Pokemon Go August 2021 Community Day: Shiny Eevee, Event Moves, Bonuses, And More

Pokemon Go developer Niantic is doing things a little differently for the game’s August Community Day. The event will be held across two days rather than the usual one, from August 14-15, and it features a Pokemon that has already starred in a previous Community Day: Eevee. Despite this, there will be some new event moves and other bonuses during the event, including an easier way to get Sylveon. Here’s everything you need to know about Pokemon Go’s August 2021 Community Day event.

August 2021 Featured Pokemon: Eevee

Eevee
Eevee

Eevee is the star of August’s Community Day. The Evolution Pokemon will appear in the wild more frequently than usual throughout both days of the event, making it easier to stock up on Eevee Candy. On top of that, Niantic will roll out a paid Special Research story revolving around Eevee called What You Choose to Be. The Special Research costs $1 USD to access and offers more chances to catch Eevee and earn other rewards.

Thanks to the increased wild Eevee spawns, you’ll also have a better chance of encountering Shiny Eevee during the event, making this a great opportunity to add some Shiny Eevee evolutions to your collection. Shiny Pokemon are normally fairly rare, but you’ll increase your chances to find a Shiny Eevee by using Incense during August’s Community Day.

August’s Community Day Moves

Eevee can evolve into one of eight possible Pokemon, and each evolution is able to learn a special event-exclusive move during August’s Community Day. Any Eevee that you evolve between August 13-16 will learn the following attacks:

  • Vaporeon: Scald
  • Jolteon: Zap Cannon
  • Flareon: Superpower
  • Espeon: Shadow Ball
  • Umbreon: Psychic
  • Leafeon: Bullet Seed
  • Glaceon: Water Pulse
  • Sylveon: Psyshock

Not only will each Eevee evolution learn a special attack, but Niantic is also making it easier to get Sylveon during August’s Community Day. Normally, you need to earn 70 hearts while Eevee is set as your buddy Pokemon to evolve it into Sylveon, but that number is being reduced to only seven for August’s Community Day.

August’s Community Day Hours

Like previous Community Day events, August’s Community Day will run for six hours, from 11 AM to 5 PM local time each day. However, you’ll have from 10 AM local time on August 13 to 10 AM local time on August 16 to evolve Eevee and learn the aforementioned Community Day moves.

August Community Day Bonuses

In addition to increased Eevee spawns, a few other in-game bonuses will be available during event hours on August 14-15. First, eggs that are placed in incubators will hatch at a quarter of the distance they normally require. On top of that, any Lure Modules and Incense that you use will last for three hours rather than 60 minutes. Finally, Niantic will be selling a special item bundle in Pokemon Go’s in-game shop during the event. The bundle costs 1,280 PokeCoins and includes the following:

  • 50 Ultra Balls
  • 5 Incense
  • 1 Elite Fast TM
  • 1 Elite Charged TM

You can read additional details about August’s Community Day on the official Pokemon Go blog. Be sure to also check out Pokemon Go’s August 2021 events schedule for a look at what else is happening in the Pokemon mobile game next month.

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Best Hulu Original Movies Streaming Right Now

Hulu’s initial popularity came from its rebroadcast of network television shows–specifically, those airing on NBC and Fox. Back in the mid-aughts, Hulu was the best way to watch reruns of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Family Guy, 30 Rock, and The Office. There were movies on the service, but they were icing on the cake.

Eventually, as the streaming game got more competitive and fragmented, Hulu had to rely less on its television broadcast partners and more on generating exclusive content. But even so, its original movie offerings have lagged behind its original television offerings. Only in the past two-odd years has Hulu garnered critical acclaim for its films on par with The Handmaid’s Tale or FX’s Devs. And last year, Hulu acquired the exclusive streaming rights for Nomadland streaming debut. That film and its three Oscar wins for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress could be a harbinger of good things to come for the service.

Here are the 10 best Hulu original movies that you can watch right now.

Year: 2020

Director: Max Barbakow

Genre: Science fiction comedy

Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons, Palm Springs is a romantic comedy about three people who meet at a wedding and get stuck in a time loop. Like Groundhog Day and Happy Death Day, which both embraced the same sci-fi premise, Palm Springs engages in a lot of what-ifs and takes the ideas to their logical, funny extremes.

