Who can pass up a chance to not only contribute to a worthy cause, but also own a piece of cult cinema history? A24, the independent production house that's been creating glorious low-budget content for almost a decade, and most recently found fame with the likes of Moonlight, Room. Midsommar, Uncut Gems, Eighth Grade, and The Lighthouse, is holding an online auction benefiting New York City’s workers and families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Bidding on these items gives movie fans a chance to own a piece of film history. At A24 Auctions, folks can now bid on notable props and costumes from Ari Aster's Midsommar and Hereditary, Uncut Gems, Jonah Hill's Mid90s, Eighth Grade, Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse, and HBO's Euphoria. Auction proceeds will be donated to one of four charities helping New York City's hardest-hit communities and frontline workers: FDNY Foundation; Food Bank For New York City; NYC Health + Hospitals; and Queens Community House. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=a24-auction-items-midsommar-hereditary-uncut-gems-and-more&captions=true"] Yes, fans have a chance to own the Bear Headdress and May Queen Dress from Midsommar, the Furby from Uncut Gems, the Mermaid Carving from The Lighthouse, and many more cool pieces of A24 movie paraphernalia. You can check the website for the official start dates for each item, though the entire auction ends on May 8, 3pm ET. On the horizon, A24 looks to unleash both chilling horror acquisition Saint Maud and David Lowery's retelling of the Sir Gawain myth, The Green Knight. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/13/the-green-knight-official-teaser-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

A newly discovered species of green pit vipers has been given a very magical, and very apropos, name by team of researchers from India. In the journal Zoosystematics and Evolution, the research team calls the species, which can be found throughout East and Southeast Asia, Trimeresurus Salazar - after Harry Potter-verse pure-blood wizard Salazar Slytherin. One of the four founders of Hogwarts -- along with Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Godric Gryffindor -- Salazar Slytherin was a Parselmouth (he could speak snake) and a Legilimens (mind reader). He was the noble founder of House Slytherin. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-best-harry-potter-characters&captions=true"] Trimeresurus Salazar, as one of the 48 species of this genus found in the region, is notable due to the orange-reddish stripe found on the side of the head in males. The researchers use "Salazar's pit viper" as a nickname. [caption id="attachment_234299" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Salazar's Pit Viper from Zoosystematics and Evolution.[/caption] Speaking of the Potter-verse, Fantastic Beasts actor Dan Fogler said that the third installment of the prequel series will feature some "epic battle scenes." The production on the third movie however, like every other movie and TV show shoot right now, has been delayed due to the pandemic. This production halt is not Fantastic Beasts 3's first schedule setback. Filming was postponed in 2019 after it was determined additional pre-production for the movie needed. That's when the movie's new release date of November 12, 2021, was announced. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/09/harry-potter-the-open-world-rpg-made-in-minecraft"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

SNL's second installment of its "At Home" format brought in Brad Pitt as an unofficial host. The series, which now features its cast performing skits and segments via video while in self-isolation, has started a trend of keeping its host and musical acts a secret until airtime. So while he not announced at the host of the episode, Pitt opened the show as Dr. Anthony Fauci and then later introduced a musical performance by Miley Cyrus (who performed an acoustic cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here"). And introducing the musical guest is falls under duties of an SNL host, right? RIGHT? Anyhow, here's Pitt doing his skit as Dr. Fauci and then thanking our brave first responders and health care workers.

And now, a message from Dr. Anthony Fauci. #SNLAtHome pic.twitter.com/LYemNAWaAT

— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) April 26, 2020

Last week, Tom Hanks hosted the first SNL at Home. The episode spoofed Tiger King and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Looking for shows to binge during these quaran-tainment times? Here are some IGN-recommented series to take in...

