Monthly Archives: February 2015
Simpsons Exec Producer Shoots Down Fan Theory
A Simpsons fan theory that Homer has actually been in a coma since the 1993 episode "So It's Come to This: A Simpson's Clip Show" has been debunked by executive producer Al Jean.
The theory was proposed by a user on Reddit, saying that after being blown up by Bart's April Fool's Day prank, Homer went into a coma and never recovered. Thus, the show has just been all in his head. The claimed is backed up with evidence such as the characters staying the same age and that the plots "following the April Fools show are far zanier than beforehand."
However, Jean sets the record straight, telling TMZ, "It would mean back in 1993 we would presume the show was going on for years and years more and right before we left, threw this hidden monkey wrench in for all our successors."
Minority Report Actor Returns for TV Version
FOX's Minority Report TV pilot has added actors Daniel London -- reprising his role from the movie version -- and Li Jun Li (The Following) to the cast.
According to Deadline, London will return for the pilot -- set ten years after the original film -- as PreCrime's caretaker, Wally. The character will help a Precog, named Dash, to establish a "new identity," while assisting detective Lara Vega in her pursuit against crime.
Daniel London in Minority Report (2002).
Neverwinter Feels Great on Xbox One
Last weekend's Xbox One beta for Neverwinter convinced me that the game probably should have been on consoles all along. Cryptic's free-to-play MMORPG left a poor impression in comparison to its peers when I reviewed its PC release back in 2013, but there were signs of console promise even then, lurking in its heavy instancing and its unwillingness to bury players under piles of bloated abilities. Here, a simple shift in perspective allows some wrongs to become rights (and, alas, some rights to become wrongs). True, the opening 21 levels I played through haven't changed much since I first passed sentence on Neverwinter, but they felt much more enjoyable while plopped in a recliner in front of my TV with a gamepad in my hand.
The Walking Dead: “Them” Photo Preview
Rick Grimes's group of survivors has attracted nothing but bad luck lately. They recently lost Beth and Tyreese, and tonight's episode - titled "Them" - doesn't see things taking a turn for the better. The survivors are understandably worn down and depressed, and their current situation makes it worse. They desperately need water and food, and it looks like they're stuck in the open without their car.
Will they be able to keep trudging forward? See a couple of photos from the episode in the below gallery and judge for yourself.
The Walking Dead: "Them" Photo Gallery:
Watch "Them" tonight at 9:00pm ET/PT on AMC.
Chris Pratt Gets His Third LEGO Minifigure
Chris Pratt has been immortalized as a LEGO minifigure twice before thanks to his two hit films from last year: The LEGO Movie and Guardians of the Galaxy. And now he’s about to go for the hat trick as his next movie, Jurassic World, is also getting the LEGO treatment. Hey, if anyone deserves this kind of honor, it’s Pratt!
Check out the slideshow below for Pratt’s latest LEGO life model decoy as well as the rest of the Jurassic World sets coming this year, including a look at the fearsome new dinosaur from the film, the genetically modified Indominus Rex…
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6 LEGO Justice League Sets Revealed
While DC Comics has long been a part of LEGO, this year's New York Toy Fair is the first time we've gotten full on Justice League sets.
There are 6 new DC Comics Super Heroes sets featuring a team of heroes taking on iconic villains. Flash, Wonder Woman and Batman try to save a banana truck driver from Gorilla Grodd and Captain Cold, Green Lantern partners with Space Batman to fight Sinestro, Aquaman and Batman must save Scuba Robin from Black Manta, and so on.
Click through our slideshow gallery to take a look.
For more on the latest toys and collectibles, check out our New York Toy Fair 2015 Event Coverage Hub.
Changes Made to Call of Duty’s Classic Multiplayer Modes
Team Deathmatch, Search & Destroy, and a number of other traditional multiplayer modes in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare have been condensed into one single playlist.
They have been made into Mosh Pit -- like the Mosh Pit modes found in other playlists -- which combines the Classic modes into one randomized set.
The Classic modes in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare are similar to the Standard, taking place on the same maps without the double jump and dash abilities typically granted by the new Exo Suits.
This change appears to be a recent one, possibly implemented in the same recent playlist update adding Gun Game and One Shot Mosh Pit.
Arrow, Flash and Gotham Save Toy Fair!
Not only does DC have a bunch of great figures based on Batman: The Animated Series (and a huge batmobile) coming up this year, but it’s also got collectibles covering the company’s big push into TV with Arrow, The Flash, Gotham and Constantine all covered too with figures, statues, and even a gold-plated, full-size Doctor Fate helmet!
DC’s Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile Is Amazing
Batman: Arkham Knight is also in the mix with action figures, as is a new line called Icons which highlights heroes (and villains) from key moments in their careers. The DC Comics Bombshells statues are back, as is Batman: Black and White and plenty more…
Enormous LEGO TIE Fighter Has Over 1000 Pieces
Today StarWars.com revealed a huge LEGO TIE Fighter that costs $199.99 and has 1,685 pieces. Well, if you wanted something to pass the time until December's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, then here you go.
The site says the Ultimate Collector Series LEGO TIE Fighter is "19.5″ high, 12″ long, and 12.2″ wide, features intricate detailing and an opening top hatch, and is packaged with an exclusive TIE Fighter Pilot minifigure with blaster. For collectors, it comes with a display stand and fact plaque." Even Lord Vader would be impressed.
For more on the latest toys and collectibles, check out our New York Toy Fair 2015 Event Coverage Hub.
Marvel: See What New Toys Are Coming Your Way
We channeled our inner Peter Park today to snap photos of the entire section of Habro's Marvel display. It features tons of toys for the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man movies, some new additions to their Marvel Legends line, some Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors toys (including some new Miles Morales stuff!), and a look at the snazzy Titan Hero Series.
Take a look by clicking through our slideshow gallery.
For more on the latest toys and collectibles, check out our New York Toy Fair 2015 Event Coverage Hub.
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