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A new trailer for Blacklight, the upcoming Liam Neeson-led actioner, has been released Neeson stars as Travis Block, who's employed by the FBI to remove agents who have had their covers exposed. On the brink of retiring, Travis discovers a deadly conspiracy within the organization, which is targeting innocent US citizens. He decides to take on the FBI, but will doing the right thing put his family's lives at risk? Aidan Quinn, Tim Draxl, The Umbrella Academy's Emmy Raver-Lampman, and Sharp Object's Taylor John Smith also star. The movie was directed by Mark Williams, who previously helmed 2020's Honest Thief, also starring Neeson. Williams has also produced including the Neeson-led The Marksman and The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck and J.K. Simmons. As for Neeson, his recent projects released in the past year include the action thriller The Ice Road, as well as the comedy drama Made in Italy, in which he starred alongside his son, Micheál Richardson. Neeson is a … [Read more...] about Liam Neeson takes on the FBI in action-packed Blacklight trailer

Disney has delayed multiple films, including Indiana Jones 5. Along with a slew of Marvel movies – Thor: Love and Thunder , Doctor Strange 2, and Black Panther 2 among them – three non-superhero films have also been pushed back: Indiana Jones 5, an untitled Disney live-action movie, and an untitled 20th Century movie. The fifth Indiana Jones film will now release June 30, 2023 – it previously held the July 29, 2022 spot, so that's a delay of almost a year. The two untitled projects have been removed from the release slate entirely, though this is probably because Disney is waiting to announce a new date, not because the films have been canceled. The live-action film was originally set for July 14, 2023, while the 20th Century film was slated for October 20, 2023. The news comes despite a recent surge in box office numbers, with No Time to Die , Venom 2 , and Halloween Kills breaking records (though Variety notes their sources indicate delays are for … [Read more...] about Disney delays Indiana Jones 5, an untitled live-action film, and more

Reviews for The Suicide Squad spin-off Peacemaker are in – and they're all largely positive. The HBO Max series from creator James Gunn follows John Cena's titular character, AKA Christopher Smith, and picks up where The Suicide Squad left off. This time round, Peacemaker has joined another team to take on another alien threat, but the series is also going to delve into the complex relationship between the vigilante and his father, as well as the bond between team members. Both praise and criticism has poured in from critics, with reviews mainly focusing on the show's treatment of its main character's morality, the overall tone, and its sense of humor (and soundtrack). We've rounded up a selection of reviews below to give you an idea of what the critics are saying – scroll on to get up to speed on all things Peacemaker. The Hollywood Reporter – Angie Han "For all the show's feints toward edginess, it colors well within the lines laid out by its predecessors. … [Read more...] about Peacemaker reviews are in: “Action-packed, profane, and bizarre”

We're beginning to think Spider-Man truly has No Way Home, as the webslinger is confirmed to be making another cameo, this time in PUBG Mobile as part of its Version 1.8 update. Spidey will be appearing in the mobile battle royale from January 12 to February 14, with the update rolling out gradually to all users. The unique Spider-Man mode will let players team with the Marvel superhero as he battles monsters that pop up across the map. Special Spider-Man themed awards can be gained by helping the hero with the monsters, including a Web Shooter that can slow opponents down and a Spiderweb Ball--essentially a grenade of web shots. Find your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swinging by on Jan 12th. #PUBGMOBILE #SPIDERMAN pic.twitter.com/d31fv1YKUr — PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) January 12, 2022 The Spider-Man mode is one major part of the PUBG Mobile Version 1.8 update, another being the introduction of a new map called Aftermath. This mode takes place on a version of the … [Read more...] about PUBG Mobile Version 1.8 Update: Spider-Man Swings Into The Action

Disney's live-action Snow White remake has found its male lead – Andrew Burnap has joined the cast of the upcoming movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter . However, Burnap isn't set to play the prince or the huntsman – he'll play a new, original character created for the movie. West Side Story 's Rachel Zegler is already on board as Snow White, while Gal Gadot will play her step-mother, the Evil Queen. Disney's original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937 and it was the studio's first animated feature film. This, in turn, was based on the 19th Century fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The movie doesn't have a release date yet, but it's set to start filming in the UK this spring. Marc Webb is directing – he previously helmed (500) Days of Summer and The Amazing Spider-Man movies – while Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo behind the music in La La Land , The Greatest Showman , and Dear Evan Hansen, are writing a set of brand … [Read more...] about Disney’s live-action Snow White movie casts male lead opposite Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot

In March 2022, writer Tom King's creative relationship with Batman continues to grow with a new title that pits the Dark Knight against a collective of some of his most famous and fearsome villains, including Catwoman, Riddler, and Penguin. The six-issue series is titled Batman: Killing Time, and will feature art from David Marquez and Alejandro Sánchez. King is hardly a stranger to Batman, or to Catwoman. Following an 80-issue run on the core Batman title in which Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle's on-again-off-again relationship became the core story of the book, with the pair even becoming engaged. However, Selina left Bruce at the altar, leading to King's current Batman/Catwoman 12-issue series which focuses on an alternate view of their relationship. "I wrote Batman for 5 years exploring the emotional depth of this most interesting man. Killing Time has nothing to do with any of that," King tweets . "This is a badass, heist, action epic. Mean folk on the run, Batman … [Read more...] about Batman writer Tom King returns for “badass heist action epic” in Killing Time with David Marquez

Nobody Saves The World, the next game from Guacamelee developer Drinkbox Studios, is due out later this month on PC and Xbox. Unlike the team's previous luchador Metroidvania, Nobody Saves The World is an action RPG with an emphasis on creating your own personal playstyle. It will be released on 17th January on Xbox consoles and PC, including Game Pass. As a new Xbox Wire blog explains, players start the game as a baby Nobody and slowly develop their character by taking on more forms. A total of 15 forms are available - from typical rangers and guards, to slugs and horses - and players are able to mix and match abilities for wild combos as they explore the game's dungeons. There are multiple ways of overcoming puzzles and obstacles, and online co-op expands options considerably. In our Nobody Saves The World preview from last year, we described it as "energetic and zippy and full of snap". It looks to have a similar amount of comedy and goof as you'd expect following … [Read more...] about Nobody Saves The World due out later this month

Hello! We're going to start the year off with a handful of pieces looking forward to 2022 . Sometimes we'll be looking at trends we've spotted or themes that will probably be continuing to define things in games for a while. Sometimes we'll just be thinking about things we've enjoyed and where they could lead. Have a lovely new year all! Video games always want to innovate. Developers both need to make something that stands out from a crowd, and want to engage us in new ways. 2021's games had outstanding examples of this - Unpacking made us rethink the puzzle genre and the stories contained in our possessions, Wildermyth showed us the power of procedural storytelling. 2022 is set to build on that, daring us to see the genres we like in different ways, and gaming will only be better for it. Take Marvel's Midnight Suns by Firaxis. The bombast of superhero movies likely immediately spells action-adventure to most of us, but perhaps now that we've got our Hulk-smashing out of the … [Read more...] about Looking forward: Looking at established genres in new ways

The Ascent looks set for launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 soon. Gematsu spotted a listing for The Ascent on the website of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). This follows a similar listing spotted last month in Taiwan. I imagine an announcement isn't too far off. The Ascent, which launched first on PC and Xbox in July, is a cyberpunk-themed action role-playing game developed by Swedish outfit Neon Giant. I had a good time with the game, despite some glaring technical issues Neon Giant spent the second half of last year sorting out. The Ascent is incredibly detailed - so much so that it even stands up in first-person . If you're wondering about The Ascent, check out Edwin's wonderful review . … [Read more...] about The Ascent looks set for PS5 and PS4 after ESRB listing spotted

Genshin Impact recently dropped two new trailers showcasing its next five-star character, the cryo exorcist Shenhe, and fans have responded by declaring her the strongest auntie in Teyvat. Shenhe's character demo is a full-fat animated short co-starring Chongyun, one of Genshin's original four-star cryo characters, as well as some unfortunate Abyss soldiers who are soundly pummeled. The trailer ends with a powerful line from Chongyun, who realizes Shenhe is his "auntie" after seeing her exorcism techniques and learning her name. Naturally, this sparked a wave of fan art featuring "Auntie Shenhe" and her newfound nephew – or rather, her many nieces and nephews, because Shenhe is now everyone's aunt. MiHoYo explained Shenhe's abilities in more detail in a follow-up trailer which is more gameplay-focused. Shenhe is a support unit who specifically amplifies cryo damage, sort of like a five-star version of elemental supports like Kujou Sara and Gorou. Her elemental skill buffs the … [Read more...] about Genshin Impact gives a bleak but action-packed look at new character Shenhe