• The Magicians Is a Modern Heartfelt Fantasy for Adult Nerds
• Secret Wars Is Marvel's Answer to Dune and Game of Thrones
• Cowboy Bebop's Still Worth the Trip Even After 20 Years
• Why Fans of Friends and The Office Should Watch Cheers
• Misfits Will Fill That Dysfunctional Superhero Hole in Your Heart
• The Deuce Is a Perfect Chaser for Fans of The Wire
• Farscape's Legacy Is That It's One of the Best Sci-Fi Shows Ever

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=what-the-casts-of-star-trek-are-binging&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

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With the news that Genevieve O'Reilly will reprise her role as Senator Mon Mothma for the Disney+ Cassian Andor prequel (and also sequel?) series, marking the fourth time the actress has donned the Rebel Alliance leader robes, also comes the exact placement of the series in the official Star Wars timeline. StarWars.com -- while announcing the casting of O'Reilly, Denise Gough (The Kid Who Would Be King), Kyle Soller (Marrowbone), and the MCU's Stellan Skarsgard -- noted that the series "takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." So that's five years before the suicide mission to steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One and the subsequent Battle of Yavin in Episode I. Diego Luna will be reprising his role as Cassian Andor alongside fellow Rogue One'r Alan Tudyk, who will once again voice the deadpan droid K2-SO. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=rogue-one-17-cool-star-wars-details-revealed-by-the-writers&captions=true"] Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One (and also wrote and and directed reshoots), will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, having recently replaced Stephen Schiff. VFX supervisor Neal Scanlan has also hinted the series might re-purpose unused characters/creatures from past Star Wars projects. In more Star Wars TV news, The Mandalorian Season 2 has reportedly cast Rosario Dawson as fan-favourite character Ahsoka Tano. Meanwhile, Disney has hired Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland to helm a new show Deadline describes as "a female-centric series that takes place in a different part of the Star Wars timeline than other projects." Recently, we had Rogue One writers Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz particulate in a WFH Theater. Here are the 17 coolest things we learned about the film. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/20/star-wars-writers-reveal-hidden-secrets-of-rogue-one"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

With the news that Genevieve O'Reilly will reprise her role as Senator Mon Mothma for the Disney+ Cassian Andor prequel (and also sequel?) series, marking the fourth time the actress has donned the Rebel Alliance leader robes, also comes the exact placement of the series in the official Star Wars timeline. StarWars.com -- while announcing the casting of O'Reilly, Denise Gough (The Kid Who Would Be King), Kyle Soller (Marrowbone), and the MCU's Stellan Skarsgard -- noted that the series "takes place five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." So that's five years before the suicide mission to steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One and the subsequent Battle of Yavin in Episode I. Diego Luna will be reprising his role as Cassian Andor alongside fellow Rogue One'r Alan Tudyk, who will once again voice the deadpan droid K2-SO. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=rogue-one-17-cool-star-wars-details-revealed-by-the-writers&captions=true"] Tony Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One (and also wrote and and directed reshoots), will write, direct and serve as showrunner for the series, having recently replaced Stephen Schiff. VFX supervisor Neal Scanlan has also hinted the series might re-purpose unused characters/creatures from past Star Wars projects. In more Star Wars TV news, The Mandalorian Season 2 has reportedly cast Rosario Dawson as fan-favourite character Ahsoka Tano. Meanwhile, Disney has hired Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland to helm a new show Deadline describes as "a female-centric series that takes place in a different part of the Star Wars timeline than other projects." Recently, we had Rogue One writers Gary Whitta and Chris Weitz particulate in a WFH Theater. Here are the 17 coolest things we learned about the film. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/20/star-wars-writers-reveal-hidden-secrets-of-rogue-one"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Here at IGN we occasionally like to showcase something from geekdom's rich history -- a pop-culture Time Capsule, if you will, that gives us a peek in to the past, perhaps providing a new appreciation for previous projects. If you'd like, please check out the past few Time Capsules:

• The Rock kicking Seven of Nine's Borg butt on Star Trek: Voyager
• The Tom Waits interview that may have inspired Heath Ledger's Joker
• Christian Bale auditioning in Val Kilmer's batsuit from Batman Forever
• Kevin Feige's 2006 tease for the Avengers and the MCU
• Bill Murray's Peter Venkman Died in Dan Aykroyd's Ghostbusters III Script

