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Dems Take Texas including Former Dragon Ball Z Composer for Attorney General

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It was a political earthquake on Tuesday, November 3 as Democrats swept back into office taking a majority in the United States House and Senate and flipping seats that were thought to be impossible along with flipping Governors, State House, local races. It was an explosion of blue. One of the biggest surprise of the nights was not just the Democratic win for Senator in Texas or even Governor, but the sweeping down ballot races that flipped the ruby red state to currently blue. One of those wins was Nathan Johnson who will be the next Texas attorney general defeating Republican Mayes Middleton. Why are we covering a state attorney general race? Johnson is also a former composer for Dragon Ball Z.

Johnson, the first Democrat to hold the position of Texas attorney general in 27 years, had previously composed musical scores for Dragon Ball Z and five of its movies. That’s 67 episodes of the anime series during the 2000s as well as 5 movies.

In a video posted to Facebook, Johnson recalls his time composing for the anime and films.

Beyond Dragon Ball Z, Johnson also provided his voice in the dubbing for Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III – The Advent and Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King.

Beyond composer, Johnson has an impressive resume include a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Arizona and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a litigator and mediator at the Dallas office of law firm Thompson Coburn LLP. Johnson entered politics as a Democrat and was elected to the Texas State Senate in November 2018 and took office in 2019.

Solar Sisters goes from the Comic Page to Music Stage and Beyond

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Animotion Media Group has launched the music project for Solar Sisters a new cross- media IP for middle-grade audiences, with the release of its first single, “Solar Cyclone,” and an accompanying animated music video. Released on October 9, the track introduces the sound of the franchise ahead of an upcoming three-song EP rollout that will launch to coincide with the publication of Solar Sisters, the original graphic novel from Papercutz.

Created by Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl, Solar Sisters is being developed as a connected entertainment universe spanning graphic novels, original music, animated videos, and tabletop gaming. Animotion’s music rollout extends the story beyond the page, allowing audiences to discover its characters through songs that exist inside the fictional world while also working as standalone releases for listeners encountering the property for the first time.

“Solar Cyclone”, the project’s flagship song, appears several times within the graphic novel itself. The single is the first release from the forthcoming three-track EP, currently titled Solar Sisters: Nova Starr The EP is a creative collaboration between franchise co-creator Amit Tishler, composer and music producer Alon Kaplan — whose credits include Lost in Play and Moomin: Midsummer Madness — and singer-songwriter HalaCG, whose diverse musical talents and voice bring the character of Nova Starr to life.

The single is performed as a duet by HalaCG as Nova Starr and guest vocalist Risa Mei as Luna Dust, one of the graphic novel’s central protagonists. Mei is a voice actress and singer known for her work on projects like Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact and My Dress-Up Darling. The animated “Solar Cyclone” video was directed by Amit Tishler and features artwork by comic artists Virginia Salucci, Giulia Zucca, and Saturn Ibarra.

A second animated music video, for the second single “Controlled,” will premiere November 6.

Also directed by Tishler and featuring artwork by Salucci and Zucca, with both videos scheduled for release through HalaCG’s main YouTube channel. A third song, “Watch Me Fall” will premiere on December 4th, completing the full EP release. Together, the songs and videos establish the music project as both an extension of the original narrative and a distinct gateway into the wider Solar Sisters universe.

Written by Tishler and Sperl, with artwork by Salucci, colours by Zucca and lettering by Taylor Esposito, the science-fiction adventure follows Phoebe Dust, a washed-up child star who tries to save her family’s struggling moon resort, the Lunar Link, and accidentally rockets her alien sister, Luna, into interstellar superstardom. Unfortunately, Luna’s popularity also draws the ire of Nova Starr, the galaxy’s most ruthless idol, who plots to claw the spotlight back by any means necessary. Now, with the forces of fame, fortune, and cutthroat rivals pulling from every direction, Phoebe must keep her family’s future from being blown into stardust.

The franchise will continue to expand in 2027 with Stardom: The Solar Sisters Game, a family-friendly, non-violent tabletop roleplaying game about the pursuit of fame. The game is in development with Seattle-based Lichenwood Games and Amit Tishler’s Vancouver-based 10 Forward Productions.

