It looks like Owen Wilson will be joining Marvel’s Loki series on Disney+. According to ComicBook.com, the Wedding Crashers and Royal Tenenbaums actor has been cast in a “major role,” although the identity of his character is still a mystery. IGN reached out to Disney for confirmation but did not hear back by time of publication. We will update this post with any information we learn. Update: Variety has confirmed with its sources that this casting news is indeed true. Wilson would be joining lead actor Tom Hiddleston in a story that picks up with the past version of Loki who made off with the Tesseract in Avengers: Endgame. Another casting report for the Loki series says that Yesterday's Sophia Di Martino has joined as Hiddleston’s co-star -- and that she may be playing a female version of Loki. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-phase-4-official-lineup&captions=true"] Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said the Loki show will tie into the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is no surprise given that Loki and the good doctor are both powerful sorcerers who have crossed paths before. The Loki series is part of Marvel's Phase 4 lineup, which also includes Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, What If...?, Hawkeye, Thor: Love and Thunder, and an untitled third Spider-Man movie. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2014/09/16/top-25-marvel-villains"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joshua is Senior Features Editor at IGN. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.

It looks like Owen Wilson will be joining Marvel’s Loki series on Disney+. According to ComicBook.com, the Wedding Crashers and Royal Tenenbaums actor has been cast in a “major role,” although the identity of his character is still a mystery. IGN reached out to Disney for confirmation but did not hear back by time of publication. We will update this post with any information we learn. Update: Variety has confirmed with its sources that this casting news is indeed true. Wilson would be joining lead actor Tom Hiddleston in a story that picks up with the past version of Loki who made off with the Tesseract in Avengers: Endgame. Another casting report for the Loki series says that Yesterday's Sophia Di Martino has joined as Hiddleston’s co-star -- and that she may be playing a female version of Loki. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-phase-4-official-lineup&captions=true"] Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said the Loki show will tie into the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is no surprise given that Loki and the good doctor are both powerful sorcerers who have crossed paths before. The Loki series is part of Marvel's Phase 4 lineup, which also includes Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, What If...?, Hawkeye, Thor: Love and Thunder, and an untitled third Spider-Man movie. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2014/09/16/top-25-marvel-villains"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joshua is Senior Features Editor at IGN. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.

Following the release of the newest trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake – which is technically a theme song trailer – numerous teases have been revealed for the upcoming game. Below are 75+ new screenshots from the latest trailer, including everything from Cloud at the Honey Bee Inn to Moogles and Chocobos. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] In our FF7 Remake trailer breakdown, we noted the new shots have confirmed several returning factors from the original game, along with fresh, contemporary story elements that seem to have been added. Cloud is seen cross-dressing for the first time, along with shots of Red XIII, Scarlet, Professor Hojo, Reeve Tuesti, and more familiar characters. The newest trailer can be watched in all it's glory, below!  [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/final-fantasy-7-remake-theme-song-trailer"] In terms of differences from the original, IGN's Joe Skrebels said, "One of these moments seems to be taking place in Nibelheim, which doesn't fit Remake's supposed timeline. It could be that the Remake extends further into the story than previously expected, or includes a flashback (not unlike the opening to Final Fantasy 15), but the presence of Barret in the same shots could mean these are hallucinations or dream sequences of some kind." [poilib element="accentDivider"]  

Following the release of the newest trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake – which is technically a theme song trailer – numerous teases have been revealed for the upcoming game. Below are 75+ new screenshots from the latest trailer, including everything from Cloud at the Honey Bee Inn to Moogles and Chocobos. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] In our FF7 Remake trailer breakdown, we noted the new shots have confirmed several returning factors from the original game, along with fresh, contemporary story elements that seem to have been added. Cloud is seen cross-dressing for the first time, along with shots of Red XIII, Scarlet, Professor Hojo, Reeve Tuesti, and more familiar characters. The newest trailer can be watched in all it's glory, below!  [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/final-fantasy-7-remake-theme-song-trailer"] In terms of differences from the original, IGN's Joe Skrebels said, "One of these moments seems to be taking place in Nibelheim, which doesn't fit Remake's supposed timeline. It could be that the Remake extends further into the story than previously expected, or includes a flashback (not unlike the opening to Final Fantasy 15), but the presence of Barret in the same shots could mean these are hallucinations or dream sequences of some kind." [poilib element="accentDivider"]  

This week on the IGN UK Podcast, Dale and Matt get very hype about all their nostalgic memories being made anew thanks to a brand new Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer. We talk how to pronounce Jenova, Red XIII's voice, the gloom of the Shinra building... everything you could think of, aside from Cloud's cross dressing, which we somehow overlooked. That's why he's in the thumbnail for this episode: the dress may not get a mention, but it's certainly not forgotten. Jesse's on the show too, and has been playing the Disintegration beta with some of the other IGN guys. There's mixed thoughts a-plenty on that one, but with a sprinkling of hope. There's also some discussion about Warcraft 3 Reforged, the remaster of the classic 2002 Blizzard RTS that's both a fantastic visit to the past and a failure to meet a lofty promise. As ever, there's also a cool listener-submitted game and our responses to your feedback. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com IGN UK Podcast #523: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Hype [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"]

