By Meg Downey on Feb 26, 2018 11:30 pm
Nice to meet you.
With Black Panther, the MCU added an entire nation to its roster of characters, both superheroes and villains alike. That means you've now got a whole new list of names and faces to remember as we march every closer to the dawn of the highly anticipated Infinity War--and beyond. But don't worry--we've got your back on this one. Here is a list of all the new characters Black Panther brings to the table, where they came from over in the comics, and what we can expect to see from them in the future. Black Panther spoilers follow! Oh, and don't forget to check out our gallery of every character confirmed in Infinity War so far.
10. Shuri
Played by Letitia Wright, fan-favorite Shuri is the crown princess of Wakanda and a 16-year-old engineering genius responsible for her brother T'Challa's superhero gear as well as the tech that allows Wakanda to continue to harvest and refine Vibranium efficiently. Already confirmed to re-appear in Infinity War, Shuri is definitely a character to keep an eye on as the MCU marches forward. Over in the comics, Shuri was introduced in 2005 in Black Panther #2. Her comics counterpart is older, but no less driven--though less by scientific pursuits and more by a passionate obsession with the Black Panther mantle, which she eventually took over when T'Challa found himself unable to carry out the job. She also became reigning Queen of Wakanda when T'Challa had to step down.
9. Okoye
The general of the Dora Milaje, the all-female royal guard-slash-special-forces squadron of Wakanda, Okoye (Danai Gurira) is a fearsome and fiercely loyal protector of both her king and her homeland. She values order, tradition, and routine above everything--even if that means putting her own life or the lives of people she loves at risk. Okoye can be seen again in Infinity War coming this May. Comics Okoye was introduced along with the entire concept of the Dora Milaje in Black Panther #1 in 1998, and it's pretty easy to track where her live action inspiration came from. Though she had a much more minimized role in the comics, she is still one of the most loyal and called upon Dora in their introductory run.
8. Nakia
A War Dog spy and T'Challa's ex-girlfriend, Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) is a major force for change in Black Panther as a woman who has seen the struggles of the outside world and wants to help, even if it means tossing tradition and security aside. Nakia's relationship with T'Challa is complicated but ultimately positive--and one that may have some definite momentum moving forward in any future Black Panther sequels. However, comics Nakia is a totally different story. Introduced in Black Panther #1 back in 1998, this Nakia was a member of the Dora Milaje who had an obsessive, one-sided infatuation with T'Challa that eventually spurred her to try and kill one of T'Challa's ex-lovers. And it didn't end there. Comics Nakia eventually joined forces with Erik Killmonger and became a villain known as Malice where she actively fought to destabilize Wakanda from the inside out.
7. W'Kabi
Daniel Kaluuya plays W'Kabi, T'Challa's close friend and a representative of the Border Tribes for T'Challa's council of advisors. He's shown to be quick to anger and extremely resentful of King T'Chaka's lack of direct action following Klaue's first attack, which apparently killed both of W'Kabi's parents. He's also in a romantic relationship with the staunchly traditional Okoye, despite the fact that he believes Wakanda invading the outside world and forgoing all isolation is the right path. Comics W'Kabi is actually a bit of a deep cut. Introduced all the way back in Avengers #62 in 1969, W'Kabi was a largely low-level support character for the bulk of his time. He functioned as T'Challa's chief of security and was intensely distrustful of any outsiders, even ones T'Challa vouched for himself. He was killed in 2009 by a villain named Morlun.
6. Zuri
Zuri (Forest Whitaker) is a Wakandan shaman and former War Dog advisor to King T'Chaka. He played a critical role in the ceremonial process through which kings must go as they take on the role of Black Panther and tended directly to the garden of the heart-shaped herb. In the 90s, he was trusted by T'Chaka monitor and report on the king's brother while on his own War Dog assignment in Oakland, California. Zuri may not make it out of the film alive, but given his deep spiritual connection to the heart-shaped herb, and his almost fatherly relationship with T'Challa, you'd do well to remember who he is. In the comics, Zuri had a similar if minimized role. Introduced in Black Panther #1 in 1998, Zuri was a close advisor to T'Chaka and later a friend and companion to T'Challa. He was killed alongside W'Kabi by Morlun in 2009.