Year: 2021

Director: Frank Oz

Genre: Live performance

This is a one-man theatrical show starring Derek DelGaudio, a card hustler turned performance artist who performs magic in a narrative context. In & Of Itself has no sparkly robes or white tigers; this is intimate sleight of hand and mentalism that lets you into the uncomfortable parts of one man’s psyche. The show had a universally acclaimed run in New York and Los Angeles; if you didn’t get to see it live, the next best thing is to see it on Hulu.

Year: 2021

Director: Joe Carnahan

Genre: Science fiction action

Most time loop movies go the comedy route. But Boss Level, starring Frank Grillo, Naomi Watts, Mel Gibson, and Michelle Yeoh, opts for a more thrill-packed approach. Grillo stars as a retired Delta Force soldier who is stuck in a time loop on the day of his death. Much like the title implies, he is making slow, uneven progress through the video game-esque “level” that composes his day, which includes multiple assassination attempts. Sword fights, gun fights, and explosions abound.

Year: 2019

Director: Abe Forsythe

Genre: Horror comedy

A zombie movie with a rom-com twist, Little Monsters pits a washed-up musician, a kindergarten teacher and her class, and a children’s show entertainer against a herd of the undead. The school bus full of children makes this movie a sweeter, more heartfelt film than you might expect.

Year: 2020

Director: Aneesh Chaganty

Genre: Suspense thriller

At the time of its release, Run was the most successful Hulu original film in the company’s history. It’s about a physically disabled girl who is homeschooled and cared for by her mother, until one day, she finds out that her circumstances are not what they seem. Aneesh Chaganty, the filmmaker behind the John Cho thriller Searching, wrote and directed this as well.

Year: 2017

Director: Josh Greenbaum

Genre: Documentary

For the seven episodes that it was on the air, The Dana Carvey Show had a murderer’s row of comedic talent, including Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrel, and Robert Smigel. Louis C.K. was the head writer. This documentary tells the story of how it all came together and subsequently fell apart, from the point of view of its participants.

Year: 2018

Director: Bing Liu

Genre: Documentary

This documentary traces the lives of three skateboarding friends who all ran away from home as kids, and documents the process of them becoming adults. One of the friends, Bing Liu, is also the director of the documentary, which delves into Rust Belt depression, racial discrimination, and domestic abuse.

Year: 2019

Director: Jason Orley

Genre: Coming-of-age comedy

Starring SNL breakout star Pete Davidson, Big Time Adolescence is a coming-of-age story about a young kid (Griffin Gluck) with a lot of older friends (including Davidson), who steer him down a self-destructive path. The moral lessons, of taking responsibility and realizing that image and presentation are different from reality, ring true.

Year: 2020

Director: Justin Simien

Genre: Horror

From the mind of John Simien, the same guy who wrote and directed Dear White People, comes Bad Hair, a satirical horror film that wrestles with the politics of black women’s hair. One thing is for certain: “killer witch weave” is a hell of an elevator pitch.

Year: 2021

Director: John Lee

Genre: Thriller suspense

Clearly inspired by classic horror film Rosemary’s Baby, False Positive is about a couple struggling to conceive a child. A fertility doctor offers help, but he may have creepy, ulterior motives. Pierce Brosnan plays Dr. Hindle in an against-type performance.

Halo CE’s Magnum Isn’t In Infinite, But These Videos Show It Some Love

The release of Halo Infinite is fast approaching, and while the game is adding a ton of new features, it will be missing something: a magnum. Halo’s magnum is an iconic weapon, and if you played Combat Evolved, you can probably still hear the sound of it firing. While the franchise as a whole may be moving away from the iconic weapon, a group of animators on YouTube decided to give the magnum some well-earned attention.

As part of a challenge on YouTube, animators were tasked with reanimating Halo CE’s magnum. Animators of every caliber responded to the task with videos showing simple takes on the iconic pistol to a full 50-second long video. The latter came from former senior animator at Respawn and current expert animator at Infinity War, Ranon Sarono. Sarono has made animations for multiple weapons from 2019’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Apex Legends, and Titanfall 2.

