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I can attest to that, it's my first and only 4K player.

I used to visit the 4K sub-reddit but soon left because people would shit on the PS5 for having no Dolby Vision support.

Personally, it doesn't bother me because my TV doesn't support DV either. I watch 4Ks on a budget! 😁

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    I recently dusted off my PS3 and started playing old favourites and games that were new to me.

    When I had my original phat PS3 back in the day, I owned Gran Turismo Prologue HD (Is that the proper name?) and I thought it was ok but didn't catch my attention.

    However, in playing GT6, I'm surprised how much fun it is to play and how good it looks. The photo mode I think is especially impressive.

    This photo I've called, "Dad on school run shows the professionals how it's done!" 😁

     

    A new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist is on the way from filmmaker Mike Flanagan, so reports Deadline. The new film is set up at Warner Bros. Pictures and will a new version of the 1980 King novella which has previously been adapted into feature by Frank Darabont, all of the way back in 2007. Ten years later it was retold as a TV series, and now nearly a decade on from that, it will be updated once again.

    The story revolves around a strange mist that engulfs a small town where strange creatures lurk. The story was part of the Skeleton Crew collection, which also included The Monkey, which was turned into a film by Osgood Perkins quite recently.

    Flanagan has previously brought new versions of King’s work to the big and small screen with the likes of Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep and Life of Chuck. He is also working on a series based on Carrie over at Prime Video.

    I think the film was fantastic. IIRC, even King loved the ending which is slightly different to the original novel.

    [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    I think the problem with Solo is that it was released just a few months after The Last Jedi. People were possibly Star Wars fatigued by this point. (Just speculation)

    Disney were releasing one film a year, Force Awakens (2015), Rogue One (2016) and The Last Jedi (2017). Each film was released in December of their respective years, including Rise of Skywalker which came out in 2019. Why release Solo in March?

    Considering the drastic reshoots and production issues to get the film done, I would've thought aligning the film to December would've of given production more time to breathe. PS I would love to see more of the footage shot by Lord & Miller, but just like the Rogue One reshoots, that's locked in the Disney vault, never to be seen.

    PS - I really like Solo as a movie. It's a lot of fun and I own it on 4K!

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    Warner Bros. Physical Media

    While we stand on the cusp of the transition of Warner Bros.' management as the Hollywood legacy studio will soon be under the control of Netflix, there may be a mad dash of sorts to get all their past physical media titles. Luckily, for years, Warner Bros. has also regularly licensed its catalog to boutique labels like Criterion, Arrow Video, and Shout! Factory, ensuring a wide range of titles are available, with some getting a luxury treatment they may not have received otherwise. What will happen to the library once it's placed [under Netflix](https://www.joblo.com/netflix-warner-bros-physical-media/)? Well, good news for collectors and TV fans! Some truly obscure titles may see the light of day in glorious 4K.

    Iconoscope is born

    News has been revealed on the official [subreddit page](https://www.reddit.com/r/VinegarSyndromeFilms/comments/1q29e6a/now_its_official_vs_has_a_near_40title/?share_id=f-iPAzMWM-uT5ZUczsywC) for the boutique label Vinegar Syndrome. An email has apparently been sent out, which announces the formation of Iconoscope. Iconoscope is a new sub-label of Vinegar Syndrome that will be utilizing new licensing deals with Warner Bros., and there are already 40 titles under the new distributor. The first title set to be released will be the 1973 horror film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, which was remade with [Guillermo del Toro](https://www.joblo.com/review-dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark-02/) as a writer and producer.

    According to the post, the announcement reads,

    "The latest member of our Sub-Label family has arrived with Iconoscope, a new brand produced by VS master scanning technician and restoration artist Brandon Upson, and focused entirely on TV. That's TV movies, series, miniseries, and...who knows what the future will bring!

    Kicking off the brand is the UHD debut of the 1973 made-for-TV chiller DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, which makes its 4K debut from a brand new restoration of its original negative. Whether you remember it giving you the creeps as a kid or caught it on video, this beloved telefilm has never looked better. 2026 Subscribers can purchase this and all other 2026 Iconoscope releases at 50% off SRP. Remember to sign up for your Subscription first so the discounts take effect immediately and you don't risk overpaying.

    Plus, DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK marks the first in a nearly 40-title distribution license we've recently signed with Warner Bros! Not only will this bring plenty more made-for-TV classics and rarities to Blu-ray and 4K UHD, but get ready for an incredible assortment of horror, thrillers, action, arthouse, and other oddities from the Warner vaults, including numerous 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and even disc debuts."

    The post has additionally revealed new merchandise for the brand with a new Iconoscope T-shirt that's available for purchase [HERE](https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/cloth/products/iconoscope-shirt).

    [–] 6 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    You had to kill enemies and then stab them with a special dagger to extract special sand that filled up an on screen guage.

    That guage represented how far back you could rewind the game if you died or did something you wanted to undo.

    My favourite part about this is that the entire story of the game is a giant flashback story as told by the prince.

    Every time you died, the prince would say something like, "No, no, no, that's not what happened. Let me tell the story again."

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    Yep! Definitely had those in the house back in the day. I'm pretty sure there were a few even cheaper versions mixed in that were made from coloured paper as well.

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    Sorry, I was half asleep on my phone, I must have accidentally deleted the link before posting. Here's the bulk of the information.

    In the works since at least 2020, the title sees players trying to survive being aboard a decaying space station. They have to evade a mix of xenomorphs and spec ops units with gameplay involving combat, platforming, stealth, resource management, and puzzles.

    Currently, the title is being described as “Shadow of Tomb Raider with xenomorphs” in its current form. The project stalled for a while as it switched developers, but is now reportedly at Eidos Montreal – the developers behind “Shadow of the Tomb Raider,” “Deus Ex: Human Revolution,” “Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Thief,” and the upcoming “Fable”.

    The $75 million budgeted game also reportedly boasts an AI enemy system designed to adapt and react to whatever tactics you use.

    The main character is an engineer named Aubrey who can use grappling hooks and magnetic boots. There’s the villain Ryuzo, who uses the space station as his fortress. Finally, there’s Ripley 8 – Sigourney Weaver’s character from “Alien: Resurrection”.

    Sadly, for us, it's still in early development, aiming for a 2028 release.

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