Since Game of Thrones is one of the most iconic brands HBO and HBO Max has, it’s not like they can stop making spinoffs. Yet they can’t seem to start them either. So far the delivery of new GOT content has been very sparse, with one short season of House of the Dragon every two years — and that story seems to begin and end whenever it wants, finishing its second season BEFORE a big conflict started. These long waits ain’t gonna cut it if that’s how the story is told! Well, HBO Max wants you to know they finally have a plan in place. From 2026 onward, there will be at least one GOT-related season of something on the stream. And to make up for lost time, they’ll be debuting TWO next year. This January sees the premiere of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, AKA the “Dunk and Egg Story,” and then in the summer, the third season of House of the Dragon will finally fly into view. (You may need to watch the second again, or at least a recap, by that point.) After that, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will debut its second season in 2027, and […] The post HBO Max Finally Has A Solid Plan For Game Of Thrones Shows appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Oni Press enters February 2026 with a slate that highlights the strength of its imprints and the continued growth of its creative identity. The month showcases a coordinated push across horror, licensed properties, all-ages storytelling, and prestige creator-owned work. Each line moves in a distinct direction, yet all share a clear editorial focus on craft, experimentation, and genre expansion. Horror Leads Oni’s 2026 Slate The EC line anchors the month with several major releases that deepen its modern revival. Tortured Hearts offers a seasonal one-shot built around dark romance themes, while Catacomb of Torment and Cruel Universe continue to evolve EC traditions through contemporary creators known for stylistic extremes. These books show how the EC imprint merges pulp structure with modern pacing and dense worldbuilding. February’s entries reinforce the idea that these stories function as commentaries on fear, social pressure, and the instability of the worlds their characters inhabit. Oni’s creator-driven horror also expands through Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen, which blends dark fantasy with mythic coming-of-age storytelling. Spirit of the Shadows continues this forward momentum with a retro-powered visual style and a story about loss, identity, and supernatural pursuit. These books show how Oni uses horror as both genre […] The post What Is Coming from Oni Press in February 2026? appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Void Signal presents their latest thriller, The Blade Cuts Deeper, debuting on home video formats this week. John Abbott is the host of the real crime docuseries Lights Camera Kill. Every week he probes into murders and acts of violence, and doesn’t ask for any permission before doing so. Why would you, when you’re this rich and popular? Abbott ends up picking the wrong subject, though, when one of the victims he focuses on becomes driven to commit a murder of his own. And guess who’s the target of his blade… The Blade Cuts Deeper stars John Tueart, Kristin Jaap, James Podmore, Vicki Avery, Kevin Carter,Peter Durr, Quentin J. Gray,  Lucy Renton, Lindsay Bennett-Thompson, Saul Murphy, and Jason L. Ricketts. It was directed by Gene Dolders, and it becomes available on DVD and digital formats this week. Many people want their five minutes of fame but for some, it comes at the ultimate price – their life!’ Meet John Abbott, narcissistic host of infamous real-crime show Lights, Camera, KILL. Known for its lurid re-enactments of the darkest of trespasses, it has made him rich by exploiting pain and suffering. Yet while Abbott basks shamelessly in the limelight, one victim has […] The post The Blade Cuts Deeper Comes To DVD And Digital This Week appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

DC Comics’ February 2026 slate leans hard into horror, multiversal tournaments, and archival deep cuts, while still moving core franchises forward. Across Black Label experiments, Absolute Universe stories, and a full Bat line, the month feels like a crossroads between prestige genre work and big, loud event storytelling. Readers who follow both cutting edge books and classic reprints will find plenty to circle on the calendar. The month also continues DC K.O., which touches multiple titles and repositions several major heroes. Around it orbit fresh debuts, like Bleeding Hearts and End of Life, alongside new chapters for Superman, Wonder Woman, Titans, and the Green Lantern corner. Together, they show a publisher trying to balance experimental risks with recognizable icons. At the same time, a wave of facsimile editions, omnibuses, and compact formats pulls the past into focus. From Dark Knight Returns to early Justice League and Deadman, DC keeps tying its current moves to a long publishing history. That tension between legacy and reinvention is the throughline for the month. Horror, crime, and the strange edges of the DC line The Nice House by the Sea continues the award winning horror cycle that began on the lake and now spreads […] The post What are the must read DC Comics in the February 2026 solicitations? appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

