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The future of ABC’s freshman drama Doctor Odyssey is looking increasingly uncertain, as the network recently handed out renewals to a slate of scripted series— 9-1-1, The Rookie, Will Trent, Grey’s Anatomy, and Shifting Gears — but noticeably left the high-seas medical drama adrift. Industry forecasts had already flagged Doctor Odyssey as a potential casualty, citing slipping ratings and a production budget notably higher than average. With no official word on its fate, the series remains on the bubble for the next TV season. Despite the looming shadow of cancellation, series lead Joshua Jackson, who stars as Max Bankman, the head doctor aboard the titular ship, remains hopeful that Doctor Odyssey will sail beyond its maiden season.

Speaking in a recent interview with Vulture, Jackson shared that he was cautiously optimistic about Doctor Odyssey’s future, admitting that he's made a conscious effort to keep some emotional distance from what...

As a die-hard "Mad Men" fan, I would argue there is no "worst episode." Although, if you're going to rank each episode, something has to have the lowest score — even if it's not particularly low. On IMDb, just like with movies or entire television series, you can rate individual episodes on a scale of 1-10, and the ratings are then aggregated, with the overall score based on the median. Taking all the scores for every episode, the lowest-rated episode of "Mad Men" ends up being "Ladies Room," which is only the second episode of the first season, receiving a 7.5 rating based on 4.3K votes.

I'm surprised it's not an episode from one of the later seasons, especially season six where Don Draper's "Dante's Inferno"-like hell of repeating bad habits becomes somewhat tedious to watch. What, exactly, disconnects viewers from "Ladies Room"? Perhaps it seems underwhelming after following up on...

Christopher Nolan's twin Oscar wins for 2023's Oppenheimer felt like long-awaited validation for one of the most prominent filmmakers of his era. From singular thrillers like Memento and Insomnia to his blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy, Nolan has always expressed a compelling vision onscreen. The latter stirred controversy (and ultimately changed the rules) when the Academy declined to nominate 2008's The Dark Knight for Best Picture, presumably because it was a big-budget superhero movie. Oppenheimer was viewed as a course correction on the Academy's part, and Nolan's wins combined with his strong box-office record leave him in the enviable position of being able to make anything he wants for his next project.

Nolan's recently announced choice is a surprise: a big-budget adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem, The Odyssey. The story is one of the most influential pieces of literature ever written, and from Hollywood's perspective, the mythological elements...

As expected, the ending of Hellbound season 2 left us with more unanswered questions than we initially began with. [Spoiler Alert] By the end of season 2, we still have no idea where the monsters came from or on what basis people were getting their decrees. Obviously, it wasn’t based on their sin as Jung Jin-Su believed, because in such a case, why would a newly born, practically sinless Jaehyeon receive a decree from an angel? In season 2, we also came across a new set of individuals called the “Resurrected One,” the people who have come back from the dead. And to be honest, I think the time people spend in hell does shed some light on how things work in Hellbound. As per the show’s timeline, Jung-Ja was the first to be resurrected, and then some 4 years later, Jin-Su followed suit. But if you noticed, Jaehyeon was resurrected in a matter of seconds.

Horror and adventure don't initially sound like they'd be the best combination of movie genres on paper, but in practice, the horror adventure subgenre has resulted in some legendary films. The best adventure movies are full of excitement, danger, and peril, characterized by uncharted journeys into hostile environments with memorable characters and ominous dangers. Horror adventure movies take the idea one step further by removing the four-quadrant appeal of the genre, making the obstacles faced by the capable protagonists all the more visceral and terrifying.

Maintaining a sense of fear and a sense of adventure can often be a difficult balance to strike. Compared to other horror subgenres, protagonists in adventure movies usually have a chance against their villains, actually being able to fight back no matter the demoralizing odds. That's not to say that horror adventure films can't be overwhelmingly scary, thrusting their subjects into chilling situations in known settings.

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now available to watch at home on PVOD in theaters, but there’s now an even cooler way to immerse yourself into the world of Beetlejuice: AirBnb is unleashing a new Beetlejuice experience at the Deetz house!

Visit the Deetz residence as seen in the movie, where you can explore the Maitland miniature model of Winter River or venture into the Afterlife.

Take in Delia’s extraordinary home during this otherworldly experience at the famed Deetz residence just as she left it – shrouded in a black mourning veil for her beloved husband and full of memories, her esteemed artwork, ghosts and a portal to The Afterlife. “Now that my work is posthumously appreciating in value and recognition, it’s only fair that artistic souls be invited to my magnificent home,” said Airbnb host Delia Deetz. “So, come admire my life’s work and...

