How do you breathe humanity into a post-nuke, radiation-poisoned America? In Fallout, it comes down to Walton Goggins’ noseless Ghoul, a cyclops vault dweller, bloodthirsty mutated bears and a centuries-decayed Santa Monica Pier, just to name a few of the series’ cataclysmic details.
Amazon MGM Studios’ adaptation of the popular Bethesda video game is set in apocalyptic Los Angeles in 2296, 219 years after an atomic bomb obliterates the U.S. Producers Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan and Lisa Joy tapped longtime collaborator and Emmy-winning VFX supervisor Jay Worth (Westworld, Person of Interest)to build that world alongside showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner.
“It was fun being able to make a sad little love letter to L.A., mixed with all the different challenges that we had storytelling-wise and where visual effects were really able to support and enhance the characters,” Worth tells THR. “That’s all it really comes down to: How can we support the story?...
Amazon MGM Studios’ adaptation of the popular Bethesda video game is set in apocalyptic Los Angeles in 2296, 219 years after an atomic bomb obliterates the U.S. Producers Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan and Lisa Joy tapped longtime collaborator and Emmy-winning VFX supervisor Jay Worth (Westworld, Person of Interest)to build that world alongside showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner.
“It was fun being able to make a sad little love letter to L.A., mixed with all the different challenges that we had storytelling-wise and where visual effects were really able to support and enhance the characters,” Worth tells THR. “That’s all it really comes down to: How can we support the story?...
- 6/13/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Today, at the Annecy Animation Festival, former Head of Reel FX Originals and Paramount Animation vice president Jared Mass announced the first project at Chalkdust Animation Studios, a new CG label based in Atlanta, Ga. focused on real-time, virtual production for film and TV projects.
Chalkdust’s debut project, “Boxen: The Childhood Chronicles of C.S. Lewis,” weighs in as a serialized adaptation of Lewis’ first-ever short stories, written with his brother when he was still a child. Financing for the first season has already been finalized by Noble Road Media, a new Atlanta-based organization formed by Michael Carney, who will executive produce with Mass and Vincent Sieber-Smith, co-director of The C.S. Lewis Company.
Production of “Boxen” will feature a mix of traditional animation tools, motion capture and cutting-edge software. It’s a production pipeline that Mass is familiar with from his time producing Netflix’s “Super Giant Robot Brothers” at Reel FX Originals.
Chalkdust’s debut project, “Boxen: The Childhood Chronicles of C.S. Lewis,” weighs in as a serialized adaptation of Lewis’ first-ever short stories, written with his brother when he was still a child. Financing for the first season has already been finalized by Noble Road Media, a new Atlanta-based organization formed by Michael Carney, who will executive produce with Mass and Vincent Sieber-Smith, co-director of The C.S. Lewis Company.
Production of “Boxen” will feature a mix of traditional animation tools, motion capture and cutting-edge software. It’s a production pipeline that Mass is familiar with from his time producing Netflix’s “Super Giant Robot Brothers” at Reel FX Originals.
- 6/13/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The official release date trailer for the viral indie game, Squirrel with a Gun, has taken social media by storm. Developed by solo developer Dan DeEntremont, this quirky sandbox game puts players in the shoes of a mischievous gun-toting squirrel wreaking havoc in a neighborhood.
The trailer, which was posted only today, has already received thousands of views and spawned a slew of jokes and fan art across several platforms. The game’s ridiculous premise, paired with its hilarious animations and promise of open-world mayhem, has struck a chord with gamers looking for a fresh and lighthearted experience!
More Than Just Gun-Based Puzzles Squirrel with an Smg, doing a takedown. | Dee Dee Creations
While the game’s title and marketing have heavily focused on the squirrel’s armed antics, developer Dan DeEntremont reveals that the most unique aspect of Squirrel with a Gun goes beyond its gun-based puzzles.
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The trailer, which was posted only today, has already received thousands of views and spawned a slew of jokes and fan art across several platforms. The game’s ridiculous premise, paired with its hilarious animations and promise of open-world mayhem, has struck a chord with gamers looking for a fresh and lighthearted experience!
More Than Just Gun-Based Puzzles Squirrel with an Smg, doing a takedown. | Dee Dee Creations
While the game’s title and marketing have heavily focused on the squirrel’s armed antics, developer Dan DeEntremont reveals that the most unique aspect of Squirrel with a Gun goes beyond its gun-based puzzles.
SUGGESTED5 Most...
- 6/8/2024
- by Soumyajit Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In the classic RPG genre, few titles are as beloved as Baldur’s Gate 2. Released in 2000, this game set the standard for RPGs and narrative-driven gameplay. From its memorable characters to its companion system, it was a delight to play.
However, Director James Ohlen revealed that during development, he was not happy with the companion system and to look for inspiration, he decided to check other games. The game that finally inspired him was Final Fantasy 7.
Baldur’s Gate 2 Seeking Inspiration in Unexpected Places Director Ohlen was inspired by Final Fantasy 7’s characters. | Beamdog’s Baldur’s Gate 2
In an interview, James Ohlen stated that he was very dissatisfied with the depth of his game’s companionship. With the intense competition in the RPG genre, he knew that making memorable characters with engaging and intense stories would keep the players attached to the game.
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However, Director James Ohlen revealed that during development, he was not happy with the companion system and to look for inspiration, he decided to check other games. The game that finally inspired him was Final Fantasy 7.
Baldur’s Gate 2 Seeking Inspiration in Unexpected Places Director Ohlen was inspired by Final Fantasy 7’s characters. | Beamdog’s Baldur’s Gate 2
In an interview, James Ohlen stated that he was very dissatisfied with the depth of his game’s companionship. With the intense competition in the RPG genre, he knew that making memorable characters with engaging and intense stories would keep the players attached to the game.
SUGGESTEDLarian CEO “Regretted” a...
- 6/7/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
In video game development, choosing the right engine is similar to selecting the foundation for a building. It’s one of the most important decisions that can make or break an entire project. With the introduction of Unreal Engine 5, many studios were looking to build the game there.
However, for Larian Studios, simply selecting the latest engine for Baldur’s Gate 3 was not an easy pick as they have their own engine called Divinity 4.0. The temptation was there for the studio to use Unreal Engine 5, but they decided to stick with their own engine.
Baldur’s Gate 3 ignored the temptation of Unreal Engine 5 (UE5)
Larian Studios had the opportunity to pick UE5 | Baldur’s Gate 3
In an interview, Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, shed some light on the matter of selecting the engine for Baldur’s Gate 3. He discussed why he opted to stay with Divinity 4.0, despite the...
However, for Larian Studios, simply selecting the latest engine for Baldur’s Gate 3 was not an easy pick as they have their own engine called Divinity 4.0. The temptation was there for the studio to use Unreal Engine 5, but they decided to stick with their own engine.
