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A time machine is Muswell Hill? Time Travel Is Dangerous lands a March release in the UK, and there’s a trailer for it here too.

Popping up on our list of films we’re really keen to see this year is the British production Time Travel Is Dangerous. Directed by Chris Reading, who penned the script with Anna Elizabeth Shakespeare and Hillary Shakespeare, it’s a comedy headlined by Sophie Thompson, Johnny Vegas, Jane Horrocks, Mark Heap and Tony Way, with Stephen Fry narrating.

It’s a mockumentary, with a time machine ending up in the hands of, well, two people it’s best not to give a time machine to. A concept that the film appears to be having an awful lot of fun with.

The film debuted at festivals in 2024, and it’s lovely to see it getting a UK cinema release, courtesy of Jade Films. I...

It's a bad day to be a War Machine fan. The fan-favorite superhero's solo movie, Armor Wars, has just been hit with an unfortunate update by outgoing Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore.

In a recent interview with Collider to promote Captain America: Brave New World, Moore — who is departing Marvel Studios to focus on non-Marvel projects — shared that he wasn't quite sure what was going on with Armor Wars, but that it had been put on the back burner for the time being. "You know, that’s not my project, to be honest. But, I do know, as Marvel [Studios] continues to go through this phase, we want to make sure whatever we’re making is awesome. So that means we had to slow down some things that were on the front burner," he explained. "It doesn't mean we'll never make it, but it does mean we just have to be...

With a new showrunner at the helm, Hilarie Burton-Morgan is looking forward to a potential return to One Tree Hill.

After she and Sophia Bush confirmed they’re working on a reboot of their hit WB/CW teen soap, the actress praised their writer and executive producer Becky Hartman Edwards as they develop the followup together.

“Our showrunner, Becky Hartman Edwards, is so good at female friendships and multi-generational shows, and that’s why we were so excited to team up with her,” Burton-Morgan told People. “So I feel very confident in what’s being presented.”

One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn, who served as executive producer and showrunner on the original series, has no involvement in the sequel. In 2017, a number of Oth female cast and crew members, including Bush and Burton, spoke out, accusing him of sexual harassment. The new series...

Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for $250 million on Tuesday over its “defamatory” reporting on his alleged smear campaign against Blake Lively.

The “It Ends With Us” director and star is one of 10 plaintiffs on the libel and invasion of privacy suit, which along with publicists Jennifer Abel and Melissa Nathan accuses the paper of relying on “‘cherry-picked’ and altered communications stripped of necessary context and deliberately spliced to mislead” in its bombshell Dec. 21 report, “‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine.”

The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by attorney Bryan J. Freedman and obtained and reviewed by TheWrap, came just shy of two weeks after Lively, Baldoni’s “It Ends With Us” co-star, filed a sexual harassment complaint against the director on Dec. 20, leading to an ongoing media frenzy and swift professional fallout for the accused. Baldoni was quickly dropped by WME, rescinded...

An MCU star's adaptation of an H.G. Wells classic gets a glowing review from VFX artists 22 years after its release. The English author, a pioneer in science fiction, has seen his imaginative works frequently adapted to the screen since the 1930s. Early adaptations include Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), Things to Come (1936), and The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1937), which captured audiences with their groundbreaking special effects and blended the author's thought-provoking themes with cinematic spectacle.

Later adaptations continued to bring the sci-fi author's visionary stories to life, and often reflected contemporary concerns. The War of the Worlds (1953) and The Time Machine (1960) highlighted Cold War fears and a fascination with time travel, respectively. Subsequent remakes – such as The Island of Dr. Moreau, Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds (2005) starring Tom Cruise, and the visually updated The Time Machine (2002) – introduced new interpretations of the author's themes, and almost always with impressive visual effects.

On Saturday November 30 2024, National Geographic broadcasts To Catch a Smuggler: Secret Stash!

Meth Inside the Machine Season 8 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “To Catch a Smuggler: Secret Stash,” titled “Meth Inside the Machine,” promises to deliver intense moments and gripping stories. This episode will air on National Geographic and takes viewers deep into the world of human smuggling and drug trafficking.

In New Mexico, agents from Homeland Security Investigations (Hsi) are on the front lines as they arrest human smugglers. The situation is dire, with overcrowded and rundown stash houses revealing the harsh realities of smuggling operations. The conditions in these houses highlight the risks involved for those being smuggled and the lengths smugglers will go to evade law enforcement.

