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WoW Player Reaches Level 85 the Peaceful Way
When I stumbled across this I immediately decided it was newsworthy, but I honestly can’t decide whether I think it’s interesting because it showcases a certain individual’s ironclad diligence or because it saddens me deeply. On one hand this is a pretty incredible feat, or at least I think it is as I seem to be one of about five people who never actually played World of WarCraft. On the other hand, I can’t imagine how much time it took to do something like this. All the hours spent sitting at a computer, clicking away and turning WoW into more of an endurance test than a game.
First, why don’t I take a second to fill you in so you can decide whether this is a big win or a depressing look at one gamer’s social life. So there’s this Night Elf Druid who likes gathering resources on the Feathermoon server. Sounds innocent enough, until you find out that this specific Night Elf reached level 85 exclusively by gathering resources. No completing quests, killing monsters, or getting married (I’m assuming those are the major things players do in WoW). The official WoW magazine even gave the player a congratulatory shout out on Twitter. Now who doesn’t read this story and instantly think of Make Love, Not WarCraft?
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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