Black Friday is quickly approaching on Friday, November 23, the day after Thanksgiving in the US. Walmart has released its circular for the retail holiday, and it contains hundreds of physical copies of moves and television shows--along with TVs--for exceptionally low prices.
Many of these deals, including games, will be available online on Wednesday, November 21 starting at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, while the in-store shopping kicks off on Thursday, November 22 at 6 PM, locally. Make sure to check with your local Walmart as hours may vary, and there may be a chance, like with Target and Best Buy, that the stores will be closing in the early-morning hours.
There will be hundreds of movies on sale during the event. In the circular, Walmart only listed a small portion of what will be available in store. It states over 110 movies will be priced at $2, 180 at $4, 70 at $6, 30 at $8, 50 at $9, and 90 at $10. The selection will be very wide for the Black Friday event, but there is a limited stock, so you'll want to get to your local Walmart early to pick these up.
From the $2 items listed on site, there isn't anything exceptionally notable, aside from the original Jumanji on DVD. There were, however, a couple decent selections on Blu-ray in the $4 category: Spider-Man: Homecoming and Home Alone. Walmart is also discounting a few movies in 4K to under $10 like Wonder Woman, Deadpool 2, and Rampage. You can also pick up this year's Mission Impossible: Fallout for only $8, but keep in mind, this is a digital code for Vudu and not a physical copy.
Below is the full list of the DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K movies listed in the Walmart Black Friday ad. This is not the complete list, but if more get added, this list will be updated.
DVDs:
Movies:
Hotel Transylvania 2 -- $2
The Peanuts Movie -- $2
Rio 2 -- $2
Jumanji -- $2
Smurfs -- $2
Captain Underpants -- $2
Fifty Shades Freed -- $2
Jurassic Park -- $2
The Secret Life of Pets -- $2
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip -- $2
Jurassic World -- $2
San Andreas -- $2
It (1990) -- $2
The Wizard of Oz -- $2
Goosebumps -- $2
Ice Age: Collision Course -- $2
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle -- $4
Justice League -- $4
Wonder Woman -- $4
Ferdinand -- $4
Hotel Transylvania 3 -- $4
Despicable Me 3 -- $4
How the Grinch Stole Christmas -- $4
Spongebob Christmas $4
The Greatest Showman -- $4
The Fate of the Furious -- $4
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- $4
Deadpool 2 -- $6
Miracle on 34th Street -- $6
Annihilation -- $6
Sherlock Gnomes -- $6
Ice Age Movie Collection -- $6
Solo: A Star Wars Story -- $8
Avengers: Infinity War -- $8
TV:
The Flash: Season 4 -- $10
Game of Thrones: Season 5 -- $10
Rick and Morty: Season 3 -- $10
The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 -- $10
The Walking Dead Season 8 -- $10
Blu-Ray:
Movies:
Mission Impossible: Fall Out -- $8 (Digital only through Vudu)
Overlord may not be part of the Cloverfield universe, but it is the first R-rated film from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio, and it embraces that mature rating. This part-war, part-horror movie doesn't shy away from the gory reality of combat, combining World War II action with monster movie moments for a thrilling ride that rarely lets up. With likable heroes and despicable villains, Overlord is a trip into Nazi-occupied France that's worth taking.
Our heroes are an archetypal squad. Protagonist Boyce (Jovan Adepo) is your everyman soldier, conscripted into the army but averse to violence. With him are the jokester Tibbet (John Magaro) and the somewhat wimpy war photographer Chase (Iain De Caestecker). Leading them all is the uncompromising Corporal Ford (Wyatt Russell). There's a likeable quality to gravitate toward in each member of the squad, whether it's Boyce's nobility or Tibbet's wisecracks.
The squad also finds a lone ally during their mission. Just before reaching the French village that houses the radio tower, they happen upon Chloe (Mathilde Ollivier), who lives there with her aunt and little brother. Throughout the film, Chloe does what she must to keep herself and her family safe, and you get the sense that she would have eventually taken on the Nazis occupying her village herself if the squad hadn't shown up. Unfortunately, she's the only female character in the entire film, save for a throwaway extra or two. While that may be accurate for the setting and scenario in which these soldiers find themselves, it's still slightly disappointing.
Their goal is simple: Take out a radio tower so that air support can be called in for the invasion of Normandy. If they fail, D-Day doesn't happen. Overlord immediately sets high stakes and shows off its hyperviolent tendencies--within minutes, dozens of soldiers are severely injured or dead, and we're treated to a GoPro-style shot of Boyce air-dropping from the plane and plunging into the water below. It's the first of many dynamic shots and longer takes, which are often punctuated by flash frames of blood and gore.
Overlord's sound design is equally powerful, with loud explosions, haunting moans, and terrifying screams. You might not always see the horrible act happening behind a closed door, but the sounds from the other side help paint you a grisly mental picture. As for what you can see, the movie is covered in drab grays, greens, and browns, punctuated by fiery reds from blood, fire, and explosions. Crimson severed limbs and bloody explosions stand out strongly against such a background.
Their chief opponent is Wafner (Pilou Asbaek), a Nazi officer who exudes evil. His scenes are characterized by both violence and aggressive sexual acts, all of which make him very hateable, very quickly. Wafner is a bad guy you want to see fall, and the climactic fight with him is akin to a Marvel villain fight. But the same can't be said for the other key antagonist, The Doctor. This Nazi scientist is responsible for a series of horrible experiments happening in the village, but aside from a few appearances where he watches some bodies get torched or injects a patient with serum, he has little to do. Despite being the creator of the movie's monsters, he has a disappointing presence in the film.
The monsters themselves are a different story. The Nazis' goal is to create unkillable super soldiers, and their successful test subjects rise despite grievous injury after grievous injury. Even the traditional "shoot the zombie in the head" method isn't a valid option. These aren't Walking Dead shamblers, nor are they 28 Days Later rage machines: These super soldiers are walking, thinking tanks, a refreshing take on the zombie trope. They aren't seen as often in the film as you'd expect, but their less frequent appearances help to keep their superhuman abilities all the more mysterious. Still, pure horror junkies may be expecting to see them maul more victims than they actually do. Fortunately, some jump scares and tense long takes help keep parts of Overlord feeling like horror even when there isn't a monster on the screen.
Despite mixing the military with horror, Overlord is a war movie at its core. While it picks off its cast like an 80s slasher flick, it doesn't shy away from gun violence. There's an unrelenting sense of danger, of nearly getting caught, hanging over the whole film. The Nazis killed a lot of people, and our heroes are aiming to avoid the same fate. It's fun to watch the team design and carry out a battle plan, whether it involves silently hiding in an attic, tricking Nazis to get inside a compound, or simply opening fire in the streets.
These exploits transform Boyce, and his character arc is fun to watch; he goes from being something of a pacifist to a trigger-pulling hero. His kills are few in number, but they are done in service of helping others. As a person of color, Boyce's role as the protagonist is also noteworthy given the historical setting. Boyce and Chloe have great chemistry, while Boyce's clashes with Ford are the movie's strongest scenes, strengthening both their character arcs. While the whole squad, Chloe included, work well together, Jovan and Russell stand out.
Overlord is a journey, both for the characters and the viewer. What starts as a simple airdrop becomes a tale of survival in a lab meant for horrifying experiments. It's a journey worth taking. The squad members are charming in their own ways, and the intensity doesn't let up. Chloe stands strong despite being the movie's only key woman, and The Doctor simply could have used more screen time. Despite some missteps, Overlord marries a war film to horror tropes with strong success.
Battlefield V is still a little more than a week away from its release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but some players are able to jump into the World War II shooter right now. Those with a subscription to EA Access on Xbox One or Origin Access on PC can download and play Battlefield V beginning today, November 9.
Subscribers to either of EA's services will be able to experience up to 10 hours of the game ahead of its launch, and any progress you make during the trial period will carry over when Battlefield V officially releases. Meanwhile, members of the premium Origin Access Premiere service will get access to the full game. A standard EA Access or Origin Access subscription runs for $5 per month or $30 per year, while an Origin Access Prime subscription is available for either $15/month or $100/year.
With Battlefield V now available to many players, DICE senior producer Lars Gustavsson shared a message with fans on the game's official Twitter account. In the message, Gustavsson thanks the community for their continued support and for their hand in shaping the series into what it is today. You can read the full message below.
