In the 1990s -- back when the internet was new and smartphones didn't yet exist -- there was a healthy amount of skepticism about new technology. "Cyberspace," a term coined by sci-fi author William Gibson, was a terrifying new concept for some, and many Luddites feared it. A stationary network of millions of unknown users? And they're all tapping into the same ineffable, electric realm of information that's Not inside my personal computer? It's like someone peeled back a layer of reality and revealed a whole new dimension. Indeed, Brett Leonard's 1992 sci-fi/horror film "The Lawnmower Man" refers to the 'net in those exact terms. That film also posited that Virtual Reality would come to replace real reality.
Throughout the decade, audiences were treated to numerous paranoid cyberthrillers that alternately vaunted the possibilities of the internet while also pointing out its potential for destruction. This was the age that...
Throughout the decade, audiences were treated to numerous paranoid cyberthrillers that alternately vaunted the possibilities of the internet while also pointing out its potential for destruction. This was the age that...
- 9/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Attention, troopers, for the long wait is nearly over. After over a year of waiting, Starship Troopers Extermination, the Fps sci-fi shooter, will soon leave early access and have its official launch.
The game is a return to the beloved universe of Starship Troopers, which audiences have loyally followed for decades. Fans have been bubbling with excitement over the recent announcement, and a beloved figure of the franchise knows just what to do to ramp up the hype.
Johnny Rico’s Rise in the Starship Trooper Franchise
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Johnny Rico is a name that carries a lot of weight. He’s the protagonist of the original Starship Troopers film and has since become an iconic figure in the sci-fi genre.
Casper Van Dien brought him to life in the 1997 movie, and since then, Rico’s journey from a young soldier to a seasoned leader has been a delight to witness.
The game is a return to the beloved universe of Starship Troopers, which audiences have loyally followed for decades. Fans have been bubbling with excitement over the recent announcement, and a beloved figure of the franchise knows just what to do to ramp up the hype.
Johnny Rico’s Rise in the Starship Trooper Franchise
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Johnny Rico is a name that carries a lot of weight. He’s the protagonist of the original Starship Troopers film and has since become an iconic figure in the sci-fi genre.
Casper Van Dien brought him to life in the 1997 movie, and since then, Rico’s journey from a young soldier to a seasoned leader has been a delight to witness.
- 8/25/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
7 Major Star Wars Reveals From The New Mandalorian Movie Footage - Main Image
The Mandalorian and Grogu are returning, and their latest adventure promises to entertain people. Recently, some footage unveiled at the D23 Expo surprised Star Wars fans with several new reveals. A clip was shown exclusively to people at the Disney entertainment showcase, and it promises an adventure for Star Wars and The Mandalorian fans.
The story of The Mandalorian & Grogu will pick up from the Season 3 ending of The Mandalorian, where Din Djarin took Grogu on his Mandalorian Apprentice journey. Continue with this post to learn about this brand-new footage and all the reveals it's packed with.
Major Reveals From The New Mandalorian Movie Footage
The latest footage from the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie has sent shockwaves through the Star Wars fandom. The film promises to be a thrilling addition to the beloved franchise, with unexpected turns,...
The Mandalorian and Grogu are returning, and their latest adventure promises to entertain people. Recently, some footage unveiled at the D23 Expo surprised Star Wars fans with several new reveals. A clip was shown exclusively to people at the Disney entertainment showcase, and it promises an adventure for Star Wars and The Mandalorian fans.
The story of The Mandalorian & Grogu will pick up from the Season 3 ending of The Mandalorian, where Din Djarin took Grogu on his Mandalorian Apprentice journey. Continue with this post to learn about this brand-new footage and all the reveals it's packed with.
Major Reveals From The New Mandalorian Movie Footage
The latest footage from the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie has sent shockwaves through the Star Wars fandom. The film promises to be a thrilling addition to the beloved franchise, with unexpected turns,...
- 8/15/2024
- EpicStream
When Helldivers 2 launched, many wondered if the game would get a PvP mode. It has all the makings of fun versus title, with dynamic environments and stratagems promising a fun time against friends and randoms.
Then came the revelation from Johan Pilestedt that the game would never receive a PvP mode. While this was a debated topic in the community, many have accepted the decision. However, that hasn’t stopped players from using the friendly fire system to troll others, leading to some discontent in the community.
Redditor Offers Useful Advice When Dealing with Trolls in Helldivers 2 Not everyone is a comrade-in-arms in Helldivers 2.
Hackers are present in almost all live-service titles but can be easy to spot. They usually employ game-breaking technology that makes them move faster, through walls, or get kills without aiming. On the other hand, trolls can be harder to identify, as they may act and...
Then came the revelation from Johan Pilestedt that the game would never receive a PvP mode. While this was a debated topic in the community, many have accepted the decision. However, that hasn’t stopped players from using the friendly fire system to troll others, leading to some discontent in the community.
