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05/22/25 @ 10:11 am EST
 After working with A24 on The Smashing Machine, the anticipated MMA drama out later this year, Dwayne Johnson is looking to get back in business with the studio. Deadline reports that he’s come aboard to co-star in Breakthrough, a psychological thriller penned by up-and-comer Zeke Goodman. Set in turn-of-the-millennium Southern California, the story follows an alienated young man who comes under the influence of a motivational guru, whose intoxicating charm masks his morally questionable methods of manipulation and his own concealed darkness. Johnson reportedly will play the supporting role of the guru, with casting still underway for the lead role and other supporting parts. There’s no director on the project yet, but it will be produced and financed by A24. Stacey Sher’s Shiny Penny Productions will produce alongside Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, with Jacob Epstein and Justin Wolf to exec produce via Lighthouse Management and Media. 05/30/25 @ 6:37 pm EST
Hulu has released a first-look at the “King of the Hill” revival, marking the show’s return to TV after 15 years. The 14th season of the beloved animated series will debut all 10 episodes on Aug. 4. In addition to the first-look photo that can be seen above, Hulu also released the updated opening credits, which can be seen below. The official description for the new season: “After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas, to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.” (via Variety) Updated opening credits video: https://youtu.be/R189-YSWvsY 05/30/25 @ 12:37 pm EST
Today Skybound and Image Comics unveiled a first look at interior pages and variant covers from Ultramega #9, the series finale of the Eisner Award-nominated series. From creator, writer, and artist James Harren (BPRD, Rumble) and colorist Dave Stewart (Hellboy, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!), the ninth and final supersized issue will be available at comic book shops on May 14, 2025. Every Ultramega before Noah has fallen. But will he follow in his father’s footsteps...or blast his own path, covered with the corpses of his enemy? James Harren’s masterwork comes to a ferocious finish! Ultramega #9 will feature a main cover by Harren & Stewart, an open to order variant cover by Andrew MacLean (Head Lopper), a 1:10 incentive black and white variant cover by MacLean, and a 1:25 incentive black and white variant cover by Harren. For the second arc of Ultramega, comics legend Mike Mignola (Hellboy) served as guest artist for covers on issue #5, Eisner Award nominated artist Matías Bergara (Step by Step) drew covers for issue #6, Eisner Award winning artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta (Phantom Road, Vision) was the guest cover artist for issue #7, and Eisner Award winning artist Sanford Green (Bitter Root, Doom) drew guest covers for issue #8. Ultramega by James Harren #9 (of 9) (SRP $7.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The full list of covers is below: Ultramega #9 Cover A by James Harren (Lunar Code: 1224IM357) Ultramega #9 Cover B by Andrew MacLean (Lunar Code: 1224IM358) Ultramega #9 Cover C B&W Full Art (1:10 Incentive Variant) by Andrew MacLean (Lunar Code: 1224IM359) Ultramega #9 Cover D B&W Full Art (1:25 Incentive Variant) by James Harren (Lunar Code: 1224IM360) 
   
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Marvel's most recent casting rumor could be a historic moment for the MCU as it integrates one of its actors from the ABC era of Marvel Television into a live-action Disney+ show. Before Disney+, Marvel Studios partnered with ABC for several Marvel TV series, most notably Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter. Marvel Studios has often dodged acknowledging whether these shows are canon in the MCU, but the crossover of actors between the ABC shows and Marvel Studios films and series is opening the door for more integration between these disparate corners of the Marvel world. One of Marvel's anticipated upcoming Disney+ shows is Vision Quest, which explores Vision's (Paul Bettany) journey for answers after he was resurrected as White Vision. However, Vision isn't the only character the MCU is resurrecting in the show, with entertainment insider Daniel Richtman reporting that actor James D'Arcy is set to reprise his role as Edwin Jarvis in Vision Quest. Jarvis is known for being Howard Stark's butler and an ally of Peggy Carter. He also inspired Tony Stark's A.I. companion JARVIS, whom the younger Stark named after his family's friend. Now in Vision Quest, D'Arcy is tipped to reprise his role yet again, which will mark the first time an actor who originated their role in an ABC Marvel Television show has reprised that role in a live-action MCU Disney+ show. (via The Direct) 05/30/25 @ 10:01 am EST
The Fantastic Four: First Steps takes place in a parallel universe and that means we're getting a bold new take on Marvel's First Family. One of the biggest changes to how these characters are typically portrayed on screen is the addition of Franklin Richards, the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. In the comics, he's a powerful reality warper and one of the most powerful beings in the universe, even at a young age. Today, we have a first look at some upcoming statues for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where Franklin is shown alongside his mother, the Invisible Woman. There's been a Funko Pop version of Franklin floating around, but these statues are reportedly movie-accurate and indicate that he'll at least be a toddler by the time this movie ends. Heading into Avengers: Doomsday, it would not be unlikely to bet on him being aged up even further. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to be released in theaters on July 25. (via ComicBookMovie)   
