Dune: Part Two is one of the best movies of 2024 so far, earning critical acclaim and raking in millions at the box office. And now, you can see both Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two from a different perspective, thanks to Dune: Exposures--a hardcover book written by Josh Brolin. The book features photography from cinematographer Greig Fraser, and it provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the two popular films. Side note: If you haven't preordered your copy of Dune: Part Two on Blu-ray yet ahead of its May 14 release, you can snag the limited-edition 4K steelbook edition at Amazon.

Dune: Exposures $47 (was $60)

Dune: Exposures is a 172-page hardcover volume that's filled with exclusive content. It consists of written commentary by Brolin along with gorgeous photography by Fraser. Many of the images capture off-camera moments with key cast members, such as Timotheée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and more.

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The book is gorgeous, with a minimalist, abstract cover design and vibrant images on every page. This is the first big discount we've seen on Dune: Exposures since its release back in February.

This isn't the only great Dune book available at a discount. Most notably, you can buy The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two, a recently released hardcover art book, for $44 (was $60). If you want to look back at the first movie, Dune Part One: The Photography is nearly 50% off at Amazon.

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Behavior Interactive and 505 Games, the team and publishers behind the asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, have announced a collaboration with Wizards of the Coast. Though it hasn't been confirmed, it looks like the team-up will bring one of Dungeons & Dragons' monsters to Dead by Daylight.

The announcement came from a video posted to the official Dead by Daylight X/Twitter account. The post reads:

"Listen closely to the voice in the darkness…"

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The Fantastic Four is still over a year away from hitting theaters, but the cast is coming together quickly. Now, the latest addition to the cast is veteran actor John Malkovich. Details about Malkovich's role were not included in the initial report, but he does have a strong physical resemblance to long-time Fantastic Four foe Philip Masters, who is better known as the Puppet Master.

Deadline was the first outlet to break the story of Malkovich's casting. 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Malkovich's first major role in a feature film in Places in the Heart. He's appeared in numerous movies over the past four decades, including villainous roles in Con Air, In the Line of Fire, Dangerous Liaisons, and Mindcage. Some of Malkovich's other well-known films include The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Killing Fields, and Being John Malkovich.

Earlier this year, Pedro Pascal was confirmed as Marvel's choice for Mr. Fantastic alongside Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach the Thing. More recently, Julia Garner was cast as Shalla-Bal, who will be the MCU's Silver Surfer. Paul Walter Hauser has also been cast in a currently unknown role.

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When The Final Shape expansion hits Destiny 2 on June 4, it's bringing a lot of new loadout mechanics that will let players combine different aspects of the character classes they've been using for years with the new Prismatic subclass. Going along with Prismatic is a new slate of Exotic armors in the class item slot that also play up the theme of combining old things into something new, and they're going to be worth chasing as you explore the Pale Heart of the Traveler.

Bungie spent a big chunk of its latest This Week in Destiny blog post detailing how these new Exotic class items will work in The Final Shape. The quick and dirty explanation is that each new class item can carry two different Exotic perks, which are slightly adjusted versions of the perks you can get from existing Exotic armor pieces that are already in the game. The two perks are randomly assigned, however, so you'll likely need to farm for the perfect combination for each type of character.

The armor pieces are meant to function in a similar way to Prismatic, which combines elements from multiple existing subclasses, giving you the opportunity to use abilities and buffs together that you previously couldn't. The class Exotics work the same way, allowing you to make use of perks that previously would have been specific to certain subclasses. Bungie also said that it included some perks that are meant to function specifically with Prismatic elements and Aspects.

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Jason Voorhees hasn't killed anyone on screen since the Friday the 13th reboot film in 2009. And it looks like Jason's going to have to keep waiting before picking up a machete again. Showrunner Bryan Fuller has announced that he has departed the Friday the 13th prequel series that was set up at Peacock by A24.

"Adapting classic horror is something I have some experience with," wrote Fuller on X. "These shows require a vision that elevates and transforms, as well as delivers what audiences have come to expect, which is an ambitious and risky endeavor. It requires people to take the leap with me. When it works, as with Hannibal, the results can be powerful for the storytellers and the audience. I couldn't be more proud of the work my co-showrunner Jim Danger Gray and I were able to accomplish with our brilliant writing staff despite the challenges we faced."

"For reasons beyond our control, A24 has elected to go a different way with the material," continued Fuller. "We hope the final product will be something Friday the 13th fans all over the world will enjoy."

