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The Show Must Go On Headline News

Matthew Chauncey Tapped as New ‘X-Men ‘97’ Writer

The ‘What If…?’ head writer steps in for previous writer/producer Beau DeMayo, who was mysteriously let go earlier this year, just weeks ahead of the Emmy nominated series’ Season 1 premiere.

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LightBox Expo 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

The 3-day event returns to Pasadena to celebrate the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios; the event runs October 25-27.

People Headline News

Additional Cast Revealed for Live-Action ‘Noir’ Series

Lamorne Morris and Brendan Gleeson join Nicholas Cage in the upcoming ‘Spider-Man Noir’ comic adaptation, which follows the aging, down on his luck PI in 1930s New York grappling with his past life as a superhero.

Different Day Different Doomsday Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 Official Trailer

Stripped of their powers, the Hargreeves siblings must fend for themselves… in the fourth and final season, members of the Umbrella Academy must come together one last time, risking the shaky peace they’ve secured… to finally set things right; streaming August 8.

We Want More Rorschach Headline News

Redband Trailer Drops for ‘Watchmen Chapter 1’ Animated Feature

DC’s adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novel debuts August 13 for digital purchase, and August 27 on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.

Voice Acting Headline News

Lion Forge Entertainment Announces Additional Voice Cast for ‘Iyanu’

Lagos-based entertainment company inks partnership with Nigeria’s The Voiceover Conference, with ‘Iyanu’ creator Roye Okupe and casting director Paula Gammon Wilson to be featured at the 2024 Summit.

The Superheroes of Comic Art Headline News

Clover Press’ ‘The Marvel Art of Michael Turner’ Kickstarter Now Live

The project features newly remastered and classic artwork from the noted creator, who passed away at age 37 in 2008, including Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, as well as rarely seen sketches.

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Diablo Cody, Wattpad Webtoon Studios Team for ‘Death of a Pop Star’ Adaptation

The live-action film will be based on Violet Karim’s Webtoon webcomic that follows Sophie, a pop star who tragically dies and is transported to Hell, only to be resurrected by her number one fan - the Grim Reaper.

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‘X-Men ‘97’ Reanimates an Iconic ‘90s Series

Supervising Producer and head director Jake Castorena talks about the tricky business of reviving a beloved and acclaimed series while bringing the world of the pre-MCU X-Men to a new generation of fans.

Raising Funds and Awareness for UNICEF Headline News

KEPYR Kicks Off 8th Annual ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign

In support of UNICEF, NY in-person get together and on-line art auction featuring work by ‘The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening, ‘Ben Ten’ co-creator Dave Johnson, and others will raise funds for Rohingya Muslim children living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Different Day Different Doomsday Headline News

Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer, Poster for ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4

The fourth and final season of the hit series, which will follow the Hargreeves siblings after a complete reset of their timeline, premieres globally on the streamer August 8.

Flame On… Again Headline News

Natasha Lyonne Joins Cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’

The ‘Russian Doll’ and ‘Poker Face’ actress boards Marvel’s remake in an undisclosed role alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.   

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Disney+ Sets Release Date for Marvel Series ‘Agatha All Along’

The ‘WandaVision’ spinoff, previously known as ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos,’ ‘Agatha: House of Harkness,’ and ‘Agatha: Darkhold Diaries,’ hits the streamer September 18 with two premiere episodes.

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Nicolas Cage to Star in Live-Action ‘Noir’ Based on the ‘Spider-Man Noir’ Comics

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:42am

The Oscar-winning actor will play an aging, down on his luck PI in 1930s New York grappling with his past life as a superhero; Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal to executive produce – coming to MGM+ and Prime Video.

Tales of Rebellion! Headline News

‘Rick and Morty Riot: Youth in Rickvolt #1’ Coming August 21

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:10am

An all-new four-issue comic series from creators Michael Moreci, Tony Gregori and Oni Press will tell gripping tales of rebellion, adolescence, freedom – and, of course, undermining the status quo no matter what dimension you find yourself in.

Flame On… Again Headline News

Paul Walter Hauser Joins the Cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’

The Emmy and Golden Globe winner joins Marvel’s remake in an undisclosed role alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.  

Resistance to the Roman Empire is Futile! Headline News

Studiocanal to Develop Sixth ‘Asterix’ Live-Action Film

Created in 1959 by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the beloved French comic series follows Asterix and Obelix and their antics in Gaul, an outpost of resistance against the Roman empire. 

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The Newton Brothers Reflect on ‘X-Men ’97,’ Their First Animation Project

Andrew ‘Andy’ Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart jumped from composing for horror director Mike Flanagan to Marvel’s latest animated series, starting with retro synthesizer sounds of the late 80s and early 90s in the show’s first episodes before including more modern instrumentation and techniques, with care placed on the large number of handoffs between scenes that can feel jolting if the music isn’t done right.

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‘The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman’ Celebrates a Decade of Amazing Work

Coming from Clover Press, the new tome features iconic illustrations from ‘The Mighty Thor,’ ‘X-Men,’ ‘Scarlet Witch,’ and more; fans can order the boutique artbook through the Kickstarter campaign.

Last Turtle Standing Headline News

R-Rated Live-Action ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Feature in Development

Paramount and Walter Hamada are producing the project, titled ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin,’ which will adapt a popular storyline from the recent IDW comics; Tyler Burton Smith is set to pen the script.

Flame On… Again Headline News

‘The Fantastic Four’ Finds its Silver Surfer

Julia Garner joins Marvel’s remake that stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025. 

A Real Ghosthunter Headline News

Chuck Austen and Patrick Olliffe Reunite for ‘The Tormented’ Comic Series

The animator and veteran comic book illustrator, who previously teamed on the ‘Edgeworld’ comic series, present the new 5-issue comic book series, which follows a young man with paranormal abilities starring on a new ghost hunting reality TV show; the first issue is now available.

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