Sunday, December 29, 2019

Toy Fair 2020: Mattel Circling a Mighty Max Return?

Mighty Max Toys
HERE WE GO!! We are mere days away from the new year, and as the sun rises on a new decade, so will we begin to see new toys news trickling out from points all around the globe. First up, we visit with Mattel. The tail end of 2019 saw the last DC Multiverse figures hit retail pegs, leaving Spin Master and McFarlane toys ready to show off their new kid focused and adult collector lines, respectively, in the very start of 2020. While Mattel are still chugging along with powerhouse names in the "boys toys" categories like Jurassic World, WWE and MEGA Construx, there's still a little room at retail for more. Maybe just a little space for some little bitty figures?

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Addams Family Available on Digital 12/24 & Blu-ray and DVD 1/21

The Addams Family Available on Digital 12/24 & Blu-ray and DVD 1/21
Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family is back in the “frighteningly funny and fresh” (Rosie Knight, IGN) animated feature film, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, arriving on Digital December 24, 2019 and on Blu-ray™️, DVD and On Demand January 21, 2020 from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The very first full-length animated film about the eccentric and unconventional family,
THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Blu-ray™️, DVD and Digital showcase the wonderfully weird world of the Addams family with a variety of exclusive bonus features not seen in theaters including deleted and extended scenes, an interactive charades game with Thing, behind-the-scenes footage, music lyric videos and more! Filled with wildly funny moments and a fresh take on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY celebrates the uniqueness of every family and delivers spooky fun all year long.

Celebrating Stan Lee Airing December 20th on ABC

Celebrating Stan Lee Airing December 20th on ABC
Stars of the Marvel Universe assemble to celebrate the life and luminous legacy of Stan Lee in an ABC News production, “Celebrating Marvel’s Stan Lee,” airing Friday, Dec. 20 (8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, “Celebrating Marvel’s Stan Lee” takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive footage with Lee himself from deep within the Marvel and ABC News archives.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Mythos Lovecraftian Mini Figures Dropping This Friday

HH Toys & Novelty Co Mythos Lovecraftian Mini Figures Series 2 001
ONCE AGAIN THE STARS ARE RIGHT! This Black Friday at 12PM EST, HH Toys and Novelty Co is proud to present Mythos Lovecraftian Minifigures Series 2; Eldritch Horror. The new set includes six new sculpts inspired by the writing of H.P. Lovecraft, designed by Sam Heimer and sculpted by Igor Didenko.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Holiday Rampage: The Godzilla 65th Birthday Celebration Capsule Collection

Kidrobot Godzilla 65th Birthday Celebration Capsule Collection
We can deny it ...no longer. We're now about waist high in PEEK Holiday buying times with sales being thrust in our faces at a rate of 1 per hour. Your very good friends at Idle Hands will do our best to show you the geekiest of all these offerings and maybe show you some gear, books, mystery whatchamacallits and collectibles you didn't even know existed. To be sure, we will get distracted by shiny things and the jingling of keys while we attempt this mammoth undertaking, but that's why you love us. SO..off we go, kicking things off with Kidrobot, the artsy, brightly colored cousin of plastics powerhouse NECA Toys, who bring us news that Kaiju are still "IN" this season...

Friday, November 15, 2019

Demon Prince PSYCHOSEXUAL Covers Type O Negative's "Love You To Death"

Demon Prince PSYCHOSEXUAL Covers Type O Negative's "Love You To Death"
Crank up the volume and turn up the heat, because devil-masked German music star Psychosexual is ready to set fans’ souls afire with the U.S. debut of two addictive new songs and accompanying videos featuring hardcore superstars Joanna Angel and Luna Star.

Sporting his trademark demon visage of crimson prosthetic makeup and protruding black horns, Psychosexual riffs on his underworld image in “The Devil’s Music (Rock ‘n Roll)”; the tongue-in-cheek video opens on a high school dance as the singer takes to the gym floor and invites revelers to “throw up your horns and rock with me”.

The magnetic Miss Star plays a seductive temptress in red latex for video’s big-budget psycho circus, which also features the jaw-dropping acrobatic stylings of Las Vegas troupe Jabbawockeez and roller skating stunt duo Emily and Billy England from Absinthe.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Gorillaz and Superplastic Partner for Limited Edition Vinyl 2D Figure

Gorillaz and Superplastic Limited Edition Vinyl 2D Figure
Premier designer toy and synthetic celebrity brand Superplastic has joined forces with the World's Most Successful Virtual Act* - British band Gorillaz - to create a new ultra-limited collector's edition toy - available today on superplastic.co and gorillaz.com/store.

