Amazon Studios has announced that the second season of ‘Good Omens’ has officially entered production. The show is based on a novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Most of the cast will be returning from the first season, including David Tennant and Michael Sheen who portray the demon Crowley and the angel Aziraphale, respectively.
The showrunners explain that “the new season will explore storylines that go beyond the original source material to illuminate the uncanny friendship between Aziraphale, a fussy angel and rare book dealer, and the fast-living demon Crowley. Having been on Earth since The Beginning, and with the Apocalypse thwarted, Aziraphale and Crowley are getting back to easy living amongst mortals in London’s Soho when an unexpected messenger presents a surprising mystery.”
The returning cast includes Paul Adeyefa (Bancroft, Ransom), Michael McKean (This Is Spinal Tap, Better Call Saul), Gloria Obianyo (Dune, High Life), Miranda Richardson (Stronger, Rams), Maggie Service (Quiz, Red Dwarf XI), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No. 9, The League of Gentlemen), and Nina Sosanya (Red Joan, Killing Eve, Last Tango in Halifax, Screw).
Neil Gaiman celebrated the show going into production saying, “I am so happy to be back here on the streets of Soho, watching, every day, the glorious performances of Michael Sheen and David Tennant. I miss having Terry Pratchett’s genius, but it does feel like we are still all walking around inside his head.”
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to have the brilliant John Finnemore co-write this season’s story shenanigans with me, and to work with director and my co-showrunner Douglas Mackinnon as he steers the ship, along with our astonishing crew, who have returned to do it again,” he continues. “In this season we get to have new adventures with old friends, to solve some extremely mysterious mysteries, and we encounter some entirely new humans (living, dead, and otherwise), angels, and demons. We were lucky in the first season to have so many outstanding actors taking part, so I took pleasure in inviting people back, wherever we could, some in the roles they played originally, some in new parts written just for them.”
As of the writing of this article, there is no release date for season two.
‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Begins Production
Tom Hanks Opens Up About New Sci-Fi Flick ‘Finch’
Originally titled ‘Bios,’ Tom Hanks stars in the science-fiction drama ‘Finch,’ which was picked up for an Apple TV. The movie is directed by Miguel Sapochnik and also stars Lora Martinez-Cunningham, Andrea Good, Oscar Avila, and Madeleine Dennis.
As D-Rezzed previously reported, the movie tells the story of a man named Finch who survived a cataclysmic solar event that has left the world a wasteland and has lived underground for a decade. His only companion is a dog named Goodyear, and realizing he is dying, the engineer builds a robot (played by Caleb Landry Jones) to take care of the canine after he is gone. The three are forced to go on a dangerous journey across the American West to show the robot the “joy and wonder of what it means to be alive.”
Tom Hanks recently sat down with SyFy to discuss the movie and why comparisons to his previous works need to be taken with a grain of salt.
“[Dogs] teach you what love is, ’cause you’re falling in love with these things,” said Hanks on his character’s relationship with Goodyear. “Sometimes, you gotta put them down, and it’s just the worst day of your life.”
He dismissed the comparison to ‘Turner & Hooch,’ explaining, “[Finch] had a really miserable life until about five years ago, and then suddenly his life became this brand new thing when Goodyear came into [it]. And then after that, it’s all just making sure that he stays safe.” Unlike Hooch who was a partner to a police officer.
When asked about the sci-fi nature of the movie, Hanks praised it and the director’s vision for the picture.
“And that’s what I like about [Finch],” Hanks says. “There is no spectral world, right? There’s no shape-shifters or time travel or anything like that. It just is basically one damn thing after another and the whole new world that you have to accept whole cloth right off the bat.”
Finch is set to be released on Apple TV on November 5, 2021 and will have a limited theatrical run.
You can check out the trailer here:
Baroness, Lady Jaye, and Destro Join Super7’s G.I. Joe Ultimates
Super7 just announced the next wave of G.I. Joe characters for the Ultimates action figure line. The first wave gave us Duke, Snake Eyes, and Cobra Commander. The second batch will include the Baroness, Lady Jaye, Destro, and Flint. Each figure is priced at $55, based on their animated appearance rather than the Hasbro toy line.
The Joes and Cobra operatives each come with several accessories, alternate heads, weapons, and hands. The figures are 7″ tall and come with articulation similar to Hasbro’s current line of Classified figures.
What good is the power of world domination if you don’t have someone to share it with? Super7’s latest wave of G.I. Joe ULTIMATES! features a pair of power couples on opposite sides of the struggle for global control!
With Baroness, Destro, Flint, and Lady Jaye, the battle has just begun!
These made-to-order, highly articulated, deluxe 7” scale figures all include a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories no G.I. Joe collector will want to be without, so lock them down before they’re in a committed relationship with some other collector!
