Thursday, July 30, 2020

Kevin Smith and Wildbrain on Animated Green Hornet Series

Green Hornet Comic Book
WildBrain, a global leader in kids and family entertainment, has teamed up with renowned filmmaker, screenwriter and actor Kevin Smith to develop an original animated series based on the classic superhero franchise, Green Hornet. The new animated series will target a  family audience and feature classic Green Hornet elements that fans know and love, including his ultra high-tech car, the “Black Beauty”. Set in contemporary times, the series will deliver some exciting new elements as it follows the adventures of a re-imagined Green Hornet and Kato – now the grown son of the original Green Hornet and the daughter of the original Kato – as they partner to battle crime in Century City!

Dead by Daylight Launches Tome IV CONVICTION

Dead by Daylight Tome IV CONVICTION
Behaviour™ Interactive, Canada’s leading independent game developer is proud to announce today the launch of a new Archive for its hit 1 v 4 asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, Dead by Daylight™.

This Archive, named CONVICTION allows players to unlock memories from Meg Thomas, The Wraith, The Hag and Ace Visconti. It also features new story-related outfits and charms for these characters. A 30% sale on main characters Ace Visconti and The Hag between July 29th and August 5th will take place to celebrate the release of the Tome.

THE OFFICE: The Official Party Planning Guide to Planning Parties

THE OFFICE The Official Party Planning Guide to Planning Parties


Lead your very own party planning committee with this official guide to throwing The Office-inspired events! The Office: The Official Party Planning Committee Guide to Planning Parties [October 13, 2020; $29.99] features easy-to-follow party ideas with step-by-step instructions for creating the best PPC-approved parties, including recipes, decorations, office pranks, party games, and more!

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Ghost in the Shell arrives on 4K and Digital 4K Ultra HD on 9/8

Lionsgate Ghost in the Shell Anime 4k Blu-ray
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of one of the most critically acclaimed anime films of all time when Ghost in the Shell arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital 4K Ultra HD) and Digital 4K Ultra HD on September 8th from Lionsgate. Based on the beloved manga from Japanese writer and illustrator Shirow Masamune, the film’s voice cast includes Atsuko Tanaka (Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, TV’s “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex”, “Ghost in the Shell 2.0”), Akio Ôtsuka (Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Paprika, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots), and Kôichi Yamadera (Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Ninja Scroll). Remastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and featuring fan-favorite commemorative artwork from pop illustrator Martin Ansin – along with brand new bonus material – this will be the most definitive Ghost in the Shell package to date.

Monday, July 27, 2020

SDCC 2020: Mandrake the Magician Gets A Reboot

Stonebot Comics The Legacy of Mandrake the Magician comic book coverHearst-owned King Features Syndicate, Red 5 Comics and StoneBot Studios will cast a spell on readers this October as they present a new take on the classic comic strip Mandrake the Magician in an all-new comic book series. More than 85 years after the original comic strip’s debut, this expansion of the Mandrake universe stars a new generation of heroes as they face off with familiar foes.

Hitting store shelves on October 28, the modern-day Mandrake, aka “Mandy,” will make her debut in the YA comic series Mandrake the Magician: Mandrake’s Legacy. The series will be complemented by a free, must-read webcomic. The project is helmed by one of today’s most innovative writers, Erica Schultz, a comic book writer, editor, letterer and instructor best known for her work on Marvel’s Daredevil and the award-winning crime series M3. She currently writes Forgotten Home for ComiXology Originals and teaches with The Kubert School and with ComicsExperience.com. The cover art will be provided by the talented Amelia Vidal (Marvel Studios & Boom Studios) and the series will also offer vibrant variant covers from artist Evelin Unfer. The beautiful and detailed interior art is credited to artists Diego Giribaldi, Juan Pablo Massa and Moncho Bunge.

SDCC 2020: Lovecraft Country Season 1 Teaser

HBO Lovecraft Country tv series teaserHey Folks! Ya like tentacles?? Actually, I can't guarantee tentacles just because this is about a tale spun from the works of H.P. Lovecraft...but there's probably an awesome chance!! San Diego Comic-Con just wrapped up their first ever @Home event, so we'll be digging through the geeky goodies to bring you the highlights. Here's one from the creepy side of town.

