Harley Quinn and Elvira's Halloween Bash Starts This August

Dynamite Entertainment, DC, and Queen "B" Productions today announced the official full details and launch for the hotly anticipated crossover between two cherished superstars, Harley Quinn and Elvira Mistress of the Dark. Harley Quinn X Elvira #1 releases this August!

Two of the biggest icons across pop culture, and inspirations to everyone who is a bit quirky, funny, macabre, and daring, are crossing paths this year and are joined by a who's who of top creators and veteran contributors to their tales.

As the scintillating story begins, readers will meet a bored Harley Quinn — this is very bad news for everyone else! While Elvira is faced with an uncertain future as her TV show is under siege by suits and corporate cuts. When these two peerless pariahs cross paths, what follows will be the most ridiculous Halloween party ever seen — and never wanted!

CHROMA + FANTASTIC FEST to Fund Indie Film with "Fantastic Pitches"

Chroma, a newly formed genre film label dedicated to the global distribution, acquisition, and production of bold, visionary genre cinema, is proud to announce its official launch. Leading the charge is Ahbra Perry, who has been named Vice President of the company, supported by a team of experienced distribution executives. In her new role, Perry will oversee Chroma’s slate and spearhead production efforts, with a focus on elevating filmmakers working with smaller budgets and creative visions.

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum

DC today announced a new five-issue DC Black Label comic book series, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum, by W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, on sale August 13, 2025.

The visionary minds behind the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-nominated Ice Cream Man comic book series from Image Comics, W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, are set to bring their signature storytelling sensibilities to DC this summer with a comic book series about one of the most iconic figures in pop culture: Superman. Genre-bending creators Prince, Morazzo and O’Halloran lend their signature blend of existential superhero fantasy/horror to the world of Superman in a new series that brings the Man of Tomorrow into contact with every flavor of Kryptonite under the yellow sun. The creative team will launch an all-new limited series that reimagines Superman through a daring, genre-defying lens.

Critical Role Is Coming to Theatres Exclusively from Fathom Entertainment

Critical Role, a leader in storytelling and world-building, officially announced its largest-ever theatrical distribution agreement, an exclusive theatrical engagement with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide. As part of the engagement, four of Critical Role’s 2025 live shows will be rebroadcast in approximately 800 theaters in the United States and Canada.

Kirkman & Moore’s BATTLE POPE Returns

Today Skybound and Image Comics announced the Battle Pope 25th Anniversary HC from the superstar creative team of visionary Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) and acclaimed artist Tony Moore (Punisher), collecting their iconic series in one collection for the very first time. Readers worldwide can CALL BATTLE POPE once again in September 2025. 

“I swear we had this planned months ago! Full disclosure, we did try to time this announcement around the conclave but it happened so fast! And the first American Pope? Seems suspicious, right?” said Kirkman. “Well, regardless of all that, I couldn’t be more thrilled to see my earliest professional(ish) work collected in a deluxe and downright heavenly format! And Tony Moore came back to do a new cover, how cool is that? I can’t believe I’ve been in this business for a whole 25 years. I mean, I’m still having fun and all but man... it sure does make someone feel old. That someone is me!

PAX East: Particle Hearts Shares Developer Walkthrough Video

First Break Labs, a collective of video game industry veterans dedicated to bringing a bright future to the indie scene by empowering developers, and developer Underwater Fire Games revealed a new developer walkthrough video of the upcoming puzzle game Particle Hearts at PAX East. Today's video shows the vibrant particle art style, reveals the sinister and beautiful world, unlocks challenging puzzles, and hints at the game's lore and mysteries.  

NEW Trailer for How To Train Your Dragon

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. 

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. 

EVENT HORIZON Prequel Comic Announced from IDW DARK

For the first time in almost 30 years, fans can board the Event Horizon for a twisted new tale…

EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT is the first expansion of the cult horror favorite since it was released in theaters by Paramount Pictures in 1997. The terrifying cinematic universe was originally created by director Paul W.S. Anderson and writer Philip Eisner, and now an innovative crew of acclaimed comic book creators – multiple Eisner Award-winner Christian Ward (writer of Batman: City of Madness), powerhouse sci-fi artist Tristan Jones (Aliens: Defiance), and rising star colorist Pip Martin (That Texas Blood) – proudly present the official prequel to the unforgettable film that has haunted fans for decades.

