Saturday, September 30, 2023

Toy Fair 2023: Trick or Treat Studios Adds Goosebumps, GWAR & More Horrors!

Trick or Treat Studios GWAR 5 inch Action Figures
Day one of Toy Fair 2023 is in the books and we've got a TON of toy reveals to go through. While Meghan and Jonathan are sorting through mounds of pictures and video, we'll make a dent in the "official pictures" pile so you see all the shiniest plastics from every angle. 

Trick or Treat Studios used to blow us away with a little booth full of high quality latex masks, perfect for the adult who has chosen to make EVERY DAY Halloween! Now they consistently blow our hair back with action figures and collectibles based on movies and licenses only the most die-hard of horror fiends could identify on sight. Who else would create toys from the weirdest movies we love to death? Basically, they are doing the lord's work. Let's kick off this creep parade...

Toy Fair 2023: NECA's Pee-Wee Herman Celebration

Toy Fair 2023 Kidrobot 3 Inch Vinyl Mini Figure Pee-Wee's Playhouse 004
At the opening of the International Toy Fair in New York today, NECA announced a full line of action figures and collectibles celebrating the most famous character of the legendary late comedian Paul Reubens. The Pee-wee’s Playhouse line was in development in 2022 under the creative direction of Reubens himself and will see release under the guidance of his estate.

Pee-wee’s Playhouse ran Saturday mornings from 1986-1990 and introduced fans to a surreal, colorful, adventurous world inhabited by Pee-wee Herman. With frequent celebrity appearances and musical performances, the series holds a special place in the hearts of the many who grew up watching Pee-wee, Pterri, Chairry, Globey, Jambi, Randy, Cowboy Curtis, and a wide cast of eclectic characters.

NYCC 2023: MARVEL Booth Schedules, Signings, Merch, Giveaways & More

Marvel Logo
This October, 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. 

Fans can stop by the Marvel booth (#2153) for the livestream broadcast, giveaways (while supplies last), all-star creator signings, convention-exclusive merchandise for sale at The Official Marvel Store (#2453), Marvel Unlimited subscription offers, and so much more! 

Toy Fair 2023: Kidrobot Debuts Life-Size Coraline Doll!

Kidrobot Coraline Life Size Plush 004

Kidrobot is excited to reveal a brand-new addition to its Coraline collection: the Coraline with Button Eyes Life-Size Plush Doll. At 5 feet tall, this premium plush is not only the largest item in Kidrobot’s Coraline collection but the largest item available for order on Kidrobot.com. Coraline stands a foot taller than the largest figures in the Kidrobot Art Giants Collection, including the iconic 4-foot Dunny Art Sculpture.  

Zolocon Summer 2023: Last Resort Toys' Upscaled Creeps

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  When you have a passion for making monsters...
 When you have a desire to break into the toy industry...
When you are ready to roll out your dreams but no one else really clicks with your vision...
That's when you activate YOUR LAST RESORT!! 

Artist Bryan Fulk is practically a one-man band, reviving wildly creative, vintage mini-figure monster lines like the Trash Bag Bunch Bunch and Diener Space Creatures. When his work is complete, we get select freaks upscaled 8 to 9 inches tall and cast in vinyl. To say it's a middle-aged monster kid's dream come true is stating the obvious!

We caught up with Bryan at the Summer edition of Pennsylvania's ZOLOCON to see what strange beasts we could expect next. Below you'll find pictures of old favorites Last Resort Toys had on display and for sale, alongside a preview of the next denizens to crawl out of the shadows!

Friday, September 29, 2023

Toy Fair 2023: University Games’ Party Game Celebrates The 50th Anniversary of the Rocky Horror Show

University Games’ Rocky Horror Show Game

It’s just a jump to the left… and a step to the right… to stop by the University Games Booth #1665 at the New York Toy Fair to play the new Rocky Horror Show Game (MSRP $24.99 for 2-6 players, ages 12+).

The experiential new party game hits store shelves this year in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the cult-classic show. Players choose a favorite character and try to escape the castle to win the game. Along the way, you will rock to song lyrics, hear familiar lines, and perform the Time Warp (again) as you build alliances and navigate the lab.

Toy Fair 2023: WHP Global Announces Toys"R"Us Retail Expansion

Rendering of a Toys'r'Us Store
WHP Global ("WHP" or the "Company"), parent company of Toys"R"Us®, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand. The Company announced today a partnership with Go! Retail Group to roll out Toys"R"Us flagship stores nationwide in the U.S. beginning in 2024. In addition, WHP is set to bring Toys"R"Us to the travel industry with a new retail experience for airports and cruise ships.  The first Toys"R"Us airport store will open in November at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport through a partnership with Duty Free Americas.

Toy Fair 2023: The Jurassic Park Real FX Baby T-Rex


Wow! Stuff Jurassic World Real FX Baby T-Rex

Reports of a Baby T.rex on the loose are gripping children everywhere as this fierce yet friendly dinosaur stomps onto the scene!

The Jurassic Park Real FX Baby T.rex is the all-new realistic animatronic dinosaur developed under license from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment by toy innovation company Wow! Stuff. Launching this month, this incredible and iconic dinosaur animatronic toy and collector’s piece coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Jurassic Park blockbuster movie.

