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As the multiple ongoing series in the Absolute Universe start to settle into their own, Absolute Martian Manhunter is one that many may have mistakenly overlooked. Naturally, when DC‘s big three of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman also have their Absolute series, other stories might take a hit.

And that’s where the mistake lies, as this series is a unique experience in and of itself, both in terms of story and visuals. Thus, here are five reasons why the comics of this version of the Martian Manhunter should be at the top of your reading list.

1. Reimagination of the Classic Martian Manhunter Lore

Taking a cue from the usual story of J’onn J’onzz disguising himself as a detective to blend with people, in this version, he is a human named John Jones, an FBI investigator who just survived a bomb attack. But when The Martian finds him,...

Martin Scorsese recently earned an Emmy nomination for his guest performance in The Studio, but nearly 20 years ago, he directed an iconic crime thriller that’s finally back on streaming. Scorsese teamed up with Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street) and Matt Damon (The Martian) for The Departed, the 2006 gangster drama following an undercover cop and a mole in the police who attempt to identify each other while also working to take down an Irish gang in Boston. The Departed has been absent from streaming for the last few months, but Netflix has now made the film available to watch for all subscribers at the start of the month. The film earned scores of 91% from critics and 94% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $291 million globally against a $90 million budget.

In addition to DiCaprio and Damon, The Departed also stars Jack Nicholson (The Shining), Mark Wahlberg (Shooter), Martin Sheen...

With the beginning of DC’s new Absolute Universe, we have witnessed familiar heroes make their return, but with not-so-familiar backstories. Their past has been completely reimagined, and thus, their personalities and powers have also been completely reworked.

Therefore, here are the heroes of the Absolute Universe, ranked based on the power levels in their respective series thus far. From Batman to Superman and everyone in between, these heroes have their roles to fill in this developing Universe.

6. Absolute Batman (Bruce Wayne) Cover page of Absolute Batman #1 | Credits: DC Comics

Power Level: Hyperhuman

Starting with the obvious, Batman starts the list from the bottom, as he’s the only hero who doesn’t have any superpowers of his own in this Universe. But don’t let that fool you, as this version of the Caped Crusader packs a more deadly punch than his predecessors.

Related: 9 Times Absolute Batman Was More...

Eagle-eyed fans spotted an exciting Easter egg referencing Martian Manhunter in one of Superman's viral behind-the-scenes videos. James Gunn's upcoming Dcu kick-off movie is set to introduce audiences to a whole new vision for the DC Comics universe on the big screen. It will open with a wider breadth of heroes and villains than ever before, including not just David Corenswet's Man of Steel, but other characters from across the DC canon like Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Mister Terrific. 

However, one name that has not come up in the Superman conversation so far has been the space-faring J'onn J'onzz (aka the Martian Manhunter)...that is, until now. The green-skinned Justice League member is the focus of a newly spotted Easter egg hidden deep within some recent promotional material for Gunn's debut DC Studios film. 

Superman's recently posted "A Day in the Life of Jimmy Olsen" social media video,...

One of this year’s funniest comedies, Friendship, is available to rent or purchase on Digital! You can rent the Tim Robinson-led film for $19.99 or buy the feature digitally for $24.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV, and other video-on-demand platforms. If physical media is your poison, you can pre-purchase the movie on Blu-ray and DVD at participating retailers. The physical version of Friendship does not have a release date, but A24 should let us know when it’s coming to shelves soon.

Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, the film stars Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson) and Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) in the story of a suburban dad (Robinson) who becomes hellbent on being BFFs with his charismatic new neighbor (Rudd). In his review, Chris Bumbray wrote that the film is, in addition to being very funny, “surprisingly nuanced about how hard it is to make friends as an adult male.

The Paramount+/Showtime series “The Agency,” produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and based on the French series “Le Bureau des Légendes,” is a classic spy thriller set in the London office of the Central Intelligence Agency — a flip side of “Slow Horses” where everybody’s very good at what they do, but the intrigue mounts, the global machinations get more complex and the fate of international relations hangs in the balance.

Michael Fassbender plays Brandon Colby, a top CIA operative better known as “Martian” who’s been summoned back to the organization’s London office after years of living undercover in Africa; Jeffrey Wright is Henry Ogletree, the CIA London Deputy Station Chief; Richard Gere is James Bradley, the London Station Chief who reports to CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia; and Jodie Turner-Smith is Dr. Samia Fatima “Sami” Zahir, who was in a relationship with Martian when he...

