In the last few weeks, we’ve witnessed Microsoft taking drastic measures and shutting down Hi-Rush studio Tango Gameworks, Redfall creator Arakne, and the two other studios. The tech giant believes that Xbox as a brand needs “small games” to garner its old prestige and get ahead of the competition. With the shutting down of such major studios, we thought we’d see further layoffs and reorganization of studios under Microsoft.
However, in a shocking move, Xbox and Activision have announced a new studio called Elsewhere Entertainment. While the brand-new studio features industry vets who’ve worked on successful games such as The Witcher and The Last of Us, many people in the community can’t believe Microsoft is closing well-established studios to open new ones.
Activision’s New Studio For Developed Narrative-Based Aaa Games Activision’s brand new studio Elsewhere Entertainment. | Activision
Activision has announced a new internal studio,...
However, in a shocking move, Xbox and Activision have announced a new studio called Elsewhere Entertainment. While the brand-new studio features industry vets who’ve worked on successful games such as The Witcher and The Last of Us, many people in the community can’t believe Microsoft is closing well-established studios to open new ones.
Activision’s New Studio For Developed Narrative-Based Aaa Games Activision’s brand new studio Elsewhere Entertainment. | Activision
Activision has announced a new internal studio,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The addictive blend of gritty sci-fi and brutal action in the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is about to see a big expansion, as Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 game, has been confirmed for release this year.
Bringing with it a story and gameplay mechanics best described as a cross between “Helldivers 2 and God of War,” there’s much to be excited about for Space Marine 2, and even renowned Hollywood actor and Warhammer 40K fan Henry Cavill could attest to that.
Henry Cavill Must Be Freeing Up His Schedule For September
Saber will release Space Marine 2 this year, and Henry Cavill will likely be there on day one | Focus Entertainment
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been confirmed for a September 2024 release by developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment. The game will be available across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with pre-order bonuses including...
Bringing with it a story and gameplay mechanics best described as a cross between “Helldivers 2 and God of War,” there’s much to be excited about for Space Marine 2, and even renowned Hollywood actor and Warhammer 40K fan Henry Cavill could attest to that.
Henry Cavill Must Be Freeing Up His Schedule For September
Saber will release Space Marine 2 this year, and Henry Cavill will likely be there on day one | Focus Entertainment
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been confirmed for a September 2024 release by developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment. The game will be available across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with pre-order bonuses including...
- 5/16/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Over a year ago, reports revealed that Henry Cavill would not be returning as Geralt of Rivia after The Witcher Season 3. While any significant reason for his departure was not revealed, the showrunners subsequently announced that the Australian actor Liam Hemsworth would be replacing Cavill in the future seasons of the show.
Liam Hemsworth | Credit: Lionsgate
Despite initial dissatisfaction among fans regarding the recasting, even leading one of the show’s actors to address the situation, opinions seem to have shifted dramatically as the first look of Hemsworth in the role of Geralt of Rivia is revealed.
Fans Are Intrigued With Liam Hemsworth’s First Look in The Witcher
Portraying the titular character for 3 seasons in the hit Netflix show The Witcher, Henry Cavill became a fan favorite. His embodiment of the iconic character, coupled with his evident passion for the source material, further solidified his connection with viewers.
Henry...
Liam Hemsworth | Credit: Lionsgate
Despite initial dissatisfaction among fans regarding the recasting, even leading one of the show’s actors to address the situation, opinions seem to have shifted dramatically as the first look of Hemsworth in the role of Geralt of Rivia is revealed.
Fans Are Intrigued With Liam Hemsworth’s First Look in The Witcher
Portraying the titular character for 3 seasons in the hit Netflix show The Witcher, Henry Cavill became a fan favorite. His embodiment of the iconic character, coupled with his evident passion for the source material, further solidified his connection with viewers.
Henry...
- 5/16/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Marvel has successfully wrapped up the first season of their popular comic X-Men ’97, with episode 10 released yesterday. The animated series has been making waves on social media for some time and ignited a flurry of opinions and debates among fans. Not to forget, Beau DeMayo, the creator of this show, also actively kept fans engaged by dropping intriguing tidbits to keep the buzz alive.
Wolverine in X-Men ‘97 (Image via Marvel Studios)
Now, after the exhilarating reception of this action-packed installment, the writer has once again turned to X (formerly known as Twitter) to hype the show. But this time, he made a playful comment about Wolverine and Morph’s relationship, a topic that has sparked much debate among viewers in the past.
X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo takes a jibe at Wolverine and Morph’s friendship
Beau DeMayo recently took to X to share a picture featuring Wolverine and Morph.
Wolverine in X-Men ‘97 (Image via Marvel Studios)
Now, after the exhilarating reception of this action-packed installment, the writer has once again turned to X (formerly known as Twitter) to hype the show. But this time, he made a playful comment about Wolverine and Morph’s relationship, a topic that has sparked much debate among viewers in the past.
X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo takes a jibe at Wolverine and Morph’s friendship
Beau DeMayo recently took to X to share a picture featuring Wolverine and Morph.
- 5/16/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
There used to be a time when sequels and part-2s were a rare commodity, and you’d be lucky to get one in the same decade. But we are living in the age of spin-offs and sequels. Production houses are churning out spinoffs of their most popular franchises, and Game of Thrones couldn’t not be one of them.
The massively popular TV series, enraptured a whole generation of audiences right from the pilot episode and left us wanting more. And 2024 brought tons of news in the developments of several new Game of Thrones prequel and spin-offs. Here’s all we know about them so far.
House of the Dragon
Credits: Max
Status: Season 3 being written, Season 2 to premiere soon Last update: 15/05/2024 – Writing started, says Ryan Condol
The show took everyone by storm and exceeded most audience’s expectations. House of the Dragon is a prequel series set 200 years...
The massively popular TV series, enraptured a whole generation of audiences right from the pilot episode and left us wanting more. And 2024 brought tons of news in the developments of several new Game of Thrones prequel and spin-offs. Here’s all we know about them so far.
House of the Dragon
Credits: Max
Status: Season 3 being written, Season 2 to premiere soon Last update: 15/05/2024 – Writing started, says Ryan Condol
The show took everyone by storm and exceeded most audience’s expectations. House of the Dragon is a prequel series set 200 years...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ayesha Ameen
- Wiki of Thrones
Following “The Zone of Interest,” Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” and Berlinale offering “Treasure,” about a Holocaust survivor, the latter starring Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham, Poland might be welcoming more foreign shoots in the future.
“I would always be willing to return and shoot in Poland,” says “Treasure” director Julia von Heinz.
