If you find yourself looking to play some Fallout games in the wake of Prime Video's TV series based on the franchise releasing, a new, cheap bundle might be exactly what you're looking for. Over this past weekend, a massive rise was seen in player counts for a litany of different Fallout entries. Now, those player totals might end up shooting even higher thanks to a phenomenal sale associated with the property.

Over on Fanatical, a new collection containing every mainline game in the Fallout series has been offered up at a staggering discount of 82%. Normally, this package would retail for $139.95 but its price has now been slashed all the way down to $24.99 for the remainder of the month. The only caveat with this deal is that the games included are only available on PC, which means that those on Xbox and PlayStation consoles can't take advantage of the offer. Still, this sale happens to be even better than the one that Steam itself is offering on its own platform.

Here's everything that's included in this Fallout bundle on Fanatical:

• Fallout
• Fallout 2
• Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
• Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
• Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
• Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition
• Fallout 76

Perhaps the best part of this deal is that it includes the expanded versions of Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Fallout: New Vegas. This means that all accompanying post-launch DLC for each entry is folded in as part of the offer. As for the only Fallout games that aren't included in this collection, they happen to be Fallout Shelter, Fallout 4 VR, and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. That being said, Fallout Shelter is already free to download as it is and Brotherhood of Steel has never released on platforms other than PS2 and Xbox in the first place.

Are you going to look to buy this Fallout bundle on Fanatical while it's still live? And if so, which Fallout entry do you see yourself playing first out of the seven that are included in the collection? Be sure to let me know either down in the comments section or reach out to me on social media at @MooreMan12.

Below you'll find a breakdown of the new Marvel Legends releases along with release dates and pre-order links where applicable. Note that this article will be updated with additional launch dates and links when the info becomes available.

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES WOLVERINE (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) - $24.99 / Pre-orders will launch here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon on 4/16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: "With unstoppable healing powers and adamantium metal claws, the astonishing Wolverine battles threats alongside the mutant X-Men team. Celebrate the MARVEL UNIVERSE and 85 years of MARVEL COMICS with this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES WOLVERINE (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) figure. This quality 6-inch scale figure features deco inspired by the character's appearance in Marvel's Astonishing X-Men comics. The figure features extensive articulation and is highly posable for display and play. Includes figure and 6 comics-inspired accessories including masked and unmasked heads and hands with and without claws."

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) - $29.99 / Pre-orders will launch here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon on 4/16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: "When Doc Ock swaps bodies with Peter Parker, gaining his powers and conscience, he becomes the unlikely hero Superior Spider-Man. Celebrate the MARVEL UNIVERSE and 85 years of MARVEL COMICS with this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN (85th ANNIVERSARY) figure. This quality 6-inch scale figure features deco inspired by the character's appearance in Marvel's The Superior Spider-Man comics. The figure features extensive articulation and is highly posable for display and play. Includes figure and 11 comics-inspired accessories including alternate head and Spider-Arms with removable backpack."

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES IRON FIST AND LUKE CAGE (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) - $49.99 / Pre-orders will launch here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon on 4/23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: "Luke Cage and Iron Fist reach new heights as heroes when they're called to join the roster of New Avengers, teaming up to fight for justice. Celebrate the MARVEL UNIVERSE and 85 years of MARVEL COMICS with this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES IRON FIST AND LUKE CAGE (85TH ANNIVERSARY) 2-pack. These quality 6-inch scale figures feature deco inspired by the characters' appearances in Marvel's The New Avengers comics. The figures feature extensive articulation and are highly posable for display and play. Includes 2 figures and 12 comics-inspired accessories including alternate head and hands for each figure."

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GHOST RIDER (DANNY KETCH) (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) - $49.99 / Pre-orders will launch here at Entertainment Earth on 4/30 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: "When Danny Ketch crosses paths with a cursed motorcycle, he is transformed into the Spirit of Vengeance, wielding supernatural powers as Ghost Rider. Celebrate the MARVEL UNIVERSE and 85 years of MARVEL COMICS with this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GHOST RIDER (DANNY KETCH) (85TH ANNIVERSARY) figure set. This quality 6-inch scale figure and vehicle features deco inspired by their appearances in Marvel's Ghost Rider comics. The figure features extensive articulation and is highly posable for display and play. Set comes with 6-inch scale Hell Cycle vehicle with moveable foot peg, semi-translucent fire wheels, and fire stands for displaying on 2 wheels or 1. Includes figure, bike and 9 comics-inspired accessories including motorcycle display pieces and alternate hands and chain for figure".

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES SKAAR, SON OF HULK (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) - $39.99 / Fan Channel Exclusive / Release Date TBA: A born fighter from the brutal world of Sakaar, the Son of Hulk seeks the power needed to destroy his enemies. Celebrate the MARVEL UNIVERSE and 85 years of MARVEL COMICS with this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES SKAAR, SON OF HULK (85th ANNIVERSARY) figure. For the first time, fans can add Skaar, the son of Hulk to their collection. This quality 6-inch scale deluxe figure stands 8 inches tall and features deco inspired by the character's appearance in Marvel's Skaar: Son of Hulk comics. The figure features extensive articulation and is highly posable for display and play. Includes figure and 5 comics-inspired accessories including alternate head, hands, and weapons accessories."

MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES MARVEL'S WARBIRD (MARVEL 85TH ANNIVERSARY) - $24.99 / Target Exclusive / Release Date TBA: "After damaging her powers while saving Earth's sun, Carol Danvers joins a team of Avengers and takes on the codename of Warbird. Celebrate the MARVEL UNIVERSE and 85 years of MARVEL COMICS with this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES MARVEL'S WARBIRD (85th ANNIVERSARY) figure. For the first time, fans can add Carol Danvers as Marvel's Warbird to their collection. This quality 6-inch scale figure features deco inspired by the character's appearance in Marvel's Avengers comics with her black Warbird-era costume from her time on the Avengers team. The figure features extensive articulation and is highly posable for display and play. Includes figure and 5 comics-inspired accessories including alternate head, hands, and power FX."

Crocs, the footwear that's known for being super comfortable and stylishly hideous is taking their collaboration game to the next level with a line inspired by Pringles chips. Not surprisingly, this is Pringles' first foray into the footwear realm, and it will include three new styles. One of these styles is based on the Classic Crush Boot, only this version featues a pair of holsters for grab-and-go Pringles chip cans that will be filled from the factory with first-ever Crocs-inspired Pringles flavor: Pringles Croc-Tail Party.

In addition to the boots, the Pringles x Crocs collection will include a pair of Classic Clogs, Classic Slides, and Jibbitz charms. Official details about these releases can be found below, and that includes a video of the boots being jump tested. But first, know this: the collection will be available starting on Tuesday, April 16 at 9am PT / 12pm ET right here at the Crocs website (link won't be active until after the launch) with prices starting at $20. We wouldn't be surprised if the boots sell out in the blink of an eye, immediately going up on eBay for at least twice the price. So, be ready and waiting ahead of the launch time.

• Pringles x Crocs Classic Crush Boot: With a playful pop of classic Pringles-red and a stacked crisp heel, these sleek boots sport a first-of-its-kind custom holster to store a grab-and-go Pringles can so fashionistas and snackers alike can carry their favorite crisps on their favorite shoes. Plus, the first U.S. boot purchasers are in for a flavorful surprise while supplies last as they'll receive the first-ever Crocs-inspired Pringles flavor: Pringles Croc-Tail Party.
• The limited-edition watermelon chili lime flavor packs a fusion of sweet, spicy and tangy in every bite. The juicy sweetness of watermelon, the fiery kick of chili and the zesty punch of lime will introduce fans to a vibrant tasting experience that perfectly captures the essence of the Pringles x Crocs partnership. The Pringles Croc-Tail Party flavor will be available to U.S. customers exclusively while supplies last.
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• Pringles x Crocs Classic Clogs: Mr. P continues to pop up everywhere, including his mustache as the strap on these colorful clogs that are available in four mix-and-match colors, each symbolizing a fan-favorite Pringles flavor. The stylish red and orange clogs reflect the popular Pringles(R) Original and Pringles(R) Cheddar Cheese flavors, while the snazzy blue and green pair mirror Pringles(R) Sour Cream & Onion and Pringles(R) Salt & Vinegar, so fans can match their style to their favorite flavors.
• Pringles x Crocs Classic Slides: For a classic throwback, fans can rock slides featuring a retro black-and-white Mr. P design and the global snacking icon's stylish mustache.
• Pringles x Crocs Jibbitz Charms: For even more flavorful features, fans can enhance their new look with five Pringles-themed Jibbitz(TM) charms including a classic Mr. P with a red bowtie, a 3D winking Mr. P, two cans of Pringles Original and Pringles Sour Cream & Onion, and a Pringles crisp.

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"Pringles' first footwear collaboration delivers on what both of our brands do best, bringing ingenuity to fashion and flavor," said Mauricio Jenkins, U.S. marketing lead for Pringles said in a statement. "We brought the flavor of this vibrant partnership to life -- literally, with Pringles Croc-Tail Party -- and with a collection that allows fans to express their taste in snacks and fashion."

Star Wars Day aka May the 4th 2024 can't be contained to a single day, so Disney is getting a head start. They've already released apparel for the event, and now they're about to unveil The Sands of Tatooine collection which includes an ear headband, mini backpack from Loungefly, a Spirit Jersey, and one of their coveted Starbucks tumblers.

All of the items in the collection feature a matching Tatooine design that evokes the scorching heat dual suns beating down on Luke Skywalker's desert home. You will be able to get your orders in starting on April 15th at 8am PT / 11am ET right here on the Disney Store Star Was page. UPDATE: The collection is live! Direct links are available below. We suggest going after that Starbucks tumbler first. Disney's Starbucks tumblers are highly collectible and tend to leave a lot of angry fans in their wake after they sell out. Keep in mind that shipping is free at the Disney Store on orders $75+ using the code SHIPMAGIC at checkout.

• Star Wars Sands of Tatooine Stainless Steel Starbucks Water Bottle - $34.99: See at the Disney Store
• Star Wars Sands of Tatooine Loungefly Mini Backpack - $89: See at the Disney Store
• Star Wars Sands of Tatooine Loungefly Ear Headband for Adults - $39.99: See at the Disney Store
• Star Wars Sands of Tatooine Spirit Jersey for Adults - $74.99: See at the Disney Store

The Disney Store has a secret Order 54 page that teases the other items that will be available for the Star Wars day festivities. Look for the Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber set, The Phantom Menace 25th anniversary collection, Galaxy's Edge items, and more.

Of course, fans can expect a lot more Star Wars products to be unveiled over the next several weeks. Stay tuned to ComicBook's Gear section for updates.

Things have been especially exciting for Star Wars fans lately with details about The Acolyte and Tales of the Empire series that are coming to Disney+, the huge Imperial March event, Wondercon 2024 releases, LEGO x Star Wars 25th anniversary releases, and the Star Wars: Outlaws video game. We suspect that Disney and Lucasfilm are just getting started for the year.

GameStop has a massive "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" sale live on its website right now, featuring over 9,000 games across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. There are even older and retro platforms such as GameCube, Game Boy, 3DS, DS, N64, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox, PS3, PS2, PS1, PSP, PS Vita, and even Sega machines all represented. The most notable games included though are the 2024 games. Just about every major 2024 release is included in the sale, including all of the top-ranking ones.

How long any of these deals, or the broader sale, will continue, we don't know, but there are over 9,000 deals to be had, and if you are a GameStop Pro member, there's even some extra money to save on each game. That said, remember you will get the cheapest game of the three for free, which means it behooves you to buy three games that are the same price.

2024's Biggest and Best Games Included in the Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale:

• Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
• Rise of the Ronin
  
• Unicorn Overlord
• MLB The Show 24
• Princess Peach Showtime
• Persona 3 Reloaded
• Helldivers 2
• WWE 2K24
• Dragon's Dogma 2
• Prince of Persina: The Lost Crown
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong
• Alone in the Dark
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered
• Tekken 8
• Granblue Fantasy: Relink
  
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
• Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game
• The Outlast Trials

• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

If you are more of a 2023 guy, just about the same thing applies to every major 2023 release, including Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and more. You can check all of these deals, all of the 2024 deals, and every other deal featured in the Buy 2 Get 1 Free GameStop sale by clicking here.

Unfortunately, it looks like pre-orders are not included. This means the likes of Stellar Blade releasing later this month, and games beyond, are not included in the Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale, but this could change after they release if the sale persists this long.

Hunter x Hunter may be in flux right now, but the Funko Pops are certainly making a comeback. A huge wave of new figures launched last month, and it includes a Pain Packer Feitan exclusive, Pakundoda, Machi, Nobunaga,Phinks,Shizuku with Blinky, and more. Today a Pop of Gon Freecss enjoying a day of fishing was added to the list as a Funko Shop exclusive for Earth Day 2024. UPDATE: The Feltan (Pain Packer) Specialty Series exclusive also went live. You can get your pre-orders in via the links below, Note that US shipping is free on orders $79+ at Entertainment Earth.

• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Earth Day 2024 Gon Freecss - Funko Exclusive
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Feitan (Pain Packer) - Specialty Series Exclusive
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Shalnark - Chalice Collectibles Exclusive
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Pakunoda: See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Feitan: See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Machi: See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Nobunaga: See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops - Phinks: See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Hunter x Hunter Funko Pops- Shizuku with Blinky Pop and Buddy: See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• You can keep tabs on more of this week's Funko releases right here.

Live Action Hunter x Hunter

While Netflix hasn't hinted at a live-action adaptation for Hunter x Hunter, in the same vein as the recent One Piece and Yu Yu Hakusho, a recent stage play saw the Phantom Troupe brought to the "real world" for the first time. Hunter x Hunter: The Stage 2 is set to run in Japan in both March and April, though anime fans in the West most likely won't see this play getting a run in North America.