Nothing in “The Agency” is personal until everything in “The Agency” is personal. Created by brothers Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, the American spy thriller from Showtime and Paramount+ remakes Éric Rochant’s acclaimed French espionage drama, “The Bureau” — or “Le Bureau des Légendes.” Its profoundly intimidating core cast come together as the white-hot heart of an espionage love story. Season 1’s success as a suspenseful ten-episode arc hinges on your commitment to its characters.

“The sacrifice these people make is immense,” said Richard Gere in a recent IndieWire interview with co-stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Fassbender, and Jodie Turner-Smith, seen above. “How do you maintain relationships when you operate in this world? When you lie indiscriminately?”

It’s contradictory but still common sense that great acting comes from great honesty. That’s tough to do when the people you’re playing are professional liars — and tortured ones at that. Gere anchors...

Michael Fassbender's new thriller series, The Agency: Central Intelligence, is currently filming Season 2 in London, and now, we're getting a casting update from production. Season 2 has recruited the services of some genre alums as the series looks to up the stakes in the new installment. According to Deadline, the upcoming season has enlisted the services of Christian OchoaLavernia, who was recently seen in Netflix's The Diplomat, in a new series regular role. Also cast in recurring capacities are Clayne Crawford (Chad Powers),Keanush Tafreshi (V/H/S/99), Medalion Rahimi (NCIS: LA), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), and Tessa Ferrer (Swagger). The show recently underwent a rebrand from The Agency to The Agency: Central Intelligence, signaling the direction of things in the next chapter.

Season 2 is set to broaden the international espionage scene that was introduced in the first season. With that expansion comes a new lineup of characters ready to complicate Agent Martian’s mission.

James Gunn has identified Lex Luthor's pale Martian seen in the upcoming Superman movie. The character's nickname was hilariously revealed by Gunn and Nicholas Hoult.

In a clip from a Superman promotional interview shared on X (formerly Twitter), Gunn is seen with Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in the movie, talking about the mysterious white alien creature that fans spotted in footage from the upcoming film. "I remember your son's favorite character was Mr. Handsome," Gunn joked to Hoult. "Me...then Mr. Handsome," Hoult responded with a laugh. "Mr. Handsome is Lex's creature he created in a petri dish that drives around on this flying platform that is the grossest, ugly creature in the world," Gunn confirmed.

The funny nickname for the creature comes as fans are eager to uncover the identities of many mysterious characters that have popped up in new Superman footage in recent weeks. One of...

Michael Fassbender's hit streaming series, The Agency, is getting a second season on Paramount+. Despite mixed reviews, the spy thriller was a hit for the streaming platform in 2024, making the quick Season 2 renewal a no-brainer, especially considering the star-studded cast. However, The Agency will return with a bevy of new faces, and a new title to more accurately reflect the future of the series.

Paramount+ announced that five actors have been cast in The Agency Season 2, which is currently filming in London, England. Those joining the series include Christian Ochoa Lavernia (Silo), Clayne Crawford (Chad Powers), Keanush Tafreshi (V/H/S/99), Medalion Rahimi (Hacks), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland) and Tessa Ferrer (Swagger). The new cast members will be seen alongside Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, and Jodie Turner-Smith, among other familiar faces. Interestingly enough, the series has been officially retitled to The Agency: Central Intelligence, which could point toward the direction the...

After the wild and intriguing ride of The Agency: Central Intelligence season 1, there’s no doubt that we’re ready for the second season. While filming is still ongoing, there’s some news that has us even more excited for the stories that are coming our way. After all, the cast list is growing in the best way possible.

Michael Fassbender is, of course, set to return to The Agency season 2. Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and so many others involves in the first season, including Richard Gere, are also set to come back. Now we get more stars joining the fray, and with this calibre, we’re expecting greatness.

Michael Fassbender as Martian in The Agency, episode 1, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2024. Photo Credit: Luke Varley/Paramount+ with Showtime 6 stars will join The Agency season 2

Christian Ochoa Lavernia from Silo will join the series as a series regular, according to Deadline.

Christian Ochoa Lavernia, Clayne Crawford, Keanush Tafreshi, Medalion Rahimi, Raza Jaffrey, and Tessa Ferrer join ‘The Agency’ (Photo Credits: Dave Buttler; Phillip Faraone/Getty Images; Jackson Davis; Gregg Deguire/Getty Images; YellowBellyPhoto; Brett Lemke; Paramount+)

Paramount+’s critically acclaimed The Agency: Central Intelligence has signed on new cast members for the series’ upcoming second season. Christian Ochoa Lavernia, Clayne Crawford, Keanush Tafreshi, and Medalion Rahimi have boarded the spy thriller. Raza Jaffrey and Tessa Ferrer are also committed to season two roles.

The just-announced cast will join returning series stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere. Season two is now in production, but Paramount+ has not announced a target premiere date.

