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Next Week in TV 11/2: Exploring The Worlds Of Imagination With Frankenstein And The Fantastic Four By DRWHO42 and Scott We have now entered the month of November, and this signals the movement toward the Thanksgiving holiday and the thawing of Mariah Carey’s holiday music. The week ahead is one not to be missed with the streaming premieres of Frankenstein and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.  Those looking for a few laughs, we recommend adding Tracy Morgan’s latest series Crutch, which centers on a widower and empty-nester who finds himself adjusting as his son and family move in.

Next Week in TV 11/2: Exploring The Worlds Of Imagination With Frankenstein And The Fantastic Four

By DRWHO42 and Scott We have now entered the month of November, and this signals the movement toward the Thanksgiving holiday and the thawing of Mariah Carey’s holiday music. The week ahead is one…

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It’s okay to be glad that restaurants are doing stuff like this AND absolutely furious about the utter failure of the United States government.

Happy Halloween from your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man aka me! This mask from Hasbro is freaking awesome!!

The Nacelle Company Brings Star Trek Fans One Step Closer To The Stars With Their Product Line Of Figures By DRWHO42  The collectible industry has experienced leaps and bounds in terms of quality in recent years, and The Nacelle Company is leading the charge with Star Trek figures that will appeal to collectors, casual fans, and die-hard Star Trek fans alike. The company has a license to produce Star Trek figures from The Original Series to Enterprise and all cinematic films until 2005.

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My Experience at Newport Beach Film Festival 2025 By Jason Delgado  The 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival took place October 16-23, offering an array of exciting foreign and domestic films. Opening night kicked off with actress Renee Zellweger wearing her filmmaker hat, bringing her animated, hand-drawn short film, They, a passion project about the state of the world today. Opening night also featured director Richard Linklater’s outstanding, based on a true story, Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart, a drunkard intellectual who is jealous of his former musical collaborator Richard Rogers (Andrew Scott), as they celebrate in a bar the opening night of his hit musical Oklahoma.

My Experience at Newport Beach Film Festival 2025

By Jason Delgado  The 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival took place October 16-23, offering an array of exciting foreign and domestic films. Opening night kicked off with actress Renee Zellweger wearing her filmmaker hat, bringing her…

BBC Sets The Stage For Doctor Who’s Return – Christmas 2026 By DRWHO42 Whovians have been stuck in a proverbial temporal vortex since Ncuti Gatwa departed from the titular role as The Doctor at the conclusion of The Reality War in May, with no indication of…

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BBC Sets The Stage For Doctor Who’s Return – Christmas 2026 By DRWHO42 Whovians have been stuck in a proverbial temporal vortex since Ncuti Gatwa departed from the titular role as The Doctor at the conclusion of The Reality War in May, with no indication of the series returning. Today, the announcement from the BBC that the series will return for a Christmas Special in 2026 has breathed new life into the iconic franchise and provided Whovians with relief that the future is safe for our favorite Timelord.  

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FoCC Interview: Thomas Sadoski – Adult Children By Jason Delgado  Thomas Sadoski is an actor whom fans may know from Aaron Sorkin’s amazing HBO drama, The Newsroom, or countless other projects from both the stage and screen. He is one of those actors that when I see him, I know that I am in for a treat. His latest starring turn in an independent film project, Adult Children, is no different. 

FoCC Interview: Thomas Sadoski – Adult Children

By Jason Delgado  Thomas Sadoski is an actor whom fans may know from Aaron Sorkin’s amazing HBO drama, The Newsroom, or countless other projects from both the stage and screen. He is one of those actors that when I see him, I know that I am in for a…

FoCC Reactor: Looking Forward To Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order By DRWHO42 AMC is bringing another party to the expansive world of Ann Rice with its latest series, Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order. The series centers on a clandestine organization that tracks and contains witches, vampires, werewolves, and ghosts around the globe. Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liasons) stars as Guy Anatole, a driven and intuitive law school graduate looking to land a job.

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Next Week in TV 10/26: The World Series Continues, The Witcher and Star Wars: Visions are Back; Both the It Series and Talamasca: The Secret Order Debut By Scott and DRWHO42 In the final week of October, and with Halloween quickly approaching, there are numerous exciting treats for us small screen fans to enjoy, but without the tricks. The week begins with the series premiere of Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order on AMC and BBC America. This captivating series delves into the world of a secret society dedicated to tracking witches, vampires, and werewolves.