The collaboration sees Gorillaz lead singer 2D immortalized in vinyl and is the first Gorillaz toy of it's kind in over ten years since Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett first worked with Superplastic founder Budnitz on the iconic vinyl Gorillaz toys back in 2005. The oversized 12-inch collector's edition toy features glowing LED eyes; a mic stand and Hewlett's iconic art realized with Budnitz's famous eye for quality.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Warner Archives Set to Release Teen Titans: The Complete Series on Blu-ray

Warner Archives Teen Titans The Complete Animated Series Blu-ray
Continuing its dedication to mining and remastering the best of Warner Bros. Animation’s deep library of super hero productions, Warner Archive Collection proudly presents Teen Titans: The Complete Series on Blu-rayTM starting December 3, 2019. Single Season volumes are also available. Pre-orders are now available via wb.com/warnerarchive and your favorite online retailer.

It's a full plate of crime-fighting and chaos as Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy go up against killer villains such as Brother Blood, Mad Mod and their archenemy Slade. Get ready for all the big battles and unbreakable bonds that make these friends the unstoppable Teen Titans!

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

NECA's Trick R Treat Sam Clothed Figure In Action

NECA Trick R Treat Sam Clothed Action Figure
NECA Toys are known for their excellent and expansive array of collectibles and action figures, and most notably, are one of very few companies tackling your favorite horror fiends. Some misguided fans might mistake NECA's clothed action figure releases as something more for those who want to deep dive into the nostalgia of MEGO toys, or even doll collectors, but the die hard fans know that THIS IS WHERE THE ACTION IS!!! Cult classics and woefully under-served films like The Fog and ReAnimator have gotten clothed action figures alongside key appearances from iconic baddies like Super Freddy and Jason Voorhees as a little boy, packed with his homicidal momma. We've just had a release of the slashing doctor Decker from Nightbreed (which we'll show off very soon!) and painfully count the days til we get the alien couple from They Live and the three children sporting face-melting masks from Halloween 3...but UNTIL THAT DAY COMES, we've got a visit from Sam.

Harley Quinn Animated Series Get's a Very Not Safe For Work Trailer

Harley Quinn Animated Series 1
From the folks who brought you "Drawn Together"!! No..just kidding, but the new Harley Quinn trailer is so full of sex humor and blood sprays, it may as well have been written by a bunch of 12 year old kids. Still..it's Harley...so we will watch...and probably groan a lot...and then hate ourselves later. It's something DC and Warner Bros makes us do from time to time.

Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City in this half-hour adult animated action-comedy series. The series features Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and a whole cast of heroes and villains, old and new, from the DC Universe.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Diamond Select's Spider-Man Far From Home Action Figure

Diamond Select Disney Store Exclusive Spider-Man Far From Home Action Figure

Earlier this year, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home gave fans another pulse-pounding chapter in the Spider-Man saga, sending Peter Parker around the globe in service of SHIELD and showing him (and all of Earth) adjusting to a world without Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man. Now, Diamond Select Toys is proud to deliver the newest Marvel Select action figure, depicting Spidey in his new duds from the end of Spider-Man: Far From Home!

Measuring approximately 7 inches tall and featuring 16 points of articulation, for all your wall-crawling and web-swinging poses, this action figure includes four interchangeable pairs of hands and a British flag and flagpole. It comes packaged in the display-ready Select action figure packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference.

SCOOB!, The Scooby-Doo Animated Feature Film Trailer Premieres

SCOOB! animated full length movie coming may 2020
The first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the big screen is the never-before told stories of Scooby-Doo’s origins and the greatest mystery in the career of Mystery Inc. 

“SCOOB!” reveals how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined with young detectives Fred, Velma and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved and adventures shared, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world.  As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined.

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Jumanji's Latest Heroes Get Their Own Video Game

Jumanji the Video Game
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, worldwide family entertainment publisher Outright Games, and UK based development studio Funsolve, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, are today thrilled to announce that Jumanji: The Video Game is now available on Playstation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and PC Digital for $39.99

Follow the wise words of your intrepid guide Nigel and head off for adventure in this brand new 3D action adventure game that sees players take on the role of Jumanji's greatest heroes, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Franklin "Mouse" Finbar and Professor Shelly Oberon as they fight their way through waves of deadly marauders and dangerous, exotic creatures.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Death Stranding Original Score Out Today

Death Stranding Original Score
Sony Music today releases DEATH STRANDING (ORIGINAL SCORE) with music by LUDVIG FORSSELL.  Available everywhere now, the album features music from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s all-new, genre-defying action-adventure game starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux and Lindsay Wagner.  From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding is now available for the PlayStation® 4 (PS4™) system.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

First Clip Released from "Never Surrender: A 'Galaxy Quest' Documentary"

Galaxy Quest Group Shot
Twenty years ago next month, a pop-culture phenomenon was born: "Galaxy Quest" came to theaters in December 1999, and though it was a moderate box-office success, the last two decades have seen it become a genuine cult movie. It was also the first movie to really address the power of fandom and the enormous influence of "con-culture."

