• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Launches for iOS and Android on April 14
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    It doesnt look like were going to get a sequel toPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown,with the acclaimed Metroidvanias dev team having been disbanded following the games unfortunate commercial failure. Soon enough, however, the game will become available for more platforms and, hopefully, new players.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis launching for iOS and Android on April 14, Ubisoft has announced. The game will feature new touch controls (which will be customizable) and gameplay customization options for greater gameplay comfort on mobile devices.Players will also have access to toggles such as auto-parry, auto-potion, auto-hit, and more, while external controller support is also confirmed. Ubisoft also says the game will run smoothly at 60 FPS on most recent phones and tablets.Check out the announce trailer below for your first look at gameplay footage. Pre-registrations are open now on iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Players will also be able to get a taste with a free trial.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Read our review of the game through here.
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  • Google AI Released TxGemma: A Series of 2B, 9B, and 27B LLM for Multiple Therapeutic Tasks for Drug Development Fine-Tunable with Transformers
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    Developing therapeutics continues to be an inherently costly and challenging endeavor, characterized by high failure rates and prolonged development timelines. The traditional drug discovery process necessitates extensive experimental validations from initial target identification to late-stage clinical trials, consuming substantial resources and time. Computational methodologies, particularly machine learning and predictive modeling, have emerged as pivotal tools to streamline this process. However, existing computational models are typically highly specialized, limiting their effectiveness in addressing diverse therapeutic tasks and offering limited interactive reasoning capabilities required for scientific inquiry and analysis.To address these limitations, Google AI has introduced TxGemma, a collection of generalist large language models (LLMs) designed explicitly to facilitate various therapeutic tasks in drug development. TxGemma distinguishes itself by integrating diverse datasets, encompassing small molecules, proteins, nucleic acids, diseases, and cell lines, which allows it to span multiple stages within the therapeutic development pipeline. TxGemma models, available with 2 billion (2B), 9 billion (9B), and 27 billion (27B) parameters, are fine-tuned from Gemma-2 architecture using comprehensive therapeutic datasets. Additionally, the suite includes TxGemma-Chat, an interactive conversational model variant, that enables scientists to engage in detailed discussions and mechanistic interpretations of predictive outcomes, fostering transparency in model utilization.From a technical standpoint, TxGemma capitalizes on the extensive Therapeutic Data Commons (TDC), a curated dataset containing over 15 million datapoints across 66 therapeutically relevant datasets. TxGemma-Predict, the predictive variant of the model suite, demonstrates significant performance across these datasets, matching or exceeding the performance of both generalist and specialist models currently employed in therapeutic modeling. Notably, the fine-tuning approach employed in TxGemma optimizes predictive accuracy with substantially fewer training samples, providing a crucial advantage in domains where data scarcity is prevalent. Further extending its capabilities, Agentic-Tx, powered by Gemini 2.0, dynamically orchestrates complex therapeutic queries by combining predictive insights from TxGemma-Predict and interactive discussions from TxGemma-Chat with external domain-specific tools.Empirical evaluations underscore TxGemmas capability. Across 66 tasks curated by the TDC, TxGemma-Predict consistently achieved performance comparable to or exceeding existing state-of-the-art models. Specifically, TxGemmas predictive models surpassed state-of-the-art generalist models in 45 tasks and specialized models in 26 tasks, with notable efficiency in clinical trial adverse event predictions. On challenging benchmarks such as ChemBench and Humanitys Last Exam, Agentic-Tx demonstrated clear advantages over previous leading models, enhancing accuracy by approximately 5.6% and 17.9%, respectively. Moreover, the conversational capabilities embedded in TxGemma-Chat provided essential interactive reasoning to support in-depth scientific analyses and discussions.TxGemmas practical utility is particularly evident in adverse event prediction during clinical trials, an essential aspect of therapeutic safety evaluation. TxGemma-27B-Predict demonstrated robust predictive performance while utilizing significantly fewer training samples compared to conventional models, illustrating