We’ve Seen Exclusive Footage from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!
Your worst nightmares are coming to theaters: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the iconic horror books that haunted multiple generations of kids, is headed to US theaters this August, courtesy of producer Guillermo del Toro and director André Øvredal. The teaser just debuted online earlier today, while IGN was at an exclusive event in Los Angeles to preview new footage and speak to the filmmakers.
For those who may have missed the zeitgeist: for nearly 40 years, kids across the world have been terrified by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a series of anthology horror books by author Alvin Schwartz. But as frightening as Schwartz’s stories were, it’s the illustrations that really pop out of the page. Stephen Gammell’s monstrously detailed images are as iconic as any horror pop art of the 20th Century, and now they’re coming to life.
We’ve Seen Exclusive Footage from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!
Your worst nightmares are coming to theaters: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the iconic horror books that haunted multiple generations of kids, is headed to US theaters this August, courtesy of producer Guillermo del Toro and director André Øvredal. The teaser just debuted online earlier today, while IGN was at an exclusive event in Los Angeles to preview new footage and speak to the filmmakers.
For those who may have missed the zeitgeist: for nearly 40 years, kids across the world have been terrified by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a series of anthology horror books by author Alvin Schwartz. But as frightening as Schwartz’s stories were, it’s the illustrations that really pop out of the page. Stephen Gammell’s monstrously detailed images are as iconic as any horror pop art of the 20th Century, and now they’re coming to life.
This Anime Is a Creepy Look Into the Emptiness of the Human Soul
When Boogiepop first hit shelves back in the late '90s, it was a cultural phenomenon. By 2000, over two million copies of the novels had been sold. Now, there are even more millions in print, with fourteen light novels, a couple of short stories, several manga adaptations, a live-action movie, and two anime adaptations. The franchise has left a lasting impact on how we approach mystery stories in the medium, and most specifically, the form of light novel stories. But with the rise of a new anime adaptation, Boogiepop and Others, is this franchise still relevant and fresh?
The answer to that lies on how effective Boogiepop is with creating an atmosphere of horror. Much of the show deals with strange phenomenons and supernatural events, but not in the fantasy shonen sense we've come to expect. Boogiepop Phantom is no isekai (stuck in a fantasy world) or Mob Psycho 100 (coming of age psychic story) - on the contrary, it focuses more on the inevitable dread and frustration of being powerless. While much of this can be done by making a spooky mood and letting dread linger in drawn-out moments, a lot of what makes Boogiepop Phantom different is how its spooky power actually stems from its history and context.
Aladdin: New Japanese Poster Shows Magic Carpet Ride
A new Japanese poster for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin gives us a look at the famous A Whole New World magic carpet ride sequence.
Posted on Twitter by The Walt Disney Studio’s president of marketing Asad Ayaz, the poster features illustrated versions of Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) on the flying magic carpet with Genie (Will Smith) in the foreground and a massive crescent moon in the background. Take a look at the poster below.
Credit: The Walt Disney Studios. Via Asad Ayaz.
Aladdin: New Japanese Poster Shows Magic Carpet Ride
A new Japanese poster for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin gives us a look at the famous A Whole New World magic carpet ride sequence.
Posted on Twitter by The Walt Disney Studio’s president of marketing Asad Ayaz, the poster features illustrated versions of Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) on the flying magic carpet with Genie (Will Smith) in the foreground and a massive crescent moon in the background. Take a look at the poster below.
Credit: The Walt Disney Studios. Via Asad Ayaz.
The State of Sony PlayStation’s First-Party Studios
Updated as of December 19, 2019.
As we enter 2020, it’s time to take another look at the state of Sony’s first-party studios. Since we looked at the slate of PlayStation in-house developers, several games have been released and a new team has been added to the fold.
From recently released hits to the eventual debuts of The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima, let’s take a look at what every studio in Sony’s stable is working on.
Though one quick note — we’re specifically discussing internal, first-party owned studios. So no third-party exclusive or second-party games will be included.
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The State of Sony PlayStation’s First-Party Studios
With Sony’s first stab at a Nintendo Direct style-presentation, the State of Play, in the books, it’s time to take a look at what all of Sony’s major first-party studios are working on.
From recently released hits like God of War to imminent releases like Days Gone to the eventual debuts of The last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima, let’s take a look at what every studio in Sony’s stable is working on.
Though one quick note — we’re specifically discussing internal, first-party owned studios. So your Insomniac’s and Kojima Productions’ of the world don’t count, even if they are working on PlayStation exclusives.
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Close to the Sun: First Preview
Close to the Sun is such a luxurious-looking game, dripping in faded wealth and shattered dreams, it’s hard to believe it was built by a 15 -person team. The comparisons to BioShock it’s had leveled at it are far from unfounded - Close to the Sun is also steeped in art deco, set in a dystopian reality at sea, and ruled over by an idealistic madman. But, there are certain things that set it apart. Let’s shine some light.
Set in the late 1800s, Close to the Sun sees protagonist Rose on a call to adventure from her sister Ada, who is one of the most prominent scientists aboard the Helius, a giant ship created by inventor and mechanical engineer Nikola Tesla whose wonders are attracting the greatest minds from around the world. This particular dystopia sees Tesla as a successful visionary, able to flex his creative genius without the interference of fellow visionary Thomas Edison, who famously screwed him over in our reality.
Close to the Sun: First Preview
Close to the Sun is such a luxurious-looking game, dripping in faded wealth and shattered dreams, it’s hard to believe it was built by a 15 -person team. The comparisons to BioShock it’s had leveled at it are far from unfounded - Close to the Sun is also steeped in art deco, set in a dystopian reality at sea, and ruled over by an idealistic madman. But, there are certain things that set it apart. Let’s shine some light.
Set in the late 1800s, Close to the Sun sees protagonist Rose on a call to adventure from her sister Ada, who is one of the most prominent scientists aboard the Helius, a giant ship created by inventor and mechanical engineer Nikola Tesla whose wonders are attracting the greatest minds from around the world. This particular dystopia sees Tesla as a successful visionary, able to flex his creative genius without the interference of fellow visionary Thomas Edison, who famously screwed him over in our reality.
The Top 25 Futurama Episodes
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It may not have stuck around as long as The Simpsons, but with 14 years and 124 episodes under its belt, Futurama had a pretty great run. And unlike so many shows that run more than a decade, Futurama maintained its quality over the long haul. Some of the show's best episodes came at the very end.