Battlefield 1 is famous for portraying war from a humanitarian point of view, giving respect to all the fallen soldiers during the Great War. The game opens with the protagonist walking around the battlefield, fighting for his life, on the losing end of the bargain, who eventually succumbs to his injuries and dies.
Loading screen of Battlefield 1
EA and Dice went retrospective with Battlefield 1 by going back to the stories of World War 1, giving the players a taste of traditional warfare in both air and land. This had never been done before and made the developers super nervous about the response.
Battlefield 1’s traditional gameplay and storytelling
Battlefield 1 is set during World War 1 and gives us 6 chapters with completely different stories and protagonists. The game is all about horseback combat, trench warfare, experimental tanks, and flimsy biplanes. It had never been done before and offered a completely new perspective and experience to first-person shooter fans.
Loading screen of Battlefield 1
EA and Dice went retrospective with Battlefield 1 by going back to the stories of World War 1, giving the players a taste of traditional warfare in both air and land. This had never been done before and made the developers super nervous about the response.
Battlefield 1’s traditional gameplay and storytelling
Battlefield 1 is set during World War 1 and gives us 6 chapters with completely different stories and protagonists. The game is all about horseback combat, trench warfare, experimental tanks, and flimsy biplanes. It had never been done before and offered a completely new perspective and experience to first-person shooter fans.
- 6/1/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Johnny Depp, known for his prolific career, has suffered a setback in recent years following his public split with ex-wife Amber Heard and a defamation trial. However, according to new reports, the actor is now set to make a comeback to Hollywood in the legendary filmmaker Terry Gilliam’s passion project, titled The Carnival at the End of Days.
Johnny Depp | Credit: Harald Krichel via Wikimedia Commons
The film has reportedly been in development for a while and the filmmaker has expressed his wish to cast Depp in the movie. In a recent conversation with French magazine Première, Gilliam shared some updates about the project, including the cast of his new film.
Johnny Depp to Make a Comeback in Terry Gilliam’s Passion Project
In a recent interview with Première, filmmaker Terry Gilliam revealed that he has finally found the funding for his new project, The Carnival at the End of Days,...
Johnny Depp | Credit: Harald Krichel via Wikimedia Commons
The film has reportedly been in development for a while and the filmmaker has expressed his wish to cast Depp in the movie. In a recent conversation with French magazine Première, Gilliam shared some updates about the project, including the cast of his new film.
Johnny Depp to Make a Comeback in Terry Gilliam’s Passion Project
In a recent interview with Première, filmmaker Terry Gilliam revealed that he has finally found the funding for his new project, The Carnival at the End of Days,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The year 2023 witnessed some grand records of epic proportions at the box office. While the phenomenon of Barbinheimer dominated much of the summer last year, the Japanese kaiju flick Godzilla Minus One won hearts for its impressive storyline, brilliant visuals, and a heart-wrenching tale.
Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
Created, written, and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie later made history when it was nominated and won an Oscar. After a limited theatrical release, fans have been eagerly awaiting its digital release. And in a surprise move, the movie has just been released on Netflix worldwide, along with the official account of the movie hinting that they might be working on a sequel.
Godzilla Minus One Drops a Major Hit Out of the Blue
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
The Greatest Film of All Time, as far as the Godzilla franchise is concerned, the Japanese...
Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
Created, written, and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie later made history when it was nominated and won an Oscar. After a limited theatrical release, fans have been eagerly awaiting its digital release. And in a surprise move, the movie has just been released on Netflix worldwide, along with the official account of the movie hinting that they might be working on a sequel.
Godzilla Minus One Drops a Major Hit Out of the Blue
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
The Greatest Film of All Time, as far as the Godzilla franchise is concerned, the Japanese...
- 6/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
From its actors to the franchise’s old-school fans, everyone was surprised and delighted by just how sensationally Prime Video’s Fallout blew up. The new post-apocalyptic show managed to please the Og video game fans as well as attract millions of new viewers, building upon the pre-existing world and making it more vibrant, lively, and prominent than ever before.
Fallout was renewed for Season 2 just a couple of days after its premiere, and we’re very excited to learn more about it… Thankfully, Walton Goggins is willing to share!
The Ghoul Star Says S1 Left Many Doors Open
Fallout Season 1 might have felt overwhelmingly massive for new Vault Dwellers, but as Og fans, we see just how much it didn’t cover. Don’t get us wrong: it didn’t need to as it followed one particular story — and yet, there’s much more still to show than what we’ve already seen.
Fallout was renewed for Season 2 just a couple of days after its premiere, and we’re very excited to learn more about it… Thankfully, Walton Goggins is willing to share!
The Ghoul Star Says S1 Left Many Doors Open
Fallout Season 1 might have felt overwhelmingly massive for new Vault Dwellers, but as Og fans, we see just how much it didn’t cover. Don’t get us wrong: it didn’t need to as it followed one particular story — and yet, there’s much more still to show than what we’ve already seen.
- 5/31/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Hollywood actors often have their careers reduced to one major role. Having said that, isn’t it compelling how an iconic character like Batman can bring an actor everlasting fame, but also conceal the breadth of their versatility? Val Kilmer, known widely for donning the dark mask of the Caped Crusader, embodies this paradox with remarkable grace.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
- 5/31/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Nine years after the release of Mad Max: Fury Road and nearly 45 years after his original Mad Max movie debut, George Miller brought Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The movie has raised eyebrows for the spectacular action sequences and the gravity of the origin story of the title character after the movie’s premiere at Cannes.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Tom Burke, and Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Cannes audiences also honored the Miller-directed movie starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiorsa with a seven-minute standing ovation. Further, the critical accolades were an indicator of the fact that Furiosa would be the next big hit in the franchise. However, the expectation of the movie took a U-turn when the movie debuted in the theaters on 23 May.
Fate Of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Furiosa:...
Anya Taylor-Joy, Tom Burke, and Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Cannes audiences also honored the Miller-directed movie starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiorsa with a seven-minute standing ovation. Further, the critical accolades were an indicator of the fact that Furiosa would be the next big hit in the franchise. However, the expectation of the movie took a U-turn when the movie debuted in the theaters on 23 May.
Fate Of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credit: Warner Bros.
Furiosa:...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
It's Friday the 13th for the liars in their pretty little universe, and things are already looking unlucky for the girls in Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Season 1 Episode 5.
Summer is officially underway, and the girls are now up against many threats, with Bloody Rose picking her way through the group with her tests.
It's safe to say that Pretty Little Liars: Summer School sets very different stakes for the girls after the previous season's events, and things may be more complicated than they seem.
Right off the bat, this Spooky Spaghetti trend seems to be getting out of hand, with forum visitors partaking in some truly messed-up viral challenges.
If you're reading this review, you likely already know what that challenge was, but it bears repeating. Slicing into the middle of the forehead. That has to be illegal in multiple ways.
Related: Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Interviews...
Summer is officially underway, and the girls are now up against many threats, with Bloody Rose picking her way through the group with her tests.
It's safe to say that Pretty Little Liars: Summer School sets very different stakes for the girls after the previous season's events, and things may be more complicated than they seem.
Right off the bat, this Spooky Spaghetti trend seems to be getting out of hand, with forum visitors partaking in some truly messed-up viral challenges.
