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Halo TV Show Director Comes Aboard Odysseus TV Show As Nolan’s The Odyssey Hits Theaters
A new television series titled Odysseus is in development, with Roel Reiné, a director from the Halo TV show, attached to direct. The series, described as visceral and muscular, is based on Homer's epic poem and aims to expand into a larger universe. Filming is slated to begin in early 2027, with no release date or platform announced yet. This project is separate from a film adaptation of The Odyssey, which is also set to release soon.
New Netflix Game Brings Together The Streamer’s Most Popular Shows
Netflix has announced Netflix Minigolf, a new couch co-op party game featuring characters and settings from popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game. Developed by Next Games, the game will be available to all subscribers on July 28 and utilizes a phone as a controller. Netflix aims to establish itself as a natural destination for story-driven games.
Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season
Netflix has released a special 'VHS' edition of the first season of its popular series Stranger Things. The company indicated that more seasons could receive similar treatment if this version garners sufficient viewership.
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Mozilla's Firefox browser is adopting a faster release schedule, aligning with similar changes made by Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. In separate news, Netflix has secured a video podcast deal with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni.
US States Are Trying to Stop Paramount Skydance From Owning Mortal Kombat (And Everything Else)
A coalition of 12 US state attorneys general is suing Paramount Skydance to block its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing violations of antitrust laws. The states argue the merger would stifle competition, reduce content quality, and harm movie theaters. Paramount Skydance contends the lawsuit misapplies antitrust laws and that the merger is necessary to compete with streaming giants like Netflix. The acquisition would also transfer ownership of Warner Bros. Games, including studios like NetherRealm Studios and Portkey Games, to Paramount Skydance.
VPNs are under fire, as new UK government survey says 22% of kids are using them
A UK government survey indicates that 22% of children have used a VPN in the past three months, primarily for privacy, accessing region-locked content like Netflix, or adult material. The survey also highlights that online games and gaming communities are the most common platforms lacking mandatory age checks. The government plans to use these findings to inform future policy development regarding online safety and VPN usage.
Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd
Netflix, Paramount, and Sony are reportedly in talks to acquire Letterboxd, the social network for film enthusiasts. The platform is said to be seeking new ownership.
Xbox needs to make a choice, says former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden: be a publisher or a platform, but you can't be both
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden argues that Xbox must choose between being a major game publisher or a platform holder, stating it cannot effectively be both. He highlights the need for exclusive content to support a platform, contrasting it with the multiplatform approach required for a top publisher, a dilemma exacerbated by recent Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2026 round-up
This July 2026 round-up highlights new mobile games available on iOS and Android, featuring titles like the Advance Wars-inspired Crownlings: Heroes & Conquests, the puzzle game Sky Lobby, and Netflix's Tomb Of The Mask. The article also reviews Mini Murder Mysteries, Rift Wars: Merge Arena, Quack Quack Attack, and Zomline Survival, offering scores and brief descriptions for each.
Leaked Avatar Aang movie was "just one of a whole slate" and the next project will be announced "when the…
Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creator Bryan Konietzko revealed that the leaked Avatar Aang movie was part of a larger slate of projects, with another currently in development. He expressed optimism for the franchise's future, citing fan excitement for the upcoming movie, the Seven Havens series, and other unannounced projects, despite recent leaks and release shifts.
Delicious in Dungeon season 2 release plans help set up 2027 to be one of anime's best years ever
Netflix has announced that Delicious in Dungeon season 2 is set to premiere in October 2027. This release window, revealed by Studio Trigger at Anime Expo, positions 2027 as a significant year for anime, with other anticipated series like Blue Eye Samurai season 2, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 3, Chainsaw Man season 2, Jujutsu Kaisen season 4, and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle also expected that year.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners writer says if season 1 was a Michael Bay film, season 2 is a Martin Scorsese drama where we…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 writer Bartosz Sztybor described the upcoming season as a Martin Scorsese-style drama, contrasting with the first season's Michael Bay-esque action. He also cautioned fans against becoming too attached to new characters, hinting at potential character deaths. The second season is set to premiere on Netflix this fall.
Steel Ball Run returns to Netflix this September, but a leak suggests the JoJo's anime won't end until 2028
Netflix has announced that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere with weekly episodes starting September 25, with the first two stages comprising 11 episodes until December. This release plan aligns with a leak suggesting the anime's conclusion is not expected until 2028, with further episodes potentially arriving in June 2027, October 2027, and May 2028.
Bahnhof avslöjar internetoperatörers censur-överenskommelse
Swedish internet provider Bahnhof has revealed an industry agreement among several operators to collaborate on new legislation for easier website blocking, following court orders to block content related to Premier League and major film studios. Bahnhof has refused to sign this agreement and is publicly sharing the court rulings and the industry accord, while informing its customers about the blocked sites.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown auditioned to play X-23 in Marvel's Wolverine spin-off movie Logan
Millie Bobby Brown revealed she auditioned for the role of X-23 in the Marvel film Logan at age 11 or 12, screen-testing with Hugh Jackman. The role ultimately went to Dafne Keen, who later reprised it in Deadpool and Wolverine. Brown can currently be seen in Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix.
Another giant US company is looking to expand into gaming claims report
NBCUniversal, the company behind Universal Pictures and the streaming service Peacock, is reportedly considering expanding into the video game business. This potential move comes as the company is preparing for a spin-off from Comcast. While no specific plans have been revealed, NBCUniversal is assessing various growth opportunities, with gaming being one of them.
'A wild testament to the obscene bloat and waste of GenAI': Google's electricity consumption is…
Data analyst Kentan Joshi's analysis of Google's environmental report reveals a significant surge in the company's electricity consumption, jumping from 31 TWh in 2024 to 43 TWh in 2025. This exponential growth is attributed to the increasing demands of Generative AI infrastructure, leading to a nearly 50% increase in greenhouse gas emissions over the last five years, despite renewable energy procurement efforts. Joshi criticizes Google's AI buildout strategy, suggesting it may be accelerating faster than the grid can decarbonize and questioning the overall worth of such expansion given planetary limits.
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender movie is seemingly getting shadow dropped last minute after full movie leak
The live-action movie 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' may receive a surprise release on July 25th, potentially coinciding with SDCC, despite its original October 9th date. This follows a significant leak of the full movie earlier this year. The article also briefly mentions the Netflix live-action series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and its recent season 2 viewership drop.
Netflix has finally figured out how to get viewers off their phones with its newest horror game, but it doesn't…
Netflix's horror game Unhinged, directed by Zach Cregger and David Fincher, utilizes a player's phone as the primary controller and in-game device. While this offers immersion, the article notes it can be temperamental and frustrating, especially with constant notifications. Despite these issues and its short 30-minute runtime, the game is praised for its creepy atmosphere, strong acting performances from Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink, and Troy Baker, making it a worthwhile experience for Netflix subscribers.
Following divisive reviews, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is suffering a 59% drop in ratings from season 1
Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 has seen a 59% drop in viewership compared to its first season, garnering 8.7 million views in its first four days versus season 1's 21.2 million. Despite a slight improvement in critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes, the series faces challenges in adapting its source material, though a third and final season has already been filmed.
