Monthly Archives: August 2018
Fox Reportedly Developing Simpsons Movie Sequel, Family Guy Live-Action Hybrid Film
Fox is reportedly developing a sequel to The Simpsons Movie, a Bob's Burgers film, and an animation/live-action Family Guy film.
From The Wall Street Journal, Fox Chief Executive Stacey Snider has "emphasized a revamp of Fox's approach to animation, bringing in a new partner to replace an expired deal with DreamWorks Animation after it was acquired by Comcast Corp."
Is Netflix’s Insatiable the Worst Reviewed Show of 2018?
Netflix's Insatiable, a new dark comedy series starring Alyssa Milano (Charmed) and Debby Ryan (Sing It!), has sparked outrage from critics and pundits alike, who have called the series "an offensive mess" (among other things), especially when it comes to the topic of fat-shaming.
Insatiable centers on Patty (Ryan), a teenager who finds herself being bullied by her classmates for being overweight. When she becomes thin, Patty decides that the best way to get revenge is to enter into a beauty pageant. In order to achieve her goals, Patty teams up with Bob (Dallas Roberts), an attorney who enjoys helping beauty pageant contestants.
Dora the Explorer: First Look at Live-Action Movie Unveiled
Paramount has revealed the first look at its upcoming Dora the Explorer live-action movie.
The photo, which you can view below, features Isabela Moner as the titular character with her signature outfit and purple backpack.
Isabela Moner as Dora.
The story follows an older Dora than in the original Nickelodeon show entering high school. She'll be going on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost Inca civilization, all with the help from her monkey friend Boots and cousin Diego (Mick Moreno).
How and Where to Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone yesterday, showing off the new and improved features of its next iteration of its Note line. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date is August 24, and it comes in either a 128GB model with 6GB of RAM, or a 512GB model with 8GB of RAM.
Performance and Improvements
Inside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an upgraded Snapdragon 845 8-core CPU, and has a water/carbon fiber cooling system and "AI-based algorithm" for on-the-fly performance adjustments, something Samsung says works to improve performance in gaming.
New Rage 2 Gameplay Details Revealed
During the QuakeCon 2018 keynote, id Software and Avalanche Studios showed off new Rage 2 gameplay.
The bulk of the footage involves protagonist Walker breaking into the Eden Space Center and calling down a satellite from space while following the instructions of the original game's Dr. Kvasir. It's an extension of what was shown off during E3, but with new information and footage sprinkled in.
The wingstick, a boomerang-like projectile weapon, returns to Rage 2. An upgraded version of the wingstick can even target and kill enemies around corners by showing a trajectory line prior to throwing the weapon.
The Most Controversial Horror Movies Ever
The horror genre is one of the most controversial storytelling styles in the world. The whole genre is based on the most terrible things that people can think of, and depicting those evils can get filmmakers into hot water in a wide variety of ways. Horror movies have been banned, hauled into court, chopped up by studios and protested en masse.
And while controversial horror movies seem to come out almost every year, history has elevated some of these disturbing motion pictures to legendary status. As Slender Man hits theaters, let's take a look at some films which made headlines for their treatment of violence, sexuality, political and religious commentary, and sometimes even creepier stuff.
$900 Resident Evil 2 Remake Japanese Special Edition Includes a Bluetooth Typewriter Keyboard
The upcoming Resident Evil 2 remake is receiving an official Lexington typewriter USB keyboard with the Japanese Premium Edition of the game, and it will only set you back about $900 US.
This Lexington vintage typewriter is bluetooth enabled, comes with a charging cable, reportedly has an active battery life of up to seven days, and is compatible with Windows computers and MacOS, as well as iOS a Android devices. The keyboard apparently cannot be used with the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game.
Interestingly, the typewriter design tries to keep things as traditional as possible, with the return bar acting as an additional enter key, and the paper feeder acting as a scrolling tool and volume knob.
All 20 Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies Getting 10th Anniversary IMAX Re-Release
Marvel Studios is celebrating 10 years of filmmaking with the Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Film Festival which will see all 20 MCU films re-released in IMAX from August 30 - September 6.
Announced by Marvel & IMAX (and first reported by Mashable), this celebration of the MCU will kick off in the US and Canada with Iron Man on August 30.
Doom Eternal Gameplay, Story Details Revealed
During the official QuakeCon 2018 keynote, id Software showed off a bevy of new gameplay footage for Doom Eternal.
First up was a full seven minutes of gameplay from Doom Eternal that showed off new gameplay elements, including the Doom Slayer 2.0. Players will control this updated Slayer, complete with new armor, a shoulder-mounted cannon with a flamethrower, an extendable arm blade for melee attacks and a new dash ability.
Upgraded guns were also shown off, including the Super Shotgun's new Meat Hook attachment that pulls the Slayer towards demons, letting you get up close and personal before blowing them to bits.
The footage also introduces enemies, both old and new. This includes the Pain Elemental, Archvile and Arachnotron from previous Doom titles, while new enemies include the Doom Hunter and corrupted Marauders. The game's new "destructible demons" system shows enemies literally being torn apart progressively as you take them down.
Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Sneak Peek: Tommy and Wes Return
The Power Rangers franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary this month on August 28, and as IGN exclusively revealed last month, the latest iteration in the series, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, returns with new episodes beginning Saturday, August 25 at 12 p.m., with a special anniversary episode airing Tuesday, August 28 at 8 p.m.
IGN has an exclusive sneak peek at the trailer for Super Ninja Steel's upcoming episodes, including a first look at the anniversary installment that features iconic Rangers Tommy Oliver (Jason David Frank) and Wes Collins (Jason Faunt) back in action. Check it out in the player above.