Mike The Fanboy

Global Trading Card Powerhouse Levels Up SDCC (July 23-26),  Celebrating New Cards Featuring Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, Demon Slayer,  MY LITTLE PONY, NARUTO, and tokidoki Explore KAYOU’s Walls of Fandom in the Interactive Zone at Petco Park; Shop the KAYOU Collection at The Shumi Company (Booth #4934, San Diego Convention Center);  Connect at Fan Meetups & Trading Events at Tito Rick’s…

  BLEACH Comes to Life in Los Angeles with First-of-Its-Kind Artist Gallery Experience During Anime Expo Week More Than 20 World-Renowned Artists Reimagine Ichigo, Rukia and the Soul Society Through Original Artwork, Exclusive Collectibles and One-of-a-Kind Creations Beginning July 1 During Anime Expo (July 1 – July 5), fans will have the chance to experience BLEACH like never before. Timed to…

For The First Time, Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes Hellraiser, Transporting Guests Into a Dark Realm of Pain and Pleasure with Pinhead and the Cenobites, In All-New Haunted Houses Based on the Original Hellraiser Trilogy at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Halloween Horror Nights tempts guests to step beyond the threshold of pain and pleasure with all-new haunted…

Hallmark announced that they will not be attending San Diego Comic Con or any conventions this year. WHAT! I always look forward to their special editions and fan friendly or geek friendly as the case may be, ornaments. Plus, their booth was always something fun to stop by and get sneak peaks at next years ornaments. Sigh… This is what Hallmark said: We might not be attending any conventions…

The Coverups to Headline Fandom’s Annual Party in San Diego on July 23   Ninth Annual Party Presented by XBOX’s Halo Universe   SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 24, 2026 –  Fandom is headed back to San Diego for its annual event during one of the biggest fan conventions and this year rock band The Coverups, featuring Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong will take center stage. The ninth annual…

Toy Story 5 went to infinity and beyond, opening with $160 million! Disclosure Day beamed up another $17 million at number two. Obsession was fixated at number three with $14.2 million, while Backrooms lingered at number four. Scary Movie, Masters of the Universe and The Mandalorian & Grogu all shifted a spot on the chart. Newcomer Leviticus opened at number eight with $2.7 million and Michael…

For two seasons, AMC’s Interview with the Vampire has been one of television’s best-kept secrets. While everyone else was arguing about dragons, superheroes, and prestige dramas, this gorgeous, blood-soaked adaptation of Anne Rice’s beloved novels quietly delivered some of the best performances, writing, and chemistry on television. It was sexy, heartbreaking, terrifying, and occasionally so…

Last night, Jimmy Kimmel Live held a special event to celebrate the long running talk show! Lisa Lisa and I headed over for some food, fun and photos! First we went into the El Capitan theater and watched the live stream taping with Olivia Rodrigo, which was very cool. I might have had a lot of popcorn… I like popcorn what can I say? After the taping we were ushered outside. Our first stop was…

HASBRO And Reigning Phoenix Music Turn Up The Volume At San Diego Comic-Con With The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life Concert Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music, today announced THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert, a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at House of…

I have to say, this is one for the books… When a new celebrity guest gets added to a convention, it’s super exciting. And this one… Guys… Kids… It’s Kurt Russell. Now, I’ve met Kurt several times, I mean what… 10 times ish? He’s just a friggin’ legend. He’s going to be heading out to FanX in Chicago and damn… That’s an impressive get. Maybe we can get Goldie Hawn to join? Ya think? Plus, based…

Scary Movie 6 was terrifying, opening at number one with $55 million. Masters of the Universe conquered second place, opening with $29.3 million. Backrooms took a step back to number three with $25.9 million. The Mandalorian and Grogu was forced down to number six while Michael moon walked to number seven. Pressure was winded at number nine and The Devil Wears Prada 2 rounded out the top…

Symbiote Studios Brings Largest Ever Transformers Plush Lineup and Exclusives to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Symbiote Studios, the global leader in original and licensed plush toys, will be returning to San Diego Comic-Con July 22-26, bringing with them their largest ever assortment of Transformers plush toys, pins and apparel that fans won’t want to miss! Officially licensed by Hasbro, Symbiote…

Michelle Pfeiffer goodness! I love me some Michelle Pfeiffer. Ya’ll know it and I will stand by that she’s the best Catwoman, even though I love me some Julie Newmar. This weekend Michelle was out promoting her television series The Madison with Kurt Russell and the rest of the cast. About 30 fans showed up and honestly, I wasn’t expecting much. You just never know if an event like this is going…

The countdown is officially on. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 returns to the San Diego Convention Center from July 23–26, with Preview Night kicking things off on July 22. Once again, more than 130,000 fans, creators, filmmakers, artists, collectors, and industry insiders are expected to descend on downtown San Diego for the biggest pop culture event in the world. Beyond Marvel, expect major…

Why Crash Games Are Becoming Operator Retention Tools Crash games have evolved from niche casino products to some of the most important engagement tools in modern iGaming. This is understandable why they are so attractive. They are quick, easy to see, and based on a single decision that puts tension on the situation: cash out early or wait for a better multiplier. That is a significant strength…

Presents WHEN CAROLCO WAS KING Celebrating 50 years of Carolco Pictures 35mm / 70mm Tribute Series Starting This Friday, May 29 in Los Angeles at The Vista Theater Featuring iconic titles from the prestigious STUDIOCANAL library including Angel Heart, Basic Instinct, The Doors, First Blood, Jacob’s Ladder, L.A. Story, Total Recall, and more… Rialto Pictures celebrates the 50th anniversary of…