Marvel Studios Founder Developing ‘TurnerVerse’ With Fathom & Soulfire

Mythos Studios has announced plans to develop adaptations of two major comic book properties, Fathom and Soulfire, as part of a new shared cinematic universe. This new universe will be helmed by the man behind the idea of the MCU.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the year-old production company– helmed by Marvel Studios founding chairman David Maisel and record executive Scooter Braun– is preparing to launch the ‘TurnerVerse’ with big-screen adaptations of two comic book series’ from the late Michael Turner.

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Death Stranding on PC Won’t Be Published by Sony

Publisher 505 Games has officially confirmed that it will be publishing Death Stranding on PC. Kojima Productions’ console partner Sony is apparently not involved in the PC release.

Kojima Productions’ debut game will launch on PlayStation 4 this November 8, but will later release on PC in summer 2020. Hideo Kojima confirmed this on Twitter, and 505 Games later confirmed its involvement with the game later on.

“We are extremely excited and honored to be working with the supremely talented team at Kojima Productions and to bring Death Stranding to PC gamers around the world,” said 505 Games co-founder and CEO Raffi Galante in a press release. “Death Stranding will take gamers through a completely original experience that will delight PC gamers everywhere.”

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Pokemon Go: Last Chance To Catch Darkrai

We’re in the final week of Pokemon Go‘s Halloween 2019 event, which means this is your last chance to catch a variety of special Pokemon. That includes the Mythical Pokemon Darkrai, which is scheduled to leave Raid Battles the day the event ends, on November 1.

Until then, you’ll still be able to encounter Darkrai in five-star Raids. This is the first time the Mythical Pokemon has appeared in Go, and there’s no telling when it’ll return to the game, so you don’t want to miss your chance to add one to your collection. Before you can catch Darkrai, however, you’ll need to team up with other players to battle it.

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Before Darkrai leaves Raids, the Mythical Pokemon will star in another Legendary Raid Hour. This Wednesday, October 30, nearly every Gym in your area will host Darkrai Raids from 6-7 PM local time, making that your best opportunity to capture one. You can find tips for taking the Mythical Pokemon on in our Darkrai Raid guide.

Following Darkrai’s departure on November 1, the Legendary Regi trio will return to Raids until November 4, and this time around, you’ll have a chance to catch their Shiny forms. Regigigas will debut in EX Raids later in the month but if you don’t want to wait until then, Niantic is hosting a “Colossal Discovery” Special Research event featuring the Legendary on November 2. However, until most other Special Research quests, you need to buy a virtual ticket to participate in this event.

Shortly after the Regi trio leaves Raids again, Pokemon Go’s November Community Day will take place. The event falls on Saturday, November 16–the day after Pokemon Sword and Shield launch on Nintendo Switch–and features Chimchar, the Fire-type starter from Diamond and Pearl.

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Dragon Ball Z Kakarot: Watch Vegeta vs. Majin Buu

When Dragon Ball Z Kakarot was revealed, there was a certain amount of skepticism that it would tackle the entirety of Goku’s adult life. The sprawling martial arts anime epic clocks in at just shy of 300 episodes, and even after cutting out the filler, that’s a lot of story to adapt into a video game. But, sure enough, Kakarot tracks Goku’s adventures from the appearance of Radditz and the first utterance of the word “Saiyan” all the way through the final showdown with Majin Buu, letting players take control of not just Goku, but the whole principle cast of pointy-haired heroes.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but watching almost 20 minutes of uncut gameplay is even better, so have a look for yourself:

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Rambo: Last Blood Home Release Date and Special Features Announced

Rambo: Last Blood will land on digital platforms on December 3, followed by the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on December 17. The film finds an older John Rambo living in peace on a ranch. But when his teenage niece gets kidnapped by drug lords, he’s pulled back into a life of ultra-violence. See IGN’s Rambo: Last Blood review for more information.

If you’re ready to add Rambo: Last Blood to your home collection, you can find full details about each version of it below, including a retailer-exclusive special edition and all the extra features included in the physical copies.

Rambo: Last Blood on 4K UHD

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You’ve Never Seen a Show Quite Like Apple TV’s See

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Apple TV Plus’ See, starring Jason Momoa, in our exclusive video featurette above.

