After reaching a record-breaking $3.5M+ funding since its launch on Kickstarter, making it the platform’s biggest movie launch day of all time, Felicia Day’s The Guild: Ren Faire’d has added two new cast members to its minstrel players. Announced today, Misha Collins (Supernatural, Gotham Knights, The Boys) is officially joining the fold as is Nathan Fillion (Firefly, The Rookie, Superman), as revealed earlier this week.
“I’m thrilled to report that thanks to our incredible community, we’ve officially met Misha’s *cough* ‘demands,’ and he’s joining The Guild: Ren Faire’d alongside our dear friend Nathan Fillion,” said Felicia Day, creator of The Guild. “I’m so grateful and humbled by the response of our fans, and I can’t wait to give them the reunion movie they deserve, powered by an amazing cast. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Since its launch on July 20, the campaign has received support from more than 22,000 backers, surpassing its original goal by 133.3%. This achievement marks a major milestone for independently produced entertainment, ensuring the original “Knights of Good” return for a new, blockbuster-style feature-length adventure ahead of The Guild’s 20th anniversary in 2027.
Created, written by, and starring Day, The Guild: Ren Faire’d will reunite Codex (Felicia Day), Zaboo (Sandeep Parikh), Vork (Jeff Lewis), Tink (Amy Okuda), Clara (Robin Thorsen), and Bladezz (Vincent Caso), continuing their story in the same independent, community-driven spirit that made the original series a defining part of online fandom and geek culture.
The Guild premiered on July 27, 2007, and followed the members of an online gaming guild whose virtual adventures frequently collided with their real lives. Supported in part by fan contributions, the series ran for six seasons and 70 episodes, plus three music videos, and generated more than 300 million lifetime views across platforms. Across its run, The Guild earned six Streamy Awards and four International Academy of Web Television Awards, appeared on Rolling Stone’s list of “The Net’s Best Serial Shows,” and was recognized by the Smithsonian Institution, which accessioned Codex’s costume into its digital culture collection.
Following big reveals at San Diego Comic-Con, MeTV has announced a packed fall schedule anchored by the long-awaited broadcast television return of The Wizard of Oz and the fifth annual Halloween BOO-nanza.
Host Lisa Whelchel will kick off the October festivities by presenting The Wizard of Oz broadcast premiere. The movie event will feature “The Wonderful World of Oz,” original vignettes offering a rare look at museum-quality heirlooms, historical artifacts, and stories from experts and performers involved with the classic film.
The Oz celebration extends across the network’s popular series, including:
Collector’s Call: A new October episode will profile Tori Calamito, a leading authority on Oz memorabilia whose massive collection spans a century of history, from first-edition books to musical stage costumes.
Svengoolie: Rich Koz and the Sven Squad will host a special showcase of The Wizard of Oz alongside classic horror titles like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) as part of the Saturday night movie lineup.
The month-long Halloween BOO-nanza event will also showcase spooky family favorites and cult classics throughout October, including Revenge of the Creature, Berserk, and Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark on House of Svengoolie.
MeTV is available over-the-air, via select cable and satellite providers, and streaming on Frndly TV, Philo, Fubo, and Sling TV. Local listings and full schedules are available at (https://www.metv.com/schedule).
Inspired by the iconic Mattel toys, “Matchbox The Movie” is an action-packed, globetrotting adventure about a group of friends since childhood who have their lives upended when undercover CIA agent Sean (John Cena), their long-absent former leader, returns to their small town and unwittingly gets them embroiled in a frantic international pursuit to save the world.
An Apple Original Film hailing from Skydance Media and Mattel Studios, “Matchbox The Movie” is directed and executive produced by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger produce for Skydance, and Robbie Brenner and Ynon Kreiz produce for Mattel Studios. Jules Daly also serves as producer. Patrick Newall and Elizabeth Bassin serve as executive producers.
Director: Sam Hargrave
Cast: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll, Bill Camp
Writers: David Coggeshall
Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Robbie Brenner, Ynon Kreiz, Jules Daly
Executive Producers: Sam Hargrave, Patrick Newall, Elizabeth Bassin
Today at Apple TV’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, Callum Turner made a surprise virtual appearance to unveil the first teaser for the highly anticipated new science fiction series, “Neuromancer,” based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson. The 10-episode series stars Turner, Briana Middleton, Mark Strong, Joseph Lee, Peter Sarsgaard and Clémence Poésy, and premieres globally on Friday, January 22, 2027 on Apple TV with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 19, 2027.
“Neuromancer” follows a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case (Turner) who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high stakes crime with his partner Molly (Middleton), a razor-girl assassin to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets. The ensemble cast also includes Max Irons, Dane DeHaan, Junia Rees, Jordan Kouamé, Emma Laird, Marc Menchaca, André De Shields and Isabella Pappas.