“Our co-producer Mariusz Włodarski from Lava Films realized that during the tenure of the Law and Justice [PiS] government, there was no chance of obtaining public funding for a story where Polish people are portrayed not just as victims and heroes, but as complex human beings. Now, our film is embraced there.”
General director of the Polish Film Institute, Radosław Śmigulski, was dismissed in April, after parliamentary elections ended the domination of the right-wing party. Kamila Dorbach will be temporarily taking over his duties.
“This restriction limited us to eight days in Poland, but we were...
“I would always be willing to return and shoot in Poland,” says “Treasure” director Julia von Heinz.
“Our co-producer Mariusz Włodarski from Lava Films realized that during the tenure of the Law and Justice [PiS] government, there was no chance of obtaining public funding for a story where Polish people are portrayed not just as victims and heroes, but as complex human beings. Now, our film is embraced there.”
General director of the Polish Film Institute, Radosław Śmigulski, was dismissed in April, after parliamentary elections ended the domination of the right-wing party. Kamila Dorbach will be temporarily taking over his duties.
“This restriction limited us to eight days in Poland, but we were...
- 5/16/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
For a universe that lies thousands of years in the future, it becomes important to honor the past and learn the history of oneʼs lineage and inheritance. This is where Dune: Prophecy comes in to teach us the lores and mythologies that build the exceptionally vast universe of Frank Herbertʼs Dune. The 1965 novel that set a precedent for science fiction and dystopia has now been adapted by Warner Bros. for a television adaptation following the massive success of Denis Villeneuveʼs epic franchise.
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides in Dune [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]However, the prequel that sows the seeds of the Dune lore further into our pop culture narrative is not just a study of the past and all its crucial, historically defining moments. Instead, Dune: Prophecy studies the faction of the Bene Gesserit and traces their origin back to the past, 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides in Dune [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]However, the prequel that sows the seeds of the Dune lore further into our pop culture narrative is not just a study of the past and all its crucial, historically defining moments. Instead, Dune: Prophecy studies the faction of the Bene Gesserit and traces their origin back to the past, 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.
- 5/15/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Once known as Dune: The Sisterhood, the Max streaming series Dune: Prophecy, which serves as a prequel to the Dune feature films directed by Denis Villeneuve, started filming in November of 2022, then underwent quite a shake-up in 2023 when the director of the first two episodes, Johan Renck (who executive produced and directed all five episodes of the HBO limited series Chernobyl) decided to leave the project over creative issues, then Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) – who had been cast as one of the show’s lead characters – followed him out the door. Everything has been worked out since then, with Dune: Prophecy on track for a fall 2024 premiere. To start building the hype, Max just unveiled a teaser trailer for the show, and you can check it out in the embed above!
The loss of the director and lead cast member were just part of a...
The loss of the director and lead cast member were just part of a...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Max’s Dune: Prophecy prequel series will hit your screens this fall, HBO CEO Casey Bloys announced on Wednesday morning during Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront presentation. A first-look teaser for the six=episode season was also revealed, as seen above.
Ordered to series way back in June 2019 — before the streamer fka HBO Max had any name, and well ahead of Dune: Part One‘s October 2021 release — Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet in the film franchise). It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of...
Ordered to series way back in June 2019 — before the streamer fka HBO Max had any name, and well ahead of Dune: Part One‘s October 2021 release — Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet in the film franchise). It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This year’s Cannes is set to be the most activist-heavy yet. As well as potential protests around #MeToo and the Israel-Hamas war — not to mention a potential workers strike – animal rights activists are also hoping to make a splash during the festival.
“Orca – Black & White Gold,” a documentary about the international trade of endangered orcas, is set to screen next week as part of the Marché du Film. The screening, which is being organized with the help of non-profit organization The Blue Water Institute on May 20, will be followed by a Q&a with the film’s director and producer Sarah Nörenberg and Muriel Arnal, president of French animal rights Ngo OneVoice.
Variety understands part of the reason for screening the film in Cannes is to highlight the plight of three captive orcas at the Marineland animal park in nearby Antibes, which is just a 40 minute drive from the Palais des Festivals.
“Orca – Black & White Gold,” a documentary about the international trade of endangered orcas, is set to screen next week as part of the Marché du Film. The screening, which is being organized with the help of non-profit organization The Blue Water Institute on May 20, will be followed by a Q&a with the film’s director and producer Sarah Nörenberg and Muriel Arnal, president of French animal rights Ngo OneVoice.
Variety understands part of the reason for screening the film in Cannes is to highlight the plight of three captive orcas at the Marineland animal park in nearby Antibes, which is just a 40 minute drive from the Palais des Festivals.
- 5/15/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
House of the Dragon series writer Sara Hess alongside series co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, came for an interview with EW to discuss the second season of the show. Claiming that the spinoff, based on Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin has more story to tell, Hess and Condal teased fans by revealing that they are now deep into writing season 3 as well.
A still from House of the Dragon
Meanwhile, through the interview, House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal broke the silence on the other Game of Thrones spin-off Aegon’s Conquest, which fans want Henry Cavill to lead. Previously, in 2023 it was reported that HBO was actively discussing plans for the project about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Addresses the Progress of Aegon’s Conquest
With the second season of House of the Dragon being just around the corner, writer Sara...
A still from House of the Dragon
Meanwhile, through the interview, House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal broke the silence on the other Game of Thrones spin-off Aegon’s Conquest, which fans want Henry Cavill to lead. Previously, in 2023 it was reported that HBO was actively discussing plans for the project about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Addresses the Progress of Aegon’s Conquest
With the second season of House of the Dragon being just around the corner, writer Sara...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
When Netflix launched "The Witcher" back in 2019, it was the streamer's attempt to kickoff a big fantasy franchise on the level with "Game of Thrones" or "Lord of the Rings." The move made sense. After all, not only are the "Witcher" video games very popular, but the Andrzej Sapkowski books they're based on offer a unique and different perspective on fantasy than other mainstream titles thanks to their Slavic mythology influence. This means the "Witcher" TV series and its spinoffs have a lot of rich source material to take inspiration from and change as they deem fit (something the main "Witcher" show has done a lot in the past). Netflix's "The Witcher" was also a huge hit, with the first season gifting us a viral hit song in "Toss a Coin to Your Witcher."
Like every modern fantasy property, "The Witcher" has since expanded into a shared universe, including a...
Like every modern fantasy property, "The Witcher" has since expanded into a shared universe, including a...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Sauron’s rise in Season 2 of “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” will begin August 29 when the new installment of Amazon Prime Video’s fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien IP arrives on the streamer. Prime Video released a teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes featurette Monday. Based on parts of Tolkien’s posthumous “The Silmarillion,” the series has a planned arc of five seasons.
What is ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 about?