[poilib element="accentDivider"] If you threw a party. Invited everyone you knew. You would see, the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say..."Bad Motherf***er." Every famous face in Hollywood got their start somewhere. George Clooney was handsome. Brad Pitt was good looking. Rihanna was a hitman. Somehow though, they all broke through and made it to the big time. Famously, writer/director Quentin Tarantino worked at a video store. It's where he honed his skills of explaining '70s cinema to people who just wanted to quickly rent Last Boy Scout and leave. A lesser-known Tarantino fact, however, is that he also tried his hand at acting. And one of the few paid gigs he landed during this time was as an extra on an episode of hit sitcom -- and original Inglourious Basterds -- The Golden Girls. Unsurprisingly, given Clarence's Quentin's unabashed love for The King, his Golden role was playing a pompadoured goof amidst a gaggle of Elvis impersonators. Even more unsurprisingly, he's in the back just doing his own damn thing, grooving to a song in his own head. Here's the Oscar-winner explaining his Elvis gig to Jimmy Fallon, and why the success of this one particular wedding episode helped him survive on instant ramen long enough to make Reservoir Dogs. And yes, there is a clip of him as Elvis included (skip directly to 2:48 for that)... So you see, without the mailbox money this job provided him over several years, Tarantino might not have been able to make his first breakthrough film. Or even any other film after that. Yes, without Betty White there's no Jackie Brown. Without this pop faction there's no Pulp Fiction. Without these golden four there's no Hateful Eight. Without Rue McClanahan there's no...um...t-RUE Roma - never mind, I ran out of puns. The long and the short of it is, Tarantino owes St. Olaf a new revival movie house. His attempt at acting (which still continues to this day, one might say) gave him enough bells to stave off Tom Nook's goons, allowing him to focus on Reservoir Dogs. And, no doubt, the opening of that movie was based on the gals' late-night gab sessions over cheesecake. Just with the added problematic "Like a Virgin" explainer and a bonus Steve Buscemi not tipping. For even more context on this unforgettable GG moment, head here. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=quentin-tarantinos-most-notable-abandoned-or-delayed-projects&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Here at IGN we occasionally like to showcase something from geekdom's rich history -- a pop-culture Time Capsule, if you will, that gives us a peek in to the past, perhaps providing a new appreciation for previous projects. If you'd like, please check out the past few Time Capsules:

• The Rock kicking Seven of Nine's Borg butt on Star Trek: Voyager
• The Tom Waits interview that may have inspired Heath Ledger's Joker
• Christian Bale auditioning in Val Kilmer's batsuit from Batman Forever
• Kevin Feige's 2006 tease for the Avengers and the MCU
• Bill Murray's Peter Venkman Died in Dan Aykroyd's Ghostbusters III Script

