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Starting today we can once again watch the epic finale of the magnificent anime »Attack on Titan« on the big screen and with proper dubbing! »Attack on Titan: The Last Attack« combines the two »The Final Chapters« specials into a monumental and emotional 145-minute epic. So if you haven't seen the two specials yet, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the hopefully worthy end of the Titans.

Have you already secured your ticket? In addition to popcorn and cola, you'll probably need a good supply of tissues - we're excited!

By the way, there's the ultimate fun fact from S.P.A.C.E's homeland on the topic of »Attack on Titan«: The inspiration for the walls of Paradis - the historic city wall of Noerdlingen - is just 5 minutes away from us. Maybe we need to take a nostalgic walk along the wall after going to the movies 😁.

And that party will take place for all STAR WARS fans on April 22nd - because that's when the second season of »Andor« finally starts on Disney+! The long-awaited trailer was released yesterday:
https://youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM

Yes, the music is absolutely atypical and not really epic - but why not. And the first visual impressions we get in the preview are amazing, aren't they?! We assume that not only the story but also the look of season 2 will be a hit. In any case, we in the S.P.A.C.E Crew are really looking forward to seeing Cassian Andor again (and wow, apparently with a new, groomed Johnny Cash memory hairstyle)! And by the way, yes, dear folks from Hot Toys - it is your turn to surprise us, too. Absolutely 😁😍!

Today we have three new trailers for you that excited us. Even though there is no international release date for two of the three films yet, we have already put them on our watchlist in foresight.

»Bring Her Back« is the new film by Australian twins Michael and Danny Philippou, who landed a real horror hit with their debut »Talk to Me«, which makes us inclined to be optimistic. The teaser for the film doesn't reveal anything yet, but exudes an ominous atmosphere. According to the description it's about a pair of siblings who discover a terrifying ritual in the remote house of their new foster mother:
https://youtu.be/RsKygtA2DMY

Coulrophobia refers to the fear of clowns. The most prominent representative of the subgenre of bloody clown films is certainly Pennywise from »It«, and Art the Clown recently made a name for himself in the »Terrifier« films. Now Eli Craig, whose humor we already learned to appreciate in »Tucker and Dale vs Evil«, sends the killer clown Frendo on the run in »Clown in a Cornfield«. This could be a very amusing popcorn slasher. If so, Frendo certainly qualifies for a cool action figure. The film is expected to be released in May:
https://youtu.be/MpQkdPyG4uc

The mystery thriller »The Actor« tells the story of Paul Cole, who wakes up in a mysterious small town and cannot remember who he is or how he got there ... The trailer promises us "An unforgettable cinematic odyssey" and right away reveals excellently photographed images that seem to confirm this. We are definitely hooked and want to find out the secret surrounding Paul:
https://youtu.be/Q4cf6DqIYl4

Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of »Brazil« in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, Terry Gilliam's opus is currently not included in any flat rate offer from the common streaming services, but we think that the film should be part of any well-stocked collection anyway. Of course, we've also put the DVD in the player again to celebrate the anniversary. This movie has lost none of its power, beauty and bite.

The dystopian world building in retro-futuristic sets reminiscent of the 1940s still works (perhaps even better today) with a view of a totalitarian system sometime in the 20th century. Borrowing from George Orwell's »1984«, the film depicts the Kafkaesque monstrosity of a system in which bureaucracy can safely be described as one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

A bug in the system is to be taken quite literally here and leads to a fatal typo. “Tuttle” becomes “Buttle”, which then costs the unfortunate Mr. Buttle his life and sets a chain of events in motion.

The film is bursting with creative ideas - the set design, the camera work, the lighting, the fantastic dream sequences... Everything is portrayed with a great sense for the absurdities of the world, which is ultimately also a mirror of our own, viewed with biting Monty Python humor.

And then there is the hand-picked cast with Jonathan Pryce as a cog in the machine, romantic and everyday hero Sam Lowry, a sad and tragic figure who rises above himself. Pryce is supported by Robert De Niro as a plumber who rebels against bureaucracy; Katherine Helmond as Lowry's mother, who is addicted to plastic surgery; Kim Greist as Lowry's dream woman; Ian Holm as the incompetent boss Mr. Kurtzmann; Bob Hoskins as a malicious plumber and Michael Palin as the loving family man and torture specialist Jack Lint.