“Gong Shim” aka “Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim” is a 2016 Korean drama, 20 episodes, categorized as Family, Slice-of-Life, Romance and Comedy (Rom-Com); and streaming on Netflix and Viki. Memorable Quote: “What’s wrong with this (seeds)? It’s not sprouting. … No matter how hard I try, they will be buried by the soil, right? … It’s just like me. … No matter how hard I try, I can’t bloom.” SUMMARY: The ugly duckling is always a swan. But somebody has to tell her. ♦ I’m Not Adopted? “Gong Shim” is the story of Gong Shim, a kind but insecure young woman who has spent her life overshadowed by her older sister, Gong Mi — the accomplished, conventionally beautiful lawyer who represents everything their family celebrates. The parents treated the sister so differently that Gong Shim ordered a DNA test to prove that she had been adopted. It turned out, she wasn’t. They had the same parents. Of course, that didn’t help explain why she and her sister were practically opposites. While Gong Mi’s career flourishes, Gong Shim struggles to find direction and dreams of studying art in Italy, a goal she can’t afford yet. But should she give up her […] The post Gong Shim ~ The Ugly Duckling is Always a Swan appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The Mini Arcade Pro from iMP Tech turns a Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, or Switch 2 into a tiny arcade cabinet, and it feels much closer to a real cabinet than a novelty shell. It is a dedicated stick and button setup that treats the console as a built in screen instead of a docked box under the TV. For players who grew up on beat ’em-ups and shmups, it offers a delicious slice of that experience in a compact frame. This review is based on hands on testing with classic style games, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade), Punch-Out with Mr. Dream (NES), Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Sega Genesis), and Streets of Rage 2 (Sega Genesis), Flying Shark from Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 (Toaplan/Tatsujin). Mini Arcade Pro design and setup The Mini Arcade Pro arrives as seven main pieces. You get a weighted controller base with the electronics, two side panels, a rear panel with storage, the top marquee, and two plastic cassettes for the different Nintendo Switch models. One cassette fits the original Switch and the OLED, the other fits Switch 2. The cabinet snaps together quickly without tools, and it also breaks down […] The post Can the iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro really capture a classic arcade feel at home? appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

“The Manipulated” is a 2025 Korean drama, 12 episodes, categorized as Action, Crime, Thriller, and Revenge, and streaming on Disney+/Hulu. Inspired by the 2017 Korean film “Fabricated City”. Memorable Quote: “The day his life was shattered, the race began. You too can be shattered!” SUMMARY: The life of an ordinary man is destroyed after being wrongfully accused of a heinous crime. When he discovers the hidden mastermind behind his downfall, it’s “An eye for an eye—no exceptions.” He is in full-blown revenge mode and fights against manipulation, betrayal, and systemic corruption. ♦ I Didn’t Do It! I’m a Victim! In “The Manipulated”, the life of Park Tae-Joong collapses when he is framed for a crime he didn’t commit and sent to prison. An Yo-Han, a mysterious maniacal figure, is the one who orchestrated Tae-jung’s downfall. WHY? Is the “why” important? He’s a maniac, and Park Tae-Joong is an innocent man! The WHO is important. Not the WHY. And the HOW is equally important. HOW is Park Tae-Joong going to get justice? Park Tae-joong is a food delivery worker with simple dreams (like opening a flower-themed café). He leads a quiet life, caring for his younger brother, dreaming of opening his […] The post The Manipulated (2025) KDrama: Twists of Power, Betrayal, and Truth appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The early bird deadline is on December 19 to start! The post NYAFF XXV: Submissions Are Now Open For The 25th Edition! first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

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DC #Comics released details for an upcoming The Batman Adventures: Mad Love The post “The Batman Adventures: Mad Love” Fascimile Edition, “#BatmanBeyond” Collection Hitting Shelves In 2026 first appeared on The World's Finest.