Tony winner Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth are the writers and serve as executive producers. Additional executive producers include Michael Fassbender, Joe Wright, Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, and Bob Yari.

Exclusive: Christian Ochoa Lavernia (Silo) is set as a series regular and Clayne Crawford (Chad Powers), Keanush Tafreshi (V/H/S/99), Medalion Rahimi (Hacks), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland) and Tessa Ferrer (Swagger) will recur in Season 2 of The Agency: Central Intelligence (fka The Agency) for Paramount+ with Showtime. The title, The Agency: Central Intelligence reflects the focus of the second season.

They join series lead Michael Fassbender, along with Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, Harriet Sansom Harris, John Magaro, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Andrew Brooke, India Fowler, Reza Brojerdi, Alex Reznik and Richard Gere.

Production on Season 2 is currently underway in London.

Based on the French series Le Bureau des Legendes, The Agency follows Martian (Fassbender). a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his...

Michael Fassbender is back in the field. Production has officially kicked off in London on Season 2 of The Agency: Central Intelligence, the high-stakes espionage series from Paramount+ that reimagines the acclaimed French drama Le Bureau des Légendes. Fassbender reprises his role as Martian, a deep-cover CIA operative whose personal and professional lines are increasingly […]

Michael Fassbender Returns as Production Begins on Season 2 of Paramount+ Spy Drama ‘The Agency: Central Intelligence’...

The Michael Fassbender-headlined hit spy series, The Agency, has started filming season 2. Starring Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, Harriet Sansom Harris, John Magaro, and India Fowler, the new season was announced in December 2024 following an overwhelmingly positive reception. Adapted from the French drama Le Bureau des Legendes (The Bureau), the new season will continue following CIA agent Martian (Fassbender) as he balances mission, love, and life, trying to save his lover, Samia (Turner-Smith), who was imprisoned in season 1's ending.

According to Paramount+, filming for The Agency season 2 has begun in London, with the main cast set to return alongside show creators Jez Butterworth and John Butterworth, who will write and executive produce the new season. Fassbender and Wright also serve as executive producers. They are joined by Keith Cox and Nina L. Diaz from Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari from 101 Studios,...

It's photo day at Paramount+'s The Agency: Central Intelligence as the cast of the smash-hit spy thriller are gathered for their next shift. The streamer announced today that production has officially begun on Season 2 in London with a pair of photos showing the star-studded group, including Michael Fassbender, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Jeffrey Wright, celebrating with the script for the premiere episode in hand. Creators Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth are back at the helm to continue their critically-acclaimed take on the lauded French drama Le Bureau des Légendes with another case.

Premiering back in November on Paramount+ with Showtime, The Agency remakes Éric Rochant's Création Canal+ original series as it follows Martian (Fassbender), a CIA agent living an undercover life for the past several years. When his former flame, Samia (Turner-Smith), is captured in Sudan as a political prisoner, however, the needs of the heart run up against his mission.

Back in 2014, we all got to see what it would look like if Matt Damon became stranded on a distant planet when the "Bourne Identity" star had a cameo in Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar." Damon actually played the villain in that brief appearance, but it turned out that was just a way to whet our appetite for more Damon space survivalism -- as just a year later, we'd once again see him trapped on an alien world, and this time he was very much the good guy.

Ridley Scott's 2015 science-fiction thriller "The Martian" saw Damon play Dr. Mark Watney, a NASA astronaut and botanist who ends up stranded on Mars after a dust storm forces his crew to make a hasty evacuation, leaving him behind. "The Martian" then tells a thrilling survival tale of human ingenuity and perseverance, with Watkins having to keep himself alive for four years before...

History is written by the victor; a saying said by the greats about the greats. Deciding how they want to be portrayed, they abuse all the power that lies in their hands. While he was crafting fiction, George R.R. Martin had the same weight in his hands when he was creating A Song of Ice and Fire. Shaping a comprehensive story over the course of years, they have become classics in more than the written medium.

While the Game of Thrones franchise does have a very big fanbase who follow everything from the original series to House of the Dragon, they cannot help but occasionally question the victor of Westeros’s history. Although there is no denying that Martin created one of the most respected works in fantasy literature, there is a conversation to be had about how dark the series can get at times.

Thankfully, one fan brought up...

Sebastian Stan’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Sebastian Stan, who is best known for playing the Winter Soldier/White Wolf, Bucky Barnes, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, is known for versatility. He is known for his varied range of onscreen characters, and in his last film, he played Donald Trump. His Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers, has been well received by the audience, and let’s see the last five films of the MCU star at the worldwide box office.

