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Following the success of *The Backrooms*, another viral internet horror sensation is heading to the big screen: *The Mandela Catalogue*, as reported by Deadline. A trio of major studios—Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, Amazon MGM, and United Artists—have secured the rights to develop a feature-length adaptation of the hit YouTube series. The film will be helmed...
Last week marked the global theatrical debut of the animated blockbuster “Minions and Monsters.” In the United States, the film grossed $39 million during its opening three-day weekend, marking the franchise’s softest start to date. International markets contributed an additional $98 million, bringing the film’s total global haul to $159 million, with China leading the...
Image: Adult Swim While Rick and Morty concludes its ninth season on July 26, the wait for your next dose of imaginative animated sci-fi will be remarkably brief. Immediately following the finale, Adult Swim will debut President Curtis, a spin-off centered on U.S. President Andre Curtis (voiced by Keith David) as he defends the nation...
Curry Barker’s horror film, “Obsession,” has officially surpassed the $400 million milestone in worldwide box office revenue, currently sitting at $403 million. The feature earned $245.3 million domestically in the U.S. and an additional $157.7 million from international markets. This global haul includes Russia, where the film grossed over 370 million rubles. Given its modest...
Image: 20th Century Fox Television We are currently living through a golden age of television reboots, particularly within the realm of adult animation. Recent years have seen a flurry of revivals, from the return of Beavis and Butt-Head and Futurama to the long-awaited comeback of Clone High. However, amidst this wave of nostalgia, one particular...
During the pre-release weekend for Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes, I stopped by my local game store mid-morning to grab a few packs. It was a sleepy atmosphere; the shop was technically open, but the organized events weren’t scheduled until later in the afternoon. Aside from a pair of customers engaged in a board...
Image: Minions The Fourth of July holiday proved to be a sobering reality check for Hollywood’s biggest brands. The critically panned Supergirl experienced a catastrophic decline during its sophomore frame, while the highly anticipated Minions & Monsters arrived with a notably softer-than-expected opening. Illumination’s Minions franchise has long been a gold standard for reliable, runaway...
I’m certainly not one to mandate how long a game should be. Every title possesses a unique identity and design philosophy that naturally dictates its runtime. It’s perfectly fitting for a snappy arcade experience like Star Fox to be short and infinitely replayable, whereas a sprawling project like 007 First Light requires its 20-hour window...
In a recent interview with Deadline, acclaimed cinematographer Robert Richardson—known for his work on Natural Born Killers, The Aviator, and the Kill Bill saga—suggested that Quentin Tarantino could potentially kick off production on his tenth and final feature film by the summer of 2027, fulfilling a promise the director has maintained for years. Richardson, a...
Sukuna’s chilling reflection in the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 opening.Image: MAPPA The grim, volatile landscape of Jujutsu Kaisen is populated by elite sorcerers and grotesque cursed spirits, yet Ryomen Sukuna remains the narrative’s definitive existential threat. Originating from the Heian Era—the legendary Golden Age of Jujutsu—the King of Curses spent centuries undefeated, fueled by an...
