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The Haunting of Bly Manor star has the dentist appointment from Hell in first trailer for horror spin-off Insidious: Out…
The first trailer for the horror spin-off Insidious: Out of the Further has been released, offering a new take on the franchise. The film stars Lin Shaye reprising her role as psychic Elise Rainier, alongside Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and others. Directed by Jacob Chase, the movie is set to premiere in theaters on August 21.
Star Wars fans are so blown away by the animation in Maul – Shadow Lord, they think the franchise should ditch live-action altogether: "Damn near photo realistic"
Star Wars fans are highly impressed with the animation quality in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, with many suggesting the franchise should prioritize animation over live-action for future projects. Viewers have praised Lucasfilm Animation's advancements, noting the "damn near photo realistic" visuals in the new series compared to earlier works like Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock "bullied" herself into accepting the role of Supergirl after swearing off big franchises after the Game of Thrones spin-off
Milly Alcock, star of House of the Dragon, revealed in an interview that she "bullied" herself into accepting the role of Supergirl. She initially swore off big franchises after her experience on the Game of Thrones spin-off, fearing her career was over at 22. Alcock also commented on the dismissal of the superhero genre by established filmmakers.
Unsurprisingly, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks Set To Be A Huge Success
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to earn $350 million worldwide during its opening five-day weekend, with a domestic gross of $175 million. This performance is expected to make it the biggest movie release of the year so far. The film will also feature appearances from Fox McCloud and Pikmin, and a Legend of Zelda movie is slated for 2027.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 airs in June and will be followed by a 'deep dive' into the Gears of War franchise with the E-Day Direct — here's when you can tune in and what to expect
Microsoft will host the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026, featuring new gameplay and announcements from first-party and third-party studios. Immediately following, the Gears of War: E-Day Direct will offer an in-depth look at the upcoming prequel, including new gameplay and insights from developer The Coalition Studio. The event will also celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary with a look back and forward.
Major Franchise and Adaptation Releases to Watch in 2025
The year 2025 is set to feature a diverse slate of films, including sequels to major franchises like Mission Impossible and Zootopia, as well as adaptations of popular books such as The Love Hypothesis and The Nightingale. The lineup also includes new installments for animated series like SpongeBob and The Smurfs, alongside superhero films like Thunderbolts and Superman: Legacy, and a Formula 1 racing movie.
15 Marvel Movies & Series You Need on Your Radar in 2026
Marvel Studios is gearing up for an ambitious era with numerous projects slated for 2026 and beyond, including the X-Men's MCU debut, sequels for Shang-Chi and Black Panther, and the films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The studio is also expanding its television offerings with series focused on Nova, Star-Lord, Okoye, and Vision, alongside animated continuations like X-Men '97 Season 2.
Every Pokémon Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026 - IGN
This article provides a comprehensive list of all Pokémon games released and announced for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. It details 15 titles currently available on the Switch, including mainline entries and spinoffs, and highlights upcoming games like Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen remakes, Pokémon Pokopia, Pokémon Winds and Waves, and Pokémon Champions, with release dates extending into 2027.
Pokémon Pokopia Review Gamerhub UK
This review of Pokémon Pokopia notes that it offers something different for the Pokémon franchise, which is considered a very cool development.
Study Reveals the Highest-Grossing Pokémon Games of All Time | Invision Game Community
A study by ChicksX reveals Pokémon GO as the highest-grossing Pokémon game, generating $9.8 billion primarily through in-game purchases. Mainline Nintendo Switch titles like Pokémon Sword & Shield and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet follow with $1.6 billion each, while original Game Boy classics also show significant revenue.
Ubisoft confirms a lot of new Far Cry and Assassin's Creed games are in development
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that two new Far Cry games and multiple Assassin's Creed titles are in development. The company is also restructuring into five creative houses, including a subsidiary with Tencent called Vantage Studios. Details on specific Far Cry projects and potential cancellations within the Assassin's Creed brand were also discussed.
