Author - Jerry Paxton

M3GAN 2.0 Out on Digital Platforms July15th

2025/07/14

She’s back. Taller, stronger, faster and now unrated, M3GAN 2.0 is available to own exclusively on digital platforms on July 15, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The rewired bot will also be launching on 4K UHD and Blu-ray™ on September 23, 2025, and you can unlock M3GAN’s newest updates with over 30 minutes of exclusive bonus content including scene breakdowns and a behind-the-scenes look at rebuilding M3GAN when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV. Slay even harder at home with the bloodier M3GAN 2.0 UNRATED version upgraded with moments too intense for the theater, only available when you purchase from participating retailers.

The original creative team, including producer James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse, and director Gerard Johnstone, reunites to reboot M3GAN for a new mission. When an autonomous android engineered to be the ultimate weapon threatens M3GAN’s beloved Cady, M3GAN convinces her creator, Gemma, to give her a glow-up that makes the original A.I. diva even deadlier. Armed with wild new upgrades and her same iconic attitude, M3GAN claps back against the wannabe techno-terror in a fierce faceoff to crown the baddest bot built for maximum mayhem.

Allison Williams (Get Out, “Girls”) reprises her role as M3GAN’s creator, joined by returning cast members Violet McGraw (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis. The film welcomes new talents including Ivanna Sakhno (Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising), Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, “Hacks”), Timm Sharp (“Apples Never Fall”, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”) and Grammy winner and 11-time Emmy nominee Jemaine Clement (Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN PURCHASING AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

UNRATED VERSION – Upgraded with enhanced kills, deleted scenes and more blood & carnage, see the unrated version that was too gruesome for theaters!
Total Upgrade: Making M3GAN 2.0 – Equipped with some killer upgrades, the team that unleashed M3GAN returns. Cast and crew take you through the artistry and craftsmanship that went into building a bigger, badder, and bloodier sequel.
Droid DNA – Unveil M3GAN 2.0 as she prepares to tackle rogue military asset Amelia. Go behind the scenes and see the puppetry, technology, and animatronics that brought these deadly droids to life.
The Art of Slaying – The cast and stunt team discuss creating and executing the film’s most explosive and gruesome action sequences. Special effects and prop teams go into the gory details that make up the guts of the film.
Scene Breakdown: Embrace AI Convention – From a dance battle to a blood fest, this breakdown will show how each department worked together to create this epic and deadly sequence.

FX Brings the Terrifying World of Alien: Earth to San Diego Comic-Con

2025/07/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

This year, FX is going big on Alien: Earth at San Diego Comic-Con. FX will host the series’ World Premiere in San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H and transform the Hilton Bayfront lawn into “The Wreckage,” a uniquely immersive experience which allows guests to step into the terrifying world of Alien: Earth.

FX’s ALIEN: EARTH “THE WRECKAGE” ACTIVATION:

WHAT: Guests are invited to explore the mysterious debris of the USCSS Maginot to unearth new details from the highly anticipated upcoming series from creator Noah Hawley, inspired by the acclaimed feature film franchise. The experience will feature various interactive thrills and never-before-seen alien specimens. Guests can visit “The Wreckage” during the day to explore new areas of the USCSS Maginot or brave a terrifying mission at “The Wreckage: Code Red” once the sun goes down.

The activation will also feature:

An interactive Prodigy Corp Drop Site where fans can sign up to be an FX Insider to claim exclusive giveaways and get a first look at Alien: Earth VR experiences that will be available once the show premieres.
A vending machine stocked with a custom in-world beverage available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con via a collaboration with Chain, the dining experience known for its reimagined takes on Pop-Cuisine staples.
A state-of-the-art Alien: Earth Podcast Studio, which will host various talent and influencers throughout the weekend.

WHERE: Hilton Bayfront Lawn (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101)

WHEN: Dates & Hours of Operation:

Thursday, July 24:
- The Wreckage: 11am – 4pm
- The Wreckage: Code Red: 4:30pm – 8pm
Friday, July 25:
- The Wreckage: 10am – 4pm
- The Wreckage: Code Red: 4:30pm – 10pm
Saturday, July 26:
- The Wreckage: 10am – 4pm
- The Wreckage: Code Red: 4:30pm – 10pm
Sunday, July 27:
- The Wreckage: 11am – 3pm

Activation is open to the public ages 18+. Admission is free. Prodigy Corp Drop Site giveaways available during daytime hours only, while supplies last.