• IGN UK Podcast #523: Doom Eternal Might Be the Best FPS... Ever?
• IGN UK Podcast #522: How 'bout Them Delays?
• IGN UK Podcast #521: Rik Waller is Kingpin, Confirmed
• IGN UK Podcast #520: Witcher Interview and Chat + Wot We Did Over Christmas
• IGN UK Podcast #519: The Big 2020 Preview Bonanza

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This week on the IGN UK Podcast, Dale and Matt get very hype about all their nostalgic memories being made anew thanks to a brand new Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer. We talk how to pronounce Jenova, Red XIII's voice, the gloom of the Shinra building... everything you could think of, aside from Cloud's cross dressing, which we somehow overlooked. That's why he's in the thumbnail for this episode: the dress may not get a mention, but it's certainly not forgotten. Jesse's on the show too, and has been playing the Disintegration beta with some of the other IGN guys. There's mixed thoughts a-plenty on that one, but with a sprinkling of hope. There's also some discussion about Warcraft 3 Reforged, the remaster of the classic 2002 Blizzard RTS that's both a fantastic visit to the past and a failure to meet a lofty promise. As ever, there's also a cool listener-submitted game and our responses to your feedback. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com IGN UK Podcast #523: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Hype [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"]

• IGN UK Podcast #523: Doom Eternal Might Be the Best FPS... Ever?
• IGN UK Podcast #522: How 'bout Them Delays?
• IGN UK Podcast #521: Rik Waller is Kingpin, Confirmed
• IGN UK Podcast #520: Witcher Interview and Chat + Wot We Did Over Christmas
• IGN UK Podcast #519: The Big 2020 Preview Bonanza

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Bong Joon-ho has explained the reason behind the title of his 2019 film, revealing that "Parasite" has a dual meaning in this case. In a Q&A session on Parasite's home entertainment release, Joon-ho addressed some of the decisions that were made behind-the-scenes of Parasite, as he admitted that the title of the Oscar-nominated film could have been a "risky" choice for them. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/20/igns-best-movie-of-2019"] "[It] was considered almost a little risky and dangerous," he said. "Particularly the marketing team was pretty hesitant because, in Korea, the word 'parasite' has a very realistic and negative connotation." Joon-ho went on to explain that the title could be perceived in a couple of different ways, as it has a metaphorical double-meaning that could refer to either of the two central families in the South Korean dark-comedy thriller. "Because the story is about the poor family infiltrating and creeping into the rich house, it seems very obvious that Parasite refers to the poor family, and I think that's why the marketing team was a little hesitant," he explained. "But if you look at it the other way, you can say that rich family, they're also parasites in terms of labor. They can't even wash dishes, they can't drive themselves, so they leech off the poor family's labor. So both are parasites." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=oscars-2020-igns-reviews-of-the-best-picture-nominees&captions=true"] Joon-ho's Parasite was recently nominated in six Oscar categories, including Best Director, Original Screenplay, Production Design, and Film Editing. It is also the first-ever Korean film to have been nominated for Best Picture, as well as the first from the country to receive a nomination in the International Feature Film category, per the LA Times. In our review of Parasite, we commended Joon-ho for crafting "a stellar dark comedy about class warfare", saying he is "a virtuoso director at the very top of his game." IGN also named it the best movie of 2019 and one of the best movies of the past decade. The story is set to transition to the small screen in the near future, as Joon-ho is turning Parasite into an HBO limited series. Originally reported by Yahoo Movies. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Bong Joon-ho has explained the reason behind the title of his 2019 film, revealing that "Parasite" has a dual meaning in this case. In a Q&A session on Parasite's home entertainment release, Joon-ho addressed some of the decisions that were made behind-the-scenes of Parasite, as he admitted that the title of the Oscar-nominated film could have been a "risky" choice for them. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/20/igns-best-movie-of-2019"] "[It] was considered almost a little risky and dangerous," he said. "Particularly the marketing team was pretty hesitant because, in Korea, the word 'parasite' has a very realistic and negative connotation." Joon-ho went on to explain that the title could be perceived in a couple of different ways, as it has a metaphorical double-meaning that could refer to either of the two central families in the South Korean dark-comedy thriller. "Because the story is about the poor family infiltrating and creeping into the rich house, it seems very obvious that Parasite refers to the poor family, and I think that's why the marketing team was a little hesitant," he explained. "But if you look at it the other way, you can say that rich family, they're also parasites in terms of labor. They can't even wash dishes, they can't drive themselves, so they leech off the poor family's labor. So both are parasites." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=oscars-2020-igns-reviews-of-the-best-picture-nominees&captions=true"] Joon-ho's Parasite was recently nominated in six Oscar categories, including Best Director, Original Screenplay, Production Design, and Film Editing. It is also the first-ever Korean film to have been nominated for Best Picture, as well as the first from the country to receive a nomination in the International Feature Film category, per the LA Times. In our review of Parasite, we commended Joon-ho for crafting "a stellar dark comedy about class warfare", saying he is "a virtuoso director at the very top of his game." IGN also named it the best movie of 2019 and one of the best movies of the past decade. The story is set to transition to the small screen in the near future, as Joon-ho is turning Parasite into an HBO limited series. Originally reported by Yahoo Movies. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

