Peacock is heading to San Diego Comic-Con in two weeks to showcase two new upcoming Originals, THOSE ABOUT TO DIE and TEACUP.
The full schedule is below:
THURSDAY, JULY 25 – SUNDAY, JULY 28:
THOSE ABOUT TO DIE: THE CHARIOT RACE
Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with Peacock’s “Those About To Die: The Chariot Race.” Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. Inspired by the new Original series, Peacock’s in-world activation will bring the ancient “Circus Maximus” to life right in the Gaslamp District. Upon entry, guests will be divided into the 5 factions from the show and given the chance to whip a pair of reins to power their team’s chariot to victory.
The activation will be open for the full duration of San Diego Comic-Con, Thursday, July 25 – 28.
To reserve your place and bypass lines, please register at https://peacockthechariotrace.com/. Tickets are available at no cost. Guests who have not pre-registered can join the standby line with limited entrance availability.
WHEN: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 HOURS: Thursday: 12PM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10AM – 6:30 PM Saturday: 10AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
THURSDAY, JULY 25
FIRST LOOK AT PEACOCK’S HORROR-THRILLER SERIES TEACUP
Join executive producers James Wan and Ian McCulloch and stars Yvonne Strahovski,Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer for an exclusive sneak peek at Peacock and Atomic Monster’s upcoming original horror series Teacup – a terrifying tale following a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.
WHEN: 1:45 – 2:45 PM PT WHERE: Ballroom 20
BEHIND-THE-ACTION OF PEACOCK’S GLADIATOR EPIC THOSE ABOUT TO DIE
Dive into the Roman Empire’s explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties as featured in Those About To Die with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Peacock series alongside executive producer/director Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, and Dimitri Leonidas.
WHEN: 3:00 – 4:00 PM PT WHERE: Ballroom 20
FRIDAY, JULY 26:
PEACOCK AND NBC ARE ENSURING FANS DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE HISTORIC PARIS OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY WITH A LIVESTREAM AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Set in Ancient Rome, the new Peacock Original series Those About to Die takes audiences back to the origins of arena sports. Just as guests will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a chariot race for themselves at Peacock’s fan activation at San Diego Comic-Con, the 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France. To kick off this fortuitous moment and bridge live-action sports from the past with the present, Peacock and NBC will stunt the Opening Ceremony on Friday morning, July 26th with a public viewing using a 20×30 foot digital board to livestream Peacock’s feed. The excitement will kick off with an Ancient Roman-dressed band playing Olympic-inspired fanfare tunes marching through the Gaslamp District. The band will arrive at Peacock’s activationfootprint, in front of the “Circus Maximus,” just in time for the Ceremony to begin, drawing in passersby along the way. The full duration of the Opening Ceremony will be live-streamed, from 10:30am PT – 3pm PT.
WHEN: 10:30am – 3:00pm PT WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces.
From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters,
a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar® nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing), Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) and Anthony Ramos (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) as equal forces, with opposing motivations, who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes.
Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Carter, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Ramos) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.
As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler, Javi and their crews find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
Twisters features an exciting new cast, including Nope’s Brandon Perea, Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy), Sasha Lane (American Honey), Harry Hadden-Paton (The Crown), David Corenswet (We Own This City), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Tunde Adebimpe (Leave the World Behind), Katy O’Brian (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania), Nik Dodani (Atypical), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Paul Scheer (Black Monday).
From Amblin, Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall (Jurassic and Indiana Jones franchises) and by Patrick Crowley (Jurassic and Bourne franchises). The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, writer of the Best Picture nominee The Revenant, from a story by Joseph Kosinski (Oblivion), based on characters created by Michael Crichton & Anne Marie Crichton. The executive producers are Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Thomas Hayslip and Ashley Jay Sandberg. Twisters will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically and by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally.
