Earlier this week, a user on Twitter/X who goes by the name @MasteroftheTDS revealed on his YouTube channel that there is allegedly a massive army of Twitter bots being employed by Disney. The purpose of these bots is multifaceted, but the primary goal seems to be to increase public interest in their stock market valuation. […]
Archives for February 2024
DC Developing New Jurassic League Animated Project Led By James Gunn
DC Studios is reportedly venturing into the expansive realm of animation with an exciting new project led by James Gunn, Co-CEO of DC Studios. This upcoming animated feature, based on the existing Jurassic League comic book series, presents a unique twist where dinosaurs assume the roles of superheroes and villains in a prehistoric version of […]
DOOMSDAY RECON: A Five Star Military Fantasy by Ryan Williamson & Jason Anspach
Readers hungry for something different on the bookshelf are often left wanting. Between the deluge of bloated, lackluster romance masquerading as YA fantasy, mass re-printings of Brandon Sanderson and George RR Martin, and cozy reads with no stakes, it is no secret that modern-day Tradpub is a wasteland that has lost the zest for innovation […]
Daily Wire Makes A Pendragon Cycle Mini-Series Replete With Atlantean Bull Dancers
The Dark Herald takes a look at the Pendragon Cycle as made into a mini-series by the Daily Wire. I’m a long-time fan of Stephen Lawhead’s Pendragon Cycle. It’s a retelling of the King Arthur stories but told from both a historical and Christian perspective. It stretches from the final days of the Roman Empire in […]
Science Fiction Writer Adrian Tchaikovsky Renounces Hugo Award For His Children Of Time Series While John Scalzi Complains Further
The relevancy of the Hugo Awards has fallen to yet new lows, as now Adrian Tchaikovsky, the Hugo Award for Best Series winner, has decided to give back his award. His series “Children of Time” won Worldcon Chengdu under nebulous circumstances, which have caused both the author and others, such as cross-dressing activist John Scalzi […]
Warner Bros. Spares No Expense on A-List Talent Like Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, And Michael B. Jordan Ahead of Potential Sale
As Warner Bros. looks to entice top talent in Hollywood, the storied studio is sparing no expense in new deals with the likes of Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Michael B. Jordan. These partnerships, while costly, may help boost Warner Bros.’s value if parent company Warner Bros. Discovery opts to sell or merge the studio. […]
Hollywood Plays Catch Up With AI Video Creator SORA As Tyler Perry Puts Brakes On $800 Million Studio
Tyler Perry recently put an $800 million Atlanta studio expansion on hold due to concerns over advancements in artificial intelligence and the impact on the industry. Specifically, AI generated video tools like OpenAI’s Sora threaten jobs across all areas – acting, lighting, editing, VFX, and more. However, these powerful technologies also present opportunities to augment […]
Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender Episode 3 Review: Why Is She Even Here?
The third episode of the Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action adaptation from Netflix opens with a failed assassination plot against Fire Lord Ozai and the reveal of Azula. But why is she even here? In the Nickelodeon cartoon, Azula is briefly shown in Book One but doesn’t get involved until after the events at the […]
John Cena Shows Off His Voice Acting Skills With Peacemaker Character In Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer
John Cena shows off his voice-acting skills by playing Peacemaker in the newly released Mortal Kombat 1 trailer. Mortal Kombat 1, the latest iteration in the long-running franchise, represents a reboot of the beloved fighting game universe. This version of Mortal Kombat follows the altered events of Mortal Kombat 11, driven by the actions of […]
RazörFist Laughs At Vice Media As the Fake News Company Shuts Down Operations
Vice Media, the once-vaunted media company known for its edgy content and appeal to younger audiences, is facing a significant downfall, and RazörFist “sympathised” in a recent tweet. The company has announced that it will lay off several hundred employees and cease publishing new content on its flagship website, Vice.com. This move comes as a […]
Helldivers II – First Impressions
The Dark Herald takes a quick look at Helldivers II and notes its similarity to the Starship Troopers movie. I had intended to post a full review of Helldivers II this week, but that is not going to happen. I have to say that I am somewhat disappointed. I was under the impression that Helldivers II […]
Marvel And DC Comics Omit Work From Convicted Pedophile Gerard Jones From Their Amalgam Omnibus Reprint
DC And Marvel Comics recently jointly announced a collaboration for a pair of omnibuses covering their crossover events and their Anaglam Universe mash-up characters. These omnibuses were notably missing a couple of stories that were contained in prior collections, JLA/Avengers by Kurt Busiek and George Perez, but also two lesser-known issues JLX #1 and Magneto […]