Author: Alan Patricks

Adapting the Warhammer 40K universe was never going to be easy. With a database of lore thicker than a dozen phonebooks and spanning over a hundred novels, jumping into the universe can seem as hellish as its grimdark setting. However, even the uninitiated can recognize key terminology- Emperor, Space Marine, Chaos- and easily place its heavy Neo-Gothic aesthetic. But super fan Henry Cavill has been pushing for a project in this universe. With him in a leading role, and horror wizard Mike Flannigan at the helm, viewers might find the upcoming Amazon series a perfect launch point. Closet Fandom Let’s…

Recently, at San Diego Comic-Con, funny man Kevin Smith surprised fans by announcing another foray into the gaming scene. Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture is being developed by indie studio Nitrate Games. It will see Smith’s beloved characters pivot from drug sales to production. You can play along as they ditch dime bags for dirty nails in a bid to grow their own “green.” Origins Jay and Silent Bob have some deep roots. They first appeared as supporting characters in Kevin Smith’s directorial debut Clerks (1994). The titular duo, Silent Bob, played by Smith himself, and Jay, portrayed by…

With the stellar launch of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has found a desperately needed upswing. It’s one of their signature franchises and not the only one that needs a breath of fresh air. There’s another series of despots, rebels, and cartels (Oh my!) called Far Cry. Vantage Studios and Ubisoft are looking to double down on that franchise in a literal way. A Library of Violence Ubisoft’s Far Cry has seen a lucrative two decades. The games have been set virtually anywhere from tropical islands to the African savanna to Southern Asia to rural Western America. Developers have…

In a move that seems unprecedented, Ryan Hurst will lose his role as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War television series. Hurst tore his bicep on set in late June while performing his own stunts. Production was immediately put on hold to determine a plan moving forward. The nature of Hurst’s injury was a key concern. With production being on location in Vancouver, Canada, the show is reportedly on a tight schedule. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) will film two seasons back-to-back for Amazon and Sony Pictures. A Bad Injury at a Bad Time A majority of bicep tears…

What does it take to get into character for a role? Different actors take different approaches. Some employ a constant method of acting. Others just show up, read the lines, and get on with it. According to Robert Pattinson, his co-star in The Odyssey, Matt Damon, regularly screamed himself hoarse to portray an older, grizzled Odysseus. “If the trailer is a-rockin’, don’t come a-knockin” a colloquialism that apparently carried some weight on the set of Christopher Nolan’s latest epic, The Odyssey. Oscar nominee Matt Damon takes up the sword as Odysseus, the titular character in the poet Homer’s Ancient Greek…

Netflix’s Stranger Things is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In a landscape where most streaming shows don’t last past a second season, this was a big accomplishment. Five Seasons, 42 episodes, 10 years, and with that milestone comes a boatload of swag Hellfire diehards can consume on both the physical and digital plane. All Good Things Must End December 31, 2025, marked a sad day for Stranger Things fans with the close of the series. Viewers grew up with the residents of Hawkins, Indiana, but it was time to say goodbye. The book had closed on a story that began with…

David Ellison is a busy man. Upon acquiring Paramount Pictures in late 2025, his team saw fit to make a multi-billion-dollar deal with the UFC, host an unprecedented sporting event on the White House lawn, and seemingly steer the meandering vessel that is Paramount+ out of choppy waters. In a bid to double down on such tentpole IPs as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Transformers, the think-tank at Paramount is looking to polish up the boots of the G.I. Joe franchise with Danny McBride at the helm. Unlikely Hero Under the old guard, Paramount released three G.I. Joe films between…

The idea of horror tapping into innocence is nothing new. We’ve seen it play out in movies like 1988’s Child’s Play with a killer doll. But what if you took that and married it with a hefty dose of Danny DeVito’s cult classic, Death to Smoochy? Then you’d get Buddy. The upcoming movie has Keegan-Michael Key starring as the titular character in a film that will make you think twice about your children’s programming. Buddy, directed by Casper Kelly, sees funny man Keegan-Michael Key step into the oversized shoes of a giant orange unicorn hosting a children’s show. But everything…

Soldier, poet, king, bard? Sir Anthony Hopkins has played them all. From Cesar to Shakespeare to Hannibal Lecter, Hopkins is truly one of the greats. He doesn’t just play different roles, though; he lives them. Even with decades of acting behind him, Hopkins still has work he wants to do. His latest project will have him shift lanes from performer to composer. Hannibal Makes Music This August, the Hannibal actor is set to release his debut classical album, titled “Life is a Dream.” Hopkins recently signed with Decca Classics, working with Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra to produce…