Released on 4 November 2026, Theos: Cities of Myth is a city-building and management strategy game that combines two fascinating subjects: ancient Greek civilization and the mythology of the Olympian gods. Developed by Triskell Interactive, the studio behind Pharaoh: A New Era, and published by Dotemu, the game invites players Read more
The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Alexandre Castagnetti, offers a contemporary interpretation of one of France’s most enduring Gothic stories. Opening in French cinemas on Oct. 28, and known in French as Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, the 2026 film returns to the mysterious world of the Paris Opera, combining Read more
The newly-released film Maserati: The Brothers explores the family behind the famous automotive brand and the determination that helped transform a small Italian engineering business into an internationally recognized luxury car manufacturer. The story is particularly compelling because Maserati’s identity is inseparable from the personalities, ambitions, and sacrifices of the Read more
Few works of literature have exerted as much influence on human civilization as the ancient Greek epic known as The Odyssey. More than 2,700 years after it was first composed, the story of the wandering hero Odysseus continues to inspire novels, films, television series, theatrical productions, philosophical debates, and academic Read more
Jennifer Saint has become one of the most important modern writers of Greek mythology retellings. Following the success of novels such as Ariadne, Elektra, Atalanta, and Hera, she returns to Mount Olympus with her latest novel, This Immortal Heart. Published in June 2026, the novel places one of the most Read more
The 2026 film The Bride! represents one of the most ambitious reinterpretations of a classic horror story in modern cinema. Directed and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film reimagines the famous Bride of Frankenstein character within a bold, genre-blending narrative that mixes horror, romance, crime drama, and social satire. Starring Read more
After a successful first season that adapted The Lightning Thief, Disney+ and Hulu returned this December with Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians — an adaptation of Rick Riordan’s second novel, The Sea of Monsters. The new season leans into the book’s high-stakes quest structure, mythic spectacle, and Read more
To celebrate the release of Zootopia 2 earlier this week, let’s take a look at how Aesop’s Fables influenced Zootopia 2. But before you do that, you might want to visit our old blog post about Aesop, the Father of Fables. You might also want to read up on how Read more
When the world was first introduced to Wicked on Broadway in 2003, audiences discovered that Oz was not merely a land of whimsical magic, yellow brick roads, and simple moral categories. It was a world full of political tension, fractured loyalties, and perspectives that history had flattened into fairy-tale absolutes. Read more
In the world of modern board-gaming, few franchises carry as much weight as 7 Wonders. Released originally in 2010 and designed by Antoine Bauza, it lets players take the helm of one of the famed ancient cities, build a Wonder, develop science, commerce, military, and vie for glory. Now comes a Read more