Longtime Halo writer Jeff Easterling has been laid off after more than 12 years with the franchise.
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Harry Potter Reboot Casting Choices Verified, Including Lithgow as Dumbledore and Essiedu as Snape, Igniting Online Reaction
There is a ton of pressure facing the creators of the Harry Potter reboot series on HBO. The continuation of the property's relevance likely lies in their hands, and Universal Studios alone has billions invested in the idea that the property will remain abundantly...
Is Back to the Future Returning to Universal Parks? New Trademark and Concept Art Spark Rumors for Universal UK Theme Park
The DeLorean may be revving up for another Back To The Future Universal adventure—this time in Bedfordshire.
Universal Studios’ upcoming UK theme park project just got a lot more interesting thanks to a newly discovered trademark filing for Back to the Future in the United Kingdom. The application, filed in late December 2024 and entered into the UK register in March 2025, specifically includes theme park attraction and live show services under Class 41.
Playstation Issues Survey on Whether Fans Want To Buy Nintendo Switch 2—Could This Impact PlayStation Pricing Going Forward?
The Nintendo Switch 2 has dominated the headlines over the past several days, however, it seems that their competitors over at PlayStation have a not-so-secret interest in the new system as well. So much so that Sony has released a survey to PlayStation fans asking their impressions on the console, services, and whether they will be buying a Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox Handheld Teased Yet Again—But Will There Still Be an Xbox to Carry It?
In a recent interview, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, teased that the customers may see new hardware in “different form factors” in 2025. In other words, they’re looking into creating a new Xbox handheld gaming device. While some fans are excited by the prospect of a Game Pass-powered handheld, others in the industry are asking a tougher question:
Amazon Tomb Raider Series Reportedly Dead After $100 Million Phoebe Waller-Bridge Deal Produces Nothing
It appears to be game over for the Phoebe Waller-Bridge Amazon Tomb Raider series. The high-profile reboot, once touted as a flagship franchise for Prime Video, is now reportedly dead. And with it, another chapter closes in the long, expensive saga of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s $100 million no-content deal.
U.K. Tourism is Down in Central Florida, But Could Epic Universe Bring it Back?
Central Florida once had a rock-solid reputation as the top international destination for U.K. tourism. But that’s beginning to crack just as Universal’s ambitious new theme park project, Epic Universe, prepares to open its gates next month.
New data from VisitFlorida reveals that just 1.1 million tourists from the U.K. visited Florida in 2024, down 1% from the previous year and a steep 14.8% decline from pre-health crisis highs in 2019. That’s a troubling trend for the Sunshine State, especially considering that British travelers are the second-largest group of international visitors, trailing only Canada.
Partial China Hollywood Ban Begins as Retaliation for Tariffs—Trump Laughs in Response
China has officially announced a partial ban on Hollywood films, escalating cultural tensions following new 145% tariff on Chinese imports imposed on the Middle Kingdom by President Donald Trump. The move marks a sharp shift in how Beijing manages U.S. entertainment content—openly linking film import reductions to the White House’s trade strategy.
And Trump? He’s not losing sleep over it.
OPINION: Naughty Dog’s Greatest Trick Was Selling You The Same Game Five Times — The Last of Us Complete Releases This Summer
If you’ve ever thought, “Didn’t I already buy this?” when scrolling past a Last of Us title in the PlayStation Store—you’re not alone. With the announcement of The Last of Us Complete, Sony and Naughty Dog are once again bundling up Joel and Ellie’s greatest hits for another trip to the checkout line. This time, it’s the “definitive” PS5 package, combining The Last of Us Part I (the 2022 remake of the 2013 original) and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
It’s not just déjà vu—it’s the fifth major re-release of these two games in just over a decade.
Nintendo Slammed for $90 Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild Re-Release Price on Switch 2 — 8 Year-Old Base Game Will Cost $70 With No DLC Included
Nintendo is facing a wave of backlash after confirming that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will not include the game’s post-launch DLC, despite carrying a $70 price tag for an eight-year-old game. Players who want the full experience of the 2017 classic on the upcoming Switch 2 console will need to fork over another $20 for the Expansion Pass, bringing the total cost to $90.
Ubisoft Claims Players Don’t Own Their Video Games in Explosive Ownership Lawsuit Over Racing Game The Crew
In a newly uncovered court filing, Ubisoft has stated that players never actually owned their copies of The Crew, but instead received a “limited license to access the game.” The declaration comes as part of an ongoing Ubisoft Game Ownership Lawsuit, filed in California after the company shut down the game’s servers in March 2024, making it completely unplayable.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Makes Politically Charged MCU Changes to Characters Centered on Gender Politics and Masculinity
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rolling the dice again with Fantastic Four: First Steps, the 37th entry in the franchise, and it might be its most ideologically loaded to date. Director Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are aiming for a retrofuturist take on Marvel’s First Family—but the glossy visuals can’t hide a major shift in character dynamics and storytelling focus.
Outrage Erupts After Grace Randolph Hints Matt Reeves May Have Health Issues “Close” to “Chadwick Boseman Situation”
YouTube film pundit Grace Randolph is facing intense backlash online after invoking the late Chadwick Boseman while discussing circumstances surrounding filmmaker Matt Reeves, leading to accusations of recklessness and inappropriate behavior.