who has a solo series does! No power. No responsibility. No rules. No limits. The Marvel Universe has a new player,...

Batgirl #49

Story By

Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher

Art By

Horacio Domingues, Babs Tarr, Roger Robinson, Ming Doyle , James Harvey

Colors By

Serge Lapointe, James Harvey

Letters By

Steve Wands

Cover By

Babs Tarr

Publisher

DC Comics

Cover Price:

$2.99

Release Date

Mar 2nd, 2016

Synopsis:

To unravel the secret of Batgirl’s bizarre new nemesis, her friends must travel to strange and uncharted territory: the inside of Barbara Gordon’s spectacular mind!

Review:

Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher take us on a really wild and trippy adventure as we explore warped moments of Barbara Gordon’s memories. The villain of the arc, Fugue, has managed to get inside Barbara’s head and is stealing her secrets with plans to sell them to her enemies. While there is some fun here with great art by the various contributors (each getting a moment based on the memory), I just wasn’t pulled into this story.

Batgirl #47

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher

Art by Eleonora Carlini and Moritat

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Letters by Steve Wands

Published by DC Comics

Filler really is a kind of a dirty word to use to refer to a comic, and Batgirl #47 definitely isn’t that. However, with artist Babs Tarr sidelined for this issue and the main plot of discovering what is behind, this issue is a slight drop in quality compared to the spectacular wedding issue and last issue’s battle with gangs and gentrification. We do get to see Batgirl work in a group dynamic with both Spoiler and Bluebird, who she somehow forgot from Batman Eternal as they find out without a shadow of a doubt that it was Batgirl, who hacked her own data and tipped off the police about the kids from Forster Lane being in gangs. This leads to more self-doubt...

Two words could be used to describe comics in 2015: scandal and rebirth. The scandals happened off the pages at both companies large and small, and the rebirth happened in the comics themselves.

Graphic Policy reported that former Dark Horse Comics editor-in-chief Scott Allie bit writer Joe Harris (X-Files Season Ten) at the Boom! Studios party at San Diego Comic Con, and he was demoted to “executive editor” even though an assault of this kind would be grounds for dismissal at almost any other company. There was also another ethical breach at Dark Horse when The Rainbow Hub journalist Emma Houxbois reported that former Bleeding Cool editor Hanna Means-Shannon broke a Dark Horse-related story while it was under embargo and didn’t disclose the fact that she was taking a job with the company.

Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso’s dismissal of African-American comics fans and creators when asked why...

Batgirl #46

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher

Art and breakdowns by Babs Tarr

Breakdowns by Rob Haynes

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Letters by Steve Wands

Published by DC Comics

Like Barbara Gordon’s agile mind and dancer-like fighting form, writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher tend to balance several plot threads in each Batgirl issue, and this one is no exception. The three main ones are real estate developers using teenagers in various street gangs to drive out tenants so they can gentrify Burnside, Stephanie Brown aka Spoiler getting a bounty put on her because she witnessed Eiko Hasigawa (Catwoman’s lover during Genevieve Valentine’s run on the book) executing mob leaders, and also her continued lapses of memory, which might have led to a scientific breakthrough. Although, Stewart and Fletcher’s plot has a lot of moving parts, it comes organically out of character relationships and the dark,...

Not only does Steve Orlando’s Midnighter comic star a gay man, it tells blunt, sex-positive stories about that character. The main cast of characters in the upcoming main Avengers comic All-New, All-Different Avengers has only one white dude.

While there is still a lot of work on the road to a utopia of complete social justice, there is a trend of progressivism in some of today’s superhero comics that is impossible to ignore.

“There’s certainly a long way to go, but [the comics industry] is moving in the right direction,” said Orlando via phone interview on Oct. 23.

Books like Batgirl and Cyborg from DC Comics as well as Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Ms. Marvel down the lane at Marvel coalesce to paint a picture of superhero comics that not only includes a solid focus on minority and women characters, but also features progressive themes concerning identity, racial justice, body image and more.

Batgirl #45

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher

Art by Babs Tarr

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Letters by Steve Wands

Published by DC Comics

Batgirl #45 is a shining example of when a superhero comic takes a break from the punching, kicking (Even though there is some slick acrobatics featuring Batgirl and Dick Grayson in the middle part of this comic.), and bad guy fighting to focus on the hero and the important relationships in his or her life. In Barbara Gordon’s life, she gets to celebrate the marriage between her friend, old roommate, and the longest tenured member of her civilian supporting cast Alysia and her girlfriend Jo, start to develop a relationship with her wedding date Luke Fox (formerly Batwing) through bowtie flirting and little kisses, and in the main development of this issue, come to terms with her feelings for Dick Grayson. Writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden...

