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Just over a decade ago, director Renny Harlin introduced audiences to The Legend of Hercules and probably quickly wished he hadn’t. The film arrived in January 2014 with a substantial $70 million budget and an action-focused cast led by Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins, Gaia Weiss, and Liam McIntyre. Although the line-up seemed to scream big action, the critics came in like an almighty Cyclops and crushed the film to dust. But, 10 years is a long time, and now a whole new audience is discovering The Legend of Hercules on Freevee.

The film’s story centers on Hercules (Lutz), born from a tryst between the mortal Queen Alcmene and the god Zeus. The boy becomes a man, a formidable warrior, and one burdened by a prophecy that threatens to unravel the power held by King Amphitryon (Adkins). When Hercules falls in love with Princess Hebe (Weiss), things get a little complex and...

Liam McIntyre is best known for stepping into the shoes of the iconic gladiator Spartacus after the tragic passing of Andy Whitfield. His role in the hit Starz series Spartacus turned his career around and made him into a household name, showcasing his raw talent and dedication to the entire world.

McIntyre shared some insights into his early career. | Image Credit: Starz

As he explained in an interview, his journey to fame was not an easy one. Long before stepping into the bloody sandals of the iconic gladiator, McIntyre was on the other side of the counter, selling games. However, his love and passion for gaming eventually led him to a unique opportunity in the video game industry.

Liam McIntyre’s early struggles and passion for video games McIntyre explained his passion for gaming. | Image Credit: Starz

Before his rise to fame in Hollywood, McIntyre faced significant struggles. The Australian...

“Spartacus” is back — just without a Spartacus.

On Wednesday, January 15, Starz released the first-look teaser trailer for “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” a sequel to its original three-season “Spartacus” series, which started in 2010 with “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” continued with “Spartacus: Vengeance,” and concluded in 2013 with “Spartacus: War of the Damned.” Between “Blood and Sand” and “Vengeance,” Starz made a six-episode miniseries “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.”

(Spartacus, by the way, is a real historical figure. He was a Thracian gladiator and one of the escaped slaves who led an uprising against the Roman Republic in the early first century BC. Andy Whitfield played Spartacus for the first season and provided a brief voiceover for its prequel. At the time, he was battling stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Whitfield died in 2011; Liam McIntyre took over the role in Seasons 2 and 3. Kirk Douglas famously played Spartacus in Stanley Kubrick’s 1960 film.)

“Spartacus: House of Ashur...

Can you believe it’s been over a decade since Spartacus first brought its blood-soaked, action-packed drama to our screens? Back in 2010, this hit show redefined the historical epics with its unapologetic intense storytelling and raw actions. Though Gladiator and Rome did lay the groundwork for sword-and-sandal greatness, Spartacus intensified the level, delivering four seasons of unforgettable action.

Of course, it wasn’t just the on-screen drama that had us hooked to our screens, behind the scenes, the heartbreaking loss of Andy Whitfield after Season 1 broke our hearts. But the series persevered, with Liam McIntyre stepping in to finish this epic saga of the Thracian rebel leader.

A still from Spartacus (Credits- Starz)

And the legacy of the legendary storyline has now returned once again with the upcoming spinoff, Spartacus: House of Ashur. Reportedly, Starz is revisiting the story but with an added twist, what if Ashur, the scheming underdog...

This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 5, episode 5, "Starbase 80?!," follows the U.S.S. Cerritos as it becomes stranded in space due to a mysterious navigational malfunction. With only impulse engines operational, the ship has no choice but to visit Starbase 80 for help. Starbase 80 had previously only been mentioned in hushed tones among the Cerritos' crew, as it is said to be cursed. At the very least, it's the worst place to work in all of Starfleet, even worse than the Cerritos.

When the crew arrives, they find the "Star Trek" equivalent of a long-ignored truck stop. Starbase 80's crew members wear uniforms that are two centuries out of date, while the station's diplomatic liaison, Cassia Knox (Nicole Byer), reveals that its technology hasn't been updated since the 2260s. That, Trekkies might instantly recognize, was the decade the original "Star Trek" series took place.

Move over, Xena! Deadline reports that Lucy Lawless is set to return to her other iconic role, that of Lucretia in the upcoming Spartacus: House of Ashur series.

