Soundwaves: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Original Series Soundtrack Music by Jeff Russo

Lakeshore Records is set to release Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1—Original Series Soundtrack digitally today, January 16, with an original score by Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Jeff Russo (Fargo, Alien Earth). Russo, lauded for his original music for many of the Star Trek series, captures the youthful optimism of Starfleet Academy as well as the legacy of past generations in his vividly orchestrated score. In addition to the score, Rufus Wainwright performs two versions of the classic song “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair).” The first two episodes are streaming now on Paramount+.

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Equipment: Dark Horse Dives Back into the World of the Blue Eye Samurai

Dark Horse is proud to introduce two new figures from the world of the hit Netflix Original series Blue Eye Samurai with the Mizu and Ringo PVC Figures.

Blue Eye Samurai Mizu Figure

Standing at 8” tall, Mizu is captured in action with her katana hoisted, running into the frey of battle. Whether it be one opponent or an army, revenge does not hesitate.

Blue Eye Samurai Ringo Figure

For the first time ever, Ringo from Blue Eye Samurai has come to life in 3D. Standing at 8.35” tall, his kind, cheerful, and determined demeanor is captured perfectly as he holds a delicious bowl of soba noodles.

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Soundwaves: Ponies Original Series Soundtrack Music by Jung Jaeil Now Available from Lakeshore Records

Lakeshore Records is set to release Ponies—Original Series Soundtrack digitally today, January 15, with an original score by Jung Jaeil (Parasite, Okja). Jaeil’s exhilarating synth-based score captures the tension of 70’s Cold War espionage as well as the bond created by the main characters.  Ponies, produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, will be available on Peacock January 15.

Two “PONIES,” “persons of no interest” in intelligence speak, work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives. Bea (Clarke) is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants. Her cohort, Twila (Richardson), is a small-town girl who is as abrasive as she is fearless. Together, they work to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery that made them widows in the first place.

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Hard Copy: Manga Mavericks Books Announces 2 New Publishing Licenses at Anime Los Angeles 2026

Manga Mavericks Books, a manga publisher serving the North American market from Manga Mavericks LLC, announced 2 newly licensed titles during its panel at Animé Los Angeles that will be added to its catalog later this year.

The latest releases include the adventure mystery series DIVINE MESSENGERS AND DEMONIC GUARDIANS by indie manga creator duo KOUKOKU BROTHERS, the first volume of which is scheduled for release in digital format in April 2026, and the 1980’s inspired action comedy VEGETABLE SANDWICH by Banjo Saitou (published in Japan by TWO VIRGINS), the first volume of which is scheduled for release in both print and digital formats in September 2026.

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Equipment: From the Fanstream New Hasbro Star Wars Collector Products Kick Off the New Year

During today’s Hasbro Pulse Fanstream, the Hasbro brand team unveiled the hottest new products inspired by beloved STAR WARS entertainment. The following THE BLACK SERIES pre-orders will go live on January 14 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and Fan Channel retailers:

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Soundwaves: RVSD Records Releases the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Giant

RVSD Records announces the release of Giant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music by composer Neil Athale.

The Giant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) captures the swagger, energy, and emotional depth of Prince Naseem’s extraordinary rise, translating the sound and spirit of the 80s and 90s boxing world into music. Composed by Neil Athale (Wasteland, Strange but True, Twist), the score draws on electronic, techno, and hip-hop influences alongside cinematic orchestration, reflecting Naz’s journey from raw ambition to global icon while balancing spectacle with intimacy throughout.

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Soundwaves: Greenland 2: Migration Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music by David Buckley

Lakeshore Records is set to release Greenland 2: Migration—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally today, January 9 with an original score by Emmy-nominated composer David Buckley (The Sandman).  The atmospheric score bristles with tension and deeply ominous tones providing an even darker backdrop for the sequel to the apocalyptic thriller. The Lionsgate-STX-Anton co-production is in theaters now.

In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the earth, GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION follows the Garrity family (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis) as they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to traverse a shattered world in search of a new home.

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Soundwaves: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Primate is Available Now

Lakeshore Records is releasing Primate—Music from the Motion Picture digitally today, January 9 featuring music by Emmy Award-winning composer Adrian Johnston (Shackleton). Johnston’s analog synth-based score incorporates manipulated sounds from found objects that vividly portray the characters’ themes and shifting moods of the horror thriller. The Paramount Pictures film from director Johannes Roberts and written by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera, released today in theaters.

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Soundwaves: Available Now from Lakeshore Records the Original Soundtrack to the Netflix Series His & Hers

Lakeshore Records and Fifth Season are set to release His & Hers—Soundtrack from the Netflix Series today, January 9, featuring music by Emmy winning composer Mac Quayle (Mr. Robot).  Quayle’s synth work propels the orchestral score creating a taut, ominous tension that augments the detective thriller.  The new Netflix limited series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal is now streaming.

In the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) lives in haunted reclusion, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears talk about a murder in Dahlonega — the sleepy north Georgia town where she grew up — Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal) is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation.

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Hard Copy: DC Unveils Four New Variant Covers for Upcoming Vertigo Titles

DC has revealed four new variant covers for its upcoming DC Vertigo titles launching this February, each illustrated by artists from the publisher’s acclaimed Absolute line. As DC prepares to reintroduce Vertigo with a slate of genre-driven series, these covers serve as a bridge between two of the publisher’s most celebrated imprints, bringing the creative firepower behind Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Martian Manhunter to the first wave of Vertigo launches.

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