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29.08.2024 • NATURAL BORN KILLERS
30 Years ago, »Natural Born Killers« by Oliver Stone celebrated its premiere in the USA. The film, based on a story by Quentin Tarantino, caused a sensation at the time due to its explicit violence in combination with breathtaking visual staging. In addition, Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis were two up-and-coming Hollywood starlets. The cast was rounded off by the already established Robert Downey Jr. and Tommy Lee Jones.

The film tells the story of the severely disturbed serial killer couple Mickey and Mallory Knox. They drive through the USA as heavily in love as they are heavily armed and kill tons of people. As a spectator, we witness their wedding and learn a little about the dysfunctional circumstances that produced the two psychopaths. While the law enforcement officers are following the trail of blood, Mickey and Mallory are built up to be true media stars by the American press.

The special thing about »Natural Born Killers« is the dizzying visual violence that sweeps over the viewer. The film is a road movie, an action movie and a black comedy, whereby a wide variety of image formats and camera filters are used with bravura and elegance. The whole thing seems neither artificial nor forced, but coherent in itself and thought out down to the last detail. The efforts of Oliver Stone and cameraman Robert Richardson should pay off: »Natural Born Killers« has become both a well-known and notorious cult film, which has lost none of its fascination even after 30 years.

Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/XpLKNclOtLg
28.08.2024 • ELVES AND ROBOTS ON TV
This week the home cinema will be epic, because starting tomorrow there are two new streaming releases waiting for you that promise a lot of suspense: Season 2 of »The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power« and »Terminator Zero«.

After almost two years, Prime Video is continuing its original series »The Rings of Power«. The show takes place in the Second Age of Tolkien's world and shows us the story of the fight against Sauron, who wants to seize power over Middle-earth with the help of the rings. Season 2 will focus heavily on the necromancer and his evil plans. And as the final trailer impressively shows us, we can look forward to a huge battle. The villain will not only have to face Galadriel, but also Adar and his orcs. 
https://youtu.be/c9fsBy45YTQ

Things get a little less magical, but likely just as dark, in the eight-part anime series »Terminator Zero« on Netflix. In 1997, scientist Malcolm Lee is working on an artificial intelligence that will prevent Skynet's impending retaliation against humanity. But Skynet knows how to defend itself and sets a Terminator on Malcolm, who travels back in time to stop him. But a mysterious soldier is also sent back with the task of protecting him and his children and thus averting Judgment Day. Appropriately, the release of the series falls on its date, August 29th.
https://youtu.be/1uRZ8CFExEY

Will you be watching »The Rings of Power« and »Terminator Zero«?
27.08.2024 • HE MADE US BELIEVE A MAN COULD FLY
Today we would like to draw your attention to the Warner Bros. documentary »Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story«. The documentary celebrated its much-acclaimed premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The official trailer was dropped on the Warner Bros. YouTube channel yesterday. The US theatrical release will take place on September 21st.
https://youtu.be/gX-B3HMlMfY

Christopher Reeve was a young, little-known actor who became a film and pop culture icon almost overnight in 1978 with his role as Superman in the Richard Donner film of the same name. He played the Man of Steel three more times until 1987.

On a fateful day in May 1995, Reeve fell at a horse show and broke two cervical vertebrae. As a result of the accident, he was paralyzed from the neck down and used a wheelchair. Together with his wife, he founded the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center to support paraplegics. In 2004, Reeves died at the age of 52 after suffering a cardiac arrest and falling into a coma.

The documentary describes Reeves' life before and after the accident with unseen private archive footage and gives family and companions a chance to speak. The result is a document of hope and the trailer alone moves us to tears. The film's tagline sums it up: „Once you choose hope, anything is possible.“
27.08.2024 • SECRET LEVEL
Since Gamescom 2024 is now over, we would like to present to you our highlight this year - a new Amazon series titled »Secret Level«! This was introduced by »Deadpool« director Tim Miller during the opening night and will be released on Prime Video on December 10th. The first season will consist of 15 episodes, each telling a story from the world of a video game. According to the first trailer, we can look forward to a lot of game franchises such as »Mega Man«, »God of War«, »Pac-Man«, »Dungeons & Dragons« and many more.

Tim Miller and Blur Studio have already proven with »Love, Death & Robots« that they know how to do anthology series. We are definitely already hyped! And if you still want to see for yourselves how serious the creator is about »Secret Level«, you should watch Tim Miller’s emotional speech at Gamescom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvm-xMVt4Bs
23.08.2024 • ANIME IN MIDDLE-EARTH
The long wait is over: We finally got the first trailer for the animated film »The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim« - and wow, what a first impression that made us shiver from the 40 second mark when the Rohirrim go into battle and the horn sounds. Like back in the original trilogy, on the Pelennor Fields, when Theoden commanded his riders...

https://youtu.be/gCUg6Td5fgQ

»The War of the Rohirrim« is not about the war of the rings, but about the events 200 years earlier. We will be able to experience the story of Helm Hammerhand (the last king of the First Line) as an anime adventure. For this project, Warner Bros. brought an experienced director on board: Kenji Kamiyama, who is known for »Eden of the East« and »Akira« among others.

The trailer is promising, even if the animation didn't completely convince us. But hey, we can get a more accurate picture of it from mid-December. Because then »The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim« will hit cinemas worldwide!

What do you think of the animation sequences and are you eager to watch the film?
23.08.2024 • NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM - EPISODE 23
We have left the SDCC and the conventions in Asia behind us and present to you a regular episode of 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫! Sven and Joanna have put together a small selection of new stock and pre-order items for you and will introduce the highlights among the new arrivals and announcements. And this time it's actually going to be extraterrestrial 👽, because we've got the new Cosmic Legions »Outpost Zaxxius« wave in our studio and show you 2 of the figures on the turntable. But our other in-stock highlights are also really impressive! And of course there are some real hits among the pre-order items - you can look forward to awesome collectibles from Hot Toys, PURE ARTS and Good Smile Company 🤩.

NADFU episode 23 is out on YouTube now:
https://youtu.be/z3FTKSxeLtI
22.08.2024 • NEW IN CINEMAS TODAY

Today, three new films are opening in the cinema that deserve a mention (albeit for very different reasons).


BLINK TWICE

We know Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle in »The Batman« or as Bonnie Carlson in the HBO series »Big Little Lies«. With »Blink Twice« she is now making her directorial debut.

When self-made man and tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at a charity event, sparks fly. She, accompanied by her friend Jess, accepts Slater's invitation to a dream vacation on his private island. A handful of King's friends and business partners are there as well. The group is completed by Slater's assistant Stacy, who brings three women to the island with her. As more and more strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality ...

The trailer cleverly builds up tension and clearly makes you want more:
https://youtu.be/i7pe06EDyTI


BORDERLANDS

For a long time, video game adaptations seemed almost impossible due to the rather mediocre results, until series like »Arcane«, »The Last of Us« and »Fallout« elicited an approving "There you go, it can be done!" from us.

»Borderlands«, the adaptation of the looter shooter of the same name, probably doesn't fall into this category. Director Eli Roth has proven with films like »Hostel« and »Cabin Fever« that he is not exactly squeamish, but a PG 13 rating does not give us much hope. A Rotten Tomatoes critics score of 10% does not make us feel very optimistic either. Many people are already calling it the worst film of the year. What tempted Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis to star in this film? Maybe they just wanted to do something really silly, or the payment was an offer they couldn't refuse. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/Icnysn53neU?si=h


HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1

Kevin Costner has had a dream for 30 years. Four films, each 3 hours long. An epic that was to become the western of all westerns. The first part, »Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1«, is now coming to cinemas. Part 2 has already been shot, and part 3 is in production.

The current state of affairs is unfortunately somewhat sobering for Costner. »Horizon« was panned by critics in Cannes and failed at the American box office. Part 2 was originally supposed to be released there in August, but was postponed indefinitely after the debacle. Perhaps a streaming provider will get involved to enable Costner to complete his 12-hour work. Perhaps it would have been wiser to create »Horizon« as a TV series from the start, although majestic landscape shots certainly speak for the big screen.

