Artemis Fowl is getting another shot at the screen—this time as an animated television series. Disney announced on October 11 that it has greenlit an adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s bestselling fantasy books for Disney Channel and Disney+.
The news came from Colfer himself during the “25 Years of Artemis Fowl” panel at New York Comic Con. It’s a fitting moment for the announcement: the first novel arrived in 2001, making this year the series’ 25th anniversary.
What’s the new Artemis Fowl series about?
The show follows Artemis, a 13-year-old criminal mastermind who discovers that fairies aren’t just the stuff of bedtime stories. They have a secret underground civilization, serious firepower and advanced technology. Artemis plans to capture one and take its magic in hopes of saving his seriously ill mother.
That mix of family stakes, fantasy and high-tech mischief helped make the books a favorite among young readers. Disney says the franchise has sold more than 35 million copies and has been translated into 48 languages.
Will the author be involved?
Yes. Eoin Colfer will serve as an executive producer, alongside Ben Juwono, whose credits include Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and Big Hero 6: The Series, and Colleen Evanson, who has worked on DuckTales and Monsters at Work.
For readers who care about how the books translate to television, Colfer’s involvement is an encouraging detail. It doesn’t guarantee a scene-for-scene adaptation, but it does mean the creator is part of the team shaping this version.
When does Artemis Fowl premiere?
Disney has not announced a premiere date, voice cast or episode count. The project has been greenlit, so families shouldn’t expect an immediate streaming debut. We’ll be watching for the first look and further production details.
New York City is about to get louder—in a good way. HONK NYC! returns October 15–18, 2026, celebrating 20 years of brass bands, percussion and community-powered music across Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.
Rather than a single-ticket concert, HONK spreads performances across neighborhood spaces, including outdoor locations. Organizers describe the four-day program as a mix of free and affordable events, with music drawing on jazz, bhangra, Afro-Caribbean traditions and more.
Highlights from the 2026 schedule
Thursday, October 15: Opening night at Fifth Hammer Brewing in Long Island City, 6:30–9:30 p.m., with No Small Money Brass Band, Bhangra Liberation Orchestra and a participatory jam.
Friday, October 16: A Ghost Band event brings music to Midtown. Saturday, October 17: An afternoon performance is scheduled in Washington Square Park. Sunday, October 18: HONK! The Open Streets fills Underhill Plaza in Prospect Heights with afternoon music, followed by an evening finale at Loove Annex in Brooklyn.
Is it a good family outing?
For families with children who enjoy live music, the daytime outdoor events are worth considering. Because individual performances have different venues, hours and settings, check each listing before attending with younger kids. Some evening venues may be more adult-oriented.
Ready for some prehistoric fun at home? PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is now available to watch at home, and families can add a little hands-on adventure with a downloadable packet of themed activity sheets shared by the film’s publicity team.
In the movie, Ryder, Marshall, the rest of the PAW Patrol pups and their new friend Rex team up for a rescue mission on Dino Island. The new printable activities offer kids a way to keep the dinosaur-themed fun going after the credits.
The download link is supplied by the movie’s publicity team. You’ll need a PDF viewer and, if you’d like paper copies, a printer. Adult help may be useful for younger kids.
More dino-sized PAW Patrol fun
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie brings the rescue crew together with Rex for a dinosaur adventure. Families interested in watching can check their preferred digital movie retailer for current viewing options.
New Yorkers looking for a quick escape from the usual weekday routine can take a very small break—literally—when MGA’s Miniverse brings a free, one-day pop-up to Astor Place Plaza on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The event, called NYC’s Smallest Break, runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is open to the public. Inspired by the tiny collectible creations of MGA’s Miniverse, the experience promises a playful change of pace in the middle of Manhattan.
What to expect at the Miniverse pop-up
According to the event invitation shared with DaDa Rocks by Falkowitz PR, visitors can explore a miniaturized New York City bodega, try a giant vending-machine game for Miniverse products and prizes, and pick up free coffee and snacks. The organizers also plan to hand out “Take a Mini Break” stickers or postcards, along with a giveaway for visitors.
It’s designed as a quick stop, whether you’re taking a lunch break, passing through the neighborhood, or exploring the city with a toy-loving friend or family member. Prize availability and any participation restrictions were not specified in the invitation, so visitors should not assume particular items are guaranteed.
Because this is a one-day event, consider checking for any last-minute changes before making a special trip. The invitation does not specify recommended ages, accessibility arrangements, or whether giveaways are limited while supplies last.
Hasbro used New York Comic Con 2026 to reveal new collectibles inspired by Marvel and Star Wars. The October 11 announcement includes figures tied to Avengers: Doomsday, a new wave based on X-Men ’97, and additions to the Star Wars Black Series and Vintage Collection.
Marvel Legends reveals
Three Marvel Legends figures inspired by Avengers: Doomsday lead the announcements: Lord Doom (Concept Series), Nightcrawler and Beast. Hasbro lists October 14 at 1 p.m. ET as the preorder opening for these figures, with an expected spring 2027 release window.
