Author: Mary Anne Butler

When was the last time you thought about XBOX 360? Months? Years? Originally launched on November 22nd, 2005 in the states, this was THE gaming machine. Designed and built by Microsoft to be the next generation of consoles, the 360 was special. Yes, PlayStation had their entries, but this particular unit really set the tone of things to come. It was officially discontinued in 2016, with a plan to shutter the store sometime later. That time is now. Today, July 29th 2024, marks the end of XBOX 360. You can read the official statement from Microsoft here. Thanks for all…

Yes, we’re still not fully over that incredible trailer for season 2 of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” There was just SO MUCH to take in. We’ll admit it, we’ve probably watched that trailer an extra 6 times now, just to see glimpses of everything.While the panel in Hall H at SDCC showed the trailer twice, they also showcased some very special featurettes for the upcoming second season. Like this one, titled “Call to Adventure,” which has some truly amazing behind-the-scenes stuff. Like oh you know- confirmation of Ents, Shelob, the ‘Sea Worm,’ a…

This just in- in a PACKED house during SDCC, Marvel Studios announced the long-awaited casting news for Doctor Doom.Robert Downey Jr.Yeah. Not a rumor- It’s him. As Doom.

Well, it’s that time of year again. The nerdy have invaded San Diego Comic-Con, and the news is flowing. The panel started with a Deadpool choir. Yes, really. Giancarlo Esposito will play he King of the Serpent Society aka Sidewinder in “Captain America: Brave New World.” Adamantium will apparently play a big part in the MCU moving forward. The Celestials are reportedly made of the substance! Some footage from “Brave New World” was shown, with Harrison Ford turning Red Hulk in front of the White House.“I’m proud to become a member of the Marvel universe,” Ford told the audience, who…

The first teaser for the upcoming “Star Trek: Section 31” project has released!

Prime Video is bringing us back to middle-Earth in the official trailer for season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The trailer was revealed during a panel in Hall H at SDCC. Audiences were again treated to an absolutely incredible performance of music from the show from Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary. “The Rings of Power” stars Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot, Ismael Cruz Cordova as Arondir, Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad, Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor, Daniel Weyman as The Stranger, Owain Arthur as Durin IV, Charlie Vickers as Halbrand/Sauron, Sophia Nomvete as Disa,…

It’s July, and the world’s nerdy have descended on San Diego for the annual gathering of comics. And movies. Also toys and cosplayers. Of course, we’re talking about Comic-Con International. Just one of the panels that brought the Hall H house down on the first full day of 2024 programming was the upcoming Paramount Pictures animated film, “Transformers One.”It is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, “Transformers One” features a star-studded…

The First Family of Marvel Comics is finally getting an updated feature film, and we could not be more excited! Not only will this be the first time the Fantastic Four officially have their own film under Disney’s Marvel Studios banner, but it’s going to be a period piece!Technically, “Fantastic Four” will be set in the 1960s, which is the perfect era for the story. Director Matt Shakman (“WandaVision”) has also revealed it’ll take place in an alternate timeline of the prime timeline. (Think “Loki” introducing the various branches of time and the TVA.) This morning, Pedro Pascal (“The Last…

We are SO EXCITED to share the news that Edgar Wright’s “Shawn of the Dead” is returning to theaters in the US and UK! This is to commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary. The film was co-written by star Simon Pegg and Wright, with Wright directing.”Shawn of the Dead” also stars Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy, Dylan Moran, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, and Rafe Spall. You’ll have five nights across August and September to choose from in the US, which you can do here. For the UK, you can pick dates here.