Outside the MCU, he takes on challenging roles in biopics, thrillers, indie dramas, and sci-fi adventures. He often plays emotionally complex or morally conflicted characters and is known for his willingness to transform for a role. Some of his renowned movies outside the MCU include Pam & Tommy, I, Tonya, Fresh, Destroyer, and The Martian.

According to The Numbers, Sebastian Stan’s worldwide...

The Agency Season 1 follows covert CIA Agent Martian (Michael Fassbender) as he returns to London Station after a lengthy undercover assignment that put him in the middle of a passionate love affair. However, it also follows other characters while exploring various issues relating to intelligence and government. From international relations to culture, the show strives to address current issues, and series star Jeffrey Wright has an idea what Season 2 should tackle. There has been a lot of Dei talk in the current political climate, as a crusade against the initiative has found a way into the halls of the biggest law enforcement and administrative agencies. Wright, who plays Henry, Director of Operations at London Station, told The Hollywood Reporter Dei is a topic he would love to see addressed. "I’d love to have Henry be challenged as a Dei hire. I’d love that to come down the pike,...

At the end of The Agency Season 1, the ground shifts on several characters as their secrets catch up with them. After a whirlwind romance with Martian (Michael Fassbender), Samia (Jodie Turner-Smith) is arrested. She is suspected to have been imprisoned in a secret prison, which becomes a major driving factor for Martian's shocking decision to become a double agent. The Agency is based on a French drama series Le Bureau des Légendes, and Samia meets the ultimate fate, something Turner-Smith hopes her character avoids in the succeeding season of The Agency. The actress told The Hollywood Reporter that she had talked to the show's creative team, hoping to sway them into writing a different fate for the character. "Because I’ve seen the show, the French version, I keep on trying to stalk the Butterworths to be like, ‘So can we make certain changes so that I can get some...

Not even two months after its theatrical release, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh, Black Bag, will hit streaming. Black Bag, which stars two-time Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, will drop on Peacock on May 2.

The spy thriller stars Blanchett as Kathryn St. Jean, the wife of Fassbender’s British intelligence officer George Woodhouse. In Black Bag, George is tasked with investigating a list of would-be traitors, one of whom may be his wife, Kathryn. The film also stars Pierce Brosnan (MobLand), Gustaf Skarsgård (Evil), Naomie Harris (Moonlight), Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), and Marisa Abela (Barbie). The movie was written by David Koepp, who has written movies like Jurassic Park (1993), Mission: Impossible (1996), and Spider-Man (2002).

The Film Will Get a Physical Media Release

Black Bag, despite its 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, failed to make back its budget, having earned just $37.7 million against its budget of around $50 million to $60 million.

Changes are on the horizon in the second season of Showtime's hit espionage thriller, The Agency. The show abandons its slow approach to storylines and relationships, as the foundation laid throughout the first season supports a faster and tighter pace. "It doesn’t let up right from the first episode of season two. It ratchets through the 10 episodes," series star and executive producer Michael Fassbender (Martian) told The Hollywood Reporter while previewing the second season that enters production next month. "Everything that’s introduced in the first season just tightens now. I’m glad that the audience responded to the first season because it is a bit of a slow burn, and you’re sort of introduced to these characters and each of their different stories, and then things start ramping up." One of the storylines that tightens in the season is between covert CIA agent Martian and his mentor...

As The Agency heads into filming season two, Jeffrey Wright and Jodie Turner-Smith have some specific thoughts about where they would like to see their characters’ storylines go.

Wright portrays Henry Ogletree, CIA London Deputy Station Chief and mentor to Michael Fassbender’s Martian, in Showtime’s espionage thriller from Jez and John-Henry Butterworth. An American remake of the French series Le Bureau des Légendes that originally aired in 2015, The Agency has been set closer to modern day so it can address current world issues like the war in Ukraine and crisis in Sudan. Because the timeframe is set a few years earlier, however, the Butterworth brothers previously told The Hollywood Reporter that the series wouldn’t address the real-time unfolding of the second Trump administration and its global impact. Yet there is one issue stemming from Donald Trump’s current presidency that Wright would like to see an exception made.

Superman, the first Dcu movie coming out this summer, is getting a prequel novel called Welcome to Metropolis. The book is being published by Penguin Random House and is aimed at a younger audience, but could be worth checking out if one wanted to learn more about the brand new Dcu.

Here’s the official synopsis for the novel:

"Take to the skies with Superman in this original prequel novel based on the new film, in theaters July 11, 2025!"

"Clark Kent is a fresh face to Metropolis, trying to balance his new job at The Daily Planet, and his secret identity as Superman, a powerful metahuman, while uncovering a dangerous mystery that seems to tie back to the infamous Lex Luthor. Discover how the world’s first super hero found his place in his new home in this original prequel novel based on the film."

