Napoleon Dynamite Gets Comic Book Sequel From IDW

Napoleon Dynamite gets comic book sequel from IDW
IDW Publishing has announced that they will be launching a brand new comic book series which will be set as a sequel to the 2004 comedy Napoleon Dynamite. Written by brothers Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo, the four-issue series is scheduled to be released on September.
“Napoleon Dynamite is a pop-culture staple, a coming-of-age cult classic that spoke to the weirdo in all of us,” Alejandro Verdugo said in a stateme

"To see them hanging up there, it brought it home so vividly." Abramorama has revealed their first official trailer for the intensely riveting documentary film titled Hanging by a Wire, telling the harrowing true story of a mid-air rescue in Pakistan. This doc initially premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year (I saw it there) and it has also played at other fests including Seattle, Sydney, Tribeca. When a makeshift cable car system malfunctions deep in the Pakistani Himala

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Thursday’s live broadcast of NBC‘s Today show took an unexpected turn after an incident at the network’s New York City headquarters. The morning show continued as planned until a man breached security and entered the studio. Police responded to the location, and officials later confirmed that an investigation was underway.
NBC’s Today show faces a security breach at its New York City studioThe incident happened on the morning of July 16 at NBC’s st

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A popular SNL cast member will leave the NBC sketch comedy series after seven years. The comedian took to social media to reflect on her time on the series and announce her “next chapter.”Who is leaving SNL after seven years?Chloe Fineman has announced that she is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven years. The actress and comedian has been one of the show’s standout performers since joining as a featured player in 2019.Fineman shared an emotional Instagr

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DC Studios officially locks in Jimmy Tatro for its upcoming Jimmy Olsen TV show. The news may have sparked excitement but there is one major hurdle that could still derail the whole thing.The Jimmy Olsen spinoff still faces one major obstacleAccording to Deadline, Jimmy Tatro has officially closed a deal to join HBO Max’s planned Superman spinoff as the iconic DC villain Gorilla Grodd. Introduced in 1959 by writer John Brrome and artist Carmine INfantion, Grodd is

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Early reception to The Odyssey star’s surprising role shows a promising future for Ryan Coogler’s upcoming The X-Files reboot series. Emmy nominee Himesh Patel, who’s set as one of the Hulu reboot’s leading actors, is currently receiving unanimous praise for his standout supporting performance in Christopher Nolan’s star-studded epic film. This should definitely excite X-Files fans, knowing that the reboot will be in good hands wit

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Dave Bautista shares a biker look from his upcoming alien-invasion movie, Alpha Gang. The actor poses alongside other cast members in a 1950s get-up as one of the alien invaders pursuing the conquest of Earth.What do we see in the first look for Alpha Gang with Dave Bautista?The Toronto International Film Festival has announced the alien-invasion comedy movie Alpha Gang in its Special Presentations section lineup. Ahead of its international debut, a first-look image of

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A brand-new Looney Tunes movie is coming in 2026, in addition to the highly anticipated Coyote vs. Acme. Warner Bros. has revealed the first teaser trailer for the upcoming animated film based on the iconic series.What do we know about the new Looney Tunes movie?Warner Bros.’ official X account shared the first-look teaser trailer for the Looney Tunes movie titled Daffy Season. It will be an all-new short and will premiere theatrically with the upcoming

"You're not a little kid anymore, Olmo!" Greenwich Entertainment has unveiled an official US trailer for an indie film titled Olmo, made by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke. This premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival last year to mostly good reviews, and after playing at festivals over the last year, it's finally ready for release. Hitting art house theaters starting in August in the US this summer – worth a watch. Olmo is a charming coming-of-age film about a boy and

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Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise has watched The Odyssey, taking to social media to talk about Christopher Nolan’s latest epic fantasy action film. Cruise previously watched and praised Nolan’s previous film, Tenet, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of its release, The Odyssey’s reviews have set a new record for Nolan’s filmography.What did Tom Cruise say about The Odyssey?Known for championing big blockbusters, it won&

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A new Spider-Man release featuring Tom Holland is now streaming on Disney+. It debuted on the streaming platform just days before the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.What Tom Holland Spider-Man release is now available to watch on Disney+?Disney+ has released a new Spider-Man documentary titled Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man. This 26-minute documentary features behind-the-scenes footage from all nine Spider-Man films in celebratio

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Marvel‘s big creative overhaul to bring a massive change to its setup after 90 years. The comic book publisher is owned by Disney and is known for creating fan-favorite characters such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Doctor Doom, Iron Man, and more.What is the big change happening at Marvel?Marvel Comics will relocate from New York to Hollywood. The news was shared with the staff at a town hall on Thursday at Marvel’s New York office in Midtown.It’s been revealed tha

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Will Ferrell‘s hilarious sports comedy TV series premieres on Netflix today, July 16, 2026. Also starring Molly Shannon, the show is set within the world of professional Golf. It marks a major milestone in Ferrell’s career as he takes the lead role in his first scripted television comedy.Will Ferrell’s TV comeback starts streaming on Netflix todayThe Hawk officially begins streaming on Netflix today, Thursday. The 10-episode series features Will Ferrell as

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Ozark star Julia Garner and Mark Foster have reportedly ended their marriage after more than six years together. A source recently confirmed the split to PEOPLE.Julia Garner and Mark Foster have reportedly separtedPEOPLE confirmed the separation through a source close to the couple. Neither Garner nor Foster has commented on the reports. Their representatives also did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Garner and Foster married in Dece

