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Every upcoming 2025 video game movie and TV show adaptation

Video game adaptations in Hollywood are improving, thanks to the involvement of original creators.

Remedy partners with Annapurna for Control 2 and potential film and TV adaptations

Remedy Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures are partnering to expand the Control and Alan Wake franchises into film and TV adaptations while developing Control 2.

What went wrong? Everything!': 30 years of Street Fighter,' which almost went off the rails due to Van Damme's erratic behavior

Video game film adaptations are financially successful largely due to dedicated fanbases, despite generally poor critical reception.

PlayStation Just Quietly Released an Underrated Game Based on an 80's Horror Classic

The Thing: Remastered enhances a classic survival horror game with modern graphics and gameplay tweaks for a new audience.

Every upcoming 2025 video game movie and TV show adaptation

Video game adaptations in Hollywood are improving, thanks to the involvement of original creators.

Remedy partners with Annapurna for Control 2 and potential film and TV adaptations

Remedy Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures are partnering to expand the Control and Alan Wake franchises into film and TV adaptations while developing Control 2.

What went wrong? Everything!': 30 years of Street Fighter,' which almost went off the rails due to Van Damme's erratic behavior

Video game film adaptations are financially successful largely due to dedicated fanbases, despite generally poor critical reception.

PlayStation Just Quietly Released an Underrated Game Based on an 80's Horror Classic

The Thing: Remastered enhances a classic survival horror game with modern graphics and gameplay tweaks for a new audience.
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25 Years Ago, A Legendary Director Almost Helmed The Most Iconic Fantasy Franchise Of The Century

David Fincher is open to projects that align with his sensibilities, regardless of their commercial success.

"It's fun to see the fan debates online about who's coming up next" - Sonic 3 director hints at even more characters being teased in the threequel, and I'm placing all my bets on Big the Cat

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will continue teasing new characters for future films, maintaining fan engagement and anticipation.

25 Years Ago, A Legendary Director Almost Helmed The Most Iconic Fantasy Franchise Of The Century

David Fincher is open to projects that align with his sensibilities, regardless of their commercial success.

"It's fun to see the fan debates online about who's coming up next" - Sonic 3 director hints at even more characters being teased in the threequel, and I'm placing all my bets on Big the Cat

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will continue teasing new characters for future films, maintaining fan engagement and anticipation.
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8 Book-to-Screen Adaptations to Add to Your 2025 Reading List

New Year is ideal for refreshing your reading list with page-to-screen adaptations set for 2025.
Upcoming adaptations include a blend of genres and beloved titles, enticing book lovers and film enthusiasts.

Draculas, Ranked

Nicolas Cage's portrayal of Dracula continues a rich tradition of diverse interpretations of the character from Bram Stoker's novel.
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50 wonderful things from 2024

Annual reflections reveal that delight and wonder coexist, often unnoticed, within pop culture.
Tim Bagley's diverse roles showcase the power of empathy and nuanced performances in television.

Mythology Expert Reviews Depictions of Greek & Roman Myths in Popular Movies and TV Shows

Modern interpretations of ancient myths reflect a blending of fantasy and historical narratives, evolving to fit contemporary storytelling.

All The Harry Potter Movies In Order And Where To Stream Them

The Harry Potter franchise remains a significant part of pop culture despite recent stagnation in film adaptations.
Upcoming HBO series aims to revisit the original book storyline but is still years away.

50 wonderful things from 2024

Annual reflections reveal that delight and wonder coexist, often unnoticed, within pop culture.
Tim Bagley's diverse roles showcase the power of empathy and nuanced performances in television.

Mythology Expert Reviews Depictions of Greek & Roman Myths in Popular Movies and TV Shows

Modern interpretations of ancient myths reflect a blending of fantasy and historical narratives, evolving to fit contemporary storytelling.