When Apple TV+ launches on November 1, the new streaming service will unveil an eclectic array of original TV shows – some grounded in our reality, like The Morning Show; some exploring an alternate history, like For All Mankind; and some that are utterly fantastical, like See, a post-apocalyptic adventure starring Jason Momoa, created by Peaky Blinders showrunner Steven Knight, and directed by The Hunger Games helmer Francis Lawrence.

The tech giant’s ambitious new drama takes place 600 years after a deadly virus decimated humanity and left the few survivors (and their descendants) blind. When two children are born with sight, their adoptive father, Baba Voss (Momoa) must protect the twins and his tribe from those who want to destroy them, including the powerful and desperate Queen Kane (Sylvia Hoeks).

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Join Our Halloween Costume Contest

Kristen G. as Weeping Angel from Doctor Who. She won the first runner up prize in CNET's and TV Guide's 2018 Halloween costume contest.Kristen G. as Weeping Angel from Doctor Who. She won the first runner up prize in CNET’s and TV Guide’s 2018 Halloween costume contest.

Show off your awesome Halloween costume and get a chance to win a brand new Nintendo Switch Lite!

We joined forces with CNET and TV Guide to celebrate the creativity of our readers with some awesome prize bundles and some money for your 2020 costume. The contest will have a winner per category and here are the prize bundles:

  • The individual prize consists of two $50 gift cards for Halloweenconstumes.com courtesy of Fun.com, a $25 gift card for CBS All Access, an Echo (3rd Gen), and a Nintendo Switch Lite.

  • The group prize bundle comes with a $350 Amazon gift card and five $25 gift cards for CBS All Access (Disclosure: CBS is GameSpot’s parent company).

  • The kids prize package includes a $50 gift card for Halloweenconstumes.com, an Echo Dot Kids speaker, a Nintendo Switch Lite, and a $25 gift card for CBS All Access.

  • The pet prize winner gets a $50 gift card for Halloweenconstumes.com, a $25 gift card for CBS All Access, and a Petcube Bites 2.

Andrea K. as Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus. Grand prize winner of CNET's and TV Guide's 2018 Halloween costume contest.Andrea K. as Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus. Grand prize winner of CNET’s and TV Guide’s 2018 Halloween costume contest.

The contest has three phases, starting with the photo submission phase that ends Nov. 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The second phase consists of the judging, where our judges will select five finalists according to the following criteria: originality (30 percent), complexity (30 percent), caption (20 percent), creativity (10 percent), and relation to the theme (10 percent). The judges will select three finalists per category kicking off the voting period wherein finalists will rally friends and family to compete for the most votes. Contestants whose photos get the most votes between Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. PT and Nov. 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT will be crowned winners!

You can submit a photo per category but you will only receive one prize. Speaking of categories, here is a breakdown on what are the guidelines for each:

Individuals: you have to be 18 or older to participate

Groups: two or more people need to be part of the group photo and the person that submits it needs to be 18 years or older. They will be representing the group in the contest and they will be receiving the prize so it can be divided among the team

Kids: in order to participate in this category, you have to be the parent of the kid or kids in the picture. The minor must be under 13 years old in order to participate

Pet: this category is open to pets of all ages and types but they must be wearing a costume. And the pet’s owner must be the one submitting the picture

With all that out of the way I can get into how to enter the contest. Please read the rules, accept the terms and conditions and fill out the form above. And keep things PG when submitting because any images with nudity, hate speech or discrimination will be disqualified. Please click here if you are having trouble viewing the form in your mobile device.

Head to our comments section and let us know what was your favorite childhood Halloween costume. Happy Halloween and good luck!

What’s New To Netflix This Week? Movies, TV, And Originals

Halloween is arriving this week, and that means October is over, and Netflix will be releasing a lot of content this Friday, when November begins. From movies to TV shows to original programming, there is bound to be something you’ll want to watch.

Arriving on November 1 is a slew of movies you may have seen, but you’ll want to watch again. Step Brothers is the 2008 comedy about two adults–who act more like children–that are thrusted into each other’s lives as their single parents marry each other. Starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, this movie is hilarious and ludicrous in the best ways possible.