Baldur’s Gate 3 ignored the temptation of Unreal Engine 5 (UE5)
Larian Studios had the opportunity to pick UE5 | Baldur’s Gate 3
In an interview, Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, shed some light on the matter of selecting the engine for Baldur’s Gate 3. He discussed why he opted to stay with Divinity 4.0, despite the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Surprise! General Hospital star Josh Kelly and alum Chloe Lanier dished at a recent event that they are dating. At the Men of General Hospital event in New York, Lanier arrived at the first event dressed up as Kelly, wearing a fake beard and a baseball cap, according to Soaps in Depth. Later, she revealed to fans at a dinner that she and Kelly are in a relationship. Lanier and Kelly posed for photos together at the event. However, they didn’t disclose to fans how long they’d been in a relationship and haven’t gone Instagram official just yet. Kelly currently plays Cody Bell, Mac Scorpio’s (John J. York) son, on the long-running ABC soap. He joined the show in 2022. He got his start in soaps on One Life to Life in 2010 as Cutter Wentworth. Kelly also notably played Jeremy in the Lifetime series UnREAL. Lanier initially...
- 6/5/2024
- TV Insider
The big summer showcase is right around the corner and is anticipated to be a huge event with a lot of surprises. Forza 6 is debuting on the Xbox showcase on the 9th of June 2024, and it needs to be given with Unreal Engine 5.
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At the State of Unreal presentation in 2023, Epic showcased some new features coming to Unreal Engine 5. These new features included Substrate, a new method for handling materials, and new procedural generation tools. Forza 6 needs to take advantage of what Unreal Engine 5 has to offer to up its game.
Will Forza 6 come with Unreal Engine 5?
Undoubtedly, Forza has been people’s favorite ever since the first Forza game came out. Its realistic environment and car mechanics gave players an immersive driving experience. Forza was able to come up with unique settings and world-building that had not been seen before, making it one of the best Xbox originals.
Xbox logo
At the State of Unreal presentation in 2023, Epic showcased some new features coming to Unreal Engine 5. These new features included Substrate, a new method for handling materials, and new procedural generation tools. Forza 6 needs to take advantage of what Unreal Engine 5 has to offer to up its game.
Will Forza 6 come with Unreal Engine 5?
Undoubtedly, Forza has been people’s favorite ever since the first Forza game came out. Its realistic environment and car mechanics gave players an immersive driving experience. Forza was able to come up with unique settings and world-building that had not been seen before, making it one of the best Xbox originals.
- 6/5/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Tribeca Festival 2024 has revealed the participants for this year’s Tribeca Festival Creators Market, which features a curated selection of creatives pitching feature, episodic, audio and immersive projects to a group of industry leaders. Companies in attendance for the pitch market include Sony Pictures Classics, Neon, Cinetic Media, Paramount+, Max, IFC Films and the Sundance Institute.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival Creators Market program includes narrative projects from Tallie Medel (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”) who will pitch her feature film “Ketchikan;” Lauren Minnerath, who will pitch her feature “Clare,” executive produced by Nia DaCosta (“The Marvels”); as well as Oliver Edwin, who will present his narrative feature “Situation #64.” Tisha Robinson-Daly and Jonathan Mason, who previously participated in the Creators Market and in Tribeca’s Epic Games Writing in Unreal program, will pitch their feature in production, “High.”
The documentary selection includes “Rebel Without a Pause,” directed by Maya Cueva and produced...
The 2024 Tribeca Festival Creators Market program includes narrative projects from Tallie Medel (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”) who will pitch her feature film “Ketchikan;” Lauren Minnerath, who will pitch her feature “Clare,” executive produced by Nia DaCosta (“The Marvels”); as well as Oliver Edwin, who will present his narrative feature “Situation #64.” Tisha Robinson-Daly and Jonathan Mason, who previously participated in the Creators Market and in Tribeca’s Epic Games Writing in Unreal program, will pitch their feature in production, “High.”
The documentary selection includes “Rebel Without a Pause,” directed by Maya Cueva and produced...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 has impressed fans with its stunning visuals and rapid development timeline. While its predecessor, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, took seven years to complete, Hellblade 2‘s development began in 2020 and was completed in just four years. This short timeline is particularly impressive given the game’s stunning graphics, which many attribute to the use of Unreal Engine 5.
Hellblade 2’s Speedy Development Time Could be Credited to Unreal Engine 5 Hellblade 2’s quick development can be attributed to Unreal Engine 5
Hellblade 2‘s development spanned four years, a sharp contrast to the seven years taken for its predecessor. This accelerated timeline can be attributed to the use of Unreal Engine 5. The use of Unreal Engine 5 has also brought some new tech in the use of nanites in the game’s graphic development making it one of the first games to make use of it.
Ninja Theory’s...
Hellblade 2’s Speedy Development Time Could be Credited to Unreal Engine 5 Hellblade 2’s quick development can be attributed to Unreal Engine 5
Hellblade 2‘s development spanned four years, a sharp contrast to the seven years taken for its predecessor. This accelerated timeline can be attributed to the use of Unreal Engine 5. The use of Unreal Engine 5 has also brought some new tech in the use of nanites in the game’s graphic development making it one of the first games to make use of it.
Ninja Theory’s...
- 5/30/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
Diablo Cody and Mason Novick are teaming with Wattpad Webtoon Studios to produce an adaptation of the popular Webtoon webcomic “Death of a Pop Star” as a film.
The script will be written by buzzy screenwriter and producer Isa Mazzei. Named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, Mazzei is the writer and producer behind Blumhouse’s psychological horror film “Cam,” as well as producer of Neon’s 2022 eco-thriller “How to Blow Up A Pipeline.” Her first book, “Camgirl,” was selected as one of NPR’s favorite books, and her writing has also been featured in New York Magazine’s The Cut, Glamour Magazine, and Het Hem’s The Couch. She is currently in post-production on an adaptation of “Faces of Death” that she wrote and produced for Legendary Pictures.
The “Death of a Pop Star” webcomic, written by creator Violet Karim and boasting 33 million global views,...
The script will be written by buzzy screenwriter and producer Isa Mazzei. Named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, Mazzei is the writer and producer behind Blumhouse’s psychological horror film “Cam,” as well as producer of Neon’s 2022 eco-thriller “How to Blow Up A Pipeline.” Her first book, “Camgirl,” was selected as one of NPR’s favorite books, and her writing has also been featured in New York Magazine’s The Cut, Glamour Magazine, and Het Hem’s The Couch. She is currently in post-production on an adaptation of “Faces of Death” that she wrote and produced for Legendary Pictures.
The “Death of a Pop Star” webcomic, written by creator Violet Karim and boasting 33 million global views,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The gaming community is very excited about the release of Ninja Theory’s latest game, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. Compared to its sequel, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (2017), the second game is a massive upgrade. A lot of elements have been improved or added but there is something that Ninja Theory primarily focused on since day one: the combat.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
In a recent interview, Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews explained how combat plays a key role in storytelling, making combat a part of the narrative. With this, the fighting sequences are expected to be much more engaging. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is coming to Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 21 May 2024.
Ninja Theory focused on combat for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Combat in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews recently appeared for an interview with Kinda Funny...
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
In a recent interview, Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews explained how combat plays a key role in storytelling, making combat a part of the narrative. With this, the fighting sequences are expected to be much more engaging. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is coming to Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 21 May 2024.
Ninja Theory focused on combat for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Combat in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Ninja Theory Studio Head Dom Matthews recently appeared for an interview with Kinda Funny...
- 5/18/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Fox Entertainment will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community today during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center. The Fox Fall 2024 schedule adds new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series.
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Exclusive: Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom) and Ian Anthony Dale (Accused, The Resident) have joined the cast in heavily recurring roles on the network’s upcoming Rescue: Hi-Surf, the long-in-the-works lifeguard drama from John Wells and Matt Kester.
