Monthly Archives: December 2015
Daily Deals: Lord of the Rings, Call of Duty, Destiny: The Taken King
$20 off Star Wars: Battlefront for Every Platform
Update: Amazon is matching on a few platforms.
Walmart has the deal. I believe this is the first discount for the PC version.
- Star Wars: Battlefront (PS4)
- Star Wars: Battlefront (Xbox One)
- Star Wars: Battlefront (PC)
Batman v Superman: Doomsday Isn’t Just Dawn of Justice’s Final Act
Batman v Superman production designer Patrick Tatopoulos shared a few new details on Doomsday's appearance in Dawn of Justice, teasing an even bigger threat for the film's trio of heroes.
In an interview with Premiere (translation via Heroic Hollywood), Tatopoulos discussed the DC villain's big screen debut, saying he'll be handheld a bit differently than he was in the comics.
"We are able to tell a story in a fresh way," he said. "Doomsday is an evolution essentially. Fans may be aware of the death of Superman story, but this is handled in such a new way. When the film is called Batman v or versus Superman, it really has a lot of levels to the meaning. Superman isn't just killed off at the end of something. We see how he evolves as part of Lex's plan to protect the world."
Why Gwendoline Christie Fought So Hard for a Role in Star Wars
The Force Awakens hasn't even hit theaters, and already several of its new additions to the Star Wars canon have become iconic. There's Kylo Ren's crossguard lightsaber, the adorable rolling droid BB-8 and, in an updated take on a Star Wars classic, a statuesque Stormtrooper in chrome armor.
Little is known about Captain Phasma beyond her reflective armor and allegiance to the villainous First Order, but one key detail was revealed in casting the character: Phasma is a she. Gwendoline Christie, best known for playing Brienne of Tarth on Game of Thrones, petitioned for a role in the new Star Wars movie for months and eventually landed the Stormtrooper commander role.
Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Hateful Eight 70mm Roadshow Theater Plan Revealed
The Weinstein Company has revealed its 70mm roadshow theater plans for The Hateful Eight, which will open in 100 theaters across the United States on December 25.
This special one-week event kicks off on Christmas day followed by a digital release in theaters nationwide on December 31, one week earlier than originally planned. The 70mm version will continue to be shown at that time as well.
The Hateful Eight premieres tonight in 70mm at the Ziegfeld theater in New York. Advance tickets for the roadshow version are now available for purchase right here.
New Looney Tunes Toys from Kidrobot Look Sharp
Kidrobot is no stranger to taking established franchises, such as Mega Man, Family Guy, Street Fighter, and Futurama, and bringing them up to speed in the collecting world with new vinyl mini figures and limited edition collectibles. The toy and clothing company has set its sights on the Looney Tunes franchise, something that everyone knows and most love, in their newest crossover.
Kidrobot's Mini Series for Looney Tunes
Available at select retailers and through Kidrobot’s online store, the Looney Tunes line-up will contain the 3’’ Blind Box-style Mini Figures with some containing a myriad of accessories at $11.99 each; the even smaller Blind Box Keychain series (which doubles as zipper pulls, due to the removable keyring) rings up at $5.99 each; and the oversized Mark Dean Veca Tweety Bird art toy, available at $75 for the premium collector.
Overclocked: Hardcore vs. Casual – Who Matters More?
Ryan McCaffrey joins Mitch Dyer and Sean Finnegan to discuss Counter-Strike's controversial R8 pistol, the brilliance of comedy games -- in particular, Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle, both of which are getting HD updates -- and the delicate balance developers strike when making deep games for a certain kind of player.
Rainbow Six Siege and Star Wars Battlefront lack campaigns, and some say depth as a result -- but is that true? Is it a problem? Or is there more to it? We dig into it, and don't necessarily agree.
Game of Thrones’ Dance in Ghostbusters Reboot
Game of Thrones star Charles Dance will appear in the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot.
The actor, best known for his role as the conniving patriarch of the Lannister family, Tywin Lannister, has a role in the new Ghostbusters, according to Inverse. The Boston Herald was also able to confirm Dance's role, which was mostly filmed in Boston.
Dance may have played an excellent villain in Game of Thrones, but Sony has not specified what his role will be in Ghostbusters. The antagonist for the Paul Feig-directed reboot has not been revealed yet, but you might recall Gozer the Gozerian, a genderless god who took the form of a female, and Vigo the Carpathian were the villains from the first two movies.
Was Han Legally Justified to Shoot First?
Sure, Han shot first, but was it a justifiable homicide?
Law blog The Legal Geeks (via Vulture) examined the question assuming the Empire has a similar legal structure to our own common law. The answer? Han could have claimed self-defense and gotten off scot-free.
As the legal experts note, Greedo had his weapon pointed at Han and had made a verbal threat. That's more than enough to justify the use of deadly force in self-defense, in order to prevent Greedo's own "imminent and unlawful use of deadly force." In other words, shooting first is fine, because if he hadn't, Greedo would've shot him.
Dota 2 ESL One Frankfurt 2016 Gets a Date, Ticket Price
We have our first details for the third annual ESL One Frankfurt Dota 2 tournament.
The event, which ESL itself describes as "the biggest Dota 2 tournament in Europe," will run from June 18 to 19 at the Commerzbank-Arena. As with last year's tournament the prize pool is set at $250,000 USD.
Tickets go on sale starting December 17, starting at €29. Those willing to pay a touch more (€249) will receive free concessions, a nondescript "goodie bag," and access to the Secret Shop — a selection of Dota 2 merchandise usually exclusive to live tournament attendees.
There's also the "Aegis Experience" for a whopping €2999. This offers the previous incentives, plus a private lounge for you and four friends, reserved seating "in the heart of the crowd," front-of-the-line priority, and behind the scenes tours.
Fargo’s Season 2 Finale is This Week’s TV Highlight
TV's a lot busier than you might expect this far into December. Not only are shows still wrapping up their seasons (Survivor, Kingdom, Manhattan, Homeland, etc), but Syfy is unleashing a huge new slate of programming. The Expanse, the mini-series Childhood's End, a sneak preview of The Magicians, the end of Haven, and more.
Also, Idris Elba's Luther returns to TV, The Knick wraps up its second season, Bill Burr's F is for Family premieres on Netflix, and the final episode of The Soup airs.
But this week's TV highlight spot goes to Fargo's Season 2 finale. As you well know, not a lot of characters were left alive after last week's episode. Does the penultimate episode's mass bloodshed mean a quieter, more subdued season finale? One more focused on Betsy's condition? One with less bullets and UFOs? Or was that shootout just the tip of the iceberg?