Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martín’s Friday Heads to Hardcover This Fall

Posted on July 31, 2025 by admin

Image Comics announced that Friday, the award-winning paranormal mystery series from Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martín, will be released in a collected hardcover edition this November. The Friday Deluxe Edition compiles all nine issues of the digital-first comic originally published through Panel Syndicate.

Blending supernatural horror with nostalgic mystery, Friday follows Friday Fitzhugh, a former teen sleuth drawn back to her hometown during college break. Reuniting with childhood friend and detective partner Lancelot Jones, she’s pulled into a dark investigation that forces her to confront both eerie new threats and the growing pains of adulthood.

The series, praised for its mix of noir, small-town unease, and coming-of-age emotion, features colors by Muntsa Vicente and has received both Eisner and Harvey Awards since its debut.

The Friday Deluxe Edition arrives in comic shops on November 12, and will be available in bookstores and online retailers beginning November 25.

Hayley Morin’s “Under the Arbor” to Premiere on CBC This August

Posted on July 30, 2025 by admin

The new feature documentary Under the Arbor, from Cree filmmaker Hayley Morin, is set to make its national debut on CBC Gem on August 15, followed by a broadcast premiere on CBC Television on August 16 in Alberta, British Columbia, and the North.

Filmed across Treaty 6 territory over a single powwow season, the documentary offers an immersive and celebratory look at the people and traditions that define the contemporary powwow circuit. Through dancers, drummers, and families, Under the Arbor explores Indigenous identity, generational knowledge, and the joy of gathering—both in the arena and behind the scenes.

Featuring music from Juno Award-winner Fawn Wood and Grammy-nominated Cree Confederation, the film blends cultural expression with striking visuals and heartfelt storytelling. A Cree-language version will also be made available on CBC Gem.

Morin, known for Joe Buffalo and Smudge the Blades, makes her feature directorial debut with the project, which was shot on location in Enoch, Samson, and Tsuu’tina Nations. The film was produced by Hayley Morin Productions and Sentio Films, with support from CBC and several Canadian arts and media organizations.

Comic-Con 2025 Panels Highlight Creative Talent Behind Daredevil, Minecraft, Lil Kev, and More

Posted on July 29, 2025 by admin

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Impact24 PR hosted a series of panels spotlighting the creatives behind major projects like Daredevil: Born Again, Minecraft, Agatha All Along, and Kevin Hart’s Lil Kev.

In the “Fan Favorites” panel, editors, composers, and VFX leads discussed shaping the tone of high-profile productions. Composer Michael Paraskevas explained how Agatha All Along shifted from the typical Marvel sound toward eerie string and guitar combinations, while Snow White composer Jeff Morrow and Daredevil editor Stephanie Filo reflected on genre-specific approaches to storytelling.

“From Script to Screen” offered insight into the collaborative process behind animation and live-action titles, with Looney Tunes composer Joshua Moshier emphasizing the importance of syncing music to hand-drawn motion. Meanwhile, the “Hollywood Game Changers” panel focused on representation, with Sue Obeidi of MPAC sharing her work on authentic Muslim portrayals in shows like Deli Boys.

The series concluded with Lil Kev, a look at Kevin Hart’s childhood brought to life through animation. Executive producer Matthew Claybrooks highlighted the show’s focus on community and humor over hardship.

Across the board, the panels offered fans a glimpse into the creative engines driving today’s most talked-about projects.

James Cameron Unveils Trailer for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ Introducing the Ash People

Posted on July 28, 2025 by admin

20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron’s sci-fi franchise. The film is set to premiere exclusively in theaters on December 19, 2025.

The trailer introduces a new Na’vi clan known as the Mangkwan—or Ash People—a tribe that resides among volcanic terrain and appears to possess the ability to control fire. The Ash People, led by a new character named Varang (played by Oona Chaplin), are portrayed as hostile toward the film’s central family and seem to align with returning antagonist Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang).

