Monthly Archives: September 2015
Arrow: Season 4 Poster Released
The CW has unveiled the key art for Arrow: Season 4.
The poster features Stephen Amell's Oliver Queen, fully clad in his new superhero getup. It's worth noting the art is actually a reworking of the first photo the network revealed showcasing Arrow's new costume for Season 4.
Arrow returns to The CW on Wednesday, October 7 with a premiere titled "Green Arrow." In the meantime, watch our SDCC interview with Stephen Amell, Emily Bett Rickards, and executive producer Wendy Mericle below.
The 100: Clarke’s Dramatic New Season 3 Look
When Clarke Griffin (Eliza Taylor) was last seen on The 100, she was leaving her people behind for parts unknown. Now, the show's executive producer, Jason Rothenberg, has revealed the first photo of Clarke in Season 3 and she is sporting quite a new look.
Eliza Taylor in The 100: Season 3.
Wrote Rothenberg in his tweet with the photo reveal, "Sneak peek of Clarke in Season 3. You guys aren't ready. 2016 isn't THAT far away."
iZombie: Season 2 Trailer
There's a slew of familiar faces in the new trailer for iZombie's second season, and a handful of teases for what we might expect.
Liv's boss Ravi appears, Season 1 villain Blaine returns, and Max Rager head Vaughn Du Clark (returning guest star Steven Weber) shows up in his menacing glory.
A quirky action drama, iZombie is based on the Vertigo comic written by Chris Roberson and illustrated by Michael Allred. Starring Rose McIver as Olivia Moore, the show depicts Liv's struggle to solve crimes after discovering she can access the memories and personality of anyone whose brains she eats.
Ed Boon Teases Four New DLC Characters for Mortal Kombat X
Turns out that "Kombat Pack 1" comment made on a Mortal Kombat X live stream does suggest more DLC characters are in store.
Creative director Ed Boon took to Twitter today to tease four new characters with an image of four silhouettes and a large "Who's next?" written across the front.
Tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/fMoXUSRvjf
— Ed Boon (@noobde) September 2, 2015
Spielberg Predicts the End of Superhero Movies
John Wayne and Captain America may have something in common. That is, if Steven Spielberg's prediction on the superhero movie genre proves true.
In a recent interview with AP, the director drew comparisons between the superhero movie boom and the once-popular Western genre.
"We were around when the Western died and there will be a time when the superhero movie goes the way of the Western. It doesn't mean there won't be another occasion where the Western comes back and the superhero movie someday returns," said Spielberg.
Bowser Jr. Amiibo Will Be Available Exclusively at Toys R Us
There's a Bowser Jr. Amiibo coming, but it can only be found in one place.
Toys R Us announced today via Twitter that the Amiibo figurine would be available exclusively through their national chain of stores starting on September 11. Purchases must be made in-store, and only while supplies last.
Our exclusive Bowser Jr. #amiibo is available 9/11, in store only & while supplies last! pic.twitter.com/oClLZUTNKH
— ToysRUs (@ToysRUs) September 2, 2015
Arkane’s Harvey Smith Reveals Secrets About Dishonored 2
Arkane Studios co-creative director Harvey Smith has pulled the wraps off a few secrets from the Dishonored 2 announcement trailer.
For starters, Smith promises that "everything Emily
does in this trailer, you can do in the game." That includes visiting the stately home in the video, which Smith says is part of a mission called the Clockwork Mansion.
In fact, the man behind the desk in the reveal trailer is Kirin Jindosh, the grand inventor for Serkonos who works for the duke. He also has a portrait of Anton Sokolov, because "Jindosh was actually one of Sokolov's students," according to Smith.
Machinima Settles FTC Charges Over Deceptive Xbox One Videos
Machinima, a multi-channel gaming network based in California, has decided to settle Federal Trade Commission charges over allegations that it deceived consumers by releasing paid video advertisements for the Xbox One disguised as personal opinion.
According to the FTC, Machinima paid two YouTubers in its network $15,000 and $30,000 to create videos expressing endorsement of Microsoft's Xbox One console.
These content creators were instructed by Machinima to create content that "showcases Microsoft products in positive light," but were not required to disclose the compensation they received for doing so.
“When people see a product touted online, they have a right to know whether they’re looking at an authentic opinion or a paid marketing pitch,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Game of Thrones: Euron Greyjoy Cast for Season 6
Theon Greyjoy's hot-tempered uncle, Euron, has been cast for Game of Thrones' sixth season.
First reported by WatchersOnTheWall, then confirmed by Variety, Danish actor Pilou Asbæk (Lucy, The Borgias) is playing the eye-patched Euron (also called "Crow's Eye"), uncle to both Theon and Yara, younger brother of Balon. A warrior so brutal that his ship, called "Silence," is crewed entirely by mutes whose tongues he himself ripped out.
Inside the Year the Sega & Nintendo Console War Heated Up
Welcome back to IGN's History of Awesome - a year-long look back at all the coolest and most influential games, movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and tech that have shaped pop culture, and shaped the lives of an entire generation. Up this week is 1992 - the year of Super Mario Kart, A Link to the Past, and Mortal Kombat.
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