Articles by Robin Parrish
'Superior Iron Man' comic is turning Tony Stark back into a jerk
It seems counter-intuitive for Tony Stark (aka Iron Man), after all he's been through, to revert back to his old ways. Yet that's exactly what's happening in November's launch of 'Superior Iron Man.' Why, Marvel, why?
'Batman v. Superman' is building a fortress in the New Mexico desert
What is Warner Bros. building in the New Mexico desert for 'Batman v. Superman'? An awfully big set, that's what. A local news station captured this footage of the construction in progress.
Katniss returns to District 12 in new 'Mockingjay' trailer
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' is almost here. Lionsgate has released a new trailer highlighting Katniss' reaction to seeing the destruction of District 12 first-hand, and it hits all the right notes.
J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts' may be more than a trilogy
Warner Bros. is building franchises right and left, and one of them may be getting even bigger. The Harry Potter spinoff trilogy 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' finally has release dates, and may evolve into more than three movies.
HBO will cut the cord in 2015, and it's going to change TV forever
HBO is launching its own Netflix-like standalone streaming service in 2015, sans cable. The network may not be telling cable to 'get lost' just yet, but it's not hard to see where this is heading.
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies': Latest official posters focus on the sights of war
Are you excited for 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'? It's coming in December, and Warner Bros. has just released five new posters that look incredible.
Marvel cues up new 'Ant-Man' ongoing comic just in time for the movie
While Marvel fans wait to see if 'Ant-Man' will work with Peyton Reed directing instead of Edgar Wright, Marvel has something to tide you over. A new 'Ant-Man' ongoing comic book series is coming in January.
'Arrow' characters coming to 'LEGO Batman 3'; new villains announced too
TV's popular incarnation of the Green Arrow is coming to the new 'LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham' video game via an add-on pack. The show's star, Stephen Amell, even voices the character in the game.
What is Marvel's 'Civil War'?
Marvel's acclaimed 'Civil War' storyline may be coming to the movies. So what is 'Civil War' and why is it such a big deal? And how might it affect the future of Marvel's movies?
Hush is coming to Fox's 'Gotham,' maybe Harley Quinn too
Add another super villain to the rogues gallery on 'Gotham.' The Fox TV show is going to introduce Tommy Elliot in the near future, but fans know him better as Hush.
The most extreme haunted house attraction in the world is a horrifying psychological nightmare
It's the sickest, most sadistic, most torturous 'haunted house' experience on earth, and it goes on for an unimaginable seven hours. It's called McKamey Manor, and it takes horror to a traumatic new place.
Good question: Why do we still celebrate Columbus Day?
Christopher Columbus was a murderous, conquering egomaniac whose biggest claim to fame is getting lost. So why do we celebrate him with a holiday, again?
NYCC 2014: 'Star Wars: Kanan' comic reveals backstory of 'Star Wars Rebels' Jedi
Marvel is launching a new ongoing comic that fills in the backstory of 'Star Wars Rebels' cowboy Jedi, Kanan Jarrus. One of Kanan's creators is writing the new comic.
9 amazing British shows to catch up with on Netflix
British TV just keeps getting better and better. If you're not watching these nine shows, you should stream them on Netflix now. They're not only great British entertainment; they're just fantastic TV.
NYCC 2014: Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men unite for 'The Black Vortex'
Marvel's got a fun team-up event coming in February 2015 that pairs the Guardians of the Galaxy with the X-Men. It's called 'The Black Vortex,' and it's about something that has the potential to change your favorite characters in surprising ways.
FX's 'Archer' no longer works for spy agency ISIS because the terrorists ruined it
Before the terrorist organization existed, ISIS was a fictional spy agency on the FX series 'Archer.' But now that the name tops the headlines, 'Archer' has had to ditch it.
Justice League movie rumor: Will Brainiac be the main villain?
Fans have been wondering if Darkseid might be the villain of the 'Justice League' movie, but a new scoop says no. Word has it, the favorite to fight the world's greatest superheroes is Brainiac.
NYCC 2014: Marvel discounts 1-year subscription to Marvel Unlimited Plus
Marvel is offering a special deal for comic book lovers in honor of New York Comic-Con. You can get a full year of the Marvel Unlimited Plus digital subscription service for $69, and Marvel is throwing in some exclusive goodies to sweeten the deal.
24th James Bond film has its first Bond girl
One of the stars of 'Blue is the Warmest Color' has been cast as the latest 'Bond girl' in the 24th James Bond movie. Léa Seydoux will co-star with Daniel Craig in the Sam Mendes film.
LEGO Star Wars fan creates 60,000-piece Mustafar
Polish LEGO builder Michal Kazmierczak has just put all other LEGO builders to shame. He's crafted an authentic model of the Star Wars planet Mustafar out of a whopping 60,000 LEGO pieces.
'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare': Free next-gen upgrade for last-gen players
Never let it be said that Activision doesn't care about its fans. The company just announced a sweet deal for gamers: PS3 and X360 owners can buy 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' and upgrade to PS4 and Xbox One versions for free.
Disney's 'Tomorrowland' is 'like Hogwarts for science'; first details and images
Shrouded in the utmost secrecy, Disney's 'Tomorrowland' is finally starting to let some details trickle out. Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we now know what the movie is about, and we've got the first official images from the film.
Earth 2: World's End #1 review: DC starts this new weekly title in epic fashion
DC Comics has launched its latest weekly title with a double-sized first issue. Is this the beginning of the end? Here's our review of the world-shattering 'Earth 2: World's End' #1.
Watch this guy scare his girlfriend with 'Lord of the Rings' quotes
Owen McCavana is a professional actor with a fetish for 'Lord of the Rings.' He recently combined this interest with his love of startling his girlfriend to hilarious results.
'Myst' is becoming a TV show from Legendary Pictures
Remember the adventure game 'Myst,' which sent you to a mysterious island to solve puzzles and find a way to escape? Legendary is turning it into a TV show.
Star Wars shocker: Is Disney planning a trilogy of Obi-Wan Kenobi movies?
Disney is in production on the first of a new trilogy of Star Wars films, with solo character films intended to fill in the years between each one. A new rumor suggests that one of these solo flicks may become a second trilogy — all focusing on Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Dynamite Entertainment nabs James Bond license for comic books
It's been far too long since James Bond had a proper adventure in the pages of a comic book. Dynamite Entertainment looks to remedy that with a new licensing agreement.
Sony and Marvel may team up to bring Spider-Man to the Avengers
What if Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man could star on-screen with Marvel's Avengers? It might not be a 'what if' much longer. Word has it, Marvel and Sony are talking about teaming up.
Experience 'Interstellar' in VR with Oculus Rift
Thanks to Oculus Rift VR goggles, you can experience the spaceship from Christopher Nolan's film 'Interstellar' in ways never before possible. If you're in one of four major cities nationwide, you can take part for free.
Ben Affleck says 'Batman v. Superman' won't be like 'Daredevil'
Superhero fans have very strong opinions about the notion of Ben Affleck playing Batman in 'Batman v. Superman.' But the actor says not to worry; this won't be another 'Daredevil.'