Redditor Offers Useful Advice When Dealing with Trolls in Helldivers 2 Not everyone is a comrade-in-arms in Helldivers 2.
Hackers are present in almost all live-service titles but can be easy to spot. They usually employ game-breaking technology that makes them move faster, through walls, or get kills without aiming. On the other hand, trolls can be harder to identify, as they may act and...
- 6/19/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Since the recent Xbox showcase ended, everyone has been eyeing what id Software has cooked up with Doom: The Dark Ages. Bringing what looks to be a medieval flavor into the modern games’ formula, the game’s trailer has dazzled almost all gaming circles, with people now eagerly awaiting its arrival.
Adding fuel to the already blazing fire of excitement, the game’s creative director recently shared some tantalizing details about the game’s mechanics, particularly the signature gory kills that have become a staple of the Doom series. This revelation has sent the anticipation for the game’s release skyrocketing, promising an even more intense and thrilling experience than the series’ past entries.
Doom: The Dark Ages Will Let You Glory Kill Every Single Enemy in Your Path The Doom: The Dark Ages trailer showcases the series’ radical departure from its previous games.
The upcoming Doom game is set...
Adding fuel to the already blazing fire of excitement, the game’s creative director recently shared some tantalizing details about the game’s mechanics, particularly the signature gory kills that have become a staple of the Doom series. This revelation has sent the anticipation for the game’s release skyrocketing, promising an even more intense and thrilling experience than the series’ past entries.
Doom: The Dark Ages Will Let You Glory Kill Every Single Enemy in Your Path The Doom: The Dark Ages trailer showcases the series’ radical departure from its previous games.
The upcoming Doom game is set...
- 6/17/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
Fans of both Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers might be in for a disappointment. This is because a crossover between the two is off the table, for now at least.
Casper Van Dien, the iconic actor known for his role as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers recently talked about this. He made it clear that his allegiance lies firmly with the franchise that shot him to fame
Casper Van Dien Talks About Helldivers 2 Crossover Helldivers 2 has drawn comparisons to Starship Troopers since its release.
In a recent interview with PCGamer, Van Dien acknowledged that Helldivers 2 might be a good tribute to Starship Troopers, but for now, he’s more focused on reprising his role as Johnny Rico. Helldivers 2 has drawn a lot of comparisons to Starship Troopers, given its thematic focus on cooperative alien combat, as well as the gameplay.
SUGGESTEDCasper Van Dien Teases Fans With Potential Epic Helldivers 2 x Starship Troopers...
Casper Van Dien, the iconic actor known for his role as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers recently talked about this. He made it clear that his allegiance lies firmly with the franchise that shot him to fame
Casper Van Dien Talks About Helldivers 2 Crossover Helldivers 2 has drawn comparisons to Starship Troopers since its release.
In a recent interview with PCGamer, Van Dien acknowledged that Helldivers 2 might be a good tribute to Starship Troopers, but for now, he’s more focused on reprising his role as Johnny Rico. Helldivers 2 has drawn a lot of comparisons to Starship Troopers, given its thematic focus on cooperative alien combat, as well as the gameplay.
SUGGESTEDCasper Van Dien Teases Fans With Potential Epic Helldivers 2 x Starship Troopers...
- 6/13/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
When Helldivers 2 first appeared on the scene, it was welcomed with open arms by countless players crying out for a fresh new gaming experience. The chance to battle for Democracy and liberate worlds saw the PlayStation game become the fastest-selling title with a reported 12 million sales in the first 12 weeks of release.
Recent reports have stated that the title has seen an alarming drop in player numbers which no doubt will have alarm bells ringing. Following this disturbing trend, Johan Pilestedt has decided to take a step back from his role as CEO and has brought in a well-respected and well-known colleague in the form of Shams Jorjani.
Helldivers 2 Former CEO Talks Candidly About the Future
Does Pilestedt taking a step back mean a step forward for the game?
No doubt many people will have already seen the reports that Arrowhead has brought in a new CEO and it was...
Recent reports have stated that the title has seen an alarming drop in player numbers which no doubt will have alarm bells ringing. Following this disturbing trend, Johan Pilestedt has decided to take a step back from his role as CEO and has brought in a well-respected and well-known colleague in the form of Shams Jorjani.
Helldivers 2 Former CEO Talks Candidly About the Future
Does Pilestedt taking a step back mean a step forward for the game?
No doubt many people will have already seen the reports that Arrowhead has brought in a new CEO and it was...
- 5/23/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
As summer approaches (for the Northern Hemisphere at least), Netflix is set to premiere a fresh season of one of its biggest hits.
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Helldivers 2 is far from boring with the game’s stressful nature and chaotic combat and the players have gotten quite confident to the point where they are now challenging Joel, the overseeing Game Master, to crank up the heat and increase the difficulty.
