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July 10, 2026
Keepsake Trading Cards San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives Include New Ultimate OZ Universe Collection

AWA Studios and Keepsake Trading Cards team up to bring you the first official trading cards inspired by the Ultimate OZ Universe, a modern continuation of L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz mythology. Specializing in premium card sets inspired by comics, entertainment, gaming, and pop culture, Keepsake has built a reputation for treating modern fandoms with the same level of care and collectibility that sports cards and classic trading card sets have enjoyed for decades. This year, they’ll be bringing an exclusive set of Ultimate OZ Universe cards to Booth #135 at San Diego Comic-Con. Read More
Events
April 23, 2026
Tom Pelphry, Franka Potente, and Tracy Letts Join Vanessa Kirby & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Apple Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Liminal

Fresh off his critically lauded role in HBO’s Task, Tom Pelphrey has inked a deal to star opposite Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Liminal, Apple's new sci-fi action-thriller. Franka Potente (Run Lola Run) and Tracy Letts (A House of Dynamite) have also signed on for the film directed by Louis Leterrier.
Films
March 30, 2026
Vanessa Kirby & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Set For Apple Sci-Fi Thriller Liminal; Louis Leterrier Directing

Apple has greenlighted Liminal, a sci-fi action-thriller from director Louis Leterrier (Fast X) that will star Academy Award nominee Vanessa Kirby (Pieces of a Woman) and Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man). Liminal is based on the AWA graphic novel Telepaths by Eisner Award winner J. Michael Straczynski, Steve Epting and Brian Reber.
Films
March 13, 2026
Marshawn Lynch gets into some ‘real [expletive]’ as ‘Beast Mode 510’ [longer expletive] crime-fighter

Marshawn Lynch’s “Beast Mode” persona is getting the graphic novel treatment Oct. 6, featuring the former running back as an Oakland-based crime-fighter. The book celebrates Bay Area culture and icons and is a “love letter” to Lynch’s hometown. Lynch maintained creative control throughout the project.
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