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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Here's the Story That Alex Garland's ELDEN RING Movie Should Tell — GeekTyrant
Alex Garland is officially heading to The Lands Between. A24 and Bandai Namco have tapped the Ex Machina and Annihilation filmmaker to write and direct a live-action Elden Ring movie. This is a big move for both Garland and A24. Known for cerebral sci-fi and grounded psychological storytelling, this is uncharted territory, a sweeping dark fantasy epic loaded with monster gods, obscure lore, and more emotional trauma than a family reunion at Stormveil Castle. It's easily the biggest swing either has taken: a sprawling, high-fantasy world born from the minds of Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki and Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. Expectations are appropriately colossal. But the big question is: What story are they going to tell? If you're familiar with Elden Ring , you know the game gives players the freedom to piece together their own path through fractured lore and cryptic NPCs. It's not exactly screenplay-friendly. That's why the best approach for Garland might be to focus not on your Tarnished, but one who came before: Vyke the Dragonspear. Before the player ever touched grace, Vyke wasn't just another warrior trying to become Elden Lord, he was the Tarnished to watch. A once-loyal knight of Leyndell's Ancient Dragon Cult, Vyke's story is tragic, beautiful, and perfect for the screen. According to lore, Vyke trained under Lansseax and pursued the Elden Ring with a determination that mirrored the player's own journey. But everything changed when he tried to save his Finger Maiden from her destined sacrifice. That's where the tragedy really kicks in. "Vyke's story revolves around his desire to save his Finger Maiden from being sacrificed to become Elden Lord, a fate that seemed inevitable for him. He sought out the Three Fingers, potentially on the advice of Shabriri, and embraced the Frenzied Flame, ultimately becoming a Lord of Frenzied Flame." A man chasing glory gives it all up for love, not for power, not for dominion, but to save someone who was viewed as disposable. And in doing so, he loses his mind, his purpose, and is eventually imprisoned, his journey cut short. 'A fate worse than death' doesn't begin to cover it. This is pure Garland material, a character at war with himself, torn between love and destiny, slowly unraveling under the weight of a cursed world. Vyke isn't a Chosen One. He's not a god or a myth. He's a tragic reflection of the player, the path that could have been, and that makes him the perfect protagonist. "Vyke's story is a cautionary tale about the consequences of choosing the Frenzied Flame path and the struggle between love and duty. He represents the player's mirror image, a Tarnished who embraced the Frenzied Flame to avoid a seemingly inevitable sacrifice." With Garland's eye for psychological nuance and A24's appetite for boundary-pushing cinema, this could be as massive and epic as The Lord of the Rings. This could be a stunning fantasy film that gives us something intimate, brutal, and emotionally honest, and Vyke's story is exactly that, a poetic nightmare about love, power, and the cost of choosing your own path. If A24 and Garland are serious about doing this right, they'll let us burn with Vyke first.
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Live-Action VOLTRON Movie Wraps Filming and Promises a True Fan Experience — GeekTyrant
The long-awaited live-action Voltron movie has wrapped filming, and according to the team behind it, fans are in for something special. The project has been floating around Hollywood for years, like so many other nostalgic properties with strong fanbases. But now, thanks to Amazon MGM Studios and World Events Productions, Voltron is actually happening. The production kicked off last year, and after months of updates, casting reveals, and set teases, the finish line for filming has been crossed. The official Voltron Instagram page shared a behind the scenes update from Bob Koplar and the World Events team, confirming that principal photography is complete and dropping a few hints about what comes next. 'Our live-action Voltron film has officially wrapped production, and we're THRILLED with how it all went. I've been with this franchise for years and can proudly say that this WILL be the Voltron experience our fans have been dreaming of.' Well, that's sure to raise expectations. Fans have been burned before by live-action takes on beloved animated series, but maybe this movie will actually deliver. The update also addressed one of the more persistent rumors… that the movie might skip theaters and head straight to streaming. 'There's been some chatter out there about the plans for the film's launch and we'd like to assure you, when official plans are set for the film, you will be the the first to hear it right here. 'Stay with us! I promise it'll be worth the wait!' So while there's still no release date or platform confirmed, the studio clearly wants to keep options open—and the hype high. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber ( Red Notice , Central Intelligence ), who also co-wrote the script with Ellen Shanman, the film is aiming for blockbuster scale. The cast includes Daniel Quinn-Toye who is stepping into the lead role, joined by a lineup that includes Henry Cavill, Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora, John Kim, Alba Baptista, Samson Kayo, and Tharanya Tharan. No story details have been revealed yet, but with filming complete, fans can expect more news to drop in the coming months as post-production rolls forward. I just hope the movie get a a big theatrical release! I want to watch this on the big screen!
