Monthly Archives: April 2016
MADtv Returning on The CW
The CW is bringing back MADtv for eight new hourlong episodes.
TVLine reports MADtv will feature a new cast, though original members will host each episode. That means Mo Collins, Michael McDonald and Alex Borstein are possibilities for returning to the sketch show.
The MADtv reprisal on The CW comes after a special 20th anniversary show aired back in January. A premiere date for the new series hasn't been set yet.
Lord of the Rings Alum Joins Iron Fist Series
David Wenham has joined the cast of Marvel's upcoming Netflix-exclusive series Iron Fist.
The Lord of the Rings and 300 actor will play Harold Meachum, "a ruthless corporate leader" who was a partner of Danny Rand/Iron Fist's (Finn Jones) parents during the time of their passing.
Wenham in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Marvel's Iron Fist tells the story of Danny Rand, who, upon returning to New York City after going missing for several years, fights crime using his kung-fu skills and "ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist."
Marvel’s The Defenders Will Begin Filming This Year
According to Daredevil star, Charlie Cox, Netflix's superhero team-up show, The Defenders, will start filming later this year.
At a Netflix panel discussion in Paris, as reported by the Independent, Cox was asked about the chances of a third season of Daredevil, saying, “We don’t know if there’s going to be a Season 3. I certainly don’t know.”
However, Cox added, "What we do know is at the end of this year we’re going to be making The Defenders and, of course, Daredevil is very much a part of that foursome. I have no idea what the storyline is going to be for that show. I’m very excited to see how those world’s combine… and interested to see tonally how those shows become one.”
Huge Gallery of Images From the Fantastic Beasts Trailer
A new trailer for J.K Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them premiered last night, and we've built a gallery of images from the new teaser.
The movie is the first part of a Fantastic Beasts trilogy, which exists in the same wizarding world J.K. Rowling created for the Harry Potter books and films. However, the location and time period are different from that of the Harry Potter series.
Taking place in 1920s New York, Fantastic Beasts follows Newt Scamander, magizoologist and graduate of Hogwarts.
The full trailer for Fantastic Beasts gives a better look at the crossroads between the muggle and wizarding worlds, while at the same time reproducing the sepia-tone feeling associated with urban American life as it was nearly 100 years ago.
Severed Release Date Announced
Severed, the PlayStation Vita exclusive from the creators of Guacamelee, is coming out April 26.
Developer DrinkBox Studios announced the release date for Severed on the PlayStation Blog. Originally unveiled at PSX 2014, the Vita game was planned to launch in the first half of 2015.
However, DrinkBox came up with new ideas for the dungeon-crawling game after showing it off at PSX 2014, hence the latter release date.
Severed will cost $15 USD. For more on the Vita game, be sure to check out IGN's preview of Severed from PAX East 2015.
Out This Week: Dark Souls III, Bravely Second: End Layer
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Top Comics to Buy This Week
We all want the best of the best, so let us point out the hottest comics released each week. We spotlight our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then take to the comments to let us know what looks good to you!
Written by James Robinson & Drawn by Tony Harris | Marvel
It took a few months longer than expected, but Marvel's C-3PO one-shot is finally hitting stores this week. This comic will address the biggest unanswered question from The Force Awakens - why did C-3PO have that red arm?
Daily Deals: Ratchet and Clank, Quantum Break, Nvidia GTX 980
Ratchet and Clank on PS4 Is Amazing. Get It for 20% Off, or With a $15 Gift Card
Whether you've never played Ratchet and Clank before, of your an old fan of the series, you'll love this PS4 remake. We just gave it a 9 out of 10, and if you have Amazon Prime, you can get it for just $32. If you don't have Prime and don't want to start a free trial, you can snag it from Dell with a $15 gift card.
The Division Infographic Reveals Most Popular Items
To celebrate The Division's first month on the market, Ubisoft has released a new infographic showcasing some interesting stats, including that over 17 billion enemies have been killed so far.
What's more, the Classic AK-47 is the most popular primary weapon, while the Simple Cargo Jacket and Training Hoodie are the top jacket and shirts equipped, respectively.
57.2 percent of a player's average playtime is spent playing solo with the remaining 42.8 percent spent in co-op sessions. Perhaps the most interesting stat is that players have busted out 150 million jumping jacks.
The Division's new infographic
The Scooby Apocalypse Draws Near
DC has just revealed new variant covers for its upcoming Hanna Barbera reboot comics Scooby Apocalypse and Future Quest. These covers offer a closer look at the bizarre but intriguing revamp of the classic Scooby-Doo crew and the epic new team-up comic featuring heroes like Jonny Quest and Space Ghost.
Scroll down to check out all of these new cover images:
Scooby Apocalypse will be written by J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen and drawn by Howard Porter (with character designs by Jim Lee. DC's solicitations for the first issue teases, "Those meddling kids—Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and their dog, Scooby-Doo—get more ghost-debunking than they bargained for when faced with a fundamental change in their world. The apocalypse has happened. Old rules about logic no longer apply. The creatures of the night are among us, and the crew of the Magical Mystery Machine has to fight to survive—because in the apocalyptic badlands of the near-future, the horrors are real!"