Monthly Archives: March 2019
Captive State Review
Director Rupert Wyatt launched a massive franchise with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011, but since then he's been much quieter, directing indie Mark Wahlberg starrer The Gambler and taking turns on TV shows like The Exorcist. Now, after eight years, he's returning to the science fiction fray with Captive State, and though it's a world away from the big budget star vehicle he's most well known for, it's the director's best film yet with a sterling cast, moving story, and impressive effects.
Set in Chicago almost a decade after an intergalactic assault which has changed the face of the entire planet, Wyatt quickly establishes the state of play with some simple yet intelligent visual exposition, and by the time the opening credits have finished rolling you're an active part in this terrifying new world. It's a thoroughly dystopian landscape we find our protagonist Gabriel in as he navigates the leftovers of his hometown.
Avengers Endgame Trailer Breakdown
For even more on the MCU, Avengers: Endgame, and Captain Marvel, check out why we think the Avengers' new white suits are built for the Quantum Realm, what we think all the red in that trailer might mean, or why we don't trust Tony and Nebula's presence on Earth!
The new Avengers: Endgame trailer has arrived. And while Marvel is clearly intent on keeping much of the film's plot under wraps (even with the release date a mere six weeks away), there are some important new details to be gleaned from this footage.
Marvel Fixes Endgame Poster After Danai Gurira Omission
Fans were rightly miffed Thursday -- and quickly aired their frustrations on Twitter -- after seeing that Danai Gurira's name was missing from the new poster for Avengers: Endgame despite her character Okoye being featured on it.
Marvel Studios released a new version of the poster later that day featuring Gurira's and acknowledging the mistake. "She should have been up there all this time," Marvel Studios tweeted.
She should have been up there all this time. Check out the official Marvel Studios' #AvengersEndgame poster. @DanaiGurira #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/5V1veWMxlz
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 14, 2019
Shovel Knight Developer Yacht Club Games to Reveal a New Published Game
Yacht Club Games has announced that, in addition to bringing Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown, it will also be bringing with it another game that it will be publishing.
No further information was given besides a gif of what appears to potentially be some type of ninja with a sword standing in the shadows, staring out onto a ruined city while a storm rages above.
So, while this isn't Yacht Club Games' follow-up to Shovel Knight, it is part of its Yacht Club Games Publisher catalog that also includes the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack and should still be well worth a look. If you are at PAX East, you will also be able to get hands-on with this new title.
Avengers: Endgame Trailer – What Does All the Red Mean?
The new Avengers: Endgame trailer has left us in a tizzy, but we've collected ourselves and are now hard at work obsessively analyzing every last frame. One element that stands out -- aside from the team re-assembled and marching forward in brand new costumes -- is the deliberate use of the color red during its black and white flashback scenes. We also saw this used in the opening of the Super Bowl TV spot. But what does it all mean? Let’s run through some theories!
If you need, you can check out the trailer below:
And flip through this slideshow gallery to get a better look at the scenes in question.
Out Tomorrow: Which Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Blu-ray Should You Get?
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It won't be long before the latest acclaimed animated film will be available to buy. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is heading to 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 19. A number of retailers also have exclusive editions of their own. To help you choose which version you want, we've assembled the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse preorder guide below. You'll also find out about the special features to expect at the bottom of the article. Read on for the goods.
Why Netflix Failed One Day at a Time
After three critically-acclaimed seasons, Netflix has canceled One Day at a Time - a reboot of the classic Norman Lear sitcom, which centers around a Cuban-American family for its modern retelling.
Netflix released a statement via its Twitter account: "We’ve made the very difficult decision not to renew One Day At A Time for a fourth season. The choice did not come easily — we spent several weeks trying to find a way to make another season work but in the end simply not enough people watched to justify another season."
To put it mildly, the series' loyal fan base is not happy, taking to social media to vent their frustrations. Most of the disappointment stems from Netflix's lack of transparency when it comes to their cancellations. Unlike network and basic cable channels, which have viewership numbers closely tracked by Nielsen ratings, Netflix doesn't have to share its data. And most of the time, it only gives out information if something is a huge success, like Bird Box being watched by 45 million accounts in its first week.
Hawkeye’s Disney+ TV Series: Who Is Kate Bishop?
Word just dropped in Hall H at Comic-Con that the rumored Hawkeye TV show is in fact happening with Jeremy Renner starring. The Disney+ streaming show will feature Clint Barton along with the younger, female Hawkeye from the comics, Kate Bishop.
We've had a sneaking suspicion that Kate Bishop might be showing up in the MCU ever since the Avengers: Endgame trailer which seemed to possibly be hinting at the character.
Shazam! Box Office Tracking Projection Revealed
Shazam! is projected to earn as much as $40 million domestically during its opening weekend, beginning on April 5, 2019.
As reported by Variety, DC's latest film, Shazam!, if early tracking predictions hold, will beat out other films releasing that weekend - Pet Sematary and The Best of Enemies - as well as the second weekend of Dumbo and third weekend of Jordan Peele's Us.
DC is surely hoping that Shazam! will have a similar run to Aquaman, which recently crossed $1 billion at the global box office and its sequel has already been scheduled for release in theaters in 2022.
Beat Saber DLC Released Today
For those obsessed with the Jedi-like rhythm gameplay of Beat Saber, developer Beat Games has thankfully released a new track pack of songs for players to swipe to in virtau reality.
Beat Games announced the full track list for the Music Pack Vol. 1, a 10-song collection for $12.99 (or $1.99 per track individually). The collection is in collaboration with Monstercat to bring the following songs to Beat Saber:
- Till It’s Over - Tristam
- We Won’t Be Alone (feat. Laura Brehm) - Feint
- Boundless - Aero Chord
- EPIC - Tokyo Machine
- Stronger (feat. EMEL) - Stonebank
- Overkill - RIOT