The drama series takes place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books with an ensemble cast of familiar faces mixed with new characters. Set in the not-for-long peaceful Second Age of Middle Earth, the show marks a first-time venture into the adaptation of Tolkein’s history of the fabled period. Villain Sauron (Charlie Vickers) will be “out and about...
What is ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 about?
The drama series takes place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books with an ensemble cast of familiar faces mixed with new characters. Set in the not-for-long peaceful Second Age of Middle Earth, the show marks a first-time venture into the adaptation of Tolkein’s history of the fabled period. Villain Sauron (Charlie Vickers) will be “out and about...
- 5/14/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Very rarely in the history of film and television has there ever been a project so unbelievably good that critics and audiences feared the studio rebooting, renewing, or green-lighting a sequel out of it. Mr. & Mrs. Smith used to be one of those films that struck fear in the fansʼ hearts when Amazon commissioned a series adaptation from the iconic Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt movie.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith [Credit: Amazon Prime Video]Now, after the unlikeliest pair with impossible chemistry set our presumptions on fire by delivering one of the greatest television shows in the recent past, fans are once again afraid of disappointing sequels, ruined expectations, and botched franchises. It does not help that the Season 2 update from Amazon Studios also comes with news of Donald Glover and Maya Erskine retiring from their leading roles.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Comes Out to Play Once More at Amazon
In 2004, several things...
Mr. & Mrs. Smith [Credit: Amazon Prime Video]Now, after the unlikeliest pair with impossible chemistry set our presumptions on fire by delivering one of the greatest television shows in the recent past, fans are once again afraid of disappointing sequels, ruined expectations, and botched franchises. It does not help that the Season 2 update from Amazon Studios also comes with news of Donald Glover and Maya Erskine retiring from their leading roles.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Comes Out to Play Once More at Amazon
In 2004, several things...
- 5/14/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Dragons play a prominent role in many fantasy stories from The Hobbit to A Song of Ice and Fire to Dungeons & Dragons. They’re not as central to the plot of The Witcher, but they do help the main characters come to terms with their destiny in both the books by author Andrzej Sapkowski and the Netflix adaptation. Dragons are complicated creatures, so we’ll break down everything that’s been revealed about them.
Be warned: Spoilers for The Witcher are ahead.
What are the different types of dragons?
Gold dragons are so rare that most consider them a myth. Gold dragons, like witchers, are mutants and cannot reproduce naturally. However, they are shapeshifters, which allows them to walk freely among humans.
Green dragons are the most common, followed by red, black and white. Those names are somewhat misleading. Green dragons are actually greyish, red dragons are brick-red and...
Be warned: Spoilers for The Witcher are ahead.
What are the different types of dragons?
Gold dragons are so rare that most consider them a myth. Gold dragons, like witchers, are mutants and cannot reproduce naturally. However, they are shapeshifters, which allows them to walk freely among humans.
Green dragons are the most common, followed by red, black and white. Those names are somewhat misleading. Green dragons are actually greyish, red dragons are brick-red and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Nelson
- Tudum - Netflix
The Witcher book series by Andrzej Sapkowski is full of ambitious kings, scheming sorcerers and desperate elves all fighting for their place on the Continent. The Netflix adaptation brings those conflicts to life through both epic battles and subtle betrayals, but sometimes, it's hard to keep track of who exactly holds the power. We’re making it easier to keep track of who the players are and what they’re fighting for.
Since the group dynamics change throughout the series, we’ve broken this guide down by season. Major spoilers for Season 1 and 2 follow so consider yourself warned!
Season 1
Faction: The Elves
Elves are the original sorcerers of the Continent. Five hundred years before humans arrived on the Continent, elves had mastered the ability to control Chaos and work magic, using it to build spectacularly beautiful cities and academies while living in harmony with nature. They shared their gifts with...
Since the group dynamics change throughout the series, we’ve broken this guide down by season. Major spoilers for Season 1 and 2 follow so consider yourself warned!
Season 1
Faction: The Elves
Elves are the original sorcerers of the Continent. Five hundred years before humans arrived on the Continent, elves had mastered the ability to control Chaos and work magic, using it to build spectacularly beautiful cities and academies while living in harmony with nature. They shared their gifts with...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Nelson
- Tudum - Netflix
Major spoilers for Season 2 of The Witcher follow.
Yes, Netflix’s The Witcheris adapted from author Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher book series, but even fans who have read all of his novels and short stories can’t really predict what’s going to happen on the show since many plots from the books have been altered or further fleshed out to work better on the screen. The biggest surprise of the adaptation so far came in Season 2 with the introduction of Voleth Meir, an entirely new character who serves as a terrible threat to The Witcher’s heroes. Who is she? Where does she come from? Well, since monster-hunting witchers do intense research on their foes to know the best ways to defeat them, we’re doing that homework for you by providing everything you need to know about Voleth Meir, including her powers, origins and goals.
Where does Voleth Meir come from?...
Yes, Netflix’s The Witcheris adapted from author Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher book series, but even fans who have read all of his novels and short stories can’t really predict what’s going to happen on the show since many plots from the books have been altered or further fleshed out to work better on the screen. The biggest surprise of the adaptation so far came in Season 2 with the introduction of Voleth Meir, an entirely new character who serves as a terrible threat to The Witcher’s heroes. Who is she? Where does she come from? Well, since monster-hunting witchers do intense research on their foes to know the best ways to defeat them, we’re doing that homework for you by providing everything you need to know about Voleth Meir, including her powers, origins and goals.
Where does Voleth Meir come from?...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Nelson
- Tudum - Netflix
- 5/14/2024
- by Ariana Romero
- Tudum - Netflix
- 5/14/2024
- by Jean Bentley
- Tudum - Netflix
Run, don’t sandwalk, to your living room, because Dune: Part Two will be streaming on Max sooner versus later.
The winter blockbuster, which to date has grossed north of $710 million worldwide, will land on Max on Tuesday, May 21, TVLine has learned.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: Conan O'Brien Must Go Renewed, Harry Potter Baking Competition and MoreSouth Park Wants to Put Cartman on Ozempic in The End of Obesity Paramount+ Special - Watch TrailerBiden, Trump Agree to First Presidential Debate of 2024 Election Season - Find Out When & Where Courtesy of MaxWatch ‘Dune: Part Two’ on Max $9.99/month Buy Now...
The winter blockbuster, which to date has grossed north of $710 million worldwide, will land on Max on Tuesday, May 21, TVLine has learned.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: Conan O'Brien Must Go Renewed, Harry Potter Baking Competition and MoreSouth Park Wants to Put Cartman on Ozempic in The End of Obesity Paramount+ Special - Watch TrailerBiden, Trump Agree to First Presidential Debate of 2024 Election Season - Find Out When & Where Courtesy of MaxWatch ‘Dune: Part Two’ on Max $9.99/month Buy Now...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: As the Cannes market kicks into gear, leading German producer Christian Becker, How to Be Single bilingual writer-director Christian Ditter and international sales agent Rocket Science are landing on the Croisette with Momo, one of their most ambitious projects to date.
