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The Last Starfighter Finally Gets a Sequel — But Not Where You Expect For decades, fans of the 1984 cult classic The Last Starfighter have been asking the same question: Will there ever be a sequel? Now, after years of rumors, stalled projects, and hopeful speculation, the answer is finally yes—but it may not be what longtime fans were expecting. A Sequel Is Officially Happening At long last, The Last Starfighter universe is expanding. A new sequel has been confirmed, picking

Silent Hill fans are set to get a brand-new ending to the franchise's latest release from the game's original creator. Silent Hill f is receiving a special manga adaptation that's already teasing some important story changes. The monthly Japanese seinen manga magazine Young Ace UP shared the exciting news on X (formerly Twitter). "Starting serialization from April 22," their post reads, adding: "Look forward to the 'new ending' of the hugely popular psychological horror, as d

or decades, the Transformers franchise has seen the Autobots and Decepticons wage their battle against each other in various environments. Now, a select few Cybertronians are trading in the battlefield for the football field with new licensed gridiron goodies. The second wave of the NFL x Transformers action figures has been revealed, with this including three new toys based on different teams. As in the previous release, these transform into football helmets, with each robot

The marketing for the DC Universe 's third film has officially begun. The first look at Clayface , which arrives in theaters later this year, has been shared online by DC Studios and James Gunn. After debuting the first trailer for Clayface at CinemaCon last week, the official Instagram account for the DCU movie has begun sharing in-universe magazine covers. The first, released on Monday, shows Tom Rhys Harries' Matt Hagen on the cover of an entertainment magazine, with the

Next month, Star Wars is back on the big screen with the theatrical premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22. Ahead of the film's arrival, Burger King is introducing a new menu inspired by the film, bringing Star Wars back to the restaurant after two decades. The promotion will appropriately launch on May the Fourth (May 4), with participating Burger King locations in the United States offering limited-time items while supplies last. This includes themed foods in The

Michael aims big—really big. It’s not just a biopic; it’s an attempt to capture the mythology, genius, and contradictions of Michael Jackson. At its best, it delivers electrifying performance sequences and a convincing central portrayal. At its weakest, it struggles under the weight of its subject. FONSECA's Thoughts: This is a film about presence —not just a person. When it lets the music and movement speak, it’s powerful. When it tries to explain everything, it loses some

Kamen Rider is the greatest superhero you’ve never heard of. Although the masked motorcycle-riding bug-themed hero has existed in Japan for decades, the U.S. has seldom been blessed with his presence. (The less said about Saban’s Americanized Masked Rider , the better.) Despite the geographical disadvantage, the rich Japanese legacy of Kamen Rider has been enough to develop a loyal following in America through the anime fandom, and for anyone looking for the next step in Mi

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman teamed up in the '90s for the fantasy cult classic Practical Magic , where they played two sister witches. Almost three decades later, they reprised their roles as the Owens sisters. Practical Magic wasn't exactly a commercial hit, but a sequel was announced in June 2024. Ahead of Practical Magic 2 's Sept. 11 release, Warner Bros. officially unveiled the first teaser trailer, which alters t

For nearly 50 years, the world of Star Wars has become one of the most popular media franchises in the world. Although it all started with just one film trilogy, through multiple other films and TV spin-offs, its vast world-building and mythology continue to grow and evolve with each entry. That being said, it definitely has not been immune to fan criticism, particularly when it comes to its own continuity being laden with overlooked errors. Even the original trilogy, for al

Toonami has been such a major player in terms of popularizing anime for mainstream North American audiences that it’s sometimes easy to take for granted. Toonami established a dedicated programming block that showcased anime and became the first place that many audiences saw titles like Dragon Ball Z , Gundam Wing , Yu Yu Hakusho , and Cowboy Bebop . As much as Toonami was essential for giving anime a mainstream presence in North America, it very likely wouldn’t have even ha

