Horizon Forbidden West’s Soundtrack Is Getting a Physical Release

If you enjoyed the Horizon Forbidden West soundtrack, then you're in for a treat. Forbidden West's OST is getting a collectable vinyl release early next year, with preorders already live at Amazon.

The deluxe comprehensive collection of over 130 tracks will be available from March 24, 2023, and will cost $169.98 if you preorder at Amazon. Preorders are also available at PlayStation Gear, with an exclusive T-shirt included, but it's also currently listed at $179.98 instead.

According to the PlayStation Blog post, the deluxe edition will feature an extensive, 6-disc set "covering the breadth of the musical landscape of the Forbidden West – from the choral serenity of Plainsong to heightened combat against Tiderippers" and more.

But, the collector's edition isn't the only physical release coming for the Horizon Forbidden West, as essential vinyl and CD collections of the soundtrack will also be available by the end of the year. These will each cost $39.98, and are currently only available to preorder at PlayStation Gear.

I've left all the relevant links for preorders just below as well.

Preorder Horizon Forbidden West OST Vinyl and CD

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ONI: Thunder God’s Tale Exclusive Trailer Reveal for Netflix Animated Series

Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated fantasy series, ONI: Thunder God's Tale, arriving on the streamer on October 21, 2022.

Here's how Netflix describes the ONI: Thunder God's Tale: "In a world filled with the oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology, one of the creature's free-spirited daughters, Onari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore, but her unique powers are yet to be revealed. Does she have what it takes to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching presence of the mysterious “Oni” who threaten the gods?"

IGN can exclusively reveal the teaser trailer for ONI: Thunder God's Tale in the video below or at the top of the page:

The animated series features an impressive ensemble of voice actors, including George Takei, Craig Robinson, Momona Tamada, Brittany Ishibashi, Tantoo Cardinal, and more!

ONI: Thunder God's Tale is being brought to life by Tonko House animation studio, whose previous credits include Horton Hears a Who!, Robots, Monsters University, and the Oscar-nominated short The Dam Keeper.

What did you think of the trailer? Let us know in the comments. And for more on the world of entertainment, be sure to check out our reviews of Hellraiser and Andor episode 5.

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Critical Role: Vox Machina Coloring Books in the Works From Dark Horse

Adult coloring books are still all the rage these days, as it turns out a lot of people are badly in need of some stress relief. Fans of the Critical Role franchise will soon have the opportunity to play in the world of Exandria thanks to Dark Horse's Critical Role: Vox Machina Coloring Book.

As the title suggests, this coloring book features a number of black and white images inspired by the characters and locales of the popular RPG-themed web series. The book is based on the Vox Machina campaign and is the first in a planned series of Critical Role coloring books.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Coloring Book is a 10" x 10" softcover volume featuring 45 illustrations. The artists featured in this volume include CoupleOfKooks, Olivia Sampson, Noah Hayes, Amanda Lien, Aviv Or, Cait May, Kendra Wells and Toby Sharp.

The book is priced at $19.99 and is slated for release on March 28, 2023 in bookstores and March 29 in comic shops. You can preorder Critical Role: Vox Machina Coloring Book now through Amazon and various other retailers.

See it on Amazon

Critical Role recently made the leap into animation with Prime Video's series The Legend of Vox Machina. IGN reviewer Andrea Towers scored the series premiere a 9, writing, "With stunning animation, sweeping music, and epic storytelling, the three-episode premiere of The Legend of Vox Machina has rolled a natural 20. Whether you’ve been waiting for the world of Critical Role to be brought to life or you’re a new fan who just loves Dungeons & Dragons, it’s an enjoyable adventure right from the start."

If you need to brush up on the franchise, check out IGN's guide to everything you need to know about Critical Role.

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Five Nights At Freddy’s Movie Finds New Director, Starting Production in 2023

The upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s movie has found a replacement director.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming video game adaption has put Emma Tammi at the helm following the exit of Chris Columbus. Blumhouse, who is producing the horror thriller, has already tasked Jim Henson’s Creature Shop with bringing the beloved, yet creepy, animatronic horrors to the big screen.

Blumhouse boss Jason Blum tweeted (below) to add that filming on the movie will begin in February 2023.

Tammi is perhaps best known for directing her 2018 feature film debut, The Wind – a supernatural horror set within the 1800s Wild West. She replaces Chris Columbus, who took the job of directing Five Nights at Freddy’s back in 2018 before leaving the project this time last year.

