Return to Silent Hill is coming out this January...not the greatest release window, but it is from the original French director of the first film. This is based on the second game in the series.
We didn't expect this to have any screenings in the US, but A Useful Ghost will have select screenings here in January. A young couple continues their romance even after one dies and becomes a ghost that haunts a vacuum. We love the poster just made for the US too.
We hate the name, but love the game. Tribute Games knocks it into deep space, just like the totally tubular job they did with TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. Marvel Cosmic Invasion, uggh, that title, is another beat-em up that bashes and thrashes so good that we're already wanting more. DLC, please. Combining elements from older comics, newer comics and even the movies. Sorry, cinematic Universe. You have a ready to go, out-of-the-gate instant classic where you can toss AIM agents with She-Hulk or have Cap throw his shield at gross symbiotes. So, many playable characters! And, of course there's dinosaurs. It wouldn't be a classic, without dinosaurs!
It's an alien invasion, but this time it's bugs from the Negative Zone. So, get prepared to to save the Universe. Oh, and the bugs are taking over a bunch of bad guys and even super heroes, so be prepared for a fight. Luckily, you have options.
It's an insane number of fighters and quite the list with 15 playable franchise-able peeps from all over Marvel Comics timeline. From well known heroes like Spidey, Venom (is he a hero?), Iron Man, Cap, Wolverine, and Storm who almost seem like they were taken out of Marvel Vs Capcom. To newer heroes who weren't in 2D fighters like She-Hulk, Black Panther, Phoenix, Nova, Rocket Racoon (in 3D Marvel Vs Capcom). And, then you have Silver Surfer, Beta Ray Bill, Cosmic Ghost Rider (makes sense with his name) and Phyla-Vell. And, those last ones ain't been in any Marvel Vs Capcom game.
It's not a Capcom game, but dang was Tribute Games inspired by the Marvel Vs Capcom series and other 2d classic starring some of the heroes. Tribute (it's in the name) really plays tribute to attacks, moves and animations from other games. They're adding to it with new attacks and stuff we never got from those previous titles, but do they draw from a hefty back-log. If you've recently gotten the Capcom Fighting Collection you'll totally see what I'm talking about.
Then, there's the feel of the game like it's coming out in the 80's/90's with Nova's mullet hair. It's such a fun mix, because the series is drawing from the style from earlier comic runs, but is taking from newer comic arcs like the limited series Annihilation and the whole Knull arc. And, you can, of course, switch to a CRT style and a curved TV style, to really feel like your playing in the past.
From pulling from so many comics, it makes for so many great levels. Of course, you have your dinosaurs in the Savage Land. You have your Rainbow Bridge to Asgard. No Marvel game is complete without walking the streets of New York City! Then, you get your creepy space places. One of my favorite levels is of course the one where Spidey and She-Hulk are supposed to be chosen ( more on that later) and you go through an animal sanctuary. Not Sanctuary II with Thanos, but a level with rife fourth wall breaking fun to be had by too of Marvel's best talkers.
Online play was an ease and with cross-play you can play with friends on any console that they have the game on. What's truly crazy is seeing four heroes on screening taking out so many bugs and dinos.
Or should I say eight? In a smart decision, you can switch on the fly between two heroes. So, one second your Spider-Man, the next Iron Man with whatever combo you want. The game has certain characters it wants you to play with on certain levels as their highlighted on the select screen before going into that level. You can ignore it or try and finish the challenges in the level for those characters.
If I haven't stated it clearly already, the game looks gorgeous. Tribute Games just makes everything looks so damn good.
I just love throwing Cap's shield or finally learning to hold down an attack button for some impressive moves like She-Hulk's thunder clap.
Honestly, I can only nitpick the name, there's really nothing here to hate on.
There's a whole thing on collecting Cosmic Cubes and collecting all the art and files or getting to a higher level with each characters for more HP or faster focus to pull off your super attack.
Oh, those super attacks, don't forget you can combine with the other selected heros and pull off an even greater move.
