Monthly Archives: September 2018
With Riggs Gone, Meet Murtaugh’s New Partner in Lethal Weapon Season 3
Martin Riggs isn't the only partner capable of raising Roger Murtaugh's blood pressure, as our exclusive sneak peek at the new season of Lethal Weapon clearly illustrates.
After Clayne Crawford was let go following allegations of on-set bad behavior last season, the popular action series tapped American Pie star Seann William Scott to fill the void left by Riggs and take over the job of driving Damon Wayans' Murtaugh crazy. Scott is playing Detective Wesley Cole, a former international CIA operative who has recently relocated to Los Angeles to be closer to his family.
Alan Wake Is Becoming a TV Show
Alan Wake still isn't getting the video game sequel that fans have spent years pining for, but Remedy Entertainment's paranormal adventure franchise will continue via another medium.
Variety reports today that a live-action Alan Wake television series is in the works, with Cloak and Dagger and Legion's Peter Calloway on board as showrunner and writer. The show will be executive produced by Remedy Creative Director Sam Lake, who created Alan Wake. Contradiction Films has partnered with Remedy to produce the show, but doesn't yet have a studio attached. The plan is to start pitching it in October once Calloway has finalized the details.
Update: Nintendo Switch Getting 6.0.0 Update Next Week
Update 9/13/2018: Nintendo has announced the Switch's 6.0.0 system update will arrive alongside the Online Service activation on September 18.
The update will be pushed out to users at 5pm PT / 8pm ET (that's September 19 at 1am UK / 10am AEST). The Nintendo eShop will undergo maintenance for 3 hours after the update is released.
While little is known about what improvements will come with 6.0.0, it will likely be responsible for enabling cloud saving and other new online features.
Switch users have also been informed that, following 6.0.0, Switch User Accounts will be tied permanently to the Nintendo Account they're currently tied to. Make sure you've linked the correct accounts before that date.
Nintendo Direct Confirmed for Tomorrow
After a week delay, Nintendo has confirmed that its previously scheduled Nintendo Switch and 3DS Direct will be airing tomorrow, September 13, at 3pm PT/6pm ET/11pm BST.
Announced via Twitter, Nintendo's upcoming 35-minute Direct was delayed from its original September 6 date due to an earthquake that struck Hokkaido, Japan.
Henry Cavill Reportedly Done as Superman
This story has been UPDATED with the statement below from Warner Bros.
Henry Cavill is reportedly done with the role of Superman.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, the actor has apparently parted ways with Warner Bros. after three films in the role. The trade paper's reporter Tatiana Siegel also tweeted: "As for who broke up with whom, Warner Bros. was the one who decided to move on from Henry Cavill."
Following Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, Cavill was in talks to cameo in the upcoming Shazam! According to THR, contract talks broke down, and the chances for a further appearance are all but through.
The Flash and Swamp Thing Join DC’s Walmart-Exclusive Line
DC is expanding its line of "Giant," Walmart-exclusive comics with the addition of books based on The Flash and Swamp Thing, as well as a third, unannounced character.
According to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (via THR), the 100-page Swamp Thing Halloween Horror Special will debut first on October 7. That will be followed by an 80-page special holiday edition comic on November 11 — details for which have not been announced at this time.
Three New iPhone Models Leak Ahead of Apple’s Event
An updated sitemap on Apple's website seems to confirm rumors of the names of the new phones its announcing during its event later today.
First reported by ATH, the Apple site lists cases for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR in the XML file associated with the site. Apple has since covered up the leak, redirecting the sitemap link to a "Be Right Back" page.
How Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 Sets Up the Sequel
Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 reinvents the wall-crawler’s mythology with a story that both pulls from the classics and forges its own new path. Based on the events of the game, the story could go in a number of directions, so here’s our breakdown of what might be in store for the sequel based on the comics and our good ol’ Spidey-sensibilities.
Warning: full spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4!
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Image Credit: Marvel Comics
Creed 2 Will Keep the Legacy of Ivan Drago Alive
In a small Philadelphia suburb on a hot summer's day, IGN was invited to visit the set of Creed II, MGM's upcoming sequel to the 2015 critically-acclaimed movie that introduced the world to Apollo Creed's son, Adonis, played by Black Panther's Michael B. Jordan.
Some spoilers follow for what we saw being filmed for Creed II!
One of the scenes we observed took place at what was supposed to be the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, but was actually a large interior set, filled with hundreds of extras dressed in formal attire as they booed and cheered Adonis' entrance to the ring. We also learned that the scene is a prelude to a fight that takes place in the first half of the film, however, we were not privy to who Adonis' opponent would be. For a look at more behind the scenes photos from Creed II, click through the slideshow below.
Shadow of the Colossus Creator’s Next Game Is In Development
Fumito Ueda, creator of Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian, has begun work on a brand new game.
Speaking to Famitsu (as translated by Gematsu), Ueda explained that the game is "a completely new title, not a sequel,” and that it's in the prototyping stage.
“We’re in a stage of various trials", Ueda explained, adding that his team at genDESIGN is "actually making our ideas to test if they’re interesting or not."
Ueda also mentions that the game is currently being backed by game design fund Kowloon Nights, and mentions that "what we’re making now doesn’t feel like an indie game." That seems to point to the fact that Ueda's longstanding partnership with Sony hasn't carried over to the latest game, at least in its early stages.