  • Promotional image featuring three products from the 'Solar Sisters' franchise: the original EP titled 'Nova Starr', a graphic novel, and a tabletop game called 'Stardom'. Each product is visually showcased with vibrant artwork.
  • An animated character with green hair and headphones dances in a vibrant background, surrounded by comic-style panels featuring various scenes of different characters expressing emotions.
  • An animated scene featuring a character with wings and a metallic outfit, surrounded by vibrant colors and abstract shapes, while another whimsical character with a playful expression appears to be interacting with them.

Jack White’s Las Vegas Concert Poster is a Playable Board Game!

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Designed by Matthew Jacobson, Jack White‘s official poster for his October 2 show at Fontainebleau Las Vegas brought something a little different. Not only could you appreciate it as a poster, but it’s also a playable board game: Jack White: Las Vegas Frenzy!

The 18-by-24-inch poster is the board, with a 52-card game deck, six wooden playing pieces, a custom wooden die, four additional mystery cards (“for magicians only”) and a rulebook. After the concert, a game night was hosted at Fontainebleau’s Azul Lounge, where fans sat down to play.

All 350 copies available at the show sold out. The full edition is 480 copies, including show, band and artist copies. Artist copies go on sale Friday, October 9, at noon Central / 10 a.m. Pacific, for $150 plus shipping.

A colorful board game titled 'Jack White Las Vegas Frenzy' displayed on a wooden table, featuring a circular game board design with numbers and icons, alongside game cards, playing pieces, and a rule book.

Along with the poster, a 1980s-style board-game commercial was made by Jacobson with filmmaker Steve Delahoyde, published on Jack White’s official Instagram account.

Don’t miss the World Premier of the Music Video and Action Figure from Rapper Wordburglar and Wandering Planet Toys

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The prolific rapper and universally acclaimed creator known as the Wordburglar is back with an all-new track: Wordburglar’s Planetoid Raiders rap. ”Planetoid Raiders: Recordor’s Warning,” This incredible, intergalactic song is a searing sonic testament to the power of The Planetoid Raiders, a line of retro-style action figures now funding on Kickstarter from Wandering Planets Toys. Wordburglar also teamed up with Wandering Planet Toys co-founders Chris “Doc” Wyatt and Gavin Hignight to design his own limited edition Planetoid Raider figure, RECORDOR. Fans can listen to Wordburlar’s Planetoid Raiders rap on Bandcamp and YouTube and support the action figures on Kickstarter!

The Wordburglar has produced the fandom anthems “SpaceVerse”, “Burgonomic” and the G.I.Joe-inspired concept album “Welcome To Cobra Island.” He created the theme song for the Mystic Cosmic Patrol web series. And he even voiced Starscope in the animated show Transformers: Botbots! 

Wordburlar’s “Planetoid Raiders: Recordor’s Warning” is the third original song created especially for this ambitious line of action figures, along with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Johnathan Pushkar’s theme song and elle AVA’s “Love Theme From Planetoid Raiders.” 

Inspired by Kenner Toys’ 1978 Star Wars action figures, and their off-the-wall competitor Tomland Toys’ Starroid Raiders – each Planetoid Raider is a lovingly designed tribute to classic scifi toys and a striking piece of contemporary art. Fans can collect each limited edition, 5-point articulated, 1:18 Scale figure on Kickstarter, including brave Captain Oton, heroic Helmsman Ryot, WarLor the Mysterious Space Traveler, the trusty rusty robot Yogun, and the rest of the team. The figures in Planetoid Raider: Wave 1 will be available on retro-inspired card backs or pre-packed in a metal lunchbox-style collector’s case, with art from renowned Los Angeles horror artist Bill Rude. Wandering Planet Toys is also creating an 8 page “Sloog Interlude” mini-comic titled written by Chris “Doc” Wyatt with art by Chris Anderson (American Caper) available exclusively through the Kickstarter campaign.

