For several years, Avalanche Studios Group and Xbox Game Studios Publishing have been working together on the game Contraband. However, currently, development has paused while they consider the project’s future direction. We appreciate the enthusiasm from the community since its announcement, and we will provide an update about what’s next as soon as possible.
2026 finds me eagerly anticipating the cinematic voyage of “The Odyssey.” Christopher Nolan appears resolute in weaving grand blockbuster narratives with elite acting performances. And who else could be better for this epic endeavor than Marvel’s finest talents, all listed among the cast.
After Thanos met his end during the Battle of Earth, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been on the hunt for its next major antagonist. Now, that quest is complete! Enter Doctor Doom in “Avengers: Doomsday”. Although it appears there’s no more space for Thanos, actor Josh Brolin hasn’t closed the door on reappearing in the MCU.
As a fervent advocate, I’m thrilled to share that the production of “Dune: Part Three” commenced last month, igniting a flurry of excitement. During this time, our Imax CEO, Rich Gelfond, made an appearance on CNBC, expressing his company’s recent triumphs. In the heat of the moment, he expressed that Denis Villeneuve is filming the entirety of “Dune” with Imax cameras, a statement later found to be inaccurate. Subsequently, Imax rectified the situation by clarifying that Gelfond had inadvertently spoken in error. In reality, “Dune: Part Three” will utilize Imax cameras for select shots, much like many other films employing this cutting-edge technology.
If you found Clown in a Cornfield and its character Frendo the Clown captivating, here’s a collection of 7 movies that each offer a unique take on the chilling clown theme. They are entertaining, unsettling, and will undoubtedly make you see a red nose in a whole new light – with a lingering feeling of unease!
The movie under discussion is titled “The Monkey“, a film directed by Osgood Perkins, based on Stephen King’s 1980 novel of the same name. This chilling story revolves around a peculiar wind-up monkey toy that triggers a chain of bizarre and terrifying deaths. Released in cinemas back in February, it swiftly became one of the standout horror films of 2025, garnering an impressive 78% critics’ approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it among the highest-rated horror movies this year. Six months post its theatrical premiere, “The Monkey” started streaming on Hulu on August 7th.
Joss Whedon, the director of The Avengers, initially envisioned Thanos, the Death-fixated character, as the shadowy puppet master controlling both Loki and the Chitauri. This plan eventually positioned Josh Brolin’s purple-skinned alien as the main antagonist throughout the Infinity Saga. However, this idea started off as just a small role for Thanos.
The shift in times is evident, as indicated by PlayStation’s upcoming release of _Helldivers 2_ on Xbox later this month. Initially, some speculated that developer Arrowhead, with PlayStation’s backing, made this decision. However, it was actually PlayStation who took the initiative to bring _Helldivers 2_ to Xbox, recognizing the potential demand for the game and potentially missing out on significant sales if they didn’t do so. Now, it appears that more PlayStation games may find their way to Xbox in the future.
For both seasoned enthusiasts and fresh faces, diving into the origin stories of beloved comic book characters is a captivating experience. Let’s delve into six intriguing details about the conception of your favorite comic book heroes. Enjoy the ride!
As a hardcore Gears of War fan, I’m stoked to share some exciting news! It looks like we’re in for a massive day one update when Gears of War: Reloaded drops. According to PlayStation Game Size, you’ll need a whopping 63.103 GB of space on your console to download the game on August 21st, before it officially launches on the 26th. So, mark your calendars and make sure your hard drive has enough room for this epic adventure! Can’t wait to jump into the iconic campaign and multiplayer with all of you.