The world of Wakanda opened last night for fans eager enough to trek out to Black Panther‘s Thursday preview showings. The film, which is Marvel’s latest superhero entry, was predicted to do very well at the box office, but even those earliest showings are starting to break some of the company’s own records. Black Panther managed to snare
Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian will star in a new Star Wars five-issue miniseries for Marvel Comics. Written by Rodney Barnes (Falcon), Lando: Double or Nothing takes place before the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story. The remaining members of the creative team have not been announced. RELATED: New Solo: A Star Wars Story Poster Assembles the Crew “It’s
Although there were early signs that ambitious plans for a Transformers cinematic universe were in trouble, following the disappointing reception for The Last Knight, the most damning evidence yet is the omission of the seventh film in the blockbuster franchise from the Hasbro-Paramount movie slate. Originally announced for release in 2019, the untitled seventh Transformers
AMC’s The Walking Dead has been quite an emotional rollercoaster for fans over the years, one filled with gore, violence and oh, yeah, death. So, where do you go for the next big shocker? Well, when the show resumes its eighth season, it will feature a naked zombie. According to executive producer, Greg Nicotero, fans
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 25 years since Kirby came into our lives! This adorable character came out in 1992, and to celebrate this special occasion, a special anniversary shop was opened in Ikebukuro Parco from Dec. 8~18! There was a huge lineup of special products featured, and now you can get a
The mysterious Mash Kyrielight (a.k.a. Shielder) from popular RPG game Fate/Grand Order is now a stunning figure available for preorder! Manufactured by Stronger Co., Ltd., the figure reaches an impressive height of 31 cm at 1/7th scale and shows the Demi-Servant leaning back against the massive ornate cross-shaped shield that she uses for defense and
Takeuchi Naoko’s iconic series Sailor Moon is teaming up with Japanese department store Isetan for a stylish collab event beginning on Mar. 14 at Isetan Shinjuku! This is Sailor Moon’s and Isetan’s fifth collab pop-up, and this year’s theme is “Let’s Have a ‘Moonlight’ & ‘Starlight’ Party”. Visitors will get to check out Sailor Moon-themed
To celebrate the upcoming premiere of Detective Conan’s 22nd movie Zero the Enforcer, a special cafe will be opening its doors to fans all across Japan for a limited time! This cafe, which is an encore of a similar cafe that ran successfully last year, will open in 13 shops in 11 cities. Although the
Good Smile Company has opened preorders for a Nendoroid version of Nikkari Aoe, the handsome sword-turned-warrior from popular game Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-! Nikkari is full of elegance and charm, even in his new adorable chibi form. Those amber eyes are captivating, as are his green locks. Speaking of, the ponytail portion can actually be manipulated
Season 3 of Attack on Titan is just around the corner, and you can add to the excitement by rocking some Eren and Levi-themed items from anime fashion brand SuperGroupies! The lineup includes watches, bracelets, and shoulder bags, the designs of which pay subtle homage to the character and series with details like the Survey
Sanrio character theme park Puroland is embarking on a brand new cultural adventure with “Kawaii Kabuki”! Hello Kitty and friends will be taking to the stage in a collaboration with Shochiku to create a new kabuki-style musical experience, which is set to begin performances at Sanrio Puroland’s Marchen Theater from March 10. The show is
The Joker wasn’t designed to be a pretty face to look at, but a new bust from DC Collectibles takes the Clown Prince of Crime’s mug to all-new levels of disturbing. That’s not surprising, though, considering that the bust was designed by Rick Baker, a seven-time Oscar award-winning makeup and hairstyle artist whose filmography includes
Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Mizuki (also known as Selene) has arrived in the Kotobukiya ARTFX J collection along with a Mokuroh/Rowlet mini figure! Standing at around 200 mm, the Pokémon trainer from Alola is sculpted in a joyful pose with her arms thrust out and a cheerful expression on her face. Mizuki’s characteristic red flower-like
Publisher Eric Stephenson has been promoted to the Image Comics’ Board of Directors, placing an exclamation mark on the success he has helped generate for the independent publishing company. Stephenson, now taking on the role of Chief Creative Officer, was a main figure in the company’s startup in 1992 and will join the likes of
Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has its Ambrose Spellman and Mary Wardell. Doctor Who alum Michelle Gomez will play Mary Wardell, while Chance Perdomo will play Ambrose Spellman. Recently, series casting was announced for Sabrina’s best friend, Sabrina herself and — of course — Salem the cat. Mary Wardell is Sabrina’s favorite teacher
