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Hideo Kojima Is Starting Work on a “Radical Project”
Hideo Kojima rang in 2022 by revealing that he will be starting work on an unnamed and unspecified “radical project.” The Kojima Productions founder took to Twitter to confirm the news, writing, “This year, I’m going to start a new work in earnest, and move to the next level of experimentation with a radical project. I’m also hoping to get the video team going. And I may start doing something like a radio project?” The so-called “radical project” cannot be confirmed as a video game title as Kojima Productions launched a new film, TV and music division in November 2021, but Kojima did previously tease that he is working on two new games. Death Stranding star Norman Reedus also revealed in August 2021 that a sequel is currently in negotiations, possibly meaning that Kojima Productions will h...
You Can Now Play the ‘Resident Evil 2’ Remake In VR
More than two years after its initial release, fans can now finally play CAPCOM‘s Resident Evil 2 remake in virtual reality. Created by modder “praydog,” the new mod works for both the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes and converts both third-person gaming experiences into a haunting, adrenaline-fueled first-person shooter. On top of this impressive feat, the mod is also exceptionally comprehensive, offering full motion controls and even 3D collision with certain melee weapons like a knife, so you can hack and slash your way through hordes of zombies. To make the VR experience seamless, you’ll also be able to watch all the games’ cutscenes in 3D directly on your headset, although players should note that some scenes might break because you’ll be able to see things origi...
The Weeknd Confirms New Album ‘Dawn FM’ Featuring Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne and More
Following a slew of teases, The Weeknd has announced that his new album Dawn FM will debut on Friday, January 7. The artist shared the official trailer for the follow-up to 2020’s After Hours on Monday, which features the singer embodying a new, well-dressed stage persona and introduces “a new sonic universe from the mind of The Weeknd.” The visual also reveals a multitude of artists who will feature on the upcoming record, including Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Quincy Jones, Oneohtrix Point Never, and, interestingly, actor Jim Carrey. The preview concludes with a DJ voiceover, which says, “You are now listening to 103.5: Dawn FM. You’ve been in the dark for way too long, it’s time to walk into the light and accept your fate with open arms.” Ahead of the trailer’s premiere...
David Bowie’s Estate Sells His Entire Catalog to Warner Chappell
A few days before what would have been his 75th birthday, David Bowie‘s estate has sold the Starman’s entire catalog to Warner Chappell. According to Variety, which was first to report the news, the catalog is fetching “upwards of $250 million.” The deal for the Bowie catalog includes all of the songs from the 26 studio albums that he released while alive and his upcoming posthumous studio album Toy. The deal also includes his works with Tin Machine as well as songs from soundtracks and additional projects. David Bowie’s laundry list of hits doesn’t really need to be stated, but the deal includes songs like “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Starman,” “Young Americans,” “Heroes,” “Let’s Dance” and so many more. Last year, the Bowie estate entered an agreement with Warner Music Group to licen...
The Weeknd to Return With New Album Dawn FM This Friday
Talk about starting the year off with a bang. After a fairly busy year that saw him feature on and drop some singles, The Weeknd is kicking off 2022 in style. On Monday morning, The Weeknd announced that his latest album will be released this Friday, January 7. Titled Dawn FM, the album will feature a slew of special guests including frequent collaborator Oneohtrix Point Never, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne and Jim Carrey. Yes, your eyes don’t deceive you, the new Weeknd album will feature none other than Ace Ventura himself. I listened to Dawn FM with my good friend Abel @theweeknd last night. It was deep and elegant and it danced me around the room. I’m thrilled to play a part in his symphony. ;^• https://t.co/FV2LoKLYVX — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) January 3, 2022 Back in Aug...
Janet Jackson Documentary Sets Release Date, Drops New Trailer: Watch
A two-night, four-hour look into Janet Jackson‘s life and career is arriving this month. A&E and Lifetime announced a premiere date for the first part of Janet, the pop star’s upcoming documentary, along with a new, extended trailer released on Jan. 1. Part one of Janet will air on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. “It’s just something that needs to be done,” Jackson says of the project in the three-plus minute clip that debuted via social media on New Year’s Day. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Janet includes exclusive archival footage, home videos and celebrity interviews — with stars like Missy Elliott, Whoopi Goldberg, Mariah Carey and Ciara, who are all seen talking about the icon in the new trailer. The sneak peek shows Jackson looking back at her childhood and early day...
