Weapons
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The first demented trailer for Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man is here and it looks like if the last 10 minutes of Weapons…The first trailer for Eli Roth's upcoming horror film, Ice Cream Man, has been released, showcasing extreme violence and a premise where an ice cream man's treats turn children into killers. The film, which Roth promises will be more gruesome than his previous work, is set to release on August 7, 2026. The trailer draws comparisons to the climax of Zach Cregger's film Weapons.
Stephen Spielberg says he doesn't need to make a horror movie after watching Weapons: "It satisfies me so…Filmmaker Stephen Spielberg stated that Zach Cregger's horror movie Weapons satisfies his desire to direct a scary film, negating his personal itch to make one. Spielberg praised the film for its effectiveness in the horror genre.- Weapons prequel Gladys adds Godzilla writer as we get one step closer to horror villain Aunt Gladys' returnWarner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is developing a prequel to the horror film Weapons, with director Zach Cregger and writer Zach Shields attached to the script. The prequel will focus on the character Aunt Gladys, portrayed by Amy Madigan, who received an Oscar for her performance. Shields also has credits on "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," "Godzilla vs. Kong," and "Godzilla: King of the Monsters."
From Starfield to Fallout: Devs Want More Than Just 'Po... | TAGIn a refreshing move for the industry, Atlus is raising salaries and reducing fixed overtime, bucking the trend of layoffs and crunch. Meanwhile, reviews are out for the Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Mini mouse, and Amy Madigan's Oscar win for 'Weapons' is being compared to Heath Ledger's Joker. The article also touches on the risks of $70 games on Steam, player expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer, upcoming challenges in Marathon, a new Fallout Chicago mod, a guide to finding an item in Pokémon Pokopia, and composer Inon Zur's belief that Starfield will become legendary. News also includes layoffs at Warner Bros. Games Montréal, new codes for Animal Training, and the announcement of a Firefly animated series.- Warner Bros. dominates Oscars with 11 wins ahead of its acquisition by ParamountWarner Bros. secured 11 wins at the 2026 Oscars, with "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" leading the studio's success ahead of its acquisition by Paramount Skydance. Netflix also performed well with seven awards, though major prizes went to Warner Bros. The article notes the shift of the Oscars broadcast from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029.
- Weapons star Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars 2026 in a big move for horror recognition in awards…Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards for her role as Aunt Gladys in the horror film Weapons. This marks a significant recognition for the horror genre at the awards ceremony, though Weapons itself received no other nominations. The film's writer and director, Zach Cregger, was thanked by Madigan during her acceptance speech.
Oscars 2026: How to Watch and Everything Else You Should Know - IGNThe 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, celebrating films from 2025. Hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second consecutive year, the ceremony will introduce a new award for Achievement in Casting. Major nominees include 'Sinners' with 16 nominations and 'One Battle After Another' with 13, with potential wins discussed for films like 'Hamnet' and 'Marty Supreme'.
Amazon drops an outrageously good 3 for $33 deal on 4K UHD Blu-rays, including Superman and moreAmazon is offering a sale on 4K UHD Blu-rays, with three films available for $33. The selection includes recent releases like Superman and Nobody 2, as well as classics such as The Big Lebowski and Inception. This deal is available for consoles with 4K Blu-ray drives like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.