Netflix has announced that it will be halting its services in Russia following the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Warner Bros. Pictures, Disney, Sony and Paramount Pictures are pulling their movies from a release in Russia. 

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The second Sonic the Hedgehog movie isn’t out until April 8, but we already got confirmation that more is on the way. A reported by Deadline, Sega and Paramount are continuing the collaboration with both Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie and a spin-off series starring Knuckles. And yes, Idris Elba, who is voicing the gem-loving echidna in the second film, is on board for the show. From the sound of things, we’re going to see the Knuckles in action before the third movie. The series is set to premiere on Paramount+ in 2023. Details are sparse, but it could be a prequel revealing Knuckles’ background and how he stumbled upon the conniving Dr. Robotnik. Knuckles’ story has always been an oddly bitter one considering the family-friendly nature of the franchise. But because of this, it’s ripe for elaboration. The show may also fill the gaps between the second and third movies. We don’t know yet, but at least Sega seems pleased.   “We are delighted ...

Sonic the Hedgehog's second movie outing is still months from release, but already Sega would like you to know that a third entry in the unexpectedly endearing live-action series is on the way. And if that wasn't enough live-action Sonic-themed news to be getting on with, how about this: Knuckles is also set to start in his very own TV show.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given how far out both projects still appear to be, details remain relatively scant beyond their official announcement; there's one bit of major news, however, with Paramount Pictures confirming Idris Elba - who's set to makes his debut as Knuckles in the second Sonic movie - will be reprising his role as the cocky echidna in the live-action television show, said to be airing on Paramount Plus.

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Several copyright holders are urging the United States Trade Representative to help tackle the unbridled piracy that takes place in Iraq. They describe the country as a hotbed for online piracy services which are also exported to Europe and the US. Due to lacking copyright laws and systematic corruption, external pressure is needed, they argue.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has a new trailer with loads of details that eagle-eyed Sonic fans should take notice of. The trailer comes just ahead of the Super Bowl and manages to cram quite a bit of information in just over 40 seconds. And just like the trailer that was shown off at The Game Awards, there’s a lot to talk about. Judging from the trailer, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 looks to be taking a lot more from the games than the first film did. From the inclusion of classic characters like Tails and Knuckles, to set pieces taken straight from a few of the games, this is sure to be good news for Sonic fans.   That trailer sure was speedy The first big thing to notice in the trailer is the chase between Sonic and Knuckles as they snowboard down a mountain. Immediately, this is reminiscent of a similar scene from Sonic Adventure, where Sonic also snowboards down a gigantic mountain. Of course, then, Sonic was being chased by a massive avalanche and not an angry echidna. The question...

Jackass Forever debuts today in theaters everywhere.

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