Meanwhile, the episode shifts to Miami, where Customs and Border Protection (Cbp) is hard at work. They will be seen extracting methamphetamine hidden within shipped machinery. This segment...

Jana Kramer, who played Alex Dupré on the final three seasons of CW’s One Tree Hill, is hoping to reprise her role in the upcoming sequel series that is in development at Netflix.

Original stars Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton are set to executive produce and reprise their roles of Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively, in the sequel series from writer/executive producer Becky Hartman Edwards and Warner Bros. TV.

“They’re gonna get their footing of the show but I think they’re open to bringing back characters,” Kramer told E! News. “So, I hope I get the opportunity, it sounds like there’s a window for that. I’m ready if it comes calling.”

Kramer told E! she loves “watching rebooted shows and then seeing old characters come back” as she reflected on what she thinks her character would be doing now, 12 years after fans last saw her.

Each week, Consequence rings in New Music Friday by highlighting new albums to stream. We’re almost at the end of October, and there are plenty of great new records to check out this week.

Among the highlights are the excellent new album from Consequence cover stars Amyl and the Sniffers; new releases from alt-rock veterans Pixies, Tears For Fears, and Laura Marling; exciting live recordings from Florence + The Machine and Crosby Stills Nash & Young; and an expansive box set celebrating the 20th anniversary of Green Day’s American Idiot.

Here are 12 new albums to stream today.

Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness

Aussie punks Amyl and the Sniffers are back with their first new album in three years, Cartoon Darkness. Following their exhilarating 2021 sophomore effort Comfort to Me, the act cut the record at Foo Fighters’ 606 Studios in Los Angeles. As evidenced by the pre-album singles, Amyl and the...

The world of John Wick is expanding, and a new project will pull back the curtain on one of the most mysterious pieces of lore in the life of the enigmatic assassin. An anime prequel series is now in the works, with creator and John Wick director Chad Stahelski revealing that the project will explore the impossible task that has been alluded to throughout the franchise and allowed Wick to leave the life of a killer behind.

Discussing the anime series with THR, Stahelski was asked if its true that the prequel will reveal details of Wicks impossible task, to which he replied...

Ish. Youre pretty right on, but its animated fun. Its meant to be fun. Some of the prequels and sequels that you see in other franchises, were not meant to be built that way. We just want to have fun. We want to have fun with the Wick world,...

13 Ghosts contains violence, discussions of sexual assault, and suicide.

The 2001 Dark Castle horror movie 13 Ghosts, also referred to as Thir13n Ghosts or Thirteen Ghosts, is a highly underrated cult movie. 13 Ghosts centers on the Kriticos family and their attempts to escape the 13 Ghosts held by ancient glyphs in the Cyrus Kriticos' glass mansion. Every ghost has a complete backstory and unique aesthetic design, making it possible for each ghost to be a horror movie villain in their own right. All the ghosts differ in how they look and kill, and they were wildly ahead of their time when the movie hit theaters in 2001.

13 Ghosts gained a cult following thanks to the creative prosthetic special effects seen in the film. The 13 Ghosts' costume design ensures each has a clear backstory and M.O. that sets them apart, from the First Born Son to the Angry Princess. The movie...

For the most part, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball revolves around Goku and Vegeta, who spend most of their time sparring with each other and relentlessly training to achieve their ultimate self. As a result, fans have always believed that Kakarot is the strongest character when it comes to fighting and unlocking new Super Saiyan transformations.

Goku’s Mastered Ultra Instinct transformation. Credits: Toei Animation

However, when it comes to intelligence, he is not the brightest bulb in the room. However, without the help of a certain someone, our protagonist would not have managed to save the day. This certain someone is none other than his childhood friend Bulma Brief.

Despite her genius, she has often been overshadowed by the primary plot of the series. However, her being one of the most innovative and book-smart scientists has seriously helped the Z-Fighters protect their home planet.

Bulma’s Fascinating Intellect is...

The direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still in flux due to several misfires in the shared universe, and even the success of Deadpool & Wolverine isn't a guaranteed return to form. It's known that the MCU will eventually converge into the movie Avengers: Secret Wars, but a lot of what will happen before and after this film is still up in the air. That's especially the case for a TV-show-turned-movie that might need to be scrapped entirely.