enhanced data efficiency and reliability. Moreover, computational performance assessments indicate that the inference speed of TxGemma supports practical real-time applications, such as virtual screening, with the largest variant (27B parameters) capable of efficiently processing large sample volumes daily when deployed on scalable infrastructure.In summary, the introduction of TxGemma by Google AI represents a methodical advancement in computational therapeutic research, combining predictive efficacy, interactive reasoning, and improved data efficiency. By making TxGemma publicly accessible, Google enables further validation and adaptation on diverse, proprietary datasets, thereby promoting broader applicability and reproducibility in therapeutic research. With sophisticated conversational functionality via TxGemma-Chat and complex workflow integration through Agentic-Tx, the suite provides researchers with advanced computational tools capable of significantly enhancing decision-making processes in therapeutic development.Check outthe Paper and Models on Hugging Face .All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,feel free to follow us onTwitterand dont forget to join our85k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqWebsite| + postsBioAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences.Asif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Meet Open Deep Search (ODS): A Plug-and-Play Framework Democratizing Search with Open-source Reasoning AgentsAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/A Code Implementation of Monocular Depth Estimation Using Intel MiDaS Open Source Model on Google Colab with PyTorch and OpenCVAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Google DeepMind Researchers Propose CaMeL: A Robust Defense that Creates a Protective System Layer around the LLM, Securing It even when Underlying Models may be Susceptible to AttacksAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/DeepSeek AI Unveils DeepSeek-V3-0324: Blazing Fast Performance on Mac Studio, Heating Up the Competition with OpenAI
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  • Woot Has Better Video Game Deals Than Amazon's Spring Sale
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    Springtime savings have been popping up left and right on a variety of items lately, and if you've been looking to score some sweet deals on video games, now's your chance. Not only are there some great deals on games in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but other retailers like Woot (an Amazon-owned online retailer) and Walmart are offering discounts you definitely don't want to miss. Woot, in particular, has some of the best deals we've seen so far this year on games, including 53% off Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5 and 64% off Metaphor: ReFantazio for Xbox Series X. You can see those deals and so many more of our favorites at the moment below.Spring Sale Video Game DealsFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth - Exclusive Amazon EditionMetaphor: ReFantazio Launch EditionSuper Mario RPGS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylSonic X Shadow Generations (PS5)Monster Hunter Wilds - Standard EditionDonkey Kong Country Returns HDFINAL FANTASY I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition (2024)Slitterhead Day 1 EditionDragon Age: The Veilguard DeluxeThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 (PS5)A lot of the Woot deals are only available for a limited time, though. So if one of the games above has caught your eye, you'll want to act fast to pick it up now at its discounted price or before it sells out for good. There are several more games on sale right now at Woot that are worth looking at as well. Have a look at the retailer's 'Spring Video Game Sale!' page to see what else has been marked down.More Deals in Amazon's Spring SaleOutside of video game deals, there are plenty of discounts worth exploring in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. This includes some stellar price drops on 4Ks and Blu-rays and a "3 for 2" offer that can be used on a selection of books, comics, movies, and more. Some of the items included with that offer are also on sale, so it's a win-win to stock up and save on certain items that catch your eye. It's also worth checking out our breakdown of the best deals under $25 to see even more of our favorite items from the sale that fall on the cheaper side.Anker Portable Charger, 10,000mAh 30W Power BankGet 3 for the Price of 2 on Books, Movies, MusicSee it at AmazonAudible Premium Plus: $0.99/MonthSee it at AmazonBatman: The Complete Animated Series (1992)Duracell Coppertop AAA Batteries, 20 CountLEGO Icons Tranquil GardenBeats Solo 4Lexar 512GB Play microSDXC CardWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at.Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
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  • Aang Avatar Movie Adds Invincible's Steven Yeun to Its Cast
