With the upcoming release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Mortal Kombat II, the follow up to 2021’s Mortal Kombat, I’m taking a deep dive into who is confirmed to be returning, who is making their first appearance and just what the heck might be going on in the follow up film. Before we dive in, why not watch the trailer for Mortal Kombat II one more time in the player below: Now you’ve reminded yourself of all the upcoming action pick up that controller, chose your fighter and get ready for kombat! SPOILERS AHEAD FOR MORTAL KOMBAT (2021) and MORTAL KOMBAT…
Author: Matt Harris
Matt Harris
I am an ex Royal Navy sailor who loves all things geek. I have a strong admiration of anime as well as western television shows and movies. From a young age I was into video games as well as TV shows, often spotted in front of a screen somewhere. My goal is to become a screenwriter/director one day and left the Royal Navy after 9 years to better pursue that dream of mine.
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From legendary producer/director Sean S. Cunningham, co-creator of the Friday the 13th franchise, comes underwater creature feature, Deepstar Six, releasing on 4K UHD in the UK for the first time on June 8, 2026 courtesy of Studiocanal. Starring Greg Evigan, Nancy Everhard, Miguel Ferrer and even featuring stunt work by Jason Vohorees himself, Kane Hodder, the film features another memorably eerie score by Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th), and out of this world creature effects by Chris Walas (Oscar-winner for 1987’s The Fly). Releasing originally in 1989, the film follows the crew of the titular underwater military outpost, who struggle…
One of the most influential anime films of all time is set to return to cinemas, including IMAX, starting April 17, 2026. Originally released in Japan in 1988, AKIRA slowly made its way across the globe, eventually arriving in the UK in 1991. It was a pivotal cultural moment that introduced a wider audience to the world of anime, with The Washington Post declaring AKIRA “a visceral example of the future of animation.” Taking place in the distant year 2019, Tokyo is rebuilt from the ashes of World War III, Neo-Tokyo is now a breath-taking, neon-lit metropolis where lawlessness and…
Denji’s ongoing saga in a world full of devils, Chainsaw Man, is coming to an erupt end with next week’s Chapter 232. In a move that has left fans in a abit of a shock, Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man manga is set to close off its Part 2 saga in the very next chapter. On March 10, the series officially announced that its second part, the “Academy Saga,” will conclude with Chapter 232, currently set to release on 24th March. This announcement has sparked a familiar sense of déjà vu for long-time readers, as the series’ first part was also hit by a sudden, heart-stopping finale.…
The finale kicks off with a major Live Action original twist: King Wapol has been funding Baroque Works. In another departure from the source material, his Munch-Munch Fruit powers are described as a “gift,” likely tying him deeper into the season’s overarching conspiracy. It’s a bold narrative choice that connects the villain of the week to the larger world-building. As Nami lies gravely ill, we get a stunning flashback from Vivi’s perspective. The production value shines here, recreating Pangaea Castle in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise. This sequence is a goldmine for fans, featuring the Reverie, where world leaders…
The Straw Hats and Vivi cross paths with Miss All Sunday, but Luffy flatly rejects her offer of a Log Pose directly to Alabasta. Knowing Luffy, he was never going to let someone else dictate his adventure. Little Garden lives up to its manga origins with no corners cut. We get dinosaurs, giant man-eating plants, and a sense of scale that cements One Piece as this legendary adventure. The crew splits up immediately: Zoro and Sanji engage in an epic hunt for a T-Rex (seeing them dive into combat for food was a highlight for me!). Elsewhere, Luffy and Vivi…
The cult-hit anime Dorohedoro is officially back, with the highly anticipated second season set to premiere this Spring 2026 on Crunchyroll. Directed by Yuichiro Hayashi (Attack on Titan Final Season) the story of Dorohedoro is in the lawless district known as Hole, sorcerers from another world use its residents as guinea pigs for their twisted magic. Caiman is one of those victims—left with a lizard head and no memory of his past, he’s now on a brutal quest for answers. To reclaim his true face and forgotten past, he and his partner Nikaido hunt sorcerers, hoping to uncover the truth behind his transformation.…
Matt calls Shudder’s latest, Bodycam, “a solid found-footage horror” in his ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, streaming March 13, 2026.
The Straw Hats’ first stop in the Grand Line is Cactus Island (for obvious reasons), but they have two extra mouths to feed: Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday. While Mr. 9 spends his time taunting the crew, Luffy is below deck asking Miss Wednesday a barrage of questions before releasing her simply because he “trusts his gut.” This gut instinct, however, allows the pair to escape. Upon arriving at the town of Whiskey Peak, the crew is welcomed with open arms. The townsfolk explain that they prefer treating pirates to fighting them, leading to a massive celebration where the Straw…
Major footwear brand HEYDUDE has teamed up with the hit manga and anime franchise Naruto for a brand-new shoe collection! This collaboration features two distinct styles: the Wally Funk x Naruto Sage Mode and the Wally Funk x Naruto Weapons. To elevate the unboxing experience, each purchase includes an additional “blind box” insole, meaning fans will receive one random character design with every pair. By including these mystery insoles, HEYDUDE is ensuring that every purchase feels like a true fan unboxing. Anime in general has been a steadily growing fandom since the early 2000s, and the Naruto franchise was a…