Monthly Archives: September 2015
The Top 10 Hannibal Episodes
Warning: Full spoilers for all three seasons of NBC's Hannibal...
With Hannibal getting a Complete Series collection on Blu-ray and DVD released this week, we're looking back on the masterful show's 10 best episodes. Obviously, fans still hope to one day get a continuation of Hannibal, something series creator Bryan Fuller and his cast still wish as as well, though for now, nothing is certain.
"Objection, your honor. The witness is clearly a manifestation of the defendant's inner turmoil."
Hand of God: Season 1 Spoiler Discussion
Note: This is a full-on SPOILER discussion for those who have watched all 10 episodes of Hand of God on Amazon Prime. For my spoiler-free review of the first season, please click here!
In my review of Hand of God: Season 1, I mentioned how Dana Delany's Crystal really came into her own as the first 10 episodes went on -- and, boy, did she let loose in the finale! But first of all, let's talk about Anne (played by Starter for 10's Elaine Tan), who was very subtly shuffled into the ensemble deck so that no one would suspect her of foul play -- at least for awhile.
No doubt like many others watching at home, I first suspected Josh Miller (Weeds' Hunter Parrish) of being the one behind PJ's suicide, or being part of it in some capacity. The second they introduced the book containing PJ's Bathwater Program code, we knew we were in for a guessing game -- a perfect tie-in to the otherwise irrelevant land-grab subplot. However, it wasn't until Josh mentioned "another woman" that the pool of suspects narrowed down considerably. Aside from maybe Alicia (or a previously unseen mistress), the obvious answer was Anne, especially thinking back on her sudden exit at the hospital with Crystal.
The Best Simpsons Toys, Comics, And More
You don't have to be a Comic Book Guy level obsessive to want Simpsons memorabilia, and unlike a walkie-talkie or a label maker, gifts of Simpsons toys and comics will always be appreciated by your loved ones. However, you don't want to do walking off into the wilderness like a glowing Mr. Burns. You need some guidance on what are the best Simpsons items to be found in the world, so here are the best places to begin your search among the mountains of merchandise from Matt Groening and friends!
Destiny: Preparing for The Taken King – IGN’s Fireteam Chat
Destin Legarie, Sean Finnegan and Fran Mirabella discuss the next week as there are a ton of changes coming to Destiny that are preparing us for The Taken King. Here's what you can expect.
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Castle Crashers Remastered Coming to Xbox One Soon
Castle Crashers Remastered is on its way to Xbox One. It'll launch for $15 on September 9th, first in North America, and then to additional regions later.
If you already own Castle Crashers on Xbox 360 and have an Xbox Live Gold membership, you can get it free through September 20th, or for $5 starting on the 21st.
It's been seven years since the original Castle Crashers launched on Xbox 360, so developer The Behemoth's new and improved version comes with several changes, including a boost to 60 frames per second, enhanced performance, higher quality textures, and a new multiplayer mode called Back Off Barbarian, among other things.
Find more info on The Behemoth's official blog.
Arrow: Season 4 Trailer
As we head into a holiday weekend in the US, the trailer for Arrow: Season 4 has debuted. Get an idea of what brings Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak back to Starling Star City, along with our first looks at Damien Darhk, Mr. Terrific, Diggle wearing his new costume into battle and an an appearance by John Constantine.
For more on Arrow: Season 4, check out our cast and producer interviews below.
Check Out the Star Wars BB-8 Drivable Toy
In the wake of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy and action figure unveils this week, the internet's been abuzz with the lovable, controllable, rolling BB-8 droid. We've seen it rolling around in the trailer, but now we can finally say we've got one of our very own.
Curious about how big BB-8 is? What about next to a Goomba? Take a look at our BB-8 gallery below, and if you're looking to get your own, you can order a Star Wars BB-8 now while they last.
How Daredevil Shaped Marvel’s Modern Era
With the "All-New, All-Different Marvel" relaunch barely a month away, Marvel is bringing a number of ongoing series to a close. One of those is Mark Waid's Daredevil, a story that has unfolded, in one form or another, for the past four years. It's a bittersweet time to be a Daredevil fan. Not simply because the comic was consistently one of Marvel's best, but because Waid's Daredevil played such a huge role in shaping the tone and direction of the Marvel Universe over the past several years.
Flashing back to late summer 2011, neither Marvel nor DC were doing so hot. Comic book sales were at their lowest point in years. Marvel's big summer crossover, Fear Itself, wasn't exactly a Civil War or House of M-level hit. DC was making final preparations to torpedo their universe and usher in the New 52. In a time when so much about the comics industry and its future seemed uncertain, Marvel quietly launched a new series starring the Man Without Fear. Given the pedigree of the character and the creative team (Waid and artist Paolo Rivera), many fans were expecting a solid hit. But it's doubtful many predicted how revolutionary or important the book would become.
Summer 2015’s 5 Biggest Box Office Flops
We know what the biggest hits of summer 2015 were, so now it's time for the industry postmortem on the season's box office bombs.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, these are the five biggest flops of this past summer "accounting for budget, marketing spend and revenue the film can expect to earn in ancillary markets. Grosses are through Sept. 4, with several titles still in release worldwide."
Tomorrowland (Disney)
- Budget: $190 million
Evans Eager to Play Cap Beyond Infinity War
Chris Evans apparently has no desire to hand over his vibranium shield, as the Captain America actor has made it perfectly clear he's more than willing to extend his contract with Marvel Studios.
"Listen, if Marvel wants me they got me," he told Collider. "I’ve never had such a relationship where you have such -- I mean look at my resume, I’m used to being on set being like, ‘Ah is this movie gonna be terrible?’
"Marvel just can’t stop making great movies, they do it in their sleep. It’s wonderful directors and producers and actors and scripts, and it’s like a playground as an actor."