Toy Fair 2023: THRUSTMASTER: The 488 GT3 Wheel is Here!

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Thrustmaster® is thrilled to unveil its new racing wheel rim specially designed for competition, in partnership with Ferrari®: Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On.

This new wheel rim is a 1:1 scale replica of the wheel from the most successful car in the Prancing Horse brand’s legendary history, with more than 500 victories in competitions: the Ferrari 488 GT3.

Toy Fair 2023: LITTLEST PET SHOP Kicks Off Massive Global Relaunch

LITTLEST PET SHOP Experience on Roblox
LITTLEST PET SHOP, one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, will be marking its long-anticipated return to retail with an immersive digital play experience on the global immersive platform for communication and connection. The brand-new pet simulation experience, which will launch worldwide in December 2023, is a joint collaboration between LITTLEST PET SHOP Master Toy licensee, Basic Fun!, a leading global marketer of toys and consumer products, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, and Suit Up Games, a Roblox development studio specializing in high-engagement branded experiences for young audiences.

Toy Fair 2023: In KidZ Launches New Cooking Kit Featuring Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster

In KidZ x Sesame Street Cooking Kit
Global edtech and multimedia company In KidZ  is making change through play with its new cooking activity kit featuring Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster. Designed to bring families together and create a fun activity that introduces kids to the foods and traditions of cultures around the world, the box set includes a recipe book with easy to learn instructions, games, puzzles, and all the things a kid would need for an indoor or outdoor picnic.

HULU Orders Social Experiment Show ‘GOT TO GET OUT’

HULU Got To Get Out
Hulu has ordered “Got to Get Out” (working title), a new original social experiment and competition series from Wheelhouse that will test the loyalties of a group of strangers vying for a major payday. Created by Glenn Hugill (“Deal or No Deal,” “The Mole,” “Puzzling”) – president of Wheelhouse’s UK arm – and produced by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, “Got to Get Out” will consist of 10, hourlong episodes.

The new series will feature participants living together in a mansion for 10 days, competing for a cash prize that increases by $1 every second that they’re there. Physical and mental challenges completed throughout will add money to the pot, with a total of $1 million at stake. Participants can stick together and take an equal share of the prize money at the end of their stay – OR they can choose to go rogue and attempt to steal the full pot of money for themselves.

Toy Fair 2023: Cats Vs. Pickles Licensing Deal With Well Played Toys

Cats vs Pickles

Ahead of the New York Toy Fair 2023, Curiosity Ink Media, the original storytelling and Intellectual Property (IP)-generating subsidiary of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROM), announces a new expansion of its Cats vs Pickles licensing program in association with Cepia, LLC. This licensing partnership with Well Played Toys is poised to introduce a diverse and innovative range of Cats vs Pickles products to the market.

James Tynion IV & Martin Simmonds' UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA

Image Comics Universal Monsters Dracula #1 Cover A by Martin Simmonds
Today Skybound, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, debuted new interior pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #1. The highly anticipated limited series comes from the best-selling team of Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) and artist Martin Simmonds (Swan Songs), who have earned multiple Eisner Award nominations for their hit series The Department of Truth. The debut issue of the extra-length four-part comic book limited series will be available in comic book shops on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  

When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible...his surrogate daughter Lucy begins to fall under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula! 

SHUDDER Renews THE LAST DRIVE-IN For 6th Season

SHUDDER The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, announced that it has renewed its hit original series The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs for a supersized sixth season. The expanded season will include a record number of more than 30 titles, starting with a series of seasonal specials then transitioning to a new schedule beginning in March 2024. The show concluded its fifth season on July 21st, with each new episode trending in the Top 10 nationally on Twitter every Friday night.

The sixth season kicked off this month with The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon special on September 15, featuring special guest Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead). This season will also feature two Halloween-themed specials in October, a Holiday special in December and a Valentine’s Day special in February. Then, beginning in March 2024, Shudder will roll-out the new schedule of Joe Bob’s signature movie watch parties every other Friday night, featuring single titles and surprises.

DICK TRACY Comes To Mad Cave Studios

DICK TRACY Comes To Mad Cave Studios
Mad Cave Studios has partnered with DICK TRACY comics rights-holders Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, and Chantelle Aimée Osman, with oversight from DICK TRACY owners, Tribune Content Agency, to bring the iconic lawman back to comics!

For over 90 years, the evolution of Chester Gould’s detective DICK TRACY has gone from comic strip to a radio show and merchandise, all the way to hitting the big screen in 1990. Now the square-jawed crimestopper is making his way to Mad Cave for all new adventures and a super sly takeover of nostalgia.

At the helm of Mad Cave’s  DICK TRACY series debut is bestselling and award-winning author Alex Segura (SECRET IDENTITY, ARANA/SPIDER-MAN 2099: DARK TOMORROW), acclaimed author Michael Moreci (BARBARIC, STRANGER THINGS), and renowned artist Geraldo Borges (NIGHTWING, NO/ONE, THUNDERBOLTS), with creative consultation from Chantelle Aimée Osman (THE REJECTS).

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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.