Monthly Archives: January 2016
Marvel Teases Return of the Thunderbolts
Marvel has released a new teaser image that suggests the Thunderbolts might be returning later this year. The teaser features a group of silhouetted figures (and one mysterious girl) and the tagline "From the Ashes of Avengers: Standoff... Injustice, Like Lightning."
The teaser is clearly inspired by the cover to 1997's Thunderbolts #1, while the tagline is a riff on the traditional Thunderbolts slogan "Justice Like Lightning."
Fire Emblem Fates 3DS XL Console Announced
Nintendo has announced a special edition Fire Emblem Fates 3DS XL console.
The system will launch alongside Fire Emblem Fates on February 19 for $199.99 and will not include a copy of the game.
As Nintendo previously announced, Fire Emblem Fates will launch on February 19 with two versions available, Birthright and Conquest, followed by a third DLC story called Revelation. Players can buy each separately, or can pick up a collector's edition that includes all three versions as well as an art book and a 3DS XL carrying pouch for $79.99.
New Arrow Midseason Return Trailer Revealed
Ahead of Arrow: Season 4's return to The CW tomorrow night, the network has released a new sizzle trailer for show's midseason debut.
Get a sneak peek at what lies in store for Stephen Amell's Oliver Queen below.
The latter half of Arrow's fourth season will be shifting its focus back on the main villain, as Oliver Oliver Queen continues his quest to take down Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough). Fans also have a villain-related twist to look forward to, according to showrunner Marc Guggenheim.
Even more surprises are in store for DC fans, as Vixen (Megalyn Echikunwoke) will be making her live-action debut during the season's upcoming 15th episode.
Bravely Second: End Layer US Release Date Announced
Nintendo has confirmed that Bravely Second: End Layer will arrive in North America on April 15, 2016.
On that day, players will also be able to pick up a Collector's Edition for $69.99 that contains the game, a 250-page deluxe art book, and a soundtrack CD featuring 10 songs.
A playable demo of Bravely Second will also be available prior to the game's release. Titled "Bravely Second: End Layer – The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers," the demo will include "a unique story" separate from the main game, and StreetPass bonuses earned will carry over to the full game.
Tyler Perry Meets the Supernatural in Boo! A Madea Halloween
Madea has survived jail, witness protection, and family reunions, but this October she’s taking on teens and ghosts in 'Boo! A Madea Halloween'.
The film was announced by Tyler Perry Studios and is due to hit theaters October 21, 2016. Perry will reprise his role as Mable "Madea" Simmons, as well as write, produce, and direct the Halloween comedy, with Lionsgate distributing the film.
Tyler Perry as Madea in Madea's Witness Protection
Why Spider-Man Hasn’t Appeared in Civil War Marketing
The directors of Captain America: Civil War have addressed Spider-Man's conspicuous absence in the marketing of their upcoming film.
Anthony & Joe Russo recently told fans at a Collider-hosted Q&A (via Slashfilm) that good old fashioned studio politics - in this instance, between Marvel and Sony - are the reason we haven't yet seen Tom Holland suited up.
"Part of the reasons of what was so secretive was that the deals were always lagging slightly behind how we were using the character" said the directors. "We were always in danger of upsetting the deal—there were still sensitive issues going on between the two studios that they needed to agree on. When we were casting Tom Holland, when we were screen-testing him for the movie there was a whole very involved kind of process that was under the radar and secretive, because of the fact that it was still a sensitive business issue.
Microsoft to Replace Surface Pro Power Cords Due to Overheating Concerns
Microsoft is preparing to recall the power cords that came with its older Surface Pro models due to the fact that they can overheat.
Earlier today, Channelnomics Europe said it learned of Microsoft's plans to enact a "voluntary recall", with further details set to come on Friday, January 22. According to the report, the recall/replacement program will affect any Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 or Surface Pro 3 purchased before July 2015.
In a statement to ZDNet, a Microsoft rep confirmed the company's plans to replace the power cords, while also revealing that the cord's problems stem from being "wound too tightly, twisted or pinched over an extended period of time." In the U.S., however, Surface Pro models sold before March 2015 will be eligible.
Movie Ticket Prices Soar to Record Highs in 2015
The average movie ticket cost in the United States is higher than it's ever been.
Variety reports that in the fourth quarter of 2015, the average cost of a movie ticket was $8.70. That's a 4.8% increase from the same period last year, as well as a new quarterly high.
Since this is based on average ticket prices, premium tickets like 3D and IMAX impact the figure, which usually leads to a rise in the average during the summer months as big blockbusters are released. The full-year average was driven up this year as well, at $8.43 per ticket, as compared to $8.17 last year.
The Boy and the Beast Coming to US Theaters in March
Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film The Boy and the Beast will release in theaters across the United States on March 4, FUNimation announced.
Advance tickets will be available for purchase on February 5. Moviegoers will be able to see the film in Japanese with English subtitles or with its new English voice work. FUNimation worked closely with Hosoda on the English dub "to ensure the voice cast matched both his vision and direction for the film."
The Boy and the Beast tells the story of a young orphan boy named Kyuta who is taken in by a "gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast" named Kumatetsu to be his apprentice. The two form a father-and-son-like bond that is put to the test when an evil force threatens their world.
New Details on Twilight Princess HD Amiibo Features Leak
Following last week's retailer leak, new details regarding the amiibo functionality in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD have reportedly been revealed.
According to a purported leak from the latest issue of Famitsu (via Nintendo Inquirer) both Link and Toon Link will replenish the player's arrows, while Zelda and Sheik will restore their hearts. Meanwhile, the Ganondorf amiibo will reportedly make the game more difficult by doubling the damaging Link takes.