5. Erik "Killmonger" Stevens
Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) has already generated a ton of buzz for being one of the MCU's best on-screen villains--and it's not at all hard to see why. He's charismatic, brutally efficient, and coming from a place that is both deeply personal and incredibly socially resonant. Unfortunately, the end of the movie means it's going to be next to impossible for us to see a Killmonger comeback. But his is still not a name you should forget. In the comics, Killmonger had a slightly different origin. Introduced in Jungle Action #6 in 1973, Killmonger was still actually a Wakandan named N'Jadaka, but his anger and grief stemmed from the fact that his father--in this case not T'Chaka's brother--was forced to work with Klaw and then exiled by T'Challa.
4. Everett Ross
Technically Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) was introduced in the MCU back in Civil War, but this is the movie where he really became a character. A somewhat high strung skeptic and outsider, Ross's connections to the CIA and now to Wakanda's monarchy make him a potential runner for the MCU's next Phil Coulsen. Like the Dora, Zuri, and Nakia, Ross was a product of Black Panther #1 in 1998 and he's pretty much an exact translation from page to screen--right down to his somewhat bumbling attempts to make sense of his position in the middle of Wakandan culture.
3. Ramonda
The queen mother of Wakanda, Ramonda (Angela Bassett) plays the part of both advisor and voice of reason for T'Challa in his most challenging moments during his first few days as king. And that's a role she's going to maintain, it would seem--Bassett has been confirmed to return in Infinity War this May. In the comics, Ramonda came into play in Marvel Comics Presents #14 in 1989. She's actually not T'Challa's biological mother, but T'Chaka's second wife after T'Challa's birth mother, N'Yami, died while T'Challa was a baby.
2. M'Baku
Another breakaway fan favorite, Winston Duke's role as M'Baku has proven to be one of the most unexpected turns of Black Panther. The fearsome (and hilarious) leader of the traditionalist Jabari tribe, M'Baku takes his role as the leader of his people very seriously and is quick to cast off anyone who may threaten their way of life. M'Baku will be returning to the big screen in just a couple of months with the premier of Infinity War. One of the things that make M'Baku's live action debut so surprising is his extremely problematic comics heritage. Introduced in Avengers #62 in 1969, M'Baku was a troubling racist caricature villain known as "Man-Ape" who wore a full body gorilla costume and campaigned for Wakanda to descend back into "primitivism" without the use of Vibranium. Obviously, his movie version is quite an improvement.
1. Ulysses Klaue
Like Ross, Klaue (Andy Serkis) is actually making his second MCU appearance in Black Panther--his first was a brief scene in Age of Ultron--but this is the movie where we actually got to learn something about him. In the MCU, he was an active villain in the early '90s--something that might actually come back into play with the upcoming Captain Marvel, which has already been confirmed to be set in the '90s. So, sure, modern Klaue may have unceremoniously bit the dust, but it's probably best to not count him out just yet. Debuting in Fantastic Four #53 in 1966, the comics incarnation of Klaue is pretty much exactly what you'd expect after having seen Serkis on screen. The son of a nazi war criminal, Klaue's obsession with Wakanda was nurtured by his father at a young age. He was eventually responsible for assassinating T'Chaka himself, a role that fell to Zemo in the MCU.
By Mat Elfring on Feb 26, 2018 10:37 pm
Because other companies own the rights to some of Marvel's properties, characters from all across the Marvel universe have been featured in twice as many films as DC. This includes characters from The Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more. Here are how all those films did in the box office, in order by worldwide totals, adjusted for inflation. Check out how DC's films did at the box office here. Box office numbers and information came from IMDb and Box Office Mojo. UPDATE 2/26/18: Black Panther numbers updated.
The Punisher (1989)
The late '80s Punisher film was full of bad dialogue, a cheesy plot, and many unmemorable moments. Somehow, the Dolph Lungren driven film found a cult following. Worldwide total: $533,411 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,036,873) The Punisher was only released in Europe.