The X-Men ’97 lineup expands with Death Gambit, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Havok, Polaris and Vindicator. Hasbro lists October 21 at 1 p.m. ET for preorders of that wave. A separate Astonishing X-Men Cyclops and Wolverine two-pack is expected to open for preorder October 28.
New Star Wars collectibles
Hasbro also shared upcoming Star Wars Black Series figures, including Saesee Tiin, Agen Kolar and Zam Wesell, alongside a Saga Collection multipack. The Vintage Collection Mandalorian three-pack features Trapper Wolf, Frog Lady and Carson Teva.
The Saga Collection multipack is scheduled for preorder October 15 at 1 p.m. ET. The Mandalorian three-pack is scheduled for October 22 at 1 p.m. ET. Hasbro anticipates spring 2027 availability for both.
What families and collectors should know
These details come from manufacturer press materials, not independent product testing. Preorder times and availability may change, and families should confirm each item’s recommended age before purchasing.
Brad Bird’s long-awaited animated detective adventure Ray Gunn has reached a major milestone: its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on October 10, 2026. The new film blends science fiction with the smoky atmosphere of an old-fashioned mystery, and it brings together a voice cast led by Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.
Netflix’s publicity team announced the premiere and shared links to film stills, teaser artwork and red-carpet photographs. The film is scheduled to reach select theaters December 4, including limited 70mm screenings, before streaming on Netflix December 18, 2026.
Official Ray Gunn poster. Courtesy of Netflix.
A detective story in a city of tomorrow
The story unfolds in Metropia, an enormous city that imagines the future through a 1939 lens. Private investigator Raymond Gunn gets pulled into a mystery involving aliens, murder and celebrity Venus Nova. It’s a different flavor of animation from the director of The Incredibles and Ratatouille: retro-futuristic, mysterious and steeped in film-noir style.
Rockwell voices Raymond Gunn, while Johansson plays Venus Nova. Tom Waits, Alan Tudyk, Matt Berry, Bobby Cannavale, Michelle Rodriguez, Patton Oswalt and John Ratzenberger are among the additional performers named in Netflix’s announcement. Michael Giacchino composed the music.
A scene from Ray Gunn. Courtesy of Netflix.
What happened at the premiere?
According to the October 10 publicity announcement, Bird attended the London premiere alongside Rockwell and Johansson. Composer Giacchino, Netflix Film chairman Dan Lin and Netflix feature-animation head Hannah Minghella were also listed among attendees.
The festival appearance is the latest step for a project Bird has been developing for years. The BFI’s official festival announcement includes Ray Gunn among its world premieres, while Netflix’s fall film guide confirms the December streaming date and principal cast.
Promotional still from Ray Gunn. Courtesy of Netflix.
Is Ray Gunn a movie for kids?
Animation doesn’t automatically mean a movie is aimed at young children. Ray Gunn revolves around a murder mystery and noir-inspired crime story, so parents should review the trailer and any official age guidance before planning a family movie night. Its appeal may be strongest for older animation fans and viewers who enjoy science-fiction mysteries.
Animated film still from Ray Gunn. Courtesy of Netflix.
When can you watch Ray Gunn?
December 4, 2026: Select theatrical screenings, with limited 70mm presentations. December 18, 2026: Netflix streaming debut. Theater locations and availability may vary.
Additional scene from Ray Gunn. Courtesy of Netflix.
Hasbro used New York Comic Con 2026 to expand its G.I. Joe Classified Series, announcing a new wave of six-inch action figures for collectors and fans of the long-running franchise.
Who’s joining the lineup?
The newly revealed characters include Cobra’s H.E.A.T. Viper, Daina of the October Guard, Shipwreck with Althea, and Hardball. The figures are designed with articulated joints and character-inspired accessories for posing and display.
When can fans preorder?
According to Hasbro’s October 9 announcement, preorders for the new figures open Tuesday, October 13, at 1 p.m. Eastern, with availability expected in early 2027. The company also highlighted its Dreadnok Thunder Machine vehicle, which remains in a separate preorder window.
The figures are marketed for ages four and up, but collectors should review the product packaging and any small-parts warnings before buying for younger children. Pricing and retailer stock may vary.
Source: Hasbro product announcement distributed October 9, 2026.
Marvel comic readers have a major app change coming. Marvel Unlimited is being retired in December 2026, with a replacement called Marvel Comics powered by WEBTOON scheduled to launch November 16.
Marvel notified members of the change in an October 5 service email and has published a transition FAQ. For families who share a digital comics library—or anyone who has years of saved issues and reading progress—the important part is planning the move rather than waiting until the old app disappears.
Dates to know
October 5: Marvel Unlimited stopped accepting new subscriptions. November 16: The new Marvel Comics powered by WEBTOON app is scheduled to launch, with library importing available. December 7: Readers lose the ability to read comics in Marvel Unlimited and new content stops. December 21: The old app’s library-browsing window ends. December 28: Marvel says the old app will be fully removed.