All The Harry Potter Movies In Order And Where To Stream Them

The Harry Potter franchise remains a significant part of pop culture despite recent stagnation in film adaptations.
Upcoming HBO series aims to revisit the original book storyline but is still years away.
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21 Movies, Books and Albums With a Theater Focus to Consume During the Holidays

The article highlights notable film adaptations of theater works, showcasing deep emotional themes in August Wilson's play and Annie Baker's poignant storytelling.
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All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025

Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.

MAGA Mislabels "Wicked" Star Ariana Grande As "Hispanic," Calls The Film "Woke"

The article critiques perceived racial appropriation and 'wokeness' in modern film adaptations.

Ubisoft's Splinter Cell Movie Is Dead

Ubisoft's film adaptations struggle, evidenced by the cancellation of the Splinter Cell movie despite initial high hopes for its success.

"A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead" Wastes Potentially Rich Idea | Video Games | Roger Ebert

Video game adaptations of TV shows have improved significantly, unlike film-to-video game translations which remain mostly subpar.

Sony's 'Ghost of Yotei' shows how games and film/TV adaptations are increasingly going hand in hand

Publishers are integrating film and TV adaptations into their gaming business plans to extend the lifespan and revenue potential of titles.

Deadpool & Wolverine, Speak No Evil, Netflix's The Platform 2, and every movie new to streaming this week

This week's new streaming and VOD releases feature notable films exploring themes of evil, friendship, and dystopia.

SF Symphony's "Elf" Film w/ Live Orchestra (Dec. 19-21)

Will Ferrell's elf story highlights the struggle of fitting in during the holidays, complemented by a live performance of John Debney's score.

15 Actors Who Were Obsessed With A Franchise Before Landing Their Dream Role

Actors often fulfill childhood dreams by landing roles they were passionate about long before it became a reality.

Neil Gaiman screen adaptations halted after allegations of sexual misconduct

Neil Gaiman's screen adaptations are impacted after sexual misconduct allegations, with several productions cancelled or paused.

The Ring Sequel Novel Is Coming Back

The new paperback of S from The Ring series is set for release on October 29, enticing fans and horror enthusiasts alike.
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5 Years Ago, Stephen King's Most Iconic Horror Story Became an Epic Disappointment

It: Chapter Two disappoints by focusing on gore at the expense of emotional depth, failing to capture the essence of Stephen King's original story.

A guide to Stephen King : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Stephen King is a highly successful writer with over 50 books and numerous film adaptations.
This article revisits Stephen King's career with the 50th anniversary of his first novel, Carrie, being highlighted.

5 Years Ago, Stephen King's Most Iconic Horror Story Became an Epic Disappointment

It: Chapter Two disappoints by focusing on gore at the expense of emotional depth, failing to capture the essence of Stephen King's original story.

A guide to Stephen King : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Stephen King is a highly successful writer with over 50 books and numerous film adaptations.
This article revisits Stephen King's career with the 50th anniversary of his first novel, Carrie, being highlighted.
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Nicole Kidman Has Mastered the Art of the Icy Rich Mom. So Why Does She Keep Repeating Herself?

The Perfect Couple exemplifies the trend of glossy domestic thrillers, balancing familiar tropes with entertaining storytelling.

Alan Wake and Control TV and movie projects in the works

Remedy Entertainment partners with Annapurna to develop movie and TV adaptations of Alan Wake and Control, creating a unified multimedia franchise.

Emily Henry on 'Funny Story,' Romance Novel Tropes, and Adapting Her Books into Movies

Emily Henry is considering adjusting her publishing schedule to accommodate for film and TV adaptations of her books.

The Beast': Henry James' universe looks towards a future filled with artificial intelligence and incels

Two French directors, Patric Chiha and Bertrand Bonello, created film adaptations of the same Henry James story, 'The Beast in the Jungle,' offering unique perspectives but not reaching cinematic excellence.
The Beast in the Jungle by Chiha and The Beast by Bonello explore the theme of unfulfilled love between a man and a woman throughout different eras, with Bonello adding a science fiction twist to the narrative.

The Color Purple star calls out queer erasure: 'It's about Black lesbians'

The Color Purple adaptations criticized for erasing queer relationship at the heart of the story.
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