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For everyone who received a package from us this December, or is still expecting one, we have the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit: we're including our wonderful postcard with every delivery this month as a little bonus! 📦🎁

The design is by David, who has placed his S.H.Figuarts Indiana Jones in a beautifully atmospheric setting. Indy has hung up his hat and whip, at least for now, to sit comfortably by the Christmas tree and wait to unwrap his presents. 🎄
You might even find an Easter egg or two from his many adventures on the card. Many thanks to David for the fantastic photo!

So, treat yourself in our shop and receive a free copy of this amazing card – and be sure to check out David's page!

Last weekend, the end of this year's convention season was heralded on three continents, one could say.

Here in Germany, the GERMAN FILM COMIC CON took place in Dortmund. Compared to its beginnings around 10 years ago, this event has, if online reviews are to be believed, unfortunately declined somewhat. However, it must be acknowledged that the convention can certainly boast some well-known and very popular guest stars. This year's highlight was undoubtedly Aaron Paul, whom we all hold dear as Jesse Pinkman (»Breaking Bad«). It was great that Aaron visited his fans in Germany! We last had a huge booth in Dortmund in 2017, but have consistently declined since then due to the very high costs.

The 3-day TOKYO COMIC CON presumably offered significantly more, especially in terms of collectibles. Hot Toys, among others, made sure to shine with their own booth. Unless our eagle eyes missed something from afar, they didn't show any actual world premieres, but there were certainly a few new final product figures. The current lineup was, of course, presented in epic detail to celebrate the manufacturer's 25th anniversary this year. You can find an album of photos from the exhibition on Hot Toys' Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=hottoys&set=a.1277131524450857

Many amazing stars were also in attendance in Tokyo, including Elijah Wood and Sean Astin from »The Lord of the Rings«, Karl Urban and Jack Quaid from »The Boys« and Jon Bernthal and Norman Reedus from »The Walking Dead«. Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Tom Wilson (aka Biff) celebrated 40 years of »Back to the Future«. Other stars in attendance included Nicholas Hoult, Christina Ricci, Evanna Lynch, Sebastian Stan, and Mads Mikkelsen. The appearance of Johnny Depp generated the most buzz on YouTube. Big names from the comic book world, such as the legendary Frank Miller and Jim Lee from DC Comics, were also present. This short clip, with a few truly goosebump-inducing moments, gives a good impression of the atmosphere at TCC:
https://youtu.be/4GjLsNA9Pao

However, the biggest event by far took place in São Paulo, Brazil. The pre-Christmas season is always the time for the Comic Con Experience, or CCXP for short, which spans four days and reportedly attracts over 200,000 visitors. We're talking about a superlative event, which is also an important venue for film studios to drum up publicity and, for example, present new trailers. This year, the following information was announced and trailers released at CCXP:

Eric Kripke, showrunner and executive producer of »The Boys« announced that the fifth season of the series will premiere on Prime Video on April 8. The finale will air on May 20, 2026. Here's the trailer for the final season:
https://youtu.be/Fv0leN8TmR8

The second season of the Hulu series »Paradise« has been revealed with a release date and a first trailer. It premieres on February 23 and stars Sterling K. Brown as secret agent Xavier Collins. Fans will surely remember the many surprising twists and turns of season 1:
https://youtu.be/JIjJ2v5ic1w

A new trailer was also released for »A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms«. The series premieres on January 18 on HBO Max. Here's the new trailer:
https://youtu.be/sItUCKJQLTU

Paramount+ showed an exclusive clip from the new series »Star Trek: Starfleet Academy«:
https://youtu.be/OMsF9MP2I8c
Here we get our first look at Paul Giamatti, who clearly enjoys playing the season's villain: Nus Braka, half Klingon, half Tellarite.

Fans at CCXP were also shown exclusive clips from »Fallout« season 2, as well as new material of »Marvel's Wonder Man« and »Daredevil: Born Again«.

Speaking of trailers, we don't want to deprive you of these clips either:

»28 Years Later: The Bone Temple« premieres in cinemas on January 16:
https://youtu.be/QlF68NIz8dg

The trailer for »Ready or Not 2: Here I Come« also looks like a lot of fun. The film is scheduled for release in spring:
https://youtu.be/7K3sNRm8J0w

But back to São Paulo: The manufacturer Iron Studios was of course present at CCXP – after all, they're practically next door. They used their trade show appearance to drop their new releases for December, which were presented live online from their booth, and which you can already find listed in our shop. We especially love the brilliant idea of ​​recreating a young Steven Spielberg in front of his Bruce model in Art Scale format, a perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of »Jaws« this year. Other pre-order releases, like the Anakin vs. Obi-Wan statue or the two menacing raptors at the kitchen door from »Jurassic Park«, are also worth a look. But there were even more exciting new products to discover at the Iron Studios booth. In the coming months, we can look forward to Art Scale Statues from the third »Avatar« film, make room for a cool Alien & Ripley diorama from »Alien 3«, or hum along to »Let It Go« in anticipation of the Elsa Deluxe statue from »Frozen«. During a panel discussion, Iron Studios presented a number of new projects that await us. They showed designs for the »Wicked« witches, and announced the »Avengers: Doomsday« license, which will include statues in all three scales: 1/10 Art Scale, 1/4 Legacy Replica, and 1/20 Demi Art Scale. The announcement of 1/10 Art Scale and 1/4 Legacy Replica Statues for »The Mandalorian and Grogu« was very exciting as well.

