Saturday, October 31, 2015
The Good Dinosaur Reacts To Halloween Asteroid
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
The Flash: What's Next For Cisco? Andrew Kreisberg and Carlos Valdes Answer
tonight's episode of The Flash belonged to Franz Drameh's Jay "Jax" Jackson -- the new Firestorm -- there was no shortage of teasing what's coming up for Cisco Ramon, Barry's tech guru and recently-revealed metahuman known to comic book fans as the onetime Justice Leaguer Vibe.
"I don't want to give too much away, but yeah," showrunner Kreisberg said following a screening of tonight's episode in Los Angeles last week. "One of the things for him is this evil man said, 'I gave you this gift,' and he's seen what happened to the other metahumans. Good or bad intentions, they all go nuts and they all get locked up. Cisco's really scared. He doesn't see what the benefit is yet. He doesn't see that it really is a gift and he doesn't see that it is a blessing and a power that can be used to help people. Right now, all he sees is the nightmare. That's what's really scary for him."
"All I know is that we're really hinting at some stuff from the Vibe lore, so things look good," said actor Carlos Valdes, who plays Cisco, when asked about the possibility of suiting up during a recent visit to the set of The Flash. "I haven't' heard anything. I don't even know if that's in my future, so I don't like to make assumptions."
The nature of the power, too, plays into Cisco's reluctance to share his secret with the team and pursue his potentially-great destiny.
"It's not like he woke up and he can fly," Kreisberg added. "Not only is he scared about what it means to be a meta-human and all of that. He also feels like he drew the short straw. 'Barry got super speed and Ronnie gets to fly and me, I get these blinding headache nightmare visions of people being killed.' It's not at first blush the most heroic way to step into the world."
"I guess when you think about it objectively, on paper, considering that Cisco is such an eager personality, you would think he would be geeked about something like that happening to him," Valdes said. "But I think what the writers have done is actually much more interesting; they're flipping the expectation on its head and Cisco actually isn't responding well to what's happeing to him. It's not a good thing for him and he's very scared, and he doesn't know how to handle it. I like that."
The Flash airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Paul King Returning To Write And Direct Paddington 2
Paul King will return to write and direct a sequel to Paddington, according to Deadline. King was persued by producer David Heyman and StudioCanal to help create what they hope will become the second film in a long-running franchise.
Bandai-Namco Announces Tekken 7 For Playstation 4
Today during Sony's Paris Games Week 2015 presentation, Bandai-Namco announced that Tekken 7 will be making its way to the PlayStation 4.
The Walking Dead: [Spoiler]'s Supposed Death Will Be Addressed First Half of Season 6
So did Glenn die or not? Well, that's the question that's being debated all over the internet, with the next natural question being: when will we find out?!
Well, Scott Gimple, the showrunner of the top rated show on television, told THR that "it will be addressed this half-season." That means sometime in the next 5 episodes, between now and November 29, 2015's episode 8, we'll find out exactly what happened to Glenn, and if he survived that fall, what happens next.
"I'd say sooner rather than later," Gimple went on to tease. "People will know pretty damn quick."
John Wick 2 Signs Ian McShane for Return
Ian McShane is the latest star to sign on to John Wick 2, reprising his role as Winston, the proprietor of The Continental, the mysterious hotel for assassins from the first film, THR reports. While the hotel has a strict no-killing policy, well, if you've seen the original, rules are made to be broken, right?
The Walking Dead Showrunner Gives Definitive Answer About Rick's Cut Hand
In response to one of the most persistent inquiries ever on the series, The Walking Dead's Scott Gimple has given an update on the state of Rick Grimes's hand.
In the most recent episode, titled "Thank You," the series star was cut by a blade that had walker blood on it. This led many fans to wonder whether Rick could become infected and many more -- ourselves included -- to speculate that perhaps he might finally lose his hand (as he did in the comics).
That, along with the apparent death of another major character, has hounded producers and actors in all of their interviews this week, so showrunner Scott Gimple finally gave in and threw TVLine a bone on the Rick mystery -- arguably the less signfiicant of the two, since nobody really believed that he would die as a result of any potential infection.
"It’s entirely possible, but we haven’t really gotten into it on the show," said Gimple of the possibility that walker blood in an open wound could prove fatal. "I’m going to go out on a limb here and say something definitive: Rick is OK regarding that cut. His hand will survive. There will be a bandage. There will be some ointment involved. But he’s going to walk away from it."
The Walking Dead Cut Out Part of This Week's Most Shocking Scene
Hopefully at this point you've watched The Walking Dead's huge episode this week, "Thank You," but beware of spoilers ahead if somehow you haven't. EP and effects guru Greg Nicotero talked to EW.com about the scene, and he gave a little more insight into it than others have to this point.
"It seems pretty clear that somebody died in that sequence. Listen, you know, our show’s tough, dude. People die in very unsuspecting ways, so you kinda gotta let your eyes tell you what you saw," Nicotero said.
The scene was shot and choreographed in a very particular way, but not to deceive. "In a croud of 1,000 zombies - you may not get a 100% clear glimpse of what's happening," he said. He and showrunner Scott Gimple worked through the scene together closely and deliberately.
That includes the lead-in to that moment. Originally, there was additional dialogue, where Nicholas counted down the ammo he had left. Each time he shoots, he counts down, leading to him having "one bullet left." Nicotero also said his fall into Glenn was "not something that was intentional."