Armor Wars was intended to be a spinoff series for James "Rhodey" Rhodes, aka War Machine, but it was eventually changed to become a movie. Since then, however, news has been nil on the project, with some -- including Don Cheadle -- suggesting that Armor Wars has been canceled. While this news might disappoint some, it might ultimately be for the best given where the MCU is heading.

Armor Wars Should Have...

General Hospital fan favorite Kristen Vaganos has been making waves with her latest portrayal of Molly Lansing-Davis. But what some fans may not know is that Vaganos has also done theater and commercials in addition to her work on the show. Vaganos is currently starring in the hilarious new comedy “Human Error!” at Rogue Machine […]

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The internet has always been obsessed with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ relationship. So, when Taylor Swift stood up to applaud her ex for winning the Grammy for Best Album in 2023, beating out heavyweights like Beyoncé, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar in the category. That too over some Grammy audience members’ grumbling over Styles’ win, it made major headlines.

Taylor Swift in a still from her single Blank Space (image credit: Big Machine)

And for the chronically online, this scene was a blast from the past, reminiscent of the infamous 2009 incident when Swift faced similar drama.

Taylor Swift Stood by Her Ex Harry Styles While the Grammy Audience Heckled Him

Harry Styles‘ Album of the Year win at the 2023 Grammys sent shockwaves through the internet mostly among Queen Bee’s fans. While Styles basked in the glow of his victory, the air was thick with tension. As he accepted the award,...

The Boys has been collecting cast and crew members from Supernatural like they are Infinity Stones. It started off with showrunner, Eric Kripke, who was the mastermind behind both the series; which was followed by Jim Beaver and Jeffery Dean Morgan, who appeared in the trailer for the fourth season. Ever since Jensen Ackles showed up in the third season of the superhero satire, fans of the hit CW series have wondered when the other half of the Winchester brothers will arrive.

Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in a still from The Boys

It would seem that they will not have to wait too long. Recently, Jared Padalecki, who played Sam Winchester, gave an interview where he commented on the matter. The actor revealed that he has been asked about it before. However, one core aspect of the Prime Video series has made him hesitant; the nudity.

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Marvel Studios has a lineup of projects slated for release or development in the coming years. While progress on most of these projects is clear, one movie has been stuck in development limbo for quite some time, with only sporadic updates emerging. We’re referring to the War Machine movie, ‘Armor Wars.’

‘Armor Wars’ was initially envisioned as a film based on the comic storyline of the same name. It was intended to serve as a sequel to ‘Secret Invasion’ (released last year) and ‘Ironheart’ (whose release date is currently unknown). As far back as 2011, Don Cheadle confirmed the development of a War Machine film, with Joe Robert Cole brought on board to pen the script.

Nine years later, during Disney’s 2020 Investor Day, it was revealed that the ‘Armor Wars’ TV series is in the works for Disney+, with Don Cheadle reprising his role as James Rhodes. In 2021, Cheadle...

Fresh off her co-write on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Arlo Parks appeared on Friday’s Tonight Show to perform her own “Devotion.”

The Nineties rock-inspired track features on Parks’ most recent LP My Soft Machine, one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of 2023.

“‘Devotion’ to me is a song about feeling so in love it’s almost like being ripped apart, there’s an intensity, a wildness and a tenderness,” the British singer previously said of the track in a statement. “This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made,...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!]

RoboCop 2 4K Uhd from Scream Factory

RoboCop 2 will protect the innocent on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on June 18 via Scream Factory. The 1990 sequel has been newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision.

Irvin Kershner (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) directs from a script by comic book legend Frank Miller and Walon Green (Eraser). Peter Weller returns to star with Nancy Allen, Dan O’Herlihy, Tom Noonan, Belinda Bauer, and Gabriel Damon.

Special features include: commentaries by CG supervisor Paul M. Sammon and the RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop documentarians; Corporate Wars: The Making of RoboCop 2; Machine Parts: The FX of RoboCop 2; Ocp Declassified; and more.

Species...

