After bringing a talking raccoon and a tree-man to the MCU in Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn is repeating the same trick with DC’s The Suicide Squad and has filled his version of Task Force X with some of the weirdest supervillains from the comics. Case in point, this new clip from the incoming movie showcases our first look at Nathan Fillion’s character in action. And he has maybe the strangest power we’ve ever seen in a superhero movie.

The 40-second clip sees the squad in the midst of a mission. While Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) take shelter from enemy fire, T.D.K. (Fillion) is sent into the field. It’s here that we, and Harley, discover what T.D.K. stands for and what he does. T.D.K.’s full alias is The Detachable Kid and in order to stop the opposing troops he’s able to remove his arms from his body and telepathically send them ahead to attack.

“What the f**k?” Harley says, speaking for all of us. An embarrassed Flag then responds, “I didn’t pick the damn team!” Check out the clip via the tweet below:

New Images From The Suicide Squad Show Task Force X In Action

Just as fans had deduced a while ago, this clip confirms that Fillion is playing a loose adaptation of Arm-Fall-Off Boy, a would-be member of the Legion of Super-Heroes from the Silver Age. As well as having a slightly better name, TDK’s powers are also more developed than A-F-O Boy’s, as he could only use his removable arms as blunt weapons and couldn’t mentally control them like TDK.

Other kooky members of the Task Force X team include Weasel (Sean Gunn), Polka-Dot Man (David Dastmalchian) and King Shark (Sylvester Stallone). Robbie’s co-leads for this sequel are Idris Elba as Bloodsport, the man who put Superman in a coma with a Kryptonite bullet, and Peacemaker (John Cena), the soldier so dedicated to peace he’ll paradoxically kill anyone to achieve it. Cena will reprise his role in HBO Max’s Peacemaker TV series.

The Suicide Squad hits theaters and streaming from August 5th.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune has been a long time coming. Originally scheduled for November 2020, the COVID pandemic pushed it back almost an entire year to October 2021. This meant a painful wait for fans of Frank Herbert’s classic science-fiction novel, especially as this looks to be the best live-action adaptation yet.

Herbert’s dense and often surreal fictional universe can take a while to grasp, but readers who put in the effort often fall head over heels in love with the series (to the point where you wish they would shut up about Dune already). But works in a book doesn’t necessarily work in a feature-length movie, as several past directors have discovered.

That being said, this new footage underlines that Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 helmer Denis Villeneuve may succeed where others have stumbled. Like the previous trailers, this proves that if nothing else, the movie will bring Arrakis to life, teasing shots of the desert planet and quick peeks at each of the main characters, showing off their cool Stillsuits and organic tech design.

Dune Character Posters Tease The Delayed Sci-Fi Epic

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In addition, this trailer confirms that of all the movies being released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max this year, Dune is the one to catch on the big screen. I don’t care how big a TV you have, Villeneuve’s epic landscapes deserve to be appreciated on the grandest scale possible.

Despite all the signs looking good from these trailers, there are still a couple of caveats. One is that this installment is the first of two parts. Villeneuve explained in an interview that he didn’t think he could fit Dune‘s story into a single film, saying:

“I would not agree to make this adaptation of the book with one single movie. The world is too complex. It’s a world that takes its power in details.”

This is a risky move as it’s unclear whether the sequel has been greenlit or whether its future rests on the success of part one (and at the back of my mind is the middling box office numbers for Blade Runner 2049).

In any case, right now, I’m just glad thatafter suffering through that year-long delay we’re finally getting Dune on October 22, 2021. We should get a better idea of how it’s turned out sooner though, as it’ll premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2021.

Back 4 Blood‘s early access and open beta dates are fast approaching, and Turtle Rock is making sure fans of the upcoming zombie shooter are prepped and ready to go when the big day rolls around. Beginning August 5th, anyone who has already secured their copy will have free rein to jump in and explore everything the spiritual successor to Valve’s Left 4 Dead has to offer, including the flagship 4-player co-op mode and Swarm.

The latter of these, as you might suspect, changes up the usual flow of gameplay by throwing PvP elements into the mix. Anyone not on the survivors’ team will be tasked with taking direct control of various monsters with the sole aim of eliminating any humans yet to be infected by the undead horde. Both playlists will feature account progression in the form of unlockable cards, which can be used to bolster abilities, even promoting traditional RPG archetypes such as medic, tank and support.

The full experience will be available on whichever method of play you choose, of course, though it’s folks on PC who will have access to additional options to heighten the action.

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As showcased in the new trailer above, desktop users will have the choice of slaying zombies with an uncapped frame rate as well as cutting edge Nvidia DLSS tech. Ultra-wide and multi-monitor support are guaranteed, too, and anyone with friends on platforms different to their own can rest assured that no compromises will be necessary thanks to the inclusion of cross-play.

Back 4 Blood launches October 12th for Xbox One, Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC and, assuming nothing changes between now and then, will be free of pay-to-win purchases.

M. Night Shyamalan has a new film on the horizon. After almost thirty plying his trade, wrongfooting audiences and bringing a unique brand of moviemaking to life; he is back with Old. A couples retreat movie which draws audiences in and then turns the tables in increasingly audacious ways. Time is of the essence here, as Shyamalan brings together an ensemble cast to breathe life into an extremely personal project.

Featuring Abbey Lee, Gael Garcia Bernal and Rufus Sewell this deep dive into our darkest fears is a return to form. In a post pandemic world paved with paranoia, Old exploits our eighteen month isolation with consummate ease. Idyllic beaches, sun dappled settings and a pre-occupation with human frailties dominate this deceptively simple tale.

