Scream 7 will no longer be directed by Christopher Landon, as the director announced his departure in a statement today. The Freaky and We Have a Ghost director’s exit comes after the departure of Jenna Ortega and the firing of Melissa Barrera. No replacement has been named yet for the upcoming horror movie.

“I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others,” wrote Landon on X. “It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on. I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing, and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”

What is the status of Scream 7 without Jenna Ortega?

As of now, it’s unclear exactly what the status of the next entry in the Scream franchise is. There’s currently no script or schedule for the next movie in the popular horror series as of late 2023.

Alongside Barrera, the most recent two entries have starred Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding as the four main members of the new era of Scream. With Barrera and Ortega not returning, it seems the group will be fairly different in the next installment.

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ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with The Gilded Age star Morgan Spector about the HBO drama series. The actor spoke about his character’s demeanor and his thoughts on method acting. The season finale of The Gilded Age airs on HBO on Sunday, December 17.

“In Season 2 of The Gilded Age, Bertha inches toward a leading role in society, Marian starts teaching, Ada begins a new courtship, and Peggy taps into her activist spirit,” reads the new season’s synopsis.

Tyler Treese: The characters of George and Bertha have really just resonated with viewers. What’s most rewarding about seeing it really connect with fans? They start theorizing, and you can just tell how invested they are in your performances and in the writing.

Morgan Spector: Yeah, there’s no question. It’s satisfying because it feels like … on one level, it means that the audience has been able to get immersed in the world and that means that they’re getting pleasure from it. And I think that’s what our show is trying to do, is just give people an old-fashioned good time. If speculating about what we’re going to do and thinking about us is enjoyable, if it’s pleasurable, I think that means we’ve done our jobs and that’s all we’re trying to do, here, at the end of the day.

Carrie Coon’s phenomenal in the show, and you guys are great onscreen together. Can you speak about how your working relationship has evolved? You’ve done two seasons now — that’s a lot of onscreen time.

Well, Carrie is naturally extremely violent, and so early on, when we worked together, she would just be hitting me constantly, and it was, something we actually had to deal with offset. But since then, it’s actually been cool. We’ve managed to work through our differences more peacefully. But actually, I had worked with her before for a couple of days. We did a very strange short film by a director named Robin Comisar about people who get trapped in a 30-second Red Lobster commercial. At one point in the movie, she cuts off my tongue with a butter knife, so we already had a certain working rapport, which I think has served us very well in this world.

I feel very fortunate because my character, George, I think deeply admires and respects his wife, and that is the foundation for their partnership. He supports her ambitions and wants nothing more than to see her achieve her wildest dreams. Actually, the way I think about Carrie is not dissimilar. I have tremendous admiration and respect for her as an actor and as a person. I feel like my job in the scene is just to help her and help us do the thing as best we can can. It’s easy when the objectives of the character and the objectives of the actor overlap in that way. So yeah, she makes it all easy.

We’ve seen, in recent episodes, George is one to keep his secrets, but there’s almost an understanding there. She’s aware that there are going to be secrets and she doesn’t ask too many questions. Can you speak to that understanding they have and that dynamic?

I think they do deeply trust each other. That’s why the rift at the beginning of the season was so shocking for both of them. With that said, they each have their domains. I mean, the world of society is Bertha’s domain and the world of business is George’s and I think she doesn’t need to know too much about his domain and he doesn’t need to know too much about hers. But there are places where those worlds overlap and I think that’s where they have potential conflicts and struggles.

But yes, I think the unspoken secret of George and Bertha’s success together is that his money and power undergird everything and I don’t think that he really wants to lord that over her. He wants to let her have as much autonomy and agency as she can. So when he can conceal that fact, I think he does, and I think it’s one of his more gracious qualities.

There are so many interesting themes related to the time period in the show. Just this season, we’ve seen the working conditions and the labor situation. I was just curious if this has really made you into a history buff, because I find myself going on these deep dives on Wikipedia and other sites.

That’s great! When we started getting into this labor history, that was precisely my hope, was that people would get excited about the show and then be curious. “Does this have a real-life analog? What were these labor struggles really like?” Because I think these are some of the most crucial American stories and I don’t think that, broadly speaking, we are familiar enough with them. U.S. Labor history is really the bloodiest history in the world.

