The asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game Dead By Daylight gained a Stranger Things map in 2019. Hawkins National Laboratory served as the backdrop for a faceoff between one player as the Killer, a Demogorgon, and two others as the Survivors, Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington. Unfortunately Netflix would pull the license, characters and area from the game a couple years later, in a misguided attempt to hoard their IPs with plans to launch their own gaming service. While that service exists now, its massive ambitions have been toned down quite a bit. It’s mostly mindless mobile games and while a couple can be played with a TV remote, most only worn on your phone. Hoarding the Stranger Things IP was a dumb idea and it’s mostly been reversed (though Stranger Things 3: The Game has yet to resurface anywhere and physical copies are expensive). So not only have Nancy, Steve and the Demo been restored to Dead By Daylight, they’ve been joined by some others. Currently in Steam beta, you can play as Season 5 Eleven and Season 5 Dustin, or you can stalk them both as new Killer Vecna. Behaviour Interactive hasn’t defined what the Survivors’ abilities are, though […] The post Stranger Things Returns To Dead By Daylight With New Characters appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Releasing next month from Saban Films! The post HELLFIRE: Stephen Lang Goes Big On Small Town Crime In The Official Trailer appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.

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They Will Kill You: When Luxury Gets Bloody In New York City, the skyline isn’t the only thing that pierces the night. They Will Kill You, the upcoming horror-action thriller from Kirill Sokolov, takes the city’s high society. It proves that elegance and evil often go hand in hand. The film doesn’t just promise a fight for survival—it delivers a masterclass in how to turn a penthouse party into a one-woman bloodbath, with style to spare. A Job That Comes With a Death Sentence The plot begins innocently—or as innocently as any story about satanic cults in a luxury apartment can begin. Zazie Beetz’s character lands a housekeeping job at “The Virgil,” a building so polished it practically glares at you. On paper, it’s perfect: sleek floors, lavish décor, and neighbors who likely discuss rare wines as casually as the stock market. However, reality has a better sense of humor. The Virgil doubles as a cultist playground. Here, our unsuspecting maid is chosen as the next sacrificial centerpiece. If there were a welcome mat, it would read, “Hope you like blood.” Meanwhile, the trailer sets up tension immediately. Shadows twist along grand staircases, candles flicker ominously, and every corridor seems […] The post They Will Kill You: New York’s Elite Just Got Deadly appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

" data-medium-file="https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/qhpcbzit-300x169.png" data-large-file="https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/qhpcbzit-1024x576.png" /> 2026 is off to a wonky start if ever. But, that doesn’t mean the year is completely hopeless, and if you’re a moviegoer and love Hong Kong action, you can now guarantee yourselves a few glimmers from directing legend John Woo with the re-releases of several of his heyday classics, including Hard Boiled which opens in select theaters for a limited run on January 25, 26 and 28. The re-release marks a continuance for Shout! Studios who is partnering with GKids on the campaign; Shout! sparked renewed fandom last year with its acquisition of a number of Hong Kong titles, including the entire Golden Princess library which was home to a number of titles from Woo and other directors. Woo’s Hard Boiled stars Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung in the story of a vengeful Hong Kong cop taking aim at a ruthless arms dealer with the help of an undercover […] The post HARD BOILED: Relive John Woo’ Magnum Opus In The New U.S. Theatrical Trailer! appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.

