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

By Armando

The Cast and Creators of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
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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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Johnny Depp, Ridley Scott, and Mechanical Cake Launch Dark New Venture, HYDE

Posted on July 21, 2025 by admin

In a rare pairing of Hollywood star power and comic book grit, Johnny Depp and Ridley Scott are teaming up with Mechanical Cake’s Jesse Negron to launch HYDE, a new entertainment venture unveiled ahead of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Created by Negron, HYDE reimagines the aftermath of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, exploring a world where Hyde has fully taken over. Set in the sewers beneath London, the story follows Hyde as he conducts twisted experiments to create others like himself. Depp will help shape the character and narrative, while Scott lends his world-building expertise as co-owner of the project.

“This is a no-brainer,” Scott said upon seeing early concept art. Depp called the project “insane and beautiful,” highlighting the creative freedom behind the venture.

The HYDE graphic novel will span two volumes—each over 200 pages—and is set to launch with a preview “ashcan” edition at Comic-Con this week. Attendees can pick up the limited edition at the panel HYDE: When the Worlds of Graphic Novels and Movies Collide, Thursday in Hall H, or pre-order the first chapter, due out this Halloween.

With a team that includes artists Gary Erskine and Chris Weston, and comic veteran Dave Elliott as editor, HYDE is poised to blur the line between graphic storytelling and cinematic ambition.

Dan Aykroyd to Appear at Comic-Con for New ‘Blues Brothers’ Graphic Novel Panel

Posted on July 14, 2025 by admin

San Diego Comic-Con will host a special panel on Thursday, July 24, featuring Dan Aykroyd and the creative team behind the new Blues Brothers graphic novel, The Escape of Joliet Jake. The event, set for 4:15–5:15 PM in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, celebrates the 45th anniversary of the original Blues Brothers film.

Aykroyd will be joined by writers Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner, along with Z2 Comics’ Rantz Hoseley and Josh Bernstein. The graphic novel is billed as a sequel to the 1980 film, developed with input from the Aykroyd family and the late Judy Belushi Pisano. Artist Felipe Sobriero leads the visuals for the project.

The Escape of Joliet Jake marks the first major expansion of the Blues Brothers universe in years, with plans for additional media projects underway. The panel will explore the creative process behind adapting the franchise into graphic form and honoring its legacy.

Red Sonja Reboot Sets August Theatrical Release, Comic-Con Panel Confirmed

Posted on July 10, 2025 by admin

Samuel Goldwyn Films will release Red Sonja, a reboot of the cult comic book franchise, in theaters on August 15, followed by a digital release on August 29. The film stars Matilda Lutz in the title role, alongside Robert Sheehan and Martyn Ford, and is directed by MJ Bassett.

Set in a brutal empire where Sonja is captured and forced to fight, the story follows her journey from chained gladiator to rebel leader as she confronts the tyrant Dragan and his wife, Dark Annisia.

The cast will appear at San Diego Comic-Con for a panel on July 24 at 5:30 PM PT in Ballroom 20, where they’ll discuss adapting the character for a new generation. A new trailer for the film is now available online.

Producers say the project has been years in the making and aim to deliver a film true to the comic’s legacy while introducing the “She-Devil with a Sword” to a wider audience.

Pacific Rim: Final Breach Graphic Novel Trilogy is coming to Kickstarter from Legendary & Rocketship

Posted on July 28, 2024 by admin

Legendary Comics announced today a 3-book graphic novel sequel to Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim Uprising that will pick up on the franchise storyline and take it in bold new directions. With a new cover featuring the likenesses of Charlie Hunnam (Raleigh), John Boyega (Jake Pentecost), and Charlie Day (Newt), Pacific Rim: Final Breach is written by Joshua Fialkov (Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender) with art by E.J. Su (Transformers). Partnering with Rocketship Entertainment, the book trilogy is being pre-sold on Kickstarter paired with exclusive merchandise available only through the campaign. The Kickstarter campaign for Pacific Rim: Final Breach launches on Wednesday, July 31. Click here for more details.

Humanity faces its ultimate threat as the Precursors unleash a new wave of devastating Kaiju assaults on Earth in Pacific Rim: Final Breach! After years of failed attempts to enter the Anteverse, the trans-dimensional realm from which all Kaiju emerge, Jake Pentecost and Hermann Gottlieb conceive a daring last-ditch plan whose success hinges on finding legendary Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket—the only human being to ever survive behind enemy lines. Living in exile off the grid, Raleigh must choose assured annihilation or confront his past and team up with a new generation to pilot the brand-new Gipsy Destroyer, the last Jaeger standing. Tensions escalate and old wounds reopen as the PPDC finally crosses the breach to confront what lies on the other side… It’s time for humanity to meet its true enemy and cancel the apocalypse once and for all.

“When it was declared at the end of the last Pacific Rim movie that we were going to take the war to the invaders, that was a set-up we couldn’t resist bringing to the world of graphic novels. We are delighted to pick up on the canonical threads and tell a new exciting story for fans of the franchise in this 3-book series,” said Robert Napton, SVP, Comics & Publishing at Legendary Entertainment.

