Author: 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.

After being first announced back in June, upcoming Star Trek sim-builder, Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, has now revealed a first look at its gameplay in a brand new trailer. The game, developed by Magic Fuel Games and Playstack, is set to release on PC and Mac via Steam and console later in 2026. The extended look at the game features a tonne of new gameplay footage which explores the mechanics of maintaining a Starfleet outpost on the outer fringes of the known galaxy. As anticipated the game will build on classics like Sim City, tasking players to manage supplies and…

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London is gearing up for the 2026 edition of the now legendary horror film festival Tubi FrightFest. The event runs from Thursday August 21 – Monday 25 August at venues across London and today we have news on another exciting addition to the lineup. Chris Lightbody and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. have announced the world premiere of their feature film debut Bad Karaoke. Lexi Underwood (“Little Fires Everywhere”), Case Walker (“The Other Two”), and singer Kat Cunning (“Trinkets”) star in a film that pits an aspiring band against a karaoke machine, with more than just free drinks on the line. Bad Karaoke will world…

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Legendary creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics have devilish plans for Hellboy this winter. In October, Mignola and artist Cyrille Pomès (Moon, 6,000 Miles to Freedom) will return to the iconic Hellboy in Hell saga with Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood. Then, in December, Mignola will reunite with Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.:Time is a River artist Márk László for Hellboy In Hell: Parade of Horrors – a two-issue comic event that finds Hellboy attending the Devil’s funeral. Written by Mignola with art by László, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Clem Robins, both issues of Hellboy In…

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MGM+ released the official trailer and new images for American Hostage, a high-stakes anthology series, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm. Co-created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, the eight-episode series debuts Sunday, September 20, 2026 with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes through the finale on Sunday, November 1 on MGM+. From Sony Pictures Television, American Hostage is set for a World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Watch the brand new trailer in the player below: Based on the acclaimed first season of the scripted podcast of the same name, American Hostage is a psychological thriller set in…

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On this week’s all new episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds three of the crew, Una (Rebecca Romijn), Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and M’Benga (Babs Olusanmokun) find themselves caught up in a noir murder mystery. “A Case of Chiaroscuro” streams this Thursday on Paramount+ and today we’re taking a closer look with a brand new synopsis and episode stills. We have another very brief synopsis for this week’s episode, written by Skylar Ojeda & Dana Horgan and directed by Meera Menon, which reads: Una is mistaken for a resistance leader and drawn into a struggle against Klingon occupation. Take…

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Herbert West returns in the blood-soaked sequel Bride of Re-Animator, newly restored with hours of bonus features in stunning 4K UHD-HDR from the original camera negative and approved by director Brian Yuzna. Darker, bloodier, and more outrageous than ever, the cult classic rises again with breathtaking clarity, expanded color, and immersive sound. Pre-orders are available now from Ignite-Films.com for an August 2026 release along with the new 4K trailer drop too, announced Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films, and Jim Quan of Eagle Rock Pictures. Watch the brand new trailer for the film in the player below: Building on the success of their landmark Saturn Award-winning Invaders From Marsand Re-Animator releases, both also at Ignite-Films.com, the label continues…

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Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have had another record breaking weekend at the global box office. After only two weeks in cinemas, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has climbed to an incredible $1.67 billion world-wide. With plenty of room left to rule the box office it seems almost certain the film will reach a landmark $2 billion before moving into the home video market. Having now expanded into IMAX screens, the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed fourth Spider-Man to star Tom Holland took an estimated $145M in the US, the fifth Marvel title to gross over $100M in its second weekend after Avengers: Endgame,…

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Altitude has announced that Pinocchio: Unstrung will be unleashed its “inventive” and “gleefully nasty” vision of horror into UK homes on DVD and Digital from September 7, 2026. Fans can pre-order the film now on Amazon. The film is the latest addition to the Twisted Childhood Universe, which includes Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, and Bambi: The Reckoning. The feature is a frightening new take on Carlo Collodi’s classic novel The Adventures of Pinocchio which, during it’s theatrical run, Bloody Disgusting labeled “a disturbing reimagining”. In case you missed it at the cinema you can check out the film’s trailer in the player below: In Pinocchio:…

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Whilst San Diego Comic-Con is already in our rearview mirror, pop culture fans in Europe are gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con Málaga. GYCO is heading to Málaga this October for San Diego Comic-Con’s second European outing and so this feels like the right moment to recap who we’ll be sharing the FYCMA with. The guest list is still being announced, but there’s already a genuinely stacked lineup across four days, so let’s get into it. Actors The big story here for fans is the Starship Troopers reunion, and it’s a proper one. Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer,…

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DC Comics has announced its plans to celebrate legendary artist, writer and educator Joe Kubert’s 100th birthday in September 2026. Across a career that spanned generations, Kubert helped define the visual language of comic book storytelling through his groundbreaking work on characters including Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Enemy Ace, Ragman, Tarzan, and many others. His dynamic artwork, unforgettable covers, and commitment to nurturing future generations of artists through the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art continue to influence comics today. “At his core, Joe was a storyteller,” writes DC group editor Katie Kubert in the foreword toJoe Kubert: 100 Years – A…

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