05/29/25 @ 7:19 pm EST
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #20. This continuation of the new story arc will feature the blockbuster creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country), and letterer Rus Wooton (Fire Power). This all-new chapter of the epic space opera hits comic book shops on June 25, 2025. In the Agorrian throne room, tensions run high as Darak confronts Solila, signaling the return of their rivalry. Meanwhile, trouble also brews on Skuxxoid Alpha Base, where Skuxxoid and his clone (Skuxxoid NEW) are suddenly taken captive… Each issue of Void Rivals promises to take readers further into the Energon Universe, with more familiar faces to appear, including some of the most popular TRANSFORMERS bots, allies, and enemies! Void Rivals #20 will feature a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici, along with a lineup of variant covers including an open-to-order cover B by Conor Hughes, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive variant connecting cover series by Martín Morazzo and Patricio Delpeche, a 1:25 incentive variant by Mark Torres, a 1:50 incentive variant by Patricia Martín, and the Energon Universe second anniversary mural variant covers by Jason Howard. Void Rivals is a tentpole of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe ongoing series include the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today. Void Rivals #20 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday June 25, 2025. The full list of covers is below: Void Rivals #20 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0425IM432) Void Rivals #20 Cover B by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0425IM433) Void Rivals #20 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive – Connecting) by Martín Morazzo & Patricio Delpeche (Lunar Code: 0425IM434 ) Void Rivals #20 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Mark Torres (Lunar Code: 0425IM435) Void Rivals #20 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Patricia Martín (Lunar Code: 0425IM436) Void Rivals #20 Cover F Energon Universe Second Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0425IM437) Void Rivals #20 Cover G Energon Universe Second Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0425IM438) 
 
  
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 This summer a new nightmare comes to Halloween Town! The iconic film Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas makes its way to comics once more with an all-new graphic novel. Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen hits shelves this June.
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Shea Ernshaw, the graphic novel of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen will offer a unique visual experience and translation of its already beloved story for fans. Acclaimed author Liz Marsham handles the adaptation, distilling a novel into an exciting and haunting graphic narrative. She's a fan-favorite veteran of Disney's library of stories and worlds, working on projects like Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf. She's joined by the artistic duo of Alessio Petillo and Ismael Canales, masterfully bringing the timeless characters of the film and novel to the comic page. Last but certainly not least, comics legend Jill Thompson (Sandman, Scary Godmother) illustrates the hauntingly beautiful cover. "I really enjoyed the opportunity to work on this compelling story,” said writer Liz Marsham. “Shea Ernshaw wrote everything I could have needed: a compelling story about iconic characters I have loved as a fan for decades, an exciting mix of the settings we know and gorgeously-described new landscapes, enthralling action, an emotional journey that is both fantastical and deeply relatable, and, of course, the delightfully spooky vibes we all associate with Halloween Town. It was a pleasure to help add a new dimension to an already rich tale, and the art team has done a wonderful job bringing it all to life." Jack and Sally seem like the perfect couple — but all is not well in their colorful home of Halloween Town! As the graphic novel starts, after escaping the domineering clutches of Dr. Finkelstein and marrying Jack, her true love, Sally is officially the Pumpkin Queen of the realm. As much as she loves her skeletal husband and closest friends, the imposing public spotlight and weight of her newfound royal responsibilities feel like a new form of captivity. Everything begins to unravel and spool out of control when Sally and trusty ghost dog Zero discover a hidden doorway leading to the previously unknown Dream Town. As worlds collide, the resulting cascade of calamities risk jeopardizing her new position as the Pumpkin Queen, and the very foundations of her world! To save her beloved home, and find her place and comfort within it, Sally will have to summon all the strength within her seams — with Zero to help — or else the future could become a nightmare without Halloween!    
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen The Graphic Novel features spooky and endearing visuals, exciting new characters, and a pivotal tale for Sally, the heartfelt character in the franchise. Released in 1993, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas instantly became one of the most iconic films of Disney's storied history. Produced and devised by the legendary filmmaker Tim Burton, the film and its beloved characters have translated to countless media and merchandising channels. Among those is the original young adult novel by Shea Ernshaw, Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, released in 2022. Fans will not want to miss this exciting new vision of their favorites!
