Christopher Landon’s ‘Drop’ Leads Overlook Film Festival’s 2025 First Wave Lineup

The initial lineup for the first festival wave features 47 films hailing from ten different nations, to be screened from April 3rd through the 6th at the Prytania Theatre in New Orleans. Landon will personally present “Drop” as the opening night’s selection, and other eagerly awaited titles include David Cronenberg’s emotional film “The Shrouds,” Babak Anvari’s suspenseful movie “Hallow Road” starring Rosamund Pike, and R.T. Thorne’s production “40 Acres” featuring Danielle Deadwyler.

Musicians Behind ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Jurassic World’ Launch New Trailer Music Agency: Master Works Alliance

Music producer and sound mixer Kyle Biane, along with business leader Wendi Williams, renowned composers John Samuel Hanson (“Star Wars,” “Marvel,” and “Harry Potter” series) and David Travis Edwards will be represented by the agency on behalf of leading music publishing companies and high-end trailer music firms.

Loam Entertainment Greenlights Indie Film ‘Bad Counselors’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The movie “Bad Counselors” tells a humorous story about two fraternity brothers who find themselves in an unusual situation. To fulfill their community service and save their senior year, they pretend to be middle-school camp counselors. This film is directed by Chris Dowling, who has worked on several other projects like “Where Hope Grows,” “Blue Miracle,” “Run the Face,” and “Priceless.

Is Hades’ Hephaestus Really Underpowered? A Reddit Dive

At the heart of IDK_Choiceparalysis’s argument lies the belief that Hephaestus’s damage-per-second (DPS) increase of around 20 is disappointingly low compared to other divine beings like Ares and Zeus. This sentiment echoes in the comments of several users, who argue that his main source of damage is insufficient for effective combat against these explosive playstyles. The user bigeyez highlighted that using Hephaestus effectively often involves significant investments such as “poms” (which amplify a boon’s potency), rarity, and sometimes fortune. This seems to be a common frustration: many players feel they need to invest heavily just to keep up, which makes them reluctant to choose his boons even when they become available.

Hades’ Aspect of Zagreus: Pixel Art That Deserves a Round of Applause!

Video game art has undergone significant advancements, but old-school pixel art continues to resonate deeply with gamers. The latest display of Zagreus’ combos sparked a surge of excitement, as users such as PowerArtistic7316 creatively named it “Dantes Inferno: Zagreus’ Rebirth.” This witty title suggests the remarkable combo techniques found in well-known games, while emphasizing the affection fans have for a character that embodies charm and martial expertise. Users like Mental_Construction8 admired the animation’s aesthetic appeal, commending the effortless blend of moves akin to Monster Hunter’s Dragon Piercer. “This is exceptionally clean and fluid,” they commented, highlighting how the focus on detail enhances the brilliance of the pixel art.

AMD Radeon 9070 GPUs Have Arrived, But Retailers Are Selling Out Fast

Equipped with the innovative AMD RDNA 4 architecture, these GPUs offer third-generation ray tracing and an array of unique AMD features that boost mid-range performance. The new architecture is complemented by AMD’s second-generation AI accelerators, which strive to enhance functionality beyond gaming. If you’re a streamer or enjoy recording gameplay, AMD suggests that the upgraded display engine offers improvements for content creators.