The big-budget project, which is currently filming in Croatia, is the English-language adaptation of one of Michael Ende’s most beloved fantasy novels. Most will be familiar with Ende as the writer of The Neverending Story, which was adapted for the big screen in 1984 and became a cult classic in the U.S. and internationally (that title is currently getting a big new screen adaptation with See-Saw Films). But Momo is one of the German novelist’s most beloved stories, especially in Europe, and has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide.
The story focuses on Momo (played by A Gentleman...
The big-budget project, which is currently filming in Croatia, is the English-language adaptation of one of Michael Ende’s most beloved fantasy novels. Most will be familiar with Ende as the writer of The Neverending Story, which was adapted for the big screen in 1984 and became a cult classic in the U.S. and internationally (that title is currently getting a big new screen adaptation with See-Saw Films). But Momo is one of the German novelist’s most beloved stories, especially in Europe, and has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide.
The story focuses on Momo (played by A Gentleman...
- 5/14/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Prepare for the first look at Creature Commandos, the Dcu's first original project, which will debut next month.
Next month's Annecy Film Festival will include a new look at the series, according to recent confirmation from WB Animation.
Annecy is a prominent event that usually happens at the start of June every year in Annecy, France.
Established in 1960, this animation festival is among the most esteemed and long-standing in the world. The wide selection of films it offers pays tribute to all things animation-related, including television series, shorts, and project that use a wide range of animation techniques, such as stop-motion, 3D, and conventional 2D animation.
Along with the announcement, WB Animation has provided an updated logo for the series.
The full description for the panel reads, "From executive producer and writer James Gunn, Creature Commandos is the upcoming Max Original animated event series, based on DC characters and produced...
Next month's Annecy Film Festival will include a new look at the series, according to recent confirmation from WB Animation.
Annecy is a prominent event that usually happens at the start of June every year in Annecy, France.
Established in 1960, this animation festival is among the most esteemed and long-standing in the world. The wide selection of films it offers pays tribute to all things animation-related, including television series, shorts, and project that use a wide range of animation techniques, such as stop-motion, 3D, and conventional 2D animation.
Along with the announcement, WB Animation has provided an updated logo for the series.
The full description for the panel reads, "From executive producer and writer James Gunn, Creature Commandos is the upcoming Max Original animated event series, based on DC characters and produced...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
While in the middle of filming his latest mystery film, Fountain of Youth, Guy Ritchie is revealing another film project, Wife and Dog. Ritchie’s 18th feature hails from Black Bear, who launches Wife and Dog at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival event. Plot details about Wife and Dog remain a mystery, though Variety hears Ritchie is returning to the shady world of British Aristocracy for this anticipated feature. Cameras roll for Wife and Dog in October, with top-tier Hollywood actors negotiating for starring roles.
Like many of Ritchie’s film projects, he’s writing the screenplay and producing alongside his production partner, Ivan Atkinson, and Black Bear’s John Friedberg. Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler of Black Bear executive produce.
As Cannes revs up for another competitive year, Ritchie is rolling cameras for Fountain of Youth, a mystery written by James Vanderbilt, starring Eiza González, Natalie Portman, John Krasinski,...
Like many of Ritchie’s film projects, he’s writing the screenplay and producing alongside his production partner, Ivan Atkinson, and Black Bear’s John Friedberg. Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler of Black Bear executive produce.
As Cannes revs up for another competitive year, Ritchie is rolling cameras for Fountain of Youth, a mystery written by James Vanderbilt, starring Eiza González, Natalie Portman, John Krasinski,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Dearest readers: It’s Bridgerton Week at IndieWire, and we’re celebrating the new season by diving deep on one of the best romance shows on TV.
By now, you know the score. “Squid Game” is Netflix’s most-watched original series ever. “Stranger Things” has two seasons in the Top 10, and “Wednesday” surged into third place with its debut season. Only these three shows have eclipsed 1 billion hours viewed on Netflix in their first 28 days of release.
Such figures are impressive, and indeed, “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things,” and “Wednesday” are extremely valuable franchises for Netflix. In addition to their mass appeal, “Squid Game” has remarkable international demand. “Stranger Things” has been the face of Netflix for nearly a decade, hooking a broad fanbase of kids and adults alike. “Wednesday” soared on the wings of its Gen Z star, Jenna Ortega, and there’s no telling how many generations will be...
By now, you know the score. “Squid Game” is Netflix’s most-watched original series ever. “Stranger Things” has two seasons in the Top 10, and “Wednesday” surged into third place with its debut season. Only these three shows have eclipsed 1 billion hours viewed on Netflix in their first 28 days of release.
Such figures are impressive, and indeed, “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things,” and “Wednesday” are extremely valuable franchises for Netflix. In addition to their mass appeal, “Squid Game” has remarkable international demand. “Stranger Things” has been the face of Netflix for nearly a decade, hooking a broad fanbase of kids and adults alike. “Wednesday” soared on the wings of its Gen Z star, Jenna Ortega, and there’s no telling how many generations will be...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Rings of Power Season 2 Cast: Who is Joining the Lord of the Rings Series? - Main Image
Prime is set to release The Rings of Power season 2 in the latter part of this year, so let's take a quick recap about who we can expect to join the series soon. Meet The Rings of Power season 2 cast here.
Sam Hazeldine Replaces Joseph Mawle as Adar
Initially played by Joseph Mawle, Adar will be played by Sam Hazeldine in The Rings of Power season 2, instead.
Although Mawle had not explained his departure from the show, he did write, "Best to cast and crew for S2, I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines X."
Sam Hazeldine is best known for playing recurring roles in Peaky Blinders as George Sewell, Rain Dogs as Paul, Slow Horses as Moe, and most recently, in Masters of the Air as Lt. Col. Albert 'Bub' Clark.
Prime is set to release The Rings of Power season 2 in the latter part of this year, so let's take a quick recap about who we can expect to join the series soon. Meet The Rings of Power season 2 cast here.
Sam Hazeldine Replaces Joseph Mawle as Adar
Initially played by Joseph Mawle, Adar will be played by Sam Hazeldine in The Rings of Power season 2, instead.
Although Mawle had not explained his departure from the show, he did write, "Best to cast and crew for S2, I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines X."
Sam Hazeldine is best known for playing recurring roles in Peaky Blinders as George Sewell, Rain Dogs as Paul, Slow Horses as Moe, and most recently, in Masters of the Air as Lt. Col. Albert 'Bub' Clark.
