By Nolan P. Smith Editor With our column “Let’s Kickstart This!”, we shine the virtual spotlight on amazing and deserving crowdfunding projects on the platform, Kickstarter. Today we look at the impressive Legendari Series of action figures from Metatravelers. Here is from the Kickstarter page: Presenting The Legendari Series action figures. These characters are part of a rich and intricate […]
By Staff Reports Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that TEKKEN™ 8, the upcoming entry in the legendary fighting franchise, is releasing on January 26, 2024. The game is coming exclusively to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 will harness the power of current hardware to make it the most […]
By Staff Reports Angel Studios, the distributor empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund and create, has just announced their debut anime-influenced series, GABRIEL AND THE GUARDIANS, at GalaxyCon in Austin, TX. GABRIEL AND THE GUARDIANS is an epic fantasy anime-influenced series set in the enchanting world of Ara, where Celestial beings, mortals, and dark giants collide in a […]
By Staff Reports Ahead of World Blind Awareness Month this October and in response to global demand, the LEGO Group announces LEGO® braille bricks are available to purchase for the first time through LEGO.com. The new product – LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille – is aimed at kids aged 6+ and has been designed so that anyone who […]
By Staff Reports Tickets are on sale now for the limited one-week run of “Barbie” in IMAX®, beginning September 22 on IMAX screens across North America and in select international markets. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. As a special treat for IMAX audiences […]
Rogers: The Musical Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Conceived initially as a joke and pitched to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige as such, Rogers: The Musical is something of a tiny miracle. Premiering as a gag in the Disney+ series Hawkeye, it was meant to remain just that, a fleeting and funny moment in MCU history. But when you […]
By Staff Reports Heroes & Villains, the Bioworld brand specializing in apparel and accessories made for comic book enthusiasts, is ready for a Marvelous back-to-school season with new backpacks inspired by The Avengers and Miles Morales. The backpacks (MSRP: $140) are available now on the Heroes & Villains website, you can check out both below! ABOUT HEROES & VILLAINS Heroes […]
(credit: LeftField Media) By Staff Reports Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic convention, is proud to announce three days of packed programming complete with exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, over-the-top cosplay, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 22-24. More than 50,000 pop-culture enthusiasts will unite to celebrate the strong creative community in Portland, while bringing together […]
By Staff Reports (Dark Horse) Attention all Blue Blaze Irregulars: It’s time to ride again with everyone’s favorite scientist-surgeon-entertainer-daredevil as he sets off on a new hair-raising adventure in Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League, Et Al: A Compendium of Evils! As told by the Reno Kid to Buckaroo Banzai chronicler and original screenplay writer E.M. Rauch, this tale […]
By Staff Reports (Disney Parks Blog) The stately grounds of the Haunted Mansion will expand with a spirited metamorphosis at Disneyland Resort next year. In 2024, the additions will build on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion and include an expanded outdoor queue to immerse guests in enhanced theming, as well as a new retail shop adjacent to […]
By Staff Reports The Toy Foundation (TTF) announced that innovative tabletop games developer Funko Games earned Toy of The Year (TOTY) Award nominations for two of their most popular games released earlier this year – Disney Animated and Cranium Big Brain: Detective Game. The announcement signals the fifth consecutive year that Funko Games’ products have earned nominations and the seventh year for Prospero Hall as a whole. The TOTY […]
By Staff Reports Pulse-pounding Hot Wheels rollercoasters and a life-size Barbie Beach House™ are just a few of the attractions underway at Mattel Adventure Park™, which will become Arizona’s first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park upon opening in 2024. Set to open just south of State Farm Stadium in Glendale at VAI Resort, Mattel Adventure Park will welcome guests 365 […]
By Staff Reports Frazetta Girls is proud to present their 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. Step into a fantastical world, unlike anything witnessed before, where fierce warriors, strange monsters, and […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Tiana’s Palace is coming to Disneyland Park, and Disney has provided a first look at the tantalizing menu! Taking over The French Market, Tiana’s Palace will go along with the new Princess and the Frog attraction coming in 2024. But you can get a taste of New Orleans starting September 7th- check out their menu […]
By Staff Reports It’s the bloodthirsty saga fans have been waiting for! On September 20, the Predator will be unleashed on the Marvel Universe for the very first time as he viciously hunts Wolverine across decades of Marvel Comic history in PREDATOR VS WOLVERINE! The four-issue limited series will be written by Benjamin Percy, the acclaimed writer known for taking […]
