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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed Gameplay Trailer

2024/09/16

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in collaboration with Paramount Game Studios, are excited to reveal the thrilling new gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed”. Developed by AHeartfulofGames, this story-driven 3D Brawler/Platformer game will be releasing on October 18, 2024, and will be available to play on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

Continuing the story of the Paramount Pictures’ 2023 hit “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” fans of the beloved franchise can get ready to team up with everyone’s favourite heroes in a half shell, taking on missions solo or teaming up with a friend in up to 2-player co-op.

The new gameplay trailer showcases the acclaimed 3D-meets-2D art style of the movie and sees players take control of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, each with their own unique combat style and unlockable skill tree. It also offers a glimpse at the game’s original storyline, as the pizza loving crime-fighters battle to save New York City from a rising Mewbie threat.

Narrated by fan-favourite character April O’Neil in the style of her captivating ‘O’News Casts, the trailer also showcases all-new original mutants and their difficulty-enhancing mutations, all designed by the film’s lead character designer, Woodrow White. Fans can also get a feel for the expansive New York City environments, from the tops of skyscrapers to down in the sewers, from pizza parlours, to a concert led by Bebop and Rocksteady.

Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “With 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of this incredible franchise, it has been a pleasure to work with Paramount Games Studio to bring this extraordinary world to life. We hope this new gameplay trailer will wet the appetite of TMNT fans old and new!”

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed” will be coming to PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on October 18, 2024.

Planet Coaster 2 Pre Order Trailer

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced that Planet Coaster 2, the much-anticipated coaster and waterpark simulation game, will be launching 6 November 2024 on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. From today, aspiring theme park managers can pre-order the splashtastic sequel to 2016’s highly acclaimed Planet Coaster to receive the thrilling Bonus Ride Collection, including rotating tracked ride FD Vision, the Outmax Water Coaster, and dizzying flat ride The Cube. For players choosing to pre-order the Deluxe Edition there is even more creative fun to be had, with the Vintage Funfair Ride Pack, including an additional ten coasters and rides inspired by iconic fairground rides.

Planet Coaster 2 invites players to expand their imagination with a spectacular selection of rides, slides, and so much more. They’ll push the boundaries of creativity like never before thanks to powerful creative tools, next-level customisation, and vibrant themes including Resort, Aquatic, Viking, and Mythology. Design sparkling swimming pools, scale scenery to the perfect size, and build impressive, sprawling parks which provide the perfect backdrop for guests to create unforgettable memories.

For the first time in Planet Coaster 2, players can quickly and easily customise rides and coasters in more detail than ever before to bring their ideas to life. A host of exhilarating rollercoasters and jaw-dropping thrill rides will bring excitement to any park, alongside vibrant water attractions including slides, flumes, wave pools, and more to delight and entertain. Using the brand-new event sequencer tool, players can also add mesmerising effects to their attractions, including animatronics and water fountains, that bring the dramatic fanfare of real-world theme parks to their guests.

Even the most stunning park requires expert management, and in Planet Coaster 2, it’s never been easier for players to pinpoint vital improvements that will boost their park rating and help them on the way to becoming a park management master. Helpful new heatmaps provide an overview of each park’s needs at a glance, while selecting any guest or member of staff will reveal insights into precisely what they’re thinking as they go about their day so that players can take action.

With the new waterpark gameplay comes even greater authenticity, with details inspired by real-world parks. Shade, sunscreen, lifeguards, changing rooms, and more are all paramount to ensure guests have their best day both in and out of the pool. And of course, even the most sensational rides must also be supplied with power and water to stay operational. Pools must be kept pristine, and facilities should be maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum safety and happiness.

Planet Coaster 2 offers more ways to share than ever before, including for the first time ever, the ability to jump one-at-a-time into a shared Sandbox level to build together across platforms. Players will also be able to visit friends’ parks to experience their creations at the touch of a button, race to the top of the Franchise mode leaderboard, and share and download blueprints and entire parks via the cross-platform Frontier Workshop.

Planet Coaster 2 launches 6 November 2024 on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99 for the standard edition. The Deluxe Edition, retailing at £54.99/$64.99/€64.99, includes the Vintage Funfair Ride Pack – a collection of 10 charming attractions ranging from the nostalgic Grand Carousel to traditional wooden coasters. Players who pre-order Planet Coaster 2 now will receive three enthralling rides in the Bonus Ride Collection at launch.

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Dev Diary Episode 1

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Global Indie Game Publisher Grindstone and developer Games Farm are amping up the hype with “Into Hel,” a fresh dev diary series for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. The debut episode features Game Designer Jakub Kokoška diving deep into the game’s Norse-inspired lore, spilling the beans on upcoming characters, god-tier abilities, and next-level combat skills.

Get the inside scoop on what skill evolutions are in the latest demo, potential daily and weekly quests, and exclusive intel on what’s in store for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. Arm yourself with dev knowledge before facing the Hordes of Hel!