SDCC 2024: Keanu Reeves Honored With Inkpot Award

Posted on July 27, 2024 by admin

By Armando

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Keanu Reeves received an Inkpot Award on Saturday during the BRZRKR panel at Comic-Con International, recognizing his contributions to comics and film. The surprise presentation took place in Hall H, where the actor was met with a standing ovation from the crowd.

The Inkpot Award, given by Comic-Con International, honors individuals for outstanding work in comics, science fiction and fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom. “Honestly, if it were just my choice, I would have given it to you just for The Matrix,” said Eddie Ibrahim, Director of Programming, as he handed Reeves the award.

Reeves, who rose to fame in 1989’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, has since become a cinematic mainstay through films like Point Break, Speed, and the genre-defining Matrix franchise. “The Matrix changed my life,” Reeves said onstage. “Over these years, it’s changed so many other people’s lives in really positive ways.”

The panel centered on BRZRKR, Reeves’ original comic book series co-written with Matt Kindt. Reeves is set to star in a live-action film adaptation of the story, with an animated Netflix series also in development. Artist Ron Garney, who illustrated the series, joined Reeves onstage, along with screenwriter Mattson Tomlin, who is writing the film version and is also behind the upcoming Terminator Zero series.

Reeves’ appearance added star power to a packed Hall H schedule, and his dual role as both storyteller and big-screen cinema icon was celebrated by fans and creators alike.

Pluto TV To Launch An Exclusive “WOW – Women Of Wrestling” Channel

Posted on July 27, 2024 by admin

Today at San Diego Comic-Con, “WOW – Women of Wrestling’s” co-founder and co-owner David McLane announced that Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television service, will be launching an exclusive WOW channel dedicated to the premier all-female sports entertainment property.

Just in time for season three, which is scheduled to launch in syndication the weekend of Sept. 14, fans can head to a dedicated WOW channel to watch their favorite WOW Superheroes hit the ring and catch up on all the drama, including intense rivalries, strong alliances and epic high-energy matches.

Starting in time for season three, Pluto TV will have all episodes of WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING seasons one and two as well as season three once it launches in September, in addition to the documentaries THE ORIGIN OF WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING and MY ROAD TO WOW – THE SECRETS OF THE SUPERHEROES.

WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING is the premier all-female sports entertainment property, co-owned and co-founded by trailblazing sports executive Jeanie Buss and David McLane, who is the founder of the original GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Led by the larger-than-life WOW Superheroes and their in-ring rivalries, WOW is an action-packed saga that plays out at high-energy live events and in weekly syndication across the U.S., on VICE TV and internationally including in Australia, Canada, Germany, India and Asia. As the only all-female wrestling organization with a global footprint, WOW showcases supreme athleticism, dramatic and inspiring stories, and is centered 24/7 around empowering and uplifting women and fans around the world. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Alien: Romulus: Terrifying Extended Footage Revealed At Comic-Con 2024

Posted on July 27, 2024 by admin

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Director and co-writer Fede Álvarez and the cast of “Alien: Romulus” showcased never-before-seen footage at Hall H during San Diego Comic-Con, featuring terrifying Facehuggers and a Chestburster.

The franchise’s original director, Ridley Scott, served as producer for this installment. Actors Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, and Spike Fearn joined the panel to discuss their experiences working on the upcoming 20th Century Studios film.

“While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe,” reads the synopsis.

“Alien: Romulus” is set between the events of “Alien” and its sequel “Aliens,” though Álvarez noted, “You really don’t need to have seen the other ones to understand or enjoy this film. If you have, it’s a treat. If you haven’t, then I’m jealous.”

Álvarez also answered video questions from surprise guests Ridley Scott and Guillermo Del Toro.

“Alien: Romulus” is set to open in theaters on August 16.

SDCC 2024: “In a Violent Nature” Sequel in Development

Posted on July 26, 2024 by admin

By Armando

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The sequel to the horror movie ‘In a Violent Nature 2’ has been announced at SDCC, during the The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror panel. The original’s producer Peter Kuplowsky were in attendance for the announcement.

“In a Violent Nature demonstrated that there continues to be a yearning for new perspectives in the horror landscape. We knew immediately that this distinctive take on the slasher would enthrall fans and are glad to see the community embrace a new slasher icon in Johnny,” head of AMC Networks’ film group Scott Shooman said in a statement. “With the sequel, we aim to prove that Johnny can be bigger, meaner, and his kills can only get more impressive.”

Written and directed by Chris Nash, the 2024 Canadian slasher film was a surprise hit in 2024, after it premiered on January 22, 2024, at the Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight program.

“In a Violent Nature” is set to be released on the Shudder streaming service later in the year.

“The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror” panel also had a lively discussion with David Dastmalchian (actor, Late Night with the Devil), Akela Cooper (writer, M3GAN franchise), and Angel Melanson (journalist, Fangoria) in attendance. The panel was moderated by Overlook Film Festival co-founder and director of film programming, Michael Lerman.