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While the Sundance Film Festival may be leaving Utah after 2026, it’s clear that this year’s attendees (filmmakers and fans alike) are united by a shared mission: to make this Sundance one of the best yet. That collective passion for cinema, and for the way film can bring together strangers from across the world, is clearly embodied by the creative team of The Incomer , a film that now stands as one of my favorites of the year. The premise alone was enough to pique my interes

Article initializing... ...loading... ...done! Welcome back, and Happy New Year from both of us here at Fandom Forecast! As we recover from whatever virus seems to have gotten everyone else we know sick, we'd like to wish all of you a safe and fulfilling 2026! On New Years Day, I had the thought of compiling a list of the most anticipated games of this upcoming year. That'd be a nice way to start the year, I thought, and would give an, at least, decent impression of what's to

Loading article… …done! Welcome gamers young and old, casual and hardcore, tilted or otherwise, to Fandom Forecast’s first article on video games! And what timing! Yesterday marked the 11th-annual Video Game Awards, and for anyone who’s at least a casual gamer, there is always an interesting story to see in both the nominations and the eventual winners. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , the de-facto magnum opus of the year by Sandfall Interactive, came in with a whopping 13 nomi

Southern California demigods, your quest awaits! In anticipation of this week's premiere of Percy Jackson and The Olympians season 2, I spent an adventure-filled day searching for the entrance to the Underworld (and made a few stops along the way). For those of us who can't make the trek to Long Island to visit Camp Half-Blood, keep reading to learn how to have your own mythical day on the West Coast. Start Your Day at The Getty Villa for a Scavenger Hunt To truly immerse yo

Cradle , the 12-book New York Times best-selling fantasy book series, is coming to animated life. In preparation for the release of the 12 th and final book of the series, Will Wight, the series’ author, began discussions with his team about where to take Cradle next. After considering how the stories could best be presented in another medium, “we realized that we had to pursue a more visual approach to storytelling, and animation seemed the logical direction,” shared Wight

Who doesn’t love watching Godzilla on the big screen? For over fifty years, the kaiju has terrified and excited countless audiences around the world. Last year, fans were thrilled to experience the latest iteration of the character in the feature film Godzilla Minus One , which explored postwar Japan dealing with the emergence of Godzilla. The highest grossing Japanese Live Action or Animated film ever released in the United States, Godzilla Minus One has received numerous ac

Rick Grimes and Michonne are returning to our living rooms! On February 25th, AMC Networks is bringing back two of television’s favorite characters for the highly anticipated next series in the Walking Dead Universe, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live . Set after the conclusion of the original The Walking Dead series, Rick and Michonne must figure out how to navigate their new lives and the changed world they exist in. In addition to Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes) and Danai

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your favorite animated series jumped out of the screen and into your living room? Well, attendees at this year’s San Diego Comic Con didn’t need to look any further than Hulu’s Animayhem activation for that opportunity. Designed to celebrate the streamer’s vast assortment of adult animation options, this immersive offsite invited guests to enter the second dimension and step into the worlds of beloved series including Family Guy

Are you fit to be a demigod? Attendees at this year’s San Diego Comic Con were put to the test to determine whether they were appropriate candidates for Camp Half-Blood. With the Percy Jackson series premiere on Disney+ only a few months away, fans of the beloved book series were eager for any news regarding Annabeth, Grover, and Percy’s small screen debut. While there was no organized panel at the con due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the show made its presence known on the stree

In sunny San Diego, a chance to “cool off” is always welcome and that is just what Paramount+ provided to San Diego Comic Con attendees this year at their appropriately titled “The Lodge” offsite. Designed as a one-stop shop for visitors to interact with the streamer’s shows, this expansive setup provided snacks, drinks, and activities guaranteed to thrill any television fan. Upon entry, anyone lucky enough to reserve a time slot was provided with a “lift pass” plus two drink