"'Superman: Welcome to Metropolis' features an...

Superman will soon take to the skies again, and DC Studios co-head James Gunn is keen for us all to watch. With the upcoming "Superman," the director has seemingly crafted an ode to the Man of Steel's essential and unwavering goodness to remind us that such a thing exists during a time when the world seems to be perpetually suspended in a state of tumult and disarray. He is, of course, also responsible for bringing DC back to cinematic prominence following an ignoble end to the erstwhile DC Extended Universe, so he sort of needs us all to watch, too.

Thus far, however, Gunn and Warner Bros.' attempts to build the necessary hype haven't been all that effective. The trailer for "Superman" didn't just need to sell a movie, but an entire shared universe, and I'm not sure it did that by itself. Then, Gunn and co. let...

Production momentum is building for The AgencySeason 2, with a fresh update that should ignite excitement among fans of the espionage thriller. Showtime and Paramount+ announced in December 2024 that the series was renewed for a second season following rave reviews and an overwhelmingly positive reception. The decision was on the backs of the series' record-breaking debut, which garnered over 5.1 million cross-platform viewers, making it the most-streamed new series in Showtime's history.

Executive Producer Joe Wright, known for his work on films likeAtonementand Hanna, has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Wright stops short of going into details about the production but says enough to signal that everything is going according to plan. He said:

“I think season 2 starts shooting at the end of this month, and I'm very excited by the scripts. The cast are great, and it's gratifying to see that it's having this life.

Tom Cruise In American Psycho(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Facebook)

The author of the novel from which American Psycho was adapted involved Tom Cruise in the protagonist’s life in a very crucial way. Bret Easton Ellis, the author, made Cruise and the main character of the book, Patrick Bateman, live together in the same apartment. But despite the Top Gun actor’s involvement, he couldn’t make it to the final cut of the movie adaptation, alongside Christian Bale.

The director, Mary Harron, in a recent conversation, revealed why Cruise wasn’t in the movie and joked about how she and the production team wanted the actor to be in it. However, his presence was always felt as Christian Bale took inspiration from the actor’s life to create the character Patrick Bateman.

Mary Harron, in an interview with Letterboxd, said that she and the creative team “love the Tom Cruise thing,...

When Michael Fassbender was first offered the lead role in The Agency, Paramount+ With Showtime’s cerebral spy thriller (an adaptation of the critically acclaimed French series Les Bureau des Legendes), he had a couple questions. Mainly, he needed help getting inside the head of his character, Martian, a CIA operative who has just returned from six years undercover. “I was like, who would want this job?” Fassbender said at a recent THR Frontrunners panel. “The question for me was, is this guy a sociopath or not?”

The production put Fassbender in touch with one of the show’s CIA consultants, and together they realized that the character — who is also the father of a teenaged daughter — checked a lot of the boxes. “I was like, Ok, this is who I’m dealing with now,” says Fassbender. “That’s not to say that he isn’t in some ways trying...

If The AgencySeason 1 was a fraught, anxiety-inducing experience, brace yourself for an even tenser Season 2. Michael Fassbender stars in and executive produces the Showtime spy thriller show, and he recently appeared on a Deadline panel where he discussed the much-anticipated second season. The show improves on its first season as the spy world becomes even more secretive and the stakes are upped. "It just doesn’t let up in Season 2. The walls just keep coming in, and the vice grip keeps getting tightened," the actor said. "That tension and that jeopardy just heightens all the way through without any let up in the second season," he added, teasing a never-wracking second season. The show was already renewed for a new season that is currently in production.

Fassbender plays Martian in the thriller based on the hit French drama Le Bureau des Legendes. In Season 1, Martian, a covert CIA agent, is...

The four stars of The Agency — Michael Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright and Jodie Turner-Smith — were hesitant to spoil anything, just like their characters keep secrets and maintain their covers. As an executive producer, Fassbender had the authority to tease the upcoming second season.

“It just doesn’t let up in Season 2,” he said. “The walls just keep coming in, and the vice grip keeps getting tightened. That tension and that jeopardy just heightens all the way through without any let up in the second season.”

In the Paramount+ with Showtime series based on Le Bureau des Legendes, Fassbender plays Martian, a spy called back from his undercover assignment. That means the end of his marriage to Sami Zahir (Turner-Smith), who shows back up in his life. Gere plays Bosko, the superior to the agency characters, and Wright plays Henry Ogletree.

Fassbender said the show rewards viewers for following along...

