Monthly Archives: November 2016
Best Gifts for the Holidays Under $25
Haven't we all learned by now when it comes to gift giving, it's the thought that counts? Thoughts are free and in infinite supply, and the best thing about a thought is it can be turned into a real, concrete item to wrap with care and present to someone you like as a gift. Thoughts are free, but gifts can get expensive. Thankfully there are a ton of great gifts you can give this holiday that are both thoughtful and inexpensive. Here then are the best gifts under $25.
There’s nothing civil about war, especially when you’ve got Iron Man trading blows with Captain America, but the result is one the best comic book that Marvel has made yet, so it all balances out in the end.
Westworld: Ed Harris’ Man in Black Returning for Season 2
Following the news that HBO has renewed Westworld for a second season, Ed Harris has confirmed that his character, the Man in Black, will be back for Season 2.
"I was just talking to Jonah Nolan last night, who's a creator of this thing with his wife Lisa Joy, and yeah, they’re doing another season," Harris told BBC Radio 4 (via /Flim). "They’re going to do ten more episodes, and I will be involved."
The first season of Westworld only has three episodes left, and once the Season 1 finale airs, it may be quite some time before fans get to experience the next chapter in HBO's critically acclaimed sci-fi drama. According to programming president Casey Bloys, Season 2 won't likely premiere until 2018, thanks to the incredible amount of work and time that goes into producing the show.
Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Lands New Director
New Line's upcoming Mortal Kombat film reboot has found its director in Simon McQuoid.
According to Variety, the Australian filmmaker and acclaimed commercial director is in talks to helm the movie, with James Wan on board as producer and Greg Russo having written the latest draft of the script.
In addition to being an incredibly popular video game franchise, Mortal Kombat was adapted into two live-action film adaptations in the 90s, as well as a webseries called Mortal Kombat: Legacy. While New Line's film reboot has been a long time coming, Wan has made it clear he doesn't intend to rush the project and wants to be sure it's done right.
Justice League: Green Lantern Corps to Reportedly Cameo
While Warner Bros.' Green Lantern Corps movie won't hit theaters until 2020, a member of DC's intergalactic police force will reportedly appear on the big screen next year in Justice League.
According to TheWrap's overview of everything currently known about Zack Snyder's upcoming ensemble film, a member from the Green Lantern team will appear in a "key sequence" in Justice League.
Possible spoilers for Justice League follow.
While the character's identity wasn't specified, the outlet highlighted several other details about Justice League, including the previously reported news that Game of Thrones' Ciaran Hinds will play the villain Steppenwolf, who travels to Earth to reclaim the three motherboxes under the watchful care of the Atlanteans, Amazonizains and humanity.
Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Joins Han Solo Movie
Emilia Clarke, who is best known as Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones, has joined the cast of the Star Wars Han Solo stand-alone film. There's no word yet on who the actress will play, so let the speculation game begin. According to Lucasfilm, "Clarke's role will round out a dynamic cast of characters that Han and Chewie will encounter on their adventures." Alden Ehrenreich stars as Han Solo while Donald Glover will play fellow rogue Lando Calrissian in the film, which will take place in the young Corellian smuggler's life prior to his adventures in the original Star Wars. The untitled Han Solo movie will be directed Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for a 2018 release.
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AMC Considering Charging More for Blockbuster Movies
Ticket prices for high-profile Hollywood movies may soon rise, as AMC Entertainment explores the possibility of variable ticking pricing.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, AMC CFO Craig Ramsey said the company is considering a more flexible price structure after its recent acquisition of Odeon & UCI Cinemas, during a session at the MKM Partners Entertainment, Leisure and Consumer Technology Conference.
Ramsey noted that Odeon & UCI Cinemas "are further advanced in variable pricing, where tentpole movies are priced up on release," which is something AMC has discussed and considered implementing in the United States.
Who Are the Justice League Dark?
In case you haven't heard, Justice League Dark is DC's next direct-to-DVD animated movie. This film will feature Batman joining forces with John Constantine to form a new team of heroes that includes Zatanna, Swamp Thing, Deadman, Etrigan and Black Orchid. Their mission - defending the DCU from supernatural threats too strange for the regular Justice League to handle.
The Justice League Dark are a fairly new addition to the DCU, so don't feel bad if you're not familiar with this particular team. We've put together a helpful guide that breaks down the basics of the JLD and what each character from the animated film brings to the table.
If you're interested in doing a little homework before the release of the film, we can help with that, too. Here are a few graphic novels that will introduce you to the major players and possibly even influence the plot:
Apple Offers Discounted ‘Touch Disease’ iPhone Repair
Owners of the iPhone 6 Plus suffering from so-called "touch disease" can now have their phones repaired by Apple for a reduced price.
Basically, if your touch-screen is unresponsive, you can get it fixed, officially, for $149 USD.
The problem, which affects phones "dropped multiple times on a hard surface," is a malfunctioning of the iPhone 6 Plus' multi-touch screen, marked by a grey bar at the top of the screen.
According to Apple, "some iPhone 6 Plus devices may exhibit display flickering or Multi-Touch" problems after incurring the stresses associated with the phone hitting the ground.
How Minecraft Has Evolved, and the Community With It
My first Minecraft experience was in 2010 on a friend’s crappy laptop. I’d seen a few people talk about it - one of my Facebook friends kept sharing YouTube videos about this bizarre, blocky game, and while my curiosity had been sparked, I had no idea what the appeal was. Nor could I ever have guessed how much it would grow and evolve, and the community with it.
That year I played it a couple of times, struggling to build a crappy shelter for the night with vague instructions from another new player. I built a basic wood block house in the only game mode available at the time - Survival Mode. It was also pretty surprising to me that even in that time, a few updates had been added. It was oddly exciting to boot it up and not know what change I might get, and to discuss those changes with the few other people I knew who played it.
Winnie the Pooh Live-Action Film Inspired By Ted
Disney's live-action Winnie the Pooh movie, titled Christopher Robin, has found its director in World War Z helmer Marc Forster.
According to Variety, Forster will direct the movie while Alex Ross Perry is penning the script for a story that will reportedly be similar to that of Seth McFarlane's adult comedy Ted, but will offer a more family-friendly take on the "fantasy-buddy" premise.
As the film's title implies, the movie will center around Christopher Robin, the young boy in A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh book series. An animated feature based on the beloved children's franchise released back in 2011.