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Primetime Director Lance Oppenheim Says Robert Pattinson Was the Only Actor Who Could Play Chris Hansen
Robert Pattinson’s casting as Chris Hansen in Primetime was not simply about finding an actor who could imitate the television host. Director Lance Oppenheim says Pattinson was uniquely suited to explore the complicated personality behind Hansen’s public image, even comparing his performance to the actor’s portrayal of Batman. In an interview with Variety, Oppenheim explained that Pattinson initially approached the screenplay as a potential producer and was unsure about taking the lead role himself. The director, however, immediately believed Pattinson…
Avengers: Endgame Encore Opens to $86 Million Worldwide as Re-Release Pushes Marvel Closer to Avatar Record
Avengers: Endgame has once again conquered the global box office. Disney and Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Encore earned an estimated $86 million worldwide during its opening weekend, proving that audiences remain willing to return to the 2019 blockbuster even after years of availability on Disney+. The re-release collected $26 million in North America and another $60 million internationally, according to Disney. The performance made Endgame Encore the No. 1 movie worldwide for the weekend and one of the strongest re-release…
Resident Evil Earns Best Game Adaptation Nomination at Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The Resident Evil franchise has earned another major piece of recognition, with the 2026 film receiving a nomination for Best Game Adaptation at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026. The new movie joins five other adaptations in the category, giving Zach Cregger’s reinvention of Capcom’s survival horror series a chance to take home one of the awards. The Golden Joystick Awards revealed its 2026 shortlist on September 25, with public voting now underway. Resident Evil is competing against Devil May Cry…
Jujutsu Kaisen’s Nanami Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Takes TikTok to Court Over Videos Allegedly Using an AI Clone of His Distinctive Voice
Kenjiro Tsuda, the Japanese voice actor known for characters including Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Seto Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh!, is taking legal action against TikTok over videos allegedly using an AI-generated imitation of his distinctive voice. The case is attracting international attention as performers increasingly face concerns over artificial intelligence reproducing their voices without permission. A verdict from the Tokyo District Court is expected on September 30. Tsuda Claims TikTok Videos Used His Voice Without Permission The lawsuit centers…
Wit Studio President George Wada Says The One Piece Is Scary to Adapt, but “The Excitement Is Even Greater”
Wit Studio is taking on one of the biggest challenges in modern anime with The One Piece, a new adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga that will retell the story from the beginning. While the project gives the studio an opportunity to approach the East Blue Saga with a fresh visual style, George Wada admits that adapting such a beloved franchise comes with some understandable anxiety. Speaking with Anime News Network at Anime Expo 2026, Wada was asked whether taking on…
Former GTA 6 Designer Says a Switch 2 Version Makes Little Sense Due to Potential “Subpar Experience,” Says Fans Would “Buy a PS5” Instead
Grand Theft Auto 6 remains one of the most ambitious games announced for this generation, with Rockstar Games preparing to launch the highly anticipated sequel on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. While Nintendo Switch 2 owners have hoped that the game could eventually arrive on the newer console, a former Rockstar developer believes there is little business incentive for Rockstar to pursue such a port. Jérémy Hartvick, who worked on GTA 6 until 2020, discussed the possibility during a…