ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryIsabela Merced has been cast to lead a new film adaptation of Sega’s cult zombie shooter franchise The House of the Dead, with Paul W.S. Anderson writing and directingSega is positioning the project as a top priority and potential franchise starter, aiming for an immersive, real-time survival horror experience that delivers a fresh take on the arcade classicThe movie extends Sega’s broader push into film and TV after the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, while tapping Merced’s growing genre profile from The Last of Us, Superman and Alien: RomulusThe House of the Dead is officially back from the grave, this time as a big screen survival horror showcase fronted by The Last of Us, Superman and Alien: Romulus star Isabela Merced. The adaptation will pull Sega’s 1997 light-gun st...

SummaryLISA has officially signed on to star in a new romantic comedy produced by Netflix as her first major leading film roleThe project is being developed by The White Lotus producer David Bernad and Booksmart screenwriter Katie SilbermanLISA of BLACKPINK is further expanding her acting portfolio, reportedly securing a leading role in an upcoming Netflix romantic comedy. The project marks a significant milestone for the multi-hyphenate artist as she transitions from her global music career into Hollywood leading-lady status. The film is backed by a powerhouse creative team, bringing together industry heavyweights to craft a contemporary story tailored for the streaming platform’s worldwide audience.As per Deadline, the untitled project features a script by Katie Silberman, the writer beh...

SummaryHBO has officially greenlit a live-action series based on the Baldur’s Gate franchise with Craig Mazin serving as showrunnerThe story is confirmed to take place after the events of Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 and will feature a mix of returning and original charactersThe project marks a significant collaboration between HBO, Hasbro Entertainment, and Wizards of the Coast to expand the Dungeons & Dragons universeHBO is doubling down on high-end video game adaptations, officially announcing a Baldur’s Gate television series with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin at the helm. Following the massive critical and commercial success of Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3, the network aims to translate the complex narrative and deep lore of the Forgotten Realms into a prestige drama...

SummaryThe four-bedroom ranch-style home in Albuquerque was originally listed in early 2025 for a staggering $3.99 million USDFollowing a year of stagnation, the property has been relisted at a market-accurate $400,000 USDCurrent owner Joanne Quintana decided to sell the family home after decades of managing intense fan interest and unauthorized visitsThe Albuquerque, New Mexico residence that served as the primary filming location for Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston) home in Breaking Bad is officially back on the market with a dramatic price adjustment. Located at 3828 Piermont Drive, the property gained global notoriety as the setting for some of television's most iconic moments, including the infamous pizza-toss scene. After failing to find a buyer at a multi-million dollar premium, the ...

SummaryNEON has released the official trailer for EXIT 8, a psychological thriller directed by Genki Kawamura (Your Name producer) and based on the viral 2023 "walking simulator" video game by Kotake CreateThe film stars Kazunari Ninomiya as "The Lost Man," a commuter trapped in an endless, sterile subway corridor who must find the exit by identifying "anomalies" — if something is off, he must turn back; if not, he moves forwardAfter a successful festival run that included an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025, the movie is set to hit North American theaters on April 10NEON has dropped the official trailer for Genki Kawamura’s EXIT 8.Based on KOTAKE CREATE’s hit game of the same name, EXIT 8 stars Kazunari Ninomiya as The Lost Man and follows a similar premise. After receiving an...

SummaryThe family of late filmmaker David Lynch has confirmed plans to publish the scripts for his unrealized Netflix series Unrecorded NightLongtime collaborators describe the 550-page mystery as a career-defining work and the fourth entry in Lynch’s unofficial Los Angeles canonThe project was originally set to star Toby Jones alongside frequent players Laura Dern, Naomi Watts, and Kyle MacLachlanThe family of the late, legendary filmmaker David Lynch has announced plans to publish the scripts for his unmade project, Unrecorded Night. Revealed via a reddit announcement from his daughter Jennifer Lynch, the move aims to preserve and share the "beautiful work" that the auteur completed before his passing last year. Originally pitched to Netflix as a sprawling 13-episode series, also known b...

SummarySteve Carell stars as a bestselling author navigating college life in "Rooster," a new HBO comedy series premiering March 8, 2026The show is created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, featuring an ensemble cast including Phil Dunster, Danielle Deadwyler, and John C. McGinleyThe plot follows Carell's character as he moves to campus to support his daughter, eventually attempting to live up to the "studly" persona of his fictional heroSteve Carell is heading back to school, but not for a degree. HBO has just unveiled the first trailer for Rooster, a 10-episode comedy series that marks a powerhouse collaboration between Carell and the brilliant mind of Bill Lawrence. Set to premiere on March 8, 2026, the show follows the chaotic homecoming of a best-selling author who finds himself entan...

SummaryLaurence Fishburne has officially joined the cast of Mike Flanagan’s upcoming The Exorcist filmThe Oscar nominee joins a high-profile ensemble that already includes Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Diane Lane, and Jacobi JupeThe project is described as an entirely new story within the universe rather than a sequel to 2023’s "The Exorcist: Believer"Mike Flanagan’s highly anticipated reimagining of The Exorcist has added a major pillar of gravitas to its cast with the addition of Laurence Fishburne. Variety confirmed on February 5, 2026, sees the Academy Award nominee and Tony winner joining a powerhouse roster led by Scarlett Johansson. Produced by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Morgan Creek for Universal Pictures, the film represents a pivot for the legendary horror franchise a...

SummaryApple TV+ has officially announced the premiere date for Lucky, a seven-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-JoyThe series, produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, follows a con artist on the run after a multi-million-dollar heist goes sidewaysThe ensemble cast includes Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, with a global debut set for July 15, 2026Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the titular Lucky, a woman whose survival instincts are put to the ultimate test when a multi-million-dollar score unravels. The series is co-showrun and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas, with Tropper also serving as the primary writer. The project boasts a formidable supporting cast, including Oscar nominee Annette Bening, Timo...

SummaryA24 has successfully acquired the rights to the iconic Texas Chain Saw Massacre franchise following a competitive multi-month bidding warActor Glen Powell will serve as an executive producer via his Barnstorm banner alongside Strange Darling filmmaker JT Mollner who is set to directThe development plan includes a long-form television series followed by a new feature film currently in early stages of productionA24 is officially heading to the backwoods of Texas. The studio behind Hereditary, Talk to Me and Ti West’s X-Pearl-MaXXXine trilogy has secured the rights to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, announcing a major multimedia expansion of the legendary slasher franchise. In a move that unites high-brow horror with Hollywood’s most sought-after talent, Glen Powell has joined the projec...

SummaryNetflix has announced its February 2026 lineup, dominated by high-stakes returns like Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 (February 27), The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 (February 5), and the second half of Bridgerton Season 4(February 26)Key original content includes the investigative documentary Queen of Chess (February 6), a behind-the-scenes look at Gordon Ramsay’s culinary empire (February 18), and the highly anticipated third season of The Night Agent (February 19)February is the last chance for subscribers to stream several modern classics, with 28 Days Later, Parasite, and The Terminator departing on February 1, followed by Zodiac on February 17 and Brooklyn Nine-Nine Seasons 3-4 on February 26With February in full swing, Netflix has unveiled its slate of new programming for the...