The things that we now take for granted as worker protections — eight-hour days, weekends, child labor laws — all of these things were fought for and died for by a not insignificant number of people over decades. These were long fights. They were bloody fights, and I think that history is understudied and underappreciated. I think it’s really important stuff. So to the extent that we’ve inspired those internet rabbit holes, I’m really thrilled to hear that.

I was curious what your thoughts are on the fashion of the era, because you get to look quite dapper. You’re dressed quite comfortably now — I assume it’s a lot more work when you’re getting into the big suits for the show. How has it been, getting dressed up all the time for the show?

It’s fun. I think if actors are honest, part of what brings us to this career is this fascination with playing dress-up because there’s something amazing about putting on clothes that you yourself would never wear, and all of a sudden, you feel a little bit like a different person. When you put on these clothes that nobody really has worn for a hundred-and-some-odd years, you really do feel like … we wear these high collars that … automatically affects your posture. It makes it so you can’t slouch into it. Your bearing suddenly changes. These clothes actually, in many ways, they’re very comfortable because they’re completely custom-made for me, which is an unusual thing for me.

I’m not used to wearing clothes like that. So in that way, they’re incredible. Kasia [Walicka-Maimone] and Patrick [Wiley] have really made it so these clothes tell a story about who we are. My clothes are always in gray, like deep dark blacks and grays and blues — the color of iron, the color of the railroad, the colors of steel. That’s very deliberate and that’s about creating an atmosphere around this character that tells us who he fundamentally. But I have to say, it is more fun seeing what the ladies get to wear because the dresses are more of a venue for spectacular for Kasia’s spectacular brilliance.

From a filming perspective, doing a a period piece like this — how immersed can you get into feeling like you’re back in time? There’s so much equipment there when you’re filming and so much technology, but the sets are so great and it really feels like it when you’re watching.

I think the fun of playing a character that’s very different from you is being able to move in and out at will. I know some people really like to stay in a character. They like to stay in an accent, they like to stay in a period. For me, that has just never made sense. It’s more about … [Laughs]. I don’t know, the idea of going back to my dressing room and FaceTiming my kid and still pretending that it’s the 19th century … it just doesn’t track for me. I think we have these amazing sets. We have these amazing buildings. We often shoot in locations that really feel … one of the great things about working on a show with this kind of production value is you walk into the space and it feels like the space and everything that’s in that thing is exactly what should be there.

You just interact with all of it as you naturally would and it looks like it’s the 19th century, right? I don’t know. I’m relying on the power of montage and the ability of the audience to suspend their disbelief to a large extent.

Julian Fellowes has wonderfully written every single episode of this series, and we don’t see that a ton in TV where it’s one author throughout and we see his hands on every element. How rewarding has that been, having that relationship where you know who’s writing your character and you’ve gotten to see a very consistently written character throughout because of that?

I’ve worked on shows before where one writer has this very heavy hand in terms of crafting the voice of each character and the voice of the show. And I’ve worked on shows where the tone isn’t maintained in quite as disciplined a way. I want to definitely give Sonja Warfield her credit. She is the other writer on the show, and she and Julian do a lot of their work together. I think she’s brought an enormous amount to the show.

I do think there is something great about having something that comes out of a single voice in a single perspective. There’s something pure about it. I like the theater for that reason — you’re sort of there to serve somebody’s vision of the world and help them fully articulate their perspective. Even if there are places you might bump up against that perspective yourself, your job as an actor is to commit to it and help their vision be be realized.

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ComingSoon was able to go hands-on with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft’s upcoming reinvention of the beloved series. The first entry since 2010’s The Forgotten Sands, it is a promising and fresh entry in the series that hearkens back to the roots of Jordan Mechner’s original game while also moving the franchise forward. This is promising news, as the game is out on January 18, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox.

The game is a throwback of sorts, going back to the 2D gameplay of the original release. However, rather than play like the game that revolutionized cinematic platforming, it’s more in the vein of a modern Metroidvania title. You’ll be getting new abilities and backtracking to reach previously inaccessible areas. It’s not revolutionary, but it relies on a familiar setup that still proves quite satisfying and is bolstered by some really great combat.