You can find Sarono’s video down below, along with a few other videos that were submitted for the Halo CE magnum reanimation challenge.

While the magnum won’t be showing up in Halo Infinite, players will be getting a taste of everything else coming in the game as soon as this weekend. Developer 343 has been choosing people to invite to a beta, or technical preview, of the game, and it’s just about done. While it’s not clear what will be included in the beta, a stream coming later today will shed some light on those details.

The Halo Infinite technical preview is set to start this upcoming weekend.

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South Park Creators Want To Own And Operate The Actual Casa Bonita Restaurant

Casa Bonita, a popular Colorado landmark elevated to iconic restaurant since being featured in a 2003 episode of South Park, may soon be owned by the co-creators of the popular animated series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have put in a bid to buy the restaurant–which was a beloved childhood institution for the pair.

Still, nostalgia isn’t clouding Parker and Stone’s vision for the restaurant’s potential. “We started talking about the changes we’re going to make–mostly with the food,” Parker said. “We’re going to make really awesome food. I was already thinking about how I was going to make Black Bart’s Cave a little bigger.”

Added Parker, “It’s just sitting there. It sucks.” He also said that it felt like the restaurant was “neglected even before the pandemic” and that owning Casa Bonita would be “the crowning achievement of my life.”

Back in April, Casa Bonita announced it was filing for bankruptcy due to the pandemic, which had forced it to close. Previous reports did not specify the exact amount of debt the company owes, though earlier in the year it was estimated as somewhere around or just below $7.5 million. The current owners, Summit Family Restaurants, have not yet provided a comment.

Best PS4 Accessories In 2021: PlayStation 4 Controllers, Headsets, Hard Drives, And More

With more than 100 million PlayStation 4 consoles out in the wild and plenty of new games still releasing for the platform, the PS4 is still alive and well despite the PS5 now occupying center stage. There’s even a very active market for prospective PS4 buyers right now, so it’s safe to say plenty of people are still spending a lot of time gaming on the console. And if you’re gaming on PS4, there is a plethora of accessories that can enhance your overall experience. With a mountain of various accessories on the market, we decided to round up the best PS4 accessories to help you narrow down your selections. Many of these accessories are also compatible with PS5, which makes them even more intriguing if you think you’ll upgrade down the line. From controllers and headsets to charging stations and external hard drives, take a peek at our list of the best PlayStation 4 accessories below.

While this roundup covers all major categories, we also have dedicated lists for the best PS4 controllers and best PlayStation headsets. If you’re looking for game recommendations, take a peek at our roundups of the best PS4 games, racing games, and split-screen games.

$60-$65

The best PS4 controller for most people is, unsurprisingly, the DualShock 4. The console comes with one controller, but it doesn’t hurt to have extras around for multiplayer. Even if you don’t regularly play couch multiplayer, it’s beneficial to have a second controller. While the DualShock 4 is an excellent controller, the battery life is pretty mediocre. While your main controller is charging, it’s useful to have a second that’s juiced up and ready to go. The DualShock 4 comes in a variety of different colors, though some of them are hard to find now. You can use the DualShock 4 to play backwards-compatible PS4 games on PS5, too.

$160

If you’re into competitive gaming across multiple genres, the Razer Raiju Ultimate could help you up your game. This wireless controller features four remappable buttons, including a pair of back paddles and two additional triggers on top. The Raiju Ultimate has a Hair Trigger mode that, when activated, requires you to only slightly pull on triggers. Meanwhile, Razer used Mecha-Tactile face buttons to create a satisfying, clicky feel, and the shoulder triggers have a more ergonomic design than the conventional DualShock 4. You can also further adjust certain settings such as clutch and rumble sensitivity with the mobile app that’s available on iOS and Android.

$45

The DualShock 4 is a great controller, but the D-pad is not exactly perfect for fighting games. That’s where the Razer Raion comes in. The Raion has an eight-directional pad that’s specifically designed for fighting games. The face button layout pays homage to arcade machines with a six-button scheme complete with R1 and R2 right there on the front of the controller. The shape of this wired controller allows you to game with either a conventional or claw grip. The Raion also has a built-in mode for competition that lets you disable select buttons to avoid inadvertent inputs.

