In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the classic Steven Spielberg film Close Encounters of the Third Kind has received a retro, 8-Bit reimagining, which has been released as part of the promotion for the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release of the film; check it out here… The 40th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray […]
David Fincher thinks that the Marvel Cinematic Universe makes it challenging for directors to tell complex tales
Seven, and Fight Club director David Fincher has some criticism for the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During an interview with Youtuber Yellow King Film Boy, while talking about his excellent new Netflix series Mindhunter, the conversation swerved to Marvel Studios. As it turns out, Fincher takes some issue with the often light-hearted, and […]
Kevin Smith shares his thoughts on the current state of the DC Extended Universe
If there is any man who could be considered the ultimate authority on comic books, it would be Kevin Smith. It was Smith, you may recall, that got the very first look at Ben Affleck as Batman from Zack Snyder himself. For a while, Smith’s description of the suit was all we had to go […]
Karl Urban lays out the conditions for suiting up as Judge Dredd once again in Mega-City One
2012’s Dredd was just one more film — in a long line of films — that received very positive reviews, and tanked at the box-office. As a result, the Dredd film franchise was left dead in the water. However, as luck would have it, a Judge Dredd TV series was announced this summer for (potentially) […]
Zombie survival event descends upon the world of Runescape
If you fancy a chance to win 200 million in-game gold pieces for Runescape then you may want to consider taking part in the Dimension of the Damned event that starts today. Developers Jagex, have announced the start of the brand new 10 day PvE zombie survival experience and sees players thrown into an alternate dimension […]
Iron Maiden mascot Eddie joins Angry Birds Evolution for Halloween
It’s time for Angry Birds fans to Run to the Hills, as Rovio Entertainment has announced that it is paying tribute to the legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden with a special Halloween event which sees mascot Eddie joining Angry Birds Evolution as the special playable character Eddie the Bird. To celebrate Eddie the Bird’s […]
How to win using Dark Elves in latest video for Total War: Warhammer 2
Total War: Warhammer II is a challenging game and getting used to the new races and the associated strengths and weaknesses can be both rewarding and frustrtaing. However, thanks to the latest video in the ‘How to win series’ from Creative Assembly we can gain lots of hints and tips on how to win using the […]
Preview of Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #4
Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #4 hits comic book stores this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview for you here courtesy of Oni Press; check it out… CAPTURED ONCE MORE! Morty is back in Rick’s clutches… but could he be an ally in the fight against the Council of Ricks? Maybe! Or […]
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Rey of Jakku & BB-8 Adventure and Princess Leia Organa & Wicket the Ewok Endor Adventure Review
Gary Collinson reviews Hasbro’s Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Rey of Jakku & BB-8 Adventure and Princess Leia Organa & Wicket the Ewok Endor Adventure dolls… One of the major criticisms aimed at the original Star Wars movies was the lack of diversity in the galaxy far, far away, and this is something that Lucasfilm […]
Exclusive Interview: Don Mancini and Fiona Dourif talk Cult of Chucky, keeping the franchise fresh and what to expect from Chucky 8
Out now on Blu-ray and DVD, Cult of Chucky (in the US at least, it’s out Monday 23rd in the UK) is the seventh entry in the long running Child’s Play franchise. During its premiere at London’s FrightFest, Luke Owen was able to sit down with writer/director Don Mancini (who created Child’s Play in 1988 and has […]