JAPAN NIGHT May 9th at the Edison Ballroom

Japan Night Reception & Concert, Friday, May 9 at the Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street), the day before celebrating the 4th Annual Japan Parade and Street Fair, allows artists, creatives, performers, organizations, and companies to showcase their expressions of modern and traditional Japanese culture. Prior to the Japan Night concert, guests will first enjoy traditional Japanese sake brewing and craftsmanship  Performers at the Japan Night concert include: J-pop superstar Sayaka Yamamoto, the cast of the 2.5D Musical ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical, and others. NBC Correspondent Emilie Ikeda hosts.

KOOL KEITH + Z2 Take Us on a Cosmic Trip in New Graphic Novel

He is the hip-hop legend with a million monikers. Now Kool Keith rallies his myriad personas together for the first time in The Krossover of the Flower Kosmic, an original graphic novel. Strap in for a universe-hopping journey as Keith uses the Flower Kosmic to unite the legendary alternate incarnations of himself to defeat the sole incarnation that threatens the very fabric of reality, GERBIK!  Written by Seamus “Esoteric” Ryan of CZARFACE and illustrated by Sean Von Gorman of Comics, this book includes Dr. Octagon, Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis and many more Keiths in an adventure that brings the surreal and eccentric nature of Kool Keith to psychedelic life on every page! “This book ain’t just stories” shares KOOL KEITH “it’s bars in motion. Flipped like a verse… sharks, gators, chaos — all facts.”

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE Chums the Water for ‘GREAT BITES’ Summer-Long Shark Celebration

From the shores of Lake Travis to the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, this summer the iconic dine-in theater company Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will launch Great Bites, a season-long celebration of creature cinema. 

Naturally, it kicks off with 50th anniversary celebrations of the one that started it all, Steven Spielberg’s iconic Jaws. Events include Alamo Drafthouse’s fan favorite Movie Parties, the return of the fan-favorite Jaws on the Water event, and a once-in-a-lifetime Rolling Roadshow screening in Martha’s Vineyard with live orchestral accompaniment

There’s something wrong in Maybrook in the WEAPONS Official Trailer

From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a new horror/thriller: Weapons.  

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

NetEase Games Reveals “Planet Party Time”

NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), is proud to announce Planet Party Time, the free-to-play interstellar social simulation/party game that’s coming to PC in 2025. The game has also revealed its first gameplay test on Steam that will give players around the world their first chance to experience it from May 15-19 (PT). 

IDW's TMNT: SHREDDER Series Arrives This Summer

The first and most iconic TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (TMNT) villain, Oroku Saki aka SHREDDER, is making his terrifying return this summer and he wants one thing: revenge.

IDW Publishing is proud to announce TMNT: SHREDDER, a thrilling new comic book series from celebrated writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns) and rising star artist Michele Bandini (Spider-Man: City at War), featuring primary covers and a fearsome new character design by fan-favorite TMNT artist Mateus Santolouco.

Prepare for the rags-to-revenge story of the ultimate ronin. Returned forever changed by a maddening ordeal beyond imagining, betrayed by all around him, and no longer with the Foot Clan, Shredder will quest deep into New York’s criminal underworld as a former protege has formed their own rival clan with sinister plans for the city. In his deadly mission for vengeance, enemies both old and new will brutally discover what defiance will bring them at the end of the Shredder’s blades. 

Action Horror PRIMAL GAMES Trailer Drop

Uncork’d Entertainment will release the action sci-fi horror PRIMAL GAMES on Digital and On Demand on May 6, 2025.

From the producers of Army of One (starring Ellen Hollman), PRIMAL GAMES follows a newlywed couple whose honeymoon turns into a waking nightmare when they are thrust into a sadistic survival game created for the world’s thrill-seeking elite. Hunted and outnumbered, they must fight to survive and uncover the truth about the twisted reality they’ve been dragged into.