These are great prospects for the year 2026 in film, television, and collectibles with so much to look forward to! What are your highlights?

Today's news post is especially close to our hearts, because it's about a true passion project that our dear friend Marcel Cornelius has been working on for about a year: Marcel's new Indiana Jones fan film, »Indiana Jones and the Shadows of Atlantis«!

Last Saturday, the first trailer for this mammoth project was released on YouTube. Dear Indiana Jones fans, turn up the volume, buckle up, and get ready:
https://youtu.be/0KBlnyDku_E

We already knew that Marcel was incredibly talented and constantly raised the bar for his own creative work. But with this project, he's eclipsed everything he's done before. Fifteen years after his first fan film, »Indiana Jones and the Spear of Destiny«, and inspired by the brilliant game »Fate of Atlantis«, the creators of this fantastic project demonstrate not only their cinematic skills but, above all, their love for this iconic franchise, showcasing every detail in costume and set design. And the special effects (both practical and 3D-animated) and virtual production effort achieved here on basically no budget puts many a streaming or even Hollywood blockbuster to shame. ;)

The original crew from the first film is back on set – a creative reunion with the team spirit that makes a project like this possible in the first place. The result will be a feature-length fan film that tells the backstory to »Fate of Atlantis« but also connects to »Indiana Jones and the Great Circle«. So, we'll see some familiar faces again, and of course, we can also look forward to exciting new characters. The adventure takes us from Egypt to the Azores and on to New York City, where we might just bump into a certain Sophia Hapgood…

But we won't spoil anything more here – except perhaps that it's incredibly important to Marcel to uncompromisingly capture the true Indy vibe. No detail is spared in the production and filming, whether it's the costume, training with the iconic and absolutely authentic whip, or the numerous props at Marshall College.

Marcel isn't just the driving force behind the camera, he also plays Indy himself, of course. You might recognize him, as he's been a guest on our show several times. In episode 21 of ABGESPACED, for example, he talked a lot about himself and, among other things, his love for Indiana Jones:
https://youtu.be/Nx3aFhVY7Fc

What do you think? Should we invite Marcel back to the S.P.A.C.E studio for his latest project, so he can give us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look in our usual relaxed atmosphere? That would be perfect for the new year! :)

A project like this, created by fans for fans, naturally needs every bit of support it can get. So please, everyone, share the trailer or the link to the official website so they can maybe find a few more sponsors:
https://shadows-of-atlantis.com/

Oh, and while you're on the website, you can pass the time until the release of »Indiana Jones and the Shadows of Atlantis« with their super cool 8-bit browser game. We'll definitely keep you updated!

Thirty years ago today (according to Letterboxd, or tomorrow, according to IMDb), Michael Mann's »Heat« premiered in Burbank, California. Warner Bros. promoted the film at the time by emphasizing that it marked Al Pacino and Robert De Niro's first appearance together on screen (while both appeared in »The Godfather Part II«, they didn't share any scenes because their roles were set in different timelines). The scene with Pacino and De Niro is indeed the film's quiet climax and is based on a real-life meeting between a gangster and a police officer, which inspired Michael Mann to create »Heat« – a quiet, respectful conversation between two men on opposite sides of the law. Their professionalism creates a strange intimacy. They mirror each other, knowing full well that one of them will likely not survive their next encounter. Incidentally, Mann had his lead actors improvise this dialogue entirely.

Of course, the film has much more to offer than just this meeting of superstars. The action scenes, in particular, have stood the test of time and remain absolutely gripping even after 30 years. »Heat« is now considered a modern classic of the gangster film genre and Michael Mann's greatest masterpiece. We highly recommend (re)watching it. You can stream »Heat« on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+.

In 2022, Michael Mann, together with author Meg Gardiner, published the novel »Heat 2«. Shortly afterward, Mann announced his strong interest in adapting his novel into a film. The sequel unfolds across different timelines, with one narrative thread directly connecting to the events of »Heat«. The injured Chris Shiherlis, portrayed by Val Kilmer in the original movie, desperately tries to escape Los Angeles while being pursued by Detective Hanna. Another narrative thread takes place in the past, in 1988 Chicago. McCauley and his gang commit robberies on the West Coast and along the border between Mexico and the USA.