Man-Thing (2005)
Man-Thing went straight to the Syfy Channel in the States; however, it did get a small release in Europe. Worldwide total: $1,123,136 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,386,167)
Punisher: War Zone (2008)
The over-the-top, ultra-violent Punisher: War Zone didn't have the box office success it hoped for, even with the Punisher spinning from a chandelier, shooting people. US: $8,050,977 (Adjusted for Inflation: $9,013,304) Worldwide total: $10,100,036 (Adjusted for Inflation: $11,307,285)
The Punisher (2004)
Thomas Jane played Frank Castle in the highly-anticipated 2004 film, but it received mixed reviews, even with WWE wrestler Kevin Nash playing one of the villains. US: $33,810,189 (Adjusted for Inflation: $43,142,087) Worldwide total: $54,700,105 (Adjusted for Inflation: $69,797,797)
Elektra (2005)
Spinning out of 2003's Daredevil, Jennifer Garner starred as the titular Elektra in this critically panned film. US: $24,409,722 (Adjusted for Inflation: $30,126,321) Worldwide total: $56,681,566 (Adjusted for Inflation: $69,956,023)
Howard the Duck (1986)
Most people remember only a couple things from Howard the Duck: Lea Thompson having sex with the titular character and a topless female duck. It was a pretty weird film. US: $16,295,774 (Adjusted for Inflation: $35,838,510) Worldwide total: $37,962,774 (Adjusted for Inflation: $83,489,699)
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)
The Ghost Rider sequel didn't win over American moviegoers as much as the rest of the world, with the majority of its box office coming from other countries. US: $51,774,002 (Adjusted for Inflation: $54,354,651) Worldwide total: $132,563,930 (Adjusted for Inflation: $139,171,513)
Blade: Trinity (2004)
The third and final Blade film had the titular character joining up with the famed Nightstalkers to hunt vampires. US: $52,411,906 (Adjusted for Inflation: $66,878,035) Worldwide total: $128,905,366 (Adjusted for Inflation: $164,484,338)
Fantastic Four (2015)
Last year's Fantastic Four was a bit of a mess, but it still managed to pull in over $100 million from the rest of the world. US: $56,117,548 (Adjusted for Inflation: $57,069,583) Worldwide total: $167,977,596 (Adjusted for Inflation: $170,827,340)
Blade (1998)
Blade was the film that really kicked off the comic book movie craze that's been running for 18 years now. US: $70,087,718 (Adjusted for Inflation: $103,642,965) Worldwide total: $131,183,530 (Adjusted for Inflation: $193,989,053)
Blade II (2002)
The sequel to Blade did well, and it helped studios realize that mass audiences have a thirst for superheroes. US: $82,348,319 (Adjusted for Inflation: $110,333,930) Worldwide total: $155,010,032 (Adjusted for Inflation: $207,689,316)
Daredevil (2003)
The only superhero film to feature a fight on a see-saw didn't have a great reach to the international market. US: $102,543,518 (Adjusted for Inflation: $134,330,893) Worldwide total: $179,179,718 (Adjusted for Inflation: $234,723,482)
Ghost Rider (2007)
Nicolas Cage suited up as Johnny Blaze in what many comic book fans consider to be an entirely forgettable film. US: $115,802,596 (Adjusted for Inflation: $134,622,151) Worldwide total: $228,738,393 (Adjusted for Inflation: $265,911,608)
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The Incredible Hulk was the second film in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. This was the only film in which Edward Norton played Bruce Banner. US: $134,806,913 (Adjusted for Inflation: $150,920,278) Worldwide total: $263,427,551 (Adjusted for Inflation: $294,914,841)
Hulk (2003)
Ang Lee's Hulk was incredibly stylized and very ambitious. While it did well worldwide, it received mixed reviews. US: $132,177,234 (Adjusted for Inflation: $173,150,739) Worldwide total: $245,360,480 (Adjusted for Inflation: $321,419,561)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
The Fantastic Four sequel strayed a bit from its comic roots and may have added a bit too much humor for many purists' liking. US: $131,921,738 (Adjusted for Inflation: $153,360,881) Worldwide total: $289,047,763 (Adjusted for Inflation: $336,022,102)
X-Men: First Class (2011)
This 2011 X-Men film went back in time, to the '70s, to examine how the first X-Men team came together. US: $146,408,305 (Adjusted for Inflation: $156,886,822) Worldwide total: $353,624,124 (Adjusted for Inflation: $378,933,184)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Chris Evans made his debut as Steve Rogers in this World War II film, which featured a CG'ed Evans to make him look scrawny. US: $176,654,505 (Adjusted for Inflation: $189,297,758) Worldwide total: $370,569,774 (Adjusted for Inflation: $397,091,643)
Fantastic Four (2005)
Fox's Fantastic Four introduced the world to the famed comic book family and was as big of a hit ovearseas as it was in America. US: $154,696,080 (Adjusted for Inflation: $190,924,903) Worldwide total: $330,579,719 (Adjusted for Inflation: $407,999,356)
X-Men (2000)