FX’s ALIEN: EARTH WORLD PREMIERE AND Q&A:

WHAT: When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat. Be among the first people in the world to see the pilot episode of FX’s Alien: Earth and join us for a super-sized not-to-be-missed conversation with series creator Noah Hawley, EP David W. Zucker (Scott Free) and the cast of this highly anticipated sci-fi horror series inspired by the acclaimed feature film franchise. FX’s Alien: Earth makes impact August 12 on FX cable channel, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and Disney+ internationally.

WHERE: San Diego Convention Center, Hall H

WHEN: Friday, July 25, 2025 from 1:25pm – 2:50pm

For information about FX’s Alien: Earth at San Diego Comic-Con, visit FXSDCC.com. To become an FX Insider and be the first to know when new content is available, sign up for text alerts: https://fx.tv/alien-earth-insider.

Hide the Corpse PSVR2 Release Date Trailer

2025/07/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Hide The Corpse, the chaotic and quirky VR body-hiding sandbox from publisher HyperVR Games and developer Realcast, hides the evidence on PlayStation VR 2 on August 18th. We invite you to get a head start before the cops arrive with a key for PSVR2!

Race against the clock and the prying eyes of police to conceal Gus the corpse before it’s too late! Maneuver Gus to the perfect hiding spot in physics-based levels from Apartments and Museums to Spaceships and Shipwrecks. Earn points for fun cosmetics by erasing fingerprints and hiding evidence, and add new challenges with hilarious Modifiers!

GORN 2 Out Now on PlayStation VR2

2025/07/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Publisher Devolver Digital’s GORN 2, the skull-crushing sequel to the million-selling VR smash hit GORN, today stepped into the arena to take virtual reality’s most outrageous gladiator sim into the next generation on PS VR2 for $19.99.

In GORN 2, ascend to a heavenly realm where the souls of all the gladiators you slaughtered in the first game now dwell—and kill them again. New developers Cortopia, working alongside original series creators Free Lives, have designed a skull-splitting experience with such visceral combat that you might even feel remorse as you tear towering foes limb from limb.

Expect new weapons, new arenas, new traps, new enemies and new bosses as you raise hell in the heavens and prove your battle prowess before an army of terrifying foes. GORN 2 is everything GORN was but MORE. If you loved the first game, but still feel a raging yearning for more, GORN 2 will sate your bloodthirst.

GORN 2’s arrival on PS VR2 follows its launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR earlier this year.

StarRupture Playtest Announcement Trailer

2025/07/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Creepy Jar, the Polish studio behind the critically acclaimed survival simulator, Green Hell, is thrilled to announce the first closed playtest for their upcoming sci-fi survival title, StarRupture. Running from July 29th to July 31st, this single-player playtest offers the first exciting taste of StarRupture gameplay, and players can now apply for access via Steam. Selected players will receive Steam confirmation that they are eligible to play at of the playtest kickoff on July 29th.

Featuring exciting single-player content, the StarRupture playtest puts players firmly into the treacherous world of Arcadia-7. While StarRupture is a co-op game at heart, where up to four players work together, the developers also want to ensure that the game is exhilarating and engaging for those who play solo. This playtest introduces players to the core tenants of StarRupture, ranging from base building and exploration to survival and combat.

The StarRupture playtest features over three hours of gameplay split between an early slice of the game, a welcome tutorial, and a free play option. It’s not the full opening experience, as there are map and progression restrictions, but it’s a first taste of the fun that awaits in StarRupture. The Playtest supports English VO and interface localisation and the full list of supported languages for StarRupture’s launch in Early Access is available on the game’s Steam Page.

All additional information regarding the playtest and an FAQ is available in Steam news section of the game.

