The next chapter in the comic book series Godzilla vs. America arrives on May 13, 2026, published by IDW Publishing. This ongoing series features Godzilla attacking various American cities. The newest issue, Godzilla vs. America: Texas #1, is created by Austin-based writer and artist Matt Frank and continues the anthology format.
Kevin Williamson, the creator of Scream, recently told the Hello Sidney fan site that he’s looking to focus on other projects and doesn’t plan to write or direct any future Scream movies. While he had previously brainstormed ideas for an eighth film and Neve Campbell shared a promising story direction, Williamson now wants to step back and let someone else lead the franchise.
Released on Netflix on March 6, 2026, War Machine, directed by Patrick Hughes, has quickly become a hit. The film’s exciting story and well-executed action, set in a jungle environment, are major reasons for its success. While inspired by the original Predator films – it features trainees in a rigorous Ranger program facing off against a massive alien robot – War Machine offers plenty of originality. Netflix and director Patrick Hughes are pleased with the film’s reception, but Alan Ritchson likely benefits the most, as this role could be a turning point in his career.
A new four-part comic book miniseries, Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers, is coming from Dark Horse Comics. It’s written by Christopher Hastings, known for The Unbelievable Gwenpool, with artwork by Denis Medri (Red Hood/Arsenal). Dan Jackson (Stranger Things) will handle the colors, and this series is Dark Horse’s second Dungeons & Dragons title since they obtained the license from Wizards of the Coast.
Even before Marvel Studios releases a trailer, promotional images for the upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday have appeared online. One image shows a poster-like design with many of the film’s main characters.
The best villains in mecha anime aren’t just powerful robots; they raise the emotional tension of their stories by leading armies, secretly influencing the heroes, or acting as twisted reflections of them. These villains demonstrate that the biggest threats aren’t always mechanical.
Despite all the dramatic and over-the-top events, viewers keep coming back to Virgin River season after season. The show is known for throwing everything at the characters – from drug dealing and conspiracies to wildfires and heartbreaking losses – all within a single season. It often feels like no matter what could possibly go wrong, it does. Honestly, it’s a mystery why anyone would choose to live in that town, considering all the trouble they face.
H.P. Lovecraft’s writing is famously open to interpretation, and the terrifying forces in his stories are meant to be beyond human understanding. This makes it difficult to successfully translate his work to live-action films and TV shows. Even horror movies and series often struggle to capture the true feel of his stories while still keeping audiences entertained.
Animation can let filmmakers tell huge stories without the massive costs of live-action movies. This has often made animated films huge hits with families, but unfortunately, many ambitious and creative cartoons have been forgotten over time. Now, after years of being overlooked, these films deserve a fresh look from audiences.
Emily Robinson’s debut feature film, Ugly Cry, premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival to strong acclaim. Robinson not only directed the movie, but also wrote and stars in it, making her achievement even more remarkable. The film is a poignant and relevant story that explores the damaging and unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by Hollywood and society.