»Horizon« tells a complex story in four storylines that will probably only be brought together in the course of the subsequent parts. We think a final verdict will only be possible once the epic is completed. We hope that Costner will be able to do it. We can of course support this by going to the cinema. Here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/YYsReoZMj1k

21.08.2024 • WE AND THE KINGS OF THE SNAKE MEN AT TOYPLOSION
After the German version of the book KINGS OF THE SNAKE MEN about Axel Giménez and Leonardo Vega by the author Timo Mrazek, the wait for the English version will soon come to an end:
At TOYPLOSION on September 14, 2024, KINGS OF THE SNAKE MEN will celebrate its world premier IN ENGLISH at our booth. And get this: All three artists will be special guests at the con to introduce the book, answer all your questions and sign your copies!
20.08.2024 • BLACK MYTH: WUKONG
The long awaited »Black Myth: Wukong« was finally released in the morning hours. In the game you take on the role of Monkey King Sun Wukong, one of the most famous characters of Chinese mythology. The content of the game is based on the events of the Chinese novel »The Journey to the West«, which was published in the 16th century.

The game was able to generate a huge hype in advance. One of the reasons for that are the impressive graphics, which will especially appeal to all those who already feel a longing for the Far East. In addition, there is a spectacular-looking combat system that allows you to combine close and ranged combat as well as magic attacks. Since the game will probably contain over 80 boss enemies, a creative arrangement of the different weapon types will likely be crucial for your success in the game.

»Black Myth: Wukong« was released today for PC and PS5. The Xbox release will follow soon.

If you are just as fascinated by the Monkey King as we are, we recommend that you take a look at the Sun Wukong the Monkey King - Golden Sage figure announced by Four Horsemen, which is not based on the game, but has also been inspired by the novel.

And let's hope that InArt will also license the 1/6 action figure shown at San Diego Comic Con for Europe, because the appearance of that piece made us go ape!
19.08.2024 • THE SUBSTANCE
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?
You. Only better in every way.
Seriously.
You've got to try this new product. It's called The Substance.
It changed my life.

It's a good time for horror films right now! The genre's market share is constantly growing and the days when horror films were a niche product avoided by film critics are long gone. »The Substance« by Coralie Fargeat (»Revenge«) was nominated for the Palme d'Or in Cannes this year and won the award for best screenplay. And critics are celebrating the film euphorically.

Here's the premise:
Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, is the star of an aerobics show. On her 50th birthday she is fired due to her age. She unexpectedly receives a tempting offer. Using a miraculous "substance" she can transform into a younger self. In her new perfect form she calls herself Sue (Margaret Qualley). Every seven days she has to swap bodies ...

Fargeat consistently condenses this thought experiment about beauty ideals, aging and toxic media into a hardcore body horror. The trailer really makes you want to see the film and shows the premise, but fortunately doesn't give away too much of the impending horror:
https://youtu.be/LNlrGhBpYjc

The film will be released in cinemas in September.
15.08.2024 • ALIEN: ROMULUS - IN THEATERS TODAY
Today, »Alien: Romulus« opens in cinemas. Fede Alvarez's film takes place in the time between »Alien« and »Aliens«, exactly between the two most popular films of the series. Our Mick had the opportunity to watch »Alien: Romulus« in a preview last night. Here comes his impression:

It begins with the awakening of a spaceship. The onboard computer starts up. The lights gradually come on. The images exude the charm of the retro-futuristic design and they are a wonderful reference to »Alien« from 1979. It felt like coming home. I made myself comfortable in my cinema seat; this promised to be the film I had been waiting for for a long time.

After the spaceship scene, the film is dedicated to the introduction of the main characters and world building. We get to know the monotonous and hopeless life of the main characters Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and Andy (David Jonsson) in the darkness of a mining colony. Together with four other young colonists, they travel to the Romulus space station, which has crashed in orbit, to steal five cryo pods …

Camera work and set design create fantastic images that I can't get enough of. Fede Alvarez shows himself to be a true fan and as a horror director he delivers and creates intensity and tension with a good sense of timing in a believable setting with many handmade effects. It is a straightforward and very entertaining horror film without philosophical frills, a film by a fan for fans. There are many familiar elements, and we get a kind of "best of" of the previous films, but at the same time Alvarez shies away from trying anything really new. In terms of gore and violence, it could have gone a bit further for my taste. Of course there are also CGI effects that work well for the most part, with one not so successful exception, which I cannot go into here without spoiling it.

Cailee Spaeny does a very good job as the female lead character. Her relationship with her stepbrother Andy in particular forms the emotional anchor of the story, and at the same time she follows in great footsteps. She does not have the charisma of an Sigourney Weaver (Ellen Ripley), but the comparison is not entirely fair. David Jonsson as Andy delivers the best performance in the whole film. With his multi-layered portrayal of an android, he is already making »Alien« history.

