Monthly Archives: September 2015
Black Mirror: Season 3 Confirmed for Netflix
Netflix has confirmed that they are the new home of Black Mirror and have ordered Season 3 of the series.
Netflix has ordered 12 episodes of Charlie Brooker's acclaimed anthology series as a Netflix Original. Brooker and Annabel Jones will executive produce. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2015, and Brooker has now started writing new episodes.
"It's all very exciting -- a whole new bunch of Black Mirror episodes on the most fitting platform imaginable. Netflix connects us with a global audience so that we can create bigger, stranger, more international and diverse stories than before, whilst maintaining that 'Black Mirror' feel. I just hope none of these new story ideas come true,” said Brooker.
Debut Date/Details for Nickelodeon 1990s Programming Block
Nickelodeon has announced that 1990s programming block The Splat will debut on Monday, October 5.
The Splat will be "a new multiscreen content destination spanning television, seven social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond." News of a resurgence of Nickelodeon's 90s programming surfaced earlier this month.
The TV block will be an eight-hour rotating lineup airing daily on TeenNick from 10:00pm - 6:00am (ET/PT). A website at TheSplat.com will be a fan-driven social site, and there will also be a presence on most social media. In addition, The Splat Emoji keyboard will be launching on iTunes and Android in early October.
Fallout 2 Game Designer Joins Divinity: Original Sin 2
Larian Studios has announced that Chris Avellone has been brought on as a contributor to Divinity: Original Sin II.
Avellone left Obsidian Entertainment in June to "pursue new projects," and will now be working on the upcoming RPG sequel. He has previously worked on the likes of Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment, and Pillars of Eternity.
Larian Studios creative director Swen Vincke said "it’s a real honor to have one of the masters on board to help us improve our narrative and characters—I honestly can’t wait to get started."
"This is the first time I think the community is responsible for bringing two developers together who might not have crossed paths, and especially for such a great project," said Chris Avellone. "I met Swen at PAX Prime, talked about RPGs for hours, and at the end, it was clear we were on the same page."
Jon Hamm to Guest Star on SpongeBob SquarePants
Nickelodeon has announced that Jon Hamm will be guest starring in an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Hamm will be playing Don Grouper, "a charismatic head ad executive of the ad agency Grouper, Goby & Koi. His sharp mind and devastating charm make him an irresistible force. When Don’s in the room everyone laps up his words like overpriced organic honey. In the episode, Mr. Krabs goes to Don for help as Mr. Krabs tries to launch his line of frozen Krabby Patties."
Jon Hamm as Don Draper and Jon Hamm as Don Grouper.
DC Reveals New DVD/Graphic Novel Combo Packs
DC Entertainment has unveiled a second wave of Graphic Novel and DVD/Blu-Ray sets, which bundle both the original comic and the animated movie adaptation it has received.
This wave will include Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Justice League, and Justice League: Throne of Atlantis.
Image Credit: DC Entertainment
There is no solid announcement of a release date yet, but the second wave should be available in "early 2016."
Earth One Cover Shows Wonder Woman in Chains
DC comics has unveiled the cover of Wonder Woman: Earth One.
According to HitFix, DC says that this is "the most provocative origin of Wonder Woman you've ever seen." The cover shows Diana in chains back on Paradise Island after she has ventured into the forbidden world of men.
Image Credit: DC Entertainment/Yanick Paquette
The Best 90’s TV Shows to Watch Growing Up
It's Friday, which can mean only one thing - the IGN UK Podcast returns to aurally assault your lugholes in the way only we know how.
It's a bittersweet episode this week, as the return of Kenan and Kel led us to reminisce over some other glorious TV shows we loved when we were younger but, alas, the universe must always be balanced. And so as the dynamic duo come back to us, our very own Rich Bearpark departs for regions unknown.
So join Luke and Rory as they say goodbye to our magical ginger prince, while also discussing all the week's biggest news stories, from robots we shouldn't have sex with to the frankly alarming price of PlayStation VR. There's also chat about our recent hands-on time with Just Cause 3 and Assassin's Creed Syndicate.
Titan Comics Announces Deux Ex Comic Book
Titan Comics has announced that it has acquired the license to publish comic books based on the Deux Ex franchise.
"Eidos-Montréal have set a precedent for cyberpunk gaming and we're delighted to be a part of their next exciting venture,” said Tom Williams, editor at Titan Comics. “The Deus Ex Universe is rich with political intrigue and social commentary and we can't wait to further explore Adam Jensen's journey through this dystopian landscape, as well as introducing readers to some of the characters of the anticipated new installment, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided."
The first story arc is planned to be in five parts, written by Alex Irvine, who has worked previously on Iron Man and Daredevil. The art will be by Marco Turini, who is the Assassin's Creed cover artist.
NASA Teases Mystery Announcement About Mars
NASA will announce a major Martian science finding from its continued study of the Red Planet during a live press event on Monday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
News conference participants include Jim Green, director of planetary science; Michael Meyer, lead scientist for the Mars Exploration Program; Lujendra Ojha of the Georgia Institute of Technology; Mary Beth Wilhelm from NASA’s Ames Research Center; and, Alfred McEwen, principal investigator for the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE).
The announcement may be related to recurring slope lineae (RSL), dark tendrils that appear annually on the Martian surface during warm seasons and evaporate during cooler months.
NASA Teases Mystery Announcement About Mars
NASA will announce a major Martian science finding from its continued study of the Red Planet during a live press event on Monday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
News conference participants include Jim Green, director of planetary science; Michael Meyer, lead scientist for the Mars Exploration Program; Lujendra Ojha of the Georgia Institute of Technology; Mary Beth Wilhelm from NASA’s Ames Research Center; and, Alfred McEwen, principal investigator for the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE).
The announcement may be related to recurring slope lineae (RSL), dark tendrils that appear annually on the Martian surface during warm seasons and evaporate during cooler months.