Financing for »Heat 2«, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and its subsidiary United Artists, is now secured. Big names are in talks for the cast. According to Deadline, Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play the older Chris Shiherlis, with Bradley Cooper as his backup. Deadline also recently reported that Christian Bale is in discussions for a role. Other names that have surfaced include Adam Driver and Austin Butler. Ana de Armas is slated to play a role in the prequel part, but Adria Arjona and Eiza Gonzalez are also reportedly in the running. As you can see, much is still up in the air. We won't see the film until 2027 at the earliest, if not 2028. Regardless of who ultimately ends up on the cast list, we're definitely looking forward to this movie!

Our »Heat« collectibles section, on the other hand, is currently empty. Now, with the first film's anniversary and the upcoming second part, would be a good time for some of the industry's top players to acquire or renew some licenses for this masterpiece. Who would you like to see make some new collectibles for »Heat«?

After 18 long years of hoping and waiting, »Metroid Prime 4: Beyond« releases today for Switch 1 & 2. While many fans worry that modern standards and new technology might not evoke the classic »Metroid Prime« vibes, the previews seem to have been mostly positive. In the latest trailer, you can already see a bit of what awaits you:
https://youtu.be/3fN5zFkeA4A

Although »Metroid Prime 4: Beyond« directly follows the third installment, you step into a completely new adventure as Samus Aran. The bounty hunter is sent to the distant planet Viewros to investigate a dangerous new threat. Upon arrival, she finds herself caught in the midst of a conflict between warring factions, vying for control of a mysterious energy source. Samus must uncover ancient secrets and fight her way through hostile territory to discover the truth and prevent an interstellar catastrophe.

In our shop, you can pre-order cool »Metroid Prime« statues from the manufacturer First 4 Figures. Especially the Collector's Editions with the LED light-up function look really impressive!

Just in time for the release, Tamashii Nations is teasing their CHOGOKIN Samus Aran from »Metroid Prime 4: Beyond«. The love for detail makes Samus appear almost lifelike. Here, too, the icing on the cake is once again the LED light-up feature. You can admire the figure in its entirety on Toyark.

Who's starting their adventure on Viewros today? 😎

On December 5th, Lionsgate will release »Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair« in U.S. cinemas, bringing together what belongs together, as Quentin Tarantino's grand revenge tale was originally planned as a single film. It was only in the editing room that the decision was made to split the material into two films, resulting in »Kill Bill: Vol. 1« (2003) and »Kill Bill: Vol. 2« (2004).

With boldness and expertise, Tarantino plundered film history, combining elements of Eastern, samurai cinema, Spaghetti Westerns, exploitation films, and even anime. Uma Thurman as the vengeful "Bride", who works her way through her kill list, has long since become an icon of modern cinema in her yellow combat suit.

The new uncut/unrated version omits the superfluous cliffhanger from the first film and the flashback in the sequel. A new 7.5-minute anime sequence is included. Furthermore, the fight in the "House of Blue Leaves" will be shown in color and all its bloody glory. Including the 15-minute intermission, the film runs for 4 hours and 41 minutes.

In select cinemas, the short film »The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge« will also be shown on the big screen. This animated film, created by the makers of Fortnite, is based on an action-packed chapter from »Kill Bill« that Tarantino ultimately cut from the script. Uma Thurman voices the Bride. Here's the trailer for this little add-on:
https://youtu.be/x7h1aMVdBEk

Unfortunately, us international fans won't be able to enjoy Tarantino's highly stylized, quote-laden remix of genre cinema for the time being. So far, there's no word on a world-wide theatrical release, or whether it will be available on streaming or Blu-ray. We certainly hope that this bloody affair will eventually make its way to our big screens, as it promises to be a true cinematic event! To whet your appetite, here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/-SzkFgEqB6Y

»Scrubs« is considered one of the best sitcoms of all time. The popular series ran for nine seasons from 2000 to 2011. In December 2024, it was announced that producer and director Bill Lawrence (»Ted Lasso«) was working on a reboot. A first teaser was released last week:
https://youtu.be/9scGpABYBMA

For eight seasons, we experienced daily life at Sacred Heart Hospital alongside the slightly clumsy and daydreaming intern, J. D. He serves as the first-person narrator. The one-camera sitcom consistently managed to balance comedy with its many quirky ideas and superbly drawn characters with dramatic events surrounding illness and death. The show's music selection was always fantastic (although some tracks had to be replaced for copyright reasons in the Disney+ streaming release).

The series came to a near-perfect end after eight seasons. However, the ABC network wanted to milk the franchise a little longer, so the spin-off »Scrubs – Med School« was created with a new cast and some original cast members in supporting roles and guest appearances. In many countries the spin-off was marketed as the ninth season of »Scrubs«. However, it didn't garner much popularity with fans, and due to steadily declining viewership, the show was canceled after just one season.