What helps The Lost Crown stand out within the Metroidvania genre is its parry-based combat system. Your character, the warrior Sargon, is able to parry most attacks and strike back with powerful counters. Not only do these attacks change the tide of battle, but they also build up a meter that can then be used to trigger special attacks (such as powerful combos and even one that drops a healing beacon). This creates a really great risk-reward cycle as players are rewarded for smart play that incorporates parrying and makes it a regular part of the combat rather than an advanced maneuver.

I played the opening three hours of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which was incredibly encouraging. While movement is measured at first, you soon earn an air dash that really opens up transversal. This makes getting around the environment much more fun and opens up combat opportunities, too, as you can dodge enemies and move across space quickly. All the ingredients are here for it to be something special.

The best moments in The Lost Crown were the boss fights, which were challenging yet fulfilling. These really rely on the ability to parry, plus careful usage of your special attacks. Any lapses in attention could lead to Sargon taking significant damage, so you have to play smart and skillful, tempering your attack as being overly aggressive can lead to taking damage.

The demo’s greatest moment came in a battle against a towering boss called Jahandar, which was a giant winged and horned creature. While it took several attempts to beat the foe, it was by and far the most fun I had. Winning the fight felt as if it was a real accomplishment of pattern recognition and patience.

I can’t wait to check out Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown in full when it comes out in January. It looks incredibly promising with a slick style, rewarding gameplay, and some interesting story teases that hopefully will pay off in a unique way. It’s rocketed up my list of anticipated games and has all the makings of a successful revival for the series.

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A new Dune: Part Two trailer has been released for the upcoming sci-fi movie. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures will release the movie in theaters on March 1, 2024.

“This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family,” reads the synopsis. “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”

Check out the Dune: Part Two trailer below (check out more trailers):

What to Expect in Dune: Part Two?

Dune: Part Two is once again being directed by Denis Villeneuve. The returning cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Joining them is Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, and Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli.

Upon release, the first film went on to garner critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. It also racked up a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations. It won six of them, including Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.

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ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget director Sam Fell about what makes the Chicken Run sequel differ from the beloved original. The film debuts on Netflix on December 15, 2023.

“Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream — a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk — this time, they’re breaking in!”

Tyler Treese: I really enjoyed the addition of Molly. It’s such a fresh dynamic, and the character’s wonderfully voiced by Bella Ramsey. The character is naturally naive to the world, but she wants to explore it. Can you speak to focusing the story on her wanting to go outside the island, which is all she’s really known?

Sam Fell: I suppose I identified with Molly most, actually, and it was great for me as a new director to have a new character and a new point of view to latch onto. Because the first movie is very precious and very beloved, and obviously, Ginger and Rocky were the center of that movie. It was a romantic comedy. It was about this playboy, an American coming into this henhouse and this very serious British woman. Molly gave me a way in.

I mean, obviously, it’s the next chapter of Ginger’s story, and the next challenge for her is motherhood. The thing that really drove it was thinking about Ginger, actually. Because all she ever wanted was the green grass between her toes. She’s dreamed and dreamed and dreamed about that. It was her desire that drove the entire movie of the first one, and so she gets it at the end of the movie.

So we were like, well, how are we gonna challenge that? What’s her next challenge? It just seemed really a great idea to say, so she’s got freedom and here it is, and she’s made it beautiful. It’s a paradise. It’s like chicken Wakanda, right? It’s sort of safe from the world. It’s got all of the technology that chickens need. It’s hidden. She brings Molly into this world, and she says to Molly, “Here you go, Molly, here it is freedom. It’s all yours, and you can stay here forever.”

It just seemed like it would be the biggest shock for Ginger for her daughter to turn around and go, “This is not freedom for me,” and to be a freedom seeker just like Ginger, but seek it in a different way and want to go off the island. At the same time, I mean, interestingly, personally, my son was a child when I started this project, and he grew up and left home during the whole project. So I’ve kind of personal experience in watching and knowing that you have to let go as a parent, and knowing actually that kids have to go and seek their own adventure outside of the bubble.

