Monthly Archives: May 2018
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What Happened to Killmonger’s Mom in Black Panther?
Warning! Black Panther SPOILERS follow below. Check out our SPOILER-FREE review right here.
In the opening moments of Marvel's Black Panther, we see a young Erik "Killmonger" Stevens (Michael B. Jordan) playing basketball with friends, while his father, N'Jobu (Sterling K. Brown), was up in their apartment plotting some kind of scheme with his counterpart, Zuri.
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has revealed exactly what N'Jobu and Zuri were planning in their Oakland apartment. This information comes from the upcoming Black Panther Blu-ray release on May 15.
Marvel Shows Off 20 Iron Man Armors for New Comic Series
This June, Marvel's eccentric billionaire returns in an all-new series, titled Tony Stark Iron Man.
In the slideshow below, there are images of 20 incredible new innovative armors that you'll be able to add to your comic book collection when all of the variant covers of issue #1 debut in June.
In a recent press release, Marvel Comics revealed what readers can expect from this series going forward:
"This summer, everyone’s favorite futurist will embark on a new set of adventures with an all-new creative team! Fresh off a historic run of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN -- including a final red-hot arc featuring the appearance of the Red Goblin that has taken retailers and fans by storm -- Dan Slott is joined by rising superstar artist Valerio Schiti as they take the reins of one of Marvel’s most beloved Avengers, bringing readers new stories, new secrets, and of course, new armor."
God of War Director on Alleged Death of Single-Player Games
As multiplayer games continue to rise in popularity, there's been speculation in recent years that single-player games are dying. God of War director Cory Barlog recently weighed in with his thoughts on the matter and discussed why he believes there's still very much a place for story-driven single-player experiences in gaming.
"Single-player games are the phoenix at this point," Barlog said on the latest episode of IGN Expert Mode. "We go through the ebb and flow. Games change by the different creatives that get involved and say, 'I have this crazy idea.'"
Heathrow Airport Adds Star Wars-Themed Arrivals and Departures for May the 4th
London's Heathrow Airport has created a Star Wars-themed arrivals and departures board for May the 4th.
Heathrow Airport's official Twitter account shared the Star Wars Day design, which can be seen in one of the advertising spots next to the real departures board. The board comes complete with Star Wars font, a small Tie Fighter decal, and is packed with references to the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars-themed departures board at London's Heathrow Airport, via Twitter
God of War’s Director on How *That* Moment Came to Be
It’s no secret that Sony Santa Monica’s God of War for PlayStation 4 is the very definition of a massive hit. It’s garnered glowing reviews across the board, including being called a Masterpiece by IGN. It’s quickly become the fastest selling PS4 exclusive to date. And its phenomenal ending has left us anticipating more.
But none of these were certainties during production. Which is why sitting down and speaking with the game’s creative director Cory Barlog, who came back to the franchise after an extended break, is so fascinating. The trials and tribulations of getting to the God of War that we all played were vast. There were so many risks in removing Kratos from his Greek origins, completely changing the game’s camera and presentation, and hinging the entire thing on the emotional core of a father-son relationship.
Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Ending After Season 4
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is ending after four seasons.
Deadline reports the Netflix comedy series will wrap with Season 4. The first six episodes of the final season will premiere on the streaming service on May 30. The final seven episodes will debut at a later date.
Netflix and producer Universal Television are reportedly in talks to make an Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt movie, which would bring the series to an end. Co-creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock would pen the screenplay.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt made its debut in 2015 and has enjoyed plenty of critical success during its run. It was a Best Comedy nominee for last year's Emmys and in IGN's Season 3 review, we say the series "is as hilarious and weird as ever."
Why Does Thanos’ Chin Look Like That?
Avengers: Infinity War left fans with a lot of burning questions, but perhaps none more important than this - "Why does Thanos have such a funny-looking chin?" Thanos is definitely one of the more unusual-looking villains to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And there's a reason for that. Here's a quick breakdown of why Thanos looks the way he does and why he bears more than a passing resemblance to a certain DC villain.
Thanos is a member of a race called the Eternals, a powerful race of beings who live on Saturn's moon Titan. The Eternals were created by the godlike beings known as Celestials as part of an ongoing cosmic experiment with evolution. Along with the Eternals, the Celestials also created a companion race called Deviants. Where Eternals are generally attractive and peaceful, Deviants are hideous and warlike.
T.J. Miller’s Weasel Won’t Be in X-Force, Confirms Ryan Reynolds
T.J. Miller will not be in X-Force, Ryan Reynolds has confirmed.
Speaking to the New York Times, Reynolds revealed Miller won't appear as Weasel in the ensemble film. Miller was accused of sexual misconduct and abuse last year, which Reynolds declined to comment on.
Earlier this year, Deadpool 2 producer Lauren Shuler Donner said it was too late to drop Miller from the sequel, which opens in theaters on May 15 in the UK, May 16 in Australia, and May 18 in the US.
Arrested Development Season 5 Will Feature Jeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor will be featured in Arrested Development Season 5.
Entertainment Weekly reports the George Bluth Sr. actor will indeed return for the new season, which wrapped production in November. This is around the same time the actor departed Amazon's Transparent last year over two separate allegations of sexual harassment. Tambor denied the allegations in a statement.
"I've already made clear my deep regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being aggressive, but the idea that I would deliberately harass anyone is simply and utterly untrue," Tambor said at the time. "Given the politicized atmosphere that seems to have afflicted our set, I don't see how I can return to Transparent."