"The dream goes through time..." Movistar has debuted the full official Spanish trailer for La Bola Negra, one of the biggest surprise hits from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Everyone has been raving about it since May! The title La Bola Negra means The Black Ball in English, a reference to an actual event and story that the film is inspired by (and tells within the story in the film as well). The plot is set in 1932, 1937, and 2017, exploring the inter-connected lives of three gay men througho

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Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne will soon be seen together in a new film like Whiplash. The upcoming film comes from Warner Bros. Clockwork, a specialty label also behind Sean Baker’s next film. It will mark Byrne’s second collaboration with filmmaker Mary Bronstein.What do we know about the new Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne movie?WB Clockwork has announced that both Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne have been cast in a thriller titled Nasty. The film&rs

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Disney+ is reviving a beloved TV show that made Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake household names. The upcoming reboot is going to feature a fresh cast this time. Interestingly, this series has gone through various revivals in the past as well.What Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake TV show is Disney+ rebooting?The Mickey Mouse Club is getting a reboot from Disney+, reports Deadline. The series became a major hit in the 1990s and helped launch th

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Seth Rogen made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday and discussed, among other things, his colonoscopy. He spoke about how the experience could have been a nightmare due to his celebrity status.Seth Rogen explained his oddly specific concern about his first colonoscopyRogen appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about his movie The Invite. During the exchange, he and guest host Ike Barinholtz discussed an array of things. Barinholtz brought up

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Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin‘s whip-sharp comedy movie has arrived on Hulu today, July 16, 2026. The streaming service is growing its collection with a mix of originals and popular favorites.The Oscar-winning Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin comedy is now streaming on Hulu
A Real Pain is now available on Hulu. Jesse Eisenberg wrote and played the lead, while Kieran Culkin took the other lead role. The story is about cousins David and Benji as they t

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Details regarding Sadie Sink’s MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day might still be under wraps, but fans now know that her character will have a standout moment in the movie’s climax, thanks to Tom Holland. In a recent interview, Holland praised the Stranger Things star’s performance in his fourth solo outing as the iconic web-slinger before teasing her mysterious character’s contribution in Brand New Day’s third act.Tom Holland h

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Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey receives divisive reactions from critics and fans. His latest movie on the Greek epic has been well received by many. However, some criticisms have also poured in.What element of The Odyssey has fans and critics divided?The Odyssey will be out in theaters tomorrow, but reviews from the early screenings are already in. The movie was well received by critics and currently has a 96% score from 216 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. How

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One of The CW’s most popular romance drama TV shows is returning next year following its renewal for a fifth season. The show, starring Dawson’s Creek star Chad Michael Murray, will return with 10 new episodes. Following its debut on CTV, it made its way to the U.S. audience via The CW, followed by a successful Netflix release.What The CW TV show has been renewed for Season 5?The CW has finalized a deal to co-produce and bring back Sullivan’s Crossing for

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The Odyssey star Tom Holland reveals a surprising confession ahead of its theatrical release. Matt Damon and Holland recently joined in an interview to talk about Christopher Nolan’s latest movie and a fun discussion about classic films led to the confession. Its cast has been promoting the film across the world.Matt Damon shocked at Tom Holland’s embarrassing movie admission while discussing The OdysseyHolland admitted that he had never watched The Ma

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The Odyssey star Tom Holland reveals a surprising confession ahead of its theatrical release. Matt Damon and Holland recently joined in an interview to talk about Christopher Nolan’s latest movie and a fun discussion about classic films led to the confession. Its cast has been promoting the film across the world.Matt Damon shocked at Tom Holland’s embarrassing movie admission while discussing The OdysseyHolland admitted that he had never watched The Ma

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Sofia Coppola’s fashion documentary debuts on HBO Max today, July 16, 2026. The film marks Coppola’s first nonfiction feature-length documentary, which premiered at the prestigious 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025.Sofia Coppola’s fashion documentary begins streaming on HBO Max todayMarc by Sofia arrives on HBO Max today, Thursday, after its theatrical release earlier this year. Released and distributed by A24, the 87-minute documentary follows t

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We’ve ranked the top five movies that Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has ever directed. The rankings are determined based on each film’s Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes ahead of the July 17 release of Nolan’s long-awaited epic action movie The Odyssey, which is also included on this list.Best Christopher Nolan movies ranked by RT score5) Insomnia (2002) – 92%In fifth place is Nolan’s 2002 psycho

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ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with horror legend Robert Englund about his latest slasher movie. Englund plays the role of Cricket in Pinocchio Unstrung, the latest entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe that started with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Pinocchio Unstrung will be released in theaters by Viva Pictures on July 24, 2026.“A chilling reimagining of the familiar fable, Pinocchio Unstrung unfolds inside an elite London prep school.

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Zoe Saldaña returns in Season 3 of Lioness with a mission close to home. In the new trailer, her character embarks on a journey in which she is torn between her duty and her home.Lioness Season 3 follows, “Hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide. Joe walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange. Guided by Kaitlyn and Westfi

"You've been running from your past..." Prime Video has revealed the first official trailer for an intense new thriller titled The Runner, arriving for streaming only on Prime Video in September coming up. Not to be confused with the other action movie coming up soon titled just Runner – these two are entirely different. From director Kevin Macdonald, The Runner is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that plays out across London's bustling labyrinth of streets and underground tunnels.

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With news of The Batman Part II‘s delay, will Matt Reeves be able to finish his trilogy with a third movie? If DC were to cancel The Batman Part III, it would be a repeat of the studio’s biggest modern blunder.Warner Bros. has delayed the release date of The Batman Part II. The Batman sequel is moving from October 1, 2027, to February 18, 2028. The Batman Part II was originally dated for October 3, 2025, before it moved to October 2026 and later to October