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Dungeons & Dragons:
The 2023 Movie Reboot

D&D has had a rough go in the theatrical scene, but an upcoming reboot promises to have the star power and budget to break the curse of past box office failures.

January 27, 2022 — It has been a full 48 years since the original publishing of the role-playing, tabletop masterpiece Dungeons & Dragons. In that rather tumultuous half-century, the much-loved franchise has seen countless reimaginings — from various tabletop editions and spinoffs to video games and films.

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Mortal Kombat (2021) Review

MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions to stand against the enemies of Outworld in an end-game battle for the universe.

April 30, 2021 — It has been almost 30 years since Mortal Kombat first worked its way into fans’ hearts — mostly by tearing them still beating out of their chests. Mortal Kombat remains one of gaming’s most beloved beat-em-up franchises and it is surprising it has taken almost 24 years for the series to return to the silver screen. FULL STORY »



Warhammer Fan-Film ‘Chaos Rising’ Is Brutal and Epic

Living history meets fantasy war-games in a blood-soaked fan-film, world class stunt team bring the worlds of Warhammer fantasy to an isolated Scottish fort.

March 31, 2021 — As many of our readers already know, Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame that has become an international franchise and pop-culture phenomenon. Especially in the recent decade. FULL STORY »



The New Krew: Remaking ‘Mortal Kombat’ With Grit

Director Simon McQuoid assembles impressive cast and crew to ensure fans will enjoy the new ‘Mortal Kombat’ movie; new MMA character added to franchise.

March 20, 2021 — Bringing video games to the screen in live-action has a storied, and oft cursed history. With many flops, near misses, and catastrophes. Just over 25 years ago, a prolific director of video game adaptations Paul W.S. Anderson — with Resident Evil and Monster Hunter now also under his belt — was considered to have broken this curse in 1995 with his Mortal Kombat. FULL STORY »



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