Following his takeover of DC Studios, James Gunn has faced numerous instances of criticism and backlash. Things have now escalated to a new level, with James Gunn facing accusations of allegedly visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island. Since flight logs for those who traveled on Epstein’s private plane, the “Lolita Express,” have surfaced, the controversy surrounding him […]
Martin Scorsese Is Meditating On A ‘Jesus’ Movie As He Finds Himself Growing Older and Wiser
At 81 years old and fresh off the acclaimed epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Martin Scorsese is already lining up his next thought-provoking film: an exploration of Jesus’s life and teachings. Based on Shūsaku Endō’s novel “A Life of Jesus” (Endō also penned Scorsese’s 2016 religious drama “Silence”), this latest spiritual quest will bring […]
‘Suicide Squad’ Kills Hope For A Good Game Killing The Justice League As Poor Reviews Rock ‘Rocksteady Games’
The ban on whispering about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has lifted, allowing numerous outlets to publish underwhelming first impressions of the highly anticipated title. Excitement for Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game starring DC’s band of supervillains has diminished as previews expose the flawed concept and execution. Common grievances around monotonous combat and a derivative […]
Lionsgate And Hasbro Reach $500 Million Media Deal While Both Companies Lay Off 30% Of Workforces To Begin The Year
The Canadian-American mass media and entertainment company, Lionsgate, has officially acquired the Entertainment One film and television division owned previously by toy giant Hasbro. Well-known IP like “Peppa Pig,” “Transformers,” “Dungeons & Dragons,” “Magic: The Gathering,” “My Little Pony,” “Power Rangers,” “Play-Doh,” and “Clue” were left out of the deal with Lionsgate while the film […]
‘Tekken 8’ Video Game Director Katsuhiro Harada Smacks Down Racism Allegations In Effort To Take A Stand Against Social Media Trolls
Renowned video game director Katsuhiro Harada, who is behind the upcoming Bandi/Namco Tekken 8, addressed a troubling trend that has soured the anticipation surrounding the game’s development in a statement that has gone viral in the gaming community. Since the beginning, Harada has been aware of the ardor video game fans have for their favorite […]
Nintendo Keeps Quiet About ‘Switch 2’ As Industry Predictions Tone Down Gaming Expectations
As we approach 2024, gaming fans eagerly await details on two key aspects of the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2: its price and release date. Despite Nintendo’s silence on the matter, the next-generation console is expected to debut this year. Industry sources such as Video Game Chronicle report that developers are receiving development kits, signaling that […]
Mickey Mouse Belongs To The Public Domain And The Public Wants Him To Kill Everyone
Walt Disney‘s 1928 short Steamboat Willie, which starred Mickey and Minnie Mouse, is considered the essence of intellectual property and possibly the most iconic character in American pop culture, was released from Disney’s copyright on Jan 1, 2024 into the public domain. It didn’t take long for the floodgates to open on using the famous […]
“I Love Punching Down” Dave Chapelle (Thankfully) Will Not Hold Back When It Comes To His Netflix Special ‘The Dreamer’
“Tonight, I’m doing all handicapped jokes,” Dave Chappelle says as he pulls the trigger in his new Netflix special, The Dreamer. “They’re not as organized as the gays, and I love punching down.” That’s the line that is causing keyboards across social media to explode. From transgenders to the handicapped; Dave Chappelle’s verbal sparring is […]
China Gaming Market Takes $80 Billion Loss Limiting In-Game Rewards For Daily, First Time Players
The bureaucratic bring-downs of the CCP dealt a blow to the world’s largest games market, which had resumed growth this year, by announcing a plethora of new regulations aimed at restricting video game spending and rewards in China. A few days ago, the new regulations—which essentially set spending caps for online gaming—caused a panic among […]
‘X-Men vs Avengers’ Tops The Rumors Of Floundering MCU Projects Going Into 2024
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel Studios is taking some intriguing turns. With plans to gradually integrate everything they have acquired, one huge team-up could have comic book fans thrilled as an X-Men vs. Avengers film may be on the horizon. Marvel Studios acquired the X-Men when Disney purchased 20th Century Fox and now […]
SegaSammy Embraces The Past By Releasing Info On Five Retro Classic Games Coming in 2024
SegaSammy has released the slides for its Management Meeting 2023 Presentation, which reveal a few major details about the company’s plans to resurrect some of its classic franchises. At The Game Awards in early December, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage were revealed as potential new entries in classic […]
Zatanna Screenwriter Emerald Fennell Confirms Project Is “Not Happening” For DCEU Regime Switch
With Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, the DCEU (DC Extended Universe) comes to an end this week. DC Studios are rebooting it as the DCEU with co-CEO filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran. It was previously reported that Fennell was developing a “Zatanna” film for the DCEU, a magical character who fits into what many […]