Assassin’s Creed Shadows World Trailer and Dev Diary

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

When Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on November 15, it will be the first entry in the franchise built solely for current-generation hardware. Knowing this, the development team at Ubisoft Quebec wanted to do things that had never been done before on Assassin’s Creed, or that frankly couldn’t have been done before. To understand how Assassin’s Creed Shadows uses new tech to bring new experiences to the franchise, we spoke with Art Director Thierry Dansereau and Technology Director Pierre Fortin.

In order to improve image quality and ensure that Shadows is the best-looking Assassin’s Creed ever, the team rescaled the world to more realistic ratios, added ray-tracing global illumination, and utilized micro polygon tech. “We’ve actually had some form of global illumination in Assassin’s Creed for years,” says Fortin. “But ray-tracing global illumination allows us to be much more dynamic.”

In past Assassin’s Creeds, global illumination was static; light would bounce off surfaces and diffuse realistically, but it wouldn’t and couldn’t adapt to environmental changes, and while previous games didn’t allow for many environmental changes, Shadows is filled with them: Lights can be turned off and on, doors can be cut down or smashed through, and bamboo trees, market stalls, and fences can all be destroyed. Thanks to ray-tracing global illumination, the lighting interacting with all of these objects and environments will adjust accordingly.

Micro polygon tech may not be as familiar of a term as “ray-tracing,” but Fortin highlights just how revolutionary the technology is, even though it’s working behind the scenes. Because Assassin’s Creed’s vast open worlds have long sightlines and draw distances, developers can’t render all visible assets at their full resolution. “Your GPU is going to melt if you do that,” jokes Fortin.

To solve this problem in the past, developers had to build multiple assets with low, medium, and high polygonal counts, and swap them out as the player got closer to them. For example, a building that is visible from two kilometers away doesn’t need to have the same level of detail as a building that’s one meter away, and in the past, the same building would be swapped out with higher-fidelity models as a player moved throughout the world. With micro polygons, developers don’t need to create multiple versions of the same asset to swap out.

“Think of micro polygons as sort of adaptable intelligent assets that know how to render themselves best based on their visibility and proximity to the player,” says Fortin. Not only does this eliminate the need for developers to create multiple assets, but it allows them to budget GPU bandwidth more efficiently, allowing for increased polygon counts and better graphical fidelity up close.

When it came to creating the world, the team aimed for a level of interactivity previously unseen in the franchise. While ray-tracing global illumination and micro polygons help render the environment as the player affects the world, there was an opportunity to have world dynamism that affects the player, too. “Our goal was to make a world that looked good, but also had an impact on gameplay,” says Dansereau.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows features distinct seasons, these make the world visually distinct so that the same location can look and feel vastly different depending on the time of year. But the world can change even within those seasons thanks to dynamic weather, meaning that missions have several environmental factors that can all alter your gameplay experience. With ponds frozen over, for example, there’ll be no taking cover beneath the water. Take on the same mission during a nighttime spring rainstorm, and you’ll find your footsteps muffled by the rain and enemies less likely to spot you in the dark.

“We wanted a dynamic new feeling,” says Fortin. “Both at the micro scale and the macro scale, so that when you see a storm coming, you can adapt how you play the game, knowing that it’s going to make you stealthier when it’s time to sneak into that castle.”

With two vastly different protagonists, a setting in feudal Japan, and destructible environments, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is introducing a lot of new features to the franchise, but the technical innovations that change how the world looks and feels might just be the first thing players notice. Fortin hopes that the new level of dynamism adds a sense of immersion and beauty that previous games couldn’t quite capture. “Our goal from the beginning was to go from a beautiful postcard to a beautiful movie.”

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available for preorder now and launches on November 15 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. The game will also come to iPad at a later date. Players who purchase the Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, Collector’s Edition, or have a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription can play the game three days early on November 12.

Beyond Fest Unveils Full 2024 Lineup

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Beyond Fest, the biggest and highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2024 programming comprising 82 features, including 16 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 1 North American Premiere, 3 US Premieres, and 25 West Coast Premieres. After entertaining over 25,000 guests in 2023, Beyond Fest returns for its 12th edition spanning September 25th – October 9th. Presented exclusively by NEON and programmed and produced in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Beyond Fest returns to the Egyptian Theatre, Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3, and Vista Theatre with all ticket sales going to the 501(c)(3) non-profit film institution.

Beyond Fest opens with the World Premiere of Gary Dauberman’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel SALEM’S LOT whilst closing night honors are bestowed upon Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CLOUD with the legendary Japanese auteur joining in-person to launch a 7-film retrospective. Additional showcase screenings include the West Coast Premieres of the monumental epic THE BRUTALIST in 70mm with Brady Corbet, the 35mm debut of Palme D’or Winner ANORA with writer/director Sean Baker and actor Mikey Madison in person and Marielle Heller’s wonderfully scathing NIGHTBITCH starring a ferocious Amy Adams hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast.. Guy Maddin launches a special retrospective with his new film, RUMOURS, Jesse Eisenberg’s brilliantly funny A REAL PAIN takes us on a trip least wanted, and the Los Angeles Premiere of Ali Abbasi’s cutthroat origin story THE APPRENTICE, starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, and Maria Bakalova.

