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Four Minutes of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Leak Online, and Sony Can’t Contain It
Four minutes of footage from the upcoming animated film Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse have leaked online, with Sony actively attempting to remove the content from social media platforms. The leaked material appears to be the opening of the film and a trailer montage, potentially from a screening at CinemaCon. This leak follows a history of content surfacing from Sony and Marvel projects.
What to watch before Lanterns – essential and recommend viewing
This guide recommends movies and shows to watch before the upcoming DC Universe series "Lanterns," focusing on characters like Hal Jordan and John Stewart. It suggests essential DCU entries like "Superman" and "Man of Tomorrow," as well as animated series such as "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" and "Justice League Unlimited" to provide context for the cosmic and character-driven aspects of the Green Lantern mythos.
Lady Loki Makes Limited Return to Marvel Rivals New Update
Marvel Rivals has reintroduced the Lady Loki skin in its Season 9.5 update, making it available for a limited time starting August 13, 2026. This return coincides with a free cosmetic upgrade that includes new animations for both Lady Loki costumes, enhancing the character's 'Lady' aspect. The update also features new voice lines and a Lord icon for the character.
Despite being shelved for years, Looney Tunes movie Coyote vs. Acme debuts to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The shelved film Coyote vs. Acme, now distributed by Ketchup Entertainment, has debuted to overwhelmingly positive reviews, achieving a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Dave Green and starring Will Forte as an accident lawyer and John Cena as corporate counsel, the movie follows Wile E. Coyote's fight against ACME, Inc. It is set to release in theaters on August 28, 2026.
X-Men '97 season 2 producer suggests that latest mutant death could be reversed: "Is anyone ever really…
X-Men '97 producer Jake Castorena has hinted that the apparent death of Nightcrawler in the season 2 finale may not be permanent, suggesting that characters in the show, like in comics, can be revived. While Nightcrawler's death is confirmed for now, viewers will see how his fate plays out in season 3. The article also mentions Alan Cumming reprising his role as Nightcrawler in Avengers: Doomsday.
X-Men '97 season 3 release date speculation, plot, cast, and everything else you need to know about the animated…
Marvel Studios Head of TV and Streaming Brad Winderbaum confirmed that X-Men '97 season 3 is scheduled for release in 2027, with season 4 following in 2028. While specific plot details are unknown, season 3 is expected to explore the fallout from season 2's ending, including Nightcrawler's sacrifice and Mystique's actions against the US government.
Star Wars’ Shelved Detours Series Is Finally Getting a Public Screening
The shelved Star Wars comedy series, Star Wars Detours, which completed 39 episodes in 2013, will finally receive public screenings at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art starting September 22, 2026. The show, a parody created by Lucasfilm Animation in collaboration with Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, is set between Star Wars: Episode III and Episode IV and features original cast members. The series was shelved by Lucasfilm shortly after its acquisition by Disney due to concerns about its tone conflicting with the new trilogy's direction.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Animation Team Had to Deeply Research Swordfighting
The animation director for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Hiroshi Yugen, detailed the extensive research into real-world swordfighting that the team undertook to achieve realistic animations. This process involved consulting with experts and utilizing motion capture studios like Katsugekiza Motion Capture Studio. The game is set to release on September 4th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (August 7-9)
This week's streaming highlights from August 7-9 include the season finale of House of the Dragon on HBO Max, the penultimate episode of X-Men '97 on Disney Plus, and the new Netflix thriller The Last House. Other notable releases include the fourth season of Ted Lasso and the Star Wars anime special The Ninth Jedi.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's incredible sword-fighting secret sauce explained: 'We really wanted to focus on creating this very realistic, grounded sword action'
Capcom's animation director Hiroshi Yugen details the extensive process behind creating the realistic sword-fighting animations for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The team collaborated with sword fight choreographers and utilized advanced motion capture technology to accurately depict the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's techniques.
Warhammer 40,000 is getting an animated series from Amazon and Games Workshop
Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studios, and Games Workshop are developing an animated television series based on the Warhammer 40,000 franchise. Dave Wilson, who directed the animated short in the Secret Level anthology, will direct and co-create the series, with Henry Cavill and Tim Miller serving as executive producers. While the animated project has momentum, the live-action adaptation still lacks a finished script.
Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show
Amazon is developing an animated series based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Actor Henry Cavill is reportedly involved in the project.
Henry Cavill is producing a Warhammer 40K animated show at Amazon
Amazon's Prime Video is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated series, with Henry Cavill attached as a producer. The show will expand on the Warhammer 40,000 episode from Amazon's anthology series Secret Level. Dave Wilson, director of the original episode, is co-creating the animated series with John Orloff, and Cavill will executive produce alongside Tim Miller.
From Solana mint to streaming: Claynosaurz debuts on Prime Video ahead of a 39-episode show
The NFT collection Claynosaurz has expanded beyond digital collectibles with the debut of three short animated episodes on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, serving as a teaser for a 39-episode series. This move into mainstream media has boosted the collection's floor price on Solana. The brand aims to become a global franchise, with plans for a full animated series, collectible cards, and a mobile game, while also offering equity options to eligible NFT holders.
The 5 movies you need to watch in August 2026
This article highlights five must-watch movies scheduled for release in August 2026, spanning genres from sci-fi and animation to romance and horror. Featured films include "One Night Only," "The End of Oak Street," "Insidious: Out of the Further," "The Dog Stars," and "Coyote Vs Acme," with details on release dates and potential viewing locations.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 -…
This week's streaming highlights include "The Drama" on HBO Max, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock. Prime Video features the new season of "Batman: Caped Crusader," while Disney Plus adds "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Paramount+ debuts "Lioness" season 3, and Netflix offers "The Bombing of Pan AM 103."
Pragmata devs almost gave Diana a bob cut to save on the time and money it would take to animate her hair
Developers for Capcom's Pragmata considered giving the character Diana a bob cut to reduce the significant time and cost associated with animating her long hair. Despite the animation challenges, the team ultimately decided to keep her original hairstyle, believing it suited her personality. The game has been a commercial success, selling over 2.5 million copies and increasing the likelihood of a sequel.
The Most Anticipated Warhammer 40,000 Animation Ever Finally Has a Release Date
Games Workshop has announced the release date for the highly anticipated animated series Warhammer 40,000: Astartes 2. This news comes after years of anticipation from fans of the franchise.
Marvel TV head confirms X-Men '97 season 3 is complete, and season 4 is officially in development with scripts…
Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum confirmed that X-Men '97 season 3 is complete and will be released on Disney Plus in 2027, with season 4 officially in development with scripts underway. This announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Producer Larry Houston previously stated that the delay between seasons 1 and 2 was a one-off.
Avatar Aang director says unprecedented leaks won't affect The Last Airbender movie's legacy: "The movie is going to live much longer than that"
Director Lauren Montgomery addressed the leaks of the upcoming animated movie "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender," stating that while bittersweet, the film's quality will ensure its legacy. The movie's release date was moved up to July 25 on Paramount Plus due to the leaks. Montgomery expressed confidence in the film's longevity, comparing the current situation to a "short moment in time."
