Comic Books Netflix Acquires Millarworld, creators of Kick Ass and Kingsman Terry Bunch, August 8, 2017 Netflix Inc. announced today it acquired Millarworld, the comic book publishing powerhouse founded by Mark Millar, the legendary creator of such iconic characters and stories as Kick-Ass, Kingsman, and Old Man Logan, and one of the most important voices in comics. Together, Netflix and Millar will bring Millarworld’s portfolio of critically… Continue Reading
Movies Lionsgate and Liberty Global Partner on Supernatural Spy Thriller The Rook Terry Bunch, August 2, 2017 Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today that STARZ has picked up the supernatural spy thriller The Rook, produced by a ground-breaking partnership between global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK, LILA and LILAK), the world’s largest international TV and broadband company. The Rook is a… Continue Reading
News DRAGON QUEST XI Coming To The West In 2018 Terry Bunch, July 29, 2017 Fans of great stories, captivating art and alluring music are certain to rejoice with today’s announcement from SQUARE ENIX® that DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age TM will be coming to the West next year. The highly anticipated latest entry to the beloved DRAGON QUEST video game franchise follows the adventure of a… Continue Reading
Art NUCLEAR BLAST ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVES, SIGNINGS AND OTHER SURPRISES AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2017 Terry Bunch, July 18, 2017 NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, synonymous with quality extreme metal music, is set to come back to the halls of the San Diego Comic-Con and celebrate 30 years of the label with a Blast at booth #501! This year there will be a multitude of highlights, exclusive merchandise, signings and other surprises! SLAYER,… Continue Reading
Movies Walt Disney Parks Reveal Star Wars Themed Lands Details Terry Bunch, July 16, 2017 During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. This stunning exhibition, on… Continue Reading
Comic Books Rasputin, Krampus, and Koshchei The Deathless: Evil Descends on the Mignolaverse This Winter Eva Jarkiewicz, July 16, 2017 Rasputin, Krampus, and Koshchei The Deathless: Evil Descends on the Mignolaverse This Winter From Baba Yaga and Hecate, to the Black Flame and the Queen of Blood, Mike Mignola’s legendary Hellboy and the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense have battled some of the most dangerous and despicable demons and… Continue Reading
Art Heavy Metal Magazine celebrates 40 years with Heavy Metal 40th Anniversary Art Show Terry Bunch, July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 Copro Gallery and Heavy Metal Magazine join forces to celebrate 40 years of sci-fi fantasy and comic art with the Heavy Metal 40th Anniversary Art Show. Featuring over eighty artists, this extravaganza will feature art from Heavy Metal’s 40 year history of publishing, new paintings and drawings inspired by the magazine,… Continue Reading
News “Fear the Walking Dead Survival” Attraction Comes to Las Vegas This Summer Terry Bunch, July 12, 2017 Fremont Street Experience will soon be home to a new attraction, Fear the Walking Dead Survival, scheduled to open summer 2017. Inspired by the hit AMC series, thrill-seekers and zombie fanatics will enjoy this unique multisensory experience that combines a thrill ride, escape room, maze, and interactive gaming, all set against… Continue Reading
Comic Con 2017 Frank Miller to Sign “Xerxes” Lithograph in Dark Horse Booth at San Diego Comic-Con Eva Jarkiewicz, July 9, 2017 Frank Miller to Sign “Xerxes” Lithograph in Dark Horse Booth at San Diego Comic-Con To celebrate the triumphant return of Frank Miller’s seminal work, Dark Horse is excited to reveal gorgeous art from his upcoming comics series Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of… Continue Reading
News Legendary Horror Director JOHN CARPENTER Inks Deal With Universal Cable Terry Bunch, July 7, 2017 Universal Cable Productions (UCP) today announced an overall development deal with John Carpenter, the celebrated director of horror films including “Halloween,” “The Thing,” and “Escape from New York.” Under the new deal, Carpenter will executive produce scripted programming with UCP for the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment portfolio, as well as for external… Continue Reading