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:…
Author: Neil Vagg
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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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,…
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…
This summer, The Lab Press hits you with the ultimate suplex! After a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier in the year to bring this wild passion project to life, the award-winning new graphic novel publisher is delivering indie wrestling hit, Mad Dog Morgan, to the masses in a gorgeous new hardcover edition available in book and comic stores from August 4. Created by Adam Lawson (The Exiled with Wesley Snipes, The Kill Journal) and co-written with Brian Christgau (Six-Gun Gorilla: Long Days of Vengeance, The Kill Journal: Finch), the book features gorgeous art by rising star Maxi Dall’O (Heavy Metal, Lost Fantasy), vibrant colors by Patricio Delpeche, and powerful letters by Dave Lentz. Equal parts The…
VIZ Media, a leading global producer of anime, manga and original graphic novels, has signed a strategic partnership with The Gotham Group to develop film and television adaptations based on its growing portfolio of original intellectual property, including its acclaimed VIZ Originals graphic novel line and the globally recognized RWBY franchise. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of VIZ Media’s entertainment business, bringing its creator-driven stories to the screen through one of Hollywood’s leading production and management companies. VIZ is the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry, including One Piece, Demon Slayer,…
Vertical is pleased to announce the UK & Ireland cinema release of writer/director Padraic McKinley’s acclaimed feature film debut The Weight starring BAFTA Award and five-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke, BAFTA Award and Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash and Sam Hazeldine. The tense, atmospheric crime drama releases in cinemas nationwide on Friday, October 2nd. When Samuel (Hawke) is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy (Crowe) offers a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom. But as the group…
Paramount Pictures has released a brand new featurette going behind the scenes on David Ayer’s upcoming Heart of the Beast. The film, starring Brad Pitt, is set to release in UK cinemas on September 25, 2026. After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend…
Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications have unveiled an expanded preview of Archie in Hell #1, set for release in November 2026. In order to save him, first they had to damn him… now there’s an opening line for you. The infernal new release forms part of Oni Press’ monumental new line of star-studded Archie Comics series … just in time for the 85th anniversary of America’s teenage icon! Debuting in comic book stores this November, written by multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and illustrated by Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County) – will…
Action Xtreme has shared a brand new teaser trailer for upcoming action thriller Bad Day at the Office. The film, shot entirely from a first-person perspective, will have its World Premiere as the opening film of the prestigious Midnight Madness strand at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and will be released in UK & Irish Cinemas from October 30, 2026. The film combines a high-octane action thriller with that of an adrenaline-fueled video game. With the action all seen through the eyes of the protagonists and antagonists via GoPro cameras; every punch, every chase, every explosion is seen and felt. When Karl (John Hannah)…
CoComelon, the global family entertainment phenomenon from Moonbug Entertainment, is heading to the big screen withCoComelon: The Movie, an all-new cinematic adventure filled with music, heart, humor and a fresh take on the characters families know and love. Universal Pictures will release the film in cinemas across the UK on February 12, 2027. A big-screen experience for longtime fans, a new generation of CoComelon viewers and families looking for a fun movie to share together, CoComelon: The Movie brings the beloved world and music of CoComelon to theaters in a way families have never seen before, featuring ten new songs and a vibrant,…