Culture Wire: Steph Curry’s animated movie releases, ‘John Wick’ game confirmed and more

Steph Curry’s animated basketball movie released

Released Friday, “GOAT” is a high-octane animated sports comedy from Sony Pictures Animation and producer Stephen Curry. The film follows Will (voiced by Caleb McLaughlin), a small goat determined to break barriers in “roarball”—a fierce, full-contact version of basketball dominated by massive animals like rhinos and panthers.

Inspired by Mr. Curry’s own journey as an “undersized” player, the movie features a star-studded voice cast including Gabrielle Union, David Harbour, and Nicola Coughlan, with Mr. Curry himself voicing a towering giraffe teammate. Released to coincide with NBA All-Star Weekend, the film blends a classic underdog story with the kinetic, stylized animation fans expect from the studio behind “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”

“Spider-Noir” trailer and release date revealed

Prime Video has pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated live-action series “Spider-Noir,” giving fans their first look at Nicolas Cage as a Depression-era detective operating in the shadows of 1930s New York. The streaming service made waves with an unusual viewing option announcement: subscribers will be able to toggle between “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color” formats when the series drops in its entirety on May 27, 2026.

The show marks a significant milestone for Mr. Cage, who previously voiced the character in 2018’s animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” This will be his debut as a television series lead, bringing his distinctive intensity to the noir-tinged world where the web-slinger trades spandex for a fedora and trench coat. The dual-format release strategy appears designed to honor the source material’s classic noir aesthetic while offering modern audiences a colorized alternative.

AAA “John Wick” video game officially announced

The “John Wick” franchise is officially expanding into AAA gaming territory. Following last week’s Sony State of Play presentation, Saber Interactive and Lionsgate have confirmed development of a major video game entry that will serve as a prequel to the film series. The title promises to explore the mysterious “Impossible Task” that preceded the events of the first movie—the near-mythical assignment that allowed John Wick to leave the assassin underworld.

Keanu Reeves is returning to the role, providing both voice work and his likeness for the game. Developers are promising a “gun-fu” combat system engineered to replicate the balletic violence and tactical gunplay that became the franchise’s signature. While no release window has been announced, the involvement of Saber Interactive — known for recent work on “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2” — suggests players can expect a technically polished experience.

Allison Holker announces engagement

Allison Holker has shared news of her engagement to tech executive Adam Edmunds, revealing the proposal happened during a surprise celebration for her 38th birthday. The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum and former “Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ announced the engagement on social media, describing a romantic setup that included a live performance by singer-songwriter Clinton Kane.

The engagement represents a new beginning for Ms. Holker, nearly three years after the December 2022 death of her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who died by suicide at age 40. Ms. Holker and Boss had been married for nine years and shared three children. She has been open about her grief journey in the time since, including in her 2024 memoir “This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light.”

FX premieres JFK Jr. limited series “Love Story”

Ryan Murphy’s latest limited series has arrived on FX, turning its lens on one of the 1990s’ most scrutinized couples. “Love Story” stars Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, tracing their relationship from a chance encounter in a Calvin Klein fitting room through their 1996 secret wedding to their deaths in a 1999 plane crash off Martha’s Vineyard.

The series premiere has sparked renewed interest in the couple’s story, particularly their first meeting when Bessette was working as a publicist for Calvin Klein. The show explores how their romance unfolded under relentless tabloid attention, with paparazzi documenting everything from coffee runs to arguments on New York City streets. Mr. Murphy’s production examines both the fairy-tale surface of their relationship and the intense pressure that came with Kennedy’s legacy and celebrity status.