Hatosy will play Clayton Emerson, a natural politician and the father of rookie lifeguard Kainalu (Alex Aiono). Councilman Emerson is a shoe-in as the next Honolulu Mayor, a position that can work to his and Sonny’s (Robbie Magasiva) mutual advantage when it comes to getting things they want.
The role reunites Hatosy with his Animal Kingdom team of Wells and Kester. Hatosy will also direct the 12th episode of Rescue: Hi-Surf, which has been picked up for 19 episodes by Fox. It will air during the 2024-25 season.
Dale will play Sean Harimoto, a local fireman who winds up working with Em (Arielle Kebbel) on a rescue. Impressed by Em’s fearless approach towards her job,...
Hatosy will play Clayton Emerson, a natural politician and the father of rookie lifeguard Kainalu (Alex Aiono). Councilman Emerson is a shoe-in as the next Honolulu Mayor, a position that can work to his and Sonny’s (Robbie Magasiva) mutual advantage when it comes to getting things they want.
The role reunites Hatosy with his Animal Kingdom team of Wells and Kester. Hatosy will also direct the 12th episode of Rescue: Hi-Surf, which has been picked up for 19 episodes by Fox. It will air during the 2024-25 season.
Dale will play Sean Harimoto, a local fireman who winds up working with Em (Arielle Kebbel) on a rescue. Impressed by Em’s fearless approach towards her job,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nina Lederman, Sony Pictures Television’s global scripted boss, is exiting amid the slowdown.
Veteran TV exec Lederman is leaving in June after six years heading up global scripted development and programing for Spt, with the group understood to be pivoting focus to the core businesses of local international production.
Based in LA, Lederman joined Spt in 2018 to head the global scripted team, working closely with indies in the UK and Australia such as The Crown producer Left Bank, His Dark Materials maker Bad Wolf and Artful Dodger indie Curio Media. As EVP, Global Scripted Development, she worked on development, U.S. pre-sales and international co-productions, with credits including Netflix hit My Life with the Walter Boys and MGM+’s Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue.
Lederman will leave in June. Her role is being eliminated and responsibilities being reallocated within the group, we understand, and no others are leaving.
Veteran TV exec Lederman is leaving in June after six years heading up global scripted development and programing for Spt, with the group understood to be pivoting focus to the core businesses of local international production.
Based in LA, Lederman joined Spt in 2018 to head the global scripted team, working closely with indies in the UK and Australia such as The Crown producer Left Bank, His Dark Materials maker Bad Wolf and Artful Dodger indie Curio Media. As EVP, Global Scripted Development, she worked on development, U.S. pre-sales and international co-productions, with credits including Netflix hit My Life with the Walter Boys and MGM+’s Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue.
Lederman will leave in June. Her role is being eliminated and responsibilities being reallocated within the group, we understand, and no others are leaving.
- 4/24/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Fortnite is not going anywhere any time soon after continuous and constant changes and support provided by the developers at Epic Games. The live-service game has thrived on its creativity and competitive gameplay and will utilize concepts from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga soon.
Players commandeering vehicles was a popular addition to the game but the developers will take it to the next step by granting them the ability to hijack vehicles.
Fortnite and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Will Enable Hijacking Epic Games will team up with Mad Max for an upcoming Fortnite update.
Leaks are common in the modern age of gaming, and Epic Games is a prime target. Upcoming collaborations and game modes often leak way earlier than the developers want, but it usually works out in their favor. The latest leak features a hijacking feature similar to what was seen in the Mad Max films and...
Players commandeering vehicles was a popular addition to the game but the developers will take it to the next step by granting them the ability to hijack vehicles.
Fortnite and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Will Enable Hijacking Epic Games will team up with Mad Max for an upcoming Fortnite update.
Leaks are common in the modern age of gaming, and Epic Games is a prime target. Upcoming collaborations and game modes often leak way earlier than the developers want, but it usually works out in their favor. The latest leak features a hijacking feature similar to what was seen in the Mad Max films and...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Christopher Cousins has joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in a recurring role, CBS has announced. The actor will make his Y&r debut on Tuesday, April 30. He has been cast as “Alan Laurent,” a psychiatrist and friend of Ashley’s (Eileen Davidson) from her time in Paris, CBS has revealed. Alan will appear across multiple episodes after his April 30 debut. Cousins is best known for his performance as conman Cain Rogan in 41 episodes of One Life to Live from 1991 to 2008. He also played Dr. Kirk in six episodes of General Hospital in 2020, 10 episodes of UnREAL from 2016 to 2018 (as Gary), and seven episodes of Glee from 2013 to 2015 (as Superintendent Bob Harris). Most recently he was seen in two episodes of The Resident in 2022 and 2023. His other most notable performance was as Ted Beneke in 13 episodes of Breaking Bad. Ashley’s time in Paris has been a point of...
- 4/17/2024
- TV Insider
Coming out of Early Access back in February on Steam and the Epic Game Store, KillPixel’s Quake-inspired dark fantasy horror Fps Wrath: Aeon of Ruin will finally be coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 25.
The story for Wrath: Aeon of Ruin sees players awaken as the Outlander among the ruins of what was once The Old World. Following the guidance of a mysterious being known as the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, players begin the bloody mission of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. Mow down hordes of enemies with nine distinct weapons.
Powered by the legendary Quake Engine, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin embraces the timeless elements of classic titles such as the aforementioned Quake, as well as Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Unreal, and Hexen.
Equipped with weapons of exceptional power and an inventory of equally-exceptional artifacts, players must traverse ancient crypts,...
The story for Wrath: Aeon of Ruin sees players awaken as the Outlander among the ruins of what was once The Old World. Following the guidance of a mysterious being known as the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, players begin the bloody mission of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. Mow down hordes of enemies with nine distinct weapons.
Powered by the legendary Quake Engine, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin embraces the timeless elements of classic titles such as the aforementioned Quake, as well as Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Unreal, and Hexen.
Equipped with weapons of exceptional power and an inventory of equally-exceptional artifacts, players must traverse ancient crypts,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Some more information regarding Funcom’s upcoming game, Dune: Awakening, has been revealed. Based on the popular Dune franchise, the game will be a survival Mmo featuring different maps. The number of players on each map will vary but since the game is still in development, the number could change. The game’s creative director, Joel Bylos, compared some elements of the game to Funcom’s 2021 game, Conan Exiles.
Dune: Awakening
In a recent Q&a session, Bylos answered some important questions regarding the game and also revealed that there is a sandworm in the deep desert map or Arrakis, which will punish the players with death penalties depending on how players die. The sandworm consumes the player and their belongings so players must be very careful while exploring this map.
Dune: Awakening will have death penalties for making mistakes in the game’s deep desert map Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening‘s creative director,...
Dune: Awakening
In a recent Q&a session, Bylos answered some important questions regarding the game and also revealed that there is a sandworm in the deep desert map or Arrakis, which will punish the players with death penalties depending on how players die. The sandworm consumes the player and their belongings so players must be very careful while exploring this map.
Dune: Awakening will have death penalties for making mistakes in the game’s deep desert map Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening‘s creative director,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
If you are familiar with the world of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (Moba) games, then you’ve probably heard of Predecessor. If you haven’t heard of it, then you might know about its predecessor, which was the Epic Games title, Paragon.