In 1985, »Brazil« created images that are deeply etched in our memories. It is, without a doubt, a movie that has a significant influence on dystopian cinema - and for us a lasting 5-star masterpiece!

Today, »The Monkey«, the new film by Osgood “Oz” Perkins II, opens in German cinemas. Our Mick took the opportunity to watch the film yesterday in a preview screening. These are his impressions:

Oz Perkins, the eldest son of actor Anthony Perkins, whose portrayal of Norman Bates in »Psycho« cemented his place in horror film history, has carved out his own path in the genre. He made his first appearance in front of the camera when he played the young Norman Bates in 1983's »Psycho II«. He made his directorial debut in 2015 with »The Blackcoat's Daughter«. I saw his second film, the Netflix production »I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House« from 2016, which I found just plain boring. Even though his third film in 2020, »Gretel & Hansel«, didn’t fully win me over, it did showcase his keen sense of atmosphere. Then, last year, came »Longlegs«—a film that generated buzz even before its release thanks to clever marketing. It ultimately debuted to mostly positive reviews, earned multiple festival nominations, won the Saturn Award for Best Screenplay … and, to my surprise, I found it quite appealing.

Accordingly I was quite excited about »The Monkey«. I had often read beforehand that the film was a horror comedy and completely different to »Longlegs«. The film, based on a short story by Stephen King, tells of an evil toy, a drumming wind-up monkey. Whenever it swings its drumsticks, the most absurd deaths occur in the environment of the twin brothers Hal and Bill.

Given its inherently absurd premise, the film does well not to take itself too seriously. The deaths evoke the spirit of the »Final Destination« films, though they often feel underdeveloped and, at times, excessively over-the-top for my taste. There were a couple of clever moments and some well-executed gore effects. But the story doesn't provide enough material for the entire running time of the film and the short story would probably have been better suited for a short film.

Naturally, humor is always a matter of taste. I saw a whole series of YouTube reviews in which many critics raved about how funny the film was. Unfortunately, I for one didn't even have to laugh. I found the film neither funny nor scary.

Among the cast, only Tatiana Maslany (»Orphan Black«), who plays the twins' mother, was truly convincing to me. Almost all of the supporting characters are exaggerated caricatures, often reminiscent of the cringiest moments from the worst »Scary Movie« sequels. Performances that were often beyond my pain threshold.

The film's heavy-handed father-son conflict also fell flat for me. There wasn't a moment I connected with the protagonists of the story; they simply left me cold.

»The Monkey« is a film that divides opinions. There are certainly reviews that give it 5 out of 5 stars. Unfortunately, the film didn't win me over. Admittedly, it has a few nice gore scenes, but that's only enough to pump it up to 2 stars sadly.

But maybe this film will better suit your sense of humor and taste than mine. Let us know how you liked »The Monkey« and what qualities you discovered.

We already know that filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck can create films with an authentic yet fresh '70s and '80s vibe—just look at »Mrs. America« or »Captain Marvel«. But going full-on brutal and bloody, that’s new.

The latest trailer for »Freaky Tales« oozes Tarantino-Kill-Bill attitude and definitely grabbed our attention. This anthology-style film, a homage to Ryan Fleck’s childhood in 1980s California, weaves together various stories across different film genres into one larger narrative and it's packed with stars.
Leading the cast is Hollywood’s current golden boy Pedro Pascal (»The Last of Us«, »Game of Thrones», and soon »The Fantastic Four - First Steps«), whose insane work ethic has basically become a meme at this point. Also on board: Ben Mendelsohn (»Captain Marvel«), Jay Ellis (»Top Gun: Maverick«), former Fifth Harmony singer Normani in her feature film debut, Ji-young Yoo (soon in »Until Dawn«), and Tom Hanks (»Forrest Gump«, obviously).

The film premiered last year at the Sundance Festival, where excited audiences described it as a wild genre mixtape.
Check out the nostalgic and insane trailer here:
https://youtu.be/-2e8SYmofZM

As for whether and when we’ll get to experience this trip in German cinemas, that’s still up in the air. But in the U.S., the film hits theaters on April 4.

Today, »Win or Lose«, the first original long-form animated series from Pixar Animation Studios starts streaming on Disney+. The series follows the Pickles, a co-ed middle school softball team, in the week before their championship game.

Each episode focuses on a different character and offers an insight into life off the field - what moves the players, their parents and the umpire?

