Pop Culture Headlines — Baldur’s Gate 3 Comics Series

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Star Wars Dungeons & Dragons Game Expansion

Wizards of the Coast has revealed the first details of the upcoming official Star Wars™ Dungeons & Dragons game expansion. The collaboration involves two books, including a D&D / Star Wars Core Rulebook and the pre-written campaign Star Wars Tyro Squadron: Adventures™. The events of the adventure are set during the Original Trilogy, where players take part of a secret Rebel mission against the Empire. The Dungeons & Dragons Star Wars collab is set to launch in 2027.

Stargate Series in Development

According to Variety, showrunner Jac Schaeffer is currently developing a new Stargate television series for Amazon MGM Studios. Schaeffer is best known for creating Marvel’s WandaVision and Agatha All Along spinoff, and will be joined by Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell as executive producers. There are no details about Amazon’s Stargate series at this time.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Comics Series with Astarion

Dark Horse Comics has officially unveiled more details about its upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3 comic series. The book will begin with a six-issue murder mystery story focusing on Astarion, and the next six issues will follow Karlach as she cuts her way through the Nine Hells. Writer Alyssa Wong and artist Vincenzo Carratù will take the lead on the Astarion series, with writer Becky Cloonan and artist Francesco Scimonelli will handle Karlach’s adventure. The Baldur’s Gate 3 comic series debuts on February 24.

Artemis Fowl Animated Series

First announced at New York Comic Con, Disney has officially greenlit animated programming for the hit children’s novel series Artemis Fowl. Written by Eoin Colfer, the Artemis Fowl books follow the adventures of a 13-year-old genius as he discovers a world of high-tech magic and fairies, planning to capture one to save his family. The animated series will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ but does not currently have a release date at this time.

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