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Capcom dev got his dream Zelda game by threatening Shigeru Miyamoto: “If Nintendo’s not up for it, we’ll release an identical game with different characters and just call it something else”
A veteran Capcom developer has revealed he secured the chance to work on a Legend of Zelda game by effectively threatening Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, warning that Capcom would simply create its own near-identical clone with different characters if Nintendo refused to collaborate. The anecdote sheds light on the unusual origins of Capcom’s involvement in the…
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‘Gabby Dollhouse’ Casts Gabby’s Little Sister for Netflix Series (Exclusive)
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation have revealed the identity of Gabby’s previously unnamed little sister in the children’s franchise “Gabby’s Dollhouse”, confirming she is called Doozie and will be voiced by Celestina Harris. The character was first teased in a surprise reveal at the end of the 2025 film “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie”, and her official…
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Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
Microsoft has confirmed steep price increases for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in the UK and EU, with some models rising by up to £170 or €200. The hikes, revealed after US pricing was announced in June, are being driven by soaring RAM and storage costs linked to demand from the AI industry,…
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21 Best Movies New to Streaming in August: ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ Back on Peacock and More
Variety has published its monthly round-up of the best films newly available to stream in August 2026, highlighting 21 titles arriving across major platforms. The list is topped by “Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic that became the highest-grossing film biography ever after passing $1 billion at the worldwide box office, and Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer,”…
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JOHN 5 And WEDNESDAY 13 Announce Collaboration For Summer/Fall 2027 Touring Season
Guitarist John 5 has announced that his solo band, The Creatures, will feature Wednesday 13 on vocals for the 2027 summer/fall touring season, marking the first time the project has included a singer. To celebrate, the pair will perform songs spanning John 5’s career, including material from Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Mötley Crüe and David…
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‘John Wick’ Meets James Bond in This 4-Season Spy Thriller
Nikita, a CW series that aired from 2010 to 2013, is highlighted as an underrated spy thriller blending sleek James Bond-style espionage with the visceral action of the John Wick films. Starring Maggie Q in the title role, the show ran for four seasons and combined international intrigue with hard-hitting fight sequences, making it a…
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‘Wonder Man’ Showrunner Posts Video To “Clear Up” Rumors About Cancellation: “There Is No Movie In The Works”
The showrunner of Disney+’s “Wonder Man” has posted a video attempting to explain the surprise cancellation of the Marvel series after just one season, pushing back on fan speculation about the reasons behind the decision. Andrew Guest said the cancellation was not a marketing stunt and that no film spin-off was in development, stressing that…
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The God of War TV show is recasting Atreus and Thrud
The God of War TV series for Prime Video is set to recast the actors playing Atreus and Thrud for its second season, according to a new report, adding to existing production troubles. This follows news last month that Ryan Hurst, originally cast as Kratos, will also be replaced after sustaining an injury during filming,…
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Haile Gerima Dissects His 10 Hour Documentary Feature ‘Black Lions – Roman Wolves’ & Teases His Next Project On America’s Black Maroons
Ethiopian-born filmmaker Haile Gerima will give the first US public screening of his 10-hour, five-part documentary “Black Lions – Roman Wolves” at the BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia next week, following well-received showings at the Berlin Film Festival in February. The film, decades in the making, examines Italy’s colonial legacy in Ethiopia through archival footage…