Today at San Diego Comic-Con, WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING’s co-founder and co-owner David McLane announced that Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television service, will be launching an exclusive WOW channel dedicated to the premier all-female sports entertainment property. Just in time for season three, which is scheduled to launch in syndication the weekend of Sept. 14, fans can head to a dedicated WOW channel to watch their favorite WOW Superheroes hit the ring and catch up on all the drama, including intense rivalries, strong alliances and epic high-energy matches. Starting in time for season three, Pluto TV will have all episodes of WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING seasons one and two as well as season three once it launches in September, in addition to the documentaries THE ORIGIN OF WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING and MY ROAD TO WOW – THE SECRETS OF THE SUPERHEROES.
Legendary Comics announced today a 3-book graphic novel sequel to Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim Uprising that will pick up on the franchise storyline and take it in bold new directions. With a new cover featuring the likenesses of Charlie Hunnam (Raleigh), John Boyega (Jake Pentecost), and Charlie Day (Newt), Pacific Rim: Final Breach is written by Joshua Fialkov (Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender) with art by E.J. Su (Transformers). Partnering with Rocketship Entertainment, the book trilogy is being pre-sold on Kickstarter paired with exclusive merchandise available only through the campaign. The Kickstarter campaign for Pacific Rim: Final Breach launches on Wednesday, July 31. Click here for more details.
Humanity faces its ultimate threat as the Precursors unleash a new wave of devastating Kaiju assaults on Earth in Pacific Rim: Final Breach! After years of failed attempts to enter the Anteverse, the trans-dimensional realm from which all Kaiju emerge, Jake Pentecost and Hermann Gottlieb conceive a daring last-ditch plan whose success hinges on finding legendary Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket—the only human being to ever survive behind enemy lines. Living in exile off the grid, Raleigh must choose assured annihilation or confront his past and team up with a new generation to pilot the brand-new Gipsy Destroyer, the last Jaeger standing. Tensions escalate and old wounds reopen as the PPDC finally crosses the breach to confront what lies on the other side… It’s time for humanity to meet its true enemy and cancel the apocalypse once and for all.
“When it was declared at the end of the last Pacific Rim movie that we were going to take the war to the invaders, that was a set-up we couldn’t resist bringing to the world of graphic novels. We are delighted to pick up on the canonical threads and tell a new exciting story for fans of the franchise in this 3-book series,” said Robert Napton, SVP, Comics & Publishing at Legendary Entertainment.
10:10 Games, in collaboration with Funko, Inc. and Universal Products & Experiences, revealed a ton of exciting Funko Fusion videos, images, casting announcements, and more during their San Diego Comic-Con panel this weekend, headlined by the debut of the action-adventure game’s story trailer.
Menacingly voiced by the incomparable Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, Highlander, Invincible, Detroit: Become Human), fans were finally introduced to Funko Fusion’s devious villain Eddy, the deeply twisted and immensely powerful shapeshifting counterpart to Freddy Funko.
With dreams of total domination, Eddy wields the dark ability to possess the inhabitants of Funko Fusion’s pop culture-inspired worlds, building an army of corrupted characters inspired by franchises including Jurassic World, Back to the Future, The Thing, Chucky, and many more. As players strive to fight back, they’ll build their own team of playable heroes, each with unique tools for use in both combat and puzzles.
Speaking of heroes, comics legend Robert Kirkman joined the panel as a surprise guest to share more about the inclusion of Skybound Entertainment’s Invincible and The Walking Dead. Kirkman then treated the audience to first looks at Funko Fusion’s Invincible level as well as playable characters Invincible and Omni-Man in action, along with a sneak peek at The Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes and Michonne.
Panelists also included 10:10 Games’ CEO and founder Jon Burton and co-founder and Head of Publishing Arthur Parsons; Funko’s VP of Licensing & Business Development Jason Bischoff; Monkeypaw Productions’ Creative Director and Jordan Peele’s producing partner Ian Cooper, who shared exciting details about NOPE being brought to life in video game form for the first time; and fan-favorite voice actor Kellen Goff, who was announced to be reprising his role as Freddy Fazbear from Five Nights at Freddy’s in Funko Fusion.