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content, the series is created for television by Graham Roland and JD Dillard. Roland also serves as showrunner, and he and Dillard executive produce alongside David Levine, Garrett Kemble and Zack Hayden for Anonymous Content; Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham, Adel ‘Future’ Nur and Jason Shrier for DreamCrew Entertainment; Jennifer Haley and William Gibson also executive produce. JD Dillard serves as director on the first three episodes.
The debut novel by William Gibson, “Neuromancer” has been praised as one of the first and most-respected works within the cyberpunk genre and has received numerous accolades, including the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Dick Award and the Hugo Award. The novel served as the first book in the “Sprawl” trilogy and was followed by “Count Zero” and “Mona Lisa Overdrive.”
Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 850 wins and 3,800 award nominations, including multi-Emmy Award-winning and history-making comedies The Studio and Ted Lasso; global cultural phenomenon Severance; Apple’s most-viewed drama, Pluribus; Academy Award Best Picture winner CODA; and Academy Award winner F1, the highest-grossing sports feature of all time.
HBO Max has officially kicked off its presence in San Diego with the debut of two experiential activations for LANTERNS and STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE. Taking over locations throughout the Gaslamp District, the activations invite fans to step directly into the worlds of the series through interactive moments and series-themed storytelling, journey-driven challenges, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and takeaways, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Beginning yesterday on Thursday, July 23 and running through Saturday, July 25, “Lanterns Training Headquarters” recruits attendees into the Green Lantern Corps for an interactive journey inspired by LANTERNS. Set within the world of Rushville, Nebraska, the experience challenges visitors to prove their fearlessness through hands-on training exercises, uncover mysteries tied to the upcoming series, and compete for the opportunity to earn a custom Lantern ring. The activation transformed participants into aspiring Lanterns, placing them at the center of a story-driven adventure pulled directly from the universe of the show. Earlier today, cast members Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, alongside creators and writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, stopped by to take on the challenge themselves and find out if they are worthy of wearing the ring.
Running through Sunday, July 26, “The Comic Center of Pasadena” brings STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE to life through a multiverse-spanning adventure that transports fans inside Stuart Bloom’s iconic comic book store. Visitors journey through a series of alternate realities, discover their hero archetypes, explore immersive environments inspired by the series, and receive personalized collectible keepsakes along the way. The experience also features exclusive merchandise and shareable photo moments designed to celebrate the upcoming comedy event series. On Thursday, creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, plus stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn, stepped into the Stuart multiverse and experienced the adventure firsthand.
Beyond the activations, HBO Max also hosted must-see panels for both series. On Thursday, STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE treated attendees to an advance screening and conversation featuring creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady alongside series stars. LANTERNS followed on Friday with a Hall H panel featuring cast and creative talent, an exclusive first look at the series, and never-before-seen footage.
HBO Max’s Comic-Con celebration continues tomorrow as co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal will introduce a special advance screening of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3, Episode 6, offering an exclusive early look at the next episode of the hit HBO Original series.
LANTERNS, from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, premieres August 16 on HBO and HBO Max.
Max Original Comedy Series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE, from Warner Bros. Television, premiered July 23 on HBO and HBO Max with new episodes debuting weekly Thursday’s at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The first 5 episodes of Season 3 of HBO Original Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON are now streaming on HBO and HBO Max with new episodes debuting weekly Sunday’s at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Dive into the ocean depths in Path of Exile 1: Curse of the Allflame today. The new expansion introduces the formidable corsair captain Valerie and her cursed navigator Vesper in search of forgotten treasures hidden deep beneath the ocean floor. By assembling scattered Charts, boarding the legendary vessel The Sovereign, and descending in the Allflame-powered Bathysphere, players will explore dangerous Voyage expeditions where valuable relics, fearsome sea creatures and long-lost secrets await.
The expansion debuts the new Voyage league mechanic and Allflame Crafting system, welcomes the Mercenaries of Trarthus as a permanent core feature alongside the Scion’s new Luminary Ascendancy, and delivers sweeping improvements across character progression and the endgame. Players can experience redesigned socket and spellcasting systems, explore Atlas Anomalies inspired by iconic Path of Exile mechanics, and tackle extensive endgame overhauls to the Abyss and Legion.
Launching alongside the expansion are the new Plague and Remidus Supporter Packs, featuring a collection of exclusive cosmetic effects, armour sets, hideouts, pets and more, with all cosmetics fully compatible with Path of Exile 2: https://www.pathofexile.com/purchase
Celebrate the Launch with Twitch Drops
To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame, Grinding Gear Games is kicking off a week-long Twitch Drops campaign beginning at 1:00 PM PDT on July 24. Throughout launch week, players can earn exclusive in-game cosmetics simply by watching their favourite Path of Exile creators on Twitch, including the Nautical Explorer Back Attachment and the Allflame Crafting Bench.
