Sean O'Connell

Charlotte, United States

Deputy Editor, Comics and Superhero Segment at CBR

Journalist. Deputy Editor for @CBR. Co-host of @ReelBlend. Author of @RTSCBook, @WGreatPowerBook, and the new book, BRUCE WILLIS.

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Update: DOJ Issues Guidelines for Protectionist FCPA Enforcement | JD Supra

3 days ago | jdsupra.com | John Ghose |Sean O'Connell |Lindsay Ray

In February, the White House issued an Executive Order "pausing" Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days, to "further American economic and national security."1 On June 9, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum to DOJ's Criminal Division, setting forth Guidelines for FCPA Investigations and Enforcement going forward (the "Guidelines"). The next day, DOJ Criminal Division Chief Matthew R.
The 1 Robert Downey Jr. Question Ironheart's Head Writer Never Considered

4 days ago | cbr.com | Sean O'Connell

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image via Marvel and Paramount Pictures As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, there are elements that creators pick and choose from the source comic books. By the end of She-Hulk, and an example, we met Hulk’s son Skaar, though his traditional origin story has been overlooked for now.
Kevin Feige's Comments About Avengers: Doomsday Make Me Think Fantastic Four Needed Rewrites

6 days ago | cbr.com | Sean O'Connell

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Marvel fans, with good reason, are curious about the events of Avengers: Doomsday. The superhero ensemble will mark the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU, except in the role of Victor Von Doom and not Tony Stark. But also, Avengers: Doomsday is a narrative pivot away from the planned events of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which was nixed following the controversies surrounding Jonathan Majors.
As Marvel and DC Face a Crossroads, Hollywood's Eyes Turn to July

1 week ago | cbr.com | Sean O'Connell

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image by Morena Perez Vitale Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Comic book movies have been around for decades. On July 11, James Gunn plans to release Superman, the loose continuation of a film franchise that has been around since 1978. And if Hollywood has its way, comic book movies will be around for several decades to come. Gunn’s Superman is the beginning of a DC...
Star Trek is Bringing Captain Kirk Back From the Dead

1 week ago | cbr.com | Sean O'Connell

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Credit: Paramount Pictures Death means next to nothing in the realm of Star Trek. To be fair, death means next to nothing in almost all genre storytelling, as creators have been figuring out ways to bring classic characters back from beyond the grave for generations now–and generations to come. This time up, it’s legendary Star Trek Captain James T. Kirk who will be returning, courtesy of the new comics series Star Trek: The Last Starship,...
Trade Enforcement Risks Escalate with Increasing Tariffs: What Companies Should Do to Mitigate Risk | JD Supra

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Matthew McGee |Sean O'Connell |P. Lee Smith

The increase in tariffs and export control actions by the Trump Administration has led to additional reporting and compliance obligations for companies that import and export goods. To ensure these new tariffs and rules are effective and not evaded by bad actors, the Trump Administration has directed resources to increase trade enforcement actions.
DC Comics Just Fixed the Worst Scene from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel, & I Can’t Wait to See What Happens Next

2 weeks ago | cbr.com | Sean O'Connell

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image via Warner Bros. Discovery We are on the precipice of a new vision of Superman arriving in theaters, as James Gunn applies a lighter touch to the Blue Boy Scout and also drops him into a world that has been dealing with superheroes for years.
How DC Films Will Be Affected By The Warner Bros. Studio Split

2 weeks ago | cbr.com | Sean O'Connell

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The Hollywood community woke up Monday morning to learn that Warner Bros., one of the last remaining powerhouse movie studios from the bygone era of entertainment, was undergoing a significant change. Beginning in 2026, the media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery will be divided into two publicly traded companies, one focused on streaming and content, and one dedicated to television. The move, per WB Discovery President and CEO David...
Fantastic Four’s Director Confirms That Reed Richards’ Lab Has Three Distinct Sections, And Tells Us What They’re For (Plus Shoots Down One Rumor From The Comics)

2 weeks ago | cinemablend.com | Sean O'Connell

Part of the fun of visiting a movie set is stepping into actual locations that have been constructed to bring a fictional environment to life. When you attend a set visit for a blockbuster superhero film, however, you get a mix of two different experiences.
Fantastic Four’s Director Confirms That Reed Richards’ Lab Has Three Distinct Sections, And Tells Us What They’re For (Plus Shoots Down One Rumor From The Comics)

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sean O'Connell

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Marvel StudiosPart of the fun of visiting a movie set is stepping into actual locations that have been constructed to bring a fictional environment to life. When you attend a set visit for a blockbuster superhero film, however, you get a mix of two different experiences.

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12 Jun 25

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12 Jun 25

I hate this MAN OF STEEL scene. I hated it then. I hate it now. So it's cathartic to see Mark Waid correct it, 12 years later, in the pages of Action Comics. For @CBR: https://t.co/G6Gy5Croza https://t.co/PxZEZdre3E

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11 Jun 25

RT @CriticsChoice: Congratulations to the nominees for BEST HORROR MOVIE! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winners of the 5th Annual Critics Choice SUPER AWARDS will b…

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Update: DOJ Issues Guidelines for Protectionist FCPA Enforcement | JD Supra

The 1 Robert Downey Jr. Question Ironheart's Head Writer Never Considered

Kevin Feige's Comments About Avengers: Doomsday Make Me Think Fantastic Four Needed Rewrites

As Marvel and DC Face a Crossroads, Hollywood's Eyes Turn to July

Star Trek is Bringing Captain Kirk Back From the Dead

Trade Enforcement Risks Escalate with Increasing Tariffs: What Companies Should Do to Mitigate Risk | JD Supra

DC Comics Just Fixed the Worst Scene from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel, & I Can’t Wait to See What Happens Next

How DC Films Will Be Affected By The Warner Bros. Studio Split

Fantastic Four’s Director Confirms That Reed Richards’ Lab Has Three Distinct Sections, And Tells Us What They’re For (Plus Shoots Down One Rumor From The Comics)

Fantastic Four’s Director Confirms That Reed Richards’ Lab Has Three Distinct Sections, And Tells Us What They’re For (Plus Shoots Down One Rumor From The Comics)

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