The Beat

2 days ago | comicsbeat.com | Taimur Dar

We’re only a few weeks away until the release of the much anticipated Superman film from filmmaker and DC Studios co-head James Gunn. It’s no exaggeration to say that excitement and hype is palpable at this point with the marketing and promotion in full swing. While certain aspects of the film are still being kept under wraps, most notably casting, it seems like something new is being revealed each day.

2 days ago | comicsbeat.com | Liam McGuire

The All-American Rejects are performing at the upcoming Fandom Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2025!Today, Fandom shared that the popular American rock band behind hits like “Dirty Little Secret” and “Gives You Hell,” the All-American Rejects, will take part in the Annual Fandom Party at the Hard Rock Hotel as part of celebrations during San Diego Comic-Con.

3 days ago | comicsbeat.com | Liam McGuire

Crunchyroll is returning to San Diego Comic-Con in a major way, as the anime streaming service has revealed a massive two-day musical festival at Crunchyroll Anime FanFest. Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will take place on July 25th and 26th at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, where several artists will perform. On Friday, the following artists will perform:SPYAIR — Japanese rock band behind Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle theme. ● yama — J-Pop singer behind SPY×FAMILY ending theme.

3 days ago | comicsbeat.com | Liam McGuire

Rebellion and Liberty Films have revealed a first look at the upcoming Rogue Trooper film from director Duncan Jones, giving readers a hint at what’s coming in the much-anticipated adaptation of the classic 2000 AD comic. Jones is the filmmaker behind the science fiction films Moon, Source Code, and Warcraft, and also the co-writer of the graphic novel Madi with Alex De Campi.

3 days ago | comicsbeat.com | Taimur Dar

In anticipation of the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, has announced its upcoming slate of guests, signings, and panels for 2025’s AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE (ALA).