Monthly Archives: November 2016
Robert De Niro, Julianne Moore-Led Series Goes to Amazon
Amazon and The Weinstein Company have secured a two-season commitment for David O. Russell's upcoming mafia crime series, which stars both Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore.
According to Deadline, Amazon closed the deal for two eight-episode seasons for $160 million. All sixteen episodes of the currently untitled series are written and directed by Russell.
De Niro in Silver Linings Playbook
Celebrating the Women of Red Dead Redemption
An exploration of masculinity lies at the core of the stories told within Rockstar’s beautifully crafted open-worlds. What does it mean to have it? What does it mean to want it? What does it mean to lose it? Women are more often than not extras and foils in these stories, or, in the case of GTA 5, easy punchlines (“I am woman, hear me roar!” chants Franklin’s pointedly middle-aged aunt)."
But not in Red Dead Redemption. Unlike GTA, which is played entirely through the lens of satire, Red Dead’s treatment of its characters is uncharacteristically sincere. While it’s still very much a story of men - and John Marston in particular - Red Dead’s women are imbued with an underappreciated - and unexpected - spark, wit, and humanity.
Black Sails: Why Eleanor Went So Far And What’s Next
Warning: Full spoilers for Black Sails: Season 3 below.
Black Sails: The Complete Third Season arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD this Tuesday, giving fans the chance to delve into a huge year for the epic pirate series that found characters transforming in monumental ways.
I recently spoke to Hannah New about what occurred with her character Eleanor Guthrie in Season 3, as Eleanor found herself now opposing the very pirates she’d once lived and worked alongside in Nassau - particularly Charles Vane (Zach McGowan), her former lover turned bitter enemy.
New discussed Eleanor’s role in Vane’s demise, fan reaction to that turn of events, her evolving dynamic with another ex-lover, Max (Jessica Parker Kennedy), and more about what motivates Eleanor and why she’s made the choices she's made – along with what’s in store next year, when Black Sails returns for its fourth and final season.
Star Wars Rebels Clip: Thrawn Learns of New Enemies
On the November 19th episode of Star Wars Rebels, "Iron Squadron," a new group of rebels risk their lives for the sake of the galaxy.
Here, in this preview clip, and in the images below, you'll see Grand Admiral Thrawn learning of a new rebel crew called the Iron Squadron. Curious, the devious Thrawn sends a small group to investigate.
Check it out!
The official synopsis for "Iron Squadron" reads:
Ezra and Sabine join forces to subdue a young pilot and his crew, who are foolishly risking their lives. That is the only way they can defend their home.
Star Wars Rebels' “Iron Squadron” premieres November 19th on Disney XD.
Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association (TCA). Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.
PS4 Pro 4K Video Round-Up
The PS4 Pro is finally here and we've put it through its paces. While not all games are supported, the ones that are have noticeably improved graphics that really do need to be seen to be believed.
We've captured quite a bit of gameplay from the PS4 Pro, so if you're on a 4K TV or UHD-enabled monitor, you're going to want to make sure you check these out in their native resolution. If you don't have a 4K-enabled display, read our PS4 Pro review to get an idea of whether or not it's worth your time and money.
One of the last games for the PS3 pushed the system to its limits and was arguably the best looking game of last generation. The PS4 remaster brought that realism into the current gen, and on the PS4 Pro, it runs at 60fps in 4K.
Stranger Things: Season 2 Casts Goonies and Aliens Stars
Sean Astin, Paul Reiser and Linnea Berthelsen have all joined the cast of Stranger Things: Season 2.
According to Variety, Astin will play a "kind-hearted former nerd" named Bob Newby who went to school with Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) and Sheriff Hopper (David Harbour), and now manages the local RadioShack. In addition to starring in The Goonies and Rudy, Astin played Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings.
Astin as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings
First Mass Effect Andromeda Story Details Revealed
The first official details about Mass Effect Andromeda's plot, the Ryder family's place in it all, and new gameplay details have all been revealed via Game Informer's latest cover story on the upcoming Bioware RPG.
The latest Mass Effect game's namesake comes from the Andromeda Initiative, which was established around the time of Mass Effect 2, according to Game Informer's story. The Initiative's goal is to find a new home, and the group goes about doing this by creating four "arks," each of which carrying a different alien race. The arks are set to make their way to the Andromeda galaxy, specifically to investigate the Heleus cluster and its inhabitable "golden worlds."
The Flash: Alchemy Is Key for Wally West’s Kid Flash
The Kid Flash story seems to be reaching a head in The Flash's next episode, "Shade."
Wally West wants to be Kid Flash. Dr. Alchemy has the ability to restore peoples' Flashpoint abilities. And based on the promo for Tuesday's episode, Alchemy is going to take advantage of Wally's desire in a terrifying way.
the biggest, scariest presence we've had on the show," Grant Gustin told IGN on a visit to the show's set. "There's something about Alchemy that we've never had. He's not a speedster, so he's just going to come in at everybody from different angles, using tactics that we haven't seen yet. He's scarier for a lot of psychological reasons, that others haven't had."
Redesigned Steam Store Goes Live
Valve's online store has received a fresh coat of paint and new features, as Steam Discovery Update 2.0 is now live.
According to Valve's announcement, the update brings with it several new features, tools and added functionality to the Steam Store, including "powerful new preferences options, expanded support for curators, and easier access to your friends' activity."
A look at some of the new features in Steam Discovery Update 2.0
The New Iron Man Debuts This Week
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 Stefano Caselli | Marvel Comics