Marvel Entertainment and Tsuburaya Productions have announced that they are teaming up to bring brand-new Ultraman stories to comics and graphic novels, beginning in 2020. “As one of the world’s most popular franchises, Ultraman has brought together some of the most passionate fandoms in pop culture today, and we can’t wait to bring his story […]
Shin Godzilla directors reteaming for Shin Ultraman
Variety is reporting that Shin Godzilla co-directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi are set to reunite for Shin Ultraman, a live-action feature based upon the classic Japanese TV series. “A baton has been entrusted to me that has been shining ever since I was small child,” said Higuchi. “I will solemnly strive to fulfill my […]
Live-action Ultraman reboot in development
THR is reporting that Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions has tapped Starlight Runner Entertainment to reboot the classic Japanese superhero Ultraman across multiple platforms, including a possible live-action streaming series. “Ultraman is one of my greatest childhood heroes,” said Starlight Runner CEO Jeff Gomez. “We’re honored to be embarking on this mission to bring this family of characters back to […]
Funko’s SDCC exclusive Pop! TV figures include The Big Bang Theory, Stranger Things, Doctor Who and The Dark Crystal
Funko has revealed more of its Pop! Vinyl San Diego Comic-Con exclusive offerings with collectibles for The Big Bang Theory which are based on the Justice League fancy dress costumes from the fourth season and includes Penny as Wonder Woman, Howard dressed as Batman, Leonard as the Green Lantern, Raj as Aquaman and Sheldon as […]
Netflix releases new trailer for Ultraman anime series
Ahead of its launch next month, Netflix has released a new trailer for the new Ultraman anime series, complete with English subtitles; check it out here… “Several years have passed since the events of Ultraman, with the legendary “Giant of Light” now a memory, as it is believed he returned home after fighting the many […]
Netflix releases first trailer for Ultraman anime series
Netflix has released the first trailer for its 3D CG anime series Ultraman. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Shinji Aramaki (Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars), it is based on the 12th volume of the Ultraman manga, and is set to arrive on the streaming service on April 1st; watch it […]
Netflix announces new Ultraman anime series
As well as revealing the premiere date of the second season of Castlevania, Netflix dropped another big announcement at Anime Expo this week with the streaming service set to unveil a new 3D CG anime series based upon Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi’s Ultraman manga. Ultraman is being directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the […]
