Big-name industry figures mull the future of games consoles
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 11, 2024 | Gaming, News
An ex-EA boss and former head of PlayStation have pondered whether the cost of exclusive games hardware might spell doom for consoles....
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Watch Dogs | Adaptation of Ubisoft hacker videogame still in the works, Sophie Wilde to star
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 11, 2024 | Gaming, News
Talk To Me breakout star Sophie Wilde is set to appear in Watch Dogs, a long-in-gestation adaptation of Ubisoft's hacking-based videogame series....
Now You See Me 3 | Magic-based sequel will film this year, says Jesse Eisenberg
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 11, 2024 | News
Magician heist sequel Now You See Me 3 - in the works for years - is finally set to begin filming in the next six months according to star Jesse...
The Holdovers | Alexander Payne's film accused of plagiarism
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 11, 2024 | News
British screenwriter Simon Stephenson has accused the makers of The Holdovers of plagiarism, saying its similarity to his 2013 script, Frisco, is...
Jeremy Saulnier interview: Green Room, Patrick Stewart, Rebel Ridge
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 11, 2024 | News
Writer-director Jeremy Saulnier talks to us about the making of the 2015 survival thriller Green Room, which is getting a new disc release this month....
Rebel Moon | 160 million people saw it according to Zack Snyder's maths
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 08, 2024 | News
According to director Zack Snyder's maths, his Netflix sci-fi film Rebel Moon was seen more often than Barbie, with "160 million people" watching....
Damsel review | Princess vs dragon? Stranger things have happened
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 08, 2024 | News
It’s Millie Bobby Brown versus dragon in Netflix’s dark fantasy adventure. Here’s our review of Damsel:...
Furiosa | Mad Max: Fury Road sequel takes place over 15 years
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 08, 2024 | News
This summer's Furiosa, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, has a story that spans 15 years, leading directly into Mad Max: Fury Road, says George Miller....
Deadpool & Wolverine | Vinnie Jones declined Juggernaut return due to costume reasons
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 07, 2024 | News
"It's such a drama putting that suit on," said Vinnie Jones, explaining why he turned down the chance to play Juggernaut in Deadpool & Wolverine....
The Exorcist | Sequel happening but "I have no idea what it's going to be yet," says Jason Blum
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 07, 2024 | News
Following the critical and financial disappointment of The Exorcist: Believer, producer Jason Blum says another film is still happening, but suggests...
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo interview | Damsel, fear, family, and designing a scary dragon
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 07, 2024 | Feature, News
Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo talks to us about his latest film, Damsel, designing an intimidating dragon, and Millie Bobby Brown facing her...
Jurassic World | Gareth Edwards to film sequel at Elstree this year
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 06, 2024 | News
Director Gareth Edwards will direct his Jurassic World sequel at Sky Studios Elstree this year ahead of its release in 2025....
Rebel Ridge | Jeremy Saulnier on the “tumultuous” production on his Netflix thriller about “a militarised police force” (exclusive)
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 06, 2024 | Feature, News
Jeremy Saulnier’s thriller Rebel Ridge was disrupted by the pandemic and the sudden departure of John Boyega. He talks exclusively to us about its “...
Warner Bros wants to make a game that is "a live-service where people can live and work"
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 06, 2024 | Gaming, News
In a planned response to a volatile videogame market, Warner Bros has talked about a Harry Potter live-service game where players can spend every...
Final Destination 6 begins filming; will keep 'Bloodlines' subtitle 'for now'
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 06, 2024 | News
Producer Craig Perry says filming is now underway on what is currently called Final Destination: Bloodlines, with its release set for 2025....
The Unknown | Willy's Chocolate Experience event organiser unaware of film plans: "we will protect our interests"
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 06, 2024 | News
Kaledonia Pictures says it's making The Unknown, loosely based on the doomed Willy's Chocolate Experience; organiser says it was unaware about the...
Nintendo successfully has Switch emulator shut down
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 05, 2024 | Gaming, News
A court has ordered that the makers of a Switch emulator cease development, and give Nintendo $2.4m in damages....
The Unknown | Production company behind Wonka experience film had no online footprint five days ago
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 05, 2024 | Feature, News
Kaledonia Pictures, the production company making Wonka experience-inspired film The Unknown, appears to be rather new, with its website only...
28 Weeks Later and Damsel director provides update on The Sword In The Stone, wants to make Hitchcockian thriller next (exclusive)
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 05, 2024 | News
Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo - of 28 Weeks Later and Damsel fame - says that his live-action Sword In The Stone for Disney is on hold, but he's...
Dune: Part Two | Tim Blake Nelson "heartbroken" about his character being cut from the film
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 05, 2024 | News
Actor Tim Blake Nelson had a mystery role in Dune: Part Two, only for his scenes to be excised from Denis Villeneuve's final cut....
Sweet Home | The Japanese horror that led to Resident Evil is available to watch for free
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 04, 2024 | Gaming, News
The film that helped birth the Resident Evil franchise, the 1989 Japanese horror Sweet Home is now watch online for free - in 4K. Hurrah!...
Dream Scenario | An ingenious comedy that perfectly sends up an era of memes and internet fame
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 04, 2024 | Feature
Nicolas Cage stars in Dream Scenario, a surreal comedy with uncanny parallels with recent memes about a certain Willy Wonka experience. Ryan takes a...
Naughty Dog | Senior artist behind The Last Of Us and Uncharted loses job after 18 years
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | Gaming, News
In an emotional post on LinkedIn, Naughty Dog senior artist Santiago Gutierrez announces he's lost his job at Naughty Dog. "My heart is totally...
Dune: Part Two review | Bleak, beautiful blockbuster filmmaking
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | News, Reviews
Superbly acted and beautiful to look at, Dune: Part Two is 2024’s first truly great multiplex film from director Denis Villeneuve. Here’s our rev...
Embracer Group reportedly selling the studios behind Borderlands and Snowrunner game franchises
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | Gaming, News
As part of its restructuring program, embattled giant Embracer Group is selling the studios behind Borderlands and the Snowrunner in multi-million...
The Daniels' next film after Everything Everywhere All At Once is set for release in 2026
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2024 | News
Director duo the Daniels are making their next film at Universal, with their Untitled Event Film now scheduled for June 2026....
How to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 online
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 29, 2024 | Feature, News, TV
It’s the animated series that everyone’s talking about. But how can you watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 at home? Here’s our exhaustive guide...
Joel Coen reviews his brother Ethan's latest film, Drive-Away Dolls
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 29, 2024 | News
In an entirely objective and deeply serious critique, filmmaker Joel Coen has reviewed his brother's new movie Drive-Away Dolls without being mean and...
Star Wars videogame cancelled as EA lays off 670 employees
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 29, 2024 | Gaming, News
Apex Legends developer Respawn has had its Star Wars first-person shooter cancelled, as publisher EA makes huge job cuts across its studios....
Paranormal Activity videogame announced
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 28, 2024 | Gaming, News
A new Paranormal Activity videogame, from the creator of The Mortuary Assistant, has been announced. It should be ready in 2026....
Tears Of The Kingdom was pirated 1 million times, Nintendo claims in new lawsuit
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 28, 2024 | Gaming, News
Nintendo is suing the creator of a Nintendo Switch emulator, and claims in its lawsuit that Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom was pirated over a million...
Jennifer Lopez's Bob The Builder project sparks bidding war
by Ryan Lambie | Feb 28, 2024 | News
Netflix, Amazon and DreamWorks Animation are all reportedly battling for the rights to Jennifer Lopez and Anthony Ramos' big-screen version of Bob The...