If you're reading this review, you likely already know what that challenge was, but it bears repeating. Slicing into the middle of the forehead. That has to be illegal in multiple ways.
Related: Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Interviews...
- 5/30/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
After quite some time without news, Ed Boon and NetherRealm Studios finally confirmed the release date for the last character of Kombat Pack 1 in Mortal Kombat 1. Homelander, the popular main character from The Boys, will be available next week in the game.
Fans are not very pleased with the final version of this character; users on X say that it looks like a bad mod, and the lack of Antony Starr’s voice hurts the content. This was a strange choice, especially because Peacemaker has John Cena voicing the Dlc character.
Mortal Kombat Has Released the First Gameplay of Homelander Mortal Kombat confirms the release date of Homelander.
After nearly eight months since the release of Mortal Kombat 1, the title is finally introducing the last character from the Kombat Pack 1. Homelander has received the first gameplay trailer, showing all the current features that he will have in battle. The “hero...
Fans are not very pleased with the final version of this character; users on X say that it looks like a bad mod, and the lack of Antony Starr’s voice hurts the content. This was a strange choice, especially because Peacemaker has John Cena voicing the Dlc character.
Mortal Kombat Has Released the First Gameplay of Homelander Mortal Kombat confirms the release date of Homelander.
After nearly eight months since the release of Mortal Kombat 1, the title is finally introducing the last character from the Kombat Pack 1. Homelander has received the first gameplay trailer, showing all the current features that he will have in battle. The “hero...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer talks to us about director Joseph Kosinski’s untitled Formula 1 movie and the impact of last year’s strikes on its filming.
In early May 2024, reports emerged that Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Formula 1 movie had a budget in excess of $300m. An already expensive production due to its real-world racing sequences and A-list stars – including Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem – its costs were reportedly pushed even higher by 2023’s Hollywood strikes.
There were even reports that footage captured during last year’s Silverstone British Grand Prix race had to be scrapped because the sponsor logos splashed across that year’s cars had changed between the 2023 and 2024 racing seasons – something a spokesperson from the Fia (the Formula 1 racing body) denied.
Speaking to Film Stories, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed that the strikes had affected its production, but suggested that the delays could...
In early May 2024, reports emerged that Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Formula 1 movie had a budget in excess of $300m. An already expensive production due to its real-world racing sequences and A-list stars – including Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem – its costs were reportedly pushed even higher by 2023’s Hollywood strikes.
There were even reports that footage captured during last year’s Silverstone British Grand Prix race had to be scrapped because the sponsor logos splashed across that year’s cars had changed between the 2023 and 2024 racing seasons – something a spokesperson from the Fia (the Formula 1 racing body) denied.
Speaking to Film Stories, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed that the strikes had affected its production, but suggested that the delays could...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
(Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
ESPN’s coverage of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix drew nearly 2 million viewers to ABC early Sunday morning, the company affirmed this week.
An average of 1.965 million viewers watched the race live on ABC, the third-largest ever for a Formula 1 race in the United States, second only to the 2024 and 2022 editions of the Miami Grand Prix.
“Despite a 45-minute delay due to a major crash on the first lap, the audience between 9-11:30 a.m. was up seven percent over the 1.833 million average for the 2023 race, which was the first time the Monaco Grand Prix had aired live on ABC,” an ESPN spokesperson said in a statement, citing Nielsen data.
“When the race resumed at 9:45 a.m. after the opening lap crash, an average of 2.07 million viewers watched until the conclusion,” the spokesperson confirmed.
Formula 1 will return to ABC on Sunday, June...
ESPN’s coverage of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix drew nearly 2 million viewers to ABC early Sunday morning, the company affirmed this week.
An average of 1.965 million viewers watched the race live on ABC, the third-largest ever for a Formula 1 race in the United States, second only to the 2024 and 2022 editions of the Miami Grand Prix.
“Despite a 45-minute delay due to a major crash on the first lap, the audience between 9-11:30 a.m. was up seven percent over the 1.833 million average for the 2023 race, which was the first time the Monaco Grand Prix had aired live on ABC,” an ESPN spokesperson said in a statement, citing Nielsen data.
“When the race resumed at 9:45 a.m. after the opening lap crash, an average of 2.07 million viewers watched until the conclusion,” the spokesperson confirmed.
Formula 1 will return to ABC on Sunday, June...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Kafka Hibino lives in a world that’s so used to Kaiju attacks that there’s a symbol for them on traffic lights. Fueled by a dream of getting rid of the Kaiju, he sets off to become a part of Kaiju No. 8’s Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. Related: Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1, “The Man Who Became a Kaiju” Recap If you were in the world of Kaiju No. 8 , what part would you play when it comes to getting rid of Kaiju? Would you be part of the Defense Force that Kafka respects so much? Would you be responsible for cleaning up the mess? Would you join the fight at all? Take our highly scientific job placement exam to see what job you’d have in Kaiju No. 8! What Kaiju No. 8 job did you end up getting? Do you agree with the results, or are you,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Guest Author
- Crunchyroll
Catchweight Studio and publisher Team17 Digital have reiterated that their upcoming World War I Survival Horror title Conscript will see a release later this year. Accompanying the announcement is a new gameplay trailer, as well as news that the game will see an updated demo available next month on Steam during Steam Next Fest on June 10. There will also be a physical edition after the game’s digital release.
“With Conscript, I aimed to immerse players in the grim reality of World War 1 while delivering the tense, gripping gameplay that survival horror fans know and love,” says Jordan Mochi, founder and solo developer at Catchweight Studio. “I can’t wait to bring this experience to both PC and console players later this year and am especially excited to see the game on the shelves.”
Currently in development for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch,...
“With Conscript, I aimed to immerse players in the grim reality of World War 1 while delivering the tense, gripping gameplay that survival horror fans know and love,” says Jordan Mochi, founder and solo developer at Catchweight Studio. “I can’t wait to bring this experience to both PC and console players later this year and am especially excited to see the game on the shelves.”
Currently in development for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Actor Ewan McGregor has become synonymous with the role of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars universe. McGregor first donned the Jedi robes for the first installment of the prequel trilogy all the way back in 1999 when he was still an up-and-coming actor. Years later, McGregor reflected on being in two minds over accepting what became his most popular role.
Ewan McGregor played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, McGregor spoke about his hesitance to accept the career-defining role of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor explained why he was unsure about accepting the part but was glad that he ultimately said yes. At the same time, McGregor also discussed his future as Obi-Wan Kenobi after starring in a solo series focusing on the character.
Ewan McGregor Reveals Why He Almost Turned Down the Obi-Wan Kenobi Role in Star Wars
Actor Ewan McGregor rose...
Ewan McGregor played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, McGregor spoke about his hesitance to accept the career-defining role of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor explained why he was unsure about accepting the part but was glad that he ultimately said yes. At the same time, McGregor also discussed his future as Obi-Wan Kenobi after starring in a solo series focusing on the character.