The teaser for the reboot reveals that many characters from the original series will be returning. Besides J. D., Turk, Elliot, Dr. "Perry" Cox, and Carla Espinosa are also back for the tenth season. We're really excited to see who else is coming back. After a 15-year break, we're looking forward to the sequel. The series premieres in the US on February 25, 2026. There's no international provider or release date yet. But since Hulu is a co-producer, we think Disney+ is very likely. Now we'd like to know your thoughts: Who would you like to see again? Dr. Bob Kelso? The Janitor? The Todd? Let us know!

The darkest season of the year is upon us, so it's time to unpack the fairy lights. Less Christmassy, but just as atmospheric when used for subtle lighting is our 💥 Product of the Month 💥 December 2025: the 32 cm Demogorgon Lamp from the Spanish manufacturer Erik. The fact that the final season of »Stranger Things« has just started fits perfectly, like the dice on a D&D board.

With this Demogorgon, you're bringing the beautiful terror of a »Stranger Things« creature from the Upside Down into your home as a great PVC statue with an atmospheric LED effect. Thanks to a ball joint in the head, you can turn it up to 180° and position the light to suit your preferences. The Li-ion battery has a running time of about 14 hours, while the maximum charging time is approximately two hours. You can connect the light for charging at the back of the statue's head using the included USB-C-5V-DC-1A input cable.

Despite the LED feature, show-accurate details, and a cool base, this collectible is available at a truly affordable price of less than 40 €. We wish you lots of fun with it, and an exciting and entertaining watching experience with season 5 of »Stranger Things« on Netflix!

It's Cyber ​​Monday – which means the final stretch for our 🌠 CyberSpaceWeekend 2025 🌠, bargain hunters! Until tomorrow morning, you still have the chance to find your personal super deals among well over 1,000 special offers in our shop and maybe add a figurine or even a high-end collectible to your collection at an absolutely amazing price:
space-figuren.de/sale

Be sure to check it out, it's worth it. Happy Cyber ​​Monday! 🥳

The wait is over… CyberSpaceWeekend is here! 🤩📣
Starting now, our shop has nearly 1,500 items drastically reduced. From today, Black Friday, until Cyber ​​Monday (December 1st), you'll find a colorful mix of fantastic bargains in our sale section – but only while supplies last. So browse our huge selection of special offers and grab your favorite deal:
space-figuren.de/sale

Happy bargain hunting!

Tomorrow's the day: the super-deluxe-mega-bargain weekend – or as we simply call it: CyberSpaceWeekend – kicks off! From tomorrow's BLACK FRIDAY until CYBER MONDAY, you'll find nearly 1,500 collectibles from all categories drastically reduced in our shop. Like every year, our CyberSpaceWeekend offers you the chance to add a figure or two to your collection at a steal. And of course, you'll have to be quick, because quantities are limited and the rush is huge!

But before you embark on the ultimate bargain hunt after midnight and empty our warehouse, please read our short guide with some important information about this year's CyberSpaceWeekend, so we can all have a relatively smooth experience:


Please order with care
The temptation of many special offers (not just in our shop, but everywhere online and in stores) is enormous. However, please consider carefully what your overall budget allows and don't overspend. Ordering something and then canceling it or ultimately not taking delivery would cause us significant damage and would be unfair to other collectors. Our available stock of discounted items is precisely set and blocked as soon as we receive your order.

Inventory discrepancies can occur
Despite weeks of careful preparation, it is possible that an error may have crept into our system in isolated cases. We apologize for this – we will, of course, contact you immediately if this happens.

As always: everything is done by hand
Despite the high volume of orders during CyberSpaceWeekend, each individual order is first manually pulled from the warehouse, physically reserved, and then confirmed to you via a personal email. Only then will you receive a payment request (e.g. in the case of PayPal or credit card payments). This way, we try to avoid false payments, but of course, it takes a little time to process all orders in sequence.

Please respond quickly
In the event of a stock shortage, a question, or, of course, a payment request, we ask that you respond very quickly. It will be really hectic and busy in our reservation warehouse and at the packing stations – therefore, we rely on payments coming in fast so that your orders can be shipped out fast. Long-term reservations of sale items for CyberSpaceWeekend are also not possible. In the event of outstanding payments, we will unfortunately have to cancel orders much more quickly than usual. We ask for your understanding regarding this strict approach.

Don't mix orders
You would be doing us a huge favor if you didn't mix in-stock items with pre-orders in your shopping cart during CyberSpaceWeekend. This would make organizing a lot easier and take us significantly less time. So, please place pre-orders separately in another order!

Phone lines will be busy
Due to the high workload, we will only be sparsely reachable by phone during CyberSpaceWeekend. You would help us tremendously if you placed your orders through the online shop, even if you normally order by phone during a friendly chat.