Another solid game from Tribute that you should get for the holidays. You're gonna want to beat down Thanos around the Menorah and rip Annihilus a new one around the Christmas tree. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is here to ring in the new year and ring MODOK's neck...well, if he had a neck. Beat him up and see his little baby legs kick.
* There was a rumor back around TMNT review of a The Simpsons game from Tribute, here's still hoping.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is out at $29.99 on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, 10% Offer ends December 15
Game provided by publisher for review purposes on Steam.
Shogun Santa returns to Little Tokyo later this month. We just wanted to give you a heads up because you only have one weekend to take photos with the jolly samurai warrior. You only have Dec 20-21, 11am-3pm at the Village Plaza to get pics with Shogun Santa.
Deathcember is an anthology horror film structured like a cinematic Advent calendar, featuring 24 short films from different international directors, with one released each day leading up to Christmas. The shorts explore the darker side of the festive season through various subgenres of horror, including splatter and black comedy. The segments are connected by animated segments about the advent calendar itself.
HORROR MOVIE SURVIVAL GUIDE PRESENTS: DEATHCEMBER SPECIAL GUESTS IN PERSON: BARBARA CRAMPTON TIFFANY SHEPIS MATT MERCER MARC GOTTLIEB JIM OJALA SAM WINEMAN
Friday, December 12, 7pm - 11pm Saturday, December 13, 7pm - 11pm
Janss Marketplace 285 N. Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
$42.99 and up
The haunt you love returns for a chilling dose of holiday spirit! Step inside Reign of Terror as it's transformed with festive lights, eerie carols, and sinister holiday surprises lurking behind every wreath. It's the same massive, award-winning haunted house—just wrapped in tinsel, snow, and screams.
Taking place December 12–23, guests can celebrate the season with 12 days of festive World Famous Shrimp Trays, holiday offerings and exclusive seasonal specials available at the Long Beach location and the newly opened Landing in San Pedro. The family-friendly celebration is the quintessential SoCal holiday experience, featuring fresh seafood, sparkling coastline views and live music—the perfect backdrop for gathering with loved ones.
December 12 – 14 The parade begins nightly at 6:30 p.m. Dana Point Harbor 34571 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA
Free The highly anticipated 50th Annual Boat Parade of Lights returns this holiday season from December 12 - 14. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. nightly near the Wharf and features the theme Golden Jubilee - Carol of the Boats. Boaters will deck out their vessels for a chance to win $10,000 in cash prizes across different award categories courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners. Award categories include Best Use of Theme, People’s Choice, Supervisor’s Cup, Mayor’s Cup and more. The public is welcome to view the parade from the boardwalk and parkscapes, reserve a table with a view from one of the harbor’s waterfront restaurants, or hop aboard a special boat parade charter.
Tickets start at $20 for GA or $40 for VIP Route Hopper and $15 for Sober Santa (N/A - designated driver route). Wristbands include $6-9 drink specials, discounted food items, 1 free drink (while supplies last), priority entry, free cover charges, DJs and live entertainment, and entry into Santa's official after-party. A portion of all proceeds benefits the Westside Food Bank.
More than 20 bars and restaurants across the city will come together to offer exclusive $6-$9 drink specials and discounted food items to those with the official pub crawl wristband. In addition, the ticket also includes free entry into all locations, 1 free drink (first 500 ppl), DJs, beer gardens, costume contests, prizes, and entry into Santa's Official After Party at 1212 when both routes collide for one epic dance party and holiday celebration. This year, in celebration of the City of Santa Monica's 150th anniversary, there will also be a Block Party on Third Street Promenade in the new "Entertainment Zone "with outdoor stages, DJs, beer garden, and winter-themed pop-up bars.
Sat • Dec 13, 2025 • 5:00 PM Kia Forum 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood 90305
$tarts at $78
Featuring
bands like Evanescence, Papa Roach, Social Distortion, Rise Against,
The All-American Rejects, Third Eye Blind, Yellowcard, Wet Leg, and The
Paradox. Proceeds benefit two youth education charities: the Al Wooten
Jr. Youth Center and Para Los Niños.
