Charlie the Wonderdog Has Some Bark, But Can He Bite?

Charlie the Wonderdog 2025 Movie PosterCharlie the Wonderdog isn’t a complete wash. It’s an animated film with its heart in the right place despite leaning on a familiar premise: cats versus dogs. The latter takes the heroic lane while it seems every purring entity is cast as villainous. At least the origin story avoids retreading the Superman template. Instead, the narrative centres on two pets who gain super abilities and how they choose to use them. One leans toward saving the day, the other toward domination, driven by a lifetime of mistreatment by his owner that fuels a lingering vendetta.

This bowser (voiced by Owen Wilson) has known nothing but love since entering Danny’s (Dawson Littman) life as a toddler. That emotional framing gives the film its strongest footing. Now much older, this tween is facing the quiet reality that his longtime companion is nearing his sunset years. This canine isn’t as spry as he once was, and the boy simply wants his best friend comfortable and cared for. That dynamic shifts when this dog is kidnapped alongside a neighbourhood cat (Caitlynne Medrek) and subjected to alien experimentation. They are returned with renewed vigour and the ability to talk.

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Don’t Fear, But Run Away from The Yeti! Who Knows, You May Survive!

A pulpy, snowbound creature feature, The Yeti targets an April 10 release in theatres and on digital, and the trailer hints at practical effects, crisp cinematography, and a rescue mission heading into trouble.

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Fear is primal, and when parts of the world still feel untamed, aye, it’s wise to fear The Yeti. This creature feature is aiming for an April 10 release in theatres and on digital. Also, quick note, the actor here isn’t the same one people may confuse him with. Here, Pooh Bear he is not. In this film, he plays Booker, a man who may or may not understand what’s waiting for the unlucky souls trekking into the frozen wilds.

What we know so far is that the story takes place in 1947, when people could vanish without a trace and the Alaska Triangle hadn’t yet entered popular imagination. There are no UFOs either! The plot follows the disappearance of an oil tycoon (Corbin Bernsen) and a legendary adventurer (William Sadler).

They’re not as well known as Hale Boggs and Nick Begich, the politicians who later vanished in 1972, but the comparison helps underline how perilous this region can be. Co-directors Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta make their feature debut here, which is already a promising hook. Ellie Bannister (Brittany Allen) and Merriell Sunday Jr. (Eric Nelsen) lead a rescue mission to find the missing men. They’re connected to the case personally, and the trailer keeps the rest close to the chest.

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Weird Tales Returns As A Crowdfunding Graphic Novel. Deets and Hopefully More Will Be Planned!

A century after redefining pulp horror, Weird Tales returns as an official graphic novel. Monstrous is expanding the legacy with classic adaptations, new stories, and collector friendly covers for Kickstarter backers.

Weird Tales Cthulhu CoverFirst published in 1923, the iconic pulp magazine Weird Tales defined the horror and fantasy genres and helped give rise to icons such as H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Ray Bradbury, and C.L. Moore. Those readers who love these “classics” will be in for a treat! More than a century later, Monstrous is teaming up with Weird Tales Magazine to publish the first-ever official Weird Tales graphic novel. — an ambitious adaptation and expansion of the legendary magazine — featuring covers by legendary artists Kelley Jones (Dracula, Sandman) and Eric Powell (The Goon, Dr. Werthless).

The response has been steller, and who knows, maybe this limited run can see retail too. Right now there’s no word if that’s likely to happen. Not even all the stretch goals are revealed, so the fun is like opening up a mystery box. Let’s hope it didn’t once belong to Pandora!

Fans can support the book on Kickstarter.

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eBay Live and the Reinvention That Still Feels Mid-Transition

eBay Live launches its show at Fan Expo Vancouver and it brings some of that crazy infomercial-ism to the floor. The experience shows promise, but will we see stuff beyond the usual comic books and Funko glut?

eBay Live at Fan Expo VancouverAt this year’s Fan Expo Vancouver, the event partnered with eBay Canada to introduce eBay Live to the masses. The pitch is simple: deliver live-streamed auctions taking place at this event, and hope that collectors will return to this platform to buy and sell in real time. Their attempt to remind everyone that the internet’s largest yard sale is still fundamentally an auction house generally worked.

As for what’s currently available, representatives noted that as more domestic sellers come onboard, the range of items accessible within Canada will improve. Right now, that inventory pool remains limited, and geo-filtering options do not exist. Visiting localized domains like .ca helps guide algorithms toward domestic listings, but vigilance remains key. Winning a deal only to receive a second invoice from customs is the collectibles equivalent of a jump scare.

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Celebrate 626 Day With Dynamite! Lilo and Stitch Has Exciting Plans

A new Lilo & Stitch 626 anthology from Dynamite aims to turn 626 Day into a three-month celebration, with stories spotlighting Stitch and the wider cast, including a tease of Agent Cobra Bubbles’ “secret origin” through Lilo’s eyes.

Lilo & Stitch 626 Anthology - 626 DayDynamite Comics

With both the live-action and animated Lilo and Stitch projects helping make 626 Day even bigger, fans worldwide have another excuse to celebrate all through June. Over at Dynamite Comics, a new anthology series is on the way, interpreting the galaxy’s greatest little chaos gremlin in assorted ways.

What makes this release especially interesting is its promise of an Agent Cobra Bubbles backstory. Some fans will argue we do not need to know, that the mystery is the point. I get that, but I would still love to see how he negotiated saving the mosquito population. That’s the sort of detail that could land perfectly in comic form.

The anthology could also explore what Jumba and Pleakley were up to before everything went sideways. And if they’re giving David some spotlight too, I will not complain. The surfer dude stays an underrated part of the heart of this cast, and I’m curious what new angles the writers find.

As for what Disney has planned around 626 Day, we wait for an official announcement. In the meantime, here’s the press release framing, plus series details.

From the 626 Day Press Release:

What is 626 Day? Stitch, the blue alien buddy who co-stars in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, was originally designated as Experiment 626. While Dr. Jumba Jookiba created more unique experiments, 626 is the most famous. 626 Day offers Disney fans the opportunity to playfully celebrate the beloved character that has captivated global audiences while commemorating his intergalactic namesake.

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Will Stephen Sommers Return for The Mummy 4? Why His Huge Absence May Matter More Than Reuniting The Cast

As The Mummy 4 rises from development sands, the return of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz sparks hope. But whether Stephen Sommers returns may matter more than nostalgia, especially when tonal stewardship defines the franchise’s legacy.

The Mummy 4 PosterWith The Mummy 4 officially greenlit, there’s reason to celebrate. Rachel Weisz is confirmed to be reprising her role. And without Brendan Fraser, no continuation can take place. And for that, many fans are cheering, myself included. Also potentially on the roster is Oded Fehr. Although he is busy with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the hope is that he has interest in returning too. The release date of May 19, 2028!

But in what remains unclear is whether Stephen Sommers will be involved in any capacity. No further information has been made since the prior announcement. His two films were not just action spectacles, but also true pulp adventures. This director revived the spirit of the classics, and edged it towards classic Indiana Jones territory. They also had that sexiness and suave of those Doc Savage radio dramas. And in an era where Egypt was being discovered, danger can be hidden anywhere!

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