Equipment: Grogu Goes Green in a New Star Wars Mini-Bust from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant

Posted on 2022/03/18 by James

Time for the wearin’ o’ the green! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the green-skinned Grogu returns to Gentle Giant Ltd. as part of an all-new Star Wars mini-bust! Even though Saint Patrick’s day is over, the bust is still available for preorder.

With a blaster in one hand and Grogu in the other, the Mandalorian is ready to take on all comers in this approximately 6-inch resin mini-bust. Straight out of the Disney+ TV series, the Beskar-clad Din Djarin is fiercely protective of his small, green companion in this 1/6 scale sculpture.

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Hard Copy: Running Home to Shadows- Memories of TV’s First Supernatural Soap

Posted on 2022/03/13 by James

They were a generation all their own, the army of children who ran home from school to watch Dark Shadows, TV’s very first supernatural soap. A breed apart, they set aside the worship of mundane pop stars to follow vampires, witches, and werewolves. From 1966 to 1971, they were daytime Monster Kids…and today they have stories to tell. Continue reading →

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E.V.A.: Fantasticon Toledo

Posted on 2022/03/12 by James

Here in the Midwest spring likes to tease. Earlier this week it was 70 degrees (Fahrenheit) but on Saturday, day one of Fantasticon, the thermometer didn’t raise above 28 (F). The cold temperatures didn’t stop the crowds from showing up at Seagate Center in downtown Toledo. The return of Fantasticon to the Glass City means a return of pop culture, comic books and of course, cosplayers. Continue reading →

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Equipment: Star Trek – First Contact Borg Queen Skull Signature Edition Prop Replica from Factory Entertainment

Posted on 2022/03/05 by James

Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard has hit Paramount Plus and this season looks like it is going to be the best Trek ever! You have probably seen in trailers what one of the “big bads” was going to be and I have to say that they really freak me out. I am speaking of The Borg.  This cybernetic race is perhaps the greatest threat to all sentient life throughout the galaxy. If you are fan of the Borg then Factory Entertainment has the collectible for you.

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E.V.A.: Alicia Silverstone Coming to Motor City Comic Con – May 13-15, 2022

Posted on 2022/03/04 by James

Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s longest and largest comic and pop-culture event, is pleased to announce actress Alicia Silverstone will attend this year’s convention which is running May 13-15th at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Alicia Silverstone will be appearing for two days, Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th and available for autographs ($60) and professional photo ops by Pose Photos ($65). Silverstone adds to the recently announced guests including William Shatner, Christopher Eccleston, Brenton Thwaites, Carey Jones, Alan Ritchson, The Christopher Reeve Legacy Reunion including Aaron Smolinski, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Jack O’Halloran, Mark Pillow, Mariel Hemingway along with writers from Superman ’78 DC Comic Series, Robert Venditti, Wilfredo Torres, and comic guests including David Walker, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, at the 2022 Motor City Comic Con. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com

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Soundwaves: The Batman Soundtrack Composed by Michael Giacchino is Available Now

Posted on 2022/03/04 by James

Watertower Music is delighted to announce today’s release of the soundtrack to director Matt Reeves’ hotly anticipated “The Batman,” which stars Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. The film is set to open in theaters in North America March 4, 2022 and internationally beginning 2 March 2022.

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Equipment: Spin Master Renews WB Licensing Agreement to Create More DC-Inspired Toys

Posted on 2022/03/02 by James

Spin Master Corp., a leading global children’s entertainment company, announced today that it has renewed its global licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC for the iconic Batman franchise and other DC Super Heroes. Spin Master first joined forces with WBCP in 2018 as the toy licensee for DC in the action figure, playset, roleplay and vehicle categories for the period of 2019-2022 and has now extended the relationship for a four-year term beginning in 2023 through to 2026.

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Vids: Singin’ in the Rain arrives on 4K Ultra HD 4/26 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Posted on 2022/03/02 by James

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1952 acclaimed and beloved film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that Singin’ In The Rain will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on April 26.

Singin’ In The Rain is widely considered to be one of the greatest musical films in cinematic history. The musical romantic comedy was directed by choreographed by Gene Kelly (On the Town) and Stanley Donen (On the Town) and stars Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchel and Cyd Charisse.

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Vids: The Batman from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is Available Now!

Posted on 2022/03/01 by James

The early years of the Caped Crusader get a closer examination as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings the fully-remastered The Batman: The Complete Series to Blu-ray for the very first time. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the 65-episode box set will be distributed March 1, 2022 by WBHE on Blu-ray+Digital ($69.99 SRP) in the United States, and a Blu-ray only package ($79.98 SRP) in Canada.

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Vids: Spider-Man: No Way Home Swings to Home Video this April!

Posted on 2022/02/26 by James

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero’s identity is revealed, bringing his Superhero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strange’s help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who’ve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.

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