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A new batch of live-action movies is on the horizon. Many of these campy titles revealed in recent memory have already scarred the online community. Despite their yet-to-release status, these titles have taken flak way before some of their official previews were even rolled out. However, some exceptions have lightened the mood. Margot Robbie's direct attachment to The Sims movie has awakened a mood of pleasant surprise among netizens whom her association with Barbie won over. The Sims and Teen Titans are two of…

The Umbrella Academy meets Gekkoukan High. With Persona 3 Reload launching next week, Atlus West’s YouTube released an out-of-the-blue live-action commercial with Aidan Gallagher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maL1PDVsGpo Persona 3 Reload is an RPG/life sim where you take on the role of Makoto Yuki, a recent transfer to Gekkoukan High. He then becomes a member of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S) and takes on the many levels of Tartarus during the elusive Dark Hour at midnight. The almost…

Hideo Kojima’s work is heading to the silver screen. Announced today, A24 is bringing Kojima Production’s Death Stranding into live-action. The film is said to delve into the blurring between life and death, the titular “Death Stranding”, that brought horrific monsters into an ever-collapsing world. It’s official: we’ve partnered with Kojima Productions on the live-action feature film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed video game, DEATH STRANDING. pic.twitter.com/ypZGRiZVvY— A24 (@A24) December 14, 2023 The…

The Minecraft movie is adding more stars to its lineup. Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks, according to Deadline, has been cast in the live-action adaptation in an unknown role, as well as Sebastian Eugene Hansen. The Jared Hess-helmed film, which also stars Aquaman’s Jason Momoa, is set to release on April 5, 2024. Filming is underway in New Zealand and is expected to ramp up by the end of the month. Around the Block An adaptation of Minecraft has been in the works for a while, dating back to 2014. Directors like…

Netflix's highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the iconic One Piece anime series has finally unveiled its first trailer, and it has left fans awestruck. Prepare to join the Straw Hat Pirates in their thrilling journey. (Image Credit: Netflix) With more than 25 years of legacy behind it, One Piece poses a unique challenge for the adaptation, aiming to captivate both longtime fans and new audiences alike. Mark your calendars, as Netflix's One Piece is set to premiere on August 31, 2023. Given the immense…