Want to know more about Yoshihiro Togashi's hit series? You can read the official synopsis of Hunter x Hunter below:

"Gon might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. The Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship, where Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika, the only other applicants who aren't devastated by bouts of seasickness. Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. And once they get there, will they ever leave alive..."

You can shop the entire sale here on Amazon while it lasts. Simpy search for "dungeons" in the sale search bar to find eligible D&D books. You can mix and match any D&D book with any other book, board game, Blu-ray, etc from the sale to earn your discount. We've also highlighted some standout titles below to get you started. Keep in mind that titles can be added and removed from the sale at any time, and we only expect it to last through the end of the week.

• Player's Handbook
• Essentials Kit
• Candlekeep Mysteries
• Princes of the Apocalypse
• Tales From the Yawning Portal
• Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos
  
• Keys From the Golden Vault
• Spelljammer: Adventures in Space Collection
  
• Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants
• Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
• Xanathar's Guide to Everything
  
• Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
• Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
• Explorer's Guide to Wildemount
• Eberron: Rising from the Last War
• Princes of the Apocalypse
• Curse of Strahd
  

Dungeons & Dragons is anticipated to have a big year in 2024 with the game celebrating its 50th anniversary. The D&D design team is preparing to release a new set of Core Rulebooks, with revised rules for Fifth Edition based on a years-long playtest. Note that these new rulebooks will be fully compatible with current titles.

During a recent panel, D&D design team representatives mentioned several bits of new information about the upcoming 2024 Core Rulebook release, including that the new Monster Manual will feature an Arch Hag and an Ooze of Annihilation, both of which will have CRs above 20. They also teased that the upcoming celebration of D&D's 50th anniversary will extend into 2025 as well. You'll should be able to pre-order the new rulebooks here on Amazon at some point in the coming months.

Amazon is running a huge buy 2, get 1 free sale that contains thousands of books and movies. One of those books just happens to be the gorgeous, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hardcover collector's edition guide book that was released last year. Nintendo worked directly with the publisher to create this official guide, and it uncovers every facet of the game in its 496 pages. Plus, the book itself is absolutely beautiful, with one of the best covers we've ever seen.

If you're interested, the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guide is currently priced at $26.85 (40% off) here on Amazon, and it could be your freebie depending on the other two items you choose from Amazon's B2G1 free sale, which you can shop in it's entirety right here. If you type "Zelda" into the sale search bar, you'll find a treasure trove of titles that you can pair with this guide to earn your free book. Just keep in mind that the sale is only expected to last through this week.

While you're at it you might wan to pick up the Dark Souls Trilogy Compendium, which relaunches on April 15th. It isn't part of the B2G1 sale, but this will likely be your last chance to order one at the regular price.

What Will the Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Movie Be About?

The Legend of Zelda fans have a lot to be excited about right now, including LEGO sets and the upcoming live-action movie. Plot details and casting for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie have yet to be confirmed. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball is set to direct the film, which will also be produced by long time Spider-Man producer, Avi Arad. A number of actors have been rumored or suggested by fans, including Spider-Man and Uncharted star Tom Holland for Link and Euphoria and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes star Hunter Schafer for Zelda.

"I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now with Avi Arad-san, who has produced many mega hit films," said Nintendo game director Shigeru Miyamoto in a statement. "I have asked Avi-san to produce this film with me, and we have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it."

GameStop has already discounted one of 2024's best games -- available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S -- by 50 percent, taking the price of said game from $59.99 to $29.99. And considering the game has only been out since January, this is a pretty great deal, and probably the cheapest it will be until the holiday season, where we may see a $24.99 or even $19.99 price point.

The game in question, on Metacritic, is currently the 10th highest rated game so far this year. However, if you remove ports and remasters from the equation, it is actually the 8th highest rated game of the year. To this end, it is behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Balatro, Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reloaded, Qomp2, and Unicorn Overlord. This is all thanks to its 86 on Metacritic.

If you haven't connected the dots yet, the game in question is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which was shipped by Ubisoft Montpellier back on January 18 at the price point of $59.99. For a limited time though, it is $29.99 on GameStop, across al platforms. How long this deal is going to be available for, we don't know.

"Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate," reads an official elevator pitch of the game. "Play as Sargon and evolve from sword-wielding prodigy to extraordinary legend as you master acrobatic combat and unlock new Time Powers and unique super abilities."

If you decide to check out Prince of Persia The Lost Crown via this GameStop deal, be prepared to sink somewhere between 15 to 25 hours, depending on how much side content you want to experience. If you are a completionist on the other hand, you will probably need about 30 hours with the game.

For more coverage on GameStop -- including everything between the latest official news around the company to the latest video games deals it has offered -- click here.

Following the relaunch of Deadpool and Wolverine figures earlier this month, Hasbro has another reissue in store for the Marvel Legends lineup. This time around it's the retro, Spider-Man comics-inspired, Fan Channel exclusive Kingpin that debuted in 2020. This figure is going for around $100 from 3rd party sellers right now, but you can ignore all that and pick it up here at Entertainment Earth for $39.99 (free US shipping on orders $79+).

The 6-inch scale figure includes a cane accessory, alternate head, and a retro Toy Biz-style cardback in addition to loads of articulation and detail. It's essentially a repaint of a Kingpin Build-A-Figure that was released as part of a Marvel Legends wave in 2019.

The figure comes in the midst of Vincent D'Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/Kingpin)'s return to the MCU in the Disney+ series Hawkeye, Echo, and the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again, which recently wrapped filming and is expected to arrive at some point in 2025.

Marvel Producer Confirms Daredevil Is Canon:

Brad Winderbaum recently spoke with Screen Rant and confirmed Daredevil is part of the MCU's "Sacred Timeline."

"I can say that up until this point, we've been a little bit cagey about what's Sacred Timeline, what's not Sacred Timeline. That was born of, frankly, a period at the studio where we were like, 'We have to stick the landing with the vendors.' It was another part of the company developing the Netflix stuff. We were aware of what they were doing, they were aware of what we were doing, but there was a lot to balance anyway," Winderbaum shared.

"But now that some time has passed; now that we see actually how well integrated the stories are, I think that I personally, Brad Winderbaum, would be confident in saying [Daredevil] is part of the Sacred Timeline."

Who Is Returning For Daredevil: Born Again?

Daredevil: Born Again will follow the latest battle between Matt Murdock / Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk / Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio). New cast members for the series will include Sandrine Holt, Michael Gandolfini, and Margarita Levieva. Jon Bernthal will also return in his previous role of Frank Castle / The Punisher. Furthermore, Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll would be back as Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, as well as Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk.

Lilo & Stitch has been all over the place lately with new merch from LEGO and Disney and a live-action movie on the way. The fun continues with a new wave of Pop figures that just might be the cutest in the collection to date. They feature Stitch in costumes inspired by other classic Disney films, including Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, The Lion King, and 101 Dalmatians. Pre-orders for the new figures are available in the list below. UPDATE: The Cinderella Gus Gus Stitch Funko Pop exclusive is now available!

• Lilo & Stitch Funko Pops / Stitch Cinderella Gus Gus Costume - BoxLunch Exclusive (Available Now)
• Lilo & Stitch Funko Pops / Stitch Beauty and the Beast Costume - Beast: See at Entertainment Earth
• Lilo & Stitch Funko Pops / Stitch Alice in Wonderland Costume - Cheshire: See at Entertainment Earth
• Lilo & Stitch Funko Pops / Stitch Lion King Costume- Simba: See at Entertainment Earth
• Lilo & Stitch Funko Pops / Stitch 101 Dalmatians Costume - Pongo: See at Entertainment Earth
• Lilo & Stitch In Costume Funko Mystery Minis: See at Entertainment Earth
• Lilo & Stitch in Costume Funko Plush: See at Entertainment Earth
  
• Note that US shipping is free at Entertainment Earth on orders $79+. You can also find these new Lilo & Stitch Pops here on Amazon.
• Check out more of this week's Funko Pop releases right here.

Who Stars in the Live-Action Lilo & Stitch?

The live action Lilo & Stitch will star Mai Kealoha as Lilo, Magnussen as Pleakley, and Chris Sanders expected to return as the voice of Stitch. In addition to Kealoha and Sanders, Lilo & Stitch will star Sydney Elizebeth Agudong as Nani, Zach Galifianakis as Jumba, and Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles.

There have been rumors that Nani voice actress Tia Carrere will be returning as the new character, Mrs. Kekoa, while Amy Hill will appear as a new character named T?t?. Kaipot Dudoit has also joined the cast as David Kawena.

The live-action Lilo & Stitch will be directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, who helmed the Oscar-nominated Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. The film has been in the works for several years now and is expected to premiere on the Disney+ streaming service. Chris Kekaniokalani Bright wrote the script. Producers in the project will include Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Ryan Halprin executive producing.

Lilo & Stitch follows the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who was genetically engineered to be a force of destruction. With nosy social workers and pursuing aliens banging on the door, the two bonded over a shared sense of family and win the day.

With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga a little over a month away, a new 4K Blu-ray / Digital Steelbook of George Miller's 2015 masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road has been released. What's more, the artwork on this version is a lot better than the original Best Buy Steelbook edition if you ask us.

At the time of writing, the new Mad Max: Fury Road 4K Blu-ray Steelbook is available to pre-order here at Zavvi with a release date set for June 3rd. A listing is also live here at Walmart, though it is currently sold out. With any luck, it will also arrive here on Amazon at some point in the near future. Keep in mind that the original Best Buy Steelbook is long gone, and the updated version is also a limited edition.

"The story is the saga of Furiosa, and how she gets taken from home, and spends the rest of her life trying to get back," Miller shared with Empire Magazine last month. "[In] Fury Road, the story unfolds over three days and two nights. This film follows the story that runs directly into Fury Road, for 15 years."

He continued, "It's a different animal ... It's got many different locations. It's an odyssey. No question."

In Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, as the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

The new film comes from franchise creator George Miller and stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Nathan Jones, Angus Sampson, and Quaden Bayles.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga hits theaters on May 24th.

The LEGO Star Wars AT-AT (75288) set includes 1267 pieces, which is not quite as big as the supermassive UCS AT-AT set ($849.99), but it's certainly no slouch. It's also a lot more affordable, especially since Amazon is running a Lightning Deal on it, bringing the price down to $170.68, or 28% off. That's an all-time low price that will disappear once the deal is 100% claimed. So jump on it while you can. Also keep in mind that this set was retired by LEGO, so it might be your last chance.

Note that the set is being sold through Amazon Global Store UK, but shipping to the US is free. It just might take a little longer to arrive than a typical Amazon order.

The Star Wars AT-At (75288) set comes with 6 minifigures - Luke Skywalker, General Veers, 2 AT-AT Drivers and 2 Snowtroopers. There's room for 3 minifigures in the cockpit, and it features foldout panels, spring-loaded shooters, a speeder bike, winch, bottom hatch for Luke's thermal detonator, and more. When complete, it will measure 13" (34cm) high, 14.5" (38cm) long and 5.5" (15cm) wide.

In other Star Wars LEGO news, the first update to the Star Wars Visual Dictionary since 2019 is here, and it includes new information about the sets released over the years along with an exclusive Darth Maul minifigure. If you want it add it to your collection, the book is currently available to order here on Amazon for $21.17, which is 16% off the list price. From the official description:

"Tour the LEGO Star Wars galaxy in this fully updated edition, which comes with an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles, including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts! Find out everything you need to know about LEGO Star Wars in this must-have guide for fans of all ages."

What if there was a book about the making of Marvel's What If...? Abrams Books on Wednesday unveiled The Art of Marvel Studios' What If...?, the official behind-the-scenes art book of the Emmy Award-nominated Disney+ series that questions, revisits and twists classic moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 272-page book, which hits shelves on August 27, takes fans behind the scenes of Marvel Studios' first animated show and features interviews with the animators, designers, producers, and writers of the series set to return with its upcoming third season.

See the official description and cover reveal below:

With each story, The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) acts as a guide through these various timelines and raises such questions as: What if Ultron successfully defeated the Avengers and acquired the Infinity Stones? What if Peggy Carter was injected with Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers? What if T'Challa became Star-Lord? Filled with striking imagery and a bold color palette, these timelines are brought to life in an animation style that is complementary to the look and feel of the MCU and features designs by the guiding hand of Ryan Meinerding, giving the series a cohesive look and feel with the films.

In the first volume, readers "will discover everything that goes into translating their favorite heroes and villains from live action to animation and how exciting new possibilities for storytelling can open up if you only ask, 'What if...?'" The book is written by Paul Davies (Marvel's Spider-Man: The Art of the Game, Marvel Studios' Eternals: The Art of the Movie) and includes a foreward by Brad Winderbaum, What If...? executive producer and head of streaming, television, and animation for Marvel Studios, as well as an afterword by series director and executive producer Bryan Andrews. Pre-orders are available here on Amazon now.

The Art of Marvel Studios' What If...? should tide fans over until season 3 -- featuring the Anthony Mackie-voiced Captain America, The Marvels' Monica Rambeau (Tayonah Parris), Black Widow's Red Guardian (David Harbour) and more -- further explores the MCU multiverse.

"I thought that [What If...? season 3] could come out at the end of the year in 2024 possibly, but that would be tight. There's some other group of people that are masterminding when things [release] and they're moving things on the board, and I don't know where we [What If...?] exist on that at this moment, as well as [Marvel Zombies]," Andrews recently told ComicBook's Phase Zero podcast. "Zombies, I'm still working on at the same time, and that's going to be crazy and that's coming out, but that keeps moving around too, right? So I wish I could help you [with the release date], but I can't!"

All episodes of Marvel's What If...? seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming on Disney+.

If you enjoy the John Wick franchise from Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, but you're tired of the streaming merry-go-round that it seems to be on, you can eliminate the problem with this Blu-ray box set that includes Chapters 1-4. In addition to four amazing films on Blu-ray/Digital, the box set includes 7 pieces of interchangeable cover art and 4 art cards. It is available here on Amazon for only $21.33 after a $6.98 coupon, which sets an all-time low price that narrowly beats out the deal that it had this past Black Friday. Grab it while you can because the coupon bonus probably won't last long.