Frasier season 2, episode 5 has the reboot's most direct references yet to Niles Crane, which ends up being both a blessing and a curse. David Hyde Pierce didn't return as Niles for Frasier's reboot, with the actor choosing not to come back as he was focused on new projects. However, the character does still have a presence in the series, not least thanks to his and Daphne's son, David (Anders Keith), being a series regular.

Nicholas Lyndhurst being part of the Frasier reboot's cast as Alan Cornwall is the closest the reboot has to a Niles, in terms of his close relationship with Frasier, which sometimes spills into a rivalry. But with Frasier writing his memoir in season 2's "The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father," there's a chance to bring Niles "back," at least in a fashion.

Niles' Comments On Frasier's Memoir Are A Way Of Bringing Him Back Without...

It's been a long time coming, but Superman is finally forced to deal with his massive Phantom Zone problem - and it'll all take place in a new Action Comics story by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry. ScreenRant spoke with Waid about what's to come in this twelve-issue weekly run on DC's most storied title.

Superman heads into the Phantom Zone for a perilous journey - that will lead him all the way back in time to Krypton - beginning in Action Comics #1070 by Waid and Henry. The story, which begins on October 9th, is part of DC's All In initiative, which relaunches a number of titles to provide the perfect jumping on point for new readers.

Action Comics #1070 (2024)

Release Date:

October 9th, 2024

Writers:

Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki

Artists:

Clayton Henry, Skylar Patridge

Cover Artist:

Clayton Henry

Variant Covers:

Wes Craig, Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki, Daniel Sampere, Mark Spears

The...

Xbox Game Pass Standard finally fills a hole in the lineup of Game Pass subscription options that's been left unaddressed for far too long, but it still comes with some compromises compared to Game Pass Ultimate. As an online multiplayer service that also grants access to free games, Xbox Game Pass has proven popular on both console and PC. The expensive Ultimate subscription makes the game library available across platforms, while cheaper options grant benefits on one or the other.

The basic PC plan grants access to the free game library while trading the online multiplayer subscription in for an EA Play membership. On console, however, the cheaper Core plan doesn't provide the vast majority of the free game library, traditionally forcing Xbox owners to jump to the pricey Ultimate subscription to enjoy the most exciting benefits. The introduction of Xbox Game Pass standard splits the difference without sacrificing too...

It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show emanated from the Now Arena in Chicago, Illinois and featured Tony Schiavone, Matt Menard and Nigel McGuiness on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…

Match #1: Queen Aminata def. Missa Kate The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Queen Aminata made short work of Missa Kate and pinned her after the Brain Drain headbutt!

My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: Hologram, Sammy Guevara & Dustin Rhodes def. The Dark Order The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Hologram slid under Evil Uno. Reynolds ran in and kicked Hologram in the back of the head. Dustin dropped Reynolds with a running bulldog! Rhodes power slammed all three members of the Dark Order, one after another. Dustin drilled Reynolds with a Canadian Destroyer. Sammy followed up with a...

Grotesquerie Trailer: "In Ryan Murphy’s 10-episode drama series Grotesquerie for FX, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. “Detective Lois Tryon” feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—taunting her. At home, Lois grapples with a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of “Sister Megan,” a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian. Sister Megan, with her own difficult past, has seen the worst of humanity, yet she still believes in its capacity for good. Lois, on the other hand, fears the world is succumbing to evil. As Lois and Sister Megan string together clues, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers.

The series stars Niecy Nash-Betts as “Detective Lois Tryon,...

As Above, So Below is a horror film that combines elements of alchemy and Dante's Inferno to create a cleverly confusing plot about redemption and faith. The film is inspired by true events, specifically stories of people getting lost in the Paris catacombs. This adds to the horror element of the movie. While some viewers were dissatisfied with the ending, there is a demand for a sequel. However, a sequel could potentially diminish the impact and mystery of the original's ending.

Though it was a cleverly confusing horror movie, the As Above, So Below ending explained its twists. As Above, So Below is a straightforward found-footage horror movie, but it requires some background knowledge to properly appreciate it namely the history of alchemy and the literature of the Italian poet Dante. The plot of As Above, So Below follows alchemy student Scarlett (Perdita Weeks) and her mission to find the philosophers stone,...

Jason Momoa's upcoming film, "In the Hand of Dante," will be his first proper drama. "In the Hand of Dante" reunites Momoa with Oscar Isaac from "Dune," and the actors should have great chemistry. The drama film will showcase Momoa's intense acting skills in a departure from his past action-heavy roles.