The World Premiere of Joe Begos’ full-throttle-acid-fury-nightmare JIMMY AND STIGGS headlines a stellar collection of the best in new genre that also includes the West Coast Premieres of Steven Soderbergh’s haunting and subversive ghost story, PRESENCE, Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott’s wonderfully savage BRING THEM DOWN, Damien Leone’s outrageously grotesque festive assault, TERRIFIER 3, Greg Jardin’s mind-bending Sundance smash IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE, the terror trip to space that is V/H/S BEYOND, and the newest bone shaker from Spider One, LITTLE BITES. For a special evening, the ever-incredible Sarah Paulson also joins us for the US Premiere of the suspense thriller, HOLD YOUR BREATH paired with MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE.

International Cinema once again takes center stage with DEVARA: PART 1, the newest epic from Beyond Fest superhero Jr NTR, the U.S. Premiere of the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller sequel, THE PLATFORM 2, from Spanish provocateur Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia. Later in the festival, we will present a second dose of society’s dark heart with the International Premiere of Gaztelu-Urrutia’s RICH FLU, and the world-famous Toho Studios takes over the Egyptian Theatre for a day with the International Premiere of MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU’RE NEXT and a world-first desaturated double bill of SHIN GODZILLA: ORTHOCHROMATIC and GODZILLA MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR.

Genre spotlight events include the World Premiere of the brand new, never-before-seen ‘Shush Cut’ of HUSH with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel in person, who also hosts the International Premiere of the 4K Restoration of LAKE MUNGO, Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, and Leigh Whannell, along with producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules, come together to unveil the restored and unrated cut of their iconic horror classic, SAW, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, finally gets its formal Hollywood Premiere at its official 50th Anniversary screening complete with 12 members of its original cast and crew in attendance. THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE is followed by the West Coast Premiere of Alexandre O. Philippe’s insightful examination of Hooper’s classic, CHAIN REACTIONS. Rucking Fotten returns to host a special 30th anniversary screening of THE CROW – complete with an exclusive shirt, and a recently discovered 70mm print of TOTAL RECALL will unspool in LA for only the third time in 25 years.

Visionary filmmakers get their much-deserved spotlight with a series of in-person events as the great Sam Raimi returns with a 35mm triple feature of DARKMAN, THE QUICK AND THE DEAD, and DRAG ME TO HELL, Shane Black showcases his L.A. noir excellence with a quadruple bill including KISS KISS BANG BANG and THE NICE GUYS, Jennifer Kent makes a rare US appearance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE BABADOOK paired with THE NIGHTINGALE, Walter Hill revisits the murderous swamps of SOUTHERN COMFORT, Paul W.S. Anderson attends for a rare showing of his cosmic-cult-space-horror, EVENT HORIZON, and Indian auteur Tarsem Singh joins to showcase two stunning restorations: the World Premiere of THE CELL and the West Coast Premiere of THE FALL.

Cinema icons are saluted via an epic array of special event repertory screenings including a seminal 30th anniversary SPEED reunion with stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and director Jan de Bont, Kyle MacLachlan joins for a career tribute featuring three of his most special performances in BLUE VELVET, DUNE, and THE HIDDEN, Al Pacino returns to discuss his career with SCARFACE, ahead of the release of his memoir Sonny Boy, Big Red himself, Ron Perlman brings his fire with HELLBOY, celebrating its 20th anniversary, Barbara Crampton hosts The Ladies of Elm Street with Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Lin Shaye, and Ronee Blakley followed by a screening of Wes Craven’s original terror, screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski join for a 30th-anniversary matinee of Tim Burton’s classic, ED WOOD, Don Johnson joins to celebrate his career accompanying an incredibly rare double bill of A BOY AND HIS DOG and THE HOT SPOT, and Bob Odenkirk reunites the cast and crew for the World Premiere of the brand new restoration of MELVIN GOES TO DINNER.

“Combining a celebration of cinema whilst firmly focusing our gaze on the next generation of filmmakers has always been at the heart of the Beyond Fest,” said Head of Programming Evrim Ersoy. “And this year we have even more opportunity to bring together the full spectrum of genre filmmaking to the community that is at the core of everything we do: from Kiyoshi Kurosawa to Brady Corbet, Jennifer Kent to Sam Raimi, we have created a program that embraces all corners of the cinematic spectrum.”

