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“We Thought They’d Never Air This”: The ‘It’ Prequel Shocks Viewers from the First Minutes
Andrés and Barbara Muschietti said they were taken aback when HBO approved an unflinchingly graphic and bloody opening sequence for the series It: Welcome to Derry — a scene that sets the tone for the entire project. The series It: Welcome to Derry — a prequel to Andrés Muschietti’s film adaptations of It — opens...
Players Won’t Take the Series Seriously If They Only Get Remakes, Says Silent Hill Producer
Konami believes the franchise requires continued development. In October 2022 Konami ended a long hiatus for the Silent Hill franchise and simultaneously revealed three projects: a remake of Silent Hill 2 (2001), an entirely new title called Silent Hill f set in 1960s Japan, and the enigmatic spinoff Silent Hill: Townfall from Screen Burn (formerly...
Doctor Who Producer Denies Rumors of Show’s Cancellation
Ncuti Gatwa served as the Fifteenth Doctor for a shorter period than his predecessors, prompting a wave of speculation that the long-running sci‑fi institution might be drawing to a close. Ncuti Gatwa officially debuted as the Fifteenth Doctor in the special “The Church on Ruby Road” in December 2023. The first full season featuring him...
‘Ahsoka’ Star Says Her Character Will Get More Screen Time in Season Two
Filming on the second season of “Ahsoka” has wrapped, and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead confirmed that her character, Hera Syndulla, will be one of the central figures in the upcoming episodes. The second season of “Ahsoka” is now in post-production, and viewers can expect significantly more screen time for New Republic General Hera Syndulla, portrayed...
Black Library to Open Preorders for Warhammer 40,000 Books on the Astra Militarum and the Red Gobbo
This week, fans of Warhammer 40,000 fiction can pre-order the novel The Relentless Dead, the novella Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand, and several anthologies — plus Chaos-themed miniature kits will be released. On October 25, Games Workshop will open pre-orders not only for new Ultramarines releases in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop range. Collectors will also...
2027 Could Be Amy Rose’s Year — Sonic Team Chief Wants to Focus on Other Characters After the “Year of Shadow”
Sonic Team plans to expand the “Year of the Character” program after the success of the “Year of Shadow”. Sonic Team intends to continue the format it first tested during the “Year of Shadow” campaign. Studio head Takashi Iizuka told attendees at the Brasil Game Show that the studio is exploring the idea of dedicating...
How Kevin Smith’s Mallrats Predicted a Geekier Future
Image: Gramercy Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection Thirty years on, one of Mallrats’ most memorable lines — a belligerent boast from Brodie Bruce — still sounds like something plucked from today’s online hot takes. Brodie, portrayed by former pro skateboarder Jason Lee, quickly eclipses the film’s ostensible protagonist, T.S. Quint (Jeremy London). Though T.S. is...
‘Mighty Nein’ Won’t Repeat the Mistakes of ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ Creators Reveal New Approach to Adaptation
The new animated series adapts Critical Role’s next campaign, unfolding twenty years after The Legend of Vox Machina. Critical Role’s team is gearing up for the premiere of The Mighty Nein — an animated retelling of their second Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This isn’t their first attempt: the studio’s debut series, The Legend of Vox...
“Satanic monetization”: Gacha game Stella Sora faces wave of criticism at launch
The new project from the creators of Arknights and Azur Lane has proven less generous than many expected. On October 19, Stella Sora — a new action gacha from Yostar, the studio behind Arknights and Azur Lane — launched globally. In the story, the protagonist named Tiran wakes with no memory and finds himself in...
New Game About Life in a Giga‑Khrushchyovka — Choice of Life: Samosbor Gets a Release Date
The project is developed by Blazing Planet studio and is scheduled for release on PC. Blazing Planet has announced that its adventure about life in Gigahreschevka, Choice of Life: Samosbor, will arrive on PC on November 6. The developers promise an original setting and a branching narrative in which every decision the player makes produces...
LE SSERAFIM Teams Up with BTS’s j-hope for Saucy ‘Spaghetti’ Single Album
Le Sserafim Taps BTS’s j-hope for New Single Album “Spaghetti” Published October 20, 2025 Le Sserafim — Courtesy of HYBE South Korean girl group Le Sserafim has enlisted BTS member j-hope for a new track on their upcoming single album, Spaghetti. The collaboration, unveiled on Monday, October 20, 2025, marks j-hope’s first recorded feature with...
Red Bull Racing and Music Fans Win Big at the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix — Featuring Garth Brooks, Kygo and More
Music and Motors: How COTA Turned the 2025 United States Grand Prix into a Weekend Festival October 19, 2025 — Circuit of the Americas, Austin, TX From left: Max Verstappen (winner), Lando Norris (second) and Charles Leclerc (third) celebrate on the podium at the 2025 United States Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, October 19,...