In StarRupture, you are a prisoner serving your sentence on a faraway planet where danger lurks at every turn. Tasked with building a factory and gathering resources for global corporations that don’t care if you live or die, not only will you have to defend your base from bloodthirsty enemies, but so will you have to prepare for your most terrifying threat; the planet’s very own life-giving—and taking—star, Ruptura.

Featuring an electrifying mix of base building, exploration, combat, mystery, and survival, StarRupture is an out-of-this-world experience that is launching in Steam Early Access this Fall.

Marvel Rivals Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Presence

2025/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News, SDCC

Today, NetEase Games and Marvel Games revealed their presence at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals will be back at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with panels, awesome giveaways, special appearances and an exclusive multi-day fan experience located at the Marriott Marquis, just next door to the convention center.

Thursday, July 24 – Sunday July 27

Fans can immerse themselves in the full Marvel Rivals San Diego Comic Con experience located at the Marriott Marquis in the San Diego Ballroom with hands-on gameplay, insightful panels, and signing sessions. Each day will feature an exclusive limited giveaway item including posters and key chains.

Thursday, July 24

Marvel Rivals: Meet the Cast – 6:00PM – 7:00PM, Room: 6BCF

Millions of players worldwide agree that Marvel Rivals is a smash hit. The game has brought to life iconic Marvel characters, as well as introduced players to the rich catalog of unique heroes in the Marvel Universe. This panel will highlight the voice actors whose work lives rent-free in our minds and whose Ultimate yells excite us! Come meet Alpha Takahashi (Psylocke), Daniel Marin (Namor), Eliah Mountjoy (Winter Soldier), James Mathis III (Black Panther), Jordan Reynolds (Adam Warlock), and Xanthe Huynn(Dagger).

Friday, July 25

Marvel Rivals: Hero Creation from Concept to Showcase – 10:15AM – 11:15AM, Room: 6BCF

The Marvel Rivals panel provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Hero Creation process, guiding you from concept to showcase. Join insights from the talented NetEase Games creative team, including Dino Ma (art director), Peilin Zhong (lead character concept artist) , Weitai Luo (principal environment artist), and Zhen Li (principal 3D character artist) , alongside the Marvel Games creative team: Danny Koo (executive producer), Dakota Maysonet (creative development manager), and Dan LaDuca (senior art director). Together, they will explore the concepts of Marvel Rivals heroes design and delve into the exciting new content from Season 3 and more.

Marvel Rivals Art Team Signing Session – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Marriott Marquis

Fans can get an exclusive Marvel Rivals swimsuit poster signed by the art team!

Marvel Rivals Voice Cast Signing Session – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Marriott Marquis

Fans can get an exclusive Marvel Rivals swimsuit poster signed by the following cast members:

Daniel Marin (Namor)
Eliah Mountjoy (Winter Solider)
Alpha Takahashi (Psylocke)
James Mathis III (Black Panther)
Jordan Reynolds (Adam Warlock)

Marvel Rivals Emiru Cosplay – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Marriott Marquis

Horror Inc. Announces Jason Universe SDCC Panel and Giveaways

2025/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, SDCC

Horror, Inc. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Friday the 13th at San Diego Comic-Con this year with a Friday evening panel packed with exclusive first looks, multiple standout giveaways, and never before heard insights from the original members of the family that started it all.

In addition to some of the untold history behind the first films and early years of the family legacy, the panel will preview what’s to come in the new era of Jason Universe, including a first look at the upcoming Sweet Revenge vignette helmed by writer/director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn; December’s Silent Night, Deadly Night), and a panel-exclusive message from the set of Crystal Lake, the upcoming TV series from A24 and Peacock. In addition to Nelson, panelists include Horror, Inc. President Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, and CMO Sheri Conn, as well as Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott (M3GAN, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It).

Jason Universe: Celebrating 45 Years of Friday the 13th
Room 5AB | Friday, July 25 from 5:30–6:30pm

It’s been 45 years since Jason first haunted our screens—and now, it’s time to return for a new era. Join Jason Universe and Horror, Inc. to celebrate the legacy, evolution, and future of one of horror’s most iconic franchises with Horror, Inc. president Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, and CMO Sheri Conn; Sweet Revenge writer/director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn; Silent Night, Deadly Night); and Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott (M3GAN, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It). This can’t-miss panel moderated by Mondo senior creative director Peter Santa-Maria (a.k.a. AttackPeter) will dive deep into Jason’s blood-soaked history and what’s lurking ahead, with an inside look at the brand-new design of Jason and his infamous hockey mask, as well as an exclusive first look at the upcoming Jason Universe short form vignette Sweet Revenge.

