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Martin Scorsese vuelve a su hábitat natural: el cine de gánsteres. Y lo hace con un elenco de lujo. De acuerdo con Deadline, Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio y Emily Blunt encabezarán el reparto de la nueva película del cineasta estadounidense, descrita como Uno de los nuestros se encuentra con Infiltrados.

A sus 52 años, Johnson parece buscar transformar su carrera, alejándose de esos blockbusters para toda la familia y las películas de acción y comedia a las que nos tiene acostumbrados. Primero fue The Smashing Machine de Benny Safdie, con estreno este año, en el que dará visa a Mark Kerr, el legendario luchador de Mma, e irreconocible en las primeras imágenes desde el set, y ahora este proyecto. El actor dijo recientemente en una entrevista para Variety: «Estoy en un punto en el que quiero más. No hablo de más taquilla, hablo...

Counting On alum Amy Duggar King has been making headlines following the recent lawsuit of her husband, Dillon. She already mentioned the closure of their restaurant several weeks ago. But she never acknowledged her husband’s inability to pay rent for their restaurant, which ultimately led to massive punishments. Dillon reportedly fought back against the “unfair” judgment he faced. But it seems he only made things worse. Keep reading to see his new punishment.

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Dillon recently caught the attention of many after documents surfaced showing his response to his $236K punishment. The Counting On alum was asked to pay such an amount for missing his second payment to settle his unpaid rent. He explained, “It is admitted that the agreement was signed, and the first payment was made. However, the remaining allegations are denied – and payment has been offered,” asking the court to reconsider its ruling.

Swedish post-punk group Viagra Boys are back to announce a new album, viagr aboys, set for release on April 25th. They’ve also shared a new song, “Man Made of Meat,” and revealed its satirical, art world-themed music video.

viagr aboys will be the Stockholm band’s fourth LP and their first new album since 2022’s Cave World. Produced by frequent collaborator Pelle Gunnerfeldt, they’ll be releasing viagr aboys as the first offering on their newly-launched label, Shrimptech Enterprises. As for the album title’s particular spelling, vocalist Sebastian Murphy says, “This is like a self-titled album but a bit simple and stupid — because that’s how I am.”

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“Man Made of Meat,” the album’s lead single, finds Murphy reprising his signature dark humor and satirical tone over crisp guitars and (fittingly) a meaty bassline. Murphy laments the anxieties of modern life under...

Better Call Saul is the prequel crime and legal drama that followed Jimmy McGill becoming the sleazy criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. While Saul Goodman acted as a point of comic relief in Breaking Bad, Jimmy McGill goes through numerous dramatic changes that shape him along the way in Better Call Saul. With every new season, Jimmy inched closer to fully becoming a criminal lawyer. Several traumatic events in Jimmy McGill's life helped form the persona that Jimmy McGill eventually takes on.

Jimmy McGill starts as an upright lawyer, but he quickly embraces his old ways to make things easier for himself. He initially starts out working in elder law but brings forth Slippin' Jimmy, the schemer he was in a past life. He realizes the potential money he could make from working with criminals, so he caters his path toward them but gets a crash course in being a friend of the cartel.

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If you are looking for The New York Times Connections hints today for October 22, you have come to the right place. Connections may seem simple on the surface and much easier than what the Nyt did with Wordle, but players who have actually checked it out know that is just not the case.

Despite having all of the words available, arranging them in different categories can prove to be quite challenging.

For the uninitiated, Connections is an online word game by Nyt that provides the player with 16 different words, which may not seem like they are connected to one another at first glance, but they have more in common than one might think.

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Look, we're just going to go ahead and blame Greta Gerwig for this one.

After all, the Barbie director taught the fine folks at toy company Mattel that there was clearly a billion-plus dollar box office demand for its various chunks of consumer-grade plastic. And all it took to extract...

Mattel, the toy company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, is developing a feature film about the stereoscopic image device View-Master.

The live-action movie will be developed with Sony Pictures and Escape Artists. View-Master has been around since 1939. In a press release, Mattel described the toy as a “popular childhood staple for generations,” one that has “taken its fans all over the world with its 3-D image reels, creating worlds of imagination and storytelling for every adventure seeker at heart.” How this will translate to the big screen isn’t yet clear, though the movie is billed as a “four-quadrant family adventure.”

