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Duane Davis Found Guilty in Murder of Tupac Shakur

Luke Reilly — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:12:35 +0000

Verdict arrives 30 years after the rapper and actor was killed in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur, reports ABC News. The verdict came after less than three hours of deliberation from the jury. Davis was charged with one count of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon …

Gal Gadot Says James Gunn and Peter Safran Told Her Wonder Woman 3 Was Happening Before Its Messy Cancellation

Michael Cripe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:13:10 +0000

"I saw the way everybody else was handled."

Former DC movie star Gal Gadot has opened up about the confusion surrounding Wonder Woman 3, saying that, even though it "wasn't handled elegantly," it's "all good" between her, James Gunn, and Peter Safran.

The story of Wonder Woman 3 is a bit of a mess. Gadot's return was seemingly …

The Tower of Beggars: Stormfell Academy Book One Review

Jacob Kienlen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Pocket dragons and misguided gods.

When I first started reading Torsten Weitze's The Tower of Beggars, I was expecting something similar to the Harry Potter books. What I got instead was an entirely unique story filled with tales of gods and inequality. And while magic is a big part of this world, the first …

RIP to Disney+'s Live-Action Gargoyles Reboot

Rachel Weber — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:18:32 +0000

The '90s cartoon series adaptation declared dead.

Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman has revealed that the live-action adaptation of the '90s cartoon series is no longer moving forward. The show had been planned as a Disney+ release, with James Wan's production company, Atomic Monster, leading the project.

"Well, I know the live-action side of it is, uh, the Atomic …

Lion King Lyricist Ordered to Pay Nearly $40,000 to Cover Comedian's Attorney Fees After Suing Him Over Joke Translation of 'Circle of Life' Lyrics

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:15:43 +0000

"Look, there is a lion. Oh my god."

The Grammy-winning lyricist behind The Lion King’s famous opening vocals is now being ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in attorneys’ fees after unsuccessfully suing a comedian for poking fun at the song.

South African comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka, better known by his alias Jonasi, was hit with a $27 million lawsuit in …

Heart of the Beast - Official Bond Featurette

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:58:30 +0000

Take a look at the Bond Featurette for Heart of the Beast, an action drama film distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Fans Can't Decide if Hideo Kojima Actually Liked Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars

Virginia Glaze — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:07:47 +0000

"I went to see the movie picturing it might be something along the lines of Cormac McCarthy's The Road."

Hideo Kojima’s brief review for Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars betrays how he really feels about the divisive post-apocalyptic movie… At least, that’s what fans are saying.

Scott’s latest movie hasn’t exactly been well-received. The movie was a box office bomb, earning just $19 million during its global opening. …

Shailene Woodley Reflects on Cut Mary Jane Role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Jim Vejvoda — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:27 +0000

"Spider-Man’s my favorite superhero; Mary Jane was my favorite character growing up."

You may recall that Shailene Woodley was cast as Mary Jane Watson in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. The Divergent and Big Little Lies actor shot her scenes opposite Andrew Garfield’s wall-crawler for what she now calls her “dream” role in the Marvel-Sony sequel, only to later …

LEGO Officially Reveals Wallace & Gromit-Themed Set

Blythe Dujardin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:09:21 +0000

"We forgot the crackers!"

LEGO has officially revealed its first Wallace and Gromit-themed set.

The set depicts the iconic British duo in their vintage motorbike and sidecar with references to the stop-motion movies and original clay designs. The set is up for preorder on the online LEGO Store, priced at $99.99 with …

Mondo Unveils The Real Ghostbusters: Louis Tully & Grundel Figures

Jesse Schedeen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The Ghostbusters can always use a good sidekick.

While there's no shortage of Ghostbusters collectibles on the market, the pickings are a little slimmer when it comes to toys based specifically on the classic The Real Ghostbusters cartoon. Fortunately, Mondo has been busy filling that void in recent years, and they're back with another exclusive set of 1:12 …

Onslaught Review

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Onslaught rips. Adam Wingard's ode to '80s action movies features stellar performances, cool villains, and a down-and-dirty feel that make it a very easy recommendation.

Onslaught Review

Tom Jorgensen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Boom, headshot!

Onslaught is an apt title for Adam Wingard’s continuation of the world the director and co-writer Simon Barrett established early in their careers through You’re Next and The Guest, because it just never lets up. The platonic ideal of a “midnight movie,” Onslaught serves …

EC Comics' Anthology Series Cruel Kingdom Returns for a Sequel

Jesse Schedeen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Get ready for more dark, blood-soaked fantasy tales.

The legacy of EC Comics is alive and well at Oni Press. Oni has been publishing new anthology series modeled after the classic EC horror and sci-fi books, and one of them is about to get a sequel. Are you ready for Cruel Kingdom 2?