$350

For fighting game enthusiasts who prefer a true arcade setup, you can’t beat the Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick. This premium fight stick is made of aluminum, giving it an ultra-sturdy feel. The Victrix Pro FS features high-end Sanwa Denshi parts, including an excellent joystick and eight clicky face buttons that have a lightning-fast 5ms response time. It also has a number of extra buttons, including a trio of programmable buttons, Options, Share, and a button that adjusts the built-in lighting. The case pops open to let you store the joystick when traveling. It also comes with handles and a cable organizer, which makes this bulky controller surprisingly portable. If you’re a tinkerer, the ability to pop open the case also opens up the Victrix Pro FS to easy modding. Though pricey (and somewhat hard to find in stock), this is the ultimate fight stick for PS4, and it’s also compatible with PS5.

$300

For a high-end PS4 gaming headset, we recommend the Astro A50. This wireless headset has 40mm drivers that produce superb pinpoint audio. The over-ear design features soft, comfortable earcups and a durable, adjustable headband. The A50 comes with a charging dock that cradles the headset when it’s not in use. It runs for 15 hours on a full charge. If you ever upgrade to the PS5, the Astro A50 is also our pick for the best high-end PS5 headset.

$100

Though technically designed with the PS5 in mind, Sony’s first-party Pulse 3D headset is a great wireless option for PS4 as well. While it’s not quite as durable as some higher-end headsets that cost more than 100 bucks, Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech delivers superb audio that pinpoints specific directional sounds. It has a hidden noise-canceling microphone that helps give it the appearance of a standard (and stylish) pair of headphones. With the detachable 3.5mm audio cable, you can connect it to any device.

Another official option for PS4 users is the PlayStation Gold headset, which was essentially the Pulse 3D’s PS4 predecessor. The Gold headset isn’t manufactured nowadays, but you can get a like-new preowned edition at Amazon for $80. However, we’d go with the Pulse 3D, simply because it doesn’t cost much more and has improved audio.

$150

The SteelSeries Arctis 7P is another headset that was made for the PS5. That said, it’s also a stellar PS4 gaming headset. The Arctis 7P has an ultra-comfy design and a more durable feel than the Pulse 3D. It features custom 40mm drivers that create an impactful and rich audio experience. The retractable bidirectional mic has built-in noise-canceling tech. In addition to working on PlayStation platforms, the Arctis 7P can connect wirelessly to PC, Android, and Nintendo Switch with the included USB-C dongle. The SteelSeries Arctis 7P is a premium headset with universal functionality, and you can even hook it up to other devices with a 3.5mm audio connection.

$50

Those looking for a budget over-ear option shouldn’t sleep on SteelSeries’ Arctis 1. This lightweight headset has nice plush earcups, a detachable Clearcast microphone, and a steel-reinforced headband. Despite its low price, the Arctis 1 produces crisp audio that likely offers a great improvement from your TV speakers.

$400

Racing games are always better with a dedicated controller, and Logitech’s G923 racing wheel is the best of the bunch for PS4. The G923 comes with a wheel and a separate set of pedals. The G923 excels because of Logitech’s TrueForce technology, an authentic system that gives you high-definition force feedback when you’re driving. While the technology is super cool, it’s only compatible with a small batch of games so far, including Grid, Gran Turismo Sport, Dirt Rally 2.0, and a few others. That said, it’s certainly possible future games will utilize the feature, and since this wheel is compatible with PS5, you’re future-proofing with this purchase. The pedals are pressure sensitive to add to the realism, and the included G Hub software lets you fine-tune your experience, including wheel sensitivity and setting up profiles. For a less expensive option, check out Logitech’s G29 racing wheel, which features dual-motor force feedback.

