Marvel Studios has announced Assembled, a new documentary series of specials that will start streaming exclusively on Disney+ from March. The studio revealed that Assembled will take viewers "behind-the-scenes of the shows and movies of the MCU, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way," with the first episode in the series, "The Making of WandaVision," set to premiere on the platform on March 12, 2021 — one week after the final episode of WandaVision on March 5.

Marvel Studios' ASSEMBLED, a new documentary series of specials, goes behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the MCU. The first special, ASSEMBLED: The Making of @WandaVision, is streaming March 12 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/fM6TxF0VuW

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) February 16, 2021

Each episode will drop on the streamer shortly after the related theatrical releases and series completions have arrived on the big screen or small screen. Viewers will glimpse exclusive on-set footage of the likes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, while Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner will appear on the series to detail the genesis of the Black Widow movie, and upcoming Hawkeye series. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/12/wandavision-episode-6-review"] The first episode of the series, Assembled: The Making of WandaVision, will pull back the curtain on the groundbreaking MCU sitcom, offering fans fresh insight into the production's concept and sitcom influences, filmmaking methods, and the "challenges and ultimate rewards" of performing an entire episode in front of a live studio audience. Series stars Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff) and Paul Bettany (Vision) will be joined by newcomers to the MCU, such as Teyonah Parris (Monica Rambeau) and Kathryn Hahn (Agnes), along with returning favorites like Kat Dennings (Darcy Lewis) and Randall Park (Jimmy Woo) to provide an immersive and in-depth examination of the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=wandavision-all-the-marvel-and-tv-easter-eggs-in-every-episode&captions=true"] There should be plenty to unpack in the first Assembled special as WandaVision has a habit of leaving viewers with more questions than answers, paving the way for numerous theories and discussions. With that being the case, IGN's staff recently gathered around the digital campfire to thrash out the major theories, questions, and speculation surrounding the show after Episode 6 left us with a lot to dissect. Want to know more? Read IGN's review of Season 1, Episode 6. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Nintendo has announced that a 50 minute Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday, February 17 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT and will feature "roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021." As usual, Nintendo shared the news on Twitter with no further details, but this will be the first proper Nintendo Direct since September 4, 2019. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/11/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-sequel-reveal-trailer"] The timing of this Nintendo Direct is also important to note as it arrives a few days before The Legend of Zelda's 35th anniversary on Sunday, February 21. Many are hoping for a similar celebration of Zelda as Nintendo did for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary in 2020. While there are still The Legend of Zelda games that have yet to be ported to Switch, including Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time, many will undoubtedly be hoping for any more news for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The last time we heard any substantial update about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was in September of 2020, when Eiji Aonuma, the producer of the Legend of Zelda series, told fans that they'd have to "wait a bit longer" for news on the sequel to IGN's game of the year in 2017. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/11/super-smash-bros-ultimate-sephiroth-character-reveal-trailer"] Nintendo did specifically mention that we'd be getting news about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which will have many assuming it will be about the next fighter arriving in the game following Final Fantasy 7's Sephiroth. What are you hoping to see in this Nintendo Direct? Let us know below! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Nintendo has announced that a 50 minute Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday, February 17 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT and will feature "roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021." As usual, Nintendo shared the news on Twitter with no further details, but this will be the first proper Nintendo Direct since September 4, 2019. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/11/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-sequel-reveal-trailer"] The timing of this Nintendo Direct is also important to note as it arrives a few days before The Legend of Zelda's 35th anniversary on Sunday, February 21. Many are hoping for a similar celebration of Zelda as Nintendo did for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary in 2020. While there are still The Legend of Zelda games that have yet to be ported to Switch, including Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time, many will undoubtedly be hoping for any more news for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The last time we heard any substantial update about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was in September of 2020, when Eiji Aonuma, the producer of the Legend of Zelda series, told fans that they'd have to "wait a bit longer" for news on the sequel to IGN's game of the year in 2017. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/11/super-smash-bros-ultimate-sephiroth-character-reveal-trailer"] Nintendo did specifically mention that we'd be getting news about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which will have many assuming it will be about the next fighter arriving in the game following Final Fantasy 7's Sephiroth. What are you hoping to see in this Nintendo Direct? Let us know below! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

