Monthly Archives: June 2017
Turns Out Harry Potter Isn’t the First “Harry Potter”
Even if you aren't into Harry Potter, you are at least familiar with the name. The character, written by J.K. Rowling and portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe on screen, is one of the most iconic in pop culture. However, it turns out that the Harry Potter we all know and love isn't even the first wizard to be named Harry Potter.
We know this thanks to the latest history dump provided by Rowling over at Pottermore. If you keep up with Rowling at all, you are probably aware of her tendency to continue to provide additional information about the world she created, and the characters therein. While she hasn't written a new book about Potter and company for quite some time, Rowling can't seem to help revisiting Potter and company. This time around, she went into the history of the Potter family lineage, where she dropped the news about the first Harry Potter.
Wonder Woman Is The Highest-Grossing Movie by a Female Director
Wonder Woman is a hit with both critics and audiences, and now it's busy breaking box office records as well. The latest film in the DC Extended Universe is officially the highest-grossing live-action movie directed by a woman.
The woman in question is Patty Jenkins, who, along with star Gal Gadot, helped bring Wonder Woman to the big screen with flair. The movie has made $609.8 million worldwide, which helped Jenkins and the film surpass previous record holder Mamma Mia!, which was directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Mario Kart, Evangelion Featured in Japan VR Arcade
Bandai Namco has revealed details on VR Zone Shinjuku, which it’s billing as “Japan’s largest VR entertainment facility” and “the flagship location for the next-generation of entertainment.” VR Zone Shinjuku is set to open on July 14 in Tokyo, with reservations available now on its official site.
VR Zone Shinjuku will include 15 VR experiences including Dragon Ball VR: “Master the Kamehameha,” Evangelion VR: “The Throne of Souls,” Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix VR, and more.
Bandai Namco also described other VR experiences not based on franchises, including “exploring a fantasy world on a winged bicycle, a horror-filled dinosaur survival run, and much more.”
Get Tickets to an Advanced Screening of Atomic Blonde
The new action thriller, Atomic Blonde is heading to theaters next month, but IGN can help you see the film early.
If you are in one of the cities listed below, you can check some special fan screenings. Click the link for free tickets to a special advanced Atomic Blonde screening, which will take place on June 28th. These screenings are presented by Universal and IGN.
- Chamblee, GA
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Burbank, CA
- Plantation, FL
- New York City, NY
- Buena Park, CA
Jared Leto on If Joker Will Be in the Harley Quinn Spin-Off
Ever since it was revealed that Warner Bros. was developing a Suicide Squad spin-off, revolving around Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn and the Gotham City Sirens, one question about the project was whether it would include an appearance by Harley's on-again, off-again boyfriend, the Joker (played in Suicide Squad by Oscar winner Jared Leto).
Entertainment Tonight caught up with Leto this week while he was promoting his new HBO documentary series, The Defiant Ones, and asked him whether his Joker will be in the DC film.
Dazzler Will Appear in X-Men: Dark Phoenix
20th Century Fox's upcoming X-Men film Dark Phoenix will feature an appearance by Dazzler.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the light-manipulating mutant—who's a trained singer, dancer and actress—will appear in a minor role.
Jean Grey actress Sophie Turner confirmed the existence of Dazzler in the X-Men film universe last year, when she shared a photo of a deleted scene from X-Men: Apocalypse that shows her and Tye Sheridan's Scott Summers in a record store looking at a Dazzler album.
Modern Warfare Remastered Standalone Release Confirmed
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered will be available as a standalone release for PS4 next week, Activision has announced.
The game, which was previously only available with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare special editions, can be purchased both physically and digitally on PS4 starting June 27 for $40 USD. Along with the full campaign, it will include its original 16 base maps.
While initially only available on PS4, a standalone release for other platforms will follow sometime in the future.
Activision's announcement follows recent leaks suggesting the remastered title will soon be available as a standalone boxed game.
New Ghost Rider Team Comic Rides Into Marvel Legacy
Today Marvel Comics has been revealing the comic book titles that will comprise the publisher’s Marvel Legacy initiative this fall, and IGN is excited to share six more with you: The Defenders, Jean Grey, X-Men Gold, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Man, and brand new series, revealed here on IGN for the first time, Spirits of Vengeance.
Each title comes with a gif that hearkens back to a classic cover and then a Marvel Legacy title that pays homage to it. Check them out!
Making a Murderer: Brendan Dassey Decision Upheld
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has upheld a federal judge's decision to overturn the murder conviction of Brendan Dassey, one of the subjects of Netflix's Making a Murderer documentary series.
As BBC reports, Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, were found guilty of the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. Following the trial in 2007, both men were sentenced to life in prison. However, Dassey's conviction was overturned last August on the grounds that his confession was coerced.
Judge Dredd TV Series May Include ‘Dark Fantasy Elements’
Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley recently shared a few details about the Judge Dredd TV series, saying he'd love to see it explore "dark fantasy elements."
In addition, Kingsley told SFX Magazine (via GamesRadar) the series "will combine the macabre with the insane and the light-hearted." He added, "
a big place, after all, with 400 million stories to tell."
Kingsley also addressed how the TV format will allow for a new type of storytelling within the Judge Dredd universe, saying, "Long-form storytelling makes showing Mega-City One and its inhabitants much easier. Trying to fit all of that into a two-hour movie is very hard."