A special line of Funko Fusion Funko Pop! figures based on select in-game characters will be available for fans later this summer at Funko.com and select global retailers. During the panel, Funko revealed exclusive in-game bonus characters and outfits that collectors can unlock by redeeming codes included with Funko Fusion Pop! figures, including Mecha Freddy and so-called “Variant” outfits for Funko fans, such as the Slime Pit variant for He-Man. This content is in addition to the over 60 characters and their range of Variant outfits already included in Funko Fusion.
Funko Fusion launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on September 13, 2024, and for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on November 15, 2024.
Funko Fusion is available for digital pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with physical console editions for all platforms also available to pre-order via select global retailers. Digital pre-orders for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 will start soon.
Players who purchase the PlayStation 4 digital edition will be able to upgrade their copy to PlayStation 5 at a minimal cost, while PlayStation 5 digital edition purchases will also include access to the PlayStation 4 version, upon its release.
STAR TREK will continue to boldly go forth into all-new adventures! The STAR TREK line of comic books has received universal praise, earning prestigious Eisner Award nominations in both 2023 and 2024, as well ComicBook.com stating “it’s hard to imagine what more any fan could want from a STAR TREK comic.” Now, IDW Publishing and Paramount Global are immensely proud to announce an extension of the partnership between the two companies to continue their mission of exploring the vast and imaginative STAR TREK universe in the comic book medium.
“STAR TREK is not just an iconic franchise, but a universe that celebrates diversity and creativity,” remarked Davidi Jonas, CEO of IDW Media Holdings. “The STAR TREK community is one that we’re proud to serve and be part of. The team at Paramount share our love of storytelling, universe expansion, and delighting fans. We are humbled and excited to renew our commitment, and plan on years of going boldly forward with our partners and fans.”
IDW Publisher Mark Doyle is honored to have the legacy of STAR TREK continue to expand under IDW. “I have always loved STAR TREK for its positive vision of the future. It’s been such a joy to watch and support the editorial and creative teams as they tell bold new stories in this universe that have really resonated with audiences old and new.” The Publisher continued, “From Eisner nominations to glowing fan praise, the STAR TREK community has really embraced the stories we’re telling and I cannot wait for them to see where we go next!”
STAR TREK #500, the massive milestone issue which includes a prelude for the next big event, as well as a short story co-written by Patton Oswalt and featuring much more, goes on sale September 4, 2024. The innovative and interactive original graphic novel STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS – WARP YOUR OWN WAY beams into shops on October 22, 2024. Meanwhile, the acclaimed titles STAR TREK, STAR TREK: DEFIANT, and SONS OF STAR TREK are currently available in comic book shops. For updates on everything regarding STAR TREK comics, be sure to follow IDW and the official STAR TREK accounts on social media.
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Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES is out now. This free expansion-sized addition provides a host of new features to the campaign experience including new map regions, cultures, units, gameplay mechanics, and sweeping quality of life improvements.
Lead New Cultures
Four of the ancient world’s most iconic cultures join the fight to hold back the cataclysmic events of the Bronze-Age Collapse: Babylon, Assyria, Mycenae and Troy. Each offers a unique campaign experience whilst featuring iconic historical leaders, diverse armies to command, gods to worship and much more. Beyond this, an additional 25 minor factions are available to play, such as the Aeolians led by the fabled Achilles, or Napata led by the warrior-king Memnon.
Expand Your Empire
Spanning much of the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia and down to Ancient Egypt, DYNASTIES almost doubles the size of PHARAOH’s original campaign map by adding 168 new settlements, new historical landmarks, new victory objectives and more. To traverse this vastly expanded sandbox new Sea Travel Lanes have been added that speed up the fleets carrying your armies, enabling you to raid and invade further and faster.
