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It wasn’t too long ago when Game of Thrones was HBO’s biggest hit on the small screen. With each episode, actual conversations and those on social media will be filled to the brim about what happened to the show’s characters. Unfortunately, GOT’s final season didn’t live up to expectations, causing a lot of fans to […]

After several campaigns playing without their key pieces, the Golden State Warriors are looking like their old selves lately. And while there have been stretches when Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green missed time this season, the boat remains steady because of key contributions from guys who are exceeding expectations, such as Jordan Poole. […]

A couple of months ago, the license to manufacture and distribute WWE trading cards went from Topps to Panini. During that time, the card company hyped its upcoming WWE Prizm set to signify its entrance into this part of the hobby. The thing is, it looks like that said license won’t stay with Panini for […]

Almost a year ago, Logan Paul wore a graded Charizard card on his neck right before he faced Floyd Mayweather in the ring. And much like that fight, the social media personality did the same during his WWE Wrestlemania entrance with the Miz, albeit with a different Pokemon card. The thing is, the one he […]

The hype for LeBron James’ epic Triple Logoman has definitely gone insane. Thanks to Drake’s mind-bending spree of buying countless cases of Panini Flawless in the past month or so, the demand for this product has gone beyond the hobby and breached mainstream media. That’s why when “news” broke out that the epic card of […]

In less than a month, Drake has gone on a spending spree that belittles what almost every sports card collector has amassed during their entire lives. The rapper’s initial purchase of Panini’s Flawless cases worth $200,000 was just the first and it seems he’s not going to stop anytime soon. And with an epic trio […]

Will Smith’s Oscars slap on Chris Rock shone a light on several issues in Hollywood. For starters, the incident itself has divided the industry between those who support the King Richard actor and those who are against what he did. It also made the public more aware of Alopecia, an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss. […]

On paper, the addition of Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers should have been the perfect move. After a season rehabbing his reputation with the Washington Wizards, the Brodie joined LeBron James and Anthony Davis to chase the franchise’s 18th championship ring. The thing is, the front office chose to go for star power […]

Early this season, Paul George was playing great basketball even without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. As a result, the Los Angeles Clippers remained competitive in the West. But as fate would have it, PG13 would suffer a torn ACL in his right elbow, an injury that has kept him out for the last three […]

In the past year or so, Marvel has hit home run after home run with releases like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Shang-Chi. Of course, the former just obliterated the box office recently and greatly expanded Sony’s cooperation with Marvel Studios. The thing is, the recent release of Morbius and its end credits scenes isn’t […]

Without a doubt, the biggest name in both soccer and its corresponding sports card market is no other than Lionel Messi. The 34-year old Argentinian boasts a long list of accomplishments few have come close to reaching, such as winning the European Golden Shoe, Pichichi Trophy, and World Soccer Player of the Year awards multiple […]

March Madness is upon us and fans everywhere are getting caught in the frenzy of NCAA basketball. All the buzzer-beaters and cinderella stories floating around are more than enough to get NBA card collectors excited about the potential of these collegiate stars. And speaking of these young studs, there is a wide array of impressive […]

Moon Knight has just hit Disney+ and there’s a lot to unpack from its very first episode. While Oscar Isaac’s portrayal of both Steve Grant and Marc Spector is just marvelous, there are a lot of details hiding beneath the surface. We take a deep dive into these Moon Knight episode 1 easter eggs and […]

Moon Knight, Marvel’s first show this 2022, is now out on Disney+ and its first episode is a fitting introduction to one of comics’ most interesting and disjointed heroes. While most fans are still reeling from what happened, here’s Moon Knight episode 1 ending explained to help give some clarity. Moon Knight Episode 1 Ending […]

Every collector knows that when it comes to sports cards, one has to be first on the trend before the crowd gets in on it. Whether it’s investing early in unique inserts, up-and-coming stars, or products that will soon become hot in the market, it’s imperative to be first before the hype makes everything crazy. […]

It was the slap heard around the world as Will Smith laid the smackdown on Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards after the latter made a joke about the former’s wife. And even if an apology has been sent out by the actor, there are countless debates and discussions happening in the industry on […]

It’s only a matter of time before Marvel’s Moon Knight hits Disney+ and Oscar Isaac gets to wow fans with his portrayal of the hero. But after months of speculations and various rumors, the actor drops a tease that can potentially spoil what’s next for his character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I wouldn’t want […]

Just recently, the whole world got off its feet when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about the former’s wife. While an apology has been released by the King Richard actor, many speculate that this beef wasn’t cooked in a span of one night. As a matter […]

Ever since Drake came out and flexed an insane stack of Panini’s latest Flawless basketball card cases, the hype for Logoman cards in the hobby has really flown off. After that initial batch worth around $200,000, the star went on to get another set of Flawless cases and ended up with two Logoman cards of […]