It's not just since »Inside Out« that we've known Pixar excels at subtle, intelligent, charming and wise stories with wit and heart. We think »Win or Lose« will be no exception and we'll definitely tune in. The first two episodes drop today with a new one being added every Wednesday.

Warm up with the trailer:
https://youtu.be/AhxGObicnPs

We just stumbled across a trailer that immediately caught our attention - and not least because of the male lead!

We're talking about Ray Nicholson, who in »Borderline« plays a sociopath and stalker who has escaped from a psychiatric hospital and is obsessed with pop star Sofia (Samara Weaving) and keeps her hostage in her own house - under the delusion that the two are a couple about to get married. Check out the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/ORHBgSvX_24

Ray, who may be familiar to horror fans from last year's »Smile 2«, is the son of Jack Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard. And apparently he inherited just the right genes from his father. Not only does he resemble him a lot, but he also seems to be able to deliver a truly hauntingly frightening performance, while also making us laugh at some points. Responsible for the darkly humorous script is Jimmy Warden (author of »Cocaine Bear«), who also makes his directorial debut with this film. And his wife Samara Weaving, who already cemented her status as a modern scream queen in »Ready or Not« a few years ago, takes on the female lead in »Borderline«.

All of this fuels our anticipation for the film, which will be released in cinemas and digitally in the US on March 14th. An international start date has not yet been set, but we hope that we won't have to wait too long either.

Last weekend saw another major film anniversary. »The Body Snatcher« based on a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson celebrated its 80th birthday. Along with »Cat People« and »I Walked with a Zombie«, the film is one of the better-known films that Val Lewton produced for RKO in the 1940s. It was directed by Robert Wise (»The Haunting«).

The story takes place in Edinburgh in 1831. Boris Karloff plays the unscrupulous coachman John Gray, who procures corpses for the medical research of Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane (Henry Daniell). Bela Lugosi plays a supporting role. The atmospherically very dense film was the last collaboration between Lugosi and Karloff. The latter is simply diabolically good here!

The body snatcher John Gray in his Inverness coat and top hat with a corpse wrapped in a shroud over his shoulder is one of the iconic images of classic horror cinema. We find it a little strange that, apart from a few garage kits, there has never been an official collectible for »The Body Snatcher«. That would be perfect for the 80th anniversary! Our dream candidates for this would of course be Infinite Statue & Collectibles and Kaustic Plastik, as we're already expecting Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster and as the Mummy from them - John Gray would fit right in.

Today there are two interesting streaming launches that we would like to recommend to you.

The third season of »Yellowjackets« starts streaming on Paramount+. If you don't know the series yet, here's a brief introduction: In 1996, a high school soccer team flies from New Jersey to Seattle. The plane crashes over the Canadian wilderness and the players fight for their survival for 19 months. Not all of them will return home. At the same time, the show portrays the lives of the survivors in the present (2021) and how they try to deal with the trauma they have suffered and keep unspeakable secrets.

The series offers an exciting mix of survival, horror and mystery with a good portion of »Lord of the Flies«. The cast in the 1996 storyline includes Sophie Thatcher (»Companion«) and Ella Purnell (»Fallout«). In the present, Christina Ricci (»Wednesday«) and Juliette Lewis (»From Dusk Till Dawn«) play important roles. The trailer for the third season teases a high-profile new addition in Hilary Swank (»The Hunt«):
https://youtu.be/x8FUUxj6yOA

We are very excited to see which survivor she will play.


We are often a bit skeptical when films don't hit cinemas and end up directly on streaming sites without much advertising, but with »The Gorge« things are a little different.

First of all, there's the top cast with Anya Taylor-Joy (»Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga«) and Miles Teller (»Whiplash«) as well as Sigourney Weaver (»Alien«) in a small supporting role. Director Scott Derrickson is also a name that makes us sit up and take notice, with films like »Doctor Strange«, »Sinister« and »The Black Phone«. Then there's the trailer which got our attention straight away:
https://youtu.be/rUSdnuOLebE

The first reviews are also very promising. The film is often described as a twist-filled genre mix of sci-fi, horror and romance. Our curiosity is definitely piqued and we are turning on Apple TV+ today!