I never noticed this before, but the Baroness was toned down for the cartoon. Also, the action figures over the years were a lot buxomer. The Classified ones from Hasbro are even more so. After rewatching the cartoons, she was kind of unattractive. Was the whole “sexy” Baroness thing something that came along recently?
Super7’s Ultimates is no stranger when it comes to retro cartoons. The company is also tackling Silverhawks, Spongebob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Simpsons. While these toys do command a premium price, you are getting something that isn’t mass-produced. And to be honest, where else are you going to find Silverhawks action figures right now?
What are your thoughts on paying $55 for a single 7″ action figure? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Super7]
Terminator 2’s Arcade Game Coming Soon From Arcade1Up!
Come with me … if you have $699.
Another classic arcade cabinet will soon be available for us retro gaming fans. Arcade1Up has secured the license to produce Midway’s Terminator 2 shooter, complete with two lightguns! This game was in every arcade and even hotels I stayed at in the early ’90s. You couldn’t escape the Terminator franchise to save your life!
The game itself threw a lot at you and was a quarter muncher for sure. However, it was so popular that it had several ports to home consoles, including the Gameboy.
Arcade1Up’s machine will run you $699. BestBuy has a ship date listed as 02/05/2022. Just in time for St. Valentine’s Day! Oh, my wife will be thrilled with this purchase that I’m totally not telling her about instead of buying her jewelry!
In anticipation, Midway developed T2 the arcade game simultaneously with the film’s production and release. Utilizing sleek light guns for one or two players to play the roles of T-800 cyborgs, the game featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Patrick, and Eddie Furlong reprising their respective roles in digitized footage.
The game was a blockbuster hit 1991, and now 30 years later, Arcade1Up is thrilled to produce this title in a home arcade form factor. Arcade1Up game cabinets have quickly become absolute must-haves for retrogame enthusiasts and pop-culture collectors; they play great, look great, and are instant conversation pieces. With T2, Arcade1Up fans will get their hands on one of the most requested titles ever.
So, when’s Revolution X coming out? Seriously. And Area 51? How about SEGA’s Star Wars Trilogy? Gimme!
What I’m wondering about the T2 cabinet is how two players can play comfortably. I have an MKII cab in my office, and it’s not all that pleasant to play side by side with someone. Also, I see the guns each have a length of cable connecting them to the control board. Will it be enough to keep two people from bumping guns [heh]?
Let us know your thoughts and comments below!
[Source: Arcade1Up]
There’s A New ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ Emergency Medical Hologram Figure!
When the Voyager’s doctor perished in the Star Trek show’s first episode, an emergency medical hologram was initiated to fill in the gap. The character became an icon in the franchise thanks to how Robert Picardo handled the role.
EXO-6, the company that previously made Picard, Data, and Janeway figures, is now producing the Doctor in all his black and blue uniformed glory. He can be pre-ordered for $25, with a remaining balance of $175 due later.
- Fully Articulated Body: More than 30 points of articulation allow the figure to be displayed in multiple dynamic poses, approximately 30 cm tall.
- Realistic Portrait: The Doctor’s portrait is lovingly rendered by top artists, with an excellent likeness of Robert Picardo. Each head sculpt is specially hand-painted.
- Starfleet Duty Uniform Jumpsuit: Meticulously researched, this duty uniform matches the pattern, and color of the original costume recreated in 1:6 scale. Magnets are sewn into the uniform so the holster for the tricorder can be attached. An authentically scaled communicator badge and the mobile emitter are permanently affixed to the tunic.
- Boots: Soft plastic boots sculpted to match the cut and style of the original series footwear.
- Hands: A total of seven interchangeable hands are included so he can be displayed holding the tricorder, the medical scanner or the PADD.
- Display Base: A hexagonal display base featuring the transporter pad will provide additional support for the figure. Two different inserts for the floor of the base can represent the transporter pad or the center of the transporter array.
- Autograph card: An informational LCARS card that can be used to get an autograph from the performer and displayed with your figure.
- Hypospray including 3 different vials.
- Medical Tricorder: This tricorder includes a removeable scanner that fits in the back of the tricorder. It can be folded up and worn in a holster.
- Mobile Emitter: the mobile holo-emitter that allows the Doctor to manifest outside the holodeck or sickbay is permanently affixed to his shoulder.
- PADD (Personal Access Display Device): the data display device used onboard Voyager.
If EXO-6 were feeling antsy, they’d produce the Doc as he appeared in his little daydream about becoming the Captain of the Voyager during a Borg attack. What other classic Trek characters would you like to see get the EXO-6 treatment? Let us know in the comments.
[Source: EXO-6] 
Super7’s ‘The Exorcist’ Regan Action Figure Has The Head Spinning Feature!
