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We're still waiting on Black Widow, but on September 3, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with a character movie watchers don't yet know. Called the "Master of Kung Fu" in Marvel's comic books dating back to 1973, Shang-Chi is a character who bounces in and out of the spotlight, but hasn't been a mainstay in any series. That could change with the release of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a film that will take this long-running superhero movie universe in a new direction.

Simu Liu brings Shang-Chi to life in the film and debuted the first look at the movie on his birthday in an Instagram post. Along with unveiling the poster, Liu shared just how much this film means to him.

"I never saw myself as the hero of my own story growing up," he wrote. "I struggled to find any Asian characters onscreen, and there were fewer still that made me feel truly proud of my heritage. It's absolutely insane to think that in just over four months, we will have a @MarvelStudios movie featuring an almost ENTIRELY Asian cast, each full of rich nuance and dimensionality. Shang Chi is more than just a movie - it is a celebration of our culture and a rallying cry for the forgotten, the unseen, and the overlooked. It is a reminder to take up space, to stand tall, and to be unapologetically ourselves. (Of course, it's also going to deliver superhero action like you have NEVER. SEEN. BEFORE.)"

The trailer at the top of the article, courtesy of Marvel, gives you a good idea of what we can expect from the action and locations, but the story is still somewhat difficult to grasp. Marvel Studios says that picks up with Shang-Chi thinking he left his past behind (whatever that may be), but ends up getting pulled back in to something involving the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

What do you think of your first look at this exciting new film? The trailer gives it the fun and exciting vibes that most of Marvel's films deliver. I can't wait to see where this one goes and how it links to the greater Marvel universe.

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Sunday, 18 April 2021 14:02

Netflix's Dota Anime, Dragon's Blood, Is Getting A Season 2

Written by Liana Ruppert

Netflix debuted an anime based on Dota 2 by Valve back in March, and it didn't take long before the positive acclaim showed that a second season would be more than worth it. That's why it should be of no surprise that Netflix has confirmed that the Dota anime, titled Dragon's Blood, is getting a season 2.

The game's official Twitter account confirmed the season 2 news, stating that the next step for this story is already in the works. In the same announcement, it is also confirmed that Free to Play is now available on Netflix with a newly revised end-credit sequence to see where it all began:

Book 2 is coming! The second season of DOTA: Dragon's Blood is in the works.

While you wait, revisit the story of the tournament that started it all — FREE TO PLAY is now available on @netflix with an updated end credit sequence. pic.twitter.com/CINeVNlheM
— DOTA 2 (@DOTA2) April 19, 2021

Season one of Dragon's Blood follows the story of a Dragon Knight named Davion that hunts down dragons in order to make the world a safer place for all. In his fight to be a beacon of light, Davion finds himself housing an elder dragon's soul and sets on a path to stop a demon named Terrorblade from slaying dragons to collect their souls.

Davion's journey with his new quest is an interesting one, especially given his hatred for dragons for killing his entire family when he was young. However, Terrorblade's ambitions are too dangerous to ignore, forcing the Dragon Knight to ally with the Eldewyrms as he embarks on this quest alongside Moon princess Mirana and her mute bodyguard Marci.

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Netflix has been on a roll recently regarding gaming adaptations, including a new Resident Evil animated series that is also on the way. Regarding Dragon's Blood itself, this adaptation is set within the world of Dota 2, a wildly popular multiplayer online battle arena game that is a sequel to Defense of the Ancients. Defense of the Ancients was originally a community-created mod for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, so you know the lore behind it is incredible.

With the Dota anime's second season in the works, we've got to ask: What are you hoping to see from the continuation of the series adaptation? What other characters are you hoping to see make their on-screen debut? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Sunday, 18 April 2021 13:30

Alfred Molina Shares His Experience Reprising Doc Ock For Spider-Man: No Way Home

Written by Dan Conlin

Alfred Molina finally confirmed the news himself that he will return as Dr. Otto Octavius in Spider-Man: No Way Home, even giving some juicy details.

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Sunday, 18 April 2021 13:48

NEO: The World Ends With You, and Gaming's Obsession with Shibuya Explained

Written by Hunter Mass

With the district of Shibuya appearing again in NEO: The World Ends With You, many are wondering why so many games feature the famous Tokyo ward.

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Sunday, 18 April 2021 14:00

10 Best Original Xbox Games Playable On Xbox Series X, Ranked According To Metacritic

Written by Jack Pursey

The Xbox Series X might be Microsoft's most modern console, but it can also run some of the original Xbox's highest-rated games.

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Sunday, 18 April 2021 14:00

The Incredible Animated Horror Movie People Forgot About

Written by Melissa Coy

No one believes these kids when they say their neighbor's house is a monster. With Halloween coming, it's a race to save trick-or-treaters everywhere.

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