What’s In Store for Marvel in April?
Marvel released their full solicitations for April 2015 today. One thing that's already clear is that the publisher is cleaning house in preparation for the launch of Secret Wars in May. Both of Jonathan Hickman's Avengers titles are ending in the transition to that epic crossover, along with other books like Secret Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man. But even as these comics are ending, look for the debut of new series like Uncanny Inhumans and Star Wars: Kanan - The Last Padawan.
New Series:
- Avengers: Millennium #1-4
- Avengers: Operation Hydra #1
- George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act Three #1
iPad with Stylus Could Come This Year
Apple may finally be putting out an iPad with a stylus, according to an analyst with a knack for predictions.
The Verge reports that KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo has written a note predicting an iPad stylus coming this year. He bases the prediction on his research and various patent filings from Apple. He says the stylus would launch alongside the rumored larger, 12.9-inch iPad display, but be sold separately from the so-called "iPad Pro." It's unknown if it would be compatible with previous generations.
FX Orders Pilot Starring Louie’s Pamela Adlon
FX Networks has ordered a pilot for the comedy Better Things, created by and starring Pamela Adlon (Louie, Californication) and directed by comedian and actor Louis C.K (Louie).
In the show, Adlon plays Sam, a single mom and struggling actor trying to juggle being a parent, earning a living as an actor, and having some semblance of a romantic life. Both Adlon and Louis C.K. will write the pilot, as well as serve as Executive Producers.
Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. in Louie,
Amazon to Begin Making Films for Theatrical Release
Amazon Studios is expanding its business to the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Amazon is set to begin producing and acquiring its own original films, putting them out for theatrical release followed by release on Amazon Prime four to six weeks later. Amazon is planning to put out about a dozen movies per year.
"We look forward to expanding our production efforts into feature films. Our goal is to create close to 12 movies a year, with production starting later this year," Amazon Studios vice president Roy Price said. "We hope this program will also benefit filmmakers, who too often struggle to mount fresh and daring stories that deserve an audience."
Elon Musk Reveals Plans for Ambitious Space Internet
Elon Musk, head of Tesla Motors and founder of SpaceX, has revealed another project he has in the works: a space Internet that connects everyone on Earth -- and eventually Mars -- to the World Wide Web.
Musk's plan involves launching a network of hundreds of communication satellites to orbit about 750 miles above Earth, as reported by Bloomberg. The network would speed up the Internet and deliver speedy, low-cost Web services to the billions with limited Internet access.
“Our focus is on creating a global communications system that would be larger than anything that has been talked about to date,” Musk told the site.
Supernatural Producer Talks Season 11 and the Mark of Cain
It's been a busy few months for Supernatural. The series recently celebrated its 200th episode and last week, it was renewed for Season 11. The road so far has brought us monsters, demons, angels, and fairy tales. Just this season we've seen Dean and Sam wrestle with Demon Dean and the Mark of Cain, watched Castiel reunite with his human vessel's daughter, and been surprised by the appearance of Crowley's mother. All of those events have had repercussions, particularly the Mark of Cain. The midseason finale of Supernatural brought the Mark into focus as it pushed Dean closer to becoming a monster like the ones the brothers have been fighting for years.
More Dragon Ball Xenoverse Characters Revealed
This month's issue of V Jump, a Japanese magazine about gaming and manga, reveals three new characters for the upcoming Dragon Ball Xenoverse.
In the line-up of newly announced characters are the Demon God Demigra, and Dragon Ball GT's Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta and Omega Shenron.
According to ShonenGamez, a purchase of January's V Jump issue comes with a redeemable code for an "original custom theme" of Dragon Ball Xenoverse.
Based on the fan translated scans from ShonenGamez, viewable below, this is most likely a PlayStation 3 theme.
Phoebe Tonkin on What’s to Come for The Originals
The Originals returns Monday night from its mid-season break for a run of new episodes. While filming a guest appearance on the set of CBS’s Stalker last month -- which comes from Vampire Diaries executive producer Kevin Williamson -- one of The Originals’ stars, Phoebe Tonkin, discussed the show’s current storylines and her vampire/werewolf hybrid character Hayley’s role in the escalating conflict against the witches. (We'll have more from Tonkin about her Stalker role before it airs).
Question: We left off on The Originals, as always, with a lot in motion. Anything you can say about when we pick up and where things go next?
Tonkin: Yes, it’s a really kind of volatile relationship between both Hayley and Elijah and Hayley and Klaus right now and as we saw in the last episode, Elijah and Hayley kind of made finally an advance towards each other which has been built up over the last however many episodes. But when we go back, I think now the priority is definitely to create some kind of safe home for Hope. I think Klaus and Hayley, their dream is just to live as normal of a life as possible but obviously that is not going to happen for a while and not without a lot of obstacles to get there. But yeah, it’s nice that they’re now kind of on each other’s side a little bit. Now that Hayley’s a hybrid as well, they’ve definitely gotten closer and bonded over that.
11 Things to Watch This Week
Rainn Wilson's new FOX series Backstrom premieres this week on Thursday, but other than that the next seven days are mostly filled with returning shows. The CW full Tuesday and Wednesday lineups are back (and will even air during the State of the Union address on Tuesday), while FX's Justified returns for its sixth and finale season.
Amazon Prime in January: Justified, Swingers, More
Plus, it's not a new full season but The Venture Bros. are back on Adult Swim with an hour-long special on Monday night. And while things look dire for NBC's Constantine renewal-wise, you can still cast DC villain Felix Faust on this Friday's episode, played by Mark Margolis.
IGN’s Top 10 Movies of All Time: Jared Petty
I adore movies. The best films offer me a change to devour a great story in exchange for a couple of hours of my time. The worst still grant me an excuse to devour yummy popcorn. These are the flicks that mean the most to me, ten movies that bring me joy, make me laugh, or draw tears from my eyes no matter how many times I see them.
“Out here, a man settles his own problems.”