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Last weekend, the MONSTERPALOOZA took place at the Pasadena Convention Center in California and simultaneously celebrated an anniversary. For 15 years, the convention has presented us with the best of horror!

More than 450 exhibitors were present at Monsterpalooza, including many make-up artists, cosplayers, sculptors and of course collectibles manufacturers. Among them were Elite Creature Collectibles, who presented not just their well-known Hellboy statues at their booth, but also the life-size E.T., which is currently pending approval. They also showed a new creation by artist Akihito Ikeda, the insanely detailled and fascinating Sallasenien statue. Premium Collectibles Studio did not have their own booth but a few of their pieces could be admired by visitors at the Monsterpalooza museum. One of them was the new »The Howling« Werewolf statue in 1/3 scale, which is definitely impressive with its fur application. We were very surprised by the new manufacturer Reventure Studios, who presented their very first statue at the convention: the Egyptian Queen, based on the famous artwork by Frank Frazetta. On the YouTube channel Secret Sanctuary you can find a short interview with one of the founders of Reventure Studios, Dave Igo, who has already worked for Gentle Giant, Sideshow and Tweeterhead before, as well as videos with pieces by the aforementioned manufacturers: 
https://www.youtube.com/@thesecretsanctuary/videos

Gabriel Garcia uploaded some great photos of various exhibits and cosplayers on his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10229181072304453&type=3

Of course, some guest stars were present as well, who provided fans with autographs and photos. Among them were Giancarlo Esposito (»Breaking Bad«), Matthew Lillard (»Scream«), Melissa Barrera (»Scream«), Tony Todd (»The Candyman«) und Linda Blair (»The Exorcist«). Director Fede Alvarez was there too and answered many questions regarding his new film »Alien Romulus« together with special effects masters Shane Mahan and Alec Gillis. You can watch a recording of this panel here:
https://youtu.be/tTiov2nDrnk

After the second part of the »Venom« series in 2021 and the announcement at the CinemaCon in 2022, Sony Pictures finally dropped the trailer to make us anticipate the third movie. Since lead actor Tom Hardy already confirmed before the first »Venom« movie, that he signed a contract with Sony for three movies, it was only a matter of time for the release date of »Venom: The Last Dance« to be announced. The grand final will debut in cinemas this October. Just like the previous parts, the movie was directed by Kelly Marcel, who also wrote the screenplay in cooperation with Tom Hardy.

Eddie and Venom prepare for their last dance. They are on the run and the circumstances force them to make a decision, which has serious consequences. We are looking forward to seeing what the finale will bring and what will happen to the anti-heroes in the end. The trailer definitely promises suspense, the typical »Venom« humor and emotions! Take a look by yourself:
https://youtu.be/__2bjWbetsA

From April 27th to June 2nd, the Hot Toys travelling exhibition »Star Wars: The Power of The Dark Side« was on display at Cityplaza in Hong Kong. Other stops will be Shanghai, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and the Philippines. As the motto of the exhibition makes clear, the focus is on the Dark Side of the Force and the manufacturer presents Sith, villains and henchmen from the ever-expanding Star Wars universe of films, series, comics and video games.

The exhibition also included May 4th, the worldwide holiday for all Star Wars fans. That's why there was a hail of Star Wars collectibles in May, including Kit Fisto, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul with Sith Speeder and a Luke Skywalker that's based on the »Dark Empire« comic. Discover our Star Wars pre-orders by Hot Toys:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Hot-Toys:.:8.html?language=en&filter%5B2%5D%5B0%5D=23&filter%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=40

A whole series of exclusive figures were also shown at the event, such as Triple Zero, Obi-Wan Kenobi in Mandalorian armor and an Imperial Commando figure from »The Bad Batch«. Not all of the figures exhibited in Hong Kong are available for pre-order yet. Unfortunately, Hot Toys is also known for showing prototypes that don't always find their way into production and ultimately to collectors. As always, we'll have to keep our fingers crossed. We were particularly excited about a Death Trooper from »Ahsoka« with a battle-damaged helmet that reveals a gruesomely beautiful zombie head.

Of course, Hong Kong and the next stops of the travelling exhibition are far away, so we can't just fly over there. Luckily, YouTube exists and we recommend Justin's Collection's commentary on a tour of the exhibition:
https://youtu.be/6cGKBcl9nq8

Have fun and may the Force be with you!

