Category: Press Releases

Los Angeles, CA (June 17, 2025) – Ignition Press proudly announces it will make its public debut at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) next month with the Ignition Press Room in the Gaslamp district. This press release kicks off the new creator-driven publisher’s “Ignition Sequence: SDCC,” with over a dozen announcements leading up to the premiere convention event.

The Ignition Press Room is a standalone, boutique pop-up experience designed to introduce visiting press, fans, and convention goers to Ignition Press through interactive photo opportunities, a retail experience, programming for fans and industry members, exclusive afterhours events, along with meet-and-greets and signings with Ignition Press creators. The Ignition Press Room will host appearances from creators including Jeremy Haun, Cullen Bunn, Leah Williams, Stephanie Williams, Inaki Miranda, Mike Tisserand, and David Baldeón, with more to be announced ahead of SDCC. The retail experience will include exclusive comic books, T-shirts, enamel pins, stickers, and other merchandise items to be revealed in the coming weeks. Members of the press, including journalists, podcasters, bloggers, and influencers, can relax in a private part of the Ignition Press Room and enjoy light refreshments, beverages, and high-speed internet.

“When we began building Ignition Press nearly one year ago, we knew we wanted to do comics differently,” said Ignition Press Publisher Filip Sablik. “The Ignition Press Room is the first manifestation of the type of community we are building around our amazing creators and a celebration of everything we love about this amazing medium!”
The Ignition Press Room will be open with free admission to the public during SDCC, with additional details to be revealed throughout “Ignition Sequence: SDCC” in the coming weeks. The Ignition Press Room will be located in the heart of the Gaslamp District at 643 G St, San Diego, CA 92101.

Ignition Press is dedicated to empowering vibrant creativity through creator-driven original stories, told with integrity and commitment, that meet their audience where they are. The Los Angeles-based comic book and graphic novel publisher was co-founded by publishing and media industry veterans Eric Gitter (CEO), Filip Sablik (Publisher), Jamie S. Rich (Editor-in-Chief), and Jeremy Haun (Creative Director) in July 2024 and will exclusively publish creator-driven original series beginning in September 2025. To stay up to date on Ignition Press news, become an Ignition Insider at www.ignitionpress.com.

New York, NY— June 17, 2025 — The Marvel Universe’s next SECRET WAR erupts this September in BATTLEWORLD, a five-issue limited series by acclaimed writer Christos Gage (Superior Spider-Man) and superstar artist Marcus To (X-Force).

In the tradition of 2015’s visionary Secret Wars event by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic as well as the original classic Secret Wars, BATTLEWORLD will see shattered fragments of infinite worlds unite to form a single planet that will play host to an epic conflict! This time around, the players will be handpicked from across space and time, including some of the most iconic universes in the multiverse. Prepare to see fan favorite characters like the original Starbrand, Days of Future Past’s Storm, Kushala the Spirit Rider, and Maestro alongside exciting new versions of Wasp, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and more. The battle lines are drawn as a mysterious force sets this awesome assembly of heroes and villains against each other in a war for the ultimate prize!

“SLAY YOUR ENEMIES, PROVE YOUR WORTH AND ALL YOU DESIRE SHALL BE YOURS IN THE WORLD TO COME!”

The Battleworld from Secret Wars returns! Heroes from across the Multiverse are thrown together on a patchwork world to engage in their own Secret Wars for the survival of their timelines! Who or what has created this Battleworld, and for what nefarious purpose? Enter Maestro. Is he friend or foe?

“I was a rabid consumer of the original Secret Wars when it came out in 1984, so a chance to revisit the Battleworld ‘destroy your enemies’ concept was irresistible. Then they offer me Hank Pym, one of my favorite Marvel characters to write, and the amazing Marcus To on art?!” Gage recalled.