Jason Momoa has made 28 films in his acting career, and one of his upcoming movies with Al Pacino will mark a major first for him. Jason Momoa has had a very successful career as an actor, and he's appeared in 28 films already. Momoa's various films have helped make Jason Momoa's net worth as high as it is, and they've made him one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. Momoa has even been part of some major film franchises, like the Aquaman movies and, most recently, the Fast and Furious franchise. One of his next films, however, could...

With filming underway on Chicago Fire season 13, we knew it was only a matter of time before behind-the-scenes photos made their way online giving us our first look at Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal. While it might have taken a bit longer than we expected for those first-look photos to arrive, we now have our first look at the man coming to 51 to replace Chief Boden.

In the first of two new photos posted by the official account for Chicago’s Franklin Park Fire Department, the on-duty members of the Franklin Park Fire Department are all smiles as they pose with Mulroney and returning cast members Daniel Kyri (Ritter), Miranda Rae Mayo (Kidd), Randy Flagler (Capp), Hanako Greensmith (Violet), Jake Lockett (Carver), and Joe Minoso (Cruz). However, it’s the second of the two photos that offer up our best first look at Mulroney’s Chief Pascal as he...

Much like the art or literature worlds, true originality is a rare commodity in gaming. Inspiration often walks a fine line between homage and outright replication. As much as innovation drives progress, many developers find inspiration in existing titles, sometimes to the point where their games feel more like clones than new creations.

This has given rise to games that borrow heavily from others. And many manage to succeed despite—or perhaps because of—their lack of originality. From Saints Row to The Simpsons Hit and Run, here are nine games that blatantly stole their entire premise from other games.

9. Saints Row (2006) This franchise has become its own thing over the years. | Image Credit: Volition

When Saints Row launched, it was seen as another “GTA clone,” a term given to games mimicking the Grand Theft Auto formula of open-world crime mayhem. At its core, it shared many similarities with GTA,...

Poised to take a billion dollars at the box office, the sweary and ultraviolent Deadpool & Wolverine proves where there’s muck there’s brass – so there can’t not be a sequel

As Deadpool & Wolverine is about to hit $1bn at the global box office this weekend, the question Disney suits will no doubt be asking themselves is whether there’s more wonga to be made here. Just about everybody expected Ryan Reynolds’s debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be a success, but few could have imagined that Shawn Levy’s film would look set to overtake Todd Phillips’s Joker as the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time in only its third week of release. This one is going to run and run.

All eyes will now turn to what happens next, because the whole point of the MCU is that there is Always something coming next.

Though the Holocaust had no one architect, Rudolf Höss remains singularly responsible for the speed and efficiency of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz, later emulated at the other Nazi death camps, thanks to his approval of the use of the deadly Zyklon B gas. And for his efforts at the first Auschwitz camp in Oświęcim, Poland, he was rewarded by being made commandant of death camp administration throughout the Nazi-occupied lands. This is the monster on full display in Jonathan Glazer’s adaptation of Martin Amis’s The Zone of Interest.

While the novel’s protagonist is named Paul Doll, Glazer chose to name Christian Friedel’s character Rudolf Höss. This immediately points to Glazer’s interest in bringing in the weight of a well-recorded historical character living in a specific place and time: the Höss household next to Auschwitz I in Oświęcim from 1943 to 1944. Much of the film follows...

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been in the news ever since its launch, and not for the best reasons. When people got their first look at Yasuke, many gamers were annoyed at what they considered heavy-handed Dei brought about by companies such as Sweet Baby Inc.

Since then, several other issues have also cropped up that have led some fans to wonder if the game will be dead at launch. However, it’s not the only game to receive severe backlash, with one prominent title winning several accolades despite heavy criticism!

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Could Learn from Hogwarts Legacy’s Success

The gaming sector has been rife with controversy. From the objectionable content in the GTA series to the questionable marketing tactics for Dante’s Inferno, games have faced their fair share of backlash. However, with the advent of social media, the discourse has climbed to new heights and is...

Henry Cavill has made no attempts to hide his passion for gaming. He has found recent success in his portrayal of Geralt in Netflix’s The Witcher and is even a part of Amazon’s upcoming Warhammer 40K project.

The man is an absolute gamer’s gamer when it comes to having a passion. He once even admitted that he missed the initial call he got confirming his role as Superman in Man of Steel because he was in a World of Warcraft dungeon. Here are five video game adaptations that Henry Cavill should definitely be a part of.

Trajann Valoris – Warhammer 40K Trajann Valoris is the Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes | Games Workshop

Warhammer 40k‘s Trajann Valoris is one of the most respected characters in the Warhammer 40k universe. As the Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes, he is the custodian of the Emperor of Mankind himself. Valoris is known for his unwavering loyalty,...