Ewan McGregor Reveals Why He Almost Turned Down the Obi-Wan Kenobi Role in Star Wars
Actor Ewan McGregor rose...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Whenever you talk about recent great titles, your mind cannot go past Baldur’s Gate 3. This Mmorpg won everyone’s heart, whoever played it. Despite the abundance of some of the greatest titles, like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Starfield, Diablo 4, and many more, the Larian Studios title came out to become the Game of the Year in 2023.
Although the success of the game never came in handy overnight, the developing studio had to dig in rigorously to find out the precious gem in Baldur’s Gate 3. That’s what the CEO of Larian Studios says.
Swen Vincke and His Team Had to Crunch a Bit to Finish Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 has to face rush development at the end to reach the release date, says Swen Vincke.
In a recent Poland-based Digital Dragons conference, Vincke spoke about the challenges and hardships developers have to face during making a game,...
Although the success of the game never came in handy overnight, the developing studio had to dig in rigorously to find out the precious gem in Baldur’s Gate 3. That’s what the CEO of Larian Studios says.
Swen Vincke and His Team Had to Crunch a Bit to Finish Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 has to face rush development at the end to reach the release date, says Swen Vincke.
In a recent Poland-based Digital Dragons conference, Vincke spoke about the challenges and hardships developers have to face during making a game,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
It is safe to say that the concept of the X-Men ’97 is quite unique. Bringing it back for the same audience and starting off right where it left off while using the same animation style is something that has not been done before. However, it is safe to say that the approach worked exceptionally well, with all of the episodes getting immense public engagement.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Since fans realized that the series was able to gain the same amount of success after so many years, they have been looking for other projects that can go through a similar process. Interestingly enough, the most recent demand does not come from Marvel fans but from those who grew up watching one iconic show.
Teen Titans Need Another Go!
There have been many different series’ to follow the iconic superhero team, the Teen Titans. There have been spoof films,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Since fans realized that the series was able to gain the same amount of success after so many years, they have been looking for other projects that can go through a similar process. Interestingly enough, the most recent demand does not come from Marvel fans but from those who grew up watching one iconic show.
Teen Titans Need Another Go!
There have been many different series’ to follow the iconic superhero team, the Teen Titans. There have been spoof films,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The portrayal of female characters in prominent anime series like Naruto and One Piece has always been a subject of discussion among anime fans. The mangas, being a part of the Shonen genre, have always been blamed for either overly sexualizing the female characters in the series or not giving them enough background or storyline to highlight their importance.
Sakura Haruno | Studio Pierrot
Both One Piece and Naruto have faced these allegations, but according to the overall narrative, One Piece might triumph over Naruto in terms of giving their female characters enough screen time that they leave an impact on the fans. This was proved when Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, talked about the portrayal of Sakura in the series.
The manga revealed that because Sakura was a normal girl, she didn’t have any additional storyline to add gravitas to her character, which would have marked her importance...
Sakura Haruno | Studio Pierrot
Both One Piece and Naruto have faced these allegations, but according to the overall narrative, One Piece might triumph over Naruto in terms of giving their female characters enough screen time that they leave an impact on the fans. This was proved when Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, talked about the portrayal of Sakura in the series.
The manga revealed that because Sakura was a normal girl, she didn’t have any additional storyline to add gravitas to her character, which would have marked her importance...
- 5/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The next Budokai Tenkaichi game is coming after 17 years, with a leap from PS2 to PS5. Dragon Ball developed drastically through anime, bringing in new characters, as well as transformations straight out of the manga. Video games, including Xenoverse 2, FIghterZ, Kakarot, and more, captured them too.
Budokai Tenkaichi didn’t get such a chance but it seems like the game will be capturing everything in between that it missed during those years. That said, Goku’s Ultra Instinct form is something it cannot afford to lose. But it’s not just that, players may see the ascended version of the transformation in the game too.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Could Get Intense With This Ultra Instinct allows Goku to fight unconsciously.
No matter how little the changes, they may carry significant information only a few can see. The same is the case with the latest change in the game players noticed recently.
Budokai Tenkaichi didn’t get such a chance but it seems like the game will be capturing everything in between that it missed during those years. That said, Goku’s Ultra Instinct form is something it cannot afford to lose. But it’s not just that, players may see the ascended version of the transformation in the game too.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Could Get Intense With This Ultra Instinct allows Goku to fight unconsciously.
No matter how little the changes, they may carry significant information only a few can see. The same is the case with the latest change in the game players noticed recently.
- 5/28/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Channel 4’s ‘Hollyoaks’ Makes International Soap History
Long-running Channel 4 series Hollyoaks has made history as the first UK soap to be made available on YouTube around the world. People living abroad will be able to stream full episodes for free, coming a few months after Channel 4 moved to a digital-first approach for episodes in the UK, while reducing weekly episode count from five to three. There will be 20 episodes in total for viewers to stream before joining the same daily drop pattern as UK YouTube subs. The series has previously been available on Hulu in the U.S. and has been running for nearly 30 years. “Hollyoaks is always synonymous with digital firsts and I am delighted that the show’s global audience will now be able to find and watch episodes when they want on YouTube,” said Kate Little, who runs the show’s producer, Lime Pictures.
Osn Lands...
Long-running Channel 4 series Hollyoaks has made history as the first UK soap to be made available on YouTube around the world. People living abroad will be able to stream full episodes for free, coming a few months after Channel 4 moved to a digital-first approach for episodes in the UK, while reducing weekly episode count from five to three. There will be 20 episodes in total for viewers to stream before joining the same daily drop pattern as UK YouTube subs. The series has previously been available on Hulu in the U.S. and has been running for nearly 30 years. “Hollyoaks is always synonymous with digital firsts and I am delighted that the show’s global audience will now be able to find and watch episodes when they want on YouTube,” said Kate Little, who runs the show’s producer, Lime Pictures.
Osn Lands...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Helldivers 2 is a video game about pure chaos especially when the end is in sight. One player did everything he could to bob and weave through the battlefield to reach the extraction point unscathed with precious cargo like rare samples only to be crushed at the exfil.
It can be annoying to perish not at the hands of the enemy or from friendly fire by a trigger-happy ally but by Pelican-1 itself. The player even managed to collect a few rare samples which are hard to come by these days but none of it mattered after he was killed unceremoniously.
Helldivers 2 Player Nearly Rage Quit After Being Crushed to Death
The consequences of playing Helldivers 2 are both equally funny and annoying.
Fast-paced and action-oriented games are known to be intense and could get the adrenaline pumping. The gaming community for this game is quite strong but the player count is...
It can be annoying to perish not at the hands of the enemy or from friendly fire by a trigger-happy ally but by Pelican-1 itself. The player even managed to collect a few rare samples which are hard to come by these days but none of it mattered after he was killed unceremoniously.
Helldivers 2 Player Nearly Rage Quit After Being Crushed to Death
The consequences of playing Helldivers 2 are both equally funny and annoying.
Fast-paced and action-oriented games are known to be intense and could get the adrenaline pumping. The gaming community for this game is quite strong but the player count is...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Does this headline sound familiar? Yes, it is! Top Producer Jerry Bruckheimer reveals some cool stuff about the upcoming Formula 1 film starring Brad Pitt. Think of it like Top Gun: Maverick in the ground. The Tgm team implemented the same techniques to shoot Formula 1 races. But now they utilize four bespoke 6K cinema cameras with Ptz capabilities inside the race car cockpit.