Pull up a chair and join us for a rundown of all the biggest comics stories from the past seven days, from the surprising inspiration for a new Asterix character to a new Superman just like the old Superman.

Julian Assange inspires an Asterix character

Writer Jean-Yves Ferri and artist Didier Conrad have turned to a surprising inspiration for a new character in the 36th book in the classic French comic series, Asterix and the Missing Scroll.

The journalist called Confoundtheirpolitix - a character caught up in the battle against Julius Caesar's propaganda machine - was inspired by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

According to Agence France-Presse, he came close to being named Wikilix, which would have been no more on the nose than your average Asterix character (we're looking at you, old man Geriatrix).

Lois and Clark brings back the old Superman

DC Comics launched its new series Superman...

The first panel I attended at New York Comic Con was the Lgbt in Comics panel on Thursday, October 8. It was sponsored by TimesOUT, an Lgbt affiliate of the New York Times. The lineup was quite star-studded and possibly the first time that three bisexual men have sat on a panel at a comics convention together. It consisted of writer Steve Orlando (Midnighter), artist Kris Anka (Uncanny X-Men), writer Jennie Wood (Flutter), artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl), cover artist Kevin Wada (She-Hulk), and writer James Tynion IV (Memetic). They represent a broad spectrum of comics genres from fashion forward superheroes to Ya survival stories and even exploitation sub-genres. The panel was moderated by New York Times writer Jude Biersdorfer.

Steve Orlando got the first question about his work on Midnighter, which is the only DC or Marvel book to feature a gay male lead currently. When asked about why he broke...

Batgirl #44

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher

Art by Bengal

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Published by DC Comics

First of all, I’d like to give a round of applause to the cleverness of putting an artist named Bengal on a comic book featuring a tiger themed villain and extended fight sequences of Batgirl against tigers. Batgirl #44 begins immediately after last issue when the new villain Velvet Tiger kidnapped Jo, the fiancee of Barbara Gordon’s friend Alysia and also framed her friend/gadget provider Qadir for murder. The plot of this issue involving the rescue of Jo, several showdowns with Velvet Tiger, and almost a half dozen supporting characters is packed to the brim by writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher. However, the sheer expressiveness of Bengal’s art and Serge Lapointe’s colors along with a nice dose of adorable in the several romantic scenes keep the issue afloat and entertaining.

Batgirl #43

Written by Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart

Art by Babs Tarr

Breakdowns by Tarr and Michel Lacombe

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Published by DC Comics

Batgirl #43 is a beautiful, energetic blend of interpersonal struggles between Batgirl and her “tech help” Frankie, who has started going out on her own little missions along with a half dozen other little dramas in her personal life with another techno thriller. With tigers because villainous animals make for a nice fight scene. Writers Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart combine oodles of different threats from Gail Simone’s Batgirl run, the previous Hooq arc as well as Batgirl’s relationship with Luke Fox to construct an organic plot from Babs’ supporting cast. (Even though there are a couple new faces.) But artist Babs Tarr, co-breaker downer (That’s probably not the proper term Michel Lacombe, and colorist Serge Lapointe continue to make Batgirl the...

Batgirl #42

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher

Art by Babs Tarr

Breakdowns by Jake Wyatt and Michel Lacombe

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Published by DC Comics

One of the things that writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher and artist Babs Tarr have shown in their run on Batgirl is that Gotham can be home to other stories and genres other than dark conspiracy, horror, or detective tales. Batgirl #42 could be classified as a techno thriller comedy, or just a superhero yarn with an added personal layer because Barbara is teaming up with her dad even if they don’t know it. The art continues to be the biggest highlight, and Tarr’s lines continue to be sweeping and pretty, and her character models are quite adorable. Jake Wyatt and Michel Lacombe handle the layouts and showcase Batgirl’s speed and tenacity with swooping, diagonal panels even if a sequence...

Batgirl Annual #3 Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher (writers) Bengal, David Lafuente, Ming Doyle, Mingjue Helen Chen (art) Bengal (cover) On Sale: 07/29/15 Price: $4.99 On her latest mission, Batgirl finds herself mixing it up with Helena Bertinelli of Spyral…but who is the mysterious Spyral agent who seems to be one step ahead of her at every turn without ever showing his face? She’s determined to crack this mystery – but Grayson is just as determined not to get caught! Plus: Batgirl visits Gotham Academy – and there are plenty of surprises in store for her!

