As we always do at this time of the month we’ve been circling the streamer-sphere to see what each of our favourite platforms has planned in the coming weeks. This month we’re adding a new platform to the list, HBO Max. With the service now established in the UK it’s time to see what they have up their sleeves for August 2026. There’s a huge debut from DC Studios as its next live-action series, Lanterns, arrives on August 17th in the UK. The eight-episode season will roll out weekly. Watch the series’ brand new SDCC trailer below: The series follows…
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Neil Vagg
Neil is the Editor-in-Chief at GYCO. He has a BA in Film & TV and an MA in Scriptwriting; he currently works 9-5 in an office and 5-9 as a reviewer. He has been reading comics for as long as he can remember and is never far away from any book which has the word Bat in the title.
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Following on from our look at what Prime Video has planned for us next month, now it’s the turn of Paramount+ to enter the streaming spotlight. With a huge roster of shows and movies to keep us entertained as schools break up for summer, let’s see what August has prepared to beam down for our viewing pleasure. August is headlined by the return of one of the streamer’s flagship series, Lioness, on August 2nd. There’s also continuing episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds throughout the month. They’ll be joined by a host of classic shows including Parks & Rec,…
Well another month has passed us by. July is almost over and that means it’s time to start our roundup of what’s coming to all of our favourite streamers in August 2026, starting as always with Prime Video. Typically a quieter month whilst the weather is (still!) warm, schools are out and families are on holiday, Prime still have a number of new original series including Sterling Point and the upcoming fourth season of fan-favourite crime drama Reacher starring Alan Ritchson. Here’s a look at the full listing for the month: UPCOMING SERIES 5th AugustSterling Point (Original Series) 9th AugustThe Chosen…
Dark Horse Books has announced Stranger Things: The First Shadow, an 80-page graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently playing at the Phoenix Theatre in London and Marquis Theatre in New York City. Available for preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at your local bookstore and wherever comic books are sold, the book will be available on January 19, 2027 for $19.99. In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start, especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Initially, things seem to go well — he finds friendship and joins the school play.…
World-renowned creator, Frank Miller, returns to San Diego Comic Con to celebrate a new sci-fi series coming to Dark Horse, Invasive Species! Invasive Species illustrator Ryan Benjamin and colorist Alex Sinclair will also join Miller for the signing, which will feature never-before-seen art from the series. Tim Weisch, Head of Publishing and Business Development, said, “Any day you get to personally announce a new Frank Miller book is already amazing but when you get to add Ryan Benjamin and Alex Sinclair to the mix it becomes one for the ages. I can’t wait for fans to see what they’re doing in the new book Invasive…
DC’s Next Level line continues to expand with The Demon, a new comic book series written and drawn by James Harren (Ultramega) with colors by Dave Stewart and lettering by Clayton Cowles. Following recent Next Level launches including Batwoman, Lobo, Deathstroke: The Terminator, The Fury of Firestorm, Zatanna, Barbara Gordon: Breakout, and The Deadman, The Demon pushes the initiative into bold new territory with Harren’s mix of monsters, raw emotion, and sharp intensity. As DC All In enters its second act, new creator-driven titles highlight the ambition, range, and energy shaping DC’s 2026 publishing slate across both the main universe and the Absolute universe. The world is infested with a darkness its people cannot…
Earlier in the week we brought you news from San Diego Comic-Con that Emmy Award-winning composer David Fleming had boarded the upcoming Wolverine game from Insomniac and Marvel. Now we’ve got a first listen to a piece from the soundtrack album. The full soundtrack will be released on August 28 ahead of the game’s release on September 5, 2026. Following a massive debut to packed crowds at San Diego Comic-Con, the track, scored by composer David Fleming (Widow’s Bay, The Last Of Us, Superman) is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all major digital platforms. Listen to…
Hasbro is teaming up with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, to bring the classic The Transformers: The Movie back to cinemas in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Overnight at San Diego Comic-Con the company’s announced that tickets for the re-release will go on sale on August 7, 2026. The companies also debuted a first look at an all-new post-credits cinematic chapter of the Transformers story, created exclusively for the theatrical event. Watch a brand new trailer for the film in the player below: Beginning 17. September 2026, on Transformers Day, one of the most influential animated films…
Fresh from San Diego Comic-Con, DC’s Next Level line continues to expand with Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death, a new six-issue series written and drawn by Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses). Following recent Next Level launches including Batwoman, Lobo, Deathstroke: The Terminator, The Fury of Firestorm, Zatanna, Barbara Gordon: Breakout, and The Deadman, this Western pushes the initiative into bold new territory with Walsh’s signature blend of folk horror, frontier grit, and psychological tension. As DC All In enters its second act, new creator-driven titles highlight the ambition, range, and energy shaping DC’s 2026 publishing slate across both the main universe and the Absolute universe. Welcome to…
Overnight, in San Diego Comic-Con’s iconic Hall H, over 6,500 fans were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video showcased the highly anticipated third season of the epic fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay were joined by several of the show’s cast for a fun and insightful conversation moderated by High King Gil-galad himself, series star Benjamin Walker. The panel not only debuted a thrilling new teaser trailer, but revealed some exciting highlights from the new season, and a few surprises as well! Cast members Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Owain Arthur, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Daniel Weyman, and Season Three newcomer Jamie…