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Read an all-new preview of STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES by Kevin Smith and David Marquez, the historic first-ever crossover between the Star Wars and Marvel Universe, arriving January 2027. New York, NY— October 20, 2026 — The “World Outside Your Window” and the galaxy far, far away collide this January in STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES, a six-issue series by pop culture icon Kevin Smith and acclaimed artist David Marquez that marks the historic first-ever crossover between the Marvel Universe and Star Wars. Today, fans can read an all-new preview of the highly anticipated debut issue, which will also be featured in the back of select Marvel titles over the coming months. Darth Vader’s terrifying entrance. Princess Leia’s bold defiance. C-3PO and R2-D2’s desperate escape. Fans know these iconic opening moments of Star Wars by heart. Now, see what happens when Marvel’s heroes join the action! This new preview offers a first look at this groundbreaking crossover that sees the events of the original Star Wars film unfold on Earth-616, drawing Marvel’s greatest heroes and most daring villains into a story that has captivated generations. STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES will feature ongoing variant cover programs, with recurring themes across Covers A-F to bring greater clarity and consistency to the cover collecting experience. Additional variants may also be available beyond the ongoing programs. Today, fans can also get a look at a cover that made waves at New York Comic Con last week, Rafael Albuquerque’s Crossover Cover, featuring Darth Vader wielding the Marvel Universe’s most powerful artifact—the Infinity Gauntlet! The themes for A-F Covers are: A – MAIN COVER The main series connecting covers by series artist David Marquez. B – ALLIANCE VARIANT · Marvel heroes and villains join forces with their Star Wars counterparts in action-packed pairings. C – BATTLE VARIANT Marvel and Star Wars collide in impossible one-on-one showdowns. D – A NEW HOPE VARIANT Iconic moments from Star Wars: A New Hope are re-created with Marvel characters. E – CROSSOVER VARIANT Characters wield the legendary weapons, costumes and symbols of the other franchise. F – RETRO VARIANT New artwork channeling the unmistakable look of Marvel’s original Star Wars comic book run. G – MARVEL HOMAGE Legendary Marvel covers are re-created with characters from both universes. HOPE ASSEMBLES marks a historic milestone in Marvel and Star Wars’ shared legacy, which began with Marvel’s Star Wars #1 in 1977 and launched decades of groundbreaking comic storytelling. Now, as Star Wars celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two universes officially collide in the crossover fans have dreamed of for decades! "One of the most exciting things about this series is seeing familiar moments through an entirely new lens,” Editor Mark Paniccia said. “Kevin Smith and David Marquez understand exactly what makes these characters so enduring, and they find surprising, emotional, and often exhilarating ways to bring them together. Every issue has moments that will leave fans smiling, cheering, and eager to see what happens next." Check out the new preview and preorder STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES at your local comic shop today. For more information, visit Marvel.com. STAR WARS | MARVEL: HOPE ASSEMBLES #1 (OF 6) Written by KEVIN SMITH Art by DAVID MARQUEZ Cover A by DAVID MARQUEZ – 75960621652900111 Cover B by ALEX ROSS (Alliance Variant) – 75960621652900121 Cover C by KAARE ANDREWS (Battle Variant) – 75960621652900131 Cover D by CORY SMITH (Star Wars: A New Hope Variant) – 75960621652900141 Cover E by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE (Crossover Variant) – 75960621652900151 Cover F by DAN JURGENS (Retro Variant) – 75960621652900161 Cover G by TBD (Marvel Homage Variant) – 75960621652900116 Cover H by MATTEO LOLLI (Foil Variant) – 75960621652900171 Cover I by KAARE ANDREWS (Virgin Variant) – 75960621652900117 On Sale 1/13 About Marvel Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2026 MARVEL STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

He also randomly showed up in the chair company last year.

This just came out in the UK. Has to be a record going digital a month after release. Shame it flopped, it's really good

In Waves for me will always be Trivium.

Hmmmm, wonder how different this one will be compared to what Hidesu Studios is putting out....be interesting to see. A great Halloween offering though, new, original and definitely creepy!!

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One can only hope the real murderer is David S. Pumpkins.

If the teeth glow in the dark yellowish like nasty cavities then it will be repulsive awesome man!️️

Netflix has released the trailer for In Waves, an animated adaptation of AJ Dungo’s autobiographical graphic novel exploring first love, surfing, loss and grief. Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, the film opens in select theaters on November 27 before streaming on Netflix December 11. Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu lead the English-language voice cast as AJ and Kristen, two teenagers who fall in love amid Southern California’s surf culture. While shy skateboarder and aspiring artist AJ fears the water, passionate surfer Kristen introduces him to the ocean. Their relationship faces a heartbreaking challenge when Kristen becomes seriously ill. The film marks Nguyen’s feature directorial debut and opened Cannes Critics’ Week this year before screening at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Screenwriters Fanny Burdino and Samuel Doux expanded on Dungo’s memoir through conversations with the author about the couple’s lives. Inspired by David Hockney’s paintings and California’s distinctive light, Nguyen uses shifting colors and ocean imagery to reflect the characters’ emotional journeys. The film is produced by Priscilla Bertin and Judith Nora for Silex Films and Nick Shumaker for Anonymous Content. Oklou and Rob composed the original music, while Sharpe and Hsu also serve as executive producers.