UAE Moments
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Two Filipino Stars Join Netflix's Avatar Live-Action Cast
Netflix announced that two acclaimed Filipino actors, Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones, will join the cast of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series for the second and third seasons. The announcement came on May 21 via Netflix's official social media pages, creating buzz among fans of the hit show. Read More: 10 Filipino Stars Who Have Appeared in Hollywood Productions Read More: 10 Hollywood Celebrities You Did Not Know Have Filipino Heritage Roles and Characters Dolly de Leon will play twin sisters Lo and Li, who serve as trusted advisers to Fire Nation Princess Azula. Meanwhile, Jon Jon Briones will take on the role of Piandao, a master swordsman and former Fire Nation officer. Piandao is also a secret member of the Order of the White Lotus, a key group within the series' story. About the Series Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action remake of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series that aired from 2005 to 2008. The first season of the adaptation premiered in February 2024 and received strong reviews from both fans and critics alike. What's Next? The much-anticipated second season is set to release in early 2026, with the third season following after. Fans can expect more exciting developments as the story continues to unfold with these new cast members.
Geek Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Season 3 for The Last Airbender has Already Started Filming
We haven't even gotten the second season of Netflix's The Last Airbender yet, but it looks like the series is trying to beat out the clock with Gordon Cormier's puberty. Just as they've announced the wrap for Season 2 of Airbender, they also revealed that Season 3 has also started production. Check this out: That's a wrap on Season 2. The time of Sozin's comet draws near. AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Season 3 is now in production! — Avatar: The Last Airbender (@AvatarNetflix) May 20, 2025 What's more, the series has also revealed several characters that will be arriving in the incoming seasons including Azula's firebending mentors Lo and Li (Dolly De Leon) as well as Sokka's master Piandao (Jon Jon Briones). Check out the cast announcement: Welcome the new faces joining the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Seasons 2 and 3. — Avatar: The Last Airbender (@AvatarNetflix) May 20, 2025 Though fans have an idea of what to expect with each season, the live-action series does tend to mix things up a bit. For one, Jeong Jeong was supposed to be in the first season, but it looks like he's going to be in either Book 1 or 2 of the live-action series. In contrast, the Secret Tunnel of Omashu was supposed to be revealed in the second season, but it was pushed forward for the live-action series—possibly revealing that they won't be bringing back Omashu for Season 2. I'll admit, I wasn't a fan of some of the changes in the first season—specifically with the characterization of a lot of the characters like Aang and Suki, but maybe the show is going to change some of that with future seasons now that they've had more feedback. I never expect these adaptations to be 1:1, but they should at least keep true to core elements of the original—like Aang's free spirit, or Sokka's character development. No release date has been revealed for The Last Airbender Season 2 on Netflix, but hopefully we get something before the year ends.
The Verge
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Elden Ring is getting a film adaptation
Elden Ring will soon be more than just a hit video game. On Thursday, Bandai Namco and A24 announced a live-action Elden Ring film directed by Alex Garland. Japanese developer FromSoftware released Elden Ring across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in 2022, while a version for the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released this year. The action RPG became an instant hit, and puts you in the role of a Tarnished tasked with restoring the Elden Ring by defeating various challenging bosses throughout the Lands Between. The Elden Ring spinoff Nightreign is coming out on May 30th, 2025.
