Microsoft is making some big changes to Xbox Game Pass, including raising the price on some tiers while discontinuing others and adding whole new options, turning the once easy-to-understand service—and arguably the best deal in gaming—into a confusing and pricey mess.
Microsoft is making some big changes to Xbox Game Pass, including raising the price on some tiers while discontinuing others and adding whole new options, turning the once easy-to-understand service—and arguably the best deal in gaming—into a confusing and pricey mess.
Lamorne Morris has joined the cast of the Spider-Man Noir series, now dubbed Spider-Noir, in a series regular role. The former New Girl star will play Robbie Robertson, a driven and hard-working journalist who won’t take no for an answer.
Per the official description, Robertson is a “dedicated journalist trying to make it with the odds stacked against him as a black professional in 1930s New York, he takes on riskier stories that no one else would touch in order to catch attention and a paycheck. He is willing to do whatever is necessary for his career.” The character was previously brought to life in live-action by Bill Nunn in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. After rumours last week, it has also been confirmed that Brendan Gleeson will join the cast. He’s said to be playing the villain.
The series will star Nicolas Cage as an “aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.” Cage first voiced the character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
In a statement earlier this year, Vernon Sanders, the head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, said: “Expanding the Marvel universe with Noir is a uniquely special opportunity and we are honored to bring this series to our global Prime Video customers. The extremely talented Nicolas Cage is an ideal choice for our new superhero and the accomplished producing team with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, and the incredible team at Sony is dedicated to expanding this franchise in the most authentic way.“
Katherine Pope, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to have Nicolas Cage starring in this series! No one else could bring such pathos, pain, and heart to this singular character. Along with our brilliant producers and partners at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, we couldn’t ask for a better team to explore this reimagining of such an iconic character in Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters.“
Spider-Noir comes to us from Oren Uziel (22 Jump Street) and Steve Lightfoot (Marvel’s The Punisher), who will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Harry Bradbeer (Killing Eve) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes. Uziel and Lightfoot developed the series alongside Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal, the team behind the Spider-Verse movies. Lord, Miller, and Pascal will also serve as executive producers on Spider-Noir.
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If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to add Godzilla Minus One to your home media collection, you should be pleased to know that the film is finally getting a US release on 4K Blu-ray, and it’s quite the deluxe package.
The Deluxe Japan Collector’s Edition of Godzilla Minus One mirrors the Japanese version released earlier this year and includes both Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color. It includes all the same features as the original release, just with English-language menus and English subtitles. The package will cost $65 and is expected to ship this September.
You can check out the packaging and the full details of the content on each disc below:
Disc 1: Godzilla Minus One 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Disc 2: Godzilla Minus One Blu-ray
Disc 3: Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color Blu-ray
Disc 4: Bonus Blu-ray (Japanese language only)
Specifications and Enclosures
If you’re hungry for more Godzilla goodness, Stern Pinball Inc. has announced a new Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium Edition pinball machine. “Godzilla’s 70th anniversary is a huge milestone for the time-honored franchise,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “In a continuing partnership with Toho, we’re thrilled to be a part of the global celebration by providing an all-new product and content update for all fans to enjoy.” A dynamic black and white edition, the pinball game features special foil greyscale decals on the cabinet, new greyscale colour toys and special backglass artwork to commemorate the big guy’s special anniversary.
The new machine is available for pre-order now and will roll out later this year.
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Bungie recently shifted away from Destiny 2’s seasonal model for something the developer is calling episodes. These episodes are supposed to differ from seasons—which delivered weekly narrative beats via a mixture of cutscenes and repeatable activities— in a number of ways, such as the ability to tell more exciting…
Bungie recently shifted away from Destiny 2’s seasonal model for something the developer is calling episodes. These episodes are supposed to differ from seasons—which delivered weekly narrative beats via a mixture of cutscenes and repeatable activities— in a number of ways, such as the ability to tell more exciting…
It’s been rumoured for a while now, but it looks like a fifth Shrek film is officially in the works. It’s set for a Summer 2026 release date (the 25th anniversary of the original film) , with original cast members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy all confirmed. Murphy himself, in the press lead-up to Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, revealed that some recording had already been done for the film and that his character, Donkey, is set for his own spinoff movie. Dreamworks made the official announcement via X.
The last official Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After, came out way back in 2010 and proved to be the lowest-grossing entry into the saga, still earning a muscular $238 million domestically and another $500 million overseas. However, two Puss in Boots spinoffs have since come out, keeping the franchise alive. The last one, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, was a surprise hit in 2022, with it making $186 million domestically, despite movies, on the whole, not doing well that holiday season. It also made another $295 million internationally, so there’s still an appetite for the franchise.
Only Eddie Murphy has kept a high profile in the years since the final Shrek movie. He has experienced a nice comeback with Dolemite is My Name, Coming 2 America, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which just topped the Netflix charts. Cameron Diaz retired in 2014 following her role in the remake of Annie but has recently been lured out of retirement for the Netflix action comedy Back in Action. Mike Myers also kept a low profile. Outside of small parts in Bohemian Rhapsody and Amsterdam, he did the limited Netflix series The Pentaverate.
While it’s been long since the last Shrek movie, legacy sequels, particularly animated ones, tend to do very well. Heck, Kung Fu Panda 4, despite an eight-year hiatus, was huge, while Inside Out 2, after nine years, ranks as one of the biggest animated films of all time.
Are you excited for Shrek 5? Let us know in the comments.
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There is a lot to do in Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix’s critically acclaimed MMORPG. Sure the latest expansion, Dawntrail, just added a ton of new locations and quests to explore in its continuation of the game’s sprawling main story, but wait until you hear about all the other things you can get up to! There are…
There is a lot to do in Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix’s critically acclaimed MMORPG. Sure the latest expansion, Dawntrail, just added a ton of new locations and quests to explore in its continuation of the game’s sprawling main story, but wait until you hear about all the other things you can get up to! There are…
Have you finished Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth’s 50-hour story? What about its 100 hours of side content? Every Remnawave tower, combat assignment, and summon shrine? Even the Odin one? Well, you’re in luck! It sounds like Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is coming to PS Plus this month so you can dive into the…