Monthly Archives: November 2021
Thunderful World Digital Showcase: How to Watch and What to Expect
On November 10, the first-ever Thunderful World Digital Showcase will take place and, not only will it be hosted by Mark Hamill, but it will also feature updates on such games as Planet of Lana, The Gunk, Firegirl, Cursed to Golf, Source of Madness, Tinkertown, White Shadows, and much more.
IGN is carrying the stream and, as usual, this watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to tune in, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see besides new gameplay, and it's all presented by Thunderful.
Thunderful World Digital Showcase Start Time
The Thunderful World Digital Showcase will take place on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm GMT. If you are in Australia, that translates to November 11 at 4am AEST.
Where to Watch the Thunderful World Digital Showcase
If you’re interested in watching the upcoming Thunderful World Digital Showcase, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the event:
What to Expect During the Upcoming Thunderful World Digital Showcase
As previously mentioned, the Thunderful World digital showcase will be hosted by Star Wars’ Mark Hamill and will feature updates on previously announced games like The Gunk, Cursed to Golf, Planet of Lana, and more, alongside unannounced new titles.
Joining Hamill during the show will be Thunderful Group CEO Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, Corporate Vice President at Xbox Sarah Bond, and a “few other surprise industry partners.” Speaking of Xbox, Thunderful is partnering with both Xbox and The MIX for this event.
Planet of Lana was one of the most-talked about games from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest kickoff event and is a cinematic puzzle adventure that has striking visuals that evoke a hand-painted piece of artwork. The Gunk is another big title and is being developed by Image & Form, the team behind the SteamWorld Dig games.
For further context, Thunderful is also the company responsible for such titles as Industria, Lonely Mountain: Downhill, Say No! More, and both Bridge Constructor: Portal and Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
Thunderful World Digital Showcase: How to Watch and What to Expect
On November 10, the first-ever Thunderful World Digital Showcase will take place and, not only will it be hosted by Mark Hamill, but it will also feature updates on such games as Planet of Lana, The Gunk, Firegirl, Cursed to Golf, Source of Madness, Tinkertown, White Shadows, and much more.
IGN is carrying the stream and, as usual, this watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to tune in, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see besides new gameplay, and it's all presented by Thunderful.
Thunderful World Digital Showcase Start Time
The Thunderful World Digital Showcase will take place on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm GMT. If you are in Australia, that translates to November 11 at 4am AEST.
Where to Watch the Thunderful World Digital Showcase
If you’re interested in watching the upcoming Thunderful World Digital Showcase, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the event:
What to Expect During the Upcoming Thunderful World Digital Showcase
As previously mentioned, the Thunderful World digital showcase will be hosted by Star Wars’ Mark Hamill and will feature updates on previously announced games like The Gunk, Cursed to Golf, Planet of Lana, and more, alongside unannounced new titles.
Joining Hamill during the show will be Thunderful Group CEO Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, Corporate Vice President at Xbox Sarah Bond, and a “few other surprise industry partners.” Speaking of Xbox, Thunderful is partnering with both Xbox and The MIX for this event.
Planet of Lana was one of the most-talked about games from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest kickoff event and is a cinematic puzzle adventure that has striking visuals that evoke a hand-painted piece of artwork. The Gunk is another big title and is being developed by Image & Form, the team behind the SteamWorld Dig games.
For further context, Thunderful is also the company responsible for such titles as Industria, Lonely Mountain: Downhill, Say No! More, and both Bridge Constructor: Portal and Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
Horizon Forbidden West’s Robots Use Ideas That Weren’t Possible in the First Game
Horizon Forbidden West's robot animal population will make use of ideas that couldn't be achieved on the first game in the series – including different behaviors, abilities, and weaknesses.
In a new post on the PlayStation Blog, Guerrilla Games designers revealed new details about a variety of Horizon Forbidden West's machine creatures. With the new game comes new possibilities, so the team wanted to explore new areas in the game and how different types of machines would live in various ecological zones, such as bodies of water.
“During Horizon Zero Dawn’s development, we had a ton of ideas — of course not everything could make it into the first game, but now with Horizon Forbidden West we’ve been able to match some exciting ideas that previously weren’t feasible with new and interesting concepts," said principal machine designer Blake Politeski.
The machines have different behavioral patterns that Aloy can take advantage of. For example, she can use the dust that a machine kicks up while digging for resources as her own cover and sneak up on it. Additionally, the machines in Horizon Forbidden West are more mobile than before. They can jump, swim, and hold on to surfaces. As such, Aloy has new tools to adapt to these new threats such as smoke bombs and the ability to climb.
