Film
sequel to violent nature set for 2027 release
the slasher sequel 'in a violent nature: part 2' will premiere in 2027. the film will be released in theaters on feb 12, 2027, following its announcement at nycc.
Streaming
prime video releases blade runner 2099 trailer
prime video unveiled a trailer for blade runner 2099 at nycc. the eight-episode series stars hunter schafer and michelle yeoh.
Why it matters: the series is available on prime video with a new trailer released at nycc.
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Film
flanagan's carrie reimagined as a chilling horror classic
mike flanagan's new carrie redefines the original with a fresh take on the story. critics praise its emotional depth and technical execution.
TV
starfleet academy season 2 adds nighy and dewitt
bill nighy and rosemarie dewitt join season 2 of starfleet academy. the second season will premiere in march 2027.
Streaming
hulu holiday short premieres with belcher kids
hulu is releasing a holiday short featuring bob’s burgers characters. the first-look clip was shown at new york comic-con.
TV
mayfair witches season 3 title confirmed
amc+ has announced the third season of mayfair witches will debut on december 30. the new title includes 'salem coven' as the final two words.
Streaming
hulu holiday special for bob’s burgers set for december release
the holiday special for 'bob’s burgers' will premiere on hulu on december 1. the short film, titled 'on the fort day of christmas,' was announced at the new york comic-con panel by creator loren bouchard.
Film
johansson, rockwell, bird honor giacchino at ray gunn premiere
scarlett johansson, sam rockwell and director brad bird celebrated composer michael giacchino at the london premiere of 'ray gunn'. the event coincided with giacchino's birthday.
Film
Brad Bird's Animated Noir 'Ray Gunn' Premieres at London Film Festival
Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' blends film noir with sci-fi, featuring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson. The film, from Skydance Animation and Netflix, premiered at the London Film Festival.
TV
Netflix Launches Colombian Series Based on 1985 Palace Attack
Netflix is releasing a series titled 'Under Siege' on November 6. The show is based on the 1985 storming of Colombia's Palace of Justice by M-19 rebels and the army's later retaking.
TV
adult swim to air season 2 of common side effects in january
the animated series 'common side effects' will return for its second season on adult swim in january. the show's creators, joe bennett and steve hely, announced the premiere date at new york comic con.
Streaming
Prime Video's 'Bloodaxe' to debut in 2027
Prime Video has set 'Bloodaxe' for January 20, 2027. A teaser premiered at New York Comic Con with showrunners and cast members.
Industry
orlando jones takes papa legba role in ahs 13
orlando jones replaces lance reddick as papa legba in the new season of american horror story. the role was previously played by reddick in earlier seasons.
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avatar seven havens debuts with twin avatars and returning villain
avatar seven havens premiered with three episodes on paramount+. the series introduces twin avatars and brings back a major villain from korra.
Streaming
netflix adds nfl games and final season of empress in november 2026
netflix is adding live nfl games and the final season of the empress in november 2026. the streamer is expanding its sports content with a thanksgiving day game.
Streaming
Netflix to release Indonesian thriller in 2026
Netflix has set a 2026 release for a new home invasion thriller directed by Sidharta Tata. The film is part of Netflix's Indonesian film slate.
Streaming
apple tv rom-com series arrives for valentine’s day
will sharpe and ay o edebiri’s rom-com series 'prodigies' is set to launch on apple tv+ valentine’s day. the show features john malkovich, tobias menzies, yumi asō and maria bakalova.
Streaming
animated k-drama launches on viki
a fantasy romance animated series directed by choi junbae will debut on rakuten viki on october 21. the project is co-produced by viki and a south korean company.
Streaming
Netflix to stream 'Carolina Caroline' in October
Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner's crime thriller 'Carolina Caroline' will debut on Netflix in the US on October 18. The film, which received a 90% rating, is now confirmed for release.
TV
Marvel’s ‘VisionQuest’ Debuts at NYCC, Receives Positive Early Feedback
Marvel premiered the first episode of ‘VisionQuest’ at NYCC with a surprise screening. Early reactions on social media praised the show as a worthy successor to ‘WandaVision’.