It’s such a great evolution of the original themes. What I love about this is rather than an escape, this movie is very much a heist movie. It’s very in the vein of Mission: Impossible when it gets going. So how was it finding a fun twist on that formula? Because it would’ve been so easy to do a retread, but this is much more rewarding for fans.

Sam Fell: I mean, that was the risk, you know, because I adore the first movie, so many people do, and it’s a challenge to kind of move away from that, but I’m glad we did. The first movie had this logline that kind of unlocked it. It was “The Great Escape with chickens.” That was the summary of that, and it unlocked.

So, with this movie, we were always looking for something like that to unlock this. To kind of set it off again. It was, “This time, they’re breaking in,” and as soon as someone said that, it just instantly conjured up all these images of the chickens with clever props, funny sort of visual humor, and all the ingenuity that goes into a Mission: Impossible action sequence, but done with chickens and pencils and bottles and domestic objects. Just that one line simply made us smile, you know?

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The latest premium PlayStation controller to hit the market is the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro. Touting compatibility with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, the controller is quite versatile where it can be used. It comes in black and white variants and retails for $199.90, so it’s a high-end controller designed for players seeking optimal performance. It certainly delivers in that aspect, although it doesn’t do laps around its competitors due to a few issues.

The Revolution 5 Pro makes a great first impression as it comes packed in a lovely case that holds the controller, its cable, Bluetooth dongle, and plenty of customizability options. Switching between platforms is simple, as the buttons on the back allow you to quickly change between PS5, PS5, and PC. Profiles (of which you can have four per platform) are also easily switched, and there are four additional buttons in the back, which make it an optimal controller for remapping controls.

The standouts are the analog sticks, which are incredibly precise. This is thanks to the magnetic Hall effect technology that has been used, which eliminates stick drift and increases both precision and durability. This makes it ideal for playing shooters, in particular, and is a big advantage to using the Revolution 5 Pro.

As mentioned, perhaps the biggest strength of the Revolution 5 Pro is its ability to be customized. There are two directional pads that are easily swapped, three stick sizes, different analog stick tops, plus the ability to change the trigger pull distance. My only complaint here is that I don’t love either directional pad included, as I far prefer what Microsoft’s Elite controller has.

One really nice touch that isn’t seen often and sets the Revolution 5 Pro apart is the ability to add in weights to the controller. Both handles are able to be removed so you can put weights in, allowing for a heavier, more sturdy feel. If you prefer to play without the weights, you’ll find the base controller is quite light. With three sets of weights, the choice is yours on how much you want the controller to weigh and that’s the type of nice touch I really appreciate from Nacon.

The PlayStation 5 compatibility is a big selling point for the Revolution 5 Pro, but it’s worth noting that two of the system’s best features, the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, don’t work here. Most competitive players won’t be bothered, but it does mean this won’t be the best controller for every situation, as if you’re playing a single-player, more cinematic experience you’ll want to use a controller that gives you the more immersive experience. It’s a small drawback but one that is noticeable.

There’s a lot to like about the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, especially if you’re looking for a customizable controller. With onboard profiles and quick switches, plus interchangeable sticks, directional pad, and weights, you can really tailor it for what you want. There are a few downsides, such as not being able to enjoy the PS5 haptics and the lack of adaptive triggers, but it winds up being a strong alternative to both the DualSense Edge and Razer Wolverine V2 Pro controllers. Which one you prefer will ultimately come down to your wants and desires but you can’t go wrong here.

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During The Game Awards, Prime Video released a new look at the upcoming Fallout TV show. Based on the hit video game series, it will begin streaming next year on April 12, 2024.

“Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have,” reads the synopsis. “200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.”

Check out the Fallout TV show video below:

Who is involved in the Fallout TV show?

Fallout takes place in the 1940s after a nuclear war. The television series will feature Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner as showrunners. Robertson-Dworet has writing credits on Captain Marvel and the 2018 Tomb Raider film, while Wagner has experience as an executive producer on Portlandia, Silicon Valley, and Baskets. Jonathan Nolan is set to direct the premiere. Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Aaron Moten, Ella Purnell, and Walton Goggins have all been confirmed for the show.

