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The concept of urban development in China has been repeatedly explored in the mainland’s arthouse cinema, with the impact it had on the people who see their houses demolished and new neighbors erected, posing a rather intriguing theme, as we have seen in movies like Jia Zhang-ke “Still Life” for example. Ding Wenjian, himself an architect, presents his take on the subject through a story that looks distinctly personal.

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A successful Singapore-based architect, Wen Xin, is forced to return to his hometown, a small city he has not seen in years, to bury his mother’s ashes. Upon his return, he finds the old neighborhood facing a decision between preservation and demolition. Li Mei, his childhood crush who is now living with a man with a gambling problem, among other things, is running a small diner in the area,...

The video game Mortal Kombat 1, which was first released last September, is getting a Dlc expansion called Khaos Reigns next Tuesday, September 24th, and today a gore-soaked trailer has arrived online to give players a glimpse at the sort of insanity they’ll have the opportunity to get up to if they purchase the Khaos Reigns. The trailer can be viewed in the embed above, and features “guest kombatants” like the slasher Ghostface from the Scream franchise, Omni-Man from the Invincible animated series, Homelander from the TV series The Boys, the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, DC’s Peacemaker, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger version of Conan the Barbarian. The trailer is packed with fatalities and animalities, all building up to a Ghostface fatality that it likely to bring smiles to the faces of most Scream fans.

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Taiwanese films are like a box of chocolate; you never know what you’re gonna get! Lost in Perfection is a slow burner that goes from exploring the latent ennui of a young urban woman stuck in a dead relationship to morphing into a black comedy dealing with an ‘unattractive femme fatale’ and finally turning into a revenge drama. All these segments are so nicely weaved together that uninteresting moments seldom arrive. The film with its three-word title feels like a slightly more accessible cousin of Decision to Leave, with its pacing and exploration of characters, at least in the beginning. It is only later on that the film picks up the pace and plunges us into an absurd plot, which might not be enjoyed by many, but if they can avoid the nitpicking, Lost in Perfection is a tale worthy of being heard.

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One actor who has an especially rich and diverse history with Mortal Kombat is Kelly Hu, who has played a number of fan-favorite characters in video games and animated projects for the iconic franchise, including this year's Mortal Kombat 1. The next project in Hu's extensive history with the fighting game series is Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, playing the mysterious Ashrah in the animated feature film. As Johnny Cage struggles to launch into Hollywood superstardom, he is roped into a demonic conspiracy, with Ashrah surfacing as his only hope for survival, albeit with some hellish secrets of her own.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match star Kelly Hu reflected on her history with the Mortal Kombat franchise, talked about the joys of diving into the '80s glamor in the movie, and teased what audiences can expect when the film comes to home video this October.

For the weekend of August 18th-23rd 2023, Mortal Kombat 1 is offering an open beta for many people to join and test the game's servers before its official launch in September. Featuring a cast of main roster characters and new assist Kameos, now is the perfect time to jump into fights early. Available only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, PC users will have to wait to get their hands on the newest title in the series.

There will be six characters and four Kameo fighters seen in the Open Beta, representing the new systems seen within Mortal Kombat 1. The roster includes Liu Kang, Sub-Zero, Kitana, Kenshi, Johnny Cage, and Li Mei with Kameos Jax, Frost, Kano, and Sonya Blade. The combination of characters seen in the Beta only scratches the surface of the confirmed warriors that have been announced.

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As the trailer description says, a weekend of Kombat is on the horizon. Mortal Kombat 1 will be having its Pre-Order Beta this weekend, which will run from August 18 through August 21 on PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. Beta codes are now available to download on those respective platforms.

The Beta is open to anyone who has pre-ordered the Mortal Kombat 1 Standard, Premium, or Kollector’s Edition for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series. Those who got in on the Online Stress Test will not automatically be granted access to the Pre-Order Beta, so make sure you’ve got your pre-order locked in.

Unlike the previous Online Stress Test, this time around, players will have access to new Kombatants and Kameo Fighters. The Mortal Kombat 1 Beta will support 1v1 online multiplayer, as well as a limited single-player Klassic Towers mode against A.I. opponents.

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While fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise are looking forward to Mortal Kombat 2 -- yet another live-action movie -- Warner Bros. Animation has a new animated film due soon. It adds to the universe seen in Scorpion's Revenge, Battle of the Realms and Snow Blind, but as a prequel. This is none other than Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match.

Here, Earthrealm becomes embroiled in a supernatural war. This time, it's not a tournament on an island but a cult that's threatening the very fabric of reality. Interestingly, Cage Match is going to be using a mix of big names and obscure characters, so let's discuss who'll be involved in Cage's nostalgic origin story.

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Johnny Cage will once more be voiced by Joel McHale. In this case, this historical trip flashes back to a younger Cage in the City of Angels. From his mullet,...

During the Mortal Kombat 1 panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios revealed Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka as the latest playable characters joining the game’s main roster. All three fighters were showcased in a new trailer focused on the Umgadi, a contingent of warrior priestesses pledged to protect the Outworld royal family, complete with a first look at gameplay and story elements.

Mortal Kombat 1 will be the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe set in a new story with iconic heroes. Villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before. The game features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, and more, along with a separate roster...