Games

As a devoted cinephile, I’ve long admired the genius of director Bong Joon-Ho, whose work has graced the film industry for years. However, it was his groundbreaking film “Parasite” in 2019 that truly set him apart – marking the first non-English language film to ever win the prestigious Best Picture award at the Oscars. Since then, movie enthusiasts like myself have been eagerly awaiting Bong’s next move. And now, our curiosity is finally satiated with the announcement of a sci-fi book adaptation titled “Mickey 17,” featuring Robert Pattinson as the main character.

The latest chapter in the One Piece storyline is steering the Straw Hats away from Elbaf for a while longer, despite setting up their next major journey. Previously, Luffy and his crew managed to flee Dr. Vegapunk’s high-tech lab on Egghead Island, concluding the Egghead arc. With this chapter complete, it appeared that the Straw Hats were destined for Elbaf as they pursued the One Piece. However, the final scenes of the most recent installment have delayed their journey.

Actor John Cena, known for his role in “Peacemaker,” is set to join the cast of the upcoming live-action movie titled “Matchbox.” As reported by Deadline, this film will be based on Mattel’s popular die-cast toy vehicle line. Furthermore, Apple Original Films has secured the film package from Skydance and Mattel Films. Earlier reports suggested that Sam Hargrave, director of “Extraction,” would direct the movie, with a screenplay by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper.

2024’s New York Comic Con is set to showcase some exciting plans from Disney Television Entertainment this year. Those lucky enough to attend can expect glimpses into the upcoming seasons of “Phineas and Ferb” and “The Simpsons,” as well as other projects that fans have eagerly awaited updates on. Among these projects, a sneak peek at the new revival series of “Phineas and Ferb,” being produced by its original creators, is one of the highlights Disney Television Entertainment will be unveiling at New York Comic Con.

This week, the universe of Batman expands with the premiere of “The Penguin”! Starring Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot from the Batman film, this new installment unfolds weeks after the movie’s ending. Gotham City is still grappling with the aftermath of The Riddler’s terrorist attack, leaving much of the city submerged underwater. In the chaos, the criminal underworld is struggling to stay afloat following the Riddler’s rampage: mob boss Carmine Falcone has met his end, and Oz finds himself being looked upon as a potential leader in his absence, known now as “The Penguin.

As a devoted fan, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the thrill of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” on Netflix these past months. It’s been an unmissable spectacle, gracing Netflix’s global Top 10 Movies list for an impressive 20 weeks since its debut in December. However, it’s with a tinge of sadness that I share the news that this video game adaptation by Illumination might be leaving our favorite streaming platform in the not-so-distant future.