“View-Master has inspired generations to embark on boundless adventures, offering a treasure trove of storytelling possibilities for this film,” said Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films. “We’re thrilled to work with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists’ Todd Black to bring this Mattel franchise to life. Their...

Fashion label Dim Mak and Toei Animation recently collaborated for a special One Piece runway show at New York Fashion Week, aiming to push the boundaries of traditional anime-inspired fashion.

On Sept. 9, 2024, the popular One Piece anime made history, appearing at New York Fashion Week for the first time with the all-new "Dim Mak X One Piece: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection." Via a press release, the runway show immersed the audience using images and elements from the TV series, as well as a diverse lineup of models, which included Olympics track & field Olympic Bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield and reigning world champion Noah Lyles, both of whom identify as hardcore anime fans. Readers can check out photos (credit: Kohl Murdock) and more information on the runway show below.

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For as long as the anime and manga industries have existed in tandem, fans have debated which version of every story is superior. Usually, fans are pretty divided, with the preferred version mostly being a case of personal preference. However, there are cases where most of a work's fans agree that one medium reigns supreme for that story. One Piece's Fish-Man Island arc is a great example, as most fans agree that the manga version is superior to the anime adaptation. But why is this the case, and should newcomers to One Piece heed this advice?

The Fish-Man Island arc is One Piece's 25th arc and is the second and final arc of the Fish-Man Island Saga. This saga is a massive milestone in One Piece's history as its first arc, Return to Sabaody Arc, is the first to take place after the two-year time jump, meaning that...

Toei Animation's popular One Piece anime has partnered with Mattel's official Uno game for an all-new deck starring Gear 5 Luffy and other "Egghead" arc characters, which is set to be available for international purchase.

Ensky Shop has announced a new One Piece version of Mattel's popular card game, Uno. This edition features the four new Yonko with Gear 5 Luffy on the front cover; the Straw Hats are dressed in their Egghead outfits, with the official description revealing new cards and special features in commemoration of the anime series' latest arc. The set is currently available for pre-order, with the physical release scheduled for November 2024. Worldwide delivery options are available through Buyee. Readers can check out the images and more information below.

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Camila Mendes has joined the cast of “Masters of the Universe.” The “Riverdale” actor will portray the character of Teela alongside Nicholas Galitzine, who is playing the blond barbarian known as He Man.

Plot details are being kept under wraps,” but according to a prior synopsis from the studio, “Masters of the Universe” follows Prince Adam of Eternia aka He-Man, who crashes to Earth in a spaceship as a child and, decades later, returns to his home planet to defend it from the evil forces of the baddie known as Skeletor. But in order to defeat the powerful villain, he needs to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man, referred to in this world as “the most powerful man in the universe.” Teela is a warrior who is responsible for protecting Eternia’s royal family and may or may not become Prince Adam’s romantic interest.

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Thanks to some new No Game No Life cosplay, everyones favorite game-obsessed otaku is making the jump from the gaming world to reality. Shiro, the adorable gamer obsessed with her older step-brother Sora, is portrayed beautifully here by an amazing anime cosplayer.

The talented cosplayer, who goes by the social media name of "likelawu," shared photos of her No Game No Life cosplay on Reddit. likelawu wears Shiros memorable purple sailor uniform and her thigh-high stockings. She also sports Shiros golden crown with colorful embedded jewelry.

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The various photos show likelawu passing the time in her room with different kinds of games,...

La película de Disney sigue triunfando en su segunda semana en cartelera. © DeAPlaneta / Disney / Sony Pictures

Según datos provisionales de Comscore Spain, el fin de semana del 2 al 4 de agosto en España ha estado protagonizado por la película Deadpool y Lobezno, de Disney, que ha recaudado 2.6 millones de euros, resistiendo con fuerza en su segunda semana en la cartelera y afianzándose como el taquillazo del verano.

En segundo lugar se sitúa la española Padre no hay más que uno 4, de Sony Pictures, que ha recaudado 747.000 euros en su tercer fin de semana, lo que supone un descenso moderado respecto a los 1.1 millones de euros del fin de semana anterior.

El tercer puesto lo ocupa Gru 4: Mi villano favorito, con una recaudación de 594.000 euros en su quinta semana en cartelera, lo que representa una caída del 19%. A nivel mundial, la película animada se coloca en el número 3 del ranking de...

On Friday July 26 2024, MTV broadcasts The Surreal Life!

