Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Toy Fair 2023: This Spring from Diamond Select: AEW, Star Wars, Rebel Moon and More!

Diamond Select AEW Wrestling Ring Minimates Playset
It’s almost October, which means it’s time for the October Previews catalog to unleash its pre-order goodness on an unsuspecting public! This month, there are a variety of items from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD, including more AEW Minimates, a new Indiana Jones statue, their first Rebel Moon action figures, a new Matrix diorama, new Pacific Rim action figures, and the usual goodies from Marvel and Star Wars! Read on for details, then pre-order through your local comic shop (find one at comicshoplocator.com) or order online at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com!

Monday, September 25, 2023

Reality is an illusion in Prime Video's Awareness

Prime Video's Awareness

Prime Video has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated Spanish Original sci-fi film "Awareness", directed by Daniel Benmayor (Xtremo, Tracers, Bruc) and starring Carlos Scholz (Toy Boy, Feria: La luz más oscura), Pedro Alonso (Money Heist, El ministerio del tiempo), María Pedraza (Toy Boy, Élite), Óscar Jaenada (Operación Marea Negra, Hernán) and Lela Loren (American Gods, Altered Carbon). Awareness will be screened during the Sitges Film Festival and will premiere on October 11 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide as part of the Amazon Prime subscription.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Four Horsemen's Figura Obscura: Masque of the Red Death

Four Horsemen Figura Obscura Masque of the Red Death 001

Figura Obscura, from Four Horsemen Studios, is back with another horror-themed release for the Halloween season. This time the titular character from the Edgar Allan Poe short story, “The Masque of the Red Death”, gets the figure treatment with this new release, which is available exclusively from StoreHorsemen.com.

Like all Figura Obscura releases, The Red Death includes a highly detailed, fully posable figure featuring character specific accessories. The set is presented in a stunning box featuring new artwork created specifically for this release. 

Friday, September 22, 2023

NYCC 2023: Winx Club Flying In

Winx Club at NYCC

Ahead of its 20th anniversary (2024), the magical world of Winx Club is set to enchant fans all over again at this year’s New York Comic Con with exciting new launches and a glimpse of the magic to come! 

Booth #3154 will serve as a nostalgic rendezvous of fantastical fairy fun while setting the stage for the next generation of fans with official Winx Club apparel, accessories, jewelry, and a rare chance to get their hands on a limited signed 20th Anniversary graphic novel!

NYCC 2023: Z2 Rocks with GWAR, Halestorm & More

Z2 Comics Dee Snider HE'S NOT GONNA TAKE IT

Z2, the multiple Eisner-winning and Ringo-winning independent publisher of graphic novels, is set to raise their fist in celebration of their music creators this October at New York Comic Con with plans to host multiple signings at their booth, debut new titles, and participate in panels.

Z2 Comics will invade New York Comic Con in October with an array of talent appearing in support of current and upcoming graphic novels. While days and times are yet to be finalized, among those confirmed include Halestorm, GWAR, Alan Robert of Life Of Agony and Dee Snider of the legendary Twisted Sister.

BEWARE the Horrors of 2099 in New Miguel O'Hara- Spider-Man 2099 Series

Marvel Comics Miguel O-Hara Spider-Man 2099 #1
This January, the 2099 revolution continues! Following his acclaimed work in Spider-Man 2099: Exodus and Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis, writer Steve Orlando returns to everyone’s favorite dystopian future, and this time, he’s bringing all sorts of horrors along for the ride!

Featuring artwork by a host of industry talent including superstar artists and exciting Marvel newcomers, MIGUEL O’HARA – SPIDER-MAN 2099 is a five-part limited series that will hit stands weekly throughout January. Kick start the new year with Marvel 2099’s greatest defender and Spider-Verse icon Miguel O’Hara as he slays his way through 2099 versions of classic Marvel horror characters. Amidst the monstrous showdowns, Orlando and his collaborators will continue to revitalize the world of 2099 for a new age with bold worldbuilding and fascinating new takes on Marvel heroes.

