The Jester 2 on VOD Today

Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label DREAD proudly presents THE JESTER 2. In this highly anticipated sequel, the masked killer known as The Jester returns in a deadly game where surviving means outwitting a killer who’s truly magic. Following the film’s exclusive theatrical run in partnership with Fathom Entertainment, THE JESTER 2 will be available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand (VOD) on October 17.

“In case you missed it in theaters, I’m thrilled to say THE JESTER 2 will be coming to VOD October 17th,” says director Colin Krawchuk. “Fans will have the chance to invite The Jester into their own home, just in time for Halloween. I hope the film can become a new Halloween staple for fans of the franchise and new audiences.” 

Supernatural Hijinks Abound in GLITCHED

“GLITCHED” from filmmaker Zoe Quist (Raw Cut, Mining for Ruby), stars Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Abigail O'Regan (Spellbound), Donal Brophy (Sleep No More), Jack McEvoy (Vikings) and Elijah Rowen (Vikings) and John Connors (Crazy Love, Re-Creation with Jim Sheridan).  “GLITCHED” follows a pair of ambitious twins who turn their grandmother’s crumbling castle into a virtual reality playground — only to accidentally open a supernatural portal. Cue one debonair 18th-century ghost, a race against time, and a castle full of unlikely heroes trying not to get stuck in the afterlife. Blending sharp comedy, paranormal mischief, and a dash of sci-fi, “GLITCHED”  is a feel-good adventure about family, legacy, and what happens when tech takes a turn for the otherworldly. It’s spooky-season fun for the whole family — no jump scares required.

Skybound Announce Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition

Skybound, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, announced today that they are bringing a fan-favorite Marvel Comics classic to life like never before with Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition, arriving in stores August 2026. 

Continuing their collaboration with Marvel Comics, Skybound and Act 4 present Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition, a chance for readers to experience the original, true-to-size artwork of a masterful visual storyteller. This deluxe 12” x 17” hardcover, spanning 192 pages, presents Paul Smith’s complete stories from Doctor Strange issues #65, #69, #70, and #72 (all four of which were penciled and inked by Smith), along with over 40 additional pages from various issues, a selection of beautiful covers, and rarely seen artwork representing every corner of the Marvel Universe. Also included here is the 10-page Daredevil story from Marvel Fanfare #1, Smith’s first published Marvel Comics work. 

Universal Orlando Resort to Debut a New Overlay for Wicked: The Experience

Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to fly into the breathtaking world of the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film, Wicked: For Good, with new experiences within the immersive retail location, Wicked: The Experience, beginning October 31. Located inside Universal Studios Florida, the highly themed store will feature new elements that will take guests on a journey deeper into the magical world of Oz, including an all-new refreshed overlay that includes new film props, photo ops, merchandise and surprises inspired by the sequel to the blockbuster phenomenon, Wicked. 

Marvel Rivals Unveils New Zombie Mode & Special Halloween Event

Today at gamescom Asia and the Thailand Game Show, Marvel Games and NetEase Games unveiled new announcements and details for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals will see the introduction of a brand new, limited-time PvE Zombie Mode. These announcements were made by Marvel Games Executive Producer Danny Koo during the keynote presentation at gamescom Asia and the Thailand Game Show. 

NYCC 2025: Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Team Reflect on Season 3 Finale & What’s Next

 by Mike Stencel

As The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon heads toward its Season 3 finale this Sunday, October 19, on AMC, fans can expect both closure and more questions left unanswered. Speaking during a packed press conference at this year’s New York Comic Con, series star Norman Reedus joined executive producers Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, and David Zabel to reflect on the show’s current seven-episode season and offer a glimpse into the fourth and final chapter of Daryl’s journey through post-apocalyptic Europe.

AMC recently confirmed that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will return for a fourth and final season, bringing to a close one of the most visually and emotionally ambitious entries in the Walking Dead universe. But before that curtain falls, this weekend’s finale promises to deliver both resolution and revelation.

NYCC 2025: Ramen Toy Are Building On Your Childhood Dreams

Don't call em 3rd Party! They've been here for years!! Don't make me rap...it'll get ugly. We found Ramen Toy nestled up against the Knowhere Toys Booth waaay back on the show floor of New York Comic Con. I'd made a note to go to THAT specific booth, but not why, so imagine my surprise when I turned a corner and a fleet of Makina Labs cars sitting atop the massive underground Super MSUK greeted me! YAY ADHD. Here's all the multi-colored eye candy Ramen Toy had on display..