Villa of Secrets: Building Surreal Bonds Season 2 Episode 2 Episode Summary

In this episode of “The Surreal Life,” titled “Villa of Secrets: Building Surreal Bonds,” tensions rise as the Villa is thrown into chaos following a heated argument between Tyler and Macy during a seemingly innocent game of Uno. Viewers are left wondering if the two will be able to put aside their differences and move past their feud, or if the rift between them will deepen.

As the drama unfolds, the group is faced with a challenging task that puts their bond to the test. The Surreal Life experience takes a new turn as they are given a mission to climb El Peñol, presenting them with physical and emotional obstacles that force them to work together and rely on one another in ways they never imagined.

With emotions running high and the pressure mounting,...

Chet Hanks opens up about feeling worthless growing up in the shadow of Hollywood royalty on MTV's Surreal Life. Chet reveals his struggle with negative perceptions and self-confidence issues in the eye of public scrutiny. Despite his famous lineage and personal challenges, Chet aims for personal growth and vulnerability on reality TV.

Chet Hanks is pulling back the curtain on his childhood and letting us in on the struggles of growing up in the shadow of Hollywood royalty.

On the July 23 episode of MTVs Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets, the 33-year-old musician thought he was just diving into a casual game of Uno with his housemates. Little did he know, the game would turn into a deep dive into his past, exposing some painful truths.

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On Tuesday July 23 2024, MTV broadcasts The Surreal Life!

Villa of Secrets: Building Surreal Bonds Season 2 Episode 2 Episode Summary

In this episode of “The Surreal Life” titled “Villa of Secrets: Building Surreal Bonds,” tensions rise within the luxurious Villa as Tyler and Macy’s explosive disagreement during a seemingly innocent game of Uno sends shockwaves through the group. Viewers are drawn into the drama as everyone waits anxiously to see if the rift between Tyler and Macy can be resolved, or if it will fracture the fragile unity among the housemates. The episode delves into the complexities of relationships under pressure, offering a glimpse into the personal dynamics and emotional challenges faced by the celebrities living together.

Amidst the turmoil, the Surreal Life experience takes an adventurous turn as the group is tasked with a mission to conquer El Peñol. This daunting challenge not only tests their physical endurance but also...

On Friday, July 26, 2024, at 4:00 Pm, MTV will broadcast Season 2, Episode 2 of *The Surreal Life*, titled “Villa of Secrets: Building Surreal Bonds.” This episode promises drama and challenges as the cast navigates a series of intense moments.

The episode kicks off with a heated confrontation between Tyler and Macy during a game of Uno, causing a rift in the house. The explosive argument has everyone on edge, as they anxiously watch to see if the two will manage to resolve their differences and mend their fractured relationship. The tension among the group adds a layer of drama that fans won’t want to miss.

As if the internal conflicts weren’t enough, the group faces an external challenge that tests their unity. The cast is tasked with climbing El Peñol, a daunting mission that will push their physical and emotional limits. The experience is designed to either strengthen their bonds...

Blame the Game, or Spieleabend, is a new German comedy-drama film on Netflix based on the very uncomfortable situation that might arise when a current and ex-lover come face-to-face. The plot is centered around this very discomfort and the ensuing chaos as Pia brings her new boyfriend, Jan, to a usual game night with her close friends. While Blame the Game also briefly touches upon matters like class difference and the characteristic snobbery of the rich, it ultimately sticks to the comedy formula, with an ending that goes happily for almost everyone around.

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As a comedy film centered around a lot of coincidences, Blame the Game opens with a meeting between the two protagonists by chance at a local park. As a young man named Jan cycles around for exercise, he suddenly realizes that his pet dog, Eddi, has established a bit...

Brie Larson showed up to the “Lessons in Chemistry” set ready to play — both figuratively and literally. The Oscar-winner brought with her two huge storage bins filled with games she’d haul to every location.

“I started doing it when I was filming ‘The Marvels’ during the pandemic,” Larson reveals. “We were in bubbles and didn’t have the nor- mal situation where the actors could hang out together and bond. So, my bubble would play games to pass the time.”

She then brought the party to the set of the Apple TV+ limited series, which she also executive produced. Based on the bestselling novel by Bonnie Garmus, “Lessons in Chemistry” tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist who ends up hosting a 1960s cooking show, which she uses to educate housewives on more than just meal preparation.

