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 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 […]
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, […]
By Nolan P Smith The San Diego Comic-Con International is this week and The Loyal Subjects are bound to make the summer shell shocked! Be sure to swing by booth #2544 to check out their amazing TMNT SDCC Exclusive figures. Be sure to get yours before they’re gone! BST AXN TMNT Comic Book Series Black and White Variants BST AXN […]
By Nolan P SmithEditor He’s the dark lord of Apokolips, one of the greatest villains in the DC Universe, and one of my favorite characters since I was a kid: Darkseid. Thanks to Beast Kingdom, we now have one of the definitive action figures of the New God, and that is no easy feat. The DAH Darkseid figure is over […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Sam & Max fans rejoice! Boss Fight Studio has launched a special crowdfunding campaign with the massive 9 inch versions of Mecha Max and Kaiju Sam! These amazing roto figures of the iconic duo bring them to life in all of their monstrous glory! But it is up to the fans to make this happen. […]
By Staff Reports King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, today announced a master publishing partnership with Mad Cave Studios to develop a full line of new narratives, comics reprints and graphic novels starring its iconic hero Flash Gordon. The initial Flash Gordon stories are slated to be released […]
By Staff Reports The height of the summer is officially here, and Mad Cave Studios is packing their bags to head to sunny California for our favorite summer tradition: San Diego Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, July 23! The Mad Cave crew are looking forward to their biggest year yet at Booth #2806, with a week filled with signings by favorite […]
By Staff Reports Jason Momoa, the fan-favorite actor, superhero, and conservationist who is dedicated to protecting and preserving the world’s oceans, will host the 35th year of Shark Week, Discovery Channel’s week-long celebration and investigation of shark habits and behaviors. Each night, beginning Sunday, July 23 at 8PM ET/PT, Momoa will guide fans through nearly 20 new hours of television […]
By Staff Reports HBO/Max received 127 Emmy® nominations across 17 original programs for the upcoming 75th annual Emmy® Awards. HBO/Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 21st time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy® nominations of any network/platform in a single year. The record-breaking nominations include […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Super7 brings the kaiju and more to the Gaslamp District as they roll into the San Diego Comic Con next week! Check out their exclusives below and be sure to drop by Booth 2543 next week! SDCC edition Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla 1989 The summer weather is heating up and Godzilla is getting thirsty…for BLOOD! This […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Jazwares is bringing the heat to sunny San Diego next week as they announced their San Diego Comic Con exclusives, which includes the kick off to their new Call of Duty line, a wrestling icon, and so much more. Check out the exclusives below and be sure to drop by Booth 3513 to pick yours […]
By Staff Reports From Ringo Award-winning writer David Pepose (Moon Knight: City of the Dead, Savage Avengers) and Bram Stoker Award-nominated artist Alex Cormack (Sea of Sorrows, The Crimson Cage) comes an exciting new horror/supernatural series only from Mad Cave Studios,The Devil That Wears My Face! The year is 1740, and the Vatican is in turmoil. Grappling with a profound […]