On Tuesday, November 26, Fathom Events is teaming up with Fandom and Screen Junkies for a one-day-only special in-cinema event: The premiere of NEVER SURRENDER: A 'GALAXY QUEST' DOCUMENTARY, which chronicles the creation of this unique movie.  Featuring appearances by Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Rockwell, Rainn Wilson, Justin Long, Tony Shalhoub, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Enrico Colantoni, Missi Pyle, director Dean Parisot, Will Wheaton and Brent Spiner -- among others! -- it's a loving look at the wild production and seemingly impossible odds that "Galaxy Quest" faced on its way to cinematic immortality. Want a sneak preview of what you are in for?? Jump in!

Official Trailer for Apple's "Servant" from M. Night Shyamalan Unveiled

Apple's Servant from M. Night Shyamalan
During New York Comic Con, we took a rare break from all that running around the show floor to sit in a giant hall and listen to M. Knight Shyamalan talk about his history in film making, leading up to his newest project "Servant". Filmed entirely in Philadelphia (Shyamalan's home town), Servant is a thriller steeped in mystery and suspense. It seems like just when we've understood one facet of this tale, another shoe will drop. TWIST-CEPTION!!

Saturday, November 2, 2019

DC Collectibles Artists Alley: James Groman's BAT MONSTERS!!

Tis the season for all that is spooky and creepy, heinous and horrific, and all your favorite companies are getting in on the fun where ever you look. Just yesterday alone, while watching regular TV with commercials, I saw zombies attack a woman who refused to join their ranks as she got a good night's sleep, cannibal MandM's and an ongoing series of Geico commercials involving two roomates who choose an awesome looking witch as a third flatmate. So far, she's turned one of the roomates into a half cat. IT'S THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!! Not to be left out, DC Collectibles unleashes their most monstrous form yet, teaming up with Madballs creator James Groman to turn Batman and his most fearsome foes into monstrosities you'll not soon forget. Prepare yourselves for the horror of DC Artists Alley James Groman Vinyl Figures. LET'S TAKE A LOOK!!

Thursday, October 24, 2019

The Curse of Oak Island: The First Six Seasons arrives on DVD 12/10

Lionsgate The Curse of Oak Island 6 seasons
It was an article in a 1965 Reader’s Digest about a possible buried treasure on a small Canadian island that fueled the youthful imaginations of two Michigan-born brothers. Fifty years later, Rick Lagina and his brother Marty were able to purchase most of the island and they now, along with their partners, find themselves at the center of one of the greatest mysteries of all time. HISTORY®’s long-running hit show, THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND, chronicles every clue, every discovery, and every legend.

Are Marie Antoinette’s jewels hidden in the triangle-shaped swamp? Or could the lost Ark of the Covenant be buried beneath Smith’s Cove? Or is something even more incredible concealed some 200 feet below the surface of the infamous Money Pit? Now everyone who has dreamed of searching for buried treasure can take part in the quest to solve the mystery that has taken the lives of six men so far and — as the legend goes — must claim a seventh before the island will reveal its secrets.

Celebrate Halloween ComicFest This Saturday At Your Local Comic Shop

Halloween ComicFest 2019
Halloween ComicFest (HCF) is the comic book industry’s premiere fall event – a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away specially published comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. HCF is the perfect event to experience comic shops as destinations for Halloween and horror-themed comic books, collectibles, and other merchandise! In other words, Halloween ComicFest is the Spooky Free Comic Book Day!


Every year, on the last Saturday in October, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers and seasoned comic book fans to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. Each one is unique in its community, with a style and personality all its own, and each one carries a full line of spooky comics, graphic novels, toys and related products. Local comic shops are the hubs of our community, where fans can come together to discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Galaxy Quest Documentary "Never Surrender" Hits Theaters November 26th

Never Surrender Galaxy Quest Documentary Poster
By all accounts, it was a movie that beat all odds: Surviving a set fire, the loss of a powerful director, and a studio that didn’t understand what it had, “Galaxy Quest” turned into a pop-culture phenomenon that would “never give up, never surrender.”

