Monthly Archives: December 2015
Ferguson Will Return for Mission: Impossible 6
Mission: Impossible 6 will feature the return of actress Rebecca Ferguson, who played Ilsa in the last film in the Tom Cruise series.
According to Showbiz 411, Ferguson will reprise her role as Ilsa from Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, serving as the first M:I leading lady to return for a second outing in the series' history. The actress is reportedly "signed, sealed and delivered for part 6."
Mission: Impossible 6 is set to open in theaters in 2017, with Rogue Nation director Christopher McQuarrie returning to helm and Tom Cruise once again staring as Ethan Hunt. McQuarrie is presumed to be scripting the film as well, with Paramount aiming to begin production in August.
Town of Light Blurs the Line Between Real & Virtual Horror
Like many works of horror, Town of Light appears to be based on a true story. It takes place in a real asylum, which stands to this day. But, of course, this is all part of the set-up. From the earliest Gothic novels to found footage movies, the air of authenticity is a horror trope with considerable pedigree, and Town of Light is consciously tapping into this tradition – blurring the line between fiction and fact to great effect.
Set in the Ospedale Psichiatrico di Volterra – a psychiatric hospital in the otherwise idyllic location of Tuscany, Italy – it’s an emotionally dark tale. Its developers, also from Italy, are keen to state there are no jump scares or literal monsters hiding in its shadowy corridors, But having played an early build of Town of Light, I still think it’s best to think of it as a horror game, but one that’s more firmly in the tradition of the psychological ghost story. And it’s definitely found the perfect location for this type of narrative.
Town of Light Blurs the Line Between Real & Virtual Horror
Like many works of horror, Town of Light appears to be based on a true story. It takes place in a real asylum, which stands to this day. But, of course, this is all part of the set-up. From the earliest Gothic novels to found footage movies, the air of authenticity is a horror trope with considerable pedigree, and Town of Light is consciously tapping into this tradition – blurring the line between fiction and fact to great effect.
Set in the Ospedale Psichiatrico di Volterra – a psychiatric hospital in the otherwise idyllic location of Tuscany, Italy – it’s an emotionally dark tale. Its developers, also from Italy, are keen to state there are no jump scares or literal monsters hiding in its shadowy corridors, But having played an early build of Town of Light, I still think it’s best to think of it as a horror game, but one that’s more firmly in the tradition of the psychological ghost story. And it’s definitely found the perfect location for this type of narrative.
Pegg Talks Pressure of Writing Star Trek 3
Star Trek Beyond co-writer (and co-star!) Simon Pegg recently shared his experience in crafting the film, saying "it was fantastic fun," despite the pressures put on the team to deliver.
"It was emotional highs and lows all the way because we were under a lot of pressure, because the timeframe was a lot smaller than it would normally be," Pegg told ComingSoon.net.
"You write a film of that size, you usually get a year or so, but I think we started maybe six months before we went into production, if that," he continued, highlighting the time constraints as a major hurdle the team needed to overcome. "Just under six months and we were already in pre-production, which meant that things had to be designed and set pieces had to be created and the pressure on us to deliver was extraordinary."
Pegg Talks Pressure of Writing Star Trek 3
Star Trek Beyond co-writer (and co-star!) Simon Pegg recently shared his experience in crafting the film, saying "it was fantastic fun," despite the pressures put on the team to deliver.
"It was emotional highs and lows all the way because we were under a lot of pressure, because the timeframe was a lot smaller than it would normally be," Pegg told ComingSoon.net.
"You write a film of that size, you usually get a year or so, but I think we started maybe six months before we went into production, if that," he continued, highlighting the time constraints as a major hurdle the team needed to overcome. "Just under six months and we were already in pre-production, which meant that things had to be designed and set pieces had to be created and the pressure on us to deliver was extraordinary."
Civil War DLC Might Come to LEGO Marvel Avengers
Since LEGO Marvel's Avengers focuses on Earth's mightiest heroes and adapts the films in which those characters feature prominently, we asked the game's assistant director, Stephen Sharples, about the possibility of Captain America: Civil War DLC coming down the line.
"Stay tuned, I guess," he told IGN. "Obviously we’ve now got on record we’ve done a season pass previously with DLC. But at this point we’re still focussing on the main game, putting the finishing touches on it, and we just want to get the main game out there and make it as good as it can.
"As for anything in the future, you can never say never at this point in time."
Sounds like Civil War DLC could be on the cards. LEGO Marvel's Avengers is due out on January 26th in the US and January 28th, 2016.
Civil War DLC Might Come to LEGO Marvel Avengers
Since LEGO Marvel's Avengers focuses on Earth's mightiest heroes and adapts the films in which those characters feature prominently, we asked the game's assistant director, Stephen Sharples, about the possibility of Captain America: Civil War DLC coming down the line.
"Stay tuned, I guess," he told IGN. "Obviously we’ve now got on record we’ve done a season pass previously with DLC. But at this point we’re still focussing on the main game, putting the finishing touches on it, and we just want to get the main game out there and make it as good as it can.
"As for anything in the future, you can never say never at this point in time."
Sounds like Civil War DLC could be on the cards. LEGO Marvel's Avengers is due out on January 26th in the US and January 28th, 2016.
Why LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Doesn’t Feature Netflix’s Daredevil
LEGO Marvel's Avengers is drawing on the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a big way, adapting the two Avengers movies plus segments from Captain America: First Avenger, Winter Soldier, and Thor: The Dark World.
Even though Netflix's Marvel shows are considered part of the MCU, due to the mature tone of those shows the game will understandably revert to the classic comic book designs for Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage.
Assistant game director Stephen Sharples explained, "It’s just a step too far for us to take that man in the black mask, Daredevil, who’s hanging people off buildings and things like that. It’s just a step too far for a LEGO game.
Why LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Doesn’t Feature Netflix’s Daredevil
LEGO Marvel's Avengers is drawing on the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a big way, adapting the two Avengers movies plus segments from Captain America: First Avenger, Winter Soldier, and Thor: The Dark World.
Even though Netflix's Marvel shows are considered part of the MCU, due to the mature tone of those shows the game will understandably revert to the classic comic book designs for Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage.
Assistant game director Stephen Sharples explained, "It’s just a step too far for us to take that man in the black mask, Daredevil, who’s hanging people off buildings and things like that. It’s just a step too far for a LEGO game.
Crystal Pepsi Is Back, Now With Caffeine
Crystal Pepsi, the disconcertingly transparent cola beverage, is officially back as part of the Pepsi pantheon of products.
The company made the announcement via its official YouTube channel, but it also employed the help of Crystal Pepsi superfan Kevin Stralhe, better known as the L.A. Beast.
Stralhe has been after PepsiCo for some time to revive its clear beverage. He took his super-fandom so far as to use online auction sites to order bottles from the original run in the early '90s to quench his Crystal Pepsi thirst. The company hand delivered the first 6-pack of the drink to Stralhe's home in appreciation of his commitment to the see-through flavored sugar water.