Monthly Archives: November 2019
SpongeBob SquarePants Squidward Spinoff Reportedly in the Works for Netflix
Nickelodeon and Netflix announced a partnership earlier this week that is set to "produce original animated feature films and television series" based on popular Nickelodeon characters. It seems that one of these shows will be a SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff series, which will feature everyone's favorite grumpy octopus — Squidward.
While there has been nothing official announced about the Squidward spinoff show from Netflix or Nickelodeon, The New York Times reports that the spinoff is in the works for Netflix. The upcoming show will reportedly be a music-based project that turns the focus off of the lovable sponge and onto the cantankerous octopus. Further details on the Squidward spinoff series are unknown at this time.
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Clive Owen Cast as Bill Clinton in Next Season of American Crime Story
Clive Owen will portray former President Bill Clinton in the upcoming season of American Crime Story, according to Deadline.
The third season, which will be called Impeachment: American Crime Story, is centered around the sex scandal of the Clinton presidency. The cast also currently includes Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky, Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp, and Annaleigh Ashford as Paula Jones.
Kevin Feige Asked Mark Ruffalo for Hulk Storyline Ideas
There may be more Hulk stories for the MCU to explore – at least according to Mark Ruffalo.
Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ruffalo discussed the possibility of returning to the MCU as Bruce Banner.
said, 'Hey, do you think there's any more story left here?'" Ruffalo said of a recent conversation with Marvel boss Kevin Feige. "And I said I could probably come up with a few storylines. And he said, 'Maybe you should come in and we'll have a talk.'"
That being said, Ruffalo also said he did not know whether we would actually see Hulk again in future MCU movies.
Ruffalo also responded to the recent controversy over whether Marvel movies are cinema.
How Mario Outsells Every Other Game Franchise
Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters of all-time — but just how popular is the mustachioed plumber?
You probably won't be shocked to learn that the answer is extremely popular, though just how far above the competition Nintendo's most famous son actually sits may surprise you...
Click through the gallery above or scroll down for the full breakdown!
It’s estimated that as of 2018, the Mario franchise has grossed over $30 Billion in revenue. That’s almost as much as Call of Duty, Halo, The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft and Fortnite have generated combined. If Mario were a country, he’d be one of the Top 100 most-valuable countries in the world.
Holiday Shopping Advice and the Best Holiday Deals 2019
With the holidays nearly upon us, trying to find the perfect gift and save some money gets overwhelming. Often times it seems like one needs to come at the expense of the other, but thankfully that's not the case at all. You can find great gifts on sale if you know where (and when) to look. There are plenty of ways to go about finding the best gift this holiday season. Here are some suggestions to help you along the way.
Skip the Lines, Shop Online
If you like to shop at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, or Target, pretty much anything you find in-store you'll also be able to find online. That way you can avoid the general mayhem of Christmas gift shopping. If you're hunting for a deal, be aware that 99% of the Black Friday deals publicized will be available for purchase online as well.
Joker Tops $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
Joker is about to join the billion-dollar club.
The hit movie will surpass $1 billion at the global box office today, according to Forbes. At present, the film has earned nearly $998 million worldwide, so when the box office data comes in tomorrow, Joker will likely be the latest entry to the billion-dollar club.
Joker will become the first R-rated movie to top $1 billion globally. According to Box Office Mojo, it is currently the sixth highest-grossing R-rated film domestically with over $316 million. Joker currently trails The Passion of the Christ ($370 million), Deadpool ($363 million), American Sniper ($350 million), It ($327 million) and Deadpool 2 ($324 million) on the R-rated list domesitcally.
Report: New Mass Effect Game Is Very Early in Development
A new Mass Effect game is reportedly in "very early development" at BioWare Edmonton.
As reported by Kotaku, the project is being headed by longtime series producer Mike Gamble. There are no further details on the potential game at this time.
The series' latest entry, 2017's Mass Effect: Andromeda, is largely considered the weakest game in the twelve-year-old franchise. The unfavorable reception to Andromeda reportedly led EA to put the series on hold. However, earlier this year, BioWare said Mass Effect is "very much alive."
Carrion Is a Horror Game Where YOU Are the Monster
Most video games make their playable characters people who, at the very least, have a few redeemable qualities. Max Payne might be a vengeful psychopath, but he at least meditates on how and why he got this way. Kratos doomed the mortal world to chaos in God of War III, but his fundamental belief -- that the pantheon was corrupt and inept and needed to go -- was hard to argue with.
That isn't the case in Carrion. This project, developed by Polish studio Phobia and published by Devolver Digital, is one of the few times in video games where you take control of an unambiguous, unassailable force of evil. It's also my favorite thing I played at X019’s ID@Xbox booth.
Our "hero" in Carrion is a ghastly Lovecraftian blob. It's red and organic in nature -- covered in tumorous bumps and grisly tentacles -- and without any preamble or story justification, you emerge from a pustule deep in the earth's crust and bust into a science facility ready to kill. The blob can cling to ceilings and spider up walls at a terrifying pace, and with the right stick, you can reach out with your tentacles, grab the hapless souls guarding the place, and yank them back to your waiting maw. Eating humans is how the blob gets bigger and stronger, and you get the sense that its hunger will not be sated until every living thing on earth has been assimilated within its grotesque folds.
Fortnite x Star Wars: Stormtrooper Skin Now Available
Fortnite got a Stormtrooper skin today, which is available for a limited time, and it sounds like there's more Star Wars-themed cosmetics to come.
The skin is available to buy until November 17, and costs 1,500 V-Bucks. Alternatively, it's also free to those who buy Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on the Epic Store.
The Imperial army has arrived.
The Imperial Stormtrooper is scouting the Island. Grab him in the Item Shop now! pic.twitter.com/SKhZJ4Orcz
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) November 15, 2019