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
Freya Allan is currently being praised for her standout role in this weekend's new release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. However, many of you will know the actress best for her breakout role in The Witcher.
The Netflix series lost Henry Cavill at the end of season 3 and, after Blood Origin bombed, the next two seasons will be shot back-to-back, ending with a fifth and final batch of episodes (plans for another spin-off, The Rats, have been scrapped).
Talking to Inverse (via SFFGazette.com), Allan - whose role as Ciri put her on the map before being cast in the latest Apes movie - revealed why she's ready to move on from the Continent.
"The Witcher definitely set up a lot for me, just in terms of being my drama school and providing me with a certain level of confidence," the actress said. "You also learn so many random skills.
The Netflix series lost Henry Cavill at the end of season 3 and, after Blood Origin bombed, the next two seasons will be shot back-to-back, ending with a fifth and final batch of episodes (plans for another spin-off, The Rats, have been scrapped).
Talking to Inverse (via SFFGazette.com), Allan - whose role as Ciri put her on the map before being cast in the latest Apes movie - revealed why she's ready to move on from the Continent.
"The Witcher definitely set up a lot for me, just in terms of being my drama school and providing me with a certain level of confidence," the actress said. "You also learn so many random skills.
- 5/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
That ’90s Show continues the legacy of That ’70s Show, focusing on the next generation of teenagers in Point Place, Wisconsin. Production on the show’s second season was stalled due to the Hollywood strikes. However, the sitcom is poised to return for a second season in 2024.
That ‘90s Show will return with its second season on Netflix in 2024.
Netflix recently revealed a new release strategy for the new batch of episodes that will debut on the streaming platform later this year. However, given the staggered release of the episodes, the sitcom seems to be following in the footsteps of flagship shows like Stranger Things and The Witcher. Here is why it might not be a good idea for Netflix to release That ’90s Show in two parts.
Netflix Announces Two-Part Release For That ’90s Show Season 2
That ’90s Show follows Leia Forman, and her friends, who spend their time...
That ‘90s Show will return with its second season on Netflix in 2024.
Netflix recently revealed a new release strategy for the new batch of episodes that will debut on the streaming platform later this year. However, given the staggered release of the episodes, the sitcom seems to be following in the footsteps of flagship shows like Stranger Things and The Witcher. Here is why it might not be a good idea for Netflix to release That ’90s Show in two parts.
Netflix Announces Two-Part Release For That ’90s Show Season 2
That ’90s Show follows Leia Forman, and her friends, who spend their time...
- 5/12/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill leaving franchises midway is not something new. The English actor had already left many fans teary eyed when he left the role of Superman in the DC Extended Universe. So when his ardent fans heard that he would also be bidding adieu to The Witcher after giving them three fantastic seasons, it didn’t come as a shock to many. But they were disappointed. And a report suggests that the show is all set to come to an end after Season 5. And Freya Allen couldn’t be more relieved.
Netflix’s The Witcher was able to do justice to fans’ expectations Henry Cavill’s The Witcher has entertained fans left, right and center l Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Based upon the game of the same name, The Witcher caught the eyes of the world with a riveting Season 1, introducing everyone to Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia. That was...
Netflix’s The Witcher was able to do justice to fans’ expectations Henry Cavill’s The Witcher has entertained fans left, right and center l Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Based upon the game of the same name, The Witcher caught the eyes of the world with a riveting Season 1, introducing everyone to Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia. That was...
- 5/11/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Freya Allan as Nova in 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. Although Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a sequel to 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, it takes places hundreds of years later, so the film’s cast is all new, featuring The Witcher’s Freya Allan in its primary human role. As a young woman who partners with a chimpanzee on a hunting mission, Allan’s character is involved in plenty of the film’s action. And, although she had the option of using stunt doubles during the filming, Allan insisted on doing as many of her own stunts as she reasonably could. (Click on the media bar below to hear Freya Allan) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Freya-_Allan_Kingdom_-Of_-The_-Planet_-Of_-The_-Apes...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” isn’t monkeying around.
The latest “Apes” entry from 20th Century Studios earned $22.2 million from 4,075 theaters on its opening day, a figure that includes $6.6 million in previews. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is estimated to make between $52 million and $56 million in its debut, which about the same as the last three installments.
The series’ second movie, 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” holds the opening-weekend record with $72 million; followed by “War for the Planet of the Apes” with its $56.2 million opening; and then “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” with a $54.8 million opening.
“Kingdom” has gotten mixed reactions from critics and audiences, earning an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and “B” grade on CinemaScore.
Director Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner” trilogy) helms “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which is tipped to kick off a new trilogy of films.
The latest “Apes” entry from 20th Century Studios earned $22.2 million from 4,075 theaters on its opening day, a figure that includes $6.6 million in previews. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is estimated to make between $52 million and $56 million in its debut, which about the same as the last three installments.
The series’ second movie, 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” holds the opening-weekend record with $72 million; followed by “War for the Planet of the Apes” with its $56.2 million opening; and then “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” with a $54.8 million opening.
“Kingdom” has gotten mixed reactions from critics and audiences, earning an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and “B” grade on CinemaScore.
Director Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner” trilogy) helms “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which is tipped to kick off a new trilogy of films.
- 5/11/2024
- by Jordan Moreau and Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu will exclusively premiere The Killing Kind on Tuesday, May 14. The series is a six-episode adaptation of the thriller novel by acclaimed author Jane Casey.
Nobody understands the dark gap between justice and the law better than Ingrid Lewis. As a successful lawyer, Ingrid is used to dealing with tricky clients, but no one rivals John Webster.
Charming, good-looking, successful, and clever. Webster was accused of coercive control by an ex-girlfriend, and in court, Ingrid successfully defended him, winning the case.
Following the trial, Ingrid got close to Webster, too close, and when she tried to exit the relationship, he turned on her, and her world imploded. Now, just when she is rebuilding her life, he suddenly reappears and tells her that someone is out to kill her and only he can protect her.
Fueled by a need to find out the truth and locked in a game of ‘cat and mouse,...
Nobody understands the dark gap between justice and the law better than Ingrid Lewis. As a successful lawyer, Ingrid is used to dealing with tricky clients, but no one rivals John Webster.
Charming, good-looking, successful, and clever. Webster was accused of coercive control by an ex-girlfriend, and in court, Ingrid successfully defended him, winning the case.
Following the trial, Ingrid got close to Webster, too close, and when she tried to exit the relationship, he turned on her, and her world imploded. Now, just when she is rebuilding her life, he suddenly reappears and tells her that someone is out to kill her and only he can protect her.
