Cringeworthy Cats trailer reminds us we’re not out of the Uncanny Valley yet

Just when it seemed like Hollywood had found the right formula for blending live-action performances with computer-generated characters, thetrailerforCatscomes along and makes all of that success feel like a distant … wait for it …memory. The first preview of director Tom Hooper’s theatrical spin on the insanely popular Andrew Lloyd Webber stage musical generated no small amount of buzz when it debuted this week, and very little of what was being said was kind....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Gary Anderson

Dangerous Animals review: Sharks become weapons in wildly entertaining horror romp

Dangerous Animals review: Sharks become weapons in wildly entertaining horror romp Dangerous Animals revolves around a serial killer obsessed with crafting “the greatest show on earth,” and the movie itself does something similar, delivering thrills, laughs, and above all, scares. This isn’t a surprise, as Dangerous Animals is directed by Sean Byrne, a filmmaker who has made just two films in 15 years. But his debut feature was the marvellously macabre The Loved Ones in 2009, followed by ferocious heavy metalhorrorThe Devil’s Candy in 2015, which made Byrne two-for-two....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Joan Estrada

Dell adds OLED display option to its Alienware M15 gaming laptop

Months after promising to make the option available to new laptop buyers, Dell has added anOLED displayto its notebook configurator tool. It is only for theAlienware M15 Gaming laptopat this time, but the option is there. The 15.6-inch display has a 4K resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It joins a selection of other displays, including 240Hz 1080p screens, and a 4K LCD option too. Dell first announced its intention to add OLED display options to its laptops during this year’s CES in January....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Stephen Clark

Dell just dropped the price of this gaming laptop from $1,050 to $800

One of the bestgaming laptop dealsfor those keeping costs down is over at Dell. Today, you can buy the Dell G15 gaming laptop for $800 so you save $250 off the regular price of $1,050. Sure to be popular for students keen to game in their dorm along with anyone else who wants a more budget-friendly gaming laptop, let’s take a look at what it has to offer. Don’t count on the deal sticking around for too long....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Chase Mclean

Domino’s reveals major menu shakeup with three new loaded fries

Domino’s reveals major menu shakeup with three new loaded fries Domino’s unveiled a new trio of loaded fries being sold exclusively in the UK. WhileDomino’sstores in the US have already been graced with loaded tater tots, the UK is about to get a whole other spin on the idea asUK locations will soon sell loaded fries. There will be three different variations of the hefty side, and the Director of Food Innovation for Domino’s couldn’t be more excited....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Paul Adams

Donkey Kong Bananza gives Banjo Kazooie vibes in the best ways

Donkey Kong Bananzamight not be the remake of Donkey Kong 64 many fans hoped for, but it has all of the same elements with a dash ofBanjo-Kazooietossed in. Wednesday’sDonkey Kong BananzaDirect showcasedmany of the game’s features, including a young Paulina riding on DK’s shoulder like a singing bird, using her voice to help everyone’s favorite Kong explore the world and dive deep to the planet’s core. But the standout element is how much inspiration the game seems to take from another famous duo (also from Rare)....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Mark Evans

Dragon Ball's Creator Gets Awesome Tribute From French Anime Troupe

Summary Since his passing in March 2024, tributes toDragon Ball’s creatorAkira Toriyamahave continued to pour in from fans of the iconic series and its author, to celebrate the global and continuing influence he and his manga have had on the industry and its creators everywhere. One of the more interesting tributes comes from a group of French manga fans who also happen to be anime animators. The tribute comes in the form of an animated short video by theFrench anime collective Studio TEAM N/C, and posted to the group’s official X account@StudioTeamNC....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Lauren Thompson

Even without a big exclusive, Xbox quietly dominated 2022

Looking back on 2022 at a surface level, you might be tempted to say that Xbox had a rough year.Halo Infinitestruggled to push its initial momentum, major releases likeStarfieldweredelayed in 2023, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moved toblock Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition. All of that left Xbox players with no big ticket exclusives in 2022 and a sense that Microsoft’s plans to rectify that issue may be hitting a brick wall....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · James Martinez

Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021

August may be winding down, but this seemingly endless summer of video game streams keeps on rolling. Gamescom kicked off today with an Opening Night Live stream hosted by Geoff Keighley of Summer Games Fest fame. Whileyesterday’s Gamescom-adjacent Xbox streamwas a bust, today’s broadcast was more of a can’t-miss event. The stream was loaded with news on new games, bringing some E3-type energy before the fall release season kicks off. The big news of the day is thatHorizon Forbidden WestandHalo Infinitefinally got release dates....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Nathan Wang

Everything leaving Netflix in June 2023

Everything must come to an end, and that includes some of your favorite movies and TV shows on streaming services. Netflix is not immune to losing content, even if it more than makes up for it with originals likeThe Night AgentorThe Diplomat. In May 2023, Netflix will be losing series likeChappelle’s ShowandThe Mole. In addition, horror movies likeThe Darknessand theStephen King adaptationThe Mistand comedies likeThe DUFFandJerry Maguirewill be leaving the popular streaming service....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Heather Boyd

Fans think South Park’s upcoming episode roasts Rachel Zegler’s Snow White

Fans think South Park’s upcoming episode roasts Rachel Zegler’s Snow White South Park dropped a promo for its upcoming special ‘Joining the Panderverse’ last week, and some fans think it’s roasting Disney’s upcoming Snow White starring Rachel Zegler. Even before theresurfaced interview of Rachel Zeglerdid the rounds online, Disney faced heavy criticism for casting the star – who is of Colombian and Polish descent – for the titular role of its upcoming Snow White live-action movie....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Stephanie Harper

Fantastic Four: First Steps: Everything you need to know about the MCU movie

It’s not a coincidence that one of the first Marvel movies announced after Disney purchased 20th Century Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019 was a new reboot ofThe Fantastic Four. In 1961, Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby launched the Marvel Universe as we know it withFantastic Four #1, and it was the comic that set the tone for everything that came after. Because the rights to the Fantastic Four were tied up at Fox for the better part of two decades, FF supporting players like the Silver Surfer and Galactus were withheld from the MCU....

July 3, 2025 · 11 min · 2219 words · Wesley Bailey

Fiery Karlach Cosplay Perfectly Captures The BG3 Tiefling Going Into A Rage

Summary Everyone’s favorite fiery tiefling has been shown plenty of love sinceBaldur’s Gate 3released (even if the developers rudely left her out of the game’s cover art). Karlach has seen plenty ofwell-done cosplayshonoring her muscles and heated passion, but few manage to capture her raging as well as this one. Reddit userLexyKaryshared another snapshot of her Karlach cosplay, this time accompanied by an editshowing the tiefling going into a rage. The original photo, which Lexy had already shared online, shows Karlach in her signature raging stance: feet apart, knees bent, fists clenched, and screaming at the sky....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · John Perkins