Of course, alongside new behaviors there are new machines, too, which have been designed to fit Forbidden West's new coastal setting. The Sunwing, a flying machine that's larger than Horizon Zero Dawn's Glinthawk, uses its wings to collect solar energy during sunny weather. While they are vulnerable when harvesting solar power, they are also more alert to surrounding threats when idle.
Speaking of vulnerability, every machine has also been designed with multiple means to defeat it. "We tried to make it clear for players through the machine design, and added textures to show the weak points or interactive components," explained asset art lead Maxim Fleury. "You’ll need to study each machine closely to find different ways to approach it.”
Aloy is also able to override more machines, allowing her to ride them, or even change their behavior, making them more aggressive or defensive.
The narrative reasons for machines' existence have also been thought through. The Tremortusk was revealed back in May, a huge war elephant-like machine, which was created to protect other species so they could carry on their duties without human interference.
Horizon Forbidden West launches on February 17, 2022, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Check out some of the new tools that Aloy has at her disposal, such as the Pullcaster and Shieldwing, as well as some of her new gear that offers new skills.
George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey
Horizon Forbidden West’s Robots Use Ideas That Weren’t Possible in the First Game
Horizon Forbidden West's robot animal population will make use of ideas that couldn't be achieved on the first game in the series – including different behaviors, abilities, and weaknesses.
In a new post on the PlayStation Blog, Guerrilla Games designers revealed new details about a variety of Horizon Forbidden West's machine creatures. With the new game comes new possibilities, so the team wanted to explore new areas in the game and how different types of machines would live in various ecological zones, such as bodies of water.
“During Horizon Zero Dawn’s development, we had a ton of ideas — of course not everything could make it into the first game, but now with Horizon Forbidden West we’ve been able to match some exciting ideas that previously weren’t feasible with new and interesting concepts," said principal machine designer Blake Politeski.
The machines have different behavioral patterns that Aloy can take advantage of. For example, she can use the dust that a machine kicks up while digging for resources as her own cover and sneak up on it. Additionally, the machines in Horizon Forbidden West are more mobile than before. They can jump, swim, and hold on to surfaces. As such, Aloy has new tools to adapt to these new threats such as smoke bombs and the ability to climb.
Of course, alongside new behaviors there are new machines, too, which have been designed to fit Forbidden West's new coastal setting. The Sunwing, a flying machine that's larger than Horizon Zero Dawn's Glinthawk, uses its wings to collect solar energy during sunny weather. While they are vulnerable when harvesting solar power, they are also more alert to surrounding threats when idle.
Speaking of vulnerability, every machine has also been designed with multiple means to defeat it. "We tried to make it clear for players through the machine design, and added textures to show the weak points or interactive components," explained asset art lead Maxim Fleury. "You’ll need to study each machine closely to find different ways to approach it.”
Aloy is also able to override more machines, allowing her to ride them, or even change their behavior, making them more aggressive or defensive.
The narrative reasons for machines' existence have also been thought through. The Tremortusk was revealed back in May, a huge war elephant-like machine, which was created to protect other species so they could carry on their duties without human interference.
Horizon Forbidden West launches on February 17, 2022, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Check out some of the new tools that Aloy has at her disposal, such as the Pullcaster and Shieldwing, as well as some of her new gear that offers new skills.
George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey
Here’s What the GTA Trilogy Looks Like on Nintendo Switch
Rockstar has released a number of screenshots for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy on Nintendo Switch ahead of the game's release later this week.
The screenshots, which can be found on the Switch section of Rockstar's GTA Trilogy page, show off a range of different remastered scenes from across the three games included in the package.
Included within the set are a number of iconic GTA characters from way back when. While GTA III's Claude can be seen strolling through the streets of Chinatown, there's also a shot featuring Tommy Vercetti and Ken Rosenberg, and another showing CJ from GTA San Andreas' pictured mid-motorbike chase. As can be seen below, there are also a number of more scenic vistas shown off in the collection including the series' Hollywood parody Vinewood and Vice City's Ocean View Hotel.
While it perhaps shouldn't be too hard to improve upon the graphics of the original titles in the series - given that they were released almost two decades ago - there's still something to be said for the work that Rockstar has done. From the images shown, the trilogy looks as if it will shape up well on the Switch, where design choices seem to have both bolstered each games' visuals while also retaining a retro feel.
It's worth pointing out, however, that certain lighting elements and textures do look to be of a lower quality than other editions of the game on console and PC – we'll be able to get a much better sense of the scale of those differences when the collection arrives.
GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition launches on November 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. For more on the series make sure to check out this piece detailing how you can pre-load the game across a range of platforms now.
Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
Here’s What the GTA Trilogy Looks Like on Nintendo Switch
Rockstar has released a number of screenshots for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy on Nintendo Switch ahead of the game's release later this week.
The screenshots, which can be found on the Switch section of Rockstar's GTA Trilogy page, show off a range of different remastered scenes from across the three games included in the package.
Included within the set are a number of iconic GTA characters from way back when. While GTA III's Claude can be seen strolling through the streets of Chinatown, there's also a shot featuring Tommy Vercetti and Ken Rosenberg, and another showing CJ from GTA San Andreas' pictured mid-motorbike chase. As can be seen below, there are also a number of more scenic vistas shown off in the collection including the series' Hollywood parody Vinewood and Vice City's Ocean View Hotel.
While it perhaps shouldn't be too hard to improve upon the graphics of the original titles in the series - given that they were released almost two decades ago - there's still something to be said for the work that Rockstar has done. From the images shown, the trilogy looks as if it will shape up well on the Switch, where design choices seem to have both bolstered each games' visuals while also retaining a retro feel.
It's worth pointing out, however, that certain lighting elements and textures do look to be of a lower quality than other editions of the game on console and PC – we'll be able to get a much better sense of the scale of those differences when the collection arrives.
GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition launches on November 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. For more on the series make sure to check out this piece detailing how you can pre-load the game across a range of platforms now.
Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
New to Amazon Prime Video in November 2021: The Wheel of Time, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, and More
November is a big month for Amazon Prime Video as it will see the premiere of the first season of The Wheel of Time, a new high fantasy series based on the novels from Robert Jordan. The show will follow Rosamund Pike's Moiraine as she and five other young men and women embark on a "dangerous, world-spanning journey." Oh, and one of the party's members is "prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity."
Fans of Benedict Cumberbatch will also be in for a treat when The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is released on November 5. This film tells the story of the eccentric British artist Louis Wain and how his work helped change how the world viewed cats. The movie also stars The Crown's Claire Foy.
Those who love the Alien franchise will gain access to the original film, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, and Alien vs. Predator on November 1, and Hanna will be returning for a third season. Other Amazon Originals include Always Jane and Everybody Love Natti.
November is also Native American Heritage Month, and Amazon is celebrating Native American actors, producers, writers, and filmmakers by featuring such films and shows as Crooked Arrows, Dreamkeeper, Little Big Man, Native America: Season 1, Rumble The Indians Who Rocked the World, Sitting Bull: A Stone in my Heart, Skins, Spirit Rider, The Last of the Mohicans, The Wilds: Season 1.
Check out the slideshow gallery below for a spotlight of some of the most notable November 2021 Amazon Prime Video releases followed by the full list:
November 1
Movies
- 50/50 (2011)
- Alien (1979)
- Alien 3 (1992)
- Alien Resurrection (1997)
- Alien Vs. Predator (2004)
- Alpha Dog (2005)
- American Assassin (2017)
- Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)
- Bringing Down The House (2003)
- Casanova, Last Love (2021)
- Cast Away (2000)
- Children Of Men (2006)
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
- Dan In Real Life (2007)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
- Dragonball Evolution (2009)
- Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
- Eragon (2006)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
- Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
- Hope Springs Eternal (2018)
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
- In Time (2011)
- It's Complicated (2009)
- Jane Eyre (2011)
- Jingle All The Way (1996)
- Jingle All The Way 2 (2014)
- Johnny English (2003)
- Kung Pow: Enter The Fist (2002)
- Major Payne (1995)
- Meet Dave (2008)
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Rushmore (1999)
- Sleeping With The Enemy (1991)
- Snatch (2000)
- Stuck On You (2003)
- The Big Year (2011)
- The Black Dahlia (2006)
- The Constant Gardener (2005)
- The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)
- The House Bunny (2008)
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
- Three Men And A Baby (1987)
- Undercover Brother (2002)
- Vanity Fair (2004)
- Vantage Point (2008)
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- Wild Hogs (2007)
- Wimbledon (2004)
Series
- Baking with Julia: Season 1 (PBS Living)
- Baptiste: Season 1 (PBS Masterpiece)