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DISNEY TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: LONG LIVE THE PUMPKIN QUEEN THE GRAPHIC NOVEL is solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ May 2025 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in June 2025. Comic book fans are encouraged to preorder copies of the book with their local comic book retailers. It will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, ComicsPlus, and more! ... 05/29/25 @ 11:29 am EST
MCU's upcoming 2025 streaming series, Ironheart, just made franchise history with the debut of a new logo. The forthcoming Disney+ show will follow Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams back in the super-powered franchise for the first time since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The new series, executive produced by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, has long been in the works at Marvel Studios, with its debut set initially for late 2023. Because of this, fans have sat with the show much longer than many other MCU titles, meaning they have seen the various changes it has undergone. Ironheart recently debuted its fourth new logo for the series, marking the first time an MCU Disney+ series has used four distinct logos before its eventual release. The new logo takes the hammered metal heart seen in several prior iterations of the show's marketing, with a new title treatment splayed across the front of it. Since its first announcement in 2020, Ironheart has had several different logo looks, going from a fairly Iron Man-inspired red and gold to nailing down the metal heart look a year later and then iterating on that several times since then. (via The Direct) 
05/29/25 @ 11:40 am EST
Guillermo del Toro’s film school will be back in session in Toronto this summer when the Oscar-winning director hosts a lecture series on Canadian horror movies at TIFF Lightbox. The July 9 to 13 curated showcase for TIFF Cinematheque, entitled From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness, will see the maestro of monsters take audiences through a series of iconic genre pics like David Cronenberg’s sophomore feature Rabid (1977), Vincenzo Natali’s Cube (1997) and John Fawcett’s supernatural fright pic Ginger Snaps starring Katharine Isabelle (2000) to reveal and explain their horror genre beats. The Mexican director will also explain the mechanics of Bruce McDonald’s Pontypool (2008), and Kyle Edward Ball’s feature directorial debut, Skinamarink (2022) for their own visual and emotional impacts on audiences. (via The Hollywood Reporter) 05/29/25 @ 10:53 am EST
Netflix has released the first trailer for the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel “The Thursday Murder Club,” directed by Chris Columbus. According to an official synopsis, “The Thursday Murder Club” follows ex-spy Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), ex-union activist Ron (Pierce Brosnan), ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and ex-nurse Joyce (Celia Imrie), whose casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when an unexpected death occurs on their doorstep. The full cast of “The Thursday Murder Club” includes Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Paul Freeman, Geoff Bell, Richard E. Grant and Ingrid Oliver. “The Thursday Murder Club” will premiere on August 28 on Netflix. (via Variety) Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ue_QJDkoTyw 05/28/25 @ 6:00 pm EST
Oni Press is proud to announce CAVE GRAVE: WILD WEST TALES – a powerful and powerburned collection of two previously self-published graphic novellas written and illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist and fast-rising star Shawn Kuruneru. Recently making Oni Press debut as the artist of THE GODDAMN TRAGEDY (with writer Chris Condon), Kuruneru is a Montreal-based writer/artist who also appeared in series including Fishflies (with writer/artist Jeff Lemire) and Black Hammer: Colonel Weird & Little Andromeda (with writer Tate Brombal). Slated for release as a uniquely sized and specially designed hardcover collection in March 2026, CAVE GRAVE: WILD WEST TALES will mark the first widely available solo collection of work from one of the most closely watched cartoonists in the industry today. CAVE GRAVE: WILD WEST TALES features two startling stories of double-crossing desperation and hopeless humanity set against a backdrop of the lawless Wild West. In Cave Grave, the art of double-crossing is taken to a new extreme as three struggling thieves attempt to pull off the heist of a lifetime—only to realize they’ve stolen more than they bargained for. In Poor Moon, a cowboy searching for purpose turns to bounty hunting. Catch, return, reward—it’s simple, until he picks up a bounty that’ll change his life forever… CAVE GRAVE collects two Western stories, Cave Grave and Poor Moon,” said Kuruneru. “Cave Grave starts as a straightforward heist story that follows outlaw brothers Jimmy and Harv, and their friend the ruthless Jacky Boy. After stealing a mysterious satchel, the thieves hide in a cave where they discover a creature lurking in the shadows and must overcome their greed to make it out alive. Then, in Poor Moon, an ex-soldier turned bounty hunter named Held yearns for peace. One last big score sets him on a journey searching for the wanted Cassie the killer. The closer Held gets to Cassie, the more he is pulled into a world of violence and murder.” “Shawn’s gorgeous, evocative art will take you back to the Wild West at its most desperate, its most greedy, and its most tragic,” said editor Megan Brown. “A stunning look at the vastness of the environment and those struggling to make a name within it, these stories will leave you wanting more—and we’re so excited for folks to be able to experience them soon in comic shops and bookstores.” “I love drawing the Western environment and wanted to write crime stories in the vein of Alfred Hitchcock—psychological edge, unexpected twists, and a focus on the characters' internal struggles and paranoia,” added Kuruneru. “These two stories deal with a constant desire for wealth and power, and how that obsession can manifest into something monstrous.” Saddle up and get ready to ride to the edge of your seat when Shawn Kuruneru’s CAVE GRAVE: WILD WESTERN TALES arrives in comic shops and book stores everywhere on March 3, 2026!       
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