Welcome to Mashable’s weekly series on entertainment news, Let’s discuss New York Comic Con: Last weekend, fans, cosplayers, and celebrities converged in New York for this grand event. Mashable has the key moments you won’t want to overlook.
The teaser for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms provides the clearest preview yet of the spinoff series positioned between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. Inspired by George R.R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight, the series centers on Dunk and Egg, a freshly minted knight and his witty squire, as they embark on a journey for riches, glory, and perhaps each other? A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to launch on Jan. 18 on HBO Max. Discover more about the show and Martin’s insights from Mashable’s Comic Con recap.
The MCU unveiled an unexpected trailer for the Wonder Man mini-series headed to Disney+, and it’s a visual treat. Forget everything you know about the Jack Kirby creation, as this Wonder Man addresses superhero burnout with a touch of showbiz satire! Two performers compete for the role of a lifetime in a Wonder Man film. One is on the hunt for his big break, while the other had a fall from grace in Iron Man 3. Yes, that’s Trevor Slattery, the quirky actor who misled everyone as the Mandarin. This mini-series appears to be the most outrageous offering from the MCU thus far, and we’re far from exhausted! Wonder Man premieres on Disney+ on Jan. 27.
AMC provided Interview with the Vampire enthusiasts with an extended glimpse at The Vampire Lestat. Prepare yourselves. The Brat Prince returns with sex, blood, rock ‘n’ roll, and squabbles with his timeless lover, Louis. It’s bound to be chaotic, and we can’t wait. Arriving in 2026.
This video also features the star of “Good Boy,” an adorable dog named Indy, making his bid for Oscar recognition.
Finally, we hear from our UK editor, Shannon Connellan, regarding the highlights from the BFI London Film Festival. Shannon highlights the 6 finest book adaptations showcased at the festival: Hamnet, Frankenstein, Chronology of Water, Grief is the Thing With Feathers, Pillion, and Hedda.
Join us next week for another installment of our weekly entertainment news program.