Sadly, Lawless’ return won’t be as a series regular, but as a guest-starring role in the premiere. The report states that her appearance “will be instrumental in setting up the ‘what if’ alternate timeline.” In a statement on X, creator Steven DeKnight said, “The gods bless the House of Ashur! Thrilled to have the amazing [Lucy Lawless] dropping in to grace us with her awesome presence!“

House of Ashur is described as a “history-bending, erotic, thrilling, roller-coaster experience that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit. The series poses the question: what if Ashur, played by fan favorite Nick Tarabay, hadn’t died on Mount Vesuvius at the end of Spartacus: Vengeance? And what if he had been gifted...

Those About to Die is an epic sword-and-sandal historical drama series created by Robert Rodat. Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by author Daniel P. Mannix, the Peacock series revolves around the lives of the gladiators and citizens of the Roman Empire in Ancient Rome, where violence, greed, and lust run rampant. Those About to Die stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins-Court, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Emilio Sakraya. So, if you loved the epic fights, brutal violence, and historical drama in Those About to Die here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Rome (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – HBO

Rome is a historical drama series created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. The HBO series is set in the 1st century BC during Ancient Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire,...

Features the voices of: Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, Jonathan Adams, David Kaye, Meg Donnelly, Geoffrey Arend, Zach Callison, Gideon Adlon, Will Friedle, Stana Katic, Darren Criss, Ato Essandoh, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill | Written by James Krieg | Directed by Jeff Wamester

Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths – Part Three, picks up from the closing moments of Part Two with a distraught Supergirl killing The Monitor, an act that somehow sends everyone into The Bleed, “an unstable dimension that exists outside The Multiverse, truly neither here nor there.”

That means it’s hidden from the Anti-Monitor, and it’s also extremely unstable. How unstable you ask? Ten minutes into the film and what’s left of Earth – 1’s downtown Metropolis is being overrun with dinosaurs. It seems the various Earth’s pasts, presents and futures are in a constant state of collision. Nazis, armed with weapons confiscated from supervillains including Scarecrow’s fear toxin,...

Batman fans can now get a taste of iconic voice actor Kevin Conroys final performance as The Dark Knight in a new clip from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3. The newly released footage finds Conroys superhero tackling with Mark Hamill as The Joker for the last time, with the dialogue spoken by the actor in the clip surely the perfect ending to his acclaimed tenure as the DC icon.

I care Joker. About Gotham, about Justice, And if it has to end, at least I go out like this... being Batman.

You can check out the new clip from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3 below via @BVengeance267, which finds the Batman and Joker from the much-loved Batman: The Animated Series fighting one final time as the universe around them collapses.

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Kevin Conroy sadly passed away on...

Production on Spartacus: House of Ashur is currently underway in New Zealand, and the rest of the main cast for the upcoming Starz series has been revealed.

The series’ main cast will include Graham McTavish (The Witcher), Tenika Davis (Jupiter’s Legacy), Jamaica Vaughan (Home and Away), Ivana Baquero (Pan’s Labyrinth), Jordi Webber (Choose Love), Claudia Black (Farscape), India Shaw-Smith (The Pines Still Whisper), and Leigh Gill (Joker). Of course, Nick Tarabay will be reprising the role of Ashur, a former gladiator who used his cunning to serve the house of Batiatus and later the Romans in the original series.

Graham McTavish plays Korris, “a former gladiator who won his freedom in the arena and is now Ashur’s Doctore, training the gladiators in Ashur’s Ludus.“ Tenika Davis plays Achillia, “a female gladiator driven to surpass her male counterparts.“ Jamaica Vaughan plays Hilara, “a young, elevated house slave, deeply in love with Ashur.

It's officially time to start getting hyped up with Spartacus: House of Ashur. The sequel series to Spartacus has entered production in New Zealand this week, and Starz announced it by revealing the main cast of the upcoming series. The story will center around fan-favorite Ashur (Nick Tarabay), who survived a terrible fate oat Mount Vesuvius and was awarded Batiatus' (John Hannah) slave gladiator school for helping eliminate Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) and end the slave rebellion.

Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega will lead Great American Family’s “Love at the Kettle,” set to debut as part of the network’s Christmas lineup at the end of 2024. “Love at the Kettle” (working title), written by Horace Priester, is executive produced by Mario Lopez, Mark Roberts and the PenaVegas; it is directed by Brian Herzlinger.

The pair will play high school friends who reunite at the holidays as she returns home and enlists him to help her write a song to win back her ex.