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Streaming juggernaut Netflix is teaming up with Roblox to launch its own digital theme park of sorts called Nextworld. The web-based universe will feature characters and content from original Netflix shows and movies like Stranger Things, the live-action One Piece, Cobra Kai, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. The offering debuts in early access starting today.

"Once you enter Nextworld--which is your central hub in the Netflix universe--you can dive deeper into the series and films you love," Netflix wrote. "Immersive games like Stranger Things: Escape from Hawkins High, One Piece: East Blue Brawls, and Rebel Moon: Outskirts Battles will connect you with your favorite characters in a whole new way."

Netflix explained that characters like Dustin from Stranger Things, Luffy from One Piece, and Jimmy from Rebel Moon will serve as guardians of their respective worlds. Some of them might even guide you through your quests, with more characters to be discovered.

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Gaming storefronts can be a wild place, and it seems that some publishers are taking advantage of the way the Nintendo Switch eShop works to get eyes on their games. A Twitter/X user posted footage that shows that the same game has been released dozens of times under different names, presumably to show up under the "New Releases" section.

New(?) trend I noticed on the Switch shop is that companies will release the same game over and over again to keep them in the new release section. Here is Sport & Fun. Switch shop is an absolute mess. pic.twitter.com/hj2L4PdnpJ

— Philip Summers (@heyphilsummers) May 6, 2024

Graphic designer Philip Summers posted a video to Twitter that appeared to show that publishers like Red Deer Games have released games like Sport & Fun: Swimming dozens of times in different bundles, using names like "Ultra Premium," "Ultra Deluxe," and "Amazing Edition" to make each release seem unique. Summers added that the newest version of the game will be on sale for very discounted price (in this example, $2) in order to get into the eShop's sale list.

In general, gaming storefronts have struggled to keep up with the onslaught of new games coming out every day, with Steam instituting the Curator system years ago in order to try to bring some order to the chaos. However, given that sections like sales and new releases are relatively easy to manipulate by publishers, it's up to the platform-holders to crack down on this if they ever want it to stop.

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This month's new Mad Max movie, the prequel Furiosa, will feature a cameo from the character Max Rockatansky, but he's not played by his most recent actor, Tom Hardy. Director George Miller told ScreenRant that Hardy's stunt double from Fury Road, Jacob Tomuri, is stepping in to play the role in Furiosa instead of Hardy.

"It was Jacob Tomuri, who was Tom Hardy's double. He also did some other stunts. He's a New Zealand stuntman, and he was doing some other stunts on the film, and I thought, 'Who better?' Miller said.

Hardy's Max was a main character in Fury Road. Furiosa is a prequel that focuses on a younger version of Furiosa, with Anya Taylor-Joy playing the part after Charlize Theron portrayed her in Fury Road. Given that Max only has a small cameo role in Furiosa, it seems likely Max isn't a central part of the story, but it's still cool to know he will show up anyway.

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Lord of the Rings fans will have to wait until 2026 before they can get their next franchise film, The Hunt for Gollum, but the name has already been applied to a couple of things within LOTR: an expansion set for The Lord of The Rings: The Card Game, and a beloved fan film from 2009--which you can watch now!

The Hunt for Gollum is based on the appendices of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings centering around Gandalf the Grey sending Aragorn to find Gollum, fearing the creature may reveal information to Sauron about the location of the One Ring. Check it out below.

The film was shot in high-definition video, with a budget of $5,000, or $3,000 GBP. The production is completely unofficial and unauthorized, though director Chris Bouchard said he had "reached an understanding" with Tolkien Enterprises in 2009. The formal disclaimer opens the film and acknowledges the situation.

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While many deities want Melinoe to succeed in Hades 2, there's one entity that lurks in the shadows. But if you can manage to survive, you might acquire their powerful blessings. Here's our guide on the best Chaos boons in Hades 2.

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• Hades 2 Chaos boons guide: How to unlock Primordial Chaos skills and perks
  • Where to find the Realm of Chaos
  Hades 2 Chaos boons guide: How to unlock Primordial Chaos skills and perks

  Primordial Chaos' goal in the game remains unclear, but they're eagerly watching and waiting to see how you fare in your journey. Similar to Artemis, encountering Primordial Chaos during your runs is more than just general randomness.

  Where to find the Realm of Chaos

  The Realm of Chaos is unlikely to be available during your first few runs. You'll probably see it after you've played for a while. Basically, there's a chance that an ornate plate (i.e. one with eerie eyes) spawns in a room with a non-boss encounter. Once you've defeated the enemies, you can unseal this doorway at the cost of some of Melinoe's HP. This takes you to the Realm of Chaos where you can get Chaos boons in Hades 2.