»Alien: Romulus« is a good film - not perfect, but exciting and entertaining. As an »Alien« fan, I had a lot of fun in the cinema with this declaration of love for the old films. If you are an »Alien« fan, too, you should definitely watch »Alien: Romulus« - best on the big screen!

We're excited to hear your opinion - and we are also excited to see if any other brands besides NECA will dare to put a hand on this license ...
14.08.2024 • THE BEAR: KING OF THE KITCHEN
Today, we have a very special recommendation for you for a TV series that actually doesn't really fit in the usual S.P.A.C.E pattern - but we have to put this one on your watch-list: The Bear: King of the Kitchen!

When hearing »The Bear« you might assume that we're talking about a new "Discovery" animal documentation or another cooking show like »The Taste« or so. Nope, »The Bear« for us is one of the most thrilling, exciting and so to say razor sharp produced drama series that currently are available on all streaming platforms!

In season 1 which already launched in late 2022 in the US, we get to meet star chef Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto who inherited the Italian fast food restaurant "The Beef" from his passed-away brother Michael. "The Beef" will be turned into "The Bear" - but that's all we can spoiler. You should definately find out the rest on your own - especially if you liked »Shameless« and the leading actor Jeremy Allen White who plays Carmy in »The Bear«.

The 3rd season went up on HULU a couple of weeks ago and is now hitting Disney+ in other countries finally. Of course, season 1 and 2 are still available. So make yourself a tasty Italian Beef Sandwich and binge the first episodes of »The Bear« if you are into hot food from hell's kitchen or just need a brake from all the superhero, fantasy or SciFi stuff.
12.08.2024 • THAT WAS THE DISNEY D23 EXPO 2024!
The D23 Expo, Disney's big annual fan event, took place in Anaheim, California past weekend. There were many trailers and new announcements from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Disney itself. Along there were many sequels and remakes, but also completely new films and series. Here's our round-up for you:


DISNEY

After about eight years, Walt Disney Animation Studios finally teased the second part of the animation success »Zootopia« at D23. In the first movie, the focus is on the police bunny Judy Hopps and her fox accomplice Nick Wilde. This should also be the case with »Zootopia 2«. You will see the two together on screen again in November 2025.

Fans of Anna and Elsa can also be happy. After waiting quite a while for the second and third part of »Frozen«, the fourth one will probably follow quickly. That's because Disney is working on the third and fourth movie at the same time. The release of »Frozen 3« is planned for fall 2027. However, there is no specific date for the fourth part, but only the statement that the story definitely dosn't end after three films.

On the stage of the D23, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced the movie »Monster Jam«, in which he will participate. The first pictures have already been shown. The film is based on the motorsport event of the same name. No details about the plot or the release date are currently known.

Of the live-action adaptation of »Lilo & Stitch« you can find a really cute preview. In it, the animated Stitch breaks out of the poster for the film announcement. In the summer of 2025, you will be encountering fluffy fur and cute alien eyes. In the original version, Chris Sanders once again lends his voice to the alien, as he did in the 2002 animated film. Newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo and »Hangover« star Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jamba Jookiba are also starring in the live-action adaption.

For the film »Tron: Ares«, a part of the cast appeared at D23, including Jared Leto, who plays the eponymous AI Ares. Gillian Anderson, who gained fame mainly through »The X-Files«, and Greta Lee also play important roles in »Tron: Ares«. And of course Jeff Bridges is back on board. The third installment of the »Tron« franchise is a standalone sequel, which is scheduled to hit theaters on October 10, 2025.

This time, »Avatar« fans do not have to wait years for a sequel. With »Avatar: Fire and Ash« the story of Jake and Neytiri continues. However, it is supposed to be darker than before. As indicated in the title, it is about the "ash tribe" among the Na'vi. With this, director James Cameron wants to show a different side of them. The release is scheduled for December 19, 2025.

Disney has announced the second installment of the 2003 comedy »Freaky Friday« at D23. After 22 years, »Freakier Friday« will be released, again with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in their roles as daughter and mother.