As the cult classic nears its 20th anniversary – it premiered on December 25, 1999 – “Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary” explores how the science-fiction comedy became an enduring fan favorite, a movie that helped launch the sci-fi- and fantasy-driven movie and TV industry that dominates global entertainment today.

On November 26 only, Fathom Events and Fandom present the theatrical premiere of “Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary,” which includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and a 10-minute introduction featuring the cast members of ScreenJunkies.

Friday, October 11, 2019

Bela Lugosi to Star in 'Bram Stoker's DRACULA' Graphic Novel from Legendary Comics

Legendary Comics Bram Stoker's Dracula with Bela Lugosi
Legendary Comics, in partnership with the Lugosi Estate and Kerry Gammill, announced Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a new graphic novel starring iconic film and stage actor Bela Lugosi, with art by El Garing, set for release in late 2020. In the late 19th Century, Dracula, an ancient Transylvanian vampire, moves to England to find fresh blood and spread his evil contagion. There, he encounters two women, Lucy and Mina, who become the targets of his dark obsession. Aided by a group of brave men, Professor Van Helsing arrives on the scene to take on the Vampire Prince in the ultimate battle between the forces of light and dark! Follow Facebook.com/LegendaryComics for the latest news and updates about Bram Stoker’s Dracula and more.

Monday, October 7, 2019

NYCC 2019: VIZ Media Announces STAR WARS Manga & More

VIZ Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker Manga Book Series
Multimedia entertainment company VIZ Media, LLC adds the world-renowned Star Wars franchise to its publishing catalog with the acquisition of STAR WARS: THE LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER: THE MANGA.

STAR WARS: THE LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER: THE MANGA is scheduled for release in early 2020. The anthology will feature a collection of stories by a cadre of renowned manga luminaries that include Akira Himekawa, Haruichi, Akira Fukaya, Takashi Kisaki and Subaru. Akira Himekawa created the bestselling THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga franchise (also published by VIZ Media), inspired by the classic Nintendo® puzzle-solving, role-playing video games. Haruichi is the creator of Leia Organa: Ordeal of the Princess, an official Star Wars Line Webcomic based on the YA Novel, Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray.

NYCC 2019: DreamWorks Announces Season 4 of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power for November 5

Dreamworks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power on Netflix November 5th
During New York Comic Con, DreamWorks Animation announced that the highly anticipated fourth season of the Netflix original series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power will debut 13 new episodes on November 5. Fans were surprised with the world premiere of the first episode of season 4, followed by an in-depth conversation with executive producer Noelle Stevenson, Aimee Carrero (Adora/She-Ra), A.J. Michalka (Catra), Karen Fukuhara (Glimmer), and Lauren Ash (Scorpia) moderated by TV Guide Features Editor Krutika Mallikarjuna.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

NYCC 2019: Image Comics Exclusives, Signings and Panels

Image Comics at New York Comic Con 2019
Image Comics is pleased to return to New York this year for New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6 and will be located in booth #1444.

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to www.imagecomics.com for the most up-to-date information.

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES

  • Undiscovered Country #1 Scott Snyder, Charles Soule & Giuseppe Camuncoli - $10 + tax
  • Gold foil Spawn 300 cover (ONLY AVAILABLE WITH BUM BUMZ PURCHASE) both for $50 – Limited quantity of 500 comics. (limit 2 per person)
  • Silver foil Spawn 300 cover $25 each (limit 2 per person)
  • Three exclusive Spawn prints ($20 each or 3 for $50)
  • Monstress HC dust jacket featuring art by Sana Takeda - Free with purchase of Monstress hardcover
  • Saga bookplate - Free with purchase of Saga Book One Compendium
  • Paper Girls bookplate - Free with purchase of any Paper Girls hardcover
  • Unearth #1 NYCC exclusive variant with artwork by James Harren (available during Saturday 11 AM signing)
  • Ice Cream Man exclusive print by Martín Morazzo (available at Artist Alley Table A-18)

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in Theaters October 15 & 17

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in theaters October 15 and 17th
The stoner icons, who first hit the screen 25 years ago in Clerks, are back in movie theaters with their long-awaited adventure, “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” The new film sees Mewes and Smith return to the roles they created in 1994’s Clerks. This time around, the New Jersey duo discover that Hollywood is rebooting an old movie based on them and embark on another cross-country mission to stop it all over again.

