The PS5 Pro boasts more powerful components and a new AI-upscaling method for better visuals, but games will needed to be updated in order to take advantage of all the bells and whistles on the pricey new hardware. So far, Sony has confirmed at least 13 games that will feature better resolutions, frame rates, or other…
The PS5 Pro boasts more powerful components and a new AI-upscaling method for better visuals, but games will needed to be updated in order to take advantage of all the bells and whistles on the pricey new hardware. So far, Sony has confirmed at least 13 games that will feature better resolutions, frame rates, or other…
The third and final chapter of Sony’s Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is weaving a complicated web as a report about the forthcoming film as the threequel’s composer, Daniel Pemberton, debunks a recent rumor. Yesterday, amid the news about James Earl Jones’ passing and Destin Daniel Cretton becoming the director of Spider-Man 4, industry insider Jeff Sneider said Beyond the Spider-Verse could get significantly delayed.
Last night, Sneider said Sony had scrapped much of the existing work on Beyond the Spider-Verse, citing “creative difference.” Sneider then said the film could get delayed to 2027 due to the setback because it was unlikely Sony would release Spider-Man 4 and Beyond the Spider-Verse in the same year (2026). Sneider’s report sparked confusion among Spider-Man fans, with many wondering how a complex project reset is possible.
Enter the threequel’s composer, Daniel Pemberton, who says Sneider’s report is false. Pemberton “entered the chat” at 2:17 am, hours after Sneider’s report made the rounds, implying that, sometimes, the internet is a questionable place to receive accurate information.
“Don’t really ever want to weigh in on this sort of stuff BUT would you ever believe there could sometimes be stuff on the internet that might not always be particularly accurate? Hmmmm…,” Pemberton wrote on Twitter.
Don’t really ever want to weigh in on this sort of stuff BUT would you ever believe there could sometimes be stuff on the internet that might not always be particularly accurate? Hmmmm…
— Daniel Pemberton (@DANIELPEMBERTON) September 10, 2024
For the moment, it appears best to dismiss Sneider’s report about the film getting delayed. To his credit, Sneider is often an excellent source of insider information. His source could have fed him some lousy intel on this one. It happens. Unless something drastic is happening behind the scenes and a bigger story is brewing, I think we can rest easy knowing Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is in capable hands.
Phew! We might have dodged a web-ball here, folks. I’ve gone on record saying Sony’s Spider-Verse series is revolutionizing the animation landscape, so I’m one of the franchise’s biggest cheerleaders. Into the Spider-Verse was a revelation, pushing the boundaries of animation to heights we’ve not seen since Pixar’s Toy Story. The variety of animation styles and art on display for Spider-Verse has pushed other studios to think outside the box, use new tools, and go beyond the limits of what computer-generated animation can achieve. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is one of Sony’s most important films. They must stick the landing. With that in mind, take whatever time you need to get the movie right. Also, please don’t make us wait forever.
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Today, Sony officially unveiled the PS5 Pro, a mid-gen refresh of the 2020 PS5 console that boasts some new bells and whistles and a $700 price tag. During the 9-minute-long technical presentation, system architect Mark Cerny showed us all the new features, from advanced ray tracing to an upgraded GPU, and the…
Today, Sony officially unveiled the PS5 Pro, a mid-gen refresh of the 2020 PS5 console that boasts some new bells and whistles and a $700 price tag. During the 9-minute-long technical presentation, system architect Mark Cerny showed us all the new features, from advanced ray tracing to an upgraded GPU, and the…
On August 23rd, Lionsgate released a new version of The Crow onto the big screen (you can read our 6/10 review of the film at THIS LINK and see how we thinks it compares to other Crow movies HERE) – and since it turned out to be both a critical failure and a box office bomb, we knew it wasn’t going to end up having much of a theatrical run. Now Lionsgate has announced that The Crow is already set to receive a PVOD (Premium Video on Demand) and Premium Electronic Sell-Through release this Friday, September 13th. A press release notes that the movie will be available “to buy for $24.99 and to rent for $19.99 (for a 48-hour period) on participating digital platforms from which movies are purchased, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more.”