What's more, the original score for John Wick Chapter 4 from Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard is now available to order here on Amazon on vinyl for $31.13. Note that the 2LP set also comes with a free MP3 version that can be downloaded from Amazon.

According to Hi-Def Digest, the special features on the Blu-ray edition are as follows:

JOHN WICK:

• Audio Commentary by Filmmakers Chad Stahelski and David Leitch
• Don't F*#% With John Wick (approx 16 mins.)
• Calling In The Cavalry (approx 13 mins.)
• Destiny of a Collective (approx 6 mins.)
• Assassin's Code (approx 5 mins.)
• Red Circle (approx 7 mins.)
• NYC Noir (approx 6 mins.)
• Theatrical Trailer

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2

• Audio Commentary by Keanu Reeves and Director Chad Stahelski (feature length)
• Deleted Scenes
• RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success John Wick
• Training John Wick
• WICK-vizzed
• Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership
• As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick
• Car Fu Ride-Along
• Chamber Check: Evolution Of A Fight Scene (10 mins.)
• Wick's Toolbox
• Kill Count
• Dog Wick Short

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 -- PARABELLUM

• Parabellum: Legacy of the High Table (10:52)
• Excommunicado (9:59)
• Check Your Sights (9:49)
• Saddle Up Wick (5:06)
• Bikes, Blades, Bridges, and Bits (7 mins.)
• Continental in the Desert (10:10)
• Dog Fu (7:55)
• House of Transparency (7:04)
• Shot by Shot (8:49)
• Theatrical Trailer #1 (2:18)
• Theatrical Trailer #2 (2:31)
• John Wick Hex Game Trailer (1:02)
• Behind the Scenes of John Wick Hex (6:52)

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

• Chad and Keanu: Through Wick and Thin (6 mins.)
• Train Like a Killer (6 mins.)
• Making A Killing (6 mins.)
• The Psychology of a Killer (4 mins.)
• The Blind Leading the Fight (9 mins.)
• Suit Up / Shoot Up (6 mins.)
• Packing a Punch (5 mins.)
• One Killer Shot (3 mins.)
• Killing at the Speed of Traffic (10 mins.)
• A Shot in the Dark (6 mins.)
• In Honor of the Dead (5 mins.)
• Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:39)
• Theatrical Trailer 2 (1:30)

If all you need is John Wick: Chapter 4, you have several options, though many of the exclusives were sold out at the time of writing. All of the details you need can be found below, including special features.

Walmart has revealed that their exclusive 4K UHD edition includes a Marquis pin, 6 collector cards, a custom map of Paris, hotel key card and themed folder from the Osaka Continental Japan, and a Comic-Con poster in a set that is listed here for $39.96. Walmart also has a Blu-ray SteelBook edition with a fantastic design that was originally available here for $24.96 (includes character cards).

The Amazon edition includes a bonus disc with 20 minutes of exclusive content in addition to the alternate cover pictured above. The description for this content is as follows:

"Over four films, the John Wick universe has expanded from a story of a man trying to avenge his dog to a massive world full of international intrigue and assassins. In this 20 minute exclusive, learn about the massive creative process that brings forth the many new locations and players that enter into the fray. Director Chad Stahelski joins Cast and Crew to guide fans through his creative process and tribulations that have culminated in this epic fourth installment. From the high rises of Osaka, to the chateaus of France, allies and enemies alike characterize this one of a kind cinematic experience. We meet Wick's ally Akira, played by legendary J-pop star Rina Sawayama, and discover the extensive training she had to go through to bring this unique character to life. Then, the foes of Wick, like Bill Skarsgard's Marquis, set killer obstacles and an unforgettable final duel." At the time of writing you can order the Amazon version here for $42.99.

The 4K Blu-ray SteelBook edition of John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Best Buy exclusive that was originally available here for $31.99. It features artwork of John Wick and Caine in blood red.

Finally, you pre-order the Target exclusive Blu-ray here for $22.99 with the dog-focused cover that they have released for previous installments. If you aren't interested in the physical edition extras, you can pre-order the standard John Wick: Chapter 4 Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital editions here on Amazon.

Special Features:

• Chad and Keanu: Through Wick and Thin: Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves have a partnership that stretches all the way back to the first Matrix film. In this retrospective piece, we trace their remarkable friendship and decades-long collaboration.
• Train Like a Killer: Weapons Master Robert "Rock" Galotti and Keanu Reeves reveal the rigorous training that Keanu had to endure to make John Wick: Chapter 4 a reality -- from gunplay, to jiu jitsu, to some hard-hitting stunt work.
• Making A Killing: In John Wick, sets are not merely the backdrop for each scene -- they are integral parts of the action, with Wick often using whatever is on hand to take the fight to his enemies. Here we explore the craft at play in designing the sets of John Wick: Chapter 4 and the ways set design and action choreography go hand in hand in this legendary series.
• The Psychology of a Killer: Chad Stahelski explores the psychology of John Wick, a character who, despite four films, is still a mystery in many ways. We unpack the complicated code of ethics that Wick lives by, and the ironic bonds he shares with the men trying to kill him.
• The Blind Leading the Fight: John Wick: Chapter 4 witnesses the arrival of Caine, a blind killer played by legendary actor and martial artist Donnie Yen. With a style not seen since The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Caine shows that a killer's greatest instincts come not from his eyes, but from his mind. Here we uncover Yen's journey on this film, exploring his prep for the role, his insight into the character, and his intense training regimen to portray this unlikely killer.
• Suit Up / Shoot Up: Costume Designer Paco Delgado uncovers the cooler-than-cool suits worn by the assassins of John Wick that feature bulletproof lining -- just what every killer needs for a night out on the town. We also explore the more refined looks of the Marquis and the Old West-inspired garb of the Tracker.
• Packing a Punch: Pulling off a kill takes a village. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the way Team Wick incorporates special effects into the practical stunts and locations of the film.
• One Killer Shot: John Wick: Chapter 4 features one of the boldest single-take shots ever attempted in action filmmaking. Fight Choreographers Jeremy Marinas and Laurent Demianoff team up with Stunt Coordinator Scott Rogers to dive into the creative challenges that went into planning this one-shot sequence that sees John Wick take on Paris's deadliest killers.
• Killing at the Speed of Traffic: Take a look at a nonstop action sequence featuring John Wick's car-fu at the Arc de Triomphe! The driving force of this piece will be a look at the effects achieved at the iconic location, and sets the stakes of every assassin in Paris descending on Wick.
• A Shot in the Dark: The John Wick series takes audiences into a world that is both thematically and visually dark. For film crews, that meant enduring hundreds of night shoots, with crews switching to a virtually nocturnal mode of life for long stretches of production. Here we explore the tenacious work of cast and crew members who tough it out night after night in pursuit of Wick's dark, iconic aesthetic. Along the way, we explore some of the most iconic night scenes in the film, culminating with Wick's brutal staircase fight.
• In Honor of the Dead: In creating John Wick: Chapter 4, Chad Stahelski drew on references from some of the greatest films ever made. Uncover the cinematic homages depicted in the film, from David Lean to John Woo, to the samurai epics of post-war Japan.
• Theatrical Trailer 1
• Theatrical Trailer 2

With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.

Chad Stahelski directed John Wick: Chapter 4 from a screenplay written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsg?rd, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane.

Haven't been excited about Marvel Funko Pops in awhile? How about one that features Spider-Man eating a hot dog upside down? He doesn't even have a mouth so where's he gonna put it? Wait, don't answer that.

The Spider-Man hanging hot dog Funko Pop is a BoxLunch exclusive that you can order right here while it lasts. It's even 30% off at the time of writing, though that deal probably won't last long.

In other Funko Pop news, Disney and Lucasfilm recently launched a huge wave of Funko Pops that celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which hit theaters in May 1999. The collection includes a Darth Maul Pop ride, Battle Droid, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Padme, Jar Jar Binks with his Booma Balls, a collection of exclusive Retro Pops, and more. A full breakdown can be found below,

Commons:

• Funko Pop Rides Deluxe: Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Darth Maul on Bloodfin Speeder - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Queen Amidala (Deluxe) - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Anakin Skywalker with Helmet - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop!Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - ObI-Wan Kenobi (Young) - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Jar Jar Binks with Booma Balls - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Watto - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Padme Amidala - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Battle Droid - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• These Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Funko Pops are also available to pre-order here at Entertainment Earth (free US shipping on orders $79+).

Exclusives:

• Retro Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure - Target Exclusive
• Retro Jar Jar Binks Figure - Target Exclusive
• Retro Queen Amidala Figure - Target Exclusive
• Retro Darth Maul Figure - Target Exclusive

It's safe to say that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been a massive critical and commercial success. In fact, the follow-up to 2018's Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will likely go down as one of the best superhero movies ever made. That said, a 2-movie Spider-Verse Collector's Edition launched at $89.99, but can be had for only $43.99 after a discount and $13.44 coupon here on Amazon. The coupon bonus brings the set down to an all-time low, and it probably won't last long. The Collector's set includes both films in 4K Ultra HD / Digital along with the following bonus items:

• 7 inch Vinyl Record with 2 songs from across the Spider-Verse: "Calling" by Metro Boomin and "Am I Dreaming" by Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, Roisee
• Comic book art cards
• Replica of Miles Sketchbook
• 3D packaging
• Limited Edition

Details on the previously announced Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Blu-ray options below, followed by a list of special features.

• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 4K Blu-ray: See at Walmart / Amazon
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Blu-ray: See at Walmart / Amazon
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse DVD: See on Amazon
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse Blu-ray 2-Movie 4K Blu-ray / Blu-ray: See at Walmart / Amazon
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse SteelBook Blu-ray - Walmart Exclusive
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse SteelBook 4K Blu-ray - Best Buy Exclusive
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Blu-ray with 6 Trading Cards - Target Exclusive

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Special Features 4K UHD, BLU-RAY, AND DIGITAL:

• Blu-ray, 4K UHD and Digital Exclusives:
  • Obscure Spiders and Easter Eggs
  • Deleted Scene: Miguel Calling
  • "I'mma Do My Own Thing" Interdimensional Destiny
  • Across the Worlds: Designing New Dimensions
  • Designing Spiders and Spots
  • Scratches, Score and The Music of the Multiverse
  • Escape from Spider-Society
  • Across the Comics-Verse
  • Lyric Videos
  • Filmmaker Commentary
• Also Includes:
  • Creating the Ultimate Spider-Man Movie
  • Raising a Hero
  • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Cast

DVD

• Creating the Ultimate Spider-Man Movie
• Raising a Hero
• Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Cast

In his review for ComicBook.com, Kofi Outlaw had the following to say about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse:

"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is nothing less than the most ambitious and visually-stunning Spider-Man story ever told onscreen - and it's not even close. There are numerous shifts in animation style (and beyond that format) in order to distinguish the universes of the Spider-Verse as their own unique realities. Each animated style is so visually rich and dense with details that it is nearly impossible for the eye to even fully adjust to, let alone discern all of the gorgeous details and/or Easter eggs buried in each frame. In that way, Across the Spider-Verse is a film that is already front-loaded with the need to rewatch it, if only to fully appreciate the feat in visuals and design that it is."

What is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse about?

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) goes on an adventure across the multiverse with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People who must face a powerful villain. Also returning from the first film are Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099, and Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker / Spider-Man. Issa Rae has also joined the cast as Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman.

Across the Spider-Verse is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, with a script from Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Dave Callaham.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is available to own and stream now. Its sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is currently between release dates.

Back in 2019, Future Press released compendium that celebrated FromSoftware's iconic Dark Souls Trilogy, and it sold like hotcakes - fetching hundreds of dollars on eBay after it was gone. Don't waste your money on a third party copy though. Future Press has launched what they call a "strictly limited one-time reprint" that features 25th Anniversary branding along with some minor changes to the slipcase and cover, and it is now available to pre-order here on Amazon for $49.54, which is 17% off. It arrives on April 15th, so keep that in mind with words like "strictly" and "limited" and "one-time" being thrown around,.

Now, you might be wondering why this is labeled as a 25th anniversary edition. Time movies pretty fast, but we've done the math on our fingers and we're pretty sure that the launch of the first Dark Souls game in 2011 wasn't 25 years ago. Confusingly, they're referring to the 25th anniversary of Future Press, so that mystery is solved. As for the mysteries contained within the book, you'll find all of the answers below.

The Dark Souls compendium book includes all of the enemies, items, equipment, areas and NPC dialogue of each game in an easy-to-reference format that's color-coded by game. You'll get the full story of Dark Souls, a World Guide, and four bonus art prints on high quality card stock that's suitable for framing.

The Dark Souls series is one of the most popular game franchises of all time, a brutal action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The games are known for their extreme difficulty, with numerous deaths expected throughout the series as players learn how to survive in an unforgiving environment and fight foes who often require unique strategies to defeat. FromSoftware has published a trilogy of Dark Souls games, as well as several games made using the same general model, including Bloodborne and Elden Ring.

For the first time since the original publication in 1954, a new edition of The Lord of the Rings launched in 2021 that includes illustrations, sketches, and maps from author J.R.R Tolkien. This was followed by The Hobbit Illustrated and the Silmarillion Illustrated Editions, all of which have been huge sellers. If you haven't picked them up yet, now would be a great time, All of the books are between 43% and 56% off on top of a buy 2, get 1 free sale that's happening on Amazon this week.

Indeed, Amazon is running a huge buy 2, get 1 free sale that contains thousands of books and movies. You can shop the entire Amazon B2G1 sale right here but direct links to the Tolkien illustrated editions are listed below. Note that you can mix and match any item in the sale to earn your freebie.

• The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Standard Edition) - See on Amazon
• The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Special Edition) - See on Amazon
• The Silmarillion Illustrated - See on Amazon
• The Hobbit Illustrated - See on Amazon

Deb Brody, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's vice president and publisher notes that Tolkien was "characteristically modest, dismissive of the obvious and rare artistic talent he possessed despite having had no formal training. This modesty meant that relatively little else of his artwork was known of or seen during his lifetime, and generally only in scholarly books afterwards."