Genre: Disaster Epic
Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Patton, David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O’Brian, Nik Dodani, Kiernan Shipka, Paul Scheer
Director: Lee Isaac Chung
Screenplay by: Mark L. Smith
Story by: Joseph Kosinski
Based on characters created by Michael Crichton & Anne Marie Crichton
Producers: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Thomas Hayslip, Ashley Jay Sandberg
FunPlus, one of the world’s largest independent game companies, is thrilled to announce a brand-new collaboration with Legendary Entertainment’s Pacific Rim franchise. The collaboration will bring the iconic Jaegers and Kaiju to the post-apocalyptic world of State of Survival. The top multiplatform strategy game is teaming up with Pacific Rim Uprising and Pacific Rim The Black to bring players an epic new adventure set in a world on the brink of apocalypse. Starting today, this thrilling crossover event will plunge players into a thrilling battle against the forces of destruction.
Triggered by the zombie virus, the world of State of Survival has attracted the attention of the enigmatic Precursors. Exploiting wormholes to breach our universe, they unleash the monstrous Kaiju, Knifehead, and Obsidian Fury upon the settlements. With their secondary brains releasing pheromones that enslave the zombie hordes, the threat grows ever more dire. Knowing the catastrophic consequences should these creatures manage to seize control of another Earth in a parallel universe, the Pan Pacific Defense Corps (PPDC) sends two Jaegers, Striker Eureka, and Gipsy Avenger, through the wormhole to aid the heroes in the world of State of Survival. Joining forces with iconic heroes like Sarge and Becca, these freshly landed Jaegers embark on a riveting new adventure to save humanity from total annihilation.
“We’re incredibly excited to collaborate with Pacific Rim, a major global entertainment franchise” said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus. “This partnership not only represents a perfect synergy between State of Survival’s apocalyptic world and the epic battles of Pacific Rim Uprising and Pacific Rim The Black, it also illustrates our flagship title’s longevity and relevance five years’ after its initial launch”.
The exciting collaboration between State of Survival and the Pacific Rim franchise will introduce an array of exciting gameplay features and rewards, including:
Event Sign-In: Players can sign in to receive exclusive in-game items as rewards with the 7-Day Sign-In Event.
Card Collection: Collect IP-themed cards available in Common, Golden, and Diamond quality, with rewards based on collection progress.
Lucky Wheel: Spin the wheel to win Behemoth Skin Fragments and other prizes.
Base Defense Mode: Team up with Striker Eureka to fend off zombies, Knifehead, and Obsidian Fury, earning rewards.
Roguelike Mode: Experience intense battles with Gipsy Avenger’s Fists and Striker Eureka’s Sting-Blades, and more signature weapon upgrades available for each Jaeger.
Boss Battle Mode: Face off against Obsidian Fury in single-player mode and Knifehead in multiplayer mode, deploying Gipsy Avenger and Striker Eureka to lead player troops.
Pacific Rim Uprising and Pacific Rim The Black -inspired skins and decorations: available for purchase in the store, including Hero Statues, Giant Statues, March Skin, and HQ Skin.
Additionally, players can purchase the Season Pass to earn tokens and a variety of valuable rewards. In addition, players can participate in the Event Store to obtain tokens that are exchangeable for exclusive items, enhancing their gaming experience.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with State of Survival on this exciting crossover event with the Pacific Rim universe,” said Sam Rappaport, Vice President of Interactive Media at Legendary Entertainment. “From the very beginning it was clear to us that nothing could raise the stakes of a zombie apocalypse more than the addition of giant Jaegers and monstrous Kaiju. The players will truly be put to the test in this challenging new adventure”
Players can prepare to join the fight to survive as the worlds of State of Survival and Pacific Rim unite against a common threat. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
The best camera is the one you have with you, and for many people, that means their iPhone. Meet Insta360 Flow Pro, the AI-tracking smartphone stabilizer with significant improvements for iPhone users. As the first DockKit-enabled gimbal, Apple’s new subject-tracking technology, Flow Pro enables accurate tracking with the iPhone’s native camera app and over 200 third-party iOS apps for a seamless shooting experience.