While this may seem like an unwise move and an invitation for Arrowhead Game Studios to flatten the community, it is the perfect opportunity for Joel to show whose side he is on.
Helldivers 2 Players Are Taunting Joel For More Carnage
Helldivers 2 players are now ready for more difficult challenges.
Joel has made quite a name for themselves in recent weeks with his mischievous acts of turning the war effort into their playground and hampering the player’s progression to victory. It would seem the community has finally learned to adapt and embrace the difficult nature of the game and even takes satisfaction from it which prompted them to ask for more.
While this may seem like an unwise move and an invitation for Arrowhead Game Studios to flatten the community, it is the perfect opportunity for Joel to show whose side he is on.
Helldivers 2 Players Are Taunting Joel For More Carnage
Helldivers 2 players are now ready for more difficult challenges.
Joel has made quite a name for themselves in recent weeks with his mischievous acts of turning the war effort into their playground and hampering the player’s progression to victory. It would seem the community has finally learned to adapt and embrace the difficult nature of the game and even takes satisfaction from it which prompted them to ask for more.
- 4/4/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 is a fun and chaotic multiplayer game where players can team up with their friends to fight against hostile alien forces and for democracy. Arrowhead Game Studios has put in a lot of thought and effort for the sequel of their top-down shooter and implemented more features like firearms and stratagems, however being a live service game means it is bound to run into issues.
The illusion of making players feel invincible is not something the developers of Arrowhead are prioritizing, they are leaning towards the direction of collaboration and teamwork but also force their players to utilize other advantages like stratagems. These can help shift the tide of battle and in the favor of players but new evidence has surfaced that most of them are not functioning as it was intended.
Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 Is Full Of Broken Stratagems
Helldivers 2 is gaining more and more players across PC and PlayStation 5 users.
The illusion of making players feel invincible is not something the developers of Arrowhead are prioritizing, they are leaning towards the direction of collaboration and teamwork but also force their players to utilize other advantages like stratagems. These can help shift the tide of battle and in the favor of players but new evidence has surfaced that most of them are not functioning as it was intended.
Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 Is Full Of Broken Stratagems
Helldivers 2 is gaining more and more players across PC and PlayStation 5 users.
- 4/1/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 is all about conquering and democracy, all for the benefit of Super Earth. But what is this much-talked-about land, and how did it come into being? After all, when you are risking your life for the furthering of an empire, it makes sense to know that empire’s origin.
Super Earth is the name of the land the Helldivers fight for, but is it a new planet? An Earth from another dimension? An alternate timeline? Well, one X user feels it’s much more simple than that, and we are more familiar with Super Earth than we think!
Super Earth From Helldivers 2 Is a Planet We All Know
Super Earth may sound mysterious, but the map shows us the true picture.
This theory, or shower thought, comes from X user thinkiamsad, who drafted an entire thread on this idea. He starts by stating something every Helldivers fan...
Super Earth is the name of the land the Helldivers fight for, but is it a new planet? An Earth from another dimension? An alternate timeline? Well, one X user feels it’s much more simple than that, and we are more familiar with Super Earth than we think!
Super Earth From Helldivers 2 Is a Planet We All Know
Super Earth may sound mysterious, but the map shows us the true picture.
This theory, or shower thought, comes from X user thinkiamsad, who drafted an entire thread on this idea. He starts by stating something every Helldivers fan...
- 3/20/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 has been the biggest and most deserving hit of 2024 so far. The game has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and has managed to sell more than 8 million copies in just over a month since its release. Helldivers 2 is so popular that the developers have spent weeks sorting server issues and increasing the max player cap.
The game has recently received its new Cutting Edge premium Warbond with brand-new weapons, gear, and armor. There have also been rumors about the game collaborating with Starship Troopers and Destiny. The CEO of developer Arrowhead, Johan Pilestedt, has now teased another collaboration that could be a big one for the co-op shooter.
Helldivers 2 Developer CEO Teases Another Exciting Collaboration
Helldivers 2 may have a collaboration with Secret Lab.
Johan Pilestedt has been very active on social media since the release of Helldivers 2 and has been interacting with players, answering their questions,...
The game has recently received its new Cutting Edge premium Warbond with brand-new weapons, gear, and armor. There have also been rumors about the game collaborating with Starship Troopers and Destiny. The CEO of developer Arrowhead, Johan Pilestedt, has now teased another collaboration that could be a big one for the co-op shooter.
Helldivers 2 Developer CEO Teases Another Exciting Collaboration
Helldivers 2 may have a collaboration with Secret Lab.
Johan Pilestedt has been very active on social media since the release of Helldivers 2 and has been interacting with players, answering their questions,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 is proving to be a bigger success than anyone could’ve imagined, and rightfully so since the title has brought back the element of joy into games. Gamer friends across the globe are coming together to liberate Super Earth and fight for democracy, but there’s something that’s bothering larger groups of pals.