IGN is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for four awards at the L.A. Press Club's 13th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. IGN as a whole, represented by Editor-in-Chief Tina Amini and Director of Content Strategy and Partnerships Terri Schwartz, has been nominated in the Entertainment Website category. Senior Editor & Features Producer Joshua Yehl has been nominated in the Diversity in the Entertainment Industry, Print/Online category for his essay, 'How I Learned to Grieve and Heal Through Star Wars'. The piece connects Star Wars' first onscreen, same-sex kiss to Yehl's grieving process around the death of his friend Drew Leinonen, who was among those killed at the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Yehl's piece previously won a SoCal Journalism Award. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/09/the-lie-that-helped-build-nintendo"] News Editor Matt Kim has been nominated in the Online Hard News category for his 2019 report, 'Blizzcon Protestors Share Why They’re Fighting for Free Speech at Blizzard’s Big Event'. Centring on the effects of Blizzard's banning of Hearthstone pro Ng Wai “blitzchung” Chung following the Hong Kong protests, the piece saw Kim speaking to Blizzard fans protesting outside the developer's convention. The piece was previously nominated for a SoCal journalism award. Executive Editor of News Joe Skrebels and Senior Video Producer Dale Driver were nominated in the Documentary or Special Program, Short category for 'The Lie That Helped Build Nintendo', a documentary feature about Swedish businessman Owe Bergsten, who became entwined with the rise of Nintendo and helped further the company's success in the west. The full list of nominees is available now, and winners will be announced in a virtual ceremony this spring. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

IGN is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for four awards at the L.A. Press Club's 13th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. IGN as a whole, represented by Editor-in-Chief Tina Amini and Director of Content Strategy and Partnerships Terri Schwartz, has been nominated in the Entertainment Website category. Senior Editor & Features Producer Joshua Yehl has been nominated in the Diversity in the Entertainment Industry, Print/Online category for his essay, 'How I Learned to Grieve and Heal Through Star Wars'. The piece connects Star Wars' first onscreen, same-sex kiss to Yehl's grieving process around the death of his friend Drew Leinonen, who was among those killed at the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Yehl's piece previously won a SoCal Journalism Award. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/09/the-lie-that-helped-build-nintendo"] News Editor Matt Kim has been nominated in the Online Hard News category for his 2019 report, 'Blizzcon Protestors Share Why They’re Fighting for Free Speech at Blizzard’s Big Event'. Centring on the effects of Blizzard's banning of Hearthstone pro Ng Wai “blitzchung” Chung following the Hong Kong protests, the piece saw Kim speaking to Blizzard fans protesting outside the developer's convention. The piece was previously nominated for a SoCal journalism award. Executive Editor of News Joe Skrebels and Senior Video Producer Dale Driver were nominated in the Documentary or Special Program, Short category for 'The Lie That Helped Build Nintendo', a documentary feature about Swedish businessman Owe Bergsten, who became entwined with the rise of Nintendo and helped further the company's success in the west. The full list of nominees is available now, and winners will be announced in a virtual ceremony this spring. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

After news spread last night, Ubisoft has confirmed that Rainbow Six Quarantine is being renamed, but the title 'Rainbow Six Parasite' is an internal placeholder title. The game's final name, and new details, will be shared "soon". Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently said that the previously announced Rainbow Six Quarantine could be renamed, and a patch uploaded to the PlayStation Network seemed to contain an image that showed the game its new name was Rainbow Six Parasite. As reported by MP1ST, this update, which is said to be an "initial launch patch," includes "an image from the file belonging to the PS4 of the dash, boot, and save data icon, and the mention of Rainbow Six Parasite..." [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Image Credit: MP1ST.com[/caption] In a statement to IGN, Ubisoft explained that the game's name would be changed, and that the patch did refer to internal testing for Quarantine – but that Parasite is a placeholder title, with an official title to be announced soon: "While we recently shared that we will be changing the name of Rainbow Six Quarantine, 'Parasite' is only a placeholder that our internal teams use. We are very happy with the interest generated by this game’s development and will share more details, including the official name, soon." The changed title, on-network testing, and recent affirmation that the game would arrive by the end of September, may point to an announcement coming sooner rather than later. It's also possible that this update could be paving the way for a possible beta test. Per MP1ST's digging, PlayStation Vita owners will also be happy to know that there was an image included that shows a seeming work-in-progress look at the guide for Remote Play in the game. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="960"] Image Credit: MP1ST.com[/caption] Rainbow Six Quarantine (or Parasite!) is a "three-player, tactical co-op shooter" that is set in the future. It has players entering a quarantine zone to fight a mutated alien parasite that has been infecting human hosts and causing a ton of chaos. Rainbow Six Quarantine was originally announced at E3 2019 for an early 2020 release, but the pandemic contributed to its delay, as it has for so many other games. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/10/rainbow-six-quarantine-reveal-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

After news spread last night, Ubisoft has confirmed that Rainbow Six Quarantine is being renamed, but the title 'Rainbow Six Parasite' is an internal placeholder title. The game's final name, and new details, will be shared "soon". Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently said that the previously announced Rainbow Six Quarantine could be renamed, and a patch uploaded to the PlayStation Network seemed to contain an image that showed the game its new name was Rainbow Six Parasite. As reported by MP1ST, this update, which is said to be an "initial launch patch," includes "an image from the file belonging to the PS4 of the dash, boot, and save data icon, and the mention of Rainbow Six Parasite..." [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Image Credit: MP1ST.com[/caption] In a statement to IGN, Ubisoft explained that the game's name would be changed, and that the patch did refer to internal testing for Quarantine – but that Parasite is a placeholder title, with an official title to be announced soon: "While we recently shared that we will be changing the name of Rainbow Six Quarantine, 'Parasite' is only a placeholder that our internal teams use. We are very happy with the interest generated by this game’s development and will share more details, including the official name, soon." The changed title, on-network testing, and recent affirmation that the game would arrive by the end of September, may point to an announcement coming sooner rather than later. It's also possible that this update could be paving the way for a possible beta test. Per MP1ST's digging, PlayStation Vita owners will also be happy to know that there was an image included that shows a seeming work-in-progress look at the guide for Remote Play in the game. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="960"] Image Credit: MP1ST.com[/caption] Rainbow Six Quarantine (or Parasite!) is a "three-player, tactical co-op shooter" that is set in the future. It has players entering a quarantine zone to fight a mutated alien parasite that has been infecting human hosts and causing a ton of chaos. Rainbow Six Quarantine was originally announced at E3 2019 for an early 2020 release, but the pandemic contributed to its delay, as it has for so many other games. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/10/rainbow-six-quarantine-reveal-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Rian Johnson has reportedly confirmed that his Star Wars trilogy is still happening, though there aren't any set dates or timelines for the project. The filmmaker, who directed Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the middle chapter of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, recently sat down for an interview with author Sariah Wilson, who subsequently confirmed on Twitter that Johnson's previously-announced Star Wars trilogy is still in the works. Wilson said it has "no dates or timelines because [Johnson] has other projects going on, but it is happening."

I'm just going to post this now because I can see that I'm going to get a lot of requests -

Yes, Rian's SW trilogy is still on. No dates or timelines because he has other projects going on, but it is happening. THAT IS ALL I KNOW ABOUT IT. — Sariah Wilson (@sariahwilson) February 16, 2021

News of Johnson's Star Wars trilogy first emerged in 2017 when it was reported that he would be writing and directing the first of three new Star Wars movies alongside his long-time collaborator Ram Bergman, who was on board as a producer. It was understood that the trio of stories would "introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/04/06/rian-johnson-on-making-a-new-star-wars-trilogy"] In the years that followed, there were very few updates about the status of the project. In 2018, Johnson revealed that he was still in the early stages of the developing process, as he admitted that he was "at the very beginning of figuring out what this new thing" could be. He also confirmed that he wouldn't allow the outrage over Episode VIII to influence his vision for the upcoming movies. Rumors then circulated in 2019 to suggest that Rian Johnson had abandoned the Star Wars franchise, however, Johnson swiftly confirmed on Twitter that he hadn't departed his project with Disney and Lucasfilm. Later in the same year, he even hinted about some of his plans for the new Star Wars trilogy, as he reaffirmed that he would be moving "beyond the legacy characters" to find a new direction. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-star-wars-movie&captions=true"] For the most part, news of the project remained dormant after that, with many expecting to hear an update during Disney's Investor Day last year. Johnson's Star Wars trilogy was noticeably absent from the company's announcements, though we did find out about Patty Jenkins' Star Wars movie, which is set to feature an all-new generation of heroic pilots in a "boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill ride."

