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film-and-media13 days ago•12 min saved

Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Reimagines the Franchise as a Study in Escalating Desperation

Zach Cregger's new 'Resident Evil' film, starring Austin Abrams as courier Bryan, abandons the franchise's iconic heroes for a gritty, survival-horror narrative. Set during the Raccoon City outbreak, the movie focuses on the mechanics of the games—scarcity, fear, and escalating chaos—rather than traditional action tropes. Critics praise its fidelity to the source material's anxiety, while some fans criticize the lack of familiar characters like Leon or Claire.

via Defector|

#austin-abrams #film-and-media #horror

film25 days ago•11 min saved

Lollipop Chainsaw Live-Action Film Announced at Tokyo Game Show

Dragami Games and Nada Holdings have announced a live-action feature film adaptation of the cult video game Lollipop Chainsaw. The project, unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2026, is being produced by an international team including Kirk Shaw and Robert Franke. The film is envisioned as an R-rated action comedy set before the events of the original 2012 game, focusing on protagonist Juliet Starling. This announcement coincides with the reveal of a new sequel game, Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back, scheduled for release in 2027. The initiative aims to establish a new model for global entertainment franchises originating from Asia.

via deadline.com|

#dragami-games #film #lollipop-chainsaw

entertainment25 days ago•3 min saved

Zach Cregger’s 'Resident Evil' Defies Fan Backlash with Record Box Office and Critical Acclaim

Zach Cregger’s new 'Resident Evil' film has shattered franchise box office records and earned top critical scores, despite significant backlash from fans who criticized the lack of original game characters. The movie, which follows an original protagonist in Raccoon City, is currently tracking for a $40-50 million domestic opening. Cregger admitted he was unprepared for the online hostility but maintains his 'gameplay-first' approach successfully translated the spirit of the games into a cinematic experience.

via BBC|

#austin-abrams #box-office #entertainment

film27 days ago•19 min saved

Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Reboot Earns Rave Reviews Before Sept. 18 Release

Zach Cregger's new 'Resident Evil' film received overwhelmingly positive early reactions from critics and fans following its world premiere in Los Angeles. The movie, which stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier surviving a zombie outbreak in Raccoon City, is praised for its relentless pacing, dark humor, and faithful adaptation of the video game's tension. Although the film omits iconic game characters like Leon S. Kennedy, reviewers argue it captures the essence of the franchise better than previous attempts. The film is set to open in theaters on September 18, 2026.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#austin-abrams #film #resident-evil

entertainment1 month ago•11 min saved

BlizzCon 2026 Unveils Netflix's Animated Diablo Series

Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed that an animated series based on the 'Diablo' franchise is in development with Netflix. The announcement was made by Blizzard President Johanna Faries at the opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim. While no release date or animation studio has been disclosed, the project marks a significant expansion of the 30-year-old action-RPG franchise into streaming television. Faries also hinted at additional transmedia projects involving other Blizzard properties like 'Overwatch' and 'StarCraft.'

via Variety|

#blizzard-entertainment #blizzcon-2026 #diablo

entertainment1 month ago•12 min saved

Campy Chaos Roars in Street Fighter Live-Action Trailer

Kotaku’s latest look at the Street Fighter live‑action trailer leans into camp, showing nearly the entire cast in costume as Ryu and Ken’s rivalry drives the story, Chun‑Li coordinating a tournament, and a lineup that includes Dhalsim, Balrog, E. Honda, Guile, Cammy, Zangief, with M. Bison scheming behind the scenes as the film opens October 16 (the Resident Evil movie arrives soon after).

via Kotaku|

#entertainment #live-action #ryu-and-ken

film2 months ago•21 min saved

Survival horror over cameos: Cregger teases a faithful Resident Evil film

Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams discuss Sony’s upcoming Resident Evil, emphasizing a lean, dread-filled survival-horror tone set in Raccoon City on the eve of the outbreak. They avoided casting game characters as fan-service cameos, focusing instead on mirroring the games’ rhythm and atmosphere with practical effects and set pieces (like a Jump Street–style chase) that reflect the franchise’s flow. The 95-minute film aims to honor the source material without cannibalizing it and is targeted for a Sept. 18 release.