Hugh Jackman made his debut as Wolverine in 2000's X-Men. US: $157,299,717 (Adjusted for Inflation: $220,181,238) Worldwide total: $296,339,527 (Adjusted for Inflation: $414,803,059)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Although many people consider it to be the worst of all the X-Men films, X-Men Origins: Wolverine still pulled in more money than the first X-Men movie. US: $179,883,157 (Adjusted for Inflation: $202,103,489) Worldwide total: $373,062,864 (Adjusted for Inflation: $419,146,005)
The Wolverine (2013)
The sequel to the worst X-Men film did a bit better, but mainly because it resonated more with a global audience. US: $132,550,960 (Adjusted for Inflation: $137,148,994) Worldwide total: $414,828,246 (Adjusted for Inflation: $429,218,142)
Thor (2011)
The god of thunder got his own solo film in 2011, which did very well overseas. US: $181,030,624 (Adjusted for Inflation: $193,987,078) Worldwide total: $449,439,994 (Adjusted for Inflation: $481,606,645)
Ant-Man (2015)
Once again, the world market came out in droves to see another Marvel film, which featured a superhero who controls ants. US: $180,202,163 (Adjusted for Inflation: $183,259,297) Worldwide total: $519,250,779 (Adjusted for Inflation: $528,059,882)
X2: X-Men United (2003)
X2 had some of the coolest scenes in all of the X-Men franchise. US: $214,949,694 (Adjusted for Inflation: $281,581,762) Worldwide total: $407,711,549 (Adjusted for Inflation: $534,097,697)
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
The latest X-Men film made the bulk of its money overseas. US: $155,442,489 Worldwide total: $534,619,896
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The final--and worst--of the original X-Men trilogy brought in the most money. US: $234,362,462 (Adjusted for Inflation: $280,209,618) Worldwide total: $459,359,555 (Adjusted for Inflation: $549,221,767)
Logan (2017)
Fox tries its hand at another Rated R comic book film, featuring Logan slashing his way through everyone. US: $226,275,826 Worldwide: $616,189,858
Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man was the movie that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though--at the time--mass audiences weren't very familiar with the character, it was still a box office success. US: $318,412,101 (Adjusted for Inflation: $356,471,651) Worldwide total: $585,174,222 (Adjusted for Inflation: $655,119,641)
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Thor: The Dark World wasn't a critical hit, but it did bring in around $180 million more than the first film. US: $206,321,198 (Adjusted for Inflation: $213,478,233) Worldwide total: $644,783,140 (Adjusted for Inflation: $667,149,896)
Big Hero 6 (2014)
While Big Hero 6 was a gigantic departure from the source material, this animated feature from Disney did great in the States and even better worldwide. US: $222,527,828 (Adjusted for Inflation: $226,571,635) Worldwide total: $657,127,828 (Adjusted for Inflation: $669,069,247)
Iron Man 2 (2010)
The followup to Iron Man did exceptionally well across the globe. US: $312,433,331 (Adjusted for Inflation: $345,362,224) Worldwide total: $623,933,331 (Adjusted for Inflation: $689,692,749)
Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange did decently in the United States, but it made the bulk of its money internationally. US: $231,901,043 Worldwide total: $670,042,595
Black Panther (2018)
Black Panther made close to $200 million its opening weekend, setting a box office record for a movie opening in February. US: $400,000,422 Worldwide total: $704,000,422 (As of 2/26)
Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Amazing Spider-Man 2 may not have been a huge hit in the States, but it killed overseas. US: $202,853,933 (Adjusted for Inflation: $206,540,223) Worldwide total: $708,982,323 (Adjusted for Inflation: $721,866,049)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
One of Marvel's best solo superhero films, Winter Solider made the bulk of its money overseas. US: $259,766,572 (Adjusted for Inflation: $264,487,086) Worldwide total: $714,766,572 (Adjusted for Inflation: $727,755,411)
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
The time-travelling sequel to X-Men: First Class did very well. US: $233,921,534 (Adjusted for Inflation: $238,172,389) Worldwide total: $748,121,534 (Adjusted for Inflation: $761,716,504)
Deadpool (2016)
In a surprise to many people, an R-rated superhero film did very well in the box office. US: $363,070,709 Worldwide total: $782,603,445
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Many moviegoers consider Guardians of the Galaxy to be the best team movie Marvel has put out to date. Sorry, Avengers. US: $333,176,600 (Adjusted for Inflation: $339,231,132) Worldwide total: $774,176,600 (Adjusted for Inflation: $788,245,046)
Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Spider-Man reboot wasn't as great as fans hoped, but it still did well in the box office. US: $262,030,663 (Adjusted for Inflation: $275,091,452) Worldwide total: $757,930,663 (Adjusted for Inflation: $795,709,344)