Join us on Saturday 12/13 for SANTA VILLAGE!! Vendors! Pinball! Tattoos! FREE cookies and cocoa! AN MORE!!
doors: 6:30pm | 18+ General Admission Tickets: $20 General Admission / $25 Day of Show
Comedian
Doug Benson hosts a special holiday edition of his podcast Doug Loves
Movies where he invites 12 (or more) guests to join him on stage for a
massive Xmas movie trivia competition. Bring a movie themed name tag for
a chance to win a sackful of presents!
December 11, 2025 Event Starts 4:30PM Doors Open 3:30pm
Peacock Theater
1111 S. Figueroa Street.
$376 - $2,510
Tickets
went way up this year for the world's leading video game trailer event.
Yes, you can see it for free online everywhere or you can pay
to...enjoy L.A. Live. Oh, so tack on parking.
This new play follows a film editor who is hired to take over the project of a recently deceased documentary filmmaker. Alone and haunted by the material, the editor attempts to navigate endless footage in hopes of finding meaning in a dramatic collective of once united characters. When the composer arrives, ready to score the film, the entire narrative begins to tilt – and the uneasy truths of the past lash out.
Million Dollar Theater 307 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013
$8 – $16
10a BARBARELLA (1968, dir by Roger Vadim, w/ Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, David Hemmings, Anita Pallenberg, Paramount 98mns, USA, 35mm)
1p DANGER DIABOLIK (1968, dir by Mario Bava, w/ John Philllip Law, Michell Piccoli, Paramount, 105mns, USA, 35mm)
*SPECIAL NOTE: This is a Secret Movie Club holiday party! Come in costume. Come ready to celebrate the holidays with two 60's psychedelic classics. On 35mm. In a movie palace. We'll make it fun. You just bring yourselves and your love of cinema.
Join us at NHM to experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.
Visitors will descend into a world of mystery and wonder to learn about the science behind minerals, crystals, gems, and rocks, emerging with a deeper understanding that minerals are everywhere—from distant caves to our homes and even our bones.
Like art, animation & pop culture? On December 14th, Sunday, 2025, come visit our ARTIST ALLEY EVENT at @GameRealms in Burbank California!
HAMMER MUSEUM 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024
Free for good
Made
in L.A. 2025 is the seventh iteration of the Hammer’s signature
biennial exhibition that showcases artists practicing throughout the
greater Los Angeles area. The 28 participants in the exhibition present
work not only made in the city but also grounded in its complex and
unfolding terrain. Neither myth nor monolith, Los Angeles is many things
to many people, and its dissonance is perhaps its most distinguishing
feature. The works presented in this year’s biennial include film,
painting, theater, choreography, photography, sculpture, sound, and
video. Attitude draws them together: Each engages with this city in ways
alternately literal, formal, material, and metaphoric. Conceived or
made in Los Angeles, they are of this city and nowhere else.
Oct 21, 2025–Jan 25, 2026 Getty Center Museum West Pavilion, Plaza Level Free All
exhibitions are included in your free, timed-entry reservation to
Getty. Reservations are available six weeks in advance. Please note,
there is a fee for parking.
Drawing
is a skill, gained like any other through study and practice. Combining
the movement of the hand with the dedication of the mind, drawing was
considered the foundation of the arts of painting, sculpture, and
architecture since the Renaissance. Proficiency in drawing was critical
for exploring, inventing, and communicating ideas visually, but how was
this foundational ability actually learned? This exhibition explores
artistic training and the mastery of drawing in Europe from about 1550
to 1850.
Update: During this Wildfire season, The Autry closes off, please check day of event
Let
the Autry cover your next visit with Free Hours at the Autry. Every
Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. will be free to all Autry visitors.