One of the most requested physical games of the past few years has been Hi-Fi Rush, produced by Tango Gameworks and released for PC and XBox in 2023. A PS5 version followed the following year; Nintendo Switch remains untouched by it despite rumors. It’s a stylish rhythm action game where you play as cocky rock musician Chai, who uses music as his weapon to take down an evil corporation, one giant outspoken boss at a time. Hi-Fi Rush was an instant hit upon release, and as is usually the case for success in the video game industry these days, the team that made it was immediately disbanded by its parent company Microsoft. Publisher Krafton announced last year it had rescued Tango and the Hi-Fi Rush rights, and might consider more, though there’s been no word on that. It’s for these reasons that fans have been holding their breath wishing for a physical edition — this thing’s existence seems volatile, and its use of licensed music all but guarantees a stripped royalty-free version without said music will one day become the only option. “Save us, Limited Run!” has been the cry for months, but only now did they listen. We can […] The post Hi-Fi Rush Finally Gets A Physical Edition appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Trigun Stargaze, the follow-up to Trigun Stampede, premieres in four days! And as a special, VERY generous promotion, Crunchroll is streaming the entirety of Trigun Stampede live RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND! We’re serious, scroll down and catch it while you still can. The remake of the famous 1998 anime premiered on January 7, 2023 in Japanese, with the dub version of each episode following two weeks later. What’s playing right now is the dub version, which stars the voices of Johnny Yong Boschas Vash (the only returning voice from the original’s dub), Sarah Roach (Fire Force) as Meryl Stryfe, Ben Bryant (My Hero Academia)  as Roberto De Niro, Austin Tindle (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) as Millions Knives, Kristen McGuire (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) as Young Vash, Megan Shipman (SPY x FAMILY) as Young Knives and Emily Fajardo (WONDER EGG PRIORITY) as Rem Saverem. On the planet of No Man’s Land, there’s no gunslinger more dreaded than Vash the Stampede. The bounty on his head is tremendous. So when reporter Meryl Stryfe and her partner look into it, they’re perplexed to meet a nervous goofball who’s also a total pacifist. He is responsible for a lot of […] The post Watch Trigun Stampede Live To Prep For Trigun Stargaze appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The current season of the Tomb Raider cartoon on Netflix is its last, but Lara Croft’s small screen career hasn’t ended yet. She’ll be leaping to live-action next with a series on Amazon Prime, set to begin shooting soon. As of today, we know who’s playing who. It was revealed months ago Sophie Turner is Lara (a choice that still remains controversial). But here’s some news that’s more welcome: Sigourney Weaver is in the show. I think, like most decent people, that Sigourney Weaver should be in as many movies and shows as possible while we can still have her in them. I almost don’t care who she’s playing as long as it’s someone (and it’s not a teenage blue alien, is it?) but here’s her character: Evelyn Wallis, “a mysterious, high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Lara’s talents.” Bill Paterson plays Winston, Lara’s butler (uh-oh, I anticipate a date with the inside of a fridge for that guy). Martin Bobb-Semple is Zip, tech wizard and Lara’s Chloe O’Brian (he also appeared in Netflix’s TR cartoon). Jason Isaacs is Lara’s uncle Atlas DeMornay, who had a somewhat antagonistic role in the game Rise of the Tomb Raider as the […] The post Full Cast Of Amazon’s Tomb Raider Show Revealed appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Coming in 2026 from A24 Films! The post THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD Teases A Man Who Was No Hero In The Official Trailer appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.

“Veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki died on Monday, six days after being hospitalized in critical condition on Dec. 30, 2025. He was aged 74.” (SOURCE: koreajoongangdaily)   Quotes to Remember: On being called “The Nation’s Actor”: “I felt I should do something that could match that title. But I think that has eventually guided me in a good direction” (“South Korea’s ‘Nation’s Actor’ Ahn Sung-ki Dies at 74.” AP News, 5 Jan. 2026, www.apnews.com/article/7b0c31f3d2ff56e21efcfe4d405a6e34.) On aging with his audience: “I dream of being an actor who remains on set even after turning seventy… I want to grow old together with the audience” (Lee, Ji-won. “Veteran Actor Ahn Sung-ki Remembered for a Lifetime of Cinema.” Asia Economic Daily, 5 Jan. 2026, www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026010510064984984). SUMMARY: Ahn Sung-ki was a notable figure in South Korean cinema whose career spanned nearly seven decades, beginning as a child actor in 1957.  He is widely known as “the Nation’s Actor.” ♦ Career Highlights of Ahn Sung-ki Ahn Sung-ki’s career stands as one of the longest and most influential in South Korean cinema. Beginning as a child actor in 1957, he appeared in films from the age of five and eventually built a career spanning nearly seven decades, a rarity in global film history. […] The post In Honor of South Korean Actor Ahn Sung-ki (1952 – 2026) appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Wonder Man – The MCU’s Newest Hero Who’s Fighting Crime… and His Own Career Hollywood’s about to add a new superhero to the mix—and no, it’s not another guy with a brooding stare and a tragic backstory. Wonder Man hits Disney+ in January 2026, and let’s just say this isn’t your typical MCU show. Simon Williams, the guy behind the mask (or more accurately, behind the audition tape), is played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. He’s not the kind of hero who grew up fighting crime in an alley or battling intergalactic threats—he’s an actor trying to make it big, and if saving the world comes with a paycheck, well… all the better. Meet Simon Williams: Actor, Superhero, Career Crisis Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is an actor, not to be confused with someone who does acting for a living. He’s more like the guy who’s still in the middle of his “I’m definitely going to make it this year” phase—except his dream role is a superhero. As a kid, Simon loved a particular TV show—the superhero TV show. He watched it religiously, possibly enough to consider a lawsuit for “emotional attachment” (but we’re not here to get into legalities). When […] The post Wonder Man – The MCU’s Newest Superhero (Who Also Needs to Find a Job) appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game Dead By Daylight gained a Stranger Things map in 2019. Hawkins National Laboratory served as the backdrop for a faceoff between one player as the Killer, a Demogorgon, and two others as the Survivors, Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington. Unfortunately Netflix would pull the license, characters and area from the game a couple years later, in a misguided attempt to hoard their IPs with plans to launch their own gaming service. While that service exists now, its massive ambitions have been toned down quite a bit. It’s mostly mindless mobile games and while a couple can be played with a TV remote, most only worn on your phone. Hoarding the Stranger Things IP was a dumb idea and it’s mostly been reversed (though Stranger Things 3: The Game has yet to resurface anywhere and physical copies are expensive). So not only have Nancy, Steve and the Demo been restored to Dead By Daylight, they’ve been joined by some others. Currently in Steam beta, you can play as Season 5 Eleven and Season 5 Dustin, or you can stalk them both as new Killer Vecna. Behaviour Interactive hasn’t defined what the Survivors’ abilities are, though […] The post Stranger Things Returns To Dead By Daylight With New Characters appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

“MELANIA” is a 2026 Amazon MGM feature documentary film, and its theatrical release is scheduled for January 30, 2026. Memorable Quote: “Here we go again.” — Melania Trump, setting the tone at the start of the trailer and encapsulating her return to public life. (News24) SUMMARY: An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Melania Trump’s life in the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. ♦ A First Lady’s Story “MELANIA” is a documentary that chronicles the pivotal 20-day period leading up to the 2025 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, told through the perspective of First Lady Melania Trump. Rather than focusing on political campaigning or electoral outcomes, the film centers on the human and ceremonial experience of returning to one of the most visible roles in American public life. Beginning in the immediate aftermath of the election, the documentary follows the First Lady as she re-enters the national spotlight after years of relative privacy. Cameras capture her preparations for the inauguration, including meetings with advisors, coordination with White House staff, and involvement in key ceremonial decisions. These moments highlight the intense planning and symbolic weight behind events often viewed only through polished public broadcasts. ♦ The First Lady’s Personal World The […] The post MELANIA ~ Documentary and Biography To Be Released Jan 30, 2026 appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

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“Butterfly” is a 2025 Amazon Prime Video series, categorized as Action, Spy Thriller, Espionage, Thriller, and Murder Mystery, with 6 episodes. Inspired by the graphic novel of the same name. Memorable Quote: “Dad???” SUMMARY: A former U.S. intelligence operative must confront the daughter he abandoned. His daughter thought he was dead. A deadly assassin was sent to hunt him. He just might die this time. ♦ But My Dad Died (???) “Butterfly” follows David Jung (played by Daniel Dae Kim), a former U.S. intelligence operative who has spent years in self-imposed exile in South Korea, attempting to bury the violence of his past and build a quiet life. David once belonged to an elite clandestine unit that specialized in covert operations across the globe. He chose to disappear by faking his own death. A shadowy private intelligence organization has decided to come after him. But the threat isn’t faceless enemies or geopolitical chess pieces. The threat is named Rebecca (played by Reina Hardesty), a lethal young operative. Rebecca is his estranged daughter. Their story is more than a chase. David and Rebecca’s relationship is fractured by years of separation and secrets. Rebecca’s conditioning as an assassin has shaped her view […] The post Butterfly (2025) ~ A Spy Thriller That Redefines ‘Dear Old Dad’ appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The movie is directed by Danny Peykoff and will play for festivals this year. The post …AND OUT COMES THE WOLF: Graphic Novel Announced To Compliment New Punk Rock Period Drama Coming This Year appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.

