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The June 2nd State of Play will feature the next PS5 exclusive from Insomniac Games. Marvel’s Wolverine pre-orders may also begin following the broadcast, after a new retail leak. As its September 15th release date approaches, fans have been craving fresh gameplay footage.

The action film Hell Grind is being advertised as the “first 95-minute AI movie”, but appears to serve primarily as a showcase for Higgsfield AI’s video platform. While viewers acknowledge the technical progress, the film itself has received a largely negative response.

HBO’s new “Coming this year” trailer also features the upcoming Harry Potter series. While the trailer does not reveal any new footage, it still gives fans plenty to discuss.

LEGO's upcoming Venom Bust (76356) has leaked. It reveals the first-ever Tom Hardy movie-accurate Venom minifigure. The 413-piece, $59.99 set will join the Marvel mini bust lineup and is reportedly launching July 1, 2026.

Plex will raise the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026, while keeping monthly and annual subscriptions unchanged at $6.99 and $69.99. The company says the increase reflects the service’s long-term value, but users have criticized the steep hike as a move that makes recurring subscriptions far more attractive.

The new school and Quidditch uniforms from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series were shown at Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas. A newly surfaced photo suggests that HBO is taking a noticeably different approach to the costumes than the Warner Bros. films. Many fans say the look reminds them of Hogwarts Legacy – and the response so far has been largely positive.

The upcoming Harry Potter series is apparently losing a key recurring character after its first season: according to Deadline, Ginny Weasley actress Gracie Cochrane will not return for season 2. Fans have reacted calmly so far, however, as the youngest Weasley sibling only appears briefly during the first season and does not become important to the story until season 2.

The Govee TV Backlight 3 debuts a camera with 4MP resolving power to record sharper images. The LED light strip accommodates TVs up to 85 inches and replicates nuanced images in movies and games. The new Govee smart light, promising greater brightness, is available now.

The Citizen Disney Mickey Mouse Goalie AW1656-08W watch is now available in North America. This timepiece has a dark green dial featuring a soccer-themed image of the popular cartoon character. Plus, this light powered model is water resistant to 10 bar.

The Citizen Star Wars Mandalorian CA0857-09W watch is now available in markets worldwide. This Eco-Drive chronograph has various design elements inspired by the Star Wars character. Plus, it has three sub-dials and is water resistant to 100.

The Citizen Marvel Black Panther 60th Anniversary AW1858-03W watch is now available in the US. This collaboration timepiece is powered by an Eco-Drive movement and has a striking patterned dial.

Citizen has officially released the Star Wars Duel 2.0 watch in the US. This timepiece, also referred to as model AW0160-09W, features a design inspired by the Cloud City duel and is powered by an Eco-Drive movement.

Aaron Paul is the latest in a star-studded cast for Amazon’s Fallout series, which is expected to release season 3 in 2027, with details of his role still undisclosed.

Casio’s latest Star Wars collaboration is finally available in the UK, bringing Beskar-inspired G-Shock and Grogu-themed Baby-G watches to fans ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie release.

Netflix has scored a worldwide streaming hit with Swapped, yet critics appear less convinced by the fantasy animated film. Reddit users are now discussing why the movie seems to resonate more strongly with audiences than with reviewers.

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven received a major spotlight during Xbox’s May 6 showcase, revealing Snoop Dogg as Orpheus, a smuggler and mentor figure who helps guide protagonist Makoto Daito’s musical rise in 1915 San Francisco.

The new Star Fox Switch 2 game could be a prelude to a full-length motion picture. More leaks hint that Illumination will produce a Fox McCloud feature. Nintendo films have become more frequent, as the company looks to expand its console-centric audience.

Bose will launch its new Lifestyle Collection on May 15, headlined by the $299 Lifestyle Ultra Speaker (or $399 limited Driftwood Sand edition), the $1,099 Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, and the $899 Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, with preorders open now and shipping beginning at launch.

How Dobby is brought to life could play an important role in the success of the Harry Potter series. After all, the house-elf ranks high among many fans’ favorite characters. One question in particular is on Potterheads’ minds: will Dobby be brought to life through animatronics or CGI?

Fallout creator and veteran CRPG designer Tim Cain criticizes the rise of YouTube and Twitch influencer culture, arguing that many players now “abdicate their own judgment” by letting online personalities dictate what to buy and how to feel about games. In his video “How the Internet Changed Game Design,” Cain says this shift has also pressured developers to design for streamable clips and rigid genre labels, a trend he calls unhealthy for game design.

New set photos from HBO’s Harry Potter adaptation are once again fueling speculation among fans. The most interesting detail: the images appear to show train station scenes, but they are being filmed at Waterloo instead of King’s Cross. A photo showing the actors playing Vernon Dursley and Molly Weasley also suggests that filming may be nearing completion, while an unidentified man could potentially be Hermione’s father.

Casio’s Mandalorian-themed G-Shock GM2100-1ASW is now up for pre-order in the US at $220 after its release yesterday. Based on the GM-2100, it gets a Beskar-inspired metal bezel and includes a magnetic display stand, with release timed ahead of the May 22 film.

Fans are hoping that HBO’s Harry Potter series will not only retell familiar scenes but also bring overlooked supporting characters into the spotlight, giving the show more room for interesting subplots. Several names are already being discussed on Reddit.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is expected to make up for many book moments that were cut from the films. On Reddit, fans are currently discussing emotional scenes that absolutely need to be included, among them moments with Molly Weasley and Neville Longbottom.