On choosing the cast, Gage said, “When Wil suggested that the fragments of Battleworld could come from different timelines, I jumped at that, because Marvel has so many awesome ones, from Days of Future Past to 2099. Using Hank gave me the idea to build a team of characters with mistakes to atone for or tragedies to overcome, so we added a very young Spider-Man whose guilt over Uncle Ben is as raw as his inexperience; a newly sober Carol Danvers; King Thor, who rules over a dead future Earth; a fugitive Luke Cage, Hero for Hire; Bucky Barnes, fresh from the front lines of WWII; and more. But then, when I thought I was already in nerd heaven, they let me have Star Brand. The ORIGINAL Star Brand, Ken Connell! I still have the entire run of his New Universe comic that I bought personally between 1986 and 1989, so yeah, we’re gonna go a little nuts with this one. I haven’t even mentioned our Big Bad, Korvac, and Hank Pym’s first encounter with Arcade since he kidnapped a bunch of Hank’s Avengers Academy students…”

“When Wil approached me about being the artist for Battleworld with Christos Gage, I jumped at the opportunity,” To added. “As a comic fan growing up, my favorite stories were books like Avengers Forever, Onslaught, Heroes Reborn, and others. I was always excited to see all these different heroes and villains share the stage with each other, and I couldn’t wait to draw all these heroes and villains that I have loved reading.”

BATTLEWORLD #1 (OF 5)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Art by MARCUS TO
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Virgin Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant Cover by Greg Land
Star Brand Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Wraparound Connecting Variant Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Promo Variant Cover by ROD REIS
On Sale 9/24

SYNOPSIS

In this fantasy-adventure, set in a world peopled by creatures of myth and magic, a prince embarks on a quest to find the magical Glaive and then rescue his young bride. Colwyn (Ken Marshall) is the leader of a mythical sword-and-sorcery group in pursuit of “the Beast” that has kidnapped his fiancée, Lyssa (Lysette Anthony).

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

4K ULTRA HD DISC
• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative and approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky.
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English 2-Channel Surround

BLU-RAY DISC™
• Feature presented in HD resolution, sourced from the 4K master
• English 5.1 & 2-Channel Surround
• Special Features:
o Audio Commentary with Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall & Lysette Anthony, and Editor Ray Lovejoy
o Behind-the-Scenes Commentary
o “Journey to Krull” Featurette
o Theatrical Trailer

CAST AND CREW
Directed By: Peter Yates
Produced By: Ron Silverman
Executive Producer: Ted Mann
Written By: Stanford Sherman
Cast: Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and Francesca Annis

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 121 minutes
Rating: PG
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA

Since launching STORM’s new ongoing series last year, writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Lucas Werneck have proved without a doubt that Ororo Munroe is Earth’s Mightiest Mutant! Now, witness her greatest challenge yet in THUNDER WAR, a three-part arc kicking off this July in STORM #10 and continuing in STORM #11-12, where Ayodele and Werneck will be joined by rising star artist Mario Santoro.

It’s the youngest storm god versus the oldest as STORM battles HADAD! Leaving Galactus, Silver Surfer, and even Eternity in his wake, HADAD, the first and most powerful thunder god who debuted last week in STORM #9, is set to consume the universe! The only hero capable of stopping him is STORM, and to do so, she’ll need to soar higher than ever before. Will the iconic X-Man secure her place amongst the cosmic pantheon or be brutally brought down to Earth? A culmination of Storm’s milestone anniversary year, don’t miss this critical chapter in the iconic X-Man’s storied history.

Talking to CBR recently, Ayodele said, “THUNDER WAR firmly roots Ororo Munroe in all the strengths and flaws that made her the character she is today and pits her against the entire pantheon of thunder gods in the Marvel Universe to see which Storm will rise from the ashes — a benevolent goddess, a tyrannical godslayer, or one slain beneath the fury of immortals.”

STORM #10
Written by MUREWA AYODELE
Art by LUCAS WERNECK
Cover by MATEUS MANHANINI
On Sale 7/23

STORM #11
Written by MUREWA AYODELE
Art by MARIO SANTORO
Cover by MATEUS MANHANINI
On Sale 8/6

STORM #12
Written by MUREWA AYODELE
Art by MARIO SANTORO
Cover by MATEUS MANHANINI
On Sale 9/24

Last week, IMPERIAL, a four-issue event series by visionary writer Jonathan Hickman and superstar artists Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini, kicked off a galaxy-spanning conflict that’s set to transform the cosmic landscape of the Marvel Universe boldly. The highly anticipated series serves as the foundation for a new era of intergalactic storytelling, starting with five IMPERIAL WAR one-shots that spotlight individual characters and groups as they navigate the startling developments and explosive conflicts sweeping the stars. The first two IMPERIAL WAR one-shots, IMPERIAL WAR: SHE-HULK and IMPERIAL WAR: BLACK PANTHER, were announced last month and will hit stands in August. Today, fans can learn about the next two IMPERIAL WAR one-shots, IMPERIAL WAR: EXILES and IMPERIAL WAR: NOVA CENTURION, arriving in September.