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    UPDATE March 27 2025: Paramount Pictures confirmed Steven Yeun's involvement in the Aang Avatar movie with IGN via email. A spokesperson for the company also clarified that the film remains untitled despite rumors that it was in development with the name Aang: The Last Airbender.ORIGINAL STORY March 27 2025: Invincible and The Walking Dead star Steven Yeun has reportedly joined the upcoming animated Aang Avatar movie.Details on Yeuns involvement come from Variety, which reports the versatile star has been picked up to be a part of the films cast in an undisclosed role. It means we could hear him lend his voice acting talents as a new character from any one of the projects Earth, Air, Fire, and Water kingdoms. Theres also the chance we see him play a familiar character, too, though the animated film's plot details also remain tightly under wraps.Variety's report also states the Aang Avatar movie is currently "untitled" after previously being referred to as Aang: The Last Airbender. It's unclear if that title idea has been dropped by Paramount Pictures.Yeun made a name for himself as The Walking Deads baseball cap-wearing Glen before eventually branching out to appear in shows like Netflixs award-winning Beef as well as movies like Nope and, more recently, Mickey 17. Hes also managed to cement himself as a more-than-capable voice actor, too. Amazon Prime Videos Invincible, where he leads as the superhero series titular character, is no doubt his most notable voice acting credit, but hes also got an important history with the Avatar universe.Steven Yeun. Photo credit Marc Piasecki/Getty Images.Sequel series The Legend of Korra spends a good chunk of Book Two, its second season, diving into Yeun's character, Wan. A long-deceased man with deep ties to the spirit world and the very first Avatar Wan is undoubtedly an important name in Avatar canon. It would make sense to see Aang: The Last Airbender explore its leads relationship with the first master of all four elements. Then again, Yeun could surely make sense in a new role, too.IGN has reached out to Paramount for comment.Choosing how The Walking Dead alum fits into the 2026 film is up to co-directors Lauren Montgomery and William Mata. The duo is already hard at work alongside original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who remain attached as executive producers. The project is part of a trilogy of animated works from the Avatar team.Aang: The Last Airbender, the first of the three films, is scheduled to premiere January 30, 2026. It will star singer/songwriter Eric Nam as the titular Airbender, with Guardians of the Galaxy and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery star Dave Bautista also apart of its cast.With less than a year to go before its planned release date, well surely hear more about how its story will expand upon the beloved universe in the coming months. For more on all things Avatar, you can read up on how Netflix will continue its live-action take on the original series.Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images.Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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  • Ubisoft Opens New Subsidiary Backed By Tencent For Assassin's Creed And Other IP
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    Image: Zion, Grassl / Nintendo LifeNintendo has shared all sorts of new and exciting reveals for the Switch this week, but it's not the only company that's been busy. Third-party developer and publisher Ubisoft has announced it will be "accelerating its transformation" with a new dedicated subsidiary for Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series, and it's backed by Tencent.The Chinese video game company will be investing 1.16 billion (approximately 25%) for a "minority stake in the new subsidiary" valued at around 4 billion. The focus will apparently be to build and create gaming ecosystems that are "truly evergreen and multiplatform".Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube With this investment, the team will supposedly be able to "drive further increases in quality of narrative solo experiences, expand multiplayer offerings with increased frequency of content release, introduce free-to-play touch points, and integrate more social features".The binding agreement with Tencent follows the formal and competitive process in exploring and assessing different strategic options announced earlier this year. Based on the careful consideration of several expressions of interest received from diverse parties, and its duty to act in the best interests of all Ubisoft stakeholders, the Board of Directors, upon recommendation from the ad hoc Committee, determined that this transaction crystalized the best value for Ubisofts assets and unanimously approved the proposed transaction on March 27, 2025.Outside of this, Ubisoft notes how it will continue to "focus on nurturing the development of iconic franchises" listing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and The Division as a few examples. Ubisoft's co-founder and chief executive officer Yves Guillemot called it a "foundational step in changing Ubisoft's operating