Fathom Events and Saban Films present the full-length “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” in more than 600 U.S. movie theaters on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. local time with a special pre-recorded video introduction from Mewes and Smith. The first 50 people at each location on October 15 will receive a limited-edition poster (while supplies last). Then on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. local time, audiences will see a special double feature of Miramax’s “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” and “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” Both evenings will also feature exclusive bonus content.

NYCC 2019: Dark Horse Exclusives

dark horse comics exclusives at nycc 2019
Dark Horse (Booth 1554) is proud to announce its selection of exclusive merchandise available at New York Comic Con 2019! Dark Horse Comics is debuting a Cyperbunk 2077: Night City Enamel Pin, The Dragon Prince: Aaravos Enamel PinDark Horse Direct's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Giclée Fine Art Print by Riccardo Federici, and a Strayed Comic & Print Bundle.

Please note, there will be a fixed number of exclusives set aside for each day of the convention. Check out the full roster of Dark Horse's convention exclusives, along with quantity and price, below!

Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark? at BEYOND FEST

Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark at Beyond fest
Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce the premiere event of Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark? The three-part limited series event sees the return of the Midnight Society, with Beyond Fest bowing the first two episodes on Monday, Oct. 7. Courtesy of Nickelodeon, the special screening is an all-ages, family-friendly event built specifically for fans young and old and free to all guests with tickets obtained via RSVP (seating is subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis, details below).

Following the screening will be a special Are You Afraid of the Dark? panel with stars Lyliana Wray, Sam Ashe Arnold, Miya Cech and Jeremy Ray Taylor, ACE Entertainment’s Spencer Berman, writer BenDavid Grabinski, and director Dean Israelite. Berman, Grabinski and Israelite all serve as executive producers. The Are You Afraid of the Dark? panel will be followed by a 35mm screening of the ‘80s thrill-ride, The Gate, a film specially selected based on its shared sensibilities with the limited series.

Blue Isle Studios' "Broomstick League" Promises Wizarding Sports Mayhem

Broomstick League Video Game
Independent developer & publisher Blue Isle Studios in partnership with Virtual Basement announced plans to release a new fantastical competitive sports game today, Broomstick League, coming soon to Steam Early Access. In Broomstick League, players take to the sky to compete against other would be wizards from around the world in a fast paced, high flying, trick shot scoring, all-out battle for supremacy of the skies.

In Broomstick League players divide into teams and zoom across massive arenas atop their trusty broomsticks in an effort to grab the magical orb, outmaneuver other players and score a goal. Equipped with a broomstick and wand, players must hone their flying skills and use magic to dodge enemies, defend their goal and make extraordinary plays. Players compete against friends online and use a combination of fast reflexes, teammate assists and magical spells in an effort to become the champion by scoring in one of the two goals on their opponents. Broomstick League features endless combos of plays with no two matches ever the same.

Naruto-Inspired Capsule Collection Designed in Collaboration with Michael B. Jordan

COACH X MICHAEL B. JORDAN Debut NARUTO Manga-Inspired Fashion
Coach announces the launch of Coach x Michael B. Jordan, the first-of-its-kind creative collaboration with actor, producer and first global face of Coach menswear, Michael B. Jordan. Inspired by his cultural influences and community, his love of Naruto, and his passion for bringing unique voices to the forefront, this unisex ready-to-wear, footwear and bag collection is Jordan’s first foray into fashion design, guided by the expertise of Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers.

Saturday, September 28, 2019

NYCC 2019: LEGION M bringing "Memory: The Origins of Alien" and "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot"

Legion M Memory Origins of Alien
With New York Comic Con rapidly approaching, Legion M--the world's first fan-owned entertainment company--is showcasing two of its current projects at NYCC, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" and "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot"! Legion M was the first fan-owned entertainment company to acquire a film out of Sundance when it picked up the fascinating feature-length documentary "Memory: The Origins of Alien" with its partner Screen Media. Legion M harnessed the power of fandom when its members used the company's innovative Film SCOUT platform during Sundance, which directly lead to Legion M acquiring "Memory."

Friday, September 27, 2019

NYCC 2019: The Baddest Birch In Town

The Birch at NYCC 2019
I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR THAT TITLE!! We are one week away from the greatest show in the city that already doesn't sleep. NEW YORK COMIC CON!! The lineup for NYCC this year seems remarkably horror-heavy and i'm here for it, so expect a lot of updates on programming that will be extra creepy. Speaking of which, get ready to meet THE BIRCH!! Nope..this is not an Image Comics retro 1990's character. Here's what we know so far...

