Following the reveal of the new Star Wars:
The Black Series Obi-Wan Kenobi (Wandering Jedi) figure from Hasbro during Ewan McGregor’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (check out the clip below), we wanted to share additional details on the figure. The figure was inspired by McGregor’s character in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series, airing on Disney+ starting May 27th.
Equipment: New Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Black Series Action Figure Coming from Hasbro
E.V.A.-Awesome Con Announces Full Programming Schedule June 3-5, 2022
Awesome Con, Washington, D.C.’s iconic
three-day pop culture convention, announces three days of programming complete with exclusive panels, workshops, meetups and celebrity appearances from Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. Awesome Con will take over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with a robust lineup of events. LGBTQ+ focused Pride Alley, in partnership with Geeks OUT and Metro Weekly, returns with its largest slate of programming that spotlight LGBTQ+ artists, creators and fans. The wildly popular Science Fair is back with not one but two full programming tracks: TERRA for Earth-based panels and COSMOS: for Space-based panels. Science Fair has four divisions of NASA represented, along with a special program on pop culture history in partnership with Smithsonian’s highly anticipated upcoming exhibit Entertainment Nation. Family-friendly pavilion Awesome Con Jr. is back with even more events planned to educate and entertain kids of all ages and parents alike. After debuting last year, Destination Cosplay will make its return to the show floor with cosplay demos, meetups and more. Awesome Con’s Book Fair is back! Powered by D.C.-based Solid State Books, guests can enjoy book signings, access to writers and publishers and take a stroll down Author’s Lane to discover independently published authors from a variety of genres. Attendees can start planning their Awesome Con experience and view the full schedule of programs online at awesome-con.com/programming.
Vids: Green Lantern: Beware My Power coming to 4K/Blu-ray/Digital on July 26, 2022
Witness the action-packed induction of
John Stewart to the Green Lantern Corps, and his first thrilling adventure alongside some familiar faces, when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Green Lantern: Beware My Power on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $29.99 SRP; Canada $34.99 SRP), Blu-ray (USA $24.99 SRP; Canada $29.99 SRP) and Digital on July 26, 2022.
Vids: DC Showcase – Constantine: The House of Mystery Available Now from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation continues to glean
beloved characters from DC’s robust library for the popular DC Showcase line of animated shorts, this time opting to elevate Constantine, Kamandi, The Losers, and Blue Beetle in the 2021-2022 compilation release, DC Showcase: Constantine – The House of Mystery. The R-rated shorts collection will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray (USA $24.99 SRP; Canada $29.99 SRP) and in 4K on Digital starting May 3, 2022.
Equipment: New May the 4th Star Wars Offerings from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd.!
May the Fourth be with you! It’s Star Wars Day,
and Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. are launching three new products to celebrate! The newest Star Wars Deluxe Action Figure is available now at shopdisney.com, and a new bust and Jumbo figure are available for pre-order at gentlegiantltd.com! It’s the best of all civilized worlds! Read on for details!
Equipment: Hasbro Announces New Figures in both the Black Series and Vintage Lines in Honor of May the 4th
Star Wars Day, May the 4th is great because
everyone seems to know the line, “May the Force be with you!” It is just like St. Patrick’s Day where for one day people of all walks of life are Irish. I wouldn’t be surprised to see someone wearing a shirt that reads, “Kiss me I am a Star Wars fan!” We let our geek flags fly on May 4th
Seriously though, May the fourth is a great day for collectors because companies announce upcoming Star Wars products just like Hasbro announced earlier today. Hasbro announced figures in both their Star Wars Black Series 6 inch line and the Star Wars Vintage line which covers the 3 ¾ figures and vehicles.
Hard Copy: Star Wars: The Art of Jedi Fallen Order from Dark Horse Books…Standard and Limited Editions
It is a period of darkness in the galaxy.
The Jedi Order that kept peace for generations has fallen. The Chancellor of the Galactic Senate has declared himself Emperor of the First Galactic Empire and he all but wiped out the noble Jedi. Those who escaped the purge have gone into hiding, keeping their abilities hidden because they are still being hunted by the Empire.
One young Jedi, Cal Kestis, hid for years on the planet Bracca working in a scrapyard dismantling old starships until an incident forced him to use his powers. Cal was able to make a narrow escape with the help of Cere Junda and Greez Dritus. The trio must now embark on a mission to restore the Jedi Order. Continue reading
Equipment: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Diamond Comics with a Trip to the Negative Zone!
Diamond Comic Distributors is celebrating
its 40th anniversary, and Diamond Select Toys is honoring the occasion with a new exclusive release! Being that Spider-Man is near and dear to their hearts, DST opted to transform one of their most recent Marvel Gallery Dioramas into an all-new piece – Negative Zone Spidey!
Vids: “Succession: The Complete Third Season” on DVD May 17 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Season three of Succession, the award-winning
HBO Original Series which follows the saga of a powerful media family, comes to DVD May 17, 2022 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Created by Emmy® Award winner and Oscar® Award nominee Jesse Armstrong (In the Loop, The Thick of It), the critically-acclaimed drama series tracks the lives of a wealthy patriarch and his four grown children, who control one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. Now viewers can own season three of the compelling hit series. Titled Succession: The Complete Third Season, this DVD release is priced to own at $24.98 SRP ($29.98 in Canada). The third season of Succession is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers, and to stream on HBO Max.