NYCC 2025: Build Up Your Pop Culture Worlds with FANHOME

From a high-quality catalog of large-scale build-up models to Fanhome's unrivaled range of popular and rare figures, all of their products are original in-house designs you won't find anywhere else. Fanhome is partnering with top entertainment, gaming and pop culture brands to give you broader and deeper access to your favorite characters and stories. Experience the thrill of building authentic replicas of your favorite characters, cars and ships step-by-step. All of Fanhome's models are meticulously engineered to reproduce the original designs in exceptional detail. Subscribe and receive a monthly delivery. Each package includes magazines with amazing facts and articles to collect! Immerse yourself in the universes you love and be inspired by the content.

Toys R Us Spreads Holiday Magic with New Stores and Holiday Shops

Toys"R"Us, the world's leading authority in toys and play, is celebrating the holiday season with a major U.S. expansion, unveiling new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops across the country. Continuing its successful partnership with Go! Retail Group, this expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand's growth, bringing the magic of play to more families than ever, making Toys"R"Us the go-to stop for holiday shopping.

Mad Cave's Dick Tracy Halloween Special

This Halloween, Mad Cave Studios invites readers to slip into the shadows of The City for a moody new 40-page noir thriller with the DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! From crime fiction powerhouse Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and esteemed writer Michael Moreci (Barbaric), joined by crime editor and consultant Chantelle Aimée Osman, this thrilling one-shot features art by Craig Cermak (Red Team), colors by Mark Englert (Department of Truth), and letters by Jim Campbell (Barbaric)—with Cover A by Geraldo Borges (Thunderbolts) and Cover B by Soo Lee (Disney Villains: Maleficent).

Annihilate Adolescent Horrors in Roguelike SHMUP “NeverAwake FLASHBACK”

NeverAwake FLASHBACK, the twin-stick roguelite nightmare shoot-’em-up from developer Neotro Inc. and sequel to NeverAwake (which earned an 88 Metacritic score on Nintendo Switch), crushes cursed dreams on PC via Steam on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 2025.

NYCC 2025: MONDO on MOTU, TMNT, Gargoyles & More

Getting a good vantage point of MONDO is a struggle, as eager fans buzzed around every display, shooting their own pictures, no doubt to show their loved ones what they want for Christmas. Among the licences on show were the familiar Ghostbusters and X-Men, the previously announced Masters of the Universe 6 inch line, and an AMAZING Over the Garden Wall collection. Total surprises were MONDO venturing back into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles territory and some massive Gargoyles that seemed to be plucked right from the TV screen! 

We'll remind collectors that the Masters of the Universe 6 inch He-Man and Clawful timed editions are about to exit their availability window, with preorders closing at 10:59 AM CT on 10/17, so jump while you've got the chance...

NYCC 2025: Ghost of Diamond On Display

There are days when I openly admit I have no idea what's going on, and you can count today among them. When scouring the floor at New York Comic Con for anything noteworthy you lot would be happy to pour over, I rounded a corner and came upon a display of new toys that reminded me of the ones Diamond Select would have at the front of their booth to represent a wide array of partners with new toys on the horizon, for their distribution wing, respectively. This display at NYCC 2025 was exactly that, bearing only a cryptic diamond symbol above it all. Whatever the status of Diamond as a company, we shot up their display and can deliver a fat stack of pics for you right now...

Atomic Museum Announces "World of Fallout" Exhibition

The  National Atomic Testing Museum announces it will debut its newest exhibition, “World of Fallout,” on Nov. 14, 2025. Presented in partnership with Fallout™ publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios, the installation will comprise objects associated with the game and the TV series it inspired. This compact yet powerful display will highlight the connections between real-world nuclear history and the imaginative storytelling of the video game’s universe. 

Sword of Justice Reveals Global Release Date For PC & Mobile

NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), and ZhuRong Studio today announced the global launch date for Sword of Justice. The highly anticipated free-to-play open world MMORPG has already surpassed 40 million downloads across Asia and has achieved over 1 million pre-registrations in the West. Sword of Justice will release worldwide on November 7, 2025, for PC (Steam and Windows) and mobile (iOS and Android) with full cross-platform play.