From the second you venture into Absolute Martian Manhunter No. 1, you're grabbed by the phenomenal artwork and beautiful colors of Javier Rodriguez (Zatanna: Bring Down the House). Then, the story starts. Writer Deniz Camp (Ultimates) begins with philosophical questions of why people do the things they do. For example, “Why do some people become firefighters, and others arsonists?” That’s on top of the immediate hit of an explosion that should have killed the lead character of this story. All of this nearly sensory overload happens in the first few pages.

Absolute Martian Manhunter No. 1 creative team

Writer: Deniz CampArtist: Javier RodriguezColorist: Javier Rodriguez

Things continue to get better as the issue continues, as our lead character (Agent John Jones) starts to realize that something is wrong with him and how he sees the world. There's colorful smoke in places there shouldn't be, and he knows things about people that he shouldn’t.

Steven Soderbergh’s latest espionage thriller just got a thrilling new look on the same day as its digital release. Collider is elated to partner with Focus Features to unveil a new behind-the-scenes look at Black Bag, the gritty and intelligent spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. This new BTS look shows Lead Production Designer Philip Messina detailing his process for bringing George and Kathryn’s house to life in the film, including insight into small details that play into their characters. The new featurette also includes commentary from leading stars Fassbender and Blanchett about their time working on the film. David Koepp (Jurassic Park) penned the screenplay for Black Bag, which also stars Gustaf Skarsgård, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, and Naomie Harris.

Black Bag arrives on digital platforms after grossing $31 million at the global box office, with $18 million coming from domestic markets and $12 million from international earnings.

Looney Tunes cartoons are an iconic part of popular culture, and have had a huge impact on the development of film and television. The wacky cast of characters and their hilarious antics have been entertaining audiences for decades. Characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, are beloved by generations of fans. Looney Tunes continues to be lauded by both critics and audiences, as can be seen in the demands for the release of the canceled film Coyote vs Acme and the popularity of The Day the Earth Blew Up. What started as a few short films in the 1930s, has grown into a franchise that includes several feature-length films, television series, and characters that have achieved international fame.

Looney Tunes has remained relevant for decades because of its innovative and imaginative approach to storytelling, thanks to artists like Chuck Jones and Mel Blanc. The cartoons have their famous formulas,...

Sean Bean's characters have suffered brutal deaths on TV and in films. The most notable has been 2010's Black Death, in which his onscreen demise wasn't gratuitous or graphic, but was arguably the most horrifying to date.

Black Death will be streaming on Max from April 1. The action-horror film features an ensemble cast led by The Day of the Jackal's Eddie Redmayne. It also includes Game of Thrones actors Sean Bean and Carice van Houten. Director Christopher Smith filmed Black Death as a realistic depiction of Europe in the Late Middle Ages, during the onslaught of the Bubonic plague.

The story follows Ulric (Redmayne), an envoy to the regional bishop, as he's sent to a remote village reportedly untouched by the disease. Novice monk Osmund (Bean) escorts him along with a small group of local soldiers. Smith previously described the film as a "medieval guys on a mission...

Zack Snyder understands the intricacies of storytelling, unlike any other Hollywood director. His ability to reach into the humane depths of established mythological figures and bring out the best and the worst of their nature is what makes for a compelling narrative, devoid of pretentious, predictable, and overdone adaptations.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League featuring Henry Cavill as Superman [Credit: Warner Bros.]

While the DC Extended Universe was a failed endeavor, it still roused enough emotion and rage to push the entire world into rebelling against a Goliath studio. The splattering of ideas and character storylines that Snyder introduced in his grimdark vision without ever getting the chance to build on them was a tragedy in and of itself.

In DC’s second coming, James Gunn and Warner Bros. now have a monumental opportunity on their hands to bring those ideas out of oblivion and finally establish an Elseworld project that...

The Absolute Universe is DC’s latest corner of the multiverse that reimagines superheroes with core elements of their characters changed. In Absolute Batman, Bruce has no money, his butler is an MI6 agent, and his mother is still alive. His usual rogues gallery are also his childhood best friends. In Absolute Superman, Kal-El comes to Earth as a young man who witnessed the corruption on Krypton and its collapse as well as memories of his parents. His cape is also a source of power fashioned from Kryptonian nano tech and an artificial intelligence. In Absolute Wonder Woman, Themyscira has been destroyed, Crice is Diana’s adopted mother, and she rides the skeleton of a pegasus.

Absolute Martian Manhunter written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodriguez will be no different when it comes to changing its titular character. Camp outlines the biggest changes to Martian Manhunter in a...

