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Prime Video Drops Trailer For Spy Thriller ‘Citadel’

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Prime Video Drops Trailer For Spy Thriller ‘Citadel’

‘Citadel’ is an upcoming spy thriller series that will debut on the Amazon streaming service Prime Video. Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are set to star in the show as members of an elite spy network. Months after the project was announced, Amazon Studios dropped a trailer for the espionage drama series.

“Prime Video debuted the high-octane official trailer for the upcoming epic spy-thriller series Citadel. The first season of the groundbreaking global series consists of six-episodes with two episodes premiering April 28 on Prime Video,” they said in a statement.

You can watch the trailer below:

The series also stars Stanley Tucci as Bernard Orlick, Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence, Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy, Roland Møller as Anders Silje and Davik Silje, and Caoilinn Springall as Hendrix Conroy.

Amazon Studios describes the series as follows,

“Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.”

‘Citadel’ is a joint production between Amazon Studios and the Russo Brother’s film studio AGBO.

Robert De Niro Tapped For Netflix Thriller ‘Zero Day’

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Robert De Niro Tapped For Netflix Thriller ‘Zero Day’

Netflix has cast ‘GoodFellas’ actor Robert De Niro to star in their upcoming conspiracy theory thriller ‘Zero Day’ as well as serve as an executive producer. This will be the first time that De Niro will work as a producer for a television series.

“Netflix announced today the new limited series Zero Day, a conspiracy thriller from Creator / Executive Producer Eric Newman under his Grand Electric Productions deal with Netflix, and Creator / Executive Producer Noah Oppenheim,” the streaming service said in a press release. “Robert De Niro stars and executive produces in his first TV series.”

All six episodes of the miniseries will be directed by Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland, Mad Men, Love & Death) who will also be an executive producer.

Newman said in a statement, “I am a lifelong fan of Robert De Niro. To have him as a producing partner and star in this show is beyond my wildest dreams. And Lesli Linka Glatter has directed so many of my favorite episodes of television; she was our clear first choice to direct this show. I am grateful to Netflix for their continued faith and support and thrilled to be in business with the amazing creative team of Noah, Lesli, and Jonathan on this timely (and terrifying) series.”

“Zero Day is a shrewd, heart-pounding conspiracy thriller that will keep audiences at the edge of their seat. What an honor to have this A-list caliber of talent assembled, led by the iconic Robert De Niro and brought to life by the unrivaled talents of Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Lesli Linka Glatter and Michael S. Schmidt,” Netflix exec Peter Friedlander added.

De Niro is also set to star in the upcoming film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ with frequent collaborator director Martin Scorsese.

Netflix describes the film, by noting, “Zero Day asks the question on everyone’s mind — how do we find truth in a world in crisis, one seemingly being torn apart by forces outside our control? And in an era rife with conspiracy theory and subterfuge, how much of those forces are products of our own doing, perhaps even of our own imagining?”

Super7’s Dungeons & Dragons ReAction Figures Are Coming!

Mike Phalin
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Super7’s Dungeons & Dragons ReAction Figures Are Coming!

Super7’s ReAction figures are finally entering the world of Dungeons & Dragons!

Taking inspiration from the LJN line from decades past, Super7’s initial wave of action figures genuinely looks like something we’d expect to see on a toy shelf in the 1980s. An Efreeti, a Githyanki, and a Sorceress are now up for pre-order at $20 each.

Each of the three characters features card back artwork taken from the classic days of Dungeons & Dragons. The Fiend Folio cover by Emmanuel brings back a lot of memories. Maybe we’ll see a translucent variant of a Githyanki in the future. Give the Efreeti the same treatment with glow-in-the-dark red plastic, too, Super7!

The Dungeons & Dragons figures are expected to ship in June of this year.

Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
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Super7 aims for fans of the ’80s LJN Official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons toy line. Unlike other action figure collections of the time, AD&D didn’t focus on gimmicks; rather, it tried to give kids an extensive array of heroes and villains to choose from, all with vastly different looks and sizes. This was a far cry from what Mattel was doing (reusing the same parts repeatedly in the Masters of the Universe line).