Per the press release, “As the two reunite for the first time in a decade, they embark on a Christmas journey down memory lane, and soon realize true love may be closer than they thought. The heart of the movie centers on Jack’s role with The Salvation Army, and Bella soon finds herself inspired by his devotion and passion to a life of doing the most good.

Xbox Games Showcase is in full steam and has brought together a lot of game reveals and announcements that players have been waiting for. Fans have been speculating about a Gears of War 6 reveal at the showcase but instead, they have got a prequel.

Gears of War E-Day was announced with a trailer and is being developed by The Coalition. Gears of War is one of the main Xbox franchises that built Xbox from the ground up and the company is now going back to the popular franchise with Gears of War E-Day to save the brand.

Gears of War E-Day Is Announced With an Explosive Trailer

Gears of War E-Day is set fourteen years before the events of the original game and will take players back to Emergence Day. The game follows the story of the first Locust emergence on Sera.

Suggested“Mid game”: PlayStation Fanboys Turn on...

The script for the penultimate episode of Spartacus: House of Ashur has been submitted by creator Steven DeKnight, as revealed in the latest progress update. The Spartacus revival will introduce a "what if" scenario taking Ashur's fate in a new direction. Starz has ordered ten episodes for House of Ashur, promising a thrilling, history-bending experience.

Spartacus creator Steven S. DeKnight hypes up the forthcoming series revival, titled House of Ashur. The original Spartacus series aired on Starz from 2010 to 2013 and followed the titular character, a Thracian gladiator who led a famed rebellion against the Roman Republic. Andy Whitfield originally played Spartacus in the first season of the show. However, following his untimely death, Liam McIntyre took over and played the titular character until the show ended. Years after its conclusion, Starz announced a revival, and DeKnight was brought in to head the show once again.

Now, months after Starz announced a Spartacus revival,...

The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9 is set to be a megaton as it’ll be the first to feature the full trinity of the brand’s own studios, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard. Moreover, there will also be a 45-minute presentation right after the show, which many speculate is for Call of Duty Gulf War.

Several rumors have been swirling about the games that will show up in the main event, though, and it seems Gears of War fans are encouraged to tune in, as the long-awaited Gears of War 6 could make its debut here, marking five years since Gears 5 launched in 2019.

Gears of War 6 Might Be A Highlight Of The Showcase A new entry in the Gears series is long overdue, especially after 5 years since Gears 5.

A plethora of insiders have already claimed that the next mainline Gears of War game will show up in the Xbox Showcase,...

The news of actor Chance Perdomo's death came as a horrible shock when it was first reported several weeks ago. Perdomo was just 27 years old when he was killed in a motorcycle crash. A rising star thanks to his standout performances in "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" and "The Boys" spinoff "Gen V," Perdomo was reportedly returning to Toronto for the first "Gen V" season 2 table read when the accident occurred. Production was immediately put on hold to give the cast and creative team time to process the tragedy and decide how best to handle it within the show.

Now, the producers of "Gen V" have released a statement on social media confirming that Perdomo's character, Andre Anderson, will not be recast in season 2:

"As we continue to navigate the tragic loss of Chance Perdomo, everyone at 'Gen V' is determined to find the best way...

If there was a list of the most violent games ever, Mortal Kombat and the Grand Theft Auto franchise would surely be on it. Which other games would make it to the list? When it comes to violence in video games, we have a long list.

So, it is unsurprising that one of the first things people look for in games is combat mechanics. How smooth is it? How responsive are the combat controls? These are the questions that keep getting asked in community forums. But what of the amount of violence? Can violence even be quantified?

The Most Violent Video Games Ever

After intense research, speculation, and conversations, we have settled on five games that make up our list of the most violent games ever released.

5. Dead Island Take on zombie hordes in Dead Island.

Dead Island is a zombie survival RPG that pits the players against hordes of...

The Xbox Summer Showcase is a box of happiness for all gaming fans. This event has always shared new game updates, announcements of new titles, DLCs and many more every year. And this year isn’t going to be an exception either.

Microsoft has already revealed the dates for this highly anticipated event. The Xbox Summer Showcase is going to be held on Sunday, June 9, at 10 a.m. Pt, 1 p.m. Et, and 6 p.m. UK. Not only that, a Call of Duty Direct will also take place after this event. This year’s Summer Showcase is going to be a treat for Gears of War fans too.

