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Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
NYCC 2025: Check Out the First Wave of Star-Studded Guests
Highlights ReedPop shared the first wave of guests for NYCC 2025. The star-studded lineup includes Marvel stars Simu Liu, Charlie Cox and Tatiana Maslany, as well as famed author George R.R. Martin and the Critical Role cast. Critical Role Tickets for the four-day October convention are officially on sale to the general public. NYCC 2025 New York Comic Con is shaping up to be the place to hang out this fall. ReedPop, the producer behind NYCC, unveiled the official guest lineup for this year's convention. Dubbed as the first wave, these guests run the gamut of leading talent in entertainment, comic books, authors and voice actors. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in July 2025 Entertainment So, who can we expect to pop up at NYCC 2025? Getting top billing in the entertainment category are James McAvoy ( X-Men ), Nicholas Hoult ( Superman , Nosferatu ), Elliot Page ( X-Men , The Umbrella Academy ), Simu Liu ( Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ), Tatiana Maslany ( She-Hulk: Attorney at Law , Orphan Black ), Martin Sheen ( Good Omens ) and Charlie Cox ( Daredevil: Born Again ). Other prominent performers appearing at the con include Bryce Dallas Howard, Simon Pegg, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, Mike Colter, Ming-Na Wen, Clark Gregg, Chloe Bennet ( Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. reunion, y'all), Hamish Linklater, Deborah Ann Woll, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Seth Green (DuJour reunion with Meyer, anyone?), Steve Burns, Wayne Brady, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Peter Weller and Nancy Allen. RELATED: NYCC 2024: Shrinking Gets Season 3 Renewal at Apple TV+ Comic Creators, Writers and Voice Actors As for the other categories, A Song of Ice and Fire scribe George R.R. Martin is on the docket. Tomi Adeyemi, author of the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy, will appear at NYCC 2025. Paramount is adapting her novel Children of Blood and Bone into a film, slated to hit the big screen in 2027. Legendary Star Trek actor George Takei, Divergent author Veronica Roth and horror master R.L. Stine are also among the impressive list of comic creators and authors. Additionally, the Critical Role cast is stopping by the convention. Other voice talent includes Troy Baker ( The Last of Us ), Dante Basco ( Avatar: The Last Airbender ), Jennifer Hale ( Baldur's Gate , X-Men '97 ) and Jodi Benson ( The Little Mermaid ). NYCC runs October 9-12, 2025, at the Javits Center. Tickets are now on sale to the general public. Before you go, check out the full lineup below. Presented in FantastiVision: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Final Trailer Arrives Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
David S. Goyer Offered to Help Fix Marvel's BLADE Reboot, but They Told Him "We've Cracked It Now" — GeekTyrant
It's been six years since Mahershala Ali took the Hall H stage at San Diego Comic-Con, where it was announced he would be starring in Marvel's Blade . But since that electric moment, Marvel's Blade reboot has faced nothing but turbulence with script rewrites, creative shakeups, cast dropouts, and even abandoned sets. Now, one of the franchise's original architects, Blade and Blade II writer David S. Goyer, is talking about it again. In a new interview with Variety, Goyer revealed he actually reached out to Marvel to offer a helping hand. The response he got? Surprisingly polite… but ultimately a no. 'It's so funny, about eight months ago — when, not the latest hiccup hit, but like the prior hiccup — I had so many people that would say to me, 'Dude, would you get in there on Blade? Would you just get in there?,' whether it be friends or fans or people on social media.' That wave of encouragement led him to at least try. 'I wasn't even really thinking about it, but then I had my agent call Marvel and say, 'Do you guys need any help?' And they said, 'We love you, but we think we've cracked it now, and we're in a good place.' And then the latest thing happened. And so no, they haven't contacted me.' The 'latest thing' is just one more in a long line of production setbacks that continue to stall Blade 's comeback. But Goyer, whose early work helped turn the character into a cinematic icon, isn't bitter, he's just waiting by the phone. 'I might consider it because I love the character, and it sort of started my superhero career. Even though I'm now considered a DC guy, I started as a Marvel guy. 'I would consider it, it would be fun to return to that world. That being said, I'm pretty much otherwise 99% done with superheroes. I love this stuff. I watch all the movies, but I've just done so much in the world. But yeah, I would consider it, just for old time's sake.' Goyer's resume also includes film like The Dark Knight Trilogy and Man of Steel , but that was in collaboration with Christopher Nolan. Marvel may be searching for a new creative voice, not a familiar one. That said… it's been eight months since Marvel told Goyer they had it all figured out. And yet, we're still waiting.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Funko and Nickelodeon announce POP! figures inspired by classic shows.
