New era. New voices. Forever Friendship. At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Hasbro revealed a new My Little Pony animated series, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship.
Go behind the scenes with the cast of My Little Pony: Forever Friendship as they step into the recording booth. Meet the voices bringing your favorite characters to life in this new series.
And, check out the theme song, “Forever Friendship.”
V.B.O. (featuring Francesco Cavalieri of WIND ROSE) will bring 80s classics mixed with new V.B.O. songs to San Diego’s House of Blues on July 23 ahead of The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert. Purchase tickets HERE!
The DJ set will offer audiences an early preview as V.B.O. prepare to launch their debut album Vice Business Only via Reigning Phoenix Music on Friday July 24. Cavalieri will be performing from 6pm for VIP (GA doors 7pm) through to the show’s start at 8pm, and curating the playlists between sets across the evening.
Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert
Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro have announced that the legendary Sebastian Bach will participate in the The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert. The concert is a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at The House of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con week. The show is part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a playful, year-long campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE and acknowledging the moment fans still haven’t quite recovered from.
Featuring music from The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition performed live by Knights of Unicron, the show will also feature appearances by Stan Bush, Vince DiCola, and more!
The concert also features Cold Slither, who returns to the stage after last year’s live debut at Comic-Con, bringing their loud and rebellious sound straight from the world of G.I. Joe; and Jem And The Holograms, featuring original singer Britta Phillips.
Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert
The Rolling Stones and Marvel have joined forces for a special collector’s release celebrating the band’s forthcoming album, Foreign Tongues. Available for pre-order now HERE, the exclusive U.S. series features five collectible vinyl variants inspired by iconic Marvel characters, each paired with a custom comic book insert showcasing artwork designed to match the corresponding vinyl edition. Foreign Tongues x Marvel will be released July 10.
The Marvel-inspired collection spotlights Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Thor, and The Hulk, reimagined through exclusive album artwork designed by Marvel illustrators for this release.
Last month The Rolling Stones announced the release of their highly anticipated new studio album Foreign Tongues, arriving July 10th from Capitol Records. The incredibly vibrant 14-track collection follows the band’s Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds, which topped charts worldwide and achieved multi-platinum success. The new album was introduced with the upbeat and infectious lead single “In the Stars” and opening track “Rough and Twisted.”
Recorded during an exceptionally creative period, Foreign Tongues was brought to life in under a month at Metropolis Studios in West London, with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood reuniting with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt, who also helmed Hackney Diamonds. The result is a dynamic and forward-looking record that captures the band’s unmistakable sound while pushing into new sonic and lyrical territory, further cementing their unparalleled legacy.
The album features standout performances from Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, alongside their core collaborators including Darryl Jones, Steve Jordan, and Matt Clifford. It also includes a special appearance from Charlie Watts, captured during one of his final recording sessions before his passing in 2021. Additional contributions come from an impressive line-up of guest artists, including Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, The Cure’s Robert Smith and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Two iconic worlds. One epic collaboration. The Jem and the Holograms theme tune collides with the legendary Cold Slither for a high-energy crossover that’s truly outrageous. Get ready for electrifying vocals, unforgettable riffs, and a clash of rock royalty like you’ve never heard before.
The unmistakable sparkle of Jem and the Holograms collides with the legendary Cold Slither in a high-powered crossover that’s as nostalgic as it is explosive. This reimagined take on the classic Jem and the Holograms “Theme Song” delivers electrifying vocals, unforgettable riffs, and a clash of rock royalty fans never knew they needed – until now!
Hasbro had previously announced The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert, which will feature special performances by Cold Slither and Britta Phillips (original singing voice of Jem from Jem and the Holograms), plus more. The special live event takes place July 23 at House of Blues San Diego. Tickets and VIP packages are available now here.
Hasbro and Reigning Phoenix Music have announced The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert, a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at House of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con week. The concert is part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a playful, year-long campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie and acknowledging the moment fans still haven’t quite recovered from.
