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1 Year Later, The Godfather Director’s Misunderstood Masterpiece Deserves a Second Life on Streaming

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Francis Ford Coppola is widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers ever, and his first two Godfather films are his most famous successes. However, his entire career is filled with remarkable work. Films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation demonstrate his skill as a storyteller and his technical expertise. He’s also explored different genres, with movies like Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the 2011 horror film Twixt, continually evolving as a director. This long history of talent and varied interests culminated in one of the most unusual films of 2024.

Open world action RPG Project TAL unveiled with announcement trailer

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The trailer reveals stunning visuals and gameplay, built using Unreal Engine 5 – the same technology powering MADNGINE’s other game, Night Crows. It showcases a vast fantasy world drawing inspiration from Korean myths and legends. Players will engage in action-packed combat against huge creatures and bosses, with the help of up to three AI companions, each offering unique skills and support. For instance, one companion uses a large shield to draw enemy attacks. The trailer also highlights cooperative gameplay, like creating defensive barriers or rescuing fallen teammates. Although the game is designed for a single player, these companions will fight alongside you.

Star Wars Fans Are Campaigning For Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren Movie (And An Airplane Is Involved)

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Viewers who followed the Star Wars saga in release order witnessed Ben Solo’s journey toward redemption throughout the sequel trilogy. After sharing their initial reactions to the Kylo Ren movie online, some fans have taken their protest a step further. Collider reports that a group actually paid for a plane to fly over Disney headquarters, trailing a banner that read:

James Gunn Admits The MCU’s Thanos Is Preventing The DCU From Introducing This Major Villain

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The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) hinted strongly at the arrival of the villain Darkseid, who finally appeared in Zack Snyder’s Justice League as a possible future threat to the Justice League. However, those plans were abandoned when the DC Universe (DCU) was rebooted. Now, with the DCU starting fresh with both new and returning characters, many fans thought Darkseid might be the main villain in the first chapter, “Gods and Monsters.” But recent comments from James Gunn suggest that won’t be the case.

This isn’t a My Neighbor Totoro shot, it’s someone’s base in No Man’s Sky

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While Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke are fantastic, I consider My Neighbor Totoro to be the best Studio Ghibli film. I’m a huge fan – my home is filled with Totoro merchandise, from Christmas decorations to blankets and pillows. And I’m not the only one; someone was so inspired they even created a Totoro-themed base in the No Man’s Sky video game.

Make All Classic Cartoons Free

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Tubi, the free streaming service with ads, started gaining attention when it added a large collection of classic Looney Tunes cartoons in August. They acquired 789 shorts, ranging from golden-age favorites like “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery” and “Long-Haired Hare” to cartoons from the early 1990s. According to Tubi’s head of acquisitions, Samuel Harowitz, the Looney Tunes collection has been incredibly successful, becoming one of the platform’s top ten most-watched series and appealing to viewers of all ages.

Stablecoins: From Niche to Checkout Champ 🛍️💸

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According to a press release dated Oct. 24 (yes, we’re still talking about it), the Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN) has officially launched WSPN Checkout. 📰 It’s like they took stablecoins, gave them a makeover, and said, “You’re going backstage at the ecommerce payment concert.” 🎤