Prime Video Acquires Popular Web Series Helluva Boss

Today, Prime Video announced at LVL UP Expo an acquisition of the wickedly popular web series Helluva Boss from the world of Hazbin Hotel. Helluva Boss has been picked up for Seasons 3 and 4. Executive Producer Vivienne Medrano also closes a “first look” deal with Prime Video. The acquisition was announced via a special animation featuring the lead characters of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss respectively, and confirms for the first time that the two series exist in the same Hellaverse universe.

John Wick BALLERINA Character Posters

Lionsgate dishes out a host of character posters for the "heroes and villains" and all those in the grey area of the John Wick Universe. Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

Directed by: Len Wiseman  Written by: Shay Hatten  Based on Characters by: Derek Kolstad

Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski

Cast: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, with Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves 

Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas)

Orphaned after her father’s murder, young Eve is taken to the Ruska Roma Ballet School, where she receives training in the art of combat. Her lessons turn her into a lethal assassin – and a formidable agent of revenge.

FALLOUT: SEASON ONE Coming to Blu-ray & DVD on July 8

Based on the best-selling global video game franchise, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings you the most bombastic and delightful post-apocalyptic action mission to ensure the survival of humanity with the release of Fallout: Season One on Blu-ray & DVD on July 8. A limited edition 4K UHD Steelbook will also be available exclusively at Amazon. The 4K UHD Steelbook and Blu-ray sets will both include a set of 6 Collectible Art Cards (available while supplies last). Get ready to binge all 8 episodes of the phenomenal series, plus go behind the scenes with over an hour of bonus content. Pre-order your copy today!

The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners. 

Four Horsemen Figura Obscura: GANESHA

The latest entry into the halls of the Figura Obscura is one of the most recognizable deities in the Hindu pantheon – the elephant-headed Ganesha!

Ganesha is a brand-new “brute scale” figure from the bottom of his feet to the top of his removable crown (he stands approx 9.25" tall to that crown). He features the elephant head and 4 arms that this deity is most known for, along with premium soft goods created by the CJesim team, a number of removable bracelets and other jewelry pieces, and character specific accessories including a bowl of modaka, a parashu (axe), a pasha, bowls of fruit, and a rat. While Ganesha only includes the single head, the crown is removable and that head features articulated ears and 2 trunks – one which is pre-posed and the other which is a “bendy” trunk. He also includes a number of extra hands and a base for the figure to sit on. The set is absolutely loaded with parts that were newly created for this special release!

First Full-Length Trailer has Dropped for SKILLHOUSE

Brace yourselves for the blood-soaked social media showdown of the century! Skillhouse, the highly anticipated horror film, is set to slash its way into theatres nationwide on July 11, delivering a terrifying cinematic experience like no other.  

GenTv has joined forces with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, to bring this groundbreaking film, directed by Josh Stolberg (writer of Saw X, Jigsaw, Piranha 3D), to the big screen. Skillhouse redefines modern horror with a deadly twist where “likes” and “going viral” are matters of life and death. 

Tactics RPG Demonschool Begins its Island Investigation Q3 2025

Demonschool, the school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema from developer Necrosoft Games and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A), kicks off the first day of class on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Q3 2025, as seen during today’s Galaxies Gaming Showcase.

Film Adaptation of Graphic Novel Series LOVE EVERLASTING in the Works at SONY

The epic, time-bending Eisner and Harvey Award nominated graphic novel series, Love Everlasting by Eisner Award winning writer Tom King (Batman, The Vision, Mister Miracle) and fan-favorite artist Elsa Charretier (November, The Infinite Loop) will be adapted for film from Sony Pictures Entertainment. According to last week’s exclusive scoop at DEADLINE on the news, “Room helmer Lenny Abrahamson attached to direct and Jane Goldman writing the script. Emma Watts and Element’s Ed Guiney are producing.”

The Love Everlasting comic book series follows main character Joan Peterson who discovers that she is trapped in an endless, terrifying cycle of "romance." A problem to be solved, a man to marry—and every time she falls in love she's torn from her world and thrust into another teary saga. Her bloody journey to freedom and revelation is both breathtaking and groundbreaking.

