Articles exploring film and TV content related to video games, including adaptations, documentaries, behind-the-scenes insights, interviews with cast or creators, streaming releases, and critical reception of game-inspired media.
Prepare to be captivated as “Gladiator 2,” directed by the visionary Ridley Scott at 82, unveils its explosive first trailer, promising a $310 million spectacle of political intrigue, grand epics, and fantastical elements set in an ancient Rome under attack, with Lucius (Paul Mescal) stepping into his father Maximus Decimus’ (Russell Crowe) gladiatorial legacy.
Reviving Dumas’ classic with a modern superhero twist, Pathé’s ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ releases on June 28, 2024, starring Pierre Niney and Anamaria Vartolomei in a visually stunning, thematically rich adaptation.
Alien Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, is set to revive the franchise’s original grit with a darker tone, intense claustrophobia, and detailed portrayal of the alien’s evolution, all while receiving Ridley Scott’s approval.
Mad Max Furiosa,” directed by George Miller, dives deeper into Imperator Furiosa’s backstory, offering Anya Taylor-Joy a chance to powerfully portray her complex character through expressive silence, while maintaining the intense action sequences that define the Mad Max franchise.
In “Planet of the Apes – The New Kingdom,” director Wes Ball, known for his work on ‘Maze Runner’ and upcoming Zelda adaptation, successfully reboots the franchise with a generational shift, exploring the consequences of primate evolution 300 years after Caesar’s era.
Netflix’s City Hunter adaptation brilliantly balances Ryo Saeba’s eccentricities, thanks to Ryōhei Suzuki’s exceptional performance, while tastefully integrating iconic ‘Mokkori’ scenes and setting the stage for a hopeful sequel.
Fallout,” the Amazon Prime Video series created by Jonathan Nolan, stands out for its deep respect of the source material, innovative use of original characters, and stunning visuals that faithfully capture the atom-punk aesthetic of the Fallout games, leading to a surge in game sales and signaling a promising new trend in Hollywood adaptations.
In ‘Godzilla X Kong’, director Adam Wingard delivers a thrilling 70% titan spectacle, though Godzilla’s role remains somewhat underdeveloped, echoing its treatment in the 2021 film.
Delve into our blog exploring the intriguing parallels between Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and George Lucas’ “Star Wars,” suggesting that Lucas may have drawn inspiration from “Dune” to craft his iconic universe.
After a decade-long production, the Borderlands movie, featuring a star-studded cast including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Jack Black, is set to hit cinemas on August 7th next year, following the footsteps of James Gunn’s vibrant storytelling.