model" making it both "agile and ambitious" going forward.Today Ubisoft is opening a new chapter in its history. As we accelerate the companys transformation, this is a foundational step in changing Ubisofts operating model that will enable us to be both agile and ambitious. We are focused on building strong game ecosystems designed to become evergreen, growing high-performing brands and creating new IPs powered by cutting-edge and emerging technologies.With the creation of a dedicated subsidiary that will spearhead development for three of our largest franchises and the onboarding of Tencent as a minority investor, we are crystalizing the value of our assets, strengthening our balance sheet, and creating the best conditions for these franchises long-term growth and success. With its dedicated and autonomous leadership team, it will focus on transforming these three brands into unique ecosystems.We are committed to building a sharper, more focused organization-one where talented teams will take our brands to the next level, accelerate the growth of emerging franchises, and lead innovation in next-generation technologies and services, all with the goal of delivering enriching, memorable games that exceed players' expectations, and create superior value for our shareholders and other stakeholdersAccording to recent rumours, Ubisoft has multiple titles lined up for the Switch 2. And last week it launched its new game Assassin's Creed Shadows. Update: Ubisoft says it's in "love" with the Switch 2"Finally, I can play the new Assassin's Creed"Pain in the MechWhat do you make of this latest development? Let us know in the comments.[source staticctf.ubisoft.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, though
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  • Siris New Doctor, Bigscreens New VR Headset, OpenAIs Ghibli Update
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    Siri's new master, Mike RockwellApple Apple Watch is seen on a person's hand in Poland on November 24, 2024. (Photo by Jakub ... More Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesApple Wants to Turn its Watches Into Wearable AI. Apple Explores AI Integration in Future Apple Watch Models which will be equipped with cameras to support advanced "visual intelligence" features, such as computer vision and real-time text translation. The Series model in development may house a camera, while the Ultra model could feature a side-mounted lens. This initiative aims to integrate AI capabilities directly into the earpiece. Mike, if youre still reading, this might work for you, too. Whats the display for?A faded 1996 photo of me and the kids is colorfully recredated as an an anime image in the style ... More Studio Ghibli. Made with OpenAI's newly upgraded ChatGPT.Charlie FinkOpenAI has unveiled a powerful new AI image generator integrated into its GPT-4o language model. This feature has sparked a trend of generating images in the style of renowned artists and studios, notably Studio Ghibli, leading to debates over copyright and artistic integrity. Critics argue that replicating distinctive styles without consent infringes on creators' rights, while supporters view it as a tool for creative exploration. OpenAI has implemented safeguards to prevent misuse, including restrictions on generating images in the style of living artists.VR Heads from Jenny (Zenka) in 2017.Charlie FinkReve AI Launches Advanced Text-to-Image Model. Palo Alto-based startup Reve AI has introduced Reve Image 1.0, a text-to-image generation model emphasizing prompt adherence, aesthetics, and typography. Users can generate and modify images using text commands and upload reference images to achieve specific styles. Notably, the model excels in rendering clear, readable text within imagesa challenge for many AI systemsand effectively handles multi-character prompts. Early evaluations place Reve Image 1.0 ahead of competitors like Midjourney v6.1 and Google's Imagen 3 in image quality. The model is currently available for free preview at preview.reve.art.Bigscreen Beyond 2 Hands-On: Refining A Vision For VR Enthusiasts Without Apple Or Meta. Bigscreen has unveiled the Beyond 2, an ultra-lightweight, custom-fit VR headset weighing just 107 grams. It features independent lens adjustment to accommodate asymmetrical interpupillary distances and boasts enhanced pancake optics for improved clarity and a wider field of view. The Beyond 2e variant introduces optional eye-tracking capabilities via minuscule sensors, enabling applications like avatar eye movement in VRChat. Both models are available for order, with shipments expected to begin in June 2025.Differin Brings Acne Care to Roblox with Gamified Rewards. Dentsu, Differin, and Dubit have launched the first acne-care campaign on Roblox, blending education and immersive entertainment. The Differin Level Up Lobby offers mini-games, in-game rewards, and exclusive UGC across five top Roblox experiences, including NewSmith and The Floor is Lava. Players can scan receipts for Differin purchases to unlock additional rewards. In under two weeks, the initiative earned