[poilib element="accentDivider"] If you threw a party. Invited everyone you knew. You would see, the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say..."Bad Motherf***er." Every famous face in Hollywood got their start somewhere. George Clooney was handsome. Brad Pitt was good looking. Rihanna was a hitman. Somehow though, they all broke through and made it to the big time. Famously, writer/director Quentin Tarantino worked at a video store. It's where he honed his skills of explaining '70s cinema to people who just wanted to quickly rent Last Boy Scout and leave. A lesser-known Tarantino fact, however, is that he also tried his hand at acting. And one of the few paid gigs he landed during this time was as an extra on an episode of hit sitcom -- and original Inglourious Basterds -- The Golden Girls. Unsurprisingly, given Clarence's Quentin's unabashed love for The King, his Golden role was playing a pompadoured goof amidst a gaggle of Elvis impersonators. Even more unsurprisingly, he's in the back just doing his own damn thing, grooving to a song in his own head. Here's the Oscar-winner explaining his Elvis gig to Jimmy Fallon, and why the success of this one particular wedding episode helped him survive on instant ramen long enough to make Reservoir Dogs. And yes, there is a clip of him as Elvis included (skip directly to 2:48 for that)... So you see, without the mailbox money this job provided him over several years, Tarantino might not have been able to make his first breakthrough film. Or even any other film after that. Yes, without Betty White there's no Jackie Brown. Without this pop faction there's no Pulp Fiction. Without these golden four there's no Hateful Eight. Without Rue McClanahan there's no...um...t-RUE Roma - never mind, I ran out of puns. The long and the short of it is, Tarantino owes St. Olaf a new revival movie house. His attempt at acting (which still continues to this day, one might say) gave him enough bells to stave off Tom Nook's goons, allowing him to focus on Reservoir Dogs. And, no doubt, the opening of that movie was based on the gals' late-night gab sessions over cheesecake. Just with the added problematic "Like a Virgin" explainer and a bonus Steve Buscemi not tipping. For even more context on this unforgettable GG moment, head here. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=quentin-tarantinos-most-notable-abandoned-or-delayed-projects&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

While doing press for his new film Endings, Beginnings, star Sebastian Stan discussed the very "Winter Soldier" tone of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier while also digging into the ending of Avengers: Endgame a bit more. In particular, Stan spoke about Steve Rogers' choice to pass the Captain America mantle onto Sam Wilson and the farewell between Steve and Bucky that felt slight in the wake of all they'd been through in Winter Soldier and Civil War. Tonally, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier -- which had its production shut down amidst the COVID-19 crisis, just a few weeks out from wrapping -- lines up with Stan's favorite MCU film. "It was very much in the same world that Captain America: The Winter Soldier was, which was one of my favorite experiences that I’ve ever had, period," Stan told THR. "So, in a sense, it was grounded and very much in the world as we know it. But, it’s also really jam-packed with a lot of massive, massive action scenes mixed with deep focus on character. These characters are getting so much more mileage for all of us to explore them. We can put them in situations that we’ve never been able to put them in before because you now have six hours as opposed to two.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] The Falcon and The Winter Solider follows Bucky and Sam in the wake of Endgame, in a world with no Avengers, as Sam attempts to deal with the figurative weight of carrying Cap's shield (while facing the return of Civil War's Helmut Zemo). "Sam, to me, was always the clear man to take on that mantle for numerous reasons, which also comes with so much more baggage that’s going to be explored in the show," Stan explained. "At the end of Endgame, for either Steve or Bucky, it’s really not about the shield.” Stan stated that Steve would have wanted Bucky to start over, to try to have the life he'd missed out on. "Steve is saying to Bucky, ‘You’re going to go and do that, too. I’m not going to put this thing on you. We’re both going to live our lives — the lives that were taken from us back in the ‘40s when we enlisted.'" One thing MCU fans noticed, however, was that Steve and Bucky's final farewell felt a too brief when you consider that two movies had been about their "ride or die" friendship. "I sort of became aware that people really felt like we needed to have more between the two of them or something," Stan noted. "But, it hadn’t occurred to me because at the same time, that scene was saying so much with subtext." "That being said, how do you put it all together in a three-hour movie? To merge all those different stories together, you could’ve had another movie of everybody saying goodbye to each other. So, I love how much people care about those two characters and that they wanted more from them, but I just took it as 'This is as much screen time as we’ve got left before the movie ends.'" "Look, I love a good scene with dialogue," Stan added, "but sometimes, I find it really interesting when there’s not a lot said. And funnily enough, it’s sort of been the trademark of Bucky. Then, you’re watching behavior, you’re watching the eyes and you’re wondering what they’re thinking. You’re more involved and tuned in. So, it’s always fun for me to try to do as much as I can without dialogue." The MCU's Phase 4 has had to reshuffle their movie release dates once again, moving Thor: Love and Thunder and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Likewise, Sony has set new premiere dates for the Spider-Man sequels. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-avenger-ever&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.