The five IMPERIAL WAR one-shots represent key chapters of the overarching IMPERIAL narrative and will be co-written by Jonathan Hickman, the event architect. IMPERIAL WAR: EXILES by acclaimed writer Steve Foxe (Dark X-Men) and superstar artist Francesco Manna (Giant-Size House of M) will follow up on Professor X’s departure from Earth as the X-Men’s founder assembles a new team of heroes to protect his daughter, the recently deposed Empress Xandra. IMPERIAL WAR: NOVA – CENTURION sees blockbuster Marvel writer Jed MacKay (X-Men, Avengers) join the action alongside rising star artist Matteo Della Fonte (Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin) to take the helm of the galaxy’s most steadfast defender.

A coup at home has imperiled Shi’ar Majestrix Xandra, tearing her from the throne in IMPERIAL WAR: EXILES. Her only hope for survival lies in a mismatched group of renegades led by her father, Professor Charles Xavier, and her resurrected mother, Lilandra! But when faced with the incredible power of the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, the only way to survive…is to run!

“Mutantkind has looked to the stars since the 1970s, so there was no way we could leave the X-crew out of the Imperial master plan,” Foxe shared. “Watching Jonathan build this intergalactic conspiracy was its storytelling masterclass, and he built launch pads for all of us to tell some of the biggest stories possible on this new cosmic stage.”

Regarding the team’s roster, Foxe explained, “This is a crew of Exiles in the truest sense of the word—a ragtag band of royals, aliens, scoundrels, robots, and furballs thrust together under dire circumstances. And at the heart of it all is a family we’ve never really seen together in one place: Charles Xavier, Lilandra Neramani, and their daughter, Xandra. But make no mistake—this is a breakneck space-chase story first and foremost, and Francesco Manna is knocking it out of the galaxy. Which is good, because if these Exiles slow down for too long…they’ll be exterminated!”

The Xandarian Worldmind will be lost forever…unless Rich Rider can earn the credits needed to keep it alive in IMPERIAL WAR: NOVA – CENTURION! So Nova must offer his services to the highest bidder – Have Helmet, Will Travel!

“I’m very excited to take on the Human Rocket and explore the new cosmic stage defined by Imperial!” MacKay shared. “The great galactic civilizations are moving into an all-new alignment, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where the last Nova Corpsman fits in when the pieces are put together.”

“Rich is really interesting to me,” MacKay continued. “For a lot of his history, he’s been defined as being a ‘new kid,’ from his Spider-Man-esque origin to his time with the New Warriors, even up to the opening of Annihilation. Now, he’s the last standard bearer of the old order, a veteran of a war that already seems so long ago, and the question is being asked…is a Nova still relevant in the wake of IMPERIAL?”

IMPERIAL WAR: EXILES #1
Written by STEVE FOXE & JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by FRANCESCO MANNA
Cover by FRANCESCO MORTARINO
On Sale 9/3

IMPERIAL WAR: NOVA – CENTURION #1
Written by JED MACKAY & JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by MATTEO DELLA FONTE
Cover by FRANCESCO MORTARINO
On Sale 9/10

This September, unravel the hidden history of the Iron Fist mythos in THE UNDEAD IRON FIST, a four-issue limited series by writer Jason Loo (Werewolf by Night: Red Band) and artist Fran Galán (Carnage).

For centuries, the Iron Fist mantle has empowered chosen warriors with martial arts mastery, divine connections, ancient wisdom and LIES! Following the shocking events of last year’s Iron Fist 50^th Anniversary Special #1, Danny Rand’s tragic death sends him on a journey that will expose K’un-Lun’s darkest secret and enlighten him and readers alike to the Iron Fist’s greatest legends!

THE IRON FIST RISES!

The Book of the Iron Fist declares that every IRON FIST will die by the age of 33…but who created this false prophecy? Danny Rand was killed…but can you truly kill an IMMORTAL IRON FIST? Learn the truth about the legacy of the Iron Fist as Danny Rand rises once more to snuff out those that threaten that legacy…before Danny’s time run out.