Stars: Hugo Dillon, Ophelia Kolb, Arben Bajraktaraj, Manon Maindivide | Written and Directed by Quarxx

Nathan and Daniel wake at the scene of a car crash, confused and seemingly unscathed. The two men begin to slowly understand that they did not make it. They are dead. Nathan’s previous acts will now determine his fate, however reprehensible they might have been. He will have to leave this earthly world and enter the depths of Hell that await him for all eternity and be confronted with other tormented souls whose pain he will be forced to experience…

Essentially an anthology, Pandemonium feels heavily inspired by the likes of Dante’s Inferno and it’s seven circles of hell, with Nathan only beginning his descent into hell – viewing the scions and stories of those who have come before him in two very different stories, with Nathan’s own story – a car crash, causing the...

After finding himself inspired by the music and artistry of Chino Amobi during the making of his short film La Bicicletta, director Nathan De Paz Habib reached out to the artist seeking permission to use one of his songs which quickly saw the pair develop a shared understanding of artistic and creative intentions, the fruition of which being Eroica. The hallucinatory and enigmatic short, adapted from the opening to Chino’s namesake novel, explores complex notions of mythology, the African and Jewish diaspora and our desires to escape our present. With such epic and wide-reaching themes, Eroica visualises an opening to the exploration of worlds beyond our reality with luxurious cinematography, a mind-bending sonic landscape and seamless editing. With Eroica having completed its well-received cinematic screenings, Dn sat down with De Paz Habib and Amobi for the film’s online premiere to delve into how their ongoing collaboration evolved, the...

Wirt & Greg's journey in Over the Garden Wall mirrors Dante's Inferno's structure, with key parallels in each episode's structure. Characters in the show, like Beatrice & the Beast, mirror allegories to characters in Dante's Inferno, adding depth to the story. Over the Garden Wall cleverly weaves elements of Dante's Inferno into its narrative, offering a unique and insightful viewing experience.

Over the Garden Wall is a beloved animated series that teaches the audience valuable audiences, but fans might not know how similar the main character's quest is to Dante's Inferno. The cartoon miniseries was well-received by fans and critics because of its witty yet macabre stylings and position as an autumnal viewing staple. Created by Patrick McHale, the series chronicles Wirt and his younger half-brother Greg as they journey to find their way home through treacherous woods called the Unknown.

Wirt and Greg are one of the best cartoon siblings in recent memory.

One Piece locations draw inspiration from real-world places like Alcatraz, Florence, and Thailand. Artist Eiichiro Oda uses reality to inform the world of his creation, making places like Flevance relatable. By basing locations on real places, readers already have an idea of what to expect, adding depth to the adventure.

Part of One Piece's appeal is the many locations Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates visit, so it's no wonder that many of those locations are based on real-world places fans of the series can actually visit. More so than most other big Shonen series, One Piece is a globe-spanning adventure. More so than just pit stops, these locations are fun and provide opportunities to explore Luffy and his crew in further depth.

Life any good artist, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda pulls from reality to inform the world of his creation. While some places in the series are...

God of War is one of the oldest and most successful PlayStation first-party franchises. Gamers everywhere are pretty much aware of how legendary this franchise is, even if they haven’t played one of these games. This franchise spans eight mainline installments that were released on major consoles and one very small game that was launched on mobile devices.

Besides releasing on various console generations, these games have gone through a number of directors. The franchise started with its creator, David Jaffe, then was taken over by Stig Asmussen, who worked on Gow 3. Finally, the franchise went to Cory Barlog, who gave it a soft reboot with God of War 2018. But David Jaffe is not very happy with the latest game, God of War: Ragnarok.

David Jaffe suggests Kratos is not the way he is shown in God of War: Ragnarok

God of War: Ragnarok artwork

In his original outing,...

Juno Films has acquired US and multiple territory rights to Aleksander Sokurov’s Fairytale following its world premiere in Locarno Film Festival last summer.

‘Fairytale’: Locarno Review

The distributor plans a late autumn release in the US after a festival run, and will also distribute the feature theatrically in the UK.

Additionally Juno has acquired rights in Australia and New Zealand, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands and will handle festival releases in those territories.

Fairytale was blocked by Russian censors and situates 20th century leaders Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Winston Churchill in Purgatory, where they...

Over the years, Ubisoft has garnered the attention of millions with games that belong to different genres, and appeal to the masses by providing familiar gameplay loops and franchises that cater to kinds of people. Unfortunately, it’s not as bright and colorful behind the scenes.

In a shocking revelation, game artist and designer Lisette Titre-Montgomery has spoken about her painful experience working with the studio in the past, which eventually caused her to resign from her role for good.

Lisette Titre-Montgomery Expresses Her Concerns About Ubisoft’s Toxic Work Culture You know something’s wrong when an industry veteran feels disheartened by the studio’s work culture.