Ubisoft Has Already Split Anno 117: Pax Romana Into Several DLCs
Players will immerse themselves more deeply in the history of the Roman Empire. Ubisoft has announced three expansions for Anno 117: Pax Romana, which are included in the Year 1 Pass (available with the Gold Edition or as a standalone purchase). The first expansion, Prophecies of Ash, transports players to the untamed island of Latium,...
Episode List and Count for “One Piece: Big Score” Reveal Second Season Chronology
The Writers Guild of America West database has published a complete episode list for Netflix’s One Piece season two, revealing the sequence of story arcs and the main events planned for the upcoming episodes. The second season of Netflix’s One Piece—titled “One Piece: The Big Score” in some listings—will consist of eight episodes, the same...
Anything Is Possible in Hollywood — “Batgirl” Star Hopes Film Will Still Be Released
Three years after Warner Bros. pulled the release of Batgirl, actor Jacob Scipio said he still clings to the hope that audiences may yet see the film. Warner Bros.’ 2022 choice to cancel the release of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s Batgirl became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about decisions. Although production was completed, the...
Final Fantasy composer comments on his views of artificial intelligence
Industry veterans are increasingly discussing AI. In a recent interview with JASRAC magazine, Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu reflected on his career, the evolution of video game music, and its future. He singled out generative artificial intelligence in music, saying that “he has never used this technology and likely never will.” Reflecting on the history...
“We Thought They’d Never Air This”: The ‘It’ Prequel Shocks Viewers from the First Minutes
Andrés and Barbara Muschietti said they were taken aback when HBO approved an unflinchingly graphic and bloody opening sequence for the series It: Welcome to Derry — a scene that sets the tone for the entire project. The series It: Welcome to Derry — a prequel to Andrés Muschietti’s film adaptations of It — opens...
Players Won’t Take the Series Seriously If They Only Get Remakes, Says Silent Hill Producer
Konami believes the franchise requires continued development. In October 2022 Konami ended a long hiatus for the Silent Hill franchise and simultaneously revealed three projects: a remake of Silent Hill 2 (2001), an entirely new title called Silent Hill f set in 1960s Japan, and the enigmatic spinoff Silent Hill: Townfall from Screen Burn (formerly...
Doctor Who Producer Denies Rumors of Show’s Cancellation
Ncuti Gatwa served as the Fifteenth Doctor for a shorter period than his predecessors, prompting a wave of speculation that the long-running sci‑fi institution might be drawing to a close. Ncuti Gatwa officially debuted as the Fifteenth Doctor in the special “The Church on Ruby Road” in December 2023. The first full season featuring him...
‘Ahsoka’ Star Says Her Character Will Get More Screen Time in Season Two
Filming on the second season of “Ahsoka” has wrapped, and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead confirmed that her character, Hera Syndulla, will be one of the central figures in the upcoming episodes. The second season of “Ahsoka” is now in post-production, and viewers can expect significantly more screen time for New Republic General Hera Syndulla, portrayed...
Black Library to Open Preorders for Warhammer 40,000 Books on the Astra Militarum and the Red Gobbo
This week, fans of Warhammer 40,000 fiction can pre-order the novel The Relentless Dead, the novella Da Red Gobbo’s Last Stand, and several anthologies — plus Chaos-themed miniature kits will be released. On October 25, Games Workshop will open pre-orders not only for new Ultramarines releases in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop range. Collectors will also...
2027 Could Be Amy Rose’s Year — Sonic Team Chief Wants to Focus on Other Characters After the “Year of Shadow”
Sonic Team plans to expand the “Year of the Character” program after the success of the “Year of Shadow”. Sonic Team intends to continue the format it first tested during the “Year of Shadow” campaign. Studio head Takashi Iizuka told attendees at the Brasil Game Show that the studio is exploring the idea of dedicating...
How Kevin Smith’s Mallrats Predicted a Geekier Future
Image: Gramercy Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection Thirty years on, one of Mallrats’ most memorable lines — a belligerent boast from Brodie Bruce — still sounds like something plucked from today’s online hot takes. Brodie, portrayed by former pro skateboarder Jason Lee, quickly eclipses the film’s ostensible protagonist, T.S. Quint (Jeremy London). Though T.S. is...
‘Mighty Nein’ Won’t Repeat the Mistakes of ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ Creators Reveal New Approach to Adaptation
The new animated series adapts Critical Role’s next campaign, unfolding twenty years after The Legend of Vox Machina. Critical Role’s team is gearing up for the premiere of The Mighty Nein — an animated retelling of their second Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This isn’t their first attempt: the studio’s debut series, The Legend of Vox...
“Satanic monetization”: Gacha game Stella Sora faces wave of criticism at launch
The new project from the creators of Arknights and Azur Lane has proven less generous than many expected. On October 19, Stella Sora — a new action gacha from Yostar, the studio behind Arknights and Azur Lane — launched globally. In the story, the protagonist named Tiran wakes with no memory and finds himself in...