During the Comic-Con@Home panel for HBO’s genre-bending LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, fans were presented an exclusive sneak peek from the first season...

Thursday, July 23, 2020

SDCC 2020: Megalopolis Tackles Earth Worm Jim, Battle Toads, Madballs & More

SDCC 2020 Megalopolis Teaser
Megalopolis Toys has added more iconic brands to their upcoming 2021 line of classic/retro action figures; Earthworm Jim and Clay Fighter from Interplay Entertainment; and Battletoads, Banjo Kazooie, Conkers Bad Fur Day and Perfect Dark from Microsoft’s Rare Ltd Studios.

Gamera: The Complete Collection Limited Edition Box Set

Arrow Video Gamera the Complete Collection
This limited edition collectors' set traces the decades-long evolution of Gamera, from the "friend of all children" in his more light-hearted earlier films, to the Guardian of the Universe in the groundbreaking 1990s reboot series, often hailed as three of the best kaiju films ever made.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET CONTENTS
  • Limited collectors' edition packaging, housed in a large-format rigid box, fully illustrated by Matt Frank
  • Casebound, fully-illustrated disc book containing eight Blu-ray discs
  • High Definition (1080p) versions of all twelve films, with lossless original Japanese audio and a complete collection of English dub tracks, including classic American International dubs on the Showa-era films remastered from original MGM elements
  • Hardback 130-page comic book including a full-colour reprint of the four-issue Gamera comic series originally released by Dark Horse Comics in 1996, and the first-ever English-language printing of the prequel comic The Last Hope by Matt Frank and Joshua Bugosh
  • Perfect-bound 80-page book including a new retrospective on the series by Patrick Macias, an archive interview with Noriaki Yuasa by David Milner, kaiju X-ray illustrations by Jolyon Yates, Fangoria set reports on the Heisei trilogy by Norman England, and a viewers' guide to the English-dubbed versions of the films
  • Double-sided four-panel poster of "Gamera's Map of Japan" in both Japanese and English
  • Collectors' artcards for each film, featuring new artwork by Matt Frank

SDCC 2020: Nickelodeon & CBS Television Studios Unveil STAR TREK: PRODIGY

Star Trek Prodigy Animated Series logo
Nickelodeon and CBS Television Studios today officially revealed the title and logo for its all-new animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY, which follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation. The series is developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”) and overseen for Nickelodeon by Ramsey Naito, EVP, Animation Production and Development, Nickelodeon.

BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Trailer and Poster Reveal

Bill and Ted Face the Music movie poster
Orion Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for BILL and TED FACE THE MUSIC. The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William "Bill" S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and Theodore "Ted" Logan (Keanu Reeves).

The now middle aged best friends set out on a new adventure to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe, helped by their daughters (played by Samara Weaving and Brigette Lundy-Paine), a new batch of historical figures and a few music legends. The film also stars  Kristen Schaal, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Holland Taylor, Kid Cudi, Anthony Carrigan, Jillian Bell, Beck Bennett, William Sadler, Hal Landon Jr. and Amy Stoch.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

SDCC 2020: Diamond Select Vinimates Exclusives

Diamond Select Buffy the Vampire Slayer Vinimates Vampire Angel and Spike SDCC 2020 2-PackThe convention formerly known as Comic-Con International has gone digital for this year, but that means the panels and exclusives are going digital, too! Now available on shop.diamondselecttoys.com, these four Vinimates vinyl figures are highly limited, and highly awesome! Each 4-inch vinyl figure – based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Godzilla, Lost in Space and the Rocketeer – features a poseable head, and there are only 250 of each! Order today before they’re gone! And then check out our panel Saturday at 1:00 PM PST!

Monday, July 20, 2020

SDCC 2020: Image Comics Programming

image comics at san diego comic-con at home 2020
Image Comics is pleased to participate in Comic-Con@Home—a virtual alternative to the usual San Diego Comic-Con festivities hosted by Comic-Con International in light of COVID-19. It will be held on July 22-26, 2020 at the Comic-Con website. Follow along and connect with the fandom when you use the official hashtag, #ComicConAtHome.

