Chernin, King Features to Develop ‘Popeye the Sailor Man’ Live-Action Feature
Producers are in the process of attaching a studio partner for the latest adaptation of the iconic, spinach-loving 1920s comic book character.
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‘Children of Vamfield by Dark Moon’ Rolls Out on Webtoon
The first 3 episodes of Dark Moon’s new webcomic, the prequel to the 2022 ‘Dark Moon: The Blood Altar’ series, are now available on the Webtoon Entertainment platform; new episodes roll out weekly.
‘Teen Titans’ Live-Action Feature in Development at DC Studios
Ana Nogueira, who is also writing DC Studios' ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,’ will pen the script.
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Lionsgate Drops ‘The Crow’ Official Trailer
Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role in this modern reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr, and this gritty, grisly supernatural thriller is not for the squeamish; in theaters June 7.
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‘The Batman Part II’ Release Pushed to 2026
And the wait goes on! Previously slated to swoop into theaters on October 3, 2025, the film will now premiere October 2, 2026; it stars Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight alongside familiar franchise faces Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Andy Serkis as Alfred.
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‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Ahead of Series Debut
The writer / producer, known for his work on ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘Blade,’ will no longer promote the project or participate on future seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter; Marvel had no comment on the firing.
‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Passes at 68
The internationally beloved artist, who left a permanent mark on the manga and anime industry after a legendary career spanning over 45 years, passed away on March 1 of an acute subdural hematoma.
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Amazon MGM Studios to Develop ‘El Gato Negro’ Series Adaptation
Based on the comic book ‘El Gato Negro’ by Richard Dominguez, the series will star Diego Boneta with a script by Frank Guerrero; Eric Carrasco is attached to executive produce and co-showrun with Turi Meyer and Alfredo Septién.
Keep it Simple: ‘Superman: Legacy’ Now Titled ‘Superman’
Director James Gunn revealed the news on the film’s first day of shooting alongside a close-up image of the Man of Steel’s costume; the film flies into theaters July 11, 2025.
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Weaving Visual and Special Effects Together in ‘Madame Web’
SFX Supervisor Jeremy Hays and VFX Producer Whitney Richman discuss the challenges of conceptualizing and creating scenes involving astral projection, underwater characters that aren’t actually underwater, and the lead character, Cassandra Webb, falling off a bridge during a motor vehicle rescue, on S.J. Clarkson and Sony Pictures’ suspense thriller.
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Lionsgate Drops ‘The Crow’ First Look Images
Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs star in the modern reimagining of James O’Barr’s graphic novel, in theaters June 7.
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The Folio Society Releases ‘DC: Batman’ in Collaboration with DC
In celebration of the 85th anniversary of the first comic book appearance of Batman, the new project, curated by former DC Comics President Jennette Kahn, presents a dozen of the greatest Batman comics of all time, including a replica copy of ‘Batman #1.’
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Lionsgate Inks ‘Naruto’ Live-Action Film Deal
Studio taps director Destin Daniel Cretton to write and direct the adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s hugely popular manga.
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Mike Lasker Breaks Down the Breakdown of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ VFX
The visual effects supervisor on Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-nominated, VES and Annie Award-winning animated masterpiece discusses how artistic and technical innovations were pushed to the limit to take audiences into visual storytelling realms they’ve never experienced before.
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Watch Just Completed ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ VFX Breakdown Reel
See how the artistic and technical innovations on the Oscar-nominated and Annie Award-winning animated masterpiece were pushed to the limit in this thrilling new video, narrated by Sony Imageworks VFX supervisor Michael Lasker.
‘Welcome Home, Franklin’: How the First Black ‘Peanuts’ Character Came to Town
Executive producer Craig Schulz, director Raymond S. Persi, and co-writer Robb Armstrong discuss the latest ‘Snoopy Presents’ special in the storied franchise, which tells the backstory of one of the most beloved members of the “gang;” the show debuts February 16 on Apple TV+.
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Marvel Sets Cast for ‘The Fantastic Four’
Marvel’s First Family is here… upcoming reboot to star Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (aka Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (aka The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (aka The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.
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‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 Gets a Release Date
All good things must come to an end… but not just yet! Netflix has announced the August 8 streaming debut of the popular series' final season, noting the return of cast members Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, and Colm Feore.
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Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 2 Part 2 Trailer
More new episodes are coming of the hugely popular animated series that follows the son of the most powerful superhero on the planet; Part 2 of Season 2 debuts March 14.
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Disney+ Drops ‘X-Men ‘97’ Trailer and Images
It's finally here... the all-new animated series that takes us back to the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future; streaming starts March 20.
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33 Inc. and MyAnimeList Partner for MAL33 Global Marketing Service
The anime and manga-centric service will provide strategic and creative solutions for challenges faced in the anime and manga industry, bridging the gap between Japanese and international audiences.
A Very 'R-Rated' First Trailer Drops for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Ryan Reynolds returns as the fourth wall breaking ‘Merc with a Mouth’ in the third installment of the scandalous Marvel Studios franchise, alongside Hugh Jackman as Wolverine; the film hits theaters July 26.
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The ‘Invincible: Atom Eve’ Special Episode: Actions Have Consequences
Director Haylee Herrick, supervising director/producer Dan Duncan, and supervising producer/art director Shaun O’Neil discuss how their show’s characters cope with the ‘collateral damage’ of their decisions as superheroes, in ‘Invincible’s Season 2 prequel episode, nominated for a Best Special Production Annie Award, now streaming on Prime Video.
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Marvel & DC Writer’s ‘Fighting to Belong!’ Graphic Novel Kicks off Learning Initiative
TAAF, LAAUNCH and The Asian American Education Project launch Volume 1 of the new book, written by Amy Chu and Alexander Chang and illustrated by Louie Chin, that’s aimed at middle school kids to make AAPI history more accessible and provide curriculum support to educators, parents, and community groups.
Milly Alcock is DC’s ‘Supergirl’
The ‘House of the Dragon’ actress joins Peter Safran and James Gunn’s new DCU as Kara in ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,’ based on the series of comics by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, with the possibility of debuting the character in ‘Superman: Legacy,’ out July 11, 2025.
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