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A new European report examines the growing risk of orbital collisions as active satellites have surged from roughly 1,000 in 2013 to about 17,000 today, according to CelesTrak. SpaceX's Starlink constellation accounts for most of this growth with around 11,000 satellites, while Amazon, Chinese internet constellations, and planned orbital data centers are set to add many more.
Sonic the Hedgehog series boss Takashi Iizuka told Tokyo Game Show attendees that Sega executives once wanted to cancel the entire Sonic franchise, and that he had to fight internally to keep it alive. He credited the 2020 live-action film, whose character redesign followed fan backlash, with proving continued demand and enabling sequels; the franchise has since sold over 1.5 billion copies worldwide.
Zach Cregger's new take on 'Resident Evil' has opened to a record-setting box office haul for the long-running franchise, buoyed by positive critical reception and strong audience word of mouth. Industry watchers expect the film to maintain steady earnings over the coming weeks rather than fade quickly after opening weekend.
Kadokawa is turning the cult hack-and-slash video game Lollipop Chainsaw into both a live-action movie and an anime series, alongside plans for a game sequel. The multimedia push signals a broader effort to revive the property beyond its original 2012 release.
A new Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger reportedly breaks from the franchise's Milla Jovovich-era action focus by recreating the dread and resource-scarcity feel of the original survival horror games. The story follows Bryan, a medical courier drawn into Raccoon City while grappling with impending fatherhood, and uses over-the-shoulder camera work reminiscent of classic Resident Evil gameplay. Cregger, known for Barbarian and Weapons, brings both horror filmmaking chops and genuine fandom to the adaptation.
A retrospective critique revisits the 1986 animated Transformers: The Movie, praising its opening act — the Autobot City battle, Devastator's formation, and Optimus Prime's climactic duel with Megatron — as nearly flawless filmmaking. The piece also notes a missed opportunity: some scripts reportedly included the giant Autobot Metroplex defending the city, a scene cut for budget or production reasons.
AMC theaters will offer a Street Fighter-themed popcorn bucket shaped like Guile's iconic flattop haircut, designed to be worn on your head. Cody Rhodes, who portrays Guile in the upcoming film, showed off the bucket in a social media post. The movie is set to release in theaters on October 16.
AMC Theatres has introduced a novelty popcorn bucket tied to the upcoming 'Street Fighter' movie, continuing the trend of elaborate, gimmicky concession merchandise tied to blockbuster releases. The design leans into the game's over-the-top aesthetic, drawing attention for being both absurd and oddly appealing to fans.
Universal Studios Hollywood has launched Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a new outdoor roller coaster themed around the movie franchise. The ride sends replica muscle cars, including a version of Dom Toretto's 1970 Dodge Charger, spinning along more than 4,000 feet of track at speeds up to 72 mph. A separate version of the attraction is expected to open at Universal's Florida park next year.
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film, opening September 18, has earned a 97% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of release, with several critics calling it the best video game movie ever made. The film reportedly leans harder into horror than past franchise entries, drawing praise for its faithfulness to the source material despite dropping familiar characters like Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
Director Zach Cregger disclosed that an early version of his upcoming Resident Evil movie leaned heavily into comedy, but test screenings found it 'too funny' for a horror franchise adaptation. As a result, the film was reworked to shift its tone away from humor and closer to straightforward horror.
Tubi has introduced TubiFone, a toll-free hotline (1-833-605-TUBI) that suggests movies based on a caller's mood, as part of its new 'Find Any Feeling for Free' campaign. Callers select an emotional category and a recorded voice reads out five film recommendations with brief descriptions and cast details.