Official Trailer for V/H/S/85

VHS 85 on SHUDDER

The V/H/S/ horror anthology returns!! Celebrate the continuation of the found footage franchise that continually begs the question "HOW DO MONSTERS SHOOT IN FOCUS WHEN MY MOM CAN NOT??" October 6th, SHUDDER brings you tales Directed by David Bruckner (HELLRAISER, THE NIGHT HOUSE), Scott Derrickson (THE BLACK PHONE, SINISTER), Gigi Saul Guerrero (BINGO HELL, CULTURE SHOCK), Natasha Kermani (LUCKY), & Mike Nelson (WRONG TURN). An ominous mixtape blends never before seen snuff footage with nightmarish newscasts and disturbing home video to create a surreal, analog mashup of the forgotten 80s.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Call of Duty Modern Warfare: Zombies - Welcome to Operation Deadbolt

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III ZOMBIES
For the first time in Call of Duty history, Zombies is coming to the Modern Warfare universe in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Developed by Treyarch in collaboration with Sledgehammer Games, Modern Warfare Zombies will take players to the largest Zombies map ever, set in an open-world experience where squads will be challenged to take on the undead in Operation Deadbolt.

Those who preorder Modern Warfare III will be able to instantly unlock the "Zombie Ghost" Operator Skin, which can be used in Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone at the start of Season 06, and will carry forward to Modern Warfare III on November 10.

Fantastic Fest 2023: SPOOKTACULAR!, a Look at the Theme Park from Horror's Golden Age

Quinn Monahan's Spooktacular

Spookywood Productions is honored to announce that Fantastic Fest will host the World Premiere of Spooktacular!, director Quinn Monahan's gripping documentary that unravels the secrets behind SpookyWorld, America's iconic Halloween extravaganza, which set the template for the multi-billion-dollar industry of terror. Presented by executive producer Tom Savini, Spooktacular! will bow in Austin at the largest genre film festival in the US, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action movies from all around the world. After Fantastic Fest, Spooktacular! will make its West Coast Premiere at BeyondFest and its International Premiere at Sitges.

At the heart of it all stands David Bertolino, the mastermind behind SpookyWorld, the first-ever multi-attraction Halloween theme park that redefined the haunted house experience. From humble beginnings as a whoopee cushion salesman, Bertolino's journey culminated in a terrifying hayride trail through the woods that captured the imaginations of thousands, and soon became a sensation.

NYCC 2023: Kidrobot Pre-Sale Alert

NYCC 2023 Exclusive Kidrobot  Disney Mickey Mouse Sailor M Collectible Vinyl Figure by Pasa Grayscale Edition

Kidrobot has officially launched the pre-sale of their Fall 2023 Con Exclusives collection for those who are not able to attend New York Comic-Con. The line includes seven limited edition items that range from premium enamel pins to brand new art figures. Limited quantities of each exclusive drop each day for pre-order September 20-22 at 12PM ET. See the full listing of exclusives below. These exclusives will also be available for purchase at NYCC in Kidrobot’s booth #3235.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Tickets On Sale Now For “HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE” Screenings

Studio Ghibli Fest 2023

Tickets are on sale now for the screenings of master director Hayao Miyazaki’s romantic fantasy Howl’s Moving Castle, the tenth film in the Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 lineup. GKIDS, celebrating its 15th anniversary as producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events, are proud to continue their collaboration for Studio Ghibli Fest 2023, and deliver a slate highlighting all ten of Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic animated films with Studio Ghibli, as well as the first-ever North American screenings of SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage.

The film will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions. In addition to the full feature, audiences will get to view exclusive selections from the documentary series 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki.

Mattel, Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Debut Trailer for Monster High 2

Monster High 2 Live Action Movie
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the trailer and premiere date for Monster High 2, the sequel to the live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Monster High 2 will be available to stream in the U.S. on Paramount+ Thursday, October 5, and premiere on Nickelodeon that same day at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), with encores every weekend in October as part of the Monster Movie Madness stunt. The movie will also premiere later in the month on Paramount+ in select international markets where the service is available, with other international territories premiere dates to be announced later this year.

Monster High 2 follows Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris), Draculaura (Nayah Damasen) and Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot) as they enter sophomore year at Monster High. The power of three is put to the test as they face even bigger challenges this year—new students, new powers, evolving friendships, and an even bigger threat that could not only tear their friendship apart, but could change the world forever. The movie will also introduce new character Toralei (Salena Qureshi), a feisty British were-cat, back after a year abroad in Scaris, France.

