Monthly Archives: March 2017
Deadpool 2: Michael Shannon Frontrunner to Play Cable
Man of Steel star Michael Shannon is reportedly the new frontrunner to play Cable in Deadpool 2.
Variety reports that, while no deal has been agreed, Shannon has been the top choice at Fox for a week. Shannon is no stranger to comic book movies, having played General Zod in Man of Steel.
Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel.
Earlier this month, Stranger Things' David Harbour was also reportedly up for the role and was even screen-tested by Fox. Several other actors have been rumored to play the time traveling mutant, while Cable and Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld championed Russell Crowe to play the character.
Here’s What’s Leaving Netflix in April
A lot of TV is taking a powder in April (almost all owned by 20th Century Fox), as Netflix is shedding four seasons of Bones, every season of Ally McBeal, House M.D., and the original run of The X-Files, plus all of Joss Whedon's series - Buffy, Angel, Firefly, and Dollhouse. So start binging!
On the movie front, The Usual Suspects, Vanilla Sky, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Princess Bride, and all things Superman (pre-Snyder) are leaving, so open your eyes wide if you want to catch 'em before they expire.
See a New Rocket and Groot Animated Short
Marvel is releasing a new series of animated shorts focused on Rocket and Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, and IGN has the exclusive debut of the third installment for you.
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These shorts follow the duo before they joined the Guardians of the Galaxy, as they attempt to get enough credits to buy a new ship after their old one breaks down. In this new short, their quest takes them to a five-star restaurant... where they don't exactly fit in.
The Rocket and Groot shorts are animated by Passion Pictures, who were nominated for Best Animated Short at the Academy Awards this year for their work on "Pear Cider and Cigarettes." They recently won an Annie award and are also behind the Gorillaz music videos. The shorts are based on a design by comic artist Skottie Young, whose numerous credits include New Warriors and the Rocket Raccoon comic book.
Iron Fist Easter Eggs, References and Trivia
We’ve binged Marvel’s Iron Fist and found a ton of cool easter eggs, references, and bits of trivia that you just might have missed.
Before we start, make sure to check out our reviews of Iron Fist.
Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Marvel’s Iron Fist on Netflix!
Be sure to check out our reviews of all the Iron Fist episodes, and stay tuned for more on all of Marvel’s Netflix shows.
Nintendo Confirms Source of Joy-Con Sync Issues
Though Nintendo has previously addressed the issues some Nintendo Switch owners have experienced with syncing left Joy-Con controllers, the company has now confirmed the source of the problems.
In a statement provided to IGN, Nintendo of America has confirmed that "a manufacturing variation has resulted in wireless interference with a small number of the left Joy-Con." The statement says there is no design issue with the controllers and that "moving forward this will not be an issue."
The statement from Nintendo of America in full reads:
"There is no design issue with the Joy-Con controllers, and no widespread proactive repair or replacement effort is underway. A manufacturing variation has resulted in wireless interference with a small number of the left Joy-Con. Moving forward this will not be an issue, as the manufacturing variation has been addressed and corrected at the factory level.
Marvel Teases a Third Thor in the Comics
The final chapter of The Unworthy Thor introduced a mysterious new player in the Marvel Universe.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Unworthy Thor #5!
This issue was plenty eventful, as readers learned what exactly Nick Fury said to make Thor unworthy back in 2014's Original Sin.
But even as one mystery was finally solved, writer Jason Aaron introduced a new one. The Unworthy Thor has revolved largely around the Odinson's efforts to escape imprisonment at the hands of The Collector and claim the hammer of Ultimate Thor (which survived the death of its owner and the destruction of the multiverse in Secret Wars). If he can't have his Mjolnir, he might as well settle for another, right?
Live-Action Death Note Movie Release Date Announced
The first teaser for Netflix's live-action take on the beloved manga and anime Death Note reveals the film's release date.
Directed by Blair Witch and The Guest's Adam Wingard, Death Note will be available to stream on Netflix on August 25, the first teaser for the movie confirms.
The trailer offers a brief introduction to the film's main characters — Light (Paper Towns' Nat Wolff), L (Get Out's LaKeith Stanfield), and Mia (The Leftovers' Margaret Qualley) — while also debuting the first voiceover from Willem Dafoe, who plays the Shinigami Ryuk. Take a look at the characters below:
The Best Mass Effect Toys in the Universe
The Mass Effect universe is overflowing with a tremendous cast of characters, vehicles, weapons, and more objects begging to be brought from the digital world and into your hands. Between the huge games and books based on the series, there's a lot to choose from when it comes to quality Mass Effect toys. Here are the best Mass Effect toys you can buy right now.
This incredible full-scale replica Geth Rifle measures nearly 3 feet long and weighs almost 20 pounds. That's crazy. Beyond being life-sized, it's life-like, as well, with incredible detail "hand-finished and hand-painted," according to the rifle's description. Adding to the overall coolness is its limited run, with only 500 replica Geth Rifles existing on Earth.
Pokemon Go Event Makes Water Pokemon More Common
Niantic has announced a new Water Festival global event in Pokemon Go that increases the likelihood of encountering water Pokemon.
As announced on Niantic’s official site, from today until March 29, spawns of Magikarp, Squirtle, Totodile, and other water Pokemon are increased in all areas, and Johto water Pokemon are more likely to appear in areas where water Pokemon normally spawn.
Players will also be able to get a new Magikarp hat for their avatar.
Yesterday, a new update was announced for Pokemon Go that guarantees rare Pokemon evolution items with every seven-day PokeStop streak players complete. Evolution items were introduced in February alongside 80 Pokemon from the Johto region.
We Finally Know Why Thor Odinson Is Unworthy
The final issue of The Unworthy Thor answered a long-running mystery in the Marvel Universe.
Warning: spoilers for The Unworthy Thor #5 follow!
Writer Jason Aaron introduced a huge shake-up to Thor's world in 2014's Original Sin. During the course of that story, Nick Fury managed to incapacitate the god of thunder by whispering something in his ear. Readers weren't privy to what was said, but ever since, Thor hasn't been able to lift Mjolnir. His powers and name have now passed to Jane Foster, while the Odinson has been trying to find a way to redeem himself ever since.