Xbox Summer Showcase Will Show More Than Gears 6 Gears of War 6 will be announced at the Xbox Summer Showcase 2024.

Recently, on the official X handle, popular industry insider Tom Warren shared the news of the Xbox Summer Showcase, followed by a Call of Duty direct.

Preview for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3 teases Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance. New footage shows Batman: The Animated Series' iteration of The Dark Knight battling Joker, voiced by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill. Directed by Jeff Wamester, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths saga features a star-studded cast of Super Heroes.

A newly released preview for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3 teases the final Batman performance of the late, great Kevin Conroy. The footage offers our first glimpse at the return of Conroy as Batman: The Animated Series iteration of The Dark Knight, who will be joined by his long-running co-star Mark Hamill as the Joker.

You can check out the new footage from Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 3 below courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment.

While we have yet to hear Conroy's voice emanating from beneath the cowl (we...

A Gears of War 6 reveal is potentially happening in June, as hinted by a voice actor. There's no date yet for the showcase, but early June is likely. The fate of Gears of War character Jd Fenix could also be revealed at this point.

It's been a while since a new entry in the Gears of War series, but there's good reason to believe that a reveal of the next game could be happening in the near future. Gears of War 5 released in 2019, so the signature series hasn't yet made a current generation debut with a new mainline game on the Xbox Series X/S. There isn't anything quite like its bulked-up brand of third-person shooter gameplay, and as the gap between games nears the five-year mark, it definitely feels like time for a new entry.

As reported by Windows Central, Gears of War voice actor Liam McIntyre provided a...

Gears of War is one of the most successful and loved franchises that Xbox have had over the years. Fans have relished in the warfare and story-telling that the games have had since it was first introduced in 2006 and along with the various sequels to the game, the franchise has branched out into other mediums such as graphic novels, board games and an upcoming Movie adaptation.

Given that fans are still waiting for both Gears of War 6 and the movie of the popular franchise, there is understandably much speculation about what may be included. As can be expected, many fans have proposed what they would like to see and one popular actor from the Gears games has added his thoughts to the discussions about the future Gears 6 game.

What did Liam McIntyre propose for Gears of War 6?

Nearly two decades on and the franchise remains as popular as ever.

Taking to Social Media site X,...

It’s been over four years since we have enjoyed a new Gears of War experience, and the cravings are starting to show in fans. Rumors are flying, theories are being concocted, and overall, the fandom is wondering when The Coalition will at least hint at a new game.

Well, fans may not have to wait much longer as evidence grows stronger that the studio is ready to show off a fresh installment in the beloved franchise. The newest hint in this direction comes from none other than the voice of Jd Fenix himself!

Gears of War Voice Actor Hints at the New Game Reveal in June

A new Gears of War could be announced very, very soon!

Actors, voice actors included, have a very sacred duty of keeping things they’re working on a secret until the creators are ready to show them to the world. Sometimes, actors are...

Lakeith Stanfield is being eyed to star in the indie game El Paso, Elsewhere movie adaptation by Di Bonaventura Pictures. Video game adaptations are booming in Hollywood with successful projects like Castlevania, The Last of Us, and Fallout. Exciting upcoming video game-inspired projects include Ghosts of Tsushima, God of War, BioShock, The Legend of Zelda, and Mass Effect.

As the era of video game adaptations continues, another project has been announced, with Atlanta's Lakeith Stanfield eyed to star in the project. Video game adaptations have taken over the superhero genre as Hollywood's new go-to moneymaker, following the recent success of Netflix's Castlevania, HBO's The Last of Us, and Prime Video's Fallout.

Via Deadline, Di Bonaventura Pictures, who previously produced Transformers, Constantine, G.I. Joe, and Madame Web, is developing a new movie based on the indie video game El Paso, Elsewhere. The report also states that Di Bonaventura Pictures...

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two is available on Digital Dowwnload and on 4K Uhd + Blu-Ray Limited Edition Steelbook on 29th April. To celebrate its release, we are giving one lucky winner a copy of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two on 4K Uhd!

Based on DC’s iconic comic book limited series ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, join DC Super Heroes from across the multiverse in the second of three parts in DC’s new animated film Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two, which continues the trilogy that marks the beginning of the end to the Tomorrowverse story arc.