John Carpenter's SUBURBAN SCREAMS Coming to Peacock

John Carpenter's SUBURBAN SCREAMS

On tree-lined streets filled with children and families … behind the doors of well-appointed homes … in the least assuming neighborhoods, fear awaits, as fans of horror legends John Carpenter and Sandy King know all too well.

On Friday, October 13, Peacock presents JOHN CARPENTER’S SUBURBAN SCREAMS, which combines real-life horror with cinematic vision to create a fascinating, frightening limited series that ensures viewers will never look at their neighbors the same way twice. The series conveys the aching terror and unbearable suspense faced by the survivors of real crimes, underscoring the painful truth that they endured crimes in what should have been the safest places of all. JOHN CARPENTER’S SUBURBAN SCREAMS penetrates the veil of security that surrounds our own backyards.

Monday, September 18, 2023

Shout! TV Presents 31 Nights of Horror

Shout! TV Presents 31 Nights of Horror
Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV proudly present the 5th annual 31 Nights of Horror, a streaming event to celebrate this upcoming Halloween season. 31 Nights of Horror programming will stream every night of October on both Shout! TV (broadcast edited versions) and Scream Factory TV (uncensored) with fan-favorite horror films of all genres including thrillers, slashers, ghost stories, zombies, cult classics, creature features, and more! In addition, for this year’s celebration Shout! TV has teamed up with popular horror content creators and horror superfans to program every Saturday and Sunday of 31 Nights of Horror. The horror content creators and their programmed films include:

Friday, September 15, 2023

Elden Ring: Official Art Book - Now In Stores!

Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume 1

The Game of the Year! The cultural phenomenon published by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, and created by Director Hidetaka Miyazaki! Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volumes 1 & 2 are now in stores everywhere in a stunning Hardcover English-language edition from UDON Entertainment!

The Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volumes 1 & 2 showcase the stunning artwork used in the development of the game “Elden Ring.” Released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC, the title has received unanimous rave-reviews, with a Metacritic scoring of 96% and over 17.5 million copies sold. It took home the two top prizes at the Japan Game Awards, and topped many critics’ ‘Best games of 2022’ lists. Like we said, a cultural phenomenon! 

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Mezco's Rumble Con 2023 Itinerary

Mezco Rumble Con 2023

Buckle up, 'cause we're taking the Rumble Society to a whole new level. We've got all the crowd-pleasers - games, prizes, new reveals and thousands of dollars in giveaways. And of course, a brand -new, never-been-seen exclusive! So what are you waiting for? Scroll down for the Rumble Society experience of a lifetime. RUMBLE CON is where it's all happening - see ya there!

Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways Story DLC and The Mercenaries Update

Resident Evil 4 Seperate Ways DLC Screenshot
Today, Capcom revealed Separate Ways, a new story DLC for Resident Evil™ 4 that is emerging from the shadows on Sept. 21, 2023. Separate Ways explores another side of the reawakened tale, following Ada Wong on a clandestine mission that reunites the agent with Leon S. Kennedy during his search for the president’s missing daughter. Alongside the release of Separate Ways, a free update for The Mercenaries will go live the same day, introducing Ada Wong and her notorious employer Albert Wesker as playable characters for the popular bonus mode.

The new trailer also debuted thrilling footage of Resident Evil 4 VR Mode. This immersive new way to experience the main campaign of Resident Evil 4 is coming to PlayStation®VR2 as free DLC this winter. Resident Evil 4 VR Mode brings the action closer than ever before and dials up the intensity with intuitive PlayStation VR2 Sense™ controls that include dual wielding, realistic weapon handling, enhanced knife action, and more.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Trailer Drops

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Teaser Poster

Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

D&D Mysteries Revealed in Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground

Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground by Stu Horvath

When Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson released Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, they created the first roleplaying game of all time. Little did they know that their humble box set of three small digest-sized booklets would spawn an entire industry practically overnight. In Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Stu Horvath explores how the hobby of roleplaying games, commonly known as RPGs, blossomed out of an unlikely pop culture phenomenon and became a dominant gaming form by the 2010s. Going far beyond D&D, this heavily illustrated tome covers more than three hundred different RPGs that have been published in the last five decades. 

