Cutting-edge VR developer Soaring Roc Studio announced today that Stabby, an original pulse-pounding multiplayer assassination menace, is available now on Meta Quest 2 and 3 headsets. Ascend high-rise buildings and parkour across rooftops in a stylish noir city where up to six online players can compete to become the world’s best stabber. Shadow your target, approach with speed and stealth, and master realistic physics-driven gameplay to get the drop on your targets – it’s a stab or be stabbed world out there! Stabby is now available on the Meta Quest Store for $9.99.
As its name suggests, Stabby will make backstabbing friends easy to learn, but tough to master. Players can hone the art of skewering just about everything in five offline levels. Each challenge is scored by a 3-star rating system based on time completed, encouraging players to impale and bail as quickly as possible to attain better rewards.
Once you’ve got a good grip on things (as well as your dagger), head into multiplayer and become a true professional in blade badassery with three online modes – Classic, King of the Hill, and Stab Tag. Each mode encourages different tactics, reaction quickness, and playstyles. Assassinate with style to earn exclusive skins and gear to show off.
Starting today, the new Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle from Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery is available in the U.S. for purchase on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites. All qualifying new and existing subscribers can purchase the bundle for $16.99/month with ads and $29.99/month without ads – a savings of up to 38% compared with the price of the services purchased separately.
The premium offering brings the three popular streaming services together all through a single monthly subscription, while providing a wide selection of content from the biggest and most beloved portfolio of brands in entertainment including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Star Wars, Warner Bros., and many more.
In support of the launch, a coordinated, cross-platform national marketing campaign kicks off today and is focused on each streamer’s collection of fan-favorite TV series, films and characters. The carefully tailored campaign includes a robust blitz across national broadcast, social, digital, and owned-and-operated channels.
This new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to the incredible breadth and depth of three complementary libraries including some of the greatest franchises like Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, Disney’s Frozen, The Avengers, Star Wars, and Toy Story and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Batman, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. In addition, subscribers can also enjoy an upcoming slate of must-watch premieres including Only Murders in the Building Season 4 on Hulu (Aug 27), Agatha All Along on Disney+ (Sept 18) and The Penguin on Max (Sept).
ABOUT DISNEY+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from Disney, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundled offerings, including Disney Bundle plans in the U.S. that give subscribers access to Disney+ and Hulu or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
ABOUT HULU
Hulu is the leading and most comprehensive all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home, through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content available exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Hulu Originals, both with and without commercials. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of access to 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels from 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, ABC, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Discovery Networks, as well as Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ included as part of the base plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.
ABOUT MAX
Max® is an enhanced streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, available in the US and countries in Latin America and Europe. With a personalized user experience that brings unique and unexpected stories ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, the best of unscripted, and live sports and news (where available), Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, Harry Potter, and best-in-class programming across food, home, reality, lifestyle, and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, all in one place.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown unveils The Collector, a brand-new trailer for those with a love for fine cars, who dream of building their own collection. The latest trailer in our series presenting the different driving experiences (following on from The Cruiser, The Racer & The Explorer), it features several models from the prestigious Italian brand Ferrari, all available in the game, and illustrates the players’ passion for these exceptional vehicles.
Car collecting – much more than a passion
These cars are prized by collectors both for the joy of driving them, and for the joy of admiring them. In TDUSC, each player has their own physical garage for storing their various hard-earned acquisitions from their adventures on Hong Kong Island.
Ferrari: bringing together quality, speed and elegance
Since its creation in 1947, the famous Italian brand Ferrari has carved out a place for itself in the luxury and high-performance automotive sector as a symbol of performance, prestige and elegance thanks to its iconic cars. TDUSC showcases these exceptional speedsters, with ten models available, including:
The legendary 250 GTO (1962), a perfect blend of performance and design, which sums up the Ferrari philosophy in a single car
The 308 GTS (1977), a cabriolet which occupies a special place in the heart of many of the brand’s devotees
The F40 (1987), the most iconic Ferrari supercar of all time celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary
The Enzo Ferrari (2002), a genuine expression of cutting-edge Formula 1 know-how and technologies from the early 2000s
The 812 Superfast (2017), one of the highest expressions of Ferrari’s most traditional car layout – the naturally-aspirated front-engined V12 berlinetta
To acquire one of these vehicles, players can drop into a car dealership dedicated to the brand and give them a spin, thanks to the Test Drive function, before finalising their purchase.