Ever been in a situation where three friends are walking on an extremely narrow footpath, so naturally, two of them walk together while the third has to lag behind? That is how it basically feels when Helldivers 2 only lets four players join a game at once.
Helldivers 2 Fans Are Cool With Not Getting a Pvp Mode, but They Want Something Else
It is fine if Helldivers 2 does not get a Pvp mode, but fans are requesting something much simpler.
Most of the fandom has made its peace with the fact that Arrowhead Game Studios intended...
Ever been in a situation where three friends are walking on an extremely narrow footpath, so naturally, two of them walk together while the third has to lag behind? That is how it basically feels when Helldivers 2 only lets four players join a game at once.
Helldivers 2 Fans Are Cool With Not Getting a Pvp Mode, but They Want Something Else
It is fine if Helldivers 2 does not get a Pvp mode, but fans are requesting something much simpler.
Most of the fandom has made its peace with the fact that Arrowhead Game Studios intended...
- 3/15/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Arrowhead Game Studios, the team behind Helldivers 2, is always looking for new ways to bring new content to the game. Unfortunately, you can never make everyone happy. Some players on Reddit are complaining about a new kind of mission that has to do with protecting different targets.
Fans of the game are ranting about how difficult this is and how the targets even take damage if you drop a stratagem nearby. This is a very particular complaint for some high-level players.
The Community of Helldivers 2 Has Some Complaints Regarding the Last Patch Helldivers 2 players are complaining about difficulty once again.
Helldivers 2 keeps going strong, with new content and new flying bugs to fight against. The community is very active and enjoys the new features, like the mech that you can summon once per mission. But it is not all laughs and giggles; some fans are not very happy with the latest patch that Helldivers 2 launched.
Fans of the game are ranting about how difficult this is and how the targets even take damage if you drop a stratagem nearby. This is a very particular complaint for some high-level players.
The Community of Helldivers 2 Has Some Complaints Regarding the Last Patch Helldivers 2 players are complaining about difficulty once again.
Helldivers 2 keeps going strong, with new content and new flying bugs to fight against. The community is very active and enjoys the new features, like the mech that you can summon once per mission. But it is not all laughs and giggles; some fans are not very happy with the latest patch that Helldivers 2 launched.
- 3/15/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
It has only been a month since the release of Helldivers 2, and gamers are already beginning to notice a change in the universe as they believe that the terminids are already beginning to evolve after a few events have taken place within the game.
Recently, players have begun to notice that the recent event began within Helldivers 2, which tasks players with activating what is known as a Tcs (Terminid Control System), which, once activated, would release a termicide gas that is supposed to rid these planets of the terminids permanently. Sadly, this may prove to be false.
Players think the terminids in Helldivers 2 are evolving due to the Tcs, but some suggest these are treasonous thoughts Terminids could be evolving, and that could be the worst thing for Helldivers 2.
Since the beginning of Helldivers 2, players have been discovering all sorts of interesting facts within the game that point to the...
Recently, players have begun to notice that the recent event began within Helldivers 2, which tasks players with activating what is known as a Tcs (Terminid Control System), which, once activated, would release a termicide gas that is supposed to rid these planets of the terminids permanently. Sadly, this may prove to be false.
Players think the terminids in Helldivers 2 are evolving due to the Tcs, but some suggest these are treasonous thoughts Terminids could be evolving, and that could be the worst thing for Helldivers 2.
Since the beginning of Helldivers 2, players have been discovering all sorts of interesting facts within the game that point to the...
- 3/15/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2, the co-op PvE shooter from Arrowhead, is currently dominating the Steam charts and has become a cultural phenomenon. Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead, and the team have created not only a fun shooter but one that hits the nostalgia buttons in just the right way.
There’s little question that Helldivers 2 is inspired heavily by Starship Troopers. The game wears its inspiration on its battle suit sleeve, from the over-the-top action to the dialogues. Fans now want the two to be inextricably mixed, and only one man can make that happen.
Helldivers 2 Fans Clamor for a Starship Troopers-Style Commercial
Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers is the crossover we need.
The post comes from Redditor ArcaverProNoob, who has taken an idea from a Facebook Helldivers 2 group. The post is a request for Arrowhead to create a commercial for the game with none other than Neil Patrick Harris. By styling the commercial as a recruitment video,...
There’s little question that Helldivers 2 is inspired heavily by Starship Troopers. The game wears its inspiration on its battle suit sleeve, from the over-the-top action to the dialogues. Fans now want the two to be inextricably mixed, and only one man can make that happen.
Helldivers 2 Fans Clamor for a Starship Troopers-Style Commercial
Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers is the crossover we need.
The post comes from Redditor ArcaverProNoob, who has taken an idea from a Facebook Helldivers 2 group. The post is a request for Arrowhead to create a commercial for the game with none other than Neil Patrick Harris. By styling the commercial as a recruitment video,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Shooters like Helldivers 2 are inevitably going to start a war in their fandoms over the best loadout. While some may prefer the flamethrower, others feel the railgun is the way to go. The most common form of this bickering is to argue based on the in-game stats of guns.
