Author - Jerry Paxton

Starz to Premiere Michael Exclusively on August 10

2 weeks ago

STARZ announced today that it will be the first exclusive streaming home for Michael, the highest-grossing biopic of all time, starring Jaafar Jackson as music icon Michael Jackson. The film premieres August 10 only on the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, giving audiences the chance to experience or revisit the $1 billion global box office sensation from home. The STARZ channel will also be home to the blockbuster’s exclusive television premiere on the same day at 7:00 PM ET/PT.

From Lionsgate, the producer of Bohemian Rhapsody and the director of Training Day, Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his extraordinary beginnings as the breakout star of the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose unmatched talent and relentless ambition made him the biggest entertainer in the world. Featuring unforgettable performances from his early solo career and an intimate look at the man behind the music, Michael gives audiences a front-row seat to the icon like never before. This is where his story begins.

In addition to Jackson, the film stars Nia Long (Love Jones, Boyz N The Hood), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, “Euphoria”), Laura Harrier (“Hollywood,” Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Miles Teller (Whiplash, The Gorge).

Joining The Housemaid and Shelter, now streaming exclusively on the platform, Michael further expands STARZ’s blockbuster movie lineup. Also arriving in August, Beast, starring Russell Crowe, premieres exclusively on STARZ on August 8. On the series front, new episodes of the gritty crime drama “Fightland” continue to debut every Friday throughout the month, while “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” reaches its explosive series finale on August 7.

STARZ is the premium streaming home for women and underrepresented audiences, driven by inclusive, adult storytelling and an unwavering commitment to the viewers it serves. STARZ’s expanding slate is a blend of self-owned originals (“Fightland”), prestige acquisitions (“Amadeus,” “The Listeners,” “Tip Toe”) and powerhouse franchises (“Outlander,” “Power”).

Garfield Escape from Monday 10 Minutes Gameplay Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

To celebrate the end of San Diego Comic-Con, Microids has revealed an exclusive first look at Garfield – Escape from Monday, the upcoming 3D platforming adventure developed by OSome Studio. This brand-new gameplay video showcases the first 10 minutes of the game, letting players dive straight into the action of the opening level. Get your lasagna ready (and hide the spinach), as Garfield embarks on an unforgettable journey that is as dynamic as it is delicious. The game will be available on September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

More than just a colorful adventure, Garfield – Escape from Monday captures the spirit of one of the world’s most beloved entertainment franchises in an all-new interactive experience. Designed to appeal to audiences nostalgic for Jim Davis’s famous “cattitude” and gaming enthusiasts, Garfield – Escape from Monday breaks the mold. Players will master the technicality of feline movements, manage unique abilities tied to 3 exclusive costumes Garfield can wear in-game and confront a variety of formidable bosses throughout their journey. With memorable characters, inventive challenges and a surreal story through the mind of Garfield, this story into the heart of the nightmare promises to be a thrilling ride for players worldwide.

Red Alert: A Nightmare in the Kitchen… and in his sleep!

For Garfield, spending most of his time sleeping is part of the routine. But spiraling into a bizarre nightmare full of vegetables, sugar-free candies and other unimaginable horrors, even the world’s laziest cat knows something is wrong!

After Jon feeds him spinach lasagna inspired by Chef Monday’s recipe, Garfield falls into a deep sleep. In order for Garfield to wake up from the nightmare and reactivate his taste buds, he must embark on a deliciously chaotic adventure, where players will explore worlds packed with enemies, challenges and lasagna.

Thankfully, Garfield can rely on Jon and his friends Odie, Arlene and Pookie, as well as a collection of special costumes, including turkey, surfer and cowboy – each with its own unique skill – to overcome the dangers lurking within Garfield’s dreams.

Free Update for Dragonkin: The Banished Brings Cross-Play and More

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

NACON is pleased to announce the availability of Dracomundus Purgatory, a major free update for Dragonkin: The Banished. Designed for both newcomers and hardcore players, this Hack’N’Slash has already gathered many fans of the genre since its release in March 2026 and now offers them new ways to play, progress, and defeat the draconic forces, solo or with others.