By Staff Reports Leftfield Media is proud to announce that veteran actress Zoe Saldana will be attending this year’s 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, in partnership with ACE Universe, and will be making appearances on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. Saldana is the star of multiple, record-setting sci-fi blockbusters and multi-billion dollar fantasy franchises. She also holds […]
(Photo: Business Wire) By Staff Reports Vanta, a leading esports organization, is proud to announce a game-changing expansion of its highly anticipated Vanta National Esports League. Schools, organizations, and gamers across the nation can now compete in up to 30 game titles, an amount 3-4 times higher than most other organizations. The Vanta National Esports League, a free-to-compete league, is […]
By Staff Reports On the cusp of a new football season, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) released EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 worldwide with game-wide innovation that immerses fans in the most authentic National Football League (NFL) experience to date. Increased control and realism delivered through gameplay innovations across the game on Sony PlayStation®5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S and PC […]
By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor Having been fortunate enough to attend SDCC 2023 this summer, I made a list of must-have exclusives from the con. Number one on my list was the totally awesome BST AXN Super Shredder action figure being offered at The Loyal Subjects booth. This was one of those rare times when I’d be truly upset if […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Wrestling video games have always held a special place in my heart. I fondly reminisce about the days of grappling with virtual foes in WWE No Mercy, sharing those memorable moments with my brothers. That nostalgia carries forward as, last year, I had the privilege of reviewing WWE 2K22 on the PS5, a monumental experience […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor In the world of professional wrestling, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has emerged as a revitalizing gust of novelty, an entity distinct from the colossal WWE, pulling in talent from every corner of the globe. Venturing into the gaming industry, the partnership of THQ Nordic and Yuke’s Co., LTD has blessed fans with AEW: Fight Forever. With […]
LEGO PAC-MAN Review By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor While LEGO is no stranger to the world of video games in general, they are relatively new to the world of video game-based sets. Starting a few years ago with the buildable Nintendo Entertainment System, the company has been digging more and more into that market. They built on their Nintendo license with […]
By Staff Reports Partly metal, partly real, and totally back from your childhood memories! Super7’s latest wave of SilverHawks ULTIMATES! Figures feature Quicksilver, Steelheart, Mon*Star, and Buzz-Saw with all-new deco and weapon birds based on the iconic 1980s toy line. The heroes and villains of the Limbo Galaxy will be making their way from your adolescent army of action heroes […]
By Staff Reports The 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, Portland’s premier pop-culture event, will unite over 50,000 fans of comic books, art, tabletop and video gaming, television and film, show-stopping cosplay, and more at the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24, 2023. Presented by LeftField Media, the iconic three-day convention will give fans of […]
By Nolan P. SmithChief Editor For numerous years, The Loyal Subjects have been remarkable in the production of awe-inspiring action figures. Their creations have ranged from 3-inch vinyl figures to their latest 5-inch BST AXN line, all leaving collectors in a state of admiration. The company has now stepped up the ante with its newest assortment based on the Teenage […]
By Staff Reports Last week at Comic-Con International: San Diego, “Tiny Toons Looniversity” released the official theme song for the upcoming animated series, which debuts this fall on Cartoon Network and Max. The new theme song from composer Matthew Janszen strikes all the right nostalgia chords by showcasing Bruce Broughton’s iconic tune from the Emmy® Award-winning “Tiny Toon Adventures” while […]
By Staff Reports Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., is partnering with comics icon Todd McFarlane to host a first-of-its-kind livestream shopping event where actual pieces of Todd McFarlane’s San Diego Comic-Con booth will be offered for auction. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con International 2023 (SDCC), Todd debuted his Whatnot channel live on Friday, giving away signed […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith Comic Con International: San Diego 2023 is now just a memory: how did this con measure up, being in the middle of the massive writer and actor strikes? For one, the exhibit hall never felt more crowded. We have been attending SDCC for almost 20 years […]
By Nolan P Smith and Kevin Hoskinson Editor/Entertainment Editor The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) went on strike last week. Union strike rules says that members, over 160,000 of them, cannot promote their movies or shows on the red carpet, at premieres, or at conventions- like the mother of all comic conventions happening […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Mattel is bringing a little bit of everything for this year’s San Diego Comic Con! From Jurassic Park, Minecraft, Masters of the Universe, Hot Wheels and the Greatest of All Time, Mattel is defining what summer heat at SDCC is. Check out their exclusives below, and pick them up at SDCC at the Mattel booth, […]