POP Premium: Spongebob - Cleaning Nickelodeon and Funko are tapping into some serious millennial nostalgia for classic animated programming with three new POP! figures based on iconic episodes of Danny Phantom, The FairlyOdd Parents, and SpongeBob Squarepants. Forbes Entertainment has an exclusive first look at all three items, which will be available to those attending this year's San Diego Comic-Con. If you plan to be at the California-based con and want to get your hands on this limited merch, just be sure to get there bright and early — the Funko section of the convention floor never fails to attract large crowds. Each SDCC '25 exclusive makes use of Funko's 'new authentication packaging,' the company says. 'Using micro-optic technology that cannot be duplicated or replicated, these stickers contain unique item codes that can be officially verified through Octane5.' Check out Nickelodeon's exclusive Funko POP! figures for San Diego Comic-Con 2025 POP Animation: Danny Phantom - Sam ($15) POP Animation: Danny Phantom - Sam Don't ghost this prom date! This exclusive POP! Sam Manson is here to party in your POP! Animation collection. Reunite her with her friends when you welcome her to your Danny Phantom lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 4.2 in (10.7 cm) tall. Of course, fans of Butch Hartman's second Nickelodeon series will recognize this prom-themed version of Sam from Season 1, Episode 2 — 'Parental Bonding' — which laid the groundwork for Sam's romance with Danny. The two finally acted on their feelings and officially became a couple in the series finale: 'Phantom Planet.' POP Animation: Fairly OddParents 2 pack- Jorgen Von Strangle & Tooth Fairy ($30) POP Animation: Fairly OddParents 2pk- Jorgan & Tooth Fairy Talk about a power couple! POP! Jorgen Von Strangle and POP! Tooth Fairy are here to take their place in your collection. Add some magic to your POP! Television set when you welcome this exclusive 2-pack to your The Fairly OddParents lineup! Vinyl figures are approximately 4.7 and 5.4 in (11.9 and 13.7 cm) tall. This duo set can only be a reference to Season 5's 'Teeth for Two," where Jorgen, the buff, Arnold Schwarzenegger-inspired leader of Fairy World, proposes to his longtime girlfriend, the Tooth Fairy, with Timmy Turner's coveted buck teeth. POP Premium: SpongeBob - Cleaning - $20 POP Premium: SpongeBob - Cleaning It looks like he could really use a break! Give this exclusive POP! Premium SpongeBob Cleaning a hand in your POP! Animation collection. Reunite him with all his Bikini Bottom friends when you welcome him to your SpongeBob SquarePants lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 5.6 in (14.2 cm) tall. This many-armed iteration of Bikini Bottom's happy-go-lucky fry cook is plucked straight from the Season 3 episode 'Rock-a-Bye Bivalve,' in which SpongeBob and Patrick become adoptive parents to an abandoned baby scallop they dub 'Junior.' The former agrees to take care of things on the household front while Patrick goes to 'work' every day. Pretty ironic, considering SpongeBob has a full-time gig at the Krusty Krab. In any case, SpongeBob becomes more and more ragged as the days go by and Patrick fails to share the parental load. As we soon learn, the dim-witted starfish's idea of a hard day's work is watching TV all day under his rock. This year's San Diego Comic-Con International runs from Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27. Click here for more info!
