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Halo: Campaign Evolved ‘Pillar of Autumn’ gameplay video — watch the full mission here
Polygon has published a full gameplay video of “Pillar of Autumn”, the opening mission from Halo: Campaign Evolved, allowing players to watch the remake before its wider release. The mission reintroduces Master Chief awakening during a Covenant attack and escaping the doomed UNSC ship, making it a key showcase of how the classic game has…
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Five artists who couldn’t stand working with Rick Rubin
Far Out examines five musicians or bands who criticised producer Rick Rubin’s notably hands-off studio approach. – Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler found the experience strange, particularly being asked to disregard the band’s heavy-metal identity. – Slipknot’s Corey Taylor said Rubin largely observed from a sofa rather than contributing actively. – Former Red Hot Chili Peppers…
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Wolverine PS5, Marvel Tokon Will Feature Free Crossover Content
Marvel’s Wolverine and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will receive free crossover costumes, linking two of Sony’s major PS5 superhero releases for 2026. The collaboration supports Sony’s apparent effort to make the PS5 a prominent platform for Marvel games and gives players cosmetic content without an extra charge. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will add Wolverine’s Battle…
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The 1979 lawsuit that almost derailed David Lynch’s career: “You can’t blame them for being upset”
David Lynch’s move from cult filmmaker to mainstream director was nearly disrupted when the makers of Bernard Pomerance’s successful stage play The Elephant Man sued Mel Brooks’s film company over its planned film of the same name. The dispute mattered because Lynch had only made Eraserhead and the project became the breakthrough that established him…
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“That’s when I finally realised”: Did this 1969 John Wayne movie kill the western?
The article considers whether *The Undefeated*, John Wayne’s 1969 western with Rock Hudson, symbolised rather than caused the genre’s decline. It argues that the film arrived when traditional Hollywood westerns were losing their cultural force, as audiences increasingly favoured grittier, more revisionist takes on the American frontier. Wayne plays a former Union colonel who joins…
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Confirms Batman Talks
Alan Ritchson has confirmed that he has held extensive discussions with DC Studios co-chief James Gunn about joining the DC Universe, amid speculation that he could play Batman. He said he would like to work with Gunn, but stressed that he would only accept a role if it met his strict standards for quality. Ritchson…
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Universal secures rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games
Universal Pictures has secured the rights to develop film adaptations of ten Atari games, extending Hollywood’s continued interest in turning established video-game properties into films. The agreement could bring some of gaming’s earliest and most recognisable titles to cinemas, though no release plans or confirmed projects have yet been announced. The licensed games are Asteroids,…
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Venice Head Talks Studio Absence, Dearth Of Female Golden Lion Contenders & Why Neon Nixed Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ – Q&A
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera says the 2026 programme is the festival’s most political yet, reflecting conflicts, repression, climate change, migration and social instability. He argues that filmmakers are responding to contemporary crises by creating stories that help audiences understand issues beyond headline news, reinforcing Venice’s role as a major cultural platform. The…
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We Got a Closer Look at the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set at SDCC | Comic Con 2026
LEGO has unveiled its Donkey Kong Arcade Machine set ahead of its 1 August release, with IGN examining it hands-on at San Diego Comic-Con. The set recreates the original arcade game’s action through moving mechanisms, making it both a display piece and a playable brick-built tribute to Nintendo’s early classic. The $199.99, 1,371-piece model stands…