Monthly Archives: September 2018
Captain Marvel’s Brie Larson Teases Internet-Breaking News for Tomorrow
Brie Larson, Captain Marvel herself, has teased a big announcement that, according to her, may "break the internet."
In a tweet to EW, Brie Larson mentioned that she was bored and asked a simple question, "Wanna break the internet tomorrow?"
EW responded by saying "Yes! Meet us here at noon ET. We've got something Marvel-ous in mind."
Get an Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of BoJack Horseman
Netflix's BoJack Horseman has cemented itself as one of the best comedies - animated or live-action - of the past decade, thanks in large part to its meticulously detailed world and the fascinating design of its quirky characters.
Every scene is brimming with visual gags, ridiculous animal puns and Hollywood-skewering easter eggs, to the point where it's impossible to catch them all in a single viewing - which is why a new book, BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse, should appeal to fans of all stripes (and spots).
Now available in stores, The Art Before the Horse is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the show from its earliest stages all the way through to Season 4, combining oral history-style interviews from the cast and creative team with original concept art, storyboards, and backgrounds to offer an all-encompassing look at just how much work goes into making the series. The hardcover consists of 240 pages and 300 color illustrations, so you're sure to notice plenty of hidden gems you might have missed while watching.
9 Questions About How the Purge Actually Works
On September 4, with a premiere set to be simulcast on both USA and Syfy, The Purge franchise heads to TV for a 10-episode series focusing on an all new cast of characters during the Purge's 10th anniversary.
Some are out on the streets, desperately looking for loved ones, while others are tucked away in mansions, seemingly safe while surrounded by pro-Purge one-percenters. But all of them will come face to face with extraordinary horrors and atrocities.
With a drastic dystopian alt-universe concept like The Purge comes questions, however. Many questions. Concerns and queries that, perhaps, the movies don't have time to answer. We're hoping the TV show, with 10 hours of rampaging Purge-iness, will dig into some of these often-asked inquiries.
Xbox Adaptive Controller Available Today
The Xbox Adaptive Controller, Microsoft’s flexible answer to adapting input for gamers with limited mobility, is officially available today.
Announced by Microsoft, the Xbox Adaptive Controller’s standard package can be purchased for $100, either through The Microsoft Store or GameStop Online. Extensions for the controller that can be tailored to each gamer’s specific needs, like the QuadStick, one-handed joysticks, foot pedals and more, can be purchased separately.
Complete Guide to Spider-Man’s Preorder Bonuses
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Spider-Man releases exclusively for PS4 on Friday, September 7, meaning you still have time to preorder. Preordering no longer has the same money-saving draw as it once did (unless your GCU membership is still active), but it will entitle you to some exclusive benefits. Let's take a look at who has the best price and what preorder exclusives (if any) are on offer for Spider-Man for PS4:
Marvel's Spider-Man Preorder Bonuses
Dave Bautista Thinks a Drax Spinoff Should Happen, Even If It’s Without Him
Dave Bautista may not want to work with Disney again, but he still believes a Drax standalone movie should happen even if he doesn't play the character.
Speaking to MTV International, Bautista discussed why he thinks the spinoff is a good idea, saying the film would explore the tragic backstory of Drax and his family, which Bautista says has been overlooked.
"You know, I really wish they would tell more of the story of Drax's family," Bautista said. "And I think it's a beautiful story and I think it's been lost and overlooked a little bit.
"It's a beautiful and heartbreaking emotional thing to just know where that, you know, love for his family and that heartbreak over his family being lost and murdered, where it comes from."
Predicting the Top 10 Fall Box Office Movies
Now that the summer movie season has come to a close, it’s time to look ahead to see what the fall movies have to offer. While the fall movies don’t often put up as big of numbers as their summer counterparts, there are a number of potential blockbusters waiting in the wings, but for the first time in four years, there won’t be a Star Wars movie at the end of the year, which opens up the field considerably. The end of the year is shaping up to be quite competitive though, which could leave a number of high profile releases lost in the shuffle.
While there is only one wide release opening on Christmas Day (Focus Features’ On the Basis of Sex), there are five major releases on December 21 (Alita: Battle Angel, Aquaman, Bumblebee, Holmes & Watson, and Welcome to Marwen), plus Mary Poppins Returns on December 19. This is almost exactly identical to last year’s holiday release schedule which saw the release of five new films (Downsizing, Father Figures, Pitch Perfect 3, The Greatest Showman and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) in the days before Christmas. Jumanji ($404.5 million) was the only bona fide hit of the five, although The Greatest Showman ($174.3 million) and Pitch Perfect 3 ($104.9 million) also fared well.
What We Think Apple Has in Store for the iPhone
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We are mere days away from Apple’s next special event. You may have seen the invite Apple sent last week, asking members of the press to “gather round.” Apple typically announces new iPhones in September, and this year it’s widely expected that the company will continue the tradition. For the past few months, rumors, speculation, and leaks have given us some insight into what we should expect when Apple CEO Tim Cook and company take the stage next week to announce the new iPhones.
Witcher Showrunner on Henry Cavill Casting: ‘He Was My First Meeting’
Henry Cavill has always been the first choice to portray Geralt of Rivia, according The Witcher showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich.
Cavill, who has been officially cast as Geralt in the upcoming Netflix series, met with Hissrich to discuss the role four months ago in late April, the showrunner confirmed on Twitter.
Hissrich also made sure to express her excitement about Cavill joining the project, saying "he has always been" the White Wolf in her eyes.
China Reportedly Aiming to Limit How Often People Play Games
Allegedly due to concerns of child near-sightedness, it appears China is looking to limit how long and how often some of its citizens can play video games.
As reported by Bloomberg, the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China issued a notice late last month that aims to reduce child myopia (near-sightedness) partially by reducing how long minors can play games online. This may be done by controlling the total length of online gaming sessions using age prompt systems, or simply with parental supervision.