There’s a method to Larson’s game choices; card...

Mattel and Universal are partnering on a Monster High movie. The Monster High toy line features characters who are teenagers inspired by classic monsters. The already robust Monster High franchise could potentially support a live-action blockbuster.

Monster High will be following Barbie to the big screen. The latter title, which was a Greta Gerwig-directed live-action comedy starring Margot Robbie as the titular doll, was a worldwide phenomenon when it was released in 2023. The Barbie box office ballooned to $1.45 billion by the end of its theatrical run, breaking records and becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year. In the wake of the movie's success, other movies based on Mattel toys have either gone into pre-production or progressed further in development including Polly Pocket and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots.

Per TheWrap, the latest Mattel toy to join these movie properties is Monster High. The characters in the toy line, which was launched in 2010, are supernatural,...

Come into the lab and see what’s on the slab for Universal as the studio Frankenstein’s a Monster High movie based on the beloved horror-themed toy line. After unleashing the billion-dollar Barbie movie on the world, Universal and Mattel are teaming up for another toys-to-life film project focusing on an iconic collection of dolls. The Monster High toy line debuted in 2010 while focusing on the teenage children of famous monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman. Monster High finds the teens navigating high school while contending with the pressures and perils of adolescence. Akiva Goldsman is producing Universal and Mattel’s Monster High movie, while the studios have yet to name a director.

“Monster High helps fans discover the great beauty in being true to yourself and celebrates the unique sensibilities at the core of who we are as individuals. We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures...

Hey, it worked for Barbie.

Mattel’s next feature film based on a doll will be a live-action, theatrical Monster High movie written and produced by Akiva Goldsman and distributed by Universal Pictures. The gist of the Monster High fashion-doll line is that they are the children of iconic monsters, like Frankie Stein (the daughter of Frankenstein’s monster and his bride), Draculaura (the daughter of Dracula), and Clawdeen Wolf (the daughter of a werewolf mom and a human dad).

Goldsman’s banner Weed Road will produce the film. Goldsman, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of “A Beautiful Mind,” is also a producer on Mattel Films’ upcoming Major Matt Mason movie starring Tom Hanks. The announcement of that toy adaptation, which is set up at Paramount Pictures, preceded “Barbie.”

Kevin McKeon and Arturo Thur De Koos will oversee the Monster High movie for Mattel; Greg Lessans has oversight for Weed Road.

As you attempt to tango with today's Connections puzzle, you might be a bit surprised at which words go with which category. This puzzle really likes to play with words, and this might mean you have to up your game to get it right. However, there's something to be said for all the paces it puts you through and it's very satisfying to see those color bars roll across the screen.

Thursday's can often feel slow as you look forward to the weekend. However, filling up any gap time with clever puzzles is one way to keep you sharp and ready to go. One of the other Nyt games, Vertex employs very different strategies to solve, as it is more of a logic-based puzzle than Connections. If you want something a little less wordy to tango with, check it out.

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Major development in The Wheel of Time teases Perrin's original team-up story, with elements from the books but also new twists. Potential reunion with Uno in Tel'aran'rhiod opens up exciting possibilities for Perrin's journey in The Wheel of Time Season 3. Uno could be Perrin's key ally in facing villains in both waking world and the World of Dreams, bridging different storylines in the series.

A major development in The Wheel of Time laid the groundwork for Perrin to share an exciting team-up story that's completely original to the show. After The Wheel of Time season 2's ending, Marcus Rutherford's Perrin Aybara is on relatively the same course as his book counterpart. But while that does appear to be the case, there is at least one element of Perrin's future that could differ from Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books in an interesting way.

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The Wheel of Time finale sets up a new storyline for a main character, changing details while staying true to the source material. Uno's connection to Gaidal Cain hints at a potential romance with Birgitte Silverbow in future seasons of the show. Uno's role as Gaidal Cain provides an easy way for the character to return in season 3 and be involved in key storylines.

A twist in The Wheel of Time season 2 finale laid the groundwork for a future main character to get a different story when they eventually join the fold. In the course of two seasons, Prime Video's adaptation of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books has made the show's willingness to change certain elements of the source material abundantly clear. That approach was also applied to The Wheel of Time season 2's ending, which brought the final chapters of The Great Hunt to life on the small screen.