‘Neon Theatre at Los Feliz 3’ continues to be the epicenter of discovery with a daring program of global genre, all FREE courtesy of our sponsor – hotly anticipated World and International Premieres include the blistering thriller ZERO from SALOUM mastermind Jean Luc Herbulot, the occult terrors of A MOTHER’S EMBRACE from director Cristian Ponce, the creepy stalking saga WHO’S WATCHING? from director Tim Kasher, the supernatural bone-chiller BAAL from director Joseph Sims-Dennett, a dive into the darkest human desires in ABOVE THE KNEE from GOOD BOY director Viljar Bøe, Kensuke Sonomura’s action epic GHOST KILLER and finally two documentary premieres to chill the soul – an examination of the weird murders that led to the creation of the THE WICKER MAN in THE LAST SACRIFICE from director Rupert Russell and a revelatory look at the darker side of belief and obsession in the meticulously crafted SHADOWLAND from director Otso Tiainen. Other premieres include the return of Can Evrenol with his darkest shocker in the U.S. Premiere of SAYARA, Fabrice Du Welz’s obsessive police thriller MALDOROR, Joshua Erkman’s dreamy neo-noir A DESERT, Michiel Blanchart’s one-night thrill ride NIGHTCALL, Danish Oscar entry true crime shocker THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE from director Magnus Von Horn, the return of Nacho Vigalondo with the visionary and heartfelt sci-fi romance DANIELA FOREVER and the North American Premiere of the eerie sci-fi SKY PEALS. Finally two restorations lead the charge with the brand new 4K of A BELL FROM HELL and a surprise 4K World Premiere from the twisted minds at Terror Vision that will surely get the audience talking.

The next generation of filmmakers will also be getting a spotlight in 4 dedicated shorts blocks carefully curated to highlight the best of new and diverse genre voices at Los Feliz 3. And horror veterans Jennifer Kent and Joe Begos will make Los Feliz 3 appearances to curate and present Robert Bresson’s A MAN ESCAPED and John Frankenheimer’s SECONDS respectively, as part of the American Cinematheque’s weekly “Sunday Print Edition” series of black-and-white films on 35mm.

“We are thrilled for the festival to return to the beloved Egyptian Theatre, broadening Beyond Fest across Los Angeles to all three American Cinematheque venues for the very first time,” said American Cinematheque Artistic Director Grant Moninger. “The biggest genre fest in the U.S. has gotten even bigger with the festival’s largest slate to date. Beyond Fest 2024 has something for every L.A. moviegoer, with even more premieres, guests, reunions, marathons and free screenings of exciting new films.”

See below for the full lineup of newly announced feature film titles for Beyond Fest 2024. Tickets will be on sale via americancinematheque.com on Friday, September 13th at 10:00am PST. Visit beyondfest.com and americancinematheque.com for details.

BEYOND FEST 2024 PROGRAM

EGYPTIAN THEATRE

DEVARA: PART 1

Special Screening

Director: Koratala Siva

Country: India

Runtime: 165 minutes

2024

HUSH – Shush Cut

World Premiere

Director: Mike Flanagan

Country: United States

Runtime: 87 minutes

Guests: Director Mike Flanagan in attendance

2016

LAKE MUNGO

International Premiere – 4K Restoration

Director: Joel Anderson

Country: Australia

Runtime: 89 minutes

Guests: Special introduction by director Mike Flanagan

2008

ED WOOD

Special Screening – 30th Anniversary – in 35mm

Director: Tim Burton

Country: United States

Runtime: 127 minutes

Guests: Screenwriters Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander in attendance

1994

THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE

Special Screening – 50th Anniversary – in 35mm

Director: Tobe Hooper

Country: United States

Runtime: 83 minutes

Guests: Writer Kim Henkel, Cinematographer Daniel Pearl, Actor Teri McMinn, Actor Edwin Neal, Actor William Vail, Actor Allen Danziger, Actor John Dugan, Production Manager Ron Bozman, Post-Production Sound Supervisor Wayne Bell, Actor Ed Guinn, Sound Recorder Ted Nicolaou, Editor Larry Carroll, Camera Assistant Michael McClary in attendance