In the wake of the D23, Walt Disney Animation Studios dropped the official trailer for »Moana 2«, which will be released in cinemas in late November. In the second film of the series, Moana sails across the sea after unexpectedly hearing the call of her ancestors. You can see what awaits you in the animated musical in the trailer:
https://youtu.be/hDZ7y8RP5HE

An absolute animation highlight is »Mufasa: The Lion King«. This special film of the »The Lion King« franchise can be admired on the big screen in December. The new trailer leaves you stunned and full of joyous expectation:
https://youtu.be/o17MF9vnabg

After years in production hell, there was also a first trailer for the Disney live-action film »Snow White«, the very controversial and hotly debated Disney production. Starting with the dwarf discussion initiated by Peter Dinklage, to the stupid comments made by lead actress Rachel Zegler, who called the prince a stalker in an interview and made Snow White the girl boss. The ratio of likes and dislikes on YouTube of the trailer alone shows that fans of the original animated film »Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs« from 1937, Disney's first feature film, have probably not forgiven her for this embarrassing appearance. The Evil Queen is played by Gal Gadot, which will probably be one of the few highlights of the movie. The trailer takes you into Snow White's magical (very artificial) world, which you can immerse yourself at cinemas in March 2025 - if you like:
https://youtu.be/TbiPcMCz0Ek

In addition to all the movies, there is now also a teaser for the second season of the series »Percy Jackson and the Olympians«, which is based on the books by Rick Riordan. The continuation of the first season is now in production and will be available to stream on Disney+ in 2025. The trailer shows you how turbulent and fantastic it will be this time around the young demigod Percy Jackson:
https://youtu.be/rziuqQhog0I


PIXAR

Pixar announced two sequels. There are no further details yet about »The Incredibles 3« - but there was a short teaser for »Toy Story 5«. According to director Andrew Stanton, Woody, Buzz and the gang will fight to ensure that their new child won't become an iPad child. "This time around, it's toy meets tech" said Stanton at the D23 presentation. "It's going to be fun, and we can't wait for you all to see it in the summer of 2026.".

The movie »Elio« has been making the rounds in film news since 2022 and a first trailer was released already a year ago:
https://youtu.be/2w_K3CB8PuE
Now it's finally set to release in the summer of 2025. A little boy named Elio is mistaken for the Earth's ambassador and ends up in an alien world where he is supposed to represent the Earth.

The brand new film »Hopper« is planned to be released in 2026. Hopper tells the story of Mabel, a young girl who transfers her consciousness into a robot beaver to learn more about the animal world.

The first Pixar TV series »Win or Lose« will launch on December 6, 2024. It's all about the Pickles softball team, which is preparing for a championship. In it we get to know insecure children, helicopter parents, a lovesick referee and the Pickles' trainer. Here is the first trailer:
https://youtu.be/ONFrGjdzhfs

The second Pixar series is »Dream Productions«, an »Inside Out« spin-off that will be about the dream factory in Riley's head.


MARVEL

Of course there was also a lot to see - and to celebrate - at Disney's superhero department, because »Deadpool & Wolverine« crossed the 1 billion box office border these days! Congratulations, although we didn't expect anything less ;).

Like about two weeks ago at SDCC, Kevin Feige rocked the stage during the Disney Entertainment Showcase and talked about all current and upcoming MARVEL highlights. Open for public (and visible online by now) was a new trailer on the Disney+ series »Agatha All Along«:
https://youtu.be/R9pXbNz6Vbw
Those of you who is into this witchy spin-off will probablby also enjoy the »The Ballad of the Witches' Road« performance by Kathryn Hahn and her witches :)
https://youtu.be/Ok2vN2Q48nI
The new series by the way will kick-off on September 18 with 2 from 9 episodes.

Clearly Anthony Mackie aka Sam Wilson couldn't be missing at the even. He was again chatting with Feige about »Captain America: Brave New World«. There were also some sizzles about »The Fantastic Four: First Steps«. But really exciting were the latest infos - and actually first teasers which were only shown to visitors at the panel and some press guys - on the »Ironheart« serie (launching on Disney+ in 2025) and of course of the continuation »Daredevil«.

For that, the new "old" cast of the »Marvel's Daredevil« Netflix series (2015 to 2018) came on stage under thounderous applause - and the presented »Daredevil: Born Again« teaser (leaks can be found on YouTube ...) was a damn blast! We are really in a pleasant and positive anticipation here and are very looking forward to March, to meet Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio and Jon Bernthal again.