Rook: Exodus #1 by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok is a gripping story of survival, class struggles, and environmentalism in a deteriorating paradise planet. The comic's deep themes of corporate greed and man's attempt to control nature are intertwined with a thrilling, action-packed storyline. With stunning artwork and relevant topics, Rook: Exodus #1 is a standout title in the Ghost Machine imprint's initial wave.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Rook: Exodus #1!Ghost Machine, Image Comics' bold new imprint, has put out what could wind up being the greatest environmental story of the year. Rook: Exodus might not have the benefit of being connected to Ghost Machine's Unnamed Universe, but it has its own intriguing and unsettling sandbox to play in.

Fans only got a glimpse at Rook: Exodus from the Ghost Machine #1 sampler earlier this year. But that preview couldn't prepare fans for the intense and action-packed story of survival, environmentalism, class struggles...

Geiger #1 is a captivating dive into Tariq's character and his post-apocalyptic world. New readers may need more backstory, but fans are sure to enjoy the depth of Tariq's journey. The dynamic artwork by Gary Frank and Brad Anderson enhances the poignant moments in this issue.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Geiger #1!The lynchpin of Image Comics and Ghost Machine's Unnamed Universe has returned for an exciting new era with Geiger #1. The radioactive hero has been missing since his last miniseries ended, but he's back with a story that serves as a deep dive into who Tariq Geiger really is.

Geiger is one of three titles released by Image Comics' new Ghost Machine imprint and as one of the Unnamed Universe's most important characters, it's important to know what makes this character tick. But does Geiger #1 do enough to get new fans onboard for what the creative minds behind Ghost Machine have planned?...

The nearly year-long span from discovering Janet Planet‘s existence to seeing a single frame was fraught with worry. What if the extraordinarily talented Annie Baker fumbled her transition into filmmaking? Nothing catastrophic, surely––no sane person’s faulting Michael Jordan for his minor-league stint––but to paraphrase Kent Jones on John Carpenter: America doesn’t have so many great directors to spare that it can afford Annie Baker failing.

From frame one it was clear no such thing would happen. Janet Planet‘s a case study in a genius trying a new medium––base understanding of its what and how and why, but lack of precedent or traditional method yielding something rather new. Ahead of the film’s June 21 limited release, A24 have released a first trailer, albeit one that sells a different movie: scored by the Roches’ “Hammond Song” and cut to emphasize some wittier dialogue, it...

Alan Ritchson‘s rise to stardom will continue over at Lionsgate. Deadline reports that the “Reacher” actor will star in an upcoming sci-fi actioner from the studio written and helmed by Patrick Hughes. Audiences may recognize Hughes’ name from the credits of the “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” movie. “Machine” scribe James Beaufort co-pens the script with Hughes, currently titled “War Machine.”

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What’s more: Lionsgate will release “War Machine” on Netflix.

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After more than 16 years without such a scene, War Machine's upcoming solo film, Armor Wars, could finally show James Rhodes suiting up on screen. Iron Man has always overshadowed War Machine in the MCU, starring in all the McU's armor suit-up scenes so far. A suit-up scene in Armor Wars would be the perfect way to show how the real Rhodey is back in action after being replaced by a Skrull.

War Machine's first solo movie, Armor Wars, might feature one moment that the MCU has avoided since 2008's Iron Man. First devised as a Disney+ series, the McU's upcoming Armor Wars movie is set to follow Don Cheadle's James Rhodes as he deals with the appearance of multiple armored villains. In Marvel's original Armor Wars storyline, Tony Stark faces various characters who misuse his designs while also escaping the authorities, but slowly realizes that his efforts...

Man vs. machine chess thriller Rematch was awarded the International Competition grand prize at the 2024 Series Mania festival on Friday night (March 22) in Lille, France.

Inspired by the true story of the historic confrontation between chess master Garry Kasparov and Ibm’s supercomputer Deep Blue, the AI-themed story created by Yan England, André Gulluni and Bruno Nahon is produced by Unité, Arte France, Federation Studios and Proton and stars Christian Cooke. Federation Studios handles international sales.

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The international competition jury, presided by The Oa creator Zal Batmanglij, also gave awards to the stars...

Annette Bening’s first major TV series role has won the five-time Oscar nominee the Best Actress prize at this year’s Series Mania.

Bening was awarded in the past few minutes at the prestigious Lille event for her leading role in Peacock series Apples Never Fall, an adaptation of a novel by Big Little Lies scribe Liane Moriarty.