Fueled by a need to find out the truth and locked in a game of ‘cat and mouse,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Box Office (Domestic) Preview Updates( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is all set to land in the theatres, but ahead of that, it is already bringing in fantastic numbers from the previews. The film by Wes Ball features The Witcher star Freya Allan, who has taken charge of leading the fourth installment of the Planet of the Apes reboot. The reviews are in favor of the movie, and it is only a wait for a few more hours as it hits the theaters for everyone to watch. Scroll below for more deets.
Besides Freya, the cast members include Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H Macy in crucial roles. After Andy Sekis’ Caeser, Owen Teager takes charge as Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter. It has already been revealed that the film takes place 300 years after the events...
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is all set to land in the theatres, but ahead of that, it is already bringing in fantastic numbers from the previews. The film by Wes Ball features The Witcher star Freya Allan, who has taken charge of leading the fourth installment of the Planet of the Apes reboot. The reviews are in favor of the movie, and it is only a wait for a few more hours as it hits the theaters for everyone to watch. Scroll below for more deets.
Besides Freya, the cast members include Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H Macy in crucial roles. After Andy Sekis’ Caeser, Owen Teager takes charge as Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter. It has already been revealed that the film takes place 300 years after the events...
- 5/10/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
[This story contains spoilers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.]
Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is not just an ape story like the Caesar-led Apes trilogy of the 2010s. Kingdom is just as much a human story, and Freya Allan’s Mae is the human in that equation. Centuries after Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) death, Mae first crosses paths with Owen Teague’s young chimpanzee, Noa, as she attempts to survive in the wilderness alone. However, she inadvertently leads Proximus Caesar’s (Kevin Durand) coastal clan of hostile apes to Noa’s village, and the communal home of his Eagle Clan is subsequently destroyed, while many of his fellow apes and family members are either slaughtered or abducted.
Noa narrowly survives the attack and makes the trek to the coast in order to rescue his loved ones, before encountering a wise orangutan named Raka (Peter Macon). Together, they...
Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is not just an ape story like the Caesar-led Apes trilogy of the 2010s. Kingdom is just as much a human story, and Freya Allan’s Mae is the human in that equation. Centuries after Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) death, Mae first crosses paths with Owen Teague’s young chimpanzee, Noa, as she attempts to survive in the wilderness alone. However, she inadvertently leads Proximus Caesar’s (Kevin Durand) coastal clan of hostile apes to Noa’s village, and the communal home of his Eagle Clan is subsequently destroyed, while many of his fellow apes and family members are either slaughtered or abducted.
Noa narrowly survives the attack and makes the trek to the coast in order to rescue his loved ones, before encountering a wise orangutan named Raka (Peter Macon). Together, they...
- 5/10/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The recent third season of The Witcher was Henry Cavill's last, as the Man of Steel actor announced his decision to part ways with Netflix's adaptation of the best-selling fantasy novels back in 2022.
Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) will take over as Geralt of Rivia from season 4 on, and a new photo from the season 4 set gives us a first look at the updated costume the actor will don for the role.
Though the image did fool us at first, this is not actually Hemsworth himself (although he does look quite a bit like him), but his stunt-double Joel Adrian.
During a recent interview with Collider, co-star Freya Allan said she's looking forward to seeing what Hemsworth brings to the role, but is also concerned about the level of fan backlash he's sure to receive.
“I don’t want to speak for him, but from what I’ve understood,...
Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) will take over as Geralt of Rivia from season 4 on, and a new photo from the season 4 set gives us a first look at the updated costume the actor will don for the role.
Though the image did fool us at first, this is not actually Hemsworth himself (although he does look quite a bit like him), but his stunt-double Joel Adrian.
During a recent interview with Collider, co-star Freya Allan said she's looking forward to seeing what Hemsworth brings to the role, but is also concerned about the level of fan backlash he's sure to receive.
“I don’t want to speak for him, but from what I’ve understood,...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It’s all monkey business at the box office.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the latest film in 20th Century Studios’ primate franchise, will rule over the box office this weekend. It’s already made $6.6 million in previews so far.
The new “Apes” movie is the fourth in the modern reboot franchise and the first since 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.” “Kingdom” is projected to make between $50 million and $55 million in its opening weekend, which is roughly in line with the three previous entries.
The series’ second movie, 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” holds the opening-weekend record with $72 million ($4.1 million in previews); followed by “War for the Planet of the Apes” with its $56.2 million opening ($5 million in previews); and finally the initial 2011 reboot “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” with a $54.8 million opening ($1.3 million in previews).
Director Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner...
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the latest film in 20th Century Studios’ primate franchise, will rule over the box office this weekend. It’s already made $6.6 million in previews so far.
The new “Apes” movie is the fourth in the modern reboot franchise and the first since 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.” “Kingdom” is projected to make between $50 million and $55 million in its opening weekend, which is roughly in line with the three previous entries.
The series’ second movie, 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” holds the opening-weekend record with $72 million ($4.1 million in previews); followed by “War for the Planet of the Apes” with its $56.2 million opening ($5 million in previews); and finally the initial 2011 reboot “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” with a $54.8 million opening ($1.3 million in previews).
Director Wes Ball (“The Maze Runner...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Screen reveals a snapshot of the latest high-end TV and film productions shooting in the UK for the big studios and streamers.
Please contact us here to add or update changes to the following or new productions taking place in the UK.
Films
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Follows the titular Bridget Jones as a single mother in her early fifties.
Dir: Michael Morris
Prod: Working Title Films
Where: London
When: May - ongoing
Distributor: Universal
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson
Mission
A solitary man decides to embark on a journey of extreme experiences.
Dir: Paul Wright
Prod: Early Day Films,...
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Films
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Follows the titular Bridget Jones as a single mother in her early fifties.
Dir: Michael Morris
Prod: Working Title Films
Where: London
When: May - ongoing
Distributor: Universal
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson
Mission
A solitary man decides to embark on a journey of extreme experiences.
Dir: Paul Wright
Prod: Early Day Films,...
- 5/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Up until 2023, The Witcher was one of the best book-based storylines ever transformed into a live-action series, and one of the biggest reasons behind its tremendous success was Henry Cavill’s effortless performance as the Geralt of Rivia. But then Cavill was replaced, with Liam Hemsworth becoming the new protagonist of the lore — though not without earning much backlash from fans.
The Witcher.
That being said, one of the actors from the saga, Freya Allan, seems to be quite bothered with the hate Hemsworth has been getting ever since he was announced to be the new White Wolf, even though he hasn’t even performed as the character yet. But while she continues to campaign hard for him, the latest leaked set images of the series have garnered further backlash from fans.
Freya Allan Wants Fans to Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as The Witcher
When one actor fits perfectly into a role,...
The Witcher.