- Courage the Cowardly Dog: Season 1 (Boomerang)
- Family Business: Season 1 (Acorn TV)
- Irresponsable: Season 1 (Topic)
- Ladies of the Law: Season 1 (ALLBLK)
- Magellan: Season 1 (MHz Choice)
- Mega Disasters: Season 1 (HISTORY Vault)
- Native America: Season 1 (PBS Documentaries)
- Noggin Knows: Season 1 (Noggin)
- Power Book II: Ghost: Season 1 (STARZ)
- Rectify: Season 1 (AMC+)
- Red Road: Season 1 (AMC+)
- The Lucy Show: Season 1 (Best TV Ever)
- The Restaurant: Season 1 (Sundance Now)
- The Roy Rogers Show: Season 1 (Best TV Ever)
- Under Suspicion: Season 1 (PBS Masterpiece)
- Wheeler Dealers: Season 1 (MotorTrend)
November 5
Movies
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
- Snowmance (2017)
- The Spruces And The Pines (2017)
Series
- Pete the Cat - Amazon Original Series: New Episodes
- Tampa Baes - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
November 12
Movies
- Mayor Pete - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
- Finding You (2021)
Series
- Always Jane - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
November 16
Movies
- Beginners (2011)
November 19
Series
- Everybody Loves Natti - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
- The Wheel of Time - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
November 20
Movies
- Here Comes The Boom (2012)
November 24
Series
- Hanna - Amazon Original Series: Season 3
Special
- Do, Re & Mi Holiday Special: Merry Nestivus - Amazon Original Special (2021)
November 26
Movies
- Anni da cane (Dog Years) - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
November 29
Movies
- Burning - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
New to Amazon Prime Video in November 2021: The Wheel of Time, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, and More
November is a big month for Amazon Prime Video as it will see the premiere of the first season of The Wheel of Time, a new high fantasy series based on the novels from Robert Jordan. The show will follow Rosamund Pike's Moiraine as she and five other young men and women embark on a "dangerous, world-spanning journey." Oh, and one of the party's members is "prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity."
Fans of Benedict Cumberbatch will also be in for a treat when The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is released on November 5. This film tells the story of the eccentric British artist Louis Wain and how his work helped change how the world viewed cats. The movie also stars The Crown's Claire Foy.
Those who love the Alien franchise will gain access to the original film, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, and Alien vs. Predator on November 1, and Hanna will be returning for a third season. Other Amazon Originals include Always Jane and Everybody Love Natti.
November is also Native American Heritage Month, and Amazon is celebrating Native American actors, producers, writers, and filmmakers by featuring such films and shows as Crooked Arrows, Dreamkeeper, Little Big Man, Native America: Season 1, Rumble The Indians Who Rocked the World, Sitting Bull: A Stone in my Heart, Skins, Spirit Rider, The Last of the Mohicans, The Wilds: Season 1.
Check out the slideshow gallery below for a spotlight of some of the most notable November 2021 Amazon Prime Video releases followed by the full list:
November 1
Movies
- 50/50 (2011)
- Alien (1979)
- Alien 3 (1992)
- Alien Resurrection (1997)
- Alien Vs. Predator (2004)
- Alpha Dog (2005)
- American Assassin (2017)
- Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)
- Bringing Down The House (2003)
- Casanova, Last Love (2021)
- Cast Away (2000)
- Children Of Men (2006)
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
- Dan In Real Life (2007)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
- Dragonball Evolution (2009)
- Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
- Eragon (2006)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
- Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
- Hope Springs Eternal (2018)
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
- In Time (2011)
- It's Complicated (2009)
- Jane Eyre (2011)
- Jingle All The Way (1996)
- Jingle All The Way 2 (2014)
- Johnny English (2003)
- Kung Pow: Enter The Fist (2002)
- Major Payne (1995)
- Meet Dave (2008)
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Rushmore (1999)
- Sleeping With The Enemy (1991)
- Snatch (2000)
- Stuck On You (2003)
- The Big Year (2011)
- The Black Dahlia (2006)
- The Constant Gardener (2005)
- The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)
- The House Bunny (2008)
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
- Three Men And A Baby (1987)
- Undercover Brother (2002)
- Vanity Fair (2004)
- Vantage Point (2008)
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- Wild Hogs (2007)
- Wimbledon (2004)
Series
- Baking with Julia: Season 1 (PBS Living)
- Baptiste: Season 1 (PBS Masterpiece)
- Courage the Cowardly Dog: Season 1 (Boomerang)
- Family Business: Season 1 (Acorn TV)
- Irresponsable: Season 1 (Topic)
- Ladies of the Law: Season 1 (ALLBLK)
- Magellan: Season 1 (MHz Choice)
- Mega Disasters: Season 1 (HISTORY Vault)
- Native America: Season 1 (PBS Documentaries)
- Noggin Knows: Season 1 (Noggin)
- Power Book II: Ghost: Season 1 (STARZ)
- Rectify: Season 1 (AMC+)
- Red Road: Season 1 (AMC+)
- The Lucy Show: Season 1 (Best TV Ever)
- The Restaurant: Season 1 (Sundance Now)
- The Roy Rogers Show: Season 1 (Best TV Ever)
- Under Suspicion: Season 1 (PBS Masterpiece)
- Wheeler Dealers: Season 1 (MotorTrend)
November 5
Movies
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
- Snowmance (2017)
- The Spruces And The Pines (2017)
Series
- Pete the Cat - Amazon Original Series: New Episodes
- Tampa Baes - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
November 12
Movies
- Mayor Pete - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
- Finding You (2021)
Series
- Always Jane - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
November 16
Movies
- Beginners (2011)
November 19
Series
- Everybody Loves Natti - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
- The Wheel of Time - Amazon Original Series: Season 1
November 20
Movies
- Here Comes The Boom (2012)
November 24
Series
- Hanna - Amazon Original Series: Season 3
Special
- Do, Re & Mi Holiday Special: Merry Nestivus - Amazon Original Special (2021)
November 26
Movies
- Anni da cane (Dog Years) - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
November 29
Movies
- Burning - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
MCU Movies Are Getting an IMAX Format on Disney+
Disney+ is adding a new IMAX expanded aspect ratio feature for 13 Marvel titles, including Shang-Chi, which debuts on November 12, the same day the new viewing format launches.
IMAX Enhanced on Disney+ will allow subscribers to experience more of the action at home with an expanded aspect ratio of 1:90:1, which offers up to 25% more picture for select sequences and ensures that the filmmakers' creative intent is fully optimized for the presentation. IMAX Enhanced will also bring immersive DTS sound to the movies in the future.
The titles available in the IMAX Enhanced format at launch include Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, together with Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Widow.
"Disney, Marvel Studios, and IMAX have collaborated for years to bring the world's most popular films to the big screen, and on Friday we'll start to bring IMAX technology to subscribers with IMAX Enhanced viewing," said Disney+ President Michael Paull. "We're thrilled to create new value for Marvel fans and audiences on Disney+, and we're looking forward to offering even more IMAX Enhanced functionality in the future."
"IMAX, Disney, and Marvel Studios are giving the fans what they want: the most immersive viewing experience throughout the life of a Marvel Studios film, from exclusive theatrical release to the library at-home where they can now watch the Avengers assemble with more picture than ever before." added Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX.
Disney+ is the first major streaming service to elevate the at-home viewing experience with IMAX Enhanced, rewarding its subscribers with new ways to re-experience the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the likes of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, which were shot entirely with IMAX digital cameras.
In addition, Phase 4 movies such as Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will also be available to stream in IMAX's Expanded aspect ratio. The Simu Liu-starring feature will be free to all subscribers as part of the Disney+ Day celebrations coming up on Friday, November 12.
Adele Ankers is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.
MCU Movies Are Getting an IMAX Format on Disney+
Disney+ is adding a new IMAX expanded aspect ratio feature for 13 Marvel titles, including Shang-Chi, which debuts on November 12, the same day the new viewing format launches.
IMAX Enhanced on Disney+ will allow subscribers to experience more of the action at home with an expanded aspect ratio of 1:90:1, which offers up to 25% more picture for select sequences and ensures that the filmmakers' creative intent is fully optimized for the presentation. IMAX Enhanced will also bring immersive DTS sound to the movies in the future.
The titles available in the IMAX Enhanced format at launch include Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, together with Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Widow.
"Disney, Marvel Studios, and IMAX have collaborated for years to bring the world's most popular films to the big screen, and on Friday we'll start to bring IMAX technology to subscribers with IMAX Enhanced viewing," said Disney+ President Michael Paull. "We're thrilled to create new value for Marvel fans and audiences on Disney+, and we're looking forward to offering even more IMAX Enhanced functionality in the future."
"IMAX, Disney, and Marvel Studios are giving the fans what they want: the most immersive viewing experience throughout the life of a Marvel Studios film, from exclusive theatrical release to the library at-home where they can now watch the Avengers assemble with more picture than ever before." added Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX.
Disney+ is the first major streaming service to elevate the at-home viewing experience with IMAX Enhanced, rewarding its subscribers with new ways to re-experience the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the likes of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, which were shot entirely with IMAX digital cameras.
In addition, Phase 4 movies such as Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will also be available to stream in IMAX's Expanded aspect ratio. The Simu Liu-starring feature will be free to all subscribers as part of the Disney+ Day celebrations coming up on Friday, November 12.
Adele Ankers is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.