Wednesday & Creature from the Black Lagoon Posters from Mondo

Mondo Wednesday Poster by Wickana

While we await more misery in Season 2, we’re fresh into re-watch of Netflix’s WEDNESDAY and couldn’t wait to share our first spooky season releases. 

And with that, we’re excited to reveal the debut Mondo screenprint of Wickana … an Indonesian illustrator and visual artist, whose unsettling black and white work exists in the gray area between graveyard and playground. 

Her haunting tribute to Season 1's stylish seánce is available as two limited edition posters: the regular edition on Colorplan Cool Grey and the rare foil variant on Purple Mirri Foil. 

Plus, the great Sara Wong returns to continue her Universal Monsters series with none other than the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON! (This stunning screenprint would look great lurking near her THE MUMMY and THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.) 

The Witcher: Path of Destiny Board Game Announced


The Witcher Path of Destiny Board Game
In collaboration with Go On Board, CD PROJEKT RED announced today a new board game — The Witcher: Path of Destiny — set within The Witcher universe. Its crowdfunding campaign will begin on October 19th.

The Witcher: Path of Destiny, made by Go On Board, is a new board and card game based on the stories known and loved from Andrzej Sapkowski’s works. Players will take on the role of some of the greatest heroes of the Continent, including ones making a comeback from CD PROJEKT RED’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, like beloved Geralt, Ciri, or Yennefer. The game will also offer a chance to dive deep into an immersive dark fantasy story as well as complex, strategy-focused gameplay.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” Returns to the Big Screen for 10th Anniversary

DRAGON BALL Z BATTLE OF GODS

This October, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods,” Goku and his friends return to the big screen to save Earth in one of the most epic battles of the Dragon Ball franchise. Toei Animation and Fathom Events today announced plans to re-release “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” as a special two-day event on October 17 & 18 in theaters across the United States. “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” is an original work from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, who penned the story, screenplay and character designs for the movie. It premiered in Japan in 2013 and, at the time, was the first new feature film in 17 years for the Dragon Ball franchise. For this special event and for the first time ever in U.S. theaters, moviegoers will be able to watch the extended edition cut (105-minute length version) of the film, which will be presented in English dub on both days. Fans can join the “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” 10th Anniversary celebration in more than 800 theaters through Fathom Events. Check local listings.

SCARECROW VIDEO Launches New Rental Website

SCARECROW VIDEO  Launches New Rental Website
Scarecrow Video, the country’s largest publicly accessible, non-profit video archive, has launched their revamped website, making it easier than ever for movie fans nationwide to rent DVDs and Blu-rays™ by mail! Their vast library collection features more than 145,000 film & TV titles on multiple formats, from VHS to 4K, including not only recent studio releases, but rare, noncommercial, hard-to-find & out-of-print titles, and complete collections otherwise inaccessible to the general public.*

Monday, September 11, 2023

FE Masterworks Expands Its Star Trek Studio Scale Ship Line

Factory Entertainment Star Trek Ship NCC1701G
Factory Entertainment, a leading producer of licensed motion picture and television collectibles, today announced that on Star Trek Day, September 8, 2023, it will be expanding its FE Masterworks™ product line of iconic studio scale spaceships, vehicles and props with the launch of a U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-G, also known as the U.S.S. Titan, as seen in Star Trek: Picard.

Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard, saw the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation reuniting on the U.S.S. Titan to battle the mysterious changeling, Vadic, and the Borg Collective.  In the season’s concluding episode the Titan was rechristened as the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-G.

STOP MAKING SENSE Exclusively in IMAX

The Talking Heads STOP MAKING SENSE Exclusively in IMAX

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

“G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra” Retro Beat ’Em Up Revealed

G.I. Joe Wrath of Cobra video game screens 2
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, the retro-style beat ‘em up set in the timeless G.I. Joe universe from developer Maple Powered Games and publisher Freedom Games, has just been announced. Get ready for G.I. Joe’s biggest mission yet on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG as well as Nintendo Switch in Q1 2024, as revealed today at The MIX Next.