$80; $110 for 4TB

Regardless of the size of your PS4 hard drive, it’s a safe bet that at some point you’ll have to manage your storage and delete some games. With big AAA games taking up 50GB or more (sometimes much more), the PS4 drive gets eaten up quickly. Luckily, you can expand your storage space with portable drives. We recommend Seagate’s PS4 Game Drive, an officially licensed external storage option that you simply plug into one of your console’s USB ports. It comes in 2TB and 4TB models. You can even load games directly from the drive, so you can simply keep it plugged in at all times and not have to worry about running out of space.

$20

Though Sony never released a premium PS4 controller similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite controller, it did create an accessory that features one of the most important components of high-end competitive controllers. The DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment attaches to the controller and adds two rear buttons. A separate button lets you remap inputs on the fly, and you can save profiles to fine-tune your settings for different games.

$25

If you use your PS4 as a streaming device for Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, or other services, grabbing a conventional remote is worthwhile. It’s not always fun to fumble around with the DualShock 4 trying to remember how to pause, rewind, etc. PDP’s PS4 media remote is a handy little device that resembles a standard streaming remote and adds the PS4’s face buttons to navigate the UI.

$25

As mentioned already, DualShock 4 controllers don’t have the best battery life. The DualShock 4 can last anywhere from four to eight hours between charges, which is a wide and less than ideal range. That’s why it makes a ton of sense to have a charging station to dock your controllers in at all times when not playing. PowerA’s DualShock 4 Charging Station offers a simple solution that cradles two controllers, doubling as a stand as well. While there are no shortage of third-party charging stations available, PowerA’s charging dock is well-rated and officially licensed by PlayStation.

$27

The PS4 can sound like a jet engine sometimes. To help mitigate some of that noise, OIVO’s Cooling Fan Station is a great pick that also happens to have some other nice features. First off, if you like the look of your PS4 positioned upright, a stand is a must. This stand cradles the system safely and securely. It’s also fitted with a pair of DualShock 4 charging docks and a slot on the back that fits 12 game cases. The OIVO Cooling Fan Station is compatible with all PS4 models. And with over 25,000 reviews and 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a popular pick for PS4 owners.

$25

As you accumulate physical games for PS4, you’re bound to start thinking about the best way to store and display the cases. While you could just use a standard bookshelf, a dedicated game tower is a great option, too. Skywin’s organizer is specifically designed for PS4 cases (and PS5 cases) and fits 24 games. It also has a hanger on the side for the PSVR headset; though you could use it to store a regular over-ear gaming headset. There’s an optional stand for the PS4 console itself as well, which allows you to prop it up vertically.

Sony’s Jim Ryan Confirms Nixxes Is Bringing PlayStation Games To PC

Following the acquisition earlier this month, Sony president and CEO Jim Ryan has confirmed that the Netherlands-based studio Nixxes Software is working on porting PlayStation games to PC, according to a translation by VGC.

Ryan said in a Famitsu interview published on July 28 that PlayStation is “happy to be in the early stages of bringing our IP to the PC, and look forward to working with Nixxes to help us do that.” Nixxes is known for porting games to PC and has worked on big-name titles like Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Marvel’s Avengers.

Sony scooped up Nixxes earlier this month following its acquisition of Helsinki-based developer Housemarque at the end of June. While the buyout amount remains undisclosed, PlayStation Studios head Herman Hulst praised Nixxes for its “deep technical expertise and vast experience.”

Nixxes joins “PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group to provide high-quality in-house technical and development capabilities for PlayStation Studios,” Sony said in a press release announcing the buyout.

After PlayStation dropped Horizon Zero Dawn on PC last year, Sony said more of its games could make their way to the platform. In fact, Days Gone hit PC on May 18. God of War is streamable on PC for those with an active PS Now membership. (It’s worth noting that God of War on PC is not a port and has not been confirmed as part of these efforts.) And documentation discovered in May found that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End may be the next PlayStation exclusive to launch on PC in the future.

PlayStation did clarify, however, that it wouldn’t release it’s games on PC right at launch. Meanwhile, Xbox has become more aggressive with its efforts in bringing games to PC in addition to consoles.

