Director/writer Fede Alvarez and cast members from the upcoming sci-hi/horror-thriller “Alien: Romulus,” including Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, and Spike Fearn took to the stage of Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center earlier today for a special Comic-Con panel in partnership with IMAX®. Tickets are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. The film from producer Ridley Scott opens exclusively in theaters nationwide August 16, 2024.
During the panel, which featured exclusive footage from the film as well as special taped content from Ridley Scott, Guillermo del Toro, and Dan Trachtenberg, a swarm of facehuggers flooded the room, overtaking the stage and facehugging a few attendees in the process. The culmination of the stunt was the iconic chestburster moment on the floor of Hall H, which surprised and terrified Comic-Con attendees. At the conclusion of the panel, the 6,000+ guests were gifted their own facehugger mask, which they wore for a group photo with Alvarez and the cast.
“Alien: Romulus” takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Fede Alvarez directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. “Alien: Romulus” is produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original “Alien” and produced and directed the series’ entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Michael Pruss, and Walter Hill, with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon, Brent O’Connor, and Tom Moran serving as executive producers.
Each year at San Diego Comic-Con, fans gather at the Next Big Thing Panel to discover the biggest shakeups coming to Marvel Comics! This year was no different—in addition to revealing a teaser for ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, a new status quo coming to the Marvel Universe following Blood Hunt, Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and a host of Marvel creators announced exciting new series, teased upcoming storylines, and debuted trailers for VENOM WAR and WOLVERINE: REVENGE!
Among the series announced was WEST COAST AVENGERS where writer Gerry Duggan and artist Danny Kim fire up this iconic team with a superstar lineup of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including a seemingly redeemed ULTRON, on sale in November! Fans also learned about December’s ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: ONE YEAR IN, a special one-shot finale to the first year of Marvel’s hit new Ultimate line; and Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness’ 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN, a bold saga coming to the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN starting in November, which will also debut a new DOOM-inspired Spider-Suit!
Plus, DOGPOOL, who makes his live-action debut in Deadpool & Wolverine, now stars in his very own Infinity Comic that became available on Marvel Unlimited live during the panel! Also coming to Marvel Unlimited in October is BEASTLY BUDDIES, a spooky series starring Elsa Bloodstone, Man-Thing, Werewolf by Night, and more horror favorites.
Read on for the full scoop!
WEST COAST AVENGERS #1
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by DANNY KIM
ULTRON RETURNS…REDEEMED?
Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron – who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?
ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: ONE YEAR IN #1
Written by DENIZ CAMP
Art by TBA
It’s been one year since the Maker was locked away and the Ultimate Universe was left in the hands of his villainous council. And in that time, heroes around the world have risen up, determined to fix this broken world. Now, with one year left until their leader’s return, the Maker’s Council launches a bold plan to wipe out these heroes. This oversized one-shot sets the stage for the second year of the Ultimate line and includes the debut of the Ultimate versions of two major Marvel characters!
BEASTLY BUDDIES INFINITY COMIC
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by ARMAND BODNAR
Ted and Jack are best friends tackling the sorts of problems all modern readers can relate to: getting ousted from their ancestral castle by pitchfork-wielding villagers, unknowingly being pursued by infamous monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone, and trying to find a place for yourself in the world when one of you is a grouchy werewolf and the other is a plant-based nexus being. In a spooky twist in the comedic spirit of smash hits like It’s Jeff, Beastly Buddies follows Man-Thing and Werewolf by Night as they discover the lighter side of Marvel’s darkest corners on a quest to figure out where they fit in!
DOGPOOL INFINITY COMIC Written by MACKENZIE CADENHEAD
Art by ENID BALÁM
Come on down to Old MacDeadpool’s Farm and get to know his favorite furry friends: Dogpool, Catpool and Mousepool! But don’t say we didn’t warn ya – their bites are worse than their barks! Check it out right now on Marvel Unlimited!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #61/#62
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by ED MCGUINNESSS
THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN BEGIN!
