For decades, movies and TV shows have frequently featured space travel as a central theme, resulting in some truly memorable portrayals of astronauts. The grand scale of space exploration and the programs that make it possible naturally lend themselves to both dramatic storytelling and factual documentaries, and Tom Hanks’ new series successfully blends these two approaches.
A new game in the Octopath Traveler series is coming soon! As reported by Game Informer, a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) based on the popular video game will be released in October. While the Octopath Traveler TRPG has been available in Japan since February 2022, it’s now being translated into English for players in Western markets.
A long-lost film from the Alien series, which its director originally didn’t want released, is now available to stream. This is a significant event for fans. The Alien franchise has always had its share of divisive installments, including Ridley Scott’s earlier films Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, and the Alien: Earth TV series.
While The Lord of the Rings had incredibly intense and memorable moments, several other films have delivered equally impressive action sequences. The trilogy definitely influenced how battles are filmed, inspiring bolder and more ambitious scenes in many movies—even some that came out before it. Films like Gladiator with its sword fights, the sci-fi spectacle of Avatar, and the realistic war scenes in Saving Private Ryan all showcase battles that are just as impactful, if not more so.
Superhero movies existed before the 2000s, but things really changed with films like Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, and the X-Men movies from Fox. These films created a foundation for the massive, interconnected universes we see today, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and have made superheroes a dominant force in modern cinema.
The PlayStation 5 has built up a large library of games, whether you have PlayStation Plus or not. This week, there are four games on the PlayStation Store that you should download quickly before they’re no longer available.
This guide covers everything about Dr. Stone Season 4, Episode 26, and where you can watch it online.
The movie Mermaid is unusual, and while it’s not perfect, it achieves what it sets out to do. Unlike many recent blockbusters that have been criticized for dull colors, Mermaid is strikingly vibrant. Its depiction of Florida is visually stunning, using a rich, saturated color scheme. Just as The Batman made Gotham City feel like a character itself with its dark and moody visuals, Mermaid truly brings Florida to life as a central element of the story. The film is a warm and visually inviting experience.
According to a recent report, Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie won’t be a direct adaptation of any specific game, but will feature familiar locations and the main organization from the series.
Following the events of Revenge of the Sith, stories have shown that some Jedi actually survived the Emperor’s deadly Order 66. While the Empire sent its Inquisitors to hunt them down, the vastness of the galaxy and the Jedi’s abilities allowed many to remain hidden. These surviving Jedi ultimately paved the way for Luke Skywalker and the rebellion that eventually overthrew the Empire in the original Star Wars films.