If you've never played the original Final Fantasy 7, this article reveals elements of the plot that will be included in what could be the latter sections of the Remake. [poilib element="accentDivider"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/final-fantasy-7-remake-theme-song-trailer"] The latest trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake is billed as a theme song reveal, but it includes a lot, lot more besides that - some shots confirm we'll be seeing faithful remakes of elements from the original, and other choices seem to indicate that the story's being remixed a little. We already knew Cloud's crossdressing sequence would be included in the Remake, but this is the first time we've been shown Cloud in all his finery, and his trip to the Honey Bee Inn. We're also shown party member Red XIII, not to mention getting looks at the likes of Professor Hojo, Reeve Tuesti, Scarlet (complete with a human footstool), and a new character to FF7 remake, Roche. There's a lot more besides - we see flashes of the bike chase battle sequence, running up the hilariously long Shinra HQ staircase, a Leviathan Summon, and a Chocobo & Moogle Summon. Social media has already lit up with positive responses to how much familiar content is making it into the remake. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] However, the original game's Midgar section is around 5 hours long, and we know Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be the length of a traditional game, which means perhaps more interesting are the shots that seem to confirm changes to the original. Primarily, we see meetings and battles with antagonist Jenova that don't fit in the original Midgar section, while a scene with Sephiroth – who is all but absent from FF7's opening sections - also looks out of place. We also see Cloud wielding what looks like the Mythril Saber rather than his Buster Sword, which he doesn't acquire until after the Midgard section in the original. Similarly, Leviathan only becomes available in Disc 2 of the original game. One of these moments seems to be taking place in Nibelheim, which doesn't fit Remake's supposed timeline. It could be that the Remake extends further into the story than previously expected, or includes a flashback (not unlike the opening to Final Fantasy 15), but the presence of Barret in the same shots could mean these are hallucinations or dream sequences of some kind. [ignvideo url="https://uk.ign.com/videos/final-fantasy-7-remake-gets-delayed-by-a-month-ign-now"] It's a puzzle fans are already trying to piece together, and social media will be a more fascinating place for the next few weeks as people get to grips with what they're being shown. A previous FF7 Remake trailer premiered at The Game Awards 2019, spotlighting Cloud and showing off footage of his allies as they fight enemies in Midgar. Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be released on April 10 after receiving a short delay. If you've had a pre-order, make sure it's still coming, as Square Enix may cancel it. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

If you've never played the original Final Fantasy 7, this article reveals elements of the plot that will be included in what could be the latter sections of the Remake. [poilib element="accentDivider"] [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/final-fantasy-7-remake-theme-song-trailer"] The latest trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake is billed as a theme song reveal, but it includes a lot, lot more besides that - some shots confirm we'll be seeing faithful remakes of elements from the original, and other choices seem to indicate that the story's being remixed a little. We already knew Cloud's crossdressing sequence would be included in the Remake, but this is the first time we've been shown Cloud in all his finery, and his trip to the Honey Bee Inn. We're also shown party member Red XIII, not to mention getting looks at the likes of Professor Hojo, Reeve Tuesti, and Scarlet (complete with a human footstool). There's a lot more besides - we see flashes of the bike chase battle sequence, running up the hilariously long Shinra HQ staircase, and the Leviathan Summon. Social media has already lit up with positive responses to how much familiar content is making it into the remake. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-7-remake-over-100-screenshots&captions=true"] However, the original game's Midgar section is around 5 hours long, and we know Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be the length of a traditional game, which means perhaps more interesting are the shots that seem to confirm changes to the original. Primarily, we see meetings and battles with antagonist Jenova that don't fit in the original Midgar section, while a scene with Sephiroth – who is all but absent from FF7's opening sections - also looks out of place. We also see Cloud wielding what looks like the Mythril Saber rather than his Buster Sword, which he doesn't acquire until after the Midgard section in the original. Similarly, Leviathan only becomes available in Disc 2 of the original game. One of these moments seems to be taking place in Nibelheim, which doesn't fit Remake's supposed timeline. It could be that the Remake extends further into the story than previously expected, or includes a flashback (not unlike the opening to Final Fantasy 15), but the presence of Barret in the same shots could mean these are hallucinations or dream sequences of some kind. [ignvideo url="https://uk.ign.com/videos/final-fantasy-7-remake-gets-delayed-by-a-month-ign-now"] It's a puzzle fans are already trying to piece together, and social media will be a more fascinating place for the next few weeks as people get to grips with what they're being shown. Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be released on April 10 after receiving a short delay. If you've had a pre-order, make sure it's still coming, as Square Enix may cancel it. [poilib element="accentDivider"]