The calendar retail follows to celebrate holidays monetarily will always be a bit of a mystery, mostly because it changes from store to store, region to region, and year to year. One year, three days before Halloween, it seemed the spooky holiday was abandoned and Target aisles went full speed through the nearest wall into Christmas Town. This year, my local PA Walmart hung onto those creepy vibes at least a week after the blessed day, allowing me to scoop up makeup, costume pieces, and monster decor at 90% off. We haven't even hit the 10th of January yet, but my Walmart has gone completely red and pink with Valentine's Day hearts slapped on the belly of every licensed character imaginable. While I can recall some interesting Valentine's merch in the past (a furry sasquatch themed, heart-shaped box instantly comes to mind), this year makes me think someone suggested they had not been exploiting the lovey-dovey holiday enough. The amount of merch and wide range of characters spotted is STAGGERING ...for the wallet....because there's some awesome stuff! Prepare your bank account and start your hunting engines...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Reacher Season 3 Dropping This February
Today, Prime Video released the official trailer for Reacher Season Three. The eight-episode season will roll out weekly, with the first three episodes premiering on Thursday, February 20, and subsequent episodes dropping every Thursday through March 27, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. After the second season was the most viewed release in 2023 on Prime Video, it was announced that Reacher had received an early renewal for a fourth season which will begin shooting this year.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Deadly Rom-Com Killing Line Debuts Digitally This January
Kodansha kicks off the new year with the reveal of January’s new digital manga series debut Killing Line by Satoshi Morie, the creator of the dark romantic thriller Searching for My Perfect Brother.
Originally published in the pages of BeLove Magazine, Killing Line is a deadly romantic comedy following Mako, an abandoned and penniless high school girl who one day finds herself at the wrong end of an assassin’s gun—but Mako has a plan where love (or at least pretend love) might just save her life! This exciting dark rom-com makes its digital debut Tuesday, January 28, 2025, but fans can read a free chapter one preview right now on the Kodansha Reader Portal.
Chocolate Factory Simulator Out Now on Steam
Indie game development studio Games Incubator has announced that Chocolate Factory Simulator, a simulation adventure game, is now available on Steam for $20 USD. A free demo of the game is also available.
Step into the whimsical world of Chocolate Factory Simulator, where steampunk technology brings chocolate-making to life. In your clockwork workshop, use gourmet machinery to craft every type of chocolate your customers desire. With cogwheels turning and steam billowing, you're set to create confectionery magic.
Idyllic Suburban Setting Belies Hidden Horrors in THE CUL-DE-SAC
In a woodsy backyard on a lonely cul-de-sac in Northern California, away from prying eyes, veteran serial killer Klaus Fischer quietly buries his victims. Determined to quit the killing game after years and years of murdering women, he decides that his neighbor Peg Jurgensen, a middle-aged widow, will be his final victim. But when new neighbors arrive, the dynamics change. The body count rises. Can anyone on this street be trusted?
Award-winning journalist Christopher Null’s newest book, The Cul-de-sac, draws readers into a thrilling page-turner with plenty of “we’ve gotta talk about it” twists.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Leigh Whannell's WOLFMAN: Inside the Monster Featurette
What if someone you loved became something else?
From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man.
Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma).
George A. Romero’s Resident Evil: A Documentary
Uncork’d Entertainment is set to release George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, an investigative documentary that dives deep into one of Hollywood’s most intriguing “what could have been” stories. Directed by Brandon Salisbury, this highly anticipated documentary will be available on Digital and On Demand starting January 7, 2025.
In 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. They enlisted George A. Romero, the visionary director who redefined the zombie genre, to adapt the project. But despite the perfect pairing of horror’s greatest minds, Romero’s vision for Resident Evil was never realized. Now, for the first time, Salisbury’s documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project that captivated fans and the horror industry alike.
Quentin Tarantino Films Make 4K UHD Debut
The action explodes in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1, presented in eye-popping 4K for the first time. This acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and Vivica A. Fox in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta. Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it’s time for payback. Having been gunned down by her former boss (David Carradine) and his deadly squad of international assassins, it’s a kill-or-be-killed fight she did not start, but one she will finish. Loaded with explosive action and outrageous humor, Kill Bill Volume 1 is a must-see motion picture event.