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

NYCC 2019: Todd McFarlane to Appear as Special Guest

McFarlane Image Comics Spawn 300
New York Comic Con will be the first stop for Todd McFarlane as he celebrates SPAWN becoming the Longest-Running Creator Owned Superhero Comic! The Guinness World Record holder himself will be attending as a special guest from Thursday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 6th.

To commemorate this moment in history, the SPAWN Merchandise program will be coming to New York Comic Con with all new exclusives! The merchandise program, which was relaunched earlier this year (for the first time in over a decade) spans from pins, t-shirts, lanyards, and much more!

In addition to the SPAWN merchandise, there will be New York Comic Con Exclusive art prints and comic books. Fans will be excited to hear there are three different Todd McFarlane autographed art print options! The SPAWN 300 Parody, SPAWN 301 Parody, and SPAWN 301A art prints are based on comic book covers and are available for only $20. There are two styles of limited edition SPAWN 300 comic books: 500 Gold Foil Editions (available for $50) and 1,500 Silver Editions (available for $25). With a purchase of the Gold Foil Edition of SPAWN 300, buyers will receive one of the SPAWN BumBumz! Come and purchase your #spawnswag at Image Comic's Booth #1444!

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Emilie Black Readies 2020 "You've Got Red On You" Horror Inspired Calendar

Tiffany Shepis in the You've Got Red On You calendar project
As we quickly approach October and the high holiest of holidays, we'll be throwing all of our friend's horror projects at you so you are sure not to miss any awesomely creepy things! One such creep is Emilie Black, photographer and great supporter of the horror community. In recent years, Emilie has been seeking ways to express her more monstrous side and include her horror industry friends in her hijinks. Thus, her calendar series was born! Last year’s debut calendar was carried at Dark Delicacies in Burbank and online in various locations, so there were no problems getting your horror fix. This year's project, playfully titled "You've Got Red On You" is available for pre-order as we speak...and we've got the deadly details...

Thursday, September 19, 2019

A Dark Passage Opening in Philadelphia

DARK PASSAGE immersive experience in Philadelphia
This Halloween season, when the living and the dead come closest together, Pseudonym Productions will introduce DARK PASSAGE, an enigmatic immersive experience exclusive to Philadelphia that opens Oct. 4 and is scheduled to run through Nov. 2.

Nothing is ever as it seems in DARK PASSAGE, which invites its guests to step into a realm between life and death for a haunting evening of mystery and exploration, filled with Halloween-infused surprises and Instagram-ready moments. Stepping through a mysterious glowing portal, guests will enter a story filled with surreal visuals, intricate sets and roaming performers, winding through a maze of hidden rooms that hide secrets waiting to be uncovered. DARK PASSAGE is a different kind of Halloween experience, designed for those seeking the unusual and unexpected.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

The Coop's "Handmade By Robots" Toy Line Stitches Up Ghostbusters

The Coop Handmade by Robots Ghostbusters Stay Puft Vinyl Figure
I'm a big fan of art toys and, in general, when any toy company puts a new spin on a license we've seen done to death and makes a seriously fun design choice. Case in point...GHOSTBUSTERS!!! I pity the collector who says "I'm just gonna buy all the Slimers and Stay Puft merch that's out there". There's TONS of that stuff out there, so as a toy maker, what do you do to keep your own GB merch fresh? The Coop came up with a nifty solution...

NECA's Toony Terrors vs Scooby-Doo: A Nightmare in Scooby-ville

NECA Toony Terrors A Nightmare on Elm Street Freddy Krueger Action Figure
Finally!! Sorry..we have short attention spans, but we are now ready to pitch out our last feature on NECA's Toony Terrors action figures as we pit these toonified horror icons against the only crew capable of fighting animated monsters of any size, shape or 8 legged form...THE SCOOBY GANG!! Today, the monster of your dreams takes center stage as A Nightmare on Elm Street's Springwood Slasher, Freddy Krueger, enters the sleeping world of a pup named Scooby-Doo and answers a question we've been asking for years... Does Scoob dream of anything besides 6 foot tall sammiches?? Let's find out...

Travel Channel to Air Coverage of "Storming Area 51" & Alienstock

Area 51 Naruto Run
Last month, the Internet went in full meltdown mode when it was announced that a big event was planned to infiltrate Area 51, the top-secret military installation long-rumored to hold alien secrets.  Days later, it morphed into a big alien-themed festival Alienstock, hosted by the small town of Rachel, Nevada on September 20-22, 2019 to celebrate and congregate around all things alien and alien conspiracy. And now, earlier this week, the festival organizers are at odds on what is really going to happen this weekend with two million Facebook fans pledged to invade this remote locale and many logistics still not yet announced. Then, the original organizer of the event announced a rival event to be held in Las Vegas. Confused yet?

