Creator of Canceled Netflix Show Slams Streamer For $150m Mistake (& Then Censors Himself)

Despite featuring acclaimed actresses Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey, the western series The Abandons has been widely criticized, earning a mere 30% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and being labeled a failure by some. Set in 1850s Washington, the show focuses on a fierce rivalry between the leaders of two families—one wealthy and influential, the other built on strong bonds of loyalty—as they fight for control. The show’s creator, Kurt Sutter, departed during production due to disagreements with the studio, a pattern stemming from his previous firing from the series Mayans where he admitted to difficult behavior. Now, Sutter is publicly critical of Netflix’s decision to cancel the show he left before it finished.

Sam Raimi’s New Horror Movie Breaks a 17-Year Box Office Record

Variety reports that Send Help is projected to make $20 million in the U.S. during its opening weekend, slightly more than the $18 million expected for the film Iron Lung. This is the biggest opening weekend ever for a horror movie directed by Raimi, exceeding the $15.8 million earned by Drag Me to Hell in 2009. The film also brought in $8.1 million internationally, for a total worldwide debut of $28.1 million.

Highguard Adds Limited-Time 5v5 Playlist and New Base, Climbs to “Mixed” Rating on Steam

For a limited time this weekend, a special playlist is available that lets more players join each match – increasing the player count from six to ten. There have also been a few adjustments to the raiding phase: players now have ten respawns, and it takes a bit longer for both attackers and defenders to advance. Just a heads-up, the game’s performance with these changes isn’t completely polished yet.

The Most Terrifying Shark Movie Since Jaws Just Arrived on HBO Max (& It’s Based on a True Story)

The survival thriller Open Water is now available to stream on HBO Max, having joined the platform on February 1st. The 2003 film is based on the true and terrifying story of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, an American couple who disappeared in 1998 after being left behind during a scuba diving trip off the coast of Australia. Their belongings later washed ashore, and they were never found. In the movie, actors Blanchard Ryan and Daniel Travis play a couple who get separated from their diving group and are left stranded at sea, surrounded by sharks.

The 7 Best Steampunk Movies Of All Time, Ranked

Steampunk lends itself beautifully to film because designers can create detailed worlds filled with the rich look and feel of materials like copper and wood. While not all steampunk movies include typical elements like airships or clockwork gadgets, they all explore what could have happened if science had developed differently. The best steampunk films use the gritty realism of the 19th century as a backdrop for imaginative stories about innovation and its consequences, bending history to explore the clash between personal desires and the limitations of a society that looks to the future through a vintage lens.

You Can Now Read a Ton of One Piece for Free

I’m so excited! Viz Media is starting the year off right for One Piece fans like me! While we’re all waiting for more to come this Spring, they’ve made it incredibly easy to get into the manga. They’ve released the first 108 chapters – that’s the first 12 volumes! – for free on their digital Shonen Jump. Honestly, if you’ve been thinking about starting One Piece, now is the perfect time!