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Win Passes To ‘King Richard’s Faire’, THE New England Renaissance Festival

Admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:15:59 +0000

King Richard’s Faire has been New England’s premier Renaissance festival for forty-five years, transforming two hundred acres in Carver, Massachusetts into a 16th-century kingdom every fall. King Richard’s Faire has grown into a beloved tradition for generations of families, friends, and fans who return year after year. Raise your tankards and sound the trumpets—King Richard’s […]

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“The Tribe Has Spoken”: ‘Survivor’ Seasons Ranked (Part One: The Bottom 25)

Andrew Osborne — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:53 +0000

When the new season of Survivor premieres on September 23rd, it will be the first time since 2000 that your humble FOG! correspondent won’t be tuning in (having cancelled my Paramount+ subscription in response to the recent MAGA-fication of CBS) — a reversal made somewhat less gloomy by the repetitive and diminishing creative returns of the venerable […]

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‘Moon Eaters’ GN (review)

Steven Thompson — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:45:56 +0000

Written and Illustrated by Victor Santos Published by Titan Comics Frank Miller’s violent but artsy black-and-white (mostly) Sin City was an impressive change from typical comic books of its day and became very influential. I’d be willing to bet good money (if I ever had any) that Eisner-nominated writer and artist Victor Santos was […]

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‘Death Fight Forever’ GN (review)

Lenny Schwartz — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:30:17 +0000

Written by Andrew MacLean Art by Alexis Ziritt, Al Gofa, Sam McKenzie, Erwin Papa Published by Image Comics My god, is this comic book a rollicking good time. It is to be expected, or it should be expected, when the writer is Andrew MacLean. He is the writer and artist of one of my […]

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DC Celebrates ‘Batman Day’ with a Global Tribute to Batman on September 19, 2026

Admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:15:53 +0000

This Batman Day, fans around the world can celebrate the World’s Greatest Detective with Batman of Two Worlds, a one-shot comic book debuting globally on September 19, 2026. Available for $2.99 US at participating comic book shops worldwide, Batman of Two Worlds is the centerpiece of Batman Day 2026, a global, multi-platform event that invites fans […]

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‘Ultimate OZ Universe’ Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 GN (review)

Steven Thompson — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:33 +0000

Vol. 1: The Lost Lands Written by Culen Bunn, Larry King Art by Mike Deodato Vol. 2: Into the Outerlands Written by Fred Van Lente, Larry King Art by Mike Deodato Published by AWA I first saw the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, on TV sometime in the mid-60s. At that […]

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Exclusive Look at ‘The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective’ and Win a Copy of the Book!

Admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:30:27 +0000

The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective is the first sumptuously-illustrated, image-led book on the science-fiction cult classic film. Full of beautiful high-quality photography, never-before-seen concept art, blueprints, props, and costumes, this book is a Fifth Element gallery exhibition on your coffee-table. It also contains the complete original script, with anecdotes from the film’s creatives, giving […]

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Arrives on 4K UHD Blu-Ray & Digital on October 6, 2026

Admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:15:38 +0000

To celebrate the film’s upcoming 40th anniversary Little Shop of Horrors, directed by visionary Frank Oz, will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on October 6. The newly remastered film will include both the Theatrical and Director’s Cuts, as well as new bonus content featuring cast and filmmakers reflecting on the making of Little Shop of Horrors 40 years later. An adaptation of the off-Broadway […]

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‘Practical Magic’ 4K UHD Blu-ray (review)

Leyla Mikkelsen — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:16 +0000

Ever since their ancestor Maria’s grief of being scorned by her lover developed into a curse, the women of the Owens family have struggled with a curse that sets any true love up to end in tragedy in a town that has no qualms about ostracizing the women and constantly reminding them that they will […]

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‘Pressure’ Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (review)

George Palmer — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:53 +0000

There have been countless films about World War II and the events surrounding D-Day, so I initially wondered what Pressure could possibly bring to such a familiar chapter in history. What I found was a surprisingly tense and intimate drama that focuses less on the battlefield itself and more on the enormous responsibility behind […]

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Anniversary to a Sailor Man

Admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:15:45 +0000

Fred M. Grandinetti, co-founder of the International Popeye Fan Club and author of several books on the beloved Sailor Man, reached out to FOG! this week to remind us that as of September 2, 2026, the Popeye theatrical cartoon series celebrates the 70th anniversary of its television debut (1956). The success of these 234 films […]

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‘Shrinking: The Complete First and Second Seasons’ Arrives on DVD October 20, 2026

Admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:45 +0000

Experience every heartfelt, hilarious, and unfiltered moment when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment releases Shrinking: The Complete First and Second Seasons on DVD October 20, 2026. Featuring 22 episodes from the Emmy-nominated Apple Original comedy series, fans can relive Jimmy’s journey through grief, healing, and unconventional therapy alongside an acclaimed ensemble cast led by Jason Segel […]

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‘Minions & Monsters’ 4K UHD Digital (review)

Lexx Robbins — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:30:54 +0000

Unless you have been living off the Grid, you know Minions. They have permeated every corner of our culture. They are not just in movie theaters and on our streaming services, but they are everywhere, from clothing to grocery aisles. You haven’t been able to escape them for over 15 years. After four Despicable Me […]

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‘Go’ Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray (review)

Benn Robbins — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:15:40 +0000

“Well, you don’t know what we can find Why don’t you come with me, little girl On a magic carpet ride?” – John Kay, Rushton Moreve 1958 The 90’s was a magical time for film. It was the height of independent, vanguard cinema. Sundance, IFC, Miramax, Hong Kong action films all blasted onto the […]

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‘Tequila Sunrise’ Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray (review)

Leyla Mikkelsen — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:49 +0000

Having known each other since high school, the lives of Dale “Mac” McKussic (Mel Gibson) and Nick Frescia (Kurt Russell) could not have turned out more differently. Mac is trying to clean up his act after having dealt drugs for years, while Nick is a seasoned Detective Lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

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‘The Bad Seed’ (4K Restoration) Blu-ray (review)

Will McGuire — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:30:24 +0000

Mervyn LeRoy’s The Bad Seed is the forerunner of a very particular sub-genre of horror thriller: the evil child movie. The Omen, The Good Son, Orphan, or the famous “It’s a Good Life” episode of The Twilight Zone are all built around the secret fear that behind the innocent eyes of a child there […]

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‘Wag The Dog’ Blu-ray (review)

Leyla Mikkelsen — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:15:25 +0000

When a presidential sex scandal becomes headline news, presidential aide Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) contacts seasoned spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro) to rein in the narrative in order to secure the president a successful election. An expert propagandist, Conrad concocts a new narrative and enlists Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to […]

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‘She Rides Shotgun’ 4K UHD Blu-ray (review)

Will McGuire — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:45 +0000

Nick Rowland’s She Rides Shotgun opens up on a razor’s edge, and never lets the audience relax until the credits roll. This isn’t so much a gritty crime picture as it is grimey: it’s about broken people trying to buy a second to breathe with blood money. The film opens with a child in peril, […]

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