Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Representation matters, both on and behind the page. Sam Maggs (WONDER WOMAN, STAR TREK: WAYPOINT), Susana Polo (Polygon Blog), Sarah Kuhn (HEROINE COMPLEX), Robbie Thompson (SUPERNATURAL, SILK), Christina “Steenz” Stewart (LION FORGE COMICS), Cait Brennan (DEBUTANTE), and Rosie Knight (WOMEN WRITE ABOUT COMICS) chat about the strides made in representation …
Read More »‘Dunkirk’ Soars While ‘Valerian’ Bombs
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk stormed the box office with a better-than-expected $50.5 million domestic debut, the best opening in recent memory for a World War II film. Valerian, a sci-fi epic costing $180 million, crash-landed in the U.S. with a $17 million bow from 3,553 theaters. The film is based on the French …
Read More »‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Scares Off ‘Spider-Man’
War for the Planet of the Apes succeeded in scaring off Spider-Man: Homecoming at the North American box office, winning the weekend with an estimated $56.5 million from 4,022 theaters. War for the Planet of the Apes came in 22 percent behind sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which …
Read More »Disney Unveils Detailed Model of Star Wars-Themed Lands
During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. This stunning exhibition, on …
Read More »Universal Announces E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set
In 1982, acclaimed director Steven Spielbergcreated iconic movie magic with his classic film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the unforgettable and emotional adventure of an adorable alien lost on Earth and the lonely boy who befriends him. Winner of four Academy Awards®, including Best Music, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial has become a cinematic touchstone …
Read More »Spider-Man Casts Web Over Box Office
Spider-Man: Homecoming opened to $117 million from 4,348 theaters at the North American box office over the weekend in a major victory for Sony Pictures, which made the unorthodox decision to partner with Disney’s Marvel Studios in rebooting the marquee superhero franchise. The critically acclaimed tentpole exceeded expectations, passing Wonder Woman …
Read More »Splatoon 2 Details Revealed
With the Splatoon 2 game launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch console in just a couple of weeks, Nintendo partnered with the renowned Squid Research Lab to provide a refresher on some of the new and returning features coming to the squid sequel. The special Nintendo Direct presentation highlighted many …
Read More »HBO Partners With GES Events To Present Game Of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition
Inspired by and filled with the breathtaking images and enthralling artifacts from the hit HBO series GAME OF THRONES, this all-new exhibition will drop fans in the center of the Seven Kingdoms for an up-close and personal look at authentic props, costumes and set decorations from the show. In collaboration …
Read More »Hasbro Rolls Out All-Star Lineup for First-Ever HASCON FANmily Event Sept 8 – 10
Hasbro unveiled additional programming details and VIP ticket packages for the first-ever HASCON FANmily event. Happening September 8 – 10, 2017 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, HASCON will bring Hasbro’s most iconic brands to life. Joining the previously announced all-star line-up …
Read More »‘Rockstars’ Kicks Off A Heavy New Arc
Writer Joe Harris (SNOWFALL, X-Files) and artist Megan Hutchison (An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp) will launch a new story arc in their ongoing series ROCKSTARS this August: Children of the Beast. In ROCKSTARS #6, self-proclaimed “rock ‘n’ roll investigators” Jackie Mayer and Dorothy Buell uncover a sinister …
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