San Diego Comic-Con 2015 has released their full schedule for Saturday, July 11. For your convenience, we have pulled out all of the movie, TV and DVD related panels and events below, but you can can visit Comic-Con.org to check out the full schedule including comic book and video game panels. Take a look at all of the movie, TV and DVD events that will take place during the first day of Comic Con.

10:00am - 11:00am SpongeBob SquarePants

The cast of SpongeBob is back! All your Bikini Bottom favorites are on hand to perform Idiot Box at a live table read as chosen by the fans online. Featuring Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), and Dee Bradley Baker (all other Biukini Bottomites.. Following the performance will be a Q&A with the cast and creative director, Vincent Waller. Plus, a sneak peek at a...

The Knopf Doubleday group returns to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with a number of popular authors featured as panelists and appearing at booth #1520 during the show. Chuck Palahniuk is the New York Times bestselling author of 14 previous novels, including Fight Club, Choke, Diary, and Haunted. His first short story collection, Make Something Up (Doubleday, 5/26/2015), was released in conjunction with the 10-comic series release of Fight Club 2 from Dark Horse Comics. Fight Club 2 is illustrated by Eisner Award winning artist Cameron Stewart and colored by award winning Dave Stewart. Each issue of the series will feature covers by bestselling artist David Mack. Kevin Keating has received starred reviews for The Captive Condition (Pantheon Books, 7/7/2015), including this from...

Batgirl #41

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher

Art by Babs Tarr

Background assists by Joel Gomez

Colors by Serge Lapointe

Published by DC Comics

After a break for Convergence, Batgirl is back with a new villain, a new colorist, and most of all, the first real look about how Jim Gordon’s Batman affects the relationship around him. But Batgirl #41 is still both Babs’ show as readers get to see fight crime as well as interact with her roommate Frankie (who is taking on an Oracle type role) and her dad. Artist Babs Tarr also takes over both layouts and pencils and gives the comic the rush of a Saturday morning cartoon using slanted panels and slightly larger gutters to give her acrobatic style an additional “oomph”. Joel Gomez (most likely) helps out in some of the interior scenes adding details to the arcade where Babs and Frankie hang out,...

DC Entertainment Announces That On September 26:

“Batman Day” Returns

Back By Popular Demand, Batman Day 2015 Makes the Celebration of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero and Global Pop Culture Icon an Annual Event

Burbank, CA (June 16, 2015) -- DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event.

Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and Dce Co-Publisher Jim Lee,...

Burnside - the coolest neighborhood in Gotham - is a hub for young artists, fashionistas and techies. And now, it is also home to Batgirl. As the newest resident of the city’s hippest zip code, Barbara has new roommates, a new school and a new costume. But as Batgirl’s popularity grows (along with her devoted online fan base), Burnside suddenly seems to have an excess of Batgirls. And one of these imposters is out to kill off the original! Red-hot creative team Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr reinvent Barbara Gordon from the boots up in Batgirl: Burnside (collects #35-40). Dick Grayson. Former Sidekick. Former Superhero. Former dead man. Agent of Spyral?! A thrilling new chapter of Dick Grayson's life begins here! A super-spy espionage thriller that will shock you and prove one thing: you might think you know Nightwing - but you don't know Dick!

Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:   CineFix lists seven things you might not know about the Mad Max movies:   And here are all the Easter eggs you may have missed in Mad Max: Fury Road (via Geek Tyrant):   Fan art for Mad Max: Fury Road's Imperator Furiosa is now a thing. An awesome thing. And it's not just by fans. Below is one by comic book artist Cameron Stewart. See more by Francesco Francavilla and others via Marguerite Bennett's Twitter feed.    In honor of the release of Fury Road, here's a behind-the-scenes feature on the bone-breaking stunt work for Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (via Film Drunk):   Watch Transformers invade all your favorite movies...

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Tagline: "Roll them bones." Knucklebones is an indie horror feature from director and writer Mitch Wilson. The film has recently been completed. And, Knucklebones stars Julin (Spirit Camp), Cameron Deane Stewart and Justin Arnold. In the film, a demon is released from its hellish bounds, through a game of chance. A trailer for this title was released just over a month ago. Horror fans might have missed the clip as this critic did. The full trailer is listed below. The film's story is influenced by the slasher genre. A group of friends come together for a night of fun. They draw a pentagram and perform a ritual, from an ancient legend. Unfortunately, their prank turns to reality when a demon is summoned. This killer takes no prisoners, only body parts. The first trailer for Knucklebones is a chilling one. It shows the principal characters, environments and the demon. This dark...

‘Howard the Duck’ # 1: A Wild Goose Chase

The first issue of Howard the Duck is an exciting beginning. It comes with thrills, action, adventure, and mystery. And if that alone is not enough for a reader Howard the Duck # 1 offers humor, famous heroes, and a plot to that leads the main character on a wild goose chase. Grab a magnify glass to investigate Howard the Duck # 1… read the full article.