With the first players already deployed and playing #Battlefield , Mr. Battlefield himself has a very special message for the Best Community In The World. Here's to you, the players! pic.twitter.com/y99MjnfpIT
Battlefield V was originally intended to launch on October 19, but it was delayed by a month in order to give DICE more time to further improve the gameplay. DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson shared a message with fans on the game's original intended release date and revealed that everyone who purchases Battlefield V during its first week of availability will receive two bonus items for free.
Like many titles nowadays, Battlefield V will be available in standard and Deluxe editions. The latter retails for $80 and grants you a handful of bonuses, including early access to the full game beginning November 14. You can read more in our Battlefield V pre-order guide.
Destiny 2 players are still hoping for a new Exotic in Thunderlord, which is presumed to be the reward for the on-going, multi-week murder-mystery quest that started at the end of the Festival of the Lost. But if waiting three weeks to get your hands on a new Exotic is just too long, you can rely on Xur, the weird merchant and servant of The Nine who pops up each weekend. As always, he has a handful Exotics to sell you in exchange for Legendary Shards. Here's where to find him and what he's selling right now.
This week, you'll find Xur on Io. Spawn in at the Giant's Scar landing zone and hop on your sparrow, then head straight through the Cabal base into the drilling area beyond. Head for the northwest corner of the area and look for a cave near some Taken enemies. Inside and to the right is Xur, creeping in the darkness.
His lineup of Exotics, as per usual, includes one weapon and one piece of armor for each of the three classes from the Year One collection. The weapon is The Prospector, a grenade launcher you can hold down the trigger to fire in full-auto mode. When you release the trigger, you can detonate all your launched grenades at once--and they stick to surfaces and set things on fire, too.
The Prospector (Exotic grenade launcher) -- 29 Legendary Shards
Alongside the direct-purchase items above, Xur has the Fated Engram. This is guaranteed to decrypt into a Year One Exotic you don't already own, making it a good way to fill out your collection if you find Xur's offerings lacking--provided you can afford it.
Even if you can't, the latest Destiny 2 update mercifully makes Exotic duplicates less likely to drop. The game now accounts for the Exotics you've got in your collection when a new one drops randomly in the world, which will decrease the chance of getting an Exotic you already own. Duplicates are still possible, but Bungie has also changed things so dupes are more likely to be armor than weapons, because armor pieces feature random perks, meaning there is a potential upside to finding something you already have.
The update has also increased the chances of unlocking a quest to get another Exotic: Malfeasance, a Taken-infused hand cannon. The quest line to track it down starts when a specific boss, the Primeval Ascendant Servitor, appears in Gambit matches. Bungie's last update upped the rate at which the Servitor shows up in Gambit, which should hopefully mean more Malfeasances for more players.
Xur is here until the weekly reset on November 13, and he'll only show up two more times before Destiny 2 closes Season 4 on November 27, according to a recent blog post. That means your Gambit and Crucible ranks will reset--but at least in the meantime, you'll be able to jump into Iron Banner again starting on November 13 to try to complete your spiffy Iron Lord armor sets.
Fortnite has pulled its limited-time Blitz mode and replaced it with the funky Disco Domination. Epic didn't give any stated reason for the swap, but Blitz just returned in the recent 6.22 update, so it was particularly limited.
Blitz mode speeds up the traditional Fortnite match by closing the storm circle right from the start. The result is a match that lasts no longer than 15 minutes, and features much more loot to find around the map. Disco Domination, by comparison, keeps matches a normal length but tasks players with finding capture points (as dance floors) to rack up team score. In fact, Disco Domination is one of the more forgiving modes in Fortnite, as players have a limited ability to respawn.
The 6.22 update added a number of other changes for Fortnite as well. It brought the Week 7 challenges, a new Heavy AR weapon, NFL skins, and another limited-time mode called Team Terror. That mode sorts players into two teams of 32, with the goal of wiping each other out. But it comes with a twist, in that the Cube Monsters from the Fortnitemares event are also wandering around the map, and can also attack you.
Fortnite keeps gaining steam as it continues issuing updates, most recently passing a new milestone with 8.3 million concurrent players. Part of that popularity is no doubt due to the wealth of new cosmetic items to unlock with new challenges, and if you need any help on that front you can check out our full challenge guide.
When it comes to figuring out how successful a movie was with audiences, the box office returns are normally a pretty good thing to research. However, once upon a time, there was another way to figure out how big of an impact your film had.
During the 1980s and 1990s, a slew of movies were adapted into cartoons to further appeal to kids. After all, if your movie becomes a cartoon, you can make more toys to sell, and more toys equals more money. And while most of the animated series made perfect sense--of course Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures made a great cartoon--others were a bit questionable. The very idea of a Rambo cartoon is puzzling.
GameSpot dug back through cartoon history to dig up the best and craziest cartoons based on old movies for your viewing pleasure. How many of these did you watch? And what did we miss when it comes to your favorites? Sound off in the comments below!
1. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1995-2000)
You might not remember it, but Ace Ventura: Pet Detective ran for three seasons over five years. After two years on CBS, it took a nearly two-year break before jumping to Nickelodeon for its final 15 episodes. Surprisingly, there was also a computer game based on the cartoon--but not on the movie.
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2. The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991)
This is the gold standard of cartoons adapted from movies. The Real Ghostbusters--which also became Slimer and the Real Ghostbusters for a time--ran for seven seasons and turned the movies into an even more kid-friendly adventure. It also led to a massive toy line.
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3. Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
This sequel to The Real Ghostbusters introduces a new crop of heroes, with Egon returning as the lone original. Taking advantage of the late-'90s obsession with the word "extreme," this new Ghostbusters was anything but. However, it was a fun, short-lived way to expand the Ghostbusters animated universe.
Image: Sony Pictures Television
4. Back to the Future (1991-1992)
While Back to the Future Part III was a pretty definitive end for the franchise, that didn't stop them from making a cartoon, following Marty, Doc, Doc's Family, and Einstein the dog. Naturally, Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox did not return to voice their characters, though the former did appear in live-action segments at the beginning and end of each episode. What may surprise you, though, is both Mary Steenburgen (Clara Clayton Brown) and Thomas F. Wilson (Biff Tannen) did reprise their roles for the animated series.
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5. Clerks: The Animated Series (2000)
This one is weird for a number of reasons. Based on the Kevin Smith movie, this was not a cartoon for children. It saw the return of practically the entire Clerks cast, plus the addition of Alec Baldwin as rich weirdo Leonardo Leonardo. It was also canceled after two episodes by ABC. However, six episodes were produced and eventually released on DVD.
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6. Beetlejuice (1989-1991)
If you watch Tim Burton's Beetlejuice movie, which can be pretty graphic, it may be surprising that they turned it into a children's cartoon. That said, the animated Beetlejuice series ran for four seasons and even got its own line of toys. As you can probably guess, Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder did not return to voice their characters.
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7. The Karate Kid (1989)
Instead of a fighting tournament, The Karate Kid sends Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi on an adventure around the world to find a magical shrine, with a new sidekick joining their quest. The cartoon is such an insane departure from the movies, that it should come as no surprise it only lasted a single season. Thank goodness for Cobra Kai.
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8. The Mummy: The Animated Series (2001-2003)
While based on Brendan Fraser's The Mummy movie, this cartoon centers on the 14-year-old son of the main characters, as their family is chased around the world by Imhotep.
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9. Dumb & Dumber (1995-1996)
Yet another Jim Carrey movie adapted into an animated series. It follows the film, continuing the adventures of Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas as they continued to be incredibly stupid. Now, though, they have the purple beaver as a sidekick. Why not?
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10. Jumanji (1996-1999)
Though based on the original movie, the Jumanji animated series has a lot in common with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. In this cartoon, two kids are sucked into the game's jungle on each turn and have to solve clues to go back home. While there, they befriend Alan Parrish--played by Robin Williams in the movie--and explore the wild with him.
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11. Police Academy: The Animated Series (1988-1989)
This is another bizarre example. The original Police Academy film was rated R by the MPAA. The sequels that followed ranged from PG-13 to PG, but basing a cartoon for children on a Rated-R movie is a risky bet--though it's one that happened a few times in the '80s. It worked well enough to earn the series 65 episodes and an extensive line of toys, though. It should be noted that the Zed action figure dropped his pants, if you were wondering how classy these toys were.