Following the huge success of his Prime Video rom-coms The Idea of You and Red, White & Royal Blue, Nicholas Galitzine is staying in business with Amazon MGM, as he’s been tapped to star as He-Man in the live-action Masters of the Universe flick from the studio and Mattel Films.

While long-awaited, details as to the film’s plot are under wraps. Based on the iconic franchise from Mattel, it’ll be directed by Travis Knight, who is working from a script by Chris Butler. David Callaham, Aaron Nee and Adam Nee worked on an earlier draft.

Masters of the Universe will be produced by Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch, as well as Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner. Previously in development at Sony and Netflix, the film will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.

Centering on the battle between the heroic He-Man (aka Prince Adam...

If you make a successful, genre-defining film, chances are that someone will try to replicate it. The success of The Avengers not only proved that the Marvel Cinematic Universe could work, but the blockbuster sent every studio into a race to create their own "cinematic universe." Barbie has already led Hasbro to start developing a plethora of toy-related movies including Uno, for some reason. However, nowhere is this phenomenon more prominent than with Star Wars. George Lucas' vision of a galaxy far, far away has spawned many imitators. Some of them were surprisingly good, like Spaceballs, while others reek of hubris, particularly Max Landis's Bright, which he believed would be "his Star Wars" (the reception proved otherwise). Perhaps the biggest Star Wars imitation is the 1980 space Western Battle Beyond the Stars. Not only did it take overt influence from Star Wars, but it also came right on the tail of The Empire Strikes Back.

The Matchbox line of tiny toy cars is to become a big feature film, and Extraction director Sam Hargrave has landed the plum job of making it.

We learned all the way back in 2022 that Mattel was looking to get a film project underway that would feature its long-running line of Matchbox toy cars. As part of the press release, it was trumpeted that ‘one Matchbox car is sold every second’ meaning that the brand possesses that all important ‘pre-awareness’ that is seen as crucial by the folks that give these types of films the thumbs-up.

Then 2022 happened and that other film based on a Mattel toy did rather well. You may have read a thing or two about the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, but in the wake of that film’s huge success, Mattel announced that it had a number of projects on the horizon that would...

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Country singer Walker Hayes was six years into his sobriety journey when he scored a surprise number-one hit, instantly giving him the biggest platform of his career, while also propping him up on the biggest stage to fall from.

That surprise hit was “Fancy Like,” Hayes’ humdinger of a single that touted the joys of a “Bourbon Street steak” at Applebee’s over a snappy beat and sing-along chorus.

Chicago Pd Season 11 Episode 9 Photos Somos Uno – 04/03/2024 (10:00Pm – 11:00Pm) (Wednesday) : Torres’s personal involvement with an informant jeopardizes his safety and threatens to expose an undercover operation. s11e09 11×09 11.09 chicago pd episode At the center of “Chicago P.D.” is Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), who is at ground zero against the war on crime in Chicago and is fiercely determined but yet complicated. His close-knit team of detectives share his passion for keeping the city safe, including Officer Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger), a quick thinker who ... Read more...

Get ready for a high-stakes episode of “Chicago P.D.” with Season 11 Episode 9 titled “Somos Uno,” airing on NBC at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, April 3rd. In this intense installment, viewers will witness Torres’ personal involvement with an informant putting both his safety and an undercover operation at risk.

As tensions rise, Torres finds himself in a precarious situation as his emotional connection to the informant threatens to compromise the delicate balance of the operation. With the stakes higher than ever, the entire team is faced with the challenge of protecting Torres while also maintaining the integrity of their mission.

“Somos Uno” promises to deliver edge-of-your-seat action and suspense as the Chicago P.D. grapples with the complex dynamics of loyalty, trust, and duty. Don’t miss Season 11 Episode 9 of “Chicago P.D.” on NBC at 10:00 Pm. Tune in for an evening of thrilling drama that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Saul Goodman's Cinnabon life hit hard for Breaking Bad viewers as it showcased his tragic fate post-Walt's downfall. Meeting Tuco in Better Call Saul connected the two series in thrilling ways, showing the Salamanca danger. Insightful Breaking Bad appearances and connections in Better Call Saul made scenes hit harder for dedicated viewers.