The story continues the saga of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) as they seek new allies in the face of rising threats. Returning characters include Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), Spider (Jack Champion), and members of the aquatic Metkayina clan introduced in Avatar: The Way of Water. The footage shows the Sully family joining forces with the Metkayina to confront the growing power of the Ash People.

According to Cameron, the film explores “more challenging emotional territory” and expands the scope of Pandora by highlighting internal conflicts between Na’vi clans. The trailer ends with Varang confronting Kiri, saying, “Your goddess has no dominion here,” marking a shift toward darker ideological themes in the series.

Avatar: Fire and Ash follows the box office success of The Way of Water, which earned over $2.3 billion globally. The Avatar franchise has collectively grossed more than $5.2 billion to date.

Peacock Brings Twisted Metal Season 2 to Comic-Con with Sneak Peek and Bumper Car Chaos

Posted on July 27, 2025 by admin

Peacock rolled into San Diego Comic-Con with high energy on Thursday, previewing Twisted Metal Season 2 with a fan-filled panel and a demolition derby-style bumper car experience. The upcoming season of the post-apocalyptic action-comedy premieres July 31 with three new episodes, followed by weekly drops through August.

Cast members Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, and Anthony Carrigan joined executive producers Michael Jonathan Smith and Asad Qizilbash in Ballroom 20 to discuss what’s ahead. The conversation hinted at bigger stakes and new characters, including the introduction of Calypso—a twisted figure at the center of the deadly vehicular tournament that drives the show’s second season arc.

After the panel, fans were invited to a Twisted Metal-themed activation where show-inspired bumper cars recreated the mayhem of the series. Mackie and Beatriz made surprise appearances, even handing out PlayStation 5 consoles to a few attendees.

Season 2 picks up as John and Quiet enter a lethal competition filled with explosive rivalries and returning threats, including the masked killer Sweet Tooth and John’s estranged sister, now known as Dollface. The show, a blend of dark humor and chaotic action, continues its reinterpretation of the classic PlayStation franchise.

New episodes of Twisted Metal stream Thursdays on Peacock through August 28.

AMC Expands Anne Rice Universe with The Vampire Lestat and Talamasca at Comic-Con

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

AMC brought fresh updates from its Anne Rice Immortal Universe to San Diego Comic-Con, spotlighting the next chapter of Interview with the Vampire—now titled The Vampire Lestat—alongside its new series Talamasca.

During the Vampire Lestat panel, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, and Eric Bogosian joined showrunner Rolin Jones and composer Daniel Hart to preview the upcoming season. Along with returning actors Delainey Hayles and Assad Zaman, the series adds Jennifer Ehle (Gabriella), Ella Ballentine (Baby Jenks), Jeanine Serralles, Christopher Heyerdahl (Marius), and Damien Atkins (Magnus) to the ensemble. Bogosian, who plays journalist Daniel Molloy, will also appear in Talamasca, creating the franchise’s first crossover character.

Later, AMC introduced Talamasca, a series focused on a secret society that monitors supernatural activity. Executive producers Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, and Mark Lafferty were joined by stars Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Celine Buckens. A teaser trailer and a first scene were shown. The show will premiere October 26 at 9PM ET/PT.

Both series are part of AMC’s expanding Immortal Universe, following the critical success of Interview with the Vampire, which has earned multiple award nominations and back-to-back seasons with high acclaim.

See the teaser trailer for Anne Rice’s Talamasca below:

Kelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth Join Cast of Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

Kelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth have joined Jana Kramer in Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, a holiday-themed romantic drama set to premiere exclusively in theaters on November 6.

Grammer, best known for his long-running role as Frasier Crane, will play Howard Miller, while Hollingsworth—of Virgin River fame—stars as his son, Ben. Kramer and Hollingsworth lead the story as romantic co-stars in this adaptation of Kingsbury’s upcoming novel, set for release on October 21.

Principal photography is underway in Nashville, with Tyler Russell directing and Natalie Ruffino Wilson producing for Karen Kingsbury Productions and Fathom Entertainment. The film follows Kingsbury’s previous adaptation, Someone Like You (2024), and marks her return to fiction publishing with Thomas Nelson.