Lynchian Doc I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY Makes Hollywood Premiere 4/17

History of Cool and Next Step Studios are honored to announce the April 17th Hollywood premiere of Richard Green's I Know Catherine, The Log Lady. The moving and intimate documentary is a look at the life and final performance of stage and screen actress and David Lynch collaborator Catherine Coulson.

Weeks after David Lynch announced the return, 25 years later, of his 1990 groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, Catherine, best known as the iconic Log Lady, learned she had terminal cancer. Not wanting to disappoint Lynch, her fans and her cast, Catherine struggled to live long enough to play the part of the Log Lady one more time before her own death days later. "The show must go on”.

Introducing the LeBron James Kenbassadors Doll

Mattel is thrilled to introduce LeBron James as the first doll in their Kenbassadors line. He's a true leader—an activist, philanthropist, and champion for others both on and off the court. A changemaker and tastemaker, this LeBron James Ken doll embodies his signature elevated streetwear style while proudly representing the LeBron James Family Foundation, his nonprofit dedicated to empowering inner-city youth with the tools they need to succeed in life.

KIRK HAMMETT THE COLLECTION Book Launch Spawns Live Events

Join KIRK HAMMETT, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9X GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, for an intimate, live discussion that will take a deep dive into KIRK’s storied music career, and celebrate the launch of his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett. Tickets for the “KIRK HAMMETT The Collection: Live” book events are limited and on sale starting Friday, April 11, at 10:00 AM local time in the following cities and venues, April 25 in Toronto, Ontario at Tiff Lightbox, May 2 in Nashville, TN at Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame, May 10 in Columbus, OH at Columbus Metropolitan Library, May 24 in Philadelphia, PA at The Fillmore, on June 7 in Tampa, FL at TBD, and on June 28 in Denver, CO at TBD.

Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in LONG WAY HOME

Today, Apple TV+ released the trailer for the eagerly awaited new season of the epic motorcycle adventure series “Long Way Home.” Executive produced by and starring Ewan McGregor alongside Charley Boorman, this 10-episode journey rekindles the duo's famed road-tripping spirit, bringing them a little closer to home this time.

The White Lotus: The Complete Third Season - Coming To DVD September 9th

Fans can now relive the mystery and drama when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings the third season of HBO’s Emmy®-winning original series The White Lotus to DVD on September 9, 2025. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Thailand, Season 3 delivers the perfect blend of intrigue and dark comedy that fans have come to love. Prepare for a new chapter of suspense, unexpected twists, and captivating performances—because at The White Lotus, the vacation never goes as planned. Don’t miss out on all 8 episodes of The White Lotus: The Complete Third Season, packed with bonus content. Pre-order your copy today!

The White Lotus: The Complete Third Season is now available to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more. For fans who want to experience the entire journey from the beginning, The White Lotus Seasons 1-3 Bundle is also now available to purchase Digitally from AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.

Red Sonja: Steampunk Legend from Boss Fight

Introducing Red Sonja: Steampunk Legend—straight from the pages of Legenderry Red Sonja: A Steampunk Adventure Vol. 2! This all-new 1:12 scale Epic H.A.C.K.S. figure drops Red Sonja into a world of gears, grit, and steam-fueled danger.

KAPOW! Superhero Icons Unmasked Duo Exhibition

Glendale Arts is thrilled to announce KAPOW! Superhero Icons Unmasked, a dynamic duo exhibition at ace/121 Gallery featuring the bold, action-packed works of DR. SMASH! and LADRÖNN. This electrifying showcase explores superhero iconography through comic book art, watercolors, assemblages, and collage, offering an exhilarating deep dive into the genre’s visual language and cultural impact.

KAPOW! Superhero Icons Unmasked will be on view from April 5-May 3, 2025. The public is invited to meet the extraordinary artists behind the exhibition at the Opening Reception on Saturday, April 5 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Toy Fair 2025: Major Collect Unveils New Wrestling Figures and More

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

Toy Fair delivered thrilling news for wrestling fans and figure collectors as Major Collect combines hard-hitting action with nostalgia, unveiling a powerhouse lineup of new releases across their Major Stars, Major Bendies, and Big Rubber Guys lines.