More Amazing Dino Action Figures Coming from Creative Beast!

Beasts of the Mesozoic Dinosaur action figure kickstarter
Today, Creative Beast Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the creation of the second series of its “Beasts of the Mesozoic” brand dinosaur action figures. With a focus on accurate representations of the beloved Ceratopsians family of dinosaurs, best known by the legendary Triceratops. Presented in 1/18th scale, each figure will include around 20 points of articulation and with various sizes available depending on species. The initial Kickstarter goal is $150,000 and comprises four figures: Styracosaurus albertensis, Triceratops horridus (sub-adult), Monoclonius crassus (a Kickstarter exclusive), and Zuniceratops christopheri. Fans may participate in the Ceratopsian Kickstarter campaign here.

Sunday, September 15, 2019

TTPM Holiday Showcase 2019: Mega Construx Meets Mother of Dragons

TTPM Holiday Showcase 2019 Mattel Mega Construx Game of Thrones
Mattel has never lost the ability to surprise with their releases. While a lot of companies keep up on our toes with constant news and teases of product releases yet to come, Mattel quietly sit back and do their thing, and we often hear about their newest toys when they hit a store and an eager toy fan scoops it up! With Mattel's Mega Construx Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line winding down, we wondered what great license they would tackle next. Would you have believed Game of Thrones was the answer? I...did not!

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

NYCC 2019: WarnerMedia Brings Original Programming from TBS, TNT and truTV

NYCC 2019 Warner bros Snowpiercer TV Panel
The best of comedy, wrestling, sci-fi and satire will grace the stages of New York Comic Con this fall with programming from TBS, TNT and truTV. Talent from the likes of Jennifer Connelly and Jameela Jamil to The Tenderloins, Samantha Bee, Steve Lemme, Kevin Heffernan and Chris Jericho is a mere taste of the faces and entertainment that will celebrate and fuel the fan experience.

WOLVERINE Claws Into Build-A-Bear Workshop

Marvel Comics Wolverine Unveiled at Build-A-Bear Workshop 1
Of all the cute, cuddly, squishy Marvel Comics characters you could think of for Build-A-Bear to take on, I never thought a surly, hairy mutant with knives jutting from his fists would be the primo choice! I mean...Squirrel Girl, Thor, Captain Marvel, Rocket Raccoon.....GROOT!!! Nope...we got Wolverine, ready to slice his way into your hearts. Never let it be said Build-A-Bear doesn't keep me on my toes!!

On Wednesday, September 11, hailing from the northern wilderness of Canada, the iconic Marvel character, Wolverine, is now at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest Salutes Ghostbusters, Hocus Pocus & More

Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween Fan fest
Freeform announced today that it will air “31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest,” an all-star party in celebration of Halloween classics like “Hocus Pocus” and “The Addams Family,” plus a 35th anniversary tribute to “Ghostbusters” and a 50th anniversary tribute to “The Haunted Mansion.” The 90-minute special, filming at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery on THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, will premiere on SATURDAY, OCT. 5, at 8:00 PM EDT/PDT as part of Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event.

Rob Zombie's "3 From Hell" Coming to Local Movie Theaters

Rob Zombie's 3 From Hell Movie Poster
Horror icon and heavy metal mastermind Rob Zombie is unleashing “3 From Hell” on big screens across the U.S. as a follow-up to “House of 1,000 Corpses” and  “The Devil’s Rejects,” and the latest installment in the blood-soaked Firefly family trilogy. The film will be released in cinemas nationwide over three nights, September 16-18, featuring the unrated version and unique special content nightly.

Night one, moviegoers will see a special video introduction from Rob Zombie with the first 50 attendees at each theater receiving an exclusive poster (while supplies last). Night two, audiences will be treated to a nearly 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Night three, moviegoers will experience the ultimate double feature including “3 From Hell” and “The Devil’s Rejects. “

Tickets for “3 From Hell” are now available at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

NYCC 2019: Disney TV Bringing The Orville, Emergence & Next

NYCC 2019 Disney TV
Disney Television Studios, comprised of Twentieth Century Fox Television, ABC Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, returns to New York Comic Con with stars and creators from three of the studio’s thrilling series at the increasingly popular East Coast ‘Con next month. Panels at the Javits Center will feature screenings from each show followed by interactive panel discussions.

