Franchises

The lyrics to iconic Kenny Rogers’ song “The Gambler” could double down as the realization that should be coming to movie franchise biz. In that No. 1 1978 hit written by Don Schlitz, Rogers croons: You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run. …  Hollywood should tap into that sage advice when it comes to the proliferation of reboots, sequels and franchises that is choking the film industry. But with millions and millions of dollars at stake, and with…

John Cena in Bumblebee. Image via Paramount Pictures. John Cena‘s role in Bumblebee may have slipped your mind, but G.I. Joe producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura hasn’t forgotten, hinting at its significance as he discussed the future of the Transformers franchise. Per ScreenRant, Bonaventura addressed fan theories about Agent Jack Burns, the character Cena played in the Transformers prequel Bumblebee, being the alter ego to Duke in G.I. Joe. “I can deny that, but I could see why you’d feel that because he does…

Regulators worry the popular videogame franchise is so crucial to attract hard-core gamers that it could be used to dominate cloud gaming. Regulators worry the popular videogame franchise is so crucial to attract hard-core gamers that it could be used to dominate cloud gaming. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong…

via Paramount Whenever a long-running franchise begins to run out of gas, the obvious solution for the studio is to hit the reboot button and hope that a fresh coat of paint does the trick. That being said, what happens if you end up with two of them on your hands at the same time? In the case of Paramount, a rumor claims that Transformers and G.I. Joe could finally end up getting that crossover. Of course, Rise of the Beasts is coming to theaters in less than two weeks and has already been announced as the…

As the latest instalment in the Fast and Furious franchise, "Fast X," hits the theatres, an old video has resurfaced featuring Michelle Rodriguez, one of the franchise's stars, criticizing Marvel for their extensive lineup of films. The resurfaced clip has sparked renewed discussion and debate among fans of both movie universes. Michelle Rodriguez has appeared in several of the Fast and Furious movies. ALSO READ: 'I am Iron Man,' Marvel Studios reveal stunning details of Downey Jr casting | Watch During her…

Right now, Sony may be widely renowned for its ambitious single-player PlayStation games from franchises you’ve come to know and love — series like God of War, Horizon, and Spider-Man come to mind for me. But in just a few years, you might instead be playing a lot of new PlayStation franchises — and a lot of live service titles.As part of a business presentation on Tuesday, Sony shared some updates about how it plans to invest in its its portfolio. In the 2025 fiscal year, for example, it estimates that 50 percent of its…

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via Paramount Spoilers ahoy for Fast X from the outset, but you already knew that. Any franchise that trundles on for as long as Fast & Furious while remaining so terrified of committing to the deaths of any major characters is always going to end up with an ensemble cast that runs the risk of swelling to bursting point, with Fast X inadvertently continuing the property’s newfound destination as the go-to retirement home for DCU cast-offs. Having continually told anyone who asked that he was never going to…

via Universal If we’ve learned anything over the last 22 years of Fast & Furious movies, it’s that you never turn your back on family, especially not this one. However, thanks to Fast X heading for a disappointing debut weekend at the domestic box office, it’s beginning to look as though audiences are finally starting to grow tired of the crew’s ridiculous adventures. Based on the latest projections, director Louis Leterrier’s high-octane blockbuster is on track to finish its first frame with around $65…

via Universal If we’ve learned anything over the last 22 years of Fast & Furious movies, it’s that you never turn your back on family, especially not this one. However, thanks to Fast X heading for a disappointing debut weekend at the domestic box office, it’s beginning to look as though audiences are finally beginning to grow tired of the crew’s ridiculous adventures. Based on the latest projections, director Louis Leterrier’s high-octane blockbuster is on track to finish its first frame with around $65…