Play without limits thanks to cross-play and city transfer

The heart of Dragonkin: The Banished lies in its cooperative experience and group progression. This new update promises an even more accessible and community-focused adventure:

Full Cross-play: The borders are coming down! Join your friends and progress hand-in-hand to free the world, regardless of your preferred gaming platform. Enjoy simplified loot sharing and shared progression.
City Transfer: Players can now transfer their online city to offline mode at any time, and vice versa. Whether you’re on the go or connected with your allies, your progress never stops.

Take on the Dracomundus Purgatory challenge

Dracomundus Purgatory becomes accessible through a portal at the end of an endgame hunt and offers dragon hunters a test of strength and speed:

A race against time: Fight your way through three islands (selected from a pool of over fifty islands) and defeat all enemies before time runs out.
Destroy the Draconic Altars: Gain precious bonus seconds by destroying the altars scattered along your path to keep the timer going.
Face the Champion of Purgatory: Survive until the last island to face the terrible Champion of Purgatory in an epic boss fight, and maybe leave with a Voracious weapon.

Forge your power with voracious weapons

A new challenge means exceptional new loot. The update introduces a brand-new category of equipment: Voracious Weapons.

Unique passive traits: Wield devastating weapons with passive bonuses that will transform your playstyle.
Sacrifice and reinforcement: Choose to sacrifice your weapons to transfer their power and increase the level of your voracious weapons.
Custom forge: Shape the weapon of your dreams by precisely choosing the affixes to apply during reinforcement. Create a unique piece of equipment, perfectly adapted to your build and your Ancestral Grid.

Star Wars: The Experience Exhibit Renderings Revealed at SDCC

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, SDCC

tar Wars™: The Experience, an epic journey through the legacy of Star Wars™, will make its world premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027, as part of the global celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars. The first exhibit renderings, official key art and new details were unveiled today at San Diego Comic-Con.

Developed by The Franklin Institute in collaboration with Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products and MDSX, Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy is the official exhibition of the landmark anniversary year, taking fans of all ages inside the galaxy’s creation and celebrating the art, innovation and fandom that have made Star Wars a global phenomenon.

“Debuting the world premiere of Star Wars™: The Experience in Philadelphia is a tremendous honor for The Franklin Institute and for our city,” said Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute. “Star Wars has inspired generations through imagination, innovation, and storytelling, and there is no better place to launch this exhibition than Philadelphia, a city defined by discovery and world-changing ideas.”

“This exhibition invites all fans to step into the Star Wars galaxy in an entirely new way, getting closer than ever to the stories, characters, and creativity that have inspired generations,” said Abby Bysshe, Chief Experience and Strategy Officer at The Franklin Institute. “It’s an experience that celebrates not only how Star Wars began, but why it continues to captivate and unite so many across the globe.”

“Lucasfilm has always been at the forefront of merging cutting edge technology and limitless storytelling,” said Lynwen Brennan, Co-President of Lucasfilm. “In collaboration with The Franklin Institute, we are creating an experience that reflects that very spirit of curiosity and creativity. As we mark the incredible milestone of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we wanted to develop something truly extraordinary – a space that honors both the visionary pioneers who built this galaxy, and the remarkable fan community at its heart. ‘Star Wars: The Experience’ is a testament to five decades of innovative storytelling, and we are excited for visitors to immerse themselves in the Star Wars legacy through this new exhibition.”

EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE

The all-new exhibition traces the legacy of Star Wars from its handcrafted beginnings to today’s groundbreaking digital frontiers, exploring everything from sound design and creature creation to fan art and collectibles. It charts the evolution from analog ingenuity to digital reinvention and highlights the voices of early makers and the current global fandom, uncovering the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that make Star Wars a timeless treasure.