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Everyone wants to know when Nintendo is releasing its successor to the Switch, but details are thin on the ground. Recently, some industry observers concluded that Nintendo is unlikely to release the "Switch 2" (as we're calling it) before April at the earliest, because president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors that its current sales forecasts do not include a new console.

I'd be careful reading too much into statements like these. That being said, here is some context:
When Nintendo announced during its FY2016 earnings release (April 2016) that its Switch console (NX) would launch in March 2017, it included the console in its forecast for FY2017.… https://t.co/GYS3VSEvpi

— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) May 9, 2024

However, as Daniel Ahmad--director of research & insights at Niko Partners--argues, such indications don't mean much. He cites Nintendo's forecasts from 2016, opining that while Nintendo did include forecasted Switch sales in its forecast for 2017, the release date for the original Switch was already public at that point. Since the Switch 2 release date is obviously still a secret, it's possible that Nintendo could add such numbers to its forecast at a later date. However, we really don't know one way or another--a point that Ahmad emphasizes.

Switch 2 rumors started swirling earlier this month when Nintendo confirmed that its new console would be announced this fiscal year, which ends in April 2025. So, regardless of when the release announcement finally happens, it's sure to be less than a year, at least according to the current plan. Don't get too excited, though, as the company did confirm that its June Nintendo Direct will not feature the new console.

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Orlando Bloom's professional acting career started with a bang, as he landed the role of Legolas in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings series, a part he's still best known for to this day. Bloom didn't originally audition for Legolas, though. Instead, he first tried out for the role of Faramir.

Speaking to Variety, Bloom said it wasn't until later in the casting process that he became associated with Legolas.

"I had auditioned to play Faramir. I think they were probably just sifting through London and all the cities around the world to try to find these characters. I guess I probably fit the blurb of Faramir at the time. But then I got a callback to put myself on tape initially for Legolas," he said. "And I got another callback to meet Peter and Fran, who had come to London. And then I waited--I was at drama school. The rest is history."

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The Dark Knight returns to TV screens later this year, and you'll want to prepare yourself because things are about to get weird. Batman: Caped Crusader premieres August 1 on Prime Video--it was originally as an HBO Max series in 2021 before it was passed over--and will see Batman fighting crime in a '40s-set period of Gotham. With Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Bruce Timm serving as executive producer, this series is aiming to be a different take on Batman.

Compared to the 1992-95 animated series, there won't be computers or other high-tech gear for Batman to rely on, as he'll be limited by the technology of the period. "We decided to really lean into that in terms of the clothes, the cars, the architecture, and the level of technology,” Timm said to Entertainment Weekly. "Early on, we decided there would be no computers and no cell phones. That changed everything."

Prepare to meet a very different Harley Quinn in Batman: Caped Crusader.Gallery

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Microsoft's shuttering of four of its game studios earlier this month prompted a barrage of negative responses from around the games industry. In a recent town hall, head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty made a curious comment, according to The Verge: "We need smaller games that give us prestige and awards."

Some developers on the call expressed surprise at this statement, given that it recently shut down several studios that have a track record of doing just that. For example, last year's Hi-Fi Rush won many awards from a variety of sources, including Best Audio Design (The Game Awards), Best Audio (Developers Choice Awards), and a BAFTA for Animation.

Many observers in the gaming industry were upset when the game's developer, Tango Gameworks, was impacted by Xbox's studio closures. Though the sales data for the game is not public, Xbox representatives issued public statements expressing satisfaction with the game, with VP of Xbox games marketing Aaron Greenberg calling it "a break out (sic) hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations." This came shortly after it was reported that Hi-Fi Rush had undersold.

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Fallout 76's upcoming Skyline Valley update will include a new vault run entirely by ghouls. The announcement was made via a sneak peek video uploaded to Bethesda's Twitter account, in which creative director John Rush gave players a closer look at what kind of content they can expect to see when the update goes live, giving the updated map a stormy new skybox.

"Following the storm to its epicenter, you'll find the mysterious Vault 63. Inhabited by ghouls, this vault is led by Hugo Stoltz, an overseer with a particularly charged personality," Rush said in the video. "He's a friendly example of a new, electrified ghoul type we call The Lost. The Lost dwell in their own skewed reality, unable to communicate outside to others, and will defend themselves against any and all outsiders."

