Amazon’s Prime Video announced a new dark comedy ‘The Outlaws,’ a new show made by the co-creator of UK’s ‘The Office’ Stephen Merchant and Elgin James, co-creators of ‘Mayans, M.C.’ The show takes place in Bristol, England, and had its initial release on the BBC before making its way to Prime Video.
The synopsis states that “The Outlaws is a comedy thriller about a disparate group of lawbreakers thrown together to complete a community service sentence. Seven strangers from different walks of life are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community center. When one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organized crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.”
You can watch the trailer for the series here:
Merchant works as executive producer, director, writer, and also takes on the role of Greg. Luke Alkin, Kenton Allen, and Matthew Justice also serve as executive producers for the show.
The rest of the cast includes Rhianne Barreto (Hanna,Dixi) as Rani, Gamba Cole (Hanna, Guerrilla) as Christian, Christopher Walken (Severance, The Deer Hunter) as Frank, Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark, The Nevers) as Lady Gabriela, Darren Boyd (Trying, Fortitude) as John, Clare Perkins (The Wheel of Time, Suspicion) as Myrna, and Jessica Gunning (Back, Fortitude) as Diane.
Walken spoke iNew UK about the show in which he praised his co-star, saying “Stephen writes terrific dialogue.”
He also described his character on the show, saying that he recognized him from when his time living in New York.
“I knew guys like him growing up in Queens,” he explained. “He looks like me, he doesn’t always tell the truth… performance is his thing and being amusing is a big point. In order to get through life, you have to do a bit of tap dancing.”
‘The Outlaws’ was originally titled ‘The Offenders’ before receiving its current moniker.
New Dark Comedy ‘The Outlaws’ Comes To Amazon Prime Video
Alf Finds New Home With Shout Factory
The loveable alien Gordon Shumway aka Alf was featured on a television sitcom ‘ALF’ that showed the extraterrestrial from Melmac living with a family in California, dodging government agents and nosy neighbors for four seasons from 1986 to 1990. The show would also have two animated spin-offs and a movie that resolved the cliffhanger left by the TV show. After rumors of reboots, a failed talk show, and a canceled new film purposed by creator Paul Fusco, Alf has found a new home with Shout Factory which pledges new content.
“Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and Alien Productions announced a landmark distribution alliance to bring the iconic and fan-favorite ALF television library to digital entertainment platforms in the U.S.,” Shout Factory said on their website. “The multi-year alliance provides Shout! Factory and its multi-platform streaming service, Shout! Factory TV with exclusive U.S. rights (digital, broadcast, and home entertainment packaged media) to Alien Productions’ ALF content properties, including 102 episodes of the live-action series ALF, 26 episodes of ALF: The Animated Series, 21 episodes of ALF Tales (animated), and television movie Project: ALF for home entertainment releases and digital distribution across select entertainment platforms in North America.”
They add, “Leveraging unparalleled access to archived content and the original broadcast masters from Alien Productions, Shout! Factory TV plans an aggressive rollout of ALF pop culture content on all its platforms this year. As excitement builds, Shout! Factory TV and Alien Productions will announce additional news and activities in the forthcoming months.”
Fusco expressed his enthusiasm for the move in a statement with Brian Patchett.
“Shout! Factory is the home-away-from-Melmac that ALF has been looking for,” they said. “We’re looking forward to bringing you ALF in a totally new way — with new content, unseen art, and restored footage not seen in 30 years. This is the moment ALF fans have been waiting for.”
Alf was also featured in animated form in the ‘Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue’ which featured many staples of Saturday morning animation working with a young boy who is being tempted by an evil cloud.
Sony Pictures Drops Final ‘Morbius’ Trailer
Sony Pictures has dropped the final trailer for their expansion of the so-called Sony’s Spider-Man Universe with ‘Morbius,’ starring Jared Leto as the vampire Michael Morbius.
“The darkness inside him will be unleashed, in theaters on April 1,” Marvel Studios said in a press release. “The final trailer for Morbius is here, and the thrilling video opens with Michael Keaton’s Adrian Toomes aka Vulture telling Jared Leto’s Dr. Michael Morbius, ‘Discover who you’re meant to be,’ to which Matt Smith’s Milo affirms, ‘The bad guy.'”
We also see appearances from Tyrese Gibson and Jared Harris in the footage, which shows Morbius taking out several enemies.
You can watch the trailer here:
“Morbius appeared first as an antagonist in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN in 1971, and eventually evolved into more of an anti-hero,” Leto told the Marvel Universe website. “For years before that, Marvel was actually forbidden from using characters considered more on the supernatural side,” Leto continues. “It was a really big deal when Morbius finally made his debut. He was part of a much darker term within Marvel; one that, fortunately, fans fully embraced. After all, one loves a good monster story. There is something about the character that stoked people’s imaginations. It really can grab a hold of you; it certainly did with me.”