Better Call Saul was an insightful character study of a man on a path of diminishing morally that was made more interesting through knowledge of the events of Breaking Bad. While there may be some viewers who enjoyed the prequel series Better Call Saul without having also watched the tragic story of high-school teacher turned meth kingpin Walter White in Breaking Bad, there were countless scenes that hit so much harder when knowing the full story of both series. The journey of the misguided earnest lawyer Jimmy McGill into the dastardly criminal lawyer Saul Goodman was full of clever callbacks to Breaking Bad.

Billie Eilish’s ex can now blame Christian Bale for the end of their relationship.

In a new interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg ahead of the Academy Awards, Eilish shared that she had an epiphany about her relationship after seeing The Dark Knight actor in a dream.

“I got to be real,” Eilish said as her brother Finneas let out a laugh. “A couple years ago I had a dream about Christian Bale and it was at a little cafe in the sunlight, and it made me realize that I had to breakup with my boyfriend.

A world-famous Mattel-owned game has partnered with the Naruto franchise for a special card set.

Several retailers are now selling the Naruto Shippuden Uno card game, which features 112 cards and characters including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Sai, Team Ino-Shika-Cho, Team Guy, Team Kurenai, Kakashi, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Obito, Gaara, Itachi, Kaguya, Madara and Minato. The set costs around $10.25, with Ensky and Tower Online both shipping worldwide through the WorldShopping service. Readers can check out images of Naruto Shippuden Uno below.

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In the realm of group chitchat sessions, where the same old board games and word games tend to lose their charm, a new sensation has emerged, captivating the attention of netizens worldwide. Say goodbye to the mundane Uno, Monopoly, Antakshari, and Dumb Charades because the internet has birthed a game that not only induces fits of laughter but also demands your full attention.

The Viral Sensation Unveiled

Shared on Instagram by the user @maan_na.maan, this viral sensation takes off like any other ordinary reel, initially hinting at the clichéd notion of relationship dynamics. ‘She’ seemingly believes ‘He’ is not being present for her, while ‘He’ slyly signals his allegiance to his ‘boys’ by engaging in what appears to be a casual time-pass game. However, this game is anything but ordinary – it’s exceptionally amusing and worth decoding.

Deciphering the Game: “Machhli, Paani, Chapaak”

Picture a group of friends forming a circle,...

Many well-known and popular games are available for free on Steam, including MMOs like Guild Wars 2 and social simulations like The Sims 4. Free games on Steam often have microtransactions for cosmetic items or expansions but still offer a lot of fun gameplay without additional purchases. There are plenty of high-quality Aaa titles that are available at zero cost.

As fun as it is to buy a brand-new game, sometimes it just isn't feasible with the budget, but, luckily, many games are available as free-to-play on Steam. While it is easy to mistakenly assume that a free game is smaller or not as well-designed, this is not the case when it comes to many of the options on the PC gaming platform. The list of free games on Steam can include everything from long-running MMOs, such as Guild Wars 2​​​​​, to the social simulation behemoth, The Sims 4, and although there may be...

This Sunday at 9:00 Pm on History, viewers are in for a nostalgic ride with Season 3 Episode 6 of “The Toys That Built America” titled “Old Games, New Twists.” The episode unfolds against the backdrop of the early 1970s when toys transition from simple pleasures to increasingly complex creations. In a daring move, two unconventional inventors risk their homes and careers to breathe revolutionary twists into classic games.

“Old Games, New Twists” explores the compelling stories behind the creation of iconic games like Uno and Connect Four. The episode unveils the passion, innovation, and risk-taking that went into these family-friendly game-changers, unleashing a wave of entertainment that captivated households across the nation.

For those with a fondness for classic games and a curiosity about the inventors who shaped playtime, “The Toys That Built America” promises a fascinating journey into the behind-the-scenes world of toy innovation. Tune in at 9:00 Pm for...

In “Masters of the Universe,” He-Man’s nemesis is the evil wizard Skeletor. In Hollywood, his greatest threat has been a list of studio partners that have sidelined him from the big screen for nearly two decades.

The blond barbarian, based on a popular set of Mattel toys, may finally win the day. Amazon MGM Studios is in serious talks to mount a live-action “Masters of the Universe” movie from Adam and Aaron Nee, the writing and directing team behind “The Lost City,” according to multiple insiders. Conversations are taking place with Amazon after Netflix dropped a planned version of the Nee brothers film in July.

