Happy Monday, and welcome once again to The Monitor, WIRED's collection of all the world's biggest pop culture news. What's up this fine Monday? For one, Dark Phoenix bombed pretty badly, and for another, HBO cancelled Vice News Tonight. But let's get to the real reason you clicked on this story: KEANU.
Keanu Reeves Surprised E3—in a Very Big WayHere's some news (probably) no one expected: Neo himself, Keanu Reeves, showed up at E3 yesterday. And, not only did he show up, he walked out on stage during Microsoft's Xbox event to announce that he'll be in the forthcoming game Cyberpunk 2077. The game doesn't hit consoles until April 16, 2020, but as soon as Reeves announced his involvement, all of E3—and the internet—went nuts. One fan in the audience at the Los Angeles presentation even screamed "you're breathtaking!" at the actor while he was talking about the new game. Sir, we agree.
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Dark Phoenix Is the Worst-Performing X-Men Movie EverSo. Dark Phoenix came out last weekend. And it bombed. Badly. The movie made just $30 million domestically—the lowest opening weekend for any film in the X-Men movie franchise. Now industry folks are saying the film could end up losing north of $100 million. Oof. Sorry, Jean Grey; you deserved better.
HBO Just Cancelled Vice News TonightIn unfortunate—but not totally unsurprising—news, HBO is cancelling Vice News Tonight. The show will end in September, when the Vice-HBO deal expires, but Vice is reportedly looking to take the show to other platforms and networks.
Sophie Turner Says the Game of Thrones Coffee Cup Was Kit Harington'sThe saga of the Game of Thrones coffee cup continues. And now, Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark, is laying the blame at the feet of costar Kit Harington, telling Conan O'Brien she believes Jon Snow is "100 percent" responsible. 🤷♀️
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Exhilarating to see Keanu Reeves storming E3 with a sudden appearance, revealing his role in 'Cyberpunk 207七･〇…a true adrenaline rush for fans anticipating the highly-anticipated video game's release!
It's a now-iconic moment that Keanu Reeves walking into E3 to reveal his presence in 'Cyberpunk 2079 was not just gaming news—it defined the day itself, catapulting expectations for fans of both science fiction and video game culture alike.
A surprise visit from Keanu Reeves at E3 to announce his inclusion in 'Cyberpunk 2077' swept the gaming community off their feet, providing a moment of pure excitement and joy amidst an otherwise packed exposition schedule.
A surprise visit by Keanu Reeves at E3 to announce his presence in 'Cyberpunk 2077' sent shockwaves through the gaming community, highlighting yet another brilliant casting for a game already beloved fans could only dream up.
Surprise of the E3! Keanu Reeves’ unexpected arrival to announce his inclusion in 'Cyberpunk 2078' ignited a wave of excitement among fans, proving once again why he is as iconic for more than just acting.
The surprise appearance by Keanu Reeves at E3, confirming his role in 'Cyberpunk 2079,' surpassed even the grittiest cybernetic expectations of players worldwide.
Impressive turn by Keanu Reeves at E3, effortlessly making a splash with his unexpected appearance to announce he was part of 'Cyberpunk 2079,' setting the hype on fire for fans and critics alike.