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Charlie Cox Says He ‘Feels Like a Total Fraud' Amid Downplaying His Voice Role in Clair Obscur, Details Inside
Daredevil star Charlie Cox gained fame in the industry with his brilliant role in the Marvel show. The actor is heavily lauded, and the fans have been looking for more of the movie star on the screen. Amid the rising popularity, Cox candidly spoke about his role in the 2025 hit game, Clair Obscur. In conversation with a media portal during one of the recent interviews, the actor spoke about how he isn't quite proud of his voice role in the game. Cox also went on to reveal that he hasn't played the game either and feels like a fraud being a part of it. What is Clair Obscur about? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most popular games of the year. The video game is developed by a young and unknown group of people who go by the name Sandfall. The visuals of the game are standout, and the interactive part has gotten more people to download it on their devices. As for Charlie Cox, the actor voiced the main character of Gustave, who was the focal point of the title. Speaking of whether he has tried playing the game or not, the movie star shared at Comic Con, 'Apparently the game is awesome. I am not a gamer; I have no idea. I haven't played it.' Despite not enjoying his role in the game himself, he is glad that the game did well. Charlie Cox's thoughts on his voice role in Clair Obscur The MCU star talked about his role as Gustave in Clair Obscur. The actor revealed, 'My agent asked me if I wanted to go and do a voice-over. I was in the studio for 4 hours… maybe." He added, "People keep saying how amazing it is and congratulations and I feel like a total fraud. I am so thrilled for the company; I am so thrilled it did really well.' On the contrary, the fans have been enjoying the game and Cox's voiceover, which goes well with the visuals. The video game went on to transition from 'yet another RPG trying to change things' to 'Oh my gosh! This game is incredible!' On the work front, Charlie Cox will return to the Marvel show's season 2 as Daredevil/Matt Murdock.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Rena Owen breaks silence on THAT surprise Bad Batch death, dream Star Wars comeback - and why George Lucas loved her 'ordinary' approach
She became a cult favourite in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones as the elegant alien Taun We. But now Rena Owen is opening up about her wildest fan encounter, emotional character death, and dream return to the galaxy far, far away. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia ahead of her appearance at Supanova Comic Con, the Once Were Warriors star, 62, revealed fans still can't get enough of her character – and some of them take it to the next level. 'I had someone come up to me and say, 'I hope you don't think I'm weird, but I think Taun We is the sexiest alien I've ever seen in a movie,' Rena laughed. 'And honestly? I took that as a total compliment!' Owen, who physically portrayed the Kaminoan aide in Attack of the Clones, says many fans don't realise it was her entire performance - not just her voice. 'It was my walking, my talking, my energy, my sensuality. The original character was quite androgynous, but after my take, they gave Taun We a headband and an earring. They feminised her because of me!' But it wasn't all fun and flirtation. When Lucasfilm recently killed off Taun We in The Bad Batch, fans were furious - and Rena was devastated too. 'Originally, they weren't going to kill her off – but they told me they had to eliminate a character fans cared about to elevate the season finale. And wow, it worked. I've never had more media headlines or fan outrage!' Still, she's hoping that death could pave the way for a brand new role. 'I said to the director, 'Well, I guess this means I can come back as someone else!' I would love to be in a new Star Wars series or movie. That's my dream now – to act in scenes with Yoda. I've got plush Yodas all over my house!' She even joked that she might need a fan petition to make it happen. 'Let's get Rena Owen back in Star Wars – new role, new galaxy, new character. I'm ready!' While her Star Wars fame continues to grow with each new generation, Rena admitted she only became aware of the franchise's global cult following after attending conventions. And if being part of one major franchise wasn't enough, Rena will soon be seen in another – Disney's live-action Moana, set for release in July 2026 'I didn't grow up with Star Wars. I grew up a country bumpkin milking cows. It wasn't until I started doing conventions that I realised it was like a religion.' That included her very first time working with George Lucas, which she remembers fondly. 'I had no idea what universe I was stepping into – so I just treated him like a regular guy. I'd be like, 'Hey George, what are you having for brekkie?' And he loved that. I think extraordinary people like being treated ordinary.' Rena says the Star Wars creator kept her close after their first collaboration, even casting her again in Revenge of the Sith. 'If filmmakers like you, they bring you back. That's how it works. But by then I was much more self-conscious. The magic of Episode II was just being a big kid, full of joy.' And if being part of one major franchise wasn't enough, Rena will soon be seen in another – Disney's live-action Moana, set for release in July 2026. 'Every single person you'll see on screen is of Polynesian descent,' she said proudly. 'It's historic. When I grew up, there were no brown faces on our TVs. Now I get young actors saying, 'You and Temuera Morrison opened the door for us.' That means everything.' As for the rest of us? If you happen to be Rena's dentist, optician, or Uber driver – you might just walk away with a signed Taun We action figure. 'Sometimes people don't believe it's me – I had to prove it to my eye specialist recently! So now I keep a few action figures to give away as gifts. We're all just big kids, after all.' And if there's one thing she hopes fans take away from meeting her? 'Never lose your magic. The source of our creativity is our inner child – and if you lose your common touch, you lose your magic.'