This is a tale as old as gaming, but it’s not often the CEO of the game studio chimes in. Johan Pilestedt, Arrowhead Games CEO, shared that despite people going back and forth regarding the guns in Helldivers 2, they didn’t have the complete picture.
Helldivers 2 CEO Shares Extra Stats Regarding In-Game Weapons
Less arguing and more blasting in Helldivers 2.
Pilestedt began the conversation regarding weapon stats on X. His tweet painted a much larger picture, as he took a light jab at people comparing guns based on the four available stats when there were truly 50 planned stats that could be compared.
This is a tale as old as gaming, but it’s not often the CEO of the game studio chimes in. Johan Pilestedt, Arrowhead Games CEO, shared that despite people going back and forth regarding the guns in Helldivers 2, they didn’t have the complete picture.
Helldivers 2 CEO Shares Extra Stats Regarding In-Game Weapons
Less arguing and more blasting in Helldivers 2.
Pilestedt began the conversation regarding weapon stats on X. His tweet painted a much larger picture, as he took a light jab at people comparing guns based on the four available stats when there were truly 50 planned stats that could be compared.
- 3/2/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Palworld, the popular Pokemon-inspired survival game, has become very popular on Steam. While it has been overshadowed of late by Helldivers 2, the game was pulling some impressive concurrent player numbers a few weeks ago and still has dedicated fans populating the world. While the game’s success was raved about to no end, it was not a perfect experience.
As with any live-service games, there were a host of bugs and technical issues that made playing the game a bit annoying. The latest patch to fix many of these updates is now available, but it seems to have created an entirely new problem.
The Palworld Update Glitch Seems to have Only Affected Xbox Players
Palworld patch 0.1.5.0 is letting your Pals take a break and relax during your absence.
The game had already been suffering from a long list of bugs and performance issues that needed immediate fixing. Patch 0.1.5.0 aimed to do just that,...
As with any live-service games, there were a host of bugs and technical issues that made playing the game a bit annoying. The latest patch to fix many of these updates is now available, but it seems to have created an entirely new problem.
The Palworld Update Glitch Seems to have Only Affected Xbox Players
Palworld patch 0.1.5.0 is letting your Pals take a break and relax during your absence.
The game had already been suffering from a long list of bugs and performance issues that needed immediate fixing. Patch 0.1.5.0 aimed to do just that,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: Ahsoka" episode 8 — "The Jedi, The Witch, and the Warlord." As Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) makes his final preparations to return to his own galaxy, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi), and Huyang (David Tennant) do their best to stop him. Thrawn, being a far superior tactician, is able to place obstacle after obstacle in their way so that they cannot impede his return. Those obstacles start in the form of Thrawn's Night Troopers, reanimated back from the dead by the magick of the Great Mothers of Dathomir, and culminate in Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto), who has been imbued with the power of Dathomir and given the fabled blade of Talzin.
As Ahsoka deals with Elsbeth, Ezra and Sabine, race to get aboard Thrawn's Star Destroyer, the Chimaera. Though Ezra is able to make his way aboard,...
As Ahsoka deals with Elsbeth, Ezra and Sabine, race to get aboard Thrawn's Star Destroyer, the Chimaera. Though Ezra is able to make his way aboard,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Director Daniel DelPurgatorio has rounded out the cast for his sci-fi horror mystery Marshmallow, with Paul Soter (Super Troopers), Giorgia Whigham (Waco: The Aftermath), Alysia Reiner (Better Things) and Maxwell Whittingham-Cooper (Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies) coming aboard for roles in the indie soon heading into production.
The actors join an ensemble that also includes Kue Lawrence, Kai Cech, Max Malas, Corbin Bernsen and Pierson Fode, as previously announced.
Written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday), Marshmallow is set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and...
The actors join an ensemble that also includes Kue Lawrence, Kai Cech, Max Malas, Corbin Bernsen and Pierson Fode, as previously announced.
Written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday), Marshmallow is set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and...
- 6/7/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"Starship Troopers" failed to land when it opened in November 1997. Casper Van Dien and Denise Richards were not bankable leads, and audiences expecting a conventional sci-fi epic were thrown off by the film's curious style, which is a mix of televisual soap operas and satirical militarism. Consequently, "Troopers" received a mediocre "C+" from CinemaScore and grossed just $121 million against a $100 million budget (via The Numbers).
Critics were not best pleased, either, especially Stephen Hunter, who attacked "Troopers" as a film that "presupposes" Nazism. Such literal-mindedness misses that Paul Verhoven's film is satirical meta-propaganda, not a cosmic fascist fantasy. The numerous propaganda bulletins make this clear, but the propaganda does not stop there. These bulletins are propaganda within propaganda because "Starship Troopers" can be viewed as one big propaganda piece vetted by the United Citizen Federation, the film's dystopian one-world government.
