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Madame Web flopped at the box office, opening to just $15 million domestically at the box office. To date, Sony’s latest Spider-Man spin-off grossed over $51.5 million. But who’s to blame for their latest flop? The Hollywood Reporter wrote a feature analyzing the film’s lack of success. One insider notes that ticket presales were being […]

Despite horrible reviews, Dakota Johnson isn’t giving up on Madame Web. In fact, she would be down for a sequel. During a recent interview, Johnson seemed keen on the idea of coming back for another adventure in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. That said, she doesn’t know what the status is on a sequel. “If they want […]

Sony has released a substantial update for the PlayStation 5, intensifying efforts to combat cheating in competitive games. The latest update, version 24.01-08.60.00, discreetly enhances the console’s anti-cheat capabilities, specifically targeting the Cronus software, known for its use in popular shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone. Sony Tackles Cronus Cheating: A Move for Fairer Online […]

Sony won’t be kicking off CinemaCon this year, Deadline exclusively reported. The studio will not be attending the exhibitor studio conference from April 8 to 11 at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Sony isn’t dissing the conference… or the theater owners. Most of the time, this is done to save money. CinemaCon was originally […]

In a recent development, Sony has initiated a refund process for players who purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for the PlayStation 5 at full price, unaware of a more affordable upgrade option. This move follows the revelation that some players, who already owned the PlayStation 4 version of the game, inadvertently paid […]

Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man spin-off, Madame Web, has a canon problem. The Marvel project seems to be in flux with reshoots attempting to fix a timeline that was broken by carelessness. A huge Marvel canon flub For background, it was stated that Madame Web took place in the nineties. According to The Hot Mic podcast with […]

In a move that continues Sony’s trailblazing path in adapting its renowned PlayStation franchises to the screen, the writing for the highly anticipated God of War TV show has officially begun. This announcement was made at Sony’s CES 2024 event, signaling a significant expansion of Sony’s ventures into film and television. The upcoming series, set […]

Sony Pictures has sent ripples of excitement through the entertainment realm by unveiling the first glimpses of its highly anticipated projects at CES 2024, Screenrant reports. Among the tantalizing reveals were the logos for two eagerly awaited films: Venom 3 and the Karate Kid reboot, setting the stage for what promises to be an eventful […]

Whether it’s to replace a broken controller, or to find one that they find more ergonomic, players buy third-party controllers all the time. This includes controllers for consoles like Xbox or the PlayStation. However, thanks to an update they released a few years ago, Sony received fines from the court after a French antitrust regulator […]

Sony Pictures won the theatrical distribution rights for two huge Apple Original Films movies: George Clooney and Brad Pitt’s Wolfs and Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum’s Project Artemis, Deadline exclusively reported. The news follows the heels of another Apple Original Films movie, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon earning $200 million globally through its distribution deal with Sony. […]

As 2023 comes to an end, Sony is all set to release a compelling lineup for PS Plus Extra & Premium in December. This eagerly awaited update, launching on December 19, brings an array of 19 titles spanning across PS5, PS4, and Classic platforms. It’s a collection designed to cater to the varied tastes of […]

In a stunning revelation following a recent ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, leaked documents have sparked widespread speculation about the studio’s development of a new Spider-Verse game. Sony, acknowledging the cyberattack, has confirmed the compromise of sensitive employee information. This breach has not only exposed details about the much-anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine but has also brought […]

In a concerning turn of events, Sony’s acclaimed Insomniac Games, known for its success with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, is now grappling with the aftermath of a potential ransomware attack. This incident thrusts the studio into the growing trend of cyber threats targeting the gaming industry, raising alarms about the vulnerability of even the most successful […]

Sony recently announced a legal update notice to let PlayStation users know that over 1,000 seasons of Warner Bros.’ Discovery Channel TV shows will be removed from their libraries, even if they had already paid for them. According to the notice, from Dec. 31 onward, PlayStation users will no longer be able to access Discovery […]

In a notable development within the gaming industry, rumors suggest that Death Stranding 2, a much-anticipated title from Sony Interactive Entertainment and Kojima Productions, is slated for a 2025 release. This speculation has been fueled by various sources, including an ArtStation profile and social media activity, creating a buzz among gaming enthusiasts and industry insiders. […]

Like many other films, production of Venom 3 had to be shut down as a result of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes which dominated Hollywood earlier in 2023. The end of both strikes, though, has seen studios rushing to get major projects back up and it seems the next Venom film is among those according […]

In a landmark decision, a London tribunal has ruled against Sony’s effort to dismiss a lawsuit over its PlayStation Store pricing policies. The case, filed last year, accuses the technology giant of breaching competition law with its 30% commission on store purchases. This ruling could lead to significant financial repercussions for Sony, with potential damages […]

While Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is set to make several more appearances in the MCU, there have been few details about what those could end up entailing. A new report, however, suggests that first up on the docket may be to start bridging the gap between the MCU and Sony’s live-action spider-verse. The report comes from […]

There’s so much Spider-Man content these days, that it’s hard to keep up. Just kidding, Spider-Man fans revel in all things Spidey and won’t sleep if it means watching a trailer that drops at 2:00 AM local time. From the PS5 video game to the news that Venom continued production thanks to the strike ending, […]