The Absolute Universe is DC’s latest corner of the multiverse that reimagines superheroes with core elements of their characters changed. In Absolute Batman, Bruce has no money, his butler is an MI6 agent, and his mother is still alive. His usual rogues gallery are also his childhood best friends. In Absolute Superman, Kal-El comes to Earth as a young man who witnessed the corruption on Krypton and its collapse as well as memories of his parents. His cape is also a source of power fashioned from Kryptonian nano tech and an artificial intelligence. In Absolute Wonder Woman, Themyscira has been destroyed, Crice is Diana’s adopted mother, and she rides the skeleton of a pegasus.

Absolute Martian Manhunter written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodriguez will be no different when it comes to changing its titular character. Camp outlines the biggest changes to Martian Manhunter in a...

Michael Fassbender details the most challenging scene for him to film in his new movie. The X-Men actor, best known for playing Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto, in 20th Century Fox's X-Men saga, has a diverse career outside of superhero movies. He portrayed Bobby Sands in the historical drama Hunger, and has starred in Ridley Scott's Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. In the comedy space, Fassbender left a memorable performance as a coach of the American Samoa soccer team in Next Goal Wins.

In recent years, Fassbender has been deep in the thriller/spy genre. Following his journey portraying an assassin in David Fincher's 2023 film The Killer, the actor starred in the 2024 Paramount+/Showtime spy series The Agency, where he plays thecovert CIA agent Martian, who struggles to cut ties with an old flame after his mission has come to an end. Fassbender's new 2025 film further sees him in...

“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.” And if you’re a fan of HBO’s iconic fantasy series, you know just how true that was! With characters dropping like flies, the show introduced an unforgettable cast over its eight-season run. Premiering in 2011, Game of Thrones redefined television with its gripping storytelling, breathtaking battles, and jaw-dropping betrayals.

Back then, many of its stars were either rising newcomers—like Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, and Maisie Williams—or established actors who found even greater fame, including Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Sean Bean.

Some, like Clarke and Harington, have kept the fantasy spirit alive with new projects, while Turner and Williams have explored bold, unconventional roles. Meanwhile, Dinklage continues to prove his versatility, and Headey has taken on exciting new challenges. Whether ruling new realms on-screen or making waves in Hollywood, the Game of Thrones...

Matt Damon’s critically acclaimed film The Martian earned him an Oscar nomination for his exemplary performance as the botanist Dr. Mark Watney, who was stranded on Mars after his crew thought he was dead. The gripping tale of survival had many fans at the edge of their seats, silently praying for the poor guy to finally get back home.

Matt Damon in The Martian / Credits: 20th Century Fox

As with any survival film, there is the usual plot structure where the main character gets stuck somewhere and uses every resource to get out of that situation, hoping to come back to their loved ones. With The Martian, we didn’t see any of this.

Matt Damon on why The Martian avoided the ‘family’ trope Matt Damon in The Martian / Credits: 20th Century Fox

Based on Andy Weir’s 2011 novel, Ridley Scott’s The Martian saw Matt Damon rigorously transform...

Before Captain America: Brave New World was released, FandomWire was lucky enough to speak with the icon Carl Lumbly. The actor is famous for his voicework as the Martian Manhunter J’onn J’onzz in the DC animated series. Lumbly also found success as a series regular on Alias and his numerous collaborations with Mike Flanagan. We’ve included our conversation with Mr. Lumbly below, including some follow-up questions we were able to ask him after Captain America: Brave New World was released in theaters.

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When speaking to Carl Lumbly, it was impossible to ignore the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. In the film, Lumbly returns to the role of Isaiah Bradley, the iconic hero at the heart of Truth: Red, White, and Black.

Right now, Apple TV+ has some of the best original series in the streaming space, and one of its most recent hits is the thriller series Prime Target. In the series, The White Lotus and One Day breakout Leo Woodall stars as a math genius who finds himself at the center of a dangerous global conspiracy when his research on prime numbers puts a target on his back.

While the show hasn't attained the overwhelming watercooler status of its streamer mate Severance, Prime Target has ranked just below the twisty sci-fi thinker on Apple TV+'s most popular shows leaderboard. It's received mixed reception for its slower pace, but Prime Target has still been one of the more engaging and interesting new series of 2025 so far.

If you're enjoying the series, which nears its season-ending episode in March 2025, you're probably wanting to add more shows just like it to your watch list.

In Ridley Scott's "The Martian," the crew of the Ares III head to Mars for an expedition. Just as their ascent vehicle lands, a severe dust storm topples it, causing the crew to scramble toward their orbiting vessel. However, one crew member, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) gets hit by debris and is left behind, presumed dead. What ensues is Mark's tireless attempts to establish communication with NASA, while trying to science the heck out of this situation to stay alive. A smart balance is struck between remaining scientifically authentic and making these high-concept ideas accessible, as Mark's perseverance only bears fruit because of his knowledge as a botanist and mechanical engineer. But how scientifically accurate is "The Martian?"