Ever since Marvel launched WandaVision on Disney+, the studio has been on a roll. The same could be said too for their Phase 4 film, with Spider-Man: No Way Home obliterating the box office just a few months ago. And it looks like there’s no stopping now as Moon Knight is set to release this […]

While much of Marvel’s attention is focused on Moon Knight and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the hype for Thor: Love and Thunder isn’t as loud as everyone expects it to be at this point in time. Case in point, the absence of a full trailer for this Chris Hemsworth-starrer. But while that’s […]

The 94th Academy Awards was one show that truly shocked the world. In an unscripted moment, Will Smith walked toward Chris Rock and slapped the presenter after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith. But before the issue gets more out of hand, the King Richard actor has released a heartfelt apology over his […]

Every collector longs for that one massive pull that’s going to be worth a lot of money. For baseball card enthusiasts, among the insane bangers one could have is Wander Franco’s One of One Superfractor Prospect Autographs from Topps 2019 Bowman Chrome set. But while the card of the Tampa Bay Ray’s star itself is […]

Who would have thought that Will Smith can win an Oscar and slap Chris Rock on live television in one night? Well, both of these things happened, which led to a very powerful and emotional speech from the actor during the recent Academy Awards. Here's Will Smith's tearful acceptance speech at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ulvT7fsB57 pic.twitter.com/Uq2krBbBld […]

When someone of Will Smith’s reputation does something out of this world like slapping Chris Rock on live television, it’s sure to go viral on social media. Even a simple video of Denzel Washington calming the actor down while the show was on commercial has also made the rounds just recently. But after receiving the […]

Without a doubt, the 94th Academy Awards just broke the internet. And it did when Will Smith punched Chris Rock out of nowhere after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith, the former’s wife. But as things went to commercial, Denzel Washington stepped up and did what he can to defuse the tense atmosphere […]

Will Smith has always been a magnet for publicity in most of the things he does. From the movies he has done to the countless memes flooding everyone’s newsfeed, it’s no secret that the actor definitely captures every room he steps in. Well, on Sunday night, Smith managed to do just that during the Oscars […]

It isn’t every day you get to be just a few steps away from LeBron James. For most fans, the first thing that needs to be done is get a picture with the King himself. Others would even go to great lengths and do crazy stuff just to get the attention of the Los Angeles […]

In less than two months, Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will come out and wreak havoc in countless theaters around the world. With Benedict Cumberbatch playing the titular character and Sam Raimi behind the steering wheel, the film is expected to blow up everything the studio has been working on since Phase […]

Even before The Batman was released, there were a lot of rumors going around that a new Joker will be played by Barry Keoghan in the film. And while Matt Reeves and DC did their best to keep the Eternals’ star out of this DC project, even with Keoghan’s brother blowing the whole thing open, […]

No one expected Squid Game to dominate pop culture when it was released by Netflix last year. Heck, even LeBron James got caught in the storm of discussion and rumors surrounding the series after the Los Angeles Lakers’ All-Star said he didn’t like the ending. But while the King’s view did raise some eyebrows, Steven […]

Thor: Love and Thunder’s upcoming release is just around the corner and there hasn’t been a single trailer from Marvel Studios yet. And as fans are slowly wondering why Chris Hemsworth’s next outing as the God of Thunder hasn’t been marketed that much yet, the answer might be key scenes of Christian Bale being reshot […]

After quite a long time, the Golden State Warriors every knows, the one with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green in it, finally returned on the court earlier this year. But as fate would have it, the trio has just played for a very short time together with Green suffering a back injury just […]

There are only a handful of athletes who have broken the million-dollar mark in the sports cards industry. The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, of course, is the guy featured in the most expensive modern card with his 2018 Panini National Treasures Rookie Logoman auto, which sold for $4.6 million more than a year ago. But […]

With prices of basic commodities ever on the rise, it sometimes makes sense to go for low-end card products in the hobby than their more expensive counterparts. That’s why it’s not surprising anymore to learn that a good chunk of collectors out there gravitate towards brands like NBA Hoops and Donruss. But every now and […]

It’s been years since Morbius was announced with Jared Leto playing the titular character. And while a number of delays pushed the film so far back to its next month’s release, the potential for this project to expand Sony and Marvel Studio’s partnership is something fans are excited about. The thing is, early reviews and […]

In a sea of generic shows that mostly follow the same formula, it can’t be denied that James Gunn’s Peacemaker is a breath of fresh air. While most offerings on TV and streaming sites tend to be on the safe side, this series manages to be loud and fun without all the complexities. But as […]

In less than a week, Moon Knight will hit Disney+ and a whole new part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will open up to fans. But even before the show has begun, Ethan Hawke has fans hyping with a possible season two down the road. Ethan Hawke says #MoonKnight might get a Season 2. "The […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been underwhelming the whole season. With Russell Westbrook’s questionable fit and Anthony Davis missing time due to various injuries, it’s up to the King to lead a lineup filled with aging veterans and unproven young guys to make it through the regular season […]