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Indian movie “Kalki 2898 AD” (working title “Project – K”) made a splash at the San Diego Comic-Con with the successful teaser and title release.

Angelique Jackson Cowabunga! The original 1987 animated series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is coming to Nickelodeon. Ahead of the theatrical release of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” Nickelodeon has acquired global rights to the storied Fred Wolf series, which follows the adventures of the heroes in a half-shell — Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo. Under the deal, all 193 episodes of the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” — which ran from 1987 to 1996 — are set to debut digitally on Nickelodeon-owned and operated channels (such as YouTube, Pluto TV and O&O linear channels) later this month in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon-branded channels and digital platforms internationally.

Naman Ramachandran The title of the Indian sci-fi epic long trailed as “Project K,” has been unveiled as “Kalki 2898 AD” at the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, alongside a teaser. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin (“Mahanati”) and produced by C. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies. It stars Indian A-listers Prabhas (“RRR” director S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali franchise); Deepika Padukone, star of “Pathaan,” the biggest Indian hit of the year so far; Amitabh Bachchan, who starred in 2022 hits “Uunchai” and “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,”; Kamal Haasan who starred in and produced “Vikram,” one of the biggest hits of 2022 and has “Indian 2” in the works; and Disha Patani, who was last seen in “Ek Villain Returns” (2022).

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Amazon Prime Video has finally set the premiere date for “The Boys” spinoff series “Gen V.” Also from creator Eric Kripke, the new show, which takes place at a superhero college, will launch with its first three episodes on Sept. 29. New episodes will rollout weekly until the Season 1 finale on Nov. 3. Per Amazon’s description for “Gen V”: “From the world of ‘The Boys’ comes ‘Gen V,’ which explores the training of the first generation of superheroes to know about Compound V, and that their powers were injected into them, rather than God-given. These young, competitive heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the school’s highly coveted top ranking. They quickly come to learn that ambition comes with sacrifice, and the difference between right and wrong is not as clear as they once believed. When the university’s dark secrets come to light, the students must come to grips with what type of heroes they are going to become.”

EXCLUSIVE: LA-based comic book publisher Sumerian is lining up a comic book series based on the 2000 horror classic American Psycho, starring Christian Bale as iconic madman Patrick Bateman.

J. Kim Murphy Adult Swim has greenlit “Lazarus,” a new Toonami series from renowned anime director Shinichirō Watanabe, known for his work helming episodes of “Cowboy Bebop,” “Samurai Champloo” and “Kids on the Slope.” Produced by anime studio MAPPA, “Lazarus” also recruits the contributions of “John Wick” series director Chad Stahelski, who designed several action sequences for the series, along with the musical talents of saxophonist Kamasi Washington; producer, DJ and musician Floating Points; and producer, DJ and musician Bonobo. The trio will provide a jazz and electronic score for the project. Watanabe will pull the curtain back on the series at the Adult Swim Festival in San Diego on Saturday at 5:15 p.m., as part of the Comic-Con event Toonami on the Green.

Youngster Dan Gore has plans to force his way into Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's thoughts after an impressive second half performance against Lyon at Murrayfield Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Manchester United have made in two wins in two pre-season friendlies thanks to Donny Van de Beek’s winner against Lyon at Murrayfield in Scotland.

Marvel Studios and DC’s film studios, along with several actors, will be sitting out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. But the fans are not.

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland will be here at San Diego Comic-Con this Friday as a panelist on the National Association of Voice Actors’ session “AI in Entertainment: The Performers’ Perspective panel”.

Sophia Sun Intern Veteran sports host Jim Rome has signed with Range Sports for representation in all areas. Range Sports is the athletics-focused division established by startup management-production firm Range Media Partners. Rome, who has long forged his own path in sports media, aims to expand his production activity in radio, TV, podcasting and film. Rome has been a prominent voice in the sports for more than 25 years. He was part of the on-air launch team for ESPN2 in 1993. He built a loyal following for his blunt and pugnacious style of commentary and questioning as host of daily talk show “Jim Rome is Burning” on ESPN from 2003 to early 2012, and as host of the syndicated radio program “The Jim Rome Show” since 1996.

Grand Theft Auto is changing its course of action after Take-Two Interactive‘s legal representatives sent them a cease and desist letter.Smokin J’s BBQ and Boyworldwide were working together to set up a pop up Cluckin’ Bell and Burger Shot at Comic Con San Diego this week, per Rockstar Intel‘s report. However, Smokin J’s BBQ has had to let Grand Theft Auto fans down lightly because Take-Two Interactive did not grant its permission for this imitation of its intellectual property.“Last Night, we received a cease and desist letter from the law firm representing Take-Two Interactive.