“I was so relieved to not encounter any fan backlash or outrage when I killed off Danny Rand. Because there was always a plan to bring him back, but we wanted to make the fans wait,” Loo explained. “Not only was I busy plotting his next explosive chapter, Danny has been going through his own journey to find his way back into the 616 land of the living. And from the very first issue, he’s back swinging with ruthless vengeance. Artist Fran Galán is bringing so much wicked kineticism on every page, readers are going to be floored by this book.”

THE UNDEAD IRON FIST #1 (OF 4)
Written by JASON LOO
Art by FRAN GALÁN
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO
Variant Cover by PHILIP TAN
On Sale 9/10

Following the Emmy® Award-winning debut season, Season Two of the HBO® Original Series The Last of Us, continues the emotionally charged journey of survival, loss, and humanity in a post-pandemic world. Based on the famed video game of the same name, The Last of Us continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and stunning performances. Now, fans can own all seven episodes of the critically acclaimed second season along with nearly two hours of special features including two never-before-been-seen featurettes, when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment releases The Last of Us: The Complete Second Season on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 23, 2025.  Pre-order your copy today!

The Last of Us: The Complete Second Season is also available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

The Last of Us Season 1, Season 2, and a Season 1-2 bundle are also available now on Digital in both SD and HD formats with American Sign Language (ASL), ensuring Deaf, Hard of Hearing and ASL users can access HBO’s award-winning series in their first language.

Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.

Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria.  New cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars as therapist, Gail.

The Last of Us, based on the acclaimed video franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin (Emmy® Award-winning creator of HBO’s “Chernobyl”) and Neil Druckmann (creator and writer of the award-winning “The Last of Us” franchise and Naughty Dog Studio Head). The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells; with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.

As previously announced, HBO has renewed The Last of Us for a third season.

BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Ellie’s Ultimate Revenge (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) – Join the cast and crew as we discover what is fueling Ellie’s revenge and the rage within. What lead her on this path? Who is Ellie as a person and what drives her? What is her current relationship with Joel? How does she feel after she witnesses Joel die? Who is Abby? How can she find her? What will she do when she finally does? All of these questions are explored in Ellie’s Ultimate Revenge.
• Beneath the Surface: The Visual FX of The Last of Us (New Featurette Exclusive to 4K, BD and DVD) – The Last of Us invites you behind the scenes with the award-winning teams who bring the show to life. Tour the prosthetic workshop and revisit the concept art that inspired the characters! See the pyro team bathe the infected stunt performers in flames. Go behind the scenes as the production prepares hundreds of background actors in hair and make up for their epic attack on Jackson. Learn how VFX and Costume teams worked together to help bring to life the spore-filled basement beneath Lakehill Hospital. Featuring interviews with cast and crew.
• Growing the World of The Last of Us
• Welcome to Jackson (Set Tour)
• Joel’s Journey to Season 2
• Ellie’s Journey to Season 2
• Pedro and Bella Q&A
• Battle of Jackson, Deconstructed
• Open Book: Isabela Merced & Young Mazino
• Mushroom Taste Test
• Character Featurette – Joel
• Character Featurette – Ellie
• Character Featurette – Abby
• Character Featurette – Dina
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #1
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #2
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #3
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #4
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #5
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #6
• Making of: The Last of Us Episode #7

The Last of Us: The Complete Second Season

Includes 7 one-hour episodes:

1. Future Days
2. Through the Valley
3. The Path
4. Day One
5. Feel Her Love
6. The Price
7. Convergence

PRODUCT                                     
4K Ultra HD Steelbook
4K Ultra HD                                  
Blu-ray                                           
DVD                                                
Digital               
Languages: English, French, and Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish
Episode Run Time: approx. 420 minutes

From visionary director Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes at Night) and multifaceted GRAMMY®-winning and Oscar®- and Primetime Emmy®-nominated recording superstar The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), HURRY UP TOMORROW arrives today on Premium Video on Demand from Lionsgate. With a star-studded cast including Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega (Scream), and Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk), HURRY UP TOMORROW creates a one-of-a-kind experience for fans.

HURRY UP TOMORROW is now available to buy for $24.99 and rent for $19.99 (for 48 hours) on participating digital platforms where movies are purchased, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more.

