Month: May 2026

GameStop quiere comprar eBay y eBay dice que eso no va a suceder ni en sueños

Ryan Cohen, owner of GameStop, has been claiming for a few days his intention to buy eBay for 56 billion dollars. Given that the total value of GameStop does not exceed 6 billion dollars and they generate less than 3.8 billion dollars in annual gross revenue, this seemed like a completely unrealistic possibility. Something that has been confirmed at eBay in the most brutal way possible: by saying that they do not consider it possible or realistic. In fact, those have been the almost literal words from Paul Pressler, the chairman of eBay’s shareholder board. “We have considered that your proposal does not

Ryan Cohen, owner of GameStop, has been claiming his intention to buy eBay for $56 billion for a few days now. Given that the total value of GameStop does not exceed $6 billion and they generate less than $3.8 billion in annual gross revenue, this seemed like a completely unrealistic possibility. Something that has been confirmed by eBay in the most brutal way possible: saying that they do not consider it possible or realistic.

In fact, those have been the almost literal words of Paul Pressler, the chairman of the eBay shareholders’ board. “We have considered that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive” in one of the most forceful statements in the history of public negotiations. Continuing with a direct “the board, with the help of independent advisors, has studied your proposal and has decided to reject it.”

A baseless movement

This should not surprise us, because eBay is a giant worth over 17 million dollars, generating more than 11 million dollars annually. Thus quadrupling the value of GameStop.

Does this mean that Ryan Cohen is going to give up his dream of buying eBay and creating the ultimate competitor to Amazon? It doesn’t seem likely. The possibility of a hostile takeover still exists on paper. Even if it’s just to declare his intention, even if it’s impossible. But for now, it doesn’t seem like we’re going to hear more about the eBay matter.

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The creator of the Castlevania and Devil May Cry series already knows which video game he wants to adapt next

Adi Shankar is famous for making adaptations of video games into animated series with great success for Netflix. Castlevania has been a tremendous success among fans and Devil May Cry is closely following it. That doesn’t mean he isn’t already looking for what could be his next target to turn into a successful series. And it seems to be one that hasn’t even been around for long. A man with clear ideas Pragmata, the latest original IP from Capcom, is a game that Adi Shankar and the people around him have their eye on […]

Adi Shankar is famous for making adaptations of video games into animated series with great success for Netflix. Castlevania has been a tremendous success among fans and Devil May Cry is closely following it.

That doesn’t mean he isn’t already looking for what could be his next target to turn into a successful series. And it seems to be one that hasn’t even been around for long.

A man with clear ideas

Pragmata, the latest original IP from Capcom, is a game that Adi Shankar and the people around him have their eyes on. “The number of people who have written to me is concerning (…). They are all like, ‘God, you have to do this next'” Shankar himself declared. But according to him, if it happens, it won’t be soon. “The next two things beyond Devil May Cry are original,” he stated, showing an interest beyond adapting the works of others.

Pragmata has been an absolute success, selling over two million copies in its first month. Being a great success in both critical acclaim and sales for Capcom, the Japanese company has already stated that its intention is to continue expanding its universe in the future, so it would not be surprising if, at some point, we saw an animated series based on it.

On the other hand, Shankar is not surprised by his success. “I have the feeling that one of the reasons people are excitedly talking about Pragmata is because it is original”. It is not a reboot of Dead Space or The Last of Us 3, which also explains his position when it comes to making his own original productions before working on adaptations of others. Demonstrating that his interest is also in what he finds interesting in others.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu see how their release date approaches and analysts predict a resounding failure

Star Wars returns to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, and analysts do not expect it to be a big success. Forecasts suggest it could have an initial box office of 80 million dollars in its first four days, a very good figure, but absolutely disastrous for a Star Wars franchise film. Especially considering that no franchise release has dropped below 100 million dollars, even those considered failures. A franchise that operates on different levels. The least successful case for Star Wars so far has been that of Han Solo: a […]

Star Wars returns to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu, and analysts do not expect it to be a big success. Forecasts suggest it could have an initial gross of 80 million dollars in its first four days, a very good figure, but absolutely disastrous for a Star Wars franchise film. Especially considering that no franchise release has dropped below 100 million dollars, even those considered failures.

A franchise that operates on other levels

The least successful case for Star Wars so far has been that of Han Solo: a Star Wars story, which made 103 million dollars in its first four days. Although it made an acceptable box office of almost 400 million dollars worldwide, a production filled with problems and virtually no enthusiasm from fans led to it being an unmitigated failure for Disney.

In contrast, the last movie released on these same dates, the live-action film of Lilo & Stitch, was an absolute success. Making 182 million dollars over the same four-day holiday weekend, this is the figure they would aim to achieve with Star Wars, given the popularity of The Mandalorian over the years, which has turned both the titular character and Grogu, the wrongly named Baby Yoda, into some of the most popular characters in the franchise.

