Chris Arrant

Chris Arrant

Newsarama Senior Editor

Newsarama Senior Editor Chris Arrant has covered comic book news for Space.com sister site Newsarama since 2003, and has also written for USA Today, Life, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, Marvel Entertainment, TOKYOPOP, AdHouse Books, Cartoon Brew, Bleeding Cool, Comic Shop News and CBR. He is the author of the book "Modern Masters: Cliff Chiang," co-authored "Art of Spider-Man Classic," and contributed to Dark Horse/Bedside Press' anthology "Pros and (Comic) Cons." He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Harvey Awards and the Stan Lee Awards. Chris is a member of the American Library Association's Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table. (He/him)

Articles by: Chris Arrant

Rey appears to wield a Dark Side lightsaber in first look footage of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," which debuts Dec. 20, 2019.

Rey Wields a Dark New Lightsaber in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' First Look

By Chris Arrant published

A new "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" special look has come online after premiering at Los Angeles' D23 Expo.

Ming-Na Wen will be a part of Disney+'s "Star Wars: The Mandalorian."

Ming-Na Wen Joins 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian'

By Chris Arrant published

Ming-Na Wen will be a part of Disney+'s "Star Wars: The Mandalorian."

A still from the promotional materials for "The Mandalorian" on Disney+.

First 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' Trailer Coming Friday

By Chris Arrant published

The first trailer for Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" is set to debut Friday, Aug. 23, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The trailer will debut as part of the D23 Expo.

Temiri Blagg from 'The Last Jedi'

Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy Aiming 'Beyond the Legacy Characters'

By Chris Arrant published

Boldly going where no... wait, wrong franchise.

The Avengers have a date with adventure in the final frontier.

Marvel's 'Avengers' Heading on 'Epic Space Adventure' This November

By Chris Arrant published

Beginning this November, Marvel Comics' "Avengers" title will be heading into outer space to visit a galaxy that doubles as a space prison.

Kylo Ren is a force to reckon with in "Star Wars Resistance" season two.

Kylo Ren Force Grips His Way into 'Star Wars Resistance' Season 2 Trailer

By Chris Arrant published

Leading into Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Ewan McGregor as Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars" universe.

Ewan McGregor in Talks for Obi-Wan Kenobi Show on Disney+: Report

By Chris Arrant published

The Force is strong with this rumor.

event horizon tv show reboot

Amazon Eyeing Event Horizon TV Show Reboot — Report

By Chris Arrant published

Infinite Space. Infinite Terror. Infinite chances for a remake.

Brent Spiner as Data from the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' series and films.

'Star Trek: Picard' Welcomes Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan, Jonathan Frakes, More to Show

By Chris Arrant published

Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Jeri Ryan, Jonathan Del Arco, and Martina Sirtis have signed on to reprise their classic "Star Trek" roles in the upcoming CBS All Access show "Star Trek: Picard."

A still from the first full trailer for "Star Trek: Picard."

'Picard' Boldly Goes Into New Era With First Full 'Star Trek' Solo Trailer

By Chris Arrant published

The first full trailer for CBS All Access' "Star Trek: Picard" has been released!

Hasbro's Star Wars Sith Trooper for "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" will make its debut at SDCC 2019.

'Star Wars' Sith Trooper Debuting at SDCC 2019 Ahead of 'Rise of Skywalker'

By Chris Arrant published

Lucasfilm has unveiled a new Sith Trooper design that will make its film debut in December's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."

Taika Waititi Enlisted for Flash Gordon Film — Which Was Thor: Ragnarok's Biggest Influence

By Chris Arrant published

Taika Waititi has signed on in an unspecified role to "crack" 20th Century Fox's long-simmering Flash Gordon film as an animated movie.

Sir Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard.

Michael Chabon Named 'Star Trek: Picard' Showrunner

By Chris Arrant published

"Star Trek: Picard" writer Michael Chabon has been promoted to be the series' showrunner.

bene gesserit of Dune

Dune's Bene Gesserit Getting Their Own TV Show

By Chris Arrant published

Tying into the 2020 movie.

captain marvel

'Captain Marvel' Nears $1 Billion, More Comic Milestones Within Reach

By Chris Arrant published

Higher, faster, further… more?

star wars: episode ix

First 'Star Wars: Episode IX' Poster Leaked ... With New Characters Revealed?

By Chris Arrant published

An image purported to be a Star Wars: Episode IX poster is floating around on the interwebs.

Anson Mount & Rebecca Romijn Disembarking from 'Star Trek: Discovery' — Report

By Chris Arrant published

In what could be a storyline reason.

James Gunn

James Gunn Makes First Statement Following 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Re-Hiring

By Chris Arrant published

Thanking Disney and his supporters.

gundam

Brian K. Vaughn to Pilot Gundam Movie — Report

By Chris Arrant published

Get ready for live-action Gundams!

star trek: discovery

'Star Trek: Discovery' Renewed for Third Season

By Chris Arrant published

And names a new co-showrunner.

Josh Brolin cast in upcoming Dune remake.

Josh Brolin Cast in 'Dune' (And He's Feuding with Dave Bautista Again)

By Chris Arrant published

A rivalry that lives on past the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Nickelodeon is developing a new Star Trek kids show.

Animated 'Star Trek' Show for Kids In Development for Nickelodeon: Report

By Chris Arrant published

Star Trek for the next generation.

Star Trek and Let's Make A Deal

'Star Trek' Is Beaming Aboard 'Let's Make A Deal'!

By Chris Arrant published

Boldly going where no Enterprise has gone before.

Wasted Space

The Universe's End Means New Beginnings for Vault's 'Wasted Space'

By Chris Arrant published

Writer Michael Moreci talks about how his and artist Hayden Sherman's series is seguing from limited series to ongoing.

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh (and Section 31) Are Getting a 'Star Trek' Spin-Off!

By Chris Arrant published

The Mirrorverse gets even weirder.

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