You may know Lisette’s work from games like Psychonauts 2, The Sims 4, and Dante’s Inferno. Having worked with multiple industry giants like EA Games and Ubisoft, it’s safe to say that she has seen the industry through various shades, and not...

Fans are tremendously exhilarated watching the latest trailer for Walton Goggins’ Fallout, an Amazon Prime Video series based on the famous 1997 post-apocalyptic video game series with millions of copies sold worldwide.

Walton Goggins as The Ghoul

Goggins was spotted in the trailer as The Ghoul and was seen in both before and after the nuclear apocalypse that altered his appearance, making him look like an irradiated figure with a missing nose.

Walton Goggins Talks About His Character, The Ghoul, In Fallout Series

During a press conference covered by Gizmodo, actor Walton Goggins teased more information about his mysterious character in the upcoming series.

“The Ghoul is, in some ways, the poet Virgil in Dante’s Inferno. He’s the guide, if you will, through this irradiated hellscape that we find ourselves in in this post-apocalyptic world. He is a bounty hunter… he is pragmatic, he is ruthless, he has his own set of moral codes,...

Created and directed by Vivienne Medrano, Hazbin Hotel is the co-production of animation studios SpindleHorse Toons and Bento Box in association with A24 and Amazon Studios. The main cast includes Erika Henningsen as Princess Charlotte "Charlie" Morningstar, Stephanie Beatriz as Vaggie, Blake Roman as Angel Dust, and Amir Talai as Alastor the Radio Demon, with Alex Brightman playing both Sir Pentious and the angel Adam, Jeremy Jordan as Lucifer Morningstar, and Keith David as Husk. Hazbin Hotel is a smash hit adult cartoon that, unlike its contemporaries, is really more of a workplace drama set in the Biblical Hell. The titular Hazbin Hotel is a hotel where Hell's denizens are rehabilitated in the hopes of making them worthy of moving from eternal damnation to Heaven.

Every religious culture around the world has a version of the underworld where damned souls go to suffer the consequences of their sinful lives on Earth.

At the end of “True Detective Night Country” episode 1, a frozen block of naked dead bodies — seven to be precise, are discovered. Their faces and a few limbs are sticking out of the ice, and their expressions are that of sheer terror.

Ennis Police Department chief Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster), who has been investigating the disappearance of several researchers from the Tsalal Arctic Research Station, dubs the discovery a “corpsicle.” In Episode 2, the corpsicle is excavated and transferred to an ice rink. Prosthetics designers Lou and Dave Elsey were in charge of constructing the giant set piece, taking inspiration from the grouping of rats known as a “rat king,” sculptures and illustrations such as those in “Dante’s Inferno.”

It began with discussions with showrunner Issa López about what the conglomeration would look like and what the position of the bodies would be. She didn’t want a pile of dead bodies.

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, Spain’s Isabel Coixet and Chile’s Bernardita Ojeda, director of “Petit,” feature among the first recipients of funding from Ibermedia Next, a pioneering attempting to fund development on pioneering new IPs which yoke large artistic ambition and cutting edge tech.

García Bernal and Luna’s Mexico-based label La Corriente del Golfo co-produces one of the 14 winning submissions, “El Origen De La Experiencia,” which offers a VR immersive experience of Mexican mysticism and trance culture. Both will also voice characters.

Coixet is set to direct “Sophia (Sofía),” with Milena Smit, star of Pedro Almodóvar’s “Parallel Mothers.”

Bernardita Ojeda, director on milestone Chilean toon series such as “Petit,” the International Emmy-nominated and Quirino Awards winner, produces two titles.

Also in the mix is Portugal’s David Doutel, whose shimmering, mottled social realist mood piece “Garrano,” proved a standout at Annecy and Sundance, and UniKo,...

A prolific TV character actor, voiceover artist, and one of the tallest performers in Hollywood has passed away. As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Moll, known by most as the tall, bald bailiff Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon on "Night Court" and the voice of Harvey Dent/Two-Face on "Batman: The Animated Series," died at his home in Big Bear Lake, California. He was 80. 

At a towering 6-foot-8-inches tall, Moll often played intimidating figures, like his first television role of "Big Thug" on "Welcome Back, Kotter," Harold the Monster on "Here's Boomer," the abominable snowman in the film "Caveman," the gigantic zombie soldier in "House," Hoagie in "The Flintstones," Mestema in "The Dungeon Master," Hugh Kane in "Scary Movie 2," and even one of the Dementors in "Jingle All the Way."

Born in Pasadena, California as Charles Richard Moll, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he...

