Monthly Archives: October 2018
The Secret of Venom’s Drool Revealed
Eddie Brock's abilities are continuing to evolve as Marvel's Venom series kicks off a new storyline.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Venom #7!
This new series has already left a profound impact on Eddie Brock and his symbiote alter ego, revealing the truth about the origin of the symbiotes and introducing some brand new powers for Venom (including some nifty dragon wings). The changes keep coming in issue #7, though not necessarily for the better.
Bullseye Explained: Who Is Daredevil Villain
When it comes to great Daredevil villains, the only character who can give Kingpin a run for his money is Bullseye. This deadly assassin has been a thorn in Matt Murdock's side for years. And now Netflix has revealed that he'll be making his MCU debut in Daredevil Season 3.
To help get you up to speed, here's everything you need to know about this feared killer who almost never misses his target.
Watch the video above to learn why Bullseye is dressed like Daredevil in the new season.
Xbox One October Update Adds New Avatars and Alexa, Out Today
Microsoft has released the Xbox One October update with additions to the system, including new Xbox Avatars and Xbox Skill features for interacting with Alexa and Cortana.
Detailed last month during the Inside Xbox live stream, the new Avatars for Xbox One offer more customization than the original Avatars. They were designed to be more inclusive, expressive, and creative for users to help represent the Xbox community.
The Avatar Editor features nearly unlimited skin color options, a wide range of body types, and in-depth facial details.
A new Avatar Store will offer outfits, props, and accessories that let you customize colors, and will be updated every month with new additions. Licensed items from popular brands such as Halo and Gears of War will also be available.
HBO Sets Premiere Date for True Detective Season 3
True Detective will return for Season 3 on Sunday, January 13 at 9 p.m., with Oscar winner Mahershala Ali starring, alongside Carmen Ejogo and Stephen Dorff.
According to HBO, the new season tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades and plays out in three separate time periods. Ali stars as Wayne Hays, a state police detective from Northwest Arkansas.
Check out the first photos from Season 3 below:
Much like the first season of Nic Pizzolatto's crime drama, the new season will play out over multiple time periods, with the first teaser trailer for Season 3 showing Ali as both a young detective and a grey-haired old man. The first season starred Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, while Season 2 starred Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch and Kelly Reilly. Season 2 debuted in 2015, leaving a three-year gap between installments.
Suicide Squad Director David Ayer Responds to James Gunn Hiring
David Ayer, director of 2016’s Suicide Squad, has responded to James Gunn being brought on to write and potentially direct the film’s sequel.
Ayer took to Twitter, saying he think’s Gunn is "the right man for the job."
I think it’s an incredibly brave and smart move by the studio. James is the right man for the job! https://t.co/KaVD3dQosR
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) October 9, 2018
News broke that Gunn was brought on to write and possibly direct the Suicide Squad sequel earlier this week, and Drax actor Dave Bautista showed his support of the news. Bautista has previously gone on record with his dissatisfaction in the way Disney handled the firing of Gunn.
Brie Larson Disputes Reports That She Signed a Seven-Film Deal With Marvel
Brie Larson, who is set to star as Captain Marvel in next year's standalone origin film, has denied reports that she has signed on to a seven-film deal for "multiple franchises" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As originally reported, Brie Larson was said to earn "some $5 million for next year's Captain Marvel movie" and was able to secure that payday by signing on long-term with Marvel.
Brie Larson took to Twitter to deny these reports by simply stating, "Counterpoint: this is not true."
Scarlett Johansson to Reportedly Earn $15 Million for Standalone Black Widow Movie
Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly set to earn $15 million for the upcoming standalone Black Widow movie.
As reported by THR, Johansson's salary, "equals what Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth earned for playing Captain America and Thor, respectively, in this year's Avengers: Infinity War."
Evans and Hemsworth also secured $15 million each for their appearances in Captain America: Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, and the upcoming Avengers 4.
Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost Includes Haunted Forest Horde Mode
Bungie has officially revealed the details for Destiny 2's spooky-themed mode, Festival of the Lost, which includes a new horde-style mode.
Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost will kick off on Oct. 16. The event will focus on the character Eva Levante having gone missing in the wake of the in-game events that saw beloved Cayde-6 die as the Red Legion razed the Last City. But in Festival of the Lost lore, Amanda Holliday is decorating the Tower for the season to help everyone remember the lost and celebrate their continued fight.
Festival of the Lost's biggest addition, though, is Haunted Forest. The aforementioned horde-style mode gives players 15 minutes to progress as far as possible in the Haunted Forest, wiping out as many ghouls and demons as possible along the way. Naturally, Haunted Forest grows increasingly difficult the further players progress in each run. The mode can be tackled solo or in a group with either a pre-made team or through matchmaking.
What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?
It was another big week for comic book readers, especially Spider-Man fans. Marvel debuted the epic crossover Spider-Geddon and a new story arc in the massively popular Venom. Check out our reviews for these new issues, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
Spider-Geddon #1 Review
Written by Christos Gage & Dan Slott | Drawn by Jorge Molina
Black Ops 4’s Zombies Titanic Map Makes Me Feel Like the King of the World
The tale of the R.M.S. Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage has been told by countless documentaries, a blockbuster movie, and even some weird old video games. Somehow, it’s now made its way into a Call of Duty game, of all things. As someone who completely adores the story, drama, and beauty of the doomed ship, I can safely say that Treyarch has created my most eagerly anticipated Zombies scenario yet.
The story begins with a rogue-ish group of four devising and executing a plan to steal an artifact from a safe located in the Titanic’s Millionaires Suite. The plan is foiled by a mysterious hooded figure who then – whoops! – accidentally turns everyone aboard the ship into flesh-eating zombies. Then, of course, the Titanic does what it was always fated to do: it sideswipes an iceberg.