"It seems pretty clear that somebody died in that sequence. Listen, you know, our show’s tough, dude. People die in very unsuspecting ways, so you kinda gotta let your eyes tell you what you saw," Nicotero said.
The scene was shot and choreographed in a very particular way, but not to deceive. "In a croud of 1,000 zombies - you may not get a 100% clear glimpse of what's happening," he said. He and showrunner Scott Gimple worked through the scene together closely and deliberately.
That includes the lead-in to that moment. Originally, there was additional dialogue, where Nicholas counted down the ammo he had left. Each time he shoots, he counts down, leading to him having "one bullet left." Nicotero also said his fall into Glenn was "not something that was intentional."
Unauthorized Star Wars: Darth Maul Game in Development
It may not be with EA Games (yet), but developer Red Fly is making their Darth Maul game anyway.
During a Q&A, Dan Borth, owner and CEO of Red Fly Studio, said that his team has been working on a canceled Star Wars: Darth Maul game as an extra piece on their own time. The work is being made to produce a full demo for the current generation of systems, then take that to EA, the exclusive publisher of console games in the Star Wars family for the next decade, with hopes of approval and a green light.
"We have been burning a candle for this game since it was killed in hopes we can get it turned back on again," Borth said during aReddit AMA. "IF that is to happen we need to approach EA with a demo that will impress them. I think we have that or are close to it. Still it is completely not up to us."
Monday, October 26, 2015
Kong: Skull Island
Man beats friend to death
A New Mexico man has reportedly beaten his friend to dead with the intention of stopping him from turning into a zombie after watching The Walking Dead.
23-year-old Christopher Paquin was allegedly beaten by 23-year-old Damon Perry, according to the AP. Perry told investigators they had been drinking when Paquin began "To change into a zombie," and tried to bite him.
Police say that Perry used his hands, feet, an electric guitar, and a microwave to beat Paquin. Sounds more like Dead Rising than Walking Dead, but in any case, authorities say that Perry attributed his actions to having recently binge-watched AMC's zombie drama, The Walking Dead, on Netflix.
Recasting Indiana Jones For Indiana Jones 5 Has Been Ruled Out
In the new issue of Total Film, Indiana Jones producer Frank Marshall said he still has to meet with the rest of creative team to figure out how to handle a fifth film in the series and the future of the franchise.
"There are a lot of rumours," Marshall admitted. "We haven’t even sat down to talk about Indy yet… at some point we’ll sit down. But there’s a bunch of people who could probably take the baton."
Take the baton? Before you leap to the conclusion that Indy will be recast, Marshall made it clear they are "not doing the Bond thing where we’re going to call somebody else Indiana Jones… we have to figure this out."
Henry Czerny Cast as Toyman on Supergirl
Mission: Impossible and Revenge star Henry Czerny will be joining the cast of Supergirl in the guest star role of “Winslow Schott,” better known to comic book fans as the Toyman, ComicBook.com has learned from Warner Bros. Television.
Common Cast As Villain In John Wick 2
Common’s character will be the “muscle” for a female crime lord who comes after Keanu Reeves’ titular ex-hitman.
Jumanji Remake
Sony's Jumanji remake is getting a rewrite from Scott Rosenberg, according to Deadline.
Rosenberg is best known for penning Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds, Pain & Gain and Kangaroo Jack.
Mark Ruffalo Confirms Thor: Ragnarok Role, Wants to See Hulk and Bruce Banner in a Scene Together
"I play Dr. Bruce Banner, and occasionally I turn into a big green, mean monster," Ruffalo joked to them. "I am excited to keep coming back to this role. I see a lot of space for it to grow."
One of the things he'd like to see? "The relationship between Banner and Hulk." In fact, he'd like it to go further than we've seen on-screen. "Hopefully, we'll see the two of them in a scene together. That would be cool!"
Jason Momoa Using The New 52 As Research For Aquaman
Actor Jason Momoa is reading recent Aquaman comics as research for his upcoming role in the DC Cinematic Universe. The actor, who will portray the King of Atlantis in the upcoming Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice movie, name dropped Geoff Johns when discussing his upcoming Aquaman solo movie, which is due to hit theatres in 2018.
During a panel at Dallas Comic Con, Momoa mentioned that he had read Johns' Aquaman run to help him prepare for the role. "So, there’s not really a lot of spoilers I can give away," Momoa told the panel. "But the research I’ve done on the New 52 stuff with Geoff Johns, and just researching who he is, he’s amazing." Momoa also cited Aquaman's strength and toughness as reasons why he's looking forward to playing the underwater superhero. He also mentioned that WB/DC had a "big beautiful map" for the DC Cinematic Universe that he wished he could share with fans.
New York Street To Be Transformed Into Harry Potter's Diagon Alley
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is (unofficially) coming to New York. Several Ithaca, NY businesses are banding together on Halloween to transform an alleyway into a wizarding street inspired by Diagon Alley from Harry Potter. Shopkeepers and stores in the alley will dress up as wizards and witches for the event and encouraging their customers to dress up as their favorite magical beings.
The "Wizarding Weekend" will include, crafts, circus demonstrations and trick or treat for kids under 12. The event will also have a costume contest, with awards for best wizard and best "muggle" costumes. Food trucks and cider will also be available to keep everyone warm and full during the magical weekend.
"Wizarding Weekend" is open to the public and over 4,000 guests have confirmed their attendance on Facebook. Life's So Chocolate, a chocolate store organizing the event, has placed out a call for volