Category: Press Releases

New York, NY— August 20, 2024 — Over the last year, the Marvel mythos has been infused with Disney magic in new What If…? one-shots that put Mickey Mouse and the gang into landmark Marvel comic sagas! Following Donald Duck’s remarkable adventures as Wolverine and Thor, Minnie steps up to take on the mantle of one of Marvel’s most iconic female superheroes this November in MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL #1!

Crafted by a team of accomplished Disney comic creators—writers Steve Behling and Luca Barbieri along with artist Giada Perissinotto—MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL will put a unique spin on Carol Danvers’ superhero origins, as told in 1977’s Ms. Marvel #1-4 by industry legends Gerry Conway, John Buscema, Chris Claremont, Joe Sinnott, Jim Mooney and David Anthony Kraft. See Minnie tackle the mystery of her mysterious new cosmic powers and take first flight as Ms. Marvel in this thrilling saga featuring Peg Leg Pete as the villainous Scorpion, which includes appearances by classic Disney stars like Scrooge McDuck and more!

WHAT IS THE SECRET PAST OF MINNIE MOUSE? Our story finds The Chronicle newspaper reporter Minnie Mouse tasked with an exposé on a new hero on the scene in Duckburg, CAPTAIN MARVEL! But Peg Leg Pete – Scorpion complicates her plans by attacking the Chronicle building! To make matters worse, John D. Rockerduck and the Beagle Boys attack Scrooge McDuck’s money bin, and when Captain Marvel shows up to stop them, Minnie discovers an incredible secret about her past! What is Minnie’s connection to Duckburg’s sensational new hero, Captain Marvel?

“Steve, Luca, and Giada perfectly capture the spirit of Carol Danvers’ origin, a real nostalgic treat with a Disney twist. Guaranteed to be the most fun comic of the month!” Editor Mark Paniccia said. 

Check out the covers, including variants by superstar artists Peach Momoko, Elena Casagrande, and Phil Noto, and preorder MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 at your local comic shop today.

MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL #1
Written by STEVE BEHLING & LUCA BARBIERI
Art and Cover by GIADA PERISSINOTTO
Variant Cover by ELENA CASAGRANDE
Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO
Virgin Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO

On Sale 11/20

Burbank, Calif., August 15, 2024—To celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the supernatural slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street from New Line Cinema and renowned horror director Wes Craven, the 1984 film will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD on October 1 and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on October 15.

A Nightmare on Elm Street, which spawned a franchise and introduced audiences to iconic horror villain Freddy Krueger, will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

The 4K UHD remaster of A Nightmare on Elm Street includes both the 1984 theatrical version and an uncut version that includes eight seconds of additional unrated footage.

Wes Craven (Scream) directed the film from his own screenplay. It stars John Saxon, Ronee Blakely, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri, Johnny Depp, and Robert Englund and is produced by Robert Shaye.

About the Film
Can your nightmares be fatal? In this classic of the horror film genre that launched a movie franchise, a hideously scarred man who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later in the terrifying nightmares of his killer’s teenage children… and the dreaming teenagers are starting to die in their sleep.

A Nightmare on Elm Street Digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contain the following previously released special features:

• Ready Freddy Focus Points
• Commentary with Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Ronnie Blakely, Robert Shaye, and Sara Risher.
• Commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and Jacques Haitkin.
• Alternate endings
• The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror
• Never Sleep Again: A Nightmare on Elm Street
• Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares

BASICS

A Nightmare on Elm Street
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, Parisian French
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French
Theatrical and Uncut Version Run Time: 91 minutes
Theatrical Version Rating: R for strong bloody horror violence and gore, language, drug use and some sexuality/nudity.
Uncut Version Rating: Unrated
Digital Street Date: October 1, 2024
Physical Street Date: October 15, 2024

New York, NY— August 14, 2024 — Because you demanded it—HELLVERINE rides again! This December, the breakout character will headline his first-ever ongoing series by writer and Hellverine co-creator Benjamin Percy and blazing hot artist Raffaele Ienco (Star Wars: Darth Vader).