Murphy's Law
Unfortunately, a wave of illness has brought us to our knees – extremely inconvenient for this busy weekend. Our Andrea has been out for quite some time now (we wish you a continued speedy recovery!), and other colleagues are currently battling such pesky ailments as broken ribs with accompanying full-body pain and all that other nonsense (get well soon, Jürgen!). Therefore, we will unfortunately need significantly more time to cope with the – hopefully high – demand. We're doing our best, working hard all weekend (except for Sven, who's "briefly" trying to escape to Comic Con Stuttgart on Saturday for a few appointments), and doing everything as quickly as possible. Please be prepared for a little extra waiting time. Thank you in advance for your patience!


Now you can get your piggy banks ready and get into position – thank you so much for your attention, your support, and your unbridled shopping enthusiasm!
Your CyberSpaceCrew

"You guys have grown so much!"

It really has been almost a decade since Netflix scored a cult hit with »Stranger Things«. That was in July 2016.

The Duffer Brothers' series struck just the right balance between thrilling science fiction with monsters from a parallel world, the Cold War, sinister secret services and the military, scientific mystery in secret labs and experiments with children with superpowers – all carried by an outstanding cast including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Matthew Modine, endearing young actors in a coming-of-age story, Stephen King and Steven Spielberg vibes, and a whole lot of loving 80s nostalgia.

»Stranger Things« was spot on, with excellent scripts, high-quality visuals, and a production design that brought the 80s vividly to life with numerous political, historical, and pop-cultural references.

Season 5 brings us to the grand final battle against Vecna. Can Hawkins, and therefore the entire world, be saved? And who will survive? Besides Vecna, we'll also meet Dr. Kay as a new antagonist, portrayed by Linda Hamilton, whose appearance we're especially eager to see.

The first four episodes are available to stream on Netflix starting today. Three more episodes will follow on Boxing Day, with the grand finale on New Year's Day. If you, like us, find the breaks a bit of a nuisance, you have enough time to rewatch the first four seasons before binging through all new episodes at the beginning of the year. Either way – here's the trailer for Volume 1 of the final season to get you in the mood:
https://youtu.be/D8Qxxq0Oh9M

"The lightsaber ... This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."

When Ben Kenobi spoke so enlighteningly on Luke's first encounter with this impressive weapon, our jaws dropped as children, didn't they? Only as children? No, even today, as grown-up children, we're just as fascinated by a lightsaber as we were 20, 30, or perhaps almost 50 years ago!

And it is precisely this unbridled fascination that »Saberproject« has made its focus. Behind Saberproject is a super cool team of Star Wars fans who take the basic enthusiasm for lightsabers – or simply collecting them – to a whole new level: perfectly choreographed routines, sometimes dizzying moves, and highly professional skills with "battle-ready" lightsabers have made Tim and his team one of the most popular and successful Star Wars fan groups in Germany and even beyond.

If you haven't yet encountered the lovely people from Saberproject at any convention or other event related to Star Wars, then you should definitely click through saberproject.de to get some impressions.

At Noris Force Con in September, we finally got to meet team Saberproject and had a very pleasant and creative exchange afterwards. This led to the decision to partner up and implement great ideas, exciting projects, and some special events in the future. We're really looking forward to it – and we're equally excited about Comic Con Stuttgart this coming weekend, where Saberproject will of course be there. You can meet the guys and gals in the Galactic Cantina, both at their own booth and at various stage shows, workshops, and more!

By then, you'll probably be so hooked that you won't be able to resist getting your own lightsaber 😜. 'Cause as you know: "Your father wanted you to have this when you were old enough ..." 🌟

Collectible figure manufacturer Funko apparently is in dire straits. In its financial report for the third quarter of 2025, the company issued a stark warning: Funko might not survive the coming year.

Management has serious doubts that the company can continue to exist under the current conditions. Should the rescue plan fail, Funko would be bankrupt within twelve months at the latest.

In the third quarter, revenue amounted to only 250 million dollars – around 14 percent less than the previous year. The initial hype seems to have run its course. Collector interest for Funko's huge line-up is waning, while shipping costs, customs duties, and general expenses are rising. Simultaneously, retailers are placing fewer and fewer orders. The company's debt has now ballooned to nearly 240 million US dollars.

The very nature of hype is that it cannot be sustained indefinitely. We still remember when Funko Pops! were launched in the early 2010s and triggered a huge commotion. The story of two girls who got into a fight over a last exclusive Funko Pop! figure at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 and had to be separated by security (a true story!) has been widely circulated.