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two features returning popular voice cast members:

Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Emmy winner Darren Criss as Superman & Earth-2 Superman, Meg Donnelly as Supergirl & Harbinger, and Stana Katic as Wonder Woman & Superwoman.

Golden Axe, the cult-classic video game, is being adapted into a 10-episode animated series for Comedy Central with a strong cast lineup. The series, produced by CBS Studios and Sony Pictures Television, will bring iconic characters like Gilius Thunderhead and Tyris Flare to life. Video game adaptations, like Comedy Central's Golden Axe, are gaining popularity due to successful animated series like Netflix's Castlevania.

The cult-classic video game Golden Axe is being adapted into an animated series for Comedy Central. The game series, developed by Sega, first debuted in 1989. Since then, there have been 7 installments in the franchise, with the most recent releasing in 2008. The beat 'em up side-scroller took place in the fantasy world of Yuria, in which the player had to battle the Death Adder to recover the titular Golden Axe and save the kingdom.

Deadline has confirmed that a 10-episode animated series has been greenlit, and will air on Comedy Central.

2024 has been a great year for television adaptations for video games. First came HBO, then Prime Video, and now it’s time for Comedy Central to take a swing at it with their latest project, Golden Axe.

Per Deadline, Comedy Central will be adapting the classic video game into a 10-episode animated series. Golden Axe is a series of side-scroller/beat ‘em up games, developed by Makoto Uchida – also responsible for Altered Beast – at Sega. The games are set in a medieval-style fantasy world where players are tasked with using heroes to recover the central, and much-coveted item, the Golden Axe.

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The voice cast for the series will be led by Emmy-winning actor Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty...

A 10-episode series order has been greenlit by Titmouse for a new animated TV adaptation of “Golden Axe”, based on Sega‘s popular medieval-set video game series, starring Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart, airing in 2025 on Comedy Central:

“…veteran sword ‘n sorcery warriors ‘Ax Battler’, ‘Tyris Flare’ and ‘Gilius Thunderhead’ battle to save ‘Yuria’ from the evil giant ‘Death Adder’ who just won’t seem to stay dead.

“Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared ‘Hampton Squib’ on their side…”

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You know video game adaptations are hot when even Golden Axe is making the leap to the screen. And indeed it is, with Deadline reporting that the Sega Genesis video game franchise that debuted back in 1989 is getting an animated series at Comedy Central.

Comedy Central has given “Golden Axe” a 10-episode order, Deadline reports today.

The voice cast for the animated series from CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film includes Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).

“Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s video game series, Golden Axe follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced...

Apple TV+’s return to Acapulco this May comes with a competitive edge.

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Who’s hungry for meat and bread with a Magic Pot chaser? Comedy Central is lighting the pyres for a Golden Axe animated series based on the timeless Sega video game franchise! Featuring a star-studded cast, including Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart, Golden Axe is a 10-episode adaptation filled with Minotauros, Longmoans, and Chicken Legs! CBS Studios produces the series with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film.

The following description hails from the official press release for the Golden Axe animated series:

In a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s 1989 video game series, “Golden Axe” follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time, they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.

Matthew Rhys will play Gilius Thunderhead,...

Sega-style swords 'n sandals are on the way to the TV screen in a new format with the reveal of an animated series based on classic arcade beat 'em up Golden Axe . According to a Variety report , Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes with Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan and American Dad executive producer Joe Chandler listed as co-creators. The pair will also co-write the first episode and executive produce the series, which is being animated at Titmouse. This comes hot on the heels of the announcement that McMahan's Star Trek: Lower Decks series will be ending with season five. Some of the main cast and characters have been announced, as well. Matthew Rhys ( The Americans ) voices cantankerous battle dwarf Gilius Thunderhead, Danny Pudi ( Community ) voices novice adventurer Hampton Squib, Lisa Gilroy ( Jury Duty ) voices battle sorceress Tyris Flare, Liam McIntyre ( The Flash ) voices brawny battle warrior Ax Battler...

Comedy Central has handed a 10-episode order to Golden Axe, a new animated series based on the popular Sega video game. Produced by CBS Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television and Original Film, Golden Axe voice cast is led by Emmy winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest), Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).

Described as a hilarious and loving homage to Sega’s 1989 video game series, Golden Axe, from exec producers Mike McMahon and Joe Chandler, follows veteran warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib on their side.

Rhys will play Gilius Thunderhead, a grumpy battle dwarf with exceptionally poor hygiene and a chip on his shoulder.

