The popular game developer Epic Games has allegedly fallen victim to a ransomware attack by the Mogilevich hacking group. Mogilevich, a relatively new player in the ransomware space, claims to have successfully breached Epic Games’ servers and obtained 189GB of sensitive data, including source code and personal information. The ransomware gang posted details of the […]
Archives for February 2024
Crunchyroll Triggers Woke Localizers Anime Experience By Confirming “Exploring” Use Of AI
Crunchyroll, a leading anime streaming platform, is venturing into the realm of generative AI to enhance its subtitling and closed captioning processes. In an interview with The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini confirmed that the company is testing the use of generative AI to optimize its processes and enable it to release subtitles […]
Woke Star Wars Fans Outraged About Composer Dean Kiner Being “Deadnamed” In The Bad Batch
Disney is under fire from a woke mob this morning on X, as the credits for the most recent episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch featured a composer who changed his name to be female. Activists are accusing Disney of “deadnaming,” which they consider to be one of the worst crimes possible. In recent […]
Richard Lewis, Comic and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star, Passes Away at 76
Renowned comedian Richard Lewis, celebrated for his acerbic wit and distinctive style, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Lewis, whose comedic genius spanned decades, left an indelible mark on the world of comedy and entertainment, earning a devoted following with his candid reflections on life’s trials and tribulations. Born on June 29, […]
Gina Carano Blows The Whistle On Her Toxic Relationship With Kathleen Kennedy And Lucasfilm
Gina Carano, the woman who played fan-favorite character Cara Dune on Disney’s The Mandalorian, has just revealed some very eye-opening details from her time working at Lucasfilm. The blacklisted actress, who was unceremoniously fired by Lucasfilm after a tweet of hers criticizing Covid reactions went viral, has recently filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm […]
Florence Pugh’s Thunderbolts Looks To Be A Troubled Female Lead Marvel M-She-U Misadventure
The upcoming Marvel Studios production, Thunderbolts, starring Florence Pugh and directed by Jake Schreier scheduled for release on May 2, 2025, is generating buzz and scepticism alike. The movie, originally set for a July 2024 release, faced delays due to strikes in the entertainment industry, leaving fans curious about its fate. Thunderbolts‘s plot revolves around […]
The Dark Herald Does Not Recommend Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Dark Herald Reviews Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender. There is a time when children’s television programming reenters your life. Or at least it did if you were Generation X. I have no memories at all of my parents sitting down with me in front of Saturday morning TV. When the subject comes up, I’ve […]
Eric July Announces New Rippaverse Initiative “Rippasend” And Drunk 3PO Joins The New Platform
Eric July announced a new arm to his robust Rippaverse comic empire on Wednesday with the unveiling of his new Rippasend initiative. With a five-minute video explaining the concept and a new website, Eric July aims to transform crowdfunding for independent creators by offering a one-stop shop providing consulting, campaign management, webstore openings, printing and […]
Marvel Comics Leaks New X-Men Relaunch Will Further Feminist Agenda With Kitty Pryde And Rogue Leading Teams
Every month is some kind of identity politics-driven month in the comic industry these days. We just finished Black History Month, and we’re now onto International Women’s Day Month, or at least, that’s how they’re going to market new books like The Women Of Marvel. It’s unveiling more of the same as Marvel Comics and […]
Shogun On Hulu And FX, Making Japan’s Warrior Culture Great Again
Shogun (2024), the adaption of James Clavell’s renowned 1975 novel into a captivating historical drama series set in Japan is making warrior culture great again. Having made its debut on February 27, 2024, on Hulu and FX, the series spans 10 episodes, each a testament to the rich tapestry of Japanese history and culture. In […]
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game Announced: Returning To Kalos & Mega Evolution!
A new game has been announced by Game Freak as part of their Pokémon Presents 2024, and it already has fans of the series excited as it appears to be a continuation of the Legends series, which began with Pokémon Legends Arceus in 2022. However, the real hope from fans is that it will continue […]
Legendary Composer Of Square Enix’s Hit Final Fantasy, Nobuo Uematsu, Steps Back From Full Video Game Soundtracks
Legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu has created some of the most iconic music in gaming history. Best known for scoring the soundtracks for the first nine Final Fantasy games produced by Square Enix, Uematsu’s music has played a pivotal role in the success and emotional impact of the legendary Final Fantasy series. In a […]