The legendary G.I. Joe franchise returns for arcade-style beat’em up action with Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Roadblock, and other beloved franchise favorites. Navigate land, air, sea, and even space through iconic locations like Cobra Island, the Pit, Cobra’s top-secret underwater base, and more as you thwart the devious Cobra Commander’s latest scheme to take over the world.

Apple TV+ Unveils “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”

Monarch Legacy of Monsters Stills 1
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and shared that the highly anticipated ten-episode series will premiere globally on Friday, November 17. Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, and starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will debut with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.

Saturday, September 9, 2023

NYCC 2023: IDW to Celebrate Comics in Artist Alley

IDW Logo
When fans enter New York Comic Con’s awe-inspiring Artist Alley, the IDW Publishing booth will be there to greet them, front and center in the giant hall of talented and passionate comic book creators. 

Located at booth HB905, IDW Publishing’s booth will feature an exciting lineup of creator signings with fan-favorite writers and artists including Kevin Eastman, G. Willow Wilson, Scott Snyder, and many more. Plus, the IDW Publishing booth will showcase artists as they sketch, host giveaways for fans, offer portfolio reviews (more details to come, keep an eye on IDW’s social!), present large art displays for photo opps that will change each day of the show, and much more.

NYCC 2023: Marvel Panel Line-Up

Marvel Logo
Marvel is returning to New York Comic Con with a line-up of fan-favorite panels, can’t-miss activations, exciting announcements, New York Comic Con convention-exclusive merchandise, all-star talent signings, and countless fan experiences at the Marvel booth from Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, October 15. 

Marvel will be on the ground to host the events in the Marvel Booth and fans at home can experience it all by watching the exclusive livestream broadcast hosted by Ryan Penagos, Josh Saleh, Langston Belton, Ray Lowe, and Mikey Trujillo. Fans can stay up to date on the biggest stories and breaking news by tuning in on Marvel.com, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Twitch.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

“The Boys” Spinoff “Gen V” Reveals Official Trailer

The Boys Spinoff GEN V trailer
Today, Prime Video released the official trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Original series Gen V, which comes from the world of The Boys. The series will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world with three episodes on Friday, September 29, followed by weekly episodes, leading up to the epic season finale on Friday, November 3.

Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements. You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start out corrupt. Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when super powers are involved. When the group of young supes discover that something bigger and sinister is going on at school, they're put to the test: Will they be the heroes or the villains of their stories?

All-New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Video Game Announced for 2024

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Video Game
Today, Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, under license from Paramount Consumer Products, have announced a brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game. Set in the world of the recently released, hit animated feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey, the new game releases in 2024 on consoles and PC.

Taking place months after the events of the movie, the game will feature unique visuals inspired by the film's bold, painterly art style. Combining energetic ninja teamwork gameplay with a humorous narrative, players will take control of the Turtles as they interact with a host of memorable characters from the franchise and fight to save this stylized take on New York City from a new mutant threat.

A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History

A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History
On September 19, 2023, 1984 Publishing will release A Masterpiece In Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune – An Oral History, a defining 560-page hardcover book weaving together the behind-the-scenes events from all production phases of David Lynch’s Dune, including the film’s immediate aftermath and its controversial legacy almost 40 years later.

Following his underground hit Eraserhead and critically acclaimed The Elephant Man, visionary filmmaker David Lynch set his sights on bringing Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel Dune to the screen. The project had already vexed directors such as Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo) and Ridley Scott (Alien). But by the early ‘80s Lynch was given the keys to the kingdom – and one of the highest film budgets at the time – so that he could lend his surrealistic chops to this sprawling story of feuding space dynasties. They would also hopefully be creating a “Star Wars for adults” franchise-starter. 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Helen Mirren Joins Cast of Audible's Hit Scripted Audio Series 'Moriarty'

Moriarty The Silent Order Audio Play
Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, in collaboration with Treefort Media, announced today the return of the hit scripted audio series Moriarty. The second season of Audible’s bold take on the Sherlock Holmes universe continues with Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings, Lost) in the title role, leading the reimagining of literature’s most captivating rivalries, with Helen Mirren (The Queen, Golda), Anya Chalotra (The Witcher), Ross McCall (Green Street Hooligans) and Arielle Goldman (The Knick, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) joining the sensational returning cast including Phil LaMarr (Mad Men) and more. Available exclusively on Audible, Moriarty: The Silent Order was directed by Elliot Blake and written by Charles Kindinger. Moriarty: The Silent Order will debut November 9.