“Moon River” is a 2025 Viki Original Korean drama, 14 episodes, categorized as Romance, Historical Period, Fantasy, and Melodrama. It is a soul-swap historical fantasy. Memorable Quotes: “Though love is difficult, it fortifies the human spirit.” “The flowers of fate are originally white. But when two bound by the red thread recognize one another, they bloom in crimson.” SUMMARY: The story of Jinseo’s art exhibition “Glacier Person”. ♦ The Sealed Red Thread “Moon River” is set during the Joseon Era. It begins with a little boy who had a dream. He spoke with someone beneath the ice while standing above it. The fortune teller told him that it was the fate of a man and a woman. The lives of Crown Prince Lee Kang (the man) and a merchant named Park Dal-i (the woman) intertwine through fate and supernatural intervention. “This is the mark left by a Sealed Red Thread. … Everyone is born with a Red Thread tied to their destiny. … Since the thread a severed once, they’ll be drawn together with even greater force.” Crown Prince Lee Kang presents himself as a carefree, indulgent royal, but his outward frivolity masks profound grief: the death of his beloved […] The post ‘Moon River’ Korean Drama Review: Love, Secrets, and Destiny Unfold appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The last Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, the animated Mutant Mayhem, was pretty good. The less said about those Michael Bay monstrosities that came before it, the better. But Paramount thinks a live-action Turtles movie is worth another go…it just needs a better approach. Producer Neal H. Moritz thinks he can deliver that approach. He was involved with the three Sonic the Hedgehog films, also produced by Paramount, and believes he can produce a string of TMNT films that are similar in tone, hold mass appeal and can generate as much cash. So the studio has enlisted Moritz to pursue that possibility. Should the project get off the ground, it would be the third live-action movie series for the Turtles, which started with the original Jim Henson animatronics in 1990 and led to those weird-looking CGI Bayformer Turtles in the early 2010s. However, it comes at a cost, like we said in the headline. You’re not gonna like hearing this and I don’t like typing it either…but to make room for this Turtles movie, Paramount is shelving their idea to adapt The Last Ronin. Apparently they can’t do two live-action Turtles projects at the same time, or they don’t want […] The post We Could Get A New TMNT Live-Action Movie — But At The Cost Of Another appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Disney brought back composers John Paesano and Adam Hochstatter to write the music for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw." The post Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Scored by Paesano and Hochstatter appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

If you ask which comic book is the single most valuable, those in the know would say Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman. Those outside the bubble of knowledge might say Superman #1 instead, unaware Superman made an appearance before then. But….we’re all going to have to revise our statements. The most valuable comic WAS Action Comics #1 until this week, and now it is Superman #1. Heritage Auctions put up a slabbed and graded copy of Superman #1 recently, and it just sold for a record $9.12 million — more moolah than any single comic has ever generated in the aftermarket. The story behind it is every collector’s fantasy: two people were cleaning out the home of their dead mother and found the issue buried within a stack of ancient newspapers. The papers protected the issue from the elements all these decades and kept it flat, pristine and mint. No one would argue that, of the two, Action Comics #1 is the more culturally significant. In fact it’s probably the most important and influential single issue of a comic book in American history, But condition plays a role in the price. Last year, a copy of Action […] The post Copy Of Superman #1 Sets New Auction Record appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Since Game of Thrones is one of the most iconic brands HBO and HBO Max has, it’s not like they can stop making spinoffs. Yet they can’t seem to start them either. So far the delivery of new GOT content has been very sparse, with one short season of House of the Dragon every two years — and that story seems to begin and end whenever it wants, finishing its second season BEFORE a big conflict started. These long waits ain’t gonna cut it if that’s how the story is told! Well, HBO Max wants you to know they finally have a plan in place. From 2026 onward, there will be at least one GOT-related season of something on the stream. And to make up for lost time, they’ll be debuting TWO next year. This January sees the premiere of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, AKA the “Dunk and Egg Story,” and then in the summer, the third season of House of the Dragon will finally fly into view. (You may need to watch the second again, or at least a recap, by that point.) After that, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will debut its second season in 2027, and […] The post HBO Max Finally Has A Solid Plan For Game Of Thrones Shows appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Void Signal presents their latest thriller, The Blade Cuts Deeper, debuting on home video formats this week. John Abbott is the host of the real crime docuseries Lights Camera Kill. Every week he probes into murders and acts of violence, and doesn’t ask for any permission before doing so. Why would you, when you’re this rich and popular? Abbott ends up picking the wrong subject, though, when one of the victims he focuses on becomes driven to commit a murder of his own. And guess who’s the target of his blade… The Blade Cuts Deeper stars John Tueart, Kristin Jaap, James Podmore, Vicki Avery, Kevin Carter,Peter Durr, Quentin J. Gray,  Lucy Renton, Lindsay Bennett-Thompson, Saul Murphy, and Jason L. Ricketts. It was directed by Gene Dolders, and it becomes available on DVD and digital formats this week. Many people want their five minutes of fame but for some, it comes at the ultimate price – their life!’ Meet John Abbott, narcissistic host of infamous real-crime show Lights, Camera, KILL. Known for its lurid re-enactments of the darkest of trespasses, it has made him rich by exploiting pain and suffering. Yet while Abbott basks shamelessly in the limelight, one victim has […] The post The Blade Cuts Deeper Comes To DVD And Digital This Week appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

