Video game movies are steadily growing in popularity and quality, but companies like Nintendo have only begun to scratch the surface of what is possible by adapting their IPs. For years, video game movies have been cursed, with each adaptation failing to please fans of the source material, and ultimately struggling to fit into the medium of a feature-length project. However, movies like Detective Pikachu And Sonic the Hedgehog Helped turn the tide on how the movies were perceived. Recognizing the space in the market, the incredibly popular Nintendo games company decided to throw its hat in the ring, and…
Author: Ben Gibbons
New York Comic Con 2024 is set to be a spectacular star-studded show that will run from Thursday, October 17 to Sunday, October 20. Throughout the four-day period, many of the biggest stars from every corner of television and film will appear in various panels, talk about their upcoming projects, and, of course, meet fans face-to-face for photo opportunities and to sign some Autographs. As usual, the convention will be hosted at the James Javits Convention Center, the largest convention center in New York, which is conveniently located in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Although the guest list for the event now…
Pennywise is one of the most iconic villains to come out of Stephen King writing, but the easter egg connections in books like Dreamcatcher Make him even more terrifying. King is one of the most prolific horror writers of all time, and his characters and stories have been adapted dozens of times, making his reach far beyond his books and die-hard fans. Thanks to numerous adaptations, characters like Carrie, Cujo and Pennywise are all common knowledge, regardless of whether anyone has even heard of the books that inspired them. However, in King's fantasy universe of stories, there are some loose…
The David Fincher masterpiece that is Action Club continues to inspire and delight today, with themes highlighted 25 years ago feeling even more prescient today. In 1999, Fincher was still transitioning from a career where he primarily directed music videos and television commercials into one where he put his considerable talents to thought-provoking and mind-bending movies. Action Club was only Fincher's fourth foray into the world of cinema, with Se7en Standing as his most impressive project till then. Release date October 15, 1999 studio(s) 20th century Writers Jim Uhls runtime 139 minutes franchise(s) Action Club Budget $63 million When an…
DC superhero movies have been struggling for a while, and ahead of the official DC Universe Relaunch, movies like Joker: Folie a Deux Appears to be adding to the pile of business failures, while other safer bets are ignored. While the DCEU spiraled out of control almost from the moment it started, there were some big hits that came out of the struggling franchise. The first Aquaman Passed the billion dollar mark, becoming the instant leader of the pack, and Wonder Woman followed close behind with an over $800 million box office (via The numbers). While looking back at the…
Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the most visionary and prolific writers of all time and the creator of the ever-popular Sherlock Holmes series of stories. ACD began publishing stories about the renowned detective in 1887, when he released his first novel, A Study in Scarlet. Then, in 1891, he began compiling and publishing short stories that revolved around Holmes in The Strand Magazine which ended up having record sales as a result of his collected works appearing regularly in the magazine. In total, the detective appears in four novels and 56 short stories, in which Holmes begins working on…
Supernatural redefined supernatural horror and action shows thanks to its unique storytelling and compelling characters. From the first episode, which aired in 2005, to the series finale in 2020, Supernatural enjoyed a spectacular 15 seasons with a total of 327 episodes, and absolutely earned that incredible runtime due to the show boasting one of the best character-focused TV shows. While the writing is exciting and plays with genre, the crown jewel of the series is its main characters, Sam and Dean Winchester. Release date September 13, 2005 Seasons 15 Franchise(s) Supernatural Sam and Dean Winchester — played by the incredible…
Although news of a collaboration between Tom Holland and Christopher Nolan is huge and exciting, it seems to be a bad omen for a long-awaited sequel that appears to be nowhere in sight. October 2024 was an exciting month for Tom Holland as the young star launched his own line of non-alcoholic beers, confirmed that Spider-Man 4 is set to go into production soon and now he will star in an upcoming film from legendary Hollywood director Christopher Nolan. Nolan's track record has seen him not only produce some of the most impressive films of all time, but also train…
James Cameron is certainly a visionary filmmaker, but the impact his sequel had on Foreigner franchise changed everything, and with a sequel to Alien: Romulus now confirmed, this could happen again. The first Foreigner The film was a groundbreaking crossover between horror and science fiction from legendary director Ridley Scott, released in 1979. And although Scott chose not to direct the sequel in 1986, it opened the door for another promising director who would go on to direct several of the films. Hollywood's highest-grossing artist of all time, James Cameron. However, when the film was released, it wasn't the immediate…
Mark Hamill is certainly one of my favorite actors to play the Jokerbut the one time he played the character in live-action was seriously underwhelming. Obviously, many people may recognize Mark Hamill best for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars films, but he is also one of the most prolific and talented voice actors of the last half century. However, instead of voicing heroes like Luke, Hamill leans more into his darker side and often plays the villain. Hamill began voicing the Joker in 1992, long before the UDC alongside Kevin Conroy who voiced Batman, for Batman: The…