Monthly Archives: August 2015
Will Smith May Not Star in Bad Boys 3 and 4
Will Smith may not star in the new Bad Boys films, but he is said to be involved in some capacity.
THR reports that that Smith is definitely on-board with the recently revealed Bad Boys 3 and 4, but the studio isn't sure yet whether he'll be the producer, the star, or both.
Bad Boys 3 is slated for release on February 17, 2017, in the U.S. Parts 3 and 4 in the series -- which starred Smith and Martin Lawrence in the first two films -- were confirmed by Sony alongside a large slate of films including The Dark Tower, Uncharted, and the upcoming Spider-Man reboot.
Sony chairman Tom Rothman said this slate of films represents "just the start" of making the company a more consistent supplier, after a troubled year for the studio that included a large-scale hacking attack and disappointing box office returns for films like Pixels.
New Star Wars Character Revealed on Force Awakens Toy
New Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise is coming on September 4 (Force Friday), but apparently some people have gotten their hands on new figurines early.
Spotted on Reddit, the back of the box for the Finn action figure in Jakku attire has revealed a new character: Constable Zuvio. Check him out in the image below.
Little is known about the character, though fans were quick to point out that the constable somewhat resembles Embo (pictured below), a bounty hunter from The Clone Wars.
Blindspot Producers Promise Quick Answers
Viewers worried about getting into another "all-questions, no-answers" series featuring a convoluted premise can put their fears aside when it comes to incoming NBC drama Blindspot, according to executive producer Martin Gero. He, along with series star Jaimie Alexander, EP Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl) and other cast and producers from the show took the stage during the final day of the summer 2015 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour to discuss tattoos and secrets on the new NBC series.
Blindspot stars Alexander (known for her role as Lady Sif in Thor), as a mysterious woman with no memory, who shows up in the middle of Times Square, tattooed from neck-to-toe - naked and in a duffle bag, no less. It's quickly determined that her intricate tattoos are clues to crimes, though it's not clear what the meaning is behind the biggest tattoo of all: the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller (Strike Back's Sullivan Stapleton) across the middle of her back.
FFXV’s Flashback Sequence Isn’t Playable
The time period seen in Final Fantasy XV’s latest trailer will only be shown in flashbacks in the final game.
Speaking to IGN at Gamescom, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata explained that the time period shown in the latest trailer, which takes place fifteen years before the main game, will not be featured in any playable sequences but will instead be shown before players take control in order to provide context.
only flashbacks in the main game, the events you see when he's a young boy, fifteen years before the start of the main game itself. But it really is important, because it shows the events which were really vital and pivotal in what happens in the story you'll be actually playing through,” Tabata told IGN via translator. “So, it's really important to have a way to
How to Create a Batman v Superman Mecha Batsuit
While it's easy to quote Ben Affleck's Batman in his Mecha Batsuit ("Tell me, do you bleed?"), it's much harder to replicate the armored costume.
But that's where CineFix comes in. They show how to create the armored suit from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice using cardboard, spray paint and Tupperware in the video below.
So you don't have to be a billionaire like Bruce Wayne to sport a sweet armored suit. But to be clear, we here at IGN don't recommend you use this homemade Mecha Batsuit to fight crime.
For more on the Caped Crusader and all of his costumes, be sure to check out IGN's history of the live-action Batman Batsuit.
DC Reveals Blu-ray/DVD and Graphic Novel Sets
DC Entertainment has lifted the veil on its first batch Blu-ray/graphic novel combo sets, featuring a number of classics comic book fans and collectors will no doubt enjoy.
This first wave of combo packs marks the first time DC Comics has ever provided a bundle of this sort. A total of six sets are currently available, including:
- Batman: Year One
- Batman Black and White + Batman: Gotham Knight
- JLA Earth 2 + Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths
- Justice League + Justice League: War
- The Death Of Superman + Superman: Doomsday
- Wonder Woman
Here's a first look at the sets, courtesy of EW.
7 Things We’re Excited for at Disney’s D23
Disney's fan convention -- the D23 Expo -- returns this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center for three days of panels, movie trailers, game presentations, and much more. And since Disney is currently the unifying force behind so many of our favorite things, from Star Wars to Marvel to Pixar and beyond, this is a must-attend event for your loyal IGN staff.
Films like Captain America: Civil War, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Alice Through the Looking Glass and The Good Dinosaur will be showcased, as will games such as Star Wars: Battlefront, Disney Infinity 3.0 and Kingdom Hearts III. There’s a reason the Mouse House calls this “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,” and as such, we’ve put together a list of our most anticipated events at this weekend’s show. Read on for the Disney goodness, and be sure to check back at IGN this weekend for all our updates and news from D23…
Smite Officially Launches Next Week on Xbox One
Developer Hi-Rez Studios announced its third-person action MOBA, Smite, will exit open beta and officially launch on Xbox One August 19.
New players will be able to merge their PC and Xbox accounts until August 31, according to the developer. Account merging adds purchases, favor, and XP from your PC account to that you've earned on your Xbox account. Gems, however, will not be transferred. For more info, be sure to check out the FAQ on the game's site.
The Founder's Pack will also remain available until August 31. For $30 USD, the Founder's Pack includes 400 gems, two exclusive skins, and all present and future playable Gods.
Jack Reacher 2 Is Happening
Jack Reacher is getting a sequel.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount has signed off on shooting Jack Reacher 2 in November.
Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond) is attached to write and direct the sequel. A follow-up to 2012's Jack Reacher looked unlikely in early 2013, but decent ticket sales in China, Japan and Korea reportedly helped to get the film greenlit.
Jack Reacher's titular star Tom Cruise has been reportedly developing a sequel since December 2013, which is said to be based on Lee Child's 18th book in the ongoing series, Never Go Back.
Windows 10 Still Connects to Microsoft Servers Despite Privacy Settings
Windows 10 isn't as private as some users may have hoped, as it's been discovered that the operating system still communicates with Microsoft even when told to do otherwise.
While Microsoft's latest version of Windows offers plenty of tools and features that lets people tweak various privacy settings and disable certain features, Ars Technica reports that it doesn't do so completely. Do you have the Cortana assistant and web searching via the Start menu disabled? Upon opening the latter and typing, the OS will request a file from bing.com that contains info related to Cortana, despite the fact that it's been disabled.