Topps is releasing its first-ever Dune Chrome 2024 trading card collection, celebrating Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" and "Dune: Part Two" films. The collection features a 90-card Base Set with movie scenes and character cards, including rare parallels[1]. A unique chase card in the collection will contain actual spice used in the Dune movies[1]. Additionally, the set includes autograph cards from stars like Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, and Rebecca Ferguson, along with various insert cards featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos[1]. The Dune Chrome 2024 collection will be available for pre-order on Topps.com on September 16, 2025, and released on October 10, 2025[1].

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Nerdist has partnered with Spirit Halloween and Trick 'r Treat writer-director Michael Dougherty to host "The Spirit of Sam Costume Contest" to celebrate the film's first-ever 4K theatrical release. The contest, which runs from September 19 to October 5, invites participants to submit their best Trick 'r Treat-inspired costumes for a chance to win Spirit Halloween gift cards and movie tickets. Dougherty himself will help judge the entries, seeking costumes that embody the dual nature of Sam and Halloween itself.

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The article from Nerdist.com reports on a viral YouTube video by the channel Vinheteiro, which features a person in a Darth Vader costume "playing" rubber chickens to perform John Williams' "Imperial March" from Star Wars. While the video accurately mimics the iconic tune, the article lightheartedly criticizes Vader's uncharacteristic behavior of throwing the chickens after the performance, comparing it to Kylo Ren's tantrums. The Vinheteiro channel has also created similar rubber chicken renditions of other famous songs, including themes from Titanic and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart".

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James Gunn has hinted that more Charlton Comics heroes, beyond Peacemaker and Judomaster, could be introduced into the DCU, possibly through the ongoing Peacemaker series. These heroes, originally from Charlton Comics before being acquired by DC in 1984, include popular characters like The Question, Captain Atom, and Nightshade[1]. Notably, these Charlton characters were the original inspiration for the iconic Watchmen graphic novel[1]

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The film HIM, a football horror movie, incorporates a real-life history lesson about the Carlisle Indian Industrial School's football team. The movie highlights how the Carlisle boys dominated college football decades ago, developing clever moves like the forward pass that were initially deemed illegal but later became standard in the sport. Director Justin Tipping included this story after extensive research, recognizing the team's legacy of defiance against white teams and their struggle against "savage" stereotypes. The school, established by the US government in the late 1870s for Native American and First Nations people, formed a football team in 1893 that competed against prestigious schools, giving rise to many common trick plays. Legendary figures like Pop Warner and Jim Thorpe were part of its impactful but short legacy before the school closed in 1918. Tipping aimed to honor this largely forgotten history and use it to explore themes of athletic exploitation and systemic power.The film HIM, a football horror movie starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, educates viewers about the historical significance of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School's football team. The movie depicts how the Carlisle boys, a team of Native American players, revolutionized college football with innovative moves like the forward pass, which were initially considered illegal but are now fundamental to the sport.[1] Director Justin Tipping intentionally included this history, drawing from his research into the sport's origins and the Carlisle team's defiance against their white competitors.[1] Established in the late 1870s as an off-reservation boarding school, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School formed a football team in 1893 that developed numerous trick plays and featured legends such as Pop Warner and Jim Thorpe.[1] Tipping aimed to honor this largely forgotten legacy and to use their story to explore themes of athletic exploitation and systemic power.

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The movie HIM culminates in a violent and chaotic ending where protagonist Cameron Cade, an aspiring football player, is injected with the "HIM" blood of Isaiah White, the current "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time). This blood, passed down through demonic rituals orchestrated by the team's owners, bestows incredible athletic prowess but requires the death of the previous "HIM." After killing Isaiah, Cameron refuses to sign a contract with the corrupt owners, realizing they exploited him and potentially killed his father. He then brutally murders everyone at the ritualistic ceremony, except for his agent, who is subsequently dragged away by unseen supernatural forces that are displeased with the incomplete ritual. The ending explores themes of power networks in sports, the violence within football, and the exploitation of athletes, particularly those from marginalized communities. It confirms the presence of supernatural forces and leaves Cameron's future as a professional player uncertain, but alive, with the "HIM" blood still inside him.

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The trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't has been released, showing the reunited Four Horsemen teaming up with a new group of illusionists. Their mission is to take down the corrupt Vanderberg Corporation, which launders money for various illicit activities. The film, which promises a return of magic, illusions, and witty banter, is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 14. A sequel is already in the works.

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Matt Reeves revealed that Robert Pattinson's script for The Batman – Part II was kept in a "locked pouch" due to high security measures. Despite such precautions, major details about highly anticipated films, especially those based on large intellectual properties like Batman, often leak before their release. The film is set to begin production in early 2026 and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2027.[1]Robert Pattinson's script for The Batman – Part II was kept in a "locked pouch" and subject to high security, as revealed by director Matt Reeves. This extreme measure was taken to protect the film's secrets, though the article notes that such details often leak prior to a movie's release. The sequel is slated to begin production in early 2026 and will be released on October 1, 2027.

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