Monthly Archives: September 2017
Liam Neeson: I’m ‘Unretired’ From Action Movies
Turns out Liam Neeson isn't ready to stop kicking butt on the big screen after all.
In March 2015, the Taken and Non-Stop star said he would likely retire from making action films within two years time. "If God spares me and I’m healthy,” Neeson responded when asked how much longer he could star in action films. “But after that, I’ll stop
I think.”
“I’m in a very, career-wise, great place,” Neeson added in the 2015 chat with The Guardian. “The success of certainly the Taken films, Hollywood seems to see me in a different light. I get sent quite a few action-oriented scripts, which is great. I’m not knocking it. It’s very flattering. But there is a limit, of course.”
Marvel Legacy’s Big Questions Addressed by Marvel EiC
Marvel Legacy #1 by Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic and a host of other Marvel artists is here and it’s filled with huge revelations about the Marvel Universe that set up the publisher’s next relaunch. We conducted an email interview with Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso about what to make of these big twists and turns (including that big character return they've been teasing).
Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Marvel Legacy #1!
Art by Esad Ribic. (Marvel Comics)
Hellboy: Perlman Refuses to Talk Anymore About Reboot
Former Hellboy star Ron Perlman is refusing to answer questions from fans about his thoughts on the upcoming reboot, which stars David Harbour as its titular lead.
When asked during an AMA on Reddit how he feels about the upcoming movie in light of the photos that were recently revealed, which offer a first look at Harbour's Hellboy, Perlman replied, "I've made my peace with it. I refuse to answer any questions about it."
Perlman starred as Hellboy in Guillermo del Toro's 2004 live-action adaption, as well as the 2008 sequel, Hellboy II: The Golden Army. He also voiced the character in a couple of TV movies, as well as the 2008 video game Hellboy: The Science of Evil.
Who Is Wonder Woman’s Brother?
This week is a big ones for DC fans following the ongoing DC Rebirth saga. Wonder Woman #31, Action Comics #988 and Detective Comics #965 have offered new insight into ongoing mysteries like the identity of Mr. Oz and the whereabouts of Wonder Woman's long-lost twin brother. Scroll down to find out what big developments unfolded this week.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Wonder Woman #31, Action Comics #988 and Detective Comics #965!
James Cameron, Deadpool Director Talk Terminator Reboot
James Cameron and Tim Miller have come forward to share new details about the upcoming Terminator reboot, which will be released in theaters on July 26, 2019.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Cameron offered a few hints about the film's story, shedding light on how Arnold Schwarzenegger's character will be handled in the film."The beauty of it is: He's a cyborg," he said, explaining that because the organic component is on the outside, he would appear to age normally.
"There's this idea that flesh sort of sheaths over a metal endo-skeleton. So that would age normally. So, obviously he's one that's been in action and operation for a long time," Cameron said. Last month, Cameron hinted at Schwarzenegger's role in the upcoming film, teasing the possibility of him playing the person whose DNA was used as the basis for the T-800.
Elite: Dangerous’ Mysterious Aliens Start Attacking Players
The fifth major update of the Horizons season has been released for Elite: Dangerous, bringing with it the arrival of the Thargoids.
Dubbed Horizons 2.4 – The Return, the new update features an ongoing story arc where commanders find themselves caught up in a battle against the mysterious aliens, whose history dates back the release of the original Elite in 1984. Players will need to employ new strategies and develop new technologies in order to contend with the threat the Thargoids pose to humanity.
The story of the Thargoids can be found in the extended fiction of the Elite franchise, as well as Frontier: Elite II and Frontier: First Encounters. The events that transpire in Elite: Dangerous are set over 50 since those of Frontier: First Encounters.
TWD Cast and Creators Talk What It Means to Reach Episode 100
When The Walking Dead debuted in 2010, few would have predicted it would become one of the most successful TV series airing today. But the series not only found an audience, it found a huge one – turning it into a massive international hit.
When The Walking Dead returns for Season 8 on October 22nd, it will kick off with a season premiere that also serves as the show’s 100th episode. During a visit to the Atlanta set of the series, while episode 100 was being filmed, we got to see a couple of different scenes being filmed – scenes that would turn out to be the ones that bookend the Season 8 trailer that debuted during San Diego Comic-Con.
In the first, Father Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) finds himself in big trouble, as he's confronted by Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), who warns Gabriel he better have his “s**tin’ pants” on. The other scene certainly raised eyebrows, as it found Rick (Andrew Lincoln) looking many years older. Rick wasn’t the only character in that scene, but for now, we’ll stay quiet on who else he was interacting with…
Agents of Mayhem Dev Volition Reportedly Hit by Layoffs
Agents of Mayhem developer Volition has reportedly been hit by layoffs this week.
According to Kotaku, more than 30 people have been let go from the Saints Row studio that's located in Illinois. That apparently includes the layoff of Volition general manager Dan Cermak.
Deep Silver is reportedly dissatisfied with sales of Agents of Mayhem, which released last month. IGN has reached out to the publisher for comment.
Volition was acquired by Deep Silver back in 2013, after THQ was dissolved. The developer is also known for the Red Faction franchise.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter New Christmas Experience Details Revealed
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort will debut a new Christmas experience this year.
The Christmas experience previously announced by Universal will run from November 18, 2017 to January 6, 2018, during which Hogsmeade and its storefronts will be decked out with uniquely-themed decorations, along with special holiday themed food, drink and entertainment.
Hogwarts Castle will be getting a Christmas makeover.
James Cameron Stands By His Wonder Woman Criticism
Despite facing criticism for his own critique of Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman, Terminator and Avatar filmmaker James Cameron is not backing down on his opinion of the film.
The director recently vocalized his belief the film was actually "a step backwards" in terms of female representation in Hollywood. After reactions, including that of Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins, criticized Cameron for his remarks, the director has doubled down, telling The Hollywood Reporter that he "stands by" those beliefs.