Although Paragon would suffer the great fate of cancellation in 2018, its assets remained free for those working in the Unreal Engine Marketplace. While many might have written off the game’s demise and moved on, content creator Robbie Singh knew better. He had a passion for this project and was unwilling to let it go. This would lead to the founding of Omeda Studios, where he would become the CEO and start to build out Predecessor and the community.
The day after the title officially went into free open beta, I had the chance to squad up with Robbie and Head of Marketing, Eric Neigher, to play the game.
Although Paragon would suffer the great fate of cancellation in 2018, its assets remained free for those working in the Unreal Engine Marketplace. While many might have written off the game’s demise and moved on, content creator Robbie Singh knew better. He had a passion for this project and was unwilling to let it go. This would lead to the founding of Omeda Studios, where he would become the CEO and start to build out Predecessor and the community.
The day after the title officially went into free open beta, I had the chance to squad up with Robbie and Head of Marketing, Eric Neigher, to play the game.
- 4/6/2024
- by Ezekiel Hall
- FandomWire
Ninjas have never been out of vogue but between last year’s Turtles animated feature “Mutant Mayhem” and the recently-released Netflix series “House of Ninjas,” it’s fair to say they’re having a moment.
Not that your average “Ninjago” fan (average age 6-8) would care about whether or not ninjas are in vogue. Since launching simultaneously as a show and product 13 years ago, the Lego-originated IP has spawned 16 seasons, 235 episodes, a 2017 feature film starring Jackie Chan, theme park attractions and, of course, plenty of toys.
In 2023 “Ninjago” was semi-rebooted under a fresh title “Ninjago: Dragons Rising,” which introduced new characters and story arcs. In part the change came about because the “Ninjago” universe was so vast there was no easy access point for a new generation of kids. “There’s so much material, it’s our longest running show,” says Asa Tait, head of production at Lego’s...
Not that your average “Ninjago” fan (average age 6-8) would care about whether or not ninjas are in vogue. Since launching simultaneously as a show and product 13 years ago, the Lego-originated IP has spawned 16 seasons, 235 episodes, a 2017 feature film starring Jackie Chan, theme park attractions and, of course, plenty of toys.
In 2023 “Ninjago” was semi-rebooted under a fresh title “Ninjago: Dragons Rising,” which introduced new characters and story arcs. In part the change came about because the “Ninjago” universe was so vast there was no easy access point for a new generation of kids. “There’s so much material, it’s our longest running show,” says Asa Tait, head of production at Lego’s...
- 4/4/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
PlayStation 5 fans are super hyped about the upcoming action-adventure game Stellar Blade. This game would no doubt be very successful upon launch. Fans of the game are already geared up for it, searching every high and low of the internet for more details regarding this game.
But one must know that Stellar Blade is not the only game released this year. And it is not the only game coming to PlayStation 5 either. It would be the only exclusive, yes, but still, there are numerous games on the way to all the platforms in the coming months that would hype up fans of gaming everywhere. Here are some of those games.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II A still from Hellblade 2
Ninja Theory is developing this much-awaited sequel to their 2017 hit Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. They called their previous title an indie Aaa game. Their new game is going to be made...
But one must know that Stellar Blade is not the only game released this year. And it is not the only game coming to PlayStation 5 either. It would be the only exclusive, yes, but still, there are numerous games on the way to all the platforms in the coming months that would hype up fans of gaming everywhere. Here are some of those games.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II A still from Hellblade 2
Ninja Theory is developing this much-awaited sequel to their 2017 hit Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. They called their previous title an indie Aaa game. Their new game is going to be made...
- 4/4/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
For the second time in two years, China-based Willmountain Films is headed to the Cannes Film Festival. Filmapalooza, the global 48 Hour Film Project competition, was held on March 20-23, and, out of 130 cities and 4000 films in competition, the Willmountain Films team won Best Cinematography and was nominated for Best Film, Best Directing, and Best Visual Effects. Because of its success, their sci-fi short film “Detaching” “梦蝶蝶梦” was selected for the 48 Hour Film Project's Best from Around the World screening being held at the Cannes Marché du Film's Short Film Corner this coming May.
The sci-fi genre short film “Detaching” “梦蝶蝶梦” explores the themes of loss, addiction, and artificial intelligence. Logline: When a game developer becomes addicted to her own game, only a powerful AI can save her from herself. The Shanghai-based cast includes Gao Lipei who won “Best Actress” at the Shanghai 2023 48 Hour Film Project, Luke Rayn, and Tyren Scott Thomas.
The sci-fi genre short film “Detaching” “梦蝶蝶梦” explores the themes of loss, addiction, and artificial intelligence. Logline: When a game developer becomes addicted to her own game, only a powerful AI can save her from herself. The Shanghai-based cast includes Gao Lipei who won “Best Actress” at the Shanghai 2023 48 Hour Film Project, Luke Rayn, and Tyren Scott Thomas.
- 4/3/2024
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Marvel has never left the public eye due to the success and fame of their cinematic universe, which generated countless more spinoff titles and installments that spanned for almost two decades and spawned millions of fans. Originally based on comic books, the heroes of Marvel have made their way into other media like gaming, and NetEase is planning something risky.
Competitive gaming has taken the world by storm, and almost every major company has dipped their toes and developed their own take on the battle royale genre. Marvel Rivals is rumored to be an upcoming game by NetEase that is in the same vein as Overwatch and features a plethora of heroes from the history of Marvel.
Overwatch Serves as the Inspiration for NetEase’s Marvel Rivals Overwatch is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
The multiplayer title served as the inspiration for NetEase’s latest title...
Competitive gaming has taken the world by storm, and almost every major company has dipped their toes and developed their own take on the battle royale genre. Marvel Rivals is rumored to be an upcoming game by NetEase that is in the same vein as Overwatch and features a plethora of heroes from the history of Marvel.
Overwatch Serves as the Inspiration for NetEase’s Marvel Rivals Overwatch is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
The multiplayer title served as the inspiration for NetEase’s latest title...
- 3/26/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
A couple of days ago, the Gdc (Game Developers Conference) ended with a lot of new games and updates regarding the videogame industry. Among the most important announcements and presentations, the State of Unreal (Engine) itself stood out.
The Unreal Engine from Epic Games introduced its new 5.4 update with a lot of new features. With the reveal of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra in action, the State of Unreal conference confirmed that all cinematic elements of this title were rendered in real-time, giving a glimpse of the power that Unreal Engine 5 has for future updates and games.
Unreal Engine 5 in the State of Unreal was the Protagonist of the Gdc MetaHuman technology can now be added to Fortnite. This was revealed at the State of Unreal 2024 at the Gdc.
Epic Games is really taking advantage of all the perks that Unreal Engine 5 has. Thanks to things like the MetaHuman Npc generator,...
The Unreal Engine from Epic Games introduced its new 5.4 update with a lot of new features. With the reveal of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra in action, the State of Unreal conference confirmed that all cinematic elements of this title were rendered in real-time, giving a glimpse of the power that Unreal Engine 5 has for future updates and games.
Unreal Engine 5 in the State of Unreal was the Protagonist of the Gdc MetaHuman technology can now be added to Fortnite. This was revealed at the State of Unreal 2024 at the Gdc.
