FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Teaser Trailer

Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. 

Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror. 

Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon). 

UDON Announces New Book Market Distribution Deal with Simon & Schuster

Today UDON Entertainment announces that it has entered into a new book market distribution agreement with Simon & Schuster, one of the world’s premier publishers and distributors of books. This deal is effective April 1st, 2025, and marks UDON’s departure from its previous book market distribution arrangement with Diamond Book Distributors.

UDON Entertainment is one of the world’s leading publishers of officially licensed art books, manga, and comic books, specializing in video game and anime materials and classic and unique manga titles.

“We’re delighted to be working with UDON Entertainment to expand their reach and connect with more consumers around the world,” said Michael Perlman, Senior Vice President of Simon & Schuster Publishing Services.

Hot Toys Daredevil: Born Again 1/6th scale Figure

Matt Murdock's day job portrays a man who fights for justice in the courtroom, but as the sun goes down, he uses his heightened senses as Daredevil, taking the law into his own hands to protect his neighborhood. The latest series, Daredevil: Born Again, is not a follow-up to where the show left off in 2018 but follows Matt Murdock’s inevitable collision course with the former mob boss Wilson Fisk as he pursues his own political endeavors in New York.

One way to make the TV experience even better is to get yourself some merch. The Hot Toys’s 1/6th scale Daredevil will remind you of this exhilarating masterpiece, with his new finely tailored suit.

Netflix Showcases AnimeJapan 2025 Highlights

Netflix, the world's largest video streaming service specializing in entertainment, held a Netflix Special Stage on Saturday, March 22nd at the AJ Stage of AnimeJapan 2025, the world's largest anime festival. On stage were Chiaki Kobayashi (voice of Mash from Mashle and Stark from Funeral of Frieren) from Moonrise , Chikahiro Kobayashi (voice of Saichi Sugimoto from Golden Kamuy and Shion from Hell's Paradise) and the "star" Legoshi from BEASTARS Final Season , Yu Kobayashi (voice of Sasha from Attack on Titan and Ayame Sarutobi from Gintama) from Arcane, and My Melody (favorite food: almond pound cake) from My Melody & Kuromi . The super-luxurious voice actors representing 25 years of Netflix anime gathered together to passionately talk about the appeal and behind-the-scenes stories of the works. Also on stage, a special video showing the lineup of impressive anime works that will be distributed on Netflix in 2025, including "SAKAMOTO DAYS," "Fire Force Season 3," "Blue Box," the movie "Detective Conan: Submarine of Steel," "Leviathan," "Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem of the Revenge," "Baban Baban Baban Vampire," and more, was unveiled, along with hero art. Anime has now established itself as a popular genre on Netflix, watched by over 100 million households a year, and the momentum is showing no signs of slowing this year either!

Ben 10: The Complete Series Coming to DVD May 13

Cartoon Network’s Emmy® Award-winning animated sci-fi series is coming to DVD for the first time ever, with the release of Ben 10: The Complete Series on May 13, 2025. Get ready to binge on all 227 episodes of the beloved series starring the alien changing Ben Tennyson on his intergalactic alien-fighting adventures, plus 2 full-length movies Ben 10: Secret of The Omnitrix and Ben 10: Destroy all Aliens. Pre-order your copy today!

Toys As Art: MATTEL'S 80TH Anniversary Group Exhibition

Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is excited to announce its next major collaboration, Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition, in partnership with Mattel Creations, Mattel, Inc.’s collaboration platform that invites artists and creators to reimagine the company’s rich intellectual properties. Set to debut on Saturday, March 15th in the Main Gallery, marking the kick-off of the legendary toy company’s year-long 80th anniversary celebration, this special event will feature new and original, one-of-a-kind artwork, inspired by Mattel’s iconic brands, from over 80 visionary artists around the globe. Full artist lineup below.

Toy Fair 2025: Super7 Unleashes a Monster-Sized Toy Fair Showcase

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub // Additional Images by Jonathan Kolton

Super7 brought big nostalgia and even bigger collectibles to Toy Fair this year with an impressive lineup spanning classic monster movies, TV shows, music, and beyond!

Godzilla & Kaiju Take Over!

Super7 is going atomic with an upcoming wave of Godzilla ReAction figures, including Glow-in-the-Dark Godzilla, Glow-in-the-Dark Godzilla (Invasion of Astro Monster), Glow-in-the-Dark Moguera (1957), and Cherry Blossom Festival ‘54 figures of Godzilla and Jet Jaguar.

Shudder Celebrates Halfway to Halloween

The snow is melted and a warm breeze greets us every afternoon, which makes someone like me acutely aware of one thing. HOW LONG IT WILL BE TIL HALLOWEEN!! When you are this into horror, monsters, and supernatural vibes in general, every day is just part of a count down to the spookiest of seasons. As ambassadors of everything horror, SHUDDER is also locked in and will waste no opportunity to celebrate Halloween, and so, the half-way mark becomes a tiny holiday. We'll take what we can get.