nearly 700,000 impressions and over 200,000 plays. Were pioneering a new frontier in digital engagement, said Dentsus Val Vacante, spotlighting the strategys appeal to the 1224 age group, where acne and gaming intersect.Vivaldi 3.0 Sweeps 5th Annual Polys Immersive Awards. The 5th Annual Polys Immersive Awards took place Sunday, March 23, at Microsoft Garage in SoHo, New York, spotlighting innovation in XR with global watch parties hosted in VRChat and ENGAGE VR. Hosted by Julie Smithson, with red carpet interviews by Sophia Moshasha, the event honored standout creators in immersive media. Vivaldi 3.0, a virtual interpretation of The Four Seasons featuring violinist Ara Malikian, dominated the night, winning Experience of the Year, Education Experience of the Year, and Entertainment Experience of the Year. ONE XR Studio, Cause+Christi, and Andy Fidel produced the experience.Game of the Year went to Dino Hab by 30 Ninjas and Dark Slope, a VR game combining dinosaur care and ecological learning. Other winners included Banter (XR Elevation Award), Biel/Bienne: Old Town (Splat of the Year), SuperSplat (Innovator of the Year), and Thomas Richter-Trummer (Developer of the Year).What Were ReadingAIs Cultural Revolution Is Here (Elena Nikiforia/Supercharged with AI)
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  • Todays NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, March 28th
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    Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the ... More puzzle.Credit: NYTIn case you missed Thursdays NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here:And so at last we come to the end. The end of the week. Basically the end of the month. And the end of my stint as your humble NYT Mini Crossword guideat least for the next couple weeks. I shall pass the baton to my colleagues Kris Holt and Paul Tassi but never fear: I shall return. Have a fantabulous weekend, folks. Now lets solve this Mini!The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, its free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though youll need the app to tackle the archive.Spoilers ahead!ACROSS1- Like crackers after the box is left open STALE6- Targets of facial cleansers PORESPlay Puzzles & Games on Forbes7- Patronized, as a restaurant ATEAT8- House occupied by a Presbyterian minister MANSE9- Material thats an anagram of 1-Across and 4-Down SLATEDOWN1- Bombards with texts, say SPAMS2- The z in x+y=z TOTAL3- Stadiums covered counterpart ARENA4- Mosts opposite LEAST5- Lauder in the beauty aisle ESTEEToday's Mini CrosswordScreenshot: Erik KainDespite having a pretty sure sense of both 1-Across and 1-Down, this one was still quite tricky. I mostly blame 7-Across. ATEAT? I guess the comma in the clue makes us swap the words around or something. It should be EATAT as far as Im concerned. Weird. I also didnt know Lauder in the beauty aisle and had to rely on filling in other words to get there. But I learned that a Presbyterian minister lives in a MANSE. All I can think about is Manse Rayder from Game Of Thrones. I got this one in 2:01, by far the slowest Ive been all week. Maybe Im deteriorating . . . .How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!
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  • 3 great free movies to stream this weekend (March 28-30)
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    Table of ContentsTable of ContentsKindergarten Cop (1990)Den of Thieves (2018)12 Rounds (2009)Most weekends, youll be lucky to have two new movies at the theaters. This weekend boasts five: Death of a Unicorn,The Woman in the Yard, A Working Man,The Penguin Lessons,andThe Chosen: Last Supper. While none of these will be box office juggernauts,A Working Manis the likely pick to rule the weekend.After stopping at the theater, save some money at home by streaming movies onFAST services. With a FAST service, consumers can sign up for free and stream thousands of movies at no cost. If you need some recommendations, our picks include an action comedy, a gritty crime thriller, and an action flick with a WWE superstar.Recommended VideosWe also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max,andthe best movies on Disney+.RelatedUniversal PicturesTwo action stars dominated the 1980s: Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. What set the latter apart from the former was comedy. Schwarzeneggers superior comedic timing allowed him to thrive in humorous roles. While Kindgarten Copisnt a laugh-out-loud comedy, it perfectly utilizes Schwarzeneggers brains with his brawn.Tough guy cop John Kimble (Schwarzenegger) has taken down drug dealers and murderers, but nothing could have ever prepared him for screaming children. Kimble travels to Oregon and poses as a kindergarten teacher to get closer to the wife of a drug lord, Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson), and convince her to testify in court. Kimble falls flat on his face in his first go-around. However, a little discipline and a trusty whistle will help Kimble get these kids into shape.Stream Kindergarten Cop for free on