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Last week, fellow Beat writer Alex Jones wrote this article about the TV show Arrow and it's treatment of female characters. I don't really follow Arrow, so I can't say whether I agree with his assessment. But the premise got me thinking about whether any of these shows could pass the Bechdel test, i.e. the new standard for fictional female characters.

With just over a month to go, we get one more look at what's coming on 3/25

Telltale games announces Michonne mini series start date.

I didn't keep up with Ash vs Evil Dead like I should have, at least not beyond the Sam Raimi-directed pilot, but I heard...

Big estimates have allowed Fox to turn on the green-light

The first pair of Riverdale stars have been cast

Fuller adds another big series to his plate

Everyone is teaming up for DC Super Hero Girls, the multi-company, multi-platform push for girls' versions of DC's lady characters. Target will have an exclusive line of apparel and toys; Boomerang will air a 44-minute special and the digital shorts. The line also claims some firsts: "the first-ever 6-inch action figure designed for girls; first 12-inch collection of action dolls featuring strong, athletic bodies that stand on their own in heroic poses; and first-ever action role-play toys for girls." Toys that stand on their own -- kinda a nice metaphor there.

AMC's Vertigo adaptation adds its villain

Marvel’s latest licensing partnership in mobile gaming had sparked interest in the days leading up to its release this past weekend. Avengers Academy key...

And just in case you want to watch the trailer again, here it is: https://youtu.be/0L7iH3foZU0  Just in case you came in late, this film will include...

The New York times profiled Rob Liefeld this weekend, and along the way, Liefeld was quoted as making some rather unflattering comments about his...