At Disney, they are confident that they can reverse these numbers before the upcoming May 22, the official worldwide release date of the movie. But perhaps both the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, after all these years, have simply lost the appeal they once had with the audience.

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Why do all the Greek characters in 'The Odyssey' speak in perfect American English: "As if they were out of a Starbucks"

I have to confess that, unlike most of the universe, I have no desire to see The Odyssey. It’s not Christopher Nolan’s fault (although the fact that I didn’t like Oppenheimer definitely contributes to my reluctance), but rather that adapting a story like this, with a dark style and designs that are somewhere between questionable and original, doesn’t appeal to everyone. And, of course, the fact that everyone speaks in perfect American English is definitely a choice. Oh, yes, the adventure awaits, Telemachus I don’t even doubt Nolan when he claims that The Odyssey “is not […]

I have to confess that, unlike most of the universe, I have no desire to see The Odyssey. It’s not Christopher Nolan’s fault (although the fact that I didn’t like Oppenheimer definitely contributes to my reluctance), but rather that adapting a story like this, with a dark style and designs that are somewhere between questionable and original, doesn’t appeal to everyone. And, of course, the fact that everyone speaks in perfect American English is definitely a decision.

Oh, yes, the adventure awaits, Telemachus

I don’t even doubt Nolan when he claims that The Odyssey “is not a story, but THE story”… but if you listen to the trailer, no one sounds like they came from Ithaca. In fact, it seems, as one viewer said, that they have just come out of a building in New York and are casually having a Starbucks. Even Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, who are English, do everything they can to sound American. It’s not a coincidence, and there is a reason behind it.

And obviously, fans are having a field day on social media, with comments like “They nailed the Boston accent of Odysseus” or “That ‘My dad is coming home’ is so out of place in a sword and sandal movie with this intensity”. It’s normal, yes, and we are all used to American movies set in other countries (starting with Ben-Hur, to name just one) speaking English, but it’s a trope that should have been resolved by now.

At this point, all that’s left is to cross our fingers that, at least, they do like in The Last Samurai and offer a start in Greek before switching to English, as if to say “This story should be in this language, but we don’t trust that people will read subtitles in the United States”.

It’s true, of course: the American audience is generally very lazy. It’s probably the best possible choice for a 250 million dollar movie, but still, it’s inevitable to think there must be another way. Nolan or not Nolan, this is pure laziness.

One of the protagonists of 'Doomsday Avengers' confirms what we feared: the script has no ending

On December 18 of this year, we will probably be fed up with news about Avengers: Doomsday, and that’s normal. Despite sharing a release date with Dune 3, all eyes are on Marvel and its attempt to revitalize a franchise that many consider already over. To do this, it has pulled all possible desperate measures, from the return of characters and directors to a villain with the familiar face of Robert Downey Jr. And yet, the most important thing remains in question: What will the script be about? Avengers, something and something! The one that has […]

On December 18 of this year, we will probably be fed up with news about Avengers: Doomsday, and that’s normal. Despite sharing a release date with Dune 3, all eyes are on Marvel and its attempt to revitalize a franchise that many consider already surpassed. To achieve this, they have pulled all possible desperate measures, from the return of characters and directors to a villain with the familiar face of Robert Downey Jr. And yet, the most important aspect remains in question: What will the script be about?

Avengers, whatever and whatever!

The one who has broken the silence on the subject is none other than Ebon Moss-Bachrach, better known as The Thing, who will obviously appear in the movie as part of the Fantastic Four and has clarified that the script he read was incomplete. That said, to ensure no one gets anxious too soon, it is worth remembering that this is not a mistake per se, but a security mechanism. At least, I hope so.

“Yes, I read a complete script, but those scripts change quite a bit. You know? Probably not, probably didn’t have a complete third act. I don’t think it had an ending. I don’t think anyone can see those things.” Only the Russo brothers and those involved in the final scenes have the right to know how Doomsday ends, and it makes perfect sense: Imagine someone finds a script lying around and decides to take an unexpected photo!

Although, to be completely honest, it doesn’t seem like Bachrach was going to understand much after all: “These movies are so interstellar and so galactic and conceptual that sometimes it’s very hard to understand what’s happening in the story. And with Doomsday it was a bit harder to fit the pieces together. I knew where I was, I knew which planets, in which universe I was. But to understand how it connected with other universes, I had to go back to Joe Russo and say ‘I know you’ve told me this a lot, but can you tell me one more time?'”. Few things provide more assurance than an actor saying “I have no freaking idea what I did.”