The coveted grand prize was given to French-Hungarian chess drama Rematch about the historic 1997 chess battle between Garry Kasparov and an Ibm computer. It beat off competition from the likes of Apples Never Fall, MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine and Leonard Cohen show So Long, Marianne.

Apples Never Fall stars Bening as Joy Delaney, a matriarch former tennis coach married to the irritable Stan (Neill), who suddenly goes missing, leaving her four children to piece together everything they thought they knew about their parents.

Speaking to Deadline prior to Series Mania, showrunner...

Feilong's creation of the War Machine Sentinel poses a new, dangerous threat to Iron Man in the Australian outback. Feilong's actions in Stark Unlimited have turned him into a formidable adversary, framing and attacking Tony's friends. Tony's development of the Sentinel Buster, made of mysterium and piloted by Mark 72 armor, is his response to Feilong's threats.

Warning! Spoilers for Invincible Iron Man #15 ahead!Tony Stark's Iron Man technology has often fallen into the wrong hands, but Feilong has proven himself its most dangerous plunderer yet with the invention of the War Machine Sentinel. This mecha inspired by James Rhodes' armor was built by Feilong after his corporate takeover of Stark Unlimited. Now, Iron Man and Feilong, piloting the new Sentinel, are set to face off in the Australian outback.

The War Machine Sentinel, introduced in Invincible Iron Man #15, by Gerry Duggan, Crees Lee, Walden Wong, Bryan Valenza, and Joe Caramagna,...

Dragon Ball Gt, a controversial entry in Akira Toriyama’s shonen franchise, makes the bold decision to transform Goku back into a child and focuses on light-hearted adventures in an effort to harken back to the energy of the original Dragon Ball. This is not inherently a bad idea, but it evidently wasn’t what audiences were looking for in Dragon Ball Z’s successor. The shortest series in the franchise, Dragon Ball Gt experiences some growing pains and does eventually pivot back to action-centric storytelling, only for it to evidently be too late. That being said, it does engage in some creative and compelling storylines, several of which have only grown better with age.

Dragon Ball Super, the franchise’s modern Dragon Ball Z sequel, has been much more successful. It’s still prone to its own unique issues and as a result there’s been a gradual reappraisal...

I’m just a soul trapped in this circuitry.” The voice singing those lyrics is raw and plaintive, dipping into blue notes. A lone acoustic guitar chugs behind it, punctuating the vocal phrases with tasteful runs. But there’s no human behind the voice, no hands on that guitar. There is, in fact, no guitar. In the space of 15 seconds, this credible, even moving, blues song was generated by the latest AI model from a startup named Suno. All it took to summon it from the void was a simple...

Exclusive: More citizens will head to the polls this year for elections than any other in history, and the political fever has reached Series Mania.

This year’s event in Lille, France contains four political dramas in competition — not surprising given almost 50% of the world will vote for new leaders in more than 64 elections (including the European Union), according to Time magazine.

“It is all things political in 2024,” said Leona Connell, Chief Commercial Officer at Newen Connect, the sales arm of TF1 Group’ owned French sales house’s Newen Studios that will representing two of the highest profile political titles at Series Mania, In the Shadows and 8 Months.

In the Shadows (Dans L’Ombre) comes from Versailles and Rembrandt director Pierre Schoeller, who adapted a novel from former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and Gilles Boyer, a political insider who served as Philippe’s advisor.

The series stars Swann Arlaud as...

Let’s raise a toast to the inventor of karaoke, the late great Japanese engineer Shigeichi Negishi. He devised the first karaoke machine in 1967, the “Sparko Box.” This invention changed the soundtrack of our lives forever. Negishi’s death was announced this week, at the age of 100, which means a century of making the world a louder, more tone-deaf place. His legacy is that all of us who are terrible singers can live out our tawdriest pop-star dreams for a few minutes of karaoke glory. We owe him so much.

Netflix's trailer for the new series Chicken Nugget provides a sneak peek at what seems to be the most bizarre title that's ever been released on the streaming platform.

Set to debut on Netflix on March 15, Chicken Nugget hails from South Korean director Lee Byeong-heon, whose previous film, Extreme Job, is the second-highest grossing movie in Korea. His new film, Chicken Nugget, imagines the consequences of an unfortunate mishap that results in one unfortunate woman getting literally transformed into a chicken nugget. Ahead of the movie's premiere on streaming, the full trailer has been unveiled, providing a sneak peek at the surreal story that's told by the Netflix Original. The trailer can be watched below.