IGN can exclusively debut a …

South Park: The Stick of Truth Is the Funniest Game I’ve Ever Played

Ryan Mccaffrey — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0000

This is an IGN opinion piece from Ryan McCaffrey, who worked at Official Xbox Magazine from 2002-2012 during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era before joining IGN, where he remains “the Xbox guy.” In the run-up to Xbox’s 25th anniversary, he’ll be sharing his memories from the platform’s first …

Lanterns: This Is Why They Changed John Stewart’s Origin Story in Episode 3

Scott Collura — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Ready. Aim. Fire.
Full spoilers follow for HBO’s Lanterns Episode 3.
This week’s episode of Lanterns, “OutKast,” really packs a wallop, detailing as it does the pretty messed-up origin story of John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). Whereas most comic-book heroes usually just have a dead relative or two to deal with on the …

Pokémon: Wild Card Announced for 2027

Miranda Sanchez — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:03:07 +0000
The movie puts Pokémon TCG and Mimikyu in the spotlight.
The animated movie Pokémon: Wild Card was announced during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.
"For the first time in seven years, a new Pokémon movie is on its way," The Pokémon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara said, and highlighted that the movie's protagonist is a Pokémon …

2026 Pokémon World Championships: Everything Announced

Casey Defreitas — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:01:11 +0000
Pokémon Worlds is once again headed outside of North America.
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships ran simultaneously with the first official Pokémon fan convention, PokémonXP, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a slew of exciting announcements shared by president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara, during the Pokémon World Championships closing ceremonies. Here's everything announced at the 2026 …

Lanterns Season 1, Episode 3 Review & Recap: 'OutKast'

Jesse Schedeen — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0000
"How do you make a Green Lantern?"
Warning: This review contains full spoilers for Lanterns Episode 3!
Lanterns sure does seem to enjoy hitting viewers with a big, last-minute twist and then immediately pivoting elsewhere in the following episode. The pilot culminated with a jump ahead to 2026 and the reveal that Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) …

Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars Bombs in Theaters With $19 Million Global Opening

Michael Cripe — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:49:40 +0000
All bark.
Ridley Scott's The Dogs Stars bombed at the box office in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated global opening of $19.3 million.
It was a rough debut for the Disney and 20th Century Studios picture, which brought Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin to cinemas with their …

Star Wars and Jurassic Park VFX Legend Phil Tippett Closes CA Studio and Auctions Memorabilia

Jim Vejvoda — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:50:26 +0000
“I’m keeping the Oscars,” says stop-motion animation wizard.
UPDATE, AUG. 30 at 8pm PT:
Tippett Studio took to its official social media accounts Sunday to clarify the current status of its business after founder Phil Tippett announced his retirement and the closure of his company’s Berkeley, California studio. Tippett Studio says that while its Berkeley location is closed, it …

The Pokémon Company on PokémonXP's Lottery System, Long Lines, and Limited Access to Workshops

Casey Defreitas — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:42:39 +0000
Director, Global Esports and Events Producer says there's not a better system than lottery.
About 50,000 people are attending PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, California. Despite the huge turnout, The Pokémon Company International is aware of the disappointment among fans who either weren’t chosen for particular exclusive activities, or for tickets to the convention at all, and are already …

Anne Hathaway Cast Opposite Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder Sequel

Jim Vejvoda — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:35:08 +0000
Racing into theaters summer 2028.
Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the sequel to Days of Thunder.
Cruise announced Hathaway’s casting on social media Saturday, first by posting a teaser image of himself and Hathaway with a release date of summer 2028.
Cruise followed this with a video …

Ridley Scott Says Alien: Romulus 'Was OK,' So He's Returning to the Franchise Because It 'Needs Some Help'

Michael Cripe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:29:26 +0000
"I've gone back in."
Director Ridley Scott said Alien: Romulus "was OK," so he's returning to the Alien franchise because it "needs some help."
The director behind classic movies like Blade Runner and the original Alien, as well as the newly released The Dog Stars, made his feelings about …

The Pokémon Company Looks to Smart Device Integrations as Future Targets

Casey Defreitas — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:55:25 +0000
Ishihara speaks on how they've had to change their approach with the introduction of smartphones.
President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara, shared a small bit of insight about the company’s possible future plans with wearable technology during a panel discussion at the inaugural PokémonXP in San Francisco, CA.
During the Producing Pokémon: A Conversation with Mr. Ishihara panel at the main PokémonXP …

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil on Track to Have Biggest Opening Weekend of Any RE Movie in History

Virginia Glaze — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:01:27 +0000
Baller alert.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is on track to have the most profitable opening weekend out of any film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise.
Stats aggregated by Box Office Pro, a business-to-business trade magazine and the official publication of the National Association of Theater Owners, are giving …

The Founders of Hooters Are Making a Buddy-Comedy Movie About the Restaurant Chain's Origin Story

Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:13 +0000
"It’s time to deliver a taste of our big-hearted culture and famous humor to the world.”
Yep, you read that right. Hooters: The Movie is in the early stages of pre-production, and some of the chain’s original founders are directly involved.
As reported by Deadline, the film is inspired by the “real events” behind Hooters’ creation, following best buds Ted and Lenny as they …

Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu Will Be Exclusive to Disney+

Casey Defreitas, Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:39:11 +0000
The stop-motion show is set to release sometime in 2027.
The upcoming stop-motion series will stream exclusively on Disney+ and DisneyXD, as revealed in a special showcase during PokémonXP.
PokémonXP is underway, marking the debut of the very first fan convention completely dedicated to all-things Pokémon. Of course, some exclusive reveals and big announcements are expected, and one of those involves …

Chun-Li Actress Grew Her Thighs 6.5cm to Match the First Lady of Fighting Games for the Street Fighter Movie

Virginia Glaze — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:40:26 +0000
"I was on the verge of throwing up."
Callina Liang, who plays Chun-Li in Legendary’s upcoming Street Fighter movie, revealed the protein-heavy diet and intense workout routine she followed to bring the First Lady of Fighting Games to life.
If there’s one thing Chun-Li is known for — besides being the Strongest Woman in the World, of course …

ONE PIECE FILMS: God Valley & Baad - Official Teaser

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:41:23 +0000
Check out the teaser for two new One Piece films, God Valley & Baad!

Jeremy Renner Teases Hawkeye Return as Avengers: Doomsday Reshoots Reportedly Underway

Tom Phillips — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:15:49 +0000
No shot.
Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner appears to be teasing a long-awaited return to the MCU, as a final round of Avengers: Doomsday reshoots reportedly gets underway.
Renner posted what appeared to be a clear tease for his involvement via Instagram today, with a photo of his …

The Whisper Man Review

Roth Cornet — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Robert De Niro and Adam Scott headline a trope-heavy thriller that feels like a throwback to another era.
The Whisper Man premieres globally on Netflix on August 28.
Tragedy. Fathers desperate for connection with their sons and failing to find it. A string of murders that left a town shaken and an eerie nursery rhyme in their wake. Minds, homes, and families haunted. A cop desperate to stop …

Pokémon Responds After Hacker Compromises Its X Account to Hawk MemeCoin

Virginia Glaze — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:33:50 +0000
That didn't last long.
The official Pokémon profile on X has responded after its account was hacked by an unknown party who shared a post linking out to a memecoin.
The hack occurred around 3 PM PT on August 17, 2026. The post — which has since been deleted — was cleverly structured, appearing as …

Trust Me, I'm A Doctor - Official Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:02:53 +0000
TRUST ME, I’M A DOCTOR follows Dr. Sandeep Kapoor after his life is turned upside down when he is implicated in the death of his former patient.

Pendulum - Official Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:36:08 +0000
In Mark Heyman's feature film directorial debut, married couple Patrick and Abigail journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico.

Fjord - Official Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:14:19 +0000
From two-time Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu, a Norwegian woman and her devout Romanian husband relocate with their five children to a remote, close-knit coastal town.

Outlander: Blood of my Blood - Official Season 2 Trailer

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:03:27 +0000
The heart-pounding new trailer takes viewers on a captivating journey back in time to 1700s Scotland and the start of the Jacobite Uprising.

Toy Story 5 Is Coming to Disney+ Next Month

Blythe Dujardin — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:44:18 +0000
To Disney+ and beyond.
Toy Story 5 is officially coming to Disney+ on September 23.

The streaming release date is just over four months after the film’s initial release in theaters, a standard timeline for Pixar movies. A spread of 4K Blu-rays, including a highly sought after 4K steelbook, will …

Peter Cullen, Optimus Prime in Transformers, Dies at 85

Michael Cripe — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:01:30 +0000
"Be strong enough to be gentle."
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and countless other roles, has died at 85.
The legendary TV and movie voice actor passed away at his home Wednesday, August 26, his family and agent confirmed to TMZ. Additional details regarding his death have not been announced …

Exclusive: The Lancer TTRPG Is Getting New Hardcover Editions in 2027

Jacob Kienlen — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Mud-and-Laser tabletop fans rejoice!
Massif Press and Dark Horse Books are releasing two new printed editions for the Lancer TTRPG next year. Operation Fulcrum Dawn: Introductory Narrative Modules for Lancer and Lancer: Setting Guide Volume 1 are both set to release in March 2027 with preorders starting today.
The new books are meant to be …

Mayday Exclusive: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh 'Should Have Waited' in This Action Packed Clip

[SITE DEFAULT AUTHOR NAME] — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:16:54 +0000
In this exclusive clip from the upcoming Apple TV movie Mayday, Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are on the run while on a train, with action and hijinks unfolding aplenty!