Streaming
spidey series returns to disney+ in 2027
the animated series 'your friendly neighborhood spider-man' will return to disney+ in january 2027. the first season launched in early 2025 and featured a young spider-man voiced by hudson thames.
TV
comedian criticizes university over fraternity misconduct
bill maher criticized cornell university and fraternities during a tv show segment. he referenced a lawsuit involving seven students accused of sexual misconduct.
Film
Australian dramedy heads to Busan buyers
Cappu Films has secured sales rights for 'Her Last Laugh' beyond Australia and New Zealand. The film stars Peter Thurnwald and Ana Thu Nguyen.
Film
korean drama explores school bullying through family conflict
a father's life unravels after his daughter faces bullying at school in the korean drama 'the family table.' the film is part of the busan asian project market, a platform for emerging filmmakers.
Awards
easterseals awards honor disability-led art
the first easterseals disability arts & culture awards recognized 'the pitt', 'all her fault', and 'horsesgirls'. marlee matlin and wendi mclendon-covey received honors. the event marked a new era for disability-focused creative recognition.
TV
young sheldon cast reflects on final season
iain armitage and co-stars discuss the challenges of filming the final season of young sheldon, which aired in may 2024. the cast acknowledges the show's complexity and armitage's demanding performance.
Streaming
Prime Video debuts 'Blade Runner 2099' trailer at NYCC
Amazon's limited series premiered a trailer at New York Comic Con. The show is set 50 years after 'Blade Runner 2049' and follows a fugitive in a reborn Los Angeles.
TV
cbs rebooting twilight series with new cast
cbs has rebooted the twilight franchise with a new cast and format. the series, titled eternally yours, is set to premiere in 2025.
Film
young star talks role in new film
arabella olivia clark, 10, plays bela in 'other mommy,' a film about a child's relationship with a new mother. clark discussed working with jessica chastain and being mentored by mckenna grace during a zoom interview.
Film
Xie Miao to Star in U.S. Crime Thriller
Chinese actor Xie Miao is set to lead a new English-language action crime film. The project is being developed by Los Angeles-based Stars Collective.
Film
disney world has hidden marvel reference
disney world features a hidden marvel reference that fans can find. the clue is tied to a specific attraction.
Film
indonesian film explores mother-daughter tension
the fourth film from eddie cahyono, 'ibuku,' centers on a strained relationship between a mother and daughter. the story unfolds through the lens of the daughter, who grapples with her mother's past.
Streaming
paramount+ adds flanagan and raimi horror films
paramount+ is adding several horror films to its library. the titles include works by mike flanagan and sam raimi. one of the additions is a 2026 film.
TV
andy allo joins abc series as new character
andy allo will appear as a first-year er resident in abc's the rookie: north. the role is described as warm, smart, and charming.
TV
Peacock series to film in 2027
Peacock’s live-action adaptation of 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' will start filming in 2027. The project is in early development stages with outlines and drafts being reviewed.
TV
nicolas cage hints at true detective season 5 casting
nicolas cage joked about being the first to reveal true detective season 5 casting during a panel at new york comic con. the actor’s comment suggests he may have inadvertently shared details about the project.
Streaming
netflix adds 65 titles in mid-month update
netflix us received 65 new titles this week, including mayor of kingstown and the boogeyman. the update comes ahead of the november holiday season.
Film
Horror Films Dominate Weekend Box Office
‘Other Mommy’ opened with $12.6 million, while ‘The Social Reckoning’ brought in $2.15 million. Horror films continue to lead the box office ahead of Halloween.
TV
netflix's ray gunn blends noir and sci-fi
brad bird's new netflix series mixes retrofuturism with classic noir. the show follows a detective unraveling a mystery in a futuristic city.
Awards
UK picks Iranian film for Oscar bid
The UK has chosen Pegah Ahangarani’s film as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category. The movie follows the director’s experience of exile and rebuilding her life in London.
TV
max thieriot returns to fire country as new firefighter
max thieriot is joining fire country as a new firefighter, marking his first return to the series since season 1. the show is set to continue with its existing cast.
