Doug Liman on Why He Decided to Not Direct Gambit
Edge of Tomorrow director Doug Liman recently discussed why he decided against directing the solo Gambit movie, saying he couldn't connect to the project.
In an interview with Collider, Liman explained that ever since making Swingers and Go, he's always looked for ways to tell his particular version of a film's story, which was not possible for him with Gambit.
"Ever since Go, I've looked for that personal connection where, because of the experiences I've had in life, if I tell this story, it will be fundamentally different than if any other director tells it, even if the experience I'm talking about is the previous movie I've made," Liman said.
Black Panther’s Opening Weekend Box Office Compared to Every MCU Movie
Black Panther dominated the box office in its opening weekend, with an estimated $201.8 million debut. With such success in Black Panther's benchmark debut, how does the rest of the MCU compare in opening weekend hauls?
Check out the chart below for updated numbers through the MCU's latest release, Black Panther, in comparison to the opening weekends, both adjusted and unadjusted, of each Marvel film so far, as well as their worldwide box office totals. We've also taken a look, where applicable, at a film's percentage increase or decrease over its direct predecessor (rounded to the nearest whole percentage). And then read on for more analysis of all of Marvel's 2017 releases so far.
Defenders: Luke Cage Star Teases One Big Bad Villain
Just like Thanos is a puppet master for the villains in the Marvel movies, there's apparently been a big bad behind The Defenders and each show.
Luke Cage star Mike Colter opened up to TV Guide (via Screen Rant) about the villains in the upcoming superhero series on Netflix. And he revealed that the Defenders are tied together from a single villainous someone or something.
“The villains that we’re dealing with are a combination of several entities, and they all have something to do with our separate stories that have played out in each of our own individual series," Colter said. "So this has been going on for a while.
7 Must-Buy Comics for This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Writer Kieron Gillen | Artist Marco Checchetto (Marvel Comics)
Caulifla Is Dragon Ball Super’s First Full-Blood Female Saiyan
The latest episode of Dragon Ball Super introduced its first full-blood female Saiyan, Caulifla.
As reported by Ota-suke (translation via Crunchyroll), the lady Saiyan warrior from Universe 6 is voiced by Yuka Komatsu.
Caulifla artwork, courtesy of Ota-suke
While she may look like a lawless child, Caulifla is said to have a "battle sense" that is unparalleled. It's also worth noting that Caulifla is in keeping with Akira Toriyama's vegetable-inspired naming tradition, as the lady Saiyan's name striking similar to cauliflower.
Quake Champions Open Tech Test Announced
Bethesda will open up Quake Champions to everyone for a limited time.
As part of the large-scale tech test, Bethesda is keeping Ouake Champions live from May 12 to 21. It's a notable departure from the closed beta, as anyone can get a code and the game won't just be available during weekends.
In addition, Quake Champions will feature a new Sacrifice mode during the tech test. It's a 4-vs.-4, team-based multiplayer battle.
The shooter doesn't have a release date yet, but Quake Champions will be free to play when it officially launches.
Prey PC Players Reporting Game-Breaking Issues
A few days after its release, a number of users, including IGN's reviews editor, have reported encountering game-breaking save issues and other problems in Arkane Studios' Prey.
IGN's Dan Stapleton, who posted his Prey review in progress last week, encountered a bug 30 hours into the game that has corrupted his last few saves. Those saves either crash after being loaded and attempting to move into a new area or present him with an error message saying "Save game incompatible with current game version."
Prey error message, via Dan Stapleton
40 Images From Stephen King’s It Trailer
A new trailer for Stephen King's It debuted this weekend, providing a new glimpse at director Andrés Muschietti's horrifying remake.
Check out the slideshow below to see 40 images from the trailer, which released during the MTV Movie and TV Awards on Sunday night.
Bill Skarsgård stars as Pennywise in the upcoming remake, which opens in theaters on September 8. In addition to Skarsgård, the film's cast includes Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan Grazer and Nicholas Hamilton.
While you prepare for the return of Pennywise, check out this overview of the 9 scariest things in Stephen King's It as well as our detailed look at how the remake compares to the original TV miniseries. While you're at it, check out the teaser below for another look at New Line Cinema's horror thriller.
First Official Xbox Project Scorpio Headset Announced
We might not know what the Xbox Project Scorpio looks like, but we do know what the first official headset for the upgraded console looks like.
Meet the officially licensed LS35X wireless gaming headset from LucidSound. Coming out this holiday season, the company claims the device pairs up with Project Scorpio like an Xbox One controller, meaning no cables are necessary.
This wireless headset from LucidSound is the first officially licensed one for Xbox Project Scorpio.
Jennifer Morrison Confirms Once Upon a Time Exit
Once Upon a Time star Jennifer Morrison has confirmed she won't be back as a series regular in the event ABC renews the series for a seventh season.
"As I reached the end of my 6 year contract on Once Upon a Time, I was faced with a significant decision. ABC, Eddy Kitsis, and Adam Horowitz very generously invited me to continue as a series regular. After very careful consideration, I have decided that creatively and personally, it is time for me to move on," Morrison said in a post on Instagram.
Morrison as Emma Swan in Once Upon a Time