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
The third installment in the Thor series raked in over $100 million its opening weekend in the United States. US: $314,647,663 Worldwide: $853,471,734
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is turning out to be a hit. Star-Lord learns his father is from the stars and more than just a humanoid. US: $389,813,101 Worldwide total: $863,563,831
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
The first Spider-Man film to exist within the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a good opening weekend, pulling in $117 million. It still has a long way to go to catch up with Sam Raimi's films from last decade. US: $334,201,140 Worldwide: $880,166,924
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man follow-up also did great. US: $373,585,825 (Adjusted for Inflation: $476,698,677) Worldwide total: $783,766,341 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,000,092,489)
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
While Spider-Man 3 made a ton of money, it's considered to be a terrible film. US: $336,530,303 (Adjusted for Inflation: $391,221,224) Worldwide total: $890,871,626 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,035,650,832)
Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man was the first Marvel film to reach a billion dollars, when adjusted for inflation and held quite a few other records. US: $403,706,375 (Adjusted for Inflation: $540,903,708) Worldwide total: $821,708,551 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,100,961,565)
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The latest Captain America film has heroes fighting heroes, so of course, people went to the movie in droves. US: $407,264,745 Worldwide total: $1,151,852,525
Iron Man 3 (2013)
The final Iron Man film did exceptionally well. US: $409,013,994 (Adjusted for Inflation: $423,202,200) Worldwide total: $1,215,439,994 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,257,602,155)
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
The Avengers sequel pulled in almost a billion dollars overseas alone. US: $459,005,868 (Adjusted for Inflation: $466,792,915) Worldwide total: $1,405,035,767 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,428,872,237)
Avengers (2012)
Finally, sitting pretty at the top spot is the first Avengers film. US: $623,357,910 (Adjusted for Inflation: $654,428,878) Worldwide total: $1,518,594,910 (Adjusted for Inflation: $1,594,288,526)
By Mat Elfring on Feb 26, 2018 10:27 pm
Netflix is dominating the streaming service landscape, providing a plethora of entertainment for its subscribers. However, it releases so much content that it can be a real pain to keep track of it all. Don't worry, we have you covered throughout all of 2018. While we won't be seeing the next season of Stranger Things this year, there are still quite a few series to check out. Starting with January, we're detailing every Netflix original series the company releases this year and including a few of our thoughts about the shows we've seen. Yes, that even includes the bizarre documentary series most people pass over, time and time again, as we watch Altered Carbon for a tenth time. Here are the original series you can currently watch on Netflix, right now. Stay tuned for every Netflix original movie this year in the upcoming days. Click here to jump to February
Lovesick: Season 3
Release Date: January 1 Genre: Sitcom Originally a Channel 4 series, Lovesick found a new home on Netflix in 2016. The show follows a group of friends living together in Glasgow, who are ultimately trying to find love and live their lives.
The End Of The F***ing World
Release Date: January 5 Genre: Dark Comedy Also originating on Channel 4, The End of the F***ing World found its way to Netflix in the new year. The show follows a young man who believes himself to be a psychopath. He wants to kill someone and settles on a young woman, who befriends him. Before jumping in to this series, there are a few things you need to know about the show.
Rotten
Release Date: January 5 Genre: Documentary Rotten dives into the American food industry and problems that have risen in the past few years, like the rise in demand for honey, while bees are disappearing in record numbers.
Disjointed: Second Half Of Season 1
Release Date: January 10 Genre: Comedy Kathy Bates stars as the owner of a Los Angeles marijuana dispensary who employs her son and his friends to help run it. The first half of the first season was released in August 2017, with the second half dropping in January. Netflix cancelled the series in February.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
Release Date: January 12 Genre: Interview David Letterman returns in this new Netflix series that releases episodes monthly. The former Late Night host interviews people of note, which includes former President Barack Obama in Episode 1. The first season will consist of six episodes.
