Monthly Archives: September 2015
Big Changes Behind the Scenes at Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige almost quit recently over internal strife regarding the massive budget for the upcoming epic Captain America: Civil War, a battle said to have been a long time coming between Feige and Marvel Entertainment CEO Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter.
It was reported last weekend that Feige would no longer answer to Perlmutter but rather Disney Studios boss Alan Horn going forward. Then came rumors that Marvel Studios' Creative Committee -- a brain trust of Marvel execs and talent, including Joe Quesada and Brian Michael Bendis, who have a say on Marvel Studios' creative and economic decisions -- was effectively being scuttled, at least where it comes to Marvel's film division.
Stephen Colbert Test Show Info Reveals New Direction
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert premieres next Tuesday, but test shows are providing a glimpse at what's to come.
CNNMoney conducted interviews with attendees of recent test shows--episodes that aren't meant to air and give Colbert and his writers and crew a chance to try out material and format.
One attendee called Colbert "genuine" and said he didn't carry his "goofy persona" from his Comedy Central show. One bit is said to have played with that history, as he took a lie detector test to answer "Who is the real Stephen Colbert?" Another bit took shots at presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's evasive responses, which one viewer said "felt like an old Colbert thing." The test shows conducted interviews as well, with Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher and U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins.
River Song Returning for Doctor Who Christmas Special
River Song, the beloved time traveling professor of archaeology played by Alex Kingston, will be returning to Doctor Who for this year's Christmas special, which premieres Christmas Day on BBC and BBC America.
Alongside the announcement of River Song's return, BBC America provided a brief outline of the character's role in the upcoming special: "It’s Christmas Day in the future and the TARDIS is parked on a snowy village street, covered in icicles, awaiting its next adventure. Time traveller River Song meets her husband’s new incarnation, in the form of Peter Capaldi, for the first time this Christmas."
Alex Kingston as Professor River Song.
Mega Man Movie Reportedly in Development at Fox
Mega Man, one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, is reportedly heading to the silver screen.
According to The Tracking Board, "20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment have started development" on a feature film version of the classic Capcom game. Fox and Chernin are also the parties behind the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise.
Mega Man started in 1987 for the NES and has, in the decades since, spawned dozens of games and sold over thirty million copies. Mega Man has also been adapted for comics, manga, and anime.
Fox had not responded to our request for confirmation, denial or comment at time of publish. We will, of course, update this report should they respond.
Arrow: Diggle’s Costume Revealed!
At long last, John Diggle is going to get a costume on Arrow! The CW have revealed this first look at the suit, which will debut on this show in Season 4.
David Ramsey as John Diggle in Arrow: Season 4.
You won't have to wait long to see Diggle in action in the costume, as it will be seen in the Arrow: Season 4 premiere airing Wednesday, October 7 at 8pm PT on the CW.
For more on Arrow: Season 4, check out what Ramsey and Willa Holland told us at Comic-Con earlier this summer in the video below.
Luke Cage: House of Cards Actor Cast as Cottonmouth
Mahershala Ali, known for playing Remy Danton in House of Cards and Boggs in The Hunger Games films, has been cast as the villain Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the Netflix Original Series, Marvel's Luke Cage. The news first broke on Marvel.com.
Mahershala Ali in House of Cards
High-Quality Images of New Remote-Control BB-8 Toy
The adorable BB-8 droid from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens will soon be available as a remote-control toy. Revealed as part of the Star Wars Force Friday worldwide toy event, the tiny, spherical droid will unquestionably be rolling its way onto the wishlists of kids everywhere this December.
Check out this slideshow of high-quality images of the Sphero-made toy. Sphero is also behind the self-balancing droid that will be part of the upcoming Star Wars film.
The droid will retail for $150 USD and will be one of a ton of new Star Wars Force Awakens toys that will be hitting retailers beginning Friday. Check out our comprehensive coverage of all the Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy reveals during the 18-hour livestream.
Goosebumps 2 Is in the Works
Though Goosebumps doesn't come out for another month, Sony Pictures is reportedly already working on a sequel.
The Tracking Board reports Sony is searching for a screenwriter for Goosebumps 2, with the company believing the first film will kick off a new franchise. In addition, the film's stars — Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush — are signed for more movies.
As for the director, Monsters vs. Aliens filmmaker Rob Letterman is helming Goosebumps, but it's not known whether or not he will return for a sequel.
Based on the books that have sold over 350 million copies worldwide, Goosebumps is set to hit the silver screen October 16. For more on the film, be sure to check out IGN's interview with R.L. Stine.
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iPad Pro Rumored for November Launch
Don't rush out and buy a new iPad just yet, as new rumors suggest that Apple will debut the heavily-rumored 12.9-inch iPad at its iPhone event next week.
The event, set for Wednesday, September 9, is expected to contain a host of new hardware announcements, including the iPhone 6S and a fourth-gen Apple TV. According to 9to5Mac, though, Apple is also said to be unveiling a pair of new iPads. Specifically, the iPad Pro and the much smaller iPad mini 4.