New Lord of the Rings Movies Are On The Way

In August 2022, the IP rights for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were purchased by Embracer Group, with plans to extend the franchise even further. Prior to that purchase, Prime Video developed the first season of a television show in the franchise, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which has already been greenlit for a second season. Additionally, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to create new Lord of the Rings movies, which will debut at a later date.

"I am truly excited to have The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, one of the world's most epic fantasy franchises join the Embracer family, opening up more transmedia opportunities including synergies across our global group," said Lars Wingefors, Founder and Group CEO Embracer Group, at the time. "I am thrilled to see what lies in the future for this IP with Freemode and Asmodee as a start within the group. Going forward, we also look forward to collaborating with both existing and new external licensees of our increasingly stronger IP portfolio."

What Will the New Lord of the Rings Movies Be About?

Plot details are currently unknown about the new Lord of the Rings movies, especially with the general story of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit being told onscreen in films helmed by Peter Jackson. In a recent statement to Deadline, Jackson, as well as his co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, revealed that they are "in the loop" with these new plans.

"Warner Brothers and Embracer have kept us in the loop every step of the way," the Oscar-winning trio said. "We look forward to speaking with them further to hear their vision for the franchise moving forward."

Hasbro has launched reissues of the Transformers Legacy United Leader Class War for Cybertron Earthrise Optimus Prime and Transformers Studio Series Voyager 03 Gamer Edition Optimus Prime, and pre-orders are live now via the links below. Note that US shipping is free at Entertainment Earth on orders $79+.

Transformers Legacy United Leader Class War For Cybertron: Earthrise Optimus Prime Action Figure ($54.99) - See at Entertainment Earth: "This ecosystem of collectible figures allows fans to build out epic space battle scenes! This Optimus Prime toy can convert into a Modular Battle Station mode and connect to other Stations to expand the battlefield. The noble Autobot Leader, Optimus Prime, converts into classic G1 truck mode in 35 steps and comes with Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership and trailer. Includes Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime figure, 3 accessories, and instructions."

• The siege is over, but the War for Cybertron has just begun. The Autobots and Decepticons have left Cybertron, but their battle rages on as they speed through space in pursuit of the Allspark
• Earthrise figures allow fans to build out epic space battle scenes, featuring figures that can convert into Modular Battle Station modes and connect together to expand the battlefield (each sold separately, subject to availability)
• Optimus Prime toy can convert into a Modular Battle Station mode
• Optimus Prime figure converts into classic G1 truck mode in 35 steps and comes with Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership and trailer
• Every pack includes a piece of the Transformers Universe map and a red decoder to unlock the map's hidden paths! Collect other Earthrise figures to piece together the full map! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability)

Transformers Studio Series Voyager 03 Gamer Edition Optimus Prime Action Figure ($34.99) - See at Entertainment Earth: "Bring your favorite action-packed moments from the Transformers video games into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Voyager Class Gamer Edition Optimus Prime action figure! Optimus Prime enacts a plan to be captured by the Decepticons in an effort to save Zeta Prime. Transformers Studio Series Gamer Edition toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature video game-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to Cybertronian truck mode in 22 steps and pose the Optimus Prime toy in the included Kaon Prison Break removable backdrop scene. !Includes figure, 5 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions."

• TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES GAMER EDITION: Transformers Studio Series is expanding into the video game universe! These collectible action figures are designed with details from Transformers video games
• 6.5-INCH SCALE OPTIMUS PRIME: Transformers Studio Series 03 Gamer Edition Optimus Prime action figure for boys and girls is highly articulated for posability and features video game-inspired deco and details
• 2 ICONIC MODES: This Voyager Class Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and Cybertronian truck modes in 22 steps
• AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Transformers figure comes with axe, 2 axe handle pieces, blaster, and Matrix of Leadership accessories. Swap out the figure's hand and attach weapons as arm attachments
• REMOVABLE BACKDROP: Removable backdrop displays Optimus Prime figure in the Kaon Prison Break scene. Fans can use the backdrop and pose their figures in the scene with their own style

Dune: Part Two from director Denis Villenueve has been a massive hit with both critics and audiences, and if you're reading this odds are you left the theater with unshakable certainty that you will eventually own it on Blu-ray. You can get on that right away because pre-orders are available now Dune: Part Two on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD with a release date set for May 14th. What's more, a limited edition 4K SteelBook edition is also available for superfans.

Pre-orders are currently live here on Amazon and here at Walmart now, though the Steelbook edition is getting hard to find at this point. Details on the special features that will be included with the home video release are available below.

Dune: Part Two 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:

• Chakobsa Training
• Creating the Fremen World
• Finding the Worlds of Dune
• Buzz Around the New "Thopter"
• Worm-Riding
• Becoming Feyd
• A New Set of Threads
• Deeper into the Desert: The Sounds of the Dune

Will There Be a Dune 3?

As fans of Herbert's books know, the grand narrative of Dune extends far beyond the events of the first book -- and to an extent, the first two films still leave some things unexplored. For starters, Paul's efforts to make Arrakis into "paradise" have not been shown, outside of a flash-forward with a now-adult Alia confirming that his plans were a success, and that Arrakis will have water once again in the future. Recently, The Hollywood Reporter shared the news that Villeneuve is in talks to adapt the non-fiction book, Nuclear War: A Scenario. The report also gave a little update about the third Dune.

"Villeneuve and Legendary are currently developing a third movie in his Dune series that is based on the writings of sci-fi author Frank Herbert. Dune: Part Two, which hit theaters in March from Warner Bros., is currently the year's highest-grossing film domestically, having surpassed $250 million," THR wrote.

"I did both movies back to back, which makes absolute sense for me," Villeneuve recently shared with Empire Magazine. "I felt that it was a good idea to move forward right after Part One. We were already designing, writing et cetera. But it also meant that for six years I was on Arrakis non-stop, and I think it will be healthy to step back a little bit. First, make sure that we have a strong screenplay. The thing I want to avoid is not having something ready. I never did it, and now I feel it could be dangerous because of the enthusiasm. We need to make sure all the ideas are on paper."

"If we go back, it needs to be real, it needs to be relevant, if ever I do Dune Messiah, [it's] because it's going to be better than Part Two. Otherwise, I don't do it," he added.

What Is Dune: Part Two About?

Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

The big-screen epic Dune: Part Two includes Timoth?e Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and L?a Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsg?rd, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem. Denis Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel.

Indeed, Amazon is running a huge buy 2, get 1 free sale that contains thousands of books and movies, most of which are heavily discounted to begin with. This includes 8 deluxe volumes of Berserk at the time of writing, all of which are priced around 40% off list. You can shop the entire Amazon book sale right here while it lasts, and simply enter "Berserk"or "Berserk deluxe" in the sale search bar to see the current list of titles (which will also include individual volumes of Berserk in paperback). Note that you can mix and match any item in the sale to earn your discounts, so make sure to run additional searches to see if more of your favorite manga titles are up for grabs. That said, direct links to all of the deluxe Berserk editions are listed below,. Amazon may add more volumes before the sale concludes.

• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 1
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 2
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 3
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 4
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 5
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 6 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 7 (B2G1)
  
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 8
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 9 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 10
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 11 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 12 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 13 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 14 (B2G1)

Berserk: Ten More Years?

In a recent interview, Kouji Mori stated that Berserk won't take "more than ten years" to finish. While the writer didn't commit to the number of chapters that the brutal manga series has left, the creative team clearly has a roadmap thanks to discussions and notes that they received from Kentaro Miura before his passing. Before Guts' story ends, he will have some more tough roads ahead of him.

Unfortunately, Berserk has yet to reveal if it will receive a new anime adaptation. The previous series focusing on the Band of the Hawk was Berserk: Memorial Edition, which focused on the Golden Age Arc and re-edited footage from the trilogy of films that hit the silver screen. Should a new anime series be confirmed, there is plenty of manga material that has yet to be adapted to the small screen.

Back in 1997, a Berserk TV anime series attempted to tackle the dark tale of the Black Swordsman known as Guts. It only ran for 25 episodes, but it is arguably the best anime adaptation to date. A fan-made adaptation dubbed Berserk: The Black Swordsman aims to change that, but while you wait to see what comes of the unofficial Berserk anime from Studio Eclypse, you can now catch the original series in its entirety on Blu-ray.

The complete 1997 series launched on Blu-ray but has been difficult to find in recent weeks. At the time of writing it's available to order here on Amazon, though another sellout is likely. In addition to some awesome cover art, it will include all 25 episodes in high definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles alongside the original, fan favorite English dub. While you're at it you can get caught up on the manga, which has been picked up by Kouji Mori and the artists at Studio Gaga using Miura's notes as a guide to finish the story. Below you'll find direct Amazon links to the Berserk Deluxe Editions, all of which are currently on sale. UPDATE: many of the Berserk deluxe manga books are now on sale as part of a B2G1 free deal on Amazon.

• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 1
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 2
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 3
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 4
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 5
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 6 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 7 (B2G1)
  
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 8
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 9 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 10
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 11 (B2G1)
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 12 (B2G1)
  
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 13 (B2G1)
  
• Berserk Deluxe Vol. 14 (B2G1)
  

For more info on Miura's dark masterpiece, you can read its official synopsis below:

"His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned - and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance."

Back fin February as part of their weekly drops, Funko launched full wave of Demon Slayer Pops that includes a Muscle Mouse exclusive, Aoi and Tengen with Chase variants, Daki, Kimono versions of Tanjirio, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, and more. The Funko exclusive Kimono Tengen Uzui was the lone holdout of this wave, but you'll be able to order one starting today, April 8th, at 9:30am PT / 12:30 pm ET here at the Funko Shop. A full breakdown of the collection can be found below.

• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Muscle Mouse - Entertainment Earth Exclusive
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Tengen in Kimono - Funko Exclusive
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Suma with Kunai - Funko Exclusive
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Hinatsuru - Chalice Collectibles Exclusive
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Makio - GameStop Exclusive
  
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Aoi Kanzaki (Chance at Chase) - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Tengen (Chance at Chase) - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Daki - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Inosuke in Kimono - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Tanjiro in Kimono - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pops - Zenitsu in Kimono - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pop Keychain -Kanao Tsuyuri - See at Entertainment Earth
• Demon Slayer Funko Pop Keychain - Muscle Mouse - See at Entertainment Earth
• Common Pops in this lineup will also be available here on Amazon and here at Hot Topic.
• You can check out more of the latest Funko Pop releases right here.

How to Watch Demon Slayer Movie 2024

Releasing across theaters in the United States and Canada on February 23rd with both Japanese and English language dubbed audio, tickets are now on sale for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-. As for what to expect from the new movie event, Aniplex and Crunchyroll tease the event as such:

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature 'A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light' (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko's triumph over the sun. Seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences."

Demon Slayer Season 4 Release Date

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc will be premiering on May 12th with an hour long episode to help kick it all off in Japan, and will be streaming with Crunchyroll in other territories. Haruo Sotozaki will be once again directing the new season for studio ufotable, Akira Matsushima returns to provide the character designs and serve as Chief Animation Director, the music will be composed by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina, and it will feature a returning voice cast from the previous seasons of the anime.

You can currently catch up with the first three seasons and Mugen Train Arc movie streaming with Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. They tease Demon Slayer's anime as such, "It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon herself. Though devastated by this grim reality, Tanjiro resolves to become a 'demon slayer' so that he can turn his sister back into a human, and kill the demon that massacred his family."

Hello Kitty might seem like the star of the Sanrio show (especially since the mascot turns 50 in 2024) but the fact is that Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin have ranked higher in recent fan polls. That said, Hot Topic recently laucnhed an adorable collection of Cinnamoroll styles last month and they're following them up today with a Pompompurin collection that includes the adorable golden retriever along with some super sweet accents.

Sadly, the collection doesn't include a brown beret, but it does have a cardigan, t-shirt, shortalls, hoodie, shorts. and pajama pants. There's even a Pompompurin swimwear collection. You scan shop it all right here at at Hot Topic now with discounts of 20% to 30%. A breakdown of the collection can be found below.

• Pompompurin Sweets Girls Cardigan - See at Hot Topic: "Stay lookin' cute and feelin' cozy with this Sanrio cardigan on! It's a skimmer length and features an intarsia knit of Pompompurin looking extra round, plus sweets inspired by him and Muffin all over! Comes with candy buttons down the center."
• Pompompurin Sweets Girls Ringer T-Shirt - See at Hot Topic: "It features a super round Pompompurin and Muffin at the center, surrounded by sweets inspired by the duo. Comes with contrast white ringer details."
• Pompompurin Sweets Denim Shortalls - See at Hot Topic: "These denim shortalls have Pompompurin embroidered on the front bib pocket and candies embroidered on the legs. His name is also embroidered on the back in between the adjustable straps. Comes with pockets and rolled leg cuffs."
• Pompompurin Sweets Girls Crop Hoodie - See at Hot Topic: "This adorable Sanrio lounge hoodie has a round Pompompurin printed at the center with "Keep calm and roll home!" printed underneath. Sweets inspired by him are printed down both color-block sleeves. Pair with the matching lounge shorts to complete your cozy look!"
• Pompompurin Sweets Lounge Shorts - See at Hot Topic: "These adorable Sanrio lounge shorts have Pompompurin printed on one leg and sweets inspired by him printed down both sides. Comes with pockets and an elasticated waistband."
• Pompompurin Sweets Girls Pajama Pants - See at Hot Topic: "Grab this pair of light yellow pajama pants showing an allover print of Pompompurin, different shaped treats and his name. Pockets and an elasticated, drawstring waist."
• Pompompurin Swimwear - See at Hot Topic: "Have some fun in the sun with your favorite Sanrio character! This halter swim top features Pompompurin's smiling face with his signature floppy ears and an embroidery of his beret. Comes with neck and back tie-straps and removable padding. Pair with the matching bottoms to complete your beach day look!"

