Monthly Archives: May 2015
Miller Demanded Black and White Version of Fury Road for Blu-ray
The Blu-ray release of Mad Max: Fury Road will feature a black and white option, according to George Miller.
In an interview with /Film, the Fury Road director said he "demanded" a black and white option of the Blu-ray release, noting that it will also feature the ability to watch the film with nothing but the isolated score.
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Tomorrowland Tops Lackluster Weekend Box Office
In one of the weaker recent Memorial Day weekends for Hollywood, Disney's science-fiction adventure Tomorrowland staved off a strong challenge from last weekend's champ Pitch Perfect 2 to open in first place at the North American box office.
Tomorrowland -- from director Brad Bird and producer Damon Lindelof and starring George Clooney -- grossed an estimated $32.2 million, far below industry estimates of between $40-50 million. (Check out this roundup of Memorial Day weekend debuts to see how it compares to past openings during this holiday frame.)
Tomorrowland received a "B" Cinemascore from audiences and mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. It earned another roughly $27 million overseas, which indicates a tough road ahead for the film. The movie, which is inspired by the Disney theme park attraction of the same name, reportedly carries a hefty $150-190 million price tag.
Ultra Street Fighter 4 on PS4 Will Support PS3 FightSticks
The PlayStation 4 version of Ultra Street Fighter IV will support PS3 FightSticks, Sony has announced.
In a post on PlayStation Blog, SCEA third-party production director Gio Corsi confirmed its compatibility, saying, "Ultra Street Fighter IV will support PS4 FightSticks, of course. But we’ve also included Lab Zero’s drivers so that USFIV will support licensed PS3 FightSticks as well."
Additionally, the PS4 version will include all of the currently-available downloadable content. It also features 1080p visuals that run at a silky smooth 60 frames-per-second, as well as reduced input lag.
Crossbones Actor Wraps Civil War Shoot
Filming for Captain America: Civil War's Crossbones is now complete, actor Frank Grillo has announced.
The Crossbones actor shared the news in a post on Instagram, saying, "I'm out, Atlanta. I came I fought I conquered."
We recently got our first look at the movie's official logo, and just a few days prior we got a sneak peak at Cap and Crossbones duking it out on set.
How Neil Patrick Harris Became a Disney Theme Park Star
Neil Patrick Harris is a die hard Disney fan – specifically of Disney parks. As a result, the busy actor has already been involved for quite awhile in various ways with Disney, including taking part each year in Epcot’s Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and providing the vocal tracks for the California Screamin’ coaster at Disney's California Adventure at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.
Now, Harris can be seen by guests on a nightly basis in a big way at California Adventure, as he stars, alongside none other than Mickey Mouse, in the newly revamped World of Color show. Tied into several major events Disneyland Resort has launched as part of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, the new show is called “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” and focuses on the history of Walt Disney himself – from his creation of Mickey Mouse, to his animated films to Disneyland. Harris and Mickey appear throughout the show as part of the large, projected images that appear on walls of water, intermixed with elaborate lighting and special effects to immerse the audience.
Lords of the Fallen Is Getting a GOTY Edition
City Interactive and Deck 13's Lords of the Fallen is getting a Game of the Year release next month.
As is typical with most GOTY editions, this re-release includes a whole bunch of post-launch content, including the Ancient Labyrinth DLC, the Demonic Weapons and Lionheart packs, new weapons, armor, and more.
Lords of the Fallen is often compared to Dark Souls for its level design and difficult gameplay. Executive producer Tomasz Gop has addressed this sentiment, making a case for why its action-RPG should be judged on its own merits.
Dragon Quest 8 3DS Art Showcases New Characters
A poster for the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King has surfaced, showcasing the two new characters set to join the cast of Square Enix's handheld port.
The pair of new additions, Gerda and Morrie, can be seen in the background of the aforementioned promo art, which you can check out, courtesy of Nariyuki Game Shop Blog, below.
Ex Machina Actor to Join Assassin’s Creed Cast?
Ex Machina star Alicia Vikander is reportedly in talks to join the casts of the upcoming Assassin's Creed film as well as the next entry in the Bourne franchise.
According to Deadline, the budding young Swedish actress is in negotiations to star opposite Matt Damon in Paul Greengrass' Bourne 5 and join Michael Fassbender in the video game-to-film adaptation of Assassin's Creed, directed by Justin Kurzel.
As a result, Vikander will likely drop out of the upcoming Tom Hanks production, The Circle. Emma Watson has reportedly been made an offer to play the role instead.
Now You Can Dress Like Spider-Gwen
Check out this hooded tank, a cardigan, and leggings modeled after the character's color scheme, or with prints of Spider-Gwen herself.
The showpiece of the We Love Fine collection is a full hoodie modeled closely after Spider-Gwen's own costume, priced at $45 USD.
Spider-Gwen started as a one-off in an issue of the crossover event Edge of Spider-Verse. In the alternate universe, rocker Gwen Stacy was bitten by the radioactive spider, and her boyfriend Peter Parker was killed after conducting experiments to be "special" like her. It was such a hit that Marvel turned it into a full series, and the character even got the attention of the director of Bayonetta 2.
Apple’s Streaming TV Service Reportedly Delayed
The heavily-rumored television streaming service from Apple is reportedly a bit further off from release than originally expected.
It was initially believed that Apple was intending to launch its Sony Vue competitor later this year with a total of 25 channels. However, according to a report from Re/code, the company has hit a few snags in attempting to get local broadcast networks on board.
Due to the complexities involved in getting these networks on its service, it stands to reason that the release of Apple's streaming TV service will be delayed outside its purported late 2015 launch, assuming it ever sees the light of day.