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The Beat Digest 29/04/25: SUPERMAN lawsuit dismissed

On today's Digest, the Joe Shuster estate's Superman lawsuit gets dismissed, Taiyō Matsumoto wins a Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Stillwater is coming to Prime Video.

Horror Beat: THE SHROUDS is David Cronenberg’s most chaotic film

Yes, it’s about death. But it’s also about love, and conspiracies, and burial plots, and AI, and grief…

Alliance sues Diamond – again: “The truth finally emerged.”

Why did Alliance Entertainment cancel their bid to buy Diamond? The truth has been revealed in a new lawsuit

Diamond Comics to reveal excited and “exceptionally well-known purchasers”

Diamond offered a little more about their unnamed new buyer, who is said to be excited to partner with them

Diamond bankruptcy trustee files to either dismiss or convert to Chapter 7

A motion to convert to chapter 7 or dismiss by the trustee overseeing Diamond's bankruptcy could potentially have huge ramifications for the case

LATEST NEWS

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Alliance sues Diamond – again: “The truth finally emerged.”

Why did Alliance Entertainment cancel their bid to buy Diamond? The truth has been revealed in a new lawsuit

Superman Returns returns – UPDATES

We went to a screening of SUPERMAN RETURNS courtesy of Shelton Drum last night, and had a great time discussing it afterwards on the...

James Cameron talks BATTLE ANGEL

MTV caught up with James Cameron at the PIRATES 2 premiere; the reclusive helmer hasn't made a film in NINE years, but he seems...

Anime Expo this weekend

It's the biggest anime/manga fest of the year, highlighted by the epochal appearance of CLAMP! Pata has an entertaining run down of panels 1:00-2:00 pm...

ALA in perspective

Robin Brenner, Creator & Editor in Chief of Noflyingnotights.com, wrote to give us some much needed background on the graphic novel panel at...

Hollywood sure is swell!

The New York Times looks at the "Slick. Young. Hip. Powerful." world of studio execs, a lizardlike world where face and ritual rule...

Ennis: No Preacher TV show

Seeing as how we were responsible for getting a new round of "Preacher is an HBO miniseries" rumors going, we decided we would go...

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Talking lizards, a sexy demon king, and the birth of gekiga

For its 50th installment, BBA covers THE LUCIFER AND BISCUIT HAMMER, SEDUCED BY THE DEMON KING, A DRIFTING LIFE and...BIONICLE?!

Wonderful Wednesdays: Seven Seas to bring MONSTER GIRLS, MY TWISTED EATING DISORDER and more

Seven Seas teases fans with deluxe editions of beloved series and brand-new series alike on Wonderful Wednesdays!

Interview: Voice actress Melique Berger busts a “Ryme” in POKÉMON HORIZONS anime

"This was one of my most proud roles in all of my career."

YAN: Chang Sheng’s genre-bending revenge thriller debuts in English this June

"YAN," the critically acclaimed and award-winning manga by Chang Sheng, is coming to English for the first time on June 10 from Titan Manga. Watch the official trailer now and get your first look at this gripping revenge thriller.

MY HAPPY MARRIAGE Season 2 finale to stream globally on Netflix April 25

"My Happy Marriage" Season 2 finale arrives on Netflix globally April 25 at 23:00 JST. Don’t miss Episodes 25 and 26 of this beloved anime.

Announcing the Diablo X Berserk crossover

Blizzard's immensely popular Diablo franchise is teaming up with the much loved Berserk manga for gameplay and cosmetics

Business News

Alliance sues Diamond – again: “The truth finally emerged.”

