It’s rare for a convention to boast a true world exclusive in the field of Japanese animation. Yet that’s exactly what Japan Expo 2026 will offer with the very first public screening of the anime TINY METAL, of which no images have yet been revealed. On Thursday, July 9, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,…
The race for San Diego Comic-Con exclusives is about to become a little softer—and considerably cuter. UCC Distributing is expanding its growing lineup of convention collectibles with the worldwide debut of the first officially licensed Hello Kitty Squishy Dumplings, a brand-new blind-box series cre…
For several years, UCC Distributing has transformed its San Diego Comic-Con booth into one of the convention's busiest destinations, attracting collectors with an eclectic mix of anime, gaming, horror, television and pop culture exclusives that often disappear within hours. Returning to Booth #5613 …
The global Baby Three phenomenon is set to make another major splash at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with UCC unveiling six brand-new convention-exclusive Vinyl Plush Blind Box collections that continue the brand's rapid international expansion. After introducing the collectible sensation to many North…
The Grand Rex welcomed one of the summer's most anticipated horror events as Evil Dead Burn celebrated its Paris premiere in the presence of director Sébastien Vaniček, co-writer Florent Bernard, and cast members Souheila Yacoub, Luciane Buchanan, and Hunter Doohan. Our media attended the event, whi…
Just a few weeks after sweeping the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with an exceptional list of awards, capped off by the Palme d’Or, Fjord continued its run in France with a private screening organized by the Allociné club at the Forum des Images on July 2. Following the screening, Romanian director Cris…
Following our continuing coverage of the summer's most anticipated genre releases, Our media is pleased to announce that we have been invited to sit down with director Daniel Stamm and stars Lou Taylor Pucci and Katharine Isabelle for an exclusive interview on Tuesday, June 30, ahead of the theatric…
Just days before filling some of France's biggest venues, Bad Bunny has added another prestigious milestone to a career already defined by broken records and cultural firsts. On Wednesday, July 1, Paris' Musée Grévin officially welcomed the Puerto Rican superstar into its collection of wax personali…
Few whisky brands have enjoyed a cinematic career as long and as understated as Cutty Sark. Unlike products whose appearances are built around obvious commercial placements, the famous blended Scotch has often slipped naturally into films and television series, becoming part of the scenery, the char…
Hasbro is embracing the spooky season months ahead of Halloween with the unveiling of three brand-new additions to its popular Star Wars: The Black Series Halloween collection. Announced on July 1, 2026, the latest wave introduces Halloween-inspired versions of the Mon Calamari, Togruta, and Tusken …
Beyond the presence of major Japanese creators, this twenty-fifth edition of Japan Expo also stands out for a series of premieres that underscore the trust placed in the French festival by leading international publishers. For four days, the Gaming Arena will thus become a true showcase for the vide…
From July 9 to 12, 2026, the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center will host the twenty-fifth edition of Japan Expo, a particularly symbolic anniversary for an event that, over the course of a quarter-century, has become the European benchmark for Japanese culture. With over 154,000 m² of exhibiti…
While this twenty-fifth edition impresses with the richness of its video game programming, it also illustrates the profound evolution of Japan Expo, which over the years has become a true cultural laboratory where the various facets of contemporary Japanese society come together. The days when the e…
For many long-running franchises, nostalgia has become a shortcut rather than a creative ambition. *X-Men ’97* continues to prove that revisiting a beloved franchise doesn’t necessarily mean replicating the past. After a remarkable first season that reignited enthusiasm for Marvel’s mutants, Season …
After six months of reading, discussion, and careful deliberation, the readers of the Nohée Reading Club have revealed the three finalists for the seventh edition of the Prix du Livre Nohée, a literary award that has quietly established itself as one of France's most distinctive prizes devoted to in…
After becoming one of the most popular recurring characters in Reacher, Frances Neagley is finally taking center stage. Prime Video has officially unveiled the first images from Neagley while confirming that the eight-episode crime-action series will premiere worldwide, including in France and the U…
Prime Video has officially confirmed that Reacher will return on August 12, 2026, with the first three episodes of its highly anticipated fourth season, before shifting to a weekly rollout through September 16. The announcement continues the platform's confidence in one of its biggest action franchi…
The European cinema industry received another strong vote of confidence during CineEurope 2026 as Barco and Kinopolis announced a significant expansion of their long-term partnership, confirming a four-year agreement that will see Germany's fourth-generation family-owned exhibition giant complete th…
With the release of its first official trailer, Angry Birds 3 finally offers audiences a real glimpse into the next chapter of one of the most successful video game adaptations ever produced. After the first two films grossed over $500 million at the global box office and drew more than 1.5 million …
Just a few days before his highly anticipated concerts in France, Bad Bunny will officially join the ranks of the personalities immortalized at the Musée Grévin on July 1, once again confirming the exceptional status the Puerto Rican artist has achieved on the global cultural scene. As Benito Antoni…