Enjoy access to all the Autry's exhibitions including Imagined Wests,
Reclaiming El Camino and more by reserving your spot today!
Thanks to the generous support of the Autry Foundation, Free Hours at the Autry* are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 - Sat, Dec 27, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
Isamu Noguchi Plaza 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
"Join
us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday
tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by
JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh,
affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community
connection."
10am-4pm at @rowdtla Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg
is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in
Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred
local vendors.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
Film
American Cinematheque-A celebratedindependent theatergroup that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
Vidiots -A
one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious
about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant
content and special screenings.
LET IT SNOW. Our favorite stream of the year, MEGA64 CHRISTMAS CAST, will rain from the sky on Sunday, December 14 starting at 5PM PT. The ultimate eating competition to end your year on… you cannot miss it. pic.twitter.com/XJ1bWiXuUK
Our favorite annual holiday event. The boys and their friends over at Mega 64 have a disgusting food eating contest for the holidays. And, it takes place this Hanukkah 1st night.
Four animation legends. One special. Adult Swim's "The Elephant" premieres Dec 19 | Next Day @HBOMax
Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey, and Patrick McHale joined forces for an epic experiment. Each created their part of the animation without knowing what the… pic.twitter.com/pxW1rvMv2X
The people who created Adventure Time and other cartoons you might have seen have a really weird experimental cartoon coming out Dec 19th where they each did a part of a cartoon. Giving them total creative freedom, not usually the best idea as they can make utter nonsense. On that note.
Adventure Time alumni, Jesse Moynihan's short JESUS 2 is on YouTube until Dec 12th. It's insane, crazy animation and NSFW.
ANN is reporting..., and after I seem to be missing an issue, that Otaku USA Magazine is switching from four issues a year to two. There supposed to be two big issues, but still, not the greatest news. The web-site also stopped producing articles back in September.
Generally, I'm not happy how this is unfolding or how it switched to four issues a year or two ago. The web-site doesn't indicate anywhere what's going on or why it's stopped having new content and at the same time as a subscriber I was not informed of this.
Other than the ANN article, I don't see any information about the changes to Otaku USA.
It's also weird that Joseph Luster, Editor and writer Patrick Macias, veterans of the anime industry haven't really shared any of this news via their social media channels. Not sure what this means or if they can't comment for some reason, but for long time fans of their work it's not the greatest way to go about connecting to them.
We're releasing Takeshi Koike's newest entry in the Lupin the IIIRD saga on the big screen! 💥
The gentleman thief & company return in Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline, in theatres January 4-6.
Tried to see it for ourselves Sunday, Dec 7th and can tell you it's been removed. It would have been nice if there was some notice. It was apparently there until Dec 6th as the latest we can tell via social media.
What was nice was seeing other gamers looking for it. We came around 30 minutes before sunset and saw other fans combing the area. Everyone we met was friendly and helpful trying to figure out where this giant statue was.
Anyway, here's how utterly f'd the awards process is for The Game Awards. See it's nonsesne this Thursday.
I would love this BUT it would require a more serious approach to The Game Awards.
After hearing this explanation of how nominations and winner selection ACTUALLY works, I don’t have faith in the current process having any clue how to even do this well… especially for mocap. https://t.co/zndyWQI96Tpic.twitter.com/hogTkxQWjx
Where do we event start this year? Oh, ladies, gentleman, it was fun, just going through Hallmark's, Lifetime's and now Netflix's calendar of pure cringe, utter nonsense holiday programming. We sat by our screens and looked through their guides and saw, well, some truly strange ideas that we're sharing with you now.
The Gist: So, two angels are in a fight over how to make a couple fall in love over Christmas. And, they might fall in love too...This might...I mean, it's just such an insane concept, something maybe that could have been made in the black and white days of movie pictures...with like one angel. Instead, I think it'll be meta commentary on how predictive Hallmark movies are as the angels battle it out with endless couples falling in love scenarios.