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12. RoboCop: The Animated Series (1988)
RoboCop is an incredibly graphic and vulgar film, filled with violence. Yet, somehow, it got two cartoons. The first only ran for 12 episodes, but its very existence is remarkable. Naturally, it wasn't as violent as the movie.
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13. RoboCop: Alpha Command (1998-1999)
The second RoboCop cartoon was far more successful, with a higher-quality animation style earning it 40 episodes before it was canceled.
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14. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990-1991)
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure lends itself perfectly to an animated series and this cartoon is a lot of fun. However, what's most notable about it is the cast. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter voiced their characters in the first season. The second season saw the duo replaced by two actors that were also going to star in a live-action adaptation that was canceled after seven episodes. The animated series was then dropped.
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15. The Mask Animated Series (1995-1997)
The last cartoon based on a Jim Carrey movie on this list but perhaps the craziest. This series crossed over with the Ace Ventura cartoon, creating some kind of shared Carrey universe. In the crossover, the green mask gets attached to Ace Ventura's butt. That is not a joke.
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16. Men in Black
Though based on the Men in Black film, the animated series takes place in an alternate timeline where Agent K doesn't retire and have his memory wiped. He and Agent J are joined by Agent L, who was introduced at the end of the first movie, as they fought aliens invading the planet.
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17. Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986)
As you've seen thus far, making cartoons out of adult movies was commonplace in the 1980s. However, even this is taking things to the extreme. First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II are intense and unsettling action movies about a Vietnam War veteran that goes on killing sprees. Yet somehow, they were adapted into an animated series that saw Rambo lead a team of heroes around the world to fight an evil organization known as S.A.V.A.G.E. And in case you're wondering what that's short for, it's Specialist-Administrators of Vengeance, Anarchy, and Global Extortion.
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18. Godzilla: The Series (1998-2000)
If the world needed anything, it's a cartoon based on the 1998 Godzilla movie starring Matthew Broderick, right? In this animated series, the giant lizard teams with Broderick's character and a group of environmental crusaders (and a robot, of course) in a fight against other mutant monsters. Somehow it lasted two seasons.
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19. The Oz Kids (1996-1997)
What happens when The Wizard of Oz and Muppet Babies gets mashed up? The Oz Kids! In the series, Dorothy is a mom, and it's her two kids, along with Toto Jr., that go on adventures to Oz. Once there, they meet up with the kids of the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and more. If you're wondering how the Scarecrow and Tin Man managed to have kids, you are not alone.
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20. The Robonic Stooges (1977-1978)
Imagine a world where the Three Stooges are so popular that they get a cartoon set in the future, where they are bionic superheroes. It exists, and it's as crazy as it sounds. Unfortunately, by the time the show was in production, the original Stooges had died, leading to them being voiced by other actors.
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21. Street Fighter (1995-1997)
This peculiar adaptation is based on a mix of the arcade game and the live-action movie. In it, Col. William F. Guile leads his team of Street Fighters around the world as they work undercover to defeat M. Bison and his criminal empire the only way they know how--through martial arts.
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22. Alienators: Evolution Continues (2001-2002)
Evolution, starring David Duchovny, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore, was not a box office hit or a critical darling. And yet, somehow, it was turned into a cartoon. Of course, with a name like, Alienators: Evolution Continues, the animated series wasn't very obvious about its status as a sequel to the film. However, in the United Kingdom, it was known as Evolution: The Animated Series.
The main antagonist during the first season of Legends of Tomorrow is a major dud. Savage is the type of mustache-twirling villain who isn't threatening, let alone scary. Thankfully, the show has yet to revisit him.
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99. Rip Hunter
First appearance: Legends of Tomorrow (Season 1, Episode 1)
After leading the Legends in Season 1, Rip's character took a strange turn thanks to brainwashing by the Legion of Doom in Season 2. While it was a refreshing change, evil Rip was short lived.
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98. The Calculator
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 12)
While The Calculator is a world-renowned cyber-criminal, Arrow fans only briefly saw that side of the character. After all, nobody wants to hate Felicity's dad.
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97. Constantine Drakon
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 1)
Prior to being the Green Arrow, Oliver was The Hood. In the Arrow pilot, The Hood comes face-to-face with a corrupt CEO's head of security named Constantine. He may only appear once, but he's still officially Oliver's first villain.
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96. Captain Boomerang
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 7)
The Captain is a former member of the Suicide Squad and deadly with a boomerang. While he might be able to outsmart Oliver in some of their Season 3 encounters, he ends up in the shadow of most other villains in the Arrowverse.
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95. Atom Smasher
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 1)
Atom-Smasher was one of the many metahuman enemies Team Flash has come up against and is definitely the least interesting of the bunch. It's easy to see why when all he really does is grow bigger and smash things.
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94. Solovar
First appearance: The Flash (Season 3, Episode 13)
While this giant albino gorilla -- and leader of Gorilla -- is impressive, he's too little too late to the party. Thanks to Grodd, The Flash fans already have plenty of experience with huge ape villains.
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93. Cooper Seldon
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 5)
How did Felicity's ex-boyfriend from her goth phase make the list? After hacking his way into trouble in Star City, he ends up joining forces with Damien Darhk. All told, though, he's near the bottom of the list when it comes to Darhk's henchmen.
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92. Baron Reiter
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 2)
Beron Reiter is responsible for a lot of Oliver's misfortune on Lian Yu in the Season 4 flashbacks. He's pretty forgettable, though, given how that season is regarded as one of the show's worst.
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91. Abra Kadabra
First appearance: The Flash (Season 3, Episode 18)
Abra Kadabra has amazing potential as a baddie on The Flash. He's a time traveler from another dimension and has powers that heavily resemble magic. Unfortunately, he also looks and acts like a cheesy Las Vegas magician, which doesn't help him.
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90. The Mist
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 3)
This meta-human can turn himself into a poisonous gas, which should be useful in killing superheroes. Unfortunately, he is wasted as one of far too many villains-of-the-week in the first season of The Flash.
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89. Cyrus Gold
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 7)
The biggest misstep with Cyrus is his name. In the comics, Cyrus Gold is widely known as Solomon Grundy--the reanimated villain with superhuman strength. Unfortunately, Arrow never takes him that far. Instead, he's a test subject of Brother Blood's. While he does gain some strength, it's not enough to become the iconic character comic fans know.
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88. Everyman
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 19)
This metahuman is a shapeshifter, which could make him a major villain in the Arrowverse, with the ability to become anybody--including The Flash. Unfortunately, he is largely forgotten after being killed off in Season 1.
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87. Amunet Black
First appearance: The Flash (Season 4, Episode 5)
Though she has the ability to control metal and gets a kick out of controlling Killer Frost, Amunet sort of ended up being a good guy. Still, she has a cool power and a mean streak. For now, though, she just doesn't add up.
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86. Dr. Light
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 5)
Dr. Light shoots concentrated blasts of light from her hands, is trying to kill The Flash, and is the Earth-2 doppelganger of Barry Allen's girlfriend. She has all the makings of a great villain but her role essentially sees her ushering in Zoom as the new primary antagonist.
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85. Alchemy
First appearance: The Flash (Season 3, Episode 1)
As the leader of the Cult of Savitar, Alchemy was set to be a major force of evil on The Flash. Instead, he's sent to different earths to prepare them for Savitar's arrival, rather than being his own villain. Unfortunately, Savitar ends up not being all that impressive, which can also be said of Alchemy.
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84. Shrapnel
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 10)
Shrapnel doesn't have special powers or a bloodlust for Oliver Queen. He's just an insane serial bomber who doesn't last long enough to become a more notorious villain. He does briefly join the Suicide Squad, though.
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83. Reactron
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 3)
Thanks to his super suit, Reactron can fly, has superhuman strength and can fire blasts of concentrated energy at his enemies. He's still no match for Supergirl.
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82. Anthony Ivo
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 5)
The doctor plays a big role in Season 2's flashbacks to Lian Yu. His obsession with a mysterious serum and his eventual pleading for Oliver to kill him show he isn't truly evil, just driven mad after the death of his wife.