Tubi.STXfilmsWith Den of Thieves 2: PanteraIn the other corner stands Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber), a recently paroled Marine who pulls off successful heists with his crew. Merrimen has his eyes on the Federal Reserve. Big Nick is hot on his trail. Something has to give for these two alphas. Lets just say neither side will go out peacefully. Grab your guns and get ready for a shootout.OShea Jackson Jr.as Donnie WilsonStream Den of Thieves for free on Pluto TV.20th Century FoxThanks to Peacemaker, Hollywood now realizes what many wrestling fans have known for 15 years: John Cena can act. Cena is not Laurence Olivier, but he has the physicality of an action star and the improvisation of a comedian. Lets stick with physicality and his performance in the underrated12 Rounds, which follows the formula ofDie Hard with a Vengeance.Detective Danny Fisher (John Cena) successfully puts Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen) behind bars. However, Miles girlfriend dies before the arrest, and the criminal promises to exact revenge against Fisher. One year later, Miles escapes prison and kidnaps Fishers girlfriend, Molly (Ashley Scott). To prevent her death, Danny must participate in a game of 12 rounds: complete each task, and Molly lives. Fail a task, and she dies. Let the (impossible) games begin.Stream 12 Rounds for free on Tubi.Editors Recommendations
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  • 3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (March 28-30)
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    Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTeen Wolf (1985)Unstoppable (2010)Scream 3 (2000)With a new month approaching, Max will add several 2024 releases to its library. The first is Y2K, Kyle Moneys disaster comedy starring Rachel Zegler. Y2Kbegins streaming on April 4. Later on,Babygirl, an erotic thriller with Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, arrives on April 25.Both movies should enter the services top 10 chart upon their debuts. Beyond the top 10, many underrated movies are ready to stream. If youre willing to try something else, stream one of these three undervalued movies, including a 1980s teen comedy, a Tony Scott thriller, and a comedic slasher.Recommended VideosWe also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max,andthe best movies on Disney+.RelatedAtlantic Releasing CorporationMichael J. Fox is an actor synonymous with the 1980s. The Canadian actors stardom was gigantic, thanks to a hit movie, Back to the Future, and a beloved sitcom,Family Ties. Snuck in the middle of those two projects wasTeen Wolf, Rod Daniels coming-of-age comedy with a werewolf. When high school loser Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox) begins experiencing some bodily changes, his father, Harold (James Hampton), informs him that a werewolf curse runs in the family.Much to his surprise, Scotts classmates love The Wolf, so he remains as the creature most of the time. However, Scott soon realizes that his newfound friends have no interest in anything besides the wolf.Teen Wolfis a fun 1980s classic with some laughs, a good message, and the worst display of basketball youll ever watch. Its a must-watch.Stream Teen Wolf on Max.20th Century StudiosTony Scott and action were like baseball and apple pie. Scott mastered the art of the popcorn thriller thanks to his frenetic pacing, vibrant colors, movie star casts, and breakneck action sequences. Unstoppable, Scotts last movie before his tragic death, is a shining example of how Scotts directorial prowess elevates a movie.Scotts best muse, Denzel Washington, stars as Frank Barnes, a veteran engineer forced to work with rookie conductor Will Colson (Chris Pine). What starts as an ordinary day turns into a matter of life or death when a train carrying toxic chemicals comes flying down their track. Refusing to follow orders, Frank and Will take matters into their own hands and attempt to stop the train from crashing and causing a catastrophic disaster. A suspenseful thriller with great action, like Unstoppable, is a hell of a movie to have as the entry on a resume.Stream Unstoppableon Max.Dimension FilmsScreamis a masterpiece.Scream 2is good.Scream 3is slept on. Am I going to sit here and say Scream 3is the best of the Scream movies? I am not. I will say that Scream 3is a ton of fun and fully embraces the meta aspect of the script. InScream 3, Ghostface heads to Hollywood forStab 3: Return to Woodsboro.On the set ofStab 3, Ghostface begins killing several actors. Ghostface even manages to find the location of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), who has been living in seclusion. Realizing shes in danger, Sidney heads to Hollywood and reunites with Dewey Riley (David Arquette) and Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) to end Ghostfaces terror. At least thats what theyre going to try to do.Stream Scream 3 on Max.Editors Recommendations
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  • Jen Salke steps down as head of Amazon MGM Studios. Read the memo announcing her departure.