The sequel to Kung Fury is getting even more star power with news that Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed on to the film. He joins Michael Fassbender, who recently boarded the project. The film is a continuation of David Sandberg’s short action-comedy that paid homage to ’80s crime and martial arts films. RELATED: Michael Fassbender Joins Kung
U.S. Congressman John Lewis has announced an upcoming graphic novel titled Run, which will serve as a follow-up to his best-selling March series. “In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect union here in America,”
Campaigns related to the #BlackPantherChallenge have now raised over $400,000 to help children go see Black Panther, in theaters this month. RELATED: Black Panther: Vibranium Vs. Adamantium — Which Is Stronger? The challenge began when New York resident Frederick Joseph successfully funded a campaign to raise $40,000 for children in Harlem to go see Black Panther in theaters. Joseph then created
YouTube Red has released the first teaser trailer for Cobra Kai, the television sequel to The Karate Kid, featuring original stars Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence. The trailer begins with voiceovers from LaRusso and Lawrence, as they list the pros and cons of the Cobra Kai dojo’s revival. We also see memories of the past,
Invincible creator Robert Kirkman has teased that, while scripting the recently released final issue of the long-running Image Comics series, he actually came up with a lot of ideas for stories. However, they’re destined never to make it to print. “Writing the last issue of Invincible, I came up with, like, at least 50 more
Director Ryan Coogler has earned near-universal acclaim for his work on Black Panther, and if Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has his way, the filmmaker will return for a potential sequel. Asked whether the 31-year-old director will come back for Black Panther 2, Feige told Variety, “I hope so.” He added that it’s something he
Asagiri Kafka and Harukawa Sango’s manga Bungo Stray Dogs is heading to the big screen from Mar. 3 as Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, a completely new story. Six years after the Dragon’s Head dispute, over 500 Ability users worldwide have committed suicide in a phenomenon the Special Abilities Department in the Ministry of Home
The exuberant Elizabeth Bathory from hit game Fate/Grand Order is now a gorgeous 1/7 scale figure by Max Factory and is up for preorders! Just like familiar players would expect, this Lancer-based Servant looks just as cute as she does in game with her flashy idol-like appearance! A provocative bust and thick billowing skirt reveals
Fans have finally gotten a sneak peak at the upcoming Season 5 of Voltron: Legendary Defender and it’s one that promises a lot of twists and turns as the heroes ally with old enemies to save the galaxy. RELATED: Voltron: Legendary Defender Is Netflix’s Star Wars The popular Netflix series will resume March 2 and the tension
The Incredibles 2 trailer is finally here. After a handful of teasers, Pixar released the first full trailer for the film during the television broadcast of the 2018 Winter Olympics. The trailer offers a special look at the upcoming movie, which is set to release over a decade after the original Incredibles film. The Incredibles
Filming on DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television’s recently announced live-action Metropolis series is set to begin this summer in New York City. According to Omega Underground, Metropolis is set to commence filming in June of this year in New York City and will conclude in December. RELATED: With Metropolis, Can DC Finally Get Live-Action Lex Luthor Right?
BBC Worldwide Americas and Titan Comics have announced the launch of their brand new ongoing comic book series Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor. The comic series will, of course, follow the adventures of Jodie Whittaker’s version of the titular character Doctor Who. Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor will be helmed by the all-female creative team
In advance of the release of Dark Horse Comics’ full May 2018 solicitations later this week, CBR has an advance look at covers and solicitation text for two of the publisher’s Black Hammer titles: Black Hammer: Age of Doom #2 and Doctor Star &The Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows: From the World of Black Hammer #3.
Director Phil Coulson’s team won’t be the only characters who return in “All the Comforts of Home,” the next episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Carl Creel, aka the Absorbing Man, will also be back for the midseason premiere with Brian Patrick Wade reprising the role. According to the episode synopsis, Coulson and team set out
According to an interview from Collider with screenwriter and producer Laeta Kalogridis, the rights for a live action television adaptation of Kawahara Reki’s Sword Art Online have been sold to Netflix. Kalogridis, who is well known for works like Shutter Island, Avatar and Terminator Genisys, is not only writing the script, but is also an