As for the Cinnamoroll collection, it includes a hoodie, shortalls, t-shirt, beanie, crossbody bag and more. You can check out all of the styles in the list below.

• Cinnamoroll Balloons Color-Block Girls Oversized Hoodie - See at Hot Topic: "This Sanrio pastel color-block hoodie comes in an oversized fit and features Cinnamoroll on the chest and holding balloons on the back. Complete with star beads on the drawcords."
• Cinnamoroll Balloons Shortalls - See at Hot Topic: "These dreamy pastel scuba shortalls feature an allover print of Cinnamoroll and balloons. Comes with adjustable overall straps and pockets."
• Cinnamoroll Balloons Pink Tie-Dye Girls Boyfriend Fit Girls T-Shirt - See at Hot Topic: "This pink tie-dye tee features Cinnamoroll dressed up and holding a bouquet of balloons."
• Cinnamoroll Balloon Peeking Beanie - See at Hot Topic: "Light blue beanie featuring Cinnamoroll holding balloons and logo on the cuff."
• Her Universe Cinnamoroll Balloon Mini Backpack - See at Hot Topic: "This Sanrio mini backpack features Cinnamoroll with 3D figural ears and a textured cap and bow on, holding onto a heart-shaped balloon front zipper pocket that has a matching balloon charm. Comes with side pockets and interior zipper pocket."
• Her Universe Cinnamoroll Balloon Crossbody Bag - See at Hot Topic: "This Sanrio purse is shaped like a balloon with heart glitter confetti, plus Cinnamoroll flying underneath. Comes with interior zipper pocket and an adjustable crossbody strap."
• Her Universe Cinnamoroll Balloon Cardholder - See at Hot Topic: "This Sanrio cardholder features an appliqu? of Cinnamoroll with a bouquet of balloons floating through the skies. Comes with 4 card slots on the back."

The 1 for $1 Steam sale from Fanatical is back with 20 new games for players to choose from. Just like last time, it is a build your own bundle deal. To this end, the options are one game for $1, five games for $2.99, or 10 games for $4.99. Of course, the 10-game offer is the best deal here, but trying to find 10 games you want from the list of 20 below isn't the easiest task. While there are some notable and quality games included, there are a few more random, filler games you likely have never heard of as well.

Like the previous sale, this is as supplies last. At the moment of publishing, free Steam codes remain available for each game below, but by the time you are reading this, it is possible this has changed. As for what we recommended, The Hong Kong Massacre would be a good pick up for a dollar. The Town of Light, Dusk 82, and Time on Frog Island also wouldn't be bad pick ups for $1.

"Jump into a bright new season of gaming with the Build your own Spring Bundle 2024," reads Fanatical's pitch of the sale. "Open up an bumper bundle of gaming goodness, including the violent top-down shooter The Hong Kong Massacre, the retro arcade classic Dusk '82: Ultimate Edition, the chilled and charming Time on Frog Island adventure, twin-stick shooter action-adventure Trifox, the fantastically addictive food truck management Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!, and many more."

• The Hong Kong Massacre
  
• Time on Frog Island
• Trifox
• The Town of Light
  
• Metamorphosis
  
• Dr Livingstone, I Presume? Reversed Escape Room
  
• What Lies in the Multiverse
  
• X-Morph: Defense Complete Pack
  
• Mythic Ocean
  
• Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
  
• DUSK '82: Ultimate Edition
  
• Big Bang West
  
• Northmark: Hour of the Wolf
  
• Latte Stand Tycoon +
  
• Just Die Already
  
• Samudra
• Don't Be Afraid
  
• Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
  
• Flame Keeper
  
• Zombie Driver HD Complete Edition
  

As for Steam Deck compatibility, some of the games above support the handheld Valve machine, others don't, so be sure to check out Steam Deck compatibility before you choose which game or games to download if you plan on using your Steam Deck to play said Steam games.

For more Steam coverage -- including all of the latest Steam news, and all of the latest Steam rumors and leaks, and all of the latest Steam deals -- click here. Meanwhile, and as always, feel free to leave a comment or two letting us know what you think.

Disney and Lucasfilm continue their Star Wars onslaught today with a huge wave of Funko Pops that celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which hit theaters in May 1999. The collection includes a Darth Maul Pop ride, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Padme, Jar Jar Binks with his Booma Balls, a collection of exclusive Retro Pops, and more Here's the breakdown:

Commons:

• Funko Pop Rides Deluxe: Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Darth Maul on Bloodfin Speeder - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Queen Amidala (Deluxe) - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Anakin Skywalker with Helmet - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop!Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - ObI-Wan Kenobi (Young) - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Jar Jar Binks with Booma Balls - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Watto - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Padme Amidala - See on Amazon
• Funko Pop Star Wars: The Phamtom Menace - Battle Droid - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• These Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Funko Pops are also available to pre-order here at Entertainment Earth (free US shipping on orders $79+).

Exclusives:

• Retro Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure - Target Exclusive
• Retro Jar Jar Binks Figure - Target Exclusive
• Retro Queen Amidala Figure - Target Exclusive
• Retro Darth Maul Figure - Target Exclusive

The aforementioned Star Wars onslaught over the last several weeks includes news on The Acolyte and Tales of the Empire series that are coming to Disney+, the huge Imperial March event, Wondercon 2024 releases, LEGO x Star Wars 25th anniversary releases, and ramping up for the Star Wars Day 2024 aka May the Fourth festivities. We suspect that Disney and Lucasfilm are just getting started for the year.

The Acolyte Synopsis and Release Date

Here's how Lucasfilm describes the series: "In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems...."

The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. The Acolyte comes from creator and showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), who also serves as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGrat? and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers; Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow are producing.

Star Wars: The Acolyte premieres its first two episodes on Disney+ on June 4th.

Following a DC Retro Batman '66 figure wave last year, McFarlane Toys is diving back into the era with an psychedelic black light, Gold Label version of the Joker that's limited to only 6300 units. Details are below, but you can reserve one for your collection right here at Entertainment Earth now priced at $29.99 while they last. Note that it includes it's own black light display base.

"Based on his appearance in the 1966 classic Batman TV series, this fluorescent criminal clown features exclusive black-light deco! Batman's nemesis comes with 2 action word bubble accessories, an exclusive card stand, and a display base with two battery-powered black lights. Also included is a collectible art card with character photography on the front and a certificate of authenticity on the back. With approximately 12 point of articulation, The Joker stands 6-inches tall and comes in deluxe packaging."

Who Will Play Batman in the DCU?

At the moment, Gunn and Safran have not cast a new actor to portray Bruce Wayne / Batman in their new DCU, with Gunn hinting that the casting decision is still "miles and miles away." He has also confirmed that Batman will not make an appearance in his forthcoming film Superman (formerly Superman: Legacy), which is now in production and serves as the first film in his and Safran's new franchise.

"He can't appear in Superman Legacy because he's not in the script," Gunn revealed on Threads earlier this year.

What Is The Brave and the Bold About?

The Brave and the Bold is confirmed to star Bruce and his son, Damian Wayne / Robin, with Gunn and Safran teasing that the film might feature other characters from the larger "Bat-family."

"This is the introduction of the DCU's Batman..." Gunn explained to reporters in January of this year. "This is the story of Damian Wayne, who is Batman's actual son who we didn't know existed for the first eight to 10 years of his life. He was raised as a little murderer and assassin. He's a little son of a bitch. He's my favorite Robin. It's based on the Grant Morrison comic book's run, which is one of my favorite Batman runs, and we are putting that all together right now."

"And this is obviously a feature film, and it's going to feature other members of the extended 'Bat-family', just because we feel like they've been left out of the Batman stories in the theater for far too long," Safran added.

Below you'll find a breakdown of the latest Funko Pop drops complete with direct pre-order links. Look for pre-orders to begin around 12pm ET (generally on Wednesdays) and wrap up shortly thereafter. The list will update as new Funko Pops are added and exclusives will be highlighted. You can also keep tabs on the following retailer links as some will be slower to launch than others:

• Shop New Funko Pops on Amazon
• Shop New Funko Pops at Entertainment Earth
• Shop New Funko Pops at Hot Topic
• Shop New Funko Pops at Funko.com
• Shop New Funko Pops at GameStop

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For April 1st - 5th:

• Bleach - Details Here
• Fullmetal Alchemist - Details here
• Doom Patrol - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Slap Shot - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• The Odd Is Out - James - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Chris Stapelton - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Star Wars Pop Classics Darth Vader - See at Funko
• Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary (Chance at Mimmy Chase) - Hot Topic Exclusive
• Star Wars The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary - Details here
• WWE - See on Amazon / Target (Undertaker Exclusive)

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For March 25th - 29th:

• Inuyasha - Details here
• Pokemon - Details here
• Rebel Moon - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Wizard of Oz 85th Anniversary Dorothy and Toto (Sepia) - Funko Exclusive
• Lilo & Stitch / Stitch in Costume Funko Pops - Details here
• Boruto - Details here
• Cheech & Chong - Details here
• The Sopranos - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Brendon Urie (Demon) - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
  
• Minions Bitty Pops - See at Entertainment Earth

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For March 18th - 22nd:

• Harry Potter - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Spider-Man 2 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon (Commons) / Entertainment Earth Exclusive / GameStop Exclusive / Funko Exclusive
• Sonic the Hedgehog Knuckles and Rouge 2-Pack - GameStop Exclusive
• Nickelodeon - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• Percy Jackson - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• Sleeping Beauty 65th Anniversary - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• Wolverine 50th Anniversary - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth / Wolverine (Battle Damage) and Wolverine and Sabertooth 2-pack will be Funko Exclusives
• Attack On Titan Pop! Deluxe Annie In Crystal - Hot Topic Exclusive
  
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian 501st Clone Trooper - GameStop Exclusive
• Star Wars 18-inch Boba Fett (Damaged Armor) with Chance at 300 piece Chase - Funko Exclusive
  

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For March 13th - 15th:

• Yu-Gi-Oh - Details here
• Star Wars Boba Fett Comic Cover - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• New NBA Pops - See on Amazon
• Saltburn - See at Entertainment Earth
• She-Hulk Madisynn - Entertainment Earth Exclusive
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Sirius Black with Wormtail - BoxLunch Exclusive
• Avril Lavigne - See at Entertainment Earth
  
• Hunter x Hunter - Details here
• Blacklight Summer Stitch - Hot Topic Exclusive
  
• Hulk Hogan & The Ultimate Warrior 2-Pack - Fanatics Exclusive
  
• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Skar King - Funko Exclusive

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For February 21st:

• Pokemon Grookey (Flocked) - Amazon Exclusive
• Pokemon Apiom (Flocked) - Specialty Series Exclusive
• Pokemon Luxray (10-inch) - Target Exclusive
• Galaxy Quest Guy Fleegman - Funko Exclusive
• What We Do In The Shadows 5-Pack - Walmart / Funko Exclusive (Restock)
• FNAF Bitty Pops - See at Entertainment Earth

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For February 14th:

• Demon Slayer - Details here
• One Piece - Details here
• Succession - See on Amazon / Entertainment Earth
• Mechagodzilla - Details here
• Yu-Gi-Oh Harpie Lady 3 - GameStop Exclusive
• Eeeyore With Balloon - BoxLunch Exclusive
• Spider-Punk Comic Cover - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Star Wars 332 Company Trooper - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Parks & Rec Bitty Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
  

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For February 7th:

• Many of the New Funko Pops have a 30% discount here at Hot Topic today only.
• Invincible - Details here
• One Piece - Details here
• The Wizard of Oz - Details here
• Queen Wembley Stadium Pop Moment - See at Entertainment Earth
• New MLB - See at Entertainment Earth
• New Funko Pop Pins - See at Entertainment Earth

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 31st:

• The Penguin with Umbrella - Funko Exclusive
• Invincible Omni-Man vs Invincible Funko Pop Moment - Previews Exclusive (Free Comic Book Day)
• Dolly Parton (Diamond Glitter) - Amazon Exclusive
• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - Details here
• The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Funko Pop! Comic Cover - See at Entertainment Earth
• X-Men: Days of Future Past (1981) Wolverine Funko Pop! Comic Cover - See at Entertainment Earth
• New Harley Quinn Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
• New My Hero Academia Hero League Baseball Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
  
• New Football / Soccer Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
• Encanto Mirabel with Casita Funko Pop Town - See at Entertainment Earth
• Jack in the Box Jack Box Meaty Cheesy Boys Funko Pop - See at Entertainment Earth
• Queen Freddy Mercury I Was Born to Love You Funko Pop - See at Entertainment Earth
• Queen I Want to Break Free Funko Pop 4-Pack - See at Entertainment Earth
• WWE Bitty Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
• Look for commons to be available to order here on Amazon and here at Hot Topic n the next 24 hours.