Fallout is a series of role-playing games that began in 1997. Set in a post-apocalyptic 1950s-themed United States, the Fallout series puts players in the role of various wanderers and survivors as they freely traverse an American wasteland filled with mutants, radiated animals, and bandits. The next mainline title, Fallout 5, will apparently enter development once The Elder Scrolls VI is completed.

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Twisted Metal Season 2 is on the way.

During The Game Awards, Twisted Metal star Anthony Mackie announced that a second season for the hit Peacock series is in development. This comes after Peacock announced that the series had done record viewership for an exclusive comedy series earlier this year.

“The half-hour-long series follows a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland,” reads the synopsis. “With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.”

Who is involved in the Twisted Metal TV show?

Twisted Metal is the live-action TV adaptation of PlayStation’s video game series of the same name. Described as a high-octane action comedy, the Peacock series is written and executive produced by Michael Jonathan Smith, who is also serving as the showrunner. It stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Will Arnett and Joe Seanoa, along with guest stars Neve Campbell, Richard Cabral, Mike Mitchell, Tahj Vaughans, Lou Beatty Jr.

Executive producers are Mackie, Arnett, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Marc Forman, Jason Spire, Peter Principato, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Hermen Hulst, with Kitao Sakurai directing multiple episodes. It hails from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, and Universal Television.

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Apple TV+ has released the Masters of the Air trailer for the World War II series led by Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan. The show is set to debut its first two episodes on the streaming platform on Friday, January 26, 2024, followed by one new episode every Friday through March 15, 2024.

The series “follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the ‘Bloody Hundredth’) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen, and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air,” reveals the official description. “Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler’s Third Reich is at the heart of Masters of the Air. Some were shot down and captured; some were wounded or killed. And some were lucky enough to make it home. Regardless of individual fate, a toll was exacted on them all.”

Check out the new Masters of the Air trailer below (watch more trailers):

Austin Butler stars as Major Gale Cleven alongside Barry Keoghan as Lt. Curtis Biddick and Callum Turner as Major John Egan. The large ensemble cast also features Anthony Boyle as Major Harry Crosby, Nate Mann as Major Robert Rosenthal, and Raff Law as Sgt. Ken Lemmons.

Written by John Orloff, Masters of the Air is produced by Apple Studios, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman’s Playtone, and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television. Executive producer Cary Joji Fukunaga directed multiple episodes, along with Dee Rees and the duo of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

What is Masters of the Air based on?

Based on Donald L. Miller’s 2007 book, Masters of the Air is set in World War II and depicts the heroic actions of the men of the 100th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces.

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Expend4bles (or The Expendables 4 if you’re less fun) felt a bit out of place when it was released earlier this year. Sylvester Stallone took a backseat, allowing Jason Statham to eat up the bulk of the screentime. The newcomers to the cast — led by “50 Cent,” Megan Fox, and Andy Garcia — were fun but lacked a bit of star power for the series, which has boasted every action legend from Mel Gibson and “JCVD” to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris. However, revisiting the movie with expectations set appropriately reveals an action film that delivers a fun, popcorn-worthy affair even if it doesn’t feel as big as its predecessors.

“A new generation of stars is added to the adrenaline-fueled adventure of The Expendables as action legends Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture are joined for the first time by Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Andy Garcia,” says the synopsis. “As the highly skilled mercenaries take on an arms dealer and his private army with every weapon they can get their hands on, the new recruits bring daring styles and tactics that give ‘new blood’ a whole new meaning.”

As noted, this is more of a Statham movie with some recognizable co-stars rather than the full-on star-filled ensemble films that previous entries were. A lot of the film takes place on a ship, which isn’t the most interesting locale, and keeps the action locked to one location. It’s a bit smaller in scope, but that isn’t totally a bad thing as Statham is up for the task, and there are some interesting scenes dealing with the new group dynamic after Stallone exits the main story early on.

Some of the CGI isn’t great, and the film lacks a lot of the bigger set pieces that The Expendables 2 and 3 excelled at. However, there are two additions that really make this a fun movie — Iko Uwais and Tony Jaa. Both action movie veterans deliver some great fights throughout the back half of the movie, with Statham vs. Uwais being particularly fun. Fox is also good in a supporting role, with her chemistry really working well opposite Statham, and I wouldn’t be against seeing another adventure with the group, although the disappointing box-office returns don’t make it very likely.