The 6K Sony cinema cameras on Apex
You’ll see the cameras mounted all over the car. You’ve never seen speed, you’ve never seen the G-forces like this. It’s really amazing. As a civilian, I had no idea what it takes to be a driver. The aggression and dexterity, I have so much respect for it. This should be as authentic as we can get it.
Apex Actor – Brad Pitt Tgm but in the ground
The new Formula 1 movie, starring Brad Pitt,...
The 6K Sony cinema cameras on Apex
You’ll see the cameras mounted all over the car. You’ve never seen speed, you’ve never seen the G-forces like this. It’s really amazing. As a civilian, I had no idea what it takes to be a driver. The aggression and dexterity, I have so much respect for it. This should be as authentic as we can get it.
Apex Actor – Brad Pitt Tgm but in the ground
The new Formula 1 movie, starring Brad Pitt,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Baldur’s Gate 3 was so very close to revisiting an iconic location in the franchise—Candlekeep, the large, fortified library where the first game’s prologue unfolds.
While the idea didn’t go through, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke and lead writer Adam Smith let the world in on some secrets behind the planned revisit. Had the idea worked out, it would be very different from what we remember seeing in the first game, but one mantra pulled the team back into focus.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Could Have Returned to Candlekeep Candlekeep unfortunately had no place in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Rock Paper Shotgun recently interviewed Vincke and Smith regarding Candlekeep and about its absence in Larian Studios’ addition to the franchise.
SUGGESTEDSwen Vincke’s Larian Studios Won’t ‘Kill Themselves’ to Follow 1 Gaming Trend Other Developers Rely On
When asked why the location didn’t return, Smith explained:
The biggest problem was that geographically,...
While the idea didn’t go through, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke and lead writer Adam Smith let the world in on some secrets behind the planned revisit. Had the idea worked out, it would be very different from what we remember seeing in the first game, but one mantra pulled the team back into focus.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Could Have Returned to Candlekeep Candlekeep unfortunately had no place in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Rock Paper Shotgun recently interviewed Vincke and Smith regarding Candlekeep and about its absence in Larian Studios’ addition to the franchise.
SUGGESTEDSwen Vincke’s Larian Studios Won’t ‘Kill Themselves’ to Follow 1 Gaming Trend Other Developers Rely On
When asked why the location didn’t return, Smith explained:
The biggest problem was that geographically,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar will forever be hailed as one of cinema’s greatest achievements. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the film remains as fresh and impactful as ever, continuing to captivate minds. Not only does the movie resonate deeply on a human level, but it also delves into the intricacies of the human mind and the quest for survival.
Jonathan Nolan speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Westworld” (via Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
The beautifully crafted original story, to be honest, is unparalleled and cannot be surpassed. However, despite the tremendous success of the film and the position it holds, co-writer Jonathan Nolan is sad because of one reason.
Christopher Nolan’s Impressive Record with Interstellar Leaves Jonathan Nolan Sad for Hollywood
The Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon was a massive success, both critically and commercially. It grossed a...
Jonathan Nolan speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Westworld” (via Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
The beautifully crafted original story, to be honest, is unparalleled and cannot be surpassed. However, despite the tremendous success of the film and the position it holds, co-writer Jonathan Nolan is sad because of one reason.
Christopher Nolan’s Impressive Record with Interstellar Leaves Jonathan Nolan Sad for Hollywood
The Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon was a massive success, both critically and commercially. It grossed a...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
A certified movie star; Tom Holland is immensely popular for his portrayal of Peter Parker/ Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, when he is not busy being a superhero, he is busy being a hardworking, dedicated, and infectious charmer. Groomed by Robert Downey Jr. himself, the young actor quickly rose to fame, and garnered himself a global fan following, making himself one of the most recognized faces in the world.
Tom Holland. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
Despite the Uncharted actor having several professional achievements, he is an approachable personality, making him an immensely affectionate and likable figure. However, such qualities are not enough for him to portray the role of a young James Bond, and chances are that Holland might already missed out on the role of portraying the iconic character.
Tom Holland Might Have Already Been Overlooked For The Potential Role of a Young Agent 007
There’s...
Tom Holland. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
Despite the Uncharted actor having several professional achievements, he is an approachable personality, making him an immensely affectionate and likable figure. However, such qualities are not enough for him to portray the role of a young James Bond, and chances are that Holland might already missed out on the role of portraying the iconic character.
Tom Holland Might Have Already Been Overlooked For The Potential Role of a Young Agent 007
There’s...
- 5/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Diamond Select Toys is introducing a brand-new toy line this year. Along with Marvel and Star Wars, it’s launching its new line of statuettes based on House of the Dragon, the world’s newest favorite fantasy epic. Emma D’Arcy, the show’s lead, has been immortalized as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen forever thanks to the new toy line.
Diamond Select presents Queen Rhaenyra’s life-like diorama
In this brand-new Diorama from Dst, Rhaenyra Targaryen, the Black Queen, is shown holding the parchment sent by Alicent in Season 1, which had Princess Nymeria’s story. The sigils of House Targaryen adorn the crown base of the royal, white-haired dragonrider. The figure is around ten inches tall. It is presented in a window box in full color. Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra sculpted the piece, which Nelson X. Asencio designed.
How to pre-order the Queen Rhaenyra statuette
The Queen Rhaenyra diorama from House of the Dragon...
Diamond Select presents Queen Rhaenyra’s life-like diorama
In this brand-new Diorama from Dst, Rhaenyra Targaryen, the Black Queen, is shown holding the parchment sent by Alicent in Season 1, which had Princess Nymeria’s story. The sigils of House Targaryen adorn the crown base of the royal, white-haired dragonrider. The figure is around ten inches tall. It is presented in a window box in full color. Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra sculpted the piece, which Nelson X. Asencio designed.
How to pre-order the Queen Rhaenyra statuette
The Queen Rhaenyra diorama from House of the Dragon...
- 5/25/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
Helldivers 2 fans are some of the most passionate when it comes to their game. And, with how Arrowhead staff are always eager to hear ideas from fans, you bet that they’ll come up with the whackiest concepts that somehow still fit the vibe of the game.
Look at some of the responses Arrowhead’s ex-ceo (now Cco) Johan Pilestedt got after asking fans for their ideas for a new Eagle Stratagem. One user in particular had an idea that would give Oppenheimer a run for its money.
You’re Not Ready for This Helldivers 2 Fan’s Stratagem Idea
Your ideas could be implemented in Helldivers 2
We all know by now how much Pilestedt values the Helldivers community and their opinions. He has always been listening to people on social media, actively replying to their jokes, statements, and genuine feedback, even when it’s not about the game.
Considering the...
Look at some of the responses Arrowhead’s ex-ceo (now Cco) Johan Pilestedt got after asking fans for their ideas for a new Eagle Stratagem. One user in particular had an idea that would give Oppenheimer a run for its money.
You’re Not Ready for This Helldivers 2 Fan’s Stratagem Idea
Your ideas could be implemented in Helldivers 2
We all know by now how much Pilestedt values the Helldivers community and their opinions. He has always been listening to people on social media, actively replying to their jokes, statements, and genuine feedback, even when it’s not about the game.