Don't count on one of the early DCU heroes showing up again in the future as James Gunn continues to form his vision for Warner Bros. and DC Studios. When the poorly-received Suicide Squad hit theaters in 2016, leaving David Ayer to walk away entirely, it took Gunn's reboot, The Suicide Squad in 2021, to reinvigorate a franchise with tons of potential. After all, it was headlined by high-profile talent like Margot Robbie, Sir Idris Elba and John Cena, and also Joel Kinnama

Star Wars ' most notorious crime family is finally returning to the big screen for the first time in years. The Hutt Clan will officially appear in the upcoming movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu , which hits theaters on May 22. This is the family of the iconic character Jabba the Hutt, who first appeared in the Original Star Wars trilogy decades ago. At least three Hutts are confirmed to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu , all of whom have a direct relationship with the late

Solid Snake is officially reporting for cinematic duty. Sony Pictures announced today that it is officially putting a Metal Gear Solid movie into development. Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are attached to direct the adaptation as part of a new first-look deal with Sony. “ Metal Gear Solid was nothing short of a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece that forever revolutionized video games. We are thrilled and honored to bring Hideo K

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the biggest open-world games of all time, and its mere existence is a feat that Rockstar will only be able to top with this November's release of Grand Theft Auto VI. It's so massive that, for the entirety of its existence, the idea of porting the Western blockbuster to mobile has sounded ridiculous. And yet, that's exactly what's happening. A faithful mobile port of Red Dead Redemption is officially available now. The sequel to Red Dead Redemp

Sometimes, they actually listen. One thing has been true of Marvel Studios, and that’s the fact they’ve kept their ear to the streets recently and listened to the demands of fans instead of holding firm to whatever their previous plan for a project might’ve been — the latest example of this being Marvel Zombies . The series was as spectacular as it was a bloody, a trek down the R-rated path rarely ever taken by Marvel Studios. And don’t let the lukewarm reviews on Rotten Tom

Star Wars may have had a rocky few years since the release of the sequel trilogy, but Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord puts an end to all of that. Maul - Shadow Lord is a franchise-defining series that will leave fans desperate for more. Maul has held a special place with the fans for decades now, and this is exactly what people have been waiting for. Sam Witwer Delivers a Career-Defining Performance as Maul Sam Witwer has been giving new life to Maul since The Clone Wars , but

Rolling out into theaters 40 years ago, the classic 1986 animated Transformers had a dramatic (and somewhat traumatic) impact on the franchise. Now, fans can pre-order an upcoming book that finally showcases the true development story of a film that was beyond good, beyond evil and still beyond their wildest imaginations. Written by Chris Prince, The Transformers: The Movie: Ultimate Visual History peels back the layers of the Cybertronian cinematic onion to really explore

Though the Back to the Future franchise has been expanded into a variety of mediums, there are only three official feature films. Some fans have called for a fourth installment to be made over the past 36 years, but no one should be getting their hopes up. Bob Gale, who co-created the franchise with director Robert Zemeckis, is setting the record straight once and for all about Back to the Future 4 . In a new interview with ScreenRant , Gale stressed out a fourth movie is "n

Skybound Entertainment just gave fans their best look yet at the heroes of M.A.S.K before their comic book debut. Per AIPT Comics , Skybound Entertainment has officially unveiled the full slate of covers for the upcoming Energon Universe 2026 Special one-shot. Set to be released on May 6, the Energon Universe 2026 Special will feature stories from all three of the Energon Universe's pre-existing headline titles, as well as one dedicated to the incoming M.A.S.K. franchise. En

The next Hellfire Gala is going to slay — and a fan-favorite member of the original X-Men lineup is stepping into the role of the devil for it. Per ScreenRant , Marvel Comics has officially unveiled not just a pair of covers for the upcoming X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1, but the character design sheet crafted by Luciano Vecchio for the event. The concept page includes the likes of Wolverine playing the role of the Wolf, Gambit as the Fool, Storm as the Queen, and, of cours