Major Stars: Fully Articulated Action Figures Arrive

The biggest reveal came with Major Stars, the company’s newest line of wrestling action figures featuring articulated heads, arms, and waists. Series One kicks off with two variants of wrestling toy moguls Matt Cardona and Brian Myers, alongside all-time greats Macho Man Randy Savage and the always-unpredictable Danhausen.

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the side-scrolling zombie survival game from developer and publisher PikPok with more than 450,000 wishlists, arrives on PC via Steam Early Access on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 

Set against the backdrop of a scorching Texas summer in 1980, Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days challenges survivors with taking on scavenging missions for valuable resources, scouring for potential escape routes out of the city, and staying alive one more day in a world overrun with zombies. 

YOU’LL DO BAD THINGS Rushed Back to Print

The launch issue of the highly anticipated new horror miniseries You’ll Do Bad Things—by award-winning creator Tyler Boss (What’s The Furthest Place From Here?), rising star artist Adriano Turtulici, and lettering legend Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou—has slashed the competition and sold out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics is rushing issue #1 back to print this week due to popular demand…and not at all because a crazed, masked serial killer will come for them if they don’t. Boss, who is currently signing copies of the coveted comic at shops across the country on a signing tour, has contributed disturbingly gorgeous new cover art for the second printing.

Folk Horror THE SEVERED SUN Comes to Theaters and VOD May 16th

In the heart of an isolated religious community, The Pastor delivers his fervent sermons to a devoted congregation. But dark secrets fester. In the depths of the forest, The Pastor's daughter, Magpie, takes desperate action, ending the life of her abusive husband. Little does she know, his murder will unleash a malevolent force—a mysterious beast with shimmering white eyes.

As weeks pass, suspicion and paranoia grip the community, with accusatory fingers pointed at Magpie. The Pastor struggles to restore Magpie’s dwindling faith, and he is unable to bring her back into “The Truth.” Faith is fragile, and Magpie is hell bent on rebelling against the hypocrisy of her father.

When the Beast leaves a trail of gruesome carnage, a brutal witch hunt ignites. In this gripping tale of faith, fear, and the darkness within, friendships crumble, loyalties are tested, and the community hurtles toward self-destruction.

The NAKED GUN Trailer Drops in your Unprepared Lap

At times like these, the world needs an unflinching force for good to stand before the twisted machinations of evil. To fight the good fight we call upon one man, stone faced and without fear, not because he is boundlessly courageous, but because he just doesn't know any better. It's time for a hero with no common sense at all...

Gatchaman-Ryu: Scavengers One-Shot

Mad Cave is excited to introduce their upcoming GATCHAMAN–RYU: SCAVENGERS one-shot! Written by Steve Orlando (Love is Love, Outlaw Territory), illustrated by Riccardo Robaldo (Radiant Black), and lettered by Frank Cvetkovic; This one-shot works perfectly as an easy-entry standalone, but also contributes to Mad Cave’s overall worldbuilding for the main Gatchaman series. GATCHAMAN–RYU: SCAVENGERS arrives at your LCS April 23, 2025. 

Fathom Entertainment Unveils 2025 Theatrical Lineup of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics

Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer for Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced today at CinemaCon®, the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition hosted by the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, the full 2025 lineup for Fathom’s popular Fathom’s Big Screen Classics series.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Teaser Trailer

Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. 

Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror. 

Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon). 

UDON Announces New Book Market Distribution Deal with Simon & Schuster

Today UDON Entertainment announces that it has entered into a new book market distribution agreement with Simon & Schuster, one of the world’s premier publishers and distributors of books. This deal is effective April 1st, 2025, and marks UDON’s departure from its previous book market distribution arrangement with Diamond Book Distributors.

UDON Entertainment is one of the world’s leading publishers of officially licensed art books, manga, and comic books, specializing in video game and anime materials and classic and unique manga titles.

“We’re delighted to be working with UDON Entertainment to expand their reach and connect with more consumers around the world,” said Michael Perlman, Senior Vice President of Simon & Schuster Publishing Services.