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81. Rival
First appearance: The Flash (Season 3, Episode 1)
This speedster villain was created thanks to the Flashpoint timeline. Born Edward Clariss, he isn't quite as bad as Savitar--if only because he only lasts two episodes. His cartoony costume does him no favors, though.
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80. Jeremy Tell
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 3)
Tell, also known as Double Down, pulls playing cards from his tattooed skin. While they can cut through just about anything, he is essentially a less exciting version of X-Men's Gambit and ultimately becomes one of Damien Darhk's lackies.
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79. The Mayor
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 4)
The Mayor's only appearance on Arrow was a single episode. His attack on a charity event makes him stand out among the show's villains, though.
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78. Zaman Druce
First appearance: Legends of Tomorrow (Season 1, Episode 4)
Druce, a Time Master, partnered with Vandal Savage to hunt down Rip Hunter and the Legends. While he may have been working with the absolute worst villain in the Arrowverse, Druce is even more devious than Savage due to his personal connection to Rip--he is the Legend's former mentor.
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77. Non
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 8)
Like Kara Zor-El herself, Non is a Kryptonian. However, while Kara becomes Supergirl, Non is a warlord set on destroying the world. He is nowhere near as impactful as his wife, Astra, though.
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76. Edward Fyers
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 5)
A mercenary from Season 1, Edward is yet another in a long line of flashback villains. While his fights with Oliver on Lian Yu are impressive, he's unable to leave a lasting impression.
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75. Bronze Tiger
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 2)
An associate of China White, Bronze Tiger gets major points for the metal claws he wore--which look rather similar to Wolverine. He always plays second fiddle to somebody, though, whether it's China or members of the Suicide Squad later on.
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74. Clyde Mardon
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 1)
Clyde holds the distinction of being the first metahuman villain on The Flash, with the ability to manipulate weather. Unfortunately, he is rather forgettable, unlike his brother Weather Wizard.
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73. Anarky
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 2)
While his time as a low-level HIVE member of easily forgettable, Anarchy's disfigurement and obsession with killing Damien Darhk and the Green Arrow make him someone you want to watch. Unfortunately, his failure keeps him from landing higher on the list.
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72. Savitar
First appearance: The Flash (Season 3, Episode 6)
The main villain of Season 3 of The Flash is also one of the very worst the of the series. The show's repetition of using speedsters as adversaries makes him not that interesting. Plus, the reveal that a different version of Barry Allen--the hero--was the villain all along ended up being poorly done.
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71. Tobias Church
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 1)
Tobias Church is a villain who would rank higher on the list had he of lasted longer. What worked so well about the character is the fact that he's not superpowered, mystic or from another Earth. He's just a vicious crime lord.
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70. Music Meister
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 2, Episode 16)
Music Meister is one of the sillier villains to appear in the Arrowverse, with the ability to hypnotize people and take their powers. He's single-handedly responsible for the musical crossover, though, so he cannot be forgotten.
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69. Ricardo Diaz
First appearance: Arrow (Season 6, Episode 6)
This drug kingpin was a member of Cayden James' group of villains in Season 6 Arrow. It remains to be seen how he'll be remembered in the long run, as this wasn't the show's best season--largely due to the villains. Still, he tried.
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68. Kuasa
First appearance: Vixen (Season 1, Episode 2)
After debuting on the animated Vixen series, Kuasa arrives on Legends of Tomorrow as a follower of Mallus. As the granddaughter of Amaya and with the ability to manipulate water, she's already a great Legends of Tomorrow villain with room to become even better.
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67. Murmur
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 16)
Murmur may not have been a major villain in the Arrowverse, but his simple presence is creepy enough to make him memorable. With his mouth sewn shut, he eventually becomes the right-hand man of Damien Darhk in his war against the Green Arrow.
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66. Al-Owal
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 5)
This member of the League of Assassins is a master assassin in his own right. However, his death at the hands of Sara Lance, who snapped his neck, keeps him from becoming a bigger force.
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65. Brick
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 10)
Danny Brickwell is a notorious criminal with practically superhuman strength. After becoming feared throughout Star City, he's able to align himself with Damien Darhk. Still, even with the killing of Rebecca Merlyn, Brick doesn't leave much of a mark on Arrow.
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64. The Dollmaker
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 3)
While the Dollmaker may only be a nuisance to Team Arrow for a single episode, the way this twisted serial killer would treat his victims as toy dolls is pretty unforgettable.
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63. Rainbow Raider
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 8)
While the Rainbow Raider may seem like a minor villain, he's the one behind the first true crossover: Flash vs. Arrow. With his power to manipulate people with his eyes, he's able to turn the heroes against each other.
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62. Metallo
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 2, Episode 1)
Metallo is a worthy villain for Supergirl, due to being powered by Kryptonite, her one weakness. However, the same Kryptonite also becomes his undoing when it becomes unstable and explodes. A villain that defeats himself can only be so memorable.
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61. Multiplex
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 2)
Given the power to instantly create an unlimited number of clones of himself, Multiplex has the opportunity to be one of The Flash's best villains. Unfortunately, it takes very little for the team to end the threat he poses, keeping him from landing too high on the list.
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60. Clock King
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 14)
Clock King is one of the few villains to raise trouble on both Arrow and The Flash, and he did so without any special powers. However, neither show treats him as a major opponent of Green Arrow or The Flash, preventing him from becoming too iconic.
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59. Bug-Eyed Bandit
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 18)
The Bandit is another villain that jumped shows. While her army of robotic bees makes her memorable, she's little more than a nuisance on either show.
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58. Zoom
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 1)
No speedster villain is ever going to live up to Eobard Thawne. While Zoom may responsible for introducing the multiverse on The Flash, in the end he's a pretender to the speedster villain throne.
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57. Trajectory
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 16)
There's no other way to say it: The Flash is lousy with speedster villains. Still, while Season 2 villain-of-the-week Trajectory may not have the longevity of Savitar or Zoom, she makes an impact as the first female speedster on the show. Bonus points for creating a serum to obtain the Speed Force herself.
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56. Red Tornado
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 6)
As an android with the ability to manipulate air and create tornadoes and fly, the Red Tornado is one of Supergirl's trickier enemies. However, Supergirl's heat vision proves to be too much for the sentient droid in the end.
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55. Mirror Master
First appearance: The Flash (Season 3, Episode 4)
When it comes to interesting powers, the ability to turn mirrors into portals is hard to beat. Still, that can only take you so far in terms of fighting, as Mirror Master finds out.
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54. Isabel Rochev
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 1)
In Season 2, Isabel's hands were in many evil groups, from Deathstroke's to the Church of Blood. After taking on the alter ego of Ravager, alongside Deathstroke, she solidified herself as one of Oliver's bigger villains of the season.
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53. Evelyn Sharp
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 19)
Though she was originally a member of Team Arrow, Evelyn's betrayal of Oliver and the crew shook them to their very core. Siding with Prometheus, she has proven to be a valuable asset.
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52. Indigo
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 15)
Indigo, otherwise known as Brainiac 8, might be the most powerful villain Kara has ever faced on Supergirl. She's a synthetic being from another planet that has many of Kara's own powers, plus the ability to shapeshift into a human to blend in with the world.
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51. Derek Sampson
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 3)
After being thrown into a vat of chemicals--which is very similar to The Joker's origin--this drug dealer now has mutated powers that make him far more dangerous to Team Arrow. His joining forces with Prometheus makes him even scarier, though it ultimately was a losing battle.
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50. Cyborg Superman
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 4)
The original Hank Henshaw managed to avoid death thanks to Project Cadmus. However, his survival includes being turned into an unstoppable killing machine. While he was able to defeat Supergirl at one point and remains alive, he is ultimately little more than Lillian Luthor's pawn.
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49. Black Flash
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 23)
Black Flash is essentially what's left of Zoom following his defeat at the hands of The Flash. After being captured by Time Wraiths and bound to the speed force forever, he now resembles a decayed corpse in a speedster costume.
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48. Astra
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 1)
Like her husband, Non, Astra is a powerful Kryptonian warlord and a commander of their army. She is the Kryptonian that's had the biggest negative impact on Kara; her forces nearly destroyed the world.
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47. Amanda Waller
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 22)
As the former director or ARGUS and leader of the Suicide Squad, Waller is never directly involved in the fight, which makes her a brilliant villain. Instead, she sent minions to do her bidding.
