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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskPhoto Credit - Sony Pictures Releasing Some Marvel fans are voicing their frustration that Spider-Man director Jon Watts will be directing the next big Star Wars film in a new trilogy. Following this week’s announcement, a section of MCU fans took to social media to express their frustration with the decision. Based on the comments, it appears that they feel Watts may not be the right filmmaker to tackle a new chapter in the galaxy far, far away. “Didn’t we learn our lesson with his Spiderman trilogy vs brand new day?” user @Drew_s17 asked rhetorically on social media following the announcement. The complaint drew a line between the critical reception of Watts’ Spider-Man trilogy and that of the latest film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Many critics and fans had noted that Cretton’s direction was far more sophisticated, using more complex imagery to depict Spider-Man’s adventure. Didn’t we learn our lesson with his Spiderman trilogy vs brand new day?— Drew.§ (@Drew_s17) September 27, 2026 Another user, @Browny_red, wrote that Watts “escaped the spider-man mines” only to get back into working in the Star Wars universe. When speaking of franchises, that is true. However, following 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Watts took a break to direct Apple TV’s Wolfs. The filmmaker also directed episodes of The Old Man, then directed and served as showrunner on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Jon Watts’ Spider-Man trilogy is shaping how fans view his next Star Wars chapter The decision to hire Watts for the franchise’s next big-screen adventure, following 2027’s Star Wars: Starfighter, has been controversial. While Watts’ Spider-Man trilogy was commercially successful, fans are unsure whether his filmmaking style is suited to the Star Wars franchise. X user @Rosvel92 criticized the
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskPhoto Credit: Santa Monica Studio God of War Laufey will be open for pre-orders on the PlayStation 5 tomorrow, September 29, 2026. The pre-orders include a slew of in-game bonuses revealed by Santa Monica Studio. The Digital Deluxe Edition will also be made available when pre-orders go live at 10:00 local time tomorrow. The Digital Deluxe Edition also boasts its own bonus material. The studio also introduced a brand-new weapon that Faye could wield in the game during the announcement. Upon pre-ordering the game, players would receive the following: Last Wish Armor Set* Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance* (cosmetic) In-game resource pack God of War Laufey Deluxe Edition has bonus material not included in the standard pre-order. It boasts the following additional items: Dark Alchemy Armor Set* Dark Alchemy Blade* Dark Alchemy Bow Scales* Dark Alchemy Catalyst* In-Game Resource Pack Digital Mini Artbook Official God of War Laufey Digital Soundtrack The reveal also showed screenshots from the game, along with combat gameplay featuring the new item introduced in the announcement. New gameplay reveals how Faye’s Serpent Bow changes combat The newest addition to Faye’s arsenal in Everywhen is the Serpent Bow. Serving a similar function to the Draupnir Spear, the Serpent Bow is a weapon that aids Faye in both close-quarters and ranged combat. The weapon comes with two modes: precision and hip-fire. The precision mode can be activated by fully pressing down the aim trigger. It can be used to impair enemies with strikes, allowing players to land blows using the Serpent Bow or other melee weapons at their disposal. The mode also allows Faye to stack up to five arrows together to launch a volley at enemies, juggling them. The hip-fire mode is activated by only half-pressing the trig
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskPhoto Credit: Netflix Oasis‘ latest documentary will make its streaming debut soon. The highly acclaimed film offers an exclusive look into the much-awaited reunion of the Gallagher brothers. Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, October 9, 2026. The streaming release comes a month after the film arrived in select IMAX and cinemas on September 9. The streamers will also feature additional footage from Liam and Noel Gallagher’s joint interview along with full performances of “Wonderwall” and “Slide Away.” Several other performances will also be featured for the first time. Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger is directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. In a recent statement, Angela Jain, head of content, Disney+ EMEA, said, “The great wait is over…as we now bring ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ to as many people as possible through Disney+, and to be doing it with exclusive unseen footage too, is so exciting for fans.” She added, “The Oasis reunion has been one of our defining cultural moments of recent times. We have seen how the documentary has resonated with audiences around the world as they celebrate the power of Oasis and music through this evocative and moving reunion story.” What is Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger about? Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger documents the Oasis Live ’25 Tour. It was the highly publicized reunion tour of the iconic English rock band Oasis. Besides snippets of their onstage performances, the movie also features exclusive backstage footage and rehearsal clips. It also includes the first joint interview of the brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher after over 15 years of estrangement. The film has received widespread critical acclaim since its world premiere