Johnny Rico (Casper van Dien) and Carmen Ibanez (Denise Richards) are model recruits,...
Critics were not best pleased, either, especially Stephen Hunter, who attacked "Troopers" as a film that "presupposes" Nazism. Such literal-mindedness misses that Paul Verhoven's film is satirical meta-propaganda, not a cosmic fascist fantasy. The numerous propaganda bulletins make this clear, but the propaganda does not stop there. These bulletins are propaganda within propaganda because "Starship Troopers" can be viewed as one big propaganda piece vetted by the United Citizen Federation, the film's dystopian one-world government.
Johnny Rico (Casper van Dien) and Carmen Ibanez (Denise Richards) are model recruits,...
- 4/30/2023
- by Jack Hawkins
- Slash Film
This Post Contains spoilers for this week’s episode of The Mandalorian, “The Foundling.”
After a very long, off-format, and seemingly divisive episode last week focusing on the extremely minor character Dr. Pershing, The Mandalorian goes extremely back to basics with the Carl Weathers-directed “The Foundling.” The show clocks in at under a half hour, focuses on Mando, Grogu, and Bo-Katan in their new home with the Armorer and her covert, and is largely a collection of action set pieces.
As interesting as it is to see Favreau, Filoni,...
After a very long, off-format, and seemingly divisive episode last week focusing on the extremely minor character Dr. Pershing, The Mandalorian goes extremely back to basics with the Carl Weathers-directed “The Foundling.” The show clocks in at under a half hour, focuses on Mando, Grogu, and Bo-Katan in their new home with the Armorer and her covert, and is largely a collection of action set pieces.
As interesting as it is to see Favreau, Filoni,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Watford, UK, 21st Feb 2023: Publisher Wired Productions and Australian Game Development Studio, Epiphany Games, are proud to announce thatTiny Troopers: Global Ops, will be launching on 9th March, 2023. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, players will deploy into cross-play co-op action in the Troopers’ greatest ops yet. In addition, Wired and Black Razor Records have teased the reveal of a charity music single in partnership with War Child, from artist Ivar & The Horde, releasing soon.
In explosive bite-sized action, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops hosts an epic campaign with over 40 missions set in all corners of the globe. Battle the toughest enemies with a lethal arsenal of weapons including machine guns, flamethrowers and rocket launchers, or mount-up in vehicular combat. You can take on the challenge alone, or team up in couch or online co-op with friends on any available format to take...
In explosive bite-sized action, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops hosts an epic campaign with over 40 missions set in all corners of the globe. Battle the toughest enemies with a lethal arsenal of weapons including machine guns, flamethrowers and rocket launchers, or mount-up in vehicular combat. You can take on the challenge alone, or team up in couch or online co-op with friends on any available format to take...
- 2/21/2023
- by Technology Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Tech
It was a time of myth and legend. A time of ancient gods. It was the ‘90s and some of the biggest shows on TV were Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, starring Kevin Sorbo, and its spinoff Xena: Warrior Princess, starring Lucy Lawless. Following the exploits of heroes loosely inspired by Greco-Roman mythology, both series ran for six seasons in syndication and were so popular that other companies in the entertainment industry were looking to cash in.
One of them was Saban Entertainment, most famous for creating the mega hit Power Rangers. According to longtime Saban Entertainment producer Robert Hughes, who spoke to this author in 2013 about his time working at Saban, the company was intrigued by the idea of doing a “juvenile version” of Hercules and Xena. The hope was that a series could be developed that was different enough but strongly reminiscent of those shows. The problem was that...
One of them was Saban Entertainment, most famous for creating the mega hit Power Rangers. According to longtime Saban Entertainment producer Robert Hughes, who spoke to this author in 2013 about his time working at Saban, the company was intrigued by the idea of doing a “juvenile version” of Hercules and Xena. The hope was that a series could be developed that was different enough but strongly reminiscent of those shows. The problem was that...
- 2/18/2023
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
If there’s any show that took a heavy dose of inspiration from Power Rangers back in the ‘90s and still brings back fond(ish) memories, it’s without question Big Bad Beetleborgs. Premiering in 1996 on Fox Kids and running two seasons, the show was another hybrid of stock Japanese action footage and original American shot scenes. The series memorably featured not only a cast of kid heroes who’d transform into the titular Beetleborgs but also a gang of horror movie monsters that provided comic relief. This included the character of Flabber, who can only be described as the ghost of Jay Leno if he was turned into a Blue Meanie from Yellow Submarine. Even if people don’t remember the Beetleborgs themselves, they always remember that strange character … perhaps have nightmares of him.
But there was very nearly a different version of Beetleborgs, one that featured some stark...
But there was very nearly a different version of Beetleborgs, one that featured some stark...