1974

CHAIN REACTIONS

West Coast Premiere

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe

Country: United States

Runtime: 103 minutes

Guests: Director Alexandre O. Philippe in attendance

2024

DARKMAN

Special Screening – in 35mm

Director: Sam Raimi

Country: United States

Runtime: 96 minutes

Guests: Director Sam Raimi in attendance

1990

THE QUICK AND THE DEAD

Special Screening – in 35mm

Director: Sam Raimi

Country: United States

Runtime: 108 minutes

Guests: Director Sam Raimi in attendance

1995

DRAG ME TO HELL

Special Screening – in 35mm

Director: Sam Raimi

Country: United States

Runtime: 99 minutes

Guests: Director Sam Raimi in attendance

2009

THE FALL

West Coast Premiere – 4K Restoration

Director: Tarsem Singh

Country: United States, India

Runtime: 117 minutes

Guests: Director Tarsem Singh in attendance

2006

TERRIFIER 3

West Coast Premiere

Director: Damien Leone

Country: United States

Runtime: 128 minutes

2024

IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE

West Coast Premiere

Director: Greg Jardin

Country: United States

Runtime: 103 minutes

Guests: Director Greg Jardin in attendance

2024

THE PLATFORM 2

U.S. Premiere

Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia

Country: Spain

Runtime: 99 minutes

2024

HELLBOY

Special Screening – 20th Anniversary

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Country: United States

Runtime: 122 minutes

Guests: Actor Ron Perlman in attendance

2004

THE CROW

Special 30th Anniversary Screening – Co-Presented by Rucking Fotten

Director: Alex Proyas

Country: United States

Runtime: 102

1994

THE CELL

World Premiere – 4K Restoration

Director: Tarsem Singh

Country: United States, Germany

Runtime: 107 minutes

Guests: Director Tarsem Singh in attendance

2000

SAW

Special 20th Anniversary Screening

Director: James Wan

Country: United States

Runtime: 103 minutes

Guests: Actor Cary Elwes, Writer Leigh Whannell, Producer Oren Koules, Producer Mark Burg, actor Tobin Bell in attendance

2004

JIMMY AND STIGGS

World Premiere

Director: Joe Begos

Country: United States

Runtime: 78 minutes

Guests: Director Joe Begos and producer and editor Josh Ethier in attendance

2024

DUNE

Special Screening

Director: David Lynch

Country: United States

Runtime: 140 minutes

Guests: Actor Kyle MacLachlan in attendance

1984

BLUE VELVET

Special Screening

Director: David Lynch

Country: United States

Runtime: 120 minutes

Guests: Actor Kyle MacLachlan in attendance

1986

THE HIDDEN

Special Screening

Director: Jack Sholder

Country: United States

Runtime: 97 minutes

Guests: Actor Kyle MacLachlan in attendance

1987

GODZILLA MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR

Special Screening

Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Country: Japan

Runtime: 125 minutes

2023

SHIN GODZILLA: ORTHOCHROMATIC

West Coast Premiere

Director: Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi

Country: Japan

Runtime: 119 minutes

2023

MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU’RE NEXT

International Premiere

Director: Tensai Okamura

Country: Japan

Runtime: 110 minutes

Guests: Actor Daiki Yamashita and actor Kenta Miyake in attendance

2024

EVENT HORIZON

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

Country: UK, USA

Runtime: 96 minutes

Guests: Director Paul W.S. Anderson in attendance

1997

SERPENT’S PATH

West Coast Premiere

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Country: France, Japan

Runtime: 113 minutes

Guests: Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa in attendance

2024

PULSE

Special Screening

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Country: Japan

Runtime: 118 minutes

Guests: Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa in attendance

2001

SPEED

Special Screening – 30th Anniversary Screening

Director: Jan de Bont

Country: United States

Runtime: 116 minutes

Guests: Director Jan de Bont, actor Keanu Reeves and actor Sandra Bullock in attendance

1994

AERO THEATRE PRESENTED BY NEON

SALEM’S LOT

World Premiere

Director: Gary Dauberman

Country: United States

Runtime: 113 minutes

2024

THE BABADOOK

Special Screening

Director: Jennifer Kent

Country: Australia

Runtime: 94 minutes

Guests: Director Jennifer Kent in attendance

2014

THE NIGHTINGALE

Special Screening

Director: Jennifer Kent

Country: Australia

Runtime: 136 minutes

Guests: Director Jennifer Kent in attendance

2018

SOUTHERN COMFORT

Special Screening

Director: Walter Hill

Country: United States

Runtime: 106 minutes

Guests: Director Walter Hill in attendance

1981

TOTAL RECALL

Special Screening – in 70mm

Director: Paul Verhoeven

Country: United States

Runtime: 113 minutes

1990

SCARFACE

Special Screening

Director: Brian De Palma

Country: United States

Runtime: 165 minutes

Special Guests: Actor Al Pacino in attendance

1983

HOLD YOUR BREATH

West Coast Premiere

Director: Karrie Crouse, William Joines

Country: United States

Runtime: 94 minutes

Special Guests: Actor Sarah Paulson in attendance

2024

MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE

Special Screening

Director: Sean Durkin

Country: United States

Runtime: 102 minutes

Special Guests: Actor Sarah Paulson in attendance

2011

LETHAL WEAPON

Special Screening

Director: Richard Donner

Country: United States

Runtime: 117 minutes

1987

KISS KISS, BANG BANG

Special Screening

Director: Shane Black

Country: United States

Runtime: 103 minutes

2005

THE LAST BOY SCOUT

Special Screening – in 35MM

Director: Tony Scott

Country: United States

Runtime: 105 minutes

1991

THE NICE GUYS

Special Screening – in 35MM

Director: Shane Black

Country: United States

Runtime: 116 minutes

Guests: Director and writer Shane Black in attendance

2016

THE APPRENTICE

Los Angeles Premiere

Director: Ali Abbasi

Country: United States, Denmark, Canada, Ireland

Runtime: 120 minutes

2024

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

Special Screening

Director: Wes Craven

Country: United States

Runtime: 91 minutes

Guests: Actors Heather Langenkamp, Lin Shaye, Amanda Wyss and Ronee Blakley, moderator Barbara Crampton in attendance

