Giant Anime Franchise Confirms New Live-Action Adaptation

The manga Kingdom began in 2006 and is still being written by Yasuhisa Hara. In 2019, it was adapted into a live-action film in Japan, followed by three sequels. These films – Kingdom 2: Far And Away, Kingdom 3: The Flame of Destiny, and Kingdom 4: Return of the Great General – closely follow the story of the manga. This summer, a fifth film, Kingdom: Soulful Battle, will be released in Japan on July 17th, and a new trailer is now available.

New HBO Comedy Series Breaks an 11-Year Record to Become an Instant Hit

Called Rooster, this new series features Steve Carell, Charly Clive, and Phil Dunster. It follows author Greg Russo (Carell) who travels to Ludlow College to speak to students, but his real reason for the trip is to check on his daughter. She’s going through a difficult breakup – her husband left her for a pregnant graduate student – and things quickly spiral out of control, involving fire and accusations of assault. Reviews have been mixed, with critics giving it a high 88% rating, while general audiences give it a 65% approval rating.

Leaked Spin-Off From Popular EA Franchise Reportedly Canceled

The future of The Sims franchise is currently unclear, with the new Project Rene and ongoing problems with The Sims 4. Now, it seems one project that was in development has been cancelled. Franci Dimitrovska, a former narrative designer at Maxis, announced on LinkedIn that their Sims project was scrapped, as reported by The Sims Community. Based on images from Dimitrovska’s portfolio, the cancelled project was likely Town Stories, a mobile spin-off game. Here’s what we know about this game, which was never fully revealed.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Might Have Revealed Its New Movie Villain (& You Missed It)

The live-action film, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, will premiere on Paramount+ this fall after being moved from its planned theatrical release. While we haven’t seen any trailers or official images yet, the first glimpses of the movie have appeared through its newly released merchandise. These early looks at the film, including the adult cast, have revealed a new character who appears to be the movie’s main villain.

Jurassic World Rebirth Could’ve Brought Back These Background Villains & It Would’ve Made More Sense

Jurassic World Rebirth kicks off a new era for the Jurassic franchise, introducing a completely fresh set of characters. The story follows a team of dinosaur trackers tasked with infiltrating a deserted InGen facility to extract DNA from three of the island’s most fearsome dinosaurs. Their mission is fraught with danger, as they face numerous colossal threats, including a powerful, escaped dinosaur known as the Distortus rex.

This New RPG Could Be One of 2026’s First GOTY Contenders (but One Thing Might Hold It Back)

I’m talking about Crimson Desert, a game that looks absolutely stunning and clearly draws inspiration from many beloved titles. It has a real chance of winning Game of the Year awards, both officially at The Game Awards and from gamers themselves. However, one problem could prevent it from dominating the competition and becoming the best RPG of 2026. While some players might not mind it, this core issue could be a dealbreaker for a lot of people.