Over the years, Funko amassed tons of licenses and released countless figures. No film, no series, not even the smallest supporting role escaped being honored with a Pop! figure – it was kind of nice, but over time, it went too far. We eventually had to drop out. To offer all of this to our customers, we would have needed more than just an airplane hangar to house the legions of Pop! figures. Funko was practically flooding the market. At some conventions, you could get blisters walking past what felt like miles of booths overflowing with Funko Pops! And over time, we increasingly heard comments like, "Ugh, I just can't stand the sight of those eggheads anymore." The bubble had to burst eventually.

To avert the looming bankruptcy, Funko is focusing on new, smaller product lines and exploring various strategic alternatives, including the possibility of a sale to a larger corporation that could assume debts and provide new capital.

Next year will show what Funko's future holds. Whether the changes to their supply alone will be enough to save the company seems doubtful. Everything likely hinges on whether a major investor or buyer can be found. It's also unclear what will happen to Mondo if Funko goes under. Funko acquired Mondo in June 2022. We don't currently know Mondo's sales figures, so whether it will go down with Funko in the worst-case scenario, or whether alternatives and perhaps a new safe haven can be found for Mondo, especially considering their »Masters of the Universe« license, is purely speculative at this point. We will, of course, keep you updated as soon as we learn anything new.

After the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen in 2023, the moment has finally arrived: »Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution« is coming to cinemas! It's not for nothing that the shōnen anime was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most in-demand animated series in both 2023 and 2024. As the movie hits theaters, which also marks the start of the third season, it's quite possible that this title will remain with it for some time.

The catastrophic events in Shibuya have shaken the power structure of the Jujutsu world. Shortly thereafter, a sinister mastermind initiates a deadly tournament called the "Culling Game", and reality is falling apart. In the midst of this chaos, protagonist Yuji Itadori is sentenced to death by the Jujutsu authorities.

»Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution« serves as a bridge between the second and third seasons, summarizing the aftermath of Shibuya and initiating a hunt for Yuji, where Yuta Okkotsu is appointed as the executioner and the stage is set for the series' biggest and most brutal battle. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/ZZoU154ooOE

Both the characters mentioned above and several others from »Jujutsu Kaisen« can be found as cool collectibles in our shop – check them out:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Animes-Mangas/Jujutsu-Kaisen:::4685_5515.html?language=en

We've compiled our trailer highlights from the past few days and present to you previews of four exciting upcoming releases:

»The Last Video Store«
We're kicking things off with a film that actually premiered on Canadian television and at various international film festivals back in 2023, but which we'll finally be able to see on DVD/Blu-ray in Germany starting January 23, 2026: »The Last Video Store« takes us back to the era of video rental stores and VHS tapes. A young woman, unknowingly in possession of a legendary cursed video, brings a collection of old video cassettes to a video store. She and the store owner reawaken the curse, unleashing a whole host of cinematic villains. We're still not sure what to expect from this film – it could be a fun, tongue-in-cheek retro horror flick, or it could be a real dud. As kids who grew up in video stores, we're definitely curious! Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/1sNG7BZm5Oc

»The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping«
Amazing news for fans of the »Hunger Games« universe: Author Suzanne Collins released a spin-off novel in March 2025, and the film adaptation will already be running in cinemas in autumn 2026! »The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping« focuses on the 50th Games and thus Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada), whom we know as Katniss' loyal supporter. This is his backstory, which takes place 24 years before the first part of the main »Hunger Games« series. Here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/MPjxijuBuSo

»Return to Silent Hill«
In October 2024, the game remake of »Silent Hill 2« was released, providing us with the classic in eerily beautiful graphics and also refreshing our memories of the successful franchise. Fittingly, »Return to Silent Hill« will hit cinemas on January 23, 2026. It is based on the aforementioned video game installment and gives us James Sunderland (Jeremy Irvine) as the protagonist. You don't need to have seen the previous films from 2006 and 2012 to immerse yourself in the story surrounding the cursed town of Silent Hill. The familiar melody in the trailer alone will put you in a nostalgic state, as will the Nurses and the encounter with the Red Pyramid Thing. Don't miss the trailer:
https://youtu.be/fTPHkslPCr0

»Project Hail Mary«
A few days ago, Sony Pictures released the second trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film. In it, science teacher Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, awakens aboard a spaceship many light-years from Earth. He has no memory of who he is or how he got there. Gradually, his memories return, and he begins to understand his mission: to solve the mystery of a substance that threatens to hollow out the sun. With his scientific expertise and unconventional ideas, he must try to save life on Earth from extinction – but a surprising friendship might help him face this enormous challenge … Alongside Gosling, German actress Sandra Hüller also appears in a key role. We're wondering if the trailer might already reveal too much. So if you want to avoid spoilers and be surprised on March 20, 2026, you'd better not click on the link:
https://youtu.be/5VYsnngkS_U

Jonathan Demme's Oscar-winning cult thriller »The Silence of the Lambs« from 1991 still creeps under the skin of its audience today, around 35 years after its premiere, as intensely as Buffalo Bill's knife does that with his victims. Demme needed no exploitative orgies of violence, no excessive action sequences, and not even the surprise jump scares expected in the genre. His true unease arises from something entirely different: the intertwining of a grotesque series of murders with the systemic inequality faced by a young woman in a male-dominated system – and the frightening closeness to her cannibalistic mentor in a maximum-security prison.