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Lee Byeong-heon wrote and directed Chicken Nugget.

Rowan, Rook and Decard, the studio that brought tabletop RPG fans Eat the Reich, have announced a new campaign sourcebook for their dark fantasy RPG Heart: The City Beneath with Dagger in the Heart. Available now on Backerkit (which has already been fully funded), the campaign sees players caught in the wake of the Delving Machine: a device that “bores through rock, blood, bone, space, time and reality, towards the scintillating terror of a crimson eternity.”

For those not in the know, Heart: The City Beneath (which you can pick up here) is described as a game about “delving into a nightmare undercity that will give you everything you’ve ever dreamed of – or kill you in the process.” The story concerns The Heart, a tear in reality that lies under the city of Spire. No one knows what the Heart actually is. Is it an alien terraforming mechanism,...

Dragon Ball’s Metamoran fusion dance and Potara Earrings are the most common methods of fusing, but both feature time limitations and restrictions. Namekians have their own form of fusion that can be infinitely performed as the dominant personality absorbs the other individual permanently. Androids and Machine Mutants can fuse together through a more simplified processes that feature minimal setbacks, but are (mostly) permanent unions.

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is rich in surprising techniques that help characters achieve incredible strength in a short amount of time. Transformations and power boosts that characters must unlock through stressful experiences and strenuous training are Dragon Ball’s most popular tactics, but the series also start exploring the concept fusion throughout Dbz – a powerful procedure that allows two or more individuals to pool their strength and skills into one superior individual. Dragon Ball has now fully embraced fusion as a concept and there...

When it comes to truth in advertising, few albums this year are going to top Lil Jon’s just-released Total Meditation. Not remotely hip hop, the music is instead a soothing sonic bath akin to what one would hear in a massage-therapy room at a spa. As those tracks wash over you, the rapper, producer and home-improvement guru offers self-help tips (“anxiety can be a big problem for many people. When you meditate on a regular basis, the health benefits continue to increase”) and specific suggestions on how to meditate:...

PlatinumGames and Square Enix revealed that Nier: Automata has surpassed 8 million copies sold as of February 22, 2024. This includes both global shipments and digital copies. The game's official Japanese Twitter account celebrated the milestone as it approaches its 7th year anniversary. Related: Nier Automata's 2B Arrives in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Today Nier: Automata 's popularity has resulted in many crossovers with other games, such as Fall Guys , Babylon's Fall and Gravity Rush 2 . The game's most notable main character, 2B, became a playable guest character in Soul Calibur VI and, most recently, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising . Nier: Automata was first released for PlayStation 4 and PC in 2017. It has since come to Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The NieR:Automata Ver1.1a anime adaptation is available to stream on Crunchyroll, which describes the series like so: The distant future, 5012. The sudden aerial invasion of Earth by <Aliens> and their creations <Machine Lifeforms> led mankind to the brink of extinction.

Ronald Washington, one of the two defendants standing trial for allegedly killing Jam Master Jay, chuckled in court on Wednesday when his attorney, Susan Kellman, invoked Harry Potter in her closing arguments.

The moment came as she discussed the prosecution’s theory that Washington and the other defendant, Karl Jordan Jr., were waiting on a fire escape to enter the recording studio where the DJ, whose real name was Jason Mizell, was killed. She said it was impossible, since the two men would have been seen on surveillance video. Then she paused dramatically.

Cygames and Arc System Works have dropped a new gameplay trailer for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising showcasing 2B from NieR: Automata . She joins as a playable character today and her moveset consists of her signature weapons: the Virtuous Contract short sword and Virtuous Treaty large sword. Related: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals Umamusume Collab, Story Trailer 2B's Dlc character pack costs $8 and also includes her own avatar, badge and weapon cutout, as well as various poses and expressions. Those who purchase the character pack on the PlayStation Store will receive a bonus item in the form of an extra YoRHa uniform for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising was released in December 2023 as a sequel to 2020's Granblue Fantasy Versus . It is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The NieR:Automata Ver1.1a anime is available to stream on Crunchyroll, which describes the series like so: The distant future,...