Although producer Jason Blum refused to give a reason for Columbus’ departure, he did reveal that the video game’s creator, Scott Cawthon, had not agreed on a story at the time, following ten scripts being submitted for consideration.

“We've written multiple scripts, and we've got where we're threading a needle, which is doing justice to Five Nights at Freddy's and making Scott [Cawthon] happy,” said Blum. “The only way that we would go about it is giving Scott... I don't want to do something that Scott doesn't like. Let me say that a different way. I don't have the right to do anything Scott doesn't like. Basically, Scott has kind of like the equivalent of ‘final cut’ and it's taken longer than I hoped to get the right story.”

A script had earlier been approved by Blum and Columbus but was tossed out by Cawthon as it didn’t match his vision for the movie.

“It’s been a real challenge for everyone, including myself, to come up with a good screenplay for this,” he explained. “But I’m determined to find the right story. I’m sticking to what I’ve always said, either the right movie gets made or no movie gets made.”

It sounds as though that script has now been found, given filming is set to begin.

Five Nights at Freddy’s was originally released in 2014 and followed a security guard who takes an overnight job at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza… only to learn that the animatronic animals become hostile at night.

Want to read more about Five Nights at Freddy’s? Check out where it sits among the 12 best horror games on PC and get a glimpse of Five Nights at Freddy’s in VR.

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The Witcher 4: Polaris Is At Least Three Years Away

CD Projekt Red's next mainline Witcher game, codenamed Polaris, is at least three years away according to studio president and joint CEO Adam Kiciński.

Following the studio's announcement that it plans to release the new Witcher trilogy over six years starting with Polaris, Kiciński was asked during an investors' call when players can expect the next mainline game to be released.

"For Polaris we are preparing technology. This is the first project to be released on the new engine, Unreal Engine 5, [so] there is a need for some extra work making this technology," he said. "For this project, for sure we need some extra effort to deliver."

Kiciński went on to say that the second and third new Witcher trilogy games would go much smoother due to this foundation being created now. He was then asked, as the two "smoother" to develop games will take on average three years each, would it be reasonable to ascertain that the next mainline game is more than three years away, to which Kiciński said yes.

As Polaris was only announced in March, however, three years may still be on the earlier side of this assessment. Senior vice president of business development Michał Nowakowski commented during the same call that, based on past experiences, creating a new game alongside new technology like CD Projekt Red is doing with Polaris usually takes four or five years, though this won't necessarily be the case this time.

CD Projekt Red confirmed ahead of the call that at least five new Witcher games would be released in the coming years, alongside a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and a game based on the studio's first brand new IP.

Outside of Polaris and its two sequels, CD Projekt Red's The Molasses Flood studio is working on a new Witcher game with multiplayer elements and a currently unconfirmed third developer is creating another "full-fledged Witcher game".

Very little is known about any of the games however, with Polaris being the only one with some context behind it thanks to CD Projekt Red announcing that it had entered pre-production back in May, and that it's being developed using Unreal Engine 5.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

The Witcher 4: Polaris Is At Least Three Years Away

CD Projekt Red's next mainline Witcher game, codenamed Polaris, is at least three years away according to studio president and joint CEO Adam Kiciński.

Following the studio's announcement that it plans to release the new Witcher trilogy over six years starting with Polaris, Kiciński was asked during an investors' call when players can expect the next mainline game to be released.

"For Polaris we are preparing technology. This is the first project to be released on the new engine, Unreal Engine 5, [so] there is a need for some extra work making this technology," he said. "For this project, for sure we need some extra effort to deliver."

Kiciński went on to say that the second and third new Witcher trilogy games would go much smoother due to this foundation being created now. He was then asked, as the two "smoother" to develop games will take on average three years each, would it be reasonable to ascertain that the next mainline game is more than three years away, to which Kiciński said yes.

As Polaris was only announced in March, however, three years may still be on the earlier side of this assessment. Senior vice president of business development Michał Nowakowski commented during the same call that, based on past experiences, creating a new game alongside new technology like CD Projekt Red is doing with Polaris usually takes four or five years, though this won't necessarily be the case this time.

CD Projekt Red confirmed ahead of the call that at least five new Witcher games would be released in the coming years, alongside a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and a game based on the studio's first brand new IP.

Outside of Polaris and its two sequels, CD Projekt Red's The Molasses Flood studio is working on a new Witcher game with multiplayer elements and a currently unconfirmed third developer is creating another "full-fledged Witcher game".