Insta360’s leading AI tracking algorithm, Deep Track 3.0, follows you or your desired subject with unmatched precision in more complex environments, with infinite pan tracking for a full 360º rotation and 3-axis stabilization canceling out any shakes for ultra-smooth shoots. Paired with a built-in selfie stick, tripod, power bank, one-tap pairing and new tracking ring light, Flow Pro is the ultimate portable tool for pro-level content creation, online meetings, video calls and live streaming.
“Flow Pro builds upon the sophisticated, innovative design of Flow, our first gimbal that broke us into this new market. Flow was praised for its all-in-one design, portability and best-in-class AI tracking, but we wanted to enhance it to meet our users’ needs for unparalleled efficiency. By integrating DockKit, Apple’s cutting-edge subject-tracking technology, and continuing to improve our leading AI technology, Flow Pro offers an even more seamless way to track, edit and film.” said JK Liu, founder of Insta360.
A leader in DockKit technology for seamless shooting.
Flow Pro is the first gimbal integrated with DockKit, Apple’s latest subject-tracking technology, for unmatched flexibility for iPhone users, as seen in the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 (WWDC). By accurately tracking with your iPhone’s native camera app, you immediately start shooting with your front or rear camera, knowing your subject will always stay in sight and in focus. With no need to connect to an app first, there’s no more missing those once-in-a-lifetime moments.
For an even smoother filming experience, Flow Pro recognizes your phone automatically with one-tap pairing. By utilizing the smartphone’s NFC function, simply place your phone near the gimbal and pair. After the first time, Flow Pro automatically reconnects when the phone is nearby.
Snap on your phone with the magnetic phone clamp or the new MagSafe-compatible magnetic phone mount, unfold the gimbal, and you’re immediately ready to start shooting.
For even more flexibility, users can effortlessly track with over 200 popular third-party iOS apps, including FaceTime, Zoom, TikTok, and more. Freely move around a space and create videos, live stream, and video call completely hands-free, knowing you will always stay in frame. Flow Pro is completely life-compatible.
Unrivaled stabilization and AI tracking.
With advanced AI tracking, expert AI image processing, and professional-level 3-axis stabilization, Flow Pro makes shooting cinematic angles and creative movements easier than ever. Its mechanical stabilization guarantees to keep every shot shake-free, excelling where a smartphone’s electronic stabilization often fails, such as in low light and zooming in.
Paired with Insta360’s next-generation AI tracking technology, Deep Track 3.0, Flow Pro can track subjects in real-time with unmatched precision, rotating to follow the movement of the subject and framing shots automatically. It maintains all the technical advantages of Flow’s Deep Track 3.0, such as best-in-class tracking recovery, person re-identification, zoom and slow motion tracking, but Flow Pro takes it one step further:
More angles: 360º Infinite Pan Tracking means Flow Pro can now rotate 360 degrees horizontally while tracking subjects. No limitations, no interruptions, and complete freedom, however you move around a space.
More versatile: You can now track pets, including dogs, cats and horses, for even greater flexibility.
More convenient: The new LED tracking ring light makes it easy to see if Flow Pro is tracking at a glance, so you can shoot with confidence.
For a truly automated shooting experience, solo creators can even set up the tripod and use gesture control to start tracking hands-free in the Insta360 app—no need to press a button.
A portable, all-in-one content creation tool.
With its handheld design prioritizing convenience and versatility for people who use their phones to film, creators can take Flow Pro wherever their inspiration takes them without limitations. It offers the same portable vlogging set-up as Flow, with a creator’s essential tools in one device:
Selfie stick: Extends to 215mm for better selfies, group shots, and cinematic low-angle shots.
Tripod: Extends from the handle, allowing creators to set down the gimbal to film themselves or capture a breathtaking motion timelapse or 360º panorama photo.
Power bank: Flow’s best-in-class 2900mAh battery can even charge a smartphone while recording.
Built-in cold shoe: Add a mic for vlog-ready audio without additional accessories.
Flow Pro unfolds in one motion with 1-step rapid deploy and shoots all day with a 10-hour battery life. When you’re done, Flow Pro folds down and fits perfectly in your pocket or bag, so you can take it anywhere.
Sleek design for smooth, easy filming.
