Tiny Onion turning THE WOODS and more into animated series
A show based on W0rldtr33, and the original fantasy series The Tipsy Dragon are also in development at James Tynion IV's production company.
The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025
The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.
Horror Beat: Jared’s Top 5 Horror Films of 2025
As we at The Beat look back on 2025 and all the remarkable media it's brought us, we can't shake the feeling that it...
Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights
The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.
First AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser drops with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
The brief teaser is reportedly one of four that will debut exclusively in theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Interview: Robert Venditti Talks ORDAINED comic and film adaptation
"Colin Farrell is so on board that he has already talked with Keanu Reeves about the training regimen he went through for John Wick."
The Beat’s Best Video Games of 2025
The Beat staff compiles its list for the Best Video Games of 2025, including metroidvanias, RPGs, roguelites, and more.
Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett
"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.
Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “The Turnbow Trap”
We discuss Frank Darabont's return to directing, what might be the show's most unhinged scene, and more in our spoiler-filled look at the final season's third episode.
DIABLO IV prequel novel THE LOST HORADRIM hits shelves next spring
The Lost Horadrim (Diablo IV), a prequel novel to the Lord of Hatred game expansion, hits shelves in spring 2026 from Random House Worlds.
2026 Animation First Festival announces full programming slate
The 2026 Animation First Festival has announced its full programming festival, including feature and short films, talks, and more.
Horror Beat: The latest trailer of Resident Evil REQUIEM feels a bit too familiar
My, how the chainsaws have turned.

