‘Divinity’ #2 questions the desires of humanity

Divinity has yet to answer the ultimate question posed from issue #1. What exactly happened to Abram Adams after spending all this time in space? The question has gained a bit of momentum in Divinity #2 as Abram is now considered a God-like figure after creating a self-sustaining biome in the middle of the Australian outback. Abram floats, cross-legged within his pod, overseeing his Garden of Eden without his Eve; or in this case, without his girlfriend Eva…...

Batgirl #40

Written by Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart

Art by Babs Tarr; Breakdowns by Cameron Stewart

Colors by Maris Wicks

Published by DC Comics

With the news and controversy about its upcoming Joker variant cover which was pulled, Batgirl and its creative time have been in the spotlight for good or ill. At the beginning, Batgirl #40 is a little confusing with lots of transhuman and AI ideas connected to the villains that Batgirl has been fighting since the new creative team took over. However, Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, Babs Tarr, and Maris Wicks end up sticking the landing and have Batgirl exorcise demons in a quite literal way with the help of her supporting cast and the people of Burnside. Babs Tarr and Cameron Stewart create a flurry of panels to simulate Batgirl’s quick fighting style, and Tarr also gets to take another crack at showing her eidetic memory.

Stars: Cameron Deane Stewart, Judd Nelson, Ben Browder, Amanda Alch, Marc Donato, Augie Duke, Roger Edwards, Ali Faulkner, Jeffrey Schmidt | Written by Matthew Spradlin, Barry Wernick | Directed by Matthew Spradlin

Originally conceived some eight years ago by Matthew Spradlin, Bad Kids Go To Hell (the movie’s original title) originally debuted as a four issue comic mini-series from Antarctic Press in 2009. Fast forward to 2014 and the film, now re-titled Haunting of Crestview High silently hits the UK market courtesy of 101 Films, without all the hype that surrounded the 2012 Us release – which may not actually be a bad thing.

Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the film but I don’t think it ever lives up to the hype that surrounded its original Us release – which is maybe why the films UK debut took a couple of years – but as a fan of the John Hughes canon of films...

Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 8 of season 12. The episode is entitled, "Semper Fortis," and it turns out that a Navy hospital corpsman is going to get in some major trouble, and Gibbs will come to the rescue, and more. In the new, 8th episode press release: Gibbs is going to search for a way to help a Navy hospital corpsman arrested after providing unlicensed, yet necessary, medical care at the scene of a hit and run accident. Press release number 2: While the NCIS team investigates the cause of a hit and run accident that resulted in the death of a Petty Officer, Gibbs is going to search for a way to clear a Navy Hospital Corpsman, who has served two medical tours in Afghanistan, after she’s indicted for illegally providing medical aid to the victims of the crash, even though...

(l-r) Alex Newell, Nikki Blonsky, Cameron Deane Stewart, Ally Maki and Teo Olivarea

Even though a lot of us have put our coming out process behind us, there are also a lot of people, young and old, who are dealing with it now or will very soon and the new film, Geography Club, is the kind of movie that appeals to everyone.

Based on former AfterElton editor Brent Hartinger’s first book in the Russel Middlebrook series, the film version was written by Edmund Entin and directed by his brother, Gary Entin. The central role of Russel is played by Cameron Dean Stewart (Pitch Perfect) who brings a realness and honesty to his portrayal of a teenager trying desperately to connect with other people.

The film, which won the Audience Award for Best Feature at this summer’s Outfest, also stars Justin Deeley (Drop Dead Diva) as Russel’s love interest,...

When Russell Middlebrook (Cameron Deane Stewart), a shy high school sophomore, and Kevin (Justin Deeley), king of the jocks, share their first kiss, it's true love. (Isn't it always?)

What follows isn't likely to surprise, but this adaptation of Brent Hartinger's popular young adult novel (the first in a series) handles serious issues with a light touch, and should resonate with adolescents.

Russell freaks when Min (Ally Maki), who witnessed the kiss, invites him to join her in an unofficial, three-member gay students club, but he gradually warms to the idea.

Director Gary Entin and his brother, screenwriter Edmund Entin, in their feature debuts, have made a movie where the black gay kid is fat and sassy, and where even the bullies appear to be fulfilling the st...

Breaking Glass Pictures, Huffington Pictures, and Shoreline Entertainment have announced the November 15th North American theatrical release of Geography Club, produced by Michael Huffington of Huffington Pictures. Starring Cameron Deane Stewart Pitch Perfect, Justin Deeley 'Drop Dead Diva', '90210', and Nikki Blonsky Hairspray, Geography Club has been a hit on the festival circuit in the past year, culminating in an Audience Award for Best First Feature at Los Angeles Outfest.

