From movie trailers, gaming updates, and more, here’s the news you may have missed this week.
Final Trailer for Heretic
This week brought a chilling final trailer for Heretic, starring Hugh Grant in a villainous role this time around.
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Heretic hits theaters on November 8th.
Full Trailer for A Complete Unknown
In other trailer news, this week also brought music fans a new, full length, trailer for James Mangold’s upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown.
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
A Complete Unknown hits theaters on December 25th.
Hex Gaming Launches Phantom Gaming Pro Controller for PS5
Hex Gaming’s new Phantom Gaming Pro controller for PlayStation 5 is now available for purchase. Geared towards esports and pro gamers, it comes packed with all manner of swankiness:
Available now starting at $229.99 on HexGaming.com and Amazon.com, the PHANTOM Controller delivers professional-grade features, offering an edge in competitive play with its 4remappable buttons, 6 customizable profiles, interchangeable thumbsticks, and adjustable triggers. The PHANTOM will be available in America, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
Key Features Include:
Well-Designed Controller Layout:
The PHANTOM Controller boasts an ergonomic design that enhances the hands-on feeling, allowing for an outstanding gaming experience. Its integrated structure provides multiple solutions and ensures precise, quick button responses. Soft rubber grips reduce fatigue during long gaming sessions, letting players enjoy every moment of gameplay.
Customizable Control Layout:
Featuring 4 remappable buttons and 6 swappable profiles, players can tailor their control layout to suit their gaming style. Assign the necessary buttons to the remappable options, allowing for a maximum of 15 button assignments for ideal solutions and precise clicks. The back buttons are strategically positioned for optimal accessibility, ensuring a seamless experience. Configurations can be easily changed on-the-fly with the press of a setting button.
Versatile Trigger Options:
Gamers can choose between an adaptive trigger for immersive feedback and a micro switch hair clicky trigger for rapid responses. The ultimate short-trip hair trigger, at only 1.5mm, enables players to execute actions in a flash, capitalizing on every gaming moment.
Interchangeable Thumbsticks for Enhanced Accuracy:
The controller comes with 8-in-1 interchangeable textured thumbsticks, offering two heights and three ergonomic designs (domed, concave, and concave widened). This flexibility allows players to enhance their gameplay precision and capture targets more effectively.
Drift Prevention Technology:
Equipped with custom joysticks featuring built-in adjustment modules, the PHANTOM Controller helps maintain accuracy and prevent drift during gameplay. This innovative feature fixes even the slightest drift, ensuring that players stay sharp and at the top of their game.
Head on over to Hex Gaming to learn more and snag your own!
The Crow (2024) 4K Ultra HD Release Details
Lionsgate announced the physical release details for The Crow reboot this week. The film is already available digitally, but physical media fans will be able to snag the 4K/Blu-ray on November 5th.
Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of The Crow in this modern reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr. Soulmates Eric (Skarsgård) and Shelly (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
BONUS FEATURES:
True Love Never Dies: Making The Crow (6 Chapters):Chapter One – The Emotional Engine: Origins
Chapter Two – Body & Soul: The Cast
Chapter Three – Modern Gothic: Character/Costume/Production Design
Chapter Four – Between Two Worlds: On Location
Chapter Five – Vengeance Incarnate: Action & Stunts
Chapter Six – Sacrifice: Final ThoughtsDark Romance: The Score
Reborn Through Revenge: Main Title Sequence
Every Film Is a Miracle: A Tribute to Edward R. Pressman
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
First Trailer for The Order
This week brought us the first trailer (and poster) for the upcoming crime action/thriller, The Order, starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult.
For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leaves law enforcement baffled, and the public panicked throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the attacks become increasingly violent, FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) becomes convinced that the robberies are the work of a domestic terrorist gang that plan to use the loot to finance an armed uprising against the U.S. government.
The Order hits theaters on December 6th.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Announced
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics revealed another trio of classic Tomb Raider games are getting remastered, which brings the final games (before the reboot) to modern consoles.
Following the incredible success of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, released earlier this year on PC and consoles, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will bring the next trio of beloved, globe-trotting Tomb Raider adventures, originally developed by Core Design, to modern platforms with a variety of improvements for players to relive or experience for the very first time.
Discover remastered visuals that bring new life to environments, characters, and artifacts, with the option to toggle between classic and modern graphics on the fly! Choose between new modern controls inspired by later entries in the series for smoother movement and camera capability, or opt for the original tank-style controls. Photo Mode is also back with all poses from Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft included, along with brand-new ones to commemorate the adventure! Players will also find quality-of-life updates like boss health bars, plus new trophies and achievements* nodding to iconic moments from the series.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered includes:
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
Lara Croft uncovers the lost tomb of the Egyptian God Set, unwittingly unleashing him and fulfilling an ancient prophecy—one that plunges mankind into darkness. Pursued at every turn by her arch-rival, the unscrupulous archaeologist Werner Von Croy, Lara embarks on a journey of discovery across Egypt, where she must overcome the most ingenious puzzles and infernal traps ever devised while facing terrifying evil from beyond the grave.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000)
Following the events of The Last Revelation, Lara Croft is buried in an Egyptian tomb and presumed dead. At her memorial, those closest to her reminisce about secrets from her past. Travel back and experience Lara’s untold adventures, introducing new gameplay mechanics like stealth and tightrope balancing!
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Accused of murder, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run, uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving alchemical experiments and the search for ancient artifacts. It’s up to Lara to stop this unholy alliance from unleashing its incredible powers on the world.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered hits PlayStation 4|5, Xbox consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PCs on February 14, 2025.