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot is one of the most well-known opponents of Gotham City's Dark Knight. His love of ornithology as well as his prominent appearance and demeanor have lended him his nickname PENGUIN.

The Penguin is a cunning villain and fancies himself a Gentleman of Crime with a love for technical gadgets in his umbrella, which is always ready to hand. Batman often has to get in his way to protect the people of Gotham from his plans. He is definitely one of the most beloved bad guys from the DC universe.

Hence it's no surprise to anyone, that quite a few top-notch actors have dared to wear Oswald Cobblepot's costume. The last one was Colin Farrell, who played the role in Matt Reeves' »The Batman« and is also going to portray him again in the mini-series »The Penguin«, which will premiere on Max this fall. Here's a teaser:
https://youtu.be/DQghiGQi6Lo

It's all the more surprising that there haven't been very many collectibles of him. That's why we're especially happy that we finally received this incredibly detailled The Penguin Premium Format Figure by Sideshow (the very first Premium Format Figure of the Penguin, in fact)!

The whole S.P.A.C.E team has come together in the Iceberg Lounge to discuss the 💥 Product of the Month 💥 in June. Unanimously, we decided that Mr. Cobblepot had secured the throne. We promise, there have been no bribes 😇!

James Maury Henson aka Jim Henson was a director, producer, puppeteer and one of the creative masterminds behind the Muppets and TV and film classics such as »Sesame Street«, »The Dark Crystal« and »Labyrinth«.

Director Ron Howard is dedicating the documentary »Jim Henson: Idea Man« to his life's work, which portrays his career, his creations and his close collaboration with his wife Jane Henson. Family members and colleagues of Henson get a chance to remember and speak about their time with the visionary, who passed away in 1990.

The curious among you can watch the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/iyGFV6VIxkI

The film is available on Disney+ as of today.

We are back with 🚀 ABGESPACED 🚀 - after a small break, we can now finally present to you episode 37 🥳!

This time, Joanna and Sven got together in the S.P.A.C.E Studio to show you the most exciting new collectibles, to chat about interesting news from Middle-earth and the Star Wars Universe and to take a look at the hottest trailers 🤩. We also grant you an extensive look at our current product of the month, the amazing Captain Future statue by Fariboles Productions. On top of that, we once again have new postcards, a great goodie and a very special first look 😉!

Don't miss out - now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Kcs84K1H_cQ

»Late Night with the Devil«, a film that was already celebrated by audiences at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2023 is finally being released in cinemas.

Talk show host Jack Delroy, played by David Dastmalchian, is the eternal number 2 behind talk show legend Johnny Carson. Delroy had withdrawn for a while after a personal tragedy. When he returns, the ratings of his late night show »Night Owls« have dropped. His star is sinking and a spectacular Halloween special is supposed to fix it and become his big comeback. The guests on his show are people with paranormal abilities, debunkers who want to expose the tricks and a girl who was the sole survivor of a cult's mass suicide and is allegedly possessed by the devil.

The recording of the show from 1977 is presented in found footage style, but is also repeatedly broken. We think that sounds like an interesting setting and a fresh idea - exorcism with a twist! And even if the horror is somewhat limited according to critics, we are definitely interested. Take a look at the trailer:
https://youtu.be/cvt-mauboTc

The 77th Cannes International Film Festival took place on the French Côte d’Azur from May 14th to 25th. After the final gala and awards ceremony at the main venue in Cannes on Saturday, we would like to summarize the winners of the competition and other exciting events here.

The first honorary prize was awarded at the opening ceremony on May 14th. Meryl Streep received this award for her life's work. She also opened the gala with Juliette Binoche. The awards from the official competition were then presented on the last day of the festival. The main prize for "Best Film" was won by »Anora«, a romantic dramedy by director Sean Baker. The "Grand Jury Prize" and "Jury Prize" went to Payal Kapadia for »All We Imagine as Light« and Jaques Audiard for »Emilia Perez« respectively. Four women, Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez, were awarded "Best Actress" for their acting skills in Audiard’s musical comedy. Jesse Plemons won "Best Actor" for his performance in Giorgos Lanthimos' latest work, »Kinds of Kindness«. Miguel Gomes won the award for "Best Director" for his historical drama »Grand Tour«, while Coralie Fargeat was honored for the script of the body horror film »The Substance«, which she also directed. The jury awarded its special prize to the Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasulof, whose film »The Seed of the Sacred Fig« deals with the ongoing protests against the authoritarian government in his home country. Two more palms of honor were awarded at the closing ceremony. In addition to the Japanese animation studio Ghibli, George Lucas was given the honor of accepting a lifetime achievement award. In a sense, this brought Lucas full circle, as his feature film debut »THX 1138« was shown at the film festival in 1971.