Epic Games is really taking advantage of all the perks that Unreal Engine 5 has. Thanks to things like the MetaHuman Npc generator,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Unreal Engine and Epic Games had a space at the Gdc (Game Developers Conference), where they introduced the new Unreal Engine 5.4. This version of the popular engine has a lot of new features regarding animation. Fortnite has also appeared on the conference, with several, especially in the Uefn territory (Unreal Editor for Fortnite).
Epic Games confirmed outstanding numbers for Creators 2.0 on Uefn. The details talk about more than 80,000 islands created that utilized the tools provided by Epic Games and Unreal technology. Fortnite keeps making the possibilities for first-time developers even more user-friendly.
Fortnite Uefn numbers surprised audiences in the State of Unreal at the Gdc More than 80,000 islands were created with Uefn in Fortnite. This was revealed in the State of Unreal at the Gdc.
At the Gdc, Epic Games and Unreal Engine unveiled numerous new updates, including the first trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, which shows Unreal Engine 5.4 in action.
Epic Games confirmed outstanding numbers for Creators 2.0 on Uefn. The details talk about more than 80,000 islands created that utilized the tools provided by Epic Games and Unreal technology. Fortnite keeps making the possibilities for first-time developers even more user-friendly.
Fortnite Uefn numbers surprised audiences in the State of Unreal at the Gdc More than 80,000 islands were created with Uefn in Fortnite. This was revealed in the State of Unreal at the Gdc.
At the Gdc, Epic Games and Unreal Engine unveiled numerous new updates, including the first trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, which shows Unreal Engine 5.4 in action.
- 3/24/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The Gdc (Game Developers Conference) is happening right now in San Francisco, with all kinds of news and updates on all kinds of studios and games. Epic Games and Unreal Engine had their own conference called the Unreal State. In this presentation, they introduce the Unreal Engine 5.4 and a lot of new features for the Unreal Editor on Fortnite (Uefn).
Creators 2.0 elevated the way to design new islands and activities for the Fortnite ecosystem. Epic Games also confirmed that the Epic Games Store will be available on Android and iOS.
Epic Games has revealed a lot of new updates for Unreal Engine at Gdc Unreal Engine 5.4 has many new features that will apply in all Epic Games products, including Fortnite.
The Gdc (Game Developers Conference) is happening right now in San Francisco, with all kinds of news and updates on all kinds of studios and games. Epic Games and...
Creators 2.0 elevated the way to design new islands and activities for the Fortnite ecosystem. Epic Games also confirmed that the Epic Games Store will be available on Android and iOS.
Epic Games has revealed a lot of new updates for Unreal Engine at Gdc Unreal Engine 5.4 has many new features that will apply in all Epic Games products, including Fortnite.
The Gdc (Game Developers Conference) is happening right now in San Francisco, with all kinds of news and updates on all kinds of studios and games. Epic Games and...
- 3/23/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The Dune Mmo is real, and it’s happening. In the recent State of Unreal live stream, we got a ton more details regarding Awakening, including the game’s environments. It’s already generating praise for looking very promising and might be just what the Starfield-shaped holes in our hearts need.
The creative director, Joel Bylos, sheds light on the careful process behind translating the franchise’s immersive world into video game format.
Dune: Awakening’s Procedurally Generated Environments Already Surpass Starfield Dune: Awakening is already shaping up to be a better Starfield.
When transitioning from literature to film and finally to gaming, the team behind Awakening needed to shift from a structured narrative to a player-driven sandbox experience. This required creating expansive possibility spaces within the game’s world, encouraging discovery, exploration, and survival.
Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system proved critical in setting up sandbox interactions within the game.
The creative director, Joel Bylos, sheds light on the careful process behind translating the franchise’s immersive world into video game format.
Dune: Awakening’s Procedurally Generated Environments Already Surpass Starfield Dune: Awakening is already shaping up to be a better Starfield.
When transitioning from literature to film and finally to gaming, the team behind Awakening needed to shift from a structured narrative to a player-driven sandbox experience. This required creating expansive possibility spaces within the game’s world, encouraging discovery, exploration, and survival.
Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system proved critical in setting up sandbox interactions within the game.
- 3/22/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Complementing the stellar soundtrack of the Dune movies are the stunning visuals and set pieces from the mind of Denis Villeneuve. The director has managed to lift the world from the pages of Frank Herbert’s novels and present it to us in a way we’ve never seen before.
Subsequently, Dune: Awakening has some pretty big sand boots to fill when it comes to breathtaking visuals and vistas. If the recent State of Unreal event is anything to go by, Funcom is gearing up to give fans of the series a truly beautiful experience.
Dune: Awakening Shows off Some Amazing Visuals and Set Pieces
Dune: Awakening is using everything Unreal Engine 5 can offer to create a faithful Arrakis.
Epic Games’ State of Unreal 2024 showcase provided some new information regarding the future of the computer graphics tool. We got a first look at Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and how...
Subsequently, Dune: Awakening has some pretty big sand boots to fill when it comes to breathtaking visuals and vistas. If the recent State of Unreal event is anything to go by, Funcom is gearing up to give fans of the series a truly beautiful experience.
Dune: Awakening Shows off Some Amazing Visuals and Set Pieces
Dune: Awakening is using everything Unreal Engine 5 can offer to create a faithful Arrakis.
Epic Games’ State of Unreal 2024 showcase provided some new information regarding the future of the computer graphics tool. We got a first look at Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and how...
- 3/22/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Recently, there was a State of Unreal 2024 livestream that revealed a lot of new information in terms of Fortnite, the Unreal engine, and Epic Games as a company. Throughout this live stream, plenty of future content was showcased for Fortnite and Lego Fortnite, but there was one announcement that players have been waiting years for.
This major announcement is something players have been begging for since Fortnite‘s release back in 2017, and now they can finally rest easy. The feature in question is the ability to change from a third-person to a first-person view, and players cannot wait to get their hands on it.
A Change in Perspective Is Coming to Fortnite, and It’s a Long-Awaited Change Fortnite will finally bring its first-person perspective to the game.
Over the many years that Fortnite has been active, there has been one major feature players have been begging for, and that...
This major announcement is something players have been begging for since Fortnite‘s release back in 2017, and now they can finally rest easy. The feature in question is the ability to change from a third-person to a first-person view, and players cannot wait to get their hands on it.
A Change in Perspective Is Coming to Fortnite, and It’s a Long-Awaited Change Fortnite will finally bring its first-person perspective to the game.
Over the many years that Fortnite has been active, there has been one major feature players have been begging for, and that...
- 3/21/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra made its debut in the Unreal State yesterday. Skydance New Media surprised fans with incredible graphics and a solid narrative that merges Captain America and Black Panther in this game. This title will have four different characters to control.
However, NetEase is also developing a new Aaa first-person shooter game called Marvel Rivals. This studio, which is popular for making Mmo titles, is also part of the Tencent conglomerate. Rumors are saying that Marvel Rivals will be announced this year for consoles, mobile devices, and PCs.
Marvel Rivals could be even better than Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra reveal has make that the project developed by NetEase, Marvel Rivals come to light.
The Game Developers Conference is live, and it has revealed several new updates about some very interesting games. Inside the Unreal Engine, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra impressed...
However, NetEase is also developing a new Aaa first-person shooter game called Marvel Rivals. This studio, which is popular for making Mmo titles, is also part of the Tencent conglomerate. Rumors are saying that Marvel Rivals will be announced this year for consoles, mobile devices, and PCs.
