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Just before Halloween, Paramount dropped the first official trailer for »Scream 7« – and it's seriously exciting!
https://youtu.be/UJrghaPJ0RY

After it seemed like they were going to focus on the new generation of actors moving forward, including Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, with »Scream VI« in 2023, the new installment takes us back to the roots of the franchise following their departure. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, as a new Ghostface killer appears in her life and targets her daughter, Tatum (Isabel May). But that's not the only reason why fans of the original series will likely enjoy »Scream 7«. The trailer already shows Stu Macher's house, which once again becomes a bloody crime scene. And last but not least, we hear a familiar voice that promises a lot of fun…

We're especially excited that Kevin Williamson, who already wrote the 1st, 2nd and 4th part, now also gets to be in the director's chair. We'll see how he fared in the cinema from February 27, 2026!

Born in chains, baptized in blood, raised in the arena where the cries of the dying drowned out the prayers of the weak – Skarn and Rygan Varnok were not children; they were tools, taught to kill before they could speak in full sentences. Skarn, the elder, fought with cold precision. Every movement calculated, every blow a step toward control and power. Rygan, on the other hand, wild-eyed and untamed, lived in the moment. For him, fighting was not a means, but ecstasy.

Today, free from the masters who incited them, the Varnok twins offer their blades to those who pay, but never to those who command. Whatever morality once resided within them lies long since buried beneath the sands of the arena. What remains is their bond – and the violence it unleashes.

With the brand-new Varnoks Unchained action figure, Harvinger Studios is expanding their popular »Savage Crucible« line. We had been eyeing the figure for weeks, but could only look enviously at Shanghai and Nashville, as it was available there exclusively as a convention release. Now, however, the Varnoks Unchained horde is marching towards the S.P.A.C.E Headquarters and will be awarded with the title 💥 Product of the Month 💥 November 2025 immediately with the conquest of our warehouse!

The quality of the »Savage Crucible« figures is truly impressive, and as expected, this figure raises the bar even higher: packed with loads of accessories, weapons, and interchangeable heads, elaborately hand-painted, and equipped with over 30 points of articulation that allow for highly dynamic fighting poses – a dream for all collectors and photographers of 7" myth and fantasy figures.

Although the Varnok twins look exactly alike, you can tell them apart by their abdominal muscle tattoos: one has a tattooed scorpion's stinger pointing to the right, the other to the left. Which version of this brutal deluxe figure is in the box is determined at random. So grab it before they disappear back into the mists of legend …
https://bit.ly/sf_pdm_nov25

As in previous years, Sideshow kicked off Halloween with a host of spooky collectibles at the Sideshow Spooktacular! From October 23rd until today, the manufacturer offered various giveaways, games, and other cool activities, but most importantly, they showcased their latest haunting highlights for our display cases!

The most interesting part for us was the Booth Tour, with which Sideshow opened their big event and unveiled some fantastic new interpretations of various terrifying characters. First up were three Premium Format Figures from the Universal Monsters Collection. Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride, based on the performances of Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester in the 1930s, were beautifully and chillingly recreated in two versions each – mixed media or fully sculpted. The third new addition takes us back in time to 1955, when the Metaluna Mutant from »This Island Earth« terrified audiences. The execution as a 1/4 scale statue is truly impressive – especially the iridescent eyes!
They didn't just take us on a journey to other planets, but to distant waters as well, as the manufacturer's creative minds are also working on a statue of the Gill Man from »Creature from the Black Lagoon«. The prototype presented by the two hosts showcased fantastic details such as the creature's scaly skin and a stunning underwater base.
But Sideshow also had some exciting new Venom-themed items for Marvel fans. After all, the idea of ​​having one's body taken over by an alien life form is a classic body horror trope – and the Venomized Hulk Premium Format Figure perfectly captures this moment. Those who prefer something a little less brutal, but more elegant, will enjoy the 1/4 scale Gwenom, which is almost entirely covered in teeth, claws, and tongue.
If you're still looking for Christmas decorations, you should check out the Krampus pendant, which adds a touch of spookiness to the festive season. They however only showed an unpainted prototype of the Krampus statue, which was teased a year and a half ago…
Of course, Sideshow also used the booth tour to showcase previously announced horror collectibles in all their glory. These included the 1/2 Michael Myers and the Killer Klowns from Outer Space from PCS, as well as some of Sideshow's newest statues, such as Beauty and the Beast, the Clicker from »The Last of Us«, and Man-Bat in Premium Format. The manufacturer has also released an exciting behind-the-scenes video for the latter, which is definitely worth watching – the translucent wings combined with the glowing Bat-Signal are amazing!