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46. Black Siren
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 22)
What makes Black Siren so effective as a villain that she's an Earth-2 doppelganger of Laurel Lance, a dead superhero. It's an asset she's used time and again to torment Team Arrow and her Earth-1 father Quentin Lance, proving how ruthless she is.
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45. Clifford DeVoe
First appearance: The Flash (Season 4, Episode 1)
The latest big bad on The Flash was just...kind of weak. He wreaked havoc on Barry's life throughout Season 4, even landing him in prison at one point. In the end, though, he went out with a whimper. He's certainly not the worst villain The Flash has ever had, but a good example of why stretching one big bad out for an entire season can get tiring..
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44. Deadshot
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 3)
As the primary member of the Suicide Squad, Deadshot holds the distinction as one of the few villains to appear in all of the first five seasons of Arrow, though his Season 5 cameo was a hallucination. It goes to show the importance of this assassin and master marksman.
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43. Konstantin Kovar
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 6)
Two words: Dolph Lundgren. Lundgren portraying the Russian gangster who tormented Oliver in his pre-Green Arrow life made him exciting to watch. What's more, the fight scenes between Konstantin and Oliver stand up as some of the show's best and most vicious.
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42. General Eiling
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 5)
General Eiling started off in Season 1 of The Flash as a thorn in the team's side. After initially attempting to turn a meta-human into a weapon of mass destruction, he eventually becomes mind-controlled by Grodd. Through it all, Eiling has survived, so chances are he'll be back one day.
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41. Silver Banshee
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 14)
Cursed with superhuman strength and a deadly scream, Silver Banshee proves dangerous to Supergirl on her own. It was teaming with Livewire that truly shows the villain she can be, though.
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40. Livewire
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 4)
After acquiring the ability to manipulate electricity, she finds her true power in teaming with Silver Banshee. The duo makes for a formidable force against Supergirl.
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39. General Shrieve
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 14)
In the Season 3 flashbacks, General Shrieve's quest had him attempting to topple China with a biological weapon. He succeeded in killing thousands, but Oliver and Maseo eventually put a stop to him.
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38. Girder
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 6)
With the ability to transform his body to steel, Girder easily outmuscles Team Flash in Season 1. However, it's his reanimation as a zombie in Season 2 that makes Girder become the stuff of legend.
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37. Golden Glider
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 16)
Captain Cold's sister might not be as great of a villain as he is, but she certainly did pick up some of his style. She also has the distinction of having a weapon that turns anything she wants to gold, which is rather impressive.
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36. Pied Piper
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 11)
While Pied Piper's only real metahuman power is super hearing, his brain is his most dangerous weapon. The former STAR Labs employee is able to hack into the facility's computers to find a way to stop The Flash, even if it's temporary.
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35. Talia al Ghul
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 10)
Talia is the eldest daughter of Ra's al Ghul and half-sister of Nyssa. In Season 5, she fights side-by-side with Prometheus in his quest to destroy Oliver Queen. Ultimately, though, she faces off against her sister and loses, proving Nyssa to be the superior sibling.
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34. Weather Wizard
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 15)
The brother of Clyde Mardon ended up with similar metahuman powers--only far more powerful. That, combined with his quest for revenge over his brother's death, makes Weather Wizard an exciting villain to watch.
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33. Cupid
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 6)
Many Arrow fans might think Cupid is the biggest villain yet, simply because they were forced to watch a fake wedding between Oliver and Felicity, rather than the real thing. Still, Cupid's Green Arrow obsession makes her do some terrible things.
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32. Reign
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 2, Episode 22)
While the full impact of Reign has yet to be established, already this Kryptonian world killer has shown to be a villain Kara will have a hard time overcoming. In the Season 3 winter finale, Reign actually defeated the Girl of Steel, at least temporarily.
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31. The Huntress
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 7)
Though she's been absent since Season 2, The Huntress remains a very personal enemy on Arrow. She's Oliver's ex, and he tried time and again to keep her away from becoming a vigilante. Ultimately, the vendetta she had against her father overtook her and she now resides in prison.
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30. Maxwell Lord
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 1, Episode 2)
While Supergirl is largely populated with aliens and monsters as villains, Maxwell Lord is very human and resembled Lex Luthor with his genius intellect and penchant for evil--even creating the Bizarro clone of Supergirl. By the end of Season 1, though, the two became allies.
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29. Killer Frost
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 23)
Killer Frost is as deadly as they come, and when Caitlyn Snow transforms into the evil ice queen, all bets are off. Still, if Frost wants to crack the top ten, she's going to have to be more of a villain than a hero.
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28. King Shark
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 4)
If anything, The Flash deserves credit for bringing such an unconventional villain to the small screen. With appearances in Seasons 2 and 3, this massive metahuman is half-man, half-shark, and one of the most dangerous foes Team Flash ever battled.
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27. Maseo Yamashiro
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 1)
What makes Maseo such a good and scary villain is that he was once not only a close friend of Oliver, but also his mentor. However, after joining the League of Assassins and serving at the side of Ra's al Ghul, he became one of his most bitter enemies.
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26. Andrew Diggle
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 14)
The younger brother of John Diggle is one of Arrow's most heartbreaking villains. After being recruited by HIVE, he became one of Damien Darhk's most useful allies; his personal connection to Team Arrow made them vulnerable.
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25. China White
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 2)
A major figure in Season 1, China White was one of the first assassins Oliver crossed paths with as the Hood, and she left a lasting impression. She last appeared in Season 5, proving she's not done yet.
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24. Cayden James
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 19)
He's a supervillain, an evil hacker, and the former lead of Helix. It took almost no time for James to make his presence known and his misguided vendetta against Oliver Queen was very interesting to watch. After all, he managed to break up the team and, in the end, Oliver is headed to prison.Image: The CW
23. Queen Rhea of Daxam
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 2, Episode 8)
The Queen of Daxam--and mother of Mon-El--was Supergirl's most notorious alien foe. She set out to invade Earth as revenge for turning her son against her. In the end, it was Mon-El that was her undoing.
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22. Trickster
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 17)
Trickster is one of the most unforgettable villains in the Arrowverse. Mark Hamill plays the role, which he originated on the 1990s version of The Flash--one of the new show's few connections to the original.
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21. Vigilante
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 7)
One of Arrow's most interesting villains was one of its most mysterious. The identity of Vigilante, a gun-wielding masked maniac, was a closely-guarded secret. In the end, his connection to Dinah Drake helped in tearing Team Arrow apart.
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20. Time Wraiths
First appearance: The Flash (Season 2, Episode 17)
Time Wraiths are essentially the guardians of the Speed Force. They hunt down speedsters that misuse their powers--which Barry Allen has done numerous times. What makes them so scary and evil is the mystery that surrounds them, much like anything regarding the Speed Force.
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19. Nora Darhk
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 9)
The daughter of Damien Darhk and Ruve Adams is shaping up to be one of the very best the Legends of Tomorrow have faced. After growing up with her father, she's now become a follower of Mallis with a deep hatred for heroes.
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18. Sebastian Blood
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 2)
As the leader of the Church of Blood, Sebastian spent much of Season 2 working with Deathstroke to take over Star City. However, Blood being elected mayor caused Deathstroke to change course, making the two enemies.
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17. Ra's al Ghul
First appearance: Arrow (Season 3, Episode 4)
The Demon's Head and leader of the League of Assassins managed to actually kill Oliver, resurrect him, and recruit him into the League. He was easily one of the Green Arrow's most dangerous villains.
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16. The Count
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 12)
The man behind the Vertigo drug who tried to kill Felicity early in the series was one of Oliver's most significant Season 1 foes. He returned in Season 2 as Count Vertigo to continue his evil ways, cementing him as one of Arrow's finest baddies.
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15. Dominators
First appearance: Invasion! crossover
While not the greatest Arrowverse villains, the Dominators alien race are the craziest. Nobody on any of the shows had faced an enemy quite like these beings that almost got away with world domination.
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14. Black Arrow
First appearance: Crisis on Earth-X crossover
Thanks to Crisis on Earth-X, viewers got to see what Oliver Queen would be like if he were a Nazi, and the results were horrifying. The Black Arrow is more ruthless than the Green Arrow could ever be and does it all for the Reich.
