Hard Copy: Insight Editions Announces Dune Part One: The Photograpy

From the cliffs of Norway to the deserts of Jordan, unit photographer Chiabella James was on set to capture every moment of Dune, director Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-nominated sci-fi epic based on Frank Herbert’s classic novel. DUNE PART ONE: THE PHOTOGRAPHY [Insight Editions; July 25, 2023] is curated from thousands of stills shot throughout the filming of Dune. This deluxe volume compiles the most compelling photos to form a remarkable visual journey that fully captures the unique spirit of the production. Encompassing the epic vistas witnessed on location shoots, through to candid moments between Villeneuve and key cast members including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Jason Momoa, this book also features a foreword by executive producer Tanya Lapointe (The Art and Soul of Dune), a preface by Ferguson, and an afterword by Brian Herbert.    

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Equipment: Gentle Giant LTD Launches a New Line of Indiana Jones Collectibles!

Since 1981, one character has been called upon time and time again to battle the forces of evil, in the name of history. He’s Indiana Jones, and Gentle Giant LTD is proud to announce a new line of collectibles based on the swashbuckling hero! From busts to statues to Gallery Dioramas to Jumbo figures, there’s something for every kind of Indiana Jones fan! Coming to stores at the end of 2023, the following items are now up for pre-order at gentlegiantltd.com and a retailer near you. Read on for details!

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Equipment: More News Released from Hasbro About Return of the Jedi Black Series and the Upcoming Indiana Jones Line

News from the Hasbro Star Wars Indiana Jones panel at Star Wars Celebration is overwhelming. There are so many collectibles coming out. From the largest Vintage Collection vehicle in several years (The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter), to the first figures inspired by Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to several products celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi, there’s something for every fan!

Let’s dive right into the massive galleries from both toy lines. It is hard for me to say what of upcoming toys has me more excited. Star Wars will never go out of style but I think that the Indiana Jones line gives collectors the best-looking figures ever made for the franchise. 

 

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Vids: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Experience an action-packed adventure when “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on April 7. The film is directed by David F. Sandberg, written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan, based on characters from DC; Shazam! created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck, starring Zachary Levi (“American Underdog”) as Shazam and Asher Angel (TV’s “Andi Mack”) as Billy Batson. The film will also be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on May 23.

From New Line Cinema, the film also stars Jack Dylan Grazer (“It Chapter Two”) as Freddy Freeman; Adam Brody (“Promising Young Woman”) as Super Hero Freddy; Ross Butler (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as Super Hero Eugene; Meagan Good (“Day Shift”) as Super Hero Darla; D.J. Cotrona (“G.I. Joe: Retaliation”) as Super Hero Pedro; Grace Caroline Currey (“Annabelle: Creation”) as Mary Bromfield / Super Hero Mary; Faithe Herman (TV’s “This Is Us”) as Darla Dudley; Ian Chen (“A Dog’s Journey”) as Eugene Choi; Jovan Armand (“Second Chances”) as Pedro Pena; Marta Milans (TV’s “White Lines”) as Rosa Vasquez; Cooper Andrews (TV’s “The Walking Dead”) as Victor Vasquez; with Djimon Hounsou (“A Quiet Place Part II”) as Wizard, Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”), with Lucy Liu (“Kung Fu Panda” franchise) and Helen Mirren (“F9: The Fast Saga”).

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Equipment: Day One Hasbro Toy Announcements from Star Wars Celebration in England

Ahead of the Hasbro Star Wars & Indiana Jones panel at Star Wars Celebration Hasbro revealed its latest animatronic toy – Chatter Back Chopper! The toy is designed to look like how the character will appear in the upcoming Ahsoka live-action series on Disney+. But the toy doesn’t just look like Chopper, it acts like him too! Chopper’s signature sassy personality is preserved in Chatter Back Chopper – unleash his personality and unlock more than 40 sound and movement combinations by pressing the button on his body, posing his front arm, or by making some sounds of your own! The interactive toy responds to background noises like talking, clapping or music with different combinations of droid sounds and motorized movements.

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Equipment: Hasbro Blasts Off with New Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Toys

Hasbro announced several new toys geared towards kids based on the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 film! The toys, which include action figures, a talking role play mask, and Nerf Star-Lord Quad Blaster among others, are sure to let kids imagine themselves as part of the Guardians of the Galaxy, protecting the galaxy from threats from every corner.

 

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Equipment: Hasbro Announces Target Exclusive Scarlet Witch Figure from Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness

Hasbro returned to the multiverse with the newest addition to the Marvel Legends line- Scarlet Witch based on her appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! This Target Exclusive action figure comes with 3 accessories and is available this fall and will be a perfect addition to your Marvel Legends collection.

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Training Simulations: Hasbro has Crowned the North American School Scrabble Champ

C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S. After two days of heated play, champions were crowned at the annual North America School SCRABBLE Championship! Nathanael Campos, a 7th-grader from Ridgefield, CT, Walden Giezentanner, an 8th-grader from Webster Groves, MO, and Ruth Li, a 12th-grader from Toronto, Canada won the high-stakes competition hosted at the Planet Word Museum in Washington D.C yesterday.

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E.V.A.: Day Two in Chicago at C2E2…Heroes, Villains and Everything In Between!

Day two at C2E2 and as I speculated attendance was almost tripled and the cosplayer were out in full force. The official announcement was made that Saturday was completely sold out. If I didn’t know it was sold out I would have figured it out when I found the main parking lot was completely filled.

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E.V.A.: Day One of C2E2 the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo

Hello Chicago! For the first time in about 8 years we have returned to C2E2 the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. Day one is usually the easiest day of any convention. Personally, I like to roam the show floor to get an idea of what companies are there and to check out the layout.

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