The wait is over, because finally 💫 NEUES AUS DEM FIGUREN UNIVERSUM 💫 continues! In the new episode, Sven and Joanna present you a great mix of different collectibles. This episode includes everything from small action figures to impressive statues, from Marvel, Star Wars and Arcane to Lord of the Rings and Final Fantasy to Alf. Look forward to wonderful pieces from Hot Toys, NECA, Sideshow, Iron Studios, Tweeterhead, Prime 1 - and of course our current product of the month 🥳!

You can now watch NADFU episode 24 on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/TiicVVtonB8

The new Captain America movie is finally hitting theaters – the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film since »Deadpool & Wolverine«! In »Captain America: Brave New World«, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has fully taken up the iconic star-spangled shield. As the new Captain America, he encounters Lieutenant General Thaddeus Ross, who has since been elected President of the United States. Following the passing of William Hurt, Ross is now portrayed by Harrison Ford. We already know that Thaddeus Ross will transform into Red Hulk, adamantium will become part of the MCU, and director Julius Onah has confirmed that we will see the first steps towards the closely related Project X – the very program that created Wolverine and Deadpool in Fox’s X-Men films. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/1pHDWnXmK7Y

You can pre-order Sam Wilson alias Captain America in the new »Brave New World« version in 1/6 scale by Hot Toys:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Filme/Captain-America/1-6-Scale-Captain-America-Movie-Masterpiece-MMS779-Captain-America-Brave-New-World::28428.html

»Cobra Kai« fans probably longed for this day as much as they feared it. After weeks of waiting, the broadcast of the outstanding episodes of the sixth season will finally begin tomorrow. Since there will be no seventh season, one thing applies above all: put your feet up and enjoy the last episodes!

When it was announced in 2017 that a series sequel to the cult franchise »Karate Kid« was planned, there were quite a few who were extremely critical of the whole project. They were afraid of a soulless copy that just wanted to squeeze some money out of the big brand. Eight years later, we know that those fears were completely unfounded. 

The series knew how to celebrate absurd humor like no other and to combine it with serious topics, such as the need for community building and overcoming mental barriers. A formula that was accepted both by the children of the 80s, who already loved the original films, and by the young generation. »Cobra Kai« became an audience favorite.

This era is now coming to an end. But fortunately, the »Karate Kid« universe continues to grow. This May, the movie »Karate Kid: Legends« with Jackie Chan will hit cinemas. The film will take place three years after the events of season 6 and will continue the story of LaRusso. Furthermore, the creators of »Cobra Kai« already announced that they have started planning a prequel series, which tells the origin story of Mr. Miyagi. 

How do you feel about the approaching conclusion of »Cobra Kai«? Are you looking forward to future releases?

As of today, the latest animated film from the Witcher franchise is available on Netflix.

»The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep« is based on »A Small Sacrifice« from the short story collection »Sword of Destiny«. In it, author Sapkowski tells of a fight between humans and sea creatures.

After Henry Cavill's departure from the Netflix productions of the franchise, there is good news for fans of the games: Doug Cockle lends his voice to Geralt in this film. He already voiced the protagonist in the games. From the live-action series, Joey Batey as Jaskier and Anya Chalotra as Yennefer reprise their usual roles.

Speaking of which: The film is probably intended to bridge the rather long wait until the fourth season of the series. New episodes (and the first with Liam Hemsworth as the Witcher) are expected to drop in the second half of the year.

»The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep« is aimed at fans of the book and game series as well as new viewers who want to discover the world of »The Witcher«. If you're not quite sure yet whether you want to delve into the story, then just put your big toe in the water here:
https://youtu.be/PYzqa1CDTik

Tonight, the U.S. hosted their biggest annual spectacle: Super Bowl LIX (or 59). While American football is gradually gaining popularity in our regions, its complex rules and tactical back-and-forth on the field still leave many in traditional football nations scratching their heads. In the U.S., however, it's an integral part of society, culture, and student life.

This season's grand finale took place in New Orleans, where the Kansas City Chiefs (winners of the American Football Conference, AFC) faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles (winners of the National Football Conference, NFC). The Chiefs, who had won the last two Super Bowls, were considered the clear favorites beforehand. In the U.S., the generation of superstars led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce is referred to as "the dynasty". They finished the regular season with a sensational 15-2 record. Yet from the very beginning, the team was backed against the wall. The Eagles completely steamrolled Kansas City. By halftime, they led 24 to 0, including two interceptions by Mahomes and a defensive touchdown by the Eagles. The second half also started with a dismal performance from the Chiefs' offense, that only managed to score in the last 40 seconds of the third quarter. With a score of 34 to 6 heading into the final quarter, the Eagles further extended their lead with two additional field goals, bringing it to 40 to 6. Only in the last three minutes, far too late, did the Chiefs rally and score two 8-point plays. Final score: 40 to 22 for the team from Philadelphia.

