RoboCop’s best sequel for decades (Nacon) Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus line-up for April, and fans of classic films and/or Digimon will be extremely happy. Video games based on movies have a spotty track record at best, but in recent years that’s become less and less true, especially for titles that go back to older cinematic classics. Recent titles like Indiana Jones And The Great Circle prove games are sometimes better suited than movies to continue older franchise, a … Continue reading “PS Plus games for April includes a surprisingly great 70s movie tie-in”
Avengers Doomsday fans devastated after iconic star missing from cast of new Marvel movie
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Comedy festival cancelled on opening night after audience member dies
An audience member has died while attending the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Picture: Supplied to Daily Mail Australia) The opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been cancelled after the death of an audience member. The largest comedy festival in the world, the event takes place over a month in the Australian city after first being held in 1987. It kicks off each year with the Allstars Gala, which features a star-studded line-up of household names. This year’s … Continue reading “Comedy festival cancelled on opening night after audience member dies”
Nintendo Direct confirmed for tomorrow ahead of Switch 2 showcase
Is a ‘niche’ franchise making a comeback? (Nintendo/Metro) After much speculation, Nintendo has announced another Direct presentation entirely dedicated to the original Switch. While the rumours of two Nintendo Direct presentations within a week seemed hard to believe, Nintendo has confirmed it is doing exactly that. Ahead of its already confirmed Switch 2 showcase on April 2, the company will release another Direct on Thursday, March 27 at 2pm UK time. As noted in the announcement, this will focus entirely … Continue reading “Nintendo Direct confirmed for tomorrow ahead of Switch 2 showcase”
Mission: Impossible 8’s $400,000,000 budget makes it one of the most expensive films ever
Upcoming blockbuster Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has a bank-breaking budget of $400million (Picture: Paramount Pictures) Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is set to be one of the most expensive movies ever made with a giant production budget of $400,000,000 (£310,174,000). Tentatively confirmed as the last outing for Tom Cruise’s IMF agent Ethan Hunt, the eighth film dropped its teaser trailer in November, packed with heart-stopping stunts including the Hollywood star hanging off a plane. If that figure … Continue reading “Mission: Impossible 8’s $400,000,000 budget makes it one of the most expensive films ever”
One of gaming’s greatest epics is cheaper than a takeaway in PlayStation sale
Open world greatness (Rockstar) A western classic has dropped to an incredibly low price on PS4 and PS5, along with titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Wolfenstein 2. As the world awaits the next update on GTA 6, there’s never been a better time to jump into Rockstar’s previous world-conquering efforts. An enhanced PC version of its predecessor, GTA 5, was recently released (albeit with some drawbacks), but if you own a PlayStation console and have a strong affinity for the … Continue reading “One of gaming’s greatest epics is cheaper than a takeaway in PlayStation sale”
Harry Styles flashes big smiles on pub day out with bestie James Corden
Harry Styles and James Corden caught up at a local cafe (Picture: BACKGRID) Harry Styles has left his reclusive bubble of the past few months to meet good friend James Corden for a coffee in London. The pair were locked in conversation as they sat outside a cafe, with Harry, 31, less incognito than he has been of late. He was in black jeans, a dark jumper and coordinating sunglasses, while James, 46, was in a burgundy jumper and black … Continue reading “Harry Styles flashes big smiles on pub day out with bestie James Corden”
Rowan Atkinson’s daughter reveals ‘darkness’ of parents’ divorce after he moved on with actress
Rowan Atkinson split from wife Sunetra Sastry in 2015 after 24 years of marriage (Picture: Getty Images) Rowan Atkinson’s daughter Lily Sastry has spoken for the first time about her parents’ divorce, recalling how the split plunged her into ‘darkness and chaos’. The Mr Bean star, 70, split from wife Sunetra Sastry in 2014 after 24 years of marriage. The couple share daughter Lily, as well as son Ben Atkinson, 31. Lily, 30, has now opened up on the end … Continue reading “Rowan Atkinson’s daughter reveals ‘darkness’ of parents’ divorce after he moved on with actress”
Disney hires more security for Gal Gadot over safety threats
Gal Gadot is reportedly being supported by more security from Disney (Picture: Getty) Gal Gadot will reportedly have a beefed-up security team provided by Disney after she received death threats over her pro-Israel stance amid the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli actress, 39, stars as the Evil Queen in the upcoming Disney movie Snow White and has faced calls for a boycott from pro-Palestinian activists who have criticised her casting. The Wonder Woman star has publicly advocated for Israel over the years, while co-star Rachel … Continue reading “Disney hires more security for Gal Gadot over safety threats”
Assassin’s Creed Shadows humiliates Elon Musk after he calls game ‘terrible’
Musk vs. Ubisoft (AFP/Ubisoft) An unexpected spat between Elon Musk and Ubisoft has erupted on social media, as the Assassin’s Creed X account goes rogue. While the reaction to Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been mostly positive following its launch last week, it clearly hasn’t pleased everyone. The game has been a culture war target over its dual protagonists, black samurai Yasuke and female shinobi Naoe, ever since it was first revealed – sparking online petitions and weird apologies from developer … Continue reading “Assassin’s Creed Shadows humiliates Elon Musk after he calls game ‘terrible’”