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:

‘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.

Trailer Drops for The Map That Leads to You, a Romance Across Europe

Posted on July 20, 2025 by admin

A new trailer has been released for The Map That Leads to You, a romantic drama starring Madelyn Cline and K.J. Apa, set to premiere on Prime Video on August 20, 2025.

Based on the novel by J.P. Monninger, the film follows Heather (Cline), a recent college graduate with her life carefully mapped out, who meets Jack (Apa), a free-spirited traveler retracing his grandfather’s footsteps across Europe. Their spontaneous connection on a train to Barcelona leads to an unexpected journey through Spain, Portugal, and Italy—one filled with romance, secrets, and emotional turns that challenge Heather’s plans and sense of self.

Directed by Lasse Hallström and written by Les Bohem and Vera Herbert, the film also features Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Orlando Norman, Josh Lucas, and Karl-El Santos.

The Map That Leads to You explores how one chance meeting can reroute everything, blending scenic travel with themes of love, uncertainty, and change. The film arrives on Prime Video just in time for late-summer viewing.

New Spy Thriller “Butterfly” to Premiere August 13 on Prime Video

Posted on July 15, 2025 by admin

Amazon MGM Studios has released the official trailer for Butterfly, a new six-episode series set to stream starting August 13, 2025.

The series stars Daniel Dae Kim as David Jung, a former U.S. intelligence operative now living in South Korea. The plot follows Jung as he becomes the target of a sociopathic assassin named Rebecca, assigned to kill him by a covert agency called Caddis.

The show is based on the 2015 graphic novel by Arash Amel and is co-created by Ken Woodruff (Gotham) and novelist Steph Cha, who also serve as executive producers alongside Kim. Kitao Sakurai directed the first two episodes.

The ensemble cast includes Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, Charles Parnell, Kim Ji-hoon, Kim Tae-hee, Sung Dong-il, Lee Il-hwa, Sean Dulake, and others. According to the creators, Butterfly will focus on psychological tension, espionage, and family dynamics rather than conventional action tropes.

The series aims to blend American and Korean perspectives in its storytelling and production.

‘Alice in Borderland’ Season 3 Set for September Return on Netflix

Posted on July 13, 2025 by admin

Netflix has officially announced that Season 3 of Alice in Borderland, the hit Japanese sci-fi thriller, will premiere on September 25, 2025. The new installment picks up after Arisu and Usagi clear all the deadly games and return to their lives in the real world—now married and seemingly at peace. But lingering visions from their time in the Borderland suggest their ordeal isn’t over.

Season 3 reintroduces leads Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, with Shinsuke Sato returning as director. According to the synopsis, the disappearance of Usagi and the reappearance of the mysterious “Joker” card send Arisu back into the surreal realm between life and death.

Alice in Borderland first gained international attention for its suspenseful game mechanics and psychological depth, based on Haro Aso’s manga. Its second season topped Netflix’s global non-English TV charts upon release.

The returning cast includes Ayaka Miyoshi, Nijirô Murakami, and Dori Sakurada, while new characters will be played by Koji Ohkura, Tina Tamashiro, and Kento Kaku, among others.

Season 3 continues production under Robot with Netflix, expanding the series’ visually rich, high-stakes storytelling.

“Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful” Premieres July 16 on Disney+ and Hulu

Posted on July 9, 2025 by admin

Miley Cyrus’ new visual album experience, Something Beautiful, will premiere on July 16, 2025, on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. The film will also be available internationally, debuting the same day in Canada and arriving in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions on July 30.

Directed by Cyrus along with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the film serves as a full-length visual companion to her ninth studio album of the same name. It features thirteen original tracks and is described as a pop opera that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The cinematography is handled by Benoît Debie, and the production includes contributions from XYZ Films, Panos Cosmatos, Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records, and Live Nation.

The cast includes appearances from Naomi Campbell, Maxx Morando, Brittany Howard, and others, alongside Cyrus herself.

Here’s a short synopsis: A visionary film accompanying Miley Cyrus’ ninth studio album of the same name. As Cyrus embarks on a cinematic journey through time, memory, and self-reinvention, she crafts a hypnotic visual experience, adorned with archival couture and surreal storytelling. Something Beautiful blurs the line between dream and reality in a spectacle of music, fashion, and emotion.

This release continues Cyrus’ collaboration with Disney, following her recent recognition as a Disney Legend.

Netflix Debuts Trailer for Animated Fantasy In Your Dreams

Posted on June 21, 2025 by admin

Netflix has released the official teaser for In Your Dreams, a new animated comedy adventure premiering November 14, 2025.

Directed by Alex Woo (WALL-E) and Erik Benson (Toy Story 4), the film follows siblings Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and Elliot (Elias Janssen) as they journey into their dreams to find the mythical Sandman, hoping he can fix their parents’ marriage. Along the way, they face zombie breakfast foods, a mischievous stuffed giraffe, and the queen of nightmares.

The voice cast includes Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, Craig Robinson, Omid Djalili, and more. Produced by Netflix Animation and Kuku Studios, with visuals by Sony Pictures Imageworks, the film blends heart, humor, and surreal adventure.

In Your Dreams begins streaming November 14 on Netflix.

“Failure” Documentary “Every Time You Lose Your Mind” Premieres June 27 on Hulu

Posted on June 20, 2025 by admin

“Every Time You Lose Your Mind”, a decade-in-the-making documentary about the influential Los Angeles band Failure, will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ beginning June 27.

Directed by frontman Ken Andrews, the film chronicles the band’s formation, 1990s collapse, and unlikely resurgence, with candid interviews from Hayley Williams, Jason Schwartzman, David Dastmalchian, Margaret Cho, Steve Albini, Butch Vig, Rick Beato, and more.

The film premieres in Los Angeles on June 26 at the Harmony Gold Theater, featuring a rare acoustic set by the band.

Failure’s impact spans decades, best known for their 1996 cult classic Fantastic Planet. The band reunited in 2015 and continues to influence new generations of musicians.

‘New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT’ Streams July 9, Premieres at Anime Expo

Posted on June 15, 2025 by admin

After 15 years, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt returns with a new season set to stream on Prime Video starting July 9. Studio TRIGGER has unveiled a new key visual and full trailer, alongside the introduction of two new characters: Polyester and Polyurethane.

Originally aired in 2010, the cult hit is known for its bold animation style and irreverent tone. The upcoming series, titled New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, will have its world premiere at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles on July 4 at the Peacock Theater, with creators Hiroyuki Imaishi, Hiromi Wakabayashi, and Shigeto Koyama attending.

Fans can expect even more outrageous energy and style in this long-awaited revival.

Watch the full trailer and check updates on the official website.