Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Sniper Elite V2 has taken aim at North American retail outlets. A reboot of Rebellion’s acclaimed Sniper Elite from 2005, Sniper Elite V2 is a third-person tactical shooter set in the dying days of World War II. Players take on the role of undercover American OSS agent Karl Fairburne who must stalk enemy prey across …
Read More »Mortal Kombat Conquers Playstation Vita
Mortal Kombat makes its exclusive debut on the new PlayStation Vita handheld device. “Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita allows us to bring the best possible fighting experience to our loyal fans – anytime, anywhere,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “The game runs at a seamless 60 frames per second, and provides unique gameplay …
Read More »Cartoon Network Unveils New Lineup
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, along with double-digit growth and its #1 status with boys 6-11 on all of television, Cartoon Network announced today several new and returning series to its programming line-up. Having its best first quarter with kids in prime in five years (up 28% vs. 2011) and showing the …
Read More »Sam Raimi To Breathe New Life Into ‘Poltergeist’
Sam Raimi jumped onboard to produce MGM’s remake of the 1980s cult classic “Poltergeist.” The filmmaker, who got his start with the Evil Dead horror movies, steps into the shoes of Steven Spielberg, who produced and co-scripted from his original story. Raimi has confirmed that, despite reports to the contrary, he will not be directing …
Read More »‘Think Like A Man’ Wins Second Week At Box Office
“Think Like a Man” grossed an impressive $18 million in its second weekend to stay at No. 1, while Jason Segel-Emily Blunt comedy “The Five-Year Engagement” came in No. 5 with a disappointing $11.2 million debut. Both films are expected to drop next week as the summer blockbuster season roars in with the U.S. …
Read More »‘Avengers’ Starts Record Breaking Run
The Avengers is off to a rocking start at the international box office, scoring the second-highest opening of all time in Australia behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The Marvel Studios and Disney tentpole grossed $6 million, compared to $7 million for Deathly Hallows Part 2. Additionally, Avengers …
Read More »Production Begins On The Smurfs 2
Production has begun on Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s live-action/computer animated hybrid 3D family comedy The Smurfs 2, the sequel to the 2011 worldwide hit that took in over $560 million at the worldwide box office. Returning from the first film for an all-new adventure that takes the Smurfs to Europe are Director Raja Gosnell, Producer …
Read More »Runic Games Launches Preorders for Torchlight II
Runic Games’ upcoming PC APRG title Torchlight II is now available for preorder. The highly-anticipated sequel is available for pre-order through two platforms, Steam, and Perfect World Entertainment, and retails for just $19.99 (£14.99, €18.99). Players who pre-order through Steam will receive an added bonus, a free download code for the …
Read More »Star Wars: The Old Republic Expands to New Countries
BioWare and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic has officially launched in 38 additional countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Fans in those regions are able to purchase the critically-acclaimed massively multiplayer online game and enjoy the story-driven experience that has captivated critics and fans since the …
Read More »Riven Sends A Shiver Through Dark Horse Presents
Riven, the latest tale set to debut in Dark Horse Comics’ legendary anthology Dark Horse Presents, marks a new beginning for horror fans. Dark Horse Comics recently announced the Riven graphic novel, the third collaboration between cowriters Bo Hampton (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) and Robert Tinnell (The Wicked West), which is slated to hit stores …
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