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Wizards of the Coast, the creator of Magic: The Gathering, recently hired Pinkerton detectives to recover an upcoming booster box from a YouTuber. The streamer, Dan Cannon, had mistakenly purchased booster boxes that were not yet released while assuming that they were part of the recently released set. Pinkerton agents showed up and intimidated him into giving the cards back, citing several statut...

Universal Studios has reportedly cast Jack Dylan Grazer from "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" as the lead in the live-action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon." Auli’i Cravalho is also in talks for the role of Hiccup’s love interest, while Joel Edgerton is rumored to play Hiccup’s father. The movie is set to release in theaters on March 14, 2025. Netflix has announced that the...

A lot in this episode! John Boyega is rumored to join Daisy Ridley's upcoming Jedi-focused movie as Finn, but not yet officially confirmed. #StarWars #Jedi #Finn Pedro Pascal's absence from the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 3 due to scheduling conflicts for his role in The Last of Us. #TheMandalorian #PedroPascal #TheLastofUs Filming reportedly begins for Season 3 of Amazon Prime...

Paramount Global has filed a $50 million-plus countersuit against Warner Bros Discovery over streaming rights to the long-running cartoon satire, South Park. This is in response to Warner Bros Discovery's $200 million lawsuit against Paramount Global over the same issue. The countersuit seeks to recover unpaid license fees and a declaratory judgment confirming the parties' rights and oblig...

Lionsgate Television is reportedly in early development of a TV adaptation of the best-selling book series, The Twilight Saga. The specific take on the series and whether it will be a remake of the books or an offshoot is yet to be determined. Sinead Daly is attached to write the script and author Stephenie Meyer is expected to be involved in the adaptation. Lionsgate plans to lead the development...

Star Trek fans are in for a treat as Paramount+ announces the development of a new Star Trek film that will kick off "Phase 2" of its modern Star Trek television franchise. This new film is set to be based on the long-gestating Section 31 spinoff series that was originally intended to be a streaming show. According to sources, the idea for the movie was conceived by Alex Kurtzman, the fr...

Fans of the cult classic comedy film “Galaxy Quest” have reason to rejoice, as Paramount+ and Paramount Television Studios are reportedly in the early stages of developing a television show based on the film. While details are scant, Mark Johnson, who produced the original movie, is already attached as an executive producer. This isn’t the first time “Galaxy Quest” has been eyed for a TV adaptatio...

James Gunn has shared an update on the progress of his upcoming DC Universe film, Superman: Legacy, to celebrate Superman’s Anniversary. The writer-director took to Twitter to share the first look at his script for the movie, which marks the DC Universe’s first blockbuster. While details about the narrative and casting are still scarce, Gunn has confirmed that DC Studios has not yet found an actor...

Get ready to take on iconic monsters like the Rathalos and Great Jagras in the real world as Pokemon Go developer Niantic and Capcom team up to release Monster Hunter Now. This real-world action RPG mobile game, set to launch in September 2023 on iOS and Android devices, will allow you and your friends to battle monsters with your favorite weapons as you walk around your neighborhood. The game wil...

The live-action "Knuckles" series starring Idris Elba has finally assembled its cast, according to Variety. Alongside Elba, Adam Pally is set to star as Wade Whipple, reprising his role from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film franchise. The series takes place between the events of "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," and will feature Knuckles traini...

Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM, one of Hollywood’s most storied studios, in March 2022 was largely driven by MGM’s extensive film and TV catalog, which spans nearly a century. Since the acquisition, Amazon Studios has been sifting through MGM’s library to identify initial titles for film and TV development. Some of the titles that have been identified include Robocop, Stargate, Legally B...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that it is dropping the “HBO” part of its streaming service’s name and renaming it “Max” to reflect a mix of new content from Discovery+ and other original series. The company made the announcement during a press event where it revealed a slate of upcoming projects and three new versions of Max. The first two plans will align with existing HBO Max pricing, and...