Netflix spent nearly $30 million in development costs over two years for the project, which was meant to star Kyle Allen (“A Haunting in Venice”). The streamer walked away when the tentpole’s budget, originally set for more than $200 million, could not be meaningfully reduced.

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" became a bona fide hit this year. After it premiered this July, the film grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide, which, according to Box Office Mojo, makes it the highest-grossing movie of the year so far, beating films like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Oppenheimer," and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Since it's pulled in passionate audiences worldwide, it's no wonder Mattel is eager to make even more movies inspired by its popular toy brands. Its upcoming film slate is being dubbed the "Mattel Universe." While the success of "Barbie" has certainly helped push the company to begin development on these films, the Mattel Universe has actually been years in the making. Let us explain.

How Did the Mattel Cinematic Universe Begin?

According to The New York Times, talks of a Mattel Universe first began when CEO Ynon Kreiz took over as Mattel's new chairman and chief...

Barbie's success at the box office is being misinterpreted by movie studios, who are greenlighting more toy-based films instead of prioritizing movies about women with feminist themes. Hollywood should focus on making more movies by and about women. Movie studios have failed to learn from the success of past female-led blockbusters like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel. Despite their high earnings, there is still a lack of female-centric films in the MCU and Dcu. The success of Barbie cannot be attributed solely to the toy brand. The movie's exploration of mother-daughter relationships and its empowering narrative contributed to its popularity.

Barbie has become a huge financial success for Warner Bros., but Hollywood movie studios have completely misunderstood that success, and two other movies prove it. After a huge marketing campaign that doesn't seem to be slowing down, Barbie has become one of the biggest films of the year. The film...

The box office success of Barbie has led parent company Mattel to pursue a fleet of film adaptions based on its toys. Some of these range from the obvious (both Hot Wheels and Matchbox feel like they could fit the same vibes as the Fast & Furious saga) to the ridiculous (how on Earth can anyone make a film out of Uno?) While arguments could be made that Mattel has taken away all the wrong lessons from Barbie's success, there's one property that the toy giant seems to have run into trouble with — He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

“Barbie” already generating more than $1 billion at the global box office may not even be its biggest contribution to movie theaters.

A new survey from The Quorum found that 11 percent of those who saw “Barbie” had not been to a movie theater since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Another 11 percent could not recall the last time they had been to a movie theater.

Assuming the latter group is not made up of goldfish (“Ted Lasso” famously reminded us of their ultra-short attention span), that means 22 percent, or a bit less than one quarter, of “Barbie” ticket-buyers hadn’t stared up at the silver screen since that initial lockdown period upended all our lives and nearly ruined the theatrical-distribution business.

The Quorum’s study surveyed 1,800 Americans who went to the theater to see “Barbie” over its first three weeks of availability. The researchers asked: “How often do you see a theater in a movie?...

Both Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer have thoroughly secured their spots as the breakout hits of the summer. Despite (and partially as a result of) their immense differences in tone, story, and just about everything else, both movies made for some of the most anticipated cinematic events of the entire summer.

They were both tracking to perform well, but nobody anticipated they would perform as incredibly as they did. Barbie opened with $162 million domestically (the best of any movie this year) and over $350 million worldwide, meanwhile Oppenheimer debuted with $80 million stateside and nearly $100 million globally.

Not only are these some of the strongest openings of any films this year, together they fueled what became the fourth-highest grossing weekend in cinematic history and the largest since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. A movie-going weekend that big is a game-changer, especially in a year in which the...

Mattel Films executive Robbie Brenner confirmed that the company's Magic 8 Ball movie is still moving forward after four years since the project was first announced.

Following the massive success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, Brenner finally shared new details about Mattel Films’ other live-action projects, based on their popular toy collections. One of these movies is the film adaptation of the Magic 8 Ball, which is a classic novelty fortune-telling toy created by Albert C. Carter and Abe Bookman in 1946. Speaking with Variety, Brenner teased that the long-in-development Magic 8 Ball movie will "probably be a PG-13 thriller."

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Mattel Films and Blumhouse Productions first announced the Magic 8 Ball movie back in June 2019, with True or Dare filmmaker Jeff Wadlow attached to co-write and direct the untitled film. Due to its lengthy development, it's currently unclear if Wadlow along with...

The famous purple dinosaur is coming to the big screen since Mattel is developing a movie based on Barney, the popular children franchise. But it's definitely not going to be what the audience expects.