“My Korean Boyfriend” (“Meu Namorado Coreano”) was released on January 1, 2026, with 8 episodes, categorized as Reality TV, Docu-Reality, Romance, and Lifestyle, and streaming on Netflix. It’s a Brazilian reality docu-series inspired by Korean drama (K-drama). Memorable Quote: “Será que a vida real é mesmo um K-drama?” (“Is real life really a K-drama?”) [A central tagline. (Tribuna Hoje)] SUMMARY: Five Brazilian women travel to Seoul to meet their Korean partners face to face, testing whether online romance can flourish under real-life pressures. ♦ Real Relationships? “My Korean Boyfriend” or “Meu Namorado Coreano” is a unique docu-reality series about finding love beyond borders. The series blends cultural exploration and genuine emotional stakes, all set against the backdrop of Seoul, South Korea. Global audiences seem to like it because they can see “real relationships”. No digital long-distance connections. Couples are placed into everyday reality. Five Brazilian women — each at different stages in life and love — embark on an international journey to meet their Korean partners in person for the first time. The connections had been formed over text messages, video calls, and social media chats. QUESTION: Can their digital connection translate into chemistry, i.e., are they compatible? The women […] The post My Korean Boyfriend ~ A Brazilian Docu-Reality Series Inspired by K-drama appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

They Will Kill You: When Luxury Gets Bloody In New York City, the skyline isn’t the only thing that pierces the night. They Will Kill You, the upcoming horror-action thriller from Kirill Sokolov, takes the city’s high society. It proves that elegance and evil often go hand in hand. The film doesn’t just promise a fight for survival—it delivers a masterclass in how to turn a penthouse party into a one-woman bloodbath, with style to spare. A Job That Comes With a Death Sentence The plot begins innocently—or as innocently as any story about satanic cults in a luxury apartment can begin. Zazie Beetz’s character lands a housekeeping job at “The Virgil,” a building so polished it practically glares at you. On paper, it’s perfect: sleek floors, lavish décor, and neighbors who likely discuss rare wines as casually as the stock market. However, reality has a better sense of humor. The Virgil doubles as a cultist playground. Here, our unsuspecting maid is chosen as the next sacrificial centerpiece. If there were a welcome mat, it would read, “Hope you like blood.” Meanwhile, the trailer sets up tension immediately. Shadows twist along grand staircases, candles flicker ominously, and every corridor seems […] The post They Will Kill You: New York’s Elite Just Got Deadly appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

It’s a new year, and the first full week of the year usually heralds the arrival of…Awesome Games Done Quick! If you don’t yet follow this great live charity video game speedrunning event, you should. Not only is it fun and consistently entertaining but it’s a great way to avoid the doldrums of January, when the holidays end and you’re stuck with those grey skies overhead and nothign to celebrate. But we CAN celebrate something. We can celebrate AGDQ! AGDQ benefits, as always, the Prevent Cancer Foundation. As you watch the stream, you can donate to PCF and each tax-deductible donation will apply to something, whether it’s a vote on what should happen in the next run, an entry to win a prize, or a goal to unlock an extra performance. As for the games this year, GDQ’s own bullet points say to expect these: Super Mario Sunshine – Any% on Gamecube by inkstar Splatoon – Any% Race on Wii U by DG and LonTr0 Once Upon A Katamari – Any% on PC by Game1t Silent Hill ƒ – New Game Story on PC by Captain Ezekiel Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Any% Expert Glitchless Race on PC by Bdud5 […] The post Awesome Games Done Quick Begins Another Awesome Run Tomorrow appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