Another highlight of the event was certainly the premiere of Kevin Costner's »Horizon: An American Saga«. The first film of the four-part western epic celebrated its premiere in Cannes and was applauded by the audience with an eleven-minute standing ovation. This summer, we will be able to see the film for ourselves in cinemas. And yes, now it has definitely made our "must see list" this year!

In just a few weeks we are expecting the 1/6 Terence Hill figure by Kaustic Plastik from the film »They Call Me Trinity«, that you and we have longed for. Our Mick already had cause for celebration thanks to an early copy. And of course he couldn't keep his hands off the figure even during his vacation. Well, typical when someone turns his hobby into a job. He made use of the time to take extensive photos of Terence and Bud in the self-made saloon and to describe his impressions of Terence Hill alias "Trinity" in a detailed review. You can find it in the Action Figure District:
https://action-figure-district.de/kaustic-plastik-infinite-statue-collectibles-terence-hill-they-call-me-trinity/

For everyone who pre-ordered, we have a little update: Since most ships currently still have to take the "detour" via South Africa, the arrival of the container will take until around mid-June. But that is now finally foreseeable :)

After recently enjoying the teaser trailer for »Beetlejuice Beetlejuice«, we have now been surprised with the first full trailer. Of course, the output is already being discussed in detail online and is largely received very favorably. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the film could become a generational event: on the one hand there are the nostalgics, who fondly remember their childhood and the first contact with the Bio-Exorcist. And then we have the younger »Wednesday« fans, who celebrate Jenna Ortega as the top of the scream queens and are equally excited about the upcoming film.

While the teaser trailer was mainly aiming at creating the old Beetlejuice magic through atmospheric cuts and music, we can draw more conclusions about the story from the new trailer: An important aspect seems to be the mother-daughter conflict between Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter Astrid Deetz (Jenna Ortega). Of course, as a teenager, Astrid is committed to the spirit of rebellion. When she comes across a trail of the ghost Beetlejuice, she apparently dismisses all warnings from mother Lydia and decisively contributes to the manifestation of the Bio-Exorcist.

Watch the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/CoZqL9N6Rx4

Are you going to check out »Beetlejuice Beetlejuice«? The movie will be released in cinemas this September. By the way, we're not just excited for the film, but also for the 1/6 Beetlejuice figure by Sideshow, which you can pre-order in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Filme/Beetlejuice/1-6-Scale-Beetlejuice-Beetlejuice::27063.html

Today, we're returning to the post-apocalyptic wasteland created by George Miller from the world of »Mad Max«, which has captivated viewers since 1979 with the release of the first film in the series.
»Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga«, which is hitting theaters right now, tells us the backstory of the titular character, who we got to know in 2015 in »Mad Max: Fury Road«, then played by Charlize Theron. In the prequel she is now played by Anya Taylor-Joy, while the young Furiosa is portrayed by Alyla Browne. After she is kidnapped as a child by a horde of warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth), she finds herself caught between the fronts of his power struggle with Immortan Joe as she tries to fight her way back home to freedom.
The trailer already got us in the mood for the film and we are excited to see the events surrounding Miller's heroine from the previous part of the series. »Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga« promises us an epic, action-packed spectacle and brilliant performances from the actors. Will you take a trip to the cinema for this?

Many of us are children of the 80s. What a great decade for cinema! If we look back 40 years, the year 1984 is no exception and brought us films like »Ghostbusters«, »Terminator«, »A Nightmare on Elm Street«, »Gremlins«, »The NeverEnding Story«, »Beverly Hills Cop« and »Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom«, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of its US theatrical release today.

After »Raiders of the Lost Ark« in 1981, this was the second Indiana Jones film and it was the first time that Steven Spielberg made a sequel, or rather a prequel, because the film takes place a year before the story of the Ark of the Covenant. And Spielberg wouldn't be Spielberg, if he hadn't done many things completely differently than in the previous movie. Instead of copying himself, he dared to do a lot of new things. And so the film became a lot darker than its predecessor.