The Christmas Ring will debut nationwide in theaters just in time for the 2025 holiday season.

‘Gen V’ Season 2 Brings Surprises and Cameos to Comic-Con 2025

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

Ballroom 20 lit up Friday afternoon as Gen V stormed into Comic-Con with an electrifying panel. Cast members joined showrunner Michele Fazekas to debut the Season 2 trailer, packed with crowd-pleasing reveals—including surprise cameos from The Boys. Erin Moriarty’s Starlight and Chace Crawford’s The Deep drew cheers, while Black Noir II made a brief but notable appearance.

Fazekas confirmed that Gen V picks up right after The Boys Season 4, with Homelander now ruling America. “Now we get to see what that looks like,” she said, hinting at tensions both on campus and nationwide as resistance begins to stir.

New characters were also revealed, including Hamish Linklater’s unsettling Dean Cipher and Ethan Slater as the university’s namesake, Dr. Thomas Godolkin. The trailer also showed off Zach McGowan’s Dogknott—briefly, and violently.

One of the panel’s most emotional moments came as the cast honored the late Chance Perdomo. Rather than recast, the show wrote his character Andre out, with a heartfelt “For Andre” line in the trailer delivered by Sean Patrick Thomas.

The hour ended on a high with a surprise peek at The Boys Season 5, teasing grotesque new supes and unexpected appearances by Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins.

Gen V Season 2 premieres September 17 on Prime Video.

Wonderstorm Unveils The Dragon King, a New Series Set in The Dragon Prince Universe

Posted on July 24, 2025 by admin

At San Diego Comic-Con, Wonderstorm announced The Dragon King, a new animated series expanding the world of The Dragon Prince. Set seven years after the original Netflix series, the new story follows returning characters as they confront the reemergence of Aaravos and face world-altering challenges in a more mature narrative arc.

The series reunites Avatar: The Last Airbender veterans Jack De Sena (Sokka) and Dante Basco (Zuko), reprising and expanding their roles as Callum and Zym, respectively. Joining them is Critical Role’s Liam O’Brien, voicing a new antagonist who threatens the balance of Xadia.

Designed as a standalone entry, The Dragon King aims to appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences with epic battles and god-tier powers, while reflecting the evolution of its characters and viewers alike.

To support production, Wonderstorm is launching a Kickstarter campaign next month, offering fans behind-the-scenes access and participation in the creative process. The initiative underscores the studio’s commitment to independent storytelling and fan collaboration.

The Cast and Creators of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” Took Over Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con

Posted on July 24, 2025 by admin

The cast and creators of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 took over Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con with new footage, returning stars, and a few surprises.

The panel kicked off with moderator Juju Green (aka Straw Hat Goofy) introducing director Emma Tammi and producer Jason Blum, to tease what’s coming in the sequel.

Tammi revealed there are over three times as many animatronics this time around, with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop once again handling the designs. “We wanted to make them feel real,” she said. “Like they could actually be standing in front of you.”

Josh Hutcherson (Mike) and Piper Rubio (Abby) returned to talk about where their characters are now: Abby is still grieving her animatronic friends and builds something for her science fair as a tribute, while Mike is trying to keep life normal.

New cast members Teo Briones and Theodus Crane joined the panel as well. Briones plays a paranormal vlogger in the sequel, while Crane’s character is a close friend who’s skeptical about a potential romance between Mike and Vanessa.

Matthew Lillard, who couldn’t attend in person, sent in a hilarious video message thanking fans for the success of the first film and joking that if enough people see the sequel, they’ll get to make a third.

He closed his message by introducing his Scream co-star Skeet Ulrich—who then walked onstage to loud cheers. Ulrich kept details about his role vague, only saying he plays someone with “a very specific past” and “a deep emotional tie to what’s going on.”

The panel closed with new footage, giving fans a glimpse at returning animatronics—including Mangle and the Marionette, along with promises of more action and deeper lore.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 hits theaters this December.

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