Step Inside the Star Wars Galaxy: Spanning 18,000 square feet of visually rich, interconnected galleries with immersive interactive elements, the exhibition reveals how the galaxy was imagined, built, expanded, and shared with the world through iconic moments, characters, and settings from across the saga.

See a Rare Collection of Iconic Artifacts: Explore extraordinary artifacts, many of them screen-used and on public display for the first time from Lucasfilm, including legendary pieces such as Darth Maul’s lightsaber and Darth Vader’s costume. Get up close to a selection of fan-favorite creatures, droids, and other alien species, including Grogu, R2-D2, and C-3PO, along with a speeder bike and original props from Andor.

NEWLY RELEASED HIGHLIGHTS FROM SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

Official exhibition renderings and key art were unveiled today during an exclusive panel at San Diego Comic-Con, moderated by Ashley Eckstein, actor, and the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars animation series including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.

Highlights include:

Queen Amidala’s Throne Room: Guests walk through a room of suspended fabric and projection, surrounded by voices and imagery of Star Wars costume designers. Along the way, they encounter key costumes and costume art that culminate at Queen Amidala’s iconic red Throne Room Gown.
Wireframe Worlds: Anchored by a wireframe TIE fighter, this gallery immerses guests in the blueprint stage of Star Wars set design. Edge-lit acrylic panels and displayed artifacts showcase early vehicle sketches and design notes that evolved into cinematic icons, while surrounding graphics display diagrams of the many ships that have brought the saga to life.
Carbon Freeze Capture: In this dramatic, photo-ready moment, guests encounter full-scale Han Solo in a carbonite prop surrounded by two interactive stations. Here, guests can experience their own “carbon freeze” sequence – an unforgettable fusion of storytelling and technology that allows fans to “step” directly into one of cinema’s most iconic scenes.
The Force Connects Us: Using the latest RFID technology, each guest journey becomes uniquely personal, shaped by their choices and driven by their alliance with the Force. As guests move throughout the exhibition, hidden moments, evolving interactions, and story elements will unfold, culminating in a personalized finale moment.
50 Years of Star Wars: As part of the finale of the exhibition is an unprecedented look at 50 years of Star Wars action figure history and creation, featuring more than 90 iconic Star Wars collectible figures, including vintage figures, over 20 rare prototypes, development models, tooling samples, and original design materials, some of which have never been displayed publicly before. This unique showcase reveals how Kenner’s and Hasbro’s artistry has evolved alongside the saga itself, from the iconic figures of the Original Trilogy to today’s premium collectibles.

Today’s panel offered the first public preview of the exhibition, kicking off a series of reveals ahead of the opening. Additional artifacts, immersive experiences, and exhibition highlights will be announced in the months ahead.

Tickets go on sale in November for Star Wars™: The Experience at The Franklin Institute, February 13 – September 6, 2027. Following its Philadelphia premiere, the exhibition will launch a five-year North American tour managed by Round Room Live.

Snail Games is Coming to Gamescom to Reveal New Games

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Industry News

Snail Games USA is proud to announce that it will be attending Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, August 26th-30th. Consumers can check out upcoming Snail Games titles like For The Stars, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, the next phase of Bellwright, and a couple of all-new surprises at gamescom, with a business lounge location for additional interview opportunities.

📍Consumer Booth at Hall 8.1, Booth A-041
🗓️August 26th – August 28th, 2026
🚩Business lounge in Hall 3.2

Donkey Crew’s Bellwright has been a massively successful medieval open-world survival RPG, that garnered over 1 million players on Steam Early Access before launching on PlayStation and Xbox platforms earlier this year. Players establish and expand their settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to their cause while learning more about their past.

For The Stars invites players to uncover the secrets of alien civilizations, seeking out rare and exotic creatures, and harnessing resources to tame deadly biomes you encounter across the cosmos. In For The Stars’ ambitious universe, players will establish and expand outposts. Upgrading these outposts, crafting powerful new tools and developing cutting-edge technology will be key to players’ success as they encounter unique challenges presented by distinct ecosystems, creatures and resources.