Survive the Five Nights at Freddy’s Trailer #2!

Five Nights At Freddys Movie Poster

Can you survive five nights?

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man— brings Five Nights at Freddy’s to the big screen.           

The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be so easy to make it through.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Experience Low Poly TERROR in NIGHT AT THE GATES OF HELL

Night at the Gates of Hell Video Game
From publisher Torture Star Video (Night at the Gates of Hell, Rewind or Die) and developer Black Eyed Priest (Bloodwash, Tonight it Follows) comes the console release of one of the strangest and original zombie games you’ll find out there.

The dead will rise for revenge in NIGHT AT THE GATES OF HELL!

From the sick minds behind Bloodwash comes this latest experiment in brain ripping terror. Inspired by the Italian VHS zombie flicks from Lucio Fulci and Bruno Mattei, Night of the Gates of Hell promises to be a blood dripping, neon soaked, flesh rotting experience.

“The Boys” Spinoff “Gen V” Reveals Official Key Art and Character Descriptions

Prime Video The Boys Spinoff Gen V 1
Today, Prime Video released the official key art and character descriptions for the highly anticipated Amazon Original series Gen V, which comes from the world of The Boys. The series will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world with three episodes on Friday, September 29, followed by weekly episodes, leading up to the epic season finale on Friday, November 3. Gen V will be a part of the savings, convenience, and entertainment that Prime members enjoy in a single membership. 

Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements. You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start out corrupt. Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when super powers are involved. When the group of young supes discover that something bigger and sinister is going on at school, they're put to the test: Will they be the heroes or the villains of their stories?

CIRCUS CIRCUS Announces New Interactive Spongebob Squarepants Dark Ride

SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride
Circus Circus Las Vegas,  a family favorite resort, today announced that a new SpongeBob SquarePants Dark Ride will be added to the property and operational this winter. Created by Sally Dark Rides and inspired by the hit Nickelodeon animated series, the new $6 million amusement ride named ‘SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride’ will be a hilariously entertaining, interactive attraction sending guests through seafloor scenes brought to life through vibrant sets, special effects, animatronics, and vivid integrated projections, fully submersing riders in the nautical nonsense of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Friday, August 25, 2023

The Walking Dead Complete Collection Arrives October 17

The Walking Dead Complete Collection
Here on August 25, the anniversary of the Wildfire Virus that destroyed the modern world – nearly wiping out the human race – a pandemic was declared in the universe of “The Walking Dead,” the Complete Collection of the two-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning TV series arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 17 from Lionsgate. Created by Academy Award® nominee Frank Darabont, “The Walking Dead” The Complete Collection follows the survivors of the walker apocalypse as they fight the dead and fear the living. The series features Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints franchise, Blade II), Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, Penguin Bloom, TV’s “Teachers” and “Afterlife”) and Academy Award® nominee Steven Yeun (Nope, Minari, Okja, Mayhem). “The Walking Dead” The Complete Collection includes all 11 seasons on 54 discs including a bonus disc containing a 42-minute documentary on the making of the final season, as well as a still gallery. The Blu-rayTM + Digital version will feature never-before-seen original packaging and disc artwork by Clio Award-winning artist Oliver Barrett. “The Walking Dead” The Complete Collection will be available for the suggested retail price of $209.97 (Blu-rayTM + Digital) and on DVD exclusively at Walmart for the suggested retail price $149.98.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

New Ways to Play Trailer Shows Off Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty 01
CD PROJEKT RED’s Gameplay Designer Yuliia Pryimak joined Geoff Keighley onstage at GAMESCOM to discuss the premiere of the “New Ways to Play” trailer, which included a compilation of new gameplay features arriving as part of the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion and as part of the free Update 2.0.