Featuring music from The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition performed live by Knights of Unicron, along with a special performance of “The Touch” by Stan Bush, the concert pays tribute to the soundtrack that helped turn an animated movie into a cultural touchstone for generations of fans.
The concert also features a powerhouse lineup of fan-favorite performers, including Vince DiCola, whose legendary score helped define the sound and spirit of The Transformers: The Movie; Cold Slither, who returns to the stage after last year’s live debut at Comic-Con, bringing their loud and rebellious sound straight from the world of G.I. JOE; and Britta Phillips, the original singing voice of Jem from Jem and the Holograms, whose glitter, glam and truly outrageous pop flair makes every performance unforgettable. Together, these performers will turn the evening into a full-scale celebration of iconic Hasbro music and entertainment fandom that is… More Than Meets the Eye!
Additional special guests and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert
Crunchyroll’s latest Ani-May campaign features K-pop artist REI AMI, known as the singing voice for Zoey in the Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters, as she joins our month-long celebration of all things anime, with a dedicated curation of her own anime-inspired playlist on Spotify.
REI AMI’s Anime Favorites playlist is an extension of our ongoing partnership with Spotify to place anime content outside of traditional fandom channels, leveraging artists across genres to amplify the celebration to a crowd of diverse audiences. REI AMI’s unique blend of K-pop influence and authentic love for anime allows her to create her own dynamic playlist that sparks interest and conversation to provide a unique entry point for music and pop culture fans.
Additional anime fans joining Crunchyroll throughout the month include:
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the light novel Into the Night – YOASOBI Stories Collection by Mayo Hoshino, Sota Ishiki, Shinano, Kanami Minakami, and Shunki Hasizume. The inspiration behind YOASOBI’s hit single, Into the Night, is now available in English! Five enthralling short stories that were so powerful they inspired music that touched the world.
The stories behind the songs! Ever wondered where trending musicians, like Japan’s YOASOBI—known for their explosive debut in 2020 and topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart—find inspiration? This collection of short stories features the works that directly inspired YOASOBI’s hit debut single “Into the Night” (aka Yoru ni Kakeru), as well as their other top songs, including “Tracing a Dream,” “Probably,” “Encore,” and “Halzion.”
Experience the gripping prose and develop a whole new love for the original music that was born from them. This story collection also includes stunning illustrations created by the music video artists—originally only available in Japan’s special edition and limited edition releases!
Into the Night – YOASOBI Stories Collection (Light Novel) will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN in a single volume edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
AWR Music Productions and SQUARE ENIX will present “The Music of SQUARE ENIX – Magic, Memories, and Melodies,” during Otakon 2026.
From the creators of “Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY” and “NieR: Orchestra Concert,” “The Music of SQUARE ENIX – Magic, Memories, and Melodies” celebrates the unforgettable worlds and iconic soundtracks that have defined generations of video game storytelling and adventure.
This all-new symphonic concert production celebrates the music of CHRONO TRIGGER, FINAL FANTASY, KINGDOM HEARTS, Legend of Mana, NieR, Octopath Traveler, and more in a spectacular multimedia experience.
Through sweeping symphonic arrangements and stunning high-definition game visuals from SQUARE ENIX projected above the stage, this concert invites audiences to relive the stories, emotions, and adventures that continue to inspire players around the world.
Otakon 2026 takes place July 31 to August 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The Pusciverse – Puscifer expands its universe with the launch of the band’s first comic book series, Tales From The Pusciverse. Tales From The Pusciverse #1 centers on Bellendia Black, a character first seen in the band’s “Pendulum” video.
Written by Maynard James Keenan, the debut issue features artwork by Marlin Shoop and Andy Belanger, with lettering by Jack Morelli.
The introductory issue presents a conversation between Keenan and Bellendia Black, serving as both an introduction to the character and a gateway to the larger series, which will continue with future installments spotlighting Fanny Grey and The Synth Whisperer. Additional details and release dates will be announced soon.
Tales From The Pusciverse is available exclusively via Puscifer.com.