Your mother … shops at Dick’s and Bealls! Sadly, you’ll not find Super7 action figures at either of those stores. You will find the company’s line of ReAction toys at Target, though. And soon, characters like Leonardo, Marty McFly, and Dracula will be joined by the terrifying Regan from The Exorcist.
The little girl possessed by an ancient evil is next on Super7’s list of retro-inspired figures. This may be one of the best heads I’ve ever seen on a ReAction figure. You can’t cheap out when it comes to Regan since her eyes and deforming face were essential to the character. Super7 nailed the look.
Yes … the possessed Regan does come with the crucifix. However, super7 was tasteful enough not to put blood stains on a particular part of the girl’s nightgown.
Regan MacNeil was once a sweet, shy little girl, but demonic possession has a way of turning all that around. This 3.75” articulated The Exorcist ReAction figure of Regan features a demonically possessed face, a cross accessory, and a head that turns all the way around. You’d have to be in the thrall of a malevolent spirit not to add this head-turning ReAction figure to your collection of horror icons.
Oh, here head does indeed spin 360 degrees. I mean, that’s not a unique feature since most action figures can do that. But, at least young miss Macneil has a reason to be spinning her skull all the way around. Too bad she doesn’t come with a sound chip so she can yell obscenities at us.
Knowing Super7, we’ll probably see a convention-exclusive Exorcist bedroom playset in the future. I’m down; as long as it comes with features like a levitating/rotating bed and a steep set of steps, I can send a priest tumbling down.
Now, where are the Warlock action figures? Preferably Warlock 2 because the accessories would be amazing. Let us know which horror franchises you’d like to see Super7 tackle next.
OG Evil Dead’s Ash Gets A Statue From Dark Horse Direct
Ash Williams isn’t having a good day. His friends are turning into murderous deadites, and he just had to lock his sister in the fruit cellar. Now you can own an effigy of his sorrow thanks to Dark Horse Direct.
This stylized statue of Ash as he appeared in Sam Raimi’s original Evil Dead is a testament to just how much grief the hero would have to put up within the years to come. Wide-eyed, unsure, somewhat afraid, and wielding a sharp weapon. That’s the life of Ashley Williams.
The statue stands at 13″ tall and shows Ash astride the fruit cellar door where his sister Cheryl is just dying to get out. This piece of art is up for pre-order now and is listed at $199. Ash should be arriving sometime during the third quarter of 2022.
Dark Horse Direct and Renaissance Pictures have teamed up and are proud to introduce one of horror’s most iconic characters, Ash, from The Evil Dead! Poised atop the cellar door keeping his beloved sister, Cheryl, at bay, Ash wields a trusty axe ready to fend off any oncoming deadites.
With Ash keeping his eyes peeled for danger, this statue stands at 13 inches tall to the tip of the axe, with a base measurement of 7.25 inches by 6 inches. Relive one of the most legendary horror films with this The Evil Dead: Ash Statue!
The details:
- The Evil Dead: Ash Statue (13” (330.2 mm) x 7.25” (184.15 mm) x 6” (152.4 mm))
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Edition Size: 1000
- Expected to Ship to Customers: July – October 2022*
- Materials: Polyresin
- Sculptor: Chris Dahlberg of Lone Horsemen Toys
- Prototyping and Paint: Bradley’s Paint Studio
- Ordering Limitations: 2 Per Customer
- Product Packaging Size: 12.87” L (326.90 mm) x 11.22” W (284.99 mm) x 20.79” H (528.07 mm)*
- Product + Packaging Dimensional Weight: 7lb.*
Poor Ash. It must be tough being a simpleton savior of mankind. Well, it is partly his fault that he is in this predicament. Never read a book or play an old reel-to-reel cassette player in any creepy old cabin. That’s my takeaway from the Evil Dead franchise. Oh, and always keep a chainsaw handy.
What are your thoughts on this statue? Should the original Evil Dead get more attention as far as merchandise goes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
[Source: Dark Horse Direct]
DC Comics Unveils “First Look” For ‘Gotham City Villains’ Comic Book
DC Comics is celebrating Batman’s greatest foes with a “first look” of the upcoming comic book anthology ‘Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1.’ The one-shot also features a short story by actor Danny DeVito, who famously portrayed the Penguin in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman Returns.’ Drawn by artist Dan Mora, it tells of an alliance between Oswald Cobblepot and his “crush” Catwoman for a heist.
The Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, the original Red Hood, R’as al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, Killer Moth, and the Mad Hatter will be featured in the special with several variants being released Frank Quitely, Marguerite Sauvage, Dan More, and others.
They also released an image of the first cover by Lee Bermejo:
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According to DC Comics, “Gotham City may be protected by the Dark Knight, but the home of Batman and his allies is also plagued by some of the deadliest, most nefarious villains in the DC Universe! In this oversize anniversary giant, DC proudly presents tales of Batman’s deadliest foes written and drawn by some of the biggest, most exciting names in comics!”
