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Following in the footsteps of Riot and its animated projects with Netflix surrounding League of Legends, Epic Games is now also looking to create shows based on its own video games, announcing the creation of a new entertainment division within the studio. According to a new report from The Information, the developer has officially opened a new branch within its company focusing specifically on creating scripted video programming in an effort to further expand into the media industry and find new sources of revenue after its efforts in mobile gaming has been thwarted by Apple in a recent lawsuit. The move also comes following the addition of three top LucasFilm employees to the company, including former VP of physical production Jason McGatlin, who now acts as the president of Epic’s ...

Marking National Coming Out Day (October 11), DC Comics has announced that Jon Kent, the son of the original Superman Clark Kent, is bisexual. The upcoming fifth issue of the comic book Superman: Son of Kal-El sees Jon enter into a relationship with reporter Jay Nakamura. In a recent interview with IGN, writer Tom Taylor says, “Over the years in this industry, it probably won’t surprise you to hear I’ve had queer characters and storylines rejected. I felt like I was letting down people I loved every time this happened.” He comments on how the present time is “very different” than what the environment for comics has been a decade ago stating, “When I was asked if I wanted to write a new Superman with a new #1 for the DC Universe, I knew replacing Clark with another straight white savior cou...

Netflix has officially released the trailer for the third and final season of Narcos: Mexico. After the arrest of Diego Luna’s character, Felix, next season’s stage is set to showcase other cartels emerging throughout the plotline. The new trailer focuses on the conflict that now sees Tijuana claimed by the Guadalajara cartel. The end to season two makes way for the emergence of cartel bosses from Sinaloa, Tijuana, and Juárez, looking to step up to replace the previous departing narco, Felix Gallardo. While the first two seasons highlighted the fall of Gallardo, also known as the Godfather of the Guadalajara cartel, the third season’s synopsis states that it will “examine the war that breaks out after Felix’s arrest.” Pandamonium ensues as other cartels struggle to survive the growing viol...

Marvel Studios has revealed a new clip for Eternals, its latest upcoming film set to debut in less than a month. The 30-second clip features narration from Salma Hayek‘s Ajak beginning with a recap of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame reminding fans of how Thanos erased half of the universe’s population before the Avengers brought everyone back. The following scene includes additional dialogue from Ajak saying: “Humanity once believed we were Gods, with what this planet now faces they will believe again.” The teaser ends with Richard Madden‘s Ikaris shouting “Eternals assemble” and Thena saying “We fight,” referencing past moments from The Avengers films. Eternals will showcase two timelines, one from the character’s earliest days 7000 years ago, and the other in the present, fo...

In celebration of the film’s 67th birthday, Toho International will be rolling out an exclusive premiere of the long-awaited 4k restoration of Godzilla. Beginning on November 3, the same day the monster made his 1954 debut in Toho’s Gojira, the remastered version will be shown at Alamo Drafthouse cinema locations across the country. The restored film hasn’t been released in the U.S. or Japan yet, so the screenings will offer fans new and old a fresh look at the influential classic. In addition to showings of the remastered Godzilla, select Alamo Drafthouse locations with show other films featuring the character, including Godzilla vs. Hedorah and Shin Godzilla. come November 5. The following week, a double feature will introduce two films in the Godzilla franchise to the U.S. for the first...

Only a few months after the final episode of Keeping Up with Kardashians aired, drawing to a close 20 seasons with the iconic family, Kim Kardashian West has already made her return to television, this time as the host of Saturday Night Live. The reality star took the stage in a hot pink jumpsuit, observing that she was surprised when showrunners chose her for the gig. Regardless, she wanted to prove to viewers that she has more to offer than her appearance. “I’m so much more than that reference photo that my sisters showed their plastic surgeons,” she joked. Kardashian West then poked at Kanye and Caitlyn Jenner’s past political campaigns by pretending to profess that she would be running for president. “We can’t have three failed politicians in one family,” she said. She went on to make ...

According to reports, Netflix has now ordered a spinoff of Fox‘s hit series That ’70s Show. Titled That ’90s Show, 10 episodes of the series are now being developed by the streaming platform with original creators Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner writing and executive-producing alongside their daughter Lindsey Turner. Fans of the That ’70s Show will be happy to learn that Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who played parents Red and Kitty Forman have signed on to reprise their roles. Helping launch the careers of Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Topher Grace and more, That ’70s Show served as a staple of Fox programming in the late ’90s-early 2000s with eight seasons and 200 episodes (1998-2006). Catch the synopsis of Netflix’s That ’70s Show spinoff, That ’90s Show below. “Hello, Wisconsin! ...

Following rumors last month tying Irish actor Cillian Murphy to Christopher Nolan‘s next film about the father of the atomic bomb J. Robert Oppenheimer, his casting has now been officially confirmed. According to Deadline, Murphy will portray Oppenheimer himself, the renowned theoretical physicist who played a central role in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II. The film itself will be based on the Pulitzer prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer authored by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. Joining Nolan on the team will be producers Emma Thomas and Charles Roven, as well as director of photography Hoyte Van Hotema, editor Jennifer Lame and composer Ludwig Göransson. The film will also mark his first pr...

Following his casting news, Timothée Chalamet has now shared a first look at his take on Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. prequel film, Wonka. Taking to Instagram, Chalamet shared a series of images from the set of the film directed by Paul King. Writing, “The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last, the young actor shared his excitement about the project centered around Will Wonka before the opening of his chocolate factory. Aside from offering a look at his costume, Chalamet revealed a surprise hidden in his younger take on the character’s walking cane. Take a first look at Timothée Chalamet in Wonka below ahead of the premiere of the film set for March, 2023. For more entertainment news, Netflix has ordered a That ’70s Show spinoff, titled That ’90s Show. Read Full Article

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A huge Attack on Titan manga gallery is coming to next month’s Anime NYC convention. The announcement, which came at the end of September from Kodansha Comics, detailed the publishing company’s return to the premier anime convention in New York City. By showcasing the art by Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, the exhibition is set to celebrate the conclusion of the immensely popular series. In addition to the art, the exhibition will feature messages from fans of the series on a special board. Kodansha Comics is currently collecting posts from social media that use the #ThanksAttackonTitan hashtag to display online and at the upcoming gallery. Part 1 of the final season premiered in December of last year and concluded this past March. Back in August, it was announced that part 2 of th...

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