Considering the...
- 5/24/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Throughout the years, Johnny Depp has portrayed the role of Captain Jack Sparrow with unrivaled charisma, which has made him synonymous with the role. Depp’s whimsical approach to the portrayal of the iconic character has made him the face of the franchise itself. The titular character has become a part of his identity, as Captain Jack Sparrow has immensely influenced pop culture, leading to the commercial success of each film.
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Credits: Walt Disney Pictures
Despite the film series being so popular and doing extremely well at the box office, one film was extremely hated by the fans of the series. The film is none other than Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which was disliked by many viewers because of its different approach. However, Johnny Depp had immense faith in the film which ultimately ruled the box office.
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Credits: Walt Disney Pictures
Despite the film series being so popular and doing extremely well at the box office, one film was extremely hated by the fans of the series. The film is none other than Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which was disliked by many viewers because of its different approach. However, Johnny Depp had immense faith in the film which ultimately ruled the box office.
- 5/23/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Embarking on a journey back to a pivotal moment in TV history, it’s hard to believe that over two decades have passed since Band of Brothers deeply engraved its narrative in the heart of popular culture. When it debuted back in 2001, the war drama miniseries—created by Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks—became a tremendous commercial and critical hit.
The gripping story of the ‘Easy’ Company’s World War II involvement cemented HBO’s standing as a major force in television. Even though the show debuted more than 20 years ago, viewers still find it compelling. Why?
Tom Hanks’ Band of Brothers | HBO Entertainment
In a 2021 interview with Deadline, Hanks spoke about why, even after several years, the Emmy-winning series keeps enticing viewers. As he revealed, there was a time when the series seemed destined to be shrouded in uncertainty, its future hanging by a thread after a real-life tragedy (9/11 terrorist attacks) shook the world.
The gripping story of the ‘Easy’ Company’s World War II involvement cemented HBO’s standing as a major force in television. Even though the show debuted more than 20 years ago, viewers still find it compelling. Why?
Tom Hanks’ Band of Brothers | HBO Entertainment
In a 2021 interview with Deadline, Hanks spoke about why, even after several years, the Emmy-winning series keeps enticing viewers. As he revealed, there was a time when the series seemed destined to be shrouded in uncertainty, its future hanging by a thread after a real-life tragedy (9/11 terrorist attacks) shook the world.
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Revenge Of The Sith marks a pivotal moment in the Star Wars universe, particularly the Skywalker Saga as it cements Anakin Skywalker’s turn to the Dark Side. The film features several brutal moments, which slowly build up to Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader after he succumbs to the Dark Side.
Count Dooku’s death is one of the most brutal moments in Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
However, one brutal moment from the film, namely the death of Count Dooku at the hands of Anakin wasn’t exactly scripted as it appears in the final film. Instead, the scene was changed during the conceptualization of the duel’s stunt choreography and added Count Dooku’s brutal fate. Given the complex emotions the scene was trying to convey, actor Christopher Lee brilliantly portrayed Count Dooku’s death despite the scene being changed on the fly.
Count Dooku’s death is one of the most brutal moments in Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
However, one brutal moment from the film, namely the death of Count Dooku at the hands of Anakin wasn’t exactly scripted as it appears in the final film. Instead, the scene was changed during the conceptualization of the duel’s stunt choreography and added Count Dooku’s brutal fate. Given the complex emotions the scene was trying to convey, actor Christopher Lee brilliantly portrayed Count Dooku’s death despite the scene being changed on the fly.
- 5/23/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
After the Hays Code was finally dropped in the late ’60s, it allowed filmmakers to make films without any restrictions, which led to the rise of some of the greatest names in filmmaking. This included acclaimed filmmaker George Lucas, who rose to prominence following the success of American Graffiti, starring Harrison Ford, which hit the shelves in ’73.
But it was his next collaboration with Ford that would go on to change Hollywood forever, kickstarting one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. However, making Star Wars: A New Hope was pretty taxing for the filmmaker, as the sci-fi juggernaut almost fumbled after Lucas underwent some medical issues.
George Lucas’s Medical Emergency Almost Halted Star Wars’ Production
George Lucas on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. (Credit: Lucasfilm)
With A New Hope George Lucas not only created one of the most influential sci-fi releases of all time,...
But it was his next collaboration with Ford that would go on to change Hollywood forever, kickstarting one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. However, making Star Wars: A New Hope was pretty taxing for the filmmaker, as the sci-fi juggernaut almost fumbled after Lucas underwent some medical issues.
George Lucas’s Medical Emergency Almost Halted Star Wars’ Production
George Lucas on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. (Credit: Lucasfilm)
With A New Hope George Lucas not only created one of the most influential sci-fi releases of all time,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Han Solo as a character looks like he was built to deliver one-liners. Harrison Ford brought the character to life with his signature charm, which didn’t miss a beat when he returned to play the character in The Force Awakens. The actor’s handling of the role, along with lines that he improvised, has not only become important for Star Wars history but have become important moments in cinema history too.
Billy Dee Williams and Harrison Ford from Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm
One of the most iconic scenes from Empire Strikes Back has Princess Leia Organa confessing her love for Han Solo, to which the character simply responds with ‘I know’. Held in pretty high regard by cinema enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike, this particular line of dialogue was improvised by Harrison Ford on the set of the film.
Suggested“That might be the...
Billy Dee Williams and Harrison Ford from Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm
One of the most iconic scenes from Empire Strikes Back has Princess Leia Organa confessing her love for Han Solo, to which the character simply responds with ‘I know’. Held in pretty high regard by cinema enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike, this particular line of dialogue was improvised by Harrison Ford on the set of the film.
Suggested“That might be the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The stakes are always high in the alien-infested universe of Helldivers 2. As a cooperative, high-octane shooter, the game thrives on its ability to keep players on their toes with intense, fast-paced action. The thrill of battling alien hordes alongside teammates makes for an exhilarating gaming experience.
However, Helldivers 2 has faced criticism from players regarding various issues, such as Psn account problems and numerous glitches. One particular point of contention has been the so-called “dead bug” which can unexpectedly kill players. While these concerns are understandable, some of the complaints stem from misunderstandings. What many players perceive as bugs are actually intentional game mechanics designed to add challenge and realism to the game.
Elevating the tactical challenge
A Titan killing players after being defeated. | PlayStation
One of the core appeals of Helldivers 2 is its demand for tactical gameplay. Players must coordinate, communicate, and strategize to survive waves of relentless enemies. The...
However, Helldivers 2 has faced criticism from players regarding various issues, such as Psn account problems and numerous glitches. One particular point of contention has been the so-called “dead bug” which can unexpectedly kill players. While these concerns are understandable, some of the complaints stem from misunderstandings. What many players perceive as bugs are actually intentional game mechanics designed to add challenge and realism to the game.
Elevating the tactical challenge
A Titan killing players after being defeated. | PlayStation
One of the core appeals of Helldivers 2 is its demand for tactical gameplay. Players must coordinate, communicate, and strategize to survive waves of relentless enemies. The...
- 5/22/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is officially out. The movie he’d risked so much for, his dream project that the actor was cooking for many years, trying to get the funding for it… In the end, Costner took a massive gamble and poured tens of millions of his own money into making Horizon — but we severely underestimated just how much money it was.