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13. Overgirl
First appearance: Crisis on Earth-X crossover
As with the Black Arrow, Overgirl was the Earth-X version of Supergirl--a Nazi Girl of Steel. Given how wholesome and good Supergirl is, seeing her exact opposite on screen was jarring.
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12. Ruve Adams
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 9)
While Ruve may not have had the supernatural powers of her husband, Damien Darhk, she was perhaps even more manipulative than he could dream of being. So manipulative that she used Oliver's war with her husband to blackmail him out of the mayoral election--becoming mayor herself.
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11. Grodd
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 21)
When Grodd was first introduced as a meta-powered ape in Season 1 of The Flash, he was a sight to behold. However, when Team Flash went to Gorilla in Season 3, Grodd was established as one of the best villains ever.
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10. Heat Wave
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 10)
Captain Cold's partner in crime is more psychotic than his friend, and a much bigger fan of inflicting pain. Still, as evil as Heat Wave can be, it's hard not to love how corrupt his mind is. Thankfully, he switched sides to become a Legend of Tomorrow.
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9. Captain Cold
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 4)
Captain Cold was not only the first major villain to face The Flash, but also among the to first to do it with flair. Captain Cold was so memorable he became a fan favorite and ultimately a hero on Legends of Tomorrow.
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8. Nyssa al Ghul
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 14)
As the daughter of Ra's al Ghul, Nyssa was often seen as a villain simply by association. Her place of esteem within the League of Assassins established that. However, her love for Sara Lance was often her saving grace, which kept Nyssa from going completely to the dark side.
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7. Lillian Luthor
First appearance: Supergirl (Season 2, Episode 1)
After being introduced in Season 2, Lillian Luthor--mother to Superman's foe Lex--has become a dominant force on Supergirl. She's the leader of Project Cadmus, which has declared war on aliens and wants the Girl of Steel dead. Her son had to get his awfulness from somewhere, and it seems Lillian is where it comes from.
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6. Anatoly Knyazev
First appearance: Arrow (Season 2, Episode 4)
Anatoly has been a thorn in Oliver Queen's side since first introduced in Season 2. The former KGB agent and Bratva leader was Oliver's mentor in the underworld before turning against him. The feud between these two is as personal as it gets.
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5. Damien Darhk
First appearance: Arrow (Season 4, Episode 1)
Damien brought a new wrinkle to Team Arrow's villains--the mystic. With his supernatural powers, Damien was able to push the Green Arrow to the brink and ultimately kill Laurel Lance.
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4. Malcolm Merlyn
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 4)
One of the best Arrowverse villains is also one of the first. From the very beginning, there was something devious about Malcolm. Between his time as the Dark Archer to his angling to become the Demon's Head, he proved time and again he was only out for himself.
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3. Prometheus
First appearance: Arrow (Season 5, Episode 1)
Prometheus broke the Green Arrow by essentially making him look in the mirror. Showing Oliver Queen his worst self nearly destroyed not only Team Arrow, but also Oliver himself.
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2. Deathstroke
First appearance: Arrow (Season 1, Episode 13)
Oliver Queen's sometimes friend, often foe, has been pushing the Green Arrow to his limits since he was stranded on the remote island of Lian Yu. Between that and his rich comic book history, Deathstroke is hard to beat.
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1. Eobard Thawne
First appearance: The Flash (Season 1, Episode 1)
There are none more devious or destructive than Eobard Thawne. This villain from the future made The Flash's life absolutely miserable, and he did it while posing as Barry Allen's mentor, Harrison Wells.
It's spooky movie season, which means different things to different people. Some love their psychological horror films, while others love a good zombie apocalypse. Still, there are also more than a few fans of the slasher sub-genre that somehow keep those movies successful, even decades after the end of the supposed boom.
What makes a good slasher movie, though? Of course, you can always point to the final girl, like Halloween's Laurie Strode, as a big selling point. The idea that, for the most part, someone survives whatever is trying to kill them. Beyond those figures, though, it's the killers that make slasher movies interesting.
As the years have rolled on, it's the killers, themselves, that have become pop culture icons, for better or worse. While we all love Nancy Thompson from A Nightmare on Elm Street, it's Freddy Krueger that people dress up as. Likewise, while a new Halloween movie wouldn't have happened without Jamie Lee Curtis returning as Laurie, it's impossible to imagine her going toe-to-toe with anyone other than Michael Myers.
With that in mind, we've revisited arguably too many slasher movies to figure out who the best big screen killers of all time are. Once we had the best 12 figured out, we simply ranked then on how awesome they are. Because let's be honest, the mark of a great slasher killer is how memorable they remain even years after they've left theaters.
Billy Chapman deserves more credit than he's given as a slasher killer. Silent Night, Deadly Night is a movie that is largely forgotten by modern audiences, but this film about a many who has a psychotic breakdown and takes to killing on Christmas Eve while dressed as Santa Claus is a classic. While the movie spawned a franchise--there are 4 sequels and a remake--it's Billy that made Silent Night, Deadly Night such a weird and fun thing to watch.
11. Pinhead
First appearance: Hellraiser
The thing about the Hellraiser franchise is it's mostly bad. Pinhead, the central evil in most of the films, though, is very memorable. I mean, he's a ghostly white figure with needles sticking out of his head. How do you forget that?
It's thanks to Pinhead and his fellow Cenobites--the name of his species--that so many disturbing kills were pulled off throughout the series, though the movies only get worse as time goes on.
10. Death
First appearance: Final Destination
This is a peculiar one. You can't actually see this killer, but it's perhaps the most deadly. In Final Destination, a group of teens manages to avoid dying in a horrible accident when one of them has a vision of it unfolding. However, after avoiding their fates, Death must now take them out. That premise was repeated throughout five films, and there's something fun about each one of them. Death, as it turns out, can be very creative when it wants to.
9. Norman Bates
First appearance: Psycho
It was Norman Bates that uttered the line, "We all go a little mad sometimes." While Psycho arrived long before even Halloween, this 1960 horror movie can easily be classified as a slasher. Norman, in many ways, set the stage for what slasher killers would become. He's a man who has fallen over the edge of sanity and given into the urge to kill. Of course, for him, he thinks it's his mother doing the dirty deeds. As we all know, though, she's dead and he's wearing a wig.
8. Jigsaw
First appearance: Saw
Somehow, there have been 8 Saw movies, dropping unsuspecting victims into the worst escape rooms of all time. Behind just about all of them is the Jigsaw Killer, otherwise known as John Kramer. What makes Jigsaw so good--and hard to watch--is how inventive he is. Instead of outright murdering people, he essentially challenges them to complete gruesome obstacle courses that kill them in over-the-top ways. Seriously, what mind thought up the reverse bear trap?
Sadly, though, the Saw movies are less about Jigsaw than the gore he inflicts. The franchise helped a resurgence of "torture porn" films that are far more focused on blood and guts than developing any character.
7. Chucky
First appearance: Child's Play
If you were a child of the '80s and had a My Buddy or Kid Sister doll, Child's Play was pretty much the scariest thing you could imagine. Chucky, the Good Guy doll possessed by the spirit of a serial killer, has no problem slashing down everything in his way. For seven movies, Chucky raised all kinds of hell while making jokes. Honestly, if anything takes away from the mystique of Chucky, it's all the jokes. The sillier you get, the less scary you are.
6. Mrs. Voorhees
First appearance: Friday the 13th
Sure, Jason is the more important name in slasher history, but he's nothing without his mother. While Jason didn't get his hockey mask until Friday the 13th: Part 3, he didn't even appear, as an adult, in the first film. Instead, it's revealed after several bodies have dropped that it's actually Pamela Voorhees that's murdering campers, in a twisted quest for vengeance after blaming camp counselors for her son's death. Pamela launched the Friday the 13th franchise and left an impressive trail of bodies in her wake.
5. Ghostface
First appearance: Scream
The slasher franchise was dead and buried, but just like the killers that haunted so many dreams, the genre was resurrected by Scream. Ghostface, a mantle worn by multiple people throughout the four Scream films, became the new face of slasher movies. With meta references at the ready, Ghostface patterned itself after a wide range of classic villains and kickstarted a resurgence of slasher movies. Unfortunately, titles like I Know What You Did Last Summer weren't quite as good as A Nightmare on Elm Street.
