Xbox One’s ‘The Duke’ Controller Available for Pre-Order

Just last month, the video game peripheral manufactuer Hyperkin officially announced therelease windowfor the long-awaited revival of the Xbox’s original “The Duke” controller for Microsoft’sXbox Oneconsole. Now, with the controller’s availability on the horizon, The Duke just went up for pre-order through the retailer GameStop, with the peripheral set for launch on July 14, 2025. According to the listing for The Duke on GameStop’s site, theXbox Oneperipheral will set nostalgic players back $70 in order to get their hands around Hyperkin’s incredibly large re-release of the original Xbox controller....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Ashley Ellis

Yellowstone & 4 Other TV Shows That Should Have Ended With Every Character In Prison

WhenKevin Costner got candid about Yellowstone’s ending, he admitted that all the characters should probably “be in prison” — and that’s true for the casts of quite a few popular TV shows. While heroic main characters give viewers someone to root for, some television series benefit from leaning into morally dubious figures instead. This is certainly true ofYellowstone,asthe Dutton familyengages in all kinds of questionable behavior in order to maintain their ranch and lifestyle....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Dwayne Russell

Yep, Even the Fantastic Four's Robot Is Getting A Solo Adventure Ahead Of First Steps

It is just a little over a month until theFantastic Fourofficially return to theaters, asFirst Stepsis set to change the landscape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Marvel’s slate of related comics continues with a solo adventure starringH.E.R.B.I.E., the team’s robot sidekick, who will make his live-action debut in the film. In an interview with Marvel, author Nathan Stockman discussed working onH.E.R.B.I.E: Infinity Comic#1, an online exclusive which he wrote and illustrated, as well as providing the covers for....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Jacob Young

"It's Working At Its Own Pace": Horizon Chapter 2's Cast Are Still In The Dark On The Release For Kevin Costner's Western Sequel

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2actor Danny Huston offers an ambiguous update on Kevin Costner’s upcoming sequel. Filmed back-to-back withChapter 1, the second installment inKevin Costner’s epic western movie serieswas initially scheduled for release on July 08, 2025, but was pulled from the release calendar. Despite being indefinitely delayed, the film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and was screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Samantha Miller

10 Horror Movies That Even Amazing Special Effects Couldn't Save

While they’re not necessary to tell a good story, most memorable and compellinghorrormovies feature brilliant visual effects. Some of the mostclassic black-and-white horror movies that still hold up todaydo so because of their smart and unforgettable use of practical effects and blocking. The best effects make fantastic and horrifying scenarios believable despite the impossibility of experiencing anything similar in real life. Mutilated bodies, rotting faces, gory stabbings and impalings, freakish monsters, creepy beings, and more extreme visuals of violence characterize the genre as it is....

July 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2408 words · Nancy Hoover

9-1-1: Nashville’s Bizarre Fan Theory Promises The Spinoff Will Be More Like A Soap Opera Than A Procedural

9-1-1: Nashvilleis still in development, but a prevailing fan theory suggests the Tennessee-based installment could be the most melodramatic yet. The third9-1-1spinoff comes less than a year after the series finale of9-1-1: Lone Star, the beloved spinoff set in Austin, Texas. Initial doubts swarmed regarding9-1-1: Nashville’s chance at success, but promotional materials have looked promising. From iconic names and faces filling major roles to thefiery first disaster teased by9-1-1: Nashville, it’s clearthe Music City spinoff will make an effort to stand outfrom its predecessors....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Dana Morris

After $10 Million Box Office Bomb, Stephen King's Next 2 Movies Can End A 6-Year Drought

Although Stephen King’s recent adaptations have struggled to resonate with audiences, bothThe Running ManandThe Long Walkmay redeem this unfortunate streak. AmongStephen King’s 66 books, there are inevitably some duds. However, this has not stoppedcountless Stephen King adaptationsfrom cashing in on the author’s perennial popularity among viewers over the years. Some of the greatest movies of all time, includingThe ShiningandThe Shawshank Redemption, are based on King’s work. However, the author’s adaptations have faced some major financial struggles in recent years....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Joseph Robertson

After The Wild Robot, Watch This Excellent 11-Year-Old Robot Movie Disney Forgot About

The perfect movie to follow upThe Wild Robotis the underrated Disney movie from 2014,Big Hero 6.The Wild Robothas been dominating Netflix’s streaming charts as of late and was both a commercial and critical success upon its release in 2024. At the 97th Academy Awards,The Wild Robotearned three Oscar nominations —including Best Animated Feature— and it’s not hard to understand why the film has been so highly praised.The Wild Robottells a moving story about a shipwrecked service robot named Roz (Lupita Nyong’o)who gradually adapts to her surroundings....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Mary Boyd

Ahsoka: Fans Spot Possible Tie To Star Wars Sequel Trilogy's Snoke

Summary Star Warsfans are nothing if not committed to the bit. In this case, the bit involves scrubbing any footage from new and old projects for Easter eggs with the unflappable persistence of a mafia cleanup crew. Today, that hyperfixation has turned its gaze squarely on the new Disney Plus seriesAhsoka. Ahsokafans have found connectionsto otherStar Warsmedia in multiple places throughout the show’s currently 3-episode run, proving their tenacity in the face of nothing in particular....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Roger Hernandez

Anthem Gameplay Showcases High Level Side Quest

Just a couple of days ago, BioWare chose to give its fans looking forward toAnthema better idea of what they should expect out of their visits toFort Tarsis, by releasing some gameplay footage detailing the hub world’s environments, key characters, and more. Now, the video game developer has decided to show potential players what some of the action out in the field will be like by sharing roughly 10 minutes of new gameplay showcasing the activities of a high level side quest....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · George Preston

Ariana Grande's First Movie After Wicked Is A Great Move For Her

Ariana Grande’s first movie afterWickedhas been revealed, and it’s a great move for her. Though the actor started her career as a teenager in the 2008 Broadway musical13, she rose to fame for her role asCat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcomVictorious(2010–2013), followed by its spin-off,Sam & Cat(2013–2014). From there, her focus shifted to her music career as she enjoyed a rapid ascent as a pop star with chart-topping hits like “The Way,” “Thank U, Next,” and “Bang Bang....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Micheal Jones

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Reveal Date Announced for Next Week

With little doubt, the two biggest gaming reveals today have been the new trailer forAssassin’s Creed Valhallaand the wave of information associated with it, and the reveal that theXbox Series X video game showcaseis May 7th. It seems this may have been more coordinated than initially thought. Xbox took to twitter to make a post that the first look at next-gen gameply was set for Inside Xbox on Thursday, May 7, at 8 AM PT and 10 AM CT....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Cory Davis

Batman Forever Producer Addresses Why "Darker" Schumacher Cut Was Never Released Publicly: "Everybody Stopped Caring"

Batman Foreverwriter Akiva Goldsman gets candid about Joel Schumacher’s original cut of theDCsuperhero film. One of the actors who had a short run playing the Dark Knight in live-action was the late Val Kilmer, who took over for Michael Keaton after Tim Burton’sBatman Returns,before George Clooney took over the gig inBatman & Robin. WhileBatman Foreverwas a box office hit, raising $336.9 million at the worldwide box office, there was initially a different iteration of Schumacher’s movie, which was said to be a lot darker....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Jeffrey Lopez