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In our digital age, numerous films achieve a strange, fragmented kind of fame through the lens of “excerpt culture.” A single joke, a haunting frame, or a solitary scene can circulate globally, divorced entirely from the narrative it originated from. Consider the iconic GIF of Chow Yun-fat flashing a thumbs-up—it is ubiquitous online, yet few...
Jenna Ortega, the breakout star of “Wednesday,” is set to headline the upcoming sports drama *Nasty*, according to reports from Deadline. Ortega will share the screen with Oscar nominee Rose Byrne (*Insidious*), under the direction of filmmaker Karyn Kusama (notably, the project will be directed by Julia Halperin and Jason Cortlund under the guidance of...
During a recent three-hour hands-on session with Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse in Paris, we sat down with the developers to pull back the curtain on the game’s production. Beyond the fascinating origins of the partnership between Konami and Evil Empire—the full story of which can be found here—we were keen to address a hot-button industry topic:...
The gripping thriller series “Kholod” (Cold), starring Lyubov Aksyonova, has officially premiered on Russian streaming platforms. The narrative follows Zhenya Plotnikova, a reserved wife and mother who finds herself the victim of a grave injustice. After being wrongfully imprisoned for a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of her husband and six-year-old daughter, she...
During a recent three-hour exclusive preview event in Paris, we sat down with the developers behind Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse to pull back the curtain on its production. Beyond the fascinating details regarding the collaborative partnership between Evil Empire and Konami, we were eager to address a growing concern in the gaming industry: the role of...
Surreal adventure Roman Sands RE:Build will launch on September 16, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. The game is developed by Arbitrary Metric and published by Serenity Forge. A resort trapped in a time loop The story begins at a luxury resort where demanding guests continue their routines while the wider world faces...
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, celebrated for his iconic role in *Jurassic Park*, has passed away due to complications from pneumonia. This was confirmed by his representative, Philip Grenz. Sam succumbed to pneumonia. Prior to this illness, Sam had fought a courageous battle against lymphoma, successfully overcoming it through a pioneering treatment known as CAR-T...
Photo: Leah Gallo for Prime Video According to reports from Deadline, Amazon Prime Video’s ambitious God of War adaptation has hit a significant roadblock. The production will be recasting the iconic role of Kratos after lead actor Ryan Hurst sustained a severe injury during filming. The injury occurred in late June while Hurst was performing...
Gracie Abrams Julie Greve Welcome to our weekly New Music Friday roundup, your curated guide to the most essential releases hitting streaming platforms. We’ve sifted through the noise to highlight the standout tracks and albums that are set to dominate your rotation all weekend long. Following last week’s impressive drops from Madonna, Sienna Spiro, and...
HBO Max has officially announced the upcoming release of a special documentary titled Euphoria: A Look Back. This insightful feature, which delves into the production of the hit series starring Zendaya, is set to premiere online on July 24. The documentary will feature appearances by key cast members, including Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, alongside...