A nice and comprehensive round-up of the Marvel panel can be found on the official Marvel Entertainment YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/QpmyuancoS4


STAR WARS

Four new trailers have been presented from the world of Star Wars. The first preview of »Skeleton Crew« has already been released for everybody on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/a6voXgBlmpk
At first glance, this strange, US-typical suburb looks a bit strange. Then we are treated to a kind of »The Goonies« in space with, of course, the first appearance of Jude Law. Since the series is set in the same time period as »The Mandalorian«, there is a possibility that Jude Law could also appear in a later crossover of the series. »Skeleton Crew« is primarily intended to appeal to young viewers, but also offers connections for older ones. The planned launch on Disney+ is December 3 of this year.

The nicely twisted Lego Star Wars film »Rebuild the Galaxy«, for which a trailer is already available, is quite amusing and full of allusions:
https://youtu.be/TTYx1ETg9lo
The four-part series event can be streamed from September 13th.

Exclusively for the D23 audience, there was a trailer for the second season of »Andor« and the movie »The Mandalorian & Grogu«. Both trailers were leaked on YouTube. But hopefully it won't be too long before Disney makes the trailers available to the general public in pristine quality.

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni announced the return to the big screen with »The Mandalorian & Grogu«. The exclusive trailer looked damn good. Surprisingly, Razor Crest with Zeb at the controls could be seen. The mission takes Din Djarin & Grogu to an ice planet, confronts them with Snowtroopers, shows an escape on an AT-RT and encounters with AT-ATs, which of course evokes powerful original trilogy vibes. »The Mandalorian & Grogu« is due to be released in May 2026.

So for Star Wars fans, there are really good prospects again after the last, more "content-oriented" productions from Disney.


What was your personal highlight of this year's D23?
09.08.2024 • S.P.A.C.E POSTCARD COLLECTION AUGUST 2024
We're sure you know it too: it's often the villains (perhaps even more than the heroes) who entertain us and stay in our memories. Sascha probably thought that too and brought these classic cartoon villains from the 80s together for us on our postcard in August 🤩. And the picture even made it to the museum! Apparently Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd are a bit jealous about it ...

You won't get your copy of the card in the museum souvenir shop, but for free with every package we send to you in August 📦.

And if you're up for more cool action figure shots, be sure to check out Sascha's Instagram account!
08.08.2024 • LONGLEGS
Cinemas are turning very dark at the moment, because with its mysterious depiction, the horror-thriller »Longlegs« creates a really gloomy atmosphere. The trailer alone will make you freeze in your seats:
https://youtu.be/OG7wOTE8NhE

FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is tasked with solving a very special case. A serial killer named "Longlegs" (Nicolas Cage) destroys entire families by tricking fathers into killing their loved ones and then committing suicide. Harker gets to the bottom of the sinister events and has to conclude that there's more behind the killer's facade than just occult practices.

Most of all, we're excited about Nicolas Cage's role as a serial killer. The trailer for »Longlegs« doesn’t reveal much about that, so see for yourselves in the cinema!
07.08.2024 • THE TOYS THAT MADE US
We all grew up with toys. And who doesn't fondly remember all the adventures we had with our plastic heroes on the floor of our children's rooms? Depending on which generation we come from, our favorite toy may have been G.I. Joe, Big Jim or Barbie. Or we felt the force within us when playing with the small Star Wars figures from Kenner or followed Captain Kirk into unknown worlds. A little later, it was the Transformers, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe or the Turtles that sparked our childish imagination.

The Netflix series »The Toys That Made Us«, produced by the Nacelle Company, traced the history of our beloved and legendary toys in three seasons from 2017 to 2019.

After a five-year break, a trailer for a fourth and fifth season of the popular documentary series was shown at this year's Comic Con in San Diego:
https://youtu.be/dWs5w9rUthw

Season 4 will cover the topics Superhero Toys, Nerf, Pokemon and American Greetings. Season 5 will be devoted to Hot Wheels, Ghostbusters, Polly Pocket and Fast Food Toys.

We are very excited about the superheroes and the Ghostbusters episodes. The episode about Hot Wheels could also be really interesting. And last but not least, the Fast Food Toys episode will perhaps bring one or two long-buried memories back to the light of day of our consciousness.

