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Writer/Producer Steven Mark (The Samuel Project), of Steven Mark Productions, will debut the trailer for the indie comedy film Concert Heroes featuring iconic 80s and 90s cast at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel in the prominent Indigo Ballroom (next to Hall H) at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on July 25, 2026. Leading the cast of Concert Heroes are Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live, A Night at the Roxbury) and Joseph A. Nunez (Superbad), who is making his directorial debut with the film.

Paramount+ has announced that Season 42 of MTV’s long-running competition series, “The Challenge: Cutthroat,” will premiere on August 5. The announcement arrives alongside the official trailer and first-look images for the highly anticipated new season. Set entirely against the vibrant and lush landscape of Thailand, “The Challenge: Cutthroat” brings together legendary veterans, returning contenders and fearless newcomers for one of the franchise’s most intense games yet.

Summer is supposed to be the season of slowing down, but between packed schedules, vacations, heat waves, cookouts, and the endless stream of emails keeping us glued to our desktops, it can feel just as hectic as the rest of the year. Thankfully, there is a new way to turn back the hands of time and tap into that nostalgic summer magic. Think about it.

Queens of the Stone Age return with a stunning new single, “Easy Street,” on Matador Records. Debuted live last year during their lauded Catacombs tour and eagerly awaited by fans, it’s the band’s first new song since 2023’s In Times New Roman. The music is serene and perfectly imperfect — acoustic guitar, psychedelic synths, and a rhythm track that breathes on its own. Beneath the surface: raw edges and withering wit.

For over forty years, Joe Bob Briggs has been the voice of the outlaw film. For the horror faithful, Joe Bob Briggs has never just been a host. He’s been the archivist of the outlaw canon—the last defender of the movies that slipped through the cracks, got banned, got buried, or were dismissed as too dangerous, too ugly, too honest.

Legendary rapper, actor, and entertainment pioneer Tone Loc is debuting in another animation project to be released on social media; marking his first solo project since his animated series, C-Bear and Jamal that aired on Fox Kids from 1996-1997. The iconic artist, whose chart-topping hits “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina” helped define the sound of late-1980s and early-1990s hip-hop, is currently in development with the animated project.

Mötley Crüe is celebrating the records that turned them into one of the most dangerous and defining hard rock bands of the ’80s with the release of “Crücial Crüe 1981-1989,” a limited edition picture disc box set spotlighting the band’s first five studio albums. Available now via BMG, the collection arrives as a 5LP Picture Disc Set, a 5CD Picture Disc Replica Set, and an ultra-limited 250-unit hand-numbered Crüeseum Exclusive featuring a reverse-color outer box.

Thirty years after Scream rewrote the rules of the slasher film, Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings celebrate Marco Beltrami’s landmark score with a new anniversary reissue. Arriving August 28th, the original 14-track album returns to vinyl in a collectible “blood-soaked” sleeve featuring an iconic image of Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker in the film’s unforgettable opening scene.

Nickelodeon is officially giving SpongeBob SquarePants his own day! The network has declared July 14 as “SpongeBob Day,” an annual global celebration honoring the enduring cultural impact of “SpongeBob SquarePants” and the generations of fans who have helped make the franchise a worldwide phenomenon.

Hasta la vista, baby! James Cameron’s Oscar-winning sci-fi action classic “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” is heading back to the big screen for a special 35th anniversary theatrical event. STUDIOCANAL, Fathom Entertainment and Rialto Pictures have announced that the groundbreaking 1991 blockbuster will return to cinemas in 4K, RealD 3D and premium formats, giving fans the chance to experience one of the most influential action films of all time the way it was meant to be seen.