Horror movies often offer a quick path to profit because they’re usually inexpensive to make and can still draw large audiences. While many successful horror films follow a predictable pattern, some truly stand out. For example, while a film like Michael might earn four times its budget back, certain horror movies have generated over 100 times their initial investment, and some have even exceeded that.
As a lifelong Spider-Man fan, I’ve always been amazed by his ingenuity. He’s constantly building incredible gadgets – everything from those handy Spider-Tracers to even copies of the Green Goblin’s glider! So, I started thinking about his own inventions – the stuff Peter Parker actually created himself. Things like Parker Particles are cool, but he discovered those, he didn’t invent them. I wanted to highlight his five most powerful inventions, the things that really showcase his scientific brilliance. Let’s dive in and talk about them!
This year’s State of Play showcase featured major games like Marvel’s Wolverine and the recently revealed God of War Laufey. We also saw more of the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake. But beyond these big titles, some smaller developers shared their new projects, including a prequel to the popular game Dave the Diver. I was particularly excited by this announcement, and I want to explain why you should definitely keep an eye on it.
Tsuyoshi Takaki’s Black Torch is getting an anime adaptation despite having a short run – only 19 chapters – when it was originally published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ in 2018. Fans can finally see the story come to life with the anime’s debut this July as part of a busy summer season for new anime releases. A new trailer offering a preview of the anime is available below.
Fans of Final Fantasy might notice a slight change in Sephiroth’s voice in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation when it releases next year. That’s because a new actor, Travis Willingham, will be voicing the character. Square Enix hasn’t explained why Tyler Hoechlin isn’t returning to the role, but Willingham is a highly experienced voice actor who should do a great job. He’s known for many popular roles in video games, including Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog, Guile in Street Fighter, Thor in Marvel’s Avengers, Kingpin in Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Cell in Dragon Ball.
At SXSW London, showrunner Ryan Condal revealed that the upcoming Battle of the Gullet will be a major event in House of the Dragon Season 3 (as reported by Variety). Described as the most brutal naval battle in the Dance of the Dragons, Condal promises it will be “unlike anything” viewers have ever seen, not just within the Game of Thrones universe, but on television as a whole.
I just learned the official name of the new animated Ghostbusters series on Netflix – it’s called Ghostbusters: Night Shift! They’ve also confirmed it will be released next year. To get us excited, Netflix shared a first look at the series, including a new logo. It definitely gives off a fun and energetic vibe, and if their other animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, is anything to go by, we’re in for a treat. You can see the logo below!
It was somewhat surprising to see The Mandalorian and Grogu judged by a standard from decades ago. This feels like a problem the show should have moved past, especially considering the values expressed by some of its stars and the positive direction the Star Wars universe seemed to be heading.
In this theater of the absurd, Shiba Inu’s weekly burn rate hath surged, a spectacle of futility as 37.52 million tokens are cast into the void. Yet, in the last 24 hours, the fervor waned, with a mere 4.95 million SHIB sacrificed-a 14.18% decline, as if the gods themselves grew weary of this charade.
Key Takeaways (because who doesn’t love a good list?):