- 1/28/2023
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Stars: Alex Cox, Niketa Roman, Satish Ratakonda, Harper Taylor, Brynn Taylor | Written and Directed by Phil Tippett
First started in 1987, over thirty years in the making and the subject of much talk, rumour and speculation, Phil Tippett’s Mad God was certainly one of the most anticipated screenings at this year’s Fantasia. Given Tippett’s track record providing stop motion animation for the likes of RoboCop, Starship Troopers and the original Star Wars trilogy there was little doubt it would be a technical tour de force. The real question was how well the personal vision that had sustained the project over those years would resonate with others besides its creator.
Footage of a tower, possibly the Tower of Babel, being swallowed by black clouds and a scroll with an excerpt from the Bible’s Book of Leviticus promising all manner of divine punishment set the tone for Mad God before the title drops.
First started in 1987, over thirty years in the making and the subject of much talk, rumour and speculation, Phil Tippett’s Mad God was certainly one of the most anticipated screenings at this year’s Fantasia. Given Tippett’s track record providing stop motion animation for the likes of RoboCop, Starship Troopers and the original Star Wars trilogy there was little doubt it would be a technical tour de force. The real question was how well the personal vision that had sustained the project over those years would resonate with others besides its creator.
Footage of a tower, possibly the Tower of Babel, being swallowed by black clouds and a scroll with an excerpt from the Bible’s Book of Leviticus promising all manner of divine punishment set the tone for Mad God before the title drops.
- 8/26/2021
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
In a remarkable result, four Australian films – The Dry, Penguin Bloom, High Ground and Occupation: Rainfall – took home almost 50 per cent of the national box office last weekend.
The four titles together totaled $3.5 million, or 47 per cent of the total B.O of $7.5 million.
Such a strong local showing speaks to a variety of factors: the paucity of product from the US, good word-of-mouth and strong marketing campaigns by distributors.
The four titles’ performance is also a hopeful sign for the other Aussie films due in coming weeks, including documentary Wild Things (Potential Films), released this Thursday; dramas Long Story Short (Studiocanal) and Unsound (Filmink Presents) due on February 11; and Wayne Blair and Nel Minchin’s doco Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra (Icon) on February 18.
“With few Hollywood/international productions entering the market over the coming weeks, I expect this to continue for some time,” Village Cinemas national film programming manager Geoff Chard tells If.
The four titles together totaled $3.5 million, or 47 per cent of the total B.O of $7.5 million.
Such a strong local showing speaks to a variety of factors: the paucity of product from the US, good word-of-mouth and strong marketing campaigns by distributors.
The four titles’ performance is also a hopeful sign for the other Aussie films due in coming weeks, including documentary Wild Things (Potential Films), released this Thursday; dramas Long Story Short (Studiocanal) and Unsound (Filmink Presents) due on February 11; and Wayne Blair and Nel Minchin’s doco Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra (Icon) on February 18.
“With few Hollywood/international productions entering the market over the coming weeks, I expect this to continue for some time,” Village Cinemas national film programming manager Geoff Chard tells If.
- 2/1/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
We don’t know if you’ve noticed but chess is having a bit of a moment right now. Thanks to Netflix’ superb and stylish miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, many retailers are reporting a significant increase in sales of chess boards.
Chess is as fun as it is ancient, but if you want to get in on all the knight and rook action, the sheer number of chess playsets might be intimidating. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together some of the more interesting, colorful, and collectible geeky chess sets for your perusal.
Sure, there’s nothing wrong with your traditional black and white handcrafted wooden chess set. If you’re going to be geeky about a new thing, however, you might as well bring some of your older geeky interests to it as well. Here are some of the best geeky chess sets we could find.
Harry Potter...
Chess is as fun as it is ancient, but if you want to get in on all the knight and rook action, the sheer number of chess playsets might be intimidating. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together some of the more interesting, colorful, and collectible geeky chess sets for your perusal.
Sure, there’s nothing wrong with your traditional black and white handcrafted wooden chess set. If you’re going to be geeky about a new thing, however, you might as well bring some of your older geeky interests to it as well. Here are some of the best geeky chess sets we could find.
Harry Potter...
- 12/2/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has welcomed seven new members to its Science and Technology Council.
Among them are Oscar-winning makeup artist Lois Burwell, who is also first vp on the Academy’s Board of Governors; Linda Borgeson, senior vp of feature post production, Disney Live Action; and cinematographer Amy Vincent, who is first vp of the American Society of Cinematographers and co-chair of the Asc Future Practices committee.
Also joining the council are sound editor Teri E. Dorman (La La Land, The Amazing Spider-Man) and supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath (Twister, Starship Troopers). Rounding out the list ...
Among them are Oscar-winning makeup artist Lois Burwell, who is also first vp on the Academy’s Board of Governors; Linda Borgeson, senior vp of feature post production, Disney Live Action; and cinematographer Amy Vincent, who is first vp of the American Society of Cinematographers and co-chair of the Asc Future Practices committee.