Hot Toys Daredevil: Born Again 1/6th scale Figure

Matt Murdock's day job portrays a man who fights for justice in the courtroom, but as the sun goes down, he uses his heightened senses as Daredevil, taking the law into his own hands to protect his neighborhood. The latest series, Daredevil: Born Again, is not a follow-up to where the show left off in 2018 but follows Matt Murdock’s inevitable collision course with the former mob boss Wilson Fisk as he pursues his own political endeavors in New York.

One way to make the TV experience even better is to get yourself some merch. The Hot Toys’s 1/6th scale Daredevil will remind you of this exhilarating masterpiece, with his new finely tailored suit.

Netflix Showcases AnimeJapan 2025 Highlights

Netflix, the world's largest video streaming service specializing in entertainment, held a Netflix Special Stage on Saturday, March 22nd at the AJ Stage of AnimeJapan 2025, the world's largest anime festival. On stage were Chiaki Kobayashi (voice of Mash from Mashle and Stark from Funeral of Frieren) from Moonrise , Chikahiro Kobayashi (voice of Saichi Sugimoto from Golden Kamuy and Shion from Hell's Paradise) and the "star" Legoshi from BEASTARS Final Season , Yu Kobayashi (voice of Sasha from Attack on Titan and Ayame Sarutobi from Gintama) from Arcane, and My Melody (favorite food: almond pound cake) from My Melody & Kuromi . The super-luxurious voice actors representing 25 years of Netflix anime gathered together to passionately talk about the appeal and behind-the-scenes stories of the works. Also on stage, a special video showing the lineup of impressive anime works that will be distributed on Netflix in 2025, including "SAKAMOTO DAYS," "Fire Force Season 3," "Blue Box," the movie "Detective Conan: Submarine of Steel," "Leviathan," "Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem of the Revenge," "Baban Baban Baban Vampire," and more, was unveiled, along with hero art. Anime has now established itself as a popular genre on Netflix, watched by over 100 million households a year, and the momentum is showing no signs of slowing this year either!

Ben 10: The Complete Series Coming to DVD May 13

Cartoon Network’s Emmy® Award-winning animated sci-fi series is coming to DVD for the first time ever, with the release of Ben 10: The Complete Series on May 13, 2025. Get ready to binge on all 227 episodes of the beloved series starring the alien changing Ben Tennyson on his intergalactic alien-fighting adventures, plus 2 full-length movies Ben 10: Secret of The Omnitrix and Ben 10: Destroy all Aliens. Pre-order your copy today!

Toys As Art: MATTEL'S 80TH Anniversary Group Exhibition

Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is excited to announce its next major collaboration, Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition, in partnership with Mattel Creations, Mattel, Inc.’s collaboration platform that invites artists and creators to reimagine the company’s rich intellectual properties. Set to debut on Saturday, March 15th in the Main Gallery, marking the kick-off of the legendary toy company’s year-long 80th anniversary celebration, this special event will feature new and original, one-of-a-kind artwork, inspired by Mattel’s iconic brands, from over 80 visionary artists around the globe. Full artist lineup below.

Toy Fair 2025: Super7 Unleashes a Monster-Sized Toy Fair Showcase

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub // Additional Images by Jonathan Kolton

Super7 brought big nostalgia and even bigger collectibles to Toy Fair this year with an impressive lineup spanning classic monster movies, TV shows, music, and beyond!

Godzilla & Kaiju Take Over!

Super7 is going atomic with an upcoming wave of Godzilla ReAction figures, including Glow-in-the-Dark Godzilla, Glow-in-the-Dark Godzilla (Invasion of Astro Monster), Glow-in-the-Dark Moguera (1957), and Cherry Blossom Festival ‘54 figures of Godzilla and Jet Jaguar.

Shudder Celebrates Halfway to Halloween

The snow is melted and a warm breeze greets us every afternoon, which makes someone like me acutely aware of one thing. HOW LONG IT WILL BE TIL HALLOWEEN!! When you are this into horror, monsters, and supernatural vibes in general, every day is just part of a count down to the spookiest of seasons. As ambassadors of everything horror, SHUDDER is also locked in and will waste no opportunity to celebrate Halloween, and so, the half-way mark becomes a tiny holiday. We'll take what we can get.