Looking at the reception of the original trilogy, the »Temple of Doom« did worst. It was also controversially received by large parts of the audience due to its depiction of violence. Child slaves and a torn out, pulsating heart was simply too much for many parents when they went to see the flick with their kids and expected entertainment for the whole family. The film led to the introduction of the PG-13 category in the MPA film rating system. In India, the film was even banned for a while due to its negative portrayal of the country. And Spielberg himself also considers the film to be the weakest of his four Indiana Jones films. For him, the best thing about the film was that he met actress Kate Capshaw during filming, whom he has been married to since 1991.

But let's be honest, even if the film doesn't quite live up to »Raiders of the Lost Ark« and »Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade«, it is definitely better than »Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull«. We think Steven is judging himself a bit too harshly. The first 20 minutes of the film alone provide such a breathless tour de force that makes the majority of modern action films pale in comparison. And many filmmakers would certainly be happy if they were able to pull off such a masterpiece.

Here we are experiencing a directorial work by Spielberg in which he doesn't have the editing room in mind and we like this lack of compromise, where violence can also be entertainment. The film represents a turning point in Spielberg's work. Although there are depictions of violence in his later films, they are always much less drastic and embedded in a more serious context.

We love Indiana Jones. The man with a fedora and a whip is one of our great cinema heroes from one of the most exciting decades of cinema - a love that is also reflected in many great collectibles:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Filme/Indiana-Jones:::4681_4972.html

»Longlegs« will be released in cinemas this summer. The psychological thriller by Oz Perkins with massive horror influence is about the FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe). Harker is a newcomer, but gets involved with a case that has it all: A serial killer is spreading havoc. During her investigation, Harker comes across a network of occult motifs that need to be unraveled in order to track down the killer. But the closer she gets to the secret, the clearer it becomes that the young agent also has a personal connection with him.

Judging by the trailer, we can expect an atmospherically dense thriller reminiscent of »Sinister« or the first season of »True Detective«. Strange letters in transparent envelopes, yellowed Polaroid photos and the Book of Revelations: If that doesn't make you feel like exploring the dark secrets of »Longlegs«, you probably don't belong to the target audience.

By the way: the film is causing a sensation, among other things, because the legend Nicolas Cage is part of the cast. He plays the titular serial killer Longlegs. Are we going to see the most disturbing Nicolas Cage of all time here? We are excited and looking forward to another highlight in this bloody cinema summer (»Alien: Romulus«, »MaXXXine«).

Here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/OG7wOTE8NhE

A few days ago, the streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) released a trailer that takes us on a journey far into the past. The series »Dune: Prophecy« takes place approximately 10,000 years before the birth of the film protagonist Paul Atreides and acts as a prequel to the first part of Denis Villeneuve’s »Dune« film series. The show tells of the founding of the Bene Gesserit by the sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen, who want to try to protect humanity. We're excited to see how the powerful sisterhood with its supernatural powers got its start. The trailer promises a show full of power struggles and intrigue:
https://youtu.be/EEoQAoEGLhw

»Dune: Prophecy« is scheduled to premiere in the US on Max in autumn 2024. When and where exactly the series will be shown here is still unclear.

The Cannes Film Festival is currently taking place. 30 years ago today, »Pulp Fiction« by Quentin Tarantino celebrated its world premiere there. The film was then released in cinemas later that year.

The Internet wouldn't be widespread until the following year. So for most of us living in these final months of the analogue world, it was good old word of mouth that brought us into contact with this film.
"You have to see this flick, a fantastic work by Quentin Tarantino!!!"
"Who the hell is Tarantino?"
"He’s that movie nerd who made »Reservoir Dogs«."
"Hmm, I haven't seen it ..."

Of course we followed the advice and went to the cinema, only to rave about this film ourselves with shining eyes; about the non-linear narrative of the film, the unforeseeable turns of events, the cool, crazy, laconic dialogues ("Zed's dead baby. Zed's dead."), the mega-awesome soundtrack and again and again about how fantastic John Travolta was - yes, the one we had all already written off since »Look Who's Talking«. This guy was so cool! Together with the equally cool Samuel L. Jackson, he was a real revelation. And Uma Thurman, Ving Rhames, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer and Harvey Keitel also created unforgettable characters.

Even today, after 30 years, Pulp Fiction hasn't gathered a single grain of dust. The film is as fresh as the first day. And there is no film lover who can't recite a lot of the dialogue from the film. A cult film was born and Tarantino could rightly take home his Palme d'Or.

We ourselves are already getting excited again. And now we would like to know: What is your favorite quote from »Pulp Fiction«?

Finally! Ubisoft has heard the fans' wishes and is delivering an Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan.