Rana Daggubati, the South Indian star of global hit film “Baahubali,” is poised to make a superhero-sized impact at San Diego Comic-Con. His Spirit Media company will unveil film, TV and comic-book projects with a variety of partners. Prime among these is movie project “Hiranyakashyap,” being developed by Spirit Media and set to be directed by Travikram. The picture is inspired by Amar Chitra Katha’s comics of the mythological figure, the powerful demon Hiranyakashyap, and his plan to achieve vengeance by destroying Lord Indira’s kingdom. In the series space, Spirit Media has pacted with streamer SonyLIV on historical epic action-drama “Lords of the Deccan.” Based on the novel of the same title, the show takes audiences back in time to witness the birth of the Chalukyas, a dynasty that shaped southern India for centuries.

Manchester United have named a 24-man squad for Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Lyon which includes Jonny Evans.

releasing a FAQ on its strike website ahead of San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. The new rules are uncharted territory for Hollywood labor, as this is SAG-AFTRA’s first strike on the TV/Theatrical contract since 1980.

Manchester United have embarked on a packed pre-season schedule - with a relentless tour itinerary having previously been cited as a reason behind poor starts to the Premier League campaign.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette.

Denise Russo’s tragic cause of death has finally been revealed.

Associated Press.The push for the amendment appears to be motivated by the idea that the conservative U.S. Supreme Court may one day reverse its own precedent and overturn its previous decisions allowing marriage equality, meaning any state bans still on the books would immediately become enforceable.While Democrats have long vilified the voter-approved ban, they could have moved sooner to repeal it at any point within the past decade.However, the Supreme Court’s recent lurch rightward on several social issues — following the confirmation of three conservative justices nominated by former President Donald Trump — appears to have led some on the political Left to take a more proactive approach by repealing the ban outright rather than relying on court decisions.“What we are doing today is joyous,” Sen.

Thania Garcia Ahead of Lil Baby‘s “It’s Only Us” tour start date in Texas next week, the Atlanta-based rapper has removed 10 cities from the original 32-stop lineup with little explanation. The Kid Laroi has also been pulled as a supporting act, though GloRilla, Gloss Up, Rylo Rodriguez and Hunxho are still set to perform. The nationwide arena tour, produced by AG Entertainment Touring and Mammoth, will no longer be hitting Phoenix, San Diego, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Louisville — all of which were a part of the tour lineup that was announced earlier this year. (Tickets for those dates went on general sale on April 13.)

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter For Tom Cruise, one of the most effective ways to sell tickets to blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Mission: Impossible” sequels has been recounting the horrors and headaches of performing his own death-defying stunts. In the lead-up to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” however, Cruise hasn’t been able to talk up the antics of hanging off a runaway train or jumping out of airplanes on late-night shows due to the ongoing writers strike. And now, as the actors join the picket lines against Hollywood film and TV companies, the realm of promotion for upcoming projects is getting a lot narrower. According to SAG-AFTRA guidelines, stars aren’t allowed to appear on daytime shows like “Good Morning America” or “Today,” attend premieres, participate in interviews for completed work or even post about projects on social media while the strike is in effect. Talent is also unable to go to conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con, which is held at the end of July.

Denise Russo’s cause of death has been revealed. The former star of VH1's reality show The X-Life, died in March 2023 at age 44 from «toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine,» according to multiple reports. Her death was ruled an accident. was the first to report the news.In March, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Russo's death after she was found unresponsive at a friend’s home in San Diego, California, with drug paraphernalia at the scene.A post shared by Denise Russo (@dnice78)Russo was part of one of three couples on The X-Life, which aired in 2011.

Morgan Wallen is sharing kindness with the family of one of the victims in the University of Idaho murders, Ethan Chapin.According to Ethan's mother, Stacy Chapin, the country singer reached out to her after hearing that her late son had been a fan of his, and Morgan invited the family to see his show, where he met with the Chapins as well.«On Mother's Day 2022, Ethan sent me the best text about how @morganwallen had written a song for his mom @lesliwallen and how that could be our song,» Stacy wrote alongside a photo of herself and her family standing alongside Morgan. «It was a very touching moment between us.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is relishing the chance to face the likes of Manchester United when his side tour the United States this summer.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner has ruled that reality star Denise Russo died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

:Last night, Morgan Wallen celebrated the Chapin family. The "One Night At A Time World Tour" made its way to the West Coast Friday for the first of a two-night stint in San Diego at Petco Park.