Establish Your Dynasty
Start a family tree to ensure your empire stands the test of time with the new Dynasty system. Reign over the tides of mortality and succession, navigating strategic marriages, heroic deaths on the battlefield, assassinations, and the looming mortality of old age to leave behind a legacy that will last the ages.
Dominate The Battlefield
Wage war with over 150 new and reworked units including cavalry, camel riders and faction specific units such as the elite Guards of Troy. Challenge yourself with new battle mechanics such as the optional Lethality modifier which makes battles more realistic by making combat much more deadly.
A Message From The Developers
“From the outset of our design journey on Total War: PHARAOH, our vision has always been to deliver a grand-scale recreation of the turbulent Bronze Age Collapse; one brimming with historical intrigue, authentic representations of iconic civilisation, and a sandbox theatre that allows you to rewrite the course of human history,” Said Game Director, Todor Nikolov. “We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved and whilst this will be our final content addition, we hope it serves as a love letter that encapsulates our continued passion for this wonderful age. Thanks for your support.”
For more information about Total War: PHARAOH and the other Total War games in development, visit the Total War or Total War: PHARAOH website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to Total War’s Youtube Channel for future news about gameplay videos.
FROM iscelebrating its inaugural visit to San Diego Comic-Con with the release of its Season 3 trailer, new casting news, and the announcement that the series will return September 22 on MGM+. Series stars Harold Perrineau, Elizabeth Saunders, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, David Alpay, and Executive Producers Jeff Pinkner and John Griffin, are on the ground in San Diego, meeting fans and breaking news on the Certified Fresh show.
The group debuted the thrilling Season 3 trailer at the IMDboat before they unveiled the key art through an exclusive fan meet-and-greet. The cast and creatives also announced that two new cast members will join the FROM-ily when FROM returns for its new season September 22 on MGM+.
Robert Joy (CSI: NY) and Samantha Brown (Y: The Last Man) will join the talented ensemble cast. Joy will play Henry, a curmudgeon to whom the years have not been kind, while Brown will play Acosta, a new-to-the-force police officer who is in over her head.
FROM unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest — including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down. In the wake of Season 2’s epic cliffhanger, escape will become a tantalizing and very real possibility as the true nature of the town comes into focus, and the townspeople go on offense against the myriad horrors surrounding them.
The series stars Harold Perrineau (Lost) leading an ensemble cast which includes Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace, The Affair), Eion Bailey (Band of Brothers, Once Upon a Time), Hannah Cheramy (Under Wraps, Van Helsing), Simon Webster (Strays), Ricky He (The Good Doctor), Chloe Van Landschoot (Charity, Skin), Corteon Moore (Utopia Falls), Pegah Ghafoori (The Perfect Wedding), David Alpay (Castle Rock), Elizabeth Saunders (Clarice), Elizabeth Moy and Avery Konrad (Honor Society). Season 2 added new series regulars including Scott McCord (East of Middle West), Nathan D. Simmons (Diggstown, This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Kaelen Ohm (Hit & Run, Eumenides Falls), Angela Moore (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Maid), AJ Simmons (Reacher), and Deborah Grover (My Next Door Nightmare, Jann).
FROM is created and executive produced by John Griffin (Crater), directed and executive produced by Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones, Mr. Mercedes), and executive produced by showrunner Jeff Pinkner (Fringe, Alias, Lost). Alongside Pinkner, Griffin and Bender, serving as executive producers are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg from Midnight Radio, Anthony and Joe Russo, Mike Larocca from AGBO, and Lindsay Dunn. Midnight Radio’s Adrienne Erickson serves as co-executive producer. The series is internationally distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
“One of the most thrilling horror series that shouldn’t be missed”
– Bloody Disgusting
“You NEED to watch ‘FROM,’ a jump-out-of-your-seat horror show that may want to make you call your mom crying”
– BuzzFeed
“At its best, From can feel like the fusion of Stephen King’s best qualities with the structure of Lost”
– CBR
“A mystery that deserves to be hyped”
– Collider
“FROM is quite possibly the most underrated show on TV”
– Forbes
“FROM is must-see appointment viewing”
– Modern Horrors
FROM seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on the MGM+ app, anywhere you access MGM+ and on PRIME VIDEO
The third episode of Frostpunk 2: CIty Unbound is out now and it focuses on the importance of negotiating with and managing the games various factions.
