Monthly Archives: July 2016
The Flash: First Look at Kid Flash in Season 3
In anticipation of The Flash's third season debut on October 4th, The CW has given us our first look at Keiynan Lonsdale suited up as Kid Flash.
The Aussie actor made his debut as Wally West in Season 2, however this is the first time we've seen him in costume. While Wally's never had any superpowers (that we know of) on the show, his abilities and new persona might have something to do with (SPOILER ALERT) Barry's manipulation of time in The Flash's Season 2 finale.
Keiynan Lonsdale as Kid Flash.
Mark Ruffalo Shows Off Huge Hulk Hands on the Set of Thor 3
Mark Ruffalo is on Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok set—possibly right now—wielding a massive pair of green fists.
The movie started filming just last week, and now the Hulk actor is giving eager fans a sneak peek behind the scenes. As Ruffalo wrote on Twitter, it sure doesn't look easy being green — but it looks fun.
Hello from the set of #Thor3! As you can see, I've got my hands full. It ain't easy being green....@thorofficialhttps://t.co/PnYTnX8n96
Warner Bros. Hit With Ruling for Buying YouTube Coverage
Warner Bros. has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it did not adequately disclose money paid to YouTubers for positive Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor coverage.
The FTC says Warner Bros. paid online "influencers," including PewDiePie, "from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars" to post positive videos on YouTube and social media.
Sponsored videos during the campaign were viewed over 5.5 million times, and Warner Bros. apparently told the influencers how to promote the game and not to disclose any bugs or glitches.
It’s Now a Federal Crime to Share HBO Go or Netflix Passwords
As of last week, it turns out a lot of Americans might be breaking the law, as it is now a federal crime to share HBO Go or Netflix passwords with other people.
According to Fortune, a case involving a former employee at Korn/Ferry resulted in the three-judge panel of U.S. Ninth Circuit of Appeals ruling that sharing passwords is prosecutable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
David Nosal was charged with conspiracy after attempting to set up a rival firm by accessing a Korn/Ferry candidate database using his former assistant's password. He was sentenced to prison time, probation, and nearly $900,000 in fines.
Major Kingsman Character Confirmed to Return in Sequel
SPOILERS follow for the first Kingsman movie. We suggest watching it before reading this, because it's good fun.
It was teased in April, but it's now been confirmed that Colin Firth will return to Kingsman sequel, The Golden Circle as Harry Hart.
Despite being seemingly killed in Matthew Vaughn's franchise-starting original, an Instagram picture from new star Pedro Pascal confirms that Hart will make an appearance in some fashion.
Pokemon Go Has Reportedly Made More Than $14 Million
Pokemon Go made its official debut just last week — and since then, the augmented reality game is said to have generated more than $14 million across mobile platforms.
The application seemed to instantly top download lists on both Android and iOS devices, quickly placing itself ahead of many similar titles, including Pokemon Shuffle Mobile, Miitomo, and Ingress. Superdata Research analysts estimate Pokemon Go has earned $14.04 million just four days after launch. Pokemon Shuffle Mobile, for reference, brought in $14.03 million over its entire lifespan, which spans 509 days.
Big Trouble in Little China / Escape from New York Comic Crossover Is Actually Happening
A Big Trouble in Little China and Escape from New York crossover comic is coming this October from Boom! Studios.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the comic is written by Greg Pak with illustrations from Daniel Bayliss.
Issue #1 cover (via Twentieth Century Fox / StudioCanal S.A.)
Rocket League to Get Counter-Strike-y Loot Crates
Psyonix has confirmed that its vehicular football/soccer (delete as appropriate, please don't argue) phenomenon will receive a paid loot crate system, not unlike Counter-Strike.
After an image of a crate and key leaked over the weekend, Psyonix vice president Jeremy Dunham took to Reddit to explain what the system will be, and what it's in aid of.
"Those assets are, indeed, early pieces of an upcoming system we plan on implementing to fund our esports prize pools and events," wrote Dunham. "We plan on officially announcing it next month at (or near) the RLCS Live Finals since it directly relates to that event and other events like it, but since this image came out before our official word, we wanted to clarify some things for you."
New Suicide Squad Images
Warner Bros. has released a bunch of new images from Suicide Squad. Check 'em out in the gallery below!
News around the film has ramped up in anticipation of its release next month. Director David Ayer revealed we'll see a more threatening Batman from the criminals' perspective in the film, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje talked Killer Croc, and Margot Robbie chatted Harley Quinn and Joker's 'mad love'.
Winona Ryder on Stranger Things’ Approach to the 1980s
Having dipped her toes into the world of TV with the acclaimed HBO miniseries Show Me a Hero last year, Winona Ryder takes on her first regular series role in Netflix’s Stranger Things, debuting this Friday.
Ryder stars as Joyce, a single mother of two whose life is turned upside down when her younger son, Will (Finn Wolfhard) vanishes without a trace. Soon, Joyce – along with Will’s friends, on a concurrent adventure – begin discovering some incredible events are occurring in their town, some of which are amazing to behold, some of which are quite scary.
I sat down with Ryder to discuss her role on the show, Stranger Things’ reflection of the films of the 1980s and Ryder’s empathy for her young co-stars, including Millie Brown (who plays the very powerful and mysterious “Eleven”), having begun her own career as a child actor.