If you'd like to delve even deeper into the subject, check out Sideshow's YouTube channel. There you'll find a fantastic booth tour, a Q&A, and a live sculpting session with the talented artists Adam Dougherty and Kirk Thatcher. Here's the link to the Spooktacular playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3FTmzoDV6y7dDsgT3wiI4w5BVTgQhiG

And here you can find all the information about this year's Spooktacular:
https://www.sideshow.com/events/spooktacular

The already announced new releases from Sideshow are available for pre-order in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/products_pre.php?filter_id%5B0%5D=1

Conspiracy theories, a lovestruck vampire, and man's best friend – here are this week's cinema releases.

»Bugonia« is the new film by Yorgos Lanthimos. Conspiracy-obsessed young men Teddy (Jesse Plemons) and Don (Aidan Delbis) kidnap Michelle (Emma Stone), the high-ranking CEO of a major corporation, believing she's an alien intent on destroying Earth. Lanthimos takes aim at everything, and Emma Stone could play drying paint and still be brilliant. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/7VBigr-JHB0

»Good Boy« by Ben Leonberg tells its story from the perspective of a dog named Indy. His instincts quickly lead him to discover that sinister things lurk in the shadows of his family's new rural home. As dog lovers, we think that's a captivating narrative perspective. Meet Indy in this trailer:
https://youtu.be/q4-CRkd_74g

»Dracula: A Love Tale« is the new film by Luc Besson. Once again, we're treated to a lovesick Vlad Tepes. Ever since the book »In Search of Dracula« made the now-disproven claim that the Walachian army commander Vlad was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel, this trope has haunted Dracula films. Already in Dan Curtis's »Dracula« (1974), Jack Palance gets to play the lovesick vampire. This supposed backstory was then fully exploited by Francis Ford Coppola in »Bram Stoker's Dracula« with Gary Oldman. Since that film, at the very latest, the story of Vlad, who lost his great love, blasphemed God, became a vampire, and then discovers the reincarnation of his beloved, has become a staple of post-Stoker Dracula lore. Now Caleb Landry Jones gets to portray the lovestruck bloodsucker. The costumes and set design are already top-notch. And Christoph Waltz, who takes on the Van Helsing role as a priest, is one of the expected highlights. We'll just wait and see what the rest brings. Artistic cinema or just high-class trash? What do you think?
https://youtu.be/lgIkwzR_0qs

You know that feeling? A stupid remark, an unfriendly look can sometimes really ruin your day. Wouldn't it be great if everyone were always nice and in a good mood?

It was precisely this idea that prompted Vince Gilligan to develop his new series »Pluribus«. In it, a virus causes everyone to seem completely happy and friendly overnight. But what might initially sound like a utopian dream turns out to be a nightmare for Carol – because she's apparently the only one unaffected by the pathogen. And so she reluctantly feels called upon to save the world from happiness.

The participation of Gilligan, who made television history with »Breaking Bad«, not only makes us feel optimistic, but, together with a viral marketing campaign over several weeks with snippets, teasers, and text messages, generated real hype, which culminated a few days ago with the long-awaited first trailer. And the wait was worth it:
https://youtu.be/a6lzvWby9UE

The protagonist Carol is portrayed by Rhea Seehorn, who is well-known to fans of Gilligan's work as Kim Wexler from »Better Call Saul«. Gilligan wrote the role specifically for Seehorn, who plays the reluctant and flawed heroine. And as the trailer already shows, the dynamic between the "most miserable person on Earth" and the compulsively optimistic people around her creates both tragic and darkly humorous moments.

The hype didn't leave us unscathed – fortunately, Apple TV+ is releasing the first two episodes on November 7th already. The remaining seven episodes will follow weekly. And we can already look forward to more, because »Pluribus« is planned for two seasons, which the streaming provider has already ordered.