Kevin Costner Spent a Fortune on Horizon
There are two major ways in which Costner took immense risks to make Horizon come true. The first one is, of course, his career: the Western star lost his lead part in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone to work on Horizon and likely rejected some other offers to make time for his own project. But that’s not even the main thing.
For many years, Costner was failing to find production companies willing to fund Horizon.
Kevin Costner Spent a Fortune on Horizon
There are two major ways in which Costner took immense risks to make Horizon come true. The first one is, of course, his career: the Western star lost his lead part in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone to work on Horizon and likely rejected some other offers to make time for his own project. But that’s not even the main thing.
For many years, Costner was failing to find production companies willing to fund Horizon.
- 5/21/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Without a doubt, Live With Kelly And Mark showed a new side to co-host, Mark Consuelos. While Kelly Ripa was out gallivanting around, Mark was the king of the castle. After her return, Kelly was bombarded with surprising bachelorisms that haunted their home in her absence.
Mark Consuelos And Kelly Ripa Give Each Other Space
During a recent episode of Live With Kelly And Mark, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa reviewed their weekend activities. Although the couple just celebrated twenty-eight years of marriage, they at times take little breaks from one another. Just recently, Mark took an extended vacation to go see their Italian soccer team play for a huge win! Over the past weekend, that was the case with Kelly taking time away instead. While Kelly was taking in fabulous food and fashion over the weekend, Mark was left behind.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa recreate a throwback wedding photo.
Mark Consuelos And Kelly Ripa Give Each Other Space
During a recent episode of Live With Kelly And Mark, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa reviewed their weekend activities. Although the couple just celebrated twenty-eight years of marriage, they at times take little breaks from one another. Just recently, Mark took an extended vacation to go see their Italian soccer team play for a huge win! Over the past weekend, that was the case with Kelly taking time away instead. While Kelly was taking in fabulous food and fashion over the weekend, Mark was left behind.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa recreate a throwback wedding photo.
- 5/21/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
The Star Wars franchise is known for its iconic characters, epic battles, and intricate storylines. But what if we told you that Tom Hanks and his son Colin Hanks almost had a place in that galaxy far, far away?
As the star-studded universe of Star Wars continues to draw in audiences through its galactic tales, isn’t it intriguing to imagine Tom Hanks, the embodiment of American cinema charm, donned the robes of Qui-Gon Jinn? Well, rumors have long circulated that the actor was considered for the role of Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, before Liam Neeson eventually got the role.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump | The Tisch Company
And to add an even more interesting twist to the story, his son auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker in the prequel trilogy.
Unveiling the Untold Story: Tom Hanks’ Near-Star Wars Role?
Did you know that before...
As the star-studded universe of Star Wars continues to draw in audiences through its galactic tales, isn’t it intriguing to imagine Tom Hanks, the embodiment of American cinema charm, donned the robes of Qui-Gon Jinn? Well, rumors have long circulated that the actor was considered for the role of Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, before Liam Neeson eventually got the role.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump | The Tisch Company
And to add an even more interesting twist to the story, his son auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker in the prequel trilogy.
Unveiling the Untold Story: Tom Hanks’ Near-Star Wars Role?
Did you know that before...
- 5/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Live with Kelly and Mark is back with a week of new shows. The first host chat of the week featured Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa sharing their weekend activities.
The long-time married couple has been going to Palm Springs on the weekends, but this weekend was different than the last few weekends.
Mark usually goes away for a long weekend to visit his beloved soccer team in Italy, Campobasso Fc, but this weekend was different.
Kelly began to share about her decadent weekend, which included a fashion show and rich foods at brunch when Mark admitted how he felt alone in NYC.
Kelly visited Savannah College of Art and Design (Scad) with her niece and shared photos about the fun weekend without Mark on Instagram.
Kelly shared a photo that Paula Wallace, the President of Scad, took on her Instagram Story.
Kelly Ripa shared a photo of herself at a fashion show.
The long-time married couple has been going to Palm Springs on the weekends, but this weekend was different than the last few weekends.
Mark usually goes away for a long weekend to visit his beloved soccer team in Italy, Campobasso Fc, but this weekend was different.
Kelly began to share about her decadent weekend, which included a fashion show and rich foods at brunch when Mark admitted how he felt alone in NYC.
Kelly visited Savannah College of Art and Design (Scad) with her niece and shared photos about the fun weekend without Mark on Instagram.
Kelly shared a photo that Paula Wallace, the President of Scad, took on her Instagram Story.
Kelly Ripa shared a photo of herself at a fashion show.
- 5/20/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
Nintendo Switch digital releases were previously announced for the trio of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth games, which were slated to arrive in eShop in the west on May 21. Those plans have since been postponed, with Idea Factory International promising further details at a later date. At the time of this writing, there's no new release window in place. The press release simply states that the digital release for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 , Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation has been "postponed until further notice." Related: Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth Series Hits Nintendo Switch Digitally This Year The first entry in the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth series—which serves as a complete remake of the original Hyperdimension Neptunia game—launched on Ps Vita in Japan back in October 2013, followed by the west in August 2014 and, eventually, a PC release via Steam. Here's how...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Taylor Sheridan is an incredible actor, producer, director, and writer. But before he was singlehandedly running one of the best series of all time, the Hollywood star was just an actor struggling to make ends meet. In 2008, Sheridan was roped in to play Deputy Chief David Hale in the Charlie Hunnam-starrer Sons of Anarchy.
Taylor Sheridan created and acted in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
However, the Yellowstone showrunner’s character was brutally killed off in season 3 after Sheridan did not agree to the wage rate he was being paid. And then apparently to take revenge, Sheridan took to his critically acclaimed series to take a digg at the FX series.
Taylor Sheridan was Uncereminously Killed Off in Sons of Anarchy
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy | FX Networks
Sons of Anarchy starred an ensemble cast of actors. Based in California, it featured an outlaw motorcycle gang with Charlie Hunnam in the lead.
Taylor Sheridan created and acted in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
However, the Yellowstone showrunner’s character was brutally killed off in season 3 after Sheridan did not agree to the wage rate he was being paid. And then apparently to take revenge, Sheridan took to his critically acclaimed series to take a digg at the FX series.
Taylor Sheridan was Uncereminously Killed Off in Sons of Anarchy
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy | FX Networks
Sons of Anarchy starred an ensemble cast of actors. Based in California, it featured an outlaw motorcycle gang with Charlie Hunnam in the lead.
- 5/20/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Scale, sweep, or schadenfreude; whatever you might be seeking in the films of Kevin Costner, you tend to walk away with the vistas. Think of the golden plains and stampeding buffalo of his directorial debut Dances with Wolves; or the jaw-dropping aerial shot of scavengers circling the atoll in Waterworld; and lest we forget The Postman, a work even the most harebrained viewers haven’t found the energy to reappraise, which still left you with an image of The Sound of Music projected onto a quarry wall, not to mention that statue of himself constructed for the film’s whacky finale. For better or worse, they aren’t easily forgotten.
The multi-hyphenate makes his long-awaited return to the director’s chair with Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, a classic western told through the unhurried framework of a limited series and a vision as wide as the open sky. It...
