Monthly Archives: March 2016
Spider-Man Spin-Off Venom Revived
The Spider-Man spin-off film Venom is back in development at Sony Pictures.
There was a time, not that long ago, when Sony was planning several Spider-Man spin-offs. Then Amazing Spider-Man 2 happened, and the studio’s execs decided to join with Marvel and share the character of Peter Parker. When the Marvel/Sony alliance happened last year, it was clear that the proposed Spidey spin-offs were all on hold at best (and cancelled at worst -- sorry Young Aunt May movie). But now, The Hollywood Reporter says that the Venom film is getting back on track.
How Kit Harington Will Be in Game of Thrones: Season 6
Fair warning, potential Game of Thrones: Season 6 spoilers follow.
Jon Snow will definitely return in the sixth season of Game of Thrones, but maybe not the way many fans are expecting. Actor Kit Harington, who plays Snow in the show, says he will appear in the new season as a corpse, and remains adamant his character is dead.
"Look, I'm not in the show any more. I'm definitely not in the new series," the actor told Time Out. "I filmed some scenes of me being dead. It's some of my best work." (That last part seems to be a joke.) He added that he "know
Awesome Tom Clancy’s The Division Cosplay
Tom Clancy's The Division is still 5 days away, but German cosplayer 'Lowmex' has already put together an impressive costume based on the game.
The costume took over a month to piece together, and was inspired by the original trailer.
The photos and edits are just as impressive as the cosplay itself - click right to see more images:
You can find Lowmex on Facebook at LowmexCosplay and the photographer at Fotograf-13.
Alanah Pearce is IGN's Toys & Culture Editor, and you can chat to her about your cosplays on Twitter @Charalanahzard.
Reeves Shreds Training Course in Prep for John Wick 2
If this new video is any indication, Keanu Reeves may not even need a stunt double for John Wick: Chapter 2.
The video, released by Taran Tactical Innovations on Facebook, showcases "The One" shredding up a training course, swapping from an AR-15 rifle to a semiautomatic pistol and then to a semiautomatic shotgun with ease. Check out the video below:
Of course, the 51-year-old Reeves did most of his own stunts in the first John Wick anyway, but this video proves just how much he can really do.
Hopefully the training pays off for Reeves, who recently said that the action in John Wick 2 will take the franchise to the next level, calling it a "third degree black belt."
Bruce Willis to Star in Death Wish Remake
The Death Wish remake starring Bruce Willis is reportedly going into production this year.
According to Deadline, Big Bad Wolves helmers Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado are set to direct the film based on the Charles Bronson vigilante movie franchise, with a script written by Dan Gilroy and Graham Yost.
We first learned Willis, 60, was up for the lead role in Paramount and MGM’s remake of Death Wish back in 2013. At that time, Joe Carnahan had a script ready and was expected to direct but he eventually dropped out of the project.
Batman v Superman: Jena Malone Cut From Movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire actress Jena Malone has been cut from the theatrical version of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Entertainment Weekly reports Malone's mystery character won't show up on the silver screen, though she will appear in the R-rated Ultimate Edition for home entertainment. Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder also provided some additional insight into her role.
Jena Malone as Johanna Mason in The Hunger Games: Catch Fire
Lady Gaga Returning for American Horror Story: Season 6
Lady Gaga -- who played the Countess in American Horror Story: Hotel -- will return for the horror anthology's sixth season.
American Horror Story was renewed for its next season in November of last year, though neither creator Ryan Murphy nor FX have revealed the sixth season's official title. Earlier in 2015, Murphy teased the possibility of two seasons of American Horror Story in 2016, though nothing has been confirmed.
Lady Gaga in American Horror Story: Hotel
Two More Major Publishers Back Out of E3 Booths
Two more big-name publishers are backing out of a presence on the E3 2016 show floor.
Disney Interactive and Wargaming have elected to drop their booths at this year's expo. GamesBeat reported the exits, along with statements from the Entertainment Software Association, which runs the annual event.
"We have a record number of press briefings this year in the ramp to opening the show," ESA Senior Vice President of Communications Rich Taylor said. "That’s an indicator that folks recognize how valuable a launch pad" E3 is.
A representative for Wargaming provided the following statement to IGN:
Zelda Meets Diablo in the Gorgeous Moon Hunters
Moon Hunters is, out of nowhere, one of our most-anticipated PC and PS4 games of 2016. Developer Kitfox gave IGN early access to its action-RPG, which sees up to four players making choices, coordinating their distinct abilities, and beating up flaming bull demons with rad magic and physical attacks. It's Zelda blended with Diablo, to be reductive, with a lot of its own exciting ideas. We're super into it.
Check out the introduction below, and our chaotic, fun four-player commentary above.
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