The Jason Universe panel will also include a number of giveaways exclusively available for all fans who attend the panel:

A first look and fan giveaway of Spirit Halloween’s newest Jason mask, crafted in celebration of his 45th anniversary and his frightening new design
Exclusive 45th anniversary hats, only available by attending the panel
Also crafted exclusively for those attending the panel, a limited-edition 18″x12″ Mondo lithograph inspired by the upcoming Sweet Revenge vignette will be distributed. Designed by panel moderator and Mondo Senior Creative Director Peter Santa-Maria (a.k.a. AttackPeter)

Jason fans can also visit NECA’s SDCC booth (#3545) to view the unveiling of their new 7″ Scale – Ultimate Savini Jason action figure, which will be the first collectible based on the fan-favorite 2017 video game Friday the 13th: The Game.

Skybound Announces 2025 Comic-Con International Panels and Events

2025/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

Skybound Entertainment, the multiplatform studio behind global franchises like Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter, Stillwater, and hundreds of additional IP, today announced its plans for Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025. Skybound returns to the world-famous convention for a fifteenth year and promises to delight fans with an incredible lineup of panels featuring Skybound creators, exclusive reveals, world premiere announcements, giveaway surprises, and in-person fan experiences.

Skybound is thrilled to bring its unrivaled lineup of IP to the convention, covering everything Invincible, including the newly announced fighting game Invincible VS and the record-breaking Invincible Universe: Battle Beast comic book series; Skybound’s smash-hit shared Energon Universe with Hasbro that touts titles TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and Void Rivals; Robert Kirkman and David Finch’s hugely anticipated series Skinbreaker; and of course, The Walking Dead.

Skybound will be hosting and/or participating in the following panels:

Thursday, July 24

Robert Kirkman LIVE at SDCC

1:00pm – 2:00pm | Room 6BCF

The biggest ROBERT KIRKMAN panel in Robert Kirkman history! Want to learn more about everything Invincible (including the new fighting game Invincible VS and Battle Beast comic series) and The Walking Dead? Excited about his plans for TRANSFORMERS and VOID RIVALS via Skybound and Hasbro’s Energon Universe? Then don’t miss this panel, which includes world premiere announcements and exclusive giveaway surprises – yes, plural – for every attendee!

Friday, July 25

Make ‘Em Laugh: Using Jokes, Puns and Goofy Ideas to Hook Reluctant Readers

12:00pm-1:00pm | Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

A Children’s Book Council Panel. Making the case for comedy as both a reading and teaching tool, and how to grab the attention of young readers who worry that every book is homework waiting to happen. Panelists: Marz Jr. (Skybound & Hasbro’s TRANFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!), David Pepose (Ten-Ton Titan Terrier), Emmanuel Guerrero (Cactus Kid), Max Lang (Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!), Suzanne Lang (Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!).

Saturday, July 26

Get Rec’d with Straw Hat Goofy LIVE

2:45pm – 3:45pm | Room 6BCF

Join Juju Green, aka Straw Hat Goofy (Get Rec’d with Straw Hat Goofy)—known for his sharp insight, infectious energy, and millions of loyal followers—for a LIVE version of his Get Rec’d With Straw Hat Goofy Podcast. The special episode will feature candid conversation with Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and other special guests about their upcoming projects, their love for movies, and personal film, TV, and pop culture recommendations for the audience—hence the title Get Rec’d!

TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: All Out War in the Energon Universe

4:30pm – 5:30pm | Room 5AB

THE BIGGEST YEAR FOR THE ENERGON UNIVERSE IS HERE! TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS from Skybound continue to top charts and we aren’t letting up. Superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, TRANFORMERS), Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) reveal their plans for the Quintesson War, the Dreadnok War, and more in a panel that will have everyone on the edge of their seats! Moderated by Arune Singh (VP, Brand, Skybound).