Also arriving on Friday are the three Matrix movies–Matrix 4 is in production which recently cast Neil Patrick Harris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The first movie in this franchise still holds up, and after you’re finished watching it, why not watch the other two movies to see the series slowly implode on itself? Also arriving on Friday are Rounders and Zombieland.

Below, you’ll find everything headed to Netflix this week, and for more news on streaming services, check out what’s coming to Shudder, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video in November.

What’s new to Netflix this week?

Monday, October 28

  • A 3 Minute Hug
  • Little Miss Sumo
  • Shine On with Reese: Season 1

Tuesday, October 29

  • Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy

Wednesday, October 30

  • Flavorful Origins: Yunnan Cuisine

Thursday, October 31

  • Kengan Ashura: Part ll
  • Nowhere Man
  • Raging Bull

Friday, November 1

  • American Son
  • Atypical: Season 3
  • Drive
  • Fire in Paradise
  • Hache
  • Hello Ninja
  • Holiday in the Wild
  • The King
  • The Man Without Gravity
  • Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!
  • True: Grabbleapple Harvest
  • We Are the Wave
  • Apache Warrior
  • Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts: Season 1
  • Billy on the Street
  • Christmas Break-In
  • Christmas in the Heartlands
  • Christmas Survival
  • Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  • Grease
  • Holly Star
  • How to Be a Latin Lover
  • Love Jones
  • Mars: Season 2
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: Seasons 1-2
  • Paid in Full
  • Rosemary’s Baby
  • Rounders
  • Santa Girl
  • Sling Blade
  • Spitfire: The Plane that Saved the World
  • Step Brothers
  • The Christmas Candle
  • The Deep: Season 3
  • The Game
  • The Matrix
  • The Matrix Reloaded
  • The Matrix Revolutions
  • Up North
  • Wild Child
  • Zombieland

The Grudge Remake’s First Trailer Delivers Curses And Scares

The Grudge–originally known as Ju-On–was one of the key movies in the wave of Japanese horror of the 2000s. Created by Takashi Shimizu, there have been no fewer than 12 Japanese movies and three American remakes to date. The most recent Hollywood film was released back in 2009, but in January, a new Grudge reboot is set to hit theaters. The first trailer has now been released.

The new Grudge focuses on new characters, but the plot is very much the same. It centers on a deadly curse that strikes anyone who enters a haunted house, and it can be passed from person-to-person like a virus. John Cho (Star Trek) plays a realtor who, unfortunately, enters the house as part of his job, and the trailer is packed with imagery that–while familiar to J-horror fans–is nevertheless really effective. We’re talking long-haired ghosts, freaky kids, and weird paranormal manifestations–check it out below:

The Grudge also stars Andrea Riseborough (Mandy), Demián Bichir (The Nun), Betty Gilpin (GLOW), Lin Shaye (Insidious), and Jacki Weaver (Bird Box). It’s directed by Nicolas Pesce, who prevouisly helmed the acclaimed horror movie The Eyes of My Mother, and it hits theaters on January 3, 2020.

This latest Grudge movie does not have the involvement of Shimizu, who directed the first two American movies as well as many of the Japanese ones. Nevertheless, in a recent interview Pesce stated that the movie would honor his vision for the series. “I come to filmmaking first and foremost as a fan, and my movies are always sort of love letters to work that I love,” he told io9. “If you’re a fan of [Shimizu]’s original Japanese films in this franchise, you’re gonna see a lot of that and him in here.”

For more check out GameSpot’s guide to the biggest upcoming horror movies of 2019.

Square Enix Is Hiring For More Kingdom Hearts Staff

Square Enix Osaka is hiring new staff to work on “HD development” for the Kingdom Hearts series.

Square’s Osaka studio has posted a few job listings requesting UI designers, effect designers, and technical artists. The roles are for work on “HD development of the Kingdom Hearts series”, with no further context provided.

The last Kingdom Hearts game was this year’s Kingdom Hearts 3, and no further projects have been announced beyond the Re:Mind expansion due out this winter. “HD development” could simply mean ‘development’ – the games are now in HD after all – but with Square’s history of HD remasters there’s always potential there. Quite what they’d be remastering would be another question, though, as much of the Kingdom Hearts back catalogue is already available for current-gen platforms in HD.

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