The world has changed, Doctor Doom is Sorcerer Supreme, but he has no plans to spend his time like his predecessor… Each year, Doctor Strange would use every ounce of his power and experience to save the world from an evil god and his scions. This year, Doom is delegating this task to…SPIDER-MAN?! The leader of Latveria has given Spider-Man a new, magic powered suit and EIGHT EXTRA LIVES with which to save (!?) the world. True believer, they won’t be enough…
Check out the covers and stay tuned for more San Diego Comic-Con news throughout the weekend! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
DOGPOOL INFINITY COMIC #1
Written by MACKENZIE CADENHEAD
Art by ENID BALÁM
Available Now!
BEASTLY BUDDIES INFINITY COMIC #1
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by ARMAND BODNAR
Available 10/18
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #61
Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
On Sale 11/13
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #62
Written by JOE KELLY
Art and Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
On Sale 11/27
WEST COAST AVENGERS #1
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by DANNY KIM
Cover by BEN HARVEY
The 40-plus year tradition of Creation Entertainment’s Trek-themed conventions continues in 2024 at The Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino for STLV: The 58-Year Mission on August 1-4, 2024!
Creation Entertainment’s STLV: Trek to Vegas is an annual convention held at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. A long-standing tradition, the convention offers fans a unique opportunity to meet their favorite actors and actresses. Attendees can participate in a variety of activities, including Q&A sessions with the stars, autograph signings, photo ops, and themed parties. The convention also features a cosplay competition, live music performances, and exclusive merchandise vendors. STLV: Trek to Vegas is a must-attend event for any Trek fan, providing a chance to immerse oneself in the beloved franchise and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
There are several ticketing options available but they do sell out, so be sure to grab them while they’re available. Ticket information and more can be found at the event’s official website.
On July 26th, 2024, SEGA introduced two new digital bundles to celebrate the iconic ongoing franchise from its Ryu Ga Gotoku studio: the Yakuza Series Starter Pack and Like a Dragon Series Starter Pack, available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam digital stores (availability varies by region). These bundles are the ideal starting point for new players looking to immerse themselves in the franchise and enjoy each series’ story from the beginning, all at a discounted price.
“As we continue to bring the Like a Dragon & Yakuza brand to new mediums, we saw a great opportunity to create clear starting points for new audiences to experience the games that inspired the upcoming Prime Video live-action show,” said Hiroyuki Sakamoto, Like a Dragon Series Chief Producer, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. “I hope offering these series starter packs at a value will create many new fans who play each series as we envisioned, from the beginning and in release order.”
Yakuza Series Starter Pack
Players can step up and start an action-packed, beat ‘em up adventure across Japan as Kazuma Kiryu, a legendary Yakuza known as the ‘Dragon of Dojima’ as he fights to protect his loved ones. The Yakuza Series Starter Pack includes Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, remastered versions of the first two entries in the Yakuza series.
Price: $29.99 (MSRP)
Like a Dragon Series Starter Pack
Players can rise like a dragon in the epic RPG adventures across modern-day Japan and Hawaii with the unstoppable underdog, Ichiban Kasuga and his party of society’s outcasts. The Like a Dragon Series Starter pack offers a new point of entry in the Like a Dragon series with two acclaimed games: Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Price: $79.99 (MSRP)
Now is the perfect time for new players to dive into the world of Yakuza/Like a Dragon before the upcoming Like a Dragon: Yakuza live-action show releases on Prime Video on October 24, 2024.
For those looking to fully immerse themselves in the Yakuza, SEGA is also expanding availability of The Yakuza Complete Series digital bundle from GOG to PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam digital stores (availability varies by region). This bundle consists of all seven games in the Yakuza series, from the prequel Yakuza 0 to climax of Yakuza 6, available for $109.99 (MSRP)
Volume Global, in association with Navajo Entertainment, Claxson Media, Fun Republic Pictures, Karma Film, Julijette, Palatin Media and Washington Square Entertainment, presented the highly anticipated adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke’sVenus Primeto an enthusiastic crowd at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
The panel, titled ‘Jonathan Frakes unveils ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ TV series,’ took place on Thursday, July 25th, at the San Diego Convention Center as part of Comic-Con International’s 2024 lineup.
Moderated by Comic-Con mainstay and legend Gary Miereanu, the panel featured special virtual appearances from director and Executive Producer Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: First Contact,Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,The Librarians), and Executive Producer Lucas Vivo Garcia Lagos (Franklin: Historia de un Billete,Pacto de Sangre,Psiconautas), while the Emmy-nominated Co-Showrunners David Cormican (Tokyo Trial,Northern Rescue,ShadowHunters) and Dwayne Hill (Northern Rescue,Peg + Cat,Mean Girls), shared the stage with Miereanu along with fellow Executive Producer and Volume Global’s Michael Hamilton Wright (Hostile Takeover,King of Killers).
Fans of the bestselling book franchise were treated to an in-depth discussion about the upcoming TV series adaptation based on the books by sci-fi legend and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Sir Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey) and author Paul Preuss who was also in attendance at the panel. The filmmakers explained their decision to use virtual production to bring this ambitious scripted series to life. Attendees who secured a seat received a Comic-Con exclusive, limited edition, numbered series poster featuring artwork by celebrated comic book cover artist Raúl Allén.
The filmmakers also previewed an exclusive sneak peek teaser, including a 30-second logo reveal clip. Emmy-award nominated Isabella ‘Machine’ Summers (Little Fires Everywhere; also of Florence and the Machine fame), was announced as the composer for the clip’s score, with an unreleased track entitled “Poetry.” The sneak peek will be made available by the producers to those not in attendance on the official YouTube page for the series:
Additionally, the team revealed the title of the series’ pilot episode: “Set Motus Est” (Latin meaning: Set in motion), and announced that the official filming location will be carried out in virtual production on the world’s second largest LED virtual production wall and largest in Canada, located in Regina, Saskatchewan, in partnership with Volume Global and Creative Saskatchewan.
“I’m no Kubrick, but I will do my best, I promise you”, shared Frakes in his message to fans. “We hope to be showing it to you next year at San Diego Comic-Con”.
A special announcement was also made by Frakes regarding a worldwide open casting call to discover the lead role of Sparta, with details for interested actresses available on Volume Global’s dedicated casting website (www.vgcasting.com). The filmmakers echoed Frakes’ invitation for fans to join them at next year’s Comic-Con for the world premiere of the series.
“Sci-fi has been a very big part of my world since I can remember,” added Executive Producer Lucas Vivo García Lagos. “At age 16, I read Venus Prime for the first time and couldn’t help but fall in love with the character of Sparta, her fragility and the quest for her identity — a skillful combination between mystery, action and love“.
TheVenus Primenovels, originally published between 1987 and 1991, were re-issued with new cover artwork by Vanessa Maynard in 2021 by J. Boylston & Company Publishers. The series began with the release ofBreaking Strain, the first novel in theVenus Primefranchise, nearly 35 years ago. Alan Morell of Creative Management Partners serves as Senior Advisor to Claxson, Washington Square Entertainment and J. Boylston & Company Publishers and negotiated the rights deal for the producers and publisher.
Brace yourselves! Mammon’s Gulch is coming to Hunt: Showdown 1896 on August 15th.
This map introduces a vast and detailed new biome, bringing you into the shadow of the mighty Colorado mountains. Adding the element of enhanced verticality and a host of new tactical vantage points.
The peaks tower over the region like sentinels, but hidden beneath the lush forests and soaring hilltops, corruption seethes from the mines and oil wells below the surface.