To answer this question quickly: it is pretty accurate. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Jpl) helped flesh out the scientific details of the story, with real-life Mars exploration data being used to...

Based on the French series The Bureau,Showtime'sThe Agencyended on an action-packed note in its Season 1 finale. Following Michael Fassbenderin the shoes of an undercover CIA agent, The Agency sets up multiple storylines throughout its ten-episode season. With Showtime renewing the espionage series for a comeback, Season 1 of The Agency ensures that the ground is set for Season 2 to maintain the adrenaline-inducing action. The season finale, while sealing the fate of a few important characters, such as the Russian General Volchok (Juris Zagars), leaves the fate of others, including Fassbender's Martian, hanging in the balance. Thankfully, while Season 1's ending ensures that there is scope for a lot of action in the future, the renewal news confirms that audiences will get an opportunity to witness how The Agency resolves its many entangled story threads.

Michael Fassbender, the Hollywood star of films like Inglourious Basterds, X-Men: First Class and The Killer, has expressed interest in returning to the Alien franchise to make another sequel. Fassbender gave life to David in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, two essential but divisive entries in the universe created by Ridley Scott. However, Fassbender's comments suggest that his love of the franchise is down to one man alone; Ridley Scott. While Scott acted as producer and advisor on both Alien: Romulus, and the upcoming TV seires Alien: Earth, it is not clear whether Fassbender would only consider a return if he was being directed by Scott.

Fassbender recently spoke to Esquire about his latest TV show, The Agency. Based on the French thriller The Bureau, the series follows Brandon Colby, aka Martian, an international spy living undercover. It premiered on Showtime last November, and its last episode ran a few days ago.

On Friday January 31 2025, Parsho broadcasts The Agency!

Overtaken by Events Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Agency,” titled “Overtaken by Events,” promises to be a gripping installment filled with tension and unexpected twists. As the story unfolds, Bosko finds himself losing control of a critical operation. This shift in command brings a grim reality to light, highlighting the challenges faced by those in charge. The pressure mounts as Bosko navigates the consequences of this loss of authority.

Meanwhile, Naomi receives troubling news from Iran that could have significant implications for the agency. This development adds another layer of urgency to the episode, as the team must react quickly to a situation that could escalate. Naomi’s character is set to face tough decisions that could affect not only her future but also the agency’s mission.

Richardson takes a different path in this episode, running a rogue...

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That’s a curtain call on the first season of Paramount+ with Showtime’s “The Agency,” a slick new spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender. After two months of suspenseful twists, the show aired its intense season finale on Friday, Jan. 24. Packed with espionage and emotional stakes, “The Agency” marked Fassbender’s return to TV in a big way, following his work in films like “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Slow West,” and most recently, “Next Goal Wins.”

In “The Agency,” Fassbender plays Martian, a seasoned CIA operative forced out of the shadows and back into the high-stakes world of London Station. With his past catching up in the form of old flames, unresolved missions, and dangerous new threats, Martian is caught in a web of intrigue. Alongside a stellar cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere,...

On Monday January 27 2025, Parsho broadcasts The Agency!

Overtaken by Events Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Agency,” titled “Overtaken by Events,” promises to be a gripping installment filled with tension and unexpected twists. As the story unfolds, viewers will see Bosko grappling with the reality of losing control over a critical operation. This shift in command brings a sense of urgency and concern, setting the stage for a high-stakes scenario that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Naomi faces her own challenges as she receives troubling news from Iran. The situation there adds an extra layer of complexity to the episode, highlighting the far-reaching implications of the agency’s work. Her reaction to this news could have significant consequences for her character and the mission at hand.

Richardson, on the other hand, takes a different approach by running a rogue operation. This decision...

On Sunday January 26 2025, Parsho broadcasts The Agency!

Overtaken by Events Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Agency,” titled “Overtaken by Events,” promises to be a thrilling ride filled with tension and unexpected twists. As the story unfolds, the dynamics within the operation shift dramatically, leaving Bosko in a tough position. He has to confront a grim reality that could change everything for the team. This shift in command adds a layer of uncertainty, making viewers wonder how it will impact the mission and the relationships among the characters.

Meanwhile, Naomi finds herself dealing with troubling news coming from Iran. This development could have serious implications for the agency’s plans and adds a sense of urgency to her role in the operation. The weight of this news might push her to make difficult decisions, showcasing her resilience and commitment to the team’s goals.

Richardson, on the other hand,...