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McFarlane Toys brings Batman Returns’ Batmissile to its DC Multiverse line

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McFarlane Toys has officially announced that pre-orders are now underway for the 7-inch scale DC Multiverse Batmissile vehicle, inspired by its appearance in Tim Burton’s 1992 DC superhero sequel Batman Returns. Priced at $99.99, you can check out the promotional images and details below… Batmissle vehicle inspired by the iconic Batman Returns feature film. Designed […]

Masters of the Universe movie unveils new posters and featurettes

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With less than a month to go until Masters of the Universe arrives in theatres, Amazon MGM Studios continue to push the promotional campaign for the live-action movie reboot of the beloved Mattel toy brand with a batch of new posters and three featurettes which you can check out below… SEE ALSO: Masters of the […]

Comic Book Preview – Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1

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Marvel Comics releases Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… BRAND NEW BRAND NEW DAY! Spider-Man discovers one of the most valuable items the Kingpin, A.K.A. Wilson Fisk, possesses — THE LEXICON. This directory of the Kingpin’s criminal […]

Rafe Spall to lead The Death of Sherlock Holmes series

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A new Sherlock Holmes series is on the way with Rafe Spall (Trying) playing the iconic detective in The Death of Sherlock Holmes. The series will take place in the continuity of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories following Sherlock in the years he was believed to be dead. First look images showing Spall and co-star Deleila […]

Jabba’s accountant Tessek joins Sideshow’s Star Wars Scum & Villainy collection with sixth scale figure

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Sideshow has officially unveiled the next addition to its Star Wars Scum & Villainy collection with a deluxe sixth scale figure for Jabba the Hutt’s accountant Tessek, inspired by the appearance of the Quarren in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.  It is available to pre-order now, priced at $280; take a […]

Witchy horror Camp gets a trailer from Dark Sky Films

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Dark Sky Films has released a trailer for Camp, the upcoming horror from writer-director Avalon Fast. The film follows Emily, a young woman who volunteers at a camp for troubled youths to help ease the guilt from her past, but as she finds herself wrapped up in an unfamiliar world of female friendship – and […]

7 Bizarre 80s Horror Movies You Might Have Missed

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Casey Chong presents a selection of bizarre 80s horror movies you might have missed… The 1980s marked a tremendous decade for the horror genre, thanks in no small part to practical effects, which allowed filmmakers to incorporate extensive use of gore, latex makeup, and animatronics, regardless of budget levels, not to mention the rise of […]

Comic Book Preview – Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1

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Marvel Comics has shared the official preview for Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1 ahead of the issue’s release this coming Wednesday; check it out here… The scariest new villain in the Marvel Universe finally gets his story told! He’s hunted Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, and Eddie Brock, killing his way to […]

A graduation goes bad in trailer for Australian horror-thriller Penny Lane Is Dead

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Umbrella Entertainment has released a trailer for the 1980s-set Australian dark comedy horror-thriller Penny Lane Is Dead. Written and directed by Mia’Kate Russell, the film follows teenager Penny as her graduation celebrations takes a terrifying turn when her troubled cousin Kat crashes the party with some uninvited guests. The cast includes Tahlee Fereday, Bailey Spalding, […]