The problem with this now four-decade-old LJN venture was that they were hard to find in stores. I only came upon them closer to the late 1980s when they’d be in discount bins at K-B Toys or Lionel Playworld. By that time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles craze was in full swing.

You can learn more about the weird split in the merchandising strategies by checking out Retro Blasting’s video below:

Speaking of classic Dungeons & Dragons, Hasbro recently announced the next wave of D&D cartoon figures.

[Source: Super7]

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and Kevin Feige Movies Get Shelved By Lucasfilm

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Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and Kevin Feige Movies Get Shelved By Lucasfilm

Fans of a galaxy far, far away have been constantly asking when they will see the release of a new Star Wars movie in theaters. Despite things happening on Disney Plus with The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch getting a new season, as well as Ahsoka coming down the line, fans want to see a brand-new movie from Lucasfilm. A lot of chatter surrounding the Patty Jenkins-directed Rogue Squadron and untitled Star Wars film produced by Kevin Feige gave hope to those waiting for a Star Wars theatrical release. But it looks like things have changed according to a new report published by the entertainment outlet Variety.

The article published by Variety gives details on Kevin Feige’s Star Wars movie being shelved, while also stating that the Rogue Squadron movie was also shelved. Lucasfilm announced that Patty Jenkins would direct the (at the time) upcoming Star Wars Rogue Squadron movie back in December 2020, with a special video to commemorate the announcement. Patty went into great detail about how much being part of the film meant to her because of her late father who was a fighter pilot.

However, Variety has sources close to the film’s development said the Rogue Squadron movie was no longer in active development at the studio. This comes after Disney removed the movie from its December 2023 schedule, causing many to question the status of Rogue Squadron going forward. The outlet also stated that Lucasfilm did not respond to their request for comment.

In the same report, Variety revealed they had also learned through their sources that the Kevin Feige Star Wars movie was also not in active development. The film was not titled since news broke out about Kevin Feige’s involvement back in September 2019. Variety was told by Michael Waldron, screenwriter for Doctor Strange 2, back in May 2022 that he was working on a Star Wars screenplay for Kevin Feige’s film. But months later Waldron was hired to write the screenplay for “Avengers: Secret Wars” over at Marvel, leading many to speculate that the MCU would take away the attention of Kevin Feige from Star Wars.

The Variety article goes on to detail other Star Wars projects from Lucasfilm, including the untitled Star Wars movie being made by Taika Waititi. While no specific details about the film are currently known, Variety has reason to believe Taika would play a part in the film he is making, similar to some of his previous film releases like Jojo Rabbit. Star Wars will need to be patient for any details about this movie however since no clear release window or timeframe was ever given for it.

Another project mentioned by Variety is a possible film by director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. While no confirmation has been made by Lucasfilm yet, it is said to have Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson (Watchmen and Counterpart respectively) attached to write the script. Unfortunately, no other details about the movie are known. Not even if Lucasfilm is keen to move forward with the film or not.

While the Variety article leaves many more questions, Star Wars fans are going to be looking towards the upcoming Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London for answers. Speculation about the event has led some to believe that more will be revealed about upcoming Star Wars movies, alongside other surprises that may involve the Star Wars Disney Plus shows. Who knows what Lucasfilm has planned, we can only hope everything will lead to a lot of excitement for Star Wars in the future.

Are you interested in new Star Wars movies getting made by Lucasfilm? Disappointed to hear the news about Rogue Squadron and the Kevin Feige film? Leave us a comment down below and let us know your thoughts about everything!

More Meta Layoffs, Google Squashes Employee Promotions

Mike Phalin
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More Meta Layoffs, Google Squashes Employee Promotions

Google and Meta are not going to have a good year. Both companies suffered from either cost-cutting measures or layoffs over the past twelve months.

A few weeks ago, we learned that Mark Zuckerberg was getting $14M for personal security while terminating thousands of employees. So it has to sting to know that after all this, even more people may soon find themselves labeled as redundant, according to a CNBC report.

