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9 Halloween costumes you’re inevitably going to see in 2020
It’s the end of summer, which means Halloween is right around the corner at last. In our book, it’s never too early to celebrate. After the mess that 2020 has been so far, we’re looking forward to our favorite holiday and celebrating with reckless abandon. It also means that we’re well into planning our Halloween […]
This ‘Umbrella Academy’ line inspired one of Gerard Way’s songs
Since its debut in 2019, music has always been very important in The Umbrella Academy. This aspect shouldn’t come as a shock since the comic’s co-creator Gerard Way is also the vocalist of My Chemical Romance. Now, Way has opened up about the music behind the hit Netflix show. In a new behind-the-scenes interview, he […]
Here are all 43 of the Easter eggs hidden in ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2
The highly-anticipated second season of The Umbrella Academy premiered on Netflix on July 31. Shortly following its premiere, it was revealed that 43 Easter eggs are hidden throughout the season. Now, The Umbrella Academy is finally letting fans know where each Easter egg appears in the new episodes. Read more: Frank Iero recalls how he […]
Three 'Umbrella Academy' script pages changed Justin H. Min's life forever
Forget Beetlejuice. It turns out that Justin H. Min is “the ghostest with the mostest.” The actor who plays Number Six in the hit Netflix series The Umbrella Academy had carte blanche to portray the deceased Ben Hargreeves any way he wanted. The 30-year-old Min shared stories with Alternative Press editor in chief Paige Owens […]
10 TV shows to watch until the final season of ‘Supernatural’ returns
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, it’s uncertain when Supernatural, everyone’s favorite monster-hunting show, will wrap its 15th and final season. Currently, the crew has only two episodes to finish filming. While the initial hope was to resume filming in Vancouver in the fall, there’s been no update on whether that can safely happen or […]
Gerard Way unveils another look at new Killjoys comic ‘National Anthem’
Last month, we learned that the Killjoys are back for a new six-part comic series The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem. Now, one of the comic’s co-writers, Gerard Way, has unveiled another look at the forthcoming Dark Horse release. Read more: See the wild Slipknot-themed bathroom this fan created My Chemical Romance first […]
QUIZ: Which ‘The Umbrella Academy’ season 2 character are you?
It’s been almost two weeks since the second season of The Umbrella Academy made its debut on Netflix. Viewers have had the chance to binge-watch the show to their heart’s content and may have realized that the Hargreeves family we knew in season 1 has changed a lot during their adventures in season 2. Do […]
'The Umbrella Academy' team explains what makes the Hargreeves work
You’ve either never seen it or you’ve binge-watched it several times. The second season of The Umbrella Academy is the streaming event that beats back your pandemic angst. Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s story of the world’s mightiest, dysfunctional superhero family is filled with equal amounts action, hilarity and humanity. It’s fantastic escapism seasoned with […]
‘Umbrella Academy’ hid 43 Easter eggs in season 2 you probably missed
On July 31, the highly-awaited second season of The Umbrella Academy hit Netflix. Now, the series is revealing just how many significant Easter eggs are hidden in the new season. Read more: Here’s what Live Nation’s second-quarter data means for live music Prior to the release of The Umbrella Academy season 2, showrunner Steve Blackman […]
A spinoff series of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ could happen in the future
There’s a lot going on in The Umbrella Academy universe at the moment. Not only has the second season just premiered on Netflix, but there is also already talks of multiple spinoff series happening in the future. Showrunner Steve Blackman says that The Umbrella Academy team is open to creating one, or more, spinoff series […]
Here are 10 new titles Netflix just added that you need to watch
While the state of the world continues to be in disarray, it feels like the only thing we can truly rely on is Netflix‘s supply of binge-worthy material. It’s also a new month, which means the streaming service has unveiled a fresh list of titles arriving on the platform. Read more: Here’s why Klaus drops […]
Here's why Klaus drops pop culture references in ‘The Umbrella Academy’
Who set their alarms early to binge-watch the second season of The Umbrella Academy? Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s graphic novel has generated a whole new level of passionate fandom thanks to the Netflix series. Alternative Press editor in chief Paige Owens interviewed cast members Robert Sheehan (Klaus Hargreeves aka Number Four) and Justin H. […]
Frank Iero just shared this major MCR ‘Danger Days’ throwback
Frank Iero shared a massive throwback to My Chemical Romance‘s Danger Days on Friday. Iero took to social media to post some original sketches of Fun Ghoul‘s iconic symbol. Read more: This new ‘Hocus Pocus’ mug comes with its own broomstick spoon Back in 2010, MCR released their fourth studio album Danger Days: The True […]
The first look into Gerard Way’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ spinoff is finally here
Back in February, we learned that The Umbrella Academy misfit Klaus is getting his own prequel comic book series. Called You Look Like Death: Tales From The Umbrella Academy, the comic’s official trailer has been unveiled along with the first issue’s new release date. Read more: This Paramore song is the latest inspiration for a new […]
Here's how Number Two became a self-made 'Umbrella Academy' antihero
We’re this close to the premiere of the second season of The Umbrella Academy. Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s graphic novel promises to ratchet up the tension, the wry humor and (what else?) the apocalypse. Editor In Chief Paige Owens interviewed show stars David Castañeda (Diego Hargreeves, Number Two) and Aidan […]
13 comic books that would make incredible TV series
You know the old saying: “With great television comes great source material.” Or something like that. Fact is, comic books and graphic novels have proven to be incredible source material for TV, especially in recent years. From producer Greg Berlanti’s reign of heroism on The CW (everything from The Flash to Riverdale) to the runaway […]
See ‘The Umbrella Academy’ face new threats in season 2’s opening scene
We are just two days away from the highly-anticipated premiere of The Umbrella Academy season 2. In celebration of the forthcoming release, a sneak peek into the new season has been unveiled. On Wednesday, Netflix dropped the opening scene of season 2 which sets the stage for what the entire season will hold. Read more: […]
Here’s the comic character who had to be in 'Umbrella Academy' season 2
When Steve Blackman signed on to be the showrunner for The Umbrella Academy, he knew he wasn’t going to do the obvious. Because really, there’s absolutely nothing obvious about Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s acclaimed graphic novel coming to life. Altpress editor in chief Paige Owens chat up Blackman for our new issue, which is […]
Which characters would the cast of 'The Umbrella Academy' like to try on?
Who isn’t completely stoked for the second season of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix? The live-action series based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s acclaimed graphic novel is the must-see show of the summer. That’s why we dedicated our next issue to the program and the people on both sides of the cameras that make […]
Gerard Way reveals that MCR’s success made him miss comic books
Over the weekend, Gerard Way took part in Comic-Con‘s virtual panel Dark Horse All-Stars. During the discussion, Way opens up about his history with comic books, his time in My Chemical Romance and The Umbrella Academy. Way also reveals that My Chemical Romance’s most successful years are what led him to miss comic books more […]
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