Very little is known about any of the games however, with Polaris being the only one with some context behind it thanks to CD Projekt Red announcing that it had entered pre-production back in May, and that it's being developed using Unreal Engine 5.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Rust Will Resume Filming In January 2023 Following Settlement With Halyna Hutchins Estate

Alec Baldwin’s Rust will resume filming in January 2023 following a settlement with the estate of Halyna Hutchins, the movie's cinematographer who was tragically killed in an on-set shooting incident last year.

As reported by Deadline, Matthew Hutchins, husband of Halyna, said: “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed.”

Halyna died on October 21, 2021, while filming Rust as the result of a fatal firearms accident. According to initial reports, a prop firearm was accidentally loaded with live ammunition, resulting in the death of Hutchins after the gun was handed to Baldwin, the film’s star.

With a settlement agreed, Matthew Hutchins will now take on the role of executive producer on the film. “The filming of Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume with all the original principal players on board in January 2023,” he confirmed.

Following the incident, it was revealed that Baldwin had been in possession of the firearm when it was discharged. Baldwin since claimed he did not pull the trigger. Additionally, reports of previous incidents involving the film’s armorer, Dave Hall, made it difficult to establish exactly who had been at fault on the day.

“I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. Baldwin),” said Hutchins, “All of us believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work.”

Rust is a western set in 1880s Kansas, telling the story of an outlaw, Harland Rust (Baldwin), who becomes a fugitive along with his thirteen-year-old grandson (Brady Noon) after rescuing him from being hanged after he’s sentenced to death for murder.

“Those of us who were lucky enough to have spent time with Halyna knew her to be exceedingly talented, kind, creative, and a source of incredible positive energy,” said director Joel Souza. “I only wish the world had gotten to know her under different circumstances, as it surely would have through her amazing work. In my own attempts to heal, any decision to return to finish directing the film could only make sense for me if it was done with the involvement of Matt and the Hutchins family. Though certainly bittersweet, I am pleased that together, we will now complete what Halyna and I started. My every effort on this film will be devoted to honoring Halyna’s legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see this through on her behalf.”

On Instagram, Alec Baldwin offered his own statement. "We are pleased to announce today the settlement of the civil case filed on behalf of the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins," he wrote. "Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained the specific desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation."

The Hutchins estate originally filed a lawsuit following Halyna’s death, alleging that Baldwin and the film’s producers “did not take action to correct the situation and ensure that basic gun safety rules were followed on October 21, 2021”.

“Had Defendant Baldwin, the Producers, and the Rust Production Companies taken adequate precautions to ensure firearm safety on the set of Rust or if basic firearm safety rules had been followed on the set of Rust on October 21, 2021, Halyna Hutchins would be alive and well, hugging her husband and nine-year old son,” continued the filing (via Variety).

Almost a year after the incident, local law enforcement is yet to bring charges against anyone.

Thumbnail credit: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for National Geographic

Rust Will Resume Filming In January 2023 Following Settlement With Halyna Hutchins Estate

Alec Baldwin’s Rust will resume filming in January 2023 following a settlement with the estate of Halyna Hutchins, the movie's cinematographer who was tragically killed in an on-set shooting incident last year.

As reported by Deadline, Matthew Hutchins, husband of Halyna, said: “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed.”

Halyna died on October 21, 2021, while filming Rust as the result of a fatal firearms accident. According to initial reports, a prop firearm was accidentally loaded with live ammunition, resulting in the death of Hutchins after the gun was handed to Baldwin, the film’s star.

With a settlement agreed, Matthew Hutchins will now take on the role of executive producer on the film. “The filming of Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume with all the original principal players on board in January 2023,” he confirmed.

Following the incident, it was revealed that Baldwin had been in possession of the firearm when it was discharged. Baldwin since claimed he did not pull the trigger. Additionally, reports of previous incidents involving the film’s armorer, Dave Hall, made it difficult to establish exactly who had been at fault on the day.

“I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr. Baldwin),” said Hutchins, “All of us believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work.”

Rust is a western set in 1880s Kansas, telling the story of an outlaw, Harland Rust (Baldwin), who becomes a fugitive along with his thirteen-year-old grandson (Brady Noon) after rescuing him from being hanged after he’s sentenced to death for murder.

“Those of us who were lucky enough to have spent time with Halyna knew her to be exceedingly talented, kind, creative, and a source of incredible positive energy,” said director Joel Souza. “I only wish the world had gotten to know her under different circumstances, as it surely would have through her amazing work. In my own attempts to heal, any decision to return to finish directing the film could only make sense for me if it was done with the involvement of Matt and the Hutchins family. Though certainly bittersweet, I am pleased that together, we will now complete what Halyna and I started. My every effort on this film will be devoted to honoring Halyna’s legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see this through on her behalf.”