Next Week in TV 10/26: The World Series Continues, The Witcher and Star Wars: Visions are Back; Both the It Series and Talamasca: The Secret Order Debut #TV #WhatToWatch

FoCC Reactor: TWD Daryl Dixon – The Accidental Tourists By DRWHO42 The third season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is about to come to a conclusion, and it has been an interesting journey for Daryl and Carol’s journey home. Their path from France so far has taken a varied path back home, with their journey across the English countryside to London, then embarking on a sea voyage, only to be stranded on the coast of Spain after a storm.

FoCC Reactor: TWD Daryl Dixon - The Accidental Tourists. #TWD #DarylDixon

Next Week in TV 10/19: Both House of Dynamite and Weapons Debut, and Daryl Dixon Wraps its Third Season By DRWHO42 and Scott The upcoming week in television will take us from the streets of Madrid in the fight against tyranny and zombies, to the baseball diamond in the pursuit of victory. Justin Hartley’s Tracker returns for its third season to kick off the week. Also, Sunday is the third season finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which fans will find Daryl undertaking an effort to upend a self-established monarchy in Spain to save his friends from oppression.

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Prepare For A Fright-Filled Return To Derry By DRWHO42  Andy and Barbara Muschietti brought Stephen King’s novel “It” to life in two standout films in 2017 and 2019. The first film served as an introduction for the teenagers to P…

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High-Tech Rubik’s Cube Wows Attendees at NYCC 2025 by Transmute Jun Games are a large part of the nerd experience. At the recent New York Comic Con (NYCC, held October 9-12, 2025), attendees saw more than just video games and CCGs; Rubik’s WowCube brought true 3-dimensional gaming to the Exhibit Floor. The WowCube is a 2x2x2 cube that twists in a similar fashion to a traditional 3x3x3 cube, and has a total of 24 miniature LCD screens covering every surface.

High-Tech Rubik’s Cube Wows Attendees at NYCC 2025
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FoCC Preview: Getting Ready For Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein By DRWHO42  Guillermo del Toro has long established himself as a visionary creator, bringing his unique storytelling and stunning visuals to life in works such as Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, Hellboy, and The Shape of Water. His upcoming film, Frankenstein, bears the hallmarks of one of the best adaptations of Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel, which tells the story of a scientist's pursuit to create life and, more importantly, the moral and ethical responsibility he must bear for his actions. 

FoCC Preview: Getting Ready For Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

By DRWHO42  Guillermo del Toro has long established himself as a visionary creator, bringing his unique storytelling and stunning visuals to life in works such as Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, Hellboy, and The Shape…

Offsites at NYCC 2025 by Transmute Jun When con attendees think of offsites, New York Comic Con (NYCC) is not typically the event that comes to mind. San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) has carved out a reputation as the place for offsite activations. However, NYCC does have its own share of such activities, as was evident at the 2025 show (held October 9-12…

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NYCC 2025 Covers All Angles by Transmute Jun New York Comic Con (NYCC) offered something for everyone at the Javits Center, October 9-12. The convention, which hosts over 200,000 attendees, was its usual controlled chaos, with fans teeming everywhere, every one of them having a great time. Panels are the main reason many attend NYCC, and 2025 did not disappoint. Television properties such as Star Trek…

NYCC 2025 Covers All Angles
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Next Week in TV 10/12: CBS Dominates the Week With Several Premieres, and More By Scott and DRWHO42 This week, one network will dominate the television landscape. That network is CBS, which will have a wide variety of shows for everyone to enjoy throughout the week. Returning from their respective seasonal breaks are Matlock, Elsbeth, The Neighborhood, FBI, Watson, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, Ghosts, George & Mindy’s First Marriage, and Fire Country…

Next Week in TV 10/12: CBS Dominates the Week With Several Premieres, and More #TV #WhatToWatch

Newport Beach Film Festival 2025 First Look By Jason Delgado The glamorous Newport Beach Film Festival will be back again on October 16-23, featuring many amazing filmmakers, actors and actresses, and films to see. Scarlett Johansson, Mark Hamill, Brendan Fraser, Rian Johnson, Tessa Thompson, and Diane Liane are amongst those who are being honored for their work.  There are numerous films about which to be excited at the festival, with not one, but two, from a great filmmaker of our time: Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, The Before trilogy).

Newport Beach Film Festival 2025 First Look

By Jason Delgado The glamorous Newport Beach Film Festival will be back again on October 16-23, featuring many amazing filmmakers, actors and actresses, and films to see. Scarlett Johansson, Mark Hamill, Brendan Fraser, Rian Johnson, Tessa Thompson, and…

Next Week in TV 10/5: 9-1-1 Returns In Epic Fashion And Experience Chills With True Haunting By DRWHO42 and Scott October is here, and television is brimming with exciting content. Family Guy’s special, titled A Little Fright Music, revolves around Stevie and Brian composing Halloween songs, while Pete learns about potential dangers during trick-or-treating. Hallmark is embracing the seasonal spirit with their movie, Haul out the Halloween, which brings families together in a neighborhood to celebrate Halloween.

