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15 years ago, The Lord of the Rings missed a perfect video game opportunity

Missed potential. Licensed video games often vary in quality, but some stand out. The Lord of the Rings seems perfect for gaming, offering an expansive fantasy world. However, 15 years ago, Lord of the Rings: Conquest failed to capitalize on this opportunity. Developed by Pandemic Studios, known for Star Wars Battlefront, Conquest aimed to bring […]

Why Gollum Avoided Wearing the One Ring in The Lord of the Rings

Why Didn’t Gollum Wear the One Ring in The Lord of the Rings? Throughout The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Gollum had possession of the One Ring at various points, but audiences never saw him actually wear it. This discrepancy between book and film adaptations prompts the question of why Gollum avoided putting […]

List of all announced Star Wars movie and TV show release dates

After the conclusion of the Star Wars sequel trilogy in 2019 with The Rise of Skywalker, Disney shifted its focus to streaming series, leaving the theatrical future of the franchise uncertain. Four years later, Star Wars has not returned to theaters, but it has found a new home on Disney+ with various live-action and animated […]

Star Wars, how about movie and show titles that go beyond just character names?

Is the recent reliance on individual character titles in Star Wars, exemplified by films like The Rise of Skywalker, coupled with the intense speculation surrounding the identity of Skywalkers and their rising, indicative of a shift in creative strategy at Lucasfilm? It seems that nearly every recent Star Wars project on the small screen, and […]

Rumor: Star Wars: Rey’s New Jedi Order movie faces a major setback

An intriguing update on the Star Wars front sheds light on the development challenges facing the much-anticipated Rey-centric movie. Set to delve into Rey’s journey in establishing a new Jedi Order, the film has faced hurdles, with recent reports indicating significant delays in its progress compared to other Star Wars projects like The Mandalorian and […]

Illumination’s ‘Migration’ is hailed as their best since ‘Despicable Me’ in this review

Illumination’s ‘Migration’ is a standout addition to their repertoire, earning its place among their best films with a delightful blend of humor and storytelling excellence, reminiscent of the beloved ‘Despicable Me’ series. Initial skepticism, fueled by what appeared to be simplistic trailers and the utilization of Taylor Swift’s ‘Out of the Woods’ as a promotional […]

Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri Talks Challenges in Original Animation Box Office and Cost Management

Illumination’s founder and CEO, Chris Meledandri, recently engaged in a comprehensive discussion on Matthew Belloni’s podcast, “The Town,” covering a range of topics from the state of animation theatrical distribution post-Covid to the studio’s frugality in film production and its ambitious long-term goals. Regarding the current landscape of animated film post-Covid, Meledandri acknowledged the absence […]

Illumination’s ‘Migration’ animation hits turbulence in review

In the animated feature film “Migration,” the narrative unfolds around a traditionalist father duck named Mack, whose serene life by the pond is disrupted by the adventurous spirit of his wife, Pam. As she propels the family into the vast unknown, the storyline brims with perilous escapades that test their unity and resilience. Pam, voiced […]

Peter Capaldi is keen to join James Gunn’s DC Universe

The Suicide Squad luminary Peter Capaldi has openly discussed his enthusiasm for collaborating with James Gunn within the expansive realm of the DC Universe. The actor, known for portraying the enigmatic character Dr. Gaius Grieves, also known as Thinker, in the 2021 film, shared in an interview with Forbes that he would ‘absolutely’ embrace the […]

Exploring Blue Beetle’s Identity in DC Comics

Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña takes on the role of Blue Beetle in the latest DC Comics film. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, Blue Beetle centers around Jaime Reyes, portrayed by Maridueña, a teenager chosen to host an ancient alien relic’s armor. This film injected vitality into the DC universe […]