SHUDDER celebrates Halfway to Halloween much like they celebrate every day...with great new horror film releases made available to a voracious, creep loving public. Here's what's on tap for this year's festivities...

Atomic Horrors Unleashed in NEWS FROM THE FALLOUT

Critically acclaimed writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, Ultimate Wolverine), visionary artist Jeffrey Alan Love (The Last Battle At The End Of The World, The Thousand Demon Tree), and star letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou are gearing up together for the stunning new sci-fi horror miniseries News from the Fallout. Condon is known for co-creating the Image Comics neo-Western crime series That Texas Blood and The Enfield Gang Massacre spinoff miniseries, which was chosen as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Best Comics of 2023” picks. This marks his first Image Comics series in collaboration with Love, who is making his direct market comic book debut as a series artist.

Transform Your Comic Collection with Energon Universe Sound Chip Editions

Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the release of TRANSFORMERS #1 Sound Chip Edition and Void Rivals #1 Sound Chip Edition. Both will be available fall 2025, just in time for the second-ever TRANSFORMERS Day on September 17. 

When the cover to each comic is opened, fans will hear the iconic Transformers Signature Sound of the bots shifting from robot to alt mode – or vice versa, with a different sound in TRANSFORMERS #1 and in Void Rivals #1. 

“It’s been an incredible opportunity to reimagine the world of TRANSFORMERS through both our TRANSFORMERS and Void Rivals comics series in the Energon Universe, so we’re excited to celebrate those debut issues by adding two of our favorite sounds effects ever into the experience,” said Ben Abernathy, Executive Editor, Skybound. “These are the first comics in Skybound history to feature sound chips, and I couldn’t imagine a better way to Roll Out a whole new way to experience two of the most important comic book launches of the decade.” 

New Critical Role Merch By Heroes & Villains

Heroes and Villains, the premiere pop culture lifestyle brand, is releasing an exciting new collection for Critical Role fans tied to its Mighty Nein campaign! The brand's latest apparel assortment comes in iconic punk-inspired designs, each capturing the unforgettable characters and moments from Critical Role's notable story. 

Fans of the Mighty Nein can showcase their love for the adventurers of Exandria with a variety of stylish options, including the Mighty Nein Campaign 2 Natural Tee (MSRP: $32), the concert-inspired Mighty Nein Wildemount Tour Black Tee (MSRP: $32), and the Heroez Charcoal Tee (MSRP: $32) that honors the emotional bonds between the heroes. For colder days, they can stay warm with the cozy Mighty Nein Logo Cardigan (MSRP: $95) featuring embroidered details, or rock the rugged Mighty Nein Denim Work Jacket (MSRP: $120) with distressed denim and embroidered patches. The Mighty Nein Slouchy Beanie (MSRP: $32) provides warmth with a subtle checkered pattern and embroidered emblem, combining comfort with fandom pride.

Toy Fair 2025: Bandai Builds Your Pokemon World

You wana be the very best, like no one ever was? Well in addition to your preferred POKEMON collection..be they cards, plush or figures, you've no doubt been tempted to buy a killer collectible of your favorite pocket monsters. Do you like the simplicity and randomness of gashapon or the hyper detail of a collection figure with translucent elements reflecting your lil guy's power set? Whatever your poison, this world offers no shortage of pokemon collectibles in every price range. ENTER BANDAI who figured fans would love another way to catch em all...and build em first! 

Just like the Pokemon themselves, Bandai's model kits range from quick and simple to complex and detailed. Let's take a look at what Bandai had on display at NY Toy Fair 2025...

Record of Ragnarok Ⅲ Teaser Trailer

Get ready for the third season of Record of Ragnarok, based on the popular manga that has sold over 18 million total copies. Created by Azychika (art), Shinya Umemura (story), and Takumi Fukui (story structure) and serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon by Coamix, it has won numerous manga awards, including the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2019 for male readers, the National Bookstore Employees’ Recommended Comics of 2019, and the 2nd Manga News Prize.

New Clip from Hulu Original Movie CONTROL FREAK

Directed and written by Shal Ngo, known for his work on "The Park," "The Box," and "The Last Fisherman," "Control Freak" introduces a chilling narrative: A motivational speaker is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head.

Toy Fair 2025: Masters of the Universe Expand With Cartoon Theme and Thundercats Crossover

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

Mattel is proving that the power of Grayskull is stronger than ever! The Masters of the Universe Origins Cartoon Collection continues to grow with fan-favorite characters straight from the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: Princess of Power animated series, while a surprising MOTU x Thundercats crossover delivers a nostalgic fusion of two legendary ‘80s toy lines.

Launching in Fall 2025, this wave of Origins figures blends vintage aesthetics with modern articulation, bringing the magic of Saturday morning cartoons to life like never before!