It has taken 8 seasons and 144 episodes, but one of the most beloved series on television will finally have a spin-off

It is still curious that a series titled The Rookie (that is, The Novice) has a protagonist who, 8 seasons later, is still in the game. However, despite the rumors, it doesn’t seem that Nathan Fillion has any interest in leaving a series that gives him almost a civil servant status: 18 episodes per season, success on broadcast and streaming, recognition, and the pleasure of knowing that there will never be surprises. Or maybe they were saving one up their sleeve? Let’s travel North. We already knew that The Rookie: North was in the process of filming the pilot, […]

It is curious that a series titled The Rookie (or El Novato) has a protagonist who, 8 seasons later, is still in the game. However, despite the rumors, it doesn’t seem that Nathan Fillion has any interest in leaving a series that gives him almost a civil servant status: 18 episodes per season, success on broadcast and streaming, recognition and the pleasure of knowing that there will never be surprises. Or maybe they were saving one up their sleeve?

Let’s Travel to the North

We already knew that The Rookie: North was in the process of filming the pilot, but we finally have confirmation: ABC has requested that they continue and make a full season of ten episodes, with the intention of being able to do crossovers with its parent series. In fact, it is already said that in the pilot of that one, Fillion will be doing his thing, so it’s only a matter of time before they set up a Rookie-verse.

The curious thing is that this series will not be a spin-off per se, but will introduce a new character, Alex Holland, played by Jay Ellis, who follows the same journey as his counterpart in The Rookie: a middle-aged man who discovers his late vocation and must prove to the world what he is worth with a gun in hand. Hopefully, it will have more success than the spin-off that aired (and failed) in 2022, The Rookie: Feds. Back then, it disappointed everyone, but stories are meant to be changed, right?

If it blows up, then you know what comes next: just like Law and Order, a bunch of spin-offs and sequel series for all tastes. It’s the market, my friend: If something is liked, you have to funnel it down and shove it down their throats! We’re not exactly in a position to waste or worry about art.

'Fast & Furious' is picking up speed and is set to become not one, but four high-octane television series

Yes, right. As if Hollywood was going to close and finish a multimillion-dollar saga just like that. Since its premiere in 2001 until now, the eleven Fast & Furious movies have grossed 7467 million, costing about seven times less. Obviously, no matter how much they have announced with great fanfare that the next one would be the end (if we don’t take into account the spin-offs, of course), we all know they are going to try to stretch it as much as they can. Fast & Furious TV. It has been Vin Diesel himself, the driving force behind the saga, who has announced that we will have a series of […]

Yes, right. As if Hollywood was going to close and end a multimillion-dollar saga just like that. Since its premiere in 2001 until now, the eleven Fast & Furious movies have grossed 7467 million costing about seven times less. Obviously, no matter how much they have announced with great fanfare that the next one would be the end (not counting the spin-offs, of course), we all know they are going to try to stretch it as much as they can.

TV Fast TV Furious

It has been Vin Diesel himself, the driving force behind the saga, who has announced that we will have a television series. It couldn’t be any other way. What’s the excuse? Of course, the fans. “Over the last decade we have realized that fans want more. They want us to expand the classic characters, their stories. And over the last decade, we have wanted to enter the television space.” And just coinciding with the end, they have come up with a way to continue. What a coincidence, huh?

According to Diesel, before approving the series he wanted to be sure that “the integrity of the characters, the international interest, what makes us feel like a family would be protected on television“. Oh, did I say “series”? I meant “series”. In total, four new adventures starring different characters from Fast & Furious. Well, that’s what Diesel has claimed, because Variety has said that for now it’s one, and the rest we will see later.

It is worth remembering that there was already a series from the Fast & Furious universe, Spy Racers, which lasted six seasons between 2019 and 2021, although there are doubts about its canonicity to this day. Will these new attempts to bring racing, heists, and adventure to the small screen face the same danger? Let’s speed up, as this looks promising.

Not even the original designer of Star Fox likes the redesign of his characters

Takaya Imamura, the original creator of Star Fox, has stated that he prefers the designs of Fox in the Super Mario Galaxy movie over those in the new video game of the franchise. An opinion that has caused controversy and has been supported by many people, who believe that the new designs are quite ugly and questionable, not capturing the charm of the original designs. A man of fluctuating or complex opinions. That does not prevent him from declaring that he is tremendously proud that they are making a remake of his game, even thanking Miyamoto himself for it. But in what […]

Takaya Imamura, the original creator of Star Fox, has stated that he prefers the designs of Fox in the Super Mario Galaxy movie over the new video game in the franchise.An opinion that has caused controversy and has been supported by many people, who believe that the new designs are quite ugly and questionable. Not capturing the charm of the original designs.

