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Mark Hamill admits he doesn't "get" Twisted Metal, but says he's having a "great time" playing the Pope of New York in season 3Mark Hamill admits he doesn't fully understand the Twisted Metal television series but is enjoying his role as the Pope of New York, Charlie Kane, in season 3. He finds his character's detachment from reality allows him to embrace the show's unique tone. Hamill also praised his co-stars Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz, with whom he shares great chemistry.- Bloober Team and Lionsgate Reveal SAW: GENESIS, A New Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror Game That Expands The Lore of the SAW Universe Lionsgate, Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games, and Anshar Studios have revealed SAW: GENESIS, a new asymmetrical multiplayer horror game set before the events of the SAW films. The game features a 3v1 format where three players must escape traps orchestrated by a single 'Judge' player. Early Access is planned for this fall, with playtests available soon.
- SAW: GENESIS AnnouncedLionsgate, Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games, and Anshar Studios have announced SAW: GENESIS, a new 3v1 asymmetrical horror game. The title is inspired by the popular SAW film franchise.
I am diagnostically rabid for Silent Hill remake studio Bloober's new Saw horror gameBloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, has revealed Saw: Genesis, a 3v1 asymmetrical horror multiplayer game based on the Saw franchise. Set 100 years before John Kramer became Jigsaw, the game features players sacrificing limbs to escape traps. The reveal trailer also announced an alpha sign-up and confirmed Tobin Bell's return as Jigsaw.
Streets of Rage movie moves forward with Sonic writers and the director behind one of Netflix's most…The adaptation of SEGA's classic beat-'em-up game Streets of Rage is moving forward with Sonic the Hedgehog writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller penning the script. Jeymes Samuel, director of The Harder They Fall, has been tapped to direct the film. Lionsgate film boss Erin Westerman expressed excitement for Samuel's "visceral and explosive style" to bring the beloved IP to life.
Streets of Rage movie gains momentum as Sonic the Hedgehog writers and The Harder They Fall director board the adaptationA live-action movie adaptation of the Streets of Rage franchise is moving forward at Lionsgate, with Jeymes Samuel directing and Pat Casey and Josh Miller writing. The film is described as leaning heavily into the cult classic beat 'em up action, iconic characters, and electronic soundtracks. The project is still in early development, with a rewrite expected.
Streets Of Rage Movie Brings On Writers Of Some Of The Most Popular Video Game Movies EverThe upcoming Streets of Rage movie has new writers attached, with Pat Casey and Josh Miller, known for the Sonic the Hedgehog films, taking over script duties. Jeymes Samuel is set to direct the adaptation of Sega's beat-'em-up series. While John Wick creator Derek Kolstad was previously involved, Casey and Miller will now bring their video game movie experience to the project.
Film Biopik Michael Jackson Berlanjut ke SekuelLionsgate has confirmed development of a second Michael Jackson biopic, following the success of the first film. The sequel will cover events after the King of Pop's 1987 Bad tour, with potential for non-chronological storytelling and the inclusion of previously cut material. The first film grossed over $700 million worldwide.
Performa Box Office The Housemaid Dorong Lionsgate Cuan Awal 2026Lionsgate's financial performance has significantly improved, driven by the box office success of "The Housemaid," which grossed over $399 million globally. The studio reported a net profit of $70.2 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, a stark contrast to the previous year's loss. This resurgence is attributed to strong performances from its motion picture group, including sequels like "Greenland" and "The Strangers."
Paramount Klaim Gabungan dengan HBO Max Tak Sanggup Salip OTT LainParamount Skydance argues that its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including HBO Max, would not create a monopoly and would instead introduce new competitive energy into the entertainment ecosystem. Legal counsel Makan Delrahim stated that neither Paramount+ nor HBO Max currently possess the scale to effectively compete with leading streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. The combined entity aims to merge Paramount+ with HBO Max in March 2026, though HBO would reportedly operate independently.
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more (May 8–May 10)This weekend's new releases across streaming services include the disaster sequel Greenland 2: Migration and the zombie film We Bury the Dead. TV series highlights are the samurai drama Song of the Samurai, the crime thriller The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek, and the revenge story M.I.A. The action comedy Hot Fuzz is also available.
Kesuksesan Box Office Michael, Salip Capaian Bohemian RhapsodyThe Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has achieved significant box office success, surpassing "Bohemian Rhapsody" with a debut of $97 million in Hollywood and $217 million globally. It also set a record for the best opening for a biopic, outperforming "Straight Outta Compton." The film is Lionsgate's highest-grossing release in a decade and is projected to exceed $700 million worldwide.- Michael Meluncur Langsung ke Puncak Box Office HollywoodThe Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has debuted at the top of the North American box office, earning $39.5 million in its opening weekend and surpassing "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." This makes it the highest-grossing biopic debut of all time, despite a significant budget and the removal of a controversial third act concerning legal allegations.
The Rambo Five-Film Collector's Edition 4K Blu-Ray Set Launches Next MonthA new Rambo Five-Film Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray set, exclusive to Amazon, is set to launch on May 26 for $100. This collection includes all five Rambo films with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, along with a custom Dolby Atmos soundtrack for the first three movies. The set features collector's packaging and bonus content, including deleted scenes and featurettes, with Rambo and Rambo: Last Blood available in both theatrical and extended editions.
Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson addresses Peeta's "silly" rock camouflage scene: "Why didn't…Actor Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta in The Hunger Games franchise, addressed the memorable scene where his character used rock camouflage to hide. The discussion comes as the franchise sees a resurgence with a new prequel film set to release.
Stranger Things star reveals he was supposed to make 3 more Power Rangers movies and the studio planned to make the…Actor Dacre Montgomery revealed that the 2017 Power Rangers movie was intended to be the first of four films, with Lionsgate planning to develop it into a franchise similar to The Hunger Games. The studio had initially signed Montgomery for a four-picture deal.
After Johnny Cage, Karl Urban Wants To Play Another Famous John In A Video Game MovieActor Karl Urban, who will play Johnny Cage in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, expressed his desire to portray John Marston in a potential Red Dead Redemption film or TV adaptation. Urban cited Red Dead Redemption as one of his favorite games and mentioned his past role in the Doom movie. The article also touches on Take-Two Interactive's cautious approach to licensing its intellectual properties for adaptations, citing past successes and failures.
The Housemaid 2 release date just sparked its own unlikely Barbenheimer and Dunesday with Lord of the Rings and…Lionsgate has announced that The Housemaid's Secret, the sequel to The Housemaid, will be released on December 17, 2027. This date places it in direct competition with major releases like Avengers: Secret Wars and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, a strategy the studio believes will appeal to audiences seeking alternatives to superhero and fantasy films during the holiday season.
John Wick spin-off star Donnie Yen wants to make it "the most definitive martial arts-infused action film ever…Donnie Yen, who portrayed Caine in John Wick 4, is set to star in and direct a new spin-off film. Yen aims to create what he calls "the most definitive martial arts-infused action film ever," drawing inspiration from the character's blend of love, responsibility, and sacrifice.
Robert Pattinson jokes "no one" was Team Jacob at the height of Twilight's success: "That was just a…Robert Pattinson, star of the upcoming film The Drama, joked that "no one" was on Team Jacob during the height of Twilight's popularity. He also discussed his upcoming projects, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three, and mentioned the upcoming animated adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun for Netflix.