With the pending release of “Assassins Creed”, the long and often troubled line of films based on video games will continue. 2016 has seen the release of “Angry Birds”, “Ratchet and Clank”, and “Warcraft” already and while they have done solid box office business worldwide, they were not exactly embraced by critics and audiences.
“Warcraft” as an example made over $433 million at the box office but only $47 million of that was in the U.S. which was well below expectations for a large budgeted and FX laden film based on a very popular franchise.
“Ratchet and Clank” made just under $9 million in the U.S. and was a huge disappointment as those responsible for the film had expected a much better response.
This story is from the December 2016 edition of Skewed and Reviewed: The Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 2016 edition of Skewed and Reviewed: The Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Recap
When July arrives on the calendar it is time for all things pop culture to dominate the news as San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) frenzy ensues with announcements of its dazzling lineup of celebrities, vendors, panels, reveals, and displays from Hollywood, manufacturers, gaming, and beyond.
Paul Mills - A Multi-Award-Winning Composer
Paul Mills is a multi-award-winning composer who has scored music for 15 feature films including the critically acclaimed Woodlawn and the #1-rated inspirational film, War Room, for which he won an ASCAP Screen Music Award.
A Night At Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
As fall begins to set on us, moving us closer to the end of the year, we were filled with excitemet as we walked through the gates of Universal Studios into the darkened scare zone with fog, creepy noises and music and scary characters creeping alongside of you, startling you every time they saw the opportunity.
Fall Games Preview
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC)
Camping Out In Ballroom 20
When people learn that attending San Diego Comic-Con is an annual event for me and my husband, they’re initially impressed and excited to hear all about it.
PAX West 2019 Recap
PAX West 2019 once again brought large crowds to the city of Seattle to see several gaming and hardware companies show off their latest offerings.
Alien Covenant
Returns Franchise to its Horror Roots.
The Ins & Outs of Prey
Bethesda blew us all away at E3 2016 with the announcement of Prey, a brand new game coming to your TVs and monitors in 2017.
NVIDIA Powers the Next Gen Graphic Cards
With the world of video cards changing as fast as it often does, it can be hard to find out which card is bets for your current and gaming future needs. At one time the amount of memory on the card was an indicator of power as well as the generation number for the card.
Q&A with Emily Beecham of Into the Badlands
Recently I spoke with the lovely and talented Emily Beecham about the upcoming second season of Into the Badlands. The exciting series on the AMC Network is a thrilling mix of action and drama as it depicts a future where guns are outlawed and rival factions must defend their empires with more conventional weapons and martial arts.
