Marvel’s superhero movies tend to be very expensive, and Deadpool & Wolverine was no exception with a reported $200 million budget. It’s not unusual to wonder where all of that money is going, but we do know about $100,000 of that total went toward one of Hugh Jackman’s alternate Wolverine costumes.

The scene in question came early in the film, while Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) was visiting alternate worlds to find a replacement Wolverine. One of Deadpool’s stops found a Wolverine in his classic comic-book-inspired tan-and-brown outfit during his battle with the Hulk. That costume was only onscreen for under a minute, but it was still extremely costly to realize, according to Deadpool & Wolverine editors Dean Zimmerman and Shane Reid.

“We spent around $100,000 building …

Earlier this year, San Francisco 49ers running back–and last year’s Offensive Player of the Year–Christian McCaffrey was named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25. But unfortunately, McCaffrey has been placed on injured reserve with calf soreness and Achilles tendinitis. As part of the IR designation, McCaffrey will miss at least the first four games of the season.

Via ESPN, McCaffrey had a history of injuries when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and 2021. For those two seasons, McCaffrey played in 10 games total. Since arriving in San Francisco, McCaffrey has played in 32 out of the 49ers’ 33 games. But given McCaffrey’s recent appearance on Madden NFL 25’s cover, his injury has reinvigorated talk about the so-called Madden curse.

The late John Madden was…

Just ahead of the Season 2 debut of House of the Dragon, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a price increase for its Max streaming service.

The ad-free plan specifically is going up $1, from $16/month to $17/month. The yearly ad-free plan is rising from $150 to $170, and the “Ultimate” plan is rising to $21/month or $210 for the year. These changes go into effect immediately, so anyone signing up for Max to stream House of the Dragon, or any re-upping the membership now, will pay the increased rate.

All of Max’s ad-supported plans are staying at the same price, which is $10/month or $100/year. Max’s ad-based plans are highly lucrative because advertisers pay Warner Bros. Discovery and the company gets a subscription fee, and now their price points are ev…

To celebrate Hobbit Day, Warner Bros. Pictures released a new poster for the next The Lord of the Rings film, which is the animated feature The War of the Rohirrim.

The poster shows the character Hera front and center. Voiced by Gaia Wise, Hera is the daughter of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the ninth king of Rohan. The film is set 200 years before the events of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings series. Jackson is an executive producer on The War of the Rohirrim, which is directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell).

The poster also confirms that the film is labeled as “Peter Jackson Presents,” which seems to be an effort to inform fans that the mastermind of the live-action series is involved with this project, too.

The War of the Rohirrim releases in theaters …

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is right around the corner with a release date of November 19. And if you’re looking to take to the skies like a true pilot, consider adding the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Collectors Edition to your setup. Its name is a mouthful, but it’s a premium flight stick that makes a great companion for the upcoming game. Preorders are now available at Amazon and Best Buy ahead of its November 19 release.

Thrustmaster is calling this a “Collectors Edition,” so it’s unclear if inventory will be limited. At any rate, it’s bound to be popular, so reserve one …