Bradley Russell
I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at 12DOVE, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.
Latest articles by Bradley Russell

Dune's Denis Villeneuve has no interest in directing Star Wars and it's partly down to Return of the Jedi making him "so angry" in 1983: "It seemed like a recipe, no more surprises"
By Bradley Russell published
News Dune director Denis Villeneuve once loved Star Wars, but was let down by Return of the Jedi: "It turned out to be a comedy for kids"

We were all too distracted by Keanu Reeves in this Sonic 3 video to notice it spoiled a major Shadow character reveal
By Bradley Russell published
News A super spoiler

Arcane creator issues a 500-word response to clear up rumored behind-the-scenes issues amid negative fan reaction to season 2: "It would have been great to have more time... but we didn't have it"
By Bradley Russell published
News The final say on Arcane season 2

Arcane's finale was originally longer as the showrunner admits "some things" were cut
By Bradley Russell published
Exclusive Exclusive: Christian Linke says it was "mostly action" that didn't make the cut

Arcane showrunner teases the next League of Legends project – and doesn't rule out a movie: "It comes down to finding the right people, the right vision, the right story"
By Bradley Russell published
Exclusive Exclusive: Christian Linke says the next League of Legends project will "take years" and they'll "talk more about it" once they're sure something is happening

Arcane showrunner defends the Netflix show against "rushed" criticisms: "I'm not happy they feel that way, but I respect that"
By Bradley Russell published
Exclusive Exclusive: Arcane co-creator Christian Linke addresses fan concerns

Arcane showrunner says Cait and Vi's sex scene was originally longer and seemingly more graphic: "We got a slap on the wrist"
By Bradley Russell published
News Bonk.

The creator of Sonic 3's movie tie-in Genesis cartridge reveals what had to be cut from its 4MB storage and shares their reaction to its reveal: "I really wanted it to be something that Sonic fans would appreciate"
By Bradley Russell published
Exclusive Interview: Brielle Garcia is the mastermind behind Sonic 3's working Genesis cartridge

One Arcane character didn't get a single line in the finale despite an official tweet saying their story "continues" in Act 3 and fans are unhappy: "This is literally bait"
By Bradley Russell published
News This is Sevika erasure

Arcane season 2's episode 7 masterpiece has a perfect multiverse Easter egg that you may have missed
By Bradley Russell published
News Another spin around the sun

Will there be an Arcane season 3? Here's what the creators have said about what's coming next
By Bradley Russell published
Guide A look ahead to League of Legends' on-screen future

An extended version of one of the past decade's best anime movies is now streaming for the first time ever and it's got 39 minutes of footage "never before seen outside of Japan"
By Bradley Russell published
News In This Corner of the World is now streaming on Crunchyroll

Arcane season 2 foreshadowed one of its most shocking deaths, but only if you caught this 0.2 seconds of footage in the intro
By Bradley Russell published
News Blink and you'll literally miss it

Netflix removed an Arcane season 2 poster made via AI and Riot Games has swiftly responded: "It's disrespectful to the incredible artists who worked on the show"
By Bradley Russell published
News "This image was a mistake and has since been removed"

Sonic 3 is going to "the far reaches of space" and it's been confirmed in the most retro way imaginable
By Bradley Russell published
News Reach for the stars

Over 40 years after its anime debut, Disney Plus is reviving this adaptation of a beloved manga
By Bradley Russell published
News Cat's Eye is coming back in 2025

Shadow's Japanese voice actor in Sonic 3 is just as perfect as Keanu Reeves – he's the voice of Sephiroth in multiple Final Fantasy games
By Bradley Russell published
News Toshiyuki Morikawa steps into Shadow's shoes after his Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth work earlier this year

The identity of Sonic 3's post-credits character might have been revealed – thanks to this incredible poster theory
By Bradley Russell published
News We're sold on this Sonic 3 theory

Kevin Feige re-confirms Fantastic Four's future MCU plans: "All those characters go right into the next Avengers movies"
By Bradley Russell published
News The Fantastic Four will appear in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

One of Arcane season 2's most heartbreaking scenes was somehow hand-drawn "entirely in charcoal"
By Bradley Russell published
News A work of art

Star Wars' anime series returns in 2025 for a third season – including a short from one of the studios behind Attack on Titan
By Bradley Russell published
News Nine anime studios are contributing to Star Wars: Visions season 3

Arcane showrunner teases future of Caitlyn and Vi's relationship: "There is love, but the question is 'can it survive?'"
By Bradley Russell published
News Is a happy ending in store for Cait and Vi?

Arcane star Ella Purnell broke the sound booth during her Jinx fight scenes: "I do karate chop movements in my booth"
By Bradley Russell published
News Collateral damage
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