The Fantastic Four's Disappointing Box Office: What It Means for the MCU's Future

The Fantastic Four: First Stepssadly continues a negativeMarvel Cinematic Universetrend set up by the franchise’s previous film. When I heard that the Fantastic Four were coming to the MCU, I was ecstatic. While there have been funFantastic Four moviesin the past,the definitive version of the team has only now come to the big screen. The MCU’s first Fantastic Four movie is great from start to finish.The Fantastic Four: First Steps' post-credits sceneis also crucial to the franchise’s future,setting up the next two Avengers movies....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Melissa Lindsey

The Godfather Was Right Not To Cut The Death Described As "Unduly Vivid" By Censors

The Godfatheris known for its shocking violence, but Francis Ford Coppola had to fight to keep one of its most brutal death scenes. Coppola’s gangster classic has come to represent the New Hollywood movement, which featured more explicit depictions of violence than audiences were used to at the time. AlthoughThe Godfatherwas released at a time when violence was becoming more widely accepted in Hollywood movies, the MPAA still objected to the “unduly vivid” nature of Luca Brasi’s death scene after Paramount sent them a script for approval....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Amanda Briggs

The Weekend Hotness: No MAGFest for me

Oh, whoa is me. Maybe I can watch this Earthbound Papas video and pretend I was there. This weekend, Ryan Perez extols the narrative woven throughoutStar Wars: The Old Republic, the 3DS is quiteobviouslydoomed, people are still playingNoby Noby Boy, andSkyrimsnaps into a Slim Jim. Destructoid Original:Hate SOPA? Tell the ESA and its members!The Old Republic shows that narrative mattersComments of the Week: STERLING!Live show: Mash Tactics plays SoulCalibur V this Monday!...

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Kari Cox

This Star Trek 10-Movie Stardate Blu-Ray Collection Is Just $40 Today

Summary Star Trekfans who are looking to round out their Blu-ray collection need to look no further, as this is a deal that’s almost hard to believe. Even at its regular price, getting a 10-movie set for under $100 is, generally speaking, a good deal, but right now, Amazon has thisStar Trek10-Movie Stardate Collectionfor just $45, down from its regular $56. Also available on sale right now is the original sixStar Trekmovies in one4K Ultra HD setfor just $85 and 32% off....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Erica Weeks

Top 20 Unforgettable Star Wars Moments of the 2020s (So Far)

There hasn’t been aStar Warsmovie since 2019, but there have still been some incredible scenes in the 2020s. The last few years have seenStar Warschange shape, with Lucasfilm focusing on a range of Disney+ TV shows (of varying quality).WhileStar Warsis returning to the big screen next year, this Disney+ legacy must not be forgotten. Here, then, are the bestStar Warsmoments of the 2020s so far: stunning scenes, deep character moments, and some of the best lightsaber duels we’ve ever seen....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · William Cervantes

Toy Story 5 Is Officially Telling The Story I've Been Waiting For Since The Second Movie

Toy Story 5is finally about to tell the story I have wanted to see since the second movie in the franchise. After kicking off in 1994,Toy Storyhas only grown from strength to strength with each new movie installment. While the first film’s commercial and critical success played a crucial role in establishing the narrative potential of the core idea behind the franchise, every subsequent film showed how deeply and brilliantly the series could explore everything from themes of identity to growing innovations in the animation medium through the lens of anthropomorphic toys....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Miss Lindsey Walters

Ultimate Project Egoist Styles Tier List [RELEASE]

Having the best Style inProject Egoistcan easily make a superstar out of you on the pitch. Now, because Styles differ significantly from one another, it can be hard to discern which ones are at the top of the meta. So, we prepared the followingProject EgoistStyles tier listto help you roll for and use only the best Styles out there. Table of Contents Project Egoist Styles and the Flow State Explained Styles inProject Egoistlet you use special skills that are unique to each one of them....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Douglas Greene

Warner Bros. Set to Reveal New Hitman Content

About a couple of months ago, it was announced that the long-running stealth-action video game series known asHitmanofficially received a new publisher as the development company IO Interactive teamed up withWarner Bros. Interactive Gamesto continue bringing fans titles starring Agent 47. Now, it looks as if the publisher is set to make an announcement soon, as Warner Bros. Interactive recently teased the reveal of some kind of content related to the property soon....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Joseph Schultz PhD

Weapons Box Office Hits Major Global Milestone In Less Than 3 Weeks

Weaponspasses an important global box office milestone within three weeks of its release.The Zach Cregger-directed moviearrived in theaters on Aug. 8, featuring the star-studded cast of Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, Josh Brolin, and many others. After a $43 million debut, ticket sales in the following week only declined 43%, a departure from the drastic fall that the horror genre is known for. As of Aug. 17, the movie had grossed $89 million domestically and $148 million in total....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Tonya Ortiz

Why Doesn't Star-Lord Have His Elemental Gun in the MCU?

There are a lot of things in James Gunn’s firstGuardians of the Galaxymovie that stick surprisingly close to the original comics, but Star-Lord’s signature weapon isn’t one of them. While Peter Quill’s Element Gun isn’t a consistent part of the character’s arsenal in the comics, he’s had it since his original appearance way back in 1976. His weapon could be customized to launch and control fire, air, water, or earth, which usually comes up when Star-Lord appears in other media like video games....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Tommy Martin

You can get Avowed five days early, but only if you buy the Premium Edition

Known for developing games of high-quality and excellent writing, Obsidian Entertainment’s fantasy RPGAvowedis no doubt on a lot of people’s radars. TheFallout: New Vegasstudio is looking to release its new title early next year, but there is an opportunity to play it sooner. However, it will necessitate forking over some extra dough. According to a recent blog post onXbox Wire, you can get a copy ofAvowedon February 13 – as opposed to February 18 – if you’re prepared to buy the Premium Edition....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Matthew Edwards

Zelda: BOTW's Most Heartbreaking Easter Egg Is Hiding In Plain Sight

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildstill hides a heartbreaking Easter egg you may never have found. There’s a lot involved in obtaining100% completion ofBreath of the Wild: hundreds of Shrines to find and finish, even more Korok seeds to be collected, and a wealth of secrets and sidequests to be discovered. But even beyond that, there are a ton of things you may never have even realized existed inBOTW, even if they were right in front of your face....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Darrell Ryan

"It's A B*tchin' Script": Star Of One Of Stephen King's Wildest Adaptations Wrote A Bonkers Sequel

Maximum Overdrivestar Emilio Estevez reveals that he wrote a bonkers script for a sequel. Released in 1986, the Stephen King adaptation features King himself in the director’s chair.Maximum Overdrivestars Estevez as Bill Robinson, one of a number of survivors who band together after homicidal machines come to life, with a cast that includes Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, and J.C. Quinn. Despite the film falling flat critically and commercially, it has since become a cult classic, and there has been talk over the years of apotentialMaximum Overdrive 2....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Phillip Phillips