Somebody Feed Phil
Release Date: January 12 Genre: Travel/Food Everyone Loves Raymond creator Philip Rosenthal's new Netflix series is essentially a revamped version of his PBS show I'll Have What Phil's Having. Rosenthal travels the world, eats food, and cracks jokes along the way. Putting aside the fact that the intro music is the most annoying thing I've ever heard--and I used to listen to grindcore--Somebody Feed Phil is bland, unfunny, and feels pointless. There is no point-of-view or purpose. It's just a man travelling the world and eating. There's no catch nor anything that makes it enjoyable.
Drug Lords
Release Date: January 19 Genre: Documentary Drug Lords documents the life and crimes of cartels and its kingpins. The series interviews those who fought against the cartels and others who were a part of the cartels themselves, which--at times--creates conflicting stories.
Grace and Frankie: Season 4
Release date: January 19 Genre: Comedy Grace and Frankie find themselves living together after their husbands leave the women, for each other. The series has been nominated for multiple Emmys.
Dirty Money
Release Date: January 26 Genre: Documentary The Netflix series Dirty Money documents corporate corruption with each episode focusing on a single event, like the Volkswagen emissions scandal, which was featured on Episode 1.
One Day At A Time: Season 2
Release Date: January 26 Genre: Sitcom One Day At A Time--a reboot of the 1975 CBS series--follows a a United States Army Nurse Corps who separates from her husband to raise her kids with her mother.
Altered Carbon
Release Date: February 2 Genre: Sci-Fi A former mercenary's mind is placed in a new body, 250 years after his body died, and he's tasked with solving the murder of a wealthy man. GameSpot's Mike Rougeau said in his review, "Altered Carbon isn't hardcore sci-fi because it's set on a spaceship or there are weird-looking aliens running around; it's because the show recognizes that revolutionary new technologies don't exist in a bubble. They alter the fabric of the world, like cars, air travel, the internet, and cell phones have."
Queer Eye
Release Date: February 7 Genre: Reality A revamp of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Queer Eye features five gay men who makeover someone and change their lives by having them dress better, learn to cook, update their homes, and take better care of themselves overall. While GameSpot doesn't have an official review, the Queer Eye revamp has a lot of heart and it's fun. Sure, hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness can be a bit much, but Karamo Brown usually reigns him in.
Greenhouse Academy: Season 2
Release Date: February 14 Genre: Drama A brother and sister enroll in a private school for gifted students after losing their mother. The siblings join different houses within the school and quickly become rivals.
Everything Sucks
Release Date: February 16 Genre: Dramedy During the 1990s, a freshman A.V. club member falls in love with a young girl and their relationship has a few roadblocks, primarily because she's gay. The series is filled with '90s nostalgia, and you can check some of those things and learn their history here. GameSpot's Mike Rougeau said in his review, "Everything Sucks won't be for everyone, and it's far from perfect. But for those who can get past the cringey assault of forced '90s references and discover what the show is actually about, the prospect of a second season--which the final scene sets up in the most obvious way possible--won't seem so bad."
First Team: Juventus
Release Date: February 16 Genre: Sports Documentary The series follows the renowned soccer club Juventus as the team goes for its seventh straight Italian title. First Team follows the club both on and off the field, so viewers get a sense of what it's like to be a player.
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Release Date: February 18 (New episodes on Sundays) Genre: Clip Show Yes, there are way too many shows where someone stands in front of a green screen and watches video clips, but no one (sorry, Bob Saget and John Henson) did it better than Joel McHale on E!'s The Soup. The Joel McHale Show is pretty much The Soup with less coverage of E! shows. There isn't an official GameSpot review, but if you loved The Soup, this will be right up your alley. The comedy is still top-notch.
Seven Seconds
Release Date: February 23 Genre: Crime Drama A teenager is killed in a hit-and-run incident, which is covered up, and tensions flare as there is no resolution to the case and no justice for the teen's family.
