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Exclusive Preview: Merry Antichristmas from Gudsnuk’s TOUCHED BY A DEMON

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Get a sneak peek at Kristen Gudsnuk's Touched by a Demon, in which the main character attends an Anti-Christmas party. Happy Holidays!
Movies

The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

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The Beat staff and contributors nominate their picks for the Best Movies of 2025, from animated hits to horror to documentaries.
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NYC Council approves JACK KIRBY WAY street

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After much effort, the legendary comic creator gets a true NYC honor!
Interviews

WEBTOON’s CSO Yongsoo Kim on their new creator initiatives

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WEBTOON's Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Yongsoo Kim explains more about their 2026 programs for creators

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The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

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Vault Comics

NECTAR to drip horror at Vault next year

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Video Games

Indie Game Awards rescind Vanguard honor for ties to military contractor

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Video Games

Indie Game Awards rescind CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33’s wins for gen AI use

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MAN OF TOMORROW: James Gunn’s SUPERMAN sequel finds its Brainiac

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Movies

WONDER WOMAN’s first director, Michelle MacLaren, to team with Chris Pratt for COWBOY NINJA VIKING

In 2014, Michelle MacLaren, one of television's most highly-sought after directors, having worked on huge hit shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad,...
Marvel

The Marvel Rundown: Marvel Tells a tale of Two Jean Grey’s in PHOENIX RESURRECTION and JEAN GREY!

This week Marvel is doubling down on Jean Grey as the hero makes her triumphant return to the Marvel Universe. What does Jean's sudden...
News

Kendrick Lamar reveals the tracklist for BLACK PANTHER’s OST and it’s DAMN awesome

Fans of the Marvel movies might remember this 2016 video from the video essay channel, Every Frame a Painting, where Marvel's cinematic score was...
Marvel

Hasbro Unveils Marvel Toys for the Summer Movie Season

Just a few weeks ahead of Toy Fair at the Javitz, Hasbro has already released info on some of its upcoming Marvel toy lines,...
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Black Panther advance ticket sales are beating all other superhero movies

Advance reviews are red hot, and Black Panther is also killing it in advance ticket sales, according to Fandango.  In fact, it's beating all...
Comics

Facebook: Passmore’s “Your Black Friend” Cartoon Taken Down “in error”

Facebook has often been criticized for what some consider to be confusing community standards, guidelines, and the manner in which these standards are applied. Video depictions...
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Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

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Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

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BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

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The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

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Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

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New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.
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Business News

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

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The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

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"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.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

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What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

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Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

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Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing

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A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing
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Reviews

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Classic Comic Compendium: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD – BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN

Liam Sharp's THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN is rich in both storytelling and myth-making.
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The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

The Beat staff and contributors nominate their picks for the Best Movies of 2025, from animated hits to horror to documentaries.
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Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished. 
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Graphic Novel Review: Darryl Cunningham’s ELON MUSK book should be read in preparation for 2026

A disturbing read for taxpayers specifically.
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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.
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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...
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Graphic Novel Review: SHADOWS OF THE SEA seeks hope in an absurd world

Cathy Malkasian’s Shadows of the Sea tells an intimate story of grief and healing set in a strange and fantastic world.
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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.
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Horror Beat: Rebellion’s SCREAM collections are a treasure trove for horror fans

Make someone’s Christmas dark and bloody with these books.
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Entertainment

Indie Game Awards rescind Vanguard honor for ties to military contractor

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The Indie Game Awards rescinded a Vanguard honor based on the title being solely available through Palmer Luckey's ModRetro.

Indie Game Awards rescind CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33’s wins for gen AI use

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The Indie Game Awards rescinded Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Game of the Year and Debut Game honors for releasing with gen AI assets.

MAN OF TOMORROW: James Gunn’s SUPERMAN sequel finds its Brainiac

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German actor Lars Eidinger will play the role of Brainiac in filmmaker James Gunn's upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.

Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

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Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished. 

One Of The Most Progressive Games of the Decade is About Bugs. No, Seriously.

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Exploring how Hollow Knight: Silksong explores themes of motherhood, womanhood, white supremacy, and liberation.

Tiny Onion turning THE WOODS and more into animated series

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A show based on W0rldtr33, and the original fantasy series The Tipsy Dragon are also in development at James Tynion IV's production company.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

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Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

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The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

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Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

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It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.
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