The New Street Fighter Movie Has The Most Bizarre Cast Fighting game adaptations are some of the campiest, most absurd films in the already generally pretty absurd game-to-movie oeuvre. Films like the Mortal Kombat series, Dead or Alive, and the 1994 Street Fighter all possess a kind of so-bad-they’re-good ridiculousness that has made them cult classic guilty pleasures.…Read more...

There are a handful of video game franchises that have been around for so long and that have been so influential that they've transcended the medium. Mortal Kombat is one such franchise, having become a household name overnight when it originally hit arcade floors in 1992, and it having a wealth of multimedia adaptations and spinoffs in the 33 years since. But alongside their own projects, hugely influential franchises like Mortal Kombat are often referenced throughout the medium they mostly belong to, and Hades 2 is the most recent example of that. #hades #2039s #secret #mortal #kombat

Minecraft, le film! Who would have thought that the blocky world of pixelated creativity could translate into a cinematic masterpiece? Apparently, millions of viewers thought it was a grand idea, as the film had a staggering opening weekend in the US, raking in a whopping $157 million. Yes, you read that right - more than the Super Mario Bros movie. Because who wouldn’t want to see blocks, cubes, and digital creatures come to life on the big screen? Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer brilliance of this phenomenon. Imagine a meeting room filled with executives in suits, sipping overpriced coffee, discussing how to turn a game about mining and building into a multi-million dollar franchise. “What if we add a plot?” one visionary must have suggested. “And maybe some actual characters!” shouted another. Brilliant! Because nothing screams box office hit like a narrative about crafting and survival – the quintessential human experience, am I right? And while we’re at it, let’s not overlook the glorious irony of a massive online leak. One might think that a film like Minecraft, which is all about building and creating, would have safeguards against such breaches. Yet here we are, in a world where fans are more adept at finding leaks than creepers are at sneaking up on unsuspecting players. It’s as if the universe itself is saying, “Why wait for the official release when you can embrace the chaos of the internet?” Moreover, the film’s success raises an important question: is this the pinnacle of creativity, or just a sign that Hollywood has officially run out of ideas? After all, why bother developing original content when you can simply mine from the vast experiences of gamers? There’s a certain elegance to recycling beloved franchises; the nostalgia factor alone is worth millions. Let’s just hope that the next film adaptation is as riveting as watching a character gather resources for five hours straight. And speaking of adaptations, let’s give a nod to the directors and writers who managed to transform a game with virtually no plot into a cinematic sensation. If these individuals can take pixelated blocks and turn them into a story that captures the hearts of millions, perhaps we should hand them the keys to the next great literary classic. Who wouldn't want to see a film based on the riveting tale of a potato? In conclusion, Minecraft, le film is a remarkable testament to the state of modern cinema. It embodies the essence of our times: a blend of nostalgia, creativity, and a hint of desperation. So, grab your popcorn and enjoy the show, folks! Who knows what other game adaptations await us? Maybe Tetris will be next! #MinecraftMovie #HollywoodAdaptations #BlockbusterSuccess #CinemaIrony #NostalgiaInFilm

La deuxième journée du Festival d’Annecy, c’était le 9 juin. Un programme assez chargé, mais bon, rien de très excitant. On a eu droit à des annonces comme Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. Une adaptation de la série de jeux vidéo qui pourrait être prometteuse, paraît-il. Le réalisateur Guillaume Dousse était sur scène, mais honnêtement, je n'ai pas vraiment ressenti d'enthousiasme. C'est vrai que Splinter Cell a une base de fans solide, et les jeux ont marqué les esprits. Mais une série animée, c’est un peu comme un plat réchauffé, non ? On nous avait déjà servi des adaptations, et souvent, ce n’était pas à la hauteur. On espère toujours que ça va être bien, mais il y a ce petit doute qui plane. Ensuite, il y a eu Andy Serkis, qui nous a un peu déçus. Je ne sais pas, peut-être que tout le monde attendait trop de lui. Il a fait des choses impressionnantes dans le passé, mais là, il n’a pas vraiment brillé. C’était un moment un peu plat, sans surprise. Le festival en lui-même a beaucoup de projets à montrer, mais je ne peux pas m'empêcher de ressentir cette fatigue, ce manque de surprise. Peut-être que la prochaine journée apportera quelque chose de mieux, mais pour l’instant, c’est un peu un sentiment de lassitude. Bref, à suivre, mais je ne m'attends pas à grand-chose. En attendant, on verra bien ce que le reste du festival nous réserve, même si, pour l’instant, c’est un peu ennuyeux. #FestivalAnnecy #SplinterCell #AndySerkis #Animation #JeuxVidéo

This collaborative project shares creative propositions for the future development of Devonport village on Auckland’s North Shore, from an overall masterplan and individual sites worked up in models and visualisations. Led by Devonport locals Julie Stoutand architect Ken Davis, this exhibition features the work of 18 Architecture Masters students from the University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning. Urban Adaptations – Devonport TomorrowWednesday 16 July – Sunday 27 July 2025 Exhibition opening: Wednesday 16 July at 3 Victoria Road, 6pm to 8pmVenue: Depot Artspace, 3 Victoria Road, DevonportUrban Adaptations – Devonport Tomorrow dovetails with the exhibition/installation Buildingat the Whare Toi. This project is a collaboration between artist Richard Reddaway, designer and architectural historian Kate Linzey, and architect Matt Liggins and architecture students from the University of Auckland’s Bachelor of Architectural Studies. It explores suburban built environments and the genealogy of forms that constitute Te Hau Kapua Devonport to ponder relationships to the whenua, how we choose to create our homes and how different cultural understandings and expressions of home shape our suburban environment. BuildingMonday 14 July – Saturday 19 July 2025The Depot’s Whare Toi, Kerr Street, Devonport   Public Programmes Architecture and urban development panel discussion, lectures and films at The Vic are planned over the duration of the exhibition. #urban #adaptations #devonport #tomorrow #exhibition