In Frostpunk 2, the sheer need for survival is no longer a common goal that unites society. Instead, people divide into factions each with their own, often conflicting world views that you must contend with. As a steward, it’s up to you to carefully balance the various factions.
A faction’s growing support or resentment affects a system the devs call Zeitgeist, which serves as the general ideological landscape of your city. It has major effects on how the game is played and will be explored further in future episodes of City Unbound.
Thanks for checking out the third dev log and you can check out the previous episodes on the 11 bit studios YouTube channel.
Frostpunk 2 is coming on September 20th on PC, and day one into PC Game Pass, with console launch following later.
Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast announce an exciting new publishing line beginning in 2025, with comics and graphic novels expanding the worlds of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING! The officially licensed publishing program will feature original stories based on the popular fantasy roleplaying and trading card games. The first of these series will debut in summer 2025.
Dark Horse Comics first collaborated with Wizards of the Coast for MAGIC: THE GATHERING tie-in comics in the late ‘90s with MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Gerrard’s Quest and has more recently collaborated for the Stranger Things and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS miniseries. In this new era of MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, fans can expect comic series, graphic novels, art books and more. Stay tuned for more news and announcements to follow!
“If you’d told my 12-year-old self I’d get to work with incredible writers and artists to craft comics for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, alongside such thoughtful and creative stewards of these licenses, I wouldn’t have believed you,” said senior editor Spencer Cushing. “The opportunity to work with Wizards of the Coast is a dream come true.”
“Having the opportunity to work with the Wizards of the Coast team on both DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING is one of the most exciting opportunities I’ve had professionally,” added editor Brett Israel. “As an avid player and fan of the various stories and planes of these two iconic games, I cannot wait to work with many highly-skilled creators on growing these universes.”
“DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING are two legendary games with incredibly strong fandoms and world-building gameplay,” said Marianne James, Senior Vice President, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro. “We are dedicated to expanding these universes through unique brand-offerings and world-class partnerships, ultimately bringing players and fans alike new, exciting ways to engage with these iconic franchise brands. From this licensed publishing program with Dark Horse Comics, we anticipate a lot of excitement to come with new artwork and creative storytelling.”
“We’re so excited to be teaming up with the incredible creatives at Dark Horse to invite fans and newcomers alike into the iconic fantasy world that has defined Magic: The Gathering for the past 30 years, told through a fresh new lens,” said Jackie Jones, Vice President of Creative, Magic: The Gathering. “Each series will feature epic, high-stakes stories across Magic’s visually stunning, diverse multiverse, told through the eyes of our most iconic, complex, and compelling heroes and anti-heroes – giving readers the opportunity to experience what makes Magic so unique and awesome.”
“This collaboration is akin to forging a legendary magical item! Dark Horse is just so awesome at bringing fantastical worlds to life on the page,” said Jess Lanzillo, Vice President of Franchise and Product for Dungeons & Dragons. “With D&D’s vast, imaginative realms and 50 years of thrilling adventure as their canvas, I’m excited to see what will unfold. This collaboration feels like the start of something truly special.”
Stay tuned for more news on upcoming DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING projects in the near future!
Be sure to follow DarkHorseComics on social media and check our website, www.darkhorse.com for more news, announcements, and updates.
The iconic RMS Queen Mary is set to make waves at the upcoming MidSummer Scream event in Long Beach, bringing with it a series of major announcements and spine-tingling giveaways during its panel on Sunday, July 28th. As one of Long Beach’s most haunted landmarks, the Queen Mary invites MidSummer Scream attendees to continue the ghostly fun aboard the ship with free admission and access to themed spooky cocktails all weekend long with their MidSummer Scream pass.