We had previously been referring to this project as a remake, but Lionsgate recently let it be known that this is not to be called a remake, but rather a new adaptation of the source material, the comic book series created by James O’Barr. Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman) directed this version of The Crow, working from a screenplay by Oscar nominee Zach Baylin (King Richard). The film is produced by Victor Hadida, Molly Hassell, John Jencks, and Edward R. Pressman. Dan Farah serves as executive producer. Here’s the synopsis: Soulmates Eric (Bill Skarsgard) and Shelly (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
Bill Skarsgard (Boy Kills World) and singer FKA Twigs are joined in the cast by Danny Huston (Yellowstone), who plays the lead villain, as well as David Bowles (Brothers), Isabella Wei (1899), Laura Birn (A Walk Among the Tombstones), Sami Bouajila (The Bouncer), and Jordan Bolger (Peaky Blinders).
Based on the comic book series created by James O’Barr, the first version of The Crow was released in 1994. Following the production of three sequels (each about a different resurrected character), a redux was first announced in late 2008… then it had to make a long journey through development hell. Several screenwriters came and went, scripts were written and scrapped, studios went bankrupt, and directors like Stephen Norrington, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Corin Hardy, and Francisco Javier Gutiérrez were all involved along the way. Actors up for the lead role during the long development period included Bradley Cooper, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Hiddleston, Luke Evans, Jason Momoa, and Jack Huston.
Amazon is already taking pre-orders for the 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD releases of The Crow (check out Amazon’s listing of the 4K right HERE), but we haven’t heard a release date for those physical media copies yet.
Did you watch the new version of The Crow on the big screen? Will you be checking out the PVOD release this weekend? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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I’ve long appreciated the work of filmmaker James Watkins, and his latest is no exception. Speak No Evil – a remake of the excellent Denmark thriller by the same name (read our review of the Danish film HERE) – takes the ordinary and makes it horrific. In it, Ben and Louise (Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis) are a couple on vacation. While there, they run into the charismatic couple Paddy and Clara (James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi). The two families get along well. So much so, Paddy insists they come and spend time with them at home that summer. They take them up on that offer. And no, they shouldn’t have. It’s a taught and scary thriller with exceptional performances from all involved. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down for interviews with Watkins, McAvoy, Davis, and McNairy.
First, James McAvoy (who reteamed with his Split and Glass producers at Blumhouse for this film) spoke about playing a character as despicable as he can be charming. He is stunning in the role. And during our conversation, James discussed taking on more challenging roles throughout his career. And yes, he is perfect for the role of Paddy. Mackenzie Davis is always a delight, and she is just as terrific here as a woman concerned about the new questionable friends. She opened up about taking on this role and how her character reacts to the madness. It was a fun and fascinating conversation. Ms. Davis is excellent here, and thankfully, her character adds a little sanity to the creepy thriller. I’ve never had the chance to interview Scoot McNairy, and I am glad I did. Scoot may be one of the kindest fellows that you could meet. The man is a joy to talk with. We had a fun conversation about his relationship with the original film. And yes, like the others, he is terrific here. He is a part of a solid cast that will make the movie all the more disturbing.
Finally, we spoke with James Watkins. James and I talked about his own adventures in bleakness with the excellent Eden Lake. However, with Speak No Evil, he took a slightly different turn from the original. And they both work. Rarely does a horror remake match up to the original, but even with the changes, Watkins’s take on Christian Tafdrup’s original is horrifically compelling. Speak No Evil is a fascinating exploration of trust and boundaries and the evil that some men do.
Check out Speak No Evil this Friday at a theatre near you.
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Baldur’s Gate 3’s seventh big patch adds mod support, tweaks some companion interactions, and has updates for the incredibly challenging Honour Mode. But for most, the headliner of the patch is the ending update that adds new conclusions for the evil choice you can make at the end of the game. Precisely what happens…
Baldur’s Gate 3’s seventh big patch adds mod support, tweaks some companion interactions, and has updates for the incredibly challenging Honour Mode. But for most, the headliner of the patch is the ending update that adds new conclusions for the evil choice you can make at the end of the game. Precisely what happens…
The long wait is over: we now know what the PS5 Pro looks like, what it does, and what it will cost. So far it’s not going over too well.