Also joining the council are sound editor Teri E. Dorman (La La Land, The Amazing Spider-Man) and supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath (Twister, Starship Troopers). Rounding out the list ...
- 11/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has welcomed seven new members to its Science and Technology Council.
Among them are Oscar-winning makeup artist Lois Burwell, who is also first vp on the Academy’s Board of Governors; Linda Borgeson, senior vp of feature post production, Disney Live Action; and cinematographer Amy Vincent, who is first vp of the American Society of Cinematographers and co-chair of the Asc Future Practices committee.
Also joining the council are sound editor Teri E. Dorman (La La Land, The Amazing Spider-Man) and supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath (Twister, Starship Troopers). Rounding out the list ...
Among them are Oscar-winning makeup artist Lois Burwell, who is also first vp on the Academy’s Board of Governors; Linda Borgeson, senior vp of feature post production, Disney Live Action; and cinematographer Amy Vincent, who is first vp of the American Society of Cinematographers and co-chair of the Asc Future Practices committee.
Also joining the council are sound editor Teri E. Dorman (La La Land, The Amazing Spider-Man) and supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath (Twister, Starship Troopers). Rounding out the list ...
- 11/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The six-year wait for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7 is nearly over. The first episode of the series’ final season will premiere on Disney+ on Friday, February 21, and Disney has unveiled a new clip and several images to hype up the beginning of the end.
Like the show itself, Season 7 will focus on the end of the galaxy-spanning Clone Wars that defined much of the franchise’s mythology. The new clip from “The Bad Batch” teases a team-up with a squad of “favorably mutated” clone troopers, who will kick off the season with a mission behind Separatist lines.
Per Disney: “The forces of darkness have amassed great power in their bid to transform the Republic into the Galactic Empire. With the Republic on a losing streak, Captain Rex fears the Separatists are using stolen data to help predict the Grand Army’s every move. As the threat of defeat looms,...
Like the show itself, Season 7 will focus on the end of the galaxy-spanning Clone Wars that defined much of the franchise’s mythology. The new clip from “The Bad Batch” teases a team-up with a squad of “favorably mutated” clone troopers, who will kick off the season with a mission behind Separatist lines.
Per Disney: “The forces of darkness have amassed great power in their bid to transform the Republic into the Galactic Empire. With the Republic on a losing streak, Captain Rex fears the Separatists are using stolen data to help predict the Grand Army’s every move. As the threat of defeat looms,...
- 2/18/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Attention all you Super Trooperheads, you Trooperphiles, you maple-syrup–guzzling guys with your #MeowToo hashtags at the ready – your prayers, for better or worse, have finally been answered and crowd-funded. Chances are you either squealed with delight upon the news of a second Super Troopers flick, before strapping on your bulletproof cup and threatening to pistol-whip the next guy that says "shenanigans" ... or you shrugged. They call 'em cult movies for a reason, and the 2001 tale by the Broken Lizard troupe of Vermont highway patrolmen-behaving-badly is really a you're-in-or-you're-out phenomenon.
- 4/20/2018
- Rollingstone.com
Lakeshore Records Releasing Altered Carbon – Original Netflix Series Soundtrack Digitally February 9
Playing now on Netflix is the awesome sci-fi series Altered Carbon. It’s really great TV for those who love the genre!
The show features terrific original music by Composer Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Discovery, Fargo). For those who collect film scores and soundtracks, it’s definitely one to add to your collection.
Lakeshore Records will release Altered Carbon – Original Netflix Series Soundtrack digitally February 9, 2018. In addition to the original score, the album includes three songs including a cover of the Johnny Cash standard “Ain’t No Grave” performed by Altered Carbon star Renée Elise Goldsberry (Quellcrist Falconer) and Sune Rose Wagner’s performance of White Zombie’s “More Human Than Human”.
When asked about how he crafted the score for this unique futuristic universe, composer Russo said, “We wanted to play the emotional undercurrent of the story so we decided not to be too on the nose as far as the sci-fi aspect.
The show features terrific original music by Composer Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Discovery, Fargo). For those who collect film scores and soundtracks, it’s definitely one to add to your collection.
Lakeshore Records will release Altered Carbon – Original Netflix Series Soundtrack digitally February 9, 2018. In addition to the original score, the album includes three songs including a cover of the Johnny Cash standard “Ain’t No Grave” performed by Altered Carbon star Renée Elise Goldsberry (Quellcrist Falconer) and Sune Rose Wagner’s performance of White Zombie’s “More Human Than Human”.
When asked about how he crafted the score for this unique futuristic universe, composer Russo said, “We wanted to play the emotional undercurrent of the story so we decided not to be too on the nose as far as the sci-fi aspect.
- 2/8/2018
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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