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Video games are once again topping holiday wish lists, according to the Entertainment Software Association. And not just the games themselves, but who's playing with them. In a new report released Monday, the video game industry advocacy group revealed that 58% of children ages 5 to 17 will be asking for something video game-related — and just as many say they want to play more video games with their parents. "Kids are hopeful that mom and dad will sit down next to them, pick up the controller, and turn game time into family time," said Aubrey Quinn, senior vice president at the ESA. This Veterans Day, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation hosted a gaming night. The report breaks down the most requested video game items, with the No. 1 request being i...

The releases of at least two popular Japanese films have been postponed in China as the countries are locked in a dispute over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan.The delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media CCTV said.Cinema tickets are still available in China for the hit Japanese animation Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the BBC has confirmed, but CCTV said sales had fallen in recent days as the row deepened.Takaichi, who has been a vocal critic of China and its activities in the region, suggested earlier this month that Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.Film distributors and importers have decided to postpone the releases after assessing the overall outlook...

Grammy Award–winning artist Wyclef Jean visited Newark's American History High School on Monday to help launch a new music education initiative in partnership with Music Will, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding modern music instruction in public schools. The event marked the start of 20 new music programs being created in Jean’s name across New Jersey and New York. The partnership will provide schools with new instruments and access to Music Will’s “Modern Band” curriculum, which focuses on a variety of genres. “We’re trying to make this how music is taught around the country,” said Music Will CEO Mike Wasserman, who hopes to expand the program to every school in Newark. Principal Margaret Murray said the donation strengthens community and creativity, “Music is a language we can all unde...

The PlayStation 4 era was full of ambitious experiments, artistic risks, and visual showcases that demonstrated what Sony’s hardware could really do. Yet as time passes and new generations of consoles push graphical fidelity even further, certain standout titles fade from memory. Despite a brief window of fame and infamy, this game was once held as the visual pinnacle of its time. For many players, it was a brief but unforgettable glimpse into what the future of cinematic storytelling could look like. When The Order: 1886 was released in 2015, it was promoted as the future of cinematic gaming. But now, few gamers remember it, let alone discuss it. At the time, it was one of the best-looking games on PlayStation 4. It promised so much, delivered in some ways, fell short in others, yet ...

Cars in horror movies never start, a badlander. November 17 2025 3:50 PM 1 min read Share It's a funny insight when you're working on a car commercial, that cars in horror films always seem to have looming ignition failure. Marketsquare in Denmark took notice ...

The star headlined Corona Capital fest over the weekend Before Chappell Roan took the stage as the headliner for Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on Saturday (Nov. 15), the artist was anxious that the crowd wasn’t going to take to her style of music. “I was quite nervous for mexico city because I wasn’t sure if the crowd would vibe with me because it’s such a rock leaning festival and I was like will ppl still like me if I’m pop?” Roan wrote in a social media post Monday. “But omg the crowd was so wonderful and I felt so loved and supported! So so sick I got to do this thank you for having me.” The star added, “l will continue practicing my Spanish every day. ¡Gracias!” In her post, Roan also noted that she had transformed into a screaming banshee for the e...

In an interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick had some comments regarding the console/PC debate. In fact, it seems he’s taken a side in the whole debacle. The divide between PC and console gaming has been a rather long one. Exclusives on one, better quality on the other, it all seems to go back and forth. Take-Two, known for publishing the Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K, has been on both fronts. Every month, it seems the company finds itself on the best-selling list for consoles for its catalog of sports games. While it’ll take a while for the company to see a bigger pay day with Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed, it seems the CEO has some thoughts on the console/PC divide. Zelnick Says “Business is Moving Towards Open” to PC in Recent Interview Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnic...

James Cameron has proven himself thus far unbeatable with his massive Avatar franchise. The first two movies are two of the highest-grossing films ever made so, with a third Avatar movie barely over a month away, expectations are certainly high. However, some fans are actually interested in a different Cameron franchise, Alita: Battle Angel and are still hoping for a sequel. Now, Cameron's latest comments are giving me reason to hope that film will really happen.The adaptation of Alita: Battle Angel (written and produced by James Cameron) has proven itself something of a cult classic. The film also has a dedicated fan base, the "Alita Army" who continue to hope that a sequel will one day materialize. I’m certainly one of those people, so I was excited to see James Cameron tell Empire that ...

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With the latest Stephen King screen adaptation, The Running Man, coming out over the weekend, there’s been plenty of discourse about it. Of course, critics have weighed in on the movie, along with our own Running Man review of the present day version, but that isn’t all. Among the headlines attached to the 2025 movie schedule entry is an unexpected twist fit for both of the involved creatives. Surprisingly, the new film’s director, Edgar Wright, and King are pen pals and have been for a while.Ahead of the release, Wright spoke with THR about the modern Glen Powell-led flick. Highlights included, beyond the unexpected Kardashians nod, just how deep his friendship and fandom for Stephen King is, including their special correspondence. Wright wound the clock back just over two decades to reve...