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Image: Lucasfilm When Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise in 2015, they made the pragmatic decision to prune the expansive, often inconsistent library of books, comics, and games previously labeled as the “Expanded Universe.” While a clean slate was necessary, the quality of Disney’s own supplemental material has remained frustratingly inconsistent. However, amidst the hit-or-miss...
Image: Toei Animation Are you familiar with the 2006 anime anthology Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales? This triptych of stories breathes new life into the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. While its first two segments, “Yotsuya Kaidan” and “Tenshu Monogatari,” offer dark, stylized adaptations of classic kabuki plays centered on betrayal and tragic romance, the third...
Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have officially unveiled the title and inaugural logo for their upcoming animated series set within the Ghostbusters universe. The project is titled Ghostbusters: Night Shift. The announcement was made during the Ghostbusters Day festivities in New York, where the series’ official branding was showcased for the first time. The show...
Netflix has officially premiered the romantic comedy “Office Romance,” starring Jennifer Lopez alongside “Ted Lasso” standout Brett Goldstein. The plot centers on a high-powered airline CEO and her legal counsel who find themselves entangled in a clandestine office affair that they must keep hidden from their professional circle. Initial critical reception has been divided. On...
Paramount has officially unveiled Paramount Games Studio, a new dedicated division tasked with developing video games based on the media giant’s extensive portfolio of intellectual properties. Leadership views this venture as a strategic cornerstone of its business operations, positioning gaming alongside its established film, television, and streaming sectors. The newly formed studio integrates the teams...
Dead Teapot Games and Dear Villagers have revealed more of Shape Sender Deluxe, a narrative physics puzzle game coming in fall 2026. The game is planned for PC through Steam and Epic Games Store, plus Nintendo Switch. The new trailer was shown during Frosty Games Fest. At the same time, the Steam demo received a...
Bruce Springsteen taking the stage during the Land of Hope & Dreams tour at Madison Square Garden. (Credit: Daniel Zuchnik/Variety) A star-studded roster of music legends—including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, and Jackson Browne—converged at Monmouth University this week for the Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us concert series. The...
Welsh singer Duffy attends a Performing Arts reception at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images After a hiatus spanning more than 15 years, the acclaimed Welsh vocalist Duffy is preparing for a long-awaited return to the spotlight. On Friday, June 6, the singer took to Instagram to announce a “secret intimate gig” scheduled for July 5 in...
Digital Eclipse has solidified its reputation as the gold standard for retro game preservation. Following the success of acclaimed projects like the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, The Making of Karateka, and Atari 50, the studio is turning its archival expertise toward a new project: Barbie Rewind. Arriving November 12 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S,...
After a three-year hiatus following the anime’s conclusion and an eight-year wait since the last interactive title, Attack on Titan enthusiasts are finally poised to step into the definitive experience they have long craved. Announced with a pulse-pounding trailer during the Summer Game Fest 2026, Koei Tecmo’s Attack on Titan 3 promises to adapt the...