The Simpsons Producer “Would Love” A Hit & Run Remaster

The Simpsons producer and writer Matt Selman has said he “would love” to see a remaster of The Simpsons: Ht & Run, a fondly remembered action game released back in 2003. However, the producer said it may not happen soon, if ever, due to corporate bureaucracy.

“I would love to see a remastered version of [Simpsons Hit & Run], I would,” Selman told IGN. “It’s a complicated corporate octopus to try to make that happen.”

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Video game releases based on The Simpsons have slowed down in recent years. EA’s mobile game, The Simpsons: Tapped Out, is among the newest–and it was released back in 2012.

Also in the interview, Selman discussed a major point of contention with Hit & Run publisher Vivendi Games, which would later change hands. He said the publisher asked them to make a driving game, but the team at The Simpsons pushed for more of a GTA-style game due to the popularity of Rockstar’s series.

“We were all playing Grand Theft Auto at the time and publisher… they just wanted another driving game. And we were like, everyone’s playing whatever version of Grand Theft Auto, people need to get out of the cars,” Selman said. “That was a huge creative battle over whether it was just a ‘driving around doing missions’ game or a ‘getting out of the car and doing missions’ game. But I do think the battle was worth fighting.”

Hit & Run was developed by Radical Entertainment, which has since shut down.

The most recent new Simpsons title for consoles was 2007’s The Simpsons Game, in which the Simpsons family discovers they have been licensed for a video game. In 2014, The Simpsons veteran Al Jean said the team had considered making a Simpsons RPG, but nothing ever came of this.

As for the TV show, Season 33 kicks off in September with The Simpsons’ first-ever all-musical episode.

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What’s New On Peacock In August 2021? John Wick Movies, American Ninja Warrior, And More

This August, Peacock has plenty of movies, TV shows, and original programming headed your way that you’ll want to check out. This includes all the John Wick movies and new seasons of American Ninja Warrior. Check out everything coming to Peacock in August below along with some recommendations.

It may be a while before you can watch John Wick 4 and the spinoff series The Continental, so you’ll be pleased to learn that the first three John Wick movies are coming to Peacock on August 9. Revisit the story of a man and his dog, which turns into a man hunting everyone connected to murdering said dog, which turns into more films about a man now on the run from a secret underground assassins guild. Anyway, you can learn every intimate detail about the series before John Wick 4 arrives in theaters next May.

If you’re looking for an exciting competition series, keep your eye out for American Ninja Warrior Junior. Seasons 1-2 arrive on the streaming service on August 26. Much like American Ninja Warrior, this series will see competitors try and complete a super-challenging obstacle course. The difference here is that the competitors are between 9-14 years old.

Most of Peacock’s releases come on August 1, and on that day, there’s an avalanche of movies arriving. The first five Nightmare on Elm Street movies hit the service–along with the 2010 remake, but you can skip that one. Also, the first X-Men movie hits the service, which you think would be on Disney+–but it’s not. There’s also Candyman, The Goonies, and a whole lot more.

Below, you’ll find everything coming to Peacock for the month of August.

New on Peacock in August 2021:

August 1

  • 50 First Dates, 2004
  • A Child’s Christmas, 2008
  • Addicted, 2017
  • Ali, 2001
  • Apollo 13, 1995
  • Armageddon, 1998
  • Bad Boys, 1995
  • Bad Boys II, 2003
  • Black and Cuba, 2015
  • Bleeding Heart, 2015
  • Brokeback Mountain, 2005
  • Candyman, 1992
  • Celebrity Game Face, Season 1 (NBC)
  • Chase, 2021
  • Coach Carter, 2005
  • Colombiana, 2011
  • The Courier, 2013
  • Cowboys & Aliens, 2011
  • Crank, 2006
  • Crank 2 High Voltage, 2009
  • Dead in Tombstone, 2013
  • Deliver Us from Eva, 2003
  • Django Unchained, 2012
  • Don’t Talk to Irene, 2017
  • Drive, 2011
  • Extraordinary Tales, 2015
  • Flash Point, 2007
  • The Eagle, 2011
  • ​Enough, 2002
  • The Exorcist, 1973
  • Fantastic Four, 2005
  • Field of Dreams, 1989
  • Fifty Shades Darker, 2017
  • Fifty Shades Freed, 2018
  • Fifty Shades of Grey, 2015
  • The Firm, 1993
  • Fool’s Gold, 2008
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, 2009
  • The Goonies, 1985
  • Haunted Hospital: Heilstatten, 2018
  • Holiday Breakup, 2016
  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 2003
  • I, Robot, 2004
  • The Jackal, 1997
  • Jarhead, 2005
  • Kid Cannabis, 2014
  • Kung Fu Yoga, 2017
  • Land of the Lost, 2009
  • Leatherheads, 2008
  • Life, 1999
  • Love’s Kitchen, 2011
  • The Lincoln Lawyer, 2011
  • Little Rascals, 1994
  • McCanick, 2013
  • Meet Joe Black, 1998
  • Moneyball, 2011
  • My Generation, 2018
  • Mystery Road, 2013
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, 1985
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, 1987
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, 1988
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, 1989
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street, 2010
  • Notorious, 2009
  • Notting Hill, 1999
  • Once Fallen, 2010
  • Paradox, 2017
  • Partisan, 2015
  • Philadelphia, 1993
  • The Proposal, 2009
  • R.I.P.D., 2013
  • Race, 2016
  • Railroad Tigers, 2016
  • Rigor Mortis, 2013
  • Rise of the Legend, 2014
  • Scorched, 2003
  • Shaolin, 2011
  • Shark Tale, 2004
  • Silver Linings Playbook, 2012
  • Skating to New York, 2013
  • Spartacus, 1960
  • Special ID, 2013
  • Steve McQueen: Desert Racer, 2015
  • Supremacy, 2013
  • Survivor, 2015
  • Swelter, 2013
  • Sword of Vengeance, 2013
  • Tai Chi Hero, 2012
  • Tai Chi Zero, 2012
  • The Timber, 2015
  • Train to Busan, 2016
  • Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, 2017
  • Van Helsing, 2004
  • Very Bad Things, 1998
  • Warrior, 2011
  • The Wrath of Vraja, 2013
  • X-Men, 2000
  • Zoey to the Max, 2013

August 5

  • Departure, Season 2
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 1

August 6

  • Madagascar A Little Wild, Season 4

August 9

  • John Wick, 2014
  • John Wick: Chapter 2, 2017
  • John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
  • Family Game Fight, Season 1

August 12

  • Weeds, Season 1-8
  • Ex-Rated, Season 1
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 2

August 17

  • The House, 2017

August 19

  • My Little Pony, 2017
  • Five Bedrooms, Season 2
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 3

August 22

  • It’s Complicated, 2009

August 26

  • American Ninja Warrior Junior, Season 1-2
  • The Monster in The Shadows
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 4

August 31

  • The Hurricane, 1999

The Die Hard Prequel Movie Is Not Happening, At Least Not Yet

Years ago it was announced that a Die Hard prequel movie that focused on a young John McClane was in the works with the title McClane. That film is not going ahead.

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told Polygon simply, “Yeah, no, it’s not happening.”

“But what was really interesting was we actually came up with an idea to do it. It was a project that wasn’t Die Hard that then, eventually, shifted over to Die Hard,” he elaborated.

As the producer said years ago, McClane would have featured two timelines, not unlike The Godfather: Part II. “What was interesting about our idea was it allowed you the ability to meet the young John McClane and use Bruce,” he said. “So it was really interesting in that way. So you sort of got to see both versions of him. A bit [like The Godfather Part II].”

McClane stalled out after Disney’s acquisition of Fox, the owner of the Die Hard movie series. di Bonaventura said of the future for Die Hard in general, “I don’t know what their plans are.”

Len Wiseman, who directed 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard, was attached to directed McClane before it fell apart. While we may not get to see Bruce Willis in a new Die Hard film anytime soon, he reprised the John McClane character for a battery commercial in 2020. A John McClane character was also released for Call of Duty: Warzone as part of its ’80s event this year.

1988’s Die Hard was followed by Die Hard 2 (1990) and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995). The series then took a break before returning in 2007 with Live Free or Die Hard and again in 2013 with A Good Day to Die Hard.