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron was one of the many Star Wars announcements revealed during the event, which also included news of an Ahsoka Tano Spinoff, Rangers of the New Republic, a Star Wars: Lando Calrissian series, a High Republic series called Acolyte, an anime called Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Andor, and Hayden Christensen's return as Darth Vader in Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

For now though, here's a rundown of everything that Star Wars fans have to look forward to this year. Correction: This story originally said Wilson was a USA Today reporter, not an author. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Rian Johnson has reportedly confirmed that his Star Wars trilogy is still happening, though there aren't any set dates or timelines for the project. The filmmaker, who directed Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the middle chapter of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, recently sat down for an interview with USA Today reporter Sariah Wilson, who subsequently confirmed on Twitter that Johnson's previously-announced Star Wars trilogy is still in the works. Wilson said it has "no dates or timelines because [Johnson] has other projects going on, but it is happening."

I'm just going to post this now because I can see that I'm going to get a lot of requests -

Yes, Rian's SW trilogy is still on. No dates or timelines because he has other projects going on, but it is happening. THAT IS ALL I KNOW ABOUT IT. — Sariah Wilson (@sariahwilson) February 16, 2021

News of Johnson's Star Wars trilogy first emerged in 2017 when it was reported that he would be writing and directing the first of three new Star Wars movies alongside his long-time collaborator Ram Bergman, who was on board as a producer. It was understood that the trio of stories would "introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/04/06/rian-johnson-on-making-a-new-star-wars-trilogy"] In the years that followed, there were very few updates about the status of the project. In 2018, Johnson revealed that he was still in the early stages of the developing process, as he admitted that he was "at the very beginning of figuring out what this new thing" could be. He also confirmed that he wouldn't allow the outrage over Episode VIII to influence his vision for the upcoming movies. Rumors then circulated in 2019 to suggest that Rian Johnson had abandoned the Star Wars franchise, however, Johnson swiftly confirmed on Twitter that he hadn't departed his project with Disney and Lucasfilm. Later in the same year, he even hinted about some of his plans for the new Star Wars trilogy, as he reaffirmed that he would be moving "beyond the legacy characters" to find a new direction. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-star-wars-movie&captions=true"] For the most part, news of the project remained dormant after that, with many expecting to hear an update during Disney's Investor Day last year. Johnson's Star Wars trilogy was noticeably absent from the company's announcements, though we did find out about Patty Jenkins' Star Wars movie, which is set to feature an all-new generation of heroic pilots in a "boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill ride."

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron was one of the many Star Wars announcements revealed during the event, which also included news of an Ahsoka Tano Spinoff, Rangers of the New Republic, a Star Wars: Lando Calrissian series, a High Republic series called Acolyte, an anime called Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Andor, and Hayden Christensen's return as Darth Vader in Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

For now though, here's a rundown of everything that Star Wars fans have to look forward to this year. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Halloween creator John Carpenter has suggested that the franchise's next two installments could be released on streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effect on theatres. In an interview with NME, the legendary film director and composer admitted that Halloween Kills, which is due to launch October 15, 2021, may have to be released on a streaming platform if theaters remain closed for the foreseeable future. Lamenting the loss of the traditional cinema going experience due to COVID-19's impact, Carpenter said that Halloween Kills and its sequel, Halloween Ends, might make the leap to streaming rather than have their releases postponed until theater doors are unlocked. Asked about plans for both Halloween sequels, Carpenter said, “Halloween may be shared that way because theatres are dead," Carpenter said. "It’s just the reality right now. And it’s a tragedy, but it’s true. We just have to face it. The studio did contact [director] David [Gordon Green] and I, and they had us put off the new one by a year in the hope that things got better. So we’re still hoping it will get better.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/08/halloween-kills-official-trailer-1"] Halloween Kills, which is the follow-up to 2018's Halloween, was initially set for release on October 16, 2020, but Universal pushed its launch back by 12 months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Movie studios have had to adapt to the impact of the virus over the past year, with companies like Warner Bros. opting for simultaneous theater and HBO Max releases of their 2021 movie slate. Warner Bros. has drawn fierce criticism over the move since its December 2020 announcement, with Tenet director Christoper Nolan calling HBO Max "the worst streaming service" and Dune director Denis Villeneueve saying the decision was a "desperate attempt to grab the audience's attention". Carpenter, though, believes this is only the beginning of big studios releasing their movies on different platforms. “These guys are making decisions that they consider in their best interests," he said. "This is what they see the future is going to be like and so to get these things out they think this is the best way to do it.” We awarded 2018's Halloween a 9/10 review, saying it was a "great sequel that offers thrills, kills, and even plenty of laughs." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/09/10/halloween-2018-review"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Tom Power is a UK-based freelance writer. Follow him on Twitter.