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The creative minds behind one of the most compelling science fiction series of recent years are embarking on an ambitious new endeavor. Hulu is currently developing an adaptation of Koren Shadmi’s graphic novel Shifter, spearheaded by Severance star Adam Scott alongside writers Ezra Claytan Daniels and Eli Jorne. Set in the near future, the narrative...
Danny McBride is preparing to pivot from his career as a comedic auteur to take the reins of a major action blockbuster. According to industry reports, the mastermind behind several acclaimed comedy series is set to write and direct the latest entry in the G.I. Joe franchise. This project marks a significant milestone as McBride’s...
The AMC Theatres website has unveiled the official runtime for the upcoming Resident Evil adaptation. According to the updated listing, Zach Cregger’s horror feature will clock in at 1 hour and 35 minutes. This makes the impending reboot one of the shortest feature-length entries in the franchise to date. The director previously emphasized his commitment...
Machine Party will launch on Steam on July 30, 2026. The game is being created by Mike Klubnika, the developer of Buckshot Roulette, together with GDeavid. The project is a collection of 15 competitive minigames for two to four players. Each round puts the group into a different hazardous test, from assembling a firearm under...
Volcano Princess will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android on July 30, 2026. A free prologue demo became available on July 16. The game is a daughter-raising simulation set in a fantasy kingdom. Every choice affects the heroine’s education, relationships and future, with more than 50 endings available. The new edition includes...
Jimmy Barnes Remembers His Dear Friend, The Legendary Sam Neill Sam Neill attends the premiere of “Apples Never Fall” in Los Angeles, March 2024. Credit: Gregg DeGuire/Variety To Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes, Sam Neill was more than just a cinematic heavyweight—he was a vibrant, joyful pillar of his inner circle. Neill, the esteemed actor...
Dave Kendall at the Limelight club in New York City, 1993. (Credit: Steve Eichner/WireImage) Dave Kendall, the quintessential British presenter who served as a cultural compass for the alternative rock movement, has passed away at 68. As the long-time face of MTV’s seminal program 120 Minutes, Kendall was instrumental in bringing underground sounds to the...
Interactive NPC Dialogue We’ve implemented a robust system for NPC dialogue that adds integrated subtitles and synchronized lip-syncing to your audio files. Think of it as a modernized, refined evolution of the classic Half-Life 2 approach. Watch Demo Enhanced Sound Processing You can now define import-time processing directly within a sound’s .meta file. These settings...
Physical media enthusiasts have cause to celebrate: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is receiving a sophisticated, deluxe physical release from the Criterion Collection this autumn. The timing is perfect, allowing you to seamlessly integrate this haunting masterpiece into your upcoming Halloween viewing rotation. Before diving into the comprehensive suite of supplemental material, feast your eyes on...
Cast your mind back to 2021, when TikTok was suddenly swept away by an unexpected wave of sea shanties. It remains one of the more delightful anomalies of the pandemic era: a digital phenomenon where bearded men in cozy sweaters layered intricate harmonies over age-old maritime work songs. For a fleeting moment, these unaccompanied folk...
