Monthly Archives: November 2016
Beauty and the Beast Remake Gets a Familiar-Looking Poster
The latest poster for Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast remake will look quite familiar to fans of the original 1991 Disney animated version.
The newest promo image, first revealed by the film's star Emma Watson on Twitter, shows Belle (Watson) dancing with the Beast (Dan Stevens) in a spotlight.
Beauty and the Beast poster
Hearthstone: Revealing a Sweet New Paladin Minion
Excitement around Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is building in the Hearthstone community, and we’re now at the point where we have a pretty good idea where this set is going and how it might change the way we play. Today I’m going to toss a little more fuel into the theorycrafting fire, with my second (thanks Blizz!) Mean Streets card reveal. (See the first one here.)
Introducing - Grimestreet Protector, a seven mana 6/6 Paladin rare with taunt and the battlecry “Give adjacent minions Divine Shield.”
Naughty Dog, Activision and More Confirmed for 2016 PlayStation Experience
A number of major publishers and developers, including Naughty Dog, Activision, Ubisoft, EA, and more, have been confirmed to appear at Sony's 2016 PlayStation Experience.
Specific titles were not announced alongside the list of revealed companies attending the show, but more details will be coming soon, according to a post on the PlayStation Blog.
Along with the PlayStation Showcase conference, people attending the event will be able to get their hands on "a slew" of new and upcoming PS4 and PS VR games on the show floor. To see a "near-final" list of the over 60 exhibitors attending PSX, you can check out the official announcement.
16 Times South Park Got Very Topical
South Park is unique among animated series in that the production schedule is so rapid it allows creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to spoof current events mere days or even hours after the occur. That's led to some incredibly topical episodes over the years, with the show targeting Presidential elections, celebrity scandals and various other hot news items.
That trend has certainly continued this year. South Park's 20th season has been busy poking fun at the latest Presidential race, culminating in this week's episode, "Oh, Jeez," wherein Mr. Garrison found himself beating out Hillary Clinton in a bitterly contested election.
We figured now would be a perfect time to look back at some of the other times South Park has delivered timely, insightful political commentary. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but these are the most memorably topical episodes from the past 20 years. Click through the gallery below!
A Complete Guide to Dishonored 2’s Pre-Order Bonuses
Dishonored 2 is almost here, which means it's about time to stab and slice baddies apart in supernatural style. Or you can take the pacifist route if that's your thing. That's cool too.
If you need to get up to speed, check out our Dishonored 2 preview.
As with most major releases, multiple versions of Dishonored 2 will be available when it launches on November 11. Plus, if you're planning on pre-ordering, some retailers offer much more bang (and exclusive goods) for your buck than others. If you're a more casual Dishonored fan, the standard $60 version will be just fine, but we're here to break down all the various pre-order bonuses and exclusives if you want something more.
Xbox One Continues to Lead Sales, According to Microsoft
The Xbox One was October's best-selling console, according to a statement from Microsoft.
"Xbox One was once again the best-selling console in October in the U.S., U.K. and Australia," according to results given to Microsoft by The NPD Group and GfK Entertainment.
October marks the fourth consecutive month Xbox One bested PS4 in US sales, and the second month for the UK and Australia. In July, Xbox One was the top selling 8th-generation console, but that month saw the Nintendo 3DS at the top of overall console sales.
First Look at the New King Kong
The monstrous beast of Kong: Skull Island has been shrouded in mystery, but now director Jordan Vogt-Roberts has pulled back the curtain on the first image of the new King Kong.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Vogt-Roberts discussed the scene depicted by the new image, during which photojournalist Weaver (Brie Larson) and former British SAS Officer Captain James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) find themselves on Kong's stomping ground.
The 1st look at Kong is here + #kongskullisland dir. @VogtRoberts discusses the return of the King to the big screen https://t.co/vOaEI4N2yM pic.twitter.com/CcLfeVU31L
The Magicians, The Expanse Get Season 2 Premiere Dates
Syfy has announced the premiere dates for The Magicians and The Expanse, as both shows head into their second season.
The Magicians: Season 2 will make its debut on Wednesday, January 25 at 9/8c. Additionally, Syfy will air the entire first season — read IGN's review — with a marathon that runs from 9:30 a.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 12.
For a sneak peek at what's in store for Season 2, as Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph) and his friends delve deeper into the magical world of Fillory, check out Syfy's new trailer below.
Lance Henriksen Says Alien 5 Will Be ‘Spectacular’
Alien fans shouldn't lose hope in the prospect of a fifth entry in the venerable sci-fi franchise. Aliens star Lance Henriksen is confident that director Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 will still happen, and that the sequel will be "something spectacular."
That's what Henriksen told us when we broached the subject during an interview about his guest role in DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Henriksen played the heroic android Bishop in 1986's Aliens, and he seemed excited at the prospect of reprising the role, despite the fact that Bishop wasn't exactly in the best of shape by the end of Aliens. "You know they're going to make another one. It picks up right where Aliens ended. I don't know if I'm going to be in a baggie or how I'm going to be in it."
The Witcher Funko Pop Figures Revealed
Funko has revealed a set of Pop! vinyl figures based on characters from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The five-figure lineup is due out in January and includes Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, Triss, and Eredin, King of the Wild Hunt. Check out the newly revealed figures below, courtesy of Funko.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in May 2015 and went on to win IGN's 2015 Game of the Year. IGN's review praised the massive open-world RPG's deep roleplaying, responsive combat, and great characters. Developer CD Projekt Red has since released two story expansions for The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine — both of which earned a 9 out of 10 from IGN.