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Geek Tyrant
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Troma Unleashes Trailer for MR. MELVIN – The Original TOXIC AVENGER Sequel We Were Supposed to Get — GeekTyrant
Troma Entertainment is doing what only Troma can do, resurrecting cinematic chaos from the radioactive ashes of the past. They've just dropped a trailer for Mr. Melvin, a newly reconstructed cut that fuses The Toxic Avenger Part II and Part III into the single, two-hour gonzo epic it was originally meant to be. If you're a longtime Troma fan, you probably already know that Parts II and III weren't supposed to be separate films. Back in the late '80s, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz shot a massive sequel meant to continue Melvin Junko's journey as Tromaville's mop-wielding mutant hero. But thanks to a bloated runtime and the MPAA's less-than-Tromatic sensibilities, the film got chopped in two. Now, 36 years later, that original vision is finally coming to life with Mr. Melvin. Kaufman told Bloody Disgusting: 'I always dreamed of reconstructing The Toxic Avenger Part II and III into the single epic we originally intended before the MPAA sliced it up like week-old sashimi. I'm extremely delighted this is finally happening before I croak, and it's even given me a reason not to blow my f*cking brains out! It's a very happy ending, and I'm proud to say Michael and I are leaving our mop in toxeriffic hands.' The restoration/resurrection was spearheaded by Andrew L. Miller (Kaufman's assistant) and Adam Peltier (The Power of Positive Murder), who discovered the original script and painstakingly stitched together footage from both films into a cohesive whole. Toxie actor Ron Fazio even returned to record new voiceover for the project, bringing fresh life to the mutated vigilante. Miller said: 'Honestly, it looks fantastic. The story makes way more sense, and in my opinion it's a much better film than the other two individually. We're going to be premiering the Mr. Melvin cut at Troma-Thon this year at The Mahoning Drive-In... the way it should be!' Peltier sees Mr. Melvin as more than just an edit, it's a reframing of what Troma's been doing all along. 'This isn't a restoration. It's a resurrection. We're taking Parts II and III and making them whole—one film, one story, told the way it was originally intended. After this, you won't want to watch them any other way.' While the film will still be packed with all the gonzo gore and anti-corporate satire you'd expect from Troma, there's something more happening beneath the surface sludge. 'It's as much about Toxie trying to figure out his place in the world once there's no more crime to fight as it is about Lloyd grappling with what to do after creating a surprise cult hit. 'Both of them—Toxie and Lloyd—are facing the same question: do I sell out to the corporate overlords, or do I keep fighting the good fight?' Mr. Melvin will premiere July 18–19 at Troma-Thon 2025 at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater in Lehighton, PA—because of course it would. This is Troma. This is cinema, mutated and reborn.
Geek Vibes Nation
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
GVN Exclusive: Cover & Pages From Ahoy Comics' Toxie Team-Up #2 By Stuart Moore & Ryan Kelly
The Toxic Avenger When Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman first released their 1984 film The Toxic Avenger, it was received with mixed reviews. However, over time, their story about a picked-on nerd who becomes a mutated superhero after falling into a drum of toxic waste evolved into a cult classic and a media franchise. From film to television, to animated shows, video games, and even a musical. The Toxic Avenger – Ahoy Style So, it came as no surprise when the talented and humor-laden creators at Ahoy Comics brought the character to their pages in 2024, under the creative guidance of Matt Bors and Fred Harper. Now, Ahoy is teaming up 'Toxie' with some of its fan-favorite AHOY titles in what can only be described as classic Ahoy. The characters include Jesus Christ (from Russell and Pace's controversial work, 'SECOND COMING'), Acid Chimp (from Russell, Bryce Ingman, and Peter Krause's absurdly hilarious comic, 'MY BAD'), Dragonflyman and Stinger (from Tom Peyer and Jamal Igle's multiversal saga, 'THE WRONG EARTH'), as well as Swamp Cop and Schitt (from Bors and Ben Clarkson's satirical hit, 'JUSTICE WARRIORS'). Exclusive Page Reveal For Issue# 2, Toxie teams up with the Jersey Devil (from the creature-packed anthology 'PROJECT: CRYPTID'). Now, thanks to the team at Ahoy Comics, Creators Stuart Moore and Ryan Kelly, and artist Rob Steen, we are proud to offer these exclusive cover and page reveals, along with an exclusive trading card by Rob Steen (included with Cover C by Fred Harper – not shown…there has to be SOME surprises). TOXIE TEAM-UP #2 (W) Stuart Moore (A) Ryan Kelly Cover A: Fred Harper Cover B: Ryan Kelly Cover C: Fred Harper Bagged with Exclusive Trading Card by Rob Steen Continuing the Toxic Avenger's tour of what we laughingly call the AHOY Universe! Following his meeting with Jesus Christ, the Avenger returns to his roots for an epic brawl with the Jersey Devil in—where else?—a sinister diner. Script by the Garden State's own Stuart Moore (Captain America for Dummies) with art by midwestern interloper Ryan Kelly (Local, Dead Boy Detectives) and cover by master Toxie artist Fred Harper! July 16, 2025 Diamond/Lunar FOC: June 16, 2025 Cover A: $3.99 Cover B: $3.99 1:3 unlock Cover C: $4.99 open order
Gizmodo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Marvel May Have Plans for Even More Thor After ‘Doomsday' and ‘Secret Wars'
