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This led Nintendo to actively seek a stronger position in the evolving mobile gaming market. The Nintendo Switch proved to be a huge success, with its combination of home console and portable play driving record-breaking sales. Nintendo also tried to expand its presence on phones with games like Super Mario Run. Developed by the team behind the original Mario games, Super Mario Run remains a notable example of both the potential and the challenges of adapting a classic character like Mario to mobile platforms.

Directed by David Lean and filmed by Freddie Young using the impressive Super Panavision 70 format, Lawrence of Arabia revolutionized filmmaking with its stunning visuals. The film treated the desert landscape as a central character, employing wide, on-location shots, natural lighting, and a distinctive use of space and focus. Peter O’Toole’s portrayal of T.E. Lawrence, based on a real historical figure, presented a complex and conflicted hero, moving beyond simple good-versus-evil stories. Upon its release, Lawrence of Arabia was a huge success with both audiences and critics, becoming a model for epic filmmaking and inspiring directors like Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg.

Surprisingly, one Marvel Cinematic Universe character has appeared in more projects since Endgame. Trevor Slattery, played by Sir Ben Kingsley, pretended to be the villain “The Mandarin” in Iron Man 3 and had a brief scene after the credits. He reappeared in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as a prisoner of the real Mandarin, Xu Wenwu. After being freed, he assisted Shang-Chi in defeating the Dweller-in-Darkness and decided to stay in the magical land of Ta Lo. Now, Trevor Slattery’s story will continue in the upcoming Disney+ series Wonder Man, which will finally reveal the origins of this unusual actor.

Here are five 2026 RPGs that Expedition 33 fans should keep an eye on.

Despite a period of inactivity, fans still hope for new Dragon Ball anime because the franchise experienced a huge resurgence 12 years ago with the release of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. This movie reignited Akira Toriyama’s passion for the series, allowing him to create a brand new storyline and opening up a wealth of possibilities for Goku and his friends over the last decade. Now, fans can finally watch the film on Netflix.

The success of the Welcome to Derry series proves that adapting more of Stephen King’s work in this way is a good idea. King’s stories are full of deep, historical lore and terrifying places, but movies often don’t have enough time to fully explore these complex backstories. While films are great for telling a concise story, they struggle to create the slow-burn, multi-generational fear that King is known for. A prequel series format solves this problem, giving creators the space to delve into the origins of these frightening elements and address any shortcomings in previous adaptations.

Hey everyone, just a heads-up from my PS5 – the PS Plus “Last Chance to Play” section got updated. It tells you which games are leaving the service next month. Usually, Sony pulls a bunch of games at once, but this time it’s only four. The biggest one, for me anyway, is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Sayonara Wild Hearts is leaving too, which is a bummer. We’ve got until January 20th to play them while they’re still included with our subscription, otherwise we’ll have to buy them if we want to keep playing!

Originally a graphic novel by Jillian Tamaki, Super Mutant Magic Academy is being adapted into an animated series by its creator, J.G. Quintel. An update from an animator working on the show, Dee Makes, confirmed the series will now release in 2026. While earlier reports suggested a possible 2025 premiere, it looks like the bulk of the animation work is now complete. This could be a busy year for Quintel, as there were also hints about a new Regular Show follow-up series coming soon.

Prime Video’s Fallout season 1 was one of the most successful video game adaptations ever made, brilliantly capturing the spirit of the games while telling its own exciting story. Now, season 2 is arriving on December 17th, and critics are already raving about it – it’s earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a remarkable accomplishment.