Following HELLVERINE’s debut in last year’s Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Weapons of Vengeance crossover, hellfire was passed from father to son as Logan’s son Akhiro, formerly known as Daken, took over the mantle in a 4-issue HELLVERINE limited series. That saga concluded today, and now, Percy will take this hellish journey to even darker depths as Akihiro embraces his transformation and dives claws first into Marvel’s superheroic landscape, as well as its demonic underworld. 

It’s hellfire-fueled, claw-slashing action in the Mighty Marvel Manner as HELLVERINE blazes a new path across the Marvel Universe! The Demon Bagra-ghul possessed Wolverine, turning him into a killing machine…but Logan is no stranger to caging the beast within his soul, and the demon learned his heroic ways. Now it’s resurrected Akihiro, and the two must learn to live as one—the HELLVERINE! But they can’t do it alone–enter Doctor Strange!

On Hellverine’s success and future, Percy shared, “I was writing Wolverine, and I was writing Ghost Rider. Of course, I was going to bring them together. The Weapons of Vengeance storyline was a monstrous hit, in part because Geoff Shaw and I introduced the Hellverine, a version of Logan with a flaming skull and flaming claws. The fan enthusiasm was such that a Marvel Legends toy was announced, and a spin-off limited series got greenlit. I had so much fun expanding the mythos of the demon Bagra-Ghul and finding a way to not only bring Akihiro back from his savage death in Sabretooth War but to explore some fresh possibilities for a complicated character I’ve always loved. And now? There’s more mayhem and occultism, and hellfire on the horizon. I’m grateful to readers and retailers for their support because a Hellverine ongoing is coming your way. I’m joining forces with powerhouse artist Raffaele Ienco, and we’ve got huge, horrifying plans for the Hellverine and his role in the 616.”

New York, NY— August 12, 2024 — Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, the WEST COAST AVENGERS are back this November in a new ongoing series by Marvel superstar Gerry Duggan and acclaimed artist Danny Kim! Today, fans can check out this bold new lineup in variant covers for the debut issue, including pieces by Jeehyung Lee, Gerardo Sandoval, and series artist Danny Kim.

This iconic iteration of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will hit the ground running just in time for the title’s 40^th anniversary. Following Duggan’s run on Invincible Iron Man, the series opens with Tony Stark assembling a new team consisting of War Machine; Jessica Drew, AKA Spider-Woman; Firestar, who Duggan redefined in the pages of X-Men; AND a mysteriously redeemed Ultron!

ULTRON RETURNS…REDEEMED? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron – who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?

“Redemption has been on my mind this year, and we’ll see who can be redeemed on the West Coast,” Duggan teased. “It’s a fun action story, but it’s also an Ultron tale – and one of my biggest Marvel swings yet. I previously had the pleasure of writing a pretty great horror story about Ultron wearing Pym’s face, and this is a very different tale with one of my favorite Marvel characters, in one of my favorite legacy titles in the city that has been my home for so long. Wait until you see what Danny Kim is cooking up. Find redemption in November in the city of Angels.”

New York, NY— August 9, 2024 — The Maker, a deranged alternate version of Reed Richards, manipulated his way through the timestream to create a world without superheroes, but when he emerges from captivity in 16 months, he’s in for a rude awakening! In his absence, superheroes, nations, and young mutants are reclaiming their destiny in four hit titles: Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, Bryan Hill and Stefano Caselli’s ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER, Peach Momoko’s ULTIMATE X-MEN, and Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri’s ULTIMATES. Today, fans can peek ahead at what’s to come in Marvel’s bold new Ultimate line this November.