Zuckerberg, the embattled Meta CEO, thinks 2023 will be the company’s “Year of Efficiency.” However, Bloomberg alleges that layoffs could start as soon as this week. The sources were unnamed, but given the company’s track record, there’s no doubt that Meta could shed more overhead in order to achieve whatever Zuckerberg considers “efficient.”

Meanwhile, over at Google, the company’s CEO is trampling employee morale. Those employed by the tech company who were trying to grow their careers are in for a tough road ahead, thanks to a statement in an e-mail sent out by Sundar Pichai, “The process is manager-led and will be largely similar to last year — though with our slower pace of hiring, we are planning for fewer promotions into L6 and above than when Google was growing quickly.” CNBC states that its staff saw the e-mail firsthand.

Remember when the tech giant wanted to start desk sharing to save money? Well, the Google CEO stuck his foot in his mouth a second time by saying workers are complaining about “big swaths of empty desks and it feels like it’s a ghost town — it’s just not a nice experience.” Sundar Pichai doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. Then again, the company did have a huge struggle session after Donald Trump was elected. So, maybe weak leadership is common at Google.

With YouTube getting a new CEO, could we see a new tech bubble implosion? Let us know your thoughts below.

[Source: CNBC]

[Source: CNBC]

[Source: CNBC]

Mondo Now Taking Pre-Orders For 1:6 Scale MotU’s Trap Jaw!

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Mondo Now Taking Pre-Orders For 1:6 Scale MotU’s Trap Jaw!

Mondo’s 12″ tall Trap Jaw from Masters of the Universe has just launched for pre-order! Part man, part machine, all henchman, Trap Jaw comes with several interchangeable weapons, limbs, and even his pre-disfigurement identity: Kronis!

Yes, you can thread a string through his helmet’s loop and have him swing across your room, just like you probably did as a kid. However, do you really want to risk breaking something on this pricey figure just to recreate a bit of nostalgia?

Trap Jaw is priced at $235 and is expected to ship this September.

Masters of the Universe Trap Jaw
Photo Credit: Mondo

Masters of the Universe Trap Jaw
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Masters of the Universe Trap Jaw
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Masters of the Universe Trap Jaw
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Masters of the Universe Trap Jaw
Photo Credit: Mondo

Masters of the Universe Trap Jaw
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“Freshly escaped from Infinita, the psychotic interdimensional cyborg finally cracks our MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE 1:6 scale figure line. The Wizard of Weapons joins our other formidable Evil Warriors including Scareglow, Mer-Man and Faker. Complete with 30 points of articulation and an extensive array of accessories, plus a fully swappable Kronis head, Classic head and Kronis arm!”

The $235 Trap Jaw comes with the following:

  • Mondo Jaw Head 
  • Kronis Head 
  • Kronis Right Arm 
  • Classic Jaw Head 
  • Removable Shoulder Armor and Chest Harness 
  • Right Mech Arm 
  • Spiked Mace Weapon 
  • Faux Fur Loin Cloth  
  • Mech Arm Articulated Claw 
  • Mech Arm Hook 
  • Mech Arm Grapple Hook with String 
  • Mech Arm Crossbow 
  • Mech Arm Fly Swatter 
  • Mech Arm Blaster 

The Mondo-style head features a more angular and jutted jaw and lets you get a small glimpse of how damaged Kronis’s face is. Yeah, it’s a little grotesque, but maybe he’ll think next time before crossing Skeletor.

The previously announced 1:6 Battle Cat sold out on the same day it was announced. The same happened with the last He-Man figure Mondo announced. These things go quickly!

What do you think of Mondo’s 12″ tall premium Masters of the Universe action figures? Let us know in the comments section below.