Morbius the Living Vampire was created by comic book writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane.
“One of the most compelling and conflicted characters in Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters comes to the big screen as Oscar winner Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic anti-hero Dr. Michael Morbius in the upcoming theatrical release of Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil – or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges,” Marvel says.
While Morbius did make his first appearance in the pages of Spider-Man, he would take on a starring role in ‘Adventure into Fear’ before appearing in various capacities before he would get his own title in 1992.
NECA’s The Last Ronin Figure Is A Shirtless Ninja Turtle
The tragic tale of the remaining Ninja Turtle in the IDW comic The Last Ronin has seen a massive uptick in merchandise lately. We’ve recently covered a new Playmates figure and this fantastic statue. NECA is entering the mix with an almost light-hearted look at the survivor.
We’re looking at the “unarmored” Turtle as he appears in the IDW comic book. The armored version is fantastic, but I find this one way more amusing as a display piece. The dude wants to sit down away from the battle with his chubby robo-dog and relax. However, he’s still packed with many weapons and accessories and not one slice of pizza in sight.
The Last Ronin stands at 7″ tall. As a result, he is pricier than NECA’s other Ninja Turtle action figures. He will run you close to $35 to $40 on sites like the Big Bad Toy Store and Entertainment Earth. The same goes for the armored version of the character.
In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. This unarmored version of The Last Ronin action figure is authentic to the comic book depiction and stands in 7” scale.
The Last Ronin comes with the following:
- Mouser
- Tonfa
- Ninja star
- Throwing knives
- Splinter’s journal
- Nunchucks
- Broken sword
- Interchangeable head and hands.
- Collector-friendly window box packaging with opening flap featuring a custom illustration
I wonder which other characters from the comic book will show up in the NECA line. The company has covered many of the most famous people, mutants, and aliens from the movies and 1987 cartoon. So who do you want to show up from the Last Ronin story? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: NECA]
Trailer for Dragon Ball Super Sequel Movie Has Arrived
Toei has just released the trailer for the sequel to the 2018 (Japan), 2019 (USA) movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly. The new movie is called Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. The focus of the sequel appears to be more on Piccolo and Gohan, who resembles his preteen years for his character design. The movie is set to release in theaters on April 22nd in Japan.
As of this writing, it has only been released for the Japanese audience with no subtitles. However there are translations as to what is being said in the trailer, as well as a synopsis of the movie.
First the trailer:
Twitter user Cipher_db provided an English translation of what is being said as well as what the text says on the screen.
Text: (Original story, script, character designer) Akira Toriyama’s latest passion project
Text: Gets a globally anticipated film release
Vegeta: Don’t get carried away!
Text: Calling all superheroes!
Gohan: Who are you?
Gamma 1/2: We’re superheroes, carrying out orders for justice
Gohan: Piccolo!
Gamma 1/2: I’m a little disappointed. I thought you’d be better than this.
Text: The ultimate Artificial Humans
Text: A secret conspiracy plot
Magenta: The resurrection of the Red Ribbon Army is at hand!
Pan: Daddy!
Gohan: Pan!
Text: A clash of superheroes
Dr Hedo: It’s time for the hero to show up. Cool, right?
Gamma 1/2(?): Now I know which one the bad guy is!
Text: A never-before-seen evolution!
Piccolo: Gohan, show me your real power!
Text: A great awakening! And-
Gohan: I’m going to take you guys down!
Text: The birth of the ultimate evil
Hedo: Aw, crap!!
The Youtube description roughly translates to:
The original author Akira Toriyama is a long-awaited film adaptation of the whole world. Superhero Large Set Super Battle Action, Start!
In the previous film, the latest movie of the “Dragon Ball Cho” series, which was a mega hit of 13.5 billion yen at the worldwide box office, is born with further “awakening”! The focus is on Son Gohan and Piccolo in this work, which will be one of the original author Akira Toriyama’s whole body! The new power created by the master and pupil combination is the world’s worst army “Red Ribbon Army”, and a new Android clash! Experience this hot battle with the highest density of video quality in the cinema!!!!
What do you think? Are you interested in seeing it when it comes to the US?
We’re Berry Ready for Strawberry Shortcake’s Return Via Boss Fight Studios
Boss Fight Studios may be known for making action figures from classic properties like Flash Gordon, Zorro, Popeye, and Sam & Max, but now the company is delving into a little nicer and sweeter franchise.
We discovered, thanks to Figures.com, that Boss Fight is going to take on a berry familiar franchise that that has seen several restarts over the past few years. Yes, Strawberry Shortcake brings berries, pies, niceness, and cuteness back … again.
There’s not a whole lot of info. The toys have yet to show up on Boss Fight’s website, but we have pictures of the first four figures: Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, Lime Chiffon, and Huckleberry Pie. We know that the figures will be available for pre-order sometime this month at Boss Fight Studios.
