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Marvel and DC to reprint JLA/Avengers crossover series

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As we count down to the next crossover between the two comic book giants with the upcoming Spider-Man/Superman and Superman/Spider-Man one-shots, Marvel and DC have announced that they are set to bring the acclaimed 2003 limited series JLA/Avengers by legendary creators Kurt Busiek and George Perez back in to print. The four-issue series will be […]

Cannibal Holocaust on Trial: When Prosecutors Thought They Found a Snuff Movie

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Adam Page explores the controversy surrounding the notorious Cannibal Holocaust and the prosecution of its director Ruggero Deodato… There is a certain species of moviemaker. One who confuses provocation with profundity, who mistakes the gag reflex of the audience for proof of their artistic achievement. And then we have Ruggero Deodato, who made a movie […]

Smoke joins Iron Studios’ Mortal Kombat Klassic collectible statue line

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Iron Studios has unveiled its Big Bad Toy Store exclusive Mortal Kombat Klassic Smoke 1:10 scale statue. The video game-inspired collectible piece is available to pre-order now, priced at $176.99; check it out here… Time to fight with this new Smoke 1/10 Scale statue from Iron Studios! Smoke is presented in great detail and is […]

Comic Book Preview – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #4

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IDW Publishing releases Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #4 on Wednesday, and we have the official preview of the issue for you below; take a look… Time to meet the mashups. After using the mysterious Kaijutagen, Bebop and Rocksteady have been granted the powers and size of Gigan and Destoroyah, becoming… Gigbop and Rockstroyah! […]

Anthology horror God of Frogs gets a trailer and poster

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Miracle Media has shared a trailer for God of Frogs, the upcoming anthology horror from directors Adrian Bobb and Ali Chappell which tells four tales, spanning four time periods, and charts the actions of an eternal monster that awakens every 25 years, bringing with it bloodshed and corruption that leads to catastrophic consequence. Spanning four […]

Movie Review – The Severed Sun (2025)

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The Severed Sun, 2024. Directed by Dean Puckett. Starring Toby Stephens, Emma Appleton, Barney Harris, Lewis Gribben, James Swanton, and Jodhi May. SYNOPSIS: Paranoia creeps into a secluded religious community after a local man is murdered, with some believing a mythical beast is waiting in the woods. Despite a massive resurgence a couple of years […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Static: Beyond #4

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DC Comics releases Batman/Static: Beyond #4 on Wednesday, and we have the official preview of the issue for you below; check it out… TIME TO GET INTERGALACTIC! With the world plunged into darkness, Batman and Static suit up to bring back the light! Meanwhile, across the galaxy, Icon and Superman negotiate Earth ‘ s induction […]

Iron Studios unveils Alien 3 Ellen Ripley & Dog Alien collectible statue

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Iron Studios has unveiled the Ellen Ripley & Dog Alien 1:10 scale statue which recreates the scene between Sigourney Weaver’s iconic heroine and the deadly Xenomorph from the theatrical cut of the 1992 sci-fi horror sequel Alien 3. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $299.99; take a look here… Ellen Ripley is […]

Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla crossover to launch in the summer

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Having smashed his way through the Marvel, DC and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book universes recently, Godzilla will continue his quest to become the alpha when it comes to pop culture crossovers this summer as IDW Publishing launches the limited series Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla from writer Nick Marino (Godzilla Rivals) and artist […]