One of the most requested physical games of the past few years has been Hi-Fi Rush, produced by Tango Gameworks and released for PC and XBox in 2023. A PS5 version followed the following year; Nintendo Switch remains untouched by it despite rumors. It’s a stylish rhythm action game where you play as cocky rock musician Chai, who uses music as his weapon to take down an evil corporation, one giant outspoken boss at a time. Hi-Fi Rush was an instant hit upon release, and as is usually the case for success in the video game industry these days, the team that made it was immediately disbanded by its parent company Microsoft. Publisher Krafton announced last year it had rescued Tango and the Hi-Fi Rush rights, and might consider more, though there’s been no word on that. It’s for these reasons that fans have been holding their breath wishing for a physical edition — this thing’s existence seems volatile, and its use of licensed music all but guarantees a stripped royalty-free version without said music will one day become the only option. “Save us, Limited Run!” has been the cry for months, but only now did they listen. We can […] The post Hi-Fi Rush Finally Gets A Physical Edition appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

If you feel not everything was explained in the Stranger Things finale that appeared New Years Eve, part of that was intentional. One key scene was actually an Easter Egg pointing to the spinoff now in development, according to the Duffer Brothers. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Matt said “The live-action spinoff is what the main focus is right now. I wish I could talk about it more, but we have a specific idea or philosophy for how the show and the Stranger Things universe, if you wanna call it that, can continue. It’s very different, I would say, than something like Game of Thrones or Star Wars, because we’re just not like that.” Ross added, “To be able to move forward, we have to build out a new mythology because otherwise we’re just gonna keep finding these little narrow gaps and it’s just gonna get narrower and narrower and more forced. So the goal is to break it wide open and do something very new and very different.” So….it becomes an anthology from this point? Well… There’s the matter of that Easter Egg, which they say is related to something in the spinoff. It’s the flashback scene […] The post The Stranger Things Finale Contained A Clue For The Spinoff appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

We’re building a Solo Leveling Spider Boss in this fast, fun brick build inspired by one of the anime’s most memorable boss battles. This quick construction set build had a few surprises along the way, including a malformed piece and some mid-build fixes, but that’s part of the fun when you’re working with lego-compatible, not-lego building blocks. If you’re a fan of Solo Leveling, Sung Jin-Woo’s character growth, and the series’ dark fantasy dungeon fights, this build pulls directly from the anime’s giant spider boss encounter. The result is a compact diorama-style monster build that fits right in with anime collectibles, desk displays, or casual toy collectibles for fans. This set uses snap and switch construction, making it approachable for fast builds, beginners, and collectors who want something satisfying without a long time investment. It’s a great example of how brick toys and construction sets can capture epic anime moments in a small footprint. We picked this up as a budget-friendly option you might spot at places like Five Below, making it an easy add for anime fans and collectors alike. If you enjoy anime adaptations, anime trending builds, monster designs, or lego-style brick construction, this one’s worth checking out. Whether you’re into boss battles, giant spiders, or just love seeing how anime worlds translate into physical builds, this video walks through the entire process. Thanks for watching this PopGeeks build video. If you enjoyed this toy collectibles showcase and want more toy reviews, LEGO tips, and indie game builds, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new video. 👇 What’s your favorite Five Below find? Drop it in the comments! Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:19 – Building Process 41:19 – Finished Solo Leveling Spider Boss Reveal 📦 Buy the set here: https://wellplayedtoys.com/products/solo-leveling-spider-boss-snap-switch-set 🌐 Read the written review: https://popgeeks.com/solo-leveling-spider-boss-well-played/ 🌐 More geeky news, reviews, and videos at https://popgeeks.com 👉 Support Indie News: https://popgeeks.com/paid-subscription-popgeeks/ #SoloLeveling #Anime #ToyReview #diorama #WellPlayedToys #PopGeeks #ToyUnboxing #fivebelow #fivebelowfinds

Coming in May from Showbox! The post COLONY Teaser Swarms Online For Yeon Sang-Ho’s Latest appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.

The actor known for appearing in films like "Nowhere To Hide," "Slimido," and "Arahan" was 74. The post In Memoriam: Ahn Sung-Ki (1950-2026) appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.