Monthly Archives: July 2016
Ghostbusters Director Responds to Trailer Hate
When the first trailer for the new Ghostbusters hit the net, it caused something of an uproar, the video criticised for both lacking laughs, and being confusing in that it connected the film to the 1984 original while at the same time seeming to be a full-on reboot. It also quickly became the most disliked movie trailer on YouTube.
Director and co-writer Paul Feig hasn’t said much about the furore – being somewhat busy finishing said film – but when he recently stopped by IGN's London office, we asked for his thoughts about the controversy surrounding both the trailer and the film…
“It was very interesting because we were early enough in the process where we didn't have hardly any VFX we could show, we were very early in the process. So we had developed that one big shot of Time Square - we originally had a teaser trailer we were going to put out on the front of Star Wars, and it was really great but it was very... we decided to take a tone that was very serious, just to throw people off a little bit. And then at the last we all kind of decided 'Do we want to go out with that?' So we pulled it back, but we had developed that one shot of Time Square for it, but even at that I didn't think it was refined yet - I wanted to keep working on it.
New Spider-Man: Homecoming Image
Spider-Man: Homecoming actor Tom Holland has shared a new photo of himself as the webslinger.
Suited up and a couple of stories above ground level, Holland's taken a pretty good Spidey selfie - check it out below.
Spider-Man: Homecoming is due to hit theaters a year from today. Bokeem Woodbine Michael Keaton, Logan Marshall-Green, Hannibal Buress, Michael Mando and Donald Glover will join Holland in the Jon Watts-directed flick, which is Spider-Man's first solo film in the MCU.
Kiefer Sutherland Joins Cast of Flatliners Remake
After starring in the original Flatliners, Kiefer Sutherland is returning to join the cast of Sony's upcoming remake of the 1990 film.
According to Deadline, Sutherland's deal with the studio hasn't been signed yet, but he's committed to the project.
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in 24
The actor joins a cast that includes Ellen Page, James Norton, Kiersey Clemens, Diego Luna and Nina Dobrev, and will play a "seasoned doctor" in the film. Sutherland will also star in ABC's new TV drama Designated Survivor.
George Takei on Sulu’s Sexuality in Star Trek Beyond
George Takei has known for a while that Star Trek Beyond's Hikaru Sulu would be openly gay in the new film, and though he's happy there's a gay character in the film, he's not in favor of the decision.
Actor John Cho, who plays Sulu in Star Trek Beyond, revealed his character will have a same-sex partner and a daughter in the new film, making Sulu the first openly LGBTQ character in the series. It's intended as an homage to Takei, who publicly announced he was gay in 2005. Takei, however, doesn't see the gesture that way.
"I'm delighted that there's a gay character," Takei told The Hollywood Reporter. "Unfortunately, it's a twisting of Gene's creation, to which he put in so much thought. I think it's really unfortunate." The prolific actor would have preferred writer Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin to respect creator Gene Roddenberry's vision for the character.
PlayStation Exec Leaves Company
PlayStation's VP of Third Party Relations Adam Boyes is departing from his position at PlayStation to return to the development side of the industry.
Boyes made the announcement on Twitter as well as on the PlayStation Blogcast today.
"After an incredible journey here at PlayStation, I've made the very hard decision to return to the world of game development," Boyes wrote in a series of tweets.
Stranger Things Combines Steven Spielberg and Steven King
Debuting July 15th on Netflix, Stranger Things is a big trip back to the 1980s, in a series not just set in that era but immersed in the vibe of beloved films and books from that time. The set-up involves the disappearance of a boy, Will (Noah Schnapp), and the search that ensues for him – both by his mother (Winona Ryder) and by his friends (Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo), who also come across an odd girl, only called Eleven (Millie Brown), with a shaved head and some very powerful abilities.
Evoking the otherworldly encounter stories of Steven Spielberg and the more overt horror/conspiracy elements of John Carpenter, Stranger Things is a very fun mash up of genres, anchored around the strong performance by its child leads. The series is the brainchild of the Duffer Brothers, Ross and Matt, who previously wrote for Wayward Pines and wrote and directed the film Hidden.
What Is Marvel Planning After Civil War II?
If you haven't heard, Marvel is prepping another major comic book relaunch once Civil War II wraps up this fall. The new Marvel NOW relaunch will usher in a wave of new comics as Marvel's creators explore a new status quo called "Divided We Stand."
To help keep pace with all these announcements, we've put together a roundup of all the new and relaunched comics that will be a part of Marvel NOW. We'll keep updating this list as more books are revealed.
Nintendo Thought It Would Sell 100 Million Wii U Units
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima revealed during the company's recent shareholders meeting that one internal projection for the Wii U was for the console to match the sales of its predecessor, the Wii.
"In an internal sales representative meeting, someone projected that we would sell close to 100 million Wii U systems worldwide," Kimishima said during the meeting. "The thinking was that because Wii sold well, Wii U would follow suit."
Kimishima does not elaborate on how the projection came into play regarding the company's plans to promote and sell the console. The Nintendo president did address a question, however, about reports that he "voiced concern before the launch of the Wii U."
New Assassin’s Creed Movie Photos Revealed
20th Century Fox and Ubisoft Motion Pictures have released a pair of new stills from its upcoming Assassin's Creed movie, providing a fresh look at Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch and his ancestor Aguilar.
The new photos were revealed in a post on the official Assassin's Creed Twitter account, along with the tagline: "We work in the dark to serve the light."
Fassbender as Callum Lynch's ancestor Aguilar via Twitter
Tomb Raider Movie Reboot Release Date Announced
The new Tomb Raider film starring Alicia Vikander will open in theaters on March 16, 2018, Warner Bros. and MGM announced today.
News of the movie's release date comes by way of Variety, and follows Warners' announcement in April that Vikander (Ex Machina) will play the movie's tomb-raiding heroine, Lara Croft.
Norwegian filmmaker Roar Uthaug will direct the upcoming reboot, which will serve as an origin story for Lara and draw inspiration from the latest games in Square Enix's popular action adventure franchise. The director has also said he aims to provide a relatable and more human take on the video game icon.