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Mezco’s 5 Points ‘The Crow’ Set Delivers Two Iconic Eric Draven Looks

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Mezco’s 5 Points ‘The Crow’ Set Delivers Two Iconic Eric Draven Looks

Mezco has announced a new 5 Points action figure, this once based on the Brandon Lee version of The Crow from 1994. This deluxe figure set allows you to capture two of the actor’s iconic looks. Whether your favorite Crow is draped in a trench coat or strutting about in long-sleeved rock gear, Mezco allows you to mix and match.
The Crow figure set is priced at $36 and includes several interchangeable parts. Let’s be honest, though. We’re all going to display the open-arms version of Eric Draven with the stringy hair. Pre-orders are up now, but this deluxe set won’t ship until sometime between December 2022 and February 2023.

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  • Version 1 – The Crow wears his signature overcoat and comes with a set of interchangeable arms, allowing him to recreate his iconic pose from the film and an additional right pointing arm. An interchangeable smirking head portrait is included and fits on both versions of The Crow
  • Version 2 – The Crow wears a distressed black shirt and comes with an interchangeable legs, allowing him to recreate the walking pose as seen on the film’s poster. An interchangeable vengeful stare head portrait is included and fits on both versions of The Crow.

With the recent announcement that IT’s Bill Skarsgård will be the latest actor to (possibly) be taking on the moniker of The Crow, don’t be surprised if we see merchandise based on the original ’94 film to ramp up. Over the past few months, we’ve seen a few statues and a One:12 Collective figure, but the flood gates are opened whenever a reboot is incoming. So we’ll be swimming in mid-90s nostalgia soon.
Oh, no… Does this mean that the goth look is going to make a comeback?
What do you think about this interchangeable The Crow 5 Points figure? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Mezco]

NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Get A Cartoony Turtle Van!

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NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Get A Cartoony Turtle Van!

So, you’ve got all your NECA TMNT cartoon figures. They’re sitting on a shelf somewhere, gathering dust. If only was a better way to display them that would not only protect them but add a level of class to your studio apartment. Oh, what’s that? Put them in the Turtle Van? Yes, please!
Measuring 14″ long, 12″ high, and 8″ wide, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ primary mode of surface-level transport looks like it jumped straight out of the cartoon and made off with my wallet. The Turtle Van both in size and aesthetics, matches the on-screen counterpart, complete with a more boxy look and simplified details. If only it had a spring-loaded launching pad for your Ninja Turtle figures. At least this thing comes with LED lights!
The Turtle Van is currently available for pre-order at The Neca Store. The asking price? Only $250. That’s almost half the cost of the Super7 Ultimates Party Wagon but still more expensive than the recent re-release of the ’80s toy version.

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Based on the classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! Roaring straight out of the sewers and down the streets of New York City, it’s Donatello’s greatest invention: the Turtle Van! The Turtles will stomp the Foot flat with this mighty mobile command center, which measures approximately 14” long, 12” tall, and 8” wide.
The Turtle Van features rotating roof cannons, hinged doors, rubber tires, opening shell roof, removable laser chair, Foot-tenderizing side doors, LED lights, and more! So packed with features, yet there’s still room for all four 7” scale NECA Turtles action figures (sold separately). Comes in classic collector friendly throwback packaging!

Pre-orders are only open until 4/19, so get yours now.
What do you think of NECA getting into the large-scale toy vehicle business? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: NECA]

Funimation’s YouTube Channel Rebrands As Crunchyroll Dubs

Jacob Airey
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Funimation’s YouTube Channel Rebrands As Crunchyroll Dubs

Funimation’s YouTube channel has received a total overhaul as it becomes absorbed into the Crunchyroll branding by becoming Crunchyroll Dubs. The channel will now house trailers, clips, and other content specifically geared to anime dubs while other content will go to the Crunchyroll YouTube channel.
“Funimation is unifying under the Crunchyroll brand, and as such, so is their YouTube channel. Funimation’s YouTube channel, which consists of 3.7 million subscribers and has been in operation since 2006, is now becoming Crunchyroll Dubs,” they said on their website. “What can you expect now? Well… Mostly all of the same content you’ve loved, and more of it! Crunchyroll Dubs will continue providing anime clips, trailers and full episodes of your favorite English-dubbed anime. Not only that, Crunchyroll Dubs will be releasing WEEKLY dubbed episode 1 drops every Saturday at 12PM PST, starting on April 9 with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-! Be sure to subscribe and watch free dubbed episodes of anime every week.”
“What about Japanese-language content? For all of your English-subtitled anime needs, check out Crunchyroll Collection (4 million subscribers) for English-subtitled clips, trailers, and full episodes.” They continue, “Under Crunchyroll Dubs, we are excited to continue to bring you dubbed anime content through YouTube. Thank you for taking anime to the next level with us!”
Following the overhaul, there is not a hint of Funimation branding on the YouTube channel, outside of previously uploaded video content. Following the merger between Funimation, VRV, Wakanim, and Crunchyroll into a single app, it appears their parent company is doubling down on this branding when it comes to anime streaming.
“As Crunchyroll and Funimation enter this new era together, we couldn’t be more excited to bring together a vibrant community of anime fans, creators, and artists. Thank you for taking anime to the next level with us,” they said when the merger was announced.
You can watch the channel trailer below:

Prime Video Trailer For True Crime Docuseries ‘The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith’ Demands Answers

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Prime Video Trailer For True Crime Docuseries ‘The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith’ Demands Answers

Amazon Studios and Muse Entertainment are partnering to bring the Canadian true crime documentary series ‘The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith’ to the Prime Video streaming service. After an initial release at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the docuseries will premier on the streaming app on May 6.
“Prime Video today announced the new Canadian Amazon Original series The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith, a true-crime docuseries that follows the cold case and controversial investigation into the murder of Beverly Lynn Smith in her home in Oshawa, Ontario. Woven together from firsthand accounts, expert interviews, family archives, and rare access to key participants, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith is an unpredictable tale that explores the unrelenting enigma of ethics and accountability in this provocative criminal case,” Amazon said in a press statement.
Muse and Amazon released a trailer for the series which questions how the murder became a cold case with the police later making an arrest using a controversial sting operation. Despite the victim’s sister insisting the man arrested was responsible, he insists he is innocent.
“Beverly Lynn Smith lived in a rustic farmhouse in the industrial community of Oshawa, Ontario with her husband and 10-month-old baby. On December 9, 1974, she was murdered in the kitchen of her home. Alan Smith (no relation to Beverly Lynn Smith), has been a central character in the investigation since the night of the murder almost 50 years ago. By 2007, the case had gone cold, until the results of a polygraph test raised suspicions, and Smith became a key person of interest—and the target of a controversial police investigation. Through all the twists and turns, Smith has always maintained his innocence,” Amazon explained.
You can watch the trailer below:

Amazon added, “From Nathalie Bibeau, the director of The Walrus and the Whistleblower, the Amazon Original docuseries dives deep into the elaborate and controversial sting operation that was designed to investigate a suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Beverly Lynn Smith—but only ended up raising more questions—and a search for justice that spans decades.”
Courtney Dobbins, Jonas Prupas, and Catherine Legge serve as executive producers.

’90s Gaming Icon Gex Had A Spinoff No One Knew About Until Now!

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’90s Gaming Icon Gex Had A Spinoff No One Knew About Until Now!

In 2001 Gex had just been the star of three video games with various ports appearing on multiple consoles. Little did we know that a spinoff was in the works, but it was never announced and remained so for over 21 years.
We learned today via Tech Radar that the spinoff, called Gex Jr., has just been successfully emulated and was released to the public. This isn’t some long-lost game but a prototype that includes one short level.
While it’s not a complete game, Gex Jr. is a piece of forgotten game history.
The rundown from Hidden Palace states that this level is pretty short, but it does repeat after being cleared. There’s no hud, but there are collectibles in the shape of soda cans. Gex Jr. does have voice lines recorded, “These voice lines reference Teletubbies, Blue’s Clues, Star Wars, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
Gex Jr. looks to play pretty similarly to the other two 3D Gex titles. The juvenile gecko runs, jumps, and quips, albeit with a higher-pitched voice than his daddy. When we say this level is short, we mean it is very short. The prototype is made up of one room no enemies, and it is completed once all the cans of soda are scooped up. Check out the footage below:

Sadly, Gex Sr. didn’t cement himself into long-running gaming stardom like Lara Croft. He had a few games, then *poof*. He fizzled out before Y2K happened. However, his second game, Gex: Enter the Gecko, is one of my all-time favorite PSX titles. I wish Crystal Dynamics would go back to making stuff like this. I doubt Square Enix would allow it, though.
What do you think of this unearthed prototype? Would it have interested you if the game was released in the early 2000s? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: TechRadar] [Source: Hidden Palace]

Grab Yer Grog! A New Monkey Island Game Be On The Way!

