Friday, June 13, 2025

Barbie Celebrates 40th Anniversary of She-Ra

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The legendary She-Ra, Princess of Power first burst on the scene in 1985, making this her 40th year of fighting evil and saving the day! What better way to celebrate than with her first appearance as a Barbie doll?

HANNA-BARBERA Developing Animated Series for Gerry Anderson's HIT SQUAD

Cartoon Network HIT SQUAD
Hanna Barbera Studios Europe has begun development on Hit Squad, a new adult animated series inspired by the work of visionary British producer Gerry Anderson. The series is developed in close partnership with Anderson Entertainment, led by Gerry’s son Jamie Anderson, who will serve as an executive producer on the project. Gerry Anderson was a visionary British creator, producer, and director whose groundbreaking work redefined science fiction and family entertainment. From Thunderbirds and Stingray to Captain Scarlet and Space: 1999, his inventive storytelling, pioneering special effects, and iconic “Supermarionation” technique left an indelible mark on global popular culture and continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for FOUNDATION Season 3

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Apple TV+ unveiled the thrilling trailer for the third season of “Foundation,” the epic, hit saga from storyteller David S. Goyer. Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories and led by Emmy-nominated actors Jared Harris and Lee Pace and star Lou Llobell, the 10-episode season will debut globally with one episode on Friday, July 11 on Apple TV+, followed by new episodes weekly, every Friday through September 12. The Apple Original drama is produced for Apple TV+ by Skydance Television. 

“Foundation” has captivated audiences with its intricate world-building, stunning visuals, bold storytelling, and compelling performances. Season three continues the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. 

SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Interactive Media Agreement

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Today, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) National Board approved the tentative agreement with the video game bargaining group on terms for the Interactive Media Agreement. The contract will now be submitted to the membership for ratification.

WARNER BROS. and DC Announce MISTER MIRACLE Adult Animated Series

DC Studios Mister Miracle Animated

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are announcing the series greenlight of Mister Miracle, an adult animated series based on DC’s critically acclaimed and Eisner Award–winning 12-issue comic book series from Tom King and Mitch Gerads. Network is TBD.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

"Evil Dead In Concert" Launches U.S. Tour This Fall

Evil Dead in Concert
Black Ink Presents, a division of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, today announced its next live-to-film production that resurrects Sam Raimi’s beloved cult classic in a way audiences have never seen before -- in this lifetime. Evil Dead In Concert (www.evildeadinconcert.com) launches September 22 in Buffalo, New York as screams meet strings in 50 cities this fall, including a special three night event in Los Angeles for Halloween. The screening of the legendary cult film in a newly restored format is brought to life on stage while a live ensemble performs the entire original musical score from composer Joe LoDuca. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 13th.

Friday, June 6, 2025

Watch the Trailer for FX's Alien: Earth

Alien Earth
FEAR takes new forms...

When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s Alien: Earth.

In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named “Wendy” marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides into Prodigy City, “Wendy” and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Astro Boy Gets Spooky with Seismic Toys

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Seismic Toys in collaboration with Gums Productions, has announced a brand new partnership with the legendary Tezuka Productions to produce officially licensed Astro Boy figurines, available for pre-order right now. The figures mix Tezuka’s iconic Astro Boy with halloween-themed monsters for a unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and cuteness.

“Astro Boy is such an important piece of Japanese pop culture,” explains Seismic CCO Alex Rushdy. “We’ve built something totally unprecedented, mixing famous western monsters like werewolves and vampires with the classic Japanese brand. It’s really exciting for us as fans of classic horror and Astro Boy since we were kids. It’s also exciting for us to offer a blind box product at a lower price point than our usual figures.”

The Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

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She might look innocent in her baby doll dress and big bow, but don’t let her fool you, M3GAN is far from harmless. The Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll comes with her Purrpetual Petz purse, heels,  and is ready to steal the spotlight with her killer dance moves. M3GAN is also hiding a dark secret: a detachable face that reveals her dangerous android interior, a first for the Monster High Skullector series.

CULT OF VENUS Announces European Tour with ST. VINCENT

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Today, Cult of Venus announces she’ll head on a European tour as main support with St. Vincent, playing shows in Italy, Austria, the UK, and Germany. Along with the tour announcement, she releases the official video of the song "Algorithm", shot by Moody Dark Room and edited by Charlie Robins.

Netflix's Haunted Hotel from the Creators of Rick & Morty

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A single mother of two struggles to run a haunted hotel with the help of her estranged brother, who is now one of the ghosts haunting the hotel and thinks the other ghosts have some pretty good ideas. 

Titmouse will serve as the studio with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina also acting as Executive Producers.

Tom & Jerry Break Guinness World Record for 85th Anniversary

Tom & Jerry Break Guinness World Record
Warner Bros. Discovery is continuing the fun-filled anniversary year for the beloved Tom and Jerry by celebrating Cheese Day on June 4th. Making history to begin the celebration, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in partnership with Fatafeat, Discovery’s largest Arabic food network, together, officially broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ Title for the Longest Cheese Board/Platter. The record-breaking event took place recently at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park and home to iconic WB characters and was inspired by the beloved classic cartoon Tom and Jerry, celebrating 85 years of the iconic duo with a themed experience titled Tom & Jerry's Big Cheese Adventure.

Clueless Back in Theatres Nationwide June 29-30

Fathom Events Clueless
Fathom’s Big Screen Classics 2025 series continues in June with the fan-favorite comedy Clueless—returning to theatres nationwide on June 29-30.

Ok, so you’re probably going “Is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?” But seriously, Clueless—the endlessly quotable, always fashionable, hilariously iconic 90s comedy—is coming to select cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversary!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Gerard Johnstone to Direct Live-Action “Monster High” Movie

Monster High
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), the leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today that acclaimed filmmaker Gerard Johnstone (M3GAN 2.0) is set to direct Monster High, a live-action theatrical film, developed in partnership with Universal Pictures and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Akiva Goldsman under his banner, Weed Road. The film will feature an original story based on Mattel’s beloved fashion dolls imagined as the children of legendary monsters.

Capcom Confirms Sci-Fi Action Game PRAGMATA for 2026

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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, has announced PRAGMATA™ will release in 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for the sci-fi action-adventure game debuted today in the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. The latest footage of the highly anticipated title introduces its out-of-this-world setting, playable characters, and a glimpse of the unique action-packed gameplay.