Flow Pro boasts a minimalist design with all your key controls on the SmartWheel for quick, easy access to shooting controls, video replay and more. The four main gimbal modes (Auto, Follow, Pan Follow and FPV) automatically adjust the gimbal settings based on how you move: Auto guarantees shake-free shots for beginners, and users can even simulate full FPV drone-like movements.
AI-powered shooting and editing.
Flow Pro makes creating and editing dynamic content directly on your phone effortless. Stuck for ideas? Try one of the easy-to-follow Shot Genie templates that will guide you through everything from composition to movements, all tailored to the scene.
Make full use of Flow Pro’s cinematic effect to transform smartphone videos with immersive 360º panoramas, dynamic TimeShifts, Motion Timelapses and even the classic Hollywood Dolly Zoom.
When you’re done filming for the day, master the edit with the full AI mobile editing suite in the Insta360 app. FlashCut tells a story with your clips, editing together the highlights to music with seamless transitions and effects. Editing has never been this easy!
Available now.
Insta360 Flow Pro is available to purchase today worldwide via Insta360.com, Amazon (U.S., Europe and Japan) and select retailers. It retails for US$149 and includes a magnetic phone clamp, charge cable, grip cover and protective pouch. Accessories sold separately include a spotlight, magnetic phone mount and custom decorative inserts.
T-21 days, Ladies and Gentlemen! Fifty-five years ago, in July 1969, mankind took its first steps on the moon, ending the race to space. Described as “a small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind”, this historic event marked the beginning of a new era. On July 30th, 2024, our cozy space simulation game, Space for Sale, will launch into early access orbit on Steam, inviting players from all galaxies to join the fun. We shall let future generations decide if this day also marks a historic event of similar magnitude for all mankind.
Space for Sale offers an immersive experience of exploring exotic alien planets, constructing charming habitats for a demanding interplanetary clientele, and learning about each planet’s unique flora and fauna to better adapt to it.
While we haven’t invented time travel yet and cannot launch our interplanetary adventure immediately, we are thrilled to announce that a playable demo of Space for Sale is available right now on Steam. Check it out here: https://thqn.net/sfs-steam
While you wait for the demo to download, take a look at our Space for Sale trailer compilation to learn more about the game: https://thqn.net/4eQr4w6
Veteran indie studio BancyCo (Home, Alone With You, Worse Than Death) have announced its long-awaited, fourth original IP, Neo Harbor Rescue Squad, which will be coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam later this year!
This arcade-style action title fuses the mechanics of popular medical-themed games from the Wii and DS era with fast-paced, challenging minigames so players can feel like a real paramedic. On PS5 and Steam, the game’s colourful presentation shines with a native 4K resolution. And on the PS5, players will feel an extra dimension with the DualSense™ wireless controller.
You can see more of Neo Harbor Rescue Squad right now with its Official Announcement Trailer and you can be the first to know when the game gets dispatched by adding it to your wishlist on Steam!
Bruce Campbell, “Ash” from The Evil Dead franchise will be at Son of Monsterpalooza this October! Early bird priced tickets END on July 15th! Days away!
*Bruce Campbell attending October 12th (Sat.) & 13th (Sun.) only.
*Please note: Bruce Campbell only takes photos with fans via pro photo op… he does not do table selfies.
Bruce will be signing autographs when at his signing table (i.e., when not doing pro photo ops, taking breaks, or participating in a panel).
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DISCOUNTED TICKETS are on sale NOW for a limited time!
SEGA® Europe, Ltd. and The Creative Assembly™ Limited have today announced that Total War: PHARAOH’s DYNASTIES will release on July 25th. This free expansion-sized addition provides a host of new features to the campaign experience including new map regions, cultures, units, gameplay mechanics, and sweeping quality of life improvements.
Lead New Cultures
Four of the ancient world’s most iconic cultures join the fight to hold back the cataclysmic events of the Bronze-Age Collapse: Babylon, Assyria, Mycenae and Troy. Each offers a unique campaign experience whilst featuring iconic historical leaders, diverse armies to command, gods to worship and much more. Beyond this, an additional 25 minor factions are available to play, such as the Aeolians led by the fabled Achilles, or Napata led by the warrior-king Memnon.