Friday, January 3, 2025
A Tale of Three Trash Fires
Welcome to America, where the state of being on an average day can be expressed succinctly in a cartoon of a happy little dumpster with flames erupting from its "head". This is how we cope. We take our struggles and make our pain adorable. This image resonates with so many humans, it's been recast and painted over hundreds of times to date. Today, we'll look at three of these memes made real through the medium of vinyl art toys, courtesy of Tenacious Toys.
CTHULHU Is Hard To Spell Volume 1
Steeped in the mythology and gods of Lovecraft, CTHULHU IS HARD TO SPELL VOLUME 1 makes cosmic horror accessible to everyone! Including 20 stories from a diverse group of creators, this anthology embraces science fiction, history, humor, and ancient myths, for a rich and varied reading experience that broadens the audience's understanding of Lovecraftian mythology and monsters beyond the overrepresented stories most frequently retold and reprinted in anthologies.
Cthulhu is Hard to Spell is an anthology series steeped in the mythology and gods of Lovecraft. The stories inside its pages follow the spirit of Lovecraft, but sometimes stray from the tone of Lovecraftian horror, too! Sure, some of the stories in this book are Lovecraftian in nature down to their very core, but there are also funny stories, cute stories, fantasy stories, sci-fi stories, and much more that build on the Lovecraftian mythos.
Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom
Following a long career as a pop culture artist, Matt Busch is stepping behind the camera for the debut of his first film in his own franchise: Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom. Busch brings over three decades as an artist for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings and more to the table as he takes the Arabian Nights tale into the far future and across the world. On January 3, 2025, audiences across North America will be able to rent or own Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom on Cable VOD and Digital HD, including Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home from Buffalo 8.
In a futuristic Hong Kong, Aladdin, a street-smart orphan with dreams of ascending to the elite class, fixates on Princess Kamala of India. His life takes an unexpected turn when he's lured into a treacherous quest to Cambodia in search of a fabled lamp. Along for the unpredictable ride is Oomi, a homeless girl whose presence inadvertently thwarts Aladdin's every scheme.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Cursed Dead - Wave 1 is LIVE on Kickstarter
We are pleased to announce that The Cursed Dead: Wave 1 is currently LIVE on Kickstarter! The month-long Kickstarter campaign launched on January 1st, 2025, and will run until Saturday, February 1st.
The Cursed Dead - WAVE 1 is a modern reimagining of history's most infamous monsters in super-articulated 1:12 scale (to complement your 6″ action figure collection). Vampires, demons, spirits, creatures, and shape-changers. Legendary horror icons, all with one thing in common; these unfortunate immortals were born into the darkness, they are... THE CURSED DEAD.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Monster High Mystery Minis Tell Your Future
Give the gift of a fright sized doll with Monster High Potions: Crystal Ball! When the potion vanishes, a doll is revealed. Each crystal ball comes with a 3-inch figurine of a fan-favourite Monster High character, as well as a decorative charm and fortune card for added fun! Brew in three steps: pour water inside the ball, shake it up to watch the potion form, then twist the ball to reveal the doll!
Monday, December 30, 2024
Michael Moore Joins Oscar Entry FROM GROUND ZERO as Exec Producer
From Ground Zero is a powerful collection of short films by 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war in present-day Gaza. Through a unique blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, these stories capture the steadfastness of the human spirit and enduring creativity that thrives even in the face of relentless devastation.
Garnering international acclaim since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2024, Variety praised the project, stating: “The filmmaking ingenuity on display is undoubtedly impressive.” while FilmThreat said, ““From Ground Zero is a profound cinematic event, proving that movies can be made even on the edge of destruction.”
Blast Off with the Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Jumbo Figure
The holiday season is almost over, but the Star Wars Holiday Special Is forever! The 1978 television broadcast holds a dear place in many Star Wars fans’ hearts, from its comedy sketches to its movie guest-stars, but its true claim to fame is being the first appearance of Boba Fett, in animated form! Now, Gentle Giant LTD is celebrating that first appearance with this exclusive Jumbo figure of Boba Fett in his cartoon colors!