https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:54:55 GMT en-US hourly 60 Anthony Mackie, best known for his portrayal of Sam Wilson/The Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will bring his own sense of humor when he appears as John Doe in the new Twisted Metal series coming to Peacock.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:54:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-anthony-mackie-john-doe-character/ Anthony Mackie, the star of Peacock's upcoming Twisted Metal, thinks the adaptation of the hit video game series is coming out at exactly the right time.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:17:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-tv-series-dystopia-anthony-mackie/ Peacock offered fans another look at its upcoming Twisted Metal series, highlighting many of the show's stars as well as Sweet Tooth, the homicidal poster boy of the franchise.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-somoa-joe-sweet-teeth-images-video/ Peacock has debuted the official teaser trailer for Twisted Metal, an upcoming half-hour live-action series based on the classic PlayStation game series.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:48:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-trailer-samoa-joe-sweet-tooth/ The first poster for Peacock's upcoming series adaptation of Twisted Metal has been released ahead of the show's first trailer.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:22:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-series-first-look-trailer/ Sequels are tricky – no matter what medium they're made in. However, because of their interactive nature, they tend to fare much better in gaming. Unfortunately, for every phenomenal sequel, such as Half-Life 2, several underwhelming follow-ups fail to live up to the original. This more than often tends to happen when the original creative force has no involvement.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:40:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-video-game-sequels-the-original-creators-hated/ Video games have made tremendous strides as an immersive art form, and the past decade has allowed them to progressively receive the respect they deserve. Video games can be fun ways to kill time or connect with friends, but they can also tell incredible stories that force the player to consider dark ideas.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/darkest-gaming-plots/ After decades of unsuccessful big-screen attempts, video game franchises are starting to look to the small screen for their live-action adaptations. It makes perfect sense as the stories for many video games are difficult to condense in a typical two-hour film. Some TV series based on video games have already been produced, including Netflix's animated Castlevania, Paramount+'s Halo, and HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/upcoming-tv-adaptations-of-games/ Endings are hard to pull off in any medium. Since they're what viewers will be thinking about long after the story's concluded, they're undoubtedly the most important part. The PlayStation console heralded the arrival of more cinematic games in consoles with titles that boasted full polygonal graphics and pre-rendered cinematics.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-playstation-one-games-bad-endings/ Peacock's upcoming Twisted Metal TV series will take tonal cues from 2009 zombie comedy Zombieland.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-zombieland-fun-crazy/ Games have a harder time aging gracefully than books or films. While there are several classic works in multiple mediums that more modern consumers can enjoy, hardware limitations and outdated mechanics can really take the shine out of certain classics. Arguably, no generation has aged more poorly than the fifth generation of video game consoles.

]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:45:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-ps1-games-critics-loved-but-havent-aged-well/ The old saying goes, "time makes fools of us all." Gamers may not be the same people they were decades ago, and tastes can change considerably in that time. As a result, some aspects of a title that were regarded as a strength might be seen as a weakness with more mature eyes.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/playstation-games-that-are-worse-when-youre-an-adult/ The Twisted Metal series has wrapped filming.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:54:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-series-wraps-season-1-filming/ Most cars in video games stem from the racing genre, but there are plenty of vehicles that play major roles in shooters and action games. Cars in games range from the licensed offerings of games like Gran Turismo and Forza to the power-up using karts in Mario Kart and even the turret-mounted Jeeps of Halo.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-video-game-cars-ranked/ While Will Arnett (BoJack Horseman, The Lego Batman Movie) is set to voice franchise mascot Sweet Tooth in Peacock's upcoming series adaptation of PlayStation's Twisted Metal, the character will be physically portrayed by none other than independent wrestling legend Samoa Joe.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:02:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/peacock-twisted-metal-casts-samoa-joe-sweet-tooth-playstation/ The highly-anticipated live-action Twisted Metal series adds Will Arnett to its star-studded cast.