The cover reveals and synopses for November’s issues spotlight the debut of ULTIMATE BLACK CAT, a showdown between the Ultimates and Hulk, more revelations behind the origin of mutants in the Ultimate Universe, and a strange new ally joining Wakanda in its war against Khonshu’s forces! 

ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #10
Written by BRYAN HILL
Art by STEFANO CASELLI

THE BLACK PANTHER AND THE STRANGE DOCTOR?

A prison break brings unlikely aid to Wakanda, but is this new ally a reliable confidant? Or does the godly Moon Knight have more to offer?

ULTIMATES #6
Written by DENIZ CAMP
Art by JUAN FRIGERI

ULTIMATES ASSEMBLE TO TAKE DOWN THE HULK!

The entire roster of THE ULTIMATES unites for the first time in this high octane, climactic conclusion of the first arc! Iron Lad has a plan to defeat the Hulk, the most powerful and imposing member of the Maker’s Council – but has he gotten his team in over their heads?

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #11
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by DAVID MESSINA
WHO IS THE ULTIMATE BLACK CAT?

Guest artist David Messina returns as tensions rise between Spider-Man and Green Goblin in the wake of recent events! And a new villain steps up to the plate! What is her connection to the Black Cat on Kingpin’s Sinister Six?

ULTIMATE X-MEN #9
Written and illustrated by PEACH MOMOKO

MAYSTORM VS. SURGE IN A STATIC SKIRMISH!

Lightning collides as Maystorm and Surge finally confront each other! But when Surge is left weak and drained of her power, Maystorm has even more questions… And now she must investigate the mysterious cult Surge is part of and its relationship to the mutants of the Ultimate Universe.

Considered one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century, Frank Frazetta is primarily recognized for his science fiction and fantasy art, which appeared across a variety of mediums, including comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, and LP record album covers. His work inspired thousands of artists throughout the world until his passing in 2010. Even today, his influence is as outsized and lasting as his talent and imagination.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro described Frazetta as nothing less than “an Olympian artist who defined fantasy art for the 20th century.”

American Hero Press is launching a new series of curated, themed collector books. The Frazetta Gallery Series features Frazetta masterpieces in frameable gallery format. These books are officially licensed productions from the Frank Frazetta Estate and the Frazetta Art Museum in East Stroudsburg, PA. Each book will be designed and printed to the highest available quality from first-generation files.

The first four individually released volumes in the series will feature the themes of Terror, Adventure, Warriors, and Sirens.

• The Terror volume includes Creepy and Eerie magazine paintings, paperback and hardcover paintings showing your favorite nightmares!
• The Adventure volume will present a gallery of some of the finest interpretations of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s classic adventures.
• Warriors immerse you in classic Sword & Sorcery, Heroic, and Otherworldly epic imagery.
•  Sirens presents a collection of Frazetta’s finest good-girl and bad-girl pin-up art.

The books’ specifications are an overall size of 11″ x 15″. They are produced in softcover, hardcover, and limited, slipcased hardcover editions.

The four books of the Frazetta Gallery Series will be individually issued through 2025. The approximate publication schedule is for the Terror book to ship in the Fall of 2024, the Adventure book in the Spring of 2025, Warriors in the Summer of 2025, and the Sirens book in the Fall of 2025. The Kickstarter for the Frazetta Gallery Series – Terror will launch this month.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Step back into the ring with Heels Season 2 arriving on Digital on September 16 from Lionsgate.  In this brand-new season, Crystal (Kelli Berglund) defends her championship title in front of the entire small town of Duffy. Executive produced by Primetime Emmy® Award winner Michael Waldron (2020, Outstanding Animated Program, Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode; also known for Loki), Heels Season 2 features a stellar cast, including Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, Mary McCormack, and Allen Maldonado. Heels Season 2 will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.99 on Digital.
 
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
The Spade brothers must overcome their sibling rivalry while the rest of their small-town wrestling family navigates the effects of their relationship and the negative, toxic impact left behind by Tom Spade. Crystal has the belt, and Willie steps in as her new mentor. The DWL has never had a female champion before; how will the rest of the league, the town of Duffy, and, more importantly, the Spade brothers act?
 
