New streaming platform Paramount Plus has announced its movie release plan – and it's pretty big. For one thing, Mission: Impossible 7, Michael B. Jordan-led Creed 3, and horror sequel A Quiet Place 2 will stream on Paramount Plus just 45 days after their theatrical release dates. Mission: Impossible and the A Quiet Place sequel are currently set for release on November 19 and September 17, respectively. A 90-day window between a movie premiering in theaters and its home release used to be the norm, pre-pandemic. Meanwhile, the new Paranormal Activity movie and a Pet Sematary origin story, which will take inspiration from Stephen King's bestselling novel, will be made directly for Paramount Plus and go straight to streaming. MGM movies will also find a home on the streamer – including the upcoming No Time to Die . This will differ from other studios – Warner Bros. has chosen to premiere its 2021 slate of movies simultaneously in theaters and on the streaming … [Read more...] about No Time to Die, Mission: Impossible 7, Creed 3, and more get Paramount Plus release plan
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Halo Infinite secret audio file hints towards the plot of the game
There's a hidden message inside the latest Halo Infinite development update, which could point towards Cortana being one of the main villains. In a new blog post , 343 Industries gave us an update about the development of Halo Infinite, but the team also hid a secret audio file in the post which players have discovered. The audio file makes a reference to Cortana's actions, which could possibly be a hint towards the direction of the overall story of the game. The hidden audio, which you can listen to just below, is a 46-seconds long conversation between Master Chief and Dr Halsey, the subject of which also makes reference to the story events of Halo 5. This indicates that Halo Infinite is going to continue the narrative set up in the previous game. Secret audio in the latest Inside Infinite article (Halsey and Chief) from r/halo For those who can't hear it very well, this is the transcript for the chat: Halsey: "How many now?" Man: "16 systems shut down so … [Read more...] about Halo Infinite secret audio file hints towards the plot of the game
First Animal Crossing: New Horizons Super Mario items are live, with more to come later
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons crossover with Super Mario is now live in the former game with the launch of the new 1.8 update. Once you've downloaded update 1.8 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons , which is available everywhere today on February 25, you'll have access to new Super Mario-themed items. When you check your mailbox after installing the update, you'll find the Mushroom Mural wallpaper waiting for you, which turns your house wall into a Mario course. However, the rest of the special Super Mario crossover items aren't going live for New Horizons players until next month on March 3. At this point, Nintendo will begin to gradually roll out the new items, which will continue to arrive all throughout the coming month. Contained within the crossover items are new outfits, resembling Mario, Luigi, and Peach, as well as special warp pipes. Once these pipes have been purchased, you can place two of them anywhere on your island for a quick shortcut between the two … [Read more...] about First Animal Crossing: New Horizons Super Mario items are live, with more to come later
Legendary punk band Blondie comes to comics with Harley Quinn writers
Writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Palmer, known for their lengthy run on DC's Harley Quinn , and artists John McCrea and Paul Mounts will team up with Z2 Comics to produce an original graphic novel based on the music and history of legendary New York City punk/new wave band Blondie. The title of the OGN is Blondie: Against The Odds. Founded in the late '70s, Blondie rose through the New York punk scene among bands like the Ramones, Television, the Talking Heads, and more, to become international superstars and some of the most acclaimed and successful musicians to arise from the early punk scene. Palmiotti and Conner, who both say they are lifelong fans of the band, will create an OGN that channels aspects of some of Blondie's most popular music to chronicle their rise to fame. "Blondie's rise to international acclaim from the downtown Manhattan club scene is perhaps one punk rock's greatest success stories," reads Z2's official description of the OGN. "Their first-ever … [Read more...] about Legendary punk band Blondie comes to comics with Harley Quinn writers
An expert’s guide to collecting comic book art
Are you a comic fan that appreciates the art and wants to do more than just collect the comic books? Well, you can, with original art. Whether it is to admire, to collect, to give, or to invest in, original comic book art is a thriving part of the comic book industry. I've been collecting since 2007, and have seen just how much the market can change in a few years. At this point in my life, it's become less of a hobby and more of a ritual at every comic convention I go to. I get a budget plan together, assemble my portfolios, pack my sketchbooks, and roll out to Artist Alley for the rare opportunity to meet comic artists face-to-face and, hopefully, snag a great piece or two. But if you haven't started, it can be daunting. Where would you even start? What's the right way and wrong way to try and get sketches and commissions from your favorite artist? Let's break it down so you can begin collecting original comic book art online and/or at conventions, and be better prepared … [Read more...] about An expert’s guide to collecting comic book art