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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.
An internal Microsoft email from January 2003, later made public through litigation records, shows Bill Gates recounting a frustrating attempt to download Windows Movie Maker and a Digital Plus pack from Microsoft's own website. Gates described slow load times, a confusing list of 45 unfiltered download options, failed searches for 'moviemaker' and 'movie maker,' and being redirected to Windows Update just to find the software.
Aardman Animations is marking its 50th anniversary by putting a large collection of production artifacts, including original puppets used in its films, up for sale in a worldwide auction. The studio behind Wallace and Gromit is offering fans and collectors a chance to own pieces of its filmmaking history.
Director Zach Cregger has acknowledged that fans of the Resident Evil video game franchise have specific expectations for his film adaptation, but says he can't satisfy every demand. He's asking audiences to temper expectations while promising the movie will honor the source material in meaningful ways.
IMAX auditoriums use distinct 1.90:1 or 1.43:1 aspect ratios for digital and film projection, resulting in screens that are notably taller and squarer than standard cinemas, some reaching nearly 60 feet tall for 70mm showings. Filmmakers like Christopher Nolan note that shooting for IMAX means capturing more visual information and carefully planning framing so movies translate across different screen shapes, rather than simply blowing up existing footage.
A finished Warner Bros. film, 'Coyote vs. Acme,' which the studio previously shelved instead of releasing, has drawn stronger results than Ridley Scott's newest movie once comparisons were made public. The report frames this as evidence that corporate decisions to write off completed films for tax purposes can bury projects with real commercial potential.
Director Na Hong-jin, known for 'The Wailing,' is releasing a new science-fiction action film titled 'Hope' in theaters on September 9. The cast includes 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon alongside Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. Na has described wanting to approach the alien-themed story from a cosmic, wide-lens perspective rather than a conventional genre angle.