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02/15/24 @ 11:41 am EST
Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer products are excited to announce a huge new addition to the ThunderCats mythos, with the introduction of a brand new character in issue #2! A brand-new member is being added to the core cast by the creative team of Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss. Fans will get the chance to meet Calica early into the second issue, which arrives in stores March 13. A potential love interest for a Lion-O trying to mature and establish himself as a worthy leader, Calica's story could go any number of ways in the forthcoming chapters and story arcs... "Not only has it been great to play with the classic ThunderCats characters, having the opportunity to contribute to the lore has been a wonderful experience," said writer Declan Shalvey. "Especially with introducing Calica (and her unique, yet naturally fitting design courtesy of Drew Moss) who will add a new dynamic that will keep the ThunderCats (and readers) on their toes." As her name may imply, this new young Thunderian is inspired by the appearance of Calico cats, with a tri-color fur pattern and a distinctive black patch around one of her eyes. She's found among the wreckage of a Mu'Tant ship. More of her backstory will be revealed in the issue and beyond for readers. Alongside the character's first appearance, Dynamite will be unveiling a surprise second cover for the issue by series writer and superstar artist Declan Shalvey. Additionally, Dynamite fan-favorite Ken Haeser will be crafting a cover featuring Calica using a clever homage to one of the most powerful and influential women in comics. The design artwork by Drew Moss drafted in her creation will also be presented on a variant cover for fans. As the "Final Order Cutoff" approaches for the issue, Dynamite will be sharing further information. ThunderCats #2 will be in stores March 13. It is written by Declan Shalvey, drawn by Drew Moss, colored by Arancia Studio, lettered by Jeff Eckleberry, and edited by Nate Cosby. In addition to the newly announced covers by Shalvey, Moss, and Ken Haeser, the issue features variant covers by David Nakayama, Lucio Parrillo, Jae Lee, Ivan Tao, and an action figure cover.      
05/25/25 @ 2:02 pm EST
If you’re creating a list of the best villains in the MCU, there’s a good chance you’re going to include Kilgrave as played by former Doctor Who alum David Tennant. The mind-controlling menace was the main villain in Jessica Jones season one and helped set the series as a fan favorite among the Marvel Television offerings. But there is another character in the MCU that Tennant would liked to have portrayed, something he revealed this weekend at the MCM Comic Con in London, telling the audience. “In terms of superheroes, I don’t know, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they’ve gone in a different direction, although if it has to be someone, I’m happy for it to be Pedro Pascal, frankly.” He went on to say why he’d want to be Mr. Fantastic, “I would have quite liked to be Reed Richards, I’d quite like to be able to do all that,” he then mimics using Reed’s stretching ability and made marching sound effects. “So I’ll stick with that even though it’s gone, even though it’s gonna be a while before there’s another go at that, I think, unfortunately. I think Pedro Pascal is great. I’m very, very pleased that he exists.”  05/25/25 @ 1:48 pm EST
Prolific fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson has multiple successful series including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive sagas, both part of his Cosmere arc of inter-connected novels. He was also tasked with finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series after Jordan’s passing. The author has announced that there will be a third era for his Mistborn series, to be called the Ghostbloods Trilogy, that will take place 50-70 years after Wax & Wayne. Sanderson plans to start on the third book this year and will complete all three books prior to publishing the first. The Mistborn series is based on a universe where certain people are born with the ability to digest metals to unlock superhuman abilities. It’s a unique and interesting way to create powers for characters and leads to some very unlikely heroes and villains. Sanderson has also dived into the world of comics with his original graphic novel series White Sands from Dynamite Entertainment.  05/25/25 @ 1:29 pm EST
If you saw the new live-action Lilo & Stitch film this weekend you may have noticed a character missing from the original animation version. Captain Gantu of the Galactic Federation is no where to be seen and according to director Dean Fleischer Camp, this was to “free up real estate”. He told Cinema Blend, “Gantu was one of those things that just didn’t work so well in live action. We explored it a bit, but ultimately, we had to make the decision. And also, I do stand by the decision, because I feel like a lot of the things that, in trying to ground these characters more and tell a story with a little more emotional depth, especially between the sisters. I feel like you have to free up real estate to allow that breathing room to do those things.” Gantu, originally voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson, was the one trying to apprehend Stitch.  05/24/25 @ 12:12 pm EST
Hannah Waddingham shared some exciting updates about Ted Lasso Season 4. The 2-time Golden Globe nominee for playing team owner Rebecca has confirmed that filming will begin in July 2025, and she praised the show's writers, calling them "Jedi Knights" for their incredible storytelling. She also highlighted the presence of "real feminist men" in the writers' room, emphasizing how well the scripts are crafted. The new season is expected to focus on a recently created women’s team that was hinted at in the season 3 finale. Waddingham expressed surprise at the show's return, saying, "We thought we’d mourned the loss, and now it’s rising from the dead!". Along with Waddingham, series regulars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple and Jeremy Swift have been confirmed to reprise their roles. 
