Anne Rice Horror Series ‘Talamasca: The Secret Order’ is Anything but Immortal on Rotten Tomatoes

The new series, Talamasca: The Secret Order, premieres on AMC this Sunday, October 26, 2025. It isn’t a direct adaptation of any of Anne Rice’s novels, but instead draws inspiration from various elements across her work. The Talamasca organization appears in many of Rice’s books, creating a link to her other TV series. However, initial reviews for Talamasca: The Secret Order have been mixed, with a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. TV Guide’s Gavin Baker-Whitelaw described it as “visually and narratively unmemorable.”

Next-Generation Xbox Console Will be Priced at Over $1,000 – Rumour

According to reliable leaker KeplerL2 on the NeoGAF forums, the cost of materials used to build the APU powering the next Xbox is more than double the $650 cost of materials for the Xbox Series X/S. The ‘bill of materials’ refers to the total price of all the parts needed to make a product. Companies buy these parts in large quantities, which lowers the cost, and this cost is a key factor in determining the final price of the product.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review – Life Finds a Way

Four years after the release of the second Jurassic World Evolution game, Jurassic World Evolution 3 is here. It builds on the successful gameplay of previous titles with further improvements and additions. As expected, the result is a fun, engaging, and generally realistic game – and a must-play for fans of the series and the dinosaur park genre, even if it doesn’t radically change the core gameplay.

Kirby Air Riders’ Story Mode Confirmed, Opening Movie Revealed

The Machines themselves are immobile; they only come to life when someone possesses them. Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee, Knuckle Joe, and others are all capable of doing this. While this affects Planet Popstar, the Machines are strangely attracted to a unique entity called Zorah – an unusual form of life that isn’t organic.

David Fincher Almost Made a Star Wars Movie Set After The Rise of Skywalker (After Almost Directing Episodes 7 & 9)

According to industry insider Jeff Sneider’s latest newsletter, David Fincher talked with Lucasfilm about directing a future Star Wars movie, taking place after The Rise of Skywalker. The potential film would have focused on a character from the sequel trilogy, though it’s unclear who. The project didn’t move forward because Lucasfilm wouldn’t grant Fincher final cut – the ability to have the final say on the finished film.

The Death of Godzilla Announced

Dan Jurgens, the artist known for drawing the iconic battle between Superman and Doomsday, will create a special cover for the sixth issue of IDW Publishing’s Godzilla comic. IDW describes the upcoming issue, releasing January 7, 2026, as a major turning point for the series, showing Godzilla’s defeat in a way fans haven’t witnessed before. The cover by Jurgens is designed as a tribute to one of the most memorable endings in comic book history.

Underrated Reboot of Classic 1980s Comedy Franchise Is Now a Major Netflix Hit

The comedy Vacation, a new installment in the National Lampoon series, is currently the fourth most popular movie on Netflix in the United States (as of the week of October 13-19). Starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, and Chevy Chase, among others, the film follows Rusty Griswold as he attempts to recreate a family road trip to Walley World. It’s performing better on Netflix than films like Taken in Plain Sight, The Maze Runner, and Despicable Me 3, though exact viewing figures haven’t been released.

One of the MCU’s Best Villain Teases Still Hasn’t Been Paid Off Almost 10 Years Later (Will It Ever Be?)

Marvel hasn’t had a villain as impactful as Thanos since then. Kang the Conqueror seemed poised to fill that role, first appearing in Loki and then causing trouble in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Unfortunately, the character never quite clicked with audiences, and Marvel quickly removed him from future plans. This quick decision sends a message to any other potential villains – especially those who were hinted at years ago – that their time to shine might be limited.