The multi-hyphenate makes his long-awaited return to the director’s chair with Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, a classic western told through the unhurried framework of a limited series and a vision as wide as the open sky. It...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
Live-service titles such as Helldivers 2 operate on a Season or Battle Pass basis. These periodic add-ons are how the game continues the cycle of monetization while keeping the game interesting by adding new weapons, armor, and more for players to use.
The Helldivers 2 Warbonds are Battle Passes given a proprietary name. These monthly releases bring new weapons, armor, capes, and more to the game, with each Warbond carrying a specific theme. But there is one feature missing in Warbonds that other Battle Passes allow, and it could increase the number of people that buy them.
Helldivers 2 Warbonds Need Exclusive Prizes to Become More Appealing Warbonds are welcomed and celebrated in Helldivers 2!
A lot of Season Passes bring not only new gear but also new missions and challenges. Completing these objectives allows the player to unlock more rewards. Usually, when all the objectives are complete, there is also a bonus prize...
The Helldivers 2 Warbonds are Battle Passes given a proprietary name. These monthly releases bring new weapons, armor, capes, and more to the game, with each Warbond carrying a specific theme. But there is one feature missing in Warbonds that other Battle Passes allow, and it could increase the number of people that buy them.
Helldivers 2 Warbonds Need Exclusive Prizes to Become More Appealing Warbonds are welcomed and celebrated in Helldivers 2!
A lot of Season Passes bring not only new gear but also new missions and challenges. Completing these objectives allows the player to unlock more rewards. Usually, when all the objectives are complete, there is also a bonus prize...
- 5/20/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Originally released on May 19, 1999, Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Upon its initial release, George Lucas’ film was met with mixed reviews and was judged harshly by both critics and fans. While the visual effects for the film were appreciated, viewers weren’t too kind toward the characters or how the story played out.
Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.
As a result, The Phantom Menace became the lowest-rated film of the entire Star Wars franchise with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%. However, it now looks like the fandom has evolved and so has their original opinion on the first prequel film starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and more.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Celebrates 25 Years
Ahmed Best’s Jar Jar Binks in a still from The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Back when The Phantom Menace was first released in theatres,...
Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.
As a result, The Phantom Menace became the lowest-rated film of the entire Star Wars franchise with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%. However, it now looks like the fandom has evolved and so has their original opinion on the first prequel film starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and more.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Celebrates 25 Years
Ahmed Best’s Jar Jar Binks in a still from The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Back when The Phantom Menace was first released in theatres,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Godzilla is one of modern pop culture’s most recognizable monsters, being the trope codified for an entire genre of films. While there have been many stories about how Godzilla was conceived as an idea, Life magazine published a special article about the nuclear menace, detailing how Godzilla was conceived in the mind of producer Tomoyuki Tanaka.
A still from Godzilla Minus One/ Toho Studios
The producer was responsible for a film that was being made as a collaboration between Japan and Indonesia. However, due to rising political tensions, the film was dropped from the production schedule as Indonesia decided to back off from the project, which left a very large unallocated budget in the hands of Tomoryuki Tanaka.
Godzilla ended up taking the spot of In the Shadow of Honor Godzilla (2014)/ Legendary Pictures
Termed an ambitious coproduction between Japan and Indonesia, Shadow of Honor was set to be an...
A still from Godzilla Minus One/ Toho Studios
The producer was responsible for a film that was being made as a collaboration between Japan and Indonesia. However, due to rising political tensions, the film was dropped from the production schedule as Indonesia decided to back off from the project, which left a very large unallocated budget in the hands of Tomoryuki Tanaka.
Godzilla ended up taking the spot of In the Shadow of Honor Godzilla (2014)/ Legendary Pictures
Termed an ambitious coproduction between Japan and Indonesia, Shadow of Honor was set to be an...
- 5/19/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Antony Starr is perhaps the face of morally complex characters in today’s day and age. From The Boys to Banshee, complexity is something he carries in front of the camera like no one else. The darkness within a character takes a great amount of skill to exude and that is something the actor excels at. The patience and dedication it takes is what fans appreciate wholeheartedly.
Antony Starr as Homelander in a still from The Boys | Credit: Amazon Prime Video
While Starr isn’t typecasted in the role of a character battling his inner self through the darkness within him, there is no doubt that he plays the part perfectly. He may not be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Universe yet but he has shown through Homelander that a role in the franchises wouldn’t be an opportunity anyone would regret. As such, the possibility may be nigh.
Antony Starr as Homelander in a still from The Boys | Credit: Amazon Prime Video
While Starr isn’t typecasted in the role of a character battling his inner self through the darkness within him, there is no doubt that he plays the part perfectly. He may not be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Universe yet but he has shown through Homelander that a role in the franchises wouldn’t be an opportunity anyone would regret. As such, the possibility may be nigh.
- 5/19/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Author George R.R. Martin created the global phenomenon Game of Thrones when he wrote the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. Set in a medieval fantasy realm where Seven Kingdoms fight to be the ruler of the lands, the novel series spawned the popular HBO show which won multiple Emmys and was one of the most-watched series.
After the show ended with season 8, which was largely considered to be disappointing, HBO commissioned multiple prequels, of which only House of the Dragon has seen the light of day. However, among the multiple prequels in development is Aegon’s Conquest, which sees the origins of the Seven Kingdoms. Writer Mattson Tomlin mentioned that Martin instructed him to avoid one mistake from Game of Thrones creators.
Game of Thrones Prequel Aegon’s Conquest Is In Early Stages Of Development Tom Glynn-Carney in House of the Dragon
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones...
After the show ended with season 8, which was largely considered to be disappointing, HBO commissioned multiple prequels, of which only House of the Dragon has seen the light of day. However, among the multiple prequels in development is Aegon’s Conquest, which sees the origins of the Seven Kingdoms. Writer Mattson Tomlin mentioned that Martin instructed him to avoid one mistake from Game of Thrones creators.
Game of Thrones Prequel Aegon’s Conquest Is In Early Stages Of Development Tom Glynn-Carney in House of the Dragon
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones...
- 5/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Every teenage girl looks forward to their sixteenth birthday, but in Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Season 1 Episode 3, it's less of a rite of passage and more of a matter of life or death.
While this season of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School has definitely kicked things up a notch, the series isn't skimping on the teen angst and what it means to be a girl in high school, even if it's just summer school.
At least the one good thing they have working in their favor is that they seem to rarely be entirely by themselves. It's a horror trope that, thankfully, has been axed since the previous season.
As the show becomes fully immersed in summer, the story shifts focus from violent slayings to real teenage problems, like cute boys. If only someone had told them that the problem never truly goes away.
Although Noa's case might be slightly different,...
While this season of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School has definitely kicked things up a notch, the series isn't skimping on the teen angst and what it means to be a girl in high school, even if it's just summer school.
At least the one good thing they have working in their favor is that they seem to rarely be entirely by themselves. It's a horror trope that, thankfully, has been axed since the previous season.
As the show becomes fully immersed in summer, the story shifts focus from violent slayings to real teenage problems, like cute boys. If only someone had told them that the problem never truly goes away.