A Physical Collector edition for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Physical Collector edition has been released on pre-order from today, exclusively on the NACON Gaming official site. With just 2000 copies available worldwide for all the different versions (PS5 / Xbox / PC), this unique edition comprises 10 unique collectables which will delight devotees of the franchise. The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Collector edition can be yours for €199.99, or €249.99 with the game’s Deluxe edition.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (or TDUSC) is a massively open online racing game (M.O.O.R) set on Hong Kong Island and recreated at 1:1 scale. Take part in an extraordinary competition, Solar Crown, organized by the influential organization Radiant. Behind the wheel of exceptional speedsters, by prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Dodge, Apollo and many others, you can freely explore the island with its wide variety of environments or take part in the highest-profile competitions on Hong Kong Island.
Beyond your cars, which reflect your inspirations and rewards for your progress in the game, you can customize your game experience in your own image: choose your clan, Sharp or Street, and cultivate your style to impress others, stand out from the crowd and defend your clan. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has retained the DNA of the earlier editions, bringing a contemporary, updated look to the multiplayer racing game, offering the players luxury, exceptional cars and competition.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown experience from September 12, 2024 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, from September 10, 2024 for those who pre-order the Silver/Sharp Edition on consoles, and from September 5 for those who pre-order the Gold Edition (all platforms).
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights debuts the all-original haunted house, “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines,” headlined by an all-female assemblage of classic Universal Monsters – The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula’s Daughter, She-Wolf of London and the undead, mummified Egyptian princess Anck-Su-Namun–beginning Friday, August 30 at Universal Orlando Resort and on Thursday, September 5 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” haunted houses will introduce guests to an all-new terrifying storyline, as they find themselves in the center of the ultimate battle between two unexpected alliances of classic female Universal Monsters. Fans will encounter Saskia Van Helsing, a new fearless huntress and daughter of revered Abraham Van Helsing – who killed Count Dracula by driving a stake through his heart and destroying his reign of terror. Saskia now faces Dracula’s daughter, Countess Marya, who arose from the dead to seek revenge for her father and destroy the Van Helsing bloodline. With a mission to kill, Dracula’s daughter, from 1936’s Dracula’s Daughter, forms a deadly alliance with the She-Wolf, inspired by the 1946 film She-Wolf of London, and Anck-Su-Namun, from the 1932 film The Mummy – only to be intercepted by Saskia and an unlikely ally, The Bride of Frankenstein. The terrifying adventure will take guests on a journey between the hunted and the hunters in a life and death battle with only one bloodline left to survive.
As the movie studio that invented the horror film genre, this haunted house at Universal Studios Hollywood will have even more relevance as it will reside within legendary Sound Stage 12 on the studio back lot, the original filming location for such Universal horror movies as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), among others revered classic and contemporary films.
The return of the Universal Classic Monster haunted house also reunites GRAMMY® Award-winning musician SLASH with Universal Studios Hollywood in a collaboration that spans six seasons of Halloween Horror Nights. Once again, SLASH will compose an original score for this all-new haunted house, and the score will be featured along with his past original compositions on a limited-edition vinyl album that will be sold at Universal Studios Hollywood throughout the run of the event.
At Universal Orlando Resort, Emmy®-nominated composer Sara Barone will create an original score for this all-new haunted house to elevate the experience for guests. She recently served as composer for BBC’s “Planet Earth III,” along with Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea, and Amazon’s “Silver and the Book of Dreams.” Barone currently participates in the Universal Composers Initiative. Led by the Studio’s Film Music team and Universal Talent Development & Inclusion, this two-year program provides composers with unparalleled access to the studio process, in addition to exclusive scoring opportunities such as this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General Admission with savings up to $40 on select nights when purchased online (restrictions apply), Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket,which provides access to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
Tickets and special vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are on-sale now, including single-night tickets and event upgrades such as UniversalExpress Passes and the R.I.P Tour, which provides Priority V.I.P. entry to the haunted houses. The popular Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear Passes are also available for purchase, which allow guests to enjoy more horror with access to the event on multiple nights. Fans can also get an early start by adding the Scream Earlyticket to their Halloween Horror Nights ticket, which gives them access to Universal Studios Florida between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to face the thrills of the theme park before braving the chills of Halloween Horror Nights. Fans can be one of the first to experience this year’s haunts at Universal Orlando’s first-ever Premium Scream Nighton Thursday, August 29 – an unprecedented, limited-capacity event that gives fans access to everything they love about Halloween Horror Nights, plus shorter wait times, a selection of all-you-care-to-enjoy food items and more. Additional details on Universal Orlando’s current Halloween Horror Nights offers and entitlements can be found at www.universalorlando.com/halloween.