Especially for home cinema fans and lovers of this classic, it was always a bitter pill to swallow that the previous home cinema releases in German-speaking countries simply didn't do this masterpiece justice: The old German Blu-ray from MGM – to be fair, from 2009, but even then no better than a decent DVD – suffered from overly compressed film grain, a muddy picture, and shadows that were more gray than black. The incorrect pitch of the German dubbing was another bumper. In short: the old Blu-ray looked as if it had slipped through quality control half-asleep.

The brand-new Capelight UHD finally rectifies this misstep: Back in 2021, MGM produced a 4K film scan of »The Silence of the Lambs«, and in the same year, the label Kino Lorber released a UHD exclusively in the US – but was careless with the color grading. As a result, presumably due to an incorrectly defined color space, a greenish tint appeared in the first 20 minutes. The British film distributor and restorer Arrow Films corrected this error in 2024, producing an excellent new master. This can now be admired on the Capelight UHD, which has been available in stores since November 6, 2025, in three different versions. An overview including ordering options can be found here:
https://www.capelight.de/das-schweigen-der-laemmer

And what a difference this new release makes! The extended dynamic range in HDR10 and Dolby Vision, as well as the new grading in the larger BT.2020 color space, are used effectively without distorting the deliberately desaturated palette. Highlights, used judiciously, reach around 250 nits or are even significantly brighter in certain areas – resulting in a wonderfully realistic dynamic range with punch and clarity that nevertheless retains a cinematic feel. Speaking of cinematic, the analog film grain is also back, lending the material an organic, film-typical texture.

The significantly sharper, clearer image quality reveals details of the mise-en-scène that were simply lost in the earlier transfer. Never before has the psychological duel between Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) been so compelling: Hopkins' analytical gaze meets the audience in the frontal close-ups with a precision that is penetrating, even unsettling. In these moments, Clarice appears more vulnerable and exposed than ever before – an effect that this new Capelight release fully captures, clearly demonstrating how much the original material benefits from an expanded color gamut and dynamic range, as well as clean, high-quality encoding.

The audio has finally been corrected as well. The German version now plays at the correct pitch, complemented by a more spacious mix with clean treble and a bass foundation that makes the pressure in the prison corridors physically palpable. No over-the-top modernization, but rather an appropriate and respectful update. In addition to the German and English audio tracks in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (unfortunately no Dolby Atmos), the disc also includes corrected English and German audio tracks in PCM 2.0.

We would also like to highlight Capelight's beautifully designed mediabook: In addition to the technically superb UHD, it also includes a Blu-ray based on the same master as the UHD – and is superior to the old 2009 Blu-ray in every respect. While the Blu-ray was mastered in a smaller color space with less dynamic range (SDR reaches a maximum of 100 nits) and has a significantly lower data rate than the UHD due to the format, the details described above are still discernible, especially compared to the old Blu-ray, and the colors are exactly where they should be. This new release is therefore worthwhile even for film fans who don't own a UHD player (or who aren't fans of HDR, which is a valid point). An additional bonus Blu-ray contains extensive and carefully curated archive and background material with a running time of over 4.5 hours!

This great release is rounded off with three worthwhile and well-translated essays by Alexandra West, Sam Moore and Josh Nelson in the 48-page booklet – attractively designed with promo pictures and stills from the movie.

Conclusion:
Capelight delivers by far the best release of »The Silence of the Lambs« ever seen in German-speaking countries – technically flawless, aesthetically sensitive, and narratively back where the film belongs. Demme's cult thriller is not just restored, but truly rehabilitated: a classic that can now be experienced on home video as razor-sharp, pitch-black, and deeply disturbing. Therefore, we wholeheartedly recommend it – and it's a collector's item that belongs on every film shelf!

Speaking of "collector's items": Just yesterday, a small, unexpected shipment of the brilliant Hannibal Lecter Ultimate Figure in the "Masked Version" by NECA arrived, which of course looks perfect next to the Mediabook on your movie shelf. 😉

Gosh, we do wish we could chat longer about this great movie, but we're having an old friend for dinner. 😋🍽️😜

Two singing witches in a magical land, a secluded house and terrible secrets, a sleepy small town and the pandemic, and the return of a one-man army – these are this week's new releases.