Looking back on his other films with the benefit of hindsight, M. Night Shyamalan has always been driven by character. An approach which has seen him take recognizable archetypes and retrofit them for his own purposes. Human connections, grounded relationships and universal truths have continued to colour a career defined by unique perspectives. In a recent interview I had the opportunity to quiz Shyamalan on his approach to film making.

As you expect from a seasoned story teller, passionate film maker and family man his answer was both erudite and enlightening. Following on from that, we took the chance to discuss whether time was a blessing or a curse. As one of the most revered film makers in Hollywood, it was a pleasure to hear him come at such a left field inquiry with candour.

To hear what else the director has to say click on the video above and be sure to check out Old when it opens on Friday.

Generally speaking, Netflix has always done well when it comes to original dramas revolving around a band of dysfunctional teenagers, which always tend to find a massive audience. Whether it’s the sci-fi shenanigans of the Stranger Things crew or the beautiful people of Outer Banks and everything in between, the subgenre has proven to be one of the platform’s most fruitful.

Despite the big crowds that the majority of high school-centric shows can always be relied on to draw in, you could make a well-founded argument that Sex Education is the best of the lot. Smart, sharp, acerbic and often emotionally shattering, the first two seasons have scored almost universal acclaim from critics and fans alike, with Netflix touting that both runs managed to draw in over 40 million streams in the first four weeks they were available.

Looking at those numbers, it’s far from a sleeper hit, and well on the way to becoming established as one of the most popular recurring projects on the platform. Season 3 is coming on September 21st, and the marketing campaign has officially kicked off with a meta promo advertising the widespread changes coming to Moordale Secondary School.

Almost the entire principal cast appear, with the notable exception of Gillian Anderson’s Dr. Jean Milburn and breakout star Ncuti Gatwa’s Eric Effiong, but the rest of the Sex Education gang are all present and accounted for. While no plot details are provided, it would be safe to assume that Asa Butterfield’s Otis is going to run into some trouble navigating the social and romantic minefield that comes with the territory of being a teenager, even if almost the entire ensemble are in their mid-to-late 20s by now.

Netflix’s line-up of video game adaptations is scheduled to continue next month with Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild. Similar to the recently released Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, this animated adventure is inspired by Capcom’s mega-successful action-RPG of the same name. For those not aware, the core games, while not linked by a core narrative, always has players take on the role of a Hunter, tasked with defending their village from the surrounding wildlife.

These ecosystems are more often than not dominated by apex predators known collectively as Elder Dragons, colossal beasts with the power to destroy anything in their wake. That being the case, it’s hardly surprising that young warrior Aiden is troubled when he discovers exactly that on his doorstep, and only with the help of his co-dwellers as well as a mysterious outsider will he have any hope of saving family and friends from certain doom. To help get you pumped for that climactic face-off, Netflix has released a brand-new trailer, as well as a poster, for the upcoming film.

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Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild releases next month, August 12th, only on Netflix and follows not long after director Paul W. S. Anderson’s live-action adaptation. Whether the former can endear itself to critics and fans to a greater degree than Anderson’s efforts remains to be seen, though, at the very least, this year’s spin-off already appears to feature a greater number of iconic creatures.

As for the games, Nintendo Switch owners recently got an alternative to 2018’s acclaimed Monster Hunter: World in the form of Rise. If you’ve yet to check that out, see here for WGTC’s review.

You might be thinking, ‘Hey! Didn’t we just get a trailer for a Ted Bundy movie the other day?’, and the answer is yes, but Elijah Wood’s No Man of God is just one of two films focusing on the infamous serial killer making their way to theaters and VOD in the very near future.

In fact, both projects are even releasing less than two weeks apart. No Man of God is arriving on August 27th, but Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman is landing on the 16th with Chad Michael Murray in the lead role. While he might not seem like the most obvious candidate to embody such a fearsome figure, people set the same thing about Zac Efron before he gave what was arguably the best performance of his career in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, so we should give the former teen heartthrob the benefit of the doubt for now.

There’s some notable talent attached to American Boogeyman with extensive experience in the horror genre, so we may be getting a scarier spin than many of the other re-tellings of Bundy’s notorious murder spree. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers writer Daniel Farrands at the helm, and he also directed The Haunting of Sharon Tate and The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, while Insidious stalwart and all-round legend Lin Shaye lends support.

Interestingly, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman is only half of a two-part event that looks to be the start of an ambitious anthology series, as Farrands also writes and directs American Boogeywoman: Aileen Wuornos, which sees Peyton List inhabiting the role that won Charlize Theron an Academy Award, and it releases on the very same day.

Chucky returns this fall via Don Mancini’s television series, continuing existing storylines from the original movies. 

A first look at the Chucky television series was revealed today via Entertainment Weekly, showcasing the iconic horror Good Guy doll with a similar look to Child’s Play 2. A release date for the series was also released, with Mancini’s Chucky dropping October 12th via SYFY and USA. 

Returning to a time of innocence and fewer scars, the first look of Chucky brings back memories while paying homage to the horror doll of the 90s. The teaser trailer features a gentle-looking Chucky at a suburban yard sale and a teenager with an interest in the demon doll. Murder ensues while Chucky’s enemies and allies get tangled up in a town full of “hypocrisies and secrets,” according to Mancini.

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Zackary Arthur stars in the Chucky series as a 14-year old bullied kid feeling lost after the passing of his mother. 

“He’s a young artist [making] sculptures with doll parts,” said Mancini. “He finds Chucky at a yard sale and buys him, but it turns out that he gets much more than he bargained for.” 

Working alongside Arthur is returning cast member Jennifer Tilly, along with Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky. Other cast members include Briones, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Björgvin Arnarson, Lexa Doig, and Devon Sawa.

The new Chucky television series releases October 12th via SYFY and USA. Additional seasons for the show are a possibility, depending on how well it performs.