Wounded and deep in space, X-O
MANOWAR finds himself under attack from the Novus Romanus– the freed Romans formerly abducted by The Vine. With his armor badly damaged, Aric must face down an entire Legion with only hit wit, courage, and of course, SHANHARA at his side. X-O MANOWAR UNCONQUERED #2 is also a 1st appearance of THYRA ANTIUS, an elite Novus Romanus centurion with a dark past!
Hard Copy: The Novus Romanus are on the attack in X-O Manowar Unconquered #2 from Valiant Comics
Soundwaves: Tetris the Apple TV+ Original Series Score Music by Lorne Balfe
Lakeshore Records is set to release Tetris—
Score From The Apple Original Film featuring music by GRAMMY-winning composer Lorne Balfe (Top Gun: Maverick, Dungeons and Dragons), digitally April 14. Balfe creates a taut, vintage electronic backdrop incorporating use of a classic Fairlight CMI for the historical thriller that recounts the introduction of the pioneering video game. The Apple Original Film starring Taron Edgerton is streaming now on Apple TV+.
Equipment: In Stores This Week from Diamond Select Toys-Bruce Lee, Ahsoka Tano and Grogu!
This week, from Diamond Select Toys
and Gentle Giant LTD…one new Bruce Lee sculpture and three (!) sculptures based on The Mandalorian go on sale, and all are must-have pieces! Read on for details, then find a store near you at comicshoplocator.com or order online at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com!
Soundwaves: Himmel und Hölle (From John Wick: Chapter 4 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Le Castle Vania
Lakeshore Records has released Himmel
und Hölle (From John Wick: Chapter 4 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) digitally March 31—a four-song EP of original music by Le Castle Vania. AKA Dylan Eiland, the electronic musician has composed some of the most exhilarating beats behind all four chapters of John Wick. The Lionsgate film directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins and Ian McShane is now playing in theaters and IMAX and recently opened to a franchise best opening weekend of $141 million at the worldwide box office.
Equipment: Mando Mania Releases for This Week Include Additions in Both the Black Series and Vintage Lines
Mando Mania continues with three new reveals
from Hasbro inspired by The Book of Boba Fett. These reveals include new Black Series two-packs; one of Cobb Vanth and Cad Bane and a Vintage Collection Tusken and Massif. The final reveal is a new Retro Collection Luke Skywalker (Jedi Academy) figure.
Hard Copy: Preview DC’s New Comic Book Series ‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country – The Glass House’
Acclaimed horror writer James Tynion IV
(Something Is Killing The Children, DC’s The Nice House On The Lake) had his eye on The Sandman during his early career, biding his time to pay tribute to Neil Gaiman’s mythos—and now he’s launching the second cycle of his DC The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country series of comics! With lush, gorgeous art from Redneck’s Lisandro Estherren, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country – The Glass House welcomes new readers into one of the greatest, and most terrifying, worlds in DC’s library.
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.
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!
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.
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”).
