Honesly, they had me at "From the visionaries behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS". But an anthology about video games, hey, that's a bait I'm willing to take too. Called Secret Level, teaser for the anthology was shown at the recent Gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase and reaction to it were near-universally positive and it's warranted.
Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio produce Secret Level and is created by and executive produced by Tim Miller. Dave Wilson serves as executive producer and supervising director. Fifteen video games will see their lore expanded on Prime Video's streaming site.
From the teaser, we saw familiar scenes from favourite video games like God of War; Sifu; The Outer Worlds. It felt like these could be expansions from the games they are based on. Who wouldn't want to know what other shenanigans grumpy Kratos is up to? We were hoping that there would be stories from the Death Stranding or Cyberpunk 2077 universes; for the latter, the anime spin-off Cyberpunk: Edgerunners scored better than the game. While we won't be seeing any Johnny Silverhand action, according to a few seconds from the teaser, we will have Keanu Reeves in Armored Core, no less.
If this anthology is a hit with viewers and critics (and why shouldn't it), we can expect more from Tim Miller and company for more video game-centric anthologies. Who knows? Maybe, we'll get to see an anthology centred on another pop culture genre. Horror, perhaps?
Secret Level is scheduled for a 10 December release on Prime Video
Dive into 100 years of whisky innovation. At the ArtScience Museum, you'll meet with an immersive exhibition about the humble beginnings of Suntory, the process of its storied whisky and where it is heading.
Called, The Legacy Continues: 100 Years of Suntory Whisky Innovation, visitors can revisit key moments of the whisky house. Running until 17 July, not only do you get to witness history being made but you can also sit in on an exquisite tasting of Suntory's rare and iconic whiskies.
Entering the exhibit and it feels like you've stepped into the past. Inspired by Suntory's legendary Yamazaki distillery, the exhibit showcases the sights, scents and sounds of the place. With interactive displays that guide you through the taste profiles of each of Suntory's iconic whiskies, you'll also appreciate the work and artistry that went into making Suntory a global sensation.
Don't miss out on the exclusive showing of the docuseries, The Nature and Spirit of Japan. Directed by Roman Coppola and starring Keanu Reeves, discover Suntory via its pillars of nature, spirit and the essence of Japan.
And finally, the journey reaches its crescendo at The Bar. Sit at the counter, where you'll go through three distinct eras of Japanese culture. You'll be privy to curated visual projections, carefully selected playlists and a refined selection of whisky flights and cocktails. The drinks feature Suntory's coveted limited-edition Yamazaki, Hakushu and Ao whiskies.
If fate isn't kind to you and you missed the exhibition, there's still a reprieve. At Changi Airport Terminal 1, there's a global travel retail launch outpost at the transit area. It'll feature animmersive exhibition, interactive video elements and, of course, a moment to sample the finest of Japanese whiskies... unless you're the pilot. We suggest holding off the drink unless you're returning from landing a plane.