4. Leatherface
First appearance: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
What made Leatherface so scary in the first Texas Chainsaw Massacre is that the film opened with the idea that it was based on a true story. Of course, that's not exactly true, but the idea of a cannibal killer in Texas--or even an entire family of cannibals--was downright terrifying. Arm that killer with a loud chainsaw and a mask made out of the skin of victims, and you have something special.
3. Jason Voorhees
First appearance: Friday the 13th
When slasher killers are parodied, it's usually Jason that serves as the template. While he appeared briefly in the first film, it wasn't until the sequel when he became an iconic slasher. He's a giant and menacing force wearing a mask, wielding a machete, and stalking horny teenagers at a summer camp. When you think of slasher movies, that's probably the image that first comes to mind. Of course, with 12 movies to his credit, that's not surprising.
And while they've varied in quality--never forget that Jason went to space--this killer has the most films under his belt. Now if he'd just move on from the death of his mom.
2. Freddy Krueger
First appearance: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Freddy is a nightmare come true, which is what makes him so scary. Over 9 films--if you include Freddy vs. Jason and the 2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot--Freddy and his glove of knives have been haunting the dreams of kids who grew up in the '80s and '90s. The idea of a child killer who now haunts the nightmares of kids, hunting and killing them, is bone chilling. That said, there was some silliness as the Nightmare franchise went on. Freddy killing a kid using the NES Power Glove is great comedy, though not necessarily scary.
1. Michael Myers
First appearance: Halloween
It's hard to argue against Michael Myers as the best slasher killer of all time. After all, he's the one that launched the genre craze. And while it's been argued for years who deserved the honors between him, Freddy, and Jason, the answer is simple.
Michael, as introduced in the first movie and again in the 2018 film, is evil and chaos incarnate. His killing is random and doesn't really serve an ulterior motive. Yes, that was muddled in the films that followed. Thankfully, though, that piece of the Myers legacy has been retconned. Instead of a killer seeking some sort of vengeance, Michael is just demented and evil and there's nothing scarier than that.
The first season of Mayans MC has come to an end and what a story it told. Sons of Anarchy fans hoping for a nice and easy follow up to the original series were in for a shock quickly, as they learned this particular club is riddled with fractures among its members.
Still, through new characters, a different location, and a healthy dose of references and Easter egg nods to Sons of Anarchy, Mayans MC has managed to become an exciting show to watch. One that, quite honestly, we can't wait to have return.
How closely were you paying attention to this season, though? Did you realize the show was stuffed with Sons of Anarchy references, ranging from bringing back fan-favorite characters to even small nods to former plots?
After watching this season, we've dug through so much Sons of Anarchy lore that it's as if the original show never ended. Thankfully, that's amounted to a pretty comprehensive collection of the Easter eggs dropped into Mayans MC by co-creator Kurt Sutter and his creative partners on the series. How many of these did you spot? And what did we miss? Sound off in the comments and let us know!
1. RIP SAMCRO
The references to Sons of Anarchy start from the opening seconds of Mayans MC. Signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another, EZ Reyes runs over a dead crow--the spiritual representation of Sons of Anarchy. In the original series, crows were often shown in relation to the club, including the series finale when one is shown after the death of Jax Teller.
2. Welcome Back, Gemma
Also appearing in the first episode of Mayans is the former SAMCRO queen herself, Gemma Teller. Gemma pops up in a flashback to EZ's time at Stockton State Prison, which we'll get to. She doesn't have much to say, other than calling EZ and Emily "a**holes." Then again, this is Gemma we're talking about, so it works.
3. Serving time at Stockton State Prison
Stockton State Prison may not be a place in the real world, but it has a lot of history in the Sons of Anarchy universe. Whenever a club member got locked up, this is where they landed. Most notably, it's where Otto spend his entire run on the show. Knowing that it's where EZ went after he was sentenced, putting him behind bars at a time when the majority of SAMCRO was locked up, created numerous crossover opportunities in the future.
4. It's not Mayans without Alvarez
And what would the Mayans be without El Padrino? While the Season 1 finale sets up an interesting story for Alvarez leaving the club to work for Miguel Galindo, his importance to this club cannot be understated. Having Alvarez, a regular figure on Sons of Anarchy, come to Mayans MC not only legitimized this group but the show as a whole. He's the bridge between the two series, helping fans more easily slide into this new piece of the world.
5. We missed you, Chucky
When Chucky first popped up on Mayans, something felt right about it. On Sons of Anarchy, he was the little compulsive masturbator that could and knowing he's not only survived this world but thrived in it makes us happy. Now, though, after being won by Coco in a poker game, he works for the Mayans.
6. Nothing good comes from the Galindo Cartel
The Galindo Cartel was bad news on Sons of Anarchy, beginning with their arrival in Season 4 of the original show. With Mayans, they're an even more powerful force thanks to their new leadership in Miguel Galindo.
7. Leave a message after the beep
This particular Easter egg doesn't really mean anything for the larger story of this universe, but it's a very clever wink to fans of the franchise. In the episode "Búho/Muwan," a card is seen with a phone number written in it. Had fans called the number immediately following the episode, they would have heard the voice of Gemma Teller.
"Hi, you've reached the Teller-Morrow Garage. Nobody's here to take your call--because we're all f***ing dead," she said.
8. Lincoln Potter is back to cause trouble
Where the Galindos go, so goes Lincoln Potter. Chances are this is the last Sons of Anarchy face you expected to see on Mayans MC, but his introduction on the new series has really helped to drive this first season--and whatever is to come.
9. A clever way to run guns and a nod to the past
This is another clever nod to Sons of Anarchy that doesn't necessarily mean anything larger. It was the Season 2 episode "Eureka" that saw SAMCRO hiding the guns they were running in bedrolls, making what looks like a charity run an easy opportunity to move their illegal firearms. When the Sons reemerge on Mayans, it's revealed they're still trafficking their weapons the same way.
10. The return of the crow
While the series premiere of Mayans MC showed a dead crow being eaten by a dog, the Season 1 finale turns the tables. Now the dog is dead, being eaten by crows. This makes it clear that something big is coming and SAMCRO is going to be involved.
11. What did you do, Happy
Of all of the people it could have been, Happy was the killer? When SAMCRO member Happy arrived in the Mayans MC Season 1 finale, it was exciting to see. Now, though, knowing he's the man who killed EZ's mom, it sets up a heartbreaking Season 2. What's more, it could very well end up putting SAMCRO and the Mayans at odds with each other, leading to even more Easter eggs when the show returns.
When you head to theaters to watch The Girl in the Spider's Web, don't be surprised to see quite a few changes from the source material, the novel by David Lagercrantz. While, overall, the movie follows the story told in the book, there are a number of details and plot points that have either been changed or dropped altogether.
Of course, that's not necessarily unique to this particular film. Most book adaptations change things up to fit the narrative of the movie or simply to keep a film from running 19 hours long.
For Fede Álvarez, who directed the film and wrote the screenplay with Jay Basu and Steven Knight, the changes are an important part of showing who this movie's Lisbeth Salander (Claire Foy) is and it all started with the very first draft of the script. "We started with a draft from Steven Knight, a brilliant British writer, and he did that part of choosing what part of books were going to be made into a movie," Álvarez told GameSpot.
From there, he sat down with Basu to shape the story. "When we wrote it, it was more about choosing the themes and focusing on the themes I care about personally, which had more to do with family and guilt and secrets and shame," he explained.
Those themes are not only central in The Girl in the Spider's Web but to the kind of films Álvarez prefers to make. As he told GameSpot, "I'm interested in seeing the real human being behind the flawed human being." With this film, he's giving audiences the chance to know Lisbeth as a flawed human being and how she got to be that way, beginning with her family and childhood.
However, he's also spending time on the importance of the person she's become because of those influences. Throughout The Girl in the Spider's Web, Lisbeth is more of a computer hacking vigilante than anything else, righting wrongs as she sees fit.
While it remains to be seen how fans of the book will take to the changes in the film, it's clear that Álvarez knows exactly what his vision for Lisbeth Salander is. You'll be able to see her when The Girl in the Spider's Web hits theaters on November 9.
