Things may have slowed a little after Summer Game Fest, but there was still plenty of movie and gaming news you may have missed this week. Let’s break it down!
New Trailer for Marvel’s Ironheart
Check out an exciting new trailer and image for Marvel Television’s “Ironheart,” launching exclusively on Disney+ on June 24. Says Dominique Thorne, who stars as young, genius inventor Riri Williams, “What was interesting for me was how different Riri’s story and entrance into the MCU was in comparison to other characters. After bringing Riri to life in the world of Wakanda, we had an amazing opportunity to follow that up with a deep dive into the character that allows for the exploration of her origin story. We’re not necessarily going back in time; it’s more of catching up and seeing the effects of how those first pivotal moments of her life have shaped her, and seeing the person that she’s trying to become.”
Set after the events of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Marvel Television’s “Ironheart” pits technology against magic when Riri Williams (Thorne), determined to make her mark on the world, returns to her hometown of Chicago. Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins aka “The Hood” (Anthony Ramos).The series also stars Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam and Anji White. Chinaka Hodge is head writer; episodes are directed by Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes. Executive producers include Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Zoie Nagelhout, Chinaka Hodge, Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. Produced in association with Proximity Media.
Ironheart premieres the first three episodes on June 24th exclusively on Disney+.
Gameplay Overview for ‘FBC: Firebreak’
Remedy Entertainment has released a new Game Overview trailer for FBC: Firebreak, a three-player co-op FPS where the Federal Bureau of Control’s first-response unit must contain an escalating paranatural threat. When the Oldest House, the Bureau’s shifting headquarters, falls under siege by a relentless paranatural force, only Firebreak – its most adaptable response unit – has the skills and courage to restore order.
FBC: Firebreak hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PCs on June 17th.
Full Trailer for Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
Eddington hits theaters on July 18th.
Foundation Season 3 Full Trailer
“Foundation” has captivated audiences with its intricate world-building, stunning visuals, bold storytelling, and compelling performances. Season three continues the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Set 152 years after the events of season two, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty’s Empire has dwindled. As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as “The Mule” whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control. It’s anyone’s guess who will win, who will lose, who will live and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess.
Season three of “Foundation” introduces new characters and stars, including Emmy-winner Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur and Pilou Asbæk. The series also stars returning cast Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann and Rowena King.
The third season of Foundation arrives Friday, July 11th on Apple TV+.
Final Destination: Bloodlines Home Entertainment Release Details
Warner Bros. announced the home release details for Final Destination: Bloodlines this week. The film will launch digitally on June 17th, with the physical release arriving on July 22nd.
Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefani heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle – her grandmother, Iris – and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Death Becomes Them: On the Set of “Final Destination Bloodlines” – Catch up with the fresh new cast and dynamic directing duo of “Final Destinations Bloodlines” to hear about their experiences on set and what fun surprises they managed to sneak in for the fans.
The Many Deaths of Bloodlines – From the collapse of the Skyview Restaurant to the world’s worst MRI, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the most gruesome Final Destination deaths yet!
The Legacy of Bludworth – Tony Todd reflects on the decades-spanning legacy of his iconic character and re-examines Bludworth’s impact on the franchise now that all has been revealed.
Director’s Commentary
Commentary by the film’s directors Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky
First Clip from Twisted Metal Season 2
Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.
Twisted Metal season 2 premieres July 31st only on Peacock.
‘Invincible VS.’ Announced at Summer Game Fest
Skybound Entertainment, the multiplatform company behind global franchises like Invincible™, The Walking Dead™, Impact Winter™ and hundreds of additional IP, revealed Invincible VS™, a brutal, tournament-quality superhero 3v3 tag fighting game that lets players become a superhero in the bloodiest fight in the universe. The first major game developed by Skybound’s first in-house gaming studio set in the award-winning Invincible universe, Invincible VS features fan-favorite superheroes – Mark Grayson (Invincible), Atom Eve, Thula, Bulletproof and more – iconic locations, an original story from the creative team behind the smash-hit adult animated television series, visceral bloody combat and an authentic depiction of the destruction and mayhem that captures the chaos and heart that franchise fans know and love.
Based on Skybound’s acclaimed comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley – which had a 15-year run at Image Comics and a historic 146 issues – Invincible VS delivers a one-of-a-kind blend of superhero spectacle and brutal combat. Players will harness explosive powers and unleash bone-breaking combos through fast tag-team mechanics and strategic defensive play. With every vicious Super and Ultimate move, players will deal more damage to their opponents and leave the arenas in a mess of blood.
Invincible VS is set to hit consoles and PCs in 2026.
DC Studios Announces Mister Miracle Animated Series
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are announcing the series greenlight of Mister Miracle, an adult animated series based on DC’s critically acclaimed and Eisner Award–winning 12-issue comic book series from Tom King and Mitch Gerads.
Something has gone horribly wrong with the perfect life that Scott and his warrior wife Big Barda have built for themselves on Earth. With war raging between their home worlds of Apocalypse and New Genesis, Scott’s cruel adoptive father Darkseid seems to have finally captured the Anti-Life Equation — the ultimate weapon that will give Darkseid total dominance over the universe.
As the mountains of bodies on both sides grow ever higher, only Mister Miracle can stop the slaughter and restore peace. But the terrible power of the Anti-Life Equation may already be at work in his own mind, warping his reality, exposing his long-buried pain, and shattering the fragile happiness he’s found with the woman he loves.
And so begins the odyssey of Scott Free, Mister Miracle: a harrowing, hilarious, heart wrenching journey across the pitfalls of the ordinary and extraordinary as the son of God raised by the devil tries to save his family, his world, and maybe even himself.