They continue, “This anthology marks the anniversary year of Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin and is celebrated by special Penguin/Catwoman story by acclaimed actor, screenwriter, and producer Danny DeVito, who immortalized the character in the 1992 hit movie Batman Returns. DeVito teams up with fan-favorite artist Dan Mora (Detective Comics) on a fun heist story/romance between The Penguin and his “crush” from Batman Returns, Catwoman.”
The variants include:
- Main cover by Lee Bermejo
- The Penguin variant cover by Frank Quitely
- The Scarecrow variant cover by Wes Craig and Jason Wordie
- Poison Ivy variant cover by Marguerite Sauvage
- Talia and Ra’s al Ghul variant cover by Riccardo Federici
- Killer Moth, Red Hood and Mad Hatter variant cover by Dan Mora
- Batman/Villains 1:25 ratio variant cover by Francesco Mattina
- Batman/Penguin 1:50 ratio variant cover by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn
The comic book is set to be released to comic book stores and through digital venues on November 30, 2021.
Dolph Lundgren And Scott Adkins Reunite For Action Flick ‘Castle Falls’
After starring together in several films including ‘Expendables 2’ and ‘Legendary,’ actors Dolph Lundgren (‘Rocky IV’) and Scott Adkins (‘Accident Man’) are reuniting for a new action flick titled ‘Castle Falls.’ The movie has been picked for release through Shout Studios and sees Lundgren return to the director’s chair with Andrew Knauer covering the screenplay.
The teaser promises a ton of action between Lundgren and Adkins, as the two are searching for hidden cash in a building set to be demolished with a gang of well-armed thieves pursuing them. While it certainly shows them as rivals, it will no doubt feature alliances forming as they search for the money.
The movie also stars Kevin Wayne, Jim E. Chandler, Luke Hawx, Scott Hunter, Kim DeLonghi, Dave Halls, Leslie Sides, and A. Todd Baker.
According to IMDb, the movie had begun filming on March 18, 2020 when the production was shut down by public health officials in Birmingham, Alabama citing pandemic concerns. The movie remained in limbo for several months before they were allowed to continue filming on October 28, 2020.
You can watch the trailer here:
Here is the synopsis according to Shout Factory’s website:
“After decades of neglect, Castle Heights Hospital, this symbol of the city’s segregated past has been packed with dynamite and is ready to be demolished. No one knows that a gang leader, now in prison, hid the 3 million dollars in cash he stole from his rivals inside the abandoned building. Now, three desperate parties want the money – a blue collared ex-fighter (Scott Adkins) who finds it while working as part of the demolition crew, a prison guard (Dolph Lundgren) willing to do anything to pay for his daughter’s cancer treatment and a ruthless gang who claim to be the rightful owners. The demolition charges are set, everyone clears out and the Castle is set to fall in 90 minutes. The clock is ticking. Who will find the cash and: will they get out alive?”
NECA to Produce ‘The Last of Us Part 2’ Joel and Ellie Action Figure Pack
The Last of Us Part 2 was undoubtedly a game that came out last year and caused a lot of internet drama. Finally, someone over at NECA must have gotten the message that people loved Joel and Ellie because we’re getting a two-pack featuring the survivors.
The pair of 7″ action figures from the Naughty Dog horror/survival game come with a plethora of accessories needed to survive in a fungus zombie-ridden world. Knives, bows, arrows, axes, and lots of guns! The pair will hit store shelves in March 2022.
Macho Ma’am Abby Savage and her band of walking target friends are nowhere to be seen yet. Let’s keep it that way unless you want to recreate hilarious that boat scene.
In The Last of Us Part II, players experience the devastating physical and emotional consequences of Ellie’s vengeance as she embarks on a relentless pursuit of those who’ve wronged her. This Ultimate action figure 2-pack includes Ellie, who has a mysterious immunity to the zombie infection, and Joel, the smuggler-turned-father-figure who was initially tasked with escorting her across a post-apocalyptic America in the first game.
Each figure has over 30 points of articulation and comes with screen-accurate accessories: include axe, machetes, rifles, knives, pistols, backpack and bow and arrows, plus interchangeable hands. Collector-friendly window box packaging with dual front opening flaps.
The Last of Us 2 stirred up quite a lot of reactions when it was released. However, the director deflected blame for taking players on a multi-hour-long ride to nowhere and killing off the only interesting character.
Shills wanted to pretend that any criticism of the game was due to racism, sexism, or transphobia for some reason. Then the entire thing ended on a down note with copies of the game piling up in stores, and the only memorable things were the memes about golf. Not the best hill to die on as far as identity politics goes.
Thoughts on The Last of Us Part 2? Let us know in the comments section.