Classic arcade beat-’em-up Golden Axe is to become a 10-part animated TV series on Comedy Central.

Following the huge success of Sonic The Hedgehog and its sequels, Sega vowed to turn more of its properties into large and small-screen entertainments. Sticking to its word, along comes news that Golden Axe, the classic 1980s arcade beat-’em-up, is to become an animated series at Comedy Central.

The series will be co-created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler – the former being the creator of the hugely well-received Star Trek: Lower Decks.

According to Variety, which broke the story, the voice cast will include Liam McIntyre as the voice of Conan-like warrior Ax Battler, Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare and Matthew Rhys as the diminutive, axe-wielding Gilius Thunderhead.

Originally released in arcades in 1989, Golden Axe was a fantasy brawler that drew heavily on the likes of Tolkien and Robert E Howard. Taking...

A “Golden Axe” animated series has been greenlit at Comedy Central, Variety has learned.

Based on the beloved Sega games of the same name, the show hails from co-creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler. Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart will lead the voice cast.

Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes. The official description of the series states the show “follows veteran warriors Ax Battler (McIntyre), Tyris Flare (Gilroy), and Gilius Thunderhead (Rhys) as they once again battle to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder who just won’t seem to stay dead. Fortunately, this time they have the inexperienced and underprepared Hampton Squib (Pudi) on their side.”

Full character descriptions can be found below.

McMahan and Chandler will co-write the first episode of the series and serve as executive producers, with Chandler also serving as showrunner. Haruki Satomi, President and CEO of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.

Since classic Hollywood productions like The Longest Day, the Second World War has served as an inspiration for some of cinema's greatest stories. The 2010s and up house some brilliant films set during the war, everything from biopics of key figures to adventurous superhero stories. These films even represent some of the best of their decade, as well as some of the greatest examinations of war since the beginning of cinema.

World War II makes for a surprisingly versatile setting, with genres from romance and drama to horror and science fiction finding a home in the conflict. Thanks to the inclusion of some visionary directors, the last decade has raised the bar for what a good WW2 movie can be. Not every war movie needs to focus on combat, though it's great when they do, and dramatic takes on the Second World War are every bit as interesting as explorations of key battles.

Last year was a standout year for animation, and 2024 is already shaping up to be another banger. While a majority of the high-profile animation releases are due out later this summer, the first quarter of 2024 has already been promising. We at /Film are constantly singing the praises of animation as a medium, and doing our best to course-correct the ignorant idea that animation is only for children. Admittedly, this list is going to look mighty small for the time being, but it will be updated throughout the year as more films become available. As we noted last year, animation is one of the only mediums where global cinema is given an equal footing to studio-produced films in America, with the artistic visuals serving as a universal language that we can all enjoy. Meaning, this list is not limited to Hollywood animation releases ... and that's a good thing. As for now,...

Surprisingly, The Legend of Hercules is back on Netflix after a lackluster theater run in 2014. Despite initial criticism and financial disappointment, the film has found new life on the streaming platform. The resurgence of the film on Netflix highlights how movies can gain appreciation in the digital age.

The Legend of Hercules has made an unexpected comeback on Netflix, despite its poor performance in theaters back in 2014. Directed by Renny Harlin, the film stars Kellan Lutz as the titular Greek hero, Hercules.

The story follows his quest to overthrow his tyrannical stepfather, King Amphitryon, and fulfill his destiny, all while navigating a tumultuous romance with Princess Hebe. Despite the presence of a capable cast, including Scott Adkins, Liam McIntyre, and Gaia Weiss, the film was met with critical disdain and financial disappointment upon its release. The screenplay and special effects of the film faced severe criticism, leading to a disappointing...

The Legend of Hercules, once a box office flop, has found success on Netflix's Top 10 chart. Kellan Lutz's film struggled due to poor reviews and competition, earning just $61 million. Dwayne Johnson's Hercules, which released later in the same year, overshadowed Lutz's version, yet Netflix may boost its viewership.

The Legend of Hercules, which bombed hard upon its initial release, gets a second life on Netflix 10 years later. The movie, directed by Renny Harlin, depicts the Greek hero Hercules (Kellan Lutz), who finds the power to overthrow his stepfather King Amphitryon and fulfill a prophecy, while exploring his romantic feelings for Princess Hebe. Along with Lutz, the cast of The Legend of Hercules includes Scott Adkins, Liam McIntyre, Gaia Weiss, Liam Garrigan, Roxanne McKee and more. Following its 2014 premiere, the film earned largely negative reviews, and failed to profit at the box office.