That being said, one of the actors from the saga, Freya Allan, seems to be quite bothered with the hate Hemsworth has been getting ever since he was announced to be the new White Wolf, even though he hasn’t even performed as the character yet. But while she continues to campaign hard for him, the latest leaked set images of the series have garnered further backlash from fans.
Freya Allan Wants Fans to Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as The Witcher
When one actor fits perfectly into a role,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Network: Netflix
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Five
TV show dates: December 20, 2019 -- Tbd
Series status: Ending
Performers include: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Jodhi May, Bjorn Hlynur Haraldsson, Adam Levy, MyAnna Buring, Mimi Ndiweni, Therica Wilson-Read, Emma Appleton, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, Lars Mikkelsen, Royce Pierreson, Maciej Musial, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte, and Anna Shaffer.
TV show description:
Based on the fantasy book series by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is a story of fantasy, fate, and family. Geralt of Rivia (Cavill) is a solitary monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. Read More…...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Five
TV show dates: December 20, 2019 -- Tbd
Series status: Ending
Performers include: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Jodhi May, Bjorn Hlynur Haraldsson, Adam Levy, MyAnna Buring, Mimi Ndiweni, Therica Wilson-Read, Emma Appleton, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, Lars Mikkelsen, Royce Pierreson, Maciej Musial, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte, and Anna Shaffer.
TV show description:
Based on the fantasy book series by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is a story of fantasy, fate, and family. Geralt of Rivia (Cavill) is a solitary monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. Read More…...
- 5/10/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Contributed by Melissa Thompson and Michelle McCue
The Planet Of The Apes franchise has seen five feature films from the original movies, one from Tim Burton in 2001, a successful prequel series starring the amazing Andy Serkis, a live-action television series, an animated Saturday morning series, comic books, trading cards, action figures, you name it.
50 years ago in 1974 20th Century Fox came up with the clever idea to offer all five movies at once to select movie theaters, and program them together as a “Go Ape!” movie marathon.
Inventive marketing at the time, the films starred the incomparable Roddy McDowall, who played Cornelius and Caesar, in 4 out of the 5 movies. All the movies can now be found on streaming services.
In 2024, Pota fans were offered the chance to see the film on May 8th at the special Fan Event and “Go Ape” again!
Wamg hit 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes...
The Planet Of The Apes franchise has seen five feature films from the original movies, one from Tim Burton in 2001, a successful prequel series starring the amazing Andy Serkis, a live-action television series, an animated Saturday morning series, comic books, trading cards, action figures, you name it.
50 years ago in 1974 20th Century Fox came up with the clever idea to offer all five movies at once to select movie theaters, and program them together as a “Go Ape!” movie marathon.
Inventive marketing at the time, the films starred the incomparable Roddy McDowall, who played Cornelius and Caesar, in 4 out of the 5 movies. All the movies can now be found on streaming services.
In 2024, Pota fans were offered the chance to see the film on May 8th at the special Fan Event and “Go Ape” again!
Wamg hit 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes...
- 5/9/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This article contains spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
The spectacular "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" (read our review here) goes against the grain of one particular blockbuster trend these days: there are no extra scenes during the credits to set up the next installment of the long-running sci-fi franchise. Yes, the story does have a few dangling narrative threads that can be followed up with another movie, but none of them require any further teeing up. However, that doesn't mean "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" credits are without a tease for something in the franchise's future.
If you happen to stick around to the very end of the rolling credits for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," not only will you have paid respect to the hundreds of people who brought this film to life, especially the visual effects artists delivering...
The spectacular "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" (read our review here) goes against the grain of one particular blockbuster trend these days: there are no extra scenes during the credits to set up the next installment of the long-running sci-fi franchise. Yes, the story does have a few dangling narrative threads that can be followed up with another movie, but none of them require any further teeing up. However, that doesn't mean "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" credits are without a tease for something in the franchise's future.
If you happen to stick around to the very end of the rolling credits for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," not only will you have paid respect to the hundreds of people who brought this film to life, especially the visual effects artists delivering...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Hell broke lose in late 2022 when it was announced that Liam Hemsworth would be replacing Henry Cavill in The Witcher, and season 3 would serve as Cavill’s swansong from the IP. This led to a not-so-small portion of the fandom reviewing bombing season 3 upon its premiere, with some even stressing that the show should end with Cavill’s departure.
But despite the pushback from the fans, Netflix has persisted with its decision and greenlit two more seasons for The Witcher, and the filming for the fourth one began not very long ago. And the new leak from the sets has given fans how Hemsworth’s Witcher would appear in the show, which has failed to impress fans of the series.
Fans Are Disappointed by Witcher’s Look From the Upcoming Season
Liam Hemsworth | Credit: Late Night with Seth Meyers
It’s important to note that in the leaked set image,...
But despite the pushback from the fans, Netflix has persisted with its decision and greenlit two more seasons for The Witcher, and the filming for the fourth one began not very long ago. And the new leak from the sets has given fans how Hemsworth’s Witcher would appear in the show, which has failed to impress fans of the series.
Fans Are Disappointed by Witcher’s Look From the Upcoming Season
Liam Hemsworth | Credit: Late Night with Seth Meyers
It’s important to note that in the leaked set image,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Baby Reindeer Set To Become Most-Watched Show On Netflix - Main Image
Netflix is no stranger to breakout hits, but Baby Reindeer was a surprise hit and is on the road to becoming one of the most-watched series on the platform. Written by and starring comedian Richard Gadd, it has rapidly become one of Netflix's most popular shows.
Released on April 11, the autobiographical series has captivated audiences with its raw and intense narrative, based on Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker.
Baby Reindeer Rise to the Top
According to Deadline, Baby Reindeer racked up 18 million views between April 29 and May 5, totalling 56.5 million within 26 days of its release. This rapid viewership growth has set it on a trajectory to break into the platform's top 10 most-watched shows.
Baby Reindeer needs an additional 27 million views in the remaining 65 days of its 91-day premiere window to make the list. It will join shows like...
Netflix is no stranger to breakout hits, but Baby Reindeer was a surprise hit and is on the road to becoming one of the most-watched series on the platform. Written by and starring comedian Richard Gadd, it has rapidly become one of Netflix's most popular shows.
Released on April 11, the autobiographical series has captivated audiences with its raw and intense narrative, based on Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker.
Baby Reindeer Rise to the Top
According to Deadline, Baby Reindeer racked up 18 million views between April 29 and May 5, totalling 56.5 million within 26 days of its release. This rapid viewership growth has set it on a trajectory to break into the platform's top 10 most-watched shows.
Baby Reindeer needs an additional 27 million views in the remaining 65 days of its 91-day premiere window to make the list. It will join shows like...
- 5/9/2024
- EpicStream
Hundreds of directors have tried, but have only been able to get a few steps closer to the goal, and some just stumbled and fell without achieving anything.