Written by Trey Edward Shults & Abel Tesfaye & Reza Fahim. Directed by Trey Edward Schults.

CAST:
• Abel Tesfaye (Uncut Gems, The Idol)
• Primetime Emmy® Award Nominee Jenna Ortega (Wednesday [2023, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series], Scream, Miller’s Girl, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)
Academy Award® Nominee Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin [2022, Best Supporting Actor], Dunkirk, Saltburn, Eternals)

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2025
Title Copyright: Hurry Up Tomorrow © 2025 A3LA, LLC. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ^®, ™ & © 2025 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Rating: R for language throughout, drug use, some bloody violence and brief nudity
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Feature Run Time: 105 minutes
PVOD Closed Captions: Yes
PVOD Subtitles: Spanish
PVOD Video: 16×9 (Multiple Aspect Ratios) Presentation
PVOD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Dolby Audio

Fans can now relive the intergalactic chaos and mind-bending comedy when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings the eighth season of Adult Swim’s Emmy®-winning original series Rick and Morty to Blu-ray and DVD on November 18, 2025. This latest installment delivers the sci-fi satire, explosive adventures, and the beloved family dynamic that fans can’t get enough of. Don’t miss out on all 10 episodes plus bonus content of Rick and Morty: The Complete Eighth Season. Preorder the Blu-Ray and DVD now. 

Rick and Morty: The Complete Eighth Season is now available to purchase Digitally, with each episode dropping the day after it airs, across major platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more. For those ready to relive the whole saga, the Rick and Morty Seasons 1–8 Digital Bundle will be available starting July 28, 2025, following the season finale. 

Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty is back for Season 8! Life has meaning again! Anything is possible! Look out for adventures with Summer, Jerry, Beth, and the other Beth. Perhaps Butter Bot will be assigned a new task? Whatever happens, you can’t keep Rick and Morty down for long. People have tried! 

Rick and Morty: The Complete Eighth Season stars Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer and is Executive Produced by Dan Harmon and Scott Marder, who also serves as showrunner. The ensemble continues to bring energy, wit, and just the right amount of chaos to every dimension-hopping escapade.  

The series premiered on Adult Swim in December 2013 and quickly became one of the network’s most iconic originals. Rick and Morty remained the #1 comedy across all of cable during its third through sixth seasons and has earned two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Animated Program.  

SERIES INFORMATION: 

Rick and Morty: The Complete Eighth Season 

Includes all 10 episodes plus bonus content from the eighth season, including exclusive content only available on the Blu-ray and DVD. 

PRODUCT: 
DVD 
Blu-Ray 
Audio: English 
Subtitles: English SDH 
Rated: TV-MA 

SYNOPSIS

Once in a lifetime, there comes a motion picture that changes the whole history of motion pictures. A picture so stunning in its effect, so vast in its impact that it profoundly affects the lives of those who see it. That picture might well be MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL, featuring the entire Python gang in this hilarious retelling of the Knights of King Arthur and their quest for the Holy Grail.

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

4K ULTRA HD DISC
• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English Mono
• Special Features:
o Near-Theatrical Version of the Film (in HD resolution) – Experience a slightly shorter version of the film, as seen on VHS!
o ‘Tis But A Tribute – 50 Years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Over 25 comedy luminaries share their memories of, affection for, and continued fascination with the film

BLU-RAY DISC™
• Feature presented in HD resolution
• English 5.1 & Mono
• Special Features:
o Audio Commentary with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones
o Audio Commentary with John Cleese, Eric Idle, and Michael Palin
o 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Terry, Terry, Mike, John, and Eric!
o Outtakes and Extended Scenes with Introduction by Terry Jones
o Lost Animations with Introduction by Terry Gilliam
o Quest for the Holy Grail Locations with Michael Palin and Terry Jones
o Lego Knights: The Knights of the Round Table in LEGO
o Special Japanese Version
o How to Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film)
o BBC Film Night on Location
o Three Songs to Sing-Along
o Photo Gallery
o Original Theatrical Trailer

CAST AND CREW
Written and Performed By: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Producer: Mark Forstater
Executive Producer: John Goldstone
Directed By: Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 92 minutes
Rating: PG
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.66:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English Mono DTS-HD MA