There are two substantial and well-edited featurettes on the home release. The 17-minute “Bigger, Bolder, Badder: The Expendables In Action” takes a look at how some of the action scenes were done and features good interviews with the production staff. Particularly cool to see is how the motorcycle stunt on the ship was done, as they wanted a practical approach. Clocking in at 19 minutes is “More Than A Team: New Blood Meets Old Blood,” which focuses on the cast being a mixture of fresh faces and returning veterans. It gives a fun look at Stallone’s process while also including some insight from the actors.

The real highlight of the 4K is the audio commentary by director Scott Waugh. He winds up being quite forthcoming throughout the commentary, discussing some production issues and how certain elements came together late or on the fly. Waugh’s passion also shines through, and it makes for a really interesting watch to see how the team approached the sequel. Whether you found it underwhelming or a fun extension of The Expendables, the commentary is worth checking out and will give you an added appreciation for what’s here.

Expend4bles 4K Review: The Final Verdict

The Expend4bles 4K release completes the series — for now, at least — and delivers some solid action and quite a few laughs. While it isn’t quite as star-filled as past films, the hand-to-hand action between Statham, Iwais, and Jaa really comes through and is some of the series’ best. The commentary and featurettes are all worth watching, adding some additional value to a film that is sure to appeal to action fans.

Disclosure: The product was sent by the publisher for our Expend4bles 4K review.

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The Fallout teaser trailer has been released for Amazon’s upcoming television adaptation of the hit video game franchise. It will begin streaming on Prime Video on April 12, 2024.

“Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have,” reads the synopsis. “200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.”

Check out the Fallout teaser trailer below:

Fallout takes place in the 1940s after a nuclear war. The television series will feature Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner as showrunners. Robertson-Dworet has writing credits on Captain Marvel and the 2018 Tomb Raider film, while Wagner has experience as an executive producer on Portlandia, Silicon Valley, and Baskets. Jonathan Nolan is set to direct the premiere. Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Aaron Moten, Ella Purnell, and Walton Goggins have all been confirmed for the show.

Fallout is a series of role-playing games that began in 1997. Set in a post-apocalyptic 1950s-themed United States, the Fallout series puts players in the role of various wanderers and survivors as they freely traverse an American wasteland filled with mutants, radiated animals, and bandits. The next mainline title, Fallout 5, will apparently enter development once The Elder Scrolls VI is completed.

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James Gunn’s DC Universe has found its Lex Luthor by adding a talented actor to the Superman: Legacy cast.

According to Deadline, Gunn has cast Renfield and The Menu star Nicholas Hoult as the iconic Superman villain. Hoult was previously up for the role of Clark Kent/Superman, which went to David Corenswet. This isn’t his first foray into superhero movies, as he also played Beast in a series of X-Men movies.

What Is Superman: Legacy about?

“Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas,” reads the movie’s official synopsis. “He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”

The titular role in Superman: Legacy is being played by David Corenswet (Pearl, The Politician), while Lois Lane will be played by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan. The film is set to release on July 11, 2025.

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The Dune: Part Two release date has been changed yet again, but now it will arrive in theaters sooner than previously delayed.

When is the new Dune: Part Two release date?

The new Dune: Part Two release date is set for March 1, 2024. Dune: Part Two was originally set to release in theaters from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment on November 3, 2023. It was then delayed to March 15, 2024. With the strikes now over, Warner Bros. has moved up the release by two weeks.

“This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family,” reads the synopsis. “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”

Dune: Part Two is once again being directed by Denis Villeneuve. The returning cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Joining them is Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, and Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli.

Upon release, the first film went on to garner critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. It also racked up a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations. It won six of them, including Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.

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Sony Pictures has released the first Madame Web trailer for its upcoming Spider-Man spin-off movie set in its Spider-Man universe.

“In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines,” says the synopsis. “The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures… if they can all survive a deadly present.”

Check out the Madame Web trailer below (watch more trailers):

Who is in Madame Web?

Sony’s Madame Web is led by Dakota Johnson as the titular Spider-Man character. Joining Johnson are Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), Celeste O’Connor (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Isabela Merced (Transformers: The Last Knight), and Emma Roberts (American Horror Story), along with Golden Globe nominee Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps (The Upshaws), and Adam Scott (Severance).

