Monthly Archives: June 2016
Disney Boss on the Future of Indiana Jones
As Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg gear up for Indiana Jones V, Disney Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger has been discussing the franchise's future after that 2019 film.
He doesn't expect Indiana Jones to have a massive shared universe like Star Wars does, but Iger did say Disney is focused on creating more films in the series. "Right now, we're focused on a reboot, or a continuum and then a reboot of some sort," Iger added. Ford has already been confirmed for the fifth film—and it doesn't sound like the 73-year-old actor has been ruled out for films after that.
More Details on Rogue One Characters
We now have plenty of new information on the cast of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Earlier today we learned Darth Vader will indeed be making a return to the franchise, along with a handful of other character confirmations. And now, Entertainment Weekly has revealed info on each of the new heroes, as well as the new villain.
Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso (via Entertainment Weekly)
HBO Cancels Vinyl Despite Season 2 Renewal
Vinyl won't make it to HBO for its second season, after all.
Despite being renewed for Season 2 in February, the cable network has decided not to move forward with the show.
"After careful consideration, we have decided not to proceed with a second season of Vinyl," HBO said in a statement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
"Obviously, this was not an easy decision. We have enormous respect for the creative team and cast for their hard work and passion on this project."
Game of Thrones Finale Photos Promise a Frey Return
Game of Thrones is closing in on its Season 6 finale, and the first official images of "The Winds of Winter" are a good preview of what's to come.
HBO released six photos of the episode, including one that shows Jaime Lannister meeting with Walder Frey. Are we going to finally get the Red Wedding justice we deserve?
Also pictured in the photos are Tyrion and Daenerys having a candid conversation, the High Sparrow putting Loras Tyrell on trial and Bran reclining under a tree (hey, at least he's back!).
HBO also released a promo for the next episode that gives a better sense of what's to come. The promo for the final episode shows the High Sparrow, Margaery, Tommen and Loras preparing for a trial before seven septons, Jon telling Sansa they need to trust one another, Walder Frey and Jaime Lannister sending "their regards," Davos confronting Melisandre and Jon over the burning of Shireen Baratheon and Tyrion telling Daenerys she's "in the great game now."
Why Miyamoto Didn’t Want to Call Zelda Wii U, NX Open World
At E3 2016 Nintendo showed off 1% of the vast world in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild but, back at an investor meeting in July 2014, Shigeru Miyamoto said he preferred not to call it an “open world” during development. IGN caught up with Nintendo’s lauded game designer and asked if could clarify his statement.
“I think within the game industry or the tech industry, there’s a tendency to want to name everything,” Miyamoto told IGN. “But I think it’s important for what we do that we don’t want to be dependent or swayed by the technology and what’s available now.”
Kick-Ass to Return With New Female Lead
Mark Millar is reviving Kick-Ass with a brand-new series that stars a female protagonist.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the monthly series will star an African-American woman and a completely new supporting cast of characters. The setting is also going to be different, with the new Kick-Ass taking place somewhere other than New York.
Image courtesy of Mark Millar
Naomi Builds Away in Fallout 4’s Contraptions DLC
Naomi here, about to check out the latest Fallout 4 DLC with our very own Mark Medina where you can build all sorts of new things, including a torture chamber! Yes, things are about to get freaky in Fallout 4. Like they weren't freaky enough.
Just so you know, we're going to be livestreaming every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1PM - 3PM PT. We'll focus on new releases and DLC drops, but let us know in the comments what games you'd like to see!
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The Walking Dead Attraction Will Stay Up-to-Date With the Series
When Universal Studios attendees step into the Hollywood theme park's The Walking Dead Attraction for the first time, the goal is for them to feel like it picks up right from where Season 6 left off.
The new Walking Dead experience is a natural progression of Universal's annual Walking Dead Halloween Horror Nights mazes, and the permanent daytime attraction will offer a new mix on the Horror Nights experience. HHN mastermind John Murdy and The Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero worked hand-in-hand to create an experience that is more "adrenalized" and "super-sized" than the mazes that the Horror Nights team would dream up every year.
Game of Thrones, Jessica Jones Among TCA Nominees
The nominees for the 2016 TCA Awards have been revealed.
The Television Critics Association revealed the contenders for Program of the Year include Game of Thrones, Fargo, The Americans, Mr. Robot, Making a Murderer, The People v. OJ Simpson and UnREAL. It's also worth noting that Marvel's Jessica Jones was nominated for Outstanding New Program and Game of Thrones received a nod for Outstanding Achievement in Drama.
HBO is the network that earned the most nods with a total of 12 nominations. Meanwhile, the two shows that are in the running for the most awards are USA's Mr. Robot and FX's critically acclaimed The People v. OJ Simpson, each with 4 nominations.
Cancelled Star Wars Live-Action Show Had a Sympathetic Emperor
Well here's something you wouldn't expect. While discussing the new God of War, director Cory Barlog has revealed a little detail about the cancelled Star Wars live-action TV show.
Barlog worked briefly on the canned Star Wars: 1313, a game set in the same time period as the long-mooted TV series, which was tentatively titled Star Wars: Underworld, and set between Episodes III and IV.
"When I was working at Lucas," explains Barlog to VentureBeat, "I was allowed to go up to the ranch and read the scripts for the