Former WWF wrestler Ted Arcidi has reportedly joined the cast of Disinherited, an upcoming FX drama starring You actress Victoria Pedretti. According to PWInsider, Arcidi has landed a recurring role in the series, which was created and written by Peter Gould, best known for his work on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Details about Arcidi’s character have not been revealed. Disinherited follows two scrappy sisters whose lives change dramatically when they receive an unexpected inheritance, drawing them into a world of generational wealth and long-buried crimes. Pedretti and Kiera Allen lead the cast, alongside Alan Ruck, Katja Herbers, Eddie Marsan, Jonathan Higginbotham and Avi Nash. The series is currently filming and has yet to receive a premiere date from FX. Arcidi, nicknamed the “World’s Strongest Man,” joined the World Wrestling Federation in late 1985. He competed in the WWF and NFL Battle Royal at WrestleMania 2, a match ultimately won by André the Giant. Arcidi’s final WWF match took place at a live event in Calgary in February 1987, where he faced Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Beyond wrestling, Arcidi has appeared in several television productions, including 30 Rock, Blue Bloods and Law & Order. He was also recently cast in a role for the Paramount+ series Tulsa King.

Robert Downey Jr. is bringing his real-world star power to augmented reality, joining Snap’s Specs platform as chief customer experience officer. The Avengers star will work with the Specs team on original content, augmented reality lens experiences, hardware collaborations and other features designed to showcase the technology’s potential. Specs is Snap Inc.’s augmented reality glasses platform, building on the company’s original Snap Spectacles, which debuted in 2016. The latest iteration is designed to overlay digital images and experiences onto the real world through a lightweight glasses-like device, offering an alternative to bulkier virtual reality headsets. Downey’s partnership with Specs will launch with a television advertising campaign during tonight’s NBA Tip-Off matchup between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. A second commercial is scheduled to debut during Game 1 of the MLB World Series later this week. In a statement, Downey compared the technology to the futuristic innovations associated with Tony Stark, the Marvel Cinematic Universe character he famously portrayed. “Trying is believing. Having tested practically every wearable tech that’s come to market in the last 20 years, and been largely unimpressed, I was absolutely sold on Specs within 40 seconds,” Downey said. “The applications are endless. Families can share experiences instead of hunching over devices, skills can be honed, big business can streamline development. In short, it delivers on the promise of AR glasses made by a certain techno optimist superhero I portrayed. Life imitates art-imitates life!” The actor also praised the company’s leadership and creative environment, adding, “I’ve never experienced the confident, warm and creatively inviting atmosphere that Evan has cultivated at Specs anywhere else in the tech sector. Wait’ll you see what we create for you to enjoy.” Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel welcomed Downey to the initiative, emphasizing the actor’s longstanding interest in the possibilities of augmented reality. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Robert Downey Jr. to Specs to help shape the future of augmented reality,” Spiegel said. “Robert has been imagining what this technology could become for nearly twenty years, and it’s an honor to work with him to bring that vision to life.” The partnership represents another effort by Snap to bring augmented reality into everyday life, using a familiar Hollywood face to introduce consumers to technology that could change how they interact with digital content.

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McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo Buckets, with this year’s collection featuring five iconic Disney villains. Available starting today at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide, the limited-edition buckets can be collected with a Happy Meal purchase while supplies last. The collection features five designs inspired by classic Disney antagonists: Maleficent, Ursula, Scar, Jafar and Cruella de Vil. Each bucket also comes with a matching sheet of stickers, allowing fans to customize their collectible. The Disney Villains collection offers a fun twist on McDonald’s annual Halloween tradition. The buckets replace the traditional Happy Meal boxes and are available for a limited time, while supplies last.

A24 has released the first substantial look at Slayground, the upcoming mystery-thriller from writer-director Jeremy Saulnier, best known for Green Room. Previously developed under the working title October, the film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on January 29, 2027. Set during Halloween week, Slayground centers on a mass casualty event at a local haunted house attraction of the same name. The story follows scare actor “Metal Mike” Graves, who awakens inside the attraction surrounded by the bodies of his coworkers, with no memory of what happened. Cory Michael Smith stars as an escaped convict who becomes the primary suspect in the killings. As a statewide manhunt intensifies, he races to prove his innocence while attempting to uncover the truth behind the deadly incident. The ensemble cast includes Chase Sui Wonders, Sophie Wilde, Young Mazino, Imogen Poots, Matty Matheson, James Badge Dale and Stephen Root alongside Smith. The film’s original score comes from Academy Award-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, known for their collaborations on films including The Social Network and Soul. The trailer arrives following an elaborate promotional stunt from A24, which recently encouraged fans to sign a fake liability waiver for an extreme haunted house experience as part of the film’s marketing campaign.