What happens to saved comics?
According to Marvel, the new app is intended to import existing libraries, reading progress, redeemed or purchased titles, and saved issues. Members should watch for official migration instructions and verify that their library transferred before the old app’s browsing window closes.
Camp Half-Blood is getting ready for another adventure. Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns to Disney+ on November 20, 2026, and New York Comic Con is giving fans a closer look at what’s next for Percy and his friends.
Series star Walker Scobell is part of the New York Comic Con programming highlighting Season 3. The new episodes adapt The Titan’s Curse, the third novel in Rick Riordan’s popular fantasy series.
What is Season 3 about?
When Annabeth disappears, Percy faces a new quest against a backdrop of dangerous prophecies and rising stakes for Olympus. Fans of the books will recognize the story’s mix of Greek mythology, friendship, and difficult choices.
The series features Walker Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover. For families reading the novels together, the adaptation creates a chance to compare what changes on screen and what stays true to Riordan’s story.
When can you watch?
Season 3 premieres November 20 on Disney+. Disney has confirmed the premiere date; families should check the streaming service for the final episode-release schedule.
Why families may want to revisit the books
With the third novel moving to television, this is a good moment for young fantasy readers to revisit The Titan’s Curse or catch up on earlier adventures. Parents can review the show’s rating and themes to decide whether it fits their household.
There are some cartoon characters that immediately transport you back to being a kid. For me, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner are absolutely on that list. I grew up watching Looney Tunes on Saturday mornings, waiting to see what ridiculous ACME product Wile E. Coyote would order next—and, of course, exactly how badly it would backfire.
So getting the chance to watch COYOTE VS. ACME with my youngest daughter, Harlow, was one of those great full-circle parenting moments. She loved the movie, found it really funny and surprisingly heartwarming, while I got a huge dose of nostalgia watching characters I grew up with come back to life for another generation.
After decades of being blown up, flattened, launched off cliffs, smashed by boulders and generally abused by just about every product in the ACME catalog, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) has finally had enough.
This time, instead of ordering another rocket or giant magnet, he gets a lawyer.
Wile E. teams up with billboard accident attorney Kevin Avery (Will Forte) and decides to sue ACME, Inc. for all those years of defective products and catastrophic results. Standing in their way is ACME’s slick corporate attorney Buddy Crane (John Cena) and a company that isn’t particularly interested in taking responsibility for what its products have done to one very persistent coyote.
The setup alone is wonderfully ridiculous—and exactly the kind of ridiculous that works in the Looney Tunes universe.
What surprised me was that underneath all of the cartoon insanity there is actually a lot of heart here. Harlow was laughing throughout the movie, but she was also invested in Wile E. Coyote. After spending our entire lives watching him get smashed, dropped, exploded and flattened, it’s kind of nice to finally root for the guy.
And yes, there is plenty here for parents.
COYOTE VS. ACME understands that a lot of the adults bringing their kids to see this movie grew up with these characters themselves. The movie doesn’t just dust off Wile E. Coyote for another adventure; it plays with the absurd logic that made the original cartoons so much fun. ACME could apparently mail you anything from rocket-powered roller skates to enough explosives to level a mountain—and nobody ever questioned whether any of this stuff actually worked.
Until now.
That nostalgia worked on me, but the best part was seeing that Harlow didn’t need any of it. She just thought it was funny. That’s usually a pretty good test of whether bringing back characters from our childhood actually works: the parents can enjoy remembering them while the kids discover them as something new.
I also had the chance to interview Lana Condor, one of the movie’s co-stars, and asked about her own memories of growing up with Looney Tunes. Her answer immediately made me laugh because apparently Sylvester and Tweety caused her a little childhood anxiety.
She remembered being stressed watching Sylvester constantly going after Tweety Bird, thinking basically, it’s over for you, Tweety.
I completely understand.
That’s part of what makes Looney Tunes work across generations. We know Wile E. is going over that cliff. We know the rocket isn’t going where it’s supposed to go. We know Sylvester probably isn’t catching Tweety. Somehow, we still watch every ridiculous plan unfold.
COYOTE VS. ACME captures that spirit while giving Wile E. something he hasn’t had very often over all these years—a chance to actually fight back.
For our family, it worked. Harlow thought it was hilarious, I got to revisit a huge piece of my Saturday-morning childhood, and we both walked away having enjoyed the movie for completely different reasons.
That’s exactly what I want from a family movie.
If you grew up with Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, Sylvester, the Road Runner and one extremely determined coyote, there’s plenty here to make you smile. More importantly, there’s a pretty good chance your kids are going to understand why we loved these characters in the first place.
DaDa Rocks Recommendation: Definitely worth seeing with the kids—and parents who grew up on Saturday morning Looney Tunes may end up enjoying it just as much as they do.
Disclosure: I attended a screening of COYOTE VS. ACME to facilitate this review and had the opportunity to interview Lana Condor. All opinions are my own.