Marvel Rivals could be even better than Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra reveal has make that the project developed by NetEase, Marvel Rivals come to light.
The Game Developers Conference is live, and it has revealed several new updates about some very interesting games. Inside the Unreal Engine, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra impressed...
- 3/21/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Epic Games’ third-person shooter title Fortnite is one of the most popular titles out there. It has a large community thanks to its unique battle royale gameplay and timely collaborations that keep players engaged. The game is currently in Chapter 5, Season 2, called Myths and Mortals.
Fortnite is played in the third-person, and there have been several rumors suggesting that it will soon get the first-person mode to take on Call of Duty. It has now been confirmed by Epic Games that Fortnite will finally be getting the highly anticipated mode later this year.
Epic Games Confirms First-Person Mode for Fortnite
Fortnite is getting the long-awaited first-person mode this year.
Fortnite fans have been hoping to get the first-person mode for quite a while now, and Epic Games made it official during the State of Unreal livestreamduring the State of Unreal livestream during Gdc 2024 at the Game Developer Conference (Gdc) 2024 that...
Fortnite is played in the third-person, and there have been several rumors suggesting that it will soon get the first-person mode to take on Call of Duty. It has now been confirmed by Epic Games that Fortnite will finally be getting the highly anticipated mode later this year.
Epic Games Confirms First-Person Mode for Fortnite
Fortnite is getting the long-awaited first-person mode this year.
Fortnite fans have been hoping to get the first-person mode for quite a while now, and Epic Games made it official during the State of Unreal livestreamduring the State of Unreal livestream during Gdc 2024 at the Game Developer Conference (Gdc) 2024 that...
- 3/21/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Every gamer around the world will have either heard or played Fortnite, but now, thanks to the State of Unreal 2024, we can see some of the upcoming content that will be coming to the game over the next few updates.
Whether you are more focused on the battle royale mode or enjoying exploring the many creator islands, Lego survival mode, or the plenty of other modes that are available within the game, this State of Unreal has something for everyone, as plenty of content and quality of life updates have been revealed.
Finding Creative Islands Will Be Even Easier Now Than Ever Before
Players will soon be able to find their favourite creative islands so much easier thanks to a new system that will be added to the game. The simplest part of this feature will be the opportunity to favourite certain islands so that you can save them to a list for easy access.
Whether you are more focused on the battle royale mode or enjoying exploring the many creator islands, Lego survival mode, or the plenty of other modes that are available within the game, this State of Unreal has something for everyone, as plenty of content and quality of life updates have been revealed.
Finding Creative Islands Will Be Even Easier Now Than Ever Before
Players will soon be able to find their favourite creative islands so much easier thanks to a new system that will be added to the game. The simplest part of this feature will be the opportunity to favourite certain islands so that you can save them to a list for easy access.
- 3/21/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Rumors about the name of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, a new Skydance New Media game about Captain America and Black Panther, did not overly excite fans. However, the State of Unreal at Gdc (Game Developers Conference) confirmed this name with a new CGI trailer.
This amazing trailer shows the power of the Unreal Engine 5 in action. This title has four different characters to use and is the first title for one of the creators of Uncharted and Legacy of Kain, Amy Hennig. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will be released sometime in 2025.
The Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra trailer was full of Easter eggs with the movies and comics Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will be available sometime in 2025.
After the rumored name for this game, fans were not very confident about Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, but the trailer cleared all the doubts with a lot of action...
This amazing trailer shows the power of the Unreal Engine 5 in action. This title has four different characters to use and is the first title for one of the creators of Uncharted and Legacy of Kain, Amy Hennig. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will be released sometime in 2025.
The Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra trailer was full of Easter eggs with the movies and comics Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will be available sometime in 2025.
After the rumored name for this game, fans were not very confident about Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, but the trailer cleared all the doubts with a lot of action...
- 3/20/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra just got an explosive story trailer during the State of Unreal 2024 presentation and Unreal Engine showcased its might once again. The trailer showcased Captain America hunting Black Panther with the game set in the year 1943, as per the title.
Unreal Engine 5’s capabilities were also showcased in full force as the characters and the overall visuals looked far better than any of the previous Marvel titles. The trailer ended with the release date shown as 2025, and while it’s a long wait for the title, fans wouldn’t worry much so long as the game releases without bugs and glitches.
First Look Trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Looks Unreal
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was revealed during Unreal Engine’s State of Unreal presentation today.
State of Unreal from Gdc 2024 just concluded and the presentation showcased the upcoming game developed using Unreal Engine...
Unreal Engine 5’s capabilities were also showcased in full force as the characters and the overall visuals looked far better than any of the previous Marvel titles. The trailer ended with the release date shown as 2025, and while it’s a long wait for the title, fans wouldn’t worry much so long as the game releases without bugs and glitches.
First Look Trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Looks Unreal
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was revealed during Unreal Engine’s State of Unreal presentation today.
State of Unreal from Gdc 2024 just concluded and the presentation showcased the upcoming game developed using Unreal Engine...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ayoub Hassan Adur
- FandomWire
Do the Gamers know they don't have a monopoly on reality television?
The second season of The Traitors is a cultural experience -- it's the Megatron of reality television. It has so much built-in reality TV lore and glory that it's no wonder it sets social media on fire.
Honestly, it's the Olympics of reality television and absolutely delicious for understanding every facet of how the genre and its respective fandoms work.
It's the Super Bowl of reality greatness. While some kinks still need to be worked out with the series, from formatting to editing and plenty in between, The Traitors U.S. understands the assignment and deserves to be the hit that it is.
All renditions of The Traitors are positively devourable for various reasons. The savagery of The Traitors U.K. is epic all on its own, and The Traitors Australia has fascinating gameplay.
But The Traitors U.
The second season of The Traitors is a cultural experience -- it's the Megatron of reality television. It has so much built-in reality TV lore and glory that it's no wonder it sets social media on fire.
Honestly, it's the Olympics of reality television and absolutely delicious for understanding every facet of how the genre and its respective fandoms work.
It's the Super Bowl of reality greatness. While some kinks still need to be worked out with the series, from formatting to editing and plenty in between, The Traitors U.S. understands the assignment and deserves to be the hit that it is.
All renditions of The Traitors are positively devourable for various reasons. The savagery of The Traitors U.K. is epic all on its own, and The Traitors Australia has fascinating gameplay.
But The Traitors U.
- 3/12/2024
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
The Super Bowl has headlined YouTube‘s top sponsored videos for a few weeks, and though it’s now past, our latest Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report is still led by football–just, you know, the other kind. Also high up on this week’s list are a smorgasbord of internet classics: memes, Minecraft, questionable vehicular activities, and befriending a wild animal.
Check it...
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
The Super Bowl has headlined YouTube‘s top sponsored videos for a few weeks, and though it’s now past, our latest Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report is still led by football–just, you know, the other kind. Also high up on this week’s list are a smorgasbord of internet classics: memes, Minecraft, questionable vehicular activities, and befriending a wild animal.
Check it...
- 3/4/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Hogwarts Legacy is marked as one of the most phenomenal takes on the universe created by J.K. Rowling. In the past, several Harry Potter films have made their home in the hearts of millions, and it was high time until a game of equal quality and faithfulness to the source material came to light.
A recent look at the developers’ job openings page has given us some information about the future of this franchise. Or, perhaps a new IP altogether? Whichever seems to be the case, it looks like Avalanche Software is looking for some talented folks to join the team for what’s next.