  • A colorful toy robot with a blue body, black boots, and a playful design, standing on a lunar-like surface with a starry background.
  • Three action figures from the 'Planetoid Raiders' collection, featuring characters named Warlor, Buzzz, and Oton, displayed in packaging with a colorful space background.
  • Comic book cover for 'Planetoid Raiders' featuring a figure in a black suit climbing with a rope and shooting energy beams, with a colorful background and an animal illustration on the left.
  • A colorful comic book cover titled 'SLOOG INTERLUDE' featuring a spacecraft flying towards a futuristic structure in space. The background includes stars, planets, and asteroids, with vibrant colors and bold typography.
  • A comic-style illustration depicting a futuristic robot in space, jumping or leaping while shooting blasts. Background includes stars, planets, and a distant spaceship, with action words like 'Pew!' and 'Whoop!' enhancing the dynamic scene.
  • A comic panel featuring Sloog, a security officer of the Planetoid Raiders, who is on leave. He is depicted holding a weapon in a green, geometric room. Below, alien figures with red heads and blue uniforms are approaching, making a 'clomp' sound.
  • A comic panel showing a character in a green environment, expressing surprise with sound effects, while a robot-like figure is depicted in the background. In the next panel, a cartoonish black dog with large eyes is falling, accompanied by a sound effect 'PLUNK!'

Exclusive: Get ready to rock out to A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts with this Playlist

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Ari Ackerman just witnessed a murder. Or two. Or maybe he didn’t. He’s not quite sure… From writer and colorist Oliver Mertz, artist Alex Diotto, letterer Taylor Esposito, and Oni Press comes A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts: a weird tale of conspiracy, faded superheroics, and suburban angst in ʼ90s Washington, D.C. For readers who like What’s the Furthest Place from Here?, Love and Rockets, David Lynch, Daniel Clowes, Seinfeld, Agatha Christie, Powers, Fugazi, and Wes Anderson, A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts will haunt a store near you on September 2, 2026.

Teenager Ari Ackerman loves the Washington, D.C., punk scene and is trying very hard to process the perpetual impending death (and frequent resurrections) of his cancer-stricken father. Ari’s best friend, Maya Meng, just wants to hang out and go see Jawbox play at the Black Cat. But sadly, an escalating series of unexplained deaths can really ruin a perfectly good day… Charmingly whimsical, darkly funny, and stylistically innovative, A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts is sure to evoke all the feelings that come with being an outsider, making sense of the world around you, and finding your place in it.

Writer Oliver Mertz has put together a playlist for you to get ready to rock out when you read A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts when it hits shelves this week! Listen to the playlist below and then get the graphic novel when it comes to comic shop shelves this Wednesday!

Hollywood Records Releases Marvel’s Wolverine Original Video Game Soundtrack By David Fleming

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Hollywood Records has released the Original Video Game Soundtrack for Marvel’s Wolverine. Scored by acclaimed composer David Fleming, the complete soundtrack is available today on all major digital streaming platforms. The announcement that Fleming would helm the game’s score first broke to packed crowds at San Diego Comic-Con, sparking widespread excitement and anticipation among Marvel fans and gaming enthusiasts alike. Pre-orders for the vinyl album begin September 15, coinciding with the game’s release on PlayStation 5 consoles.

Listen to the Soundtrack

Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music | YouTube Music

Marvel’s Wolverine Original Video Game Soundtrack track list:

  1. Logan  
  2. A Dream of the Future  
  3. Red  
  4. Adamantium  
  5. Trask and the Machines  
  6. His Creed Is Mayhem  
  7. Twin Flames  
  8. Death Be a Lady  
  9. The Hand  
  10. Family Reunion  
  11. Raven and the Hunter  
  12. Omega Red  
  13. Attack on the Fortress  
  14. Reavers  
  15. Dawn of the Sentinel  
  16. Death’s Door  
  17. Rebirth  
  18. To the Victor  
  19. The Cruelest Cut  
  20. Weapon & Master  
  21. Remember  

Jem and the Holograms and The Misfits Reunite for Reimagined “Click Clash”

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The iconic rivalry between Jem and The Holograms and The Misfits is back with “Click Clash,” reimagined for 2026. Bringing a fresh sound and renewed energy to the classic battle of the bands, the two groups go head-to-head once again in the ultimate musical showdown. Adding an extra connection to the original series, the track features Ellen Bernfeld aka Norma Human, the original voice of Pizzazz, bridging the world of the beloved ’80s series with this exciting new chapter. Blending nostalgia with a fresh sound for today, “Click Clash” gives longtime Jem fans something new to celebrate while introducing the iconic rivalry to a whole new generation.

Check out the video above to catch the song or listen to it on the platform you prefer.

