As a huge Marvel fan, I’ve been thinking about some storylines that are way too intense for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are seven comic book moments, in particular, that I can’t see ever making it to the big screen or even onto Disney+. They’re just too dark and gritty for what Marvel does now!
Apple TV+ is known for its science fiction programs, but it’s also become a standout among streaming services with its compelling dramas. One of its biggest hits is Slow Horses, based on Mick Herron’s “Slough House” novels. Today, Apple TV+ released both the season finale of Slow Horses and the premiere of a new series for fans of the show starring Gary Oldman, with the first two episodes of Down Cemetery Road now available.
This week, a trailer announced that Antonblast is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Originally released in December 2024, Antonblast is a fast-paced action-platformer similar to the Wario Land series. The game has been a hit on the Nintendo Switch, with players enjoying its vibrant graphics and energetic gameplay. It also received positive reviews, earning an 87/100 score on Metacritic.
Obsidian’s newest version has been available for a few days now through a paid early access program, and initial player feedback is looking good.
Players began reporting problems with Xbox Game Pass around noon EDT, just before the planned release of The Outer Worlds 2. Many users are unable to load the service or log in, and this is happening on both PC and Xbox consoles. Here’s a quick update on what’s currently known. This is an ongoing issue, like with most major outages.
Vivienne Medrano, the creator of Hazbin Hotel, has expressed interest in seeing the series adapted for the stage, but isn’t convinced a live-action TV show or movie would work. She believes the animated style is essential to the show’s identity and prefers live-action adaptations to have a strong purpose. Instead, she envisions a stage musical as a fantastic fit, allowing for a unique interpretation of the characters and world. She feels a musical format could bring a new level of emotional depth and visual storytelling, and the inherent fantasy element of theater would perfectly complement the show’s themes.
Released on October 29, 2013, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag significantly revitalized the Assassin’s Creed series, particularly after the previous installment, Assassin’s Creed III, wasn’t well-received. The game successfully blended the core Assassin’s Creed gameplay with expansive open-world exploration of the seas and exciting pirate adventures. Black Flag didn’t just evolve the series—it redefined the pirate game genre, and remains the gold standard even now.
In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Colin Farrell spoke about the Sgt. Rock script, calling it “fantastic” and hoping it will eventually be filmed. He mentioned he and director Luca Guadagnino had discussed the project a few times and had good conversations about it, but he doesn’t know what the current status is. Farrell believes the script is “really, really good” and deserves to be made.
Although the main goal in Season 5 of The Boys appears straightforward, the complex plot and numerous characters make it hard to predict what will happen. Many different characters – over a dozen, in fact – could potentially be the one to defeat Homelander, or he might not be defeated at all. Here are seven possible theories about what Season 5 holds, considering all the big surprises we’ve seen so far.
The X-Men movies had their ups and downs, but they became one of Marvel’s longest-running film series before concluding in 2020. While not every question was answered, the films offered a fun look at the X-Men characters from the comics and included many memorable scenes. Though imperfect, the X-Men movies—separate from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe—gave fans some fantastic Marvel experiences.