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Burbank, CA – Based on DC’s iconic comic book limited series ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, join DC Super Heroes from across the multiverse in the second of three parts in DC’s new animated film Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two, which continues the trilogy that marks the beginning of the end to the Tomorrowverse story arc.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the all-new, action-packed DC animated film features some of DC’s most famous Super Heroes from multiple universes, including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, who come together to stop an impending threat of doom and destruction. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two will be available to purchase on digital and on 4K Uhd in limited edition steelbook packaging and Blu-ray on April 23.

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A criminal grows conflicted while delivering an associate to his doom in Bring Him to Me. The star-studded cast includes Barry Pepper, Jamie Costa, Sam Neill and Rachel Griffiths. Director Luke Sharpe reshaped the single-location screenplay, emphasizing energetic pacing and improvisation.

A criminal is unknowingly driving to his end in Bring Him to Me. The crime-thriller revolves around a getaway driver tasked with escorting an associate to their boss after some money goes missing from their latest robbery that went awry. Along the way, however, the Driver begins having second thoughts and tries to find a way to help them both escape from the situation alive.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Barry Pepper leads the ensemble Bring Him to Me cast alongside Jamie Costa, Liam McIntyre, Zac Garred, Bryan Jennings Brower, Jurassic Park's Sam Neill and Oscar nominee Rachel Griffiths. Inspired by an iconic Joe Pesci scene from the Martin Scorsese thriller Casino,...

The movie Bring Him to Me explores themes of guilt, addiction, and grief through a tense, single-location thriller narrative. Barry Pepper's character, the Driver, is a getaway driver dealing with inner turmoil, represented visually through his unkempt appearance. Pepper's method acting approach immerses him deeply in his roles, even leading to sleepwalking and intense processing after filming wraps.

A man begins to question his entire life of crime over the course of one fateful drive in Bring Him to Me. The movie stars Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Barry Pepper as the Driver, a criminal getaway driver tasked with transporting one of the crew members of a robbery gone awry, who is believed to have stolen some of the money from the job, to their boss to face the music.

Alongside Pepper, the ensemble Bring Him to Me cast includes Jamie Costa, Liam McIntyre, Zac Garred, Bryan Jennings Brower, Jurassic...

Many voice actors from DC's animated Tomorrowverse could potentially play their characters in live-action in the Dcu. Jensen Ackles, the Tomorrowverse's Batman, is the fan-favorite choice for the role in the Dcu. Actors like Matt Bomer, Liam McIntyre, and Katee Sackhoff have the potential to deliver compelling and powerful performances in the Dcu as their animated characters.

There are some DC voice actors who would be perfect to play their animated characters in live-action in the new DC Universe. James Gunn has made it clear that casting for the Dcu's canon characters will take one thing into account: Every actor will play their Dcu character in live-action movies and series, as well as animated projects and even video games. The ambitious decision has led to many discussions about who the Dcu should cast, including bringing talented voice actors to the live-action stage.

In fact, some of the most popular choices for major Dcu roles,...

“Bring Him to Me” is a new R-rated action thriller, directed by Luke Spark, stars Barry Pepper as ‘Driver’, Jamie Costa as ‘Passenger’, Liam McIntyre as ‘Travis’, Rachel Griffiths as ‘Veronica’ and Sam Neill as ‘Frank McCarthy, available Februry 23, 2024 on digital platforms:

“…not too bright, easy-going ‘Driver’ knowingly works for a crime boss. His conscience is tested when he is asked to collect a young and unsuspecting new crew member known as ‘Passenger’mone week after a violent robbery.

“What Passenger doesn’t know is he is being driven into an ambush, forcing Driver to confront his loyalties to his boss and his own morality…”

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"I thought I made it clear: nobody steals from me and gets to live!" Roadside Attractions + Lionsgate have revealed an official trailer for an action thriller titled Bring Him To Me, an Australian production made by the Australian filmmaker Luke Sparke of Sparke Films. Set for release in the US later this month to watch on VOD at home. "When is it too late to turn back?" is the tagline. Under orders from a ruthless crime boss, a getaway driver must battle his conscience and drive an unsuspecting young crew member to an ambush. But there is a long drive ahead for them both... Bring Him To Me stars Barry Pepper, Rachel Griffiths, Jamie Costa, Sam Neill, with Liam McIntyre and Zac Garred. This has a very nice gritty look and feel, at least it isn't half bad, despite being such an eclectic mix of ideas and actors all packed into one crime film.

