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entertainmentThursday, July 23, 2026

SDCC dominates as Lanterns and Clayface trailers drop

San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing, and the entertainment news reflects it. DC Studios made waves with a new Clayface trailer and a Lanterns activation, while Marvel's Kevin Feige teased Miles Morales' MCU debut. Elsewhere, Whoopi Goldberg defended Elliot Page's casting in 'The Odyssey,' and the Boseman estate dispute continues.

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SDCC 2026

The convention floor is buzzing with TV and movie reveals, from DC's Lanterns to the R-rated Clayface trailer.

#01bleedingcool.comJul 23

Lanterns Training Headquarters: Ready to Take The Oath? (SDCC Images)

DC's Lanterns series got a full SDCC activation with training headquarters, ahead of its August 16 premiere on HBO.

by Ray Flook8 min readRead original

#02bleedingcool.comJul 23

From The Rookie to Percy Jackson: TV Brings Big SDCC Energy (IMAGES)

Bleeding Cool's photo gallery captures the TV energy at SDCC, including The Rookie and Percy Jackson.

by Ray Flook11 min readRead original

#03www.polygon.comJul 23

New Clayface movie trailer proves it's going to earn its R rating

The new Clayface trailer leans into horror and tragedy, confirming an R rating and a darker tone for DC's new direction.

Casting and Controversy

Casting news and debates continue to stir conversation, from Miles Morales' future to Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey.'

#04deadline.comJul 23

Kevin Feige Wants To Add Miles Morales’ Spider-Man To MCU After ‘Spider-Verse’ Films End: “We Definitely Have Plans”

Kevin Feige confirmed Marvel has plans to bring Miles Morales into the live-action MCU after Sony's Spider-Verse trilogy ends in 2027.

#05deadline.comJul 23

Whoopi Goldberg Slams Transphobic Critics Of Elliot Page’s ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: “Don’t Go See The Damn Movie”

Whoopi Goldberg told transphobic critics of Elliot Page's casting in 'The Odyssey' to simply skip the movie, which has already grossed over $300M.

Industry Moves

Behind-the-scenes shifts and family disputes keep the industry pages busy.

#06www.tvline.comJul 23

Law & Order: Reid Scott Leaving In Season 26, James Badge Dale Cast

Law & Order is shaking up its cast: Reid Scott exits in Season 26, replaced by James Badge Dale as a new detective.

#07pagesix.comJul 23

Chadwick Boseman’s family fighting over late ‘Black Panther’ actor’s estate 6 years after his tragic death

Multiple outlets report that Chadwick Boseman's family is still fighting over his estate, with his brother claiming his widow hasn't distributed shares to his parents.

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