Walmart just revealed its Black Friday deals, and there are quite a few televisions on sale for the day after Thanksgiving holiday, a time where the people of the United States invade retail stores like the Chitauri entering New York City. Shoppers are looking for the best deals on everything from video games to electronics to this year's hottest items, in hopes of getting their Christmas presents for cheap.
For many people, this is the perfect time to buy a new television, as most retailers have some pretty deep discounts on all their TVs during this time. Whether you're looking for a huge new 4K smart TV or something smaller and cheaper to give away as a gift, stores like Best Buy, Target, Kohl's, Meijer, and more have them available for the upcoming Black Friday.
There are a few 65" televisions available this Black Friday, three of which can be found at Target. Two of these are from Samsung, both of which are 4K and smart TVs. One is $650 and the curved one is $800. Additionally, there is an LG 4K smart TV for $750. All of these are doorbuster deals, so it's first come, first served when Target opens on on Thursday, November 22 at 5PM. The store will close at 1AM on Friday, November 23, then re-open at 7AM that morning. However, you may want to check with your local stores, as times may vary.
If you are in the market for something small and cheap, there are a few HDTVs for under $200. At Meijer, there is a Element 55" Smart Roku 4K UHD TV for $200; however, it's part of the store's doorbuster deals, so supplies will be limited, but the deals will be good Thursday, November 22 at 6 AM-Friday, November 23. Again, check with your local stores to see if opening times vary.
Check out all the TV deals from this year's Black Friday circulars, so far. If you're on the lookout for more huge deals, check out our round-up of all the Black Friday specials.
A war is raging inside the hearts of American consumers. The only way to quench it is by crashing the gates of retail stores and spending their coin on precious legendary items at a deep discount. Don't worry, these feelings will all be purged from your system on November 23, Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving is when retailers across the country offer discounted prices on many items, including televisions, and Walmart is one of the big players during this event.
Walmart recently revealed its deals in a circular that outlines what you can expect this upcoming Black Friday, which includes some deep discounts on games. Many deals will be available online on Wednesday, November 21 starting at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, while the in-store shopping kicks off on Thursday, November 22 at 6 PM, locally. Make sure to check with your local Walmart as hours may vary.
If you're in the market for a new television, Walmart has a few brand-name and off-brand products at discounted prices. Both TCL and RCA have 65" 4K TVs available for roughly $400, but the RCA is not a smart TV. Luckily, you can make a quick upgrade by picking up the Google Mini and Chromecast bundle for $45. Additionally, this Walmart-exclusive bundle comes with a $15 credit to the streaming service Vudu, so you can rent a few movies or buy one as soon as everything is up and running.
Walmart has some deals on tablets as well. If you're in the market for a new iPad, you can pick up a 6th Gen, 32GB one for $249. Also, a 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab will be on sale for $129. But if you're short on cash and really want a tablet, there is the 16GB RCA Voyager III for $28.
Below you'll find the list of some of Walmart's best Black Friday deals in TV and tech. You can click the links for more information about most of the products. However, remember that it's first come, first served for these items, which are limited. So if you're planning on getting these deals, you may as well storm the gates with everyone else.
While we all live in a digital age, imagine a world where the internet no longer existed, but for some reason, the power grid never went down. How would you entertain yourself? Well, prepare yourself for this post-apocalyptic scenario by heading to Best Buy on Black Friday to pick up some physical copies of your favorite movies and television series.
Best Buy may have cut back on the amount of physical copies of movies and TV series it carries in the store, but the retailer still plans on having some huge deals on DVDs, Blu-Rays, and 4K discs, many of which come with digital codes as well. The company's sale starts on Thursday, November 22 at 5PM, locally, and the doors will close at 1 AM on November 23. Then, at 8 AM, Best Buy will reopen, but you may want to check with your local retailer for the hours, as they may vary.
Many of the Black Friday deals listed in the circular are available in-store, right now, until Sunday. If you're a member of My Best Buy, you'll have early access to these deals once Black Friday week arrives. On Sunday, November 18, Elite Plus and Elite members of the service get access to the sales, and on Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20, all My Best Buy members will be able to get the Black Friday discounts. You can sign up at Best Buy to prepare yourself for the holiday.
There is a large selection of physical movies and TV shows on sale for the event, and there are a few you may want to keep your eye on. HBO's World War II limited series Band of Brothers is available on Blu-ray for $10 or you can pick up Episodes I-VI of Star Wars on Blu-ray for $20. If you recently got a 4K player, there are plenty of movies to help fill out your collection for low prices. Terminator 2, John Wick, and the original Halloween will all be priced at $8 apiece.
Check out the full list of movies and TV series that will be on sale at Best Buy during the Black Friday event. If there are changes in the upcoming weeks, they will be added below. Additionally, you can see all of Best Buy's TV and tech Black Friday deals from its circular.
Black Friday 2018 is just around the corner, and that means a flood of deals are on the horizon. Best Buy is among the latest retailers to share its full ad, and on the game side, it is positively brimming with offers on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch games, along with hardware and accessories.
Best Buy's console deals are limited in number, but they present a good way to pick up any of the big systems. Those looking for a PS4 can get one bundled with Marvel's Spider-Man, which just released in September, for $200. $200 can also get you an Xbox One S Minecraft bundle. If you're instead interested in an Xbox One X, Best Buy has perhaps the best deal we've seen on it: for $430, you get a special-edition Xbox One X that's bundled with November's Battlefield V, plus a second controller. If you're in the market for a Nintendo Switch, you'll get the same offer at places like Target, which is a $300 bundle (the standard price of the system) that includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
The bulk of the gaming offers are on specific games. Among the highlights is the recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for $45, God of War for $25, and PUBG (Xbox One) for $15. For $30, you can get Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Madden NFL 19, NBA 2K19, or Forza Horizon 4. Switch, which often doesn't get a lot of discounts, has a number of games on sale, including Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze for $40, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for $20, and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for $35. 3DS owners can pick up Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for $20 each.
Outside of individual games, Best Buy has deals on a variety of accessories, including a 30% discount on all Astro headsets. But some of the best offers it has are for subscriptions: You can get 12 months of PlayStation Plus for $40 or 12 months of Xbox Game Pass for $70. Considering the latter gets you access to certain games you might be buying on sale (like Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves), it could be a preferable option.
Best Buy is holding a pre-Black Friday sale until November 11, but its actual Black Friday offerings will be available beginning on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at 5 PM local time. (Specific opening times may vary by state.) You'll also be able to shop online at Best Buy's website. Early access will be available beginning on Sunday, November 18 for My Best Buy Elite and Elite Plus members. Standard My Best Buy members get access on Monday, November 19; essentially, you can sign up for free and get access days ahead of time.
My Best Buy members will get a chance to grab additional hot deals in the Black Friday ad before anyone else. Early Access sales are on Sunday, Nov. 18, for Elite Plus and Elite members and on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20, for all My Best Buy members
Read on for the full list of game deals, and check out our roundup of all Black Friday deals for much more.
Disney's new streaming service will come online in late 2019, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced on a Disney earnings call, CNET reported. Iger also confirmed the service, dubbed Disney+, will come with new live-action shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars franchises.
Disney+ will be the streaming home for Disney's various existing films and TV shows, which means much of that stuff will stop being available on services such as Netflix starting in 2019. But Disney+ also see an influx of its own original content to tempt subscribers away from the services they already use. The most notable additions are a pair of live-action series Disney is planning for two of its biggest franchises, Star Wars and the MCU.
On the MCU side, Disney is bringing back fan-favorite character Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, for his own show. The Star Wars series, meanwhile, will spin off from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, to tell more stories of Cassian Andor, the Rebel spy played by Diego Luna. Both series will see the film actors return to reprise their roles. The Cassian show joins another Star Wars spin-off project, The Mandalorian, created by Iron Man director Jon Favreau.
Sweetening the deal for subscribers to Disney+ are animated series. The new season of the returning Star Wars: The Clone Wars will appear on the service, as well as a Pixar series based on Monsters, Inc. The service will also get a reboot of High School Musical and exclusive movies.
Disney hasn't revealed what the streaming service will cost yet, or the exact date of its launch--or of the release of those new series. But for fans of Star Wars especially, it looks like keeping up with the franchise is going to require a new subscription starting toward the end of 2019.
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