1984

MELVIN GOES TO DINNER

World Premiere – HD Restoration

Director: Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States

Runtime: 83 minutes

Guests: Director Bob Odenkirk; Producer Naomi Odenkirk, Writer and actor Michael Blieden, Actor Stephanie Courtney, Actor Matt Price, Actor Annabelle Gurwitch, Producer DJ Paul, Producer Jeff Sussman, Director of Photography Alex Vendler in attendance

2003

NIGHTBITCH

West Coast Premiere

Director: Marielle Heller

Country: United States

Runtime: 98 minutes

Guests: Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus of The Bechdel Cast in attendance

LITTLE BITES

West Coast Premiere

Director: Spider One

Country: United States

Runtime: 105 minutes

Guests: Director Spider One, Actor Krsy Fox in attendance

2024

V/H/S BEYOND

West Coast Premiere

Director(s): Jordan Downey, Christian and Justin Long, Justin Martinez, Virat Pal and Kate Siegel

Country: United States

Runtime: 114 minutes

Guests: To be confirmed

2024

A REAL PAIN

West Coast Premiere

Director: Jesse Eisenberg

Country: United States

Runtime: 90 minutes

2024

BRING THEM DOWN

West Coast Premiere

Director: Christopher Andrews

Country: Ireland

Runtime: 105 minutes

2024

A BOY AND HIS DOG

Special Screening

Director: L.Q. Jones

Country: United States

Runtime: 91 minutes

Guests: Actor Don Johnson in attendance

1975

THE HOT SPOT

Special Screening

Director: Dennis Hopper

Country: United States

Runtime: 130 minutes

Guests: Actor Don Johnson in attendance

1990

RUMOURS

West Coast Premiere

Director(s): Guy Maddin, Galen Johnson, Evan Johnson

Country: Germany, Canada

Runtime: 118 minutes

Guests: Directors Guy Maddin, Galen Johnson and Evan Johnson in attendance

2024

THE GREEN FOG

Special Screening

Director(s): Guy Maddin, Galen Johnson, Evan Johnson

Turtle Beach Unveils Kone II and Kone II Air Gaming Mice

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced the wireless Turtle Beach™ Kone™ II Air and wired Kone™ II PC gaming mice are now available. These new additions to Turtle Beach’s line of performance-driven gaming mice bring the latest technologies to the brand’s renowned ergonomic Kone mouse design, which is perfect for any grip style, including claw grip, palm grip, and fingertip grip. Both the wireless and wired options are packed with game-winning features, including Turtle Beach’s Owl-Eye™ 26k Optical Sensor, TITAN Optical Switch technology, EasyShift[+]™ button duplicator technology, and much more. PC gamers can find the new wireless Kone II Air and wired Kone II mice at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide. The Kone II Air and Kone II come in ash black or arctic white and are available for $119.99 MSRP and $69.99 MSRP, respectively.

“We’ve once more refined our iconic Kone mouse design into another ergonomic masterpiece that’s proven to perform,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The original Kone mouse debuted in 2008, and we’ve continued evolving this design to ensure the new Kone II mice remain at the top of gamers’ lists. Whether you prefer wireless or wired, the new Kone II mice are the perfect fit for PC gamers who want a fully loaded mouse that delivers incredible performance and is comfortable no matter how you hold it.”

For the wireless Kone II Air, gamers will experience the unparalleled feel and freedom of movement with Turtle Beach’s multi-function 4D scroll wheel offering free-spinning and tactile scrolling options, plus fully customizable tilt controls to seamlessly glide through games and content. Additionally, the Kone II Air’s exceptional battery life lets gamers play uninterrupted for weeks, lasting up to 350-hours via low-latency Bluetooth®, or up to 130-hours via its high-performance 2.4GHz wireless connection.

The new Kone II mice also come equipped with Turtle Beach’s advanced Owl-Eye 26K Optical Sensor so PC gamers will experience superb performance from 50 DPI up to 26K DPI with 650 IPS (16.5m/s). Turtle Beach’s TITAN Optical Switch technology provides a tactile feel with incredible speed and durability, boasting a 100 million click life cycle, while a pre-tensioning system improves reliability and response time for the most accurate clicks. Players can further expand their gameplay with the Kone II Air and Kone II’s Easy-Shift[+] duplicator technology, increasing the mice’s seven buttons and scroll wheel into 21 customizable functions for the Kone II Air, and 23 functions for the Kone II.

PC gamers can further customize their experience with five onboard profiles and multi-zone AIMO™ intelligent RGB lighting which is programmable via the Turtle Beach Swarm™ II app for Windows PCs. Both the wireless and wired options include additional grip tape for enhanced control, and pure, heat-treated PTFE feet for incredible glide and smooth movement across any surface. Both mice also feature the lightweight and drag-free PhantomFlex™ cable, and the wireless Kone II Air includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

The Kone II Air and Kone II are NVIDIA® Reflex compatible to help PC gamers dominate the competition. NVIDIA Reflex compatibility further enhances a player’s prowess, delivering sub-25ms response times for super-fast reactions and enhanced aim precision.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Let’s Sing 2025 Trailer and International Song List

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Prepare to unleash your inner superstar with Let’s Sing 2025 – the latest instalment in the acclaimed karaoke franchise – available on all major gaming consoles starting Nov. 5, 2025.