Catch a sneak peek of the upcoming #Fallout76 Skyline Valley update from Creative Director Jon Rush, complete with a tour of the new extended map, electrified ghouls, and more! https://t.co/DuA7gBrAHn pic.twitter.com/HCF4MJCMQy

— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) May 9, 2024

The preview trailer shows the player-character interacting peacefully with Hugo and observing some of the other peaceful ghouls within Vault 63 before stepping outside and being attacked by a horde of The Lost, each of whom dons a Vault 63 jumpsuit and appears to be crackling with electricity.

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Actor Orlando Bloom has said he didn't want to be in the 2004 movie Troy, in which he played the role of one of the main characters, Paris. Speaking to Variety, Bloom said many people love the film-- which also stars Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson, Peter O'Toole, and Diane Kruger--but he doesn't have fond memories of making it.

"For me playing that character was just like [slits throat]. Am I allowed to say all of these things? I didn't want to do the movie. I didn't want to play this character," he said.

Bloom said the movie was great, but he didn't understand how he was supposed to play his character. "It was completely against everything I felt in my being. At one point it says Paris crawls along the floor having been beaten by somebody and holds his brother's leg. I was like, 'I'm not going to be able to do this.' One of my agents at the time said, 'But that’s the moment that will make it!' And I completely fell for that line of an agent."

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The latest inductees to the Strong Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame have been revealed, as groundbreaking mystery, controversial (at the time) survival-horror, and retro classics are being honored. Asteroids, Myst, SimCity, Ultima, and Resident Evil have been recognized for their cultural impact, and join other landmark games like Barbie Fashion Designer, The Last of Us, and Wii Sports in the museum.

Nominees that didn't make it into the Hall of Fame this year included several iconic games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Metroid.

For the winners, the Strong Museum made a strong case as to why they were picked over the other nominees. Asteroids' unique combination of challenging gameplay and audio-visual design earned it a spot in the Hall of Fame, while the immersive design of Myst coupled with its use of new technologies helped secure it a place in the history books.

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Warner Bros. Discovery has once again commented on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's financial performance, which came in below expectations. CEO David Zaslav said during a briefing, as reported by VGC, that the poor performance of Kill the Justice League brought down the company's entire Studios division, which encompasses not just games but also the film and TV divisions.

Zaslav said Kill the Justice League had a "disappointing" release, going on to note that this latest quarter was always going to be a tough one due to comparisons to last year. That's because Hogwarts Legacy was released in February 2023 and went on to put up massive sales numbers. In fact, Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game overall in the US for the entirety of 2023, beating out even Call of Duty: MW3.

Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels put things into perspective further, saying the difference in financial performance between Hogwarts Legacy and Kill the Justice League led to a "$200 million impact" to the company's bottom line during the quarter.

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Luka Doncic is an NBA All-Star currently leading his Dallas Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoffs semifinals. But that's not stopping the guard from getting in time with Overwatch 2. In fact, he's not just playing the FPS; he's pretty dominant at it, too.

Spotted by Dexerto, Doncic revealed in an Instagram story--screenshotted below--that he's reached a top-500 rank in Overwatch 2 as a tank. His picture also showcases that he hit this milestone on an Alienware laptop, which makes sense for a professional basketball player who travels a ton. Doncic and the Mavericks are currently in Oklahoma City, with the second game of their best-of-seven series taking place tonight.

NBA star Luka Doncic shared this story on Instagram on May 8, showing that he was ranked top-500 as a tank in Overwatch 2.

By no means is Doncic the only NBA player or professional athlete who likes to play video games (though no one may be better than him at Overwatch 2). For instance, Kevin Durant appeared as an operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and has even expressed interest in creating an esports team some day. Meanwhile, Durant's teammate on the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker, just got an operator skin in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.

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Someone nuked Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer's camp in Fallout 76 earlier this week, but the culprit behind the attack says it wasn't personal.

"I’ve been planning to catch him for a while now to see if he would agree to a fight," user real1090jake told Kotaku.

Lmao someone nuked Phil Spencer’s camp in Fallout 76 pic.twitter.com/DxfcIdH8ob

— Sam (@Sam_Snydes) May 9, 2024

Spencer has come under fire recently in response to mass layoffs, changes regarding the exclusivity of certain Xbox titles, and most recently, several high-profile studio closures at Xbox. But according to the player behind the attack, the nuking of Spencer's Fallout 76 camp was unrelated to Spencer's recent controversies. Instead, the player simply set his sights on the Xbox boss after finishing the game's main quest and running out of things to do.

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