Why did Alliance Entertainment cancel their bid to buy Diamond? The truth has been revealed in a new lawsuit

Diamond Comics to reveal excited and “exceptionally well-known purchasers”

Diamond offered a little more about their unnamed new buyer, who is said to be excited to partner with them

Diamond bankruptcy trustee files to either dismiss or convert to Chapter 7

A motion to convert to chapter 7 or dismiss by the trustee overseeing Diamond's bankruptcy could potentially have huge ramifications for the case

Alliance Entertainment cancels Diamond purchase; Diamond says “we good”

As revealed in an SEC filing, Alliance has terminated its bid to buy Diamond Comics, seemingly leaving Universal Distribution as the new owner of some of their assets

The Week in Diamond Bankruptcy: more fees, more filings, more loans

Rounding up the most recent news in the saga of Diamond's bankruptcy and acquisition by Alliance Entertainment.

The one about comics journalism…again

It's my semi-annual screed about comics journalism: it may be dead but was it ever alive?

Reviews

Classic Comic Compendium: HIGH LEVEL built a world that was never explored

High Level was one of the last wave of Vertigo Comics, and, unfortunately, it setup an intriguing story that was never told.

Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster is an RPG gem for 2025

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster brings new gameplay but the same old feeling that players have loved for 20 years

Graphic Novel Review: SAINT CATHERINE launches First Second’s new imprint for adults

First Second officially launches its new adult imprint, 23rd Street, this month with the release of Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer.

Graphic Novel Review: SPECTOR is the robot detective we deserve

The last comics work from legendary artist Carlos Ezquerra.

Graphic Novel Review: Guy Delisle’s MUYBRIDGE combines a fascinating biography with the technical history of visual media

With his new biography Muybridge, cartoonist Guy Delisle continues to make a case for himself as one of the most versatile artists in comics.

Marvel Rundown: Bring your barf bag for PREDATOR VERSUS SPIDER-MAN #1

This week's Rapid Rundown looks at Spider-Man dragged into the ultraviolent world of the Predator films in Predator Versus Spider-Man #1. Additionally, the Rapid Rundown looks at the latest issues of One World Under Doom and X-Men.

DC Round-Up: Wally Wests wage a war in THE FLASH #20

Part One of Bad Moon Rising serves as a solid jumping-on point for Simon Spurrier, Vasco Georgiev, and co.'s The Flash.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: Magical gambling, heavy metal Spawn, and a friggin’ Moonshine Bigfoot

It's a week packed with AWESOME concepts, with the new mini-series launch Moonshine Bigfoot #1 leading the way.

Top Comics To Buy For April 23, 2025: It’s prestige comics week, plus also a MOONSHINE BIGFOOT

This week's Top Comics to Buy for April 23 features books like Assorted Crisis Events, Absolute Martian Manhunter, and more!

Entertainment

Horror Beat: THE SHROUDS is David Cronenberg’s most chaotic film

Yes, it’s about death. But it’s also about love, and conspiracies, and burial plots, and AI, and grief…

Interview: EPs Robert Scull and Jonny Belt discuss “hare-larious” SUPER DUPER BUNNY LEAGUE animated series

Based on the kids’ comic book series by cartoonist Jamie Smart.

WEDNESDAY’s Jenna Ortega opens up about her ‘pretty intense’ OCD

Jenna Ortega, the talented star of Netflix's Wednesday, recently opened up about her journey living with OCD.

THE LAST OF US S2x03 Recap: An attempt at recovery

BEWARE! This post contains significant spoilers for The Last...

All We See is Light in the latest DOCTOR WHO episode “LUX”

“I'm a two dimensional character, you can't expect a backstory!” - Lux (Alan Cumming)

Blitzø crashes Charlie’s big news: HELLUVA BOSS heads to Prime Video with crossovers teased

"Helluva Boss" heads to Prime Video! Charlie and Blitzø reveal the exciting news, tease crossovers with "Hazbin Hotel," and confirm VivziePop’s continued creative control.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE, John Cena Team Up With Drumstick For Summer-Long Promotion

I thought it was CM Punk who famously demanded more WWE ice cream?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: History was made at NXT ROADBLOCK in New York City

Stephanie Vaquer continues to dominate.