Rock Out with The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert

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Celebrating 40 years of The Transformers: The Movie, Hasbro has been putting on an “Apology Tour” that includes numerous parts including the “Celebration of Life Concert” which took place during San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

The full concert has now been put up online, a near 2 hour rocking concert. It features music from The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition, performed live by Knights of Unicron, including a special performance of “The Touch” by Stan Bush himself and performance by Vince DiCola. Opening for the Knights of Unicron are G.I. JOE’s Cold Slither and Britta Phillips – original singer from Jem and the Holograms. And featuring a special appearance by Sebastian Bach!

Jem
0:01 Jem Theme
2:18 Only The Beginning
4:38 Twilight In Paris
6:27 Deception
9:04 I Got My Eye On You
11:17 Glitter & Gold
13:58 Truly Outrageous
16:32 Who Is He Kissing
18:29 Like A Dream
20:52 She’s Got The Power
23:23 Depends On The Mood I’m In
25:51 Music is Magic

28:08 Stern Pinball

Cold Slither
29:11 Welcome To The Swamp
30:17 Knock Em Dread
34:05 These Fluffies Are Fatal
37:49 Under The Dreadnok Spell
42:19 Zartan’s Revenge
46:21 Cobra Island
51:19 Thunder Machine
55:48 Cold Slither
1:01:27 Jem Theme Song with Britta Phillips

Knights of Unicron
1:04:35 The Transformers Theme featuring Brittney Slayes
1:08:56 Hunger featuring Brittney Slayes
1:13:59 Instruments Of Destruction featuring Francesco Cavalieri
1:18:27 Dare To Be Stupid featuring Torch
1:22:00 Autobot/Decepticon Battle
1:26:45 Death Of Optimus Prime featuring Vince DiCola
1:33:25 The Touch featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola
1:38:29 Dare featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola
1:43:54 Escape
1:49:30 Nothin’s Gonna Stand In Our Way featuring Sebastian Bach

SDCC 2026: Hasbro reveals My Little Pony: Forever Friendship, a new YouTube Animated Series

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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. The brand-new YouTube animated series introducing the next generation of pony adventures premieres on YouTube in early 2027.  

A feelings-first fantasy adventure, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship follows Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy as they embark on a new journey of friendship, magic and self-discovery. Building on the legacy of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and featuring beloved characters from that era, this new digital series introduces a fresh creative vision while staying true to the themes that have defined My Little Pony for generations. Through character-driven storytelling and heartfelt adventures, these bi-weekly, 9-minute episode drops on YouTube will explore individuality, belonging and emotional growth as the ponies navigate the everyday magic of friendship together.  

Led by Showrunner and Head Writer Gretchen Mallorie and Series Director Tayhan Mustafa, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship introduces a new visual direction for My Little Pony, defined by luminous color, iridescent magic and expressive design rooted in character and emotion. Developed in collaboration with Lil Critter Workshop and featuring key artistic contributions from acclaimed illustrator Nicholas Kole, the animated series brings a richly imagined vision of Equestria to life, balancing playful charm with emotional depth, while honoring the warmth and heart fans have long associated with the beloved brand. 

Bringing the characters to life is a talented voice cast featuring Jenna Weir as Twilight Sparkle, Ava Preston as Rainbow Dash, Kayla Samson as Fluttershy and Kaya Kanashiro as Pinkie Pie, delivering the warmth, energy and authenticity that defines this next chapter. 

Hasbro has also released a video that goes 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.

At its core, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship is a story about emotional growth, individuality and the everyday magic of connection. Through heartfelt adventures, humor and evolving friendships, the digital series invites a new generation of fans of all ages into a world where kindness and self-discovery take center stage. The series will come to life through bi-weekly 9-minute episode drops on YouTube, clipped and celebrated across social media platforms, ensuring we reach our multi-generational fans wherever they are.  

Building on the news, Hasbro also unveiled a brand-new music track titled “Forever Friendship,” a bright, feel-good anthem that celebrates the series’ themes of connection, self-belief, and individuality. Performed by vocalist Cali Rodi and produced and written by Super Weirdo Productions, the track is a special cover of the show’s theme song, which will be featured in the title sequence and performed by the pony voice cast. The anthem is available to stream now across major digital platforms, including Apple, Spotify and Amazon music. 

Check out the theme song, “Forever Friendship!”

SDCC 2026: V.B.O. (featuring Francesco Cavalieri of WIND ROSE) Announces DJ Set At The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert Taking Place Tonight

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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

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