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 24th:

• Yu-Gi-Oh Harpie's Pet Dragon (10-inch Super-Sized) - Details here
• Donald Duck 90th Anniversary - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Bella Poarch Inferno - See at Entertainment Earth
• Friends Bitty Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
• Batman Gotham Freakshow Box - GameStop Exclusive
  
• Cheshire Cat (Diamond) - BAM Exclusive
• The Nun (Moonlit Demonic) - Funko Exclusive

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 17th:

• Galaxy Quest - Details here
• My Hero Academia - Details here
• South Park - Details here
• Bambi - See at Entertainment Earth
• Deadpool - See at Entertainment Earth
• Goodfellas - See at Entertainment Earth / Paulie - Funko Exclusive
• Michael Jackson - See at Entertainment Earth
• WWE - See at Entertainment Earth (Commons) / WWE - Wrestlemania 30 Opening Toast (Deluxe) - Amazon Exclusive / Rikishi - Target Exclusive / The Hurricane - Target Exclusive / Sami Zayn - Funko Exclusive
• The Boys Billy Butcher With Laser Baby - Funko Exclusive
• Free Comic Book Day X-Men #1 Gambit Comic Cover - PX Exclusive (Full Reveal Today) - PX Exclusive
• Pokemon Kanto Starter Deluxe Funko Pop Moment - Details here
  
• The Simpsons Mr. Sparkle Diamond Glitter Funko Pop - Previews Exclusive
  

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 10th:

• Pokemon - Details here
• Slipknot - See at Entertainment Earth
• The Muppets Mayhem Baby Animal - See at Entertainment Earth / Hot Topic
• New Funko Rewind - Coming Soon
• TMNT Funko SODA - See at Funko
• Oreo - It'Sugar Exclusive
• Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary (Glitter) - Funko Exclusive

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 5th:

• Valentine's Spider-Man - Funko Exclusive
• Valentine's Scarlet Witch - Funko Exclusive
• Star Wars Rebels Sabine Wren - BoxLunch Exclusive
  
• The Seven Deadly Sins - Details here
• Trigun - Details here
• Black Clover - Details here
• Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary - Details here
• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - Details here
• The Godfather Part II - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• If You Have Ghost Pop Album - See at Entertainment Earth / Hot Topic
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian Bitty Pops - See at Entertainment Earth

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For December 20th:

• The Crow Eric Draven With Crow (Glow) - Hot Topic Exclusive
• Trigun Funko Pops - Details here
• Black Clover Funko Pops - Details here
• Sonic the Hedgehog Funko Pops - Details here
• Dune: Part Two Funko Pops - Details here
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian Guard Funko Pop - Entertainment Earth Exclusive
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian Grogu with Anzellan Droidsmith - Amazon Exclusive
• Schitt's Creek Wave 2 Funko Pops - Details here
• Hunter x Hunter - Gon Freecss Fishing - Funko Exclusive
• DC - Two Face Flipping Coin - Funko Exclusive
• Funko Pops Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off (Includes many new releases) - See at Hot Topic
• Blackpink 4-Pack - Hot Topic Exclusive

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For December 13th:

• ICYMI: Harley Quinn Animated Series Wave - Details here
• Funko Online Sale - Save $10 to $25 on orders $50 to $100 - See at Funko
• Captain Cold - Funko Exclusive
• Kellogg's Ad Icons Rice Krispies, Coco Pops, and Corn Flakes Funko Pops - Details here
• New Ted Lasso Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Avatar The Way of Water Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth
• Barbie Rewind - See at Entertainment Earth
• Megadeth Peace Sells... but Who's Buying Pop Album - See at Entertainment Earth
  
• The Nightmare Before Christmas Valentine's Funko Pops - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Ja Rule Funko Pop - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Flavor Flav Flavor of Love Funko Pop - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic George Uncle Jam Clinton Funko Pop - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Tapat?o Man Funko Soda - Funko Exclusive

Funko Pop Pre-Orders For December 6th:

• Aquaman on Wave - Funko Exclusive
• Michael Jackson 1984 Grammys - Funko Exclusive
• Michael Jackson Superbowl - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Disney100 Cheshire Cat Pop and Bag Bundle - Funko Exclusive
• Wednesday Nevermore Loungefly Mini-Backpack - Entertainment Earth Exclusive
  
• Disney100 Retro Reimagined Tiana - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Retro Reimagined Captain America - Funko / Target Exclusive
• 8-Bit X-Men Magneto - Funko / Target Exclusive
• 8-Bit X-Men Jubilee - Funko / Target Exclusive
  
• Batman (One Million) - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Star Wars Grand Admiral Thrawn - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Star Wars Jaba's Skiff Nikto (Skiff Guard) - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Star Wars Ahsoka Tano with Lightsaber - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Power Rangers T-Rex Dinozord - Funko / Target Exclusive
• Deadpool #1 Comic Cover Funko Pop - Details here
• Fisher Price Retro Toy View-Master - See at Entertainment Earth
• 1883 Funko Pop Wave - See at Entertainment Earth / Hot Topic / Amazon
• Easter Carrots / Marvel and TMNT - See at Entertainment Earth
  
• Danny Trejo - See at Entertainment Earth / Hot Topic

As you will see in the cover image below, the Darth Maul minifigure included in the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition is a bit mysterious, but all will be revealed soon as the figure arrives on doorsteps. If you want it add it to your collection, the book is currently available to pre-order here on Amazon for $22.49, which is 10% off the list price. From the official description:

"Tour the LEGO Star Wars galaxy in this fully updated edition, which comes with an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles, including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts! Find out everything you need to know about LEGO Star Wars in this must-have guide for fans of all ages."

A Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Is On The Way

Disney and Lucasfilm recently announced The Mandalorian & Grogu, a new Star Wars movie bringing Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and his Mandalorian apprentice to the big screen with director Jon Favreau. The Mando movie will begin production this year and is further along than Dave Filoni's untitled New Republic movie and James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi movie announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023. A Rey Skywalker movie is also in the works, that is being touted as having "a different direction":

"So I thought about it for a little bit and once I knew what the story was and everything, I knew it was something I really wanted to do," Ridley revealed to AlloCin?. "I think it's a really fantastic exploration of the Star Wars world. It's a really cool way of taking the story on in a bit of a different direction."

"That was actually quite last minute. I was actually making my own film last year and Kathy Kennedy said she wanted to have breakfast," Ridley detailed. "And I thought we were just having breakfast, so I was literally eating my breakfast, and she said, 'Oh, we might do another one.' I was like, '...Okay

A new Dungeons & Dragons recipe deck based on the Heroes' Feast cookbooks from authors Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, and Sam Witwer has been announced, soon bringing even more recipes for your party to enjoy around the table. The oversized deck of 50 cards, titled Heroes' Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels, will feature easy-to-prepare snacks, libations, and sweets and will release later this year, perfectly timed for cozy fall gaming sessions.

The Deck of Many Morsels contains 10 new recipes and 25 photographs that are exclusive to the deck, including items that will quell an intense craving like Underdark Forage Board, Halfling Tea Sandwiches, Exploding Cheese Puffs, Butternut Beer, and Figs Cakes. The cards are coated to protect against unexpected spills and out-of-place crumbs, designed to make each part of finding the perfect addition to the night whether you're the host, joining game night, or just want to try something new at home.

Pick a card (or maybe a couple if you're feeding a crowd!) from The Deck of Many Morsels and use it as a shopping list to gather your ingredients at your local market. From there, you're ready to follow the provided heroically simple steps on the back of the card to prepare what will probably be your new favorite treat, using the photograph as a reference to be sure you're on the right track.

Penguin Random House says the recipes have been "culled from the menus of taverns and markets to the recipe books of halflings and night hags." Finding the perfect festive food and drinks to include in these recipe collections takes a deep love for details and the history of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as research. Ahead of Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse's releases, ComicBook was able to interview the authors over email and were offered fantastic insights into the research behind the recipes featured in the Heroes' Feast books, referencing nearly 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons history and material to build a vast collection of recipes.

The authors explained the importance of food in fantasy, stating "Worldbuilding demands verisimilitude and fantasy is no exception. Details are the building blocks of "reality." So, no matter how fantastic the setting, no matter how extraordinary the culture, for it to be believable it has to be grounded in a particular set of rules and details, like food. D&D players crave immersion -- and food is a wonderful layer to help steep these worlds in tradition and truth."

Pre-orders are available now here on Amazon for $25.99 retail. The Deck of Many Morsels releases October 1, 2024, so you've got plenty of time to prepare yourself to sip and snack your way through the deck.

Have you already checked out Flavors of the Multiverse already? What's your favorite Dungeons & Dragons recipe to prepare for game night? Let us know in the comments or send us a picture of your favorite on X!

As always, tons of new Star Wars offerings are expected for May the 4th festivities this year, but you can start getting into the spirit right now with the official collection of Star Wars Day 2024 apparel from Disney. The main logo design features a retro-style R2-D2 and C-3PO on the run from the Empire, with a t-shirt, a sweatshirt, pin, hat, and MagicBand up for grabs. There's also a stainless steel tumbler that features the duo hiding from Boba Fett.

You can order the entire Star Wars Day / May the 4th 2024 apparel lineup right here at the Disney Store now, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $64.99. Note that US shipping is free on orders $79+ using the code SHIPMAGIC. Also note that the commemorative pin and MagicBand releases are limited editions, so collectors should jump on those right away.

If you missed the Star Wars launches for their Imperial March event, a breakdown of the biggest pre-orders can be found in the following list:

• Star Wars: The Acolyte figures, Moff Gideon helmet, and more
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 3-Pack, Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Captain Enoch and Thrawn's Night Troopers pack, and more
• Star Wars Cal Kestis and Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber hilt replicas
• Black Series The Last Command 4-pack, Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Pack, and more

The Acolyte Synopsis and Release Date

We would expect that a good portion of the Star Wars Day 2024 festivities will center around the upcoming The Acolyte series for Disney+. Here's how Lucasfilm describes the series: "In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems...."

The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss. The Acolyte comes from creator and showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), who also serves as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGrat? and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers; Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow are producing.

Star Wars: The Acolyte premieres its first two episodes on Disney+ on June 4th.

Note that Hasbro will be launching additional Wondercon 2024 products throughout the week. Look for the Marvel Legends lineup to drop on April 2nd, Star Wars lineup to drop on April 3rd, and Transformers on April 4th. All of these releases will be available at the same 1pm ET time slot on their respective launch days.

G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #119, COBRA FERRET SCOUT & COBRA FERRET ATV / $54.99 - Hasbro Pulse (initially tagged as a general release, not a Pulse exclusive. It might turn up elsewhere eventually): "New to the G.I. JOE Classified Series line, Cobra Ferret Scout & Cobra Ferret ATV is #119 in the Classified Series sequence and comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Scout figure contains 4 character-inspired accessory pieces including helmet, knife, and 2 weapon accessories. The ATV features an updated vehicle design with 14 unassembled pieces, including handlebars, rear rail bar, winch detail, adjustable cannon, and 2 missiles accessories, adding the Cobra ATV Driver to the rich history of G.I. JOE. The collectible windowed packaging showcases the figure along with accessory loadout, figure-specific File Card Icons, gorgeous original character artwork, and dynamic digital renders."

G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES RETRO CARDBACK SNOW SERPENT / $24.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "New to the G.I. JOE Classified Series line, Snow Serpent comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. Snakes usually tend to be cold blooded, but Snow Serpents thrive in polar temperatures as the frontline arctic infantry troopers of the Cobra forces. They train to parachute onto ice floes before marching miles with full field pack, assault rifle and anti-tank weapon. Snow Serpents can traverse vast icy plains and then vanish in a snow drift remaining unmoving for hours or even days only to emerge with a lethal barrage on their unsuspecting foes. This Snow Serpent figure features a classic deco and design of the Cobra Polar Assault Trooper that fans of the original 1980s G.I. JOE characters will love and 8 accessory pieces, including goggles, snowshoes, backpack, 3 weapon accessories, and a figure stand inspired by the character's rich history. The Snow Serpent figure comes on a blister pack card with design and character art inspired by the classic Real American Hero figure line that is perfect for display."

G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES RETRO CARDBACK COBRA EEL / $24.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "New to the G.I. JOE Classified Series line, Cobra Eel comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. More than 70 percent of the Earth is covered by water, and Cobra Eels serve as the frontline aquatic infantry troopers of the Cobra forces. Emerging from the murky depths they spread terror and wreak havoc. This Cobra Eel figure features a classic deco and design of the Cobra Combat Diver that fans of the original 1980s G.I. JOE characters will love and 7 accessory pieces, including helmeted mask with breathing hoses and dive light detail, rebreather backpack with propulsion units, 2 fins, dive knife, speargun, and a figure stand inspired by the character's rich history. The Cobra Eel figure comes on a blister pack card with design and character art inspired by the classic Real American Hero figure line that is perfect for display."

G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES RETRO CARDBACK BEACH HEAD / $24.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "New to the G.I. JOE Classified Series line, Beach Head comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. Beach Head was a lane instructor at Ranger School and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He's meticulous, patient, and strong-willed. "Most folk will get mad on occasion or at least get irritable - not Beach Head. He thinks anger is a waste of time and energy. Fury impairs judgement and makes you careless. The results of anger are totally unacceptable to Beach Head. He doesn't get angry...he gets even." This Beach Head figure features a classic deco and design of the G.I. JOE Ranger that fans of the original 1980s G.I. JOE characters will love and 10 accessory pieces, including backpack, crossbow, satchel bag, 2 grenades, 2 knives, 2 weapon accessories, and figure stand inspired by the character's rich history. The Beach Head figure comes on a blister pack card with design and character art inspired by the classic Real American Hero figure line that is perfect for display."

Note that Hasbro will be launching additional Wondercon 2024 products throughout the week. Look for the Marvel Legends lineup to drop on April 2nd, the Star Wars lineup on April 3rd, and G.I. Joe Classified on April 4th. All of these releases will be available at the same 1pm ET time slot on their respective launch days. While you're at it, make sure to check out the recently released / re-released Transformers TMNT Party Wagon and Ghostbusters Ecto-1 crossover figures.

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES DELUXE TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE 111 CONCEPT ART SUNSTREAKER / $24.99 - See on Amazon / See at Entertainment Earth : "Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Deluxe Class Concept Art Sunstreaker action figure! Inspired by the concept art from the TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE film, this 4.5-inch action figure features classic conversion between robot and Cybertronian sports car mode in 19 steps. Includes 2 blaster accessories that attach in both modes and articulated heads, arms and legs for action poses. Pose the Concept Art Sunstreaker toy with the removable backdrop display and recreate the Cybertron Falls scene."

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES DELUXE TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON 07 SIDESWIPE / $24.99 - See on Amazon / See at Entertainment Earth "Bring the epic action from the TRANSFORMERS video games into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Deluxe Class 07 Gamer Edition Sideswipe action figure! Inspired by the TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON video game, this 4.5-inch action figure features classic conversion between robot and Cybertronian sports car mode in 24 steps. Comes with a blaster accessory that is swappable with the action figure's arm to become a cannon attachment (accessory can be attached in both modes). Pose the Sideswipe toy with the removable backdrop display and recreate the Save Zeta Prime scene."

