Monthly Archives: October 2016
This Week Doctor Doom Becomes… Iron Man?
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writer Brian Michael Bendis & artist Alex Maleev | Marvel Comics
Logan: First Look at Reavers
Wolverine will apparently have his claws full with Reavers in Logan.
The official Instagram account for Logan revealed one of the cyborg weapon specialists, who's holding a rifle with what looks like technologically enhanced arms. Boyd Holbrook will play the villain Donald Pierce in Logan, who is leading the Reavers.
Reavers will appear in Logan, the third Wolverine film. Courtesy of movie's Instagram account
Why We Love Red Dead Redemption
Though Grand Theft Auto might be the first thing most people think of when the name “Rockstar” comes up, there’s no shortage of love for 2010’s stunning Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar San Diego’s second stab at the western genre, Redemption delivered a massive, beautiful, and deadly depiction of America and Mexico during the 19th century. On the heels of Rockstar’s announcement of Red Dead Redemption 2, we wanted to tell you why we personally love the open-world Western so much.
Spoilers ahead.
More than anything else, I'm excited by those seven figures on the poster and about the prospect of a multiple-protagonist setup like the one GTA V pioneered. Rockstar nailed the laconic Man with No Name, Shane vs. the world approach in Red Dead Redemption, but there's a whole other world of great Western traditions built around teams and relationships. The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Stagecoach, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and the Magnificent Seven all come to mind as potential inspirations. I want to see great writing and memorable playable characters thoughtfully employed in an interesting, interweaving story. -- Jared Petty
Wrestler Cody Rhodes on his Killer Arrow Role
In the upcoming Arrow episode, "A Matter of Trust" -- which airs Wednesday, October 19th -- Oliver's new team is ready to hit the streets, even though he doesn't feel they're quite ready. Maybe his hesitation is due to the fact that wrestling star Cody Rhodes -- who Arrow star Stephen Amell faced off against in a WWE ring back at SummerSlam 2015 -- is guest starring as a drug dealer named Derek Sampson, determined to terrorize Star City and peddle his "Stardust" (I see what they did there!).
Amell and Rhodes may have never gotten their rematch in WWE, but fans can look forward to a ton of fighting in "A Matter of Trust" as the second-generation pro-wrester crosses over into the DC TV-verse to battle his nemesis. I recently spoke to Rhodes about his role on Arrow, the many ways comic books have influenced his wrestling personas, and his recent time on the independent scene.
Legion: New Promo Teases Possible Most Powerful Mutant
FX Networks has released a new promo for Legion, providing a fresh look at the incredible power that David Haller (Dan Stevens) wields in the upcoming X-Men series.
Check out the teaser below, dubbed "Powerful Real," to see for yourself why Haller could very well be the most powerful mutant of all.
Fargo creator Noah Hawley is behind this new X-Men television series, which centers around Haller, a diagnosed schizophrenic who has psychological manifestations that clearly extend beyond his imagination. While Legion will serve as a standalone series, executive producer Bryan Singer has confirmed it will also relate to future X-Men movies.
5 Reasons Black Mirror is Awesome
On Friday, October 21st, Black Mirror returns on its new home on Netflix with six bold and brutal new episodes featuring its trademark cracked-yet-accurate take on technology and society.
An anthology series in the vein of The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, Black Mirror -- from creator Charlie Brooker -- deals with dark, sometimes-satirical themes relating to the decline of human interaction and empathy with the rise of new technologies. Not every episode is a sci-fi mindbender, but every episode is more or less about how our mechanisms for caring and sympathy are on the brink of crumbling. Sometimes Black Mirror shows us the dark side of where we are now, sometimes it gives us grim glimpses of where we might be headed. Every time though, it's a mesmerizing ride.
The 5 Coolest Details From the Pokemon Sun & Moon Leak
YouTuber Kaphotics has detailed the recent datamining of Pokemon Sun and Moon’s new demo, and there’s a lot of information to sort through. Over three videos, we see in-depth stat breakdowns of new Pokemon, tons of sprites, and even shiny versions of a bunch of monsters — but a few things stood out in particular.
Some of these details could be considered spoilers, so proceed with caution!
Twin Peaks: First Behind-the-Scenes Video Revealed
In anticipation of its debut next year, Showtime has released a behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming revival of the beloved television series Twin Peaks.
The network shared the new video in a post on Twin Peaks' official Facebook page, which features commentary from the show's expansive cast, including both returning and new actors like Kyle MacLachlan, Miguel Ferrer, Dana Ashbrook, Jim Belushi, Robert Knepper, and several others.
A Visual History of Battlefield
Battlefield revolutionized the first-person shooter when it made its 2002 debut with Battlefield 1942. It was among the first shooters to provide the opportunity for large-scale warfare, and encourage team-play dynamics above individual survival. From its roots in World War II, the Vietnam War, and modern-day military, to its exploration of future warfare, the "war on crime," and even a brief stint in casual games, Battlefield has come a very long way.
With a new Battlefield on the way, this one making a return to the early 20th century with World War I, we thought we'd take a look back on most of the major Battlefield games from 2002 to now. Below is the visual history of Battlefield.
Firewatch Artist Creates 7 Harry Potter Posters
Olly Moss, the UK-based artist known for his work on Campo Santo's Firewatch and for his original poster prints, is returning to the wizarding world with seven new Harry Potter posters.
Partnering with Pottermore, Moss debuted the official art prints on Twitter (but you can check them out below). The Harry Potter posters, one each for every book in J.K. Rowling's series, are available from now to October 25 for $50 each or $275 for the whole collection on his website.
This is the second time Moss has worked on the popular franchise, previously having designed new eBook covers for all seven Harry Potter books.