With that in mind: We hope you enjoy the show, Carol.

Pennywise is back to scaring the hell out of us again in the HBO show »It: Welcome to Derry«. Every 27 years, the dancing clown appears and abducts children into the sewers. Thus, the prequel series jumps back to 1962, 27 years before the events of the 2017 film »It«.

What we particularly liked about the trailers was the 1960s setting, which provides a great atmosphere and immediately gives us the feeling that, yes, we're in a Stephen King story.

We're looking forward to seeing Bill Skarsgård back in his iconic role as Pennywise. The renewed involvement of Andy Muschietti, who developed the series together with his wife Barbara and Jason Fuchs and also directed several episodes, also promises a high level of continuity. Furthermore, we really like the fact that the planned subsequent seasons will take us even further back in time, to the years 1935 and 1908, where we'll gradually learn more about the murderous clown.

The eight episodes of season 1 will be released weekly. Critics who have already seen more than the first episode are quite positive. While the 1960s flair was well received, there are complaints about the over-reliance on CGI in the special effects. But perhaps that's just nitpicking at a high level. In any case, we're on board – »It: Welcome to Derry« fits well into the spooky season, and the first Pennywise collectibles from the series can already be found in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Series/IT-Welcome-to-Derry:::4682_5653.html

Today we want to celebrate another important anniversary in film history. On Sunday, it will be exactly 70 years since »Rebel Without a Cause« celebrated its premiere in New York.

Nicholas Ray's film is considered one of the first youth films and seriously addresses the generation gap, striving to paint an authentic picture.

Jim Stark (James Dean) is a teenage rebel from a well-off family who has just moved to Los Angeles with his parents. At his new school, he quickly finds himself at odds with a clique of other teenagers his own age, including his neighbor Judy (Natalie Wood). The group's leader, Buzz (Corey Allen), challenges Jim to a dangerous test of courage. The sensitive and lonely fifteen-year-old John, nicknamed "Plato" (Sal Mineo), who secretly admires Jim, warns him emphatically against it. Nevertheless, that same evening Jim meets up with the gang on the coast to take part in the dare – the so-called "chicken run." Buzz and Jim race stolen cars directly toward a cliff. The first to jump is considered the "chicken." While Jim jumps out of the car in time, Buzz unfortunately gets his sleeve caught on the door – and crashes to his death with the car...

70 years later, the film is of course a bit dated, and should be viewed more as a contemporary document of American society in the 1950s. It is nonetheless important for two reasons: before the film, the themes of youth and youth culture played virtually no role in cinema, apart from a few biker B-pictures and »The Wild One« with Marlon Brando, the other youth icon of the era. The second reason, of course, is James Dean, whose fatal car accident less than a month before the film's premiere abruptly ended his promising career after just three films. His tragic early death made him an immortal icon of youthful rebellion.

His look with jeans, the red jacket, and a white T-shirt is emblematic and has inspired countless posters and collectibles. You can find our James Dean section here:
https://www.space-figuren.de/products_all.php?filter%5B2%5D%5B0%5D=267&language=en

After Timothée Chalamet already gave an eclectic and outstanding performance as Bob Dylan not long ago in »A Complete Unknown«, the next heartthrob of the 2020s now gets his chance to take on another rock legend of yesterday. In »Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere«, »Shameless« and »The Bear« star Jeremy Allen White portrays the charismatic and highly productive Bruce Springsteen, right on the brink of his career's major breakthrough.

The film explores the unique origin story of Springsteen's quiet and intimate album »Nebraska«. While most of his records are true pop-rock powerhouses with elaborate arrangements and full-band energy, »Nebraska«, on which Springsteen accompanied himself only with guitar, glockenspiel, harmonica, and keyboards, came as a major surprise to fans. And that surprise didn't come out of nowhere: the tracks were actually demos, recorded in his bedroom over the course of a single day. The intentionally raw and somber mood proved impossible to recreate with a larger ensemble, so the demo session was ultimately released as the official album. Though it initially flopped, it's now regarded as one of the most important records in rock history.

»Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere« is beautifully shot by acclaimed Japanese cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi, known for his atmospheric work on »Silver Linings Playbook«, »Hostiles«, and »The Pale Blue Eye« and is directed by visionary filmmaker Scott Cooper, known for »Antlers« as well as »Hostiles« and »The Pale Blue Eye«. Together, they capture the young Springsteen's struggle with the pressures of success and his complicated relationships with family and management.

While early reviews have been somewhat more reserved compared to e.g. »A Complete Unknown«, we're confident that this biopic will still be an absolute must-see for Springsteen fans.

October 21 seems to be a good day for game releases, as three noteworthy titles are launching today. They all are coming out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Windows.

»Jurassic World Evolution 3«
Let's start with a prehistoric park simulation by Frontier, which is much more exciting than it may initially sound. In »Jurassic World Evolution 3« you need not only an affinity for dinosaurs and economic thinking, but also creativity and extraordinary crisis management skills. In the base game, 86 dinosaur species are waiting to be bred, hatched, and lovingly raised. See for yourselves what the latest part of the video game series has to offer:
https://youtu.be/1Yx9J3T6gT4

The selection of dinosaurs in our shop is just as diverse. Take a look, you might find your favorite dinosaur as a cool statue or other collectibles related to prehistoric giants:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Filme/Jurassic-Park:::4681_4986.html

»Ninja Gaiden 4«
The action-adventure title »Ninja Gaiden 4« from the developers Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, which is finally continuing the main series after the last part in 2012, is definitely much more serious. Ancient tradition meets futuristic Tokyo, and in the middle of it all is Yakumo, who must deal with the dark machinations of the Divine Dragon Order. That he's an exceptional talent is reflected above all in his dynamic fighting style and his Bloodraven form. How incredibly spectacular this looks is shown in the trailer:
https://youtu.be/zk3ktSn87o8

»Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2«
To match the Shocktober, you can immerse yourself in a brutal world of vampires with »Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2«. The developer studio The Chinese Room brings you an extremely bloody action RPG experience in Unreal Engine 5 quality. You take on the role of a centuries-old vampire who must feed on human blood in the shadows of the night to strengthen his supernatural abilities. However, your disguise must remain hidden from mortals, and the streets of Seattle also pose other dangers. Find out the problems the game gets you into and check out the trailer:
https://youtu.be/LEsWEA7YWiw

Which of the games appeals to you the most?

Today we want to draw your attention to three new trailers, which show horror in different facets: a remote cabin where evil lurks, survival after a plane crash on a deserted island, and animal horror featuring a rabid chimpanzee.

»Keeper« is the new film by Osgood Perkins, which takes its protagonist Liz (Tatiana Maslany) into a cabin in the woods scenario and confronts her with unspeakable evil. Here's the trailer, which doesn't reveal much yet but creates enough atmosphere to lure us into the cinema in November:
https://youtu.be/wg5Ms3bYXbE
Since »Longlegs« Osgood Perkins has been well on his way to becoming a major player in modern horror films, and Tatiana Maslany has already won our hearts with her roles in »Orphan Black«.

With »Send Help« another horror great returns. The film is the latest work by »Evil Dead« creator Sam Raimi. Rachel McAdams plays employee Linda Liddle, who suffers greatly due to her asshole boss Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien). After a plane crash, the two are stranded on a remote island. Preston is injured, and Linda must use her survival skills to save them both, with the balance of power reversing. The trailer has made us really excited for the film and we are looking forward to Rachel McAdams in a bad-ass role. See for yourselves:
https://youtu.be/R4wiXj9NmEE
The film will be in theaters in late January.

The trailer for »Primate« by Johannes Roberts (»47 Meters Down«) is exciting and pushes all the right jump scare buttons. Good animal horror always gets us, and a rabid chimpanzee might have the potential to rival »Cujo«. What do you think?
https://youtu.be/wo87F-va410
The film opens in theaters in January.

The Force was strong at Noris Force Con 7! 💫
In mid-September, the charity convention for Star Wars fans opened its doors again – and we at S.P.A.C.E were super excited to be part of this wonderful event as exhibitors! A huge thank you to all visitors, friends, and collectors who stopped by our booth – and of course to the entire Noris Force Con team for the fantastic event!