The studio is looking for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist The first game has received a lot of praise.
The official page showcases a job listing for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist, who will be responsible for working on the studio’s next Aaa title.
A recent look at the developers’ job openings page has given us some information about the future of this franchise. Or, perhaps a new IP altogether? Whichever seems to be the case, it looks like Avalanche Software is looking for some talented folks to join the team for what’s next.
The studio is looking for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist The first game has received a lot of praise.
The official page showcases a job listing for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist, who will be responsible for working on the studio’s next Aaa title.
- 2/28/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has introduced a brand-new character to its already-packed roster in the form of Majin Vegeta. Keeping up with their promise of ‘more power, more speed’, Majin Vegeta’s introduction is sure to shift the character hierarchy in the game, especially at the top.
Majin Vegeta is one of the forms of Goku’s long-term rival and foil, Vegeta. One of the most evil forms of Vegeta, Majin Vegeta was created by Babidi in the hopes of resurrecting Majin Buu.
With a significant boost in power and muscle mass, Majin Vegeta appeared in the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero trailer as he sported the iconic mark on his forehead as he faced off against one of Goku’s Super Saiyyan forms.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Brings Back Babidi’s Evil Touch
Towards the second half of the trailer, a little-known form of Vegeta, an evil one, makes an appearance.
Majin Vegeta is one of the forms of Goku’s long-term rival and foil, Vegeta. One of the most evil forms of Vegeta, Majin Vegeta was created by Babidi in the hopes of resurrecting Majin Buu.
With a significant boost in power and muscle mass, Majin Vegeta appeared in the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero trailer as he sported the iconic mark on his forehead as he faced off against one of Goku’s Super Saiyyan forms.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Brings Back Babidi’s Evil Touch
Towards the second half of the trailer, a little-known form of Vegeta, an evil one, makes an appearance.
- 2/17/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
A+E Networks announced that Kannie Yu Lapack has been elevated to executive vice president, publicity, public affairs and social media for Lifetime, Lmn and A+E Studios.
Yu Lapack will continue to report to Michael Feeney, executive vice president, corporate communications, who made the announcement of her promotion.
Yu Lapack is in charge of Lifetime and Lmn’s bicoastal team focusing on consumer and trade publicity, awards, public affairs initiatives and social media. In her expanded position, she will additionally helm publicity efforts for A+E Studios’ extensive slate of series in development.
“Kannie is a thoughtful and inspiring leader who has led her team to consistently raise the visibility of Lifetime and Lmn across all platforms. As well, she has demonstrated incredible acumen in creating effective and meaningful public affairs campaigns throughout her career,” said Feeney. “As A+E Studios enters into a time of strong growth, I can think...
Yu Lapack will continue to report to Michael Feeney, executive vice president, corporate communications, who made the announcement of her promotion.
Yu Lapack is in charge of Lifetime and Lmn’s bicoastal team focusing on consumer and trade publicity, awards, public affairs initiatives and social media. In her expanded position, she will additionally helm publicity efforts for A+E Studios’ extensive slate of series in development.
“Kannie is a thoughtful and inspiring leader who has led her team to consistently raise the visibility of Lifetime and Lmn across all platforms. As well, she has demonstrated incredible acumen in creating effective and meaningful public affairs campaigns throughout her career,” said Feeney. “As A+E Studios enters into a time of strong growth, I can think...
- 2/15/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Kannie Yu Lapack Promoted To EVP Publicity, Public Affairs & Social Media For Lifetime & A+E Studios
Longtime Lifetime PR executive Kannie Yu Lapack is expanding her oversight with a promotion to EVP, Publicity, Public Affairs and Social Media, for Lifetime, Lmn and A+E Studios.
In her previous role as SVP, Publicity, Public Affairs and Social Media for Lifetime and Lmn, she has been leading the networks’ bicoastal team in all consumer and trade publicity, awards, public affairs initiatives, and social media. She will now do the same for another division of A+E Networks, A+E Studios, producer of Netflix’s hit series The Lincoln Lawyer.
“Kannie is a thoughtful and inspiring leader who has led her team to consistently raise the visibility of Lifetime and Lmn across all platforms. As well, she has demonstrated incredible acumen in creating effective and meaningful public affairs campaigns throughout her career,” said Michael Feeney, EVP, Corporate Communications, A+E Networks, to whom Lapack will continue to report. “As A+E...
In her previous role as SVP, Publicity, Public Affairs and Social Media for Lifetime and Lmn, she has been leading the networks’ bicoastal team in all consumer and trade publicity, awards, public affairs initiatives, and social media. She will now do the same for another division of A+E Networks, A+E Studios, producer of Netflix’s hit series The Lincoln Lawyer.
“Kannie is a thoughtful and inspiring leader who has led her team to consistently raise the visibility of Lifetime and Lmn across all platforms. As well, she has demonstrated incredible acumen in creating effective and meaningful public affairs campaigns throughout her career,” said Michael Feeney, EVP, Corporate Communications, A+E Networks, to whom Lapack will continue to report. “As A+E...
- 2/15/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
For the first time in 2024, MrBeast is not at the top of our Weekly Brand Report. Instead, our #1 video is straight out of Tenet, we have one sponsor snagging both the #1 and #2 videos, the Kelce brothers’ podcast is still bringing in the views, Fortnite is becoming bigger than ever, and boy do people love digging holes.
Check out our top five picks right here:
#1 Did The Future Already Happen?...
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
For the first time in 2024, MrBeast is not at the top of our Weekly Brand Report. Instead, our #1 video is straight out of Tenet, we have one sponsor snagging both the #1 and #2 videos, the Kelce brothers’ podcast is still bringing in the views, Fortnite is becoming bigger than ever, and boy do people love digging holes.
Check out our top five picks right here:
#1 Did The Future Already Happen?...
- 2/12/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Live, from New York, it’s… filmmaker Jason Reitman’s new feature about the launch of “Saturday Night Live.”
Co-written by Reitman and his frequent collaborator Gil Kenan and directed by Reitman, “SNL 1975” will dramatize the events of October 11, 1975, when the venerable sketch comedy series debuted on television. According to Deadline, which has broken numerous stories about the forthcoming film, “SNL 1975” tells “the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s ‘SNL.’ It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real-time to the [famous] words, ‘Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!’”
Reitman and Kenan based their screenplay on an “extensive series of interviews conducted by Reitman and Kenan with all the living cast members, writers, and crew.” The project will start production soon,...
Co-written by Reitman and his frequent collaborator Gil Kenan and directed by Reitman, “SNL 1975” will dramatize the events of October 11, 1975, when the venerable sketch comedy series debuted on television. According to Deadline, which has broken numerous stories about the forthcoming film, “SNL 1975” tells “the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s ‘SNL.’ It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real-time to the [famous] words, ‘Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!’”
Reitman and Kenan based their screenplay on an “extensive series of interviews conducted by Reitman and Kenan with all the living cast members, writers, and crew.” The project will start production soon,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Writer/director/producer Marti Noxon has signed with UTA for representation.
Noxon recently created and executive produced the HBO’s Sharp Objects, starring Amy Adams, which landed an Outstanding Limited Series Emmy nomination. She also co-created and executive produced UnReal, earning a writing Emmy nomination for the first season, which also won a Peabody. She went on to create and executive produce the Bravo drama series Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, and the Joy Nash-Julianna Margulies beauty industry-skewering Dietland for AMC.