The film adaptation of the Broadway musical »Wicked« sparked a veritable hype a year ago. The story is a prequel to »The Wizard of Oz«, the great Technicolor film from 1939. In it, the girl Dorothy, played by Judy Garland, was transported to the magical land of Oz, where she met the Good Witch of the North, Glinda, and the Wicked Witch of the West. »Wicked« told the backstory of the two witches, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). »Wicked: For Good« continues the story and is a retelling of the events from »The Wizard of Oz«. Dorothy and her companions also make a brief appearance. Fans of the colorful fantasy spectacle had to wait a year for the second act and can finally flock to the cinemas starting today. To get you in the mood, here's the final trailer again:
https://youtu.be/R2Xubj7lazE

»Keeper« is the new film by Ozgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany. A couple goes to a secluded house for a romantic weekend. When Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) suddenly has to return to the city, Liz finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil. The trailer (thankfully) doesn't reveal exactly what this evil is, but it conveys a great deal of atmosphere and has definitely piqued our interest:
https://youtu.be/h8TK8uJjyJg

Opinions seem to be divided on »Eddington«, the new film by Ari Aster. Some consider »Eddington« Aster's best work, while others see it as his weakest. In any case, it's a flick that sparks discussion. In the spring of 2020, the Covid pandemic is dominating the sleepy little town of Eddington firmly. There, a conflict erupts between Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), leading to escalating violence. Here's the latest trailer:
https://youtu.be/oL6jZqExlIk

»Sisu« (currently streaming on Sky/WOW) is grindhouse cinema at its finest. The one-man army Aatami (Jorma Tommila) returns in »SISU: Road to Revenge« a year after the war. Igor Draganov (Stephen Lang) killed Aatami's family during the war and now wants to finish the job, ensuing a relentless, breathtaking chase. With a significantly larger budget, things get brutally intense, as the trailer already shows:
https://youtu.be/VmStqCXIgio

Whatever movie you are going for – we wish you a great time at the cinema!

Last night, the nominations for the 2025 Game Awards were announced, and you can now vote across 29 categories on the award show's official website. With a staggering 12 nominations, the clear frontrunner this year is the turn-based action RPG »Clair Obscur: Expedition 33« from the indie production company Sandfall Interactive. Overall, it seems to be an exceptionally strong year for smaller game studios — in the Game of the Year category alone, four of the six nominees were not produced by major studios.

Competing for Game of the Year are:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Donkey Kong Bananza
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Is your personal game of the year among them 🎮😉?

Today we would like to invite you once again on a little journey through cinema history and celebrate two masterpieces together.

Exactly 30 years ago today, the Pixar movie »Toy Story« premiered in Hollywood. As the first fully computer-animated feature film, Toy Story made history. Yet beyond its technical innovation, the film captivates with a heartwarming story, a charming message about friendship, and an abundance of creative ideas and witty touches.

The movie was nominated for eight Annie Awards — and won them all: Best Animated Feature, Best Animation, Best Directing, Best Music, Best Production, Best Production Design, Best Technical Achievement, and Best Writing. In addition, John Lasseter received a Special Achievement Award from the Academy for his work on the first fully computer-animated feature film.

Of course, the movie also takes us back to our own childhoods, evoking memories of the beloved toys from that time. Cowboy Woody and Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear became true cult figures — and it was only natural that the film's characters would later be turned into real toys and collectibles. You can find some in our Toy Story section. In June of next year, we'll be able to join Woody and Buzz on their fifth adventure. We're already looking forward to it!


Our second anniversary film of the day celebrates its 50th birthday today. On November 19, 1975, »One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest« premiered in U.S. cinemas. Our "old man" Mick actually saw it in theaters back then — and he shares his memories with us.

What happened? At the tender age of 13, I had wandered into this film. At that time, my usual cinema fare was rather lighthearted. On the menu were movies like »The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez« or the Terence Hill/Bud Spencer movies. My school friend, who went with me to the cinema, said he had heard the film was hilarious. And so we sat there — a bit puzzled — and were soon swept away by this intense work. Of course, I didn't fully grasp the social critique of the decayed, dehumanizing mental health system. What impressed me most was Jack Nicholson — a true force of nature. It was my first encounter with the actor, who is now 88 years old. I wouldn't see his early work, such as the Roger Corman films, »Easy Rider«, or »Chinatown«, until years later. Yet even that first movie left a deep impression — so deep that I still remember small details of that cinema visit. When I watched the film again later on VHS, it was fascinating to see which now-famous actors appeared in supporting roles: Brad Dourif, Christopher Lloyd, and Danny DeVito were among the most striking faces of the patients.

»One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest« is still considered a masterpiece — and rightly so. Out of nine nominations, it won the coveted "Big Five" Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director (Miloš Forman), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (Jack Nicholson), and Best Actress (Louise Fletcher). Before this, only »It Happened One Night« from 1935 had achieved this feat. It wasn't until 1992 that another movie accomplished it: »The Silence of the Lambs«.

If you haven't seen »One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest« yet, you definitely should catch up on it.