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    Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, is exiting her role for a production deal, according to a memo sent to staffers on Thursday.Salke is stepping down to start a new production entity via a first-look deal across both film and TV with Amazon MGM Studios, according to the memo.Salke joined Amazon in 2018 after the ouster of her predecessor Roy Price and helped lead Prime Video's growth. During her tenure, MGM Studios focused on broadly appealing entertainment and pushed to set itself apart with big, tentpole shows that could travel globally, like "Citadel." Salke also took charge of MGM, the fabled TV and film studio that's home to the James Bond franchise.Questions have long swirled around the future of MGM Studios. It's just one of several entertainment sources that feed Amazon's Prime Video service, and despite its big entertainment outlay, Prime Video trails Netflix and YouTube in TV watch time, capturing just around 3.5% of TV viewing, according to Nielsen.Amazon has also been pushing harder into live sports programming, with its ability to draw big, engaged audiences and advertisers wanting to reach them, leading some at the entertainment arm to question the company's commitment to their own business.Speculation has bubbled up over the years about Salke's future with the company. Recently, Amazon took full control of the highly valuable Bond franchise from its longtime custodians, Barbara Broccoli and her stepbrother Michael Wilson. Their relationship with Amazon, which Salke was in charge of managing, had grown frayed, The Wall Street Journal reported.Salke's boss, Mike Hopkins, said in his memo that it was her decision to leave, though."Following Jen's decision to step away we've decided to flatten our leadership structure a bit and not fill the head of studios role," Amazon's Prime Video and MGM Studios head wrote in a memo to staff. "In line with Amazon's recent work to streamline reporting lines and accelerate decision-making, we felt this was the best direction for our studio, which will now operate as distinct film and television studios."Courtenay Valenti, head of film, and Vernon Sanders, head of TV, will now report directly to Hopkins.Read Hopkins' full memo below:Dear Team,Since joining Amazon in 2018, Jen Salke has been a driving force in Amazon MGM Studios' evolution into what it is today: a world-class producer of award-winning films and series viewed by hundreds of millions of our customers around the world. Original films and series served as the foundation of Prime Video's growth into one of the world's leading entertainment destinations, and Jen's leadership is an undisputed driver of the success we've had in this space over the years.Having accomplished so much as an executive, Jen has decided that her next challenge and chapter will be on the production side, with the aim of getting even closer to the global creative community -- which she's been such a vital member of over the course of her career. As a result, Jen will step down from her role as Head of Amazon MGM Studios in order to start a new production entity, and we're so pleased that she'll continue to make her home right here on our lot via an overall first-look deal across both film and TV.In Jen's words:"Since I joined in 2018, we set out together to create a new type of global studio that fostered an environment for the world's most creative talent to do their very best work. Along the way, we expanded internationally, built out a film business and hired and developed an incredible team. As I've been considering my next chapter, I've always been searching for that moment where I was positive that our work had set up Amazon MGM Studios for even more success in the long term. When I look at the teams we've put in place, our amazing leaders, and the incredible slate of films and shows we've got in the pipeline, I realized now is that moment. I'm looking forward to continuing doing what I love, cultivating talent, supporting their vision, and bringing compelling stories to audiences around the world."I can't say enough to express my thanks to Jen for her partnership. Starting with my personal Day 1 in 2020, her vision, creativity and industry relationships were (and are) so apparent that I had no doubt our work together could be transformative not only to Amazon, but also to the industry as a whole. The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, Red One, Maxton Hall, The Idea of You, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Saltburn, Road House, Beast Games, Culpa Mia/Tuya and others speak to the hits under her leadership that have stirred cultural conversation and delivered incredible storytelling to worldwide audiencesand that list covers only the past 18 months. In addition, her leadership is evidenced by the senior team she's hired and developeda team that I know will step up in a big way going forward.Speaking of that team, we will be taking a couple of weeks to have thoughtful conversations with Jen's directs and others to finalize the ideal long-term structure for the Amazon MGM Studios organization as a whole, and we'll have more to share on that work soon.One thing I did want to call out is the fact that following Jen's decision to step away we've decided to flatten our leadership structure a bit and not fill the head of studios role. In line with Amazon's recent work to streamline reporting lines and accelerate decision making, we felt this was the best direction for our studio, which will now operate as distinct film and television studios. To that end, Courtenay Valenti (Head of Film) and Vernon Sanders (Head of TV) will now report directly to me, while Sue Kroll will also continue in her role leading global marketing across both film and TV.I'm immensely proud of the momentum our team at studios has built over past 12-18 months, executing against our strategic plan and developing a fantastic slate of original shows and films that position us for even more success ahead.Please join me in once again thanking Jen and wishing her the best on this next adventurethankfully, she won't be far away and we still have much to do together.-Mike
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