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Before video games truly advanced, the arcade was where it was at. Much like Saturday morning cartoons, it’s one of those obsolete ideas from the past where you get why it’s gone, but damn if it didn’t represent some wonderful times. Arcade games seemed like the zenith of what a video game could look and feel like. Consoles were great and all, but you knew that if you were getting a port of an arcade classic for your 8-bit or 16-bit system, you weren’t getting the full package.
One of the genres that truly felt like the soul of the arcade experience was the beat ‘em up. The idea that you, a couple of friends, or even some complete strangers could join together at a cabinet and go on a trek to beat up as many enemy thugs as possible until you either ran out of quarters and couldn’t continue,...
One of the genres that truly felt like the soul of the arcade experience was the beat ‘em up. The idea that you, a couple of friends, or even some complete strangers could join together at a cabinet and go on a trek to beat up as many enemy thugs as possible until you either ran out of quarters and couldn’t continue,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
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Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are perhaps two of the most talked-about franchises at the moment; the former because the creators of the original show announced a movie being in the works and the latter because Deadpool and Wolverine is due for release soon.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The Great Divide
The animated fantasy TV show, which aired for a total of three seasons, from 2005 to 2008, featured an ensemble cast of voice actors. One such actor is Dante Basco, who once opened up about the Marvel/X-Men character he would like to portray.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Dante Basco on the X-Men Character He Would Like to Portray A still of Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender, created by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino, is one of the most beloved animated series. Mostly inspired by East Asian culture,...
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The Great Divide
The animated fantasy TV show, which aired for a total of three seasons, from 2005 to 2008, featured an ensemble cast of voice actors. One such actor is Dante Basco, who once opened up about the Marvel/X-Men character he would like to portray.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Dante Basco on the X-Men Character He Would Like to Portray A still of Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender, created by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino, is one of the most beloved animated series. Mostly inspired by East Asian culture,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
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"Wicked" began its life as a playful, lore-rich 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, which imagined deep backstories and complex relationships between the characters from "The Wizard of Oz." By Maguire's imagining, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West was merely misunderstood and marginalized. In 2003, lyricist Stephen Schwartz and dramatist Winnie Holzman adapted Maguire's novel into a Broadway musical that almost instantly became a runaway hit. "Wicked" won three Tonys, and had since set up camp on Broadway, becoming one of the longest-running shows in the history of the Great White Way. As of this writing, "Wicked" has surpassed "Cats" in number of performances.
Due in theaters on November 27, 2024, is the first part of a massive two-film adaptation of "Wicked" directed by the venerable Jon M. Chu. Although the stage version of "Wicked" only runs about two and a half hours, Chu has elected to expand it into a "Dune"-sized event,...
Due in theaters on November 27, 2024, is the first part of a massive two-film adaptation of "Wicked" directed by the venerable Jon M. Chu. Although the stage version of "Wicked" only runs about two and a half hours, Chu has elected to expand it into a "Dune"-sized event,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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"Arcane" is one of the best animated shows of the past decade, a masterclass in adapting and reinterpreting a popular franchise for a different medium. Studio Fortiche delivered one of the most stunning pieces of animation in years with this show, which draws from the world of the hugely popular video game franchise "League of Legends."
The story follows a group of characters across the socioeconomic spectrum in the dual city of Piltover and Zaun. They are caught in the middle of a revolution when the discovery of a century is made — arcane technology, which is essentially magic. There are compelling characters and stories, exquisite worldbuilding, and gorgeous fight scenes to boot.
"Arcane" also boasts a fantastic voice cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, and many more actors who are set to return for season 2.
Most of the cast was unfamiliar with the "League of Legends" universe...
The story follows a group of characters across the socioeconomic spectrum in the dual city of Piltover and Zaun. They are caught in the middle of a revolution when the discovery of a century is made — arcane technology, which is essentially magic. There are compelling characters and stories, exquisite worldbuilding, and gorgeous fight scenes to boot.
"Arcane" also boasts a fantastic voice cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, and many more actors who are set to return for season 2.
Most of the cast was unfamiliar with the "League of Legends" universe...
- 12/24/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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Clockwise from bottom left: Julie & Julia (Photo: Columbia Pictures); Chef (Photo: Open Road Films); Hook (Photo: TriStar Pictures); Eat Drink Man Woman (Photo:vThe Samuel Goldwyn Company); Parallel Mothers (Photo: Sony Pictures Classics); Tampopo (Photo: Film Forum)Graphic: Libby McGuire
It’s time again to sit down to Thanksgiving dinner...
It’s time again to sit down to Thanksgiving dinner...
- 11/22/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
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Before John Wick ushered in a new era of stuntmen turned directors, Expend4bles director Scott Waugh was one of the few exceptions to pull off the feat. Following in the footsteps of his older brother Ric Roman Waugh, the younger Waugh made his own luck by funding 2012’s Act of Valor and co-directing the action film alongside Mouse McCoy. The film starred active-duty Navy Seals, and its success then opened the door for Waugh to direct Need for Speed for Disney, as well as DreamWorks head Steven Spielberg.
Expend4bles is now Waugh’s fifth feature film, and he managed to cross off a major bucket-list item in working with Sylvester Stallone. The duo were supposed to join forces with Jackie Chan on Waugh’s other 2023 film, Hidden Strike, but the volatility of Hollywood schedules led to Stallone’s exit. However, Waugh still managed to bring a bit of Chan’s...