It's that time of year again -- or what used to be that time of year. NewFest is here (September 6-11). Yes, the celebration of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and what-have-you cinema is back for its 25th anniversary. The main venue will be the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater, considered by some to be the best cinema in Manhattan, one that boasts a truly superior sound system.

(Anyone who ever attended NewFest when it was held at the New School with its second-rate visuals and third-rate resonance will rejoice.)

In the past, this deliciously raucous event has screened a mixed bag of semi-brilliant to much-less-so offerings, many you'll never ever get to see anywhere else on a "big" screen whether you reside in the Big Apple or in Idaho. On the plus side, watching a woefully dreadful movie with a roomful of knowing Glbtq cinephiles is often a hoot.

Switched at Birth star Katie Leclerc hides her true identity in our exclusive clip from The Confession, debuting on DVD June 19th. The actress stars as Katie Lapp, determined to find her birth mother, who gave her up for adoption 20 years ago. Watch as "Katherine" tries to gauge how her return home will be perceived in this scene from director Michael Landon Jr.'s drama.

The Confession - Exclusive "Surprised"

Raised by an Amish family, Katie Lapp (Katie Leclerc, TV's Switched at Birth) always felt the call of another life. Now, her quest to find her birth-mother, Laura Mayfield-Bennett (Sherry Stringfield, TV's ER), has drawn her into world of the Englishers. Along the way, two very different men try to help her overcome a devious scheme to steal her rightful inheritance. Business-minded but kind-hearted Justin Wirth (Michael Rupnow) reaches out to discover Katie's hidden secrets, while her childhood companion Daniel Fisher...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for Zombie Squash with George Romero, the announcement of a Reaper cast reunion special, release details for Bad Kids Go to Hell, and much more:

Zombie Squash Release Details: “Acw Games released their new game Zombie Squash (Free) today at Amazon as well as on GooglePlay this weekend. The free game stars George A. Romero, the godfather of all zombies and the iconic director of ‘Night of the Living Dead’ who provides the voice of Dr. B.E. Vil. The free game is compatible with over 2,400 Android devices. An HD version for the iPad was recently released on iTunes. The iPhone version is expected to be available on iTunes May 1st, 2013.

Zombie Squash is a world where plants and vegetables like turban squash and...

Alrighty, kids! Get ready for some more naughty hump day action as we're rocking two new clips from Bad Kids Go to Hell, one of which is completely Not Safe For Work. That is, unless your boss or co-workers enjoy big bouncing breasts as much as we do!

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The film, based on the popular comic book series of the same name, stars Judd Nelson and tells the tale of six private school students locked in a Saturday detention with a killer on the loose. Ben Browder ("Farscape," "Stargate Sg-1," "Doctor Who") also stars as well as Ali Faulkner (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1), Roger Edwards (Freelancers), Marc Donato ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), Cameron Deane Stewart (Pitch Perfect), Augie Duke ("The Mentalist"), Amanda Alch (When Zachary Beaver Came to Town), Jeffrey Schmidt (Interstate), and Chanel Ryan (BASEketball).

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Six prep school kids from Crestview Academy,...

Shoreline Entertainment has picked up "Geography Club," an upcoming adaptation of Brent Hartinger's novel of the same name. The film, from Huffington Pictures, is produced by Michael Huffington and Anthony Bretti. (Huffington is the former husband of this site's Editor-in-Chief.)

"Geography Club" focuses on Russel (Cameron Dean Stewart), who finds companionship in a group of students all hiding their sexual preferences. Nikki Blonsky, Marin Hinkle and Scott Bakula co-star in the film, which is based on the first novel in Hartinger's Russel Middlebrook series.

"This film is a clever, feel-good, coming-of-age story with an important social message. Cameron Deane Stewart delivers an outstanding performance along with a magnificent supporting cast," Shoreline CEO Morris Ruskin said in a statement.

"Geography Club" does not yet have a release date. Check out the film's first poster, debuting here at Huffington Post, below:...

A new clip from Matthew Spradlin’s Bad Kids Go To Hell has been released in conjunction with his VOD release date. Check it out:

The Breakfast-club-meets-horror-comic-book adaptation stars Judd Nelson, Ben Browder, Ali Faulkner, Roger Edwards, Marc Donato , Cameron Deane Stewart, Augie Duke, Amanda Alch, Jeffrey Schmidt, and Chanel Ryan. If you want to get it on demand, go here.