Monthly Archives: November 2019
60 Images of Aliens, Weapons and Tech From The Mandalorian
Full spoilers follow for The Mandalorian's first episode.
The first episode of The Mandalorian premiered Tuesday morning on Disney+, and there are enough new gadgets, aliens, creatures and planets to fill a Star Wars movie. So we've rounded up a slideshow of all the new (and familiar) gizmos and creatures that showed up in the first segment.
As noted above, the slideshow is filled with spoilers, so watch the episode first! In our review of the first episode, we said the series "may not have nailed its tone yet, but this is still a thrilling trip to a new corner of a galaxy far, far away." The next episode drops on Friday.
The Mandalorian’s Werner Herzog Has Never Seen a Star Wars Film, Prefers WrestleMania
Werner Herzog, the infamous director behind Nosferatu, Grizzly Man, and dozens of other arthouse cinema classics, is once again dipping his toes into more conventional Hollywood fare by starring in Disney Plus’ The Mandalorian. Despite playing one of the series’ key roles (a client of the titular bounty hunter), Herzog says he has never seen a single Star Wars film. But he sure does enjoy the occasional WrestleMania match.
Herzog, speaking to Variety in a new interview, had some kind words to say about The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau, despite saying he’s never seen a film Favreau has made. Favreau himself approached Herzog directly to portray the mysterious client.
Inside Xbox at X019 Streaming on IGN: Full Schedule
Join IGN for Microsoft's Inside Xbox livestream, live from the X019 fan event in London on November 14 at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm UK.
Immediately following Inside Xbox, we'll have a live post-stream show featuring a recap of all of the big announcements, special guests from Xbox including Xbox Chief Phil Spencer, tons of developers from some of X019's biggest games, studio special and more!
We'll kick things off with a pre-show at 11:45am PT/2:45pm ET/7:45pm UK with our predictions and more. Get hyped, Xbox fans!
How to Watch Inside Xbox X019
Here’s how you can follow the action as it happens:
Avengers: Endgame Deleted Scene on Disney+ Shows Tony Stark With Adult Daughter
Disney+ has finally launched and is available to the public. Filled with tons of Disney Originals, Marvel movies, Star Wars movies and shows, and a whole lot more, you'll have plenty of stuff to keep you entertained for days. Perhaps one of the most anticipated Marvel movies that was recently announced as a Disney+ launch title is Avengers: Endgame. The Disney+ version is filled with tons of directors' commentaries, tributes, and deleted scenes — one of which shows Tony Stark with an adult version of his daughter, Morgan.
Apple VR / AR Headset Reportedly in Development
Apple is reportedly planning on jumping into the VR and AR headset wars, according to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the company’s plans.
Apple plans to release a standalone VR and AR headset by 2021 or 2022, Bloomberg reports, with the devices aiming to focus on gaming, watching video content, and enabling virtual meetings. Apple reportedly intends to release a pair of AR glasses as early as 2023 as well.
Where’s this technology stemming from? The 2020 iPad Pro will feature an additional camera, plus what Bloomberg describes as a “small hole” that helps enable a 3D system. Apple also plans to implement the 3D system on iPhones later in 2020, where they’ll be paired with a 5G network. The 3D sensor system is described as a more advanced version of Apple’s Face ID sensor.
How The Mandalorian’s Big Reveal Evokes a Classic Manga Series
Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Mandalorian: Episode 1!
The first episode of The Mandalorian has landed on Disney+, and as promised, it ends with a major twist that could have far-reaching ramifications for the franchise. However, this twist is important for reasons other than plot. It also tells us that The Mandalorian is drawing inspiration from some unexpected sources. This series is shaping up to be the Star Wars version of the classic manga series Lone Wolf and Cub.
Read on to see how The Mandalorian evokes this seminal tale and why it's just the latest example of the Star Wars franchise paying tribute to Japanese storytellers.
Red Dead Online: Red Ben Clempson Legendary Bounty Available This Week
The Internet Reacts to Old Sonic vs. New Sonic Movie Design
The Sonic redesign for the upcoming live-action movie is here, and fans seem overall quite pleased. The design looks much more like the stylized, wide-eyed look that anyone who’s played a modern-day Sonic game or watched Sonic Boom would recognize. But time is a fickle mistress, so we’ve gone ahead and rounded up some hot takes from when the original design was revealed and compared them to new reactions. Let’s not forget that the original was so divisive that it inspired a slew of memes about other video game characters with teeth.
GRID Developer Says 40 Car Mode on Stadia Is ‘Not Possible with Other Hardware’
Google Stadia is set to launch later this week, with a lineup of 12 games, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and Destiny 2. There are also a handful of games that are confirmed for Stadia post-launch, including GRID, which is looking to offer players on the streaming service something unique.
Star Wars: When Does The Mandalorian Take Place?
With the debut of the Disney+ streaming service, a brand new chapter of the Star Wars saga is officially underway. The Mandalorian revolves around an enigmatic bounty hunter plying his trade in a lawless corner of the galaxy.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the new series is also the most basic - when does it take place? Read on for a detailed breakdown of when the series is set and why this time period is so pivotal to the franchise.
