Sebastian, Offerman, and Lies of P
15Artwork promoting the live-action version of The Little Mermaid has revealed Sebastian the crab’s new look, which is more realistic due to the film’s use of CGI animation and live-action. Some fans appreciate the new design as more akin to an actual crab, while others are concerned it may make him less expressive or recognizable. The upcoming film has faced backlash since its announcement, with some racist comments in response to Halle Bailey being cast as Ariel. However, there have also been positive reactions from young Black children. The film will follow the same story as the original animated feature, and is set to release in theaters on May 26.
Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy is set to welcome Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, and David Cross for the fourth and final season. The real-life husband and wife team of Offerman and Mullally will portray Drs. Gene and Jean Thibedeau, while Cross will play Sy Grossman, a family man desperate to reconnect with his estranged daughter. The production for the final season of the superhero series is currently underway in Toronto. The series will see the return of the main cast, including Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, and David Castañeda, among others. The show’s executive producers and co-executive producers will also return to wrap up the series. Offerman has been receiving Emmy buzz for his role in HBO’s The Last Of Us, while Mullally can currently be seen in Starz’s Party Down. Cross has recently been involved in developing Guru Nation, a comedy for Paramount+.
Fireshine Games has partnered with Neowiz to release physical editions of Lies of P for PlayStation and Xbox consoles in North America and Europe alongside its digital release in August. Lies of P is an action Soulslike game inspired by the story of Pinocchio, set in a dark Belle Epoque world. Players take on the role of the puppet P, navigating through the ruined city of Krat and crafting weapons from materials found in the world. The game offers profound narrative choices and character progression as players guide P on his journey to become human, with the amount of lies told affecting the player’s transformation. Lies of P was awarded “Best Action Adventure Game” and “Best Role Playing Game” at the 2022 gamescom awards.