[Source: Mondo]

‘Ghost Rider’ Actor On The Marvel Films: ‘I Don’t Need to Be in the MCU. I’m Nic Cage’

Jacob Airey
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‘Ghost Rider’ Actor On The Marvel Films: ‘I Don’t Need to Be in the MCU. I’m Nic Cage’

Before ‘Iron Man’ launched in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008, actor Nicolas Cage (It Could Happen to You) geared up as a flaming skull anti-hero Johnny Blaze in ‘Ghost Rider’ from Columbia Pictures. Though the film was followed by a 2011 sequel ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ before the rights to the character back to Marvel Studios in 2013.

Ghost Rider has largely been absent in the MCU films and some fans hoping Cage would return, but the ‘Con Air’ actor does not seem eager to return to the leather and chains.

“I’ve gotta be nice about Marvel movies, because I named myself after a Stan Lee character named Luke Cage. What am I going to do, put Marvel movies down? Stan Lee is my surrealistic father. He named me,” he told Variety in an interview. “I understand what the frustration is. I get it. But I think there’s plenty of room for everybody. I’m seeing movies like ‘Tár.’ I’m seeing all kinds of artistic and independently driven movies. I think there’s plenty of room for everybody.”

He added, “I don’t need to be in the MCU. I’m Nic Cage.”

Cage made the comments shortly after winning the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at the Miami Film Festival.

There was a planned sequel to the 2011 film, but Cage ultimately passed on it, prompting Columbia Pictures to allow Disney to acquire the rights after their purchase of Marvel Entertainment.

‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ actor Gabriel Lune portrayed the Johnny Blaze successor Robbie Reyes in the MCU spin-off television series ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

The Johnny Blaze version of the Ghost Rider first appeared in 1975 in the pages of Marvel Spotlight. He was created by comic book editor Roy Thomas, writer Gary Friedrich, and artist Mike Ploog.

Den of Geek rated Johnny Blaze number 5 on their 2015 list of Marvel Comics’ monster characters.

Hulu Passes On ‘The Devil in the White City’ Adaption Following Loss Of Star

Jacob Airey
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Hulu Passes On ‘The Devil in the White City’ Adaption Following Loss Of Star

An adaption of the 2003 true crime thriller ‘The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America’ by Erik Larson has been in out of development limbo since the book’s publication. The project got some new life in 2019 when it was picked up by the streaming service Hulu for a TV production with ABC Signature. Keanu Reeves (John Wick) had been tapped to star.

It was reported that Reeves departed the project in October 2022 with the director Todd Fields leaving shortly thereafter. It has been confirmed that Hulu is following suit, choosing not to release the series.

“The devil was in the details, apparently: Hulu has decided not to move ahead with The Devil in the White City,” Deadline reports. “The long-gestating limited series was to tell the story of Daniel H. Burnham, a demanding but visionary architect who races to make his mark on history with the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and Dr. H. H. Holmes, America’s first modern serial killer and the man behind the notorious “Murder Castle” built in the fair’s shadow.”

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio (Titantic) and director Martin Scorsese (The Departed) are attached to the project as executive producers.

DiCaprio purchases the film rights in 2010 and was originally set to write a script with screenwriter Billy Ray (Richard Jewell) with Scorsese directing before it was announced it would be developed into a television show.

ABC Signature is shopping it around for production on another streaming service or network.

The book was published by Crown Publishers and has since won several awards including the 2003, San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year, 2004 Edgar Award (Best Fact Crime), 2004 Book Sense Book of the Year Honor Book, and was included in the 2009 ALA Outstanding Books for the College Bound (History & Cultures).

GoodReads explains that, “Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the book’s categorization to be sure that ‘The Devil in the White City’ is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel.”

They add, “Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair’s construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor.”

Hogwarts Legacy & More Godzilla LP Soundtracks On The Way!

Mike Phalin
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Hogwarts Legacy & More Godzilla LP Soundtracks On The Way!

Mondo has announced it is taking pre-orders for three original soundtracks, including two Godzilla films and the smash hit Hogwarts Legacy video game!

The Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features a screen-printed D-side record that is pressed on silver-colored vinyl. The OST is limited to only 2,000 copies and will ship in June for $45.