The trailer unveiled new exclusive features coming to the spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, including the Relic skill tree. The new skill tree offers a wide range of powerful abilities that allow players to master new playstyles and create unique, meaningful builds. Phantom Liberty also introduces a densely packed new location, Dogtown, with endless dynamic events and missions, action-packed gigs, new clothing items, weapons, cyberware, and more to explore.

ILLFONIC To Publish & Co-Develop MGM's Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Killer Klowns from Outer Space The Game
IllFonic, Inc. is thrilled to announce its newest endeavor. The team is now the publisher on record for the highly anticipated game Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. Alongside Teravision Games, IllFonic will co-develop the newest installment to this cult classic which will be available to fans on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Get Hype for Halloween with WHAT IF...? DARK: TOMB OF DRACULA

Marvel Comics WHAT IF...? DARK TOMB OF DRACULA #1
Announced yesterday, industry legend Marv Wolfman will return to Marvel Comics this November in WHAT IF…? DARK: TOMB OF DRACULA #1! Known for redefining comic book horror storytelling in his groundbreaking run of The Tomb of Dracula, Wolfman will revisit both his co-creations Blade and Dracula, whom he introduced to the Marvel Universe. Drawn by artist David Cutler, the shocking What If…? story will boldly ask the question, “WHAT IF…the legendary Dracula transformed BLADE the vampire slayer…into a vampire?!” And Blade and Dracula won’t be the only ones getting their fangs bloody—the one-shot will also feature the return of the daughter of Dracula, Lilith Drake! Known for her intense hatred of her father, Lilith is back with a vengeance, and fans can see her in all her undead glory in a stunning variant cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau.

Prime Video Releases Seven New Character Posters for The Wheel of Time

Prime Video The Wheel of Time Season 2 Lan Mandragoran and Moiraine Damodred
Prime Video gives fans a glimpse into the highly anticipated second season of the Amazon Original series - The Wheel of Time. A new set of character posters have been released today that give new details and an up-close look at many of the beloved returning characters, as well as some intriguing newcomers. The series is based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling novels, one of the most popular and enduring fantasy book series of all time, with over 90 million copies sold.

The posters are the latest iteration of #WOTWednesdays, which also included an exciting look into the creation of the series’ menacing Trollocs, and the reveal of the Season Two cold open the week before, and give fans another taste of what to expect this season, teasing potential easter eggs in the character pairings and costumes, and spotlighting the power and magic so central to this season’s battles between light and shadow.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Frazetta: Icon Collectibles Launches with Fire and Ice's Dark Wolf

Icon Collectibles Frazetta Fire and Ice Darkwolf Action Figure 013
If there was ever an animated film burned into my o so squishy brains, shaping the weirdo I am today, THIS IS IT. Fire and Ice was a medieval adventure masterpiece with a dark, enigmatic hero, a strong, nearly naked female lead, and an evil prince NEKRON with nearly limitless, earth-shattering ice powers. There are monsters, heavy doses of the supernatural, and plenty of dismemberment at the edge of a blade. In short, everything a little kid would want in a cartoon! Now, a toy company has finally taken hold of the license and plans to give us the toys we need...and who better than the Frazetta Girls?

Frazetta Girls is proud to present our first action figure release from our NEW Frazetta: ICON Collectibles line - Dark Wolf  1:12 scale fully articulated action figure based on the character from the motion picture Fire and Ice by Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta.

Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten Streaming August 21st

Shout TV Joe Strummer The Future is Unwritten
Shout! TV proudly presents Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, an exclusive streaming event of the award-winning documentary, celebrating the birthday of The Clash frontman Joe Strummer. Directed by Strummer’s close friend and rock documentarian Julien Temple, the film paints a candid picture of Strummer’s life and legacy. The documentary will stream on August 21st at 8pm EST / 5pm PST, with an encore presentation directly following, only on Shout! TV.

STAR WARS: VISIONS - PEACH MOMOKO #1

Marvel Comics STAR WARS VISIONS - PEACH MOMOKO #1
Starting in November, witness the Star Wars mythos transformed by some of the comic industry’s most inventive talents in STAR WARS: VISIONS! In the same spirit as the Star Wars: Visions animated anthology series, this new line of one-shots give artists from around the world the chance to infuse Star Wars storytelling with their unique cultures and backgrounds. Announced earlier today on StarWars.com, Marvel superstar Peach Momoko will lead the way with the first of these one-shots, STAR WARS: VISIONS - PEACH MOMOKO #1.