“Family Guy” fans, get ready for an uproarious episode as Season 21 continues with Episode 15 titled “Adoptation.” This beloved animated series never shies away from outrageous humor, and this episode is no exception. Tune in to Freeform at 9:00 Pm on Friday, February 9, 2024, for a hilarious tale of family dynamics and public image redemption.

In “Adoptation,” the spotlight is on Carter Pewterschmidt, the wealthy and often eccentric father-in-law of Peter Griffin. To salvage his public image, Carter takes an unexpected and comically misguided step—he decides to adopt a young girl from an orphanage. This impulsive decision not only raises eyebrows but also stirs up jealousy from Lois, Peter’s wife.

Viewers can expect a whirlwind of comedic situations as Carter’s unconventional attempt at image repair goes hilariously awry. The episode explores themes of family, identity, and the lengths people will go to save face.

“Adoptation” promises to deliver the...

Glow alumna Sydelle Noel has signed with Stewart Talent for representation.

Noel is best known for her breakout role as stuntwoman and B-movie actress Cherry Bang on all three seasons of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Glow. She also recurred heavily as Samanda Watson on CW’s Arrow, and has been seen on such series as The Night Shift and Extant.

On the feature side, Noel can be seen in indies, Daughter of the Wolf, opposite Gina Carano and Richard Dreyfuss, and The Clearing opposite Aundrea Smith, Liam McIntyre, and Steven Swadling. She segued into the Marvel universe as one of the Dora Milaje in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, and also featured in Captive and in Maritte Lee Go’s action-thriller Rise.

Noel also is repped by Ryan Tunick at Entertainment 360 and attorney Ryan LeVine at Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

DC Studios co-chair and co-ceo James Gunn recently confirmed that the upcoming animated adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths will not have anything to do with the transition of the DC Extended Universe into the DC Universe.

Responding to a fan on Threads who asked if the Crisis on Infinite Earths animated trilogy would have anything to do with the start of the Dcu, Gunn revealed that "They do not." Announced at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con alongside an animated adaptation of Watchmen, the forthcoming animated project will be based on the 1980s 12-issue limited comic book series that dealt with the DC Multiverse being destroyed by the Anti-Monitor. After the remaining heroes and villains team up, they are able to stop the Anti-Monitor and create a single Earth.

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Take a look at the upcoming ‘ultra-violent’ video game “Marvel's Wolverine”, directed by Brian Horton and Cameron Christian, starring actor Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus”) as the Canadian mutant superhero, with a release Tba for PlayStation 5:

‘…based on the comic book character by the same name, ‘Wolverine’ is a spin-off to Insomniac's ‘Spider-Man’ series and is set in the same universe.”

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‘Tis the season for holiday films. This year, Susie Abromeit is stepping into the spirit playing an interior designer tasked with a career-changing assignment — a Christmas charity ball — that requires working with a difficult, but handsome, stranger.

Designing Christmas With You is the latest project from Abromeit’s four-picture deal with Great American Family, which was announced in the fall of 2021. She produces and stars alongside Liam McIntyre.

The actress, who had a breakout role in Jessica Jones, has done a string of rom-coms for the network following appearances in King Richard and The Forever Purge. What’s different about a holiday film? Mostly, the snow.

“It was really well-made soap that looked like snow,” Abromeit notes. “The Christmas aspect is always dialed up. It’s all about the hot cocoa, the trees and the decorations, good feelings, the nostalgia.”

Ahead of the movie’s Dec. 16 release, Abromeit spoke with...

Burbank, CA – Based on DC’s iconic comic book limited series ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, join DC Super Heroes from across the multiverse in the first of three parts of DC’s new animated film Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One, which marks the beginning of the end to the Tomorrowverse story arc.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the all-new, action-packed DC animated film features some of DC’s most famous Super Heroes from multiple universes including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, who come together to stop an impending threat of doom and destruction. The film will be available to purchase exclusively on digital on January 9 and on 4K Uhd in limited edition steelbook packaging and Blu-ray on January 23.

Fans of this superhero adventure will also be able to indulge in a range of bonus features...