Despite the ongoing argument about whether or not Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie, Netflix has jumped into the discussion with a movie reminiscent of Die Hard. They’ve just introduced a brand-new thriller titled Carry-On, which adds to the collection of action films that take place during the holiday season.
The Sony production of “Kraven the Hunter,” featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the notorious Spider-Man adversary, had a disappointing start at the box office among Marvel movies. Debuting in third place during the weekend, it managed to gather only $11 million from 3,211 theaters nationwide, marking a low for the Spider-Man Universe franchise. Directed by J.C. Chandor, this R-rated action movie fell short of expectations, initially projected to earn between $13 and $15 million in its opening weekend. The poor reception from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and audiences giving it a ‘C’ grade on CinemaScore, typically uncommon for mainstream superhero films, may have contributed to these underwhelming earnings, even surpassing the disappointing performance of “Madame Web” ($15.3 million).
At this point, a fresh Mass Effect title is being crafted by BioWare, but it’s still quite a distance away. It’s speculated that it might be designed for the PS6 and next-generation Xbox consoles. For now, enthusiasts of Mass Effect can revisit the series with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, which they may find themselves playing repeatedly 15 times over. Another option is Mass Effect: Andromeda, yet it doesn’t quite match up to the charm of the original trilogy.
Idris Elba is making an effort to mobilize enthusiasts of “Cyberpunk 2077” for a live-action film featuring his character, alongside Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand. The storyline of “Cyberpunk 2077,” one of the most intriguing in the gaming world, has been in development since the early 2010s, but didn’t actually come out until 2020 after numerous postponements. Despite not being fully in production throughout that period, it was still a game that kept players eagerly waiting for nearly a decade. When “Cyberpunk 2077” was finally released, it sparked controversy rather than acclaim. The game faced issues at launch and left many disappointed fans heartbroken.
During The Game Awards event held on Thursday, Sega unveiled a new game titled Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, starring Sonic the Hedgehog along with his associates. Regrettably, the presentation provided minimal details about the game, merely showcasing a brief cinematic snippet featuring Shadow driving a race car. As such, eager fans will have to wait for further updates. However, some additional information has been disclosed by Sonic Stadium on X/Twitter. It seems that players will have the opportunity to compete in races spanning various terrains such as land, sea, air, outer space, and even beyond time itself. Furthermore, it appears that they can drift across different dimensions.
2003 stands out for an abundance of popular and innovative Christmas movie trends that haven’t received the credit they deserve as the peak year in cinematic history for Christmas films. Each holiday season introduces a fresh batch of Christmas-themed movies, varying from magical Santa Claus stories to more realistic depictions of the festive season. Occasionally, these productions become timeless Christmas favorites; however, this is a rare occurrence, with typically just one new classic emerging each holiday season.