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In 2026, Will Disney’s D23 Announce a Gargoyles Revival? The Online Hype Fails To Register The Obvious….

Let’s be logical: three long-time friends in the studio and not fully talking about the Gargoyles revival is the tell all. They are name dropping rather than reliving fond times at the recording booth.

Disney's Gargoyles Revival?If Disney is officially creating a Gargoyles revival as an animated series, then this weekend’s D23 in Anaheim would be the best time to announce it. Instead, a lot of other pop culture media sites (including cbr.com) are hinging their reports on a few words said by Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on their Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny podcast on July 29, 2026 (titled Michael Dorn and His Untold Stories). The voice actor who voiced Puck in the original Gargoyles series, revealed that he’d apparently heard some interesting news around the 56 minute mark.

“They’re doing Gargoyles again!”

Frakes was surprised. When the conversation turned to what exactly that meant, Spiner clarified: “I was told this morning. It’s another animated series.”

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Whether this is true or not remains up to Disney to officially confirm, and original show creator Greg Weisman hasn’t said anything about it either. As of writing, neither has happened. And in terms of the podcast, Dorn did not bat an eye. It’s as though he’s forgotten he voiced Coldstone, whose unfinished story would certainly be nice to see continued. When considering all three worked on the show in various degrees of “separation,” to have Michael not even care says it all.

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CREATORVC’s Next Idea: Icons of Anime, Is It Too Late To Provide Your 5cents?

The upcoming Icons of Anime documentary from CREATORVC wants to explore how anime grew into a cultural force in the West. But with decades of academic study, fan history and projects like The Anime Business already covering the territory, finding a fresh perspective may be its biggest challenge.

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Anyone on social media or who has supported a project from CREATORVC before may have gotten the news. And if you haven’t heard about Icons of Anime, their next project, there’s not much to get excited about. Quite frankly, they are showing up late. While there are various studies about the fandom from various perspectives, to stand out really means finding something new that hasn’t been done before. Although the survey page is still active, maybe it’s not too late to contribute. Recent podcasts show they are enthusiastic, and Tim Eldred really hopes this can be made.

In the 90s, I had the good fortune to volunteer at a conference and get my education that way. Organized by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI), New Culture for the Masses: The Universal Appeal and Global Reach of Japanese Popular Culture was considered one of the first major academic conferences of its kind focused strictly on modern Japanese pop culture. There were guest lectures examining how various aspects of Japanese media were making a significant impact in the West, and we weren’t restricted to anime.

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My Life Without The Pokémon GO Grind and It’s Fantastic!

Even on YouTube, there are individuals saying they are stepping away from the Pokémon GO Grind, and after 10 years, will others follow?

Pokemon GO 10th Anniversary and the Pokémon GO GrindFor years, Pokémon Go was both a good and a bad obsession. Like Ash Ketchum, I’d light up whenever something new showed up and I raced to catch the latest pocket monster. However, the Pokémon GO Grind is very real and exhausting; honestly, I didn’t bother playing during the 10th anniversary party that took place last weekend. That’s because there’s nothing exciting about. Not even Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin seemed inspiring.

As for the big one coming up, the Global Fest event where there’s going to be Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y, sure. However, since I like something to display on my table than on a mobile screen, maybe I’ll just hunt around for a model instead. The reason is not because the came is such a rinse and repeat action, but the release schedule for new ‘mon is so tiny, it makes playing on a regular basis boring.

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Stargate’s Next Chapter: Why Skaara’s Afterlife Could Save the Franchise

Amazon passed on Martin Gero’s Stargate pitch, but the franchise’s best next step was never about military ops anyway. Here’s why Skaara’s afterlife is the story worth telling.

Stargate The Skarra ChroniclesMovement on reviving Stargate is on hold following the news that Amazon execs didn’t like the idea showrunner Martin Gero pitched. He worked on SG-1 and Atlantis, and many fans thought whatever he pitched would automatically get green lit. His track record is generally good since he’s even helped bring Quantum Leap back, even though that never saw a finale.

According to Variety, a source with knowledge of the production had to let the cat out of the bag. He did not say what the concerns were, other than that the concept may alienate part of the fandom. The social media post from Joseph Mallozzi didn’t say much either.

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Is Visiting Glitch Victoria Worth It? When Videogames Doesn’t Smell Like Geek Spirit.

Glitch Victoria is set to open on Yates Street, and while the neon looks inviting, the setup tells a familiar story. This mix of two types of operations isn’t necessarily promising a nerd sanctuary. Instead, it’s really a sports bar with arcade controllers.

Glitch VictoriaGlitch Victoria is about to open up shop. Sadly, it will not be what I think it is, an arcade parlour for the video game enthusiast. These days, these operations are few and far between. When you visit places like Akihabara, Japan or Seoul, South Korea, the palaces there span floors, offering the latest games to cater to the video-game enthusiast. That’s because they are major metropolises where such an operation can persist.

In North America, the best city to visit is sweet home Chicago. Industry giants like Midway, Williams, and Bally were headquartered there before they folded. Next on the list is allegedly Portland, Oregon because of the wealth of bars with an arcade there, and that is the model this garden city operation is using. Their marketing already tells you who they’re after. And for those gamer types working in offices, waiting for 5pm to hit, they got the choice of heading here or going home to their PS5 or decked out PC to play online games.

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Streaming Ne Zha 2 Isn’t Enough, Where’s the Blu-ray Release?

Despite breaking records as the highest-grossing animated film ever, Ne Zha 2 still has no Blu-ray or 4K release in sight. With streaming available but shelves empty, the question remains: where is this global hit hiding?

Ne Zha 2 Movie PosterEven though Ne Zha 2 is the highest-grossing animated movie in history and can already be streamed, there’s still no indication of when it will arrive on home video. This little hero is proving as elusive as White Snake 3 (aka Afloat). It’s a strange place to be in 2026, especially for a film that’s just over a year old. Merchandise is reportedly flying off the shelves, yet the movie itself has no physical release in sight.

This work hit Chinese theatres on January 29, 2025, and quickly lit up the global box office. The film grossed over $2.2 billion worldwide and now ranks among the highest-grossing films of all time, alongside Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Titanic. It’s more than an animated milestone, it’s a cultural moment. So why is the home video shelf still empty?

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