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Oct 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Alien: Rogue Incursion Preview: Ready for Battle

TQ Jefferson, the creative director at Survios, guided me through an early part of Alien: Rogue Incursion on PC VR. He started by pointing out two xenomorphs in a dim industrial area, one hidden and one in plain sight. With blood-covered screens and hidden aliens, the game aims to offer a different

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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

London Gets Its Own 'Real Housewives' in 2025: A Reality Show First for Hayu

In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, e

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Aliens and Cams: A New Twist in the Found-Footage Series

The "V/H/S" franchise is back with a sci-fi twist, but does it deliver? This seventh installment, "V/H/S/Beyond, " hits Shudder on Oct. 4. While it's a draw for horror fans, the new thematic twist doesn't quite hit the mark. The five segments feel familiar and forgettable, with only a few standouts.

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spider-Man Stars Tom Holland and Zendaya Share Their Thoughts on 'Spider-Man 4'

Tom Holland, known for playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man, recently opened up about the upcoming "Spider-Man 4" on the "Rich Roll Podcast." He revealed that he and his girlfriend, Zendaya, who plays Michelle "MJ" Jones in the franchise, have read the draft script for the latest installment. The couple

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Entertaining New Spheres: Abu Dhabi's Latest Bid

Imagine a giant LED-lit dome standing tall in Abu Dhabi. The city's Department of Culture and Tourism just teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to build the world's second Sphere. This massive entertainment venue, first opened in Las Vegas, will now have a twin in the UAE's capital. It's a big deal,

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mario & Luigi's New Adventure: A Return to Familiar Ground

After years of waiting, Mario & Luigi fans can finally dive into a new adventure on the Switch. This latest game in the series, developed by Nintendo, brings back the fun RPG mechanics and platforming action that fans know and love. The game centers around the brothers working together in both explo

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment Excitement: New Releases and Milestones

Let's dive into what's happening this week! First off, Finneas, the talented musician behind Billie Eilish's success, is treating us to his second album. It's called "For Cryin' Out Loud!" and fans are super excited about it. The American Music Awards are also celebrating a big milestone—50 years! E

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Asa Butterfield's New Adventure: From Sex Education to Second Best Play

Get ready for a new twist in Asa Butterfield's career. The star of "Sex Education" is making his theater debut with a play called "Second Best." This isn't just any role – he’ll be portraying Martin Hill, the actor who almost got to play Harry Potter but missed out by a hair. The story follows Marti

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Studios Deal With Toxic Fans: A Look Behind The Scenes

In the world of entertainment, dealing with toxic fans has become a significant challenge. Executives and creators often attempt to navigate these difficult situations by amplifying positive voices and avoiding provocative actions that might exacerbate negative reactions. Focus groups, comprised of

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Sep 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Transformers One Starts Strong, But Can It Sustain?

Transformers One, the animated prequel, has kicked off with a respectable $9.56 million from 3,978 locations, outpacing industry projections. While the opening weekend total of $26.3 million may not be as high as expected, the film's budget of $75 million is relatively low compared to other animated

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