Today, Team17 Digital and Los Angeles-based developer Sassy Chap Games have announced a partnership to publish the upcoming sandbox dating simulator, Date Everything!. Coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Date Everything! whisks players off into a world where everyday objects transform into romantic possibilities. From the refrigerator to the vacuum cleaner, the laundry basket to even the air itself, no object or concept is off limits for love.
Players will don “Dateviator” glasses and start chatting up objects around their home to find out who’s who and see what magic they can make. Each dateable object has three different relationship resolutions (Love, Friend, or Hate) leading to an endless panoply of playthroughs! With a critical path tying it all together and options for a wide array of player preferences and tastes, this game has something for everyone.
Date Everything! features:
100 fully voiced datable characters for players to fall madly in love with.
Branching dialogue that leads to multiple endings for each character.
Over 4 hours of music with each dateable character featuring their own theme.
11,000+ hand-drawn images.
1.2 million words and 70,000 voicelines.
A fully interactive 3d overworld that changes based on choices made in the playthrough.
Full voice acting with a huge cast of familiar voices, including Felicia Day (Supernatural, The Magicians), Johnny Yong Bosch (Bleach, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers) Grey DeLisle (Scooby-Doo, The Last Airbender), and more!
New LA-based developer Sassy Chap Games was established by a group of well-recognized voice actors, including Robbie Daymond (Marvel’s Spider-Man, Critical Role, HiFi-Rush), Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV, X-Men ‘97, Licorice Pizza), Max Mittelman (One Punch Man, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Persona 5), and Amanda Hufford (Genshin Impact, The Amazing Digital Circus).
“Going from voicing games to creating them was a huge leap. Thankfully we’ve got some of the best talent in the business to make Date Everything! truly unique. We’re wildly proud of our game and can’t wait for audiences to share in this adventure!” said Robbie Daymond, Co-Creative Lead and Voice of the Hangers.
“It has been such an amazing journey to bring this audacious dream into reality – we threw everything at this game AND the kitchen sink! We’ve gotten to know these wonderfully unique characters for such a long time, and couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to a hundred or so of our friends…” said Ray Chase, Lead Designer and Voice of the Wall.
Cutting-edge VR developer Soaring Roc Studio announced today that Stabby, an original pulse-pounding multiplayer assassination menace, is available now on Meta Quest 2 and 3 headsets. Ascend high-rise buildings and parkour across rooftops in a stylish noir city where up to six online players can compete to become the world’s best stabber. Shadow your target, approach with speed and stealth, and master realistic physics-driven gameplay to get the drop on your targets – it’s a stab or be stabbed world out there! Stabby is now available on the Meta Quest Store for $9.99.
As its name suggests, Stabby will make backstabbing friends easy to learn, but tough to master. Players can hone the art of skewering just about everything in five offline levels. Each challenge is scored by a 3-star rating system based on time completed, encouraging players to impale and bail as quickly as possible to attain better rewards.
Once you’ve got a good grip on things (as well as your dagger), head into multiplayer and become a true professional in blade badassery with three online modes – Classic, King of the Hill, and Stab Tag. Each mode encourages different tactics, reaction quickness, and playstyles. Assassinate with style to earn exclusive skins and gear to show off.
Starting today, the new Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle from Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery is available in the U.S. for purchase on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites. All qualifying new and existing subscribers can purchase the bundle for $16.99/month with ads and $29.99/month without ads – a savings of up to 38% compared with the price of the services purchased separately.
The premium offering brings the three popular streaming services together all through a single monthly subscription, while providing a wide selection of content from the biggest and most beloved portfolio of brands in entertainment including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Star Wars, Warner Bros., and many more.
In support of the launch, a coordinated, cross-platform national marketing campaign kicks off today and is focused on each streamer’s collection of fan-favorite TV series, films and characters. The carefully tailored campaign includes a robust blitz across national broadcast, social, digital, and owned-and-operated channels.