Lofi Girl, a popular YouTube channel known for its relaxing music stream, recently introduced a new friend and a new stream, which fans are calling “Synthwave Boy.” The mystery began when Lofi Girl’s Twitter account teased something outside her window, leading fans to a distant building that blinked Morse code directing people to a non-existent website. Lofi Girl and her cat later vanished, sendin...

The Ahsoka series trailer at Star Wars Celebration Europe generated buzz, with fans debating whether the lightsabers wielded by new villains Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati were orange or red. Creator Dave Filoni confirmed they are orange but a unique shade, indicating a complex arc for these characters beyond their initial villainous appearance. The orange lightsabers may suggest a different method of...

Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels, which promises to bring new allies to Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel. In the film, Carol has taken revenge on the tyrannical Kree and reclaimed her identity, but she soon finds herself facing unintended consequences and a destabilized universe. Together with Ms. Marvel’s Iman Vellani and Wanda...

The highly-anticipated animated adventure film based on the iconic video game franchise has exceeded all box office expectations, grossing $204.6 million in the domestic market and $377 million globally during its debut weekend over Easter. Director James Mangold, known for his work on Logan and Indiana Jones 5, has confirmed that he is writing the script for DC’s Swamp Thing. Fans of the Star War...

Check out these fantastic Star Wars Celebration 2023 announcements! New Ahsoka TrailerThe official trailer for Star Wars: Ahsoka was released during Star Wars Celebration, confirming that the series will be released on Disney+ in August 2023. The trailer teased the return of characters from Star Wars: Rebels, including Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, and Chopper, as well as a first glimpse of live-act...

After years of speculation, it appears that a Harry Potter TV series for HBO Max is finally gaining momentum. According to  Deadline , Warner Bros is in talks with author JK Rowling to join the project as a producer, with creative control over any exploitation of her work. The idea is for each season of the series to focus on one book in the Harry Potter book series, which consists of seven novels...

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been sold to Endeavor Group Holdings in a deal valued at $21bn. The merger of UFC, which is owned by Endeavor, and WWE is set to create a “global live sports and entertainment company”. The newly combined company is expected to have a collective fanbase of over a billion people. WWE shareholders are set to receive 49% of the new company, while Endeavor share...

Disney has announced that it is developing a live-action reimagining of its animated hit Moana, with Dwayne Johnson set to reprise his role as the demigod Maui. The project was unveiled during Disney's annual shareholders meeting, with Johnson revealing that Moana, Gramma Tala, Te Fiti, Heihei, and of course, Maui, will all appear in the new movie. Johnson, who is also producing the film, said...

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has updated its provisional findings on Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The regulator has said that it no longer believes the deal will significantly reduce competition in the console gaming space, following new evidence that alleviated some of its concerns. The CMA had previously expressed worries that the acquisition could a...

Questlove, who recently won an Oscar for his documentary Summer of Soul, will direct and oversee the music for the upcoming Disney live-action hybrid remake of The Aristocats. The project will be written by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin and will be similar in style to recent Disney remakes like The Lion King and Aladdin. The original 1970 animated classic follows a mother cat and her kittens on a jou...

Dreamworks has announced that a sequel series to its 2010 animated movie “Megamind” will premiere in 2024. The show, titled “Megamind: TV Series,” will follow the villain-turned-hero as he becomes a social media influencer, with Will Ferrell’s return as the titular character yet to be confirmed. The new show will be produced by “Megamind” writers Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, as well as Eric...

According to  The Wall Street Journal , Disney has closed its metaverse division and laid off all its 50 members as part of its broader restructuring process. The division was tasked with finding interactive ways to tell Disney’s stories using new technologies and was led by company veteran Mike White, who will remain at the company in an unknown role. The division’s closure also means the cancell...

Rumors have been circulating for years about the highly-anticipated Left 4 Dead 3 game, but a recent discovery in the Counter-Strike 2 files has given fans a glimmer of hope that the game may be in development. A screenshot posted on the Steam subreddit by user u/PaP3s showed code titled “Left4Dead3” located inside the CS2 files. The code indicates that the game is in version 2, with the owner bei...