San Diego Comic Con is back! After two years of virtual conventions, SDCC is back in person to welcome over 100,000 people to San Diego. Beginning this Wednesday, the convention will play host to an assortment of amazing panels, exciting off-site activations, and countless opportunities for fans and celebrities to share their passions. While there so many fantastic activities to choose from, here are some of the must-attend panels at this year’s SDCC: 1. Disability Representa

At this year’s WonderCon, Impact24 PR brought together a talented group of directors, writers, producers, and showrunners to discuss their professional experiences bringing stories to life. While the panelists’ previous projects encompassed a diverse range of mediums, including films, television series, and podcasts, everyone shared a clear commitment to storytelling and creativity. The panelists included Raul Vega (Podcast Creator/Showrunner at Phantom Ape Productions), Haro

With over 200 million daily active users, Snapchat is one of the most popular messaging apps on the planet. While the name Snapchat has become synonymous with the concept of quickly erasable photos, over the last few years, Snapchat has expanded its offerings to also include original made-for-mobile episodic series. One such series is Breakwater , a Snap Original which takes place in a futuristic world filled with climate refugees. At last weekend’s WonderCon, Blast Magazine

At this year’s New York Comic Con, there were some truly incredible cosplayers. Here are 8 of my favorites. This fantastic couples cosplay of Wanda and Vision from WandaVision This black and white Wanda from WandaVision This creative group cosplay from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Fire Nation represent! ( Avatar: The Last Airbender ) Bringing the Steve Buscemi meme to life Tiana and Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog This creepy Batman Who Laughs from Earth -2

PsychOs rejoice! Shawn Spencer (played by James Roday Rodriguez) and Burton Guster (played by Dule Hill) are back in action for the Peacock Original film, Psych 3: This is Gus . Premiering November 18, Psych 3 promises to bring the same laughs, mystery, and adventure fans have come to love from the show’s 8 seasons and 2 films. For Shawn and Gus’ “most personal case yet,” they must go rouge on the eve of Gus and Selene’s (played by Jazmyn Simon) wedding to track down Selen

Although Avatar: The Last Airbender had its series finale over 13 years ago, fans of the Nickelodeon show are still as loyal and committed as ever. Over COVID, the show also enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as its release on Netflix led to a whole new generation being introduced to the Avatarverse. Nowhere was this fan dedication more clear than during New York Comic Con 2021’s Avatar: Braving the Elements panel. Fans lined up for hours to attend this special panel, which

One of the best parts about attending a comic con is that you never know what new piece of information you might learn while you are there. While traditionally comic cons have hosted panels solely focused on television shows, comic books, video games, and films, there has been a clear trend at recent conventions of incorporating panels focusing on other areas of interest for attendees. One such area is wellness. At this year’s New York Comic Con, I attended a panel titled “We

On Batman Day, nothing seems quite as fitting as reading a Batman comic. For those of you not sure what Batman comic to read next, why don’t you try a webcomic? WEBTOON has partnered with DC to release the first WEBTOON set in the DC universe, Batman: Wayne Family Adventures . Focusing on Batman’s role as a father to an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children, Batman: Wayne Family Adventures asks the age-old question: Is it harder to be a par

Looking for the latest figure to add to your collection of kaijus? Well, look no further than Mezco Toys’ latest offering, the Ultimate Godzilla figure. Currently available for preorder, Ultimate Godzilla measures 3 feet from teeth to tall and stands an impressive 18 inches tall. With unique features including a movable jaw and a tail with an internal skeleton armature, Ultimate Godzilla can rule your collection like the King of Monsters that he is. Ultimate Godzilla can feat

If you are looking for a film to provide that perfect dose of escapism, look no further than director/writer/producer Dimitri Logothetis’ latest film, Jiu Jitsu . Now streaming on Netflix, the film stars Nicolas Cage and depicts the battle between Jiu Jitsu experts and a skilled alien fighter. With expertly choreographed fight scenes and a talented cast, Jiu Jitsu keeps the action flowing from its first minute until its very last. Blast Magazine had the opportunity to speak