Jensen Ackles discusses those DCU Batman rumors. Elijah Wood watches the latest Toxic Avenger trailer. Plus, what's coming on the next Beth-centric episode of Rick & Morty. Spoilers get!A new poster for the Ryan Gosling movie, based on the Andy Weir novel about a science teacher tasked with figuring out a mysterious substance causing the sun to die out, has dropped. Entertainment insider Daniel Richtman (via SuperheroHype) suggests Marvel's next Thor project is titled Thor Quest, though has no further details on its story, or even whether it's a film or TV series. Elsewhere, Jensen Ackles addressed rumors he's in the running to play James Gunn's Batman during a recent interview with Collider. Oh, man. I don't know. It would be hard to carve out something truly unique amongst all of the performances as Batman. I would probably have to lean heavily on Gunn and whoever's directing and whoever's writing it, and get inspiration from the text. You talk about not wanting to fumble the football — that's one that I would be nervous as hell to carry. But also proud. A certain feather in the cap. Anybody who gets to wear the cowl, they got something. According to Fangoria, Emilie Bierre and Joelle Farrow have joined the cast of Lice, the upcoming 'horror mashup of The Breakfast Club and Lord of the Flies' said to have just wrapped filming in Canada. Bloody-Disgusting reports the Japanese giant monster/fantasy film Brush of the God will receive a theatrical, digital, and physical media release in the US through SRS Cinema. The story concerns the granddaughter of a recently deceased special effects model maker, a diehard tokusatsu fan, and an actor from the titular unrealized kaiju film getting sucked into the world of her grandfather's unfinished final project. Elijah Wood reacts to the Toxic Avenger trailer in a new promo. Meanwhile, a Japanese soldier and a British POW in WWII must put aside their differences to battle a humanoid fish monster in a new trailer for Orang Ikan. Production has officially begun on the fourth season of From, according to the series' official Twitter page. You could say we've been reborn. FROM Season 4 production has begun! @mgmplus #FROM #FROMily — FROM on MGM+ (@FROMonMGM) June 26, 2025Finally, Adult Swim has released the cold open for this Sunday's Beth-centric episode of Rick and Morty. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Tyrant
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Wicked Gnarly Full Trailer For The Remake of Troma's THE TOXIC AVENGER — GeekTyrant
We've got an insnae new trailer to share with you today for the remake of Troma's The Toxic Avenger , and it's gnarly, bloody, crazy, and totally badass! The trailer offers our best look yet at the film and the bonkers story that it's going to tell. It even shows us Toxi's transformation and shows off some of the wild ultra violence! This movie is going to be a ton of fun to watch, and I can tell you, it will probably be best expereinced in a theater filled with fellow fans! In the film, When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.' The film is directed by Macon Blairwho previously said the film's gore as ' Itchy & Scratchy -type violence,' referencing The Simpsons ' over-the-top cartoon brutality. He reveals, 'We've got a guy that gets his head stuffed in a car engine and it kind of grinds his head up. That was a gag I was fond of.' Blair admits he was surprised by how far the studio let him push the insanity: 'I kept expecting Legendary to say, 'This is not what we want,' but they kept agreeing to the things I pitched.' His goal is to 'Embrace the silliness and trashiness, while wanting it to be an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing, rock'n'roll fun time.' The filmmaker added: 'It's practical effects. You can see all the goopy little boils and stuff like that. And we definitely stayed true to some of the really iconic elements: the tutu that's melted onto his body, the janitor's mop as his super weapon.' While Dinklage stars as the toxic hero, it's actor and movement artist Luisa Guerreiro who actually brings the mutated character to life under layers of practical effects. Dinklage himself is eager for audiences to experience it, saying, 'I do want it to get out there into the world because it was a really big hit at Fantastic Fest in Austin, and Macon Blair, the writer/director who is also in The Thicket ... He's incredible. He's one of my favorite people and favorite artists. So hopefully it will have its day in the toxic sun.' Alongside Dinklage, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Elijah Wood, Julia Davis, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, and Jacob Tremblay. The movie is set to hit theaters on August 29.
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Toxic Avenger' Reboot Trailer Shows Best Look at Peter Dinklage's Toxie
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The red band trailer for "The Toxic Avenger" reboot is here and it gives us our best look yet at Peter Dinklage as Toxie, the eponymous hero. It also delivers plenty of dark laughs and gore. You can watch the trailer below. Read More: Ryan Reynolds' 'Dragon's Lair' Netflix Movie Recruits 'Muppets' Director The official synopsis for "The Toxic Avenger" reads, "When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger." "Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant... justice is best served radioactive." Toxie in "The Toxic Avenger". Toxie in "The Toxic Avenger". Troma Entertainment Inc. While Dinklage provides the voice for Toxie, Luisa Guerreiro does the body work for the toxic superhero. Speaking about the new Toxie suit, filmmaker Macon Blair said, "The goal was to try to stay true to the vibe of Lloyd's original Jennifer Aspinall/Mitch Cohen creature, with some influence from the 'Toxic Crusaders' cartoon's look, while also trying to do something new and weird and lovable with Toxie's design. I love what Millenium FX did with it — part human, part mutant, all heart." Taylour Paige plays JJ Doherty in the film, an investigative journalist who is looking to expose the company Gooze works for and bring them to justice. Jacob Tremblay plays Winston's stepson, Wade. Kevin Bacon plays chemical industrialist Bob Garbinger while Elijah Wood plays his younger brother, Fritz. Macon Blair, who wrote and directed "The Toxic Avenger" reboot, previously collaborated with Wood on his feature directorial debut, 2017's "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore." The reboot has been in the works for over a decade, but thankfully for Troma fans, things have changed since development began. The plan was originally to turn the "Toxic Avenger" reboot into a PG-13 action comedy. Blair has instead stuck to the splatter spirit of the original. "The Toxic Avenger" hits theaters on August 29. The film is written and directed by Macon Blair. "The Toxic Avenger" stars Peter Dinklage, Luisa Guerreiro, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood and Jane Levy. More Movies: Blumhouse Buys Rights to 'Saw' Franchise Jeremy Allen White Transforms Into Bruce Springsteen in Biopic First Look