The figures will come with many accessories and secondary characters based on the photos, much like Super7’s Ultimates line. Each figure looks like they have 11+ points of articulation. Will these figures be scented like the classic ’80s toys? When will we get the Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak? And the biggest question is: where is Bitch Pudding?
What always amused me was that Fred Wolf was also responsible for the very mature and raunchy Down and Dirty Duck animated movie. His animation style and character designs are very apparent in both.
Is Strawberry Shortcake too innocent for today’s world? Will you be picking up these figures thanks to nostalgia? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Figures.com]
[Source: Boss Fight Studios]
Goonies Prop Replicas! Copper Bones, Doubloon, & One-Eyed Willy’s Map!
A limited-edition set of replica props from The Goonies, the 1985 Richard Donner classic, is being produced by Paragon FX Group! The artists at Paragon worked what Warner Brothers to use only the most screen accurate references and surviving original props to make sure that you get top-quality replicas as a fan of the film.
Paragon’s Goonies box set will include One-Eyed Willy’s map, the Copper Bones Key, and the Doubloon. Each replica is fully licensed and is limited to only 1,500 pieces. The estimated release date is Spring of this year, and the box will be priced at $199.99.
Numerous versions [of The Copper Bones Key] are purported to be from production have surfaced over the years. In the end, we were greatly inspired by a surviving key that remains with a prominent actor from the film. The decision was then made to cast this piece in metal and finish with a proper patina, befitting of a relic of its age and origin.
The Spanish Doubloon is also cast in metal and was sized from an original prop. As with the key, the proper patina ensures this piece becomes a cherished part of your collection.
After extensive research, Amblin provided Paragon FX Group with the reference for Willy’s map. A surviving map that was given away as a ‘wrap gift’ at the film’s completion serves as the base for this replica. As with the original, additional text and misc. indicia was added to complete the replica which is offered here on quality parchment-like paper.
Are you a prop collector? Tell us all about what you’ve collected in our comments section below.
[Source: Paragon FX Group]
Sentai Announces ‘Ingress: The Animation’ Anime English Dub
‘Ingress: The Animation’ is an anime that is based on the augmented reality video game from Niantic. The television show is produced by the Japanese animation studio Craftar. It was streamed to Netflix in 2019 before Sentai Filmworks announced that they acquired the rights for a home release with the same English voice cast from the streaming service.
The cast includes Kyle McCarley (Disgaea 5) as Makoto, Michelle Ruff (Lupin the Third) as Sarah, Crispin Freeman (Fate/Zero) as Jack, Mark Whitten (The Seven Deadly Sins) as Liu, Jalen K. Cassell (Record of Ragnarok) as Brandt, Christopher Corey Smith (Gungrave) as Hank, Todd Haberkorn (Fairy Tail) as Zion, John DeMita (Naruto) as Furuta, Cristina Vee (Samurai Champloo) as Ai Kizuna, Ray Chase (One Piece) as Antoine Smith, and Laura Bailey as the Narrator. Ezra Weisz serves as ADR Director.
The blu-ray is available for pre-purchase with a release date of March 29, 2022.
You can watch the trailer for the show below:
MyAnimeList explains the synopsis as follows,
“A project was launched where scientists discovered a mysterious substance that can interface directly with the human brain. This substance, called “Exotic Matter (XM),” has existed since ancient times, influencing human minds and the progress of humanity. In the wake of this discovery, a battle of powerful nations and corporate giants has been unleashed. Organizations across the globe have embarked on a secret race to exploit XM. It represents both an opportunity and a threat to humanity. Two Factions seeks to control the XM. The Enlightened view XM’s power as a gift that enhances human experience and discovery. The Resistance sees XM as a hostile takeover of the human mind, choosing technology as humanity’s best path forward. XM, and the mystery behind it lie at the center of this battle for the fate of humanity.
2018—Now, a new struggle is about to unfold in Tokyo and across the globe. Dangerous and powerful forces seeking to exploit the potential of XM will collide. This groundbreaking project will mark the beginning of an epic augmented-reality experience combining the three elements of animation, location-based gaming, and the real world.”
The anime was originally released on the Tokyo television network Fuji TV.
DC Comics Reveals New Title For Online Subscription Service DC Universe Infinite
DC Comics is expanding their online subscription service DC Universe Infinite with a host of new comic book titles that include some fan-favorites like ‘Batman: Ego and other Tales’ as well as some newer issues such as ‘Superman: Son of Kal-El.’ These comics will be released throughout March 2022 on a weekly basis.