The panel promises to be a haunting highlight of the event, featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers ready to share their eerie insights, chilling revelations, and exclusive first announcements. Panelists will include Dylan Matteson, Director of Experiences; April De Leon, Director of Tours and Attractions; Daniel Byrne, Manager of Tours and Attractions; Michal Rangel, Apparitionist with 57 Ghosts; Rebecca Knight, Founder of the Grey Ghost Project; Joseph Rodriguez-Jozwiak, City of Long Beach; and will be moderated by On-Air Radio Talent and Reporter, Nick Pagliochini.
For those attending MidSummer Scream, the perks extend beyond the convention center. Showing an event badge grants free admission to The Queen Mary all weekend July 26-28, providing a perfect opportunity to explore the ship’s haunted halls and many attractions. Guests can also enjoy a spooky cocktail in the ship’s iconic Observation Bar, adding an extra layer of thematic fright to their visit.
The Queen Mary’s participation in MidSummer Scream underscores its ongoing commitment to engaging with the community and enhancing the visitor experience. As the ship continues to evolve, these upcoming announcements are sure to send shivers of excitement down the spines of fans and newcomers alike.
The Queen Mary panel at MidSummer Scream is on Sunday, July 28th at 2:30pm on the Promenade Strage. For more information on the Queen Mary, visit queenmary.com, or connect with us on social @TheQueenMary.
Today at Comic-Con International, AMC Networks announced that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has been renewed for a third season that will be produced and set in Spain. Production of season three will begin next month and be based in Madrid, with extensive location shooting planned in the Galicia, Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia regions.
The announcement came during the show’s standing-room-only session in Hall H, attended by series stars and executive producers Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, cast member Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, showrunner David Zabel and executive producer and director Greg Nicotero.
Season three tracks Carol (McBride) and Daryl (Reedus) as they continue their journey towards home and the ones they love. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.
“We are so proud of these shows and incredibly grateful for the way this new chapter in The Walking Dead Universe has been embraced by the fans,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Sending Daryl, and then Carol, to France was such an inspired and visually striking move for this franchise, a chance to do something truly different. We can’t wait to continue the travels of this iconic duo with a third season produced and set in Spain, another beautiful country with a passionate TWD fanbase that is already buzzing with anticipation.”
Reedus said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce a third season and to be working side by side with the brilliant Melissa McBride. Season two is some of my favorite storytelling of this series. Watching Melissa shine along with our brilliant cast and crew has been one of my fondest memories playing this character. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it and we can’t wait to keep the story going.”
McBride said: “I’m really appreciating the new challenges for Daryl and Carol being so far from all they’ve ever known… what it means for them, what it brings for each of them, apart and together. There’s still so much ahead to unpack in France for the coming season two, and a breathtaking finale. And now Spain! I already know that David Zabel’s storytelling is making the most of all that is so beautiful and unique to Spain. We start shooting there in just a few weeks… such excitement looking forward!”
Said Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer for The Walking Dead Universe: “France made Daryl and Carol’s story into an epic poem with what we found there. What’s to come in Spain may even surpass it — and we’re so damn happy to bring the audience more of the Terrific Two alongside new compelling characters, in a yet unseen, beautiful, horrific corner of their broken world.”
Zabel said: “We are all very excited to continue the epic and intimate story of these two friends Daryl and Carol trying to get back home. Exploring new spectacular European settings, we look forward to dramatizing the ways in which the Walker apocalypse has done to Spain what it did to France.”
Season two of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Book of Carol will premiere on AMC and AMC+ on September 29. When season one premiered in late 2023, it quickly became the #1 most-viewed premiere of all time on AMC+, the most-viewed season of any show in the history of AMC+ and a top acquisition driver in both the U.S. and Spain. It has only been eclipsed by The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live in those categories.
