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Jen Johans launches Kickstarter for THE VERONICA MARS BOOK PROJECT
Marshmallows, get your wallets ready — there's a new Veronica Mars project to back, and this one's a book. Film critic Jen Johans, known online as @filmintuition, has launched The Veronica Mars Book Project on Kickstarter, a "lovingly researched, behind-the-scenes oral history and companion" to the show that turned a canceled teen-noir into a fandom-powered franchise. The campaign went live this week at www.kickstarter.com/projects/watchwithjen/veronica-mars-book-project. Joh
Ollie Kaplan
3 days ago2 min read


Mattel shrinks the Scoobies down for a BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Polly Pocket compact
You can soon own your own pocket-sized Hellmouth, thanks to Mattel Creations. Via Nerdist, the toy giant unveiled a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Polly Pocket compact, mashing up two of the '90s and early '00s most enduring pieces of pop culture into one collectible. The set includes micro figures of Buffy, Willow, and Angel, plus a mini stake and a tiny Vampyr book for the figures to hold. The compact itself opens into two scenes ripped straight from Sunnydale: the top half recre
Ollie Kaplan
Aug 261 min read


New PIPPI LONGSTOCKING animated series announced
Villa Villekulla is opening its doors again with a new Pippi Longstocking adaptation from STUDIOCANAL and Heyday Films.
Ollie Kaplan
Aug 193 min read


D23 ‘26: VISIONQUEST brings Edwin Jarvis full circle, as James D'Arcy returns to the MCU as J.A.R.V.I.S.
Marvel Television debuted the first trailer for VisionQuest at D23 on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Ollie Kaplan
Aug 153 min read


WildBrain opens first dedicated TELETUBBIES and IN THE NIGHT GARDEN retail store in China
WildBrain has opened its first permanent retail space dedicated to Teletubbies and In the Night Garden in Zhongshan, China, a sign that both preschool franchises are riding a fresh wave of fan interest in the region. The 930-square-foot store, called WildBrain Garden, opened June 27, 2026, in Zhongshan as part of the new Magic World Family Entertainment Center, one of Asia’s largest hubs for international IP-themed attractions. The shop stocks plush, collectibles, accessorie
Ollie Kaplan
Aug 72 min read


STLV ‘26: THE CENTER SEAT returns with THE CENTER SEAT II: 60 YEARS OF STAR TREK
Star Trek fans have had a rough year, with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy both heading into their final seasons and nothing new on the docket, the franchise is entering its 60th anniversary with more nostalgia than new content. But hardcore Trekkies and history buffs now have something to celebrate: The Nacelle Company has announced (via a Collider exclusive) the return of the documentary series, The Center Seat, which is officially back after
Ollie Kaplan
Aug 72 min read


SDCC ‘26: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY season 2 adds Ruaridh Aldington in final-season cast announcement
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY season 2 adds Ruaridh Aldington in final-season cast announcement
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 272 min read


SDCC ‘26: Prime Video sets October release date for Mike Flanagan’s CARRIE
“Are we witnessing the making of a hero, a monster, or something far more complicated?” That’s the question at the center of Mike Flanagan’s take on Carrie, and honestly, it’s the exact kind of ambiguity I’m here for. Prime Video announced yesterday that all eight episodes of the highly anticipated series will premiere October 7, 2026, streaming in more than 240 countries and territories at once. The announcement came out of San Diego Comic-Con, where Prime Video kicked off i
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 262 min read


SDCC ‘26: LEGO beams down a 1701 piece set of the U.S.S. Enterprise for TOS’s 60th anniversary
LEGO is marking 60 years of Star Trek: The Original Series with a brick build of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge, a 1,701-piece diorama build recreating the ship’s bridge and transporter room, backed by a killer lineup of 8 minifigures. The Enterprise crew roster covers the icons (and their associated iconic hair): Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Sulu, McCoy, Chekov, Chapel, and Scotty — rounded out with a new phaser piece and a handful of tribbles for good measure. The build itsel
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 231 min read


SDCC '26: Dark Horse brings back OVER THE GARDEN WALL art book with a decade's worth of extras
Dark Horse Comics is heading back to the Unknown. Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the publisher announced Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition, a beefed-up reissue marking the tenth anniversary of the original 2017 art book.
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 222 min read


LEGO officially reveals its X-FILES set — and Gillian Anderson approves
It’s true, LEGO Mulder and Scully are (finally, officially) out there!
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 212 min read


SDCC '26: STAR TREK celebrates 60 years with Hall H panel, screenings and off-site activations
Star Trek reveals its 60th anniversary celebration plans for San Diego Comic-Con.
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 162 min read


FAST & FURIOUS shifts gears: Four F&F television series announced
The Fast & Furious franchise is shifting gears, with its small-screen debut. After months of fan speculation, Deadline announced that Vin Diesel, who has played Dominic Toretto in the franchise since 2001, confirmed in May that four F&F live-action TV series are in development, with one project in the works at Peacock and three projects in various stages of development at Universal Television. "Peacock is launching four shows in the Fast and the Furious universe," Diesel sai
Ollie Kaplan
Jul 132 min read
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