Real Synopsis: Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmates together during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn’t without its challenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michael embraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holiday dancing. Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keep them from completing their mission in time. But just when it seems all hope is lost, a surprising turn of events changes everything – leading to a Christmas connection no one saw coming.
The Gist: A lady marketing executive might find love in New York when she takes co-ownership of a cat cafe with a sexy veterinarian man. An outlandish premise to get people into a cat cafe for a Christmas romance, yes.
The Gist: It's Mrs.Doubtfire, but it's a women pretending to be Santa at a ski resort. WHAT! It's over getting a good deal on ski lessons for her daughter, not even just seeing her kids like in Mrs. Doubtfire.
*Love the shadier fan poster
Real Synopsis:
A vivacious single-mom (Alexandra Breckenridge) in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a man in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the hotel manager (Ryan Eggold), complications develop that could ruin everything.
The Gist: From looking at the poster above without the title and just seeing a ghost that looks like Morpheus on the wing would you get it's a take on A Christmas Carol with a hot female Ebenezer Scrooge on a plane? No? Well, you aren't my friend who got it in one.
Real Synopsis: When workaholic CEO Ella Neezer tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, she’s in for the flight of her life. Haunted by her past, present and future, she’s forced to confront the choices that led to her success yet left her flying solo. With the help of three quirky spirits and a surprise reunion with her ex, she might just rediscover the magic of Christmas – and the love she thought she’d lost.
Do You Fear What I Fear premieres Thursday, December 4 and should be available for steaming now
The Gist: Honestly, it's the name alone that makes me want to see it. A scary take on Do You Hear What I Hear. The director has a boat-load of murder/revenge movies for Lifetime, so y'know it's in the perfect cringe hands.
Real Synopsis: Claire's fresh start in the city turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment - each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous "Secret Santa" watching her?
Premieres Saturday December 6 8/7c On Hallmark Channel
Streaming on Hallmark+ next day
The Gist: It wouldn't be Christmas without Lacey Chabert and this year, she's a Naughty Accountant. She's literally in charge of checking Santa's Naughty or Nice List and somehow, some way that's gonna land here a single man.
Real Synopsis: Falling on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child’s niceness thanks to an airtight formula. As a top inspector with the group, it’s Isabel’s (Chabert) job to make the tough calls, by assessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating a mischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie’s widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart.
Sunday December 14 8/7c On Hallmark Channel, The First Night of Hanukkah Streaming on Hallmark+ next day
The Gist: Hallmark has a Hanukkah movie...Well, kind of. Usually it's straight up just a Hanukkah romance, but this year it's interfaith when a Jewish due hooks ups with a Christian women over holiday songs. Frankly, it would have been nicer with a full Hanukkah based movie, why should we have to share it when there are so many Christmas movies.
Real Synopsis: When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrate Hanukkah. Across the street, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offer shared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D’Orsay), St. Joseph’s youth choir director, must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am, and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals and together, they’re ready to compete for the top prize. That’s not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most. To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside their differences and learn how to work together. In doing so, they discover teamwork can move mountains and open hearts, including their own. On their big night, Nikki and Jake find a way to unite people through the power of song and prove that coming together is the best way for everyone to celebrate the holiday season.
It's still so early for Liftetime, they don't have a poster
A Pickleball Christmas
Premieres Saturday, December 20th at 8/7c only on Lifetime
The Gist: Can you find love through pickleball on Christmas? Lifetime thinks so. And, since pickleball is a thing, it gets a Christmas movie.
Real Synopsis: Tennis star Luke Hollis heads home for Christmas and discovers his family's racquet club is about to be sold. Along with Caroline, the club's pickleball coach, Luke agrees to compete in a holiday tournament that could save the club.
Extra:
Disney's Hulu's Family Guy's Hallmark Channel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie Available Now on Hulu/ Disney+
You have to give it to Family Guy this year, they're parodying all the above Hallmark Christmas and Lifetime movies into one bite-sized episode of the show. Does it look funny, yes. Is it appropriate for younger kids, nope.
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