Johnny Depp has revealed that he once had a “very good” ending mapped for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The Jack Sparrow actor has been reflecting a lot on the swashbuckling Disney movies recently, as his ongoing defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard continues in Fairfax, Virginia. Having admitted …
Read More »Pokemon developer Game Freak has introduced an optional four-day working week for its employees
Pokemon developer Game Freak has announced it is implementing an optional four-day work week for its employees. Revealed by Japanese outlet PR Times (opens in new tab), Game Freak said (via DeepL translator) its new optional four-day workweek scheme is targeted at full-time employees who have young children – of …
Read More »Johnny Depp says hell never play Jack Sparrow in a Pirates of the Caribbean movie again
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp says he would never play Jack Sparrow again, even if Disney offered him “$300 million and a million alpacas” to reprise the role. The actor expressed his disinterest in returning to the franchise while appearing in a Virginia courtroom, as his defamation lawsuit …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog movie director wants to make a Super Smash Bros movie
The director of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies has said he would love to make a Super Smash Bros film adaptation, but admits it would be tricky. In an interview with comicbook.com (opens in new tab), Jeff Fowler was asked how he’d feel about working on a Super Smash Bros …
Read More »Jim Carrey says hes “fairly serious” about retiring from acting after Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Jim Carrey has revealed that he will “probably” retire from acting very soon. The actor – whose 40-year career has seen him front movies such as The Mask, Ace Ventura, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and The Grinch – is currently doing the rounds promoting Sonic the Hedgehog 2. …
Read More »Netflix is teaming up with Spy Kids writer-director Robert Rodriguez to revive the franchise
Netflix has lined up Spy Kids director Robert Rodriguez to reboot the franchise, with a new movie set to premiere on its platform in the not-so-distant future. The streaming service announced the news on Wednesday, March 30, which coincided with the 21-year anniversary of the original film’s release. According to …
Read More »Turning Red review: “One of the stronger Pixar movies of the last decade”
If Pixar movies are, y’know, for kids (they’re not, of course, or at least not exclusively), then you have to admire just how adult their themes are. Mortality, obsolescence, our planet’s demise, emotional dissonance, abstract thought… and now, in Turning Red, menstruation, a topic that ridiculously remains taboo in much …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Sports online playtest registration is now open
Online registration for the Nintendo Switch Sports playtests is now live ahead of this weekend. According to the official Nintendo website (opens in new tab), the playtests are open exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members and will be running from Saturday, February 19 until Sunday, February 20. This public playtest …
Read More »Heres how to watch today’s Nintendo Direct
Wondering exactly how to watch the Nintendo Direct today? We’re here to help. The surprise Nintendo Direct which was announced just yesterday will kick off today, February 9, at 14:00 PT / 17:00 ET/ 22:00 GMT. Nintendo has said that the showcase will feature approximately 40 minutes of brand new …
Read More »Nintendo Switch mini-game collection 1-2-Switch is reportedly getting a sequel
1-2-Switch, the mini-game collection for the Nintendo Switch, is getting an unexpected sequel according to a Nintendo leaker. According to Zippo (opens in new tab) – who has previously predicted a number of Nintendo announcements – Nintendo is currently developing a follow-up to their 2017 Nintendo Switch title. Originally developed …
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