In the U.S., bookmakers are famously regarded as a go-to oracle for all societal matters — from politics to wildfires and even the color of the Gatorade consumed by the players. Across the board, they had predicted a victory for the Kansas City Chiefs. This was really an upheaval and a strong showing by the Philadelphia Eagles - congratulations to the winners!

But let's move on to the topics that probably interest you more: the trailers, commercials, and music!

As in previous years, the show was opened musically with performances of the US national anthem as well as »America the Beautiful« and »Lift Every Voice and Sing«, accompanied by military jets flying over the stadium. In 2025, the 3 songs were sung by jazz singer Jon Batiste, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi, all of whom are from Louisiana, where the game was played.

As always, the biggest spectacle was of course the halftime show, which this year was performed by rapper Kendrick Lamar. Lamar had already performed during the halftime break in 2022, but back then he was part of an ensemble. This time he was the sole headliner and delivered a truly impressive show on the biggest stage in the world with a remarkable group of dancers, during which he performed the biggest hits of his career to date. Lamar also brought singer SZA on stage for two of their songs. His performance of »Not Like Us« was particularly celebrated; a diss track against rapper Drake, with which he had already made history at this year's Grammy Awards with 5 wins; peppered with a dance performance by tennis legend Serena Williams. Just like his music itself, his entire performance was full of social criticism and political messages. His performance was announced by Samuel L. Jackson in an Uncle Sam costume, who repeatedly gave critical comments inbetween songs, and his all black dancers were dressed in the colors of the US flag.

Of course, we're all always incredibly excited to see what brand new trailers for upcoming films and series the film studios will present to us for the Super Bowl. For a few years now, however, it seems to have become a kind of new marketing strategy to put some previews online a few days before the Super Bowl (see »Jurassic World Rebirth«, »The Fantastic Four: First Steps«, »Final Destination Bloodlines«, »M3GAN 2.0« or »The Smurfs«). This year there were a few short "big game spots" at the event, such as »F1«, »How To Train Your Dragon« and of course »Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning«. Disney showed a really funny clip for the live-action adaptation of »Lilo & Stitch« and Apple released the »DUHPOCALYPSE« trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series »The Studio«. That could be really cool - the trailer is a must-see for all fans of zombified diarrhea humor ;). The only real trailer premiere - as long as we didn't miss anything - was the (hopefully final) clip for Marvel's »Thunderbolts*«. That could really be something, but the question is whether all the film's gags haven't already been used in this clip. Otherwise, we would like to recommend the following two titles, for which the already previously released trailers were shown: »The Amateur« (looks like an exciting action thriller - and Rami Malek in the lead role is a must) and »Novocaine«. Here Jack Quaid plays a totally normal guy whose crush is kidnapped. He subsequently goes on an action-packed criminal hunt with his unexpected ability to feel no pain. It looks like a funny, bizarre and bloody, action-packed mix :)! The film will hit cinemas in March. We recommend this video from KinoCheck.com, in which you can find a good compilation of the Super Bowl trailers:
https://youtu.be/Yso37lp0a6U

It's not just film studios, but various companies who use the event for their advertisements. A 30-second commercial at the Super Bowl cost 7-8 million dollars, and that's just the broadcasting rights. On top of that, of course, there are the production costs and the fees for as much star power as possible. So during the commercial breaks, it's all about going big! Due to the Super Bowl's huge reach, the broadcast slots were sold out in no time at all this year. As always, the aim was to create spots that the world would talk about. You can find lots of compilations of the best commercials on YouTube. We've picked out five spots here that we particularly liked:

Stella Artois: »The Other David« - Starring David Beckham & Matt Damon
David Beckham learns from his parents that he has a twin brother called "the Other David". Beckham travels to America to meet his twin, played by Matt Damon. We like the self-ironic style of the two Davids and the meta joke on the topic of fame.
https://youtu.be/GAoeGC-eL4I

Pringles: »The Call of The Mustaches« – Featuring Adam Brody, Nick Offerman & James Harden
The Pringles logo provided the idea for »The Call of The Mustaches«, a wonderfully absurd spot full of funny ideas and a brilliant soundtrack that sounds very familiar to all of us.
https://youtu.be/uAOFSKaIXms

