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New from Lego: Marvel Doctor Strange Santum Santorum Building Set
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A celebration of Doctor Strange – LEGO Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum (76218) is a 3-story, 360-degree, modular construction project for adult fans of the Marvel Universe
Iconic Marvel characters – The set includes Doctor Strange, Wong, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Ebony Maw, Master Mordo, Sinister Strange, Dead Strange and The Scarlet Witch minifigures
Realistic details – The model is filled with familiar features and authentic accessories from the Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and DoctorStrange in the Multiverse of Madness movies
Display piece – Measuring over 12.5 in. (32 cm) high, 12.5 in. (31 cm) wide and 10.5 in. (26 cm) deep, this captivating model makes a conversation piece for any home or workplace
Pop Culture Roundup: Fantastic Four! She-Hulk! Batgirl! More!
ITEM! A new creative team comprised of writer Ryan North, interior artist Iban Coello and cover artist Alex Ross will start a run on Marvel's Fantastic Four title in September.
ITEM! Maybe they can just use it for "The Flash": The composer of the "Batgirl" film score spent a year working on it before DC axed the film.
ITEM! Actress Maureen O'Brien is reprising her role as "Doctor Who" companion Vicki after near six decades.
Watch a Preview for Upcoming Sidney Poitier Documentary
"Sidney" premieres September 23 in theaters and on Apple TV+.
New Comics Collected Editions: Robin & Batman! Always Never! King Conan! More!
New on Video: "Kill a Dragon" - A Vintage Jack Palance Action Flick Set in Hong Kong!
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Soldier of fortune Jack Palance (Attack) squares off against warlord Fernando Lamas (100 Rifles) in the explosive action-adventure, Kill a Dragon. When a dangerous load of nitroglycerin lands on a beach near Hong Kong, the islanders claim it as their own. But the powerful Nico Patrai (Lamas) threatens to destroy the island and its inhabitants if the cargo is not given to him in three days.
The villagers turn to swaggering mercenary Rick Masters (Palance) and his team of karate experts to help smuggle the nitroglycerin off their island and rid them of the ruthless Patrai and his henchmen once and for all. Helmed by veteran television and Hollywood filmmaker Michael D. Moore (The Fastest Guitar Alive) and co-starring Aldo Ray (And Hope to Die) and Aliza Gur (From Russia with Love), Kill a Dragon mixes rousing action with all the wonder and excitement of beautiful Hong Kong!
New from Lego: James Bond 007 Aston Martin DB5 Building Set
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Discover the 007 Aston Martin DB5 – LEGO Speed Champions 007 Aston Martin DB5 (76911) toy replica of the world-famous 1964 sports car
What’s in the box? – Everything you need to build a LEGO interpretation of the 007 Aston Martin DB5, plus a No Time To Die-James Bond minifigure with a toy wrench
A collectible model for play and display – Build your very own Aston Martin DB5, show it off to friends and enjoy fun race and car-chase action against other vehicles from the Speed Champions range
Dimensions – The 007 Aston Martin DB5 model measures over 2 in. (5 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) long and 2.5 in. (7 cm) wide
Pop Culture Roundup: Hardy Boys! Sandman! Doctor Who!
ITEM! How many Hardy Boys books are there? The Penn Book Center investigates.
ITEM! The New York Times profiles Joe Hisaishi, composer for the Studio Ghibli films.
ITEM! George R.R. Martin on "The Sandman": "It’s a fabulous fantasy, and I rope it will run for many more seasons."
ITEM! Speaking of which, here's a look at "The Sandman" cast.
ITEM! David Tennant teased that his appearance in an upcoming "Doctor Who" episode features "many other people," too.