Lower-budget horror movies like As Above, So Below often receive bad reviews, but this film is an underappreciated gem worth revisiting years later. Critics didn't see the cinematic value in the film because it followed the found-footage trend and tried to cram too much plot in a short runtime. As Above, So Below is underrated because it offers a unique setting in the claustrophobic catacombs of Paris and combines found-footage horror with archeological adventure and historical elements.

It's not uncommon for lower-budget horror movies to receive bad reviews, but 2014's As Above, So Below remains an underappreciated little gem that is much better than its critical legacy suggests. The horror genre, which has been around since the dawn of cinema, has a winning formula where films are produced with smaller budgets and then make a decent return on their investment by promising fans innovative scares and stories. Critics, however, rarely...

As Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse rejoins the Dungeons & Dragons universe, updated for 5th Edition, there is one name that is forever linked with this fantastically weird world; Tony Diterlizzi. Players of the original Planescape of the 90s will remember Diterlizzi's unique art style, bringing the strange denizens of Sigil and the Outlands to life. In a world where all the other Planes of DnD meet and intermingle, Planescape has its own feel and philosophy where devils, angels and modrons all exist side by side.

Tony Diterlizzi is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, best known for creating The Spiderwick Chronicles, as well as his art for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Alongside children's books such as Kenny and The Dragon and The Search for WondLa, Diterlizzi has also worked with Star Wars to retell the original trilogy in illustrated form.

Related: D&d Planescape...

I am, of course, referring to that final, frozen level of hell as pictured in Dante's Inferno. But even calling The Exorcist: Believer colder than the coldest hell might be giving it too much credit, or really, any credit that it does not earn. At first we might think, why does this film even exist? Well, we know why: to make money, to capitalize on a previously existing and beloved film. And perhaps its sequels, but really the first film, which is singular not just as horror but as psychological drama. Luckily we still have Friedkin's masterpiece, because this film, directed by David Gordon Green, co-written by Green, Danny McBride, and Scott Teems, is the opposite in quality. The premise...

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Kim Petras is kicking off her big tour!

The 31-year-old “Unholy” superstar formally began her Feed the Beast World Tour on Wednesday night (September 27) at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas.

Entering the stage concealed in an iron maiden, Kim launched into “Feed The Beast” before performing “King of Hearts” and her big hit, “Unholy.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Split into five distinct sections based on the story of Dante’s Inferno and helmed by director Will Baker and choreographers Brian and Scott Nicholson, the show covered Kim’s discography and her greatest hits, including a whole section dedicated to her EP Slut Pop and her Halloween-themed mixtape Turn Off The Light.

At one point, she even stabbed herself with her microphone while singing to a mysterious man from a bed on the stage, revealed to be a pre-taped, masculine version of Kim in a hyper-realistic silicone body suit!

The...

Though the Holocaust had no one architect, Rudolf Höss remains singularly responsible for the speed and efficiency of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz, later emulated at the other Nazi death camps, thanks to his approval of the use of the deadly Zyklon B gas. And for his efforts at the first Auschwitz camp in Oświęcim, Poland, he was rewarded by being made commandant of death camp administration throughout the Nazi-occupied lands. This is the monster on full display in Jonathan Glazer’s adaptation of Martin Amis’s The Zone of Interest.

While the novel’s protagonist is named Paul Doll, Glazer chose to name Christian Friedel’s character Rudolf Höss. This immediately point to Glazer’s interest in bringing in the weight of a well-recorded historical character living in a specific place and time: the Höss household next to Auschwitz I in Oświęcim from 1943 to 1944. Much of the film follows...

Every genre of film has its starting point. For comedy, it was 1895's L'Arroseur Arrosé (The Sprinkler Sprinkled). In 1901, Fire! was the first drama (or at least the first to string together a series of shots into a narrative). The first surviving animated film came in 1906, with Humorous Phases of Funny Faces. 1920 saw actor Douglas Fairbanks take on the role of the iconic hero Zorro in The Mark of Zorro, the first film of the superhero genre. The genesis of the horror film would fall to a three-minute film released in 1896: Le Manoir du Diable, aka The House of the Devil, followed shortly afterward by two other prominent "firsts" in the horror genre: Dante's Inferno, the first feature-length horror film, and The Terror, the first "all-talking" horror feature. When looking back over the horror genre's 128-year history, it's incredible to see how a three-minute clip gave way to the likes of Dario Argento,...

The House of the Devil, released in 1896, was the first horror movie ever made, showcasing horror elements such as skeletons, witches, and objects moving on their own. Georges Méliès, director of the classic A Trip to the Moon brought his illusionist tricks and groundbreaking techniques to The House of the Devil, using film editing and visual effects to frighten audiences. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, released in 1920, is considered the definitive horror movie of cinema's early years and a German Expressionism masterpiece that continues to influence the genre today with its nightmarish atmosphere and clever use of shadows to build tension.