Watch the full showcase here:
Earn the Nautical Explorer Back Attachment
Players who accumulate 3 hours of watch time on any Twitch channel streaming in the Path of Exile 1 category during the first week of launch will automatically receive the Nautical Explorer Back Attachment.
Support a Streamer
Players can also unlock the exclusive Allflame Crafting Bench by supporting the Path of Exile streaming community. Between 1:00 PM PDT on July 24 and 4:59 AM PDT on August 1, purchase or gift two Twitch subscriptions of any tier to channels streaming in the Path of Exile 1 category to claim the hideout decoration.
Both rewards are purely cosmetic and do not affect character power or progression.
Today, in San Diego Comic-Con’s iconic Hall H, over 6,500 fans were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video showcased the highly anticipated third season of the epic fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay were joined by several of the show’s cast for a fun and insightful conversation moderated by High King Gil-galad himself, series star Benjamin Walker. The panel not only debuted a thrilling new teaser trailer, but revealed some exciting highlights from the new season, and a few surprises as well!
Cast members Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Owain Arthur, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Daniel Weyman, and Season Three newcomer Jamie Campbell Bower, all participated in the panel, which was jam-packed with exclusive news and riveting visual elements, including:
A brand-new teaser trailer unveiled the darker tone and some epic moments from Season Three, as Sauron’s quest to forge the One Ring is fully underway, and his goal to control all of Middle-earth threatens every one of its realms, causing new, and sometimes uneasy alliances to be formed to try and stop him.
There were several exciting Season Three character reveals for previously announced actors throughout the panel. They join two other characters that were revealed earlier this week – Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things) as Galadriel’s long-lost husband, “Celeborn,” and Zubin Varla (Andor) who plays “Khamûl the Easterling,” of Rhûn. The new reveals during the panel were:
Eddie Marsan (Happy-Go-Lucky) portraying King Durin IV’s older brother, “Thrain”
Andrew Richardson (Guys & Dolls) playing Elendil’s younger son and Isildur’s brother, “Anarion”
Adam Young (Don’t Breathe 2) as “Marnûkh,” a mysterious Orc who may not be what he seems
The Balrog Speaks! And it’s Simon Pegg! A special in-room only featurette titled “Bringing Season Three’s Creatures to Life” showed highlights of several creatures that will be seen this season, including Fell-beasts, the war elephants known as Mûmakil, Orcs, and the return of the fiery Balrog, who for the first time ever will speak – and that voice is revealed to be none other than acclaimed actor Simon Pegg (The Cornetto Trilogy, Mission Impossible, Star Trek)!
In addition, The Rings of Power’s Hall H panel was interrupted midway by a surprise appearance of four menacing Nazgnagôl in full armor, who were awaiting Sauron’s command. Introduced this season, these entities are ring-servants of Sauron and are the earlier Second Age incarnation of the Nazgûl, also known as Ringwraiths, of the Third Age.
The first four episodes of Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere on November 11, 2026. Episodes 305 & 306 will be available to stream on November 18th, and the final two episodes of the season will be released on November 25th.
In Season Three, Middle-earth is at war. Five years have passed since the fall of Eregion. Sauron’s armies have marched across the whole of the world, conquering all in their path. Only a few isolated pockets stand between the Dark Lord and total victory – Khazad-dûm, where the Dwarves are now sealed deep within their mountain halls, and the elven realms of Lindon and Rivendell, which are protected by their Three Rings. But deep in the land of Mordor, in his newly completed tower of Barad-dûr, the Dark Lord toils day and night, obsessed with harnessing a power that will bring the last of his enemies to their knees: One Ring to rule them all... Now, all the free peoples of Middle-earth – Dwarves, Elves, Men, and Wizards alike – must find a way to come together, in a race against time to prevent Sauron from achieving his goal of utter domination of all life…
The third season of The Rings of Power is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Brändström. Matthew Penry-Davey is producer and Ally O’Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee are co-producers.
The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. The series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is one of the highest performing and most-viewed titles ever on Prime Video, with a broad, highly engaged, global fan base. Critics have praised the series for its epic scope and production values, and Seasons One and Two are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Through their respective 91 day post premiere launch windows and ranked by viewers, Season One remains the biggest TV series premiere in the history of Prime Video, and Season Two is among the Top 5 most watched returning seasons ever. Season Two debuted as the #1 Original Series on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 Chart and remained in the top 4 throughout its entire run. The globally successful and award-winning series, which has attracted over 185 million viewers worldwide, also continues to be one of Amazon’s strongest drivers for new Prime membership sign-ups.