SDCC 2020: Udon Exclusives

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 at Home Udon Exclusives
This year's San Diego Comic Con experience will be like no other! UDON Entertainment is excited to announce this year's lineup of new and exclusive San Diego Comic Con At Home merchandise, available only at UDONPins.com starting Wednesday, July 22! Let's get ready to rumble!

Friday, July 17, 2020

Remastered Wonder Woman: The Complete Collection Coming July 28

Wonder Woman Remastered complete collection on blu-ray
Wonder Woman, the beloved 1970s live-action television series starring Lynda Carter, has been remastered and is coming to Blu-ray™! Wonder Woman: The Complete Collection arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on July 28, 2020.

Save the world? That’s a man’s job. Then along comes star-spangled Wonder Woman with her bullet-deflecting bracelets and golden lariat to set everyone straight. With Lynda Carter staring as the title character, Season One features adventures in Wonder Woman’s original World War II era, while Seasons Two and Three whoosh forward to the disco-loving ‘70s.  Times change. The need to smash evil, calamity and injustice does not.

Mondo Joins the Comic-Con@Home

ComicCon@Home Mondo Booth
Mondo is excited to unveil their plans as part of Comic-Con@Home, the virtual San Diego Comic-Con convention. Featuring online panels with Mondo creative directors and artists, daily product drops and sneak peeks at upcoming collectibles, apparel, and soundtracks, the five day celebration of the year’s biggest geek event will take place at home from July 22 - 26.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Toy Fair Everywhere July 2020: Virus Smasher

Toy Fair Everywhere 2020 Wild Hair Creations Virus Smasher


Quarantine got your down? Social distancing has you yearning for an accidental bump into another living, breathing human being? Do folks wearing face masks on their chin fill you with the rage of 1,000 Rocky Balboas?? Wild Hair Creations has the product for you! Leave it to a toy company to put a face on a global pandemic so you may pummel it to your heart's content. Madball and monster toy fans, take notice!

Monday, July 13, 2020

Marvel and Scholastic To Launch Graphic Novels For Young Readers

Marvel Scholastic Graphic Novels Miles Morales Shock Waves book cover
Marvel Entertainment and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced a multi-year Original Graphic Novel program featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes including Miles Morales, Kamala Khan, Shuri and more! These new stories will launch as part of Scholastic’s Graphix Media line, building from the success of Marvel and Scholastic’s prose collaboration program that kicked off earlier this year.

Next spring, Marvel and Scholastic’s new OGNs will make their debut with Miles Morales: Shock Waves, written by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds (Opposite of Always and the forthcoming novel, Early Departures) with art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Pablo Leon (The Journey)! Following one of Marvel’s most popular characters, Miles Morales: Shock Waves will introduce readers to a riveting new story that will thrill both new and well-versed comics readers alike.

Transformers x Top Gun Collab Launch

Hasbro Transformers x Top Gun Maverick Collab graphic
Feel the need… the need for speed! Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) and Paramount Pictures today revealed the first-ever TRANSFORMERS-Top Gun collaboration, starring the all new character MAVERICK. Not to be confused with Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, this new TRANSFORMERS robot makes an ideal wingman, taking form as the iconic Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat® jet from the original Top Gun film. This nostalgic Top Gun mash-up MAVERICK robot marks a celebratory moment ahead of the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic original film, Top Gun: Maverick, releasing December 23, 2020.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Marvel to Publish New Alien and Predator Comics

Marvel Comics Predator Stories
Today, Marvel Entertainment announced three iconic franchises – ALIEN, PREDATOR, and ALIEN VS. PREDATOR – will be launching all-new stories with Marvel Comics starting in 2021! The new comic series will feature new and classic characters from Earth and beyond to explore never-before-seen corners of both the Alien and Predator universes.

Following the debut of Alien in 1979 and Predator in 1987, the films built a cult following and expanded rapidly to include toys, games, novels, and comic books, eventually leading to 2004’s landmark crossover Alien vs. Predator. Marvel’s new stories will draw from all of these properties, building on decades of multimedia storytelling. Get a first look at next year’s deadly new chapter with spine-chilling cover art by David Finch!