What can the creator of ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ have in common with the author of ‘Watchmen’ and ‘From Hell?’ A great deal, argues Andrew Osmond.
Grant Morrison, Dan Mora, among contributors to ‘Batman/Deadpool #1,’ which will be published by DC Comics in November; ‘Deadpool/Batman #1’ will be published by Marvel Comics in September.
The leading VFX studio delivers over 850 shots, building 61 characters and 480 assets, including an eclectic cast of CG automatons voiced by the likes of Woody Harrelson, Alan Tudyk, Hank Azaria and Anthony Mackie, on the Joe and Anthony Russo sci-fi comedy adventure, now streaming on Netflix.
All-new documentary film highlights the long, strange trip of the underground cartoonist, publisher, activist and troublemaker who founded the Comic Book Legal Defense fund and for 30 years has been one of fiercest First Amendment advocates.
In the first ‘Peanuts’ musical in over three decades, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang perform original songs by Jeff Morrow and Ben Folds; premieres globally July 18.
Second season pickup and 2 films that expand the show’s universe have been ordered for the original animated series about a brave young orphan girl living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, created by Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.
Eagly returns… meaning hope springs eternal in the R-rated action-adventure-comedy series, which explores the origins of ‘The Suicide Squad’ character played by John Cena, streams August 21 on Max.
Premiering June 24 on Disney+ and executive produced by Ryan Coogler, the series is set after the events of ‘Wakanda Forever,’ and stars Dominique Thorne as a young, genius inventor whose iron suits rival the MCU’s best… but trouble ensues.
Tony Hale, Talon Warburton, and Vanessa Bayer have joined the 3DCG animated ‘Iron Man’ preschool series, set to debut this Summer on Disney Jr. and Disney+.
Starring Nicolas Cage and based on the Marvel ‘Spider-Man Noir’ comic, the series follows an aging, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York; debuts domestically on MGM+’s linear channel, then globally on Prime Video, in 2026.
Download an exclusive excerpt... the acclaimed cartoonist and animator’s Dark Planet Comics brings Volumes 4 and 5 of his Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series, along with a new print of his limited edition dystopian sci-fi comic, ‘Romance in the Age of the Space God,’ to the crowdfunding platform.
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The channel’s first original animated series ‘Kiya & Kayaan,’ based on the Amar Chitra Katha Junior Library, is now streaming.
Andrew Osmond wonders why so many anime characters are teenagers or younger, and whether that’s holding back the medium.
The second and final season of the fantasy thriller will drop in two parts: Volume 1 premieres July 3, followed by Volume 2 on July 24.
The first of a 4-issue mini-series with 3 top secret unannounced tie-ins hits July 9, as the ‘Rick and Morty’ comic book event kicks off, led by the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith, artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams, and a host of special guest talents.
A special pre-order Kickstarter is underway for the 5-hardcover volume, 2000+ page, portal-hopping insanity-filled limited-edition collection of 100 iconic Omniversal adventures, including special 2-volume ‘Unreprintable Rick and Morty’ set.
When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond has been looking at some of the new shows that started streaming this month.
We continue our journey through the land of Ooo with the next chapter of the ‘Best of Buds’ story arc from cartoonist and animator Nick Winn (‘Bloody Mary’) and artist Asia Simone (‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll’); issue hits shelves May 7.
Based on the original manga by Riyoko Ikeda, the animated film unfolds during the French Revolution and follows Oscar, a beautiful woman raised as a boy; debuts April 30.
The final phase of the ‘Trigun’ anime series, which will follow rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her veteran partner as they discover Vash the Stampede’s evil twin; premieres in 2026 on Crunchyroll.
The 3-day annual event returns to the Pasadena Convention Center October 24-26 celebrating the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios.
The leading Japanese pop culture entertainment company’s former CEO Ken Sasaki has been named Chairman & Executive Advisor, while Brad Woods has been appointed President and CEO.
Season 2 of the fantasy magic battle anime series with the incredibly long full title, which sees Lloyd venture to the church in pursuit of unlocking the secrets of ‘Holy Magic,’ premieres in July on Crunchyroll.