CAST
Stephen Amell – Arrow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Code 8, Suits: L.A. reboot
Alexander Ludwig – Vikings, The Hunger Games, The Covenant, Bad Boys for Life
Mary McCormack – The West Wing, In Plain Sight, The Kids Are Alright, Deep Impact
Allen Maldonado – Black-ish, The Wonder Years, House Party
Kelli Berglund – The Goldbergs, Animal Kingdom, Now Apocalypse
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2024
Title Copyright: Heels © 2022 Lions Gate Television Inc. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: TV on Digital
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Sports, Action
Closed-Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: N/A
Feature Run Time: 8 episodes, approx. 60 mins. each
Digital Format: 16×9 Widescreen
Digital Audio: English 5.1 Audio, English 2.0 Audio

Universal City, California, August 5, 2024 – As Gru and his Minions continue to dominate global box office charts, DESPICABLE ME 4 will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, August 6, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed as “The funniest movie of the summer” (Dave Morales, Fox TV Houston), this latest installment now includes two never-before-seen Minion Mini-Movies, “Benny’s Birthday” and “Game Over and Over,” only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Amazon, Apple, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Verizon.

The world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain-League agent returns for a bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s DESPICABLE ME 4, now with 2 mini-movies. Gru, Lucy, and their girls welcome a new member to the family – Gru Jr. – who is intent on tormenting his dad, as a new nemesis shows up and forces the family to go on the run. This latest blockbuster chapter in the biggest global animated franchise in history is packed with nonstop action and filled with Illumination’s signature subversive humor.

Directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, DESPICABLE ME 4 stars Steve Carell (The Office, Despicable Me franchise) alongside Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live, Despicable Me franchise). The cast also includes Will Ferrell (Anchorman, Elf), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family, Griselda), Joey King (The Kissing Booth, The Act), Stephen Colbert (The Colbert Report, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Monsters vs. Aliens), and Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly, Despicable Me franchise).

BONUS FEATURES:

TWO EXCLUSIVE MINION MINI MOVIES

Game Over and Over – After stumbling upon a powered-up game controller inside Gru’s lair, the mischievous Minions discover its ability to control one another, unleashing mayhem as they compete for high scores.
Benny’s Birthday – Benny finds himself trapped in a time loop of a Minion-style birthday party, encountering uproarious mischief at every turn.
For more information on DESPICABLE ME 4, please visit:
Website: https://despicable.me
Trailer: https://uni.pictures/DespicableMe4_PESTTrailer
Facebook: /minions|/UniversalPicturesAllAccess
X: @minions| @UniAllAccess
Instagram: @minions | @UniAllAccess
Tiktok: @minions

DespicableMe4

FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Sofía Vergara, and Will Ferrell
Original Songs and Themes By Pharrell Williams
Score By Heitor Pereira
Co-Directed By Patrick Delage
Written By Mike White and Ken Daurio
Produced By Chris Meledandri, p.g.a. Brett Hoffman, p.g.a.
Directed By Chris Renaud

BURBANK, CA (August 5, 2024) – The reign of House Targaryen continues as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is set to release the HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season. Following the unprecedented success of its first season, which captured hearts and imaginations worldwide, this latest installment promises even more drama, intrigue…and dragons!  The physical release includes all eight heart-pounding episodes from the second season of the hit HBO series, with over an hour of bonus content, including two all-new, never-before-seen exclusive featurettes, plus extended “The House that Dragons Built – Inside the Episode” pieces for each of the (8) Season 2 episodes.  HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook Edition, 4K Ultra HD™ Standard Edition, Blu-ray™, and DVD on November 19, online and in-store at major retailers. And for a limited time, while supplies last, collectible character cards are being developed for insertion into 4K UHD and Blu-ray sets making this release a must-have for fans.  Pre-order your copy today. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season is also available to own on Digital today.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.  Following King Aegon II’s coronation and the death of Queen Rhaenyra’s son, House Targaryen is divided in two. In King’s Landing, Aegon II rules from the Iron Throne, supported by Alicent and the Green Council, under the protection of the largest dragon in Westeros. From exile on Dragonstone, Queen Rhaenyra, and her Black Council consider their next move. Civil war looms as both sides seek support from the great houses of Westeros, ultimately amassing armies — and dragons. 