Fans interested in digging deeper into the terror at Halloween Horror Nights can visit the Discover Universal Blog for in-depth stories and updates. The all-new Halloween Horror Nights collection is available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as online at http://shop.universalorlando.com.
Additional details about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will be revealed soon.
During the TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES panel earlier today at San Diego Comic Con, Paramount+ revealed the official main title sequence for the series. The sequence is composed by EMMY® nominee, Matt Mahaffey, known for his work on Sanjay and Craig, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie and much more.
From the studios of the Mutant Mayhem film, the all-new Paramount+ original series TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES explores the adventures of everyone’s favorite pizza-loving heroes as they emerge from the sewers onto the streets of NYC. Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey are faced with new threats and team up with old allies to survive both teenage life and villains lurking in the shadows of the Big Apple. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Point Grey Pictures.
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES is executive produced by Chris Yost (The Mandalorian, Thor: Ragnarok) and Alan Wan (Blue Eye Samurai, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2012 Series]). Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, and Nikki Price, Director of Development and Executive in Charge of Production.
In addition to the upcoming new series, stream all things Turtles on Paramount+.
Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree henry and Keegan-Michael Key joined director Josh Cooley and producer lorenzo di bonaventura to kick off San Diego Comic-Con! TRANSFORMERS ONE 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 voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.
Knott’s Scary Farm is Southern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Friday July 26, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched. This year’s terror-filled lineup runs on select nights from September 19 through November 2. For those counting, that’s 31 fearful nights of horror!
This anniversary’s lineup includes 10 frightening mazes, 5 sinister scare zones and 4 hair-raising shows. Guests can expect to experience their worst nightmare as the most horrendous monsters await around every corner ready to turn you into their next victim. Those looking to unleash their inner monster at this year’s event can purchase event tickets on July 26 at 10 AM.
WHEN: This year, the event returns September 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, October 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, November 1 and 2. Knott’s Scary Farm is open 7:00 pm – 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 pm – 1:00 am on select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
WHERE: Scary Farm tickets go on sale at 10 am on July 26 at knottsscaryfarm.com
The 10th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show, presented by Mattel, kicked off San Diego Comic-Con with a standing-room-only crowd as fashion and fandom took the spotlight for an unforgettable evening. Within the first 10 minutes of the show, Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein had revealed her highly-anticipated fashion first – a one-of-a-kind projection mapping dress that blended technology and 65 years of Barbie fashion – and Broadway star Michael James Scott kicked off the evening with an electric rendition of Katy Perry’s “Roar” that had audiences on their feet, singing and dancing. The co-hosts later revealed multiple geek couture looks inspired by beloved Mattel brands, including Barbie, Polly Pocket, Hot Wheels, and Uno.
Twenty-five designers unveiled their extraordinary creations throughout the night, each inspired by iconic fandoms and pop culture figures, including Barbie, Beetlejuice, Magic 8 Ball, Monster High, Popples and more. From intricate craftsmanship to boundary-pushing designs, every look celebrated the power of imagination, with many also honoring milestone anniversaries, including 65 years of Barbie, 35 years of Polly Pocket, and nearly 80 years of Mattel.
This year’s winning designers, who will receive the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe AND, in celebration of the 10th-anniversary show, will each win $10,000, are below:
Judges winner – Wes Jenkins, Orlando, FL, @artofwesjenkins
Audience winner – Candice Miller, Louisa County, VA, @candicedunlapmiller
“It’s been my dream to open up the show with a projection mapping look since 2017, but I didn’t have the right team to help me pull it off—until now!” gushed Eckstein.
To pull off Eckstein’s groundbreaking opening Barbie look, she and show director Jeremy Merrifield worked with a team of more than twenty designers, engineers, illustrators, carpenters, animators, and musicians. The team used a 40,000 lumens precision BARCO projector to celebrate 65 years of Barbie with seven iconic Barbie fashions using a single dress made with cutting-edge projection fabric from AV StumpFL. The eighth Barbie couture look was a pink design created by audience winner of the 2014 Her Universe Fashion Show, Andrew MacLaine.