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:11:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-will-arnett-sweet-tooth/ The 2000s were a tremendous time for video game fans. Three generations of Playstation consoles combined to give gamers some of the most exciting, innovative, and most importantly, enjoyable titles ever created. Video games pierced popular culture like never before, with crossover characters invading TV and film, and the most successful franchises selling millions of copies a year.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 17:45:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-playstation-games-of-the-2000s/ Peacock's upcoming Twisted Metal series from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television continues to put together an impressive cast with the addition of Thomas Haden Church in a leading role.

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 22:56:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-no-way-home-thomas-haden-church-twisted-metal/ Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television's Twisted Metal has cast Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Encanto star Stephanie Beatriz in its upcoming live-action adaptation.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 20:35:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-casts-stephanie-beatriz-peacock/ The fifth generation of video game consoles ushered in an era of 3D gaming that would shape the future of the industry. Many landmark titles were released during this period that would serve as an influence to the games that would follow them. Unfortunately, since this era saw polygonal gaming in its infancy, few of these aforementioned titles have aged gracefully.

]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/playstation-games-that-arent-as-good-as-you-remember/ Anthony Mackie shares a shooting update on the Twisted Metal series and teases what fans can expect from it.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:20:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-anthony-mackie-shooting-update/ PlayStation Productions isn’t slowing down when it comes to adapting their biggest franchises. After the strong opening weekend of the Uncharted movie and with HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us in production for a potential 2023 release, the company is bringing a series based on the Twisted Metal games to NBC's streaming service Peacock.

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-tv-series-peacock/ Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television's Twisted Metal series starring Anthony Mackie is heading to Peacock.

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:34:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anthony-mackie-twisted-metal-sony-peacock/ Twisted Metal is the premier vehicular combat franchise, and really, the only one of note (sorry Vigilante 8). The first game in the series debuted on the first Playstation in 1995, with seven entries in total. The last game (so far) was a complete reboot simply called Twisted Metal, released for the PS3 in 2012 (though there are rumors that a new Twisted Metal game is in the works).

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-twisted-metal-characters/ Twisted Metal was one of the premiere Playstation games when it was released by developer SingleTrac back in 1995. It predated both Crash Bandicoot and Tomb Raider, making the game's murderous clown Sweet Tooth (shown prominently on the first game's cover) one of PS1's first unofficial mascots. It was also the originator of the entire vehicular combat genre (unless you count the Battle Mode in Mario Kart).

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:15:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-games-ranked-best-worst/ Twisted Metal is the preeminent “vehicular combat” game, as well as the originator of the genre. But what really sets Twisted Metal apart from its contemporaries is its surprisingly fun story about a supernatural being named Calypso, who grants a single, magical wish to the winning driver of the titular Twisted Metal tournament (including the iconic fire-haired psychopathic clown, Sweet Tooth).

]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 01:15:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-twisted-metal-endings/ Twisted Metal is among the several longstanding PlayStation franchises with a live-action adaptation in the works. However, the series already seems to be making the classic video game movie adaptation mistake of trying to completely reinvent itself for a new medium. Players and viewers alike have seen it all before with bombs like the infamously bad Street Fighter films. Twisted Metal doesn't need to rebuild itself from the ground up -- it just needs to be what it always has been.

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:15:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-series-story-change-bad/ Anthony Mackie is starring in and executive producing a live-action series adaptation of the Twisted Metal video games for Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:42:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/twisted-metal-series-anthony-mackie/ As the PlayStation 5 approaches its first anniversary, naturally rumors are circulating regarding what dormant Sony franchises could return on the new hardware. One of the most sought after is the delightfully dark world of Twisted Metal. While Sony Interactive Entertainment remained silent on the long-dormant series, fans can only speculate about what a new entry could look like and who would be the perfect developer to make a new iteration.

]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wreckfest-bugbear-twisted-metal/ Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions have tapped Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to develop a live-action series based on the Twisted Metal video game franchise.

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:24:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sony-playstation-twisted-metal-tv-series/