James “Rhodey” Rhodes is a central character in the MCU—having appeared in eight films to date. The character has also featured in the miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and is poised to be the main focus in Armor Wars, which is in production now. And Don Cheadle is all set to wield the suit of War Machine.

Don Cheadle as James Rhodes in a still from The Falcon And The Winter Soldier

Terrence Howard was supposed to keep playing War Machine in the Marvel movies, but he got replaced by Cheadle in Iron Man 2. It was partly due to decrease in pay. The actor didn’t get along well with Robert Downey Jr., which also added to the tension.

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The main appeal of ridiculous isekai series like "Reincarnated as a Sword" lies in the unique bonds between the reincarnated protagonist and their humanoid counterparts. Unlike other isekai series, "Reincarnated as a Sword" immediately highlights the fun dynamics between the eponymous sword and his wielder, Fran. These types of isekai are more about human interactions, as the relationships formed between the reincarnated protagonists and other characters enhance the story and make it more compelling.

Fans flocking around some of the most ridiculous new isekai series – like Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon – need to check out the exclusive Hidive anime Reincarnated as a Sword, but not quite for the reason most might expect. Although these series and those like them are completely outrageous, the main appeal these types of Isekai have is the unique bonds that the reincarnated protagonists have with their humanoid counterparts. It just...

Peacock’s Apples Never Fall, MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine and Nrk’s buzzy drama about Leonard Cohen, So Long, Marianne will be in the International Competition race at Series Mania in March.

The shows will be up against BBC Three’s UK series Boarders, France 2 drama Dans L’Ombre (In the Shadows), Ard’s German series Herrhausen, the Banker and the Bomb, ABC Australia’s House of Gods, and Franco-Hungarian co-production Rematch, which is for Arte, Disney+ and HBO Europe.

The shows comprise an interesting cross-section of U.S. and European projects, with the Annette Bening-starring thriller Apples Never Fall among the highest profile. Hotel Cocaine, about a Cuban expatriate who re-made his life in Miami, is among MGM+’s biggest recent bets, while So Long, Marianne has been building steam as a study into the life of singer-songwriter Cohen and his muse, Marianne Ihlen.

The 1975 have shared a meditative new single, “Now Is the Hour.” The piano-led ballad is a cover of an early 20th century song with Maori origins made famous by Bing Crosby in 1947 and later sung by Frank Sinatra. It will appear on the soundtrack to Apple TV+ series The New Look, produced by Jack Antonoff.

“Now Is the Hour” is the second single to emerge from the soundtrack following Florence + the Machine’s cover of Vera Lynn’s 1941 song “White Cliffs of Dover,” released in January. The collection marks the...

Taylor Swift won her 13th Grammy and made the whole place shimmer by announcing a new album.

“I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the last two years,” she said while accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album (for Midnights) at Sunday’s CBS-televised ceremony, “which is that my brand new album comes out April 19th. It’s called The Tortured Poets Department.“

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Emma Frost gets a sleek silver Iron Man suit in a Dike Ruan variant cover for The Invincible Iron Man #15. Emma Frost receiving her own Iron Man suit aligns with a longstanding tradition of Tony Stark crafting personalized suits for those close to him. Fans eagerly anticipate whether the all-silver Iron Man suit will play a role in the storyline of The Invincible Iron Man #15.

A gorgeous variant cover showcases Emma Frost donning her very own Tony Stark-made Iron Man suit, which is undoubtedly the most badass post-wedding gift ever exchanged between a couple in the history of comics. However, the former White Queen of the Hellfire Club getting her own suit shouldn’t be a surprise considering it upholds a longstanding Iron Man tradition.

Dike Ruan's variant cover for The Invincible Iron Man #15 by Gerry Duggan and Creees Lee breathes new life into the classic Iron Man suit, infusing...

The Smashing Machine can redeem The Rock's previous attempt at a more serious movie career trajectory. The movie demonstrates The Rock's range and could showcase his dramatic abilities. The Smashing Machine has the potential to improve The Rock's reputation as an actor and bring about a new era of projects for him.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's upcoming A24 movie The Smashing Machine can redeem an earlier attempt at a more serious movie career trajectory from nearly 11 years ago. Although prominently known for his wrestling career, The Rock has also established himself as one of the most famous actors working in Hollywood, with starring roles in multiple franchises, sequels, and reboots. From the Fast & Furious franchise to his string of comedies starring alongside Kevin Hart, The Rock is arguably one of the most dominant forces in the entertainment industry.

