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Doctor Who: The Edge of Time gets new key art and release date

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Playstack and Maze Theory have announced that the feature-length VR videogame Doctor Who: The Edge of Time is set to launch on November 12th 2019; check out the latest key art for the game here…Doctor Who: The Edge of Time combines action, adventure and sci-fi, equipping players with the Sonic Screwdriver to solve mind-bending puzzles, […]

HBO Max secures U.S. streaming rights to Studio Ghibli catalogue

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HBO Max has announced that it has secured the U.S. streaming rights to the revered anime house Studio Ghibli’s catalogue of feature films, adding one of the world’s most coveted and revered animation libraries to its launch line-up for spring 2020.“Studio Ghibli films are visually breathtaking, completely immersive experiences” said Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and […]

Comic Book Preview – Archie vs. Predator II #3

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Archie Comics releases Archie vs. Predator II #3 this Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue right here… Riverdale High is on lockdown while a group of new Predators and Predadogs menace the halls during the Halloween Dance. They’re on the search for Archie-Predator and they don’t care who stands […]

Rumour: LEGO DC Comics Collectible Minifigures coming in January 2020

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According to reports, The LEGO Group is set to unleash a series of Collectible Minifigures based upon the DC Comics Super Heroes theme this coming January, and thanks to The Brick Fan we have a list of the characters rumoured to feature in the wave: Bat-Mite Jay Garrick Flash Metamorpho Stargirl The Joker Rebirth Superman […]

Taika Waititi confirms that he still plans to direct Akira after Thor: Love and Thunder

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Although he’s filled out his upcoming slate with the Michael Fassbender-headlined Next Goal Wins and Marvel sequel Thor: Love and Thunder, director Taika Waititi has confirmed that he remains committed to the long-gestating live-action Akira movie, although scheduling issues mean that fans of the classic anime still face a lengthy wait before it comes to […]

Michael Giacchino to score The Batman

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Having worked together on Cloverfield, Let Me In, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes, composer Michael Giacchino has revealed on Twitter that he’ll be reuniting with director Matt Reeves once more to provide the score for Reeves’ upcoming DC movie The Batman. pic.twitter.com/VzTCpRpgCH — Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) […]

Play as Dredd in Judge Dredd: Crime Files

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Independent game developer No Yetis Allowed has announced the release of the free-to-play strategy RPG Judge Dredd: Crime Files is now available to mobile gamers on Android and iOS.Based on the iconic Judge Dredd character from 2000 AD, Judge Dredd: Crime Files brings the future Law enforcer to life using 3D graphics, animated 2D comic […]

Marvel, Harry Potter and Frozen II advent calendars available now from Menkind

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If you’re looking for the perfect geek-themed advent calendar to help count down the days until Christmas, then you may want to check out the latest selection of geek-themed offerings from Menkind, which includes Marvel Comics, Harry Potter and Frozen II (and in the interest of full disclosure, the lovely folk at Menkind were kind […]

Patton Oswalt joins The Boys for season 2

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Executive producer Eric Kripke (Supernatural) has announced on Twitter that Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) has joined the cast of the hit Amazon Prime series The Boys for a mystery role in the upcoming second season of the Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson comic book adaptation.SEE ALSO: The Boys showrunner reveals the scene […]