“DC UNIVERSE INFINITE is ready for March,” they said on their website. “For DC UNIVERSE INFINITE subscribers, DC continues to offer backlist titles like The New Guardians, Blood Syndicate, and Hardware for fans to read anytime, with new issues of these classics arriving every month. And for readers that missed picking up print editions of new series like Superman vs. Lobo, Black Manta, Superman ’78, I Am Batman, Titans United, or Aquaman: The Becoming, these titles all drop new #1 issues digitally throughout March!”
DC Universe also posted the list on their website:
Week of March 1
- Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3
- Batman: Reptilian (2021-) #3
- Wonder Woman (2016-) #778
- Detective Comics (2016-) #1042
- Action Comics (2016-) #1034
- Batman/Superman (2019-2021) #21
- Checkmate (2021-) #3
- Wonder Woman Black & Gold (2021-) #3
- Harley Quinn (2021-) #6
- Robin (2021-) #5
- Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom (2021-) #4
- Superman vs. Lobo (2021-) #1
- Superman: Son of Kal-El (2021-) #2
- Superman ’78 (2021-) #1
- Static: Season One #6
- The New Guardians (1988-1989) #9
- Blood Syndicate (1993-1995) #26
- Hardware (1993-1997) #32
Her protection is as good as gold 🌟 How did you like WONDER WOMAN BLACK & GOLD #3? pic.twitter.com/EL6mbJlhA6
— Wonder Woman (@DCWonderWoman) August 29, 2021
Week of March 8
- Wonder Girl (2021-) #3
- Teen Titans Academy (2021-) #6
- Infinite Frontier (2021-) 5
- Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1
- Harley Quinn 2021 Annual #1
- Batman/Superman 2021 Annual #1
- Midnighter 2021 Annual #1
- Batman: Fear State: Alpha #1
- Robins #6
- The New Guardians (1988-1989) #10
- Icon (1993-1997) #32
- Static (1993-1997) #33
Protector 💪 Hero 🔱 King 👑 Celebrate his 80th anniversary by commenting with your favorite Aquaman moment! #Aquaman80 pic.twitter.com/oS7k6VsKot
— DC (@DCComics) September 19, 2021
Week of March 15
- Batman (2016-) #112
- The Nice House on the Lake (2021-) #4
- Batman/Catwoman (2020-) #7
- Crush & Lobo (2021-) #4
- The Swamp Thing (2021-) #7
- Suicide Squad (2021-) #7
- Infinite Frontier (2021-) #6
- Blue & Gold (2021-) #2
- Green Lantern (2021-) #6
- Suicide Squad: Get Joker! (2021-) #2
- Suicide Squad 2021 Annual #1
- Green Lantern 2021 Annual #1
- Black Manta (2021-) #1
- Justice League Infinity (2021-) #3
- DC Horror Presents: Soul Plumber #6
- Titans United #7
- Icon & Rocket: Season One #6
- The New Guardians (1988-1989) #11
- Blood Syndicate (1993-1995) #27
- Hardware (1993-1997) #33
Swooping in to save the day, just like old times 🦸♂️ How did you like SUPERMAN '78 #1? pic.twitter.com/sqorKM3GRe
— Superman (@DCSuperman) August 29, 2021
Week of March 22
- Wonder Woman (2016-) #779
- Justice League (2018-) #67
- Rorschach (2020-) #12
- The Joker (2021-) #7
- Batman: Urban Legends (2021-) #7
- Justice League: Last Ride (2021-) #5
- Future State: Gotham #5
- Superman and the Authority (2021-) #3
- I Am Batman (2021-) #1
- Titans United (2021-) #1
- The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021-) #6
- Pennyworth (2021-) #2
- Batman ’89 (2021-) #2
- The New Guardians (1988-1989) #12
- Icon (1993-1997) #33
- Static (1993-1997) #34
Can the Justice League move past their greatest failure to save the universe one last time?
Justice League: Last Ride by @zdarsky, @Mikemaluk, and @ErenAngiolini debuts digitally on 4/14, in comic book stores on 5/11! #1 main cover by @DarickR! Details: https://t.co/UeywZ5Ibs1 pic.twitter.com/g8pPvJ6bD2
— DC Nation (@thedcnation) February 9, 2021
Week of March 29
- Nightwing (2016-) #84
- Batman (2016-) #113
- The Flash (2016-) #774
- Catwoman (2018-) #35
- Batman: The Detective (2021-) #5
- Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021-) #4
- Shazam! (2021-) #3
- Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1
- Aquaman: The Becoming (2021-) #1
- Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two #4
- Blood Syndicate (1993-1995) #28
- Hardware (1993-1997) #34
- Captain Atom: Armageddon (2005-2006) #7
Don't look down 👀 Tell us your thoughts on BATMAN #113! #DCFearState pic.twitter.com/P6DCT8kbi5
— Batman (@DCBatman) September 25, 2021
In conjunction with the release of ‘The Batman,’ DC Comics is also adding numerous products to their online store that are tied to the film.