It is an animated for now but highly likely they will be in live action movie down the line just like Rick Flag Sr. First appeared in animated Creatures commandos and then in live action Superman.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the cast of Warriors, his upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of the 1979 cult classic film, with the production set to arrive in spring 2027. The cast includes Jaci Calderon, Aneesa Folds, Amber Gray, Julia Harriman, Sasha Hutchings, Gizel Jiménez, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Kenita R. Miller, Sasha Allen, Casey Likes and Donald Webber Jr. Several performers have appeared in Miranda’s other stage productions, including Hamilton and In the Heights. Additional casting announcements are expected at a later date. Warriors will begin previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 9, with its official opening night scheduled for April 8. Miranda and Eisa Davis co-wrote the musical’s book, music and lyrics. The production is based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel and Paramount’s 1979 action film directed by Walter Hill. The story follows a New York street gang traveling from the Bronx to its home territory in Coney Island after being framed for the murder of a respected gang leader. Although the original film was not a musical, it featured songs by Barry De Vorzon, Joe Walsh and Arnold McCuller. Miranda and Davis’ stage adaptation began as a 2024 concept album executive produced by Nas and produced by musician Mike Elizondo. The album featured performances by Ms. Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Marc Anthony, Billy Porter, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Colman Domingo, Cam’ron and Kim Dracula. “We’re having the time of our lives making Warriors. It’s a rollercoaster like the Coney Island Cyclone, with all the action of Walter Hill’s classic film,” Miranda and Davis said in a statement. “It’s a New York story to the bone, with music steeped in all the genres that were born and revolutionized here, from hip-hop to salsa to ska and metal and everything in between. It’s an edge-of-your-seat journey from Brooklyn to the Bronx and back again. It’s a dream of a more peaceful city where we all come home alive. This is the sound of something being born,” they added. Jenny Koons will direct the production, with Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler serving as co-director and choreographer. Blankenbuehler previously collaborated with Miranda on In the Heights and Hamilton.

The official trailer for the upcoming action-thriller comedy Best Pancakes in the County dropped on online. Distributed by IFC Films, the movie showcases Nicolas Cage undergoing an unrecognizable physical transformation, complete with a snout-like prosthetic nose and a full perm. Written and directed by Ken Sanzel, the film takes place over the course of one chaotic night in a remote Arkansas diner. The story kicks into gear when a fast-talking con man (Cage) returns to the diner following a botched heist. The unassuming eatery quickly becomes the epicenter of a violent standoff involving rogue federal agents and rival assassins. The film also features Justin Long, Shelley Hennig, Lauren German, Ravi Patel, and Brandon Mychal Smith. Best Pancakes in the County is in theaters and on digital platforms on November 20.

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Lucasfilm, ESPN, Disney and the NFL are teaming up for an animated Star Wars-themed alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI in 2027, expanding Disney’s “Funday Football” presentations to the NFL’s biggest annual event. The altcast will stream on Disney+ and the ESPN app and air on Disney Channel and Disney XD alongside the main broadcast. Super Bowl LXI will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Anthony Daniels will reprise his role as C-3PO for the animated presentation, with additional characters from the Star Wars franchise also set to appear. Real-life NFL players will be transformed into animated avatars, while Star Wars characters will take part in key plays. Sony’s Beyond Sports will provide the data visualization technology powering the experience. The presentation marks a major expansion of Disney’s “Funday Football” franchise, which has previously featured animated versions of NFL games with characters from Toy Story, The Simpsons and Monsters, Inc. Those broadcasts aired during regular-season games rather than the Super Bowl. The Star Wars altcast will join other alternate presentations of the championship game on ESPN2, ESPNU and NFL Network, while the primary broadcast will air on ABC, ESPN and Disney+. Disney is also bringing the franchise into its regular-season NFL coverage. Beginning Tuesday, SC+, the streaming version of SportsCenter on Disney+, will feature Monday Night Football highlights with a Star Wars-themed visual presentation. Starting with the Oct. 26 game, the program will also feature an animated Darth Vader interviewing a player from that week’s matchup.

I wanted to remove that wall anyway. For all the logistic nightmare: "I think we'll need a bigger boat"

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LOL I just realized this is Animated and not Live Action, so I take back my previous post, sure they are fine, who cares they are voices big deal. So glad this wasn't live action *phew*

These guys look pretty cool. I'm not sure of the property but they do look cool.