Frozen Way’s Honeycomb: The World Beyond sets players on a strange, exuberant planet full of peculiar plants and animals. Crossbreed flora and fauna, gather resources, craft items, build bases, explore hazardous lands, and conduct experiments in order to develop new species on your bioengineering journey. You’ll have to learn the lay of the land and how these strange new organisms function if you’re to find the key to humanity’s survival!

That’s not all, as Snail will be debuting two ALL NEW games at gamescom that have yet to be announced! We don’t want to say too much about this yet, but fans of martial arts games should be excited!

SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE: The Comic-Con Panel Recap with Rick Moranis and More

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, SDCC, Trailers / Videos

On Friday, July 24, Amazon MGM Studios skipped ludicrous speed and went straight to plaid in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con as the cast and filmmakers of SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE sat down for a galactic panel. Following a heartfelt and hilarious video message from the legendary Mel Brooks, moderator Kevin Smith welcomed stars Daphne Zuniga, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad, director Josh Greenbaum, and screenwriters Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit to the stage.

As the crew arrived on stage, Spaceballs Troopers combed the audience looking for Dark Helmet impersonators only to uncover Dark Helmet himself, Rick Moranis, hiding amongst the fans. Moranis then joined the group onstage to thunderous applause and a standing ovation to mark his return to the galaxy.

During the panel, filmmakers Josh Gad and Josh Greenbaum reminisced about pitching the sequel to Mel Brooks, while Daphne Zuniga and Rick Moranis reflected on returning to their iconic characters and reuniting with Brooks for the first time in decades. Keke Palmer shared what it was like stepping into the iconic SPACEBALLS universe, and Lewis Pullman reflected on joining the franchise that launched his father Bill Pullman’s career. While Lone Star couldn’t be at the panel in-person, he was there in spirit – treating Hall H to a special video message.

Gad also paid homage to one of his personal idols, John Candy, who he described as the heart and soul of the original film.

As your father’s brothers’ nephew’s cousin’s former roommate Mel Brooks would put it, the Hall H crowd proved that the Schwartz is still very much with us.

Mistfall Hunter Launch Gameplay Trailer

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Gyldenmist gathers, gyldblod pulses. Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 6PM (PT) on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The gods are dead, and the Gyldenmist is devouring the world. Revived by a mysterious girl named Dew, you awaken as a Gyldhunter sent into a bleak, forbidden realm to gather precious Gyldenblod and repair the broken Web of Fate.

Jamie Campbell Bower and Nazguls Descend at Prime Video IGN SDCC Party

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, SDCC

On Friday, July 24, 2026, Prime Video and IGN took over San Diego Comic Con with a rousing celebration at FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel. Among the party’s highlights was a 20-minute guest DJ set by The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Jamie Campbell Bower, as well as a special surprise appearance by the series’ Nazgnagôls, ring-servants to Sauron, who will be making their debut in the upcoming third season, premiering on Prime Video on November 11, 2026. Guests were also able to take their photo on Sauron’s throne, and view his crown and gauntlet on display.

In addition to Bower, The Rings of Power talent in attendance included stars: Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Owain Arthur, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Benjamin Walker, and Daniel Weyman; plus showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay, executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, and Kate Hazell, and co-producer Andrew Lee.

Earlier on Friday, The Rings of Power took to Hall H for a thrilling panel previewing the new season, which included character reveals and the unveiling of an exciting teaser trailer.

The first four episodes of Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere on November 11, 2026. Episodes 305 & 306 will be available to stream on November 18th, and the final two episodes of the season will be released on November 25th.