Released in 1992 on PBS, Barney has become a huge symbol within the world of children and family television, and one of the most popular franchises targeted to the little ones. The original show ended in 2010, although several specials, videos and reruns were still available after that for the fans to enjoy, which managed to keep the brand to remain present within the industry.

Back in 2018, Mattel announced that they were developing a movie based on the purple dinosaur's legacy, with actor Daniel Kaluuya's production company working on the project. Earlier this year, executive producer Kevin McKeon teased that the upcoming Barney movie would tackle adult conflicts and would aim to a more mature audience. Now,...

In the past, the world of toys, games and tabletop RPGs has been a challenging source material to adapt to the big screen. However, times have changed, and it seems like the right opportunity for the World of Darkness series to step out of the shadows once more to enchant the world with something undoubtedly alluring. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves raised the bar for tabletop role-playing game adaptations, but now, Vampire: The Masquerade deserves its own movie treatment.

Released in 1991 by White Wolf Publishing, Vampire: The Masquerade, part of the World of Darkness series, is one of the most influential tabletop RPGs of all time, among the likes of Dungeons & Dragons, Cyberpunk and Call of Cthulhu. Inspired by media like the 1987 classic film The Lost Boys, Vampire: The Masquerade presents a gothic fantasy that immerses players in a world of political intrigue, personal horror and complex narratives...

Boglins, the rubber hand puppets introduced by Mattel in the 1980s, are getting their own movie. At Mattel Films, there are many projects currently in development from the company's IP library, and this month's release of Barbie is just the start of many to come. There's a new article published by The New Yorker that details many of the various projects in the works, and it's revealed that there are plans to make a movie based on Boglins. This comes after the company had spent ten months of negotiations to secure the rights to Boglins as many "millennial directors and screenwriters" were expressing their interest in taking it on.

“This is a new activation for us—they’re these really weird, fleshy monster creatures," says Mattel Films' "resident genre nerd," Andrew Scannell. "I had a bunch of them. They’re very bizarre.”

Described by Mattel Films' Elizabeth Bassin as a "little gross,...

JJ Abrams opens up and teases his Hot Wheels movie, calling it "emotional and grounded." A year ago, it was announced that the filmmaker known for work on the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises is producing the live-action adaptation of Hot Wheels, which had been stuck in development since 2003. Earlier this year, the project started moving full speed ahead with Dalton Leeb and Nicholas Jacobson-Larson writing the adaptation of the Mattel toys, though a script has yet to materialize.

In a recent report by The New Yorker on the many Mattel movies in development, Abrams opened up and teased what to expect from his Hot Wheels movie. He started by mentioning how the adaptation had been stuck in development for many years, though it was the idea to make it "emotional and grounded and gritty" that finally got the project rolling. Read what Abrams said below:

For a long time,...

I love you, you love me, let’s make a fringe Mattel movie…As the feature-length adaptation of the iconic toy Barbie awaits its big screen release, in the shadows waits Barney, with the upcoming movie now being described as a “surrealistic”, “A24-type” movie. And we have just bumped it to the top of our most anticipated movie list, now that we know Baby Bop gets decapitated after suffering from a walnut allergy.

The slated Barney movie, which is produced by Daniel Kaluuya, is looking to hit a key demographic — that is, those that know the purple dinosaur from their youth. According to Mattel Films vice president Kevin McKeon, speaking with The New Yorker, “We’re leaning into the millennial angst of the property rather than fine-tuning this for kids…It’s really a play for adults. Not that it’s R-rated, but it’ll focus on some of...

Barbie is seemingly just the beginning for Mattel, who has 45 movies in development based on their many toys. The Barbie movie stars Margot Robbie as Barbie, who leaves Barbie Land to go on a journey of self-discovery in the real world. Despite not coming out until July 21, Barbie is already gaining attention on social media, signaling the film will be a success.

Now, The New Yorker reports that, because of the positive responses to the upcoming Barbie movie online, Mattel has 45 films in development based on their many toy brands. Of these 45, only 13 have been publicly announced, including Daniel Kaluuya's Barney the Dinosaur and a Hot Wheels film with J.J. Abrams attached. While Barbie has yet to hit theaters, it seems Mattel is gearing up to make all their toys into film experiences.

Is Mattel Setting Up A Cinematic Universe?

Other announced films based on Mattel toys include American Girl,...