Throughout her career, Noxon also has worked in key roles on such culture-defining series as as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mad Men, Glee and Grey’s Anatomy.
Noxon currently has a first-look deal with Entertainment One to produce television and new media content through her production company Tiny Pyro, along with producing partner Maria Grasso.
On the feature side, Noxon wrote and directed the anorexia drama To the Bone,...
Noxon recently created and executive produced the HBO’s Sharp Objects, starring Amy Adams, which landed an Outstanding Limited Series Emmy nomination. She also co-created and executive produced UnReal, earning a writing Emmy nomination for the first season, which also won a Peabody. She went on to create and executive produce the Bravo drama series Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, and the Joy Nash-Julianna Margulies beauty industry-skewering Dietland for AMC.
Throughout her career, Noxon also has worked in key roles on such culture-defining series as as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mad Men, Glee and Grey’s Anatomy.
Noxon currently has a first-look deal with Entertainment One to produce television and new media content through her production company Tiny Pyro, along with producing partner Maria Grasso.
On the feature side, Noxon wrote and directed the anorexia drama To the Bone,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hayley Atwell has reportedly joined the cast of director Duncan Jones’ animated Rogue Trooper movie, based on the 2000 Ad comic strip of the same name. It’s even wrapped filming!
Word that Moon and Source Code director Duncan Jones was attached to a film adaptation of the 2000 Ad comic strip Rogue Trooper first broke over five years ago, before the world descended into a maelstrom of global disease, military invasions and AI-driven societal collapse – exactly the sort of dystopian stuff you might expect to find in those British sci-fi comics.
After years of eerie silence, though, it sounds as though the adaptation is much further along than we’d previously thought, with Variety reporting that Rogue Trooper has been cast and is already well into production. It’ll star Aneurin Barnard as the title’s genetically-enhanced super soldier. Supporting him will be Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden (who also appeared in...
Word that Moon and Source Code director Duncan Jones was attached to a film adaptation of the 2000 Ad comic strip Rogue Trooper first broke over five years ago, before the world descended into a maelstrom of global disease, military invasions and AI-driven societal collapse – exactly the sort of dystopian stuff you might expect to find in those British sci-fi comics.
After years of eerie silence, though, it sounds as though the adaptation is much further along than we’d previously thought, with Variety reporting that Rogue Trooper has been cast and is already well into production. It’ll star Aneurin Barnard as the title’s genetically-enhanced super soldier. Supporting him will be Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden (who also appeared in...
- 1/29/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Nominations voting is from January 11–16, 2024, with official Oscar nominations announced on January 23, 2024. Final voting is February 22–27, 2024. And finally, the 96th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 10, and air live on ABC at 8 p.m. Et/ 5 p.m. Pt. We update predictions throughout awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2024 Oscar picks.
The State of the Race
The animated short Oscar nominees are all acclaimed indies that explore such heady themes as the Holocaust, war, gender restrictions, incest, and mortality. They hail from the U.S., France, Israel, and Iran and embrace CG, 2D, stop-motion, and mixed media.
The field is led by the timely “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”, about a chess game played across enemy lines of an alternative World War I, with the help of a heroic carrier pigeon. It was specifically inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s popular protest song,...
The State of the Race
The animated short Oscar nominees are all acclaimed indies that explore such heady themes as the Holocaust, war, gender restrictions, incest, and mortality. They hail from the U.S., France, Israel, and Iran and embrace CG, 2D, stop-motion, and mixed media.
The field is led by the timely “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”, about a chess game played across enemy lines of an alternative World War I, with the help of a heroic carrier pigeon. It was specifically inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s popular protest song,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Ella Hunt, Emily Fairn and Kim Matula have joined Sony Pictures’ SNL 1975, to be directed by Jason Reitman and based on the real-life behind-the-scenes accounts of Saturday Night Live‘s opening night. Hunt will play Gilda Radner, Fairn will play Laraine Newman, and Matula will play Jane Curtin. The original screenplay is by Reitman and Gil Kenan.
On October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s SNL. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted by Reitman and Kenan with all the living cast members,...
On October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s SNL. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted by Reitman and Kenan with all the living cast members,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has found its main cast for the upcoming drama series “Rescue: Hi Surf,” Variety has learned.
The show was originally greenlit at Fox in April 2023. The series regulars will include: Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. In addition, Sea Shimooka will appear in a recurring role.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
The official description of the series states that it will follow “the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”
Matt Kester wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer and showrunner. John Wells executive produces via John Wells Productions and will direct the first two episodes.
The show was originally greenlit at Fox in April 2023. The series regulars will include: Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. In addition, Sea Shimooka will appear in a recurring role.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
The official description of the series states that it will follow “the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”
Matt Kester wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer and showrunner. John Wells executive produces via John Wells Productions and will direct the first two episodes.
- 1/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fox’s upcoming Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf has assembled its main cast. Arielle Kebbel (9-1-1), Adam Demos (Sex/Life), Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth), Kekoa Kekumano (The White Lotus), Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin ) and Zoe Cipres are set as series regulars and Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem) will recur in the series from John Wells and Matt Kester.
The action drama follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
Magasiva will play Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, a surfer, waterman, and North Shore lifeguard captain with deep ties to his community and an iron clad commitment to his...
The action drama follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
Magasiva will play Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, a surfer, waterman, and North Shore lifeguard captain with deep ties to his community and an iron clad commitment to his...
- 1/18/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
US singer and actress Debbie Harry and Give Me Pity! filmmaker Amanda Kramer are the latest to join the line-up of talks at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), which runs from January 25-February 4.
Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, will join the US filmmaker for a discussion on Kramer’s new sci-fi documentary, So Unreal. The film is narrated by Harry, and examines the relationship between cinema and technology in the format of a long-form video essay. Kramer uses footage from the likes of Lisberger’s Tron and Trumbull’s Brainstorm to explore technical evolution as a key theme in...
Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, will join the US filmmaker for a discussion on Kramer’s new sci-fi documentary, So Unreal. The film is narrated by Harry, and examines the relationship between cinema and technology in the format of a long-form video essay. Kramer uses footage from the likes of Lisberger’s Tron and Trumbull’s Brainstorm to explore technical evolution as a key theme in...
- 1/17/2024
- by ¬Yasmin Vince
- ScreenDaily
We here at /Film love actor Paul Walter Hauser. The "I, Tonya," "Cobra Kai," and "Black Bird" star is one of the most exciting performers currently working today, and also one of the most unpredictable. Just before it was announced that he had won the statue for Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for "Black Bird," he had just taken a bite of something, meaning he started his acceptance speech still chewing. When he finally made it to the stage, he pulled out his phone and began reciting a rhyming speech from his phone.
His hands were shaking, likely from a combination of nerves and excitement, but it was certainly an odd choice to write a poetic acceptance speech that had a tinge of silliness. And then ... he got to the end. Following thank-yous to his wife, co-star Ray Liotta, and many others who helped him get to where he is now,...
His hands were shaking, likely from a combination of nerves and excitement, but it was certainly an odd choice to write a poetic acceptance speech that had a tinge of silliness. And then ... he got to the end. Following thank-yous to his wife, co-star Ray Liotta, and many others who helped him get to where he is now,...
- 1/16/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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