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Netflix taps Shawn Levy to bring a beloved game franchise Persona to live action
Netflix is leveling up its game-to-screen push, teaming with Shawn Levy on a live-action take on Persona, the fan-favorite Japanese RPG franchise. Christopher Monfette is on board as the streamer continues to stack big swings in its video game adaptation slate.
June 30, 2026 11:00 am
Halo season 3 could find a second life after Paramount+ cancellation
Halo isn’t done on screen just yet. As Xbox turns 25, EVP Matt Booty teased fresh adaptation plans that could give the franchise new life in Hollywood even after Paramount Plus axed the series.
June 23, 2026 4:37 pm
Jordan Peele's next movie just got a major boost after the release date delay
After two delays and a round of release-date musical chairs, Jordan Peele’s next film is finally back in motion at Universal.
June 20, 2026 4:27 pm
Elijah Wood Is Pushing for a TV Reboot of a Long-Dormant Lucasfilm Franchise — 28 Years Later
Elijah Wood is eyeing a TV revival for a long-dormant Lucasfilm franchise, arguing there’s still plenty to mine nearly three decades after its debut—rekindling buzz around a property that first won fans via comics and video games.
June 10, 2026 6:07 pm
Among Us Trailer Sneaks In Surprise Paramount+ Sci-Fi Series Premiere Date
Paramount+ pulled a shadow drop at Summer Game Fest 2026, debuting the official Among Us series trailer and revealing all 10 episodes are streaming now. The animated sci-fi comedy follows a crew of oddball, monochrome crewmates trying to smoke out an impostor aboard their ship.
June 7, 2026 4:04 pm
Streets of Rage Levels Up: Jeymes Samuel to Direct Big-Screen Brawler Based on the ’90s Classic
The Harder They Fall filmmaker Jeymes Samuel is suiting up to direct Lionsgate’s Streets of Rage, bringing the classic ’90s beat-’em-up to the big screen.
June 2, 2026 2:51 pm
007: First Light Smashes 1.5 Million Day-One Sales
Bond is back with a bang: 007: First Light blasted through 1.5 million day-one sales, giving IO Interactive a blockbuster launch.
May 29, 2026 1:36 pm
Netflix Star Vaults to Top of James Bond Race to Lead Amazon’s Reboot
The hunt for the next Bond is on. Amazon is poised to name a new 007 this year, with auditions now in full swing to find Daniel Craig’s successor.
May 25, 2026 12:56 pm
Nicolas Cage Reveals the Real Reason Christopher Nolan and Other A-List Directors Won’t Work With Him
Nicolas Cage says the calls from Christopher Nolan and Paul Thomas Anderson dried up — and in a candid New York Times interview he lays out why, just as he mounts a comeback with Spider Noir, Longlegs, and Madden.
May 25, 2026 8:15 am
In the Grey’s Weak Debut Exposes the Limits of Henry Cavill’s Box Office Power
Henry Cavill isn’t a box office cheat code, but cast him and the needle jumps — headlines multiply, fans mobilize, and even a modest project starts to feel like an event.
May 19, 2026 1:26 pm
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Mortal Kombat 2's Early Fatality: The Real Reason [Spoiler] Had to Die So Soon
Mortal Kombat 2 comes out swinging: a shocking early fatality ups the stakes from the 2021 reboot, and writer Jeremy Slater reveals why the team moved so fast—and how it reshapes the battles ahead.
May 13, 2026 3:17 pm
Paranormal Activity Game Update Sparks Fierce Backlash From Horror Fans
DarkStone Digital has canceled Paranormal Activity: Threshold, shocking the horror franchise’s fanbase and igniting an online backlash.
May 10, 2026 10:24 am
James Bond Video Game Star Backs First Light’s Lead for Next 007
As the race to replace Daniel Craig heats up, Lennie James — who voices MI6 mentor John Greenway in the upcoming 007: First Light — is backing the game’s Bond, Patrick Gibson, to be the next 007.
May 2, 2026 3:33 pm
Watch Dogs Star Finally Breaks Silence on the Long-Awaited Video Game Adaptation
After more than a decade in development hell, the long-gestating blockbuster is finally hurtling toward release.
April 28, 2026 8:12 am
Call of Duty Movie Storms Theaters Summer 2028
Peter Berg directs and Taylor Sheridan writes Call of Duty, deploying to theaters June 30, 2028, just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
April 17, 2026 4:19 pm
James Bond Levels Up: Lana Del Rey to Sing the 007 First Light Theme Song
A chart-topping artist has unleashed the theme for the latest James Bond video game, 007 First Light, lighting the fuse for a high-octane mission.
April 17, 2026 3:09 pm
The Legend of Zelda Movie Just Unlocked a Major Milestone on Its Quest to Theaters
The Legend of Zelda is finally powering up for theaters: Nintendo and Sony’s film has entered a new production phase, with a CinemaCon update signaling real momentum toward release.
April 14, 2026 11:30 am
Jack Black and Donald Glover Pitch Another Nintendo Movie, Reviving an ’80s Classic
Jack Black and Donald Glover are taking aim at Duck Hunt, pitching a movie adaptation of the 1980s Nintendo classic—and they want to headline it.
April 14, 2026 11:09 am
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