All sixteen episodes of the first two seasons are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.
Slitherine Next event delivered exciting news for fans of the world’s most brutal fantasy football league. Warhammer Blood Bowl, the fully updated video game based on the legendary Warhammer tabletop board game, is coming to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation next fall.
Orcs, Elves, Dwarfs, Skaven, Chaos, and the other iconic teams will once again clash on the pitch, delivering bone-crunching tackles, spectacular touchdowns, and the unpredictable mayhem that has made Blood Bowl one of the most beloved tabletop games of all time.
Built upon the solid foundations of Blood Bowl 3, Warhammer Blood Bowl refines, improves, and expands every aspect of the experience. Veteran developer Cyanide, the long-standing studio behind the franchise, has been working tirelessly to deliver the most authentic and faithful digital adaptation ever created, capturing everything fans love about the tabletop game while making it more accessible, smoother, and more enjoyable than ever before.
The game will also adopt the latest official tabletop ruleset, updated through September 2025 (also known as Third Season Edition), ensuring the most up-to-date Blood Bowl experience available.
The roster is expanding as well. Fan-favorite teams, including the long-awaited Bretonnians and Khemri Tomb Kings, will finally join the action alongside the existing factions, giving coaches even more ways to dominate the pitch.
“At Slitherine, we’re strategy gamers first and foremost, and Blood Bowl has always been one of our favorite tabletop games,” said Marco Alessandro Minoli, Director of Publishing at Slitherine. “We’re incredibly proud to welcome this iconic franchise into our portfolio and to be working alongside the talented team at Cyanide. Our goal with Warhammer Blood Bowl is simple: we want this to become the definitive Blood Bowl videogame—not just at launch, but for years to come. Our vision is to support and expand it over time, turning it into a living, constantly evolving experience, just as we’ve successfully done with other Warhammer titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius.”
Current Blood Bowl 3 players have even more reasons to celebrate. Everyone who owns Blood Bowl 3 on PC and consoles will receive Warhammer Blood Bowl as a free upgrade, keeping all previously purchased teams and cosmetics.
And the wait won’t be long to get your hands on the game. A playable demo will arrive at the end of the summer for PC, giving players their first opportunity to experience the new gameplay improvements and the highly requested Rumble Mode—a fast-paced, dynamic 7-player format designed for quicker, action-packed matches without sacrificing the tactical depth that defines Blood Bowl.
Whether you’re a veteran coach or stepping onto the pitch for the first time, one thing is certain: the greatest fantasy football spectacle is ready to kick off once again.
Sharpen your spikes. Polish your armor. The crowd is roaring.
iRacing Studios and NASCAR® are excited to announce that NASCAR 26, the next entry in their racing video game franchise, is launching September 18* on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Check out today’s developer diary for a look under the hood at this year’s title, which introduces a host of improvements, including a new dynamic track feature that changes how your car handles over the course of a race weekend, cross-platform multiplayer, burnouts, new tracks, and much more.
NASCAR 26 looks to build on the success of NASCAR 25, the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall. This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series, along with a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend. Players will also find an improved Career Mode, online cross-platform multiplayer, and a host of other new features and enhancements including burnouts, an improved driving model, and more features to be announced via the gameplay trailer next week.
Two editions of NASCAR 26 will be available this September, with a Standard Edition and Gold Edition coming to all platforms. More information about pricing, pre-orders, and Gold Edition content (which includes 3 days of early access starting September 15) will be released alongside the first gameplay trailer on July 29!
NASCAR 26 launches on September 18 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. For more information, visit https://nascar26.com, and follow along on Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram.
*Gold Edition owners will receive 3 days early access starting September 15.
Lead four unique factions into a brutal fantasy/sci-fi war when tactical RTS Liquidation launches in Early Access on Steam this August.
Publisher MicroProse and developer Divio are pleased to announce that Liquidation will launch in Steam Early Access on August 4.
The release date has been revealed alongside a brand-new announcement teaser, offering a fresh glimpse at the war-torn world of Veá and the factions preparing to battle for its future.
Set in a shattered world where fantasy and science fiction collide, Liquidation is a tactical real-time strategy game centered on the struggle for Quenrium, a mysterious substance capable of sustaining life on a dying planet.
Designed around meaningful tactical decisions rather than overwhelming army sizes, Liquidation emphasizes battlefield positioning, unit synergy, commander abilities, and smart army composition. Players can lead the fanatical Twilight Crusade, the resourceful Scourge Alliance, or the infernal Legion, with each faction offering its own identity, units, and strategic approach.
Launching in Early Access marks the beginning of Liquidation’s journey with the community. Player feedback will help shape the game’s continued development as new content, improvements, and features are introduced throughout Early Access.