The horror genre has gone through many changes over the decades, especially in the movies. In its current state, the most memorable productions rely heavily on an "elevated horror" approach, which consists of a psychological approach rather than cheap scares and non-stop violence, delving deep into the psyche of...

Stars: Hugo Dillon, Ophelia Kolb, Arben Bajraktaraj, Manon Maindivide | Written and Directed by Quarxx

Nathan and Daniel wake at the scene of a car crash, confused and seemingly unscathed. The two men begin to slowly understand that they did not make it. They are dead. Nathan’s previous acts will now determine his fate, however reprehensible they might have been. He will have to leave this earthly world and enter the depths of Hell that await him for all eternity and be confronted with other tormented souls whose pain he will be forced to experience…

Essentially an anthology, Pandemonium feels heavily inspired by the likes of Dante’s Inferno and it’s seven circles of hell, with Nathan only beginning his descent into hell – viewing the scions and stories of those who have come before him in two very different stories, with Nathan’s own story – a car crash, causing the...

I’ve recently been playing a lot of Final Fantasy XVI in my free time. The latest installment of a long-running series of RPGs that are disconnected from each other in all but the title. Each new entry introduces new worlds, characters, gameplay etc. So every new installment has the potential to deliver something wholly new and exciting to new players or long time fans of the series. Some are set in the far future with modern technology, others are set in the past with a focus on magic.

Final Fantasy XVI introduces a more bleak take on series conventions with a story that focuses on warring nations and personal loss. In the world of Valisthea, the nation is at war wielding massive monsters known as Eikons. These giant creatures are traditionally summons in the previous games but here are tools of destruction that are used to advance political ambitions.

Where to Watch Powered by Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham returns for a second season, this time exploring the stunning locales of New Zealand. The four-episode season premieres on August 11th, right after the Outlander midseason finale on Starz. Besides their acting prowess, it is the personalities and camaraderie between Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish that make the show enjoyable to watch.

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham returns for a second season that sees the two Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish exploring a different corner of the world. The first season of the show fittingly saw the pair trekking across Scotland over the course of eight episodes. Though Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham season 2 is shorter—only four episodes—it’s set to continue the first season’s winning combination of stunning locales and the enjoyable dynamic between Heughan and McTavish.

Genre distribution label Terror Vision has launched #13WeeksOfHalloween, a super-length celebration of the upcoming spooky season. Every Tuesday, from now until Halloween Terror Vision will be dropping titles, old and new, some never on disc before, for horror fans. There is no format too old, Terror Vision will have it all. From Blu-rays to UHDs and VHS, from LP to cassette, films and scores are coming from Monster Squad, Rumplestilskin, Copperhead, Rosemary's Baby to Linnea Quigley's Horror Workout. High quality restorations range from the 1911 silent film Dante's Inferno to Bill Leslie and Terry Lofton's The Nail Gun Massacre from 1985 in 4K. Indonesian flick The Devil's Sword has been restored in 2K and Maurice Devereaux’s Slashers from 2001 will feature multiple cuts...

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Our friends over at Terror Vision are celebrating Halloween in a Massive way this year with #13WeeksOfHalloween, which will run from August 1 straight through October 31.

Starting August 1st and running through October 31st, Terror Vision will be dropping titles every single Tuesday (#TerrorVisionTuesday) with exciting new releases ranging from the early 1900s to brand new 2023 titles. Most of the releases will be horror or horror adjacent and many of them new to disc. Here’s everything you need to know, from the press release…

Terror Vision will be releasing a definitive triple LP edition of the score to The Monster Squad, the score to Rumplestiltskin on cassette and LP, and, following their Blu-ray release of Copperhead earlier this year, will be releasing the film on VHS… along with the its recently-announced LP!

In addition, Linnea Quigley’S Horror Workout (1990) will finally be available on VHS and Blu-ray, with its outrageous...

Terror Vision has quickly become one of my go-to labels for obscure horror titles, and they're getting a jump-start on the Halloween season with #13WeeksOfHalloween, offering an eclectic mix of new, rare, and cult releases on VHS, Blu-ray, 4K Uhd, LP, and cassette:

"Halloween is Terror Vision's favorite time of the year but it's always a bummer when it's over. Much like many of you, the beloved genre distributor begins celebrating the spooky season in September... but this year, that's not good enough - and that's why they've created #13WeeksOfHalloween.

