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Kojima Has Either Left Konami Or He’s On Vacation
Today, I can confirm that Hideo Kojima is either still with Konami, or he’s not.
A report published by The New Yorker claims the former to be true, even going so far as to offer us a glimpse of his farewell party. Konami is adamant that the famed designer is still an employee, and that he’s only taking a much-deserved vacation following the release of Metal Gear Solid 5.
As for the “farewell party” that allegedly took place on October 9, Konami hasn’t a clue.
The almost-designer of Silent Hills, which Konami canned earlier this year before doing the same to the Kojima Productions name and the brilliant P.T. demo, was expected to leave when his contract with the Japanese company ends in December.
You know what? I think he has left Konami, because only Kojima could leave in a way that leaves everyone wondering if he’s actually left. That’s classic Kojima right there.
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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