#SAGAFTRA Picket Line Interview: #MCU Legend & #SAG, #WGA & #DGA member @ClarkGregg says "I feel like we're kind of fighting to keep the soul in the art form" pic.twitter.com/7SWpjbvqGbGregg wasn’t the only actor on the picket line concerned about AI. Christopher Clawson, another SAG member who also happens to have a master’s degree in innovation and technology from the University of San Diego, hopes to see the unions “come up with a very specific language that will protect performers.”“The thing that scares me is that the studio’s know more about what these capabilities are, than the union,” Clawson said. “Because they’re the ones who get pitched this stuff, you know? They’re the ones with the deep pockets.

San Diego Comic-Con had Hall H had been reserved two Saturdays from now for a presentation by Legendary, which I hear was to strut out Dune: Part Two and the studio’s next Monsterverse movie. However, that’s not happening now due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

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A 14-year-old girl who went missing from her home in the San Diego metro area has been found alive in the barracks at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. According to multiple news reports, la

San Diego’s Comic Con is going to look a little different.Due to the actors and writer’s ongoing strikes — the first time the two unions have struck at the same time since 1960 — many big names won’t be headlining panels this year.Still, Comic Con marches on at the San Diego Convention Center from July 19-23.And while the stars aren’t going be out in full force per usual, many exciting screenings for shows like “Adventure Time,” “Riverdale,” “Archer,” “The Walking Dead” and “What We Do In The Shadows” are still scheduled to take place.Plus, there will be a conversation with the filmmakers behind “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.”Let’s not forget Dan Harmon’s new show “Krapopolis” either.Or an appearance from legendary “Sin City” and “Daredevil” artist Frank Miller.What we’re most excited about though is the news set to come out from the Con about “Good Burger 2” starring Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell and Lil Rel Howery.Clearly, there is a lot to going on — even without the talent on hand to promote it.Best of all though, fans can grab last-minute tickets before it’s too late.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on four-day passes was $483 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $313 before fees on Vivid Seats.Still need a bit more information before committing?Keep reading.Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 San Diego Comic Con.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all single and multi-day San Diego Comic Con ticket prices can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Young The Giant is having a giant year.The popular indie rockers just completed the first leg of their summer tour, dropped their four-song EP “Both Sides” and are now gearing up for the second half of their nationwide trek.From July 13 through Nov. 11, the group that brought the world “Cough Syrup” and “Mind Over Matter” will play venues all over North America with co-headliners Milky Chance.That includes stops in major cities like Nashville, Miami, Houston, Phoenix and San Diego.We’re most excited about some of the ticket prices we found online though.At the time of publication, some tickets were going for as low as $25 before fees on Vivid Seats.By our estimation, that’s a steal to catch two of the biggest indie groups around on a single night.Want to find out how much tickets will run you at the show closest to you?Keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Young The Giant and Milky Chance’s 2023 summer tour below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Disney’s Haunted Mansion premiere at Disneyland this Saturday will turn into a fan event should the SAG-AFTRA strike occur.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette.

San Diego Union-Tribune has been acquired by an affiliate of Alden Global Capital’s MediaNews Group in a sale by the Los Angeles Times. Chris Argentieri, president and chief operating officer of the L.A. Times, confirmed the sale in a statement distributed to staff members and obtained by Variety on Monday. The message included words from owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, who purchased both the Times and Union-Tribune from Tribune Publishing in 2018. “The Union-Tribune is a great news organization with a long, distinguished history that I hope will continue to serve the San Diego community for generations to come,” said Soon-Shiong. “Our intention now is to focus on the ongoing work of transforming the L.A. Times into a self-sustaining institution. Our hometown of Los Angeles and the state of California – really, the West Coast – needs a strong, independent news organization. We believe in the L.A. Times and are committed to its future.”

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Leadership from the performers guild SAG-AFTRA held a conference call with top Hollywood publicity agencies on Monday, bracing the powerful gatekeepers of A-list stars for a strike. The objective of the call, according to sources, was to brief the reps on protocols and how talent can best serve the union if and when a strike takes place. “SAG-AFTRA’s National Board has the option to call a strike if the AMPTP won’t agree on a deal that bolsters performer’s careers and ensures their profession remains one that can support a dignified livelihood,” leadership wrote to the PR agencies ahead of the meeting. During the call, which one participant described as panicked, the publicists asked varied questions — including if their clients would be allowed to sit for panels at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, and if promotional obligations outside the United States would be kosherˆ.