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Yura Borisov’s film Artificial to be released in Russia
Film distributor Volga has announced the upcoming release of the movie Artificial. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (known for Suspiria), the film will be released in Russia under the title “Iskusstvenny Intellekt” (Artificial Intelligence). While an official release date remains pending, the film features Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov in lead roles. The narrative follows the...
Developers of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis show Egypt and altered familiar locations
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will feature a redesigned Egypt showcasing recognizable locations from the original 1996 game, which the developers are expanding with new details and story elements. Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog shared new material about the making of the remake. According to the creators, any fan of the series will immediately...
The Fifth Element Leaving Netflix in October 2026
One of the most iconic scenes in sci-fi history nearly ended up in the trash. After filming wrapped, the negatives for a lavish space opera were flown from London to Los Angeles for post-production. According to associate producer John Amicarella, part of that shipment somehow spilled onto the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport, where...
New Conjuring Game Announced for Netflix Release Next Month
Netflix announced that the next entry in the Conjuring Universe is The Conjuring: Unspoken. It is set to release on the streaming platform this October, but it may not be exactly what fans expect. Unspoken serves as the franchise’s first dedicated video game. Netflix revealed the game in its monthly New on Netflix newsletter. The...
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, and Vince Staples are set for the 2026 Silverlake Conservatory of Music 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert
Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York on September 23, 2023 at the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City, New York. Nina Westervelt/Variety Los Angeles’ Silverlake Conservatory of Music will mark its 25th anniversary next month with an...
Dear Villagers to Lay Off Most of Its Staff in Industry-Wide Cuts
French publisher Dear Villagers has started cutting staff, with roughly 15 of its approximately 20 employees losing their jobs. The company, known for 1348 Ex Voto, Caravan SandWitch, and The Forgotten City, is undergoing restructuring due to difficult conditions in the gaming market. In an interview, a publisher representative noted that the layoff process is...
Valve Steam Deck Used to Control Mars Rover
The Steam Deck is being used to test a prototype of the ExoMars rover, which is currently in development for future missions to Mars. This unusual application of Valve’s handheld console was showcased by content creator Tom Scott during a visit to Airbus facilities in the United Kingdom. At the site, the rover prototype is...
Frodo Appears in New Still from The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
A fresh promotional still has surfaced from the upcoming expansion of The Lord of the Rings cinematic universe. The fantasy epic, The Hunt for Gollum, is scheduled for an international theatrical release on December 17, 2027. The image features the franchise’s iconic protagonist, Frodo Baggins, portrayed once again by Elijah Wood. The narrative of The...
Reflecting on Three Years of Critical Role Campaign 3 with Matthew Mercer
Over the decade that the Critical Role cast has played Dungeons & Dragons together before an audience of fans known as Critters, viewers have witnessed extraordinary moments of love, heartbreak, and devastation. Vax’s sacrifice in Campaign 1, the death of a beloved party member in Campaign 2, and the eye-opening lore reveals in Campaign 3...