Expend4bles is now Waugh’s fifth feature film, and he managed to cross off a major bucket-list item in working with Sylvester Stallone. The duo were supposed to join forces with Jackie Chan on Waugh’s other 2023 film, Hidden Strike, but the volatility of Hollywood schedules led to Stallone’s exit. However, Waugh still managed to bring a bit of Chan’s...
- 9/22/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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This article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of "Ahsoka."
Dave Filoni's latest "Star Wars" show, "Ahsoka," is full of surprises. The series follows Ahsoka Tano, former apprentice of Anakin Skywalker, as she tries to protect the New Republic from the potential threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. She's also interested in using her quest as a way to find Ezra Bridger, a young Jedi who sacrificed himself to take Thrawn out of the Galactic Civil War in the first place. For fans of "Star Wars Rebels," it's expected that more and more characters who were introduced in animation would be making the jump to live-action, especially when you consider that some of the action — at least in early episodes — seems centered on Lothal, one of the central locations of "Rebels."
But there are a couple of characters that make the jump to live-action in the premiere episode of...
Dave Filoni's latest "Star Wars" show, "Ahsoka," is full of surprises. The series follows Ahsoka Tano, former apprentice of Anakin Skywalker, as she tries to protect the New Republic from the potential threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. She's also interested in using her quest as a way to find Ezra Bridger, a young Jedi who sacrificed himself to take Thrawn out of the Galactic Civil War in the first place. For fans of "Star Wars Rebels," it's expected that more and more characters who were introduced in animation would be making the jump to live-action, especially when you consider that some of the action — at least in early episodes — seems centered on Lothal, one of the central locations of "Rebels."
But there are a couple of characters that make the jump to live-action in the premiere episode of...
- 8/23/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz’ “Cleopatra,” which opened in New York on June 12, 1963 and in Los Angeles a week later, was not a flop. In fact, the 243-minute film was a box office champ making $26 million at the box office, $6 million more than the Cinerama epic “How the West was Won.” But being the most expensive movie of its time — the budget ended up being around $44 million which would be around $429.5 million in 2023 — it took a long time to recoup its staggering costs. The film was such a drain on Twentieth Century Fox, the studio ended up having to sell nearly 300 acres of its backlot. That acreage was transformed into Century City.
The budgets started to soar when the original production with Elizabeth Taylor, who asked for and received $1 million for her services, Peter Finch as Julius Caesar, Stephen Boyd as Marc Antony and veteran filmmaker Rouben Mamoulian as director, stopped production...
The budgets started to soar when the original production with Elizabeth Taylor, who asked for and received $1 million for her services, Peter Finch as Julius Caesar, Stephen Boyd as Marc Antony and veteran filmmaker Rouben Mamoulian as director, stopped production...
- 6/19/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
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It’s officially Filipino Heritage Month and we’re highlighting Filipino celebrities who have shattered boundaries and left an indelible mark in the entertainment industry.
Bruno Mars Bruno Mars — Photo: John Angelillo/Upi/Shutterstock
With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Mars, 37, has become synonymous with the Billboard charts. This trailblazing Filipino artist has revolutionized the entertainment industry with an impressive collection of accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards and multiple Billboard chart-topping hits. As a songwriter, producer and performer, he has hooked audiences with his infectious blend of pop, R&b and funk.
Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 20, made a meteoric splash onto the music scene in 2021 with the release of her Grammy-winning debut album “Sour”, with her single “Drivers License” giving her the record of youngest artist to score a No. 1 in the UK at the age of 18.
Tia Carrere Tia Carrere — Photo: Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Carrrere,...
Bruno Mars Bruno Mars — Photo: John Angelillo/Upi/Shutterstock
With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Mars, 37, has become synonymous with the Billboard charts. This trailblazing Filipino artist has revolutionized the entertainment industry with an impressive collection of accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards and multiple Billboard chart-topping hits. As a songwriter, producer and performer, he has hooked audiences with his infectious blend of pop, R&b and funk.
Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 20, made a meteoric splash onto the music scene in 2021 with the release of her Grammy-winning debut album “Sour”, with her single “Drivers License” giving her the record of youngest artist to score a No. 1 in the UK at the age of 18.
Tia Carrere Tia Carrere — Photo: Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Carrrere,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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The latest episode of “Blindspotting” gave millennial fans something they never thought they’d get to see: Dante Basco essentially reprising the role of Rufio, leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg’s “Hook” — even if it was at a Halloween party.
The installment, titled “By Hook or by Crook,” followed as Jacque (April Absynth) invited her new beau Cuddie (Lance Holloway) to her family’s home in Daly City for a Halloween party. After being incorrectly advised by Trish (Jaylen Barron) into wearing a pirate costume to the event, Jacque freaks out upon arrival and reveals to Cuddie that her father is Dante Basco.
Given the actor’s history with pirates, Cuddie’s costume is understandably barred from the event. Though they try to hide it for a while, Basco eventually discovers the truth; leading to a “Hook”-esque sword fight between the men in Jacque’s life.
The installment, titled “By Hook or by Crook,” followed as Jacque (April Absynth) invited her new beau Cuddie (Lance Holloway) to her family’s home in Daly City for a Halloween party. After being incorrectly advised by Trish (Jaylen Barron) into wearing a pirate costume to the event, Jacque freaks out upon arrival and reveals to Cuddie that her father is Dante Basco.
Given the actor’s history with pirates, Cuddie’s costume is understandably barred from the event. Though they try to hide it for a while, Basco eventually discovers the truth; leading to a “Hook”-esque sword fight between the men in Jacque’s life.
- 4/28/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
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