Specific release dates are yet to be announced.
06.08.2024 • CHINAJOY & ACGHK 2024: NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM - EPISODE 22
On the last weekend in July, everything revolved around pop culture, and not just at San Diego Comic Con. Our screen heroes and villains were also celebrated on the other side of the world. At ChinaJoy in Shanghai and ACGHK in Hong Kong, two of the most important trade fairs in Asia, collectible makers had the opportunity to show their most exciting new products. Of course, Hot Toys had the most to show, as the manufacturer from Hong Kong made use of their home advantage at the ACGHK and presented visitors with some real hits, including a few premieres. On display were an impressive Joaquin Phoenix Joker, a very detailed Battle Damaged Darth Vader and a beautiful Black Widow. Of course, special attention was paid to »Deadpool & Wolverine«, for which brand new figures were revealed. But other manufacturers such as Hono Studio and threezero were also present. Mick and Sven introduce you to the highlights in episode 22 of 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫!

Click here for the video:
https://youtu.be/8xVKwdLnLqY
05.08.2024 • THE 4:30 MOVIE
After making »Clerks« in 1994, Kevin Smith was actually considered something of a new hope for independent film. »Mallrats«, »Chasing Amy«, and »Dogma« also found their audience. The supporting characters Jay and Silent Bob (Smith himself) even generated a certain cult factor, provided you could relate to the stoner humor.

Smith was aware that this would wear off over time, and so he tried his hand at the rather bizarre horror films »Red State«, »Tusk« and the unspeakably bad »Yoga Hosers«, which marked the low point in Smith's career in 2016. This was followed up by directing episodes in various TV-series and a return to stoner films. A strategy, if it even was one, that can best be described as "run for cover". Looking at his work in retrospect, unfortunately not much remains creatively and in terms of film history.

Now there is a new Kevin Smith film, »The 4:30 Movie«, and a first trailer for it. It basks in 80s nostalgia, memories of the cinema of those years and a coming of age story. This film preview hasn't completely convinced us so far and at first glance seems pretty trivial. But, remembering Smith's early work, we are really wishing for a good movie by him.

But see for yourselves:
https://youtu.be/8gDMPU2h2YU

The flick will have a limited theatrical release in the United States on September 13.
02.08.2024 • I SEE DEAD PEOPLE
25 years ago today, »The Sixth Sense« celebrated its world premiere in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The highly successful film was nominated for six Oscars and made author and director M. Night Shyamalan world famous overnight.

The respected child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) treats the nine-year-old boy Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who appears to be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Little by little, Dr. Crowe wins the boy's trust and learns his secret: "I see dead people!"

The film has a wonderfully eerie atmosphere at times. Bruce Willis is not the action hero this time, but plays the role of the psychologist with nuance and a lot of feeling. His young co-actor is certainly his equal and was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor.

The film is famous above all for its twist ending that you simply don't see coming. If you watch the film again, you will be surprised that all the clues are laid out before our eyes from the very beginning - a very clever staging!

But the film also became a bit of a trap for Shyamalan, who from then on tried to make the twist ending his trademark, sometimes with more, sometimes with less success. But he has not yet been able to achieve the virtuosity of the ending of »The Sixth Sense« (perhaps with the exception of »Unbreakable«).

For us, »The Sixth Sense« is a really special movie - yes, we even would say that it's a 90's masterpiece. And it is surely a highlight within the career of the brillant Bruce Willis. So in case your weekend will be stormy and rainy, »The Sixth Sense« would be the perfect movie to re-watch, especially for this great anniversary!
01.08.2024 • SDCC 2024 SHOWFLOOR: NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM - EPISODE 21 (SDCC 2024 SPECIAL)
The visitors have left, the exhibitors have carefully packed up their goods again and our SDCC 2024 specials are also coming to an end. In a final episode we wander through the halls of San Diego Comic Con for you and discuss various highlights among the exhibits. Eva, Mick and our special guest Tobi each picked out a handful of manufacturers, looked for the most exciting new products and present them together with Sven. In episode 21 of 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫 you can look forward to great collectibles from Weta, PCS, Trick or Treat, Syndicate, Kotobukiya, NECA, InArt and more!

Click here for the video:
https://youtu.be/vBtTqD-Ut-E
 
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