Momoko previously blended classic Marvel Comics characters' storylines with Japanese folklore in breathtaking fashion in her acclaimed Demon Days saga. And earlier this year, readers got a haunting look at Momoko’s interpretation of the ways of the Sith in Star Wars: Darth Vader - Black, White & Red #1. Now see Momoko’s imagination fully unleashed with a twisted tale about embracing the power of the dark side! The story will introduce a whole new cast of characters that fans can check out now in Momoko’s original design sheets!

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline Leaps onto PC & Mobile Aug. 31

Capcom Megaman X Dive Offline Video Game

Get ready to jump into the data-verse when MEGA MAN™ X DiVE Offline launches later this month! DiVE into the nostalgic world of the Mega Man™ X series and save the Deep Log from destruction starting on Aug. 31, 2023. Whether you’re a veteran Hunter or a fresh fighter, gear up to join the Maverick Hunters in an action-packed adventure on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android!

McFarlane Screams JUMANJI!!

McFarlane Movie Maniacs Jumanji Dr. Xander Smolder Bravestone 01

When I saw the logo with McFarlane's name underneath.. I got very excited. Visions of a scraggly, jungle-bitten Robin Williams instantly flooded my head along with other possibilities. The little boy with the monkey tail... the hunter with a giant crocodile... David Alan Grier battling sentient monster vines... Kirsten Dunst fleeing giant spiders... THIS LINE COULD BE AMAZING. Then I saw the pictures. 

Friday, August 18, 2023

Mondo Celebrates the Tank Girl Soundtrack on Vinyl

Mondo Tank Girl Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl 1

This week on the Distro Drop, Real Gone Music’s TANK GIRL soundtrack returns! Assembled by Courtney Love herself, this absolute ripper features a Who’s Who of ‘90s female rock including Hole, Björk, L7, Veruca Salt and Belly. TANK GIRL has been tough to find since Real Gone first released it in 2018, and our Mondo Exclusive is the only pressing on the market right now. 

Factory Entertainment Masters Time Travel!

Factory Entertainment Back to the Future Flux Capacitor Prop Replica

Factory Entertainment, a leading producer of high-end licensed entertainment collectibles, today announced the launch of its highly-anticipated first prop replica entry from the Back To The Future film series, the iconic Flux Capacitor.

As seen in and prominently featured in Doc Brown’s DeLorean Time Machine, the Flux Capacitor is “what makes time travel possible.” The replica, briefly previewed last month at San Diego Comic-Con, can now be ordered from Factory Entertainment’s website or through select retailers.  

Monday, August 14, 2023

Printed In Blood Releasing a Limited I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE Scriptbook

I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE Scriptbook 01

Printed in Blood, a publisher of art books, is proud to present a collector's edition I Spit On Your Grave Scriptbook. The book features 144 pages of art, essays, and ephemera honoring 45 years of the iconic film. The book celebrates the inclusion of Meir Zarchi's 1978 cult classic I Spit On Your Grave aka Day of the Woman film negative, script and artifacts in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent film archive in New York City, thanks to curator Ron Magilozzi. The film is now alongside other classics such as Taxi Driver, Texas ChainSaw Massacre, and The Andy Warhol Collection.

Meir Zarchi stated, "This film is a landmark in the history of cinema, and we are proud to see it preserved for future generations. It cements actress Camille Keaton's iconic Jennifer Hills role in film history as a lasting legacy.”

GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS Modo Vinyl Soundtrack

GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS Modo Vinyl Soundtrack

This week, Big G battles the kaiju queen of the Meganula! Composed by Michiru Oshima, and featuring brand new artwork by Attack Peter, GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS makes its first-ever appearance on vinyl. 

Limited to 2,000 copies, the Mondo Exclusive edition is housed inside a gatefold sleeve and jacket, featuring a double LP with a screen-printed side D. (It’s also available on eco vinyl.)