Uber Eats: »A Century of Cravings« – Starring Matthew McConaughey, Greta Gerwig, Charli XCX, Martha Stewart, Sean Evans & Kevin Bacon
Uber Eats has hit the jackpot. Their spot spans a wide arc of 100 years and tells of a big football conspiracy, or should we say foodball?
https://youtu.be/YYb6erM8z8w

Hellmann’s: »When Sally Met Hellmann's« – featuring Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal
This time it is Hellmann’s mayonnaise that leads to orgiastic enthusiasm in Meg Ryan and Sydney Sweeney has a small cameo appearance with the final punch line.
https://youtu.be/UX9qfSEKyuc

Coors Light: »Slow Monday« – Featuring sloths
Without any star power, but with a whole army of sloths and the sounds of The Mamas and The Papas' »Monday, Monday«, the funny spot is about the discovery of slowing down. And on this Monday, after the long Super Bowl night, we definitely see potential for relating to the protagonists of the spot.
https://youtu.be/QTj2BH0qJjU

Did you follow the event?

Today »Companion« opens in cinemas. Yesterday evening, our colleague Mick took the opportunity to watch the film in a preview - and here's his review!

Trailers are a funny thing. I was hooked after the first encounter. It was incredibly mysterious and made me curious about the film, which I really wanted to see straight away. In retrospect, I would rather not have seen the second trailer, because it simply gives away too much and robbed me of the surprise of the first twist. Once you've seen this second preview, you can already figure out a lot. Fortunately, the film has even more unexpected twists in store. But if you haven't seen the trailers yet, skip them and watch the film with as little prior knowledge as possible. I won't reveal anything about the plot here so as not to spoil your fun.

Iris (Sophie Thatcher) and Josh (Jack Quaid) are newly in love and want to spend the weekend with Kat (Megan Suri), Josh's best friend, and friends Eli (Harvey Guillén) and Patrick (Lukas Gage) in the holiday home of billionaire Sergey (Rupert Friend). A bloody incident changes everything ...

The film juggles a variety of genres perfectly and is a twist-filled, romantic sci-fi horror thriller dark comedy with film noir elements in bright sunshine with a pinch of gore.

The film is fast-paced. The excellent comedic timing supports many wonderfully absurd situations. The actors, camera and editing are on point and more than once I and the rest of the audience had to laugh out loud. The film knows how to surprise again and again in a light-hearted way, but is never superficial and conveys a lot of subtext and raises questions that continue to resonate even after you've left the cinema.

The actress Sophie Thatcher, who has been on our radar since »Yellowjackets«, is currently developing into a major player in the genre as an actress in horror films such as »The Boogeyman« and most recently in »Heretic«. In »Companion« she delivers the best performance of her career so far and shines with a multi-layered portrayal and a wide range of emotions. Jack Quaid, who we know from »The Boys« and »Scream«, plays her counterpart, who is also very well developed. The rest of the ensemble enriches the story with interesting nuances. I would like to highlight Lukas Gage, who we last saw in »Smile 2«.

The film was great fun, hit my sense of humour exactly and isn't stingy with blood in the right places. Here and there I did discover one or two small plot holes, but that didn't bother me much. Director Drew Hancock delivers a very promising feature film debut here. It's exactly the kind of small, relaxed genre film with suspense, humor and depth that I love. »Companion« is a definite recommendation from me!

Today there's news not only for fans of the Fantastic Four, but now also for dinosaur fans, because Universal just released a trailer for the blockbuster »Jurassic World Rebirth«:
https://youtu.be/jan5CFWs9ic

If you're surprised that there is another »Jurassic World« film: the film series, like »Jurassic Park« before it, was actually supposed to end as a trilogy. But after the financial success of its predecessor, »Jurassic World Dominion«, Universal decided to continue the franchise.

And even if that might make you skeptical at first, after this trailer we have to say: it looks really awesome! The landscapes, the actors, the action and of course the dinosaurs are quite impressive. A few other arguments suggest that »Jurassic World Rebirth« could be good. The film tells an independent story from the previous parts with a new cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. This time the script was once again written by David Koepp, who already wrote the script for the original film from 1993. Of course, this sequel won't reinvent the wheel, but fans of the franchise will definitely get their money's worth.

