Film

BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers

• A capable 4K gaming projector with low latency.
• Film and television quality is only average.
• Flexible short-throw placement, but awkward auto-keystone.

The BenQ TK705STi is a mid-priced 4K short-throw projector aimed chiefly at gamers, offering low-latency play and the flexibility to produce a large image from relatively close to a wall. Its gaming performance and straightforward setup make it a credible alternative to more expensive home-cinema models, but its…

Robert Kirkman Reveals Massive Long-Term Future for the Energon Universe [Exclusive]

• Kirkman wants Energon to become a lasting comics-industry staple.
• Skybound is prioritising steady, reader-friendly expansion.
• An animated adaptation of the interconnected comics is in development.

Robert Kirkman says Skybound intends to build the Energon Universe into a long-lasting comics franchise comparable in durability to Marvel and DC’s core universes. He described the interconnected line as performing far better than expected and said its restrained expansion is intended to keep it accessible, affordable and…

7 Forgotten ’80s Sitcoms That Have Aged Like Milk

Collider lists seven overlooked 1980s sitcoms it argues have not aged well, chiefly because their humour relies on stereotypes, sexism, body-shaming or other material now likely to draw stronger criticism. - Married... with Children (1987–1997): cited for deliberately provocative jokes about women, sexual harassment and weight, including the…

The Odyssey marks an unexpected milestone for Christopher Nolan movies

• The Odyssey delivered Nolan’s biggest global opening.
• It earned about $264 million worldwide.
• IMAX screenings made a record $52 million.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has achieved the biggest global opening weekend of his career, taking an estimated $264.1 million worldwide. The result is significant because it surpasses the launch of Oppenheimer and gives the director his strongest debut since The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, demonstrating strong cinema…

Fred Tsui Named Executive Director of Hong Kong International Film Festival Society

• Fred Tsui becomes HKIFF Society executive director in September.
• He succeeds Albert Lee and reports to the chair and board.
• Tsui has extensive international film sales and co-production experience.

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has appointed Fred Tsui as its new executive director, succeeding Albert Lee from 23 September. The appointment matters because Tsui will lead one of Hong Kong’s principal film organisations and oversee its festival, financing and audience-development programmes. Tsui brings more than…

10 Greatest Military Sci-Fi Books of All Time

• Collider highlights military sci-fi spanning classics, critique and franchise fiction.
• ‘The Light Brigade’ offers an anti-militarist time-travel war story.
• Halo and Warhammer novels feature among its recommendations.

Collider ranks ten military science-fiction novels as essential reading for fans of high-stakes action, tactical decisions and large-scale warfare. The article argues that the genre has developed from post-war pulp stories into works ranging from adventurous franchise tie-ins to serious critiques of militarism, capitalism and war. The entries…

Johnny Depp returns at Comic-Con as ‘Ebenezer’ ahead of new trailer

• Johnny Depp appeared at Comic-Con as Ebenezer Scrooge.
• The appearance promoted a forthcoming A Christmas Carol adaptation.
• A new trailer is expected soon.

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con in character as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote an upcoming adaptation of A Christmas Carol. His return to a major fan convention drew attention because it signals a high-profile new project and renewed public-facing work for the actor. The…

‘It’s Good to Be Back’: Johnny Depp Meets Fans as Ebenezer Scrooge, as First Trailer Drops for His Big Hollywood Return

• Depp promotes Scrooge role at Comic-Con.
• Ebenezer releases on 13 November.
• Film is seen as his Hollywood comeback.

Johnny Depp has made a high-profile Comic-Con appearance in costume as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside the first trailer for Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. The film is being viewed as his major return to Hollywood after nearly a decade without a leading role in a large US production, following years…

‘Project Hail Mary’ Removed the Most Impactful Moment from the Book

• The film omits a key classroom scene from the novel.
• The book scene better explains Grace’s guilt.
• The wider climate threat remains in the adaptation.

Collider argues that the film adaptation of ‘Project Hail Mary’ removes a classroom scene from Andy Weir’s novel that more clearly establishes Ryland Grace’s guilt and motivation. Although the film retains the broad explanation of the threat to Earth, the omitted version shows Grace confronting children with harsher…

Resident Evil movie director says he “took liberties” with the game, which is why there is snow and an iPhone

• The director acknowledges deliberate changes to Resident Evil.
• Snow and iPhones are among the new additions.
• The film will not follow the games exactly.

The director of the forthcoming Resident Evil film has said he deliberately “took liberties” with the video-game source material, including adding snow and iPhones. The comments underline that the adaptation will not aim for strict visual or period accuracy, but will reshape elements of the series for the…