Those who couln't be there, or who didn't know NFC up until now, can breathe some con-air in our newest episode of S.P.A.C.E on the Road:
https://youtu.be/-ja7KHhmzA0

Come with us on a tour through the convention halls, where we show the highlights from our booth, chat with the Crème de la Crème of the German Star Wars model making scene, take a look at their breathtaking spaceship models and dioramas and drag impressive cosplayers in front of our camera! Also have fun watching Sven from Nerdlingen lose it several times out of enthusiasm, and seeing brave Star Wars fans battle each othe for a good cause in our Geek Quiz.

You can probably tell that the impressions from Noris Force Con are still resounding and we're already looking forward to the 8th edition in – unfortunately only – 3 to 4 years. 🚀

Tomorrow we're celebrating another milestone film anniversary. It's been exactly 40 years since Stuart Gordon's »Re-Animator«, based on a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, hit US theaters on October 18, 1985. In Germany, it was only released on VHS in 1988 and was banned until July 2013, but that didn't stop the film from achieving cult status.

When Kaustic Plastik and Infinite Statue & Collectibles showed their first Re-Animator collectibles at this year's San Diego Comic Con, we took the opportunity to re-watch the film. And what can we say: it's still so much fun!

Jeffrey Combs as the obsessed Dr. Herbert West, who wants to defeat death with his bilious green serum, delivers a performance that's to die for. And the rest of the cast, including Bruce Abbott as West's roommate and involuntary accomplice Dr. Daniel Cain, Barbara Crampton as Cain's girlfriend Megan Halsey, and, last but not least, David Gale as the selfish Dr. Carl Hill, deliver an outstanding ensemble performance.

This horror comedy, with plenty of gore and some lovely disgusting effects, draws its humor primarily from its absurdity and works just as well today as it did 40 years ago. You can currently find the full movie on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/I1Wys_TcsKg

Dr. Herbert West as a Plus Format Statue in 1/4 scale from Infinite is already listed for pre-order in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Filme/Der-Re-Animator/Dr-Herbert-West-Plus-Format-Statue-Re-Animator::29446.html

And: we might see an update of the two 1/6 scale figures of Dr. Herbert West and Dr. Carl Hill at Lucca Comics & Games just in time for Halloween!

»Good Fortune« opens in cinemas today. Keanu Reeves plays the well-meaning, but naive and rather incompetent angel Gabriel. As such, he occupies a rather subordinate position, as his ridiculously small wings give away. His job is to prevent drivers from using their cell phones behind the wheel. But Gabriel wants more and oversteps his authority by interfering in the lives of Arj and Jeff. Arj (played by Aziz Ansari, who also wrote and directed the movie) is a struggling gig worker, while his boss, the wealthy tech millionaire Jeff (played by Seth Rogen), lives in luxury. To show Arj, that money won't solve all of his issues, he has the two swap roles …

Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/ZKWndx83RwQ

With a critics' rating of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is doing quite well. We're also looking forward to seeing Keanu Reeves in a comedy again after a lot of »John Wick« action. Looks like this could be an enjoyable evening at the movies!

Autumn is here! Mist drifts through the forests, leaves rustle underfoot, and golden rays of sunlight break through the canopy. 🍁🍂
But be careful – dangerous creatures lurk in the thicket ...

Timo ventured in anyway to capture an epic scene: Krieger the Shunned defeats the Savage Lemurian! ⚔️
The Savage Crucible action figures from Harvinger Studios are perfect for dark fantasy adventures. As a fan from the very beginning, Timo grabbed his collection and staged an impressive photo series among moss and roots.

That's why everyone we're sending a package to in October gets a copy of this great postcard on top. 📦
And for the Savage Crucible collectors among you, we've got an exclusive treat: Anyone who orders figures from this series worth at least €150 in our shop will also receive the strictly limited »Savage Legions of the Universe« comic by Timo – only while supplies last, of course!

So: Check out these amazing figures – and be sure to visit Timo's account as well!

Last week, from October 9th to 12th, New York Comic Con took place at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Alongside stars, artists, and cosplayers – and of course, visitors – there were plenty of collectibles. There was a lot to see, especially in terms of action figures from Hasbro, Tamashii Nations, Mezco Toyz, NECA, Mondo, and other manufacturers, even though brand-new reveals were sparse.

