Monthly Archives: June 2017
Wrestling Wrap Up: How WWE Screwed Up with Carmella
I have a lot of opinions this week and not a lot of time to express them. Blame Netflix for the rush. You don't need full context, just... blame them.
Anyhow, currently, it's not exactly in vogue to criticize wrestling on the internet. It goes back and forth. Sometimes it's "cool," sometimes it's "for lame-o squares." Sometimes people who critique wrestling online even wind up liking things just because it pisses off other people who critique wrestling online. Sometimes people who critique wrestling online for a living somehow like it when people who don't critique wrestling online for a living -- yet critique wrestling nonetheless -- don't like things because those who do it for a living can then distance themselves from the "rabble." It sinks and swells. High tide, low tide. There are no rules for how to do this so it's ever-shifting.
Game of Thrones: Season 7 Character Posters
In anticipation of Game of Thrones' return next month, HBO has released several new posters that spotlight the core cast of Season 7.
Check out the gallery below to get an up-close look at the faces of Emilia Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen and Kit Harington's Jon Snow (whose real name may have recently been revealed), as well as Peter Dinklage's Tyrion Lannister, Lena Headey's Cersei Lannister, and many more.
This batch of new posters follows the second official trailer for Season 7, which offers an early glimpse at the brutal war that lies ahead. For an additional look at the new footage, which was revealed earlier today, check out these 50 images from the trailer.
18 Directors Who Were Replaced on Their Movies
Update: With today's news that Bryan Singer has been fired from 20th Century Fox's Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, we've updated this story to include that info. Read on for the list of 18 directors who were replaced on their movies...
Star Wars fans were dealt some bad news when they learned that directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were let go from the Han Solo spinoff film in the midst of production. It's a bizarre turn of events for the highly anticipated movie, but not unprecedented in the film industry.
As proof, check out our slideshow below breaking down 18 times when directors were fired from their own movies.
5 Changes E3 Desperately Needs to Make in 2018
E3 opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 23-year run last week. Gamers who had only dreamed of attending the massive trade show event could finally walk the show floor themselves, be among the first in the world to demo the biggest upcoming games, and maybe even meet a few of their heroes. While there’s no doubt many first-time attendees had fun, a lot of them also had to face some of the Electronic Entertainment Expo’s less glamorous realities: absurdly long lines, overwhelming crowds, overpriced food, the awful heat, the utter lack of places to sit and rest, terrible swag, and this year, something relatively new — the feeling that no one was really prepared for their arrival.
Spidey Sequel to Feature Different Supporting Marvel Hero
The Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel will reportedly feature a different supporting Marvel hero.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man won't return for the next Spider-Man film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Instead, Sony will have the web-slinger team up with a different, to-be-determined MCU character in the sequel, which is slated for release on July 5, 2019.
THR also heard that Sony is interested in making Spider-Man movie spinoffs that focus on supervillains Kraven the Hunter and Mysterio. The two Spider-Man spinoffs that are already confirmed to be in the works are Silver and Black, based on Silver Sable and Black Cat, and the Venom solo film starring Tom Hardy, which will reportedly feature Carnage as the villain.
New to Netflix for July
Netflix in July not only brings us the steaming site's first ever Star Wars movie -- with prequel/standalone Rogue One -- but also a brand new Castlevania animated series.
As it gets hotter outside and the desire to remain indoors rises, Netflix will unleash big titles like Titanic, E.T., Best in Show, Punch-Drunk Love, and The Mighty Ducks while also unveiling new Netflix original series like Friends from College (starring Fred Savage, Cobie Smulders and Keegan-Michael Key) and the gritty new series Ozark, starring Jason Bateman as a money launderer for the Cartel.
On the TV front, there's recent seasons of iZombie, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, and Pretty Little Liars. All titles listed are U.S. only and dates are subject to change.
Final Fantasy 14 Hit by DDoS Attack
Final Fantasy XIV's recent network troubles are the result of a third-party DDoS attack, Square Enix confirmed.
"We have confirmed that since Jun. 16th, we have been experiencing DDoS attacks from an anonymous third-party targeting the Final Fantasy XIV game servers on the NA data center," Square Enix said in a statement posted on the Final Fantasy XIV website. The company added it's "taking every possible measure to address" the attacks.
While the attacks have caused connectivity issues, Square Enix assures players their character data and personal information are secure. You can learn more about DDoS attacks by reading IGN's in-depth explanation.
Go Behind the Scenes of Preacher: Season 2
With Preacher set to roar back into our lives with a gory, profane, and insane Season 2 premiere this Sunday, June 25th, we've got a cool look at some of the goings on behind the scenes courtesy of iTunes.
Along with new episodes airing on AMC on Mondays, they'll also be available for download off iTunes, where you can also see bonus content like the following video.
Check it out, as stars Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, and Joseph Gilgun -- along with key members of the crew and creative team -- talk about the craziness of the trio's new road trip to find God and how Season 2 looks to top the show's first run.
New Preacher episodes can be found at iTunes.com/Preacher.
50 Game of Thrones Season 7 Images
Don't have time to watch HBO's new Game of Thrones Season 7 trailer. No worries. IGN has your back! We captured 50 images from the trailer that dropped today, so you can take a look at where your favorite GoT's characters are right in the story.
There's been a lot of excitement for the new season ahead of its July 16 premiere. Fans may have uncovered the real name of Jon Snow, the episode runtimes for this season have reportedly been discovered. And that's just to name a few. For more on Game of Thrones, check out the first full trailer for Season 7 and then watch our detailed breakdown of every secret hidden in that footage.
Tetsuya Nomura Designing Characters for Xenoblade Sequel
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will feature multiple characters designed by Tetsuya Nomura.
At the end of the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 trailer that was released last week at E3, Nomura—who is currently directing both Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy VII Remake—is credited at the end for character designs of "Ira" (or "Torna" in English).
While "Torna" was initially believed to be the name of a single character, the official Japanese Twitter account for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (translation via Siliconera), clarified that "Torna" is actually the name of an organization in the game.