By Kevin Hoskinson “Candyman isn’t a he, he’s the whole damn hive.” Although it’s a bit muddled at times, Nia DaCosta’s CANDYMAN is an atmospheric horror film that delivers on its promise. It brings the mythos into the modern era by combining current issues with the legend of Candyman itself, much like the original film. From the opening logos, things […]
By Staff Reports For the second year, Rogue Ales & Spirits is celebrating its flagship beer with the ‘Paint the Can Dead’ campaign. Starting today, Rogue is challenging fans to create original Dead Guy inspired can art on a special edition blank white can. New this year, a panel of celebrity judges will pick the grand prize winner to receive […]
By Nolan P. Smith We have a winner! Our first-ever winner from using the #pastramipopshots photography on Instagram for their action figure photography has been chosen! The winner of the Kingpin figure is: darthwich from Instagram! Congrats! Make sure to contact us via IG with your address so we can ship out your prize! Check out some of Darthwich’s photography […]
By Staff Reports Xencelabs Technologies Ltd. is putting the artistic process front and center at LightBox Expo 2021. The leading developer of professional digital design tools and the new Pen Tablet will host more than 30 live-streamed sessions with prominent artists working in the entertainment industry, from motion pictures and animation to gaming and illustration. The online sessions will begin […]
By Staff Reports What’s made-to-order with the same care and attention to detail that SpongeBob uses to make Krabby Patties? It’s Super7’s new SpongeBob SquarePants ULTIMATES! figures! Lovers of the show’s high-energy hijinks know that SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks are the perfect pair to debut the SpongeBob SquarePants line of ULTIMATES! figures. Whether practicing karate, jellyfishing, or taking on an […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Roblox (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, and Vans®, the original action sports brand and global icon for creative expression, today announced the launch of “Vans World,” an interactive experience created by Vans on Roblox. With the launch of this exclusive new experience, Vans is the first brand to bring […]
By Staff Reports Topps today announced the 2021 Topps MLB Inception NFT Collection, a brand new baseball card inspired release in conjunction with Major League Baseball and MLB Players, Inc. on ToppsNFTs.com, an Avalanche powered blockchain platform. Based on the popular Topps Inception Baseball physical product, the 2021 Topps MLB Inception NFT Collection offers digital collectibles that feature iconic Topps […]
By Staff Reports Your favorite heroes are headed back to the silver screen. We’re excited to announce that Funimation is bringing the latest smash hit superhero movie, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission, to theaters later this year! That’s right, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission officially hits theaters on October 29in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland, […]
By Staff Reports 2K and Marvel Entertainment announced today Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe that brings players face-to-face against supernatural forces as they team up with and live among the Midnight Suns, Earth’s last line of defense against the underworld. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is currently scheduled for launch in […]
The very first playable demo for upcoming action-platformer Berserk Boy has been released as part of the Future Games Show ‘Virtual Showfloor’ and is available to download now for free from Steam, publisher Big Sugar can confirm. Berserk Boy on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561340Future Games Show ‘Virtual Showfloor’:https://store.steampowered.com/sale/futuregamesshow The premiere title from developer BerserkBoy Games, Berserk Boy combines slick platforming, gorgeously illustrated cut-scenes, a […]
By Daniel Schwartz Have you ever been mistaken for someone famous? Did people look to you with the hope that you were the celebrity that would make their day, only to be utterly disappointed when they realize that you are just you? Welcome to Grimlock’s world! Our story begins with a familiar sight. Optimus Prime and Grimlock arguing. During the […]
By Staff Reports What a web we weave. Spider-Man returns this Christmas in Marvel’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Check out the trailer below!