The Rock's early movie career saw the actor try his...

This coming month, the free streamer Tubi is adding dozens of new titles to its library, from Academy Award-nominated genre-bending thrillers like 2019’s “The Lighthouse” to rom-coms that have dominated culture for decades, such as Nora Ephron’s quintessential “When Harry Met Sally.”

Check out The Streamable’s picks for the best of Tubi’s February additions, and find out everything coming to the platform this month!

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Barry Jenkins follows up his Oscar-winning “Moonlight” with another Oscar nominee in this adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel of the same name. KiKi Layne and Stephan James lead the cast as Tish and Fonny a devoted couple who have been friends since childhood who dream of a future together but whose plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested...

A&e’s “Road Wars” is set to bring adrenaline-fueled action to screens with its Season 3 Episode 7, titled “Man Versus Machine,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The episode unfolds in Castle Rock, Colo., where a routine school bus ride takes an unexpected turn, placing the driver in hot water as he faces the consequences of a sudden stop that leaves passengers startled. Meanwhile, in Florida, a sheriff encounters a shocking first in his career after pulling over a speeding driver.

Viewers can expect a thrilling ride as “Road Wars” continues its exploration of the unpredictable and often intense encounters between law enforcement and motorists. With the spotlight on unexpected incidents and unprecedented moments, this episode promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Tune in to A&e at 9:00 Pm for an action-packed installment of “Road Wars.”

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The countdown for Apple TV’s upcoming World War II drama Masters of the Air has begun. The series will tell the tale of the brave young pilots of the American Eight Air Force based on Donald L. Miller’s bestseller, Masters of the Air: How the Bomber Boys Broke Down the Nazi War Machine. The series hails from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Production and was created by John Shiban and John Orloff.

For at least one Marvel fan, Tony Stark sacrificed himself to ring in the new year, and the moment was captured on video.

On X, a video shared by Best Videos reveals Robert Downey Jr.'s big scene from Avengers: Endgame playing out on a television. The person recording is also showing off a watch, revealing that it's 11:59 p.m. on New Year's Eve. At the very moment that the clock struck midnight, Downey's Tony Stark snapped his fingers, and it couldn't have been timed any better. The video, which is now going viral online, can be viewed below.

Related Iron Man: Why Don Cheadle Replaced Terrence Howard as the McU's War Machine For most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Don Cheadle has played War Machine, but Terrence Howard originated the role in 2008's Iron Man. Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/9EnjEASIaO — Best Videos (@10Secvideos) January 1, 2024

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The Pitch Perfect trilogy features amazing musical performances that combine great songs with storytelling, making them feel like part of the characters' arcs. Some musical numbers in Pitch Perfect are funny while others serve as emotional conclusions to the characters' stories, like Beca's relationship with Jesse in the first film. Not all of Pitch Perfect's best musical numbers come from the Barden Bellas, as each film introduces new rival groups that also deliver memorable performances.

From the famous “riff offs” to the Barden Bellas’ competition-winning musical numbers, the Pitch Perfect trilogy includes some amazing performances. Whether Pitch Perfect and its sequels can be considered musicals is open for debate. Although dozens of songs are performed in each film, everything happens “in-universe” as part of acapella competitions. The Barden Bellas soon become a family, and the best performances in the Pitch Perfect movies are the ones that combine great songs with storytelling.

Sword Art Online is considered a forerunner in the isekai genre, with its high stakes and relatable characters. Ni no Kuni explores the RPG-isekai relationship through parallel worlds, but falls short in character development and narrative structure. Lookism challenges the common interpretation of isekai by exploring social expectation and vanity, showing that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

With the high turn-over rates for the many shows on Netflix, especially anime, it’s about time to reconsider the best of the isekai genre that the platform has to offer. Many popular shows have left the Netflix catalogue, such as Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, The Devil is a Part-timer, Overlord, No Game No Life, Konosuba, and more. What is left behind are hidden gems and unexpected entries that stretch, or even overturn the definition of an isekai.

The word isekai in Japanese directly translates to "another world", conjuring images of fantasy,...