How Did Henry Cavill Become Exec Producer of Amazon's Warhammer 40K TV Show?
At the end of 2022, Henry Cavill left The Witcher series, where he played the main character, Geralt of Rivia. Fans speculated that Cavill wanted to spend more time working on the upcoming Superman films, but the Warner Bros. management changed and James Gunn became responsible for the development of the DC film universe.
He said that the company plans to focus on stories about the beginning of the superhero journey, and for such films a younger actor is needed. It would seem that Henry was out of work, but literally one day after the sad news, he received a very tempting offer.
Amazon has entered into a deal with Games Workshop,...
How Did Henry Cavill Become Exec Producer of Amazon's Warhammer 40K TV Show?
At the end of 2022, Henry Cavill left The Witcher series, where he played the main character, Geralt of Rivia. Fans speculated that Cavill wanted to spend more time working on the upcoming Superman films, but the Warner Bros. management changed and James Gunn became responsible for the development of the DC film universe.
He said that the company plans to focus on stories about the beginning of the superhero journey, and for such films a younger actor is needed. It would seem that Henry was out of work, but literally one day after the sad news, he received a very tempting offer.
Amazon has entered into a deal with Games Workshop,...
- 5/9/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Celebrated for his portrayal of the iconic Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Henry Cavill has long been the subject of discussions regarding a potential crossover in the MCU. And one of the Marvel characters fans have envisioned him embodying is Wolverine. With Hugh Jackman likely to take a break from the character after Deadpool & Wolverine, several actors have emerged as potential contenders to play the X-Men.
Man of Steel | Credit: Warner Bros.
Cavill has been one of the top contenders among all with multiple fan art depicting why the actor could be a perfect choice for the role. However, The Witcher star’s previous statement about potentially joining the MCU suggests that he is less likely to join the MCU as the adamantium-clawed mutant.
Henry Cavill Expressed His Interest in Potentially Joining the MCU
In a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Man of Steel star shared his...
Man of Steel | Credit: Warner Bros.
Cavill has been one of the top contenders among all with multiple fan art depicting why the actor could be a perfect choice for the role. However, The Witcher star’s previous statement about potentially joining the MCU suggests that he is less likely to join the MCU as the adamantium-clawed mutant.
Henry Cavill Expressed His Interest in Potentially Joining the MCU
In a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Man of Steel star shared his...
- 5/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Witcher star Freya Allan is urging fans to give Liam Hemsworth a chance as he takes over from Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia for the fourth season of the Netflix fantasy drama. Hemsworth was announced as Cavill’s replacement in October 2022, and the recasting was met with mixed reactions. Some of the more hardcore fans weren’t happy with the change, especially after the awkward way Cavill left the series, with creative differences reported to be the driving issue. Cavill is a self-confessed fan of The Witcher book and video game series. In a recent interview with Collider, Allan, who plays Princess Cirilla of Cintra (aka Ciri), said she hopes viewers will go easy on Hemsworth as he steps into Cavill’s shoes. “I don’t want to speak for [Hemsworth], but from what I’ve understood, I feel like he’s really wanting to try and bring the heart,...
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Freya Allan feels empathy for the uncomfortable place Liam Hemsworth is in as he takes over the lead role in The Witcher.
Hemsworth was named as the replacement for Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia on The Witcher in October 2022, and there still is some grumbling among the hardcore fans. Cavill’s leave has been murky, with creative differences frequently cited as the reason behind the recasting.
In an interview with Collider, costar Allan, voices her hopes that fans will cut him a break.
“I don’t want to speak for him, but from what I’ve understood, I feel like he’s really wanting to try and bring the heart,” Allan said. “He’s been training. I feel sorry for him, honestly, because, number one, that fan base can be very attack-y, and it’s not an ideal situation to...
Hemsworth was named as the replacement for Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia on The Witcher in October 2022, and there still is some grumbling among the hardcore fans. Cavill’s leave has been murky, with creative differences frequently cited as the reason behind the recasting.
In an interview with Collider, costar Allan, voices her hopes that fans will cut him a break.
“I don’t want to speak for him, but from what I’ve understood, I feel like he’s really wanting to try and bring the heart,” Allan said. “He’s been training. I feel sorry for him, honestly, because, number one, that fan base can be very attack-y, and it’s not an ideal situation to...
- 5/9/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher should be filled with glee right now. After all, the world's biggest streaming service has axed a lot of fantasy shows in the last few years, including well-received ones like Shadow & Bone and Warrior Nun.
But The Witcher proved too popular to purge, due in part to the massive star appeal of Henry Cavill as the lead character, monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. And while fans of other fantasy shows are mourning their cancellations, The Witcher has been confirmed for two more seasons.
But its fans are more nervous than excited.
Cavill Out, Hemsworth In
In spite of his leading-man Hollywood cred, Henry Cavill is a self-proclaimed fantasy nerd. He campaigned hard for the role of Geralt and was open about his passion for the story. But creative differences soon caused friction on set, especially as the storyline of The Witcher...
But The Witcher proved too popular to purge, due in part to the massive star appeal of Henry Cavill as the lead character, monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. And while fans of other fantasy shows are mourning their cancellations, The Witcher has been confirmed for two more seasons.
But its fans are more nervous than excited.
Cavill Out, Hemsworth In
In spite of his leading-man Hollywood cred, Henry Cavill is a self-proclaimed fantasy nerd. He campaigned hard for the role of Geralt and was open about his passion for the story. But creative differences soon caused friction on set, especially as the storyline of The Witcher...
- 5/8/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
As we wait for CD Projekt Red to release either the next Witcher title or the remaster for the first one, there’s some exciting news that’ll keep fans busy until the next major release. In just a few weeks, the studio will be releasing a mod kit for The Witcher 3, titled REDkit.
It’s amazing what modders have managed to achieve without an extensive mod editor, and with the release of REDkit, the creativity of the modding community can finally be unleashed with no holds barred.
CD Projekt Red Finally Releases REDkit for the Most Loved Witcher Title
CD Projekt Red has released the ultimate mod kit for The Witcher 3
It’s official! The mod kit for the third Witcher is almost here. It’s based on the same tools that the developers used to make the game so expect its modding community to boom with mods that...
It’s amazing what modders have managed to achieve without an extensive mod editor, and with the release of REDkit, the creativity of the modding community can finally be unleashed with no holds barred.
CD Projekt Red Finally Releases REDkit for the Most Loved Witcher Title
CD Projekt Red has released the ultimate mod kit for The Witcher 3
It’s official! The mod kit for the third Witcher is almost here. It’s based on the same tools that the developers used to make the game so expect its modding community to boom with mods that...
- 5/8/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
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