Starting August 1st and running through October 31st, Terror Vision will be dropping titles every single Tuesday (#TerrorVisionTuesday) with exciting new releases ranging from the early 1900s to brand new 2023 titles. Most of the releases will be horror or horror adjacent and many of them new to disc, so if you're ready for a mountain of Halloween treats, read on!

Mostly, movies are a joyous escape from our everyday troubles. Whatever is getting us down or affecting our lives, movies are a great way to forget about all that, for just a second. Sometimes they are even just a great way to get our mind out of this messed up world we call home. However, there are some movies out there that, instead of offering the escapism we tend to often seek, hold up a mirror to reflect the tragedies of our lives, our mental state, and the horrors of the real world.

These movies are just as, if not more important than the former. These movies help in raising awareness of issues that some people may not actually be aware of. As well as teaching moral values to many, and helping those who are struggling with the topic in which the movie is tackling. Although it is wrapped in a gang movie package,...

A kindred spirit of Luis Buñuel, but one whose existential compulsions are more palpable, Pier Paolo Pasolini perpetually rebelled against moral hegemony, commiserating with outcasts and creating and dying as one. Today, his canon has been co-opted by forces on the right and left, the faithful and the secular. Which is to say, he belongs to us all.

The Criterion Collection’s new box set, Pasolini 101, represents the most comprehensive collection of Pasolini’s films to date, collecting nine of his features, as well as two shorts (1963’s La Ricotta and 1969’s The Sequence of the Paper Flower) that he made for anthology films and two documentaries that he shot during his travels. In addition to his own work, the set’s extensive and richly informative extras, among them two commentary tracks and a 100-page book featuring an essay and notes on the films by critic James Quandt, remind us...

With the fourth entry of the series already gaining massive praise and admiration all around, I guess it can be said without a shred of doubt that as a franchise, “John Wick” has managed to revolutionize an entire genre of action-oriented movies for the modern audience, all the while staying faithful and conveying adulation to the classic action genre. Screenwriter Derek Kolstad’s and director Chad Stahelski’s inventive vision and lead actor Keanu Reeves’ passion led to making the simplistic arc of an urban legend engaging and unique. Through the use of a uniquely choreographed hands-on approach to the fight sequences, wide shots and long takes, appropriate fight settings, evocative visuals, detailed worldbuilding, and a keen sense of self-awareness—the franchise became one of the most influential ones.

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In the recently released fourth part, the visual brilliance is even more perceivable and helps enrich the narrative, thanks...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for The Consultant.Christoph Waltz's Regus Patoff in The Consultant is literally and metaphorically the devil in a human disguise — here's how. In its eight-episode runtime, Amazon's The Consultant presents many jarring mysteries, satirical digs at capitalism, and moments of shock-and-awe entertainment to keep viewers on their toes. However, its primary appeal comes from Christopher Waltz's brilliant portrayal of the enigmatic titular Consultant Regus Patoff.

Although something about Patoff seems off when he ruthlessly fires employees and gradually invades their personal lives in Amazon Prime Video's The Consultant's opening moments, nothing suggests that he is anything more than a flawed human. As the show progresses, though, his ability to stay up all night every day and the constant monotone in his voice hint that he is closer to being a machine than a human. What initially seems like a battle of man vs. A.I.

Like its title, the opening shot of Montana Story tells us exactly where we are, as the morning sun peeks over the craggy mountaintops of Big Sky Country. But the sweeping landscapes here — captured by cinematographer Giles Nuttgens with a casual embrace of their beauty that never falls into the postcard trap of majestic awe — serve a different purpose. The idea that all the panoramic splendor equates to a sense of peace and belonging is called into question by damaged characters fumbling for perspective in Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s affecting drama, its tight ensemble led by performances of heart-searing sensitivity from Haley Lu Richardson and Owen Teague.

Since their head-turning 1993 debut with Suture, McGehee and Siegel have been making smart, distinctive movies about knotty family ties, notably the neo-noir The Deep End and an underappreciated contemporary Henry James adaptation, What Maisie Knew.

They remain in that thematic territory...

Freeform has put into development a drama series produced by The Chainsmokers, the network announced on Monday.

Titled “Demo,” the series follows a 20-something musician who “dares to leave behind her struggling indie rock band and her working class family to try writing pop songs in Los Angeles,” according to the network. “Though at first she’s eager to shed her past, she soon discovers that the best songs tell the deepest truths–if only she can find the strength to tell hers.”

Alex Pall and Drew Taggart will serve as executive producers on the project via their Kick the Habit banner, alongside Dan Marcus and Adam Alpert. “Switched at Birth” and “Madam Secretary” alum Joy Gregory will write and co-executive produce.

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Greg Silverman, Paul Shapiro and Cara Fano of Stampede Ventures will also executive produce.

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