SHUDDER celebrates Halfway to Halloween much like they celebrate every day...with great new horror film releases made available to a voracious, creep loving public. Here's what's on tap for this year's festivities...

Atomic Horrors Unleashed in NEWS FROM THE FALLOUT

Critically acclaimed writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, Ultimate Wolverine), visionary artist Jeffrey Alan Love (The Last Battle At The End Of The World, The Thousand Demon Tree), and star letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou are gearing up together for the stunning new sci-fi horror miniseries News from the Fallout. Condon is known for co-creating the Image Comics neo-Western crime series That Texas Blood and The Enfield Gang Massacre spinoff miniseries, which was chosen as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Best Comics of 2023” picks. This marks his first Image Comics series in collaboration with Love, who is making his direct market comic book debut as a series artist.

Transform Your Comic Collection with Energon Universe Sound Chip Editions

Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the release of TRANSFORMERS #1 Sound Chip Edition and Void Rivals #1 Sound Chip Edition. Both will be available fall 2025, just in time for the second-ever TRANSFORMERS Day on September 17. 

When the cover to each comic is opened, fans will hear the iconic Transformers Signature Sound of the bots shifting from robot to alt mode – or vice versa, with a different sound in TRANSFORMERS #1 and in Void Rivals #1. 

“It’s been an incredible opportunity to reimagine the world of TRANSFORMERS through both our TRANSFORMERS and Void Rivals comics series in the Energon Universe, so we’re excited to celebrate those debut issues by adding two of our favorite sounds effects ever into the experience,” said Ben Abernathy, Executive Editor, Skybound. “These are the first comics in Skybound history to feature sound chips, and I couldn’t imagine a better way to Roll Out a whole new way to experience two of the most important comic book launches of the decade.” 

New Critical Role Merch By Heroes & Villains

Heroes and Villains, the premiere pop culture lifestyle brand, is releasing an exciting new collection for Critical Role fans tied to its Mighty Nein campaign! The brand's latest apparel assortment comes in iconic punk-inspired designs, each capturing the unforgettable characters and moments from Critical Role's notable story. 

Fans of the Mighty Nein can showcase their love for the adventurers of Exandria with a variety of stylish options, including the Mighty Nein Campaign 2 Natural Tee (MSRP: $32), the concert-inspired Mighty Nein Wildemount Tour Black Tee (MSRP: $32), and the Heroez Charcoal Tee (MSRP: $32) that honors the emotional bonds between the heroes. For colder days, they can stay warm with the cozy Mighty Nein Logo Cardigan (MSRP: $95) featuring embroidered details, or rock the rugged Mighty Nein Denim Work Jacket (MSRP: $120) with distressed denim and embroidered patches. The Mighty Nein Slouchy Beanie (MSRP: $32) provides warmth with a subtle checkered pattern and embroidered emblem, combining comfort with fandom pride.

Toy Fair 2025: Bandai Builds Your Pokemon World

You wana be the very best, like no one ever was? Well in addition to your preferred POKEMON collection..be they cards, plush or figures, you've no doubt been tempted to buy a killer collectible of your favorite pocket monsters. Do you like the simplicity and randomness of gashapon or the hyper detail of a collection figure with translucent elements reflecting your lil guy's power set? Whatever your poison, this world offers no shortage of pokemon collectibles in every price range. ENTER BANDAI who figured fans would love another way to catch em all...and build em first! 

Just like the Pokemon themselves, Bandai's model kits range from quick and simple to complex and detailed. Let's take a look at what Bandai had on display at NY Toy Fair 2025...

Record of Ragnarok Ⅲ Teaser Trailer

Get ready for the third season of Record of Ragnarok, based on the popular manga that has sold over 18 million total copies. Created by Azychika (art), Shinya Umemura (story), and Takumi Fukui (story structure) and serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon by Coamix, it has won numerous manga awards, including the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2019 for male readers, the National Bookstore Employees’ Recommended Comics of 2019, and the 2nd Manga News Prize.

New Clip from Hulu Original Movie CONTROL FREAK

Directed and written by Shal Ngo, known for his work on "The Park," "The Box," and "The Last Fisherman," "Control Freak" introduces a chilling narrative: A motivational speaker is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head.