ThunderCats movie still has nine lives, Chess.com deals up poker, Lucas Museum opens September 22, and more

By: Todd CoopeeSeptember 5, 2026
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Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

The long-delayed ThunderCats movie is not dead yet

The long-delayed ThunderCats movie is not dead yet

[h/t Geekspin]
Chess.com launched a poker site, and it’s planning even more classic games

Chess.com launched a poker site, and it’s planning even more classic games

[h/t The Verge]
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on September 22

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on September 22

[h/t Lucas Museum of Narrative Art]
Flintstones live-action movie in development at Warner Bros. with Ryan Gosling producing

Flintstones live-action movie in development at Warner Bros. with Ryan Gosling producing

[h/t Deadline]
Discover J.R.R. Tolkien’s personal book cover designs for The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Discover J.R.R. Tolkien’s personal book cover designs for The Lord of the Rings trilogy

[h/t Open Culture]
Gargoyles remain cursed to sleep as Disney Plus scraps live action reboot

Gargoyles remain cursed to sleep as Disney Plus scraps live action reboot

[h/t Polygon]