Things may have been a little slower this week with the absence of CinemaCon, but there was plenty you may have missed. Let’s recap the game & movie news of the week!
’28 Years Later’ Vignette
On the heels of the new trailer for the latest trailer for 28 Years Later., Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award-nominated writer Alex Garland are featured on a new vignette titled “Imagine.”
New Poster for ‘Ballerina’
We got a look at a new poster for Ballerina, which takes place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. The film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
‘Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’ Gameplay Trailer
We got a look at the second playable character Kumori, a member of the antagonistic Black Spider Clan, in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound in the new gameplay trailer that dropped this week.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound begins immediately after the opening moments of the original NES NINJA GAIDEN. The veil between the human and demon realms has broken, leaving the world linked with a gate to darkness. After Ryu Hayabusa leaves the Hayabusa Village to avenge his father, Kenji Mozu, a fledgling Hayabusa Clan Ninja and one of the two protagonists of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, rises to confront the forces of evil.
In this dark era, the destinies of Kenji and Kumori intersect as they overcome the generational grudges of their clans. In the face of peril, their only way to survive is to use the forbidden power that merges Kumori’s spirit with Kenji’s. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s demon-slaying tale unfolds through the journey of two young Ninjas bound together by their shared fate of soul and skill. Their journey, filled with thrilling levels teeming with monsters, will require them to skillfully wield their fusion, “Ninja Fusion,” to maximize the talents of both Ninjas.
Kenji and Kumori’s high-stakes quests develop with show-stopping fights against powerful, boss-caliber behemoths. With upgradable abilities, hidden collectibles, unlockable secret missions, optional challenges and more, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is an engrossing modernization of the tense, satisfyingly swift battles and precise, skill-demanding platforming the series is known for.
New ‘Starsand Island’ Trailer + Kickstarter
We got a look at Cozy life-sim Starsand Island, slated to release on PC later this year. Devs also announced a Kickstarter campaign for the game.
In Starsand Island, players can embark on a journey of personal healing as they return to the island home of their childhood and settle into the calming idyll by farming, fishing, raising animals, and building connections with quirky local characters. With an extensive DIY building and customization system, players can truly shape their island paradise — and even invite friends along to help craft the ultimate getaway.
‘World of Goo 2’ Hits PS5 Next Week
World of Goo 2 releases on PlayStation 5 on April 25 and the game will feature three new challenge levels.
‘Twisted Metal S2 Releases in July ‘
We got an announcement trailer for the next season of Twisted Metal on Peacock: July 31.
We also got a first look at some stills:
‘The Crazies’ and ‘Kick-Ass’ Limited Releases
The Crazies and Kick-Ass will release on 4K UHD in May.
The Crazies special features include:
Lionsgate Limited Extras:
- 2025 Audio Commentary with Director Breck Eisner
- Establishing Shot with Breck Eisner
- Sculpting the Horror of The Crazies
- Alternate Ending
- Storyboard to Screen: Car Wash
Legacy Special Features:
- 2010 Audio Commentary with Director Breck Eisner
- Behind the Scenes with Breck Eisner
- Paranormal Pandemics
- The George A. Romero Template
- Makeup Mastermind: Rob Hall in Action
- Episodes 1 & 2 of The Crazies Motion Comic
- Visual Effects in Motion
- Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailers
- The Crazies Motion Comic Trailer
Kick-Ass Lionsgate Limited edition 4K also includes new special features:
- “Pure Cinematic Fun” Featurette
- “Still Kicking Ass” Featurette
- “The Work of Art” Featurette
- “Physical Media Kicks Ass”
- Teaser Trailer
Legacy Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Vaughn
- A New Kind of Superhero: The Making of Kick-Ass
- Itʼs On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass
- Official Trailer
- “Hit Girl” Official Red Band Trailer
‘May’ on Blu-ray
Lionsgate is also dropping May on Blu-ray in May.
The Lionsgate Limited edition 4K includes new special features:
- “Pure Cinematic Fun” Featurette
- “Still Kicking Ass” Featurette
- “The Work of Art” Featurette
- “Physical Media Kicks Ass”
- Teaser Trailer
Legacy Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Vaughn
- A New Kind of Superhero: The Making of Kick-Ass
- Itʼs On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass
- Official Trailer
- “Hit Girl” Official Red Band Trailer
‘Eddington’ Teaser
We got a teaser trailer for Ari Aster’s Eddington which stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, with Austin Butler and Emma Stone
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Reveal Event
Bungie dropped a date and time for the reveal event for the first content update in the company’s new annual content model for its hit game Destiny 2. We’ll learned more on May 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT/11 AM CST.
‘Poker Face’ Season 2 Trailer
Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in Season 2 we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time. From minor league baseball to big box retail, from funeral homes to alligator farms and even a grade school talent show, Charlie navigates her crime solving existential road-trip with deadpan wit, human empathy, and her signature uncanny lie-detecting ability.
To bring Season 2 to life, we pulled visual inspiration from American 70s cinema, all the stuff we love like Robert Altman, Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich. But the backbone of this show is TV – the kind of TV we grew up watching, episodic case of the week gems like Columbo and The Rockford Files and Quantum Leap. Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own world with a unique tone and vibe, featuring an eccentric lot of characters played by a truly gonzo parade of guest stars. We still can’t believe we got to work with rockstars like Cynthia Erivo, Katie Holmes, John Mulaney, and Awkwafina (and many many more, the list is kinda dizzying) who all dove into the game with joy and came ready to play.
Guest Stars Cynthia Erivo, Awkwafina, Method Man, Kumail Nanjiani and more will join the latest season on Peacock on May 8. We also got a look at the keyart and some stills.
‘Another Simple Favor’ Trailer
We got a look at the official trailer for Prime Video’s Another Simple Favor ahead of its May 1 premiere. The film stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively along with Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Alex Newell, Elena Sofia Ricci, with Henry Golding, and Allison Janney.
Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.
Some stills and the poster too:
