Equipment: Nurture your Dark Side with the Star Wars themed Tamagotchi from Bandai

Do you remember Tamagotchis?  These digital pets were all the rage in 1997. You had to take care of your little “pixel pet”, raising and nurturing them through a lifecycle. It was fun toy that also taught children responsibility by requiring that they be an active participant in the life of their pet. I have to admit that I had a few Tamagotchis and mine kept dying (another reason why it is a good thing I never had human children).

If you were too young during the initial Tamagotchi invasion, you now have the chance to raise a digital pet of your very own. One of the newest versions that has been released is perfect for Star Wars Day because it is Darth Vader themed.

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Soundwaves: Grassland Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring music by Zach Nicita Now Available from Lakeshore Records

Lakeshore Records has released Grassland—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally today, May 2 featuring music by composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Zach Nicita Nicita’s haunting score augments the dramatic themes of the film in subtle and sublime ways. Indiewire notes: “it seeps into the subconscious and amplifies the movie’s emotional effects without overpowering them.” The film Executive Produced by Common is available on Digital now via Gravitas Ventures.
 
Grassland is a topical and riveting social justice drama about the criminal justice system and marijuana incarceration rates. 

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Soundwaves: New from Lakeshore Records Another Simple Favor Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Theodore Shapiro

Lakeshore Records has released Another Simple Favor Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally today, May 2 featuring music by EMMY Award winner Theodore Shapiro (Severance). Shapiro’s eclectic use of synths and strings creates a mostly understated atmosphere that can quickly shift from whimsical to ominous.  The film, director Paul Feig’s sequel to A Simple Favor, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively is streaming now on Prime Video. 

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Equipment: Hasbro Reveals New STAR WARS Products to Celebrate STAR WARS Day (May the 4th)

Ahead of Star Wars Day on May the 4th, the Hasbro brand team hosted a new Hasbro Pulse Fanstream featuring the latest Star Wars collectibles coming to THE BLACK SERIES and THE VINTAGE COLLECTION product lines!

Fans can look forward to the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FORCE FX ELITE EZRA BRIDGER LIGHTSABER from Ahsoka and the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AAYLA SECURA and MAGNAGUARD action figures to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. 

 

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Soundwaves: Available Now from Hollywood Records Thunderbolts* Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Son Lux

Hollywood Records announces the release of Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Academy Award®-nominated composers Son Lux (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”). The digital soundtrack is available at Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and other digital platforms. The film will premiere in U.S. theaters on May 2nd.

The Thunderbolts* score by Son Lux channels their signature blend of orchestral experimentation and sonic manipulation. Inspired by the film’s team of antiheroes, the music pushes boundaries through a unique collaboration with the London Contemporary Orchestra.

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Vids: Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Announces 6-Film James Bond Collection

THE SEAN CONNERY COLLECTION from Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), a collection of six James Bond films starring Sean Connery as 007, will be available to own on June 10 as a 4K UHD collection for the first time for the ultimate at home movie-watching experience. The collection includes Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever.

The collection will be available in collectible steelbook packaging and as a standard 4K collection.

These six films will also be available on Digital from MGM.

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Equipment: In Stores This Week from Diamond Select and Gentle Giant Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca! Pyew Pyew!

It’s almost Wednesday, which means it’s time for a new shipment of statues to arrive at your local comic shop or toy store! This week, Gentle Giant LTD is shipping two amazing Star Wars statues to stores, in two different scales but with the same level of awesome! Luke Skywalker spars with a droid while Chewbacca blasts his way out of trouble in these two new pieces, and you can find your nearest store at comicshoplocator.com! Can’t find it locally? Order online at gentlegiantltd.com!

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Equipment: Hasbro Continues Andor Target Program with New Star Wars: The Black Series Director Krennic

Today, Hasbro has unveiled the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DIRECTOR ORSON KRENNIC (DRESS UNIFORM) based on the character’s appearance in Andor™ on Disney+. This product will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, April 30 at 1PM ET exclusively on Target.com.

To celebrate the show’s new season, fans can visit Target.com each week (April 23 – May 7) to see a new Hasbro Star Wars: The Black Series action figure based on the Andor series.

 

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Equipment: Coming Soon from Diamond Select New Bust & Statue Pre-Orders: Deadpool, Sabretooth, Ahsoka and More!

It’s almost May, which means the May Previews catalog is on its way to comic shops and specialty stores across North America and even around the world! Inside, you’ll find four new items from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD, including two busts and two statues from the worlds of Marvel and Star Wars! It’s the best of all worlds, and you can pre-order them now from your local store! Find one at comicshoplocator.com, or pre-order online at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com!

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Soundwaves: Available Now from Madison Gate Records On Swift Horses Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Music By Mark Orton

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for On Swift Horses, composed by Mark Orton, is now available on all digital platforms, coinciding with the film’s theatrical release. The score masterfully blends lush orchestration with a rebellious undercurrent of 1950s surf guitar, reminiscent of Link Wray, to create a uniquely romantic yet dangerous soundscape that mirrors the film’s exploration of desire and post-war constraints. The album also features two all-new recordings by artist Loren Kramar, including the original composition “Song For Henry” written by Loren Kramar and Sean O’Brien for the film.

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