Citizen has launched the $1,500 Attesa x The Mandalorian “Beskar” (AT8385-55E), a 42mm limited-edition chronograph that channels the franchise’s near-indestructible metal using Super Titanium. The watch is powered by Eco-Drive H800 movement and is limited to just 100 units worldwide.

Citizen has officially launched the Star Wars Duel 2.0 watch in the UK market. Priced at £249, the 42mm Eco-Drive timepiece features a Cloud City duel design and luminous lightsaber accents. It is expectedly slated for a mid-2026 release in other markets, like the US.

Nick Apostolides, the voice of Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem, says past live-action Resident Evil films left him disappointed but that he is “cautiously optimistic” about Zach Cregger’s upcoming reboot. Citing Cregger’s recent horror successes and early footage shown at CinemaCon, Apostolides adds he trusts the director to deliver “a good film first and foremost” that still retains key Resident Evil elements.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is set to retell the books, but many Reddit users are asking whether that is even necessary. The community sees the remake as commercially logical, but questions its creative value. The deciding factor could be whether HBO makes meaningful use of scenes from the books that were left out of the films.

Five leaked images from the London set of the Elden Ring film are fueling speculation. Fans believe they may show not only Leyndell, but also a young Marika, an Omen child and even a reference to the Dung Eater.

Clear signs that the series will remain much closer to the books have given many fans hope for a strong adaptation. But side-by-side comparisons with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone suggest that the noticeably colder visual tone of the first trailer has not gone down well. Many fans now fear the series could lose some of Harry Potter’s magical charm.

The Elden Ring adaptation is starting to take shape: Bandai Namco has not only revealed the cast, but also confirmed the US theatrical release date. With Alex Garland set to write and direct and a high-profile cast on board, many fans are hoping for a video game adaptation that rises above the usual standard.

HoYoverse has confirmed the Honkai: Star Rail anime co-produced with MAPPA, debuting the concept trailer "Death in the Afternoon" during the game's 3rd Anniversary celebrations.

No fewer than six My Neighbor Totoro set concepts have crossed the 10,000-supporter threshold on LEGO Ideas. Past examples suggest, however, that even strong interest offers no guarantee they will ever become official sets.

Which Harry Potter film is Daniel Radcliffe’s favorite? In a tournament-style ranking, the actor ends up choosing a film that few fans would likely have expected. But it’s not just the winner that has sparked discussion among fans.

With the couch gag, one of The Simpsons’ most recognizable trademarks is disappearing. Showrunner Matt Selman has defended the decision by citing limited runtime, changing streaming habits and the additional animation work involved. Many fans, however, see it as the loss of a key part of the show’s DNA and suspect cost-cutting and a lack of creativity instead.

Warner Bros. has released the first teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and, along with it, revealed the film’s main cast. Jamie Dornan as Aragorn, however, is already sparking debate, as many fans still consider Viggo Mortensen’s portrayal untouchable.

HBO’s new Harry Potter series may be set to fill one of the most noticeable gaps left by the films: concept art suggests that Peeves the poltergeist could finally make his live-action debut in season 1.

A major leak for The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender reveals a full recasting of the original characters and a big strategy shift from a theatrical release to a Paramount+ debut on October 9, 2026. Paramount has not yet commented on the matter.

Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed the Dark Lord in the original films, is unlikely to return as Voldemort in HBO’s new Harry Potter series. Instead, the actor who previously played Voldemort has put forward Tilda Swinton as a possible successor. At first glance, the idea of a female version of Voldemort may seem unusual, but it has already found some support among fans.

CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters crossover is live through May 6, and players looking to squeeze more out of the event can still redeem a handful of active CRK codes through Devsisters’ browser-based coupon page.

With the new Harry Potter series, HBO appears to be taking exactly the approach many fans have been hoping for. Instead of modernizing the world, the adaptation is leaning into an authentic 90s setting – a clear distinction from the Warner Bros. films.

Early player impressions suggest CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters event is getting traction because its reward structure feels less punishing than a typical limited gacha collab.

Why does a $4M-per-episode show look like a PowerPoint? From single-frame animation sequences to the 'fat baby' Thragg character design, Amazon’s celebrity tax is killing the series. This is a look inside the Hollywood-first strategy that’s trading actual frames for marquee names. This article contains spoilers.

ChatGPT users can now use streaming service Tubi directly from ChatGPT's app or website. It's the first such service to take advantage of ChatGPT's app store.

Devsisters’ latest CookieRun: Kingdom event adds Rumi, Mira, and Zoey from KPop Demon Hunters alongside a new Dark Cacao Kingdom story, limited-time battle modes, and themed Kingdom decor.

Ahead of the release of 007 First Light on PS5, PlayStation has announced a limited edition DualSense controller based on the game. It will be available for pre-order in multiple regions and will be released on the same day as the video game.

The new LEGO sets based on Netflix’s One Piece have been unveiled. They will feature various elements, such as a ship, a castle, and a battle scene. In addition, more details should be revealed in the future.

A viral clip showing ruins and a statue resembling Queen Marika is spreading online. The location looks to be real, but it’s unclear if filming for the Elden Ring movie is underway or if this is a staged setup.

The latest episode of Invincible, Season 4 Episode 5: Give Us A Moment, may be the most-balanced episode of television the show can ever give us. This is thanks to a 50-50 split between some of the best slow character work and most savage action the series has to offer. Warning for minor spoilers ahead.

According to insider reports, the new stars of HBO’s Harry Potter series are expected to earn a combined £500,000 in season 1, which is a very strong payday for young actors in a new series. Daniel Radcliffe, however, was reportedly paid even more for the first Harry Potter film.