What excited us most was the newly introduced »Masters of the Universe« 1/12 scale line, of which Mondo showed the next two characters in New York, Skeletor and Man-At-Arms, following the 200X He-Man and Clawful. It's simply impressive what Mondo is able to achieve with this scale! We hope they don't make a mistake with their distribution strategy and give us retailers worldwide access to these great MOTU figures. Be sure to keep an eye on our shop! The first, unpainted 1/6 scale prototype of Goliath (»Gargoyles«) was also on display at the Mondo booth – really cool!

We honestly expected a bigger buzz around The Loyal Subjects' M.A.S.K. lineup. Wave 1 was on display, but during this ongoing dry spell since Toy Fair earlier this year, the Wave 2 vehicles (Hurricane, Jackhammer, Piranha, Gator) would have been great guests at the booth. Unfortunately, we only got a post from TLS on Instagram on #MASKMonday, the day after NYCC.

Hasbro, as always, scored points with its flagship series Star Wars and Marvel Legends. A completely new and very surprising lineup of action figures and matching Light Cycles for »Tron«, specifically for the first film from 1982 and the sequel »Tron: Legacy«. As it appears, however, these new releases will be distributed exclusively through Hasbro Pulse.

Another regular among the manufacturers at NYCC is NECA. The lineup was similar to that at SDCC – as always, there were tons of Turtles scurrying around the booth, horror fans were well catered for, and the Ben Cooper theme, which seems to be popular in the US, continues to draw focus. One highlight we found particularly worth mentioning: The popular Sesame Street Ultimate series continues! Sherlock Hemlock and his dog Watson were shown here for the first time.

Of course, we could only give you a brief overview of our highlights here. If you want to see extensive photo galleries from the convention or browse other new releases, we recommend Toyark:
https://www.toyark.com/2025/10/12/nycc-2025-toy-and-action-figure-coverage-round-up-574531

Enjoy the virtual tour!

Today we have two trailers for you for series that definitely score with humor and likable antiheroes.


»Wonder Man«

The world needs a new Marvel hero! Luckily, Simon and Trevor are auditioning for the role. While they prepare for the casting, let's enjoy the trailer for the new series »Wonder Man«, which will be available on Disney+ starting January 28, 2026. Check it out:
https://youtu.be/lgoxHC7WF9w

Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) sees a life-changing opportunity when director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić) plans a remake of the superhero film »Wonder Man«. He immediately auditions for the role of the protagonist and end up at Von Kovak's mansion with his friend Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) and other candidates. You can cheer on the characters for 8 episodes as they try to reinvent the superhero genre.

What's your opinion on this somewhat different Marvel series?


»The Mighty Nein«

On November 19, it's finally time: The »Dungeons & Dragons« story of Critical Role, a team of voice actors, goes into the next round with »The Mighty Nein« on Prime Video. A few days ago, the streaming provider released the trailer for the new animated series. While »The Legend of Vox Machina« deals with the first season of Critical Role's web series, we meet the heroes of the second season in »The Mighty Nein«. In any case, the trailer clearly conveys the group's crazy vibe:
https://youtu.be/Ri2wNyvSpiY

A group of outsiders must band together despite their different backgrounds and fates when a mysterious relic falls into the wrong hands. As the characters are just learning to find their place in their role, they become unwitting participants in a war. Their growing unity and development of their skills will soon determine the future of the entire realm.

If you are fans of the »Critical Role« stories, you should definitely check out our shop. You will find some statues from Sideshow for both »Vox Machina« and »Mighty Nein«. Have fun browsing!

We're really excited for the second series from this universe!

We bid farewell to Diane Keaton, who passed away in California on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79. The American actress appeared in over 70 films during her long career.

She began her stage career in 1968 with an appearance in the Broadway production of the musical »Hair«. The following year, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her performance in Woody Allen's »Play It Again, Sam«. She became known worldwide for her first major film role as Kay Adams in Francis Ford Coppola's »The Godfather« (1972) alongside Al Pacino, which she reprised in the sequels »The Godfather Part II« (1974) and »The Godfather Part III« (1990).