Expand Your Empire
Spanning much of the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia and down to Ancient Egypt, DYNASTIES almost doubles the size of PHARAOH’s original campaign map by adding 168 new settlements, new historical landmarks, new victory objectives and more. To traverse this vastly expanded sandbox new Sea Travel Lanes have been added that speed up the fleets carrying your armies, enabling you to raid and invade further and faster.
Establish Your Dynasty
Start a family tree to ensure your empire stands the test of time with the new Dynasty system. Reign over the tides of mortality and succession, navigating strategic marriages, heroic deaths on the battlefield, assassinations, and the looming mortality of old age to leave behind a legacy that will last the ages.
Dominate The Battlefield
Wage war with over 150 new and reworked units including cavalry, camel riders and faction specific units such as the elite Guards of Troy. Challenge yourself with new battle mechanics such as the optional Lethality modifier which makes battles more realistic by making combat much more deadly.
A Message From The Developers
“From the outset of our design journey on Total War: PHARAOH, our vision has always been to deliver a grand-scale recreation of the turbulent Bronze Age Collapse; one brimming with historical intrigue, authentic representations of iconic civilisation, and a sandbox theatre that allows you to rewrite the course of human history,” said Game Director, Todor Nikolov. “We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved and whilst this will be our final content addition, we hope it serves as a love letter that encapsulates our continued passion for this wonderful age. Thanks for your support.”
Different Tales is thrilled to announce the official release date for Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory. Mark your calendars for July 23, 2024, when this captivating blend of fantasy thriller, visual novel, and tabletop RPG will be unleashed across multiple platforms.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory invites players to explore the dark side of (in)human nature, uncover supernatural conspiracies, and combat the deadly chaos force known as the Wyrm. Set in the legendary World of Darkness story universe, the game follows Samira, an Afghan werewolf and refugee, as she navigates a world where evil takes both human and supernatural forms.
Release Details
Date: July 23, 2024
Platforms:
PC: Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store
Consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation
Mobile: iOS (App Store)
Pricing:
PC and Consoles: $14.99 USD / €13.99 EUR
iOS: $9.99 USD / €9.99 EUR
Meet Samira, an Afghan werewolf and refugee. Follow her story as she flees her homeland and gets struck by a life-changing tragedy. Play in a world where evil comes in both human and supernatural shapes, and investigate the horrifying secrets hidden across the city of Warsaw. Will she sink into despair, overwhelmed by the tragedies of her past? Or will she give in to her rage and fight for a better future? The choice is yours.
Purgatory plunges players into the rich and captivating world of Werewolf: The Apocalypse, where the line between humanity and monstrosity blurs. Blending RPG mechanics with a visual novel foundation, the game follows Samira on her journey of self-discovery as she confronts both inner demons and real-life monsters lurking in the shadows. This story stands on its own, but fans of Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest will recognize some familiar places and characters in this new adventure.
Majic Jungle is excited to reveal that the highly-anticipated Multiplayer Update for prehistoric city builder Sapiens launches on July 19th, 2024. Team up with friends to construct sprawling cities and manage resources collectively. Explore vast lands larger than Earth itself as you navigate unique landscapes and climates together with your tribe.
Sapiens invites players to forge alliances and reshape their environment for the better. Unite with friends to build anything from towering citadels with fortified bastions to humble grass huts to make you and your tribe feel at home. Discover together and learn how to mold the world around you, which has now expanded to cover the whole globe. Manage the roles of your tribe members and experiment with farming, crafting, and woodworking to build your dream prehistoric civilization.
“I would like to thank our amazing community for providing feedback to make Sapiens a thriving and positive experience where we work together to create something truly special,” said Dave Frampton, creator and developer. “Sapiens is not about destroying, but rather improving upon the foundation laid before us. I look forward to seeing our community grow with the full release of the multiplayer update, and I can’t wait to see what we can build together!”