The fusion between fashion and technology was led by Denise Hatcher, Managing Director of AOA, and Emmy Award-winning director Jay Hatcher of Live Everyday Studios. AOA’s creative artists and technologists, lead by Amara Freshour and Jake Taylor, designed a custom, life-size Barbie box illusion. altrd productions, led by Tony and Ashley Reser, known for their magical projection content on some of the world’s most recognizable architecture, designed custom virtual Barbie fashions and animations.
The opening was scored by renowned music team Nathan and Andrea Padgett, who arranged and produced a moving version of “Roar” for Michael James Scott. The reimagined version of the Katy Perry anthem showcased the era’s music for each of Eckstein’s iconic Barbie looks—from doo-wop to pop and disco to rock. One minute, the audience was crying, and the next minute, they were up on their feet singing.
Polly Pocket also took center stage at this year’s event. Mattel transformed the lobby into a whimsical and nostalgic Polly Pocket experience to celebrate the 35th anniversary. Guests were greeted by some of Polly Pocket’s most iconic pieces, transporting visitors back to cherished childhood memories. A personal favorite of Eckstein’s, the Her Universe founder’s second look was Polly Pocket inspired with a heart-shaped skirt that opened a life-sized Polly Pocket compact, revealing Eckstein as Polly Pocket herself in a look created by designer Andrew MacLaine and the master prop builders at MacGuffin Makers.
Other fashion highlights inspired by Mattel brands included Eckstein and Scott appearing as Totally Hair Barbie and Ken from the ’90s and in matching looks made from actual Uno cards, evoking the style of the ’70s, the decade in which the game made its debut. Michael James Scott gave a new meaning to “fast fashion” when he delighted the audience with his custom-made Hot Wheels suit and coat made by Kristi Siedow Thompson, the 2018 Her Universe Fashion Show winner, who made all of Michael’s looks. Eckstein’s couture looks were made by Andrew MacLaine. Hair and makeup were done by Veronica Nunez, with help from Leibi Carias.
The fun continued throughout the night as audience members won prizes, including 65th Anniversary Barbie dolls, Monster High Backpacks, 35th Anniversary Polly Pocket compacts, specialty Uno card decks, and more!
The Her Universe Fashion Show footage will be available online next week exclusively at www.youtube.com/user/HerUniverseChannel.
Tonight, in San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” Celebration of Life was full of surprises for fans. First, fans met Kevin Feige, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin with thunderous applause and then were rocked off their feet by a surprise screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine” in its entirety. After the film, special guest stars Dafne Keen, Chris Evans, Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum and Wesley Snipes walked on stage and were greeted by a roar from the surprised crowd.
The evening ended with Marvel Studios’ 11-minute-long drone show, featuring 2396 drones that formed the image of Deadpool and then Wolverine. With the Wolverine display, the record for the Guinness World Record for the largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors/drones was broken. The drone show was accompanied by a specially designed soundtrack showcasing music from “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” delivers the ultimate, iconic, cinematic team-up throwdown in theaters nationwide tomorrow, July 26.
Shawn Levy directs “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.
Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy and Lauren Shuler Donner produce with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, George Dewey, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Simon Kinberg serving as executive producers. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is written by Ryan Reynolds & Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick & Zeb Wells & Shawn Levy.
Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers and Sanrio®, the global lifestyle brand behind the beloved pop icon Hello Kitty®. The Razer | Hello Kitty and Friends collection makes a celebrated return with a captivating new range, honoring Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary. Seamlessly blending Razer’s high-performance gaming peripherals with the timeless charm of Hello Kitty, this collection is set to be an essential favorite among gamers and Sanrio fans of all ages. The Razer | Hello Kitty and Friends collection includes:
Unleash your inner kitty with Razer’s most adorable Bluetooth headset. Featuring iconic Hello Kitty ears and customizable Razer Chroma RGB lighting, this headset lets you express your style while delivering immersive sound for your favorite games and music.
Level up your squad goals with the keyboard that clicks like your best friend! Our ergonomic RGB keyboard with a magnetic wrist rest keeps comfort high and APM (actions per minute) soaring for endless gaming sessions.
3. Razer Gigantus V2 Medium – Hello Kitty and Friends Edition:
Bring a smile to your face with every swipe made. The Razer Gigantus V2 Medium – Hello Kitty and Friends Edition mouse mat combines precision performance with adorable charm. Its soft surface lets you glide to victory in style.
4. Razer Enki X – Hello Kitty and Friends Edition:
Unleash your inner champion and game in comfort with the perfect gaming chair! This cuddly companion provides all-day support, so you can conquer epic quests without sacrificing cuteness.