Although Noa's case might be slightly different,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
The latest addition to Haruichi Furudate’s magnum opus, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle anime movie is soon going to hit theaters all over the world and hopefully break records just like it did during its initial release in Japan. Haikyu!! has a global audience, and it all started with the first line by the protagonist of the series, Hinata Shoyo.
Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate
In the first chapter, when Hinata Shoyo enters his first-ever volleyball match in the gymnasium, he talks about how much he loves the smell of air salonpas that is present in the entire gymnasium. For those who don’t know, air salonpas are painkiller sprays that athletes use to spray on a sprained injury.
Furudate, in one of his interviews, revealed that the first line of Hinata has a deeper meaning than fans realize. It has a direct connection to the excitement Hinata feels as he...
Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate
In the first chapter, when Hinata Shoyo enters his first-ever volleyball match in the gymnasium, he talks about how much he loves the smell of air salonpas that is present in the entire gymnasium. For those who don’t know, air salonpas are painkiller sprays that athletes use to spray on a sprained injury.
Furudate, in one of his interviews, revealed that the first line of Hinata has a deeper meaning than fans realize. It has a direct connection to the excitement Hinata feels as he...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The Helldivers 2 community has proven several times before that it is up to the task against any new Major Order objective that Arrowhead Game Studios has thrown at the players. But it seems that the fire is burning low, and the players are not as active as previous times.
The current global goal is to destroy 2,000,000,000 bots in the Automaton region of the galaxy. Players are not fighting against these robots enough, as only 70% of the total goal has been completed. A Reddit user is encouraging players to engage in combat in order to earn a new stratagem.
The Helldivers 2 Democracy Is at Risk Helldivers 2‘s new Major Orders are not going as planned.
Arrowhead Game Studios has always bet on the community’s ability to release new content by setting global objectives to unlock it. In previous goals, the players have achieved the goal of liberating an entire planet,...
The current global goal is to destroy 2,000,000,000 bots in the Automaton region of the galaxy. Players are not fighting against these robots enough, as only 70% of the total goal has been completed. A Reddit user is encouraging players to engage in combat in order to earn a new stratagem.
The Helldivers 2 Democracy Is at Risk Helldivers 2‘s new Major Orders are not going as planned.
Arrowhead Game Studios has always bet on the community’s ability to release new content by setting global objectives to unlock it. In previous goals, the players have achieved the goal of liberating an entire planet,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Despite being seen as a step down compared to the original trilogy, George Lucas’ prequel trilogy did add something new to the galaxy far, far away, which can’t be said for the sequels. While it was 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker that put the final nail in the coffin for the sequel trilogy, which pushed Disney to stray away from the big screen releases, the initial entry too failed to win over Lucas.
Lucas criticized the films for their lack of originality, and fans couldn’t agree more with that sentiment, especially in the case of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Lucas Was Disappointed by the Lack of Originality in The Force Awakens
A Still from Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Walt Disney Pictures
For George Lucas, it was important that each entry added something new to the franchise, and was disappointed to find out that the first...
Lucas criticized the films for their lack of originality, and fans couldn’t agree more with that sentiment, especially in the case of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Lucas Was Disappointed by the Lack of Originality in The Force Awakens
A Still from Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Walt Disney Pictures
For George Lucas, it was important that each entry added something new to the franchise, and was disappointed to find out that the first...
- 5/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Fire Country series gives fans a unique twist on an oversaturated niche in the TV industry.
It's not the first show to focus on fire-related storylines or feature a main character who's been on the wrong side of the law.
But Fire Country might be the first show in which we actually like our bad-boy inmates enough to want to see them free from prison confinement.
Fans fell in love with Bode Leone (formerly Donovan) in Fire Country Season 1 as he transitioned from a prison inmate to a heroic (despite for selfish reasons) inmate firefighter.
Throughout the first season, Bode -- played by the talented and sexy Max Thieriot -- hooked viewers with his unusual blend of self-righteous bravery and a higher moral code.
Yeah, kinda unusual for someone who's been in prison.
But Bode's hero complex isn't surprising, given his history.
Firefighting seems to be a family trade.
It's not the first show to focus on fire-related storylines or feature a main character who's been on the wrong side of the law.
But Fire Country might be the first show in which we actually like our bad-boy inmates enough to want to see them free from prison confinement.
Fans fell in love with Bode Leone (formerly Donovan) in Fire Country Season 1 as he transitioned from a prison inmate to a heroic (despite for selfish reasons) inmate firefighter.
Throughout the first season, Bode -- played by the talented and sexy Max Thieriot -- hooked viewers with his unusual blend of self-righteous bravery and a higher moral code.
Yeah, kinda unusual for someone who's been in prison.
But Bode's hero complex isn't surprising, given his history.
Firefighting seems to be a family trade.
- 5/14/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Haikyu!! fans have been delighted ever since the series announced the worldwide release of its movie, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle on May 31, 2024. The movie’s tickets officially went on sale just a few days ago, and fans can’t wait to finally watch one of the biggest blockbusters in the Japanese anime industry.
Haikyu!!
Haiyu!! is one of the most popular sports anime series that focuses on the volleyball team of Karasuno High School and their matches against other strong high school teams. However, Haruichi Furudate, the creator of Haikyu!!, once revealed the reason for choosing volleyball for his magnum opus instead of any other sport.
He even shared his experience with the game and how it became one of the most important aspects of his life, even though he hated it at first.
Haruichi Furudate’s Reason for Choosing Volleyball for Haikyu!!
In the 2014 issue of Da Vinci magazine,...
Haikyu!!
Haiyu!! is one of the most popular sports anime series that focuses on the volleyball team of Karasuno High School and their matches against other strong high school teams. However, Haruichi Furudate, the creator of Haikyu!!, once revealed the reason for choosing volleyball for his magnum opus instead of any other sport.
He even shared his experience with the game and how it became one of the most important aspects of his life, even though he hated it at first.
Haruichi Furudate’s Reason for Choosing Volleyball for Haikyu!!
In the 2014 issue of Da Vinci magazine,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
From the dark and immersive atmosphere to the challenging gameplay, Hidetaka Miyazaki gave gaming fans something to rely on. And the fact that they are still playing even after a decade of its launch is a testament to how beloved Dark Souls have become. Not just that, the series success led to the creation of a subgenre called Soulslike.
The Souls series brought the trilogy to its conclusion in 2016, but Soulslike games lived, many of which are slated to be released in the coming years. This includes video games like Black Myth: Wukong, Enotria: The Last Song, Another Crab’s Treasure, and more. Although they aren’t exactly part of the subgenre, they have elements embedded in the gameplay.
Fans Doesn’t Really Want the Development to Fall in The Company’s Hands
Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Dark Souls led to the creation of the Soulslike subgenre.
No fan of the...
The Souls series brought the trilogy to its conclusion in 2016, but Soulslike games lived, many of which are slated to be released in the coming years. This includes video games like Black Myth: Wukong, Enotria: The Last Song, Another Crab’s Treasure, and more. Although they aren’t exactly part of the subgenre, they have elements embedded in the gameplay.
Fans Doesn’t Really Want the Development to Fall in The Company’s Hands
Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Dark Souls led to the creation of the Soulslike subgenre.
No fan of the...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
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