Sony’s live-action cinematic spider-verse has provided the internet with plenty of material since the first Venom movie in 2018, and it appears this will be the same for Madame Web after the release of its first trailer. Madame Web’s debut trailer took the internet by storm almost immediately after its dropped online Wednesday to give […]

The first trailer for the Spider-Man spin-off film, Madame Web, has arrived. And it looks like a tangled web full of Spider-Man variants. A tangled web The Madame Web trailer opens with Dakota Johnson’s titular character entering a diner. She is seemingly attempting to a group of teens before a Spider-Man lookalike follows her in. […]

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will bring the cast of Afterlife, along with a few new faces, back to New York City to face a new spectral threat that one of the new castmates has compared to the franchise’s popular animated series. Actor Kumail Nanjiani spoke about the influence The Real Ghostbusters, which aired from 1986 to […]

Hollywood has been rushing back to work with the actors’ strike officially over, which is good news for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse as the voice-over booths are now re-open. The third entry in Sony’s animated Spider-Man film series is set to resume voice-over sessions with the cast immediately following then SAG-AFTRA strike’s conclusion, according to […]

While Spider-Man: No Way Home featured plenty of characters from across the hero’s live action film history, three important characters to Peter Parker were almost in the movie as well. Screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers spoke about their work on No Way Home in the new book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, revealing […]

If you were a Freaks and Geeks and Stuart Little fan, there’s a rodent revival on the way — with a freaky twist. Deadline reported that Sony will be bringing Stuart Little back. According to Sony, this revival is “Freaks and Geeks…but with a mouse.” It will reiterate the E.B. White classic novel geared toward children […]

In a recent press release, they revealed the retirement of Jim Ryan from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). This is after being in the company for 30 years and being its president and CEO for four years. The press release from Sony Interactive Entertainment reads as such: Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today […]

Following the court’s ruling regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Call of Duty, Sony has finally decided to make a deal with Microsoft with regard to Call of Duty. This, of course, begs the question: what exactly does this mean for us gamers? Brief Summary Before we dive into what exactly this means for gamers, let’s go […]

The battle over the custody of Call of Duty is finally drawing to a close, as the FTC loses in its efforts to stop Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and as Sony signs a binding deal with Microsoft that will keep the Call of Duty franchise on the PlayStation platform for the foreseeable future, with […]

Production for Venom 3 has kicked off, and fans are already buzzing with excitement thanks to some leaked set videos. The footage captured Tom Hardy, reprising his role as Eddie Brock, donning an outfit reminiscent of his appearance in the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Screenrant reports. This connection between the two films […]

San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), the annual fan convention, is facing yet another setback. After two consecutive cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SDCC returned last year with a successful masked-and-vaccinated event. However, the year 2023 brings new challenges as major studios and streamers are opting out of the convention, Variety reports. The ongoing Writers Guild […]

In unfortunate news, Sony has removed the Bad Bunny-led Spider-Man spinoff, El Muerto, from its release calendar. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that El Muerto has been removed from its original January 12, 2024, release date. Filming had yet to begin, and a full cast list was never announced. What was known about the […]

In random news, Sony will be diving into their old catalog and producing new versions of a few of their iconic TV properties including Bewitched and Wheel of Fortune. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Sony is looking to make updated versions of their TV classics aimed at a younger demographic. Of course, the […]

We still don’t know too many specific plot points for the upcoming Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse movie, but we now know that it will feature a huge cliffhanger a la The Empire Strikes Back thanks to a recent interview with the directors. Speaking with Total Film for their SFX magazine, co-director Kemp Powers said: “Across […]

Before Gran Turismo races into theaters this summer, a first trailer has dropped and we’ll catch you up on everything you need to know about the upcoming video game adaptation. The trailer comes shortly after another PlayStation property, Twisted Metal, dropped its first trailer for its live-action adaptation. Release date Gran Turismo is set to […]

The first few details for Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man spin-off film, Kraven the Hunter, have surfaced out of Sony’s panel at CinemaCon last night including a groundbreaking rating, a villain reveal, and when fans can expect a trailer. First up, Sony revealed that Kraven the Hunter will be rated R — a first for any of […]

The gaming world is abuzz with whispers of a potential new PlayStation hardware release, as industry insiders hint at a product that could precede the much-anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro. Video game reporter Tom Henderson claimed during an April 1st stream that Sony is allegedly working on new hardware that will hit the market before the […]

A new trailer for the upcoming Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has dropped ahead of its summertime release, and while it gives you an understanding of the basic plot, it’s very bare on details. However, there are some fun references throughout including one to the most recent Spider-Man film, No Way Home. The trailer picks up […]

It appears that Austin Butler couldn’t help falling in love with his next project: An adaptation of Don Winslow’s novel, City on Fire. Deadline reported that the Elvis actor will not only be starring in City on Fire but will also be a producer alongside David Heyman and Shane Salerno. This will be Butler’s first […]

Microsoft claimed that Sony blocked some big games from Xbox in their response to the CMA’s thoughts on the Activision Blizzard merger. Back in October, the CMA voiced out their concerns over the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Afterward, Microsoft voiced out their distaste over the CMA’s concerns. Although the 111-page response has been around for quite […]