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First look at Echo Valley starring Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney and Domhnall Gleeson

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Apple TV+ has released a batch of first-look images from Echo Valley, its upcoming thriller from director Michael Pearce (Beast), screenwriter Brad Inglesby (Mare of Easttown) and producer Ridley Scott. The film stars Oscar-winner Julianne Moore as a mother trying to protect her troubled daughter, played by Sydney Sweeney, and features a supporting cast that […]

Threads TV drama in development from Adolescence producer Warp Films

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Fresh from the enormous success of its Netflix drama Adolescence, UK production company Warp Films is now looking to terrify a new generation with a TV adaptation of 1984’s BAFTA-winning apocalyptic drama Threads. Directed by Mick Jackson from a script by Barry Hines, Threads presents a harrowing account of a nuclear attack on Britain by […]

Comic Book Preview – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Spirit #1

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Spirit and Freedom embark on a Silent Mission next week as Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics release the one-shot G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Spirit #1, and you can get yourself a sneak peek below with the official preview… In a standalone silent issue from LEONARDO ROMERO (Birds of Prey), the iconic G.I. […]

Michael Giacchino reunites with Marvel’s Werewolf By Night for Blood Moon Rise comic

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Having made his directorial debut with Marvel Studios’ Werewolf By Night Special Presentation on Disney+, Oscar-winning composer-turned-filmmaker Michael Giacchino is now turning his hand to comic book writing to serve up another tale of terror featuring Jack Russell as he teams with artist David Messina (Ultimate Spider-Man) for the Marvel Comics one-shot Werewolf By Night: […]

Nacelle launches new Star Trek action figure line with wave 1 pre-orders

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Nacelle is gearing up to launch its new series of 1/12th scale Star Trek action figures, with pre-orders now available for the first wave – a surprisingly deep cut selection of figures that includes Captain Jellico and Captain Garrett from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Valkris from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Midshipman […]

J. Michael Straczynski to pit Spider-Man against The Sinister Sixteen in a Marvel brawl for the ages

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Marvel Comics has announced that writer J. Michael Straczynski will complete his series of one-shots featuring unlikely character pairings as he crams heroes and villains from every corner of the Marvel universe into the same restaurant in Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Sixteen. “One of the most common tropes in the super hero world is that […]

Boxing crime thriller Swing Bout gets a trailer, poster and images

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Orion Productions is releasing its crime thriller Swing Bout on digital in the UK next month. Directed by Maurice O’Carroll and starring Ciara Berkeley, Ben Condron, Frank Prendergast, Chrissie Cronin and Sinead O’Riordan, the film follows a young female boxer under pressure from a shady promoter to throw a fight that could be her big […]

Meet Ballpoint in Transformers: Worst Bot Ever extended preview

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Skybound Entertainment’s new YA imprint Skybound Comet will launch its inaugural original graphic novel this July with the release of Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint, with writer Brian ‘Smitty’ Smith and artist Marz Jr. teaming to explore the misadventures of a miniature Decepticon on a journey of self-discovery. Get yourself a sneak peek […]

Emperor Palpatine scale Star Wars collectible statue revealed by PCS

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PCS has unveiled its upcoming Emperor Palpatine third scale collectible statue, which features the iconic Star Wars villain on his throne, as depicted in 1983’s Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. The statue is available to pre-order now via Sideshow, priced at $1705, and is expected to ship in Q4 2025/Q1 2026; […]

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* trailer introduces Earth’s new mightiest “hero”

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With tickets for Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* now officially on sale ahead of the film’s release next month, a new trailer has made its way online which sees Bucky Barnes assembling a ragtag team to fill the void (no pun intended, comic fans) left by the Avengers and save the day after Earth’s mightiest new “hero” […]