On Instagram, Alec Baldwin offered his own statement. "We are pleased to announce today the settlement of the civil case filed on behalf of the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins," he wrote. "Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained the specific desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation."

The Hutchins estate originally filed a lawsuit following Halyna’s death, alleging that Baldwin and the film’s producers “did not take action to correct the situation and ensure that basic gun safety rules were followed on October 21, 2021”.

“Had Defendant Baldwin, the Producers, and the Rust Production Companies taken adequate precautions to ensure firearm safety on the set of Rust or if basic firearm safety rules had been followed on the set of Rust on October 21, 2021, Halyna Hutchins would be alive and well, hugging her husband and nine-year old son,” continued the filing (via Variety).

Almost a year after the incident, local law enforcement is yet to bring charges against anyone.

Thumbnail credit: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for National Geographic

Disney Plus Has Finally Launched a PS5 App With 4K HDR Support

A new Disney Plus app is now available for Sony's PlayStation 5 that allows users to stream their favourite movies, TV shows, originals, and more in 4K HDR quality.

As noted by The Verge, PS5's former version of the Disney+ app was actually a PS4 app that was running on the newer console, which meant visuals were capped at 1080p resolution, whereas the relaunched Disney+ app has been designed natively for PS5 and now supports 4K High-Dynamic Range playback across the service's growing catalogue of titles.

"A key part of our global expansion strategy is to meet consumers wherever they are, which is why we're excited to enhance Disney+ for PlayStation 5 users," Jerrell Jimerson, EVP of Product and Design for Disney Streaming, said in a press release. "The ability to support 4K HDR video streaming on the platform will also improve the viewing experience for fans."

The relaunch of the Disney+ app on PS5 comes a couple of months before the streamer rolls out a new subscription model that includes the launch of an ad-supported membership tier. The ad-supported subscription will be available on December 8 for $7.99 a month, while the ad-free subscription will now be known as the "Premium" tier at $10.99 a month.

PS5 users can download the new Disney+ app from the media section of the console's homescreen. Disney+ subscribers will then need to log in to gain access to the service's library and start streaming titles at 4K HDR quality, with a full catalog of movies and shows to choose from, including the likes of Hocus Pocus 2, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Andor.

Andor is Disney Plus' fourth live-action Star Wars show. The series just dropped its fifth episode, which IGN called a "good" chapter that "settles back into setup mode" by plunging further into "the developing dynamics between Cassian and his skeptical new friends," substituting "edge-of-your-seat tension" for "small character moments" that look to pay off in the future.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

Disney Plus Has Finally Launched a PS5 App With 4K HDR Support

A new Disney Plus app is now available for Sony's PlayStation 5 that allows users to stream their favourite movies, TV shows, originals, and more in 4K HDR quality.

As noted by The Verge, PS5's former version of the Disney+ app was actually a PS4 app that was running on the newer console, which meant visuals were capped at 1080p resolution, whereas the relaunched Disney+ app has been designed natively for PS5 and now supports 4K High-Dynamic Range playback across the service's growing catalogue of titles.

"A key part of our global expansion strategy is to meet consumers wherever they are, which is why we're excited to enhance Disney+ for PlayStation 5 users," Jerrell Jimerson, EVP of Product and Design for Disney Streaming, said in a press release. "The ability to support 4K HDR video streaming on the platform will also improve the viewing experience for fans."

The relaunch of the Disney+ app on PS5 comes a couple of months before the streamer rolls out a new subscription model that includes the launch of an ad-supported membership tier. The ad-supported subscription will be available on December 8 for $7.99 a month, while the ad-free subscription will now be known as the "Premium" tier at $10.99 a month.

PS5 users can download the new Disney+ app from the media section of the console's homescreen. Disney+ subscribers will then need to log in to gain access to the service's library and start streaming titles at 4K HDR quality, with a full catalog of movies and shows to choose from, including the likes of Hocus Pocus 2, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Andor.

Andor is Disney Plus' fourth live-action Star Wars show. The series just dropped its fifth episode, which IGN called a "good" chapter that "settles back into setup mode" by plunging further into "the developing dynamics between Cassian and his skeptical new friends," substituting "edge-of-your-seat tension" for "small character moments" that look to pay off in the future.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.