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Comicon: Mad Cave Studios Announces THE LAST STARFIGHTER Movie Adaptation For Summer 2026

25 years later, X-Files writer Vince Gilligan reveals how he accidentally predicted 9/11 “Now it’d be the biggest show on TV” Vince Gilligan says of The Lone Gunmen, the short-lived X-Files spinoff

Polygon: According to Vince Gilligan, the Lone Gunmen are 'still out there'

Starfleet Academy Director Jonathan Frakes Says Fan Hate Is ‘Dimensionally More Painful’ Today Than in the Next Generation Years - IGN The penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s first season was a big one for many reasons, including that it was directed by Captain William Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes. Ahead of next…

IGN: STARFLEET ACADEMY Director Jonathan Frakes Says Fan Hate Is ‘Dimensionally More Painful’ Today Than in the NEXT GENERATION Years

Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Following Australia’s Lead: ‘Parents No Longer Have to Fight Alone Against the Giants of the Algorithm’ Indonesia has become the latest country to bar children under 16 from social media.

Variety: Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Following Australia’s Lead: ‘Parents No Longer Have to Fight Alone Against the Giants of the Algorithm’

Kyle Higgins Launches Black Market Presents For Phone-Read Comic Books Kyle Higgins launches Black Market Presents for phone-read comic books through his Substack newsletter Black Market

BLEEDING COOL: Kyle Higgins Launches Black Market Presents For Phone-Read Comic Books

Hollywood Suddenly Taking UFOs Seriously, With Rival “Disclosure” Projects in the Works (Exclusive) A "historically anchored" Roswell movie is coming, while filmmakers ranging from Steven Spielberg to Joseph Kosinski tout upcoming UAP-themed titles: "This movie is going to blow people's minds."

The Hollywood Reporter: Hollywood Suddenly Taking UFOs Seriously, With Rival “Disclosure” Projects in the Works (Exclusive)

Graphic Novel Review: MRS ORWELL is believable graphic historical fiction of the highest order With their new graphic novel Mrs. Orwell, Andrea Chalupa and Brahm Revel deliver an entertaining story for our times.

ComicsBeat: Graphic Novel Review: MRS ORWELL is believable graphic historical fiction of the highest order

Cruel Universe Vol. II #7 - Amy Roy and Malachi Ward's 'Artificial Insanity' is a Short-Form Comics Masterpiece and a Damning Indictment of Generative AI Slop – Broken Frontier Broken Frontier's Andy Oliver reviews 'Cruel Universe' Vol. II #7 featuring work from Pak, Lapham, Mauro, Kano and more.

@brokenfrontier.bsky.social: CRUEL UNIVERSE VOL. II #7 – Amy Roy and Malachi Ward’s ‘Artificial Insanity’ is a Short-Form Comics Masterpiece and a Damning Indictment of Generative AI Slop

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Saladin Ahmed + Mario Santoro dig into Bishop’s family history in a new miniseries The five-issue miniseries reunites Bishop with his sister Shard as a new villain group from his future travels to the present to eliminate him.

@smashpages.bsky.social: PAGES: Saladin Ahmed + Mario Santoro dig into Bishop’s family history in a new miniseries

Frank Miller wants us all to remember that even though Batman is scary, he’s a symbol of hope To The Dark Knight Returns writer-artist Frank Miller, Batman isn't all doom and gloom

POPVERSE: Frank Miller wants us all to remember that even though Batman is scary, he’s a symbol of hope

People Are Convinced Nathan Fillion Is Reviving 'Firefly' Via... Instagram Posts? Co-stars Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, Jewel Staite, and Summer Glau have all played a part in the mysterious stunt.

@io9.com: People Are Convinced Nathan Fillion Is Reviving FIREFLY Via… Instagram Posts?

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The First Trailer for the Final Season of 'The Boys' Heralds the End of a Bloody Era A diabolical farewell approaches when the series finale of 'The Boys' lands on Prime Video this April.

@io9.com: The First Trailer for the Final Season of THE BOYS Heralds the End of a Bloody Era

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Dave Filoni Says THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Signals a"Completely Different Era of STAR WARS" on the Big Screen — GeekTyrant After years of expanding across streaming shows, books, comics, and games, Star Wars is finally heading back to theaters. The next chapter comes with The Mandalorian and Grogu , the upcomin...

