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Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 trailer brings fan-favorite Earthbender Toph to live-action as the fight for Earth…
Netflix has released the first trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, showcasing the introduction of the fan-favorite earthbender Toph and the Earth Kingdom capital Ba Sing Se. The new season, adapting Book Two: Earth, will premiere on June 25, 2026, and focuses on Aang's journey to master earthbending.
A point-and-click mystery game from my childhood is getting the live-action movie treatment from the studio behind Sonic…
A live-action movie based on the point-and-click mystery game Broken Sword is in development from Story Kitchen, the studio behind the Sonic the Hedgehog films. Evan Spiliotopoulos, known for writing Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast, is set to write the script for the feature-length adaptation.
Masters of the Universe director "can say very little" about She-Ra being in the movie, but promises…
Director Travis Knight stated he can "say very little" about She-Ra's potential appearance in the upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action movie, but acknowledged her importance to the franchise. He also hinted at deleted scenes and expressed optimism about future storytelling possibilities within the dense Masters of the Universe universe, suggesting Amazon's involvement indicates a desire for sequels.
Amazon's upcoming live-action Voltron movie starring Henry Cavill will not get a theatrical run
Amazon's upcoming live-action Voltron movie, starring Henry Cavill, will skip a theatrical release and debut directly on streaming platforms like Prime Video or MGM+. The film adapts the classic 1984 animated series, Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
Fallout Season 3 Will See Aaron Paul Join The Amazon Prime Live Action Adaptation | Console Creatures
Aaron Paul is set to join the third season of Amazon Prime Video's live-action Fallout adaptation. Annabel O’Hagan and Dave Register have also been promoted to series regulars. The Fallout franchise, which began in the late 90s and saw a resurgence with Bethesda's Fallout 3, was adapted into a successful Amazon Prime series that premiered in 2024.
Assassin’s Creed is getting a new live action adaptation - as a stage show
Ubisoft is producing a new live-action stage show adaptation of its Assassin's Creed franchise, titled Heredis Echoes Of The Past. The show will feature urban parkour, choreographed combat, and acrobatics with 17 performers, and is set to premiere in Montréal in December 2026, followed by Paris in January 2027. This marks a significant expansion of the franchise into theatrical productions.
Scooby-Doo: Origins gets first look from Netflix as filming begins and the kids are alright
Netflix has revealed the first look at Scooby-Doo: Origins, a new live-action series that begins filming and explores the teenage years of the Mystery Inc. gang. The series stars Mckenna Grace as Daphne and Tanner Hagen as Shaggy, focusing on their early mystery-solving adventures with a lost puppy. The showrunners are Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, with no release date announced yet.
Netflix gives me a shred of hope for the live-action Gundam movie by casting Jason Isaacs
Netflix has cast Jason Isaacs, Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo, and Nonso Anozie in its upcoming live-action Gundam film, which is now in production. The movie will focus on rival mech pilots at war across Earth and its space colonies. While the casting has generated some excitement, concerns remain about the mecha design and the overall execution of the adaptation.
Next God of War game will explore multiple mythologies, report suggests
A new report suggests the next God of War game will explore multiple mythologies, including East-Asian and Mayan, with Faye potentially as the main playable character. The game may also feature Tyr and a companion described as a 'gelatinous cube'. Separately, Amazon's live-action God of War series has cast Sonya Walger as Freya and revealed images of Ryan Hurst as Kratos.
Seven New One Piece Lego Sets Are Launching This Summer
Seven new Lego sets based on the One Piece live-action adaptation are launching on August 1. The sets include recreations of iconic characters and moments, with prices ranging from $30 to $180. Preorders are available directly from Lego, with some sets also listed on Amazon.
Netflix's One Piece returns in 2027 for season 3, and it could wrap up one of the manga's best arcs
Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece will return in 2027 for its third season, focusing on the Alabasta Arc. Production for the season, which will include new cast members Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace and Cole Escola as Bon Clay, began in November. Co-showrunner Joe Tracz stated that the arc's complexity necessitated a two-season plan.
Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 unveils release date, Toph in action, and a perfect recreation of Ba Sing Se
Netflix has announced that Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 will premiere on June 25, 2026, featuring the introduction of Toph played by Miya Cech and a detailed recreation of Ba Sing Se. An animated Avatar Aang movie has also wrapped production and is set for a Paramount Plus release in October.
Mario Galaxy Movie star Jack Black would like to appear in a live-action Yakuza adaptation: "Sega, give me a jingle"
Actor Jack Black, who voices Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has expressed interest in appearing in a live-action adaptation of Sega's Yakuza series. Black, who also starred in the Minecraft movie, is eager for a role and has encouraged Sega to reach out. The Yakuza franchise has previously seen live-action adaptations, including a 2007 film and a recent Prime Video series.
Despite already being Bowser in the Super Mario movies, Jack Black wants to star in a live-action Yakuza adaptation:…
Actor Jack Black, known for his role as Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has expressed interest in starring in a live-action adaptation of the Yakuza video game series. He has previously lent his voice to characters in Minecraft and Borderlands adaptations.
Netflix reveals their Assassins Creed series cast, along with more details
Netflix has revealed the cast for its upcoming Assassin's Creed live-action series, with David Wiener and Roberto Patino serving as showrunners. The series, which begins in Rome in 64 AD, will tell an original story and has begun filming in Italy. While the full cast has been announced, character roles have yet to be detailed.
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu Live-Action Shared With English Subs
Sega has released all three episodes of the live-action Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu series on YouTube with English subtitles. These episodes cover events from the original Yakuza and Yakuza Kiwami games. The adaptation, which first aired on Amazon Prime Video in Japan in February 2026, details major plot points including Kazuma Kiryu's imprisonment and subsequent involvement in the Tojo clan's affairs.
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed is officially set in ancient Rome
Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series is officially set in ancient Rome in 64 AD, focusing on a conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The series will tell an original story and has announced its full ensemble cast, with Roberto Patino and David Wiener serving as creators and executive producers. While no release date has been set, production is underway at Cinecittà Studios.
Switch 2's New Feature: Epic Power Drain, Epic Gaming G... | TAG
Several gaming updates include Shenmue III's enhanced edition releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring 4K textures and UI improvements. Nintendo's Switch 2 may introduce a 'Handheld Boost Mode' that enhances performance at the cost of battery life. Concerns are rising over AI's use in new The Wheel of Time projects, while Crimson Desert players are frustrated with its controls. Bungie confirmed Marathon's endgame is weekend-exclusive, and Spider-Man's trailer broke GTA 6's view record. Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series has begun filming, and Fortnite's Chapter 7, Season 2 NPCs have been detailed. McDonald's is featuring Luma in its Super Mario Galaxy kids' meal toys, and the ESRB will not adopt Europe's new age rating criteria for paid random items. Vampire Crawlers is set for an April release.
Is Reacher's Alan Ritchson a Kojima nerd? 'The Dream' he says next to a picture of him as Solid Snake,…
Actor Alan Ritchson, known for Reacher, has expressed interest in playing Solid Snake in a live-action Metal Gear Solid film, sharing AI-generated art of himself as the character. While Ritchson appears to be a fan of Hideo Kojima's work, the role of Solid Snake has previously been cast with Oscar Isaac, though the film's production status remains uncertain.
Resident Evil-Styled Remakes Wouldn’t be Viable for Bethesda’s RPG, Says Former Developer
Former Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile stated that full remakes on the scale of Resident Evil 2 and 4 are not viable for Bethesda's open-world RPGs due to their complex systems. He also noted that a "from scratch" remake would be prohibitively expensive. The discussion also touched on the possibility of Fallout 5 being developed by an external studio while Bethesda focuses on The Elder Scrolls 6.