In Season Three, Middle-earth is at war. Five years have passed since the fall of Eregion. Sauron’s armies have marched across the whole of the world, conquering all in their path. Only a few isolated pockets stand between the Dark Lord and total victory – Khazad-dûm, where the Dwarves are now sealed deep within their mountain halls, and the elven realms of Lindon and Rivendell, which are protected by their Three Rings. But deep in the land of Mordor, in his newly completed tower of Barad-dûr, the Dark Lord toils day and night, obsessed with harnessing a power that will bring the last of his enemies to their knees: One Ring to rule them all… Now, all the free peoples of Middle-earth – Dwarves, Elves, Men, and Wizards alike – must find a way to come together, in a race against time to prevent Sauron from achieving his goal of utter domination of all life…

The third season of The Rings of Power is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Brändström. Matthew Penry-Davey is producer and Ally O’Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee are co-producers.

The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. The series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is one of the highest performing and most-viewed titles ever on Prime Video, with a broad, highly engaged, global fan base. Critics have praised the series for its epic scope and production values, and Seasons One and Two are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Through their respective 91 day post premiere launch windows and ranked by viewers, Season One remains the biggest TV series premiere in the history of Prime Video, and Season Two is among the Top 5 most watched returning seasons ever. Season Two debuted as the #1 Original Series on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 Chart and remained in the top 4 throughout its entire run. The globally successful and award-winning series, which has attracted over 185 million viewers worldwide, also continues to be one of Amazon’s strongest drivers for new Prime membership sign-ups.

All sixteen episodes of the first two seasons are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.

FANGORIA Surprises SDCC with Devon Sawa & Victorian Psycho

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, SDCC

Attendees at FANGORIA’s First in Fright panel at San Diego Comic-Con were met with an unexpected spectacle Friday night when a Victorian mourning procession overtook the room, transforming the presentation into an immersive celebration of Bleecker Street’s upcoming psychological horror-thriller, Victorian Psycho.

Produced by FANGORIA in partnership with Bleecker Street Media, the live activation unfolded moments after moderator Sean Abley welcomed the audience. The ballroom doors burst open with a bloodcurdling scream as mourners dressed in period Victorian attire silently wound through the aisles, led by a stoic figure in a towering black top hat. The eerie procession made its way toward the front of the room, leaving the audience momentarily unsure where the performance ended and reality began.

As the procession exited, Victorian Psycho director Zachary Wigon emerged, joking that the mourners “follow me everywhere” before joining the panel for a surprise conversation about the upcoming film.

Based on Virginia Feito’s acclaimed 2025 novel, Victorian Psycho stars Maika Monroe (Longlegs) as Winifred Notty, an enigmatic governess whose arrival at a remote English manor in 1858 coincides with a series of increasingly sinister disappearances. The film also stars Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson, and Thomasin McKenzie.

Following the guest appearance, the panel shifted to another major reveal as FANGORIA officially announced that horror icon Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Chucky) will host the 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards. The announcement drew one of the loudest ovations of the evening as Sawa joined the panel to discuss his enduring relationship with horror and preview this year’s celebration of the genre.

The 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards will premiere Sunday, October 25, streaming exclusively on Shudder.

Victorian Psycho opens in US theaters nationwide September 25, 2026.

Amazon Prime Video and Mike Flanagan Announce Carrie Series

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, SDCC, Trailers / Videos

Prime Video announced that all eight episodes of the hotly anticipated new Original series, Carrie, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on October 7, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Kicking off a packed San Diego Comic-Con panel, Prime Video debuted the official teaser trailer for Carrie, giving audiences a striking first look at Mike Flanagan’s series adaptation — a fresh, contemporary reimagining of Stephen King’s classic story. Chilling and emotionally grounded, the official teaser signals the singular nature of this Carrie, hinting at new dimensions still to come.

The panel concluded with showrunner and director Mike Flanagan revealing the premiere date and debuting new key art featuring a nod to the infamous prom, offering fans an early glimpse of both the adaptation’s new perspective and the iconic moments that will unfold through newfound depth and tension across the series.