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES VOYAGER TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE 110 SHOCKWAVE / $34.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Voyager Class Shockwave action figure! Inspired by TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE film, this 6.5-inch action figure features classic conversion between robot and Cybertronian tank mode in 22 steps. Includes a 2-piece cannon accessory that combines together and attaches in both modes. Pose the Shockwave toy with the removable backdrop display and recreate the Cybertron Falls scene."

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES LEADER THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 86 - 26 DINOBOT SWOOP / $54.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Leader Class Dinobot Swoop action figure! Inspired by THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE film, this 8.5-inch action figure features classic conversion between robot and Pteranodon mode in 21 steps. Comes with 2 blasters and 2 sword accessories that can attach in both modes. Pose the Dinobot Swoop toy with the removable backdrop display and recreate the Battle of Autobot City scene."

If you are in the market for a mini fridge shaped like an Xbox Series X, then today is the day you've been waiting for. The meme turned real product can ordered here at Walmart (8 cans) for only $29.98, which is 66% off list and an all-time low price. If you need more capacity, the 12 can variant is available here at Walmart on sale for $100.75. The 91L variant is also on sale for $159 here at Walmart.

So, let's talk Xbox Series X Mini Fridge specs. Presumably, you'll be going after the 8 can version given that Walmart is very nearly giving it away at this point. It can be plugged into a standard AC wall outlet or DC 12V automobile jack (cables are included), it includes a 5V 2.1A USB port, and the top of the fridge and Xbox logo will light up. It measures 14.4" tall x 7.3" wide x 7.3" deep and can hold up to 8 soda cans in addition to the snack shelves on the door. From the official description:

"XBOX SERIES X REPLICA 8 CAN MINI FRIDGE (Thermoelectric Cooler) If you thought gaming was cool before, take it to the next level with this Xbox Series X Replica Mini Fridge that provides your gaming area the only thing it's missing - drinks and snacks without ever hitting pause. This thermoelectric cooler that's a scale replica of your favorite Microsoft console holds 8 cans and has space left in the door for some cold pizza rolls. And because this mini fridge uses either AC or DC power, you can bring it with you when you hit the road on your way to crush another team of players in a tournament."

Australian owned clothing brand BlackMilk has announced their next collection to release will be in partnership with Dungeons & Dragons in celebration of the franchise's 50th anniversary. The collection will be available to order next week and the clothing brand is sharing a look at items in advance. The lookbook features an impressive variety of designs showcasing icons of D&D on clothing items fit for every occasion. BlackMilk has previously released collaborations with franchises like Star Wars, Pokemon, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more, consistently providing versatile clothing that is just as stylish as it is functional.

BlackMilk announced the collection last week with the statement on their website: "Calling all adventurers! We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's most popular role-playing game with our first ever Dungeons & Dragons collection. Are you ready to roll?"

You can check out the full lookbook on Blackmilk's website before the collection releases to plan what pieces you need to add to your cart ahead of time. Michelle Nguyen Bradley was able to preview the collection and posted high praise for the gifted items and offered an additional look at a couple of the pieces, the Dungeon Master Palazzo pants and the Roll The Dice Pouch Belt. Markeia McCarty also received items in advance and offered a look at two additional items, the Baldur's Bouquet Cuffed Pants and Count Strahd Von Zarovich Robe seen on X.

There appear to be over a dozen items in the BlackMilk collection with Dungeons & Dragons icons showcased on dresses, robes, jackets, knit sweaters, blazers, pants, and more. The designs range from more the more subtle yet immediately recognizable dice and D&D logo to vast portraits of iconic characters like Strahd, as previously mentioned.

It's suggested by BlackMilk to subscribe to their newsletter to be notified as soon as the collection is live because collections often sell out within hours of release. If you create an account on their website ahead of time you can also add items to your wishlist after the preview goes live later this week, which you'll then be able to use to add items directly to your cart when the collection is available to order. If there's an item you're keen on adding to your closet, your best bet is to be ready as soon as the collection drops. Judging by the looks of social media reactions to the Dungeons & Dragons lookbook so far the collection should be popular, as even people who aren't already fans of the franchise are excited for some of the items.

According to BlackMilk's website where you can still sign up for their newsletter to get a reminder when the collection drops, they will share the collection preview Friday, April 5 AEST. The BlackMilk x Dungeons & Dragons collection rolls out at 5pm EST Thursday, April 8.

What caught your eye from the collection and what do you think you'll add to your horde? Let us know in the comments!

Note that Hasbro will be launching additional Wondercon 2024 products throughout the week. The Marvel Legends lineup launches on April 2nd, G.I. Joe Classified on April 4th, and Transformers on April 4th. All of these releases will be available at the same 1pm ET time slot on their respective launch days.

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION KANAN JARRUS / $16.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "Once known by the name Caleb Dume, Kanan Jarrus survived the Emperor's purge, going underground for years. Leading up to the Galactic Civil War, he was a leader among the Ghost crew. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION KANAN JARRUS figure (VC #318) inspired by the character's appearance in the beloved animated series STAR WARS: REBELS. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories including Kanan's Lightsaber."

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION EZRA BRIDGER (HERO OF LOTHAL) / $16.99 - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "One of the few Jedi trained after the fall of the Empire and an early member of the emerging Rebel movement, Ezra Bridger vanished in the battle to liberate Lothal, disappearing into deep space. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION EZRA BRIDGER (HERO OF LOTHAL) figure (VC #319) inspired by the character's appearance in STAR WARS: AHSOKA. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories including Lightsaber and blaster."

STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION GARAZEB "ZEB" ORRELIOS / $24.99 - See at Entertainment Earth "The muscle of the Ghost team, Zeb was a cunning Lasat Honor Guard who adopted the cause of the rebellion against the Empire. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION GARAZEB "ZEB" ORRELIOS figure inspired by the character's appearance in the beloved animated series STAR WARS: REBELS. This deluxe figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. This figure comes with 4 entertainment-inspired accessories, including his signature Bo-Riffle and 2 electricity FX accessories."

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MOMAW NADON / $33.99 - See at Entertainment Earth "STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MOMAW NADON figure, inspired by the character's appearance in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. An exile from Ithor, Momaw Nadon was a rebel sympathizer who cultivated a hidden garden in the mountains south of Mos Eisley. For the first time in THE BLACK SERIES, fans and collectors can bring home and display Momaw Nadon in their collection! This fully articulated figure features premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes figure and 4 entertainment-inspired accessories including a blaster and 3 drinking cups."

If you missed the launches for Imperial March, a breakdown of the biggest pre-orders can be found in the following list:

• Star Wars: The Acolyte figures, Moff Gideon helmet, and more
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 3-Pack, Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Captain Enoch and Thrawn's Night Troopers pack, and more
• Star Wars Cal Kestis and Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber hilt replicas
• Black Series The Last Command 4-pack, Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Pack, and more

It's a very safe bet that LEGO will have a major new Star Wars set or two up for grabs as part of the May 4th / Star Wars Day celebrations, especially since 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of their partnership with Lucasfilm. A little appetizer for that event has debuted that includes two new sets - Darth Maul's Sith Infiltrator (75383) and BARC Speeder Escape (75378).

We'll star with the Sith Infiltrator set, which is currently available to pre-order here at the LEGO Shop priced at $69.99. It includes 640 pieces, along with minifigures of Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker Qui-Gon Jinn, and an exclusive LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary Saw Gerrera minifigure with a display stand. Inspired by Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the starship features foldout wings, retractable landing gear, 2 spring-loaded shooters and a trigger-operated hatch that will allow you to release the 3 DRK-1 Probe Droids from the front compartment.

The BARC Speeder Escape set is listed here at the LEGO Shop, and will be priced at $29.99 when it launches at 9pm PT / 12am ET on April 30th / May 1st. It includes 221 pieces along with minifigs of Kelleran Beq, two 501st Clone Troopers, and a LEGO figure of Grogu. Inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the set features a minifigure cockpit, 2 stud shooters and a buildable hoverpram for Grogu that can be clipped to a detachable sidecar.

We're especially happy to see a Kelleran Beq minifigure in this set, who was played by Ahmed Best in Season 3 of the Mandalorian. As fans likely know, Best also played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequels, and suffered greatly because of it.

Speaking of minifigures, the first update to the Star Wars Visual Dictionary since 2019 is on the way, and it will include new information about the sets released over the years along with an exclusive minifigure that was shrouded in mystery until recently.

As you can see in the updated cover, the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition will come with an exclusive Darth Maul minifigure. Technically, the Darth Maul figure is still shrouded in mystery since his back is to us in the photo, but it's clear that he'll be hooded. If you want it add it to your collection, the book is currently available to pre-order here on Amazon for $22.49, which is 10% off the list price. It is set to arrive on April 2nd. From the official description:

"Tour the LEGO Star Wars galaxy in this fully updated edition, which comes with an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles, including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts! Find out everything you need to know about LEGO Star Wars in this must-have guide for fans of all ages."

You can find more upcoming LEGO releases here in the "Coming Soon" section. After the launch, they will shift here in the "Available Now" section.

The Gunnar Optiks x Fallout computer and gaming glasses have arrived. As of today, April 3, the new Fallout Vault 33 glasses are available to purchase via Amazon. While Fallout fans may have years of waiting ahead of them to play Fallout 5, the new Amazon Original Series, Fallout, is right around the corner. More specifically, it it set to premiere on April 11, 2024 via Prime Video. Like the show, which looks to be high-quality based on what we've seen so far, Gunnar Optiks have seemingly knocked it out of Diamond City with the Fallout Vault 33 glasses.

The new eyewear carries a premium price point of $99.99, and that is because they look to be of premium quality. Not only is Gunnar an expert in this space, but it went with the premium finish at every opportunity. Each pair of retro-futuristic glasses -- which come in a square style -- boast a stainless steel and nylon frame material, complete with flexible spring hinges. Of course, this is complimented by the Gunnar patented lens technology, as well as the G-Shield Plus lens coating with anti-reflective and smudge resistant tech. And like any pair of computer or gaming glasses they block harmful blue light and 100% UV. In short, if you spend a lot of time on screens, especially gaming, a pair of speciality glasses are a must.

The width of the glasses are described as medium, and come with the following: a collectors case, a collectors microfiber pouch, a collectors microfiber cleaning cloth, and a 12-month warranty. Meanwhile, there are three different options to choose from: Clear Lens, Amber Lens, and Sun Lens, which block 35%, 65%, and 90% of blue light, respectively.

"Please stand by... equip your Pip-Boy and return to the post-apocalyptic '40s-flavored world of Fallout with the exclusive Amazon Studios' Fallout Vault 33 glasses," reads an official product description. "This retro-futuristic square frame style features a stainless steel and nylon front finished with olive metal temples. Equipped with flexible spring hinges for a comfortable fit, the built-in side shields offer protection from light noise. Gunnar's advanced lens technology prevents digital eye strain whether playing Fallout or watching the latest episode on Amazon Prime."

For those interested in the glasses specifications, they are as follows: 57mm lens width, 15mm nose, 133mm frame width, 140 mm temple, and 20 grams of weight. Meanwhile, the frame of each pair is the same color: gunmetal plus olive.

The Transformers theatrical event will feature limited screenings of episodes from the classic 1984 animated series The Transformers in select cinemas across the US, UK and Mexico, along with select territories in Europe, Latin America and Asia starting on Wednesday, May 15. The behind-the-scenes table read will appear on a split screen for the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by a traditional screening of the next three episodes of the series. Fans will also get a sneak peek at the new season of the animated series Transformers: Earthspark as part of the event. Tickets for the TRANSFORMERS 40th Anniversary Event will go on sale at Transformers40thCinemaEvent.com on April 10. You can take a look a the official event poster below.

While you wait for ticket sales to open up, you can get hyped with Hasbro's Wondercon 2024 figure releases which includes Transformers: The Movie Swoop, Bumblebee concept art Sunstreaker, War for Cybertron Sideswipe, and Bumbelbee Shockwave. Pre-orders go live on April 4th. You might also want to get your pre-order in for the upcoming vinyl release Hasbro Presents: Transformers: Music from the Original Animated Series, which features 42 tracks and cover art by artist Matt Ferguson. You can reserve a copy here on Amazon now.

"For decades, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, comic books, innovative toys, live experiences and digital media, elevating the TRANSFORMERS brand to a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. To celebrate 40 years, we're bringing fans back to where it all started," said Alyse D'Antuono, Vice President, Global Franchise Strategy & Management, Action Brands at Hasbro. "THE TRANSFORMERS animated series captured the imagination of fans of all ages when it premiered in 1984, introducing a timeless battle between good and evil fueled by action and adventure. Ask any longtime fan, and they can probably tell you where they were when they first heard Optimus Prime's iconic phrase 'Autobots, roll out' or what it felt like when they first converted a bot character into its alt mode. With exclusive content featuring the series' original voice actors, this theatrical event is truly for our fans and invites audiences to experience the fun that started it all."

Another week means more anime Pop figures from Funko. This time around it's all about Fullmetal Alchemist and Bleach, the latter of which includes new figures of Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, Yoruichi Shihoin, and Kisuke with Yoruichi. There's also an Ichigo Kurosaki with a chance at a metallic Chase. If you want to add them to your collection, check out the pre-order links below.

• Bleach Funko Pops - Rukie - Funko Exclusive
  
• Bleach Funko Pops - Ichigo with (Metallic Chase) - See on Amazon
• Bleach Funko Pops - Orihime Inoue - See on Amazon
• Bleach Funko Pops - Yasutora Sado (Chad) - See on Amazon
• Bleach Funko Pops - Yoruichi Shihoin - See on Amazon
• Bleach Funko Pops - Kisuke and Yoruichi - See on Amazon
• Bleach Funko Pop Keychain - Ichigo - See at Entertainment Earth
• New Bleach Funko Pops should also be available here at Entertainment Earth at some point today.
• You can keep tabs on all of today's new Funko Pop releases right here.

