Monthly Archives: August 2018
Dozens of Aquaman Toys Create Epic Undersea Battle at Comic-Con 2018
Update 8/3: Check out all the Mattel toys from SDCC right here.
Comic-Con is underway, and Mattel is showing off some upcoming DC figures that'll be hitting stores in late 2018. Unsurprisingly, the company will be focusing a great deal on December's Aquaman movie, with their booth featuring an epic undersea battle between rival Atlantean armies.
They also showed off a new wave of DC Multiverse figures inspired by DC's Rebirth comics and a line of Harry Potter dolls. Check out the slideshow below to see what Mattel has on display at Comic-Con right now.
Included in this lineup are several new additions to Mattel's DC Multiverse Signature series line, which features movie-based figures. Also spotlighted are a Mera-themed Barbie doll, Mattel's SDCC-exclusive Aquaman: Between Two Dooms set and a new wave of DC Comics Multiverse figures that will include pieces to construct a Lobo "Collect-and-Connect" figure.
Spider-Man Villain Movie Kraven the Hunter Reportedly in Development
Sony appears to be moving forward with its Kraven the Hunter movie, as the company is reportedly in the process of hiring a writer to pen the Spider-Man villain movie.
According to Collider, Sony is bringing on The Equalizer 2 scribe Richard Wenk to write the script. In addition to both Equalizer movies, Wenk's writing credits include The Expendables 2, The Mechanic, and 2016's The Magnificent Seven.
Kraven the Hunter
As noted by Collider, a 2017 report published by The Hollywood Reporter previously outed the possibility of a Kraven-led film. The villain, also known as Sergei Kravinoff, is a notorious big game hunter who sees Spider-Man as the ultimate catch. However, Kraven, who's never appeared in a live-action film, will have to hunt a different nemesis, as the film won't be part of Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man deal.
Spider-Man Villain Movie Kraven the Hunter Reportedly in Development
Sony appears to be moving forward with its Kraven the Hunter movie, as the company is reportedly in the process of hiring a writer to pen the Spider-Man villain movie.
According to Collider, Sony is bringing on The Equalizer 2 scribe Richard Wenk to write the script. In addition to both Equalizer movies, Wenk's writing credits include The Expendables 2, The Mechanic, and 2016's The Magnificent Seven.
Kraven the Hunter
As noted by Collider, a 2017 report published by The Hollywood Reporter previously outed the possibility of a Kraven-led film. The villain, also known as Sergei Kravinoff, is a notorious big game hunter who sees Spider-Man as the ultimate catch. However, Kraven, who's never appeared in a live-action film, will have to hunt a different nemesis, as the film won't be part of Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man deal.
Jessica Lange Is Returning for American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Jessica Lange will be returning for the upcoming American Horror Story: Apocalypse season, which serves as a Murder House/Coven crossover. Star Sarah Paulson announced the news during the show's Season 8 panel at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
Lange will be reprising her role as Constance from Murder House in Apocalypse episode 6, which Paulson is set to direct.
Speaking of returning characters, Emma Roberts confirmed she'll be playing Madison Montgomery from Coven, while Paulson will be playing both Cordelia Foxx from Coven and Billie Dean Howard from Murder House. Paulson also will be playing a new characters named Ms. Wilhemina Venable. Ryan Murphy invited "all the witches to return," though it's unclear how many will actually appear on the new season.
Jessica Lange Is Returning for American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Jessica Lange will be returning for the upcoming American Horror Story: Apocalypse season, which serves as a Murder House/Coven crossover. Star Sarah Paulson announced the news during the show's Season 8 panel at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
Lange will be reprising her role as Constance from Murder House in Apocalypse episode 6, which Paulson is set to direct.
Speaking of returning characters, Emma Roberts confirmed she'll be playing Madison Montgomery from Coven, while Paulson will be playing both Cordelia Foxx from Coven and Billie Dean Howard from Murder House. Paulson also will be playing a new characters named Ms. Wilhemina Venable. Ryan Murphy invited "all the witches to return," though it's unclear how many will actually appear on the new season.
Game of Thrones Actor Shares He Won’t Appear in Final Season
The representative of the Iron Bank, Tycho Nestoris played by Mark Gatiss in Game of Thrones will reportedly not appear in Westeros for the final season, according to ShortList.
Gatiss occasionally appeared in seasons five, six and seven of Game of Thrones and revealed the news in a recent interview.
When asked if his character survives the final season, the Sherlock writer and actor responded, “I’m not in it, so I guess I survive,” he said. “Although they might just mention offhand that I’ve had my head bitten off by a dragon off-screen or something.”
Game of Thrones Actor Shares He Won’t Appear in Final Season
The representative of the Iron Bank, Tycho Nestoris played by Mark Gatiss in Game of Thrones will reportedly not appear in Westeros for the final season, according to ShortList.
Gatiss occasionally appeared in seasons five, six and seven of Game of Thrones and revealed the news in a recent interview.
When asked if his character survives the final season, the Sherlock writer and actor responded, “I’m not in it, so I guess I survive,” he said. “Although they might just mention offhand that I’ve had my head bitten off by a dragon off-screen or something.”
WarioWare Gold May Have Revealed Nintendo’s Official Way of Saying ‘NES’
WarioWare Gold may have finally revealed the way Nintendo pronounces the name of the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System).
Players who delve into the museum section of the Japanese version can unlock various slides, including one in which Nintendo reveals the console's name is pronounced "Ness," according to Kyle McLain.
In the museum section of the Japanese version of Wario Ware Gold, you can unlock some slides showcasing the Famicom. Also included is a picture of the NES. Within the description, Nintendo themselves says that “NES” is pronounced “Ness”. pic.twitter.com/Vg5JjXgJgy
WarioWare Gold May Have Revealed Nintendo’s Official Way of Saying ‘NES’
WarioWare Gold may have finally revealed the way Nintendo pronounces the name of the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System).
Players who delve into the museum section of the Japanese version can unlock various slides, including one in which Nintendo reveals the console's name is pronounced "Ness," according to Kyle McLain.
In the museum section of the Japanese version of Wario Ware Gold, you can unlock some slides showcasing the Famicom. Also included is a picture of the NES. Within the description, Nintendo themselves says that “NES” is pronounced “Ness”. pic.twitter.com/Vg5JjXgJgy
Here’s What it Was Like to Be Obi-Wan’s Stunt Double
Nash Edgerton may not be the household name his brother, Joel Edgerton (The Gift, Warrior) is quickly becoming, but he's still a prominent figure in film and television as both a director, writer, and stuntman. In terms of his stunt work, he is probably best known for his role in the Star Wars prequel movies, as the stunt double for Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Edgerton was in attendance at the 2018 Television Critics' Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills to promote his new series on FX, titled Mr. Inbetween. Edgerton is directing all 6 episodes of the Australian crime drama, which is centered around Ray Shoesmith (Scott Ryan), a father, ex-husband, boyfriend and best friend who is attempting to juggle all those roles with his career as a criminal for hire. The series is set to premiere on FX on September 25.