By Staff Reports COMIC TAGS is a way to both distribute and collect digital comic books that addresses some of the biggest problems that comic publishers and comic collectors face. COMIC TAGS are a hybrid of comic books and trading cards. These limited edition collectible cards each have a unique scratch off code to download a PDF copy of the graphic […]
By Staff Reports Hero Collector – award-winning designers and publishers of high-quality collectibles from across the worlds of pop culture – is joining forces with Hasbro to launch their first ever Kickstarter campaign: an all-new Transformers Chess Set! This epic chess set will feature 32 unique game pieces – 16 for the heroic Autobots and 16 for the villainous Decepticons […]
By Nolan P Smith When Boss Fight Studios announced that they would be doing a line of action figures called the Legends of Lucha Libre, I was intrigued. Being a massive pro wrestling fan and a massive fan of the luchadores statewide and worldwide, the potential here is real. The first two figures released are at the top of the […]
By Staff Reports Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced the return of Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 on October 22-23, 2021, which promises fans in the US, Canada and UK one-of-a-kind experiences to celebrate the company’s iconic brands through engaging brand panels, exclusive content drops, over 50 new product reveals, celebrity appearances, exclusive Pulse Premium Member opportunities, fan interactivity and more. Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel. Presenting fans with the best in entertainment and toys, Hasbro Pulse Con will showcase […]
By Staff Reports The Simpsons ULTIMATES! Wave 1 is inspired by some of your favorite episodes, like “Deep Space Homer,” “Itchy & Scratchy Land” and “The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show.” Deep Space Homer, Moe, Poochie, and Robot Itchy & Scratchy are made-to-order, highly articulated, deluxe 7” scale action figures featuring a variety of interchangeable parts and iconic accessories. Figures can be […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Electronic Arts Inc. signaled the imminent return of the football season with the worldwide launch of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 22 for Sony PlayStation®5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC via Origin™ and Steam®, Google Stadia™ and mobile with NFL superstars Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on the cover. Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens and […]
By Staff Reports JUMP TALES, the upcoming indie comics magazine, has revealed its full slate of series for its initial serialization. The magazine, made by and for fans of shonen manga, features a host diverse, up-and-coming creators each bringing their own style and talent. For Western Fans of Shonen JumpJump Tales is an endeavor to capture the feeling of Japanese manga magazines including Shuiesha’s […]
By Staff Reports TMS Entertainment USA, Inc., one of Japan’s largest and most prominent anime studios, has announced the launch of a dedicated LUPIN THE 3rd series channel in partnership with the leading free television streaming service, Pluto TV, to commemorate the anime series’ 50th Anniversary. Created by storied Japanese manga artist Monkey Punch, LUPIN THE 3rd made its animated […]
By Nolan P Smith Photos by Nolan P Smith and Jason T Smith When Sentinel and Bluefin first announced the Fighting Armor series, I was definitely intrigued. But when they showed off the Spiderman and Captain America armors, those are what pushed me from intrigued to excited. Iron Man and Spiderman are both top-notch figures, but now it’s time to […]
By Staff Reports What a day! HERO TRADE: PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE is actually TWO books.Stores only received copies of one or the other. And BAD IDEA managed to keep this whole shebang a secret the entire time! What’s more, you lucky FINAL FIVE pre-order sticker holders get direct access to a second copy. Let’s unpack all that with this handy-dandy HERO TRADE: PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE FAQ: What do […]
By Staff Reports Vault is thrilled to announce FOX AND HARE, a thrilling new cyberpunk series co-created by writer Jon Tsuei (Sera and the Royal Stars, Run Love Kill), and artist Stacey Lee (Marvel’s Silk, The Unstoppable Wasp, Gwenpool). When black market coder Aurora Yi uncovers top secret data that has tapped into the past lives of the citizens of Mazu Bay, her […]
By Staff Reports Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, and largest operator of waterparks in North America, is thrilled to announce that Fright Fest® is back and better, bigger, and scarier than ever. This year, the company’s signature Halloween celebration returns in all of its glory with miles of haunted mazes; new, spooktacular Halloween-themed shows, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Initially set to release in July of 2020, Free Guy fell victim to the delays caused by Covid. In a way, it would have been the perfect movie to release to streaming during the lockdown; it’s the uplifting and joyous bolt of energy we all could have used. In the end, it wasn’t meant to […]
By Staff Reports Seven Dead Stars, created by Grammy-nominated producers Unsecret and DJ Form, invite comics readers and music lovers to an exciting new world of audio-visual consumption! Featuring a star-studded cast of creators with art by Cliff Richards (Batman, Justice League, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), colors by Michael Bartolo (Captain America, Iron Man, Star Wars), and letters and layout by Kathryn […]
By Staff Reports Private Division and Supergiant Games are proud to announce that Hades is now available as a retail edition, simultaneously alongside the digital release, for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X and Xbox One consoles. The multi-award-winning game, boasting impressive aggregate score of 94 on OpenCritic* and earning “#1 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021” and “#1 […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor Alter Nation is a unique independent action figure line that combines animal DNA with amazing action features that are a throwback to yesteryear. Panda Mony Toy Brands has a hit on their hands with their inaugural release- this time, we look at one of the villains of the line- Sabotage. The Cybernetic soldier is extremely […]
By Jason T. SmithCreative Editor The latest wave of Hasbro’s popular Marvel Legends figures hits it out of the park in a major way. An Ursa Major way! What is being dubbed as “the Iron Man” wave fires on all cylinders, giving us seven outstanding action figures, most of whom are Iron Man related, and what I find to be […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor In 2016, the world was introduced to David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad.” Although it was a box office success, it was met with less than stellar reviews (it currently sits at 26% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a divisive fan base. It introduced the world to DC’s most bankable live-action character (Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn), featured Will […]