What do you think of the trailer?

Yesterday, Marvel managed to surprise us by dropping the first teaser trailer for »The Fantastic Four: First Steps«, which we expected to see first on the Super Bowl weekend.

The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Marvel’s First Family and looks incredibly promising. We love the retro-futuristic 60s vibe, which fits perfectly into Marvel's recent little trend that started with »Loki« and »WandaVision«. Could there be a connection between "FantastiVision", the Fantastic Four’s in-universe channel that was prominently featured in the promotional materials, and "WandaVision"? After all, director Matt Shakman, known for helming episodes of some of the most iconic TV series like »Fargo«, »The Boys«, and »Six Feet Under«, directed both projects.

The trailer even gives us a first glimpse of Galactus, the world-devouring main villain of the film, portrayed by Ralph Ineson. Also joining the cast: John Malkovich in an undisclosed role and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer.

The film is set to launch the sixth phase of the MCU on July 25, cementing the integration of former 20th Century Fox characters into the franchise. With the two other highly anticipated and soon to be released titles, »Captain America: Brave New World« (February 14) and »Thunderbolts*« (May 2), 2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for Marvel again!

Watch the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/AzMo-FgRp64

The year 2025 is a very special one for Hot Toys, because the top dog in the field of 1/6 high-end action figures is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Under the motto "Bringing stories to life with flaming passion since 2000", the creative figure makers - and us collectors too - can not only look back proudly on the past quarter century, but also look forward to future projects and licenses.

Today we got a nice surprise, because Hot Toys revealed with a small teaser clip that they acquired a »James Bond« license and that we can look forward to »007« sixth scale figures this year. Even though nothing has been shown yet apart from the »007« logo, we are extremely excited to see what Hot Toys will present to us from the film series. Will they focus on the last films with Daniel Craig? Will they do all the Bond actors? Will we also be presented with villains like Goldfinger and Bond Girls like Pussy Galore? Of course, vehicles like the legendary Aston Martin would be an absolute blast, too. After Hot Toys has focused so heavily on superheroes and »Star Wars« in recent years, the »James Bond« license is a refreshing addition to the program of the sixth scale giant.

On February 6th and 7th, Sideshow will be hosting the »Hot Toys Showcase« 2025 on YouTube and Instagram:
https://www.sideshow.com/blog/hot-toys-showcase-2025-event

On Sunday, February 9th, the one-day winter edition of the »Wonder Festival« 2025 will take place in Chiba, Japan. Who knows, maybe these events will provide us with more news about Her Majesty's secret agent.

But Hot Toys isn't stingy with new announcements either: the long-awaited Blade from »Deadpool & Wolverine« was finally announced and will soon be available for pre-order in our shop. We were very happy to see Wesley Snipes again in the film and now of course we're looking forward to this awesome figure. 

On top, there was the 1/6 Spidey figure from HONŌ STUDIO for the recently launched animated series »Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man«, which you can already find in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Series/Spider-Man/1-6-Scale-Spider-Man-Homemade-Suit-HS07-Your-Friendly-Neighborhood-Spider-Man::28411.html

Additionally, they dropped an exclusive Iron Man Mark III in a golden color version, limited to 3000 copies as well as a large line-up of »Kamen Rider« figures for all fans and collectors of the Japanese superhero media franchise.

It's been more than a decade since »Final Destination 5« and a new part of the franchise is finally coming to theaters in May 2025. With »Final Destination: Bloodlines«, Warner Bros. is trying to revive the cycle of death. To the surprise of many, Tony Todd (»Candyman«) plays his role as William Bludworth one more and sadly last time. The trailer, however, shows us Richard Harmon. Check it out, if your nerves are strong enough:
https://youtu.be/KnWzz0n60pE

Instead of giving us a thrilling summary of the film, Warner Bros. wants to impress with a teaser that depicts a truly ingenious death scene at the end of which tattoo artist Erik is literally on fire. We don't learn anything about the actual story, but it's hardly different from previous »Final Destination« parts. Basically, you already know what you're going to get when you visit the theater.

If you're new to the franchise, you don't need to have seen all of the previous films. Roughly, it's all about cheating death in order to stay alive longer. In »Final Destination: Bloodlines«, student Stefanie suffers from nightmares that turn out to be visions of death. To save her family, she tries to track down the only person who can break the vicious cycle.

Sounds fun, doesn't it?