A man of fluctuating or complex opinions

This does not prevent him from declaring that he is tremendously proud that they are making a remake of his game, even thanking Miyamoto himself for it. But regarding the designs, it seems he is among those who think they are not as good as they could be. Stating that “I guess this is what happens when I’m not supervising… or something along those lines. I think the concept is fine”, he does not fall into the category of those who hate the designs, but he has not shown much enthusiasm about them either.

Or so we thought. After his statements became news over the weekend, Imamura himself has come out to assert that “the character design of Star Fox on Switch 2 is exactly as I imagined it in my head in Star Fox 64”. This seems to contradict his previous statements.

From this point on, there are several possible interpretations of why this change in tone occurred. It is possible that someone at Nintendo scolded him and he had to come out to defend the designs, that nuances were lost in translation or in his expression of what he wanted to say, or simply that he finds the version of the movie cuter and they should have used that instead of the one he had in mind during the development of the original game.

What is clear is that the game is not leaving fans indifferent. Not even its original designer. But to know if the designs are good or not, we will still have to wait until next June 25, which is when Star Fox is released exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.

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The release date for the adaptation of the greatest cyberpunk classic in the history of manga has been announced

Ghost in the Shell is a cult classic of manga drawn and written by Masamune Shirow that has already been adapted many times. Both to anime and live action as well as video games, it is a work that is considered seminal of Japanese cyberpunk. Although not according to its author. And now we have the most faithful adaptation to date, from the hands of Science SARU, creators of Dandadan and Devilman Crybaby, with the confirmation of its release date. A classic animated by contemporary masters of anime Focusing on Major Motoko Kusanagi leading the Security Section […]

Ghost in the Shell is a cult classic manga drawn and written by Masamune Shirow that has been adapted many times. Both to anime and live-action as well as video games, it is a work that is considered seminal of Japanese cyberpunk. Although not according to its author. And now we have the most faithful adaptation to date, brought to us by Science SARU, creators of Dandadan and Devilman Crybaby, with the confirmation of its release date.

A classic animated by contemporary masters of anime

Focusing on Major Motoko Kusanagi, who leads Public Security Section 9, a counter-terrorism group specialized in technological crimes, the series promises to be the most faithful adaptation of the manga to date. This can be seen in a trailer with an art direction much closer to that of the original work, although with some peculiarities. It not only has the distinctive touch in animation from Science SARU but also a style similar to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, the popular series that premiered in 2002. Combining the cartoon and retro style characteristic of the original work from the 90s with a more contemporary touch.

The series, which will be called Ghost in the Shell, like the original manga, will premiere on July 7 on Prime Video. With a global release already confirmed, that means we won’t have to wait to see the series: as it airs in Japan, we will be able to watch it in the rest of the world. And given the tremendous popularity of not only Ghost in The Shell but also Science SARU, it is expected that this will be one of the most talked-about series of the year.

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On OnlyFans, they believe they have been disrespected in the third season of Euphoria

Euphoria always causes controversy, but usually for different reasons than those of this third season. Something that has only intensified due to a controversy brewing on social media: several OnlyFans models believe that their work has been misrepresented in the series. They have even gone so far as to consider the plot related to the platform offensive. A series in free fall and full of criticism In the third season of Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie, needs to raise $500,000 for her wedding. As she has little time to do so, she decides to […]

Euphoria always causes controversy, but usually for reasons different from those of this third season. Something that has only intensified due to a controversy brewing on social media: several OnlyFans models believe that their work has been misrepresented in the series. Going so far as to consider the storyline related to the platform offensive.

A series in free fall and full of criticism

In the third season of Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie, needs to raise $500,000 for her wedding. Since she has little time to do so, she decides to create an OnlyFans to make a lot of money in a short period. From here, a series of comic sketches begin where she first dresses up in a dog costume and then as a baby, all while striking suggestive poses, to get the money she needs and proceed with her wedding.

In addition to the ridiculousness of the plot, OnlyFans models have wanted to point out that what Cassie’s character does is prohibited on the platform “credit card companies have very strict rules that must be followed, and they are becoming stricter” said Sydney Leathers, a content creator who has been on the platform since 2017. Why? Because according to OnlyFans’ Terms of Use, any content related to minors, whether real or simulated, is strictly prohibited. This is something that companies like VISA and Mastercard impose on individuals engaging in sex work if they want to use their services.

Another important content creator on the platform, Maitland War, has gone further. Claiming that “it perpetuates the stereotype that sex workers lack moral principles and would do anything for money”, she has attacked not only the representation of OnlyFans but also her profession.

If we add to this the lukewarm reception of the season, it seems that Euphoria is no longer the darling it was in its first two seasons. Its multiple reviews, controversies involving cast members, and now problematic narrative lines make its future seem shaky. Something that seemed impossible just a few months ago, but is becoming clearer: Euphoria was once a phenomenon, but it seems it no longer has what it takes to maintain its popularity.

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