The films that most shaped her career were those with director and co-star Woody Allen, with whom she had also been in a relationship for a while. After the film adaptation of »Play It Again, Sam« (1972), she established herself as a comedian with »Sleeper« (1973) and »Love and Death« (1975). Her fourth film with Woody Allen, »Annie Hall« (1977), earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Furthermore, her androgynous look as the titular character in this film made her a frequently imitated style icon. One of her greatest successes came in 1996 in the film »The First Wives Club« alongside Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn.

Diane Keaton is remembered as a headstrong personality. She started her family by adopting two children. She didn't need a man for that. She also always defied Hollywood's beauty obsession and wore her wrinkles with pride and dignity. A great actress has left the spotlight forever – Farewell, Annie!

The first trailer for »A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms« is here! HBO is launching the second prequel series to »Game of Thrones« – and it takes place right between the original series and »House of the Dragon«. It is based on George R. R. Martin's trilogy »Tales of Dunk and Egg« and tells the story of the titular knight, Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall, and his squire, Egg. »A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms« will premiere on HBO Max on January 18th. The first of the six episodes will likely air internationally on Sky around the same time.

The trailer really whets our appetite for the series and immediately strikes a different, somewhat lighter and more humorous tone than what we're used to from, for example, »House of the Dragon«:
https://youtu.be/UPFRItMOgPo

Today, two games are being released that couldn't be more different from each other, yet both have their legitimate hype in their respective genres.

»Battlefield 6«
One of them is the award-winning shooter series »Battlefield«, which continues with a new part for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Windows. With the preceding open beta for »Battlefield 6«, the developers have clearly shown that they want to make up for the mistakes they made with »Battlefield 2042«. The numbers speak volumes and even broke a Steam record: Over 520,000 players rushed into battle at the same time. In total, almost 92 million game hours have been played during the Open Beta weekends, although the game is only officially released today. Check out the trailer:
https://youtu.be/nMBBXqu0OLE

»Little Nightmares III«
Less action-packed, but dark and atmospheric instead is »Little Nightmares III«. The co-op adventure is coming to PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, Xbox Series, and Windows. In online co-op for two or alone with an AI partner, you search for a way out of Nowhere. In this game, you take on the roles of Low and Alone. As Alone fights her way through the darkness with her wrench and technical talent, Low proves useful as an archer. Mystery, secrets, and an exciting story await you. See for yourselves:
https://youtu.be/Qj7mv95LbFU

It's been 15 years since the visually stunning »Tron: Legacy« continued – and reignited – the legend of the 1980s computer program universe. Back then, a sequel was announced almost immediately after the films release. Instead, fans had to make do with a handful of video games and an animated series. Now, at long last, the wait is over – »Tron: Ares«, directed by Joachim Rønning (»Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales«), is finally hitting theaters.

In »Tron: Legacy«, humanity narrowly avoided the programs' escape into the real world. But now, ENCOM's biggest rival, Dillinger Systems, has weaponized these digital entities and discovered a way to bring them into the human world, if only for a short time. Leading the charge is the malware known as Ares (Jared Leto), whose ambitions reach far beyond those of Dillinger Systems' CEO, Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters).
What's particularly interesting this time around is how the concept of the previous films has been flipped on its head. Instead of a human hero diving into the Grid to stop an evil program, the focus now shifts to the software, which now breaks free from the Grid and steps into our world as the central figure of the story.

Visually, the 3rd part once again delivers at the highest level: neon lights, mirrors, light reflections, everything a cyberpunk fan could dream of. And of course, we're all looking forward to the soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. Unfortunately, early reviews have been mixed when it comes to story and acting. It's a shame, really – Jared Leto, who once delivered iconic performances in »Dallas Buyers Club« and »Requiem for a Dream«, has in the past decade, since »Suicide Squad« and »Morbius« at the latest, shifted from being a mark of quality to a red flag. Not exactly a good omen for next year's »Masters of the Universe« ...

Still, we're looking forward to seeing »Tron: Ares«. After all, deep philosophical dialogue was never what this franchise was about. It's the hypnotic pull of its imposing cyberpunk imagery – made for massive cinema screens – that defines it, and it stands as a welcome counterpoint to the growing trend of films designed primarily for smartphone streaming.
So: Anyone planning a trip to the cinema this weekend? We're also super excited to see, whether Hot Toys will follow up their 1/6 Scale Ares, that premiered at Wonder Festival Shanghai, with other collectibles for this sequel ...