EVENTS & TALENT APPEARANCES

Thursday, July 24

Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915)
- 12:00pm-12:45pm
- Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS) *TICKETED

Friday, July 25

Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915)
- 1:30pm-2:30pm
- James Tynion IV & Martin Simmonds (Universal Monsters: Dracula) *TICKETED
- 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Joshua Williamson (G.I. JOE) *TICKETED

Eisner Awards

INVITE ONLY | San Diego Hilton Bayfront

This year’s Eisner Award nominations, which celebrate the very best in comics, are out and Skybound has four shared nominations.

Shared Nominations:

Best Writer: Ram V, Rare Flavours (Boom! Studios); Dawnrunner (Dark Horse); The One Hand (Image); Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! (Image Skybound)

Best Writer: Kelly Thompson, Absolute Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey (DC); Scarlett (Image Skybound); Venom War: It’s Jeff #1 (Marvel)

Best Coloring: Jordie Bellaire, Absolute Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey, John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America, The Nice House by the Sea (DC); The City Beneath Her Feet (DSTLRY); The Exorcism at 1600 Penn (IDW); W0rldtr33 (Image); G.I. JOE, Duke (Image Skybound)

Best Coloring: Dave Stewart, Dawnrunner, Free Comic Book Day 2024 [general], The Serpent in the Garden, Hellboy, Hellboy and the BPRD, Paranoid Gardens, Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to Be Kin – Silent but Deadly Edition (Dark Horse); Ultramega, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! (Image Skybound)

Saturday, July 26

Invincible Universe Comic Book Signing
11:00am – 1:00pm | Now or Never Comics (1055 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101)

The worlds of Invincible collide for a special signing event at Now or Never Comics in Downtown San Diego. Fans will have a chance to get their hands on limited-edition copies (while supplies last) of an Invincible Universe comic book variant featuring an exclusive character reveal from the hotly anticipated Invincible VS video game and get it signed by artist Dan Eder (Invincible VS Art Director).

Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915)

2:00pm-2:45pm
Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS) *TICKETED
2:00pm-2:45pm
Joshua Williamson (G.I. JOE) *TICKETED

*TICKETED denotes signings that require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the Image booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee, retailer, and professional badge-types only, unless otherwise stated. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition Launch Date

2025/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Relic Entertainment is excited to announce Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition will officially launch August 14, 2025!

The Definitive Edition brings the iconic real-time strategy classic into the modern era, optimized for today’s hardware and enhanced with updated visuals. The Definitive Edition will be available for PC via Steam and GOG for USD $29.99.

As a thank-you to our loyal fans, players who already own Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition will receive a 30% discount on the Definitive Edition. This upgrade offer will be available on both Steam and GOG and will remain active for the foreseeable future.

To celebrate, we’ve enhanced the original Dawn of War trailer in 4K. A perfect way to relive the glory and prepare to serve…again.

Finally, after hearing from our players, we have added Pathfinding Improvements to the list of enhancements players can expect from the Definitive Edition.

Outlander Universe Expands to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con

2025/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

STARZ today unveiled its star-studded lineup for this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, featuring can’t miss panels for “Outlander” and “Outlander: Blood of my Blood” in Hall H on Friday, July 25 and an in-depth preview of the newest saga in the Spartacus franchise, “Spartacus: House of Ashur” on Saturday, July 26 in the Indigo Ballroom.

Fans will be offered a riveting look back and an exclusive first look ahead at the eighth and final season of the critically acclaimed global sensation “Outlander,” with series star Sam Heughan, and others in attendance. STARZ will also debut a sneak peek at the highly anticipated prequel, “Outlander: Blood of my Blood,” with series stars and creatives in conversation about the next chapter of the beloved franchise, which premieres Friday, August 8. Rounding out the slate is the thrilling return of the hit franchise “Spartacus” with a panel celebrating the new sequel series “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” headlined by original series star Nick E. Tarabay and moderated by previous “Spartacus” star, Liam McIntyre.

STARZ also will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for Entertainment Weekly’s iconic Saturday night bash. The party will celebrate the STARZ original series “Outlander,” “Outlander: Blood of my Blood” and “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” including branding elements throughout the party, a STARZ photo booth and a We’re All Adults Here cabana.