@geektyrant.com: Dave Filoni Says THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Signals a"Completely Different Era of STAR WARS" on the Big Screen

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Discussing the similarities and differences between Marvel's #CIVILWAR and Vertigo's #WATCHMEN, and why registering weapons is different than registering people (with @davidaccampo.bsky.social, Travis Rivas, & @nathancayanan.bsky.social).

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This was such a fun discussion — we dove deep into Marvel’s CIVIL WAR, both event and film, and looked at what makes a good event. How does Civil War hold up 10 and 20 years later? Give us a listen!

KPop Demon Hunters Producer Talks Sequel's Story KPop Demon Hunters 2 is going to explore some unexplored territory.

ComicBook.com: KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Producer Talks Sequel's Story

Darth Maul is finally getting his Sin City crime thriller moment An early preview of Maul's new Star Wars show reveals the story's noir influences

Polygon: Darth Maul is finally getting his SIN CITY crime thriller moment

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"It's People Registration..." - Fanbase Feature: #Avenger vs. Avenger - Marvel's #CIVILWAR in #Comics and On Screen - Panel Discussion Clip

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Fanbase Feature: Panel Discussion on Avenger vs. Avenger: Celebrating the Anniversary of Marvel’s ‘Civil War’ in Comics and on Screen - Fanbasepress As a special feature ofThe Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.

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White House frames Iran war as a game of Call of Duty in social video Trump administration conflates deadly real-world strikes conflated with a Modern Warfare killstreaks

Polygon: White House frames Iran war as a game of CALL OF DUTY in social video

'I'm at a Convention, and I Say Stupid Things' — Boba Fett Star Temuera Morrison Reveals Lucasfilm Phone Call After Telling Star Wars Fans to Lobby for His Return - IGN What next for Temuera Morrison and his iconic character Boba Fett in the ongoing Star Wars franchise? Not much, it sounds like. In a new interview, the actor said Boba is still “on the shelf” —…

IGN: 'I'm at a Convention, and I Say Stupid Things' — BOBA FETT Star Temuera Morrison Reveals Lucasfilm Phone Call After Telling STAR WARS Fans to Lobby for His Return

Zack Snyder Explains BATMAN V SUPERMAN Didn’t Need “DAWN OF JUSTICE” in the Title — GeekTyrant When Zack Snyder looks back at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , it isn’t the operatic action or the divisive story choices that he’s second-guessing. It’s the title. More specifically,…

GeekTyrant: Zack Snyder Explains BATMAN V SUPERMAN Didn’t Need “DAWN OF JUSTICE” in the Title

It seems all of us in #comics are really thinking the same thing right now.

The true value of a company isn't found in the logo, the IP, or brand recognition.

The value is found in the people. Nothing more precious or important. If you don't understand that, success will be hard to find.

The First Trailer for 'The Testaments' Takes Us Back to 'Handmaid's Tale' 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti is bringing us back to the world of Gilead through fresh eyes this April.

io9: The First Trailer for THE TESTAMENTS Takes Us Back to HANDMAID'S TALE

Hickman and Kubert reteaming for new SPIDER-MAN series The book, debuting June 17, will also feature Spider-Man's Brand New Day co-stars the Hulk and the Punisher.

ComicsBeat: Hickman and Kubert reteaming for SPIDER-MAN: LONG WAY HOME

Firefly: Nathan Fillion Recruits Jewel Staite; March 15th Announcement Nathan Fillion recruited Firefly co-star Jewel Staite in the latest video, with an announcement on the mysterious project set for March 15th.

Bleeding Cool: FIREFLY: Nathan Fillion Recruits Jewel Staite; March 15th Announcement

The Historic Comic Books That Introduced Superman and Captain America Just Entered the Smithsonian in a Landmark Acquisition The National Museum of American History adds 'Action Comics No. 1' and 'Captain America Comics No. 1' to its vast pop culture and entertainment library

@smithsonianmag.bsky.social: The Historic Comic Books That Introduced Superman and Captain America Just Entered the Smithsonian in a Landmark Acquisition

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