Author: Alizee Ali Khan

Netflix has officially greenlit Barbaric, the medieval fantasy drama based on the bestselling Vault Comics series. The announcement came during Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. It marks a major milestone for the indie publisher’s highest-profile project yet. Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel. Barbaric centers on a ruthless barbarian cursed to use his violence only for good. This curse sends him, his talking axe, and a young witch on a road of self-discovery, redemption, and revenge. The comic has often been described as Deadpool meets Game of Thrones. Known for its…

Elon Musk is back at it with The Odyssey. In a new Time profile published on May 12th, Lupita Nyong’o was officially confirmed to play Helen of Troy. She will also play her sister, Clytemnestra. This confirmation quickly reignited a controversy Musk began months ago. Musk wrote on X that Nolan “wants the awards,” suggesting that was his reason for changing the races of characters. This was in response to a post about the Oscars’ representation and inclusion standards for best picture eligibility. These standards actually cover a mix of casting, subject matter, leadership, crew, and audience development. Musk also…

Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes got a mild concussion after a fan in the crowd threw a phone at him during a show. It was on Monday night, May 11th, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The video quickly went viral, and the response was overwhelming. It happened early in the show on the band’s 2015 track Happy Song. As the musician kneeled at the front of the stage, the phone hit him squarely on the left temple. Sykes grabbed the device and responded, “Who the fuck just threw a phone at my fuckin’ head?” before adding,…

Peter Jackson spoke at a Cannes Film Festival masterclass after receiving an honorary Palme d’Or. He didn’t hold back on three big topics. These included AI in Hollywood, motion capture recognition, and the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. On artificial intelligence, his view was straightforward. Though Jackson acknowledged AI is “going to destroy the world,” he made clear that when it comes to its use in film, “I don’t dislike it at all.” “AI used in the right way, it’s just a tool like any other tool,” he said, adding that creative results will ultimately come…

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ SVP of Production & Tech Nick Cannon has taken a strong stance about the company and AI. He said at Web Summit Vancouver that tech will never beat the human touch when it comes to VFX. These comments come as there’s an ongoing debate about AI’s place in creative industries. Cannon was at a Web Summit session about how Vancouver became a VFX hot spot in the last few years. Discussing what incentives brought big studios like ILM, Sony, and Blue Ant, which all have bases in the city. When asked about automation, the answer was…

Ice Cube and Mike Epps will celebrate 30 years of Friday with a hip-hop and stand-up show in Long Beach, California, at the Long Beach Amphitheater on July 17. The event is called Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing, and it is a one-night-only affair. The show will feature an as-yet-unannounced lineup of comedians, as well as special musical guests Warren G and the Geto Boys’ Scarface. Ice Cube will deliver his greatest hits, alongside a headlining stand-up set from Epps. Friday Friday was released in 1995. It featured Ice Cube as the lead character, Craig Jones. In the story,…

A collaboration between Montreal-based Behaviour Interactive and PHI Studio. A brand-new immersive experience based on the Blade Runner universe will open in 2027. Fans can immerse themselves in the world of the franchise in a way that has never been possible before. The co-production was created in partnership with Alcon Entertainment, the owners of the Blade Runner intellectual property. The production will open in various cities in North America in 2027. Blade Runner as an Immersive Experience The interactive, multisensory experience will bring to life a rich dystopia. The project showcases the creative and technical expertise of Behaviour Interactive. Co-producer…

HBO dropped the first teaser for Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness this week, and it wasted no time. The clip focuses less on the show’s historical sketches. It focuses more on the chemistry between Larry David and Barack Obama. David attempts to make the former president his emergency contact. This occurs in a deadpan back-and-forth. Obama opens by addressing the camera directly. “I have sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of the globe’s most intractable problems,” he says. “Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David. I’m…

Terrifier 4 gets a new holiday. Writer-director Damien Leone said the next Art the Clown sequel takes place “around New Year’s Eve,” giving the film a new seasonal setting. The actor-director used his social media account to confirm the film takes place “around New Year’s Eve.” The use of “around” allows for the possibility that the story could take place over multiple days. “No space. No Easter bunny. Art’s bringing in the New Year!” Leone wrote on Instagram The new setting follows the franchise’s tradition of moving from one holiday to another. The first two Terrifier films take place over…

Ryan Coogler’s highly anticipated X-Files reboot just got a whole lot bigger. Hulu’s reboot has cast eight actors in guest roles. These include Oscar winner Amy Madigan and Steve Buscemi. Ben Foster, Devery Jacobs, and Lochlyn Munro are also joining. The cast includes Tantoo Cardinal, Joel D. Montgrand, and Sofia Grace Clifton. The group joins previously announced leads Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler. They play two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents. These agents form an unlikely bond. They are assigned to a long-shuttered division. This division is devoted to unexplained phenomena. Big Additions to the Cast Madigan is…