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film1 month 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

entertainment3 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

film3 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

entertainment3 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

entertainment4 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

entertainment4 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

movies4 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

entertainment4 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

entertainment4 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

entertainment4 months ago•5 min saved

Exit 8 Traps Viewers in a Repeating Neon Nightmare

Exit 8 follows The Lost Man as he loops through an Escher-like subway corridor, guided by rules about anomalies. The mood is claustrophobic with striking visuals and disturbing imagery, but the repetitive structure can feel tedious for a feature-length film, delivering mood more than momentum. Opens April 10, 2026; Film rating: 5.5/10.

via SlashFilm|

#entertainment #exit-8 #film-review

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Glover Lands Yoshi Voice in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Donald Glover will voice Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the space-themed sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. He joins a returning and new cast including Chris Pratt as Mario and Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina, with Nintendo/Illumination producing and the film set to hit theaters on April 1.

via Pitchfork|

#animated-film #donald-glover #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Markiplier’s Iron Lung Debuts with a $17M Box Office Haul

Self-funded YouTube star Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) releases Iron Lung, based on a 2022 video game, after a grassroots fan campaign helped it play in 4,000+ theaters and post a domestic debut of about $17 million and over $26 million globally on a reported $3 million budget.

via pagesix.com|

#box-office #entertainment #fan-campaign

entertainment7 months ago•5 min saved

Fans Vote for Beloved Flawed Flicks in Rotten Tomatoes Awards

Rotten Tomatoes launches its 2025 Rotten Movie We Love fan vote, inviting readers to pick favorites across categories like Fresh Avocado Award (Best Remake/Reboot), Best Video Game Adaptation, Most Relatable Villain, and Best Popcorn Bucket. The poll features a slate of crowd-pleasers such as Captain America: Brave New World, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Jurassic World Rebirth, M3GAN 2.0, Tron: Ares, and more, with a link back to the Rotten Tomatoes Awards winners page and related news.

via Rotten Tomatoes|

#entertainment #fan-vote #most-relatable-villain

entertainment8 months ago•3 min saved

Prime Video Dominates 2025 with Top Video Game Films and Blockbusters

The Minecraft Movie became 2025's most important film due to its massive box office success and cultural impact, exemplifying how cinema-going has evolved post-Covid-19, with audiences engaging interactively and embracing video game adaptations as major entertainment phenomena.

via BBC|

#2025-box-office #audience-interaction #cinema-evolution

television8 months ago•8 min saved

Fallout Season 2 Breaks Records with Surprising, Action-Packed Episodes

The Fallout TV series on Prime Video has been a surprising success, capturing the essence of the game through real props and sets, with a highly anticipated second season set in New Vegas, featuring more depth, humor, and surprises, and created by passionate filmmakers and gamers alike.

via The Guardian|

#bethesda #fallout-tv-series #post-apocalyptic