05/24/25 @ 12:00 pm EST
Prime Video has officially canceled The Wheel of Time after three seasons. The series was based on a fantasy book series written by Robert Jordan, later completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's passing. The series consists of 14 main books and a prequel, set in a richly detailed world where magic, prophecy, and epic battles shape the fate of civilizations. The decision to not continue was primarily financial, despite the show being well-received creatively. The third season, which concluded on April 17, 2025, was praised as the best yet, but declining viewership and high production costs led Amazon to pull the plug. The season finale was designed to provide some closure, but fans are still disappointed that the series won’t continue.  05/24/25 @ 11:50 am EST
The new Superman trailer has caused a bit of a Mandela Effect having to do with a possible connection with another film. If you’re not familiar with the Mandela Effect, it is a phenomenon where a large group of people remember an event or detail differently from how it actually occurred. The term was coined in 2009 by Fiona Broome after she realized that a large group of people falsely remember Nelson Mandela dying in the 1980s even though he lived until 2013. Other examples are people remembering Darth Vader saying, “Luke, I am your father.” except he actually says, “No. I am your father.” Or there being a genie movie called Shazam starring comedian Sinbad even though the movie doesn’t exist. The new Mandela Effect has to do with a moment in the Superman trailer where a news report in the background talks about “Major Flooding in Gotham”, which fans link to the end of Matt Reeves’ The Batman as the Riddler causes Gotham City to flood. There is a growing divide online on whether this means that Robert Pattinson’s Batman exists in the same universe as David Corenswet’s Superman, even though James Gunn has clearly said they don’t. The thing is though, the Easter Egg everyone is pointing to doesn’t actually say “Gotham”. As you can see in the attached image, it just says, “Major Flooding Causes Suffering.” Not sure if this is caused by wish fulfilment, people seeing what they want to see, or that audiences are so used to Superman and Batman both existing together that their minds connect the dots automatically, but for now the two universes are not connected no matter how hard fans try.  05/23/25 @ 4:03 pm EST
BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at THE KILLER: AFFAIRS OF THE STATE II #2. The iconic French crime saga that inspired the David Fincher film, THE KILLER: AFFAIRS OF THE STATE II by the writer/artist duo Matz and Luc Jacamon, letterer AndWorld Design, and translated by Edward Gauvin, arrives in comic shops this May!
Somewhere in the south of France, the Killer spends his time in a remote mountain cabin. There, he quietly carries out his assignments and awaits further orders. After his run-in with unexpected neighbors interrupts his mission, the Killer is brought to question things he’d never considered. Will this chance encounter change the way he sees the world? THE KILLER: AFFAIRS OF THE STATE II #2 features main cover art by series artist Luc Jacamon, and variant covers by acclaimed illustrator Guillem March (Something is Killing the Children). THE KILLER: AFFAIRS OF THE STATE II is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning Archaia imprint, home to inspiring graphic novels such as Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Ryan North, and Albert Monteys; The Sacrifice of Darkness by Roxane Gay, Tracy Lynne-Oliver, and Rebecca Kirby; Big Black: Stand at Attica by Frank “Big Black” Smith, Jared Reinmuth, and Améziane; The Killer by Matz and Luc Jacamon; We Served the People by Emei Burell; New World by David Jesus Vignolli; Eighty Days by A.C. Esguerra; Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure by Jeff Jensen and George Schall; The Short While by Jeremy Sorese; About Betty’s Boob by Vero Cazot and Julie Rocheleau; Flavor Girls by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky; I’m Still Alive by Roberto Saviano and Asaf Hanuka; and licensed series including Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes; Lev Grossman’s The Magicians; and Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Storyteller, and Labyrinth. THE KILLER: AFFAIRS OF THE STATE II #2 will be available in comic shops June 18, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.       
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Alex Garland will direct a live-action film adaptation of the hit video game “Elden Ring”, produced by A24 and Bandai Namco. Garland, who recently wrote and directed “Warfare” for A24, will also write the coming feature, based on the mythological story by George R. R. Martin.Garland had been previously rumored to be attached to the project. “Elden Ring” will be produced by Peter Rice alongside Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA, Martin and Vince Gerardis. The original 2022 role-playing action video game was directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with Yui Tanimura co-directing. Set in an authentic dark fantasy world, “Elden Ring” is a fantasy epic with swathing environments and grim dungeons. Developed by FromSoftware and released by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this game has shipped more than 30 million units worldwide since its launch. (via Variety) 05/23/25 @ 12:44 pm EST
Following the hit debut of Hawkeye in the Ultimate Universe in Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri’s ULTIMATES last year, Charli Ramsey, AKA Hawkeye, will star in their very own thrilling adventure in ULTIMATE HAWKEYE #1! The first solo one-shot of the new Ultimate line, ULTIMATE HAWKEYE will arrive this September. First appearing in Ultimates #6, Charli Ramsey became one of the acclaimed series’ breakout new characters. Before being recruited to the Ultimates by Captain America, Charli was a vigilante, defending their people from Roxxon’s exploitation. Now, in an adventure that reveals more of Ultimate Hawkeye’s history, the expert archer breaks away from the team to embark on a covert operation to take out the Maker singlehandedly, a mission that will have a massive impact on the future of the Ultimate Universe. The creative team for this thrilling ULTIMATE HAWKEYE one-shot will be revealed in the coming weeks. In addition to the main story, Camp and Frigeri will deliver a framing story that positions the one-shot into their ongoing Ultimates narrative. Stay tuned for more details about the exciting creative team for ULTIMATE HAWKEYE #1, check out the cover by superstar artist R.B. Silva, and preorder ULTIMATE HAWKEYE #1 at your local comic shop today!  05/23/25 @ 12:44 pm EST
Marvel Studios’ marquee team of heroes need a bit more time to reassemble. Avengers: Doomsday is pushing back its release date in theaters from May 1, 2026 to Dec. 18, 2026, while Avengers: Secret Wars will now open Dec. 17, 2027 instead of May 7, 2027. Disney, however, isn’t giving up the coveted start-of-summer-slot in 2026 and has set 20th Century’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 to take Doomsday‘s date and open May 1. Insiders say Doomsday and Secret Wars are two of the biggest titles Marvel has ever made, and the date shifts help the production schedules (Doomsday is shooting). Marvel has learned the hard way what can happen when rushing things. (via The Hollywood Reporter) |