Watch today’s trailer for Let’s Sing 2025 here:

Arriving just in time for the holidays, Let’s Sing 2025 is the ultimate party game and a must-have for every karaoke fan.

This year’s edition offers more than ever before, with an original narrated career adventure, new and improved gameplay, and exciting seasonal events to showcase your singing skills all year round. Most importantly, Let’s Sing 2025 features the franchise’s most extensive catalogue of songs to date for aspiring vocalists to master.

Let’s Sing 2025 is designed to suit every playstyle and singing skill level, offering a wealth of solo, local, and online multiplayer game modes.

Whether you’re perfecting high notes in Classic Mode, singing with friends in Feat Mode, chasing global stardom in Career Mode, or challenging fellow karaoke enthusiasts worldwide at the Let’s Sing Music Awards, Let’s Sing 2025 will get everyone on the mic and make it a karaoke party to remember.

Finally, Let’s Sing 2025 comes with an enormous catalogue of tracks, covering everything from chart-toppers and all-time classics to sing-out-loud anthems. For those wanting the greatest choice of tracks, the refreshed VIP Pass delivers an additional 150 songs on day one. The VIP Pass is available to everyone for free for one month, and if players sign up for PROS this trial period is extended to two months.

Let’s Sing 2025 will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (digital only), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

The International Playlist:

From crowd-pleasers to dance-floor bangers to vocals that melt hearts, this year’s catalogue, available to everyone from launch, features an extensive selection of songs that will suit every occasion and cater to every taste.

Artist	Track Title
Alannah Myles	Black Velvet
Alessandra	Queen of Kings
Ariana Grande	yes, and?
Becky Hill, David Guetta	Remember
Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid	Eastside
Benson Boone	Beautiful Things
Billie Eilish	What Was I Made For?
Calum Scott	You Are The Reason
Calvin Harris	Summer
Calvin Harris, Sam Smith	Desire
Cascada	Everytime We Touch
Charli XCX	Good ones
Ed Sheeran	The A Team
FIFTY FIFTY	Cupid
Florence + The Machine	Dog Days Are Over
Jonas Brothers	Waffle House
Jung Kook	Standing Next to You
Justin Bieber	Love Yourself
Kenya Grace	Strangers
Lauren Daigle	You Say
Lewis Capaldi	Forget Me
Mae Stephens	If We Ever Broke Up
Milky Chance	Stolen Dance
Morgan Wallen	You Proof
Muse	Uprising
Olivia Rodrigo	Good 4 U
Omar Apollo	Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All)
OneRepublic	I Ain’t Worried
Peggy Gou	(It Goes Like) Nanana
Sia	Gimme Love
Teddy Swims	Lose Control
The Cranberries	Zombie
The Lion King	Hakuna Matata
Toploader	Dancing in the Moonlight
Victor Thompson x Ehis ‘D’ Greatest	This Year (Blessings)

Pre-order now and start warming up your vocal cords for the ultimate karaoke experience with Let’s Sing 2025, launching Nov. 5, 2024 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (digital only), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Frostpunk 2 Intro Cinematic and Informative 11 Facts Trailer

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

With Frostpunk 2 just around the corner, 11 bit studios proudly presents a cinematic trailer that bridges the gap between the first and second chapters of its acclaimed city-building, society survival series.

The video, which serves as the sequel’s intro cinematic, gives a poignant look at the aging, weary Captain from the first installment, who in his prime “held New London together.” After 30 years of enduring the relentless whiteouts, the crumbling British Empire still clings to survival, but as the Captain’s final breath leaves his body, he realizes that mere survival is no longer enough in the current world.

Will years of struggle and sacrifice be undone by ideological infighting? Or can the new Steward reconcile the political factions and inspire society to believe that New London can still stand strong?

On the more informational side, 11 bit studios have also prepared their thematic “11 facts” trailer, but with a unique twist. In this video, which quickly walks players through the key features of Frostpunk 2 and the changes from the first game, the narration comes from the citizens of New London themselves, as they share their hopes and concerns about the city’s future.

Frostpunk 2 launches on PC on September 20th, with Advance Access, starting on September 17th, available for those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition. The game will also be available on day one via PC Game Pass, with a console release to follow later. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes access to three yet-to-be-announced DLCs, an in-game item, and other exclusive extras.

For additional information about Frostpunk 2, watch the ‘City Unbound’ series.