6 Latin Collaborations We Want to See in 2022: Rauw Alejandro, Kali Uchis & More
2021 was full of major and surprising collaborations, including Bad Bunny and Aventura, Sech and DJ Khaled, Selena Gomez and Camilo, Maluma and Grupo Firme, just to name a few. Rosalia, whose new studio album Motomami is on the way, also dropped collaborations with newcomer Tokischa (“Linda”) and another track with The Weeknd (“La Fama”), after we predicted she would team up with Billie Eilish (the two kicked off 2021 with the melancholic “Lo Vas a Olvidar”). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This year, we’d like to see the Spanish singer join forces with chart-topping artist (and her boyfriend) Rauw Alejandro, because why not? But this is not the only Latin collab we’d like to see in 2022. Here are our Latin editors’ predictions: Dream Collabora...
New Anime of Rumiko Takahashi’s ‘Urusei Yatsura’ to Premiere in 2022
In commemoration of publisher Shogakukan’s 100th Anniversary, Rumiko Takashi‘s comedic manga Urusei Yatsura is slated for a brand new anime debut this year since its first adaptation directed by Ghost in the Shell‘s director Mamoru Oshii in the 1980s. Urusei Yatsura follows the story of the alien Princess Lum and human Ataru Moroboshi after Lum misinterprets Ataru’s proposal meant for his girlfriend, Shinobu Miyake. Along with the teased visuals of the main characters, their voice casts have been revealed to be Sumire Uesaka, who voiced Nagatoro in DON’T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO, and Hiroshi Kamiya, who voiced Levi in Attack on Titan. Produced by David Production with notable works such as Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Fire Force, the new series is directed by Hideya Takahashi and Yasuhir...
Johnny Knoxville Is Joining the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble
It’s official: Johnny Knoxville is returning to WWE. Announcing his competitive intentions over on Twitter, the Jackass veteran revealed that he’ll be partaking in this year’s WWE Royal Rumble. “Of course, Jackass Forever comes out February 4 and I’m happy about that but I want to do something else, something big. That’s right, I want to make a run for the Rumble. I am talking about the WWE’s Royal Rumble,” Knoxville declared. “30 men enter, one guy is left standing, that’s me. I’ve seen the current list of WWE wrestlers and frankly, I’m not impressed,” the comedic actor continued. “They don’t have anyone big enough to throw me over the top rope. What, is Little E or Roman Ruins going to do it? Ha! And Vince McMahon, you’ve always been really kind to us, and we appreciate it, but I si...
Daniel Craig Honored the Same Award as James Bond by Queen Elizabeth
In her annual New Year’s honor list, Queen Elizabeth honored actor Daniel Craig with the same award as his most recent fictional character, James Bond. According to reports, Craig was named a Companion in The Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) “in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film.” The CMG awarding means that Craig and Bond both hold the same titles; Craig was named an honorary Commander in the British Royal Navy in September 2021. Craig portrayed 007 in five feature films across 15 years. He recently spoke to HYPEBEAST about the ending of his final film No Time To Die, stating: “It’s a combination of lots of things. I mean it’s a conversation I had very early on with the producers about where I wanted to take the movie. I’ve always felt that the man ...
Valkyrie’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Suit Leaks Online
The release date for Thor: Love and Thunder is still quite some time away, but leaks have now surfaced revealing Valkyrie‘s new suit. Pictured below, the new leak features a selfie Valkyrie’s actress Tessa Thompson took on set while wearing her full gear from the upcoming Marvel Studios film. Most noticeably, the suit is vastly different from her white and gold appearance during her battles in Avengers: Endgame and seems to draw from Thor’s costume itself, with black overlays and the signature silver discs running up the left and right. Despite the new leak, it’s actually not the first time fans have been gifted a first look at the upcoming film and its characters. Last year, an alleged official poster leaked online showcasing all of the main cast, but Taika Waititi quickly came ...
Dear Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Induct Sinead O’Connor Already!
There is a reason Sinead O’Connor is consistently compared to Joan of Arc. Sinead is amongst the countless artists in history so ahead of her time, consistently misunderstood and underappreciated, and somehow without the recognition, she deserves. But she’s still here, and you have the power to give it to her with a Rock Hall induction. I am writing to ask you to do the right thing. In October 1992, Sinead O’Connor ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live after an impassioned a capella performance of Bob Marley’s “War,” stating into the camera: “Fight the real enemy.” She chose this very moment, shortly after the release of her third album and at the height of her career, to make a bold public protest. She had not told the producers of the show she intended to do this ...