Created by writer Denny O’Neil and artist John Romita Jr. in 1980, Madame Web is a blind psychic who has become a major player in the world of Spider-Man due to her ties to “The Great Web,” a multiversal construct that ties all “Spider” characters together across the multiverse.

Madame Web is being directed by S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones) from a screenplay written by Morbius scribes Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless.

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Sony Pictures has released the first The Garfield Movie trailer for the upcoming animated film, which will star Chris Pratt as the titular lasagna-loving feline.

“Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure!” reads the synopsis. “After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.”

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Who is in the Garfield movie?

The stacked The Garfield Movie voice cast includes Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, and Bowen Yang.

Directed by Mark Dindal from a script by Paul A. Kaplan & Mark Torgove and David Reynolds, the family comedy will be released exclusively in movie theaters on May 24, 2024. It is produced by John Cohen, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Steven P. Wegner, Craig Sost, Namit Malhotra, and Crosby Clyse. EPs include Garfield creator Jim Davis, Bridget McMeel, David Reynolds, Scott Parish, Carl Rogers, Simon Hedges, Chris Pflug, Louis Koo, Steve Sarowitz, Justin Baldwin, and Peter Luo.

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To cap off Geeked Week’s weekend showcase, Netflix released a new Rebel Moon Part 1 trailer. The Zack Snyder sci-fi movie, which is subtitled A Child of Fire, will be released on Netflix on December 22, 2023.

“A peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical regent named Balisarius,” reads the film’s synopsis. “The desperate civilians dispatch Kora, a young woman who has a mysterious past, to seek out warriors from nearby planets to help them challenge the regent.”

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What do we know about Rebel Moon Part 1?

The second installment of Snyder’s action sci-fi franchise for Netflix is expected to be titled Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver. It is eyeing a 2024 release.

Rebel Moon stars Sofia Boutella as Kora, Ed Skrein as Admiral Atticus Noble, Charlie Hunnam as Kai, Michiel Huisman as Gunnar, Djimon Hounsou as General, Staz Nair as Tarak, Doona Bae as Nemesis, Ray Fisher as Darrian Bloodaxe, and newcomer E. Duffy as Milius, with Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins as the voice of an ancient robot knight named Jimmy.

Described as a fantasy epic, Rebel Moon is being directed by Snyder from a screenplay he is co-writing with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, based on a story by Snyder and Johnstad. It is produced by Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, and Zack Snyder for The Stone Quarry, along with Grand Electric’s Eric Newman. Sarah Bowen is executive producing for Grand Electric.

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The Yu Yu Hakusho teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming live-action adaptation. The Netflix series will premiere worldwide on December 14. The production worked with Scanline VFX to give “life to all the characters, both human and yokai (spirits), while delivering realistic battle action sequences.”

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What do we know about the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho?

Yu Yu Hakusho is based on the manga series of the same name by Yoshihiro Togashi. The manga was previously adapted into an anime series, which originally aired in Japan from 1992 to 1994. An English dub aired from 2002 to 2006.

Netflix announced a live-action adaptation of Togashi’s manga in late 2020. The series is directed by Shō Tsukikawa and written by Tatsurō Mishima alongside Togashi. In addition to Kitamura as Yusuke, it stars Shuhei Uesugi as Kazuma Kuwabara, Jun Shison as Kurama, and Kanata Hongō as Hiei.

Yu Yu Hakusho centers on Yusuke, a teenage delinquent who can usually be found getting into street fights. Things take a turn when Yusuke is struck and killed by a car after pushing a young child out of its path. Yusuke is subsequently resurrected as an “Underworld Detective.” He is tasked with investigating supernatural activity within the land of the living. Along the way, he gets some help from unlikely allies Kazuma, Kurama, and Hiei.

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The Venom 3 release date has been officially delayed for the third installment of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe movie series.

The Venom 3 release date is now set for November 8, 2024. It was originally set to be released on July 12, 2024. That was going to be earlier in the year than previous movies but now it is more in line with the rest of the series. The original was released on October 5, 2018, while the sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage came out on October 1, 2021.