Dark Sky Selects Unveils The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition

2024/09/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

Dark Sky Selects proudly presents The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition. This multi-disc set will include the new 4K UHD edition of the film, a Blu-ray bonus disc containing new extra features, and an exclusive VHS release of the movie. The special edition collector’s set will be housed in a custom created box, which is a replica of the iconic chain saw from the film. Opening the chainsaw triggers the sound of Leatherface wielding the chainsaw in the film. Each box set will be numbered and only 5000 have been created.

This limited edition also features a newly designed 50th Anniversary O-card and brand-new bonus content, including The Merchandise of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Restoration of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition will be available for $299.98 exclusively at darkskyselects.com

DISC 1: 4K UHD (FEATURE FILM)

BONUS: 4 FEATURE COMMENTARIES

Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper, Actor Gunnar Hansen, Cinematographer Daniel Pearl
Actors Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, and Paul A. Partain, and Production Designer Robert Burns
Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper
Cinematographer Daniel Pearl, Editor J. Larry Carroll and Sound Recordist Ted Nicolaou

DISC 2: BLU-RAY (FEATURE FILM)

BONUS: 4 FEATURE COMMENTARIES

Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper, Actor Gunnar Hansen, Cinematographer Daniel Pearl
Actors Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, and Paul A. Partain, and Production Designer Robert Burns
Writer-Producer-Director Tobe Hooper
Cinematographer Daniel Pearl, Editor J. Larry Carroll and Sound Recordist Ted Nicolaou

DISC 3: BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES

NEW The Merchandise of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
NEW The Restoration of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Feature-Length Documentary: The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Cinefamily Presents FRIEDKIN/HOOPER: A Conversation About The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Between William Friedkin and Tobe Hooper
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
A Tour of the TCSM House with Gunnar Hansen
Off the Hook with Teri McMinn
The Business of Chain Saw: An interview with Production Manager Ron Bozman Interview
Deleted Scenes & Outtakes
Grandpa’s Tales: An Interview with Actor John Dugan
Cutting Chain Saw: An Interview with Editor J. Larry Carroll
Blooper Reel
Horrors Hallowed Grounds: TCSM
Dr. W.E. Barnes Presents “Making Grandpa”
Still Gallery
Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition is the third of many iconic Dark Sky titles that will be available this year. Additional limited-edition releases of fan favorite films and merch will be announced throughout the year, which will only be available direct to consumer at DarkSkySelects.com.

Achilles: Survivor – Reveal Trailer

2024/09/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Dark Point Games reveals the next chapter of their game development journey with a journey into the Survivors-like genre, set in a mythical Ancient Greece world. Achilles: Survivor is a dynamic single-player bullet heaven game where you’ll face thousands of enemies in short game sessions, build destructive structures, and develop your character to return as an even more powerful machine of destruction.

Return to the world of the action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold and slay them all, as you transition from hero to god of destruction. Expand your arsenal with a unique building mechanic that adds a new layer of strategy to the bullet heaven genre. Erect fiery defensive towers, healing structures, and summon allies to more effectively decimate hordes of enemies. Buildings not only provide protection but also strategic support that can turn the tide of battle. Featuring multiple characters, with more to be revealed and added as time goes on, each character changes the way you play, introducing unique combat abilities to fight against countless waves of enemies. Prepare your build for a powerful boss encounter, set up your structures, and unleash your god-like power to be the last one standing. Return from each expedition with treasures that help you become even stronger or unlock new content, including abilities and maps.

Various locations from the mythical story of Achilles make its appearance here, such as Troy, Greece, and the kingdom of Tartarus, all rendered in the visual style that players loved in Achilles: Legends Untold. Discover the secrets and dangers of these mystical realms, battling mythological monsters and acquiring legendary weapons and artifacts. Traverse picturesque locations, from mountain passes to the deepest dungeons, and face the challenges that each new adventure brings.

Following the end of the Trojan War, Hades, the god of death, resurrected Achilles to use him in his plots against the other gods. Once his plans came to fruition, Hades claimed Achilles’ soul and cast him into Tartarus—the underworld of the dead. Yet, Achilles managed to break free, liberating the souls of many other beings, known as survivors, in the process—including those who had fallen by his own hand. Infuriated by this act of defiance, Hades unleashed legions of creatures and allies to hunt down the escapees, swearing to pursue them until the last one was captured. Step into the shoes of Achilles or one of the many survivors freed from Tartarus and engage in a desperate struggle with high stakes.

GAME FEATURES

Survival bullet heaven with building mechanics: Expand your arsenal with traps and fortifications.
Diverse characters: Choose from numerous heroes, each with unique combat powers.
Dynamic action: Slay thousands of enemies, develop your character, and return stronger.
Various bosses and enemies: Face powerful bosses and hundreds of enemy types in different biomes.
Meta progression: Return from each expedition with treasures that make you even stronger.

Achilles: Survivor will launch as an Early Access game on Steam in late 2024, allowing the Dark Point Games team to build the action-packed adventure with player-input as they did with Achilles: Legends Untold. The first playable version of Achilles: Survivor will debut during the Steam Next Fest starting on October 14. Players can join Discord for the latest updates and support.