Ugly Delicious
Release Date: February 23 Genre: Travel/Food Chef and author David Chang travels around the globe, discussing food and culture with friends, scholars, and entertainers, as well as his own experiences growing up in America as someone of Korean descent. It's amazing to see Netflix release the worst travel/food series I've ever seen (Somebody Feed Phil) followed by Ugly Delicious a month later, which is undoubtedly the best I have yet to see. Ugly Delicious and David Chang aren't trying to be something they're not and putting on airs when it comes to all the topics this show covers, from racial stereotypes to the many different facets of American culture to food sustainability. It's honest, sincere, and at times, funny. It may also be the only travel/food show where the host not only admits he eats fast food on occasion but actually goes on a ride-along with a Domino's driver. This is a must see series.
By Mat Elfring on Feb 26, 2018 11:00 am
The Raw-brand exclusive PPV Elimination Chamber aired on WWE Network over the weekend, and overall, it was one of the best events WWE has had in recent memory. The show only featured six matches--one of which was on the Kickoff Show--but each contest stood on its own and provided a lot of entertainment. Aside from the traditional men's Elimination Chamber match, WWE fans also got to see the women in the enclosed structure for the very first time. In addition, the event featured the Raw contract signing of former UFC star Ronda Rousey, and obviously, that ended with someone getting hurt. The evening was filled with some great and surprising moments which overall, led to a great PPV--minus the finish to the men's Elimination Chamber match. Here are some of those moments and why we loved them. If you want to see full results for Elimination Chamber, click here.
The Women's Chamber Match Was Brutal
The first women's Royal Rumble match was good, but because there wasn't enough talent on the roster, that led to some fill-ins from the Divas era who were on the same level with WWE's current women's roster. Essentially, there were some sloppy moments. However, the first women's Elimination Chamber match really delivered, and it got pretty brutal at times, like when Bayley and Sasha Banks were beating up Sonya Deville outside of the ring.
There Were Lots Of High Spots
Seeing superstars dive from the top of the pods in the chamber is always a lot of fun, and during the women's match, we saw it quite a bit, with Mickie James doing it first.
Sasha Banks Turns On Bayley
Some fans saw this coming, as Sasha Banks finally turned on Bayley. Banks kicked Bayley in the face while she was climbing the wall, and things like that can happen when you're competing against friends in a match. However, she took it to another level later when Banks went all out on Bayley in the corner of the ring. It looks like Banks finally turned heel.
Alexa Went High Flying As Well
Mickie James wasn't the only wrestler to jump from the top of the pods. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss performed a Twisted Bliss from the top of the pod onto Sasha Banks.
Alexa's Segment
Bliss retained her title in the end and gave what seemed like a heartfelt and touching speech after the match. Of course, that quickly ended when she turned on the crowd. Thankfully, Bliss is staying heel.
Ronda Stands Up To Triple H...
Ronda Rousey showed up to sign her contract with Raw. Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Raw GM Kurt Angle greeted her in the ring--Angle was quickly forced to leave and said a few things that set Rousey off, which resulted in this stare down.
By Slamming Him Through A Table
She quickly slammed him through the contract signing table, as any table that's in the ring is bound to be broken.
More Setup For Wrestlemania
Stephanie got into the ring and slapped Ronda, which is all just setup for a match between them at Wrestlemania in April. Most likely, Triple H will join Stephanie, and there are rumors that The Rock will join Ronda, even though we think it's more likely she'll be teamed with Kurt Angle.
"This One Goes Out To Me, And I Can't Wait To Hear It."
The men's Elimination Chamber match kicked off with Elias in the middle of the ring, and like always, he had a song to sing. It's surprising to see that much time given to him before the match, but it was an incredibly entertaining way to open up the contest.
The Miz Entertains
The Miz was incredibly entertaining during the early portions of the Elimination Chamber match. He tried to team up with either Seth Rollins or Finn Balor, and there were no takers. Later, he spent a good amount of time kicking a bunch of wrestlers kneeling around him and kept pointing at the downed stars to hear the audience's reaction.
Then, The Miz Gets Destroyed
All good things must come to an end, and the Miz met his end by way of being tossed off the top of the pod. Yes, Braun Strowman climbed to the top of the pod, and that's something no one saw coming.
...Roman Reigns Wins
Roman Reigns ended up winning the Elimination Chamber match, and he had a few moments to take it all in.
Strowman Destroys Reigns Post-Match
However, Braun Strowman wasn't done beating on Reigns and threw him through a pod. That's how the show ended, with Reigns leaned up against a pod, unconscious, and Strowman flexing for the crowd.
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