What can we expect from Venom 3?

Venom 3 marks the feature directorial debut of Kelly Marcel, who wrote screenplays for the first two films. The third installment will once again feature Mad Max: Fury Road star Tom Hardy in his dual role as Eddie Brock and the titular symbiote.

The project is produced by Hardy and Marcel; Marcel wrote the script from a story she co-created with Hardy. Additional producers include Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, and Hutch Parker.

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Kazuma Kiryu is back, although he won’t be confirming this himself. Now going by the name Joryu, the Yakuza series protagonist returns in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. This smaller-scale interlude game in the series takes place concurrently with 2020’s Yakuza: Like a Dragon and shows how the “Dragon of Dojima” was forced back into action following the events of Yakuza 6.

While those who have gone on Kiryu’s full journey will get the most out of the story with its many callbacks to past games and characters, it isn’t a bad starting point for newcomers. The story revolves around Joryu having shed his past identity and life, now working as an agent of sorts for the secret organization that helped him fake his death. This job comes with a new fighting style — which is gadget-based (think electrified wires that work like a whip, drones, and bombs) — that is geared toward fighting off large groups of enemies, although Kiryu’s old fighting style makes a comeback too. Both are fun to use and have their advantages, so you’ll switch between them often and there are plenty of upgrades to unlock — which is done by simply spending in-game money.

While the story isn’t quite as expansive as past titles, there are still plenty of double crosses, sudden twists, and grand action sequences. It’s able to tell a more personal story, one that focuses on Kiryu’s conviction and place in an ever-changing society. The smaller scale also works to the game’s advantage, with it mainly taking place in Sotenbori (as seen in Yakuza 2) and some in Yokohama (as introduced in Yakuza 7), as it is around 12 hours long with the drama and action never letting up during its main beats.

Despite being a smaller offering, Like a Dragon Gaiden is still filled with side content. All of the substories are now tied to an in-game information network where you help out those in need in exchange for information and money. This takes some of the exploration out of it, as you are accepting missions rather than stumbling upon them, but they’re still well worth you time. Several returning mini-games return too, such as the model-car racing sim Pocket Racer and being able to visit hostess clubs (which now use FMV, so you’re chatting with videos of actual women), among other trademarks like darts, karaoke, and billiards. Make no mistake, this is still a game that will eat up dozens of hours of your time.

One of my fears about Kiryu coming back as a protagonist was that it would undo the emotional weight of Yakuza 6’s ending. Thankfully, this is handled pretty well in the game and gives more context to his appearance in Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which felt like a passing of the torch moment until it was revealed that both Joryu and new protagonist Ichiban return in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Gaiden’s story winds up being a nice convergence point of putting a bow on some of the series’ past while simultaneously moving it forward by setting the stage for Infinite Wealth.

Like a Dragon Gaiden Review: Final Verdict

Going for a smaller, more personal story, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is another great game in the Yakuza franchise. Rather than damaging Kiryu’s character and legacy, it adds to it and shows that the Like a Dragon series is in great hands despite the departure of creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. This shorter game is both a great starting point for those interested in the series and a treat for longtime fans that sets up the bright future of Sega’s best gaming series.

SCORE: 8.5/10

As ComingSoon’s review policy explains, a score of 8.5 equates to “Great.” While there are a few minor issues, this score means that the art succeeds at its goal and leaves a memorable impact.

Disclosure: The publisher provided a PlayStation 5 copy for our Like a Dragon Gaiden review. Reviewed on version 1.000.000.

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The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer has been released for the upcoming sci-fi movie. The film is directed by Wes Ball and will be released in theaters on May 24, 2024.

“Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows,” says the synopsis. “As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.”

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Who is involved in the new Planet of the Apes movie?

The next film in the Planet of the Apes series is set to star William H. Macy, Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Dichen Lachman, and Peter Macon, among others. The upcoming film is set “many years” following the events of 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. After Caesar brought his people to an oasis, new ape societies have grown, while humans have been reduced to a more “feral-like existence.”

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver, the latter of whom was also a writer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The film will be produced by Patrick Aison, Joe Hartwick Jr., Jaffa, Silver, and Jason Reed.

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