In the summer of 2023 a new Studio Ghibli-inspired, 5E-compatible campaign was crowdfunded on Kickstarter: Obojima: Tales Of The Tall Grass. Now that same game is being sold on Backerkit, which made us scratch our heads for a minute. Usually when Kickstarters reappear on Backerkit it’s immediately after the other campaign ended, as a way to raise further cash or to catch late pledges. Why is this appearing on a different crowdfunding site over two years later? Here’s the truth: Backerkit is currently running a promotion called Holiday Market. It’s a special event where all products being sold have been verified as the product of independent creators, and 100% their own talent — no AI, only human craftsmanship. The other qualification is that any item being sold has to be already done and ready to ship. In other words, this ISN’T a crowdfunding campaign. It’s a second chance at this game, to support its creator. Take a trip to the Island of Obojima where you’ll craft portions, enlist familiars, and encounter over sixty colorful monsters. There are 50 new spells to learn, three new races and eight new subclasses. Most of what you need to explore this place is packed […] The post Obojima: Tales of the Tall Grass Now On Backerkit appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

DC #Comics released details for an upcoming The Batman Adventures: Mad Love The post “The Batman Adventures: Mad Love” Fascimile Edition, “#BatmanBeyond” Collection Hitting Shelves In 2026 first appeared on The World's Finest.

It feels a bit early to be thinking about something like this, but Awesome Games Done Quick typically runs its week of charity speedruns during the first full week of the year, and one quick glance at the calendar says we’ve already burned through 2/3 of November, so….guess it really is time. The full schedule of speedruns has been finalized. AGDQ benefits, as always, the Prevent Cancer Foundation — a disease that just took the life of gaming industry pioneer Rebecca Heineman. That’s the last straw — it’s gotta be stopped! As you watch the stream, you can donate to PCF and each tax-deductible donation will apply to something, whether it’s a vote on what should happen in the next run, an entry to win a prize, or a goal to unlock an extra performance. As for the games this year, GDQ’s own bullet points say to expect these: Super Mario Sunshine – Any% on Gamecube by inkstar Splatoon – Any% Race on Wii U by DG and LonTr0 Once Upon A Katamari – Any% on PC by Game1t Silent Hill ƒ – New Game Story on PC by Captain Ezekiel Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Any% Expert Glitchless Race […] The post Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 Schedule Released appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The Mini Arcade Pro from iMP Tech turns a Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, or Switch 2 into a tiny arcade cabinet, and it feels much closer to a real cabinet than a novelty shell. It is a dedicated stick and button setup that treats the console as a built in screen instead of a docked box under the TV. For players who grew up on beat ’em-ups and shmups, it offers a delicious slice of that experience in a compact frame. This review is based on hands on testing with classic style games, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade), Punch-Out with Mr. Dream (NES), Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Sega Genesis), and Streets of Rage 2 (Sega Genesis), Flying Shark from Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 (Toaplan/Tatsujin). Mini Arcade Pro design and setup The Mini Arcade Pro arrives as seven main pieces. You get a weighted controller base with the electronics, two side panels, a rear panel with storage, the top marquee, and two plastic cassettes for the different Nintendo Switch models. One cassette fits the original Switch and the OLED, the other fits Switch 2. The cabinet snaps together quickly without tools, and it also breaks down […] The post Can the iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro really capture a classic arcade feel at home? appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Foster marks his second directorial effort since last year's hit, "Life After Fighting" The post RELENTLESS Hits World Sales Label For Bren Foster’s New Martial Arts Thriller first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