Six Flags Great Adventure’s 30-Hour Coffin Challenge Returns

6 Flags Great Adventure Coffin Challenge
As if laying in a cold, lonely coffin for 30 hours wasn’t hard enough, the team at Six Flags Great Adventure has developed an even more dastardly Six Flags 30-Hour Coffin Challenge to celebrate this year’s Fright Fest. The morbid special event will return Oct. 13 and 14, and this year’s challenge will feature a guest emcee -- The Munsters star Butch Patrick -- a variety of frightful, new rules and ghastly games for the six unlucky coffin dwellers.

Friday, September 6, 2019

NYCC 2019: Warner Bros. Television Group Panels for Castlerock, Harley Quinn, Batwoman, Watchmen & More!

NYCC 2019: Warner Bros. Television Group Panels
Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) returns to New York Comic Con (NYCC) in 2019 with three new series and four returning favorites. On Friday, October 4, HBO presents an exclusive screening of Damon Lindelof’s eagerly anticipated series Watchmen, in advance of its Sunday, October 20, premiere at 9/8c on HBO. The NYCC debut screening will be followed by a Q&A session with series stars and executive producers. Saturday, October 5, brings the season two world premiere screening of Castle Rock, with a cast and producer panel session. Set in the Stephen King multiverse, the series from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and WBTV returns on Wednesday, October 23, to Hulu.

Thursday, September 5, 2019

VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE – BLOODLINES x Original Soundtrack Available 10/25

VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE – BLOODLINES x Original Soundtrack
Milan Records, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks, announces VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE – BLOODLINES (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) with music by composer RIK SCHAFFER (Elder Scrolls Online, Dark Age of Camelot).  Available Friday, October 25, the soundtrack features previously unreleased music from the first installment of the role-playing video game, which will return for its much-anticipated second installment in 2020.  The vinyl edition of the album will include a digital download card that includes both the entire album as well as eight special bonus tracks not available anywhere else.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

NECA's Toony Terrors vs Scooby-Doo: Will Shaggy Float?

NECA Toony Terrors IT 2017 Pennywise Action Figure
Back into it with NECA's Toony Terrors; a particularly fantastic line of action figures meant to look like our favorite horror fiends have been transported into a more innocent cartoon world. At first sight, it was clear only one group of monster fighters could stand against total toonmageddon.. the Scooby-Doo Gang! Character Toys have re-released their last Scooby gang in 6 dollar 2 packs, perfect for those of us who wanted all those monsters, or just missed the figures entirely. Couple that with a 12 dollar Toony Terrors figure and you've got the makings of many an epic photo shoot...WHICH IS HOW WE GOT HERE!! Can you tell I love horror and was raised on Scooby? I think you can. For this round, Shaggy stumbles upon an old house and a peculiar resident with really weird eyes....

Friday, August 23, 2019

NECA's Toony Terrors vs Scooby-Doo: Pennywise's Funfair

NECA Toony Terrors IT 1990 Pennywise Action Figure
We are under TWO WEEKS away from the second chapter of the modernized IT horror saga hitting screens across the US and Pennywise merch is about to be EVERYWHERE...if it's not already! NECA's Toony Terrors action figure line kicks off with not one but TWO versions of the clowny creep from down the pipe in their first series. Today, we take a long, unflinching look into the Deadlights of the classic Tim Curry Pennywise from the made for TV IT movie. With his seemingly innocent clown costume coupled with a fairly menacing look on his face, classic Pennywise is the perfect adversary for the Scooby gang...so Daphne is on deck!

NECA's Toony Terrors vs Scooby-Doo: Jason Voorhees Attacks

NECA Toony Terrors Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees Action Figure
From the first moment NECA showed off their new Toony Terrors action figure line, I had only one thought in mind. The iconic killers from our favorite films were so expertly translated into cartoon characters, there was only one gang of monster fighters they could face off against.
THE SCOOBY-DOO GANG!! As luck would have it, Character Toys have just re-released their Scooby action figure line in incredibly affordable 2 packs starring the Scoobies paired with creepy bad guys I did not own yet, all for 6 dollars each. Not a deal I could pass up! With a NECA box of terrors delivered at lightning speed, all that was left was to set the stage, and the Big Kid Toy Store at the New Egypt Flea Market just happened to provide all the supernatural looking settings I needed. SO.. without further gum flapping, here's part one of our photo series in which Velma meets the man behind the mask, Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th!