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Xbox is preparing an announcement that will surprise fans, with insiders reporting that the reveal is set for Gamescom 2026. Industry insider NateTheHate reported that Microsoft is working on a new game based on one of its owned franchises. Microsoft will publish the project, while an external developer outside Xbox Game Studios handles development. The...
Multitalented powerhouse Cynthia Erivo will be celebrated at the American Ballet Theatre’s upcoming autumn benefit. (Photo: Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) A Milestone Celebration at Lincoln Center Acclaimed virtuoso Cynthia Erivo is slated to receive top honors at the American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala: Angels and Demons. The distinguished event will unfold on...
Disney has renewed the animated series Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends for a seventh season, scheduled to premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+ in 2028. The renewal marks a franchise milestone, as no other Spider-Man television series has ever reached seven seasons. The decision follows massive viewership numbers across streaming platforms. Since its premiere,...
Over the last two decades, dark fantasy has become one of literature’s most popular subgenres, powered by the massive success of George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire and Andrzej Sapkowski‘s The Witcher. While both gained global attention through television adaptations, the subgenre’s core themes resonate on their own. Dark fantasy centers on...
Movie Maker: Sequence Consolidation from Track Lists Managing extensive scene recordings with high track counts can quickly clutter cinematic timelines. To streamline this workflow, you can now seamlessly group selected tracks into nested sequences directly via the tracklist context menu. View Demonstration Video Movie Maker: Overhauled Undo/Redo Architecture Historical undo and redo operations (Ctrl+Z /...
Alex Ullom, the 27-year-old filmmaker behind Neon’s new horror release It Ends, has already wrapped production on his next movie. After premiering his lo-fi existential debut at SXSW, Ullom is pivoting toward what he calls straight maximalism with 4 X 4: The Event. “4 X 4: The Event is the complete opposite of It Ends,”...
Niall Horan performs during iHeartRadio 93.3 FLZ’s Jingle Ball at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Photo: Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Niall Horan is relinquishing creative control of his forthcoming stage repertoire, inviting his devoted fanbase to curate the nightly concert program. Reaching out via Instagram Stories, the Irish singer-songwriter called upon his followers—affectionately dubbed...
Streetwear label Supreme has unveiled a collaboration with Analogue to release two luxury editions of the Analogue Pocket handheld console, offering the retro gaming device in a 24-karat gold-plated finish alongside the brand’s signature glossy red colorway. The specialized hardware appears in Supreme’s Fall/Winter 2026 preview catalog of limited-run items. The company has not disclosed...
A new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword highlights protagonist Miyamoto Musashi and his driving motivation as he cuts down human enemies and demons alike. Musashi commands exceptional sword skills, dispatching both mortal and demonic foes with ease. His mastery of swordsmanship serves as one of the core features of the game. In a...
The original Xbox is getting the brick treatment. Mattel Brick Shop has revealed a new kit that serves as a 1:1 scale replica of the classic system. Built to mark the console’s 25th anniversary, the 3,509-piece set includes the machine itself, the bulky Duke controller, and mini dioramas based on classic games. Those dioramas draw...