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The Stan Lee Experience: Fair or Foul? By Jason Delgado “What is grief, if not love enduring?” is an iconic line from Wandavision because so many people can relate to this sentiment. Memories of our dearly departed loved ones are precious. They live on through those memories. As a way to keep Stan Lee’s memory alive, companies Hyperreal and Proto Inc. worked together to debut an interactive Stan image at LA Comic Con that processes questions and formulates responses.

The Stan Lee Experience: Fair or Foul?

By Jason Delgado “What is grief, if not love enduring?” is an iconic line from Wandavision because so many people can relate to this sentiment. Memories of our dearly departed loved ones are precious. They live on through those memories. As a way to keep Stan…

SDCC 2026 Returning Registration by Transmute Jun Screenshot San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) badge sales have been frustrating and filled with technical glitches, to the point that attendees have come to expect issues. Yet the SDCC 2026 returning registration (held October 4, 2025) was surprisingly smooth, save for one visual issue experienced by a few people, who saw a blank white screen instead of the standard waiting room.

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My Experience at LA Comic Con 2025 By Jason Delgado LA Comic Con (LACC) was like a Christmas present that arrived earlier than usual: on the weekend of September 26th - 28th. LACC is the biggest pop culture convention in the City of Angels, regularly bringing over 120,000 people to geek out on comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, celebrities, television, and movies.  The highlight for me this year was the Main Stage panels.

My Experience at LA Comic Con 2025

By Jason Delgado LA Comic Con (LACC) was like a Christmas present that arrived earlier than usual: on the weekend of September 26th - 28th. LACC is the biggest pop culture convention in the City of Angels, regularly bringing over 120,000 people to geek out on…

AMC at NYCC 2025 by Transmute Jun AMC is leaning into the Halloween theming for New York Comic Con (NYCC), bringing the chills and scares with panels for attendees at the show (October 8-12, 2025). On Friday, October 10, AMC will host Anne Rice's Immortal Universe on the Main Stage at 6:45 pm. Fans can expect a sneak peek at the new series Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order, as well as a panel with cast from…

AMC at NYCC 2025
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eBay plans for NYCC 2025 by Transmute Jun Auction site eBay has long been a staple of the online collectibles experience. For the past few years, eBay has brought that experience to the exhibit floor at cons such as New York Comic Con (NYCC) and Gen Con. This year's NYCC (October 9-12, 2025) eBay booth will continue that legacy, with live interviews, giveaways and contests.

eBay plans for NYCC 2025
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Con Recap: Los Angeles Comic Con 2025 – Fun for All By Miclpea Los Angeles (LA) Comic Con 2025 ran from September 26–28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Over the weekend, attendees had the opportunity to participate in gaming, cosplay, panels, autograph signings, and more. Here are some of the highlights of the event. LA Comic Con used the South Hall for panels and exhibitors, while the West Hall hosted anime and gaming events.

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Mad Cave Comics at NYCC 2025 by Transmute Jun Mad Cave Comics continues to expand its presence at pop culture conventions around the country, and has just announced plans for New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2025, to be held October 9-12. Mad Cave will be at booth #4455 on the Exhibit Floor, offering exclusive comic cover variants and merchandise throughout the weekend, particularly for its Phantom…

Mad Cave Comics at NYCC 2025
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Next Week in TV 9/28: September Ends, October Begins By Scott and DRWHO42 It’s that time again to welcome the spooky month of October, which begins this week with the end of September. However, before we welcome October, the final three days of September still have a few surprises in store. On Sunday, Fox’s The Simpsons returns for its 37th season, while Bob’s Burger continues its 17th season. On AMC, …

Next Week in TV 9/28: September Ends, October Begins. #TV #WhatToWatch

The Fantastic Four Pop-Up at NYCC 2025 by Transmute Jun Last summer's new Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, was a fun and exciting experience for fans in theatres. Now, as the film is coming to digital/home release, the team is appearing at New York Comic Con (NYCC) at its own offsite! The Fantastic Four Immersive Pop-Up Experience will be located at Hudson Mercantile, at 500 W 36th St., every day of the con (October 9 through 12), from 10 am to 6:00 pm (

The Fantastic Four Pop-Up at NYCC 2025
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