Once upon a time in the late 2000s, James Cameron was at his table staring at two potential projects. One was an adaption of the manga Battle Angel Alita, and the other was kinda like the 1990 Kevin Costner movie Dances With Wolves only it was in outer space. Cameron ended up picking the latter project, and gave the former to his director friend Robert Rodriguez. Avatar made a billion dollars, while Alita: Battle Angel didn’t make quite that many. Thing is, though, I don’t feel like I’ve ever run into a truly rabid fan of Avatar, while vocal stans for Alita: Battle Angel are still everywhere. It seems like every now and then we hear about a potential second Alita film, but never anything concrete. What we’re about to share isn’t concrete either, but it’s solid enough to drive on. The magazine Empire asked Cameron about the status of this long-rumored sequel. And he had a response ready: “I appreciate the loyalty of the Alita fans,” he said. “Robert Rodriguez and I have sworn a blood oath to do at least one more Alita movie.” Blood oath, huh? Sounds serious. Cameron wouldn’t risk breaking such an oath and getting […] The post There’s Hope For Alita: Battle Angel 2 Again appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Experience old-school arcade fun anywhere with the Mini Arcade Pro from iMP Tech, a compact arcade cabinet built for the Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. In today’s review, we test this arcade tabletop setup using classic games like Street Fighter, Punch-Out, TMNT, and Streets of Rage 2 to see how well this retro gaming accessory captures that authentic retro experience. Designed like a mini bartop arcade, the Mini Arcade Pro gives video game players a sturdy joystick, responsive buttons, and even storage for twelve cartridges. With HDMI output, a modular frame, and Switch 2 compatibility, this little cabinet arcade surprised us with how solid and fun it feels. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas, a Holiday 2025 surprise, or a unique birthday gift for anyone who loves classic games, retro consoles, or unique video game accessories, this might be one of the most charming picks of 2025. It’s available now through multiple retailers, including Amazon, and it’s already gaining attention as a potential viral holiday item. We also walk through setup, gameplay performance, ergonomics, and whether the Mini Arcade Pro makes sense for owners of the Switch 2. If you want an arcade feel without buying a full cabinet, this tabletop arcade might be the perfect fit. Make sure to grab the batch number near the UPC code on your Mini Arcade Pro box and go to the iMP Tech website to check for the latest firmware updates. Firmware updates will help make sure your unit is always working with the latest software updates to the Nintendo Switch 2. 🔹More on the Mini Arcade Pro 👾 Where to buy: https://impgaming.uk/nintendo-switch-1-2-accessories/nintendo-switch-1-2-mini-arcade/ 👾 Check for firmware updates: https://impgaming.uk/v21/ 👾 Compatible with: Switch, Switch OLED, Switch 2 👾 Ideal for: retro gaming fans, families, collectors, and anyone who wants that nostalgic arcade feel in a modern setup. 🔹More on PopGeeks 🗡️ Can the iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro really capture a classic arcade feel at home?: https://popgeeks.com/mini-arcade-pro-review-nintendo-switch/ 🗡️ Join Our Forums: https://popgeeks.com/forums/ 🗡️ Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Txd2Hvv 🗡️ Support PopGeeks with a $1/month Subscription: https://popgeeks.com/paid-subscription-popgeeks/ If you enjoy our hands-on hardware reviews, drop a Like, hit Subscribe, and tell us what other Switch 2 gear we should test next!

I haven’t heard much chatter about the second season of Twisted Metal, which appeared on Peacock last summer. If you weren’t watching it, you should have been (though if you don’t have Peacock, I get it). While the first season was fine on its own, the second rose above its foundation of sophomoric gags to create some actually engaging television. John, Quiet and the surviving others became more three-dimensional, had character arcs with growth that affected them, and there were some actual legit points of drama in all this comedy. Sweet Tooth is still a total lunatic goofball, though — no worries there. Because no one seemed to be talking about it, I assumed two were all we would ever get. I didn’t know what the numbers were but sometimes you can smell these things in the air. I smelled wrong. Universal just confirmed today a third season of the show has been ordered. Unfortunately it comes without series co-creator and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith, who is departing for unclear reasons. His seat will be filled in by David Reed (The Boys, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Magicians). While Season 1 was all about the buildup to the Twisted […] The post Twisted Metal Renewed For Third Season appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

“Moon River” is a 2025 Viki Original Korean drama, 14 episodes, categorized as Romance, Historical Period, Fantasy, and Melodrama. It is a soul-swap historical fantasy. Memorable Quotes: “Though love is difficult, it fortifies the human spirit.” “The flowers of fate are originally white. But when two bound by the red thread recognize one another, they bloom in crimson.” SUMMARY: The story of Jinseo’s art exhibition “Glacier Person”. ♦ The Sealed Red Thread “Moon River” is set during the Joseon Era. It begins with a little boy who had a dream. He spoke with someone beneath the ice while standing above it. The fortune teller told him that it was the fate of a man and a woman. The lives of Crown Prince Lee Kang (the man) and a merchant named Park Dal-i (the woman) intertwine through fate and supernatural intervention. “This is the mark left by a Sealed Red Thread. … Everyone is born with a Red Thread tied to their destiny. … Since the thread a severed once, they’ll be drawn together with even greater force.” Crown Prince Lee Kang presents himself as a carefree, indulgent royal, but his outward frivolity masks profound grief: the death of his beloved […] The post ‘Moon River’ Korean Drama Review: Love, Secrets, and Destiny Unfold appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.