The beautiful trailer for the new section of the popular game series developed by Ubisoft Québec (AC Odyssey) was released on Wednesday. With this trailer, Ubisoft also announces the official title of the game, which was previously codenamed AC Red: »Assassin's Creed Shadows«. In terms of gameplay, AC Shadows should be similar to the RPG parts of the series such as Odyssey and Valhalla. The player can choose from two completely different main characters: the shinobi assassin Naoe and the charismatic samurai Yasuke, who is based on a historical figure. While Naoe sneaks across roofs and through gardens and assassinates in typical AC style, the African-born Yasuke is a massive figure with huge physical superiority. Ubisoft also pays particular attention to the secret society aspect of the Assassin Brotherhood, because during the game you build your own spy network and information is particularly valuable. The late Sengoku era of Japan at the end of the 16th century was a turbulent time and marked by hundreds of rival warlords, intrigues and betrayals, the influence of the Portuguese and Jesuits and the accompanying change of Japan from a medieval to a modern society just a few decades later, when Japan's complete isolation began under the Tokugawa Shogunate. There isn't really a more suitable setting for Assassin's Creed and so it's very surprising that Shadows is only now seeing the light of day. But that's okay with us, because this game will certainly be a milestone on a visual and technical level.

The release date is November 15th of this year.

See the international trailer here (available with English, German, French and Japanese audio):
https://youtu.be/vovkzbtYBC8

A man who shaped the thriller film genre like no other - we are of course talking about Alfred Hitchcock. His work as a director continues to influence other filmmakers and audiences today. His great works such as »Psycho«, »Vertigo« and »North by Northwest« are still unforgotten.

But his filmography also includes less well-known movies, which are no less worth seeing. One of them is »Dial M for Murder«, which is celebrating its 70th birthday tomorrow. The 1954 film is based on the Broadway play of the same name and was adapted to the screen by Hitchcock as a chamber play.

Tony (Ray Milland), a former tennis pro, finds out that his wife Margot (Grace Kelly) is having an affair with another man. Worried that he would no longer be able to finance his lifestyle if she left him, he decides to have Margot killed in order to inherit her fortune. He comes up with a sophisticated plan - but will he really succeed in committing the perfect murder?

The trailer provides a few insights:
https://youtu.be/JWP_hrNHSN4

Which Hitchcock film is your favourite?

Especially for families, today's cinematic release is a special reason to celebrate - and to laugh. In »IF«, Ryan Reynolds takes on the role of the weird neighbour who wants to introduce the girl next door to his fantasy friends. If your imagination isn't enough, you should watch the trailer:
https://youtu.be/mb2187ZQtBE

The girl Bea (Cailey Fleming) has the incredible ability to see the long-forgotten imaginary friends of others. Out of sympathy for the so-called IFs, Bea makes it her mission to reunite them with their inventors. On this special adventure, Cal (Ryan Reynolds), an adult with a vivid imagination, helps her.

Behind the script and the direction is the multi-talented John Krasinski. Among other things, he is responsible for the horror sci-fi hits »A Quiet Place« parts 1 & 2. In »IF« he also acts as Bea's dad, while his wife Emily Blunt and other well-known actors such as Steve Carell, Matt Damon, George Clooney and Bradley Cooper lend their voices to the fantasy creatures. Many talents have come together for this family comedy - we are excited!

In the summer of 2020 we have seen the release of »Ghost of Tsushima« for PS4. One year later, PS5 users got a graphically enhanced version. A PC version should follow soon, as was promised often throughout the years.

Tomorrow, on May 16th, the time has finally come: »Ghost of Tsushima« in the Director's Cut version is being released for the PC!

»Ghost of Tsushima« is set in 13th century Japan. The player takes on the role of Jin Sakai, a samurai who fights back against the Mongol invasion on the island of Tsushima. The action adventure, which focuses on combat mechanics, deals not only with the seemingly hopeless war against the Mongols but also with the inner conflict of the protagonist during the gameplay. Sakai is forced to leave the honorable path of the samurai in order to turn to darker, more devious guerrilla tactics.

In addition to the very variable combat system that can be played according to individual preferences, the game impresses above all with its beautifully designed environment. The flora and fauna as well as the weather conditions of the island were realized with much care and even opened up a meditative component for the player.

So let's just hope that the implementation of the Director's Cut version for the PC will work out and PC players will now have the opportunity to discover the island Tsushima on their own.