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 has captured acclaim from critics for its “breathlessly exciting and gripping tale” (TheWrap) that “really is a return to Thrones’ golden age” (GQ). Esquire has deemed the second season “the biggest show of the summer,” while TV Guide has hailed the series as “the grandest TV available,” and Collider declared it as “the best fantasy television show of the decade.”  HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is currently HBO’s #1 New broadcast series and has been renewed for a third season.

Season 2 stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Matthew Needham, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban and Jefferson Hall.  Additional Season Two cast includes Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Tom Taylor, and Vincent Regan.  Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE (2) NEVER-BEFORE-BEEN SEEN FEATURETTES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K UHD, BD and DVD:

• Family Tree (TRT 05:12)

Westerosi family ties can be confusing.  This primer will help viewers keep track of the complex and far-reaching branches of House Targaryen.

• Divided Kingdoms (TRT 09:05)

Join Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer Ryan Condal and the cast and crew as they provide an overview of Season 2 and a glimpse of the war to come.

PRODUCT
Digital, 4K UHD, BD and DVD
Run Time Feature: Approx. 480 min.

4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Steelbook
(4) UHD-100s
4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
4K UHD Subtitles: English, French

4K Ultra HD National Standard Edition
(4) UHD-100s
4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
4K UHD Subtitles: English, French

Blu-ray™
(4) BD-50s
BD Audio: English Dolby Atmos TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
BD Subtitles: English SDH, French

DVD
(4) DVD-9s
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD Subtitles: English SDH, French

New York, NY— July 25, 2024 — Marvel Comics’ Trick-Or-Read titles return this October, and this year, there’ll be an extra treat! The three Trick-Or-Read titles set in the Marvel Universe will contain a bonus FANTASTIC FOUR backup story written by current Fantastic Four scribe Ryan North and drawn by the legendary Alan Davis. Titled FANTASTIC FOUR: YESTERDAY, these two superstar creators revisit the Fantastic Four’s thrilling early days in a way that invites new readers and astounds longtime fans! 

The story will detail the team’s origin, making it a perfect entry point for readers who want to get acquainted with the characters and the FF mythos. This is also the perfect time to jump into this incredible FF story ahead of Marvel Studio’s highly anticipated Fantastic Four film, arriving in theaters next summer!

TRICK-OR-READ is the popular program that gives fans a chance to grab special reprints of recent stories starring today’s hottest characters. In the same spirit as Free Comic Book Day, participating local comic shops can give these comics to customers during the Halloween season. The issues are selected to offer spellbinding trips to the Marvel Universe that anyone can enjoy. From the latest adventures of the Fantastic Four to breakout character Spider-Boy’s headlining debut—this year’s selections feature something for every reader including newcomers and young children!

Check out the covers for the three Trick-Or-Read titles that will contain FANTASTIC FOUR: YESTERDAY and inquire with your local comic shop regarding availability!

FANTASIC FOUR: THE DINOSAUR FANTASTIC FOUR #1
Written by RYAN NORTH
Art by IBAN COELLO
Cover by ALEX ROSS

SPIDER-BOY: THE WEB-LESS WONDER #1
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by PACO MEDINA & TY TEMPLETON
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS

VENOM: BEDLAM #1
Written by AL EWING
Art by CAFU & PERE PEREZ
Cover by BRYAN HITCH