This new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to the incredible breadth and depth of three complementary libraries including some of the greatest franchises like Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, Disney’s Frozen, The Avengers, Star Wars, and Toy Story and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Batman, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. In addition, subscribers can also enjoy an upcoming slate of must-watch premieres including Only Murders in the Building Season 4 on Hulu (Aug 27), Agatha All Along on Disney+ (Sept 18) and The Penguin on Max (Sept).
ABOUT DISNEY+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from Disney, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundled offerings, including Disney Bundle plans in the U.S. that give subscribers access to Disney+ and Hulu or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
ABOUT HULU
Hulu is the leading and most comprehensive all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home, through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content available exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Hulu Originals, both with and without commercials. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of access to 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels from 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, ABC, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Discovery Networks, as well as Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ included as part of the base plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.
ABOUT MAX
Max® is an enhanced streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, available in the US and countries in Latin America and Europe. With a personalized user experience that brings unique and unexpected stories ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, the best of unscripted, and live sports and news (where available), Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, Harry Potter, and best-in-class programming across food, home, reality, lifestyle, and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, all in one place.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown unveils The Collector, a brand-new trailer for those with a love for fine cars, who dream of building their own collection. The latest trailer in our series presenting the different driving experiences (following on from The Cruiser, The Racer & The Explorer), it features several models from the prestigious Italian brand Ferrari, all available in the game, and illustrates the players’ passion for these exceptional vehicles.
Car collecting – much more than a passion
These cars are prized by collectors both for the joy of driving them, and for the joy of admiring them. In TDUSC, each player has their own physical garage for storing their various hard-earned acquisitions from their adventures on Hong Kong Island.
Ferrari: bringing together quality, speed and elegance
Since its creation in 1947, the famous Italian brand Ferrari has carved out a place for itself in the luxury and high-performance automotive sector as a symbol of performance, prestige and elegance thanks to its iconic cars. TDUSC showcases these exceptional speedsters, with ten models available, including:
The legendary 250 GTO (1962), a perfect blend of performance and design, which sums up the Ferrari philosophy in a single car
The 308 GTS (1977), a cabriolet which occupies a special place in the heart of many of the brand’s devotees
The F40 (1987), the most iconic Ferrari supercar of all time celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary
The Enzo Ferrari (2002), a genuine expression of cutting-edge Formula 1 know-how and technologies from the early 2000s
The 812 Superfast (2017), one of the highest expressions of Ferrari’s most traditional car layout – the naturally-aspirated front-engined V12 berlinetta
To acquire one of these vehicles, players can drop into a car dealership dedicated to the brand and give them a spin, thanks to the Test Drive function, before finalising their purchase.
A Physical Collector edition for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Physical Collector edition has been released on pre-order from today, exclusively on the NACON Gaming official site. With just 2000 copies available worldwide for all the different versions (PS5 / Xbox / PC), this unique edition comprises 10 unique collectables which will delight devotees of the franchise. The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Collector edition can be yours for €199.99, or €249.99 with the game’s Deluxe edition.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (or TDUSC) is a massively open online racing game (M.O.O.R) set on Hong Kong Island and recreated at 1:1 scale. Take part in an extraordinary competition, Solar Crown, organized by the influential organization Radiant. Behind the wheel of exceptional speedsters, by prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Dodge, Apollo and many others, you can freely explore the island with its wide variety of environments or take part in the highest-profile competitions on Hong Kong Island.
Beyond your cars, which reflect your inspirations and rewards for your progress in the game, you can customize your game experience in your own image: choose your clan, Sharp or Street, and cultivate your style to impress others, stand out from the crowd and defend your clan. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has retained the DNA of the earlier editions, bringing a contemporary, updated look to the multiplayer racing game, offering the players luxury, exceptional cars and competition.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown experience from September 12, 2024 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, from September 10, 2024 for those who pre-order the Silver/Sharp Edition on consoles, and from September 5 for those who pre-order the Gold Edition (all platforms).