Comic-Con attendees can also catch a ride at Comic-Con International, as “Spartacus: House of Ashur” charges into action with branded pedicabs transformed into Roman chariots, driven by blood-splattered gladiators ready to conquer the streets.

Additional details on STARZ’s Comic-Con panels and the “Spartacus: House of Ashur” Pedicabs are below:

“Outlander” – A Timeless Look Back at the Iconic Series and a First Look at the Final Season
Friday, July 25 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM PT in HALL H, San Diego Convention Center

For more than a decade and across 100 episodes, “Outlander” has captivated fans with the enduring love story of Claire and Jamie, an epic romance that has stood the test of – and defied – time. Join the cast and creative team as they take a look back at the legacy of “Outlander” and its impact on the television landscape over the past 11 years, and offer a sneak peek at the upcoming eighth and final season.

Panelists include executive producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, star and executive producer Sam Heughan (“Jamie Fraser”), and stars Sophie Skelton (“Brianna MacKenzie”) and Richard Rankin (“Roger MacKenzie”). The panel will be moderated by Aisha Tyler (“Archer,” “Criminal Minds”).

A First Look at a New Era with “Outlander: Blood of my Blood”
Friday, July 25 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM PT in HALL H, San Diego Convention Center

The highly anticipated prequel series “Outlander: Blood of my Blood,” starring Hermione Corfield, Jeremy Irvine, Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy, brings viewers from the war-torn battlefields of WWI to the sweeping Highlands of 18th century Scotland, promising two new love stories filled with loyalty, passion and desire, as the young couples defy the forces that seek to tear them apart.

Join the cast and creative team to preview the new series in the “Outlander” universe, focusing on the stories of Claire and Jamie’s parents. With themes of succession, war, love and fate that span multiple time periods, the standalone prequel series will entice both existing “Outlander” fans and new viewers alike. Get ready to fall in love with two new couples as they journey across time, and dive into never-before-seen clips that showcase the origin of their relationships. “Outlander: Blood of my Blood” will premiere Friday, August 8 on STARZ.

Panelists include executive producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, and stars Jamie Roy (“Brian Fraser”), Harriet Slater (“Ellen MacKenzie”), Jeremy Irvine (“Henry Beauchamp”), Hermoine Corfield (“Julia Moriston”), Sam Retford (“Dougal MacKenzie”), Seamus McLean Ross (“Colum MacKenzie”) and Rory Alexander (“Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser”). The panel will be moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Kate Hahn.

A Return to Ancient Rome with “Spartacus: House of Ashur” – A First Look with the Cast and Creator
Saturday, July 26 from 3:00PM – 4:00PM PT in the Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

“Spartacus: House of Ashur” explores what would happen if the ruthless, double-crossing Ashur had not perished on Mount Vesuvius and instead was rewarded by the Romans for betraying Spartacus. Now the owner of the very gladiator school to which he once belonged, Ashur must learn how to navigate a world just as brutal as the arena — Roman politics and nobility. Join the cast and creative team as they discuss the legacy of the original “Spartacus” series and dive into Ashur’s alternate fate in the epic new series.

Panelists include executive producer Steven S. DeKnight and stars Nick E. Tarabay, Graham McTavish (“Korris,” Ashur’s Doctore), Tenika Davis (“Achillia,” a fierce gladiatrix), Jordi Webber (“Tarchon,” a brash and headstrong gladiator), Jamaica Vaughan (“Hilara,” a young, elevated house slave, deeply in love with Ashur) and Jaime Slater (“Cornelia,” the ruthless wife of Julius Caesar.) The panel will be moderated by Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus,” The Legend of Hercules), who played Spartacus in Seasons Two and Three of the original series.

Catch Our “Spartacus: House of Ashur” Gladiator Pedicabs
Dates: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27

July 24: 10AM – 6PM PT
July 25: 12PM – 8PM PT
July 26: 1PM – 9PM PT
July 27: 10AM – 6PM PT

Pickup Locations:

5th Avenue & L
5th Avenue Bike Lane
Bike Lanes Behind San Diego Convention Center