If you are not caught up with Bleach, you can find the hit shonen series easily enough. The original anime and its current sequel are streaming exclusively on Disney+ and/or Hulu depending on your region. As for the manga, Tite Kubo's series is complete and published in English by Viz Media.

What's more, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Blu-rays finally landed in the US, and you can find it here on Amazon in both standard and limited edition variants. The latter includes a 72-page Behind-the-Scenes Booklet, a video segment in Ichigo Explains, Promotional Videos, Clean Opening and Endings, Trailers, and the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War 2023 Anime Expo Panel Featuring Masakazu Morita.

Here's how Viz Media describes Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War, "Ichigo Kurosaki gained the powers of a Soul Reaper through a chance encounter. As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo became caught in the turmoil of the Soul Society, a place where deceased souls gather. But with help from his friends, Ichigo overcame every challenge to become even stronger. When new Soul Reapers and a new enemy appear in his hometown of Karakura, Ichigo jumps back into the battlefield with his Zanpakuto to help those in need. Meanwhile, the Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed in the World of the Living. They also receive separate reports of residents in the Rukon District having gone missing. Finally, the Seireitei, home of the Soul Reapers, come under attack by a group calling themselves the Wandenreich. Led by Yhwach, the father of all Quincies, the Wandenreich declare war against the Soul Reapers with the following message: "Five days from now, the Soul Society will be annihilated by the Wandenreich."

Can't get enough Gru and Minions? Well you're in luck. Despicable Me 4 is right around the corner on July 3rd, and a collection of LEGO sets inspired by the film will launch on May 1st. The lineup includes LEGO Despicable Me 4 Minions and Gru's Family Mansion (75583) and LEGO Despicable Me 4 Brick-Built Gru and Minions (75582) sets, which clock in at 868 and 839 pieces respectively.

Gru's Family Mansion will be priced at $99.99 and includes details like the red couch, fireplace, rocket-style bedroom, and a tree house. The Gru with dancing Minions set will be priced at $54.99 and will come complete with a ukulele-playing Mel and Kevin with his fart gun. You'll be able to order these sets starting on April 30th / May 1st at 9pm PT / 12am ET right here at the LEGO Shop. LEGO notes that the complete lineup of Despicable Me 4 products and Easter egg reveals will be announced at a later date, so keep tabs on this page for updates.

"Using the LEGO brand's creativity and endless possibilities, this partnership between Illumination, Universal Products & Experiences and the LEGO Group celebrates fun storytelling. Fans told us they were really missing LEGO Minions and we are happy to bring this world of mischievous fun back to them, through exciting new play experiences. We hope the new sets will delight any fan - small or big!" saysSolvita Akmene, Designer at the LEGO Group.

What Is Despicable Me 4 About?

Here's how Universal describes the sequel: "Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Oscar(R) nominee Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Oscar(R) nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls --Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)--welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run."

"The film features fresh new characters voiced by Joey King (Bullet Train), Emmy winner Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live). Pierre Coffin returns as the iconic voice of the Minions and Oscar(R) nominee Steve Coogan returns as Silas Ramsbottom."

Despicable Me 4 hits theaters on July 3rd 2024.

Funko is adding to their collection of Pop figures inspired by Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood with a wave that includes a Gluttony exclusive, an awesome Pop Moment of Mustang vs. Lust, and more. Pre-order details can be found in the list below, and make sure to check out the wave of Bleach Pops that launched today as part of this week's anime drops from Funko.

• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - Gluttony - Entertainment Earth Exclusive
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - Father (GITD Chase) - Funko Exclusive
  
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops Moment: Mustang Vs. Lust - See at Entertainment Earth
  
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - Edward Elric - See at Entertainment Earth
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - Envy - See at Entertainment Earth
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - Izumi Curtis - See at Entertainment Earth
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - Lan Fan(Ninja) - See at Entertainment Earth
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Funko Pops - May Chang with Panda - See at Entertainment Earth
• Pre-orders for the commons are also available here on Amazon.

What's Next for Fullmetal Alchemist?

Unfortunately, It seems doubtful that we'll ever see a full-blown sequel to Fullmetal Alchemist in the future, as Hiromu Arakawa has moved onto new projects since her time with the Elrics came to a close. Luckily, the brothers are still well-regarded in the anime world as was apparently with the two recent live-action films that brought the trilogy to an end. While the Elrics' story might be done on the small screen, another project from Arakawa might eventually hit television.

Arakawa is currently working on a new manga series titled Daemons of The Shadow Realm. While not yet confirmed for an anime adaptation, it might make its way to the screen down the line. Here's an official description for the series, "In an isolated village, two twins were born, separated by day and night. It is years later, and while the older brother Yuru has become a hunter of animals, his sister Asa has been locked away in a cage, ordered to perform a special duty that prohibits her from meeting more than a few select individuals. On an otherwise inconspicuous day, a group of armed men riding in helicopters referred to as "dragons" by the citizens, assaults the village in search of Yuru, killing everyone else on sight. When Yuru attempts to meet up with Asa and flee, he finds a dead body instead--on top of that, the person who killed her claims to be Yuru's true twin sister."

As for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, it's the second anime adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist. The manga and anime both follow brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, two talented alchemists with the ability to manipulate and transform matter. After their mother dies of a sickness, the pair attempt to resurrect her using alchemy. The experiment goes horrifically wrong, costing Edward an arm and a leg and Alphonse his entire body. Edward manages to rescue his brother's soul by binding it to a suit of armor, and the pair set out to somehow restore Al's body and Edward's limbs. During their travels, Edward becomes a State Alchemist and uncovers a conspiracy involving homonculi and the fabled Philosopher's stone.

While the first anime adaptation (simply titled Fullmetal Alchemist) deviated heavily from the plot of the manga as it eventually ran out of manga chapters to adapt, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a faithful adaptation of the manga and features numerous characters that didn't appear in the original anime series.

Humble has released the official Humble Choice Bundle for April which will provide several new game titles to subscribers, including Victoria 3, The Callisto Protocol, and Humankind Definitive Edition. The three standout titles from the bundle offer a plenty of variety in genre and gameplay, with players using their diplomacy to build their ideal society in the strategy game, surviving sci-fi horrors, and rewrite the course of human history in a historic strategy, respectively.

If you're unfamiliar with Humble Choice, the service allows subscribers to acquire games monthly for $11.99. While other subscription services only allow players access to the game for a limited time, Humble Choice titles are available to keep forever. In addition the Humble also saves players up to 20% on thousands of games in their store, the ability to skip or cancel anytime, and more exclusive member perks.

The official bundle announcement comes after the month's bundle supposedly leaked, with only one of the leaked titles ending up on the official list - Fashion Police Squad.

This month's most represented genres on the list is strategy with five games and adventure with six of the eight. April's Humble Choice Bundle Includes:

• Victoria 3
• The Callisto Protocol
• Humankind Definitive Addition
• Fashion Police Squad
• Terraformers
  
• Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
  
• Coromon
  
• The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

The Three Standouts

Victoria 3 is a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive that sends players through a simulation spanning 100 years, beginning in 1836. Players are able to choose any nation and guide it through a century known as the "century of change." Your political, economic and diplomatic decisions will let you change the fate of millions, as you shape your society and claim your place in the sun. If you haven't played Victoria 3 already, you'll be wildly impressed with the game's environment, which features a living map whose development overtime is dependent on your choices.

In The Callisto Protocol, players will be transported to the maximum security penitentiary on Jupiter's moon Callisto, Black Iron Prison, in a third-person narrative that will have players fighting through hell in space, fighting for survival against inmates who are transforming into horrific monsters. Survival means scavenging the penitentiary for items to add to your weapons, gear, and abilities in order to tackle gun and close quarters combat. The Callisto Protocol's inclusion comes shortly after a spin-off, Project Birdseye, was recently announced. Developer Striking Distance Studios is also working on a new game currently, though it's yet to be confirmed what the unannounced game is. Future updates on the studio can be followed here.

Returning to the strategy genre with Humankind Definitive Edition, players guide a Neolithic tribe from the dawn of humanity through centuries, offering players the opportunity to blend real-world cultures to create a society that is uniquely their own with an impressive variety of cultures to include.

You can subscribe to get all of the titles under the April Humble Choice Bundle right here.

LEGO is celebrating 85 years of DC Comics' Batman and they've chosen what many consider to be the best version of the character to do it. Of course, we're talking about Batman: The Animated Series, and the first LEGO set inspired by the show probably isn't what you would have expected. Using 4120 pieces, fans can build a 3D recreation of the Gotham City skyline complete with loads of Easter eggs. The set will also include minifigures of Batman, Catwoman, The Joker, and Harley Quinn.

Features of the Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City (76271) LEGO set include brick-built locations and from the series such as Gotham City Court, Arkham Asylum, Wayne Manor, the Batcave and more. You'll also be able to view what's happening inside these locations thanks to 15 removable panels. Naturally, Batmobile and Batwing vehicles are included in the display along with a Bat Signal.

Note that the LEGO Gotham City set can be mounted on a wall or stood on a surface using a flip-out stand when complete, making it something of a hybrid between a LEGO Art set and the Batman Batcave shadowbox that they released last year. It will also come with two sets of instructions for those that would enjoy sharing the build with another Batman fan.

Already sold on it? Of course you are. LEGO Insiders got first crack at this set for an early release window that started on April 1st, but It will be available to the general public starting on April 3rd / 4th at 9pm PT / 12am ET right here at the LEGO Shop priced at $299.99. You can sign up for a free LEGO Insiders account right here to score get the set ahead of time and score additional perks from LEGO. While you're at it, make sure to check out the first D&D LEGO set, which is the other big release for April 2024.

You can find more upcoming LEGO releases here in the "Coming Soon" section. After the launch, they will shift here in the "Available Now" section. A full list of new LEGO sets for March 1st 2024 can be found here. Of course, this Batman: The Animated Series set won't be the only way that Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates 85 years of Batman in 2024. Expect many new announcements and product drops, which may or may not include additional Batman LEGO sets.

Batman: The Animated Series spawned the DC Animated Universe -- the shared continuity of Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Batman Beyond, and Justice League Unlimited -- and ended its original run after 85 episodes in 1995. In 1997, the series continued with another 24 episodes as The New Batman Adventures, featuring Gotham City's crime-fighting team of Batman, the Tim Drake Robin (Mathew Valencia), Batgirl (Tara Strong), and Nightwing (Loren Lester).

Note that Hasbro will be launching additional Wondercon 2024 products throughout the week. Look for the Star Wars lineup to drop on April 3rd, G.I. Joe Classified on April 4th, and Transformers on April 4th. All of these releases will be available at the same 1pm ET time slot on their respective launch days.

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Las year, McFarlane Toys launched a DC Multiverse Collector Edition line of premium, limited edition, 7-inch scale action figures "designed and produced exclusively for the core collector". During WonderCon 2024 this past weekend, McFarlane announced three new additions to the lineup - Captain Boomerang (The Flash), Starfire (DC Rebirth), and a classic Penguin.

All of the figures look pretty fantastic, and we're especially excited about the Starfire and classic Penguin releases. That said, you might want to go after those first when pre-orders kick off today, April 2nd at 9am PT / 12pm ET here at Entertainment Earth (free shipping on orders $79+). The figures might also be available here on Amazon around that time. UPDATE: The figures are live! Direct links are available below.

• Classic Penguin - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Starfire - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Captain Boomerang - See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon
• Collector's case of 6 - See at Entertainment Earth

The first wave of DC Multiverse Collector's Edition figures featured 7-inch scale figures of Superman (Action Comics #1), Abyss (Batman #118), and Green Lantern Alan Scott (Day of Vengeance). Wave 2 was unveiled with Hawkman (Zero Hour), Sinestro (Corps War), and Firestorm (Crisis on Infinite Earths). Wave 3 dropped with Captain Carrot (Justice League Incarnate), Batman as Green Lantern, and a Superman figure that comes packaged with Krypto the Superdog (Return of Superman),and a classic Wonder Woman figure. Details about those releases can be found right here.

What Is The Penguin About?

Speaking of the Penguin, there's a tv show inspired by the character on the horizon starring Colin Farrell. While plot details surrounding The Penguin are currently under wraps, it is expected to take place in the aftermath of the events of The Batman.

"We are thrilled to bring audiences a new version of this iconic DC character that they have never seen before," Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max, said in a statement when the show was announced. "It is incredible to be working with Matt, Dylan and Lauren on continuing this story and to see Colin take his already exceptional performance in 'The Batman' to the next level."

"Colin exploded off the screen as the Penguin in 'The Batman,' and having the chance to thoroughly explore the inner life of that character on HBO Max is an absolute thrill," The Batman director Matt Reeves echoed. "Dylan and I are so excited to work with Lauren in continuing Oz's story as he grabs violently for power in Gotham."

"I have long been a fan of the world of 'The Batman,' and Matt's film is such a powerful and bold entry into the canon. I am excited and humbled to continue telling stories in the grimy world of Gotham City - and what better excuse to channel my inner villain than to tell the story of Oswald Cobblepot? I am thrilled to work with Colin, Matt, Dylan, 6th & Idaho, Warners, and HBO Max as we work to bring this story to the screen," said showrunner Lauren LeFranc.

Who Is in the Cast of The Penguin?

The cast of The Penguin includes and Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, as well as Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Deirdre O'Connell.

"The only thing I had an idea was that I wasn't nearly getting to explore the character as much as I wanted to," Farrell explained in a recent interview with Variety. "Because there was all this extraordinary work done by [makeup artists] Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine and his team, and I just thought it was the tip of the iceberg, pardon the pun, that we were getting to do the six or seven scenes that we did in the film. I was grateful for them, but I wanted more."

Are you excited for The Batman's The Penguin spinoff? What do you think of Colin Farrell's newest quotes about the show? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

The Penguin will debut exclusively on Max in the fall of 2024.