via Deadline|

#austin-abrams #film #resident-evil

entertainment4 months ago•13 min saved

Uncharted's Biggest Misfire: The Wahlberg Cast That Sunk a Franchise

An opinion piece arguing the 2022 Uncharted film stands as one of the worst video-game adaptations, blaming the miscast Mark Wahlberg as Sully (originally intended for Drake) and a decade of behind-the-scenes shuffles—from David O’Russell’s early pitch to Tom Holland’s casting—for a bland, soulless movie with a weak script, lackluster stunts, and direction. It notes fan-made versions (including Nathan Fillion in the Drake role) prove how the material could work, suggests the film’s release during peak Tom Holland fatigue didn’t help, and points out Uncharted is streaming on Hulu while urging viewers to just play the games instead.

via giantfreakinrobot.com|

#entertainment #hollywood-casting #mark-wahlberg

film4 months ago•15 min saved

Broken Sword Movie Sets Course for the Big Screen With Story Kitchen Team

A live-action Broken Sword movie is in development from Revolution Software, Story Kitchen and writer Evan Spiliotopoulos, with Revolution’s Charles Cecil and Noirin Carmody producing. The film aims to translate the mystery-adventure game’s ecclesiastical conspiracy across Europe to the screen, leveraging the franchise’s three-decade legacy and recent remake efforts like Smoking Mirror Reforged.

via Variety|

#broken-sword #evan-spiliotopoulos #film

entertainment5 months ago•19 min saved

Mortal Kombat II: A Gory Playground for Franchise Aficionados

Mortal Kombat II leans into a tournament-driven setup and fan service, giving Johnny Cage and Kitana prominent roles as Earthrealm’s fate unfolds through relentless, display-stopping fights. The action works for fans, but the film’s CGI and some cheeky dialogue feel dated, resulting in not a flawless victory and hinting at a likely third installment for the devoted audience.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #film-review #johnny-cage

entertainment5 months ago•15 min saved

Zach Cregger Delivers a Fresh Take on Resident Evil in New Trailer

Sony released the trailer for the new Resident Evil movie, directed and co-written by Zach Cregger, offering an original story with a new courier-protagonist amid a Raccoon City outbreak and no appearances from classic characters like Leon or Jill; produced by Constantin Film, with Shay Hatten co-writing, the reboot hits theaters on Sept. 18, continuing the franchise after six previous installments.

via Variety|

#entertainment #film #resident-evil

entertainment5 months ago•17 min saved

Battlefield Film Attracts Studio Bidding War With McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan

Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write, direct, and produce a feature adaptation of EA’s Battlefield, with Michael B. Jordan producing and potentially starring. The Hollywood Reporter says studios are already meeting to bid on the rights, and EA is a producer on the project; a theatrical release is prioritized, and several major studios/streamers (Apple, Sony) are reportedly in the mix, signaling a high-stakes, expensive deal.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#battlefield #christopher-mcquarrie #electronic-arts

movies5 months ago•8 min saved

Elden Ring Live-Action Rolls Into IMAX With Alex Garland Directing

Production has begun on Alex Garland’s live-action Elden Ring film for A24, directed from his own screenplay with George R.R. Martin’s writing input, shot on IMAX with a star-studded cast, aiming for a March 3, 2028 release.

via empireonline.com|

#a24 #alex-garland #elden-ring

entertainment6 months ago•16 min saved

Ken Masters Takes the Spotlight in a Campy Street Fighter Trailer

Paramount and Legendary drop the Street Fighter (2026) trailer, leaning into camp with Noah Centineo as Ken Masters and a full cast of Capcom icons; the clip nods to MTV-era culture, showcases classic game moves, and hints at a World Warrior Tournament conspiracy, with the film set for an October 16, 2026 release.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #ken-masters #noah-centineo

entertainment6 months ago•16 min saved

20th Century Studios Bets on Roblox Hit as a Movie

20th Century Studios is developing a feature film adaptation of the Roblox survival-horror game 99 Nights in the Forest, with the game's creators as executive producers and no writer or director attached yet; the deal marks the division's first notable game-to-film project since Disney's acquisition, using Grandma’s Favourite Games’ title that has billions of visits and millions of players on Roblox. Executive producer J.R. Young will oversee the project, with Michelle Kamme involved in securing the rights.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#20th-century-studios #99-nights-in-the-forest #disney