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Grab Yer Grog! A New Monkey Island Game Be On The Way!

Guybrush and company are making a comeback! The classic LucasArts series Monkey Island is getting a new installment, thankfully, with the involvement of the man who started it all. Although LucasArts may be long gone, the franchise is still in good hands.
Devlover Digital, in conjunction with Lucasfilm Games and Ron Gilbert’s Terrible Toybox, will be bringing us Return to Monkey Island this year! The news came from the series creator himself, Ron Gilbert, on Twitter.


In case the Tweet does not load, here’s the text and video:
“A little something we’ve been working on for the past 2 years in complete secrecy.”

Announcing Return to Monkey Island, the long-awaited follow-up to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge by Ron Gilbert’s Terrible Toybox in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games, coming 2022.

The game’s official website doesn’t have a whole log going on right now, aside from showing off the new game’s art style and a view of the island at night. In the trailer, we can see someone who may be Guybrush Threepwood abord the ship moving back and forth. The trailer also announces that Dominic Armato will be reprising his role as the voice of the unlikely hero of the series.
The description in the YouTube trailer states this is a follow-up to the first two Monkey Island games. So, where does this put The Curse of Monkey Island, Escape from Monkey Island, and Tales of Monkey Island? Maybe I’m reading too much into the short amount of text?
For the most part, Monkey Island was a series of point-and-click adventure games from LucasArts. The original installment came out in 1990 and saw an eventual re-release with a voice cast, similar to what happened with the Leisure Suit Larry games but with less boobage.
What do you think of the revival of the Monkey Island franchise? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Twitter] [Source: YouTube]

Arcade1Up Introduces The Pac-Man 10-In-1 Couchcade

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Arcade1Up Introduces The Pac-Man 10-In-1 Couchcade

Do you want to play Pac-Man with genuine(ish) controls but don’t want to stand in front of an arcade cabinet? Do you want to sit on your couch and play classic NAMCO games via a wireless controller with a beanbag bottom? Then Arcade1Up has just the very niche thing for you!
The idea is pretty simple. Arcade1Up has taken their existing Micro Game Console and added a comfy controller that sits across your lap. The controller is themed after the classic Pac-Man cabinet’s controls and wood paneling. Under the wireless controller is a bean bag cushion featuring the iconic Pac-Man maze.
The price, however, is a bit steep. This thing is $179. That’s more than what I paid for a secondhand Arcade1Up Pac-Man cabinet. At least they include an HDMI cable. Seriously, I’ve seen tech companies cheap out on even that basic item.

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Easily connect the Micro Game Console to your TV via HDMI port, the wireless control deck features real-feel arcade controls on top, and a soft bean bag bottom. Yep, retrogaming just literally fell into your lap!

The Couchcade has a range of 30′ and runs off of (4) AAA batteries. On top of the original Pac-Man, the console will also come with the following:

  • PAC-MAN
  • PAC-MANIA
  • NEW RALLY-X
  • GALAXIAN
  • GALAGA
  • GALAGA ‘88
  • DIG DUG
  • DIG DUG II
  • ROLLING THUNDER
  • MAPPY

It’s the essential mix of NAMCO games we see with nearly every Arcade1Up cabinet or console these days. This version does not support online play or leaderboards, though.
The controller and console specs are as follows:

  • Assembled Dimensions: 19.6”L x 11.2”W x 4.5”H
  • Box Dimensions: 21.3” Lx 6.0”W x 13.6”H
  • Weight: 7.0 lbs
  • 2.4Ghz Wireless Control Deck
  • Control Deck powered by 4 “AAA” (Not Included)
  • Adjustable Volume
  • HDMI Micro Game Console
  • HMDI & USB cables included

What do you think of Arcade1Up’s newest creation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: Arcade1Up]

Shout! Studios Releasing South American Animated Film ‘Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon’ In The USA

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Shout! Studios Releasing South American Animated Film ‘Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon’ In The USA

Shout Studios is bringing the South American animated movie ‘Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon’ to the United States. The company on premiering the feature at film festivals, give it a limited theatrical run, and then releasing it for home video in both physical media and for digital streaming.
The movie is directed by José Zelada and Richard Claus with Brian Cleveland, Jason Cleveland, Richard Claus, and Larry Wilson serving as screenwriters.
It opened at number 3 in Spain’s box office and number 2 in Central America. It was also nominated for Best Feature, Best Sound Design, and Best Original Music at the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards in Madrid.
You can watch the trailer below:

“AINBO is a strikingly visual animated movie with the relevant theme of environmental conservation with a strong young female lead character. This movie will resonate with everyone who sees it. We look forward to presenting this remarkable film to broad movie audiences and animation enthusiasts later this year,” stated Melissa Boag, Executive Vice President of Kids & Family Entertainment on the official Shout website.
Shout Factory reports the synopsis as follows,
“Ainbo (meaning “young woman” in Shipibo, an official language of Peru) was born and grew up in the deepest jungle of the Amazon rainforest. One day she discovers that her village is being threatened by unsavory gold miners. With the help of her spirit guides “Dillo” a cute and humorous armadillo and “Vaca” a heavy-set tapir, Ainbo embarks on a journey to save her homeland. As she fights to protect her paradise against the greed and exploitation by illegal miners, she struggles to reverse the destruction and the impending evil of the “Yacaruna”, the darkness that lives in the Amazon. Guided by her mother’s spirit, Ainbo is determined to save her land before it’s too late.”
The movie is produced by Cesar Zelada, Richard Claus, Sergio Zelada, and José Zelada with music from Vidjay Beerepoot.
 

Usagi Yojimbo Successor ‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’ Trailer Drops

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Usagi Yojimbo Successor ‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’ Trailer Drops

Dark Horse Comics and Netflix dropped the first teaser trailer for their upcoming series ‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles.’ The CGI show follows a descendant of Usagi who dreams of becoming a Samurai like his ancestor.
Comic book legend Stan Sakai is the creator of Usagi and will serve as an executive producer of the show, reports Anime News Network reports. They add that Sakai will work with “Candie and Doug Langdale, who are also the showrunners. Additional executive producers include Gaumont’s Nicolas Atlan, Terry Kalagian, Sidonie Dumas, and Christophe Riandee; Dark Horse Entertainment’s Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg, and Chris Tongue; and Atomic Monster’s James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett. Ben Jones is the supervising producer, and Khang Le is the art director.”
You can watch the trailer below:

The series was announced in 2020 but had several delays due to pandemic-related issues.
“It is a pleasure working with Gaumont and Netflix. I am involved in each step of the production and am enthusiastic with the direction we are going into,” Sakai said in a statement at the time. “It is wonderful to expand the Usagi universe by collaborating with so many talented people. I am working with an awesome team and I’m looking forward to finally seeing an Usagi series on the screen! I thank my wonderful fans, friends and family for their support and encouragement over the last 35+ years.”
The original ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ comic book is based on many tales of the Samurai through an anthropomorphic world similar to Disney’s ‘Zootopia,’ though based in feudal Japan instead of modern times. The ronin warrior Usagi first appeared in a series of anthologies in 1984 and would get his own title first for Fantagraphics Books. This was followed by Mirage Comics where he would crossover with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before heading to Dark Horse which saw his arguably most popular run.

Bill Skarsgård To Paint His Face As The New Crow

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Bill Skarsgård To Paint His Face As The New Crow

We now know who will be the next Crow. It’s a choice I wasn’t expecting, but this new pick could surprise us all as the supernatural hero.
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the man who once played Pennywise the Clown, Bill Skarsgård, will now don the facepaint of The Crow. The film is will, pending any further changes, be directed by Ghost in the Shell‘s Rupert Sanders with a script by Zach Baylin who also penned the recent film, King Richard.
Given that The Crow has been in a state of limbo for over fifteen years, I wouldn’t be surprised if more names pop in and out of this production until boots are on the ground. That said, is Skarsgård, a good choice for an undead avenger? Will he play another version of Eric or the other previous people empowered by the Crow? Unfortunately, it’s hard to get a read on Skarsgård’s fit since we’re not sure which character is he’ll be playing.
In the comics, The Crow is a supernatural force that brings people back from death so they can take revenge. Film versions of the past have taken a formulaic approach that didn’t do much justice to James O’Barr’s work.
Adaptations of O’Barr’s creation have been complicated, to say the very least. The first film saw the tragic accidental death of Brandon Lee due to an issue with a blank-firing handgun in 1993. Following that, the series of films took a significant downturn in quality, not to mention the trainwreck that was The Crow video game for the Sega Saturn.

While the first film is a cult classic and tried to match the atmosphere of the comics, something was still lacking. Could Rupert Sanders and Bill Skarsgård find that missing piece?
Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: The Hollywood Reporter]

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