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Paramount announced 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,' a new series set in the 32nd century, following the first cadet class at the academy after 'The Burn,' with a diverse cast and a mysterious villain, premiering in early 2026 on Paramount+ and already renewed for a second season.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set to feature a quirky puppet episode in its upcoming fourth season, directed by Jordan Canning with puppetry by Jim Henson Creature Shop, announced at San Diego Comic-Con. The show’s third season is currently airing, with an early screening of the next episode, 'A Space Adventure Hour,' scheduled for July 31 on multiple platforms. The series continues to explore innovative and diverse storytelling.
Paramount revealed the first look at 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,' set in the 32nd century, featuring new cadets, legacy characters, and a mix of action and coming-of-age stories, with a debut expected in 2026.
George Lucas will make his first-ever appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, an event closely linked to the success and promotion of Star Wars, which helped popularize the convention.
NetEase has announced a Closed Beta Test for its free-to-play team-based shooter Marvel Rivals, set to run from July 23rd to August 5th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in North America, Europe, and Asia. The game will also have a significant presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, featuring panels, a special presentation, and a community livestream. The Beta will include new characters like Venom and Adam Warlock, and participants can earn exclusive rewards.
Several attendees and notable comic book creators who attended San Diego Comic-Con 2023 have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to concerns about the spread of the virus at the event. Many individuals have taken to social media to inform others of their positive test results and urge anyone who interacted with them to get tested as well. The term "con crud" has been replaced with "COVID" as attendees experience symptoms and share their experiences. It is advised that anyone who attended the event should consider getting tested for COVID-19.
A rare Golden Ticket Funko Pop 2-Pack, featuring Willy Wonka and an Oompa Loompa, sold for a controversial $210,000, more than double its original purchase price. The limited edition collectible was part of a mystery box lottery and is considered one of the most valuable Funko artifacts due to its rarity, franchise, and lore. While some see it as a sign of the maturing rare Funko collecting market, others criticize the high-stakes transactions for undermining the integrity of the hobby.
San Diego Comic-Con 2023 released new trailers and sneak peeks of upcoming movies and TV shows, despite the absence of starlets due to ongoing strikes. Highlights include trailers for The Marvels, featuring Zawe Ashton as the villain; the fourth season of Harley Quinn; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Star Trek: Discovery; and various Walking Dead spinoffs. Other notable releases include a new Hulu animated comedy, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake spin-off, and the announcement of a sci-fi superhero movie starring Jason David Frank.
The developer of Star Wars: Outlaws, Massive Entertainment, revealed new details about the game's planets, characters, and exploration during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The game will feature various crime syndicates, including new ones, and players will have the opportunity to interact with iconic characters like Jabba the Hutt. The Ashiga Clan, based on the snowy planet Kijimi, will provide a unique gameplay challenge. The game will also introduce new planets like Toshara, inspired by East Africa, and Tatooine, allowing players to explore iconic locations like Mos Eisley. Additionally, the developers addressed a popular fan theory about the character Jaylen, clarifying that he is not Kyle Katarn. Star Wars: Outlaws is set to release in 2024 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S.
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has clarified that fans can continue to cosplay characters from TV shows and films affected by the ongoing strikes, while also supporting the strikes. SAG-AFTRA's chief negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, thanked fans for their support and explained that cosplayers can combine their love for cosplay with their support for the strike, sending a united message to the industry. The panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con also addressed the use of AI in entertainment and the need for new legal frameworks to protect performers' rights. SAG-AFTRA recently voted to strike alongside the Writers Guild of America (WGA) over issues of pay, job security, and the encroachment of AI.
Netherrealm Studios has confirmed that Homelander and Peacemaker will be joining Mortal Kombat 1 as guest characters, along with Omni-Man, Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda, Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka. The announcement was made during the San Diego Comic-Con panel. Homelander, known from The Boys, and Peacemaker, played by John Cena, are the most notable additions. The first DLC Kombat Pack will also include Ermac, Quan Chi, and Takeda. Li Mei returns to the roster, and Tanya and Baraka will be playable characters as well. Mortal Kombat 1 is set to release on September 19 for various platforms.
The team behind the animated show Rick and Morty provided an update on the recasting process following Justin Roiland's exit due to felony domestic abuse charges, which have since been dismissed. Executive producer Steve Levy stated that they are nearing the end of the recasting process and expressed his satisfaction with the work being done for the upcoming seventh season. The new voices will be soundalikes of Roiland's versions, ensuring that the characters remain the same. The charges against Roiland were dismissed in March, and the show is currently locked in through season 10.
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, the popular genderbent characters from the Adventure Time series, are getting their own animated series. The trailer premiered at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, showcasing Fionna and Cake's journey through the multiverse with Simon Petrikov. The ten half-hour episodes will be released on Max this fall, following the success of four hour-long Adventure Time specials.
The upcoming animated series finale of "The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart" will have a screening at San Diego Comic-Con, despite the ongoing strikes affecting the show's creators. In a preview clip, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch discovers that The Guild of Calamitous Intent is facing a serious problem with Brick Frog. The film follows a nationwide manhunt for Hank Venture, with unexpected revelations and dangers, as well as The Monarch's pursuit of Dr. Venture's blood. The finale brings back the original voice cast and features a range of guest stars.
Marvel Studios will not be hosting a panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con due to the ongoing writers and actors strikes, which have caused delays in production and uncertainty in release dates. The absence of Marvel's panel means no major announcements for upcoming films or cast members. However, Marvel will still have a presence at the convention with a booth on the show floor and various comics panels. Other studios, including Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount, and DC, have also chosen to skip big panels at SDCC this year.