ReedPop, the world’s leading producer
of pop culture events, today announced that the cast of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is heading to Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2025. Cast members Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Goonies), and John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) will be heading to the pop culture convention for Photo Ops, Autographing, and a joint cast panel. C2E2 returns to McCormick Place on April 11 – 13, 2025.
Soundwaves: Lakeshore Records Releases NICKEL BOYS By Alex Somers And Scott Alario
Lakeshore Records has released Nickel
Boys—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally, on December 6 featuring an original score by composers Alex Somers and Scott Alario. The ethereal and often dissonant sound of the score augments the intense storyline and striking stylistic elements of the movie based on Colson Whitehead’s novel The Nickel Boys. Directed by RaMell Ross and starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger,and Daveed Diggs, the Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios release hits select theaters on December 13.
Soundwaves: Sony Music Masterworks Releases Dune: Prophecy Soundtrack Volume 2 from the HBO® Original Series with Music By Volker Bertelmann
Sony Music Masterworks is excited to
announce the release of the Dune: Prophecy (Soundtrack from the HBO® Original Series) – Volume 2 with music by Academy Award-winning composer Volker Bertelmann (“Conclave”, “All Quiet on The Western Front”). The soundtrack is available now, on digital platforms with the series airing on HBO and available to stream on MAX now with new episodes every Sunday.
Volker Bertelmann notes, “I had so much fun working on this prolific show, with its diverse locations and layers of conspiracy. Composing music for a story like this involves big themes, intense emotions, and action-packed moments—all of which I loved bringing to life. It was an incredible experience.”
Transmissions: Paramount Releases a New Trailer for the Upcoming Star Trek: Section 31 Movie
Paramount+ today revealed the official
trailer for its original movie STAR TREK: SECTION 31 during the Paramount+ presentation at CCXP in São Paolo, Brazil. The movie will premiere on Friday, January 24, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. The official key art for the highly anticipated movie was also revealed.
In the movie, Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou – a character she played in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s first season – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
Equipment: Hasbro Continues Gift the Galaxy Campaign with New Star Wars: The Acolyte Figure
The STAR WARS Gift the Galaxy campaign
continues with the reveal of the Wookie Jedi figure, STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES JEDI MASTER KELNACCA. This will be available to pre-order starting tomorrow, on December 4 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.
Fans can continue to tune in every Tuesday through December 17th to #HasbroPulse on social media for weekly Hasbro STAR WARS reveals.
Soundwaves: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora—Secret of the Spires (Original Game Soundtrack) featuring music by Pinar Toprak
Lakeshore Records in partnership with
Ubisoft are celebrating the digital release today of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora—Secret of the Spires–Original Game Soundtrack featuring music by Emmy and Grammy-nominated conductor, composer and performer Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, Fortnite). The transcendent orchestral score becomes airborne providing a soaring backdrop to the epic aerial battles in the Spires of the Clouded Forest in the second DLC to the Ubisoft game. Following the release of the main game, Pinar Toprak has been nominated for “Best Score Soundtrack for a Video Game” at the 2025 Grammy· Awards with the Original Game Soundtrack.
E.V.A.: Families, Join Hasbro at The FREE Amazon Pop up, 12/6 – 12/8
Hasbro, in collaboration with Amazon,
invites families to a wonderful, FREE holiday pop-up event in New York City, for a merry afternoon bursting with toys, games, and activities. Taking place December 6-8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the High Line at Chelsea Market Passage – located between 15th and 16th street – this immersive experience will showcase the best of Hasbro Toyland. The enchanted pop-up brings Hasbro’s iconic brands to life, offering a fun-filled destination for families to celebrate the season together.
Vids: Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Announces Juror #2
Juror #2, the legal thriller from Academy
Award winning director Clint Eastwood, arrives for purchase and rental Digitally at home on December 3. The film will also be available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD on February 4, 2025.
On December 3, Juror #2 will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home and for 48-hour rental via PVOD on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango At Home, and more.
On February 4, Juror #2 will be available to own on Blu-ray and DVD. Juror #2 will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.
Equipment: Hasbro Continues Gift the Galaxy Campaign with New Star Wars: The Black Series Clone Wars Pack
The STAR WARS Gift the Galaxy campaign
continues as this week’s theme takes fans back to the days of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars era with the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES OBI-WAN KENOBI & CLONE TROOPER (212TH) pack. The product is available to pre-order on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers and will be coming to the Disney Store at a later date.
Fans can continue to tune in every Tuesday through December 17th to #HasbroPulse on social media for weekly Hasbro STAR WARS reveals.

