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Hot off the shadow-drop launch of God of War Sons of Sparta and the announcement of the God of War Trilogy Remake, a Faye game in the God of War franchise has supposedly leaked. And, despite whether someone likes the idea of playing as God of War’s Faye or not, there are far larger implications that a game like this could have on the series as a whole. For instance, fans have been tugging back and forth about how long the franchise would be allowed to marinate in God of War’s Norse mythology saga. If rumors and leaks of a…

When Scream was relaunched/remade/rebooted/requel-ed/whatever in 2022, under the direction of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, something was missing. It treated the first four films as sacred texts, with a sincere reverence that felt out of character. Scream never took itself too seriously, so to build on its legacy is to not care about its legacy. Craven and Williamson used the original films to satirise the idea of too many cooks in the creative process, but here it had become a reality. 2022’s Scream arrived with a surfeit of fanfiction ideas, namely Melissa Barrera’s Sam Carpenter being the illegitimate daughter of original killer Billy Loomis. She took…

Why it is trending: VILLANELLE’s “Placebo” is gaining major traction after being named Radio X’s Record of the Week, with listeners drawn to its gritty ‘90s-inspired sound, hypnotic vocals, and the growing spotlight on frontman Gene Gallagher.Villanelle are carving out their own lane in the UK rock resurgence, blending grunge textures with hazy, melodic introspection. Fronted by Gene Gallagher — son of Liam Gallagher of Oasis — the band are quickly proving they’re more than just lineage, earning tastemaker support and a loyal underground following. With their forthcoming Measly Means EP set to expand their sonic identity, VILLANELLE are positioning themselves at the forefront of…

Another week means new series and new TV show seasons are airing on television and streaming online.Looking for a new series to binge-watch, a new TV show to get hooked on with your partner or pals, or just want to know if any of your favorite shows have a new season or special out soon? We’ve got you covered.While movies are great for a one-night escape, TV shows and streaming series require a little more commitment with (typically) a long-term payoff. Whether you’re looking for your next all-in TV obsession, or just something you can casually play in the background…

Spider-Noir is a groundbreaking moment in the Spider-Man franchise. Not only will it be Nicolas Cage’s first television role, but it’s also the first Spider-Man series to be rated TV-14, per The Direct. That also means this is the first Spider-Man series that will tackle mature content, with the trailer even featuring Ben Reilly (Cage) drinking, smoking, and laying a brutal beatdown on criminals. It’s hard to imagine a Spider-Man show that could go to those dark places, especially given the restrictions that Marvel and Sony placed on live-action depictions of the web-slinger. Those restrictions were revealed during the infamous…

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 8 – “The Life of the Stars” Star Trek: Starfleet Academy paid off a 35-year-old Klingon joke from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, 1991’s Star Trek VI was the final film starring the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series, and featured Christopher Plummer as General Chang, the evil Klingon prone to incessantly quoting William Shakespeare’s plays. Written by Gaia Violo & Jane Maggs, and directed by Andi Armaganian, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 8, “The Life of the Stars” brought theater to Starfleet Academy.…

“Girls aren’t cool,” their friend Lars (Christian Rubeck) announces at a party, as if women are an accessory. ​“They can be pretty or cute and with some serious dieting, even sexy. They can be nice – dumb, but nice.” And if a woman introduces a man to new music or literature? ​“She got it from her ex, [or] her father.” Women are vapid, uninspired addendums to exceptional men striving for innovation – men that read Nietzsche, listen to The Smiths and perform in a punk band. Blatant sexism is only one element of an unabashed superiority complex. From the outset, the pair strive to create…

Why it is trending: The Rooks’ Noise & Confusion is surging across Scotland’s rock scene as word spreads about their explosive live shows, Oasis-tinged epics, and a sold-out hometown headline that signalled their leap from local heroes to national contenders.The Rooks are riding a wave of momentum that feels distinctly Glaswegian — the kind that turns grassroots buzz into a full-blown movement. Hailing from Glasgow, the band have built a reputation for high-octane, anthemic rock that channels the swagger of Britpop’s golden era while injecting it with modern urgency. Industry voices have already spotlighted their rise, with BBC Introducing drawing comparisons to Gerry Cinnamon and…

He’ll fight for freedom wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there.Maybe more than one Joe is there. According to Deadline, Paramount is going to try to turn G.I. Joe from an enduring toy brand into an ongoing movie franchise for the third time. They have one film in development that’s based on a treatment by screenwriter Max Landis, and another from writer/actor Danny McBride.As they put it:We hear Landis has a treatment while McBride is in talks to write a treatment. Know that Paramount has myriad Transformers projects in early stages as well. You’ll remember coming off of Steven Caple Jr.’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts there was…

Netflix practically invented binge-watching. Before the streamer took over the world, watching TV was a slow experience, where the audience would wait for a new episode every week and spend months following a storyline. Netflix obviously turned that format on its head by dropping entire seasons at once and completely changing how people consume TV. The only problem, though, is the platform’s endless catalog that makes it hard to know what is actually worth committing to. Some shows are fun for a few episodes, but only a handful are worth a full-blown marathon. This is a list of the most…