Mondo did not list the tracks for Michiru Oshima’s score, but the Godzilla Fandom wiki states there are 34 songs.

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

The Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is limited to only 1,000 records. Mondo did not give us the entire tracklist. However, after some digging, the complete Akira Ifukube score contains over 30 tracks.

The OST is pressed on “Three Headed Vinyl.” In other words, it’s a golden yellow vinyl. The artwork on the cover by Greg Ruth is worth the $35 price tag alone. Expect Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah is to arrive this June.

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

Photo Credit: Mondo

 

The Hogwarts Legacy – Original Video Game Soundtrack is spread across three golden LPs and contains over thirty tracks. This is not a limited edition release and will ship around July. The 3XLP collection will only set you back $50.

Side A

  • Overture to the Unwritten
  • House Cup Finale
  • Fig’s Search
  • A Proper Hogwarts Welcome
  • Potting Mandrakes
  • Seeking the Keepers

Side B

  1. Ranrok’s Rage
  2. A Lost Friend
  3. Everybody Grab a Broom
  4. All Roads Lead to Hogsmeade
  5. Anticipating Rookwood

Side C

  1. Miriam’s Memory
  2. Grasslands Vivarium
  3. A Fitting New Home
  4. Isadora’s Pain
  5. See You After Class
  6. Hog’s Head Jig

Side D

  1. Guardians Awaken
  2. Accio!
  3. Legacy of Magic
  4. Ruins of a Noted Seer

Side E

  1. A Portrait of Love
  2. The Greenhouse
  3. Ollivander’s Wand Shop
  4. Coastal Vivarium
  5. The Four Houses
  6. You’ve Made Your Choice

Side F

  1. Soaring Over Hogwarts
  2. Haven
  3. The Halls of Hogwarts
  4. The Room of Requirement
  5. Niamh’s Lullaby
  6. Tresspassers
  7. Tribute

Looking for more soundtracks? Check out last week’s vinyl announcements here.

[Source: Mondo]

Cities: Skylines 2 Trailer Promises “Most Realistic City Builder – Ever”

Mike Phalin
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Cities: Skylines 2 Trailer Promises “Most Realistic City Builder – Ever”

The addictive city-building simulator Cities: Skylines is getting a sequel. The long-awaited next-gen follow-up has been announced via a trailer on the game’s official YouTube channel. Unfortunately, the trailer does not show gameplay footage but alludes to exciting prospects.

The trailer’s narrator mentions the player will shape and change the future. The cities we create may be more than a series of tiny moving objects and arbitrary needs that must be filled with water, sewage, and electrical utilities. Perhaps Cities: Skylines II will allow us to create an actual living, breathing ecosystems. The video’s description says we should “get ready for a new epic scale in the most realistic city builder – ever.”

One thing I’ve come to expect from pie in the sky games announcements is never to expect the pie ever to land on my plate. So while I’m sure the team behind the game is trying to outdo the previous installment, I’ll hold onto my money until I see how well this thing runs and how much better it is than the original. I hope it delivers.

Cities: Skylines II will launch sometime this year on PS5, and XBOX Series X. XBOX Game Pass subscribers will find the game available for download, hopefully on day one.

“If you can dream it, you can build it. The highly acclaimed hit Cities: Skylines is now revolutionizing the city-builder genre again. The sequel to one of the best-selling management games of its decade is coming in 2023. Get ready for a new epic scale in the most realistic city builder – ever.”

The original City Skylines is available on most major platforms, including Nintendo’s Switch, XBOX, and PlayStation.

Why EA and Maxis haven’t produced a new SimCity in a decade is a mystery. The publisher has been milking The Sims franchise for years. Maybe there’s not enough DLC to squeeze when it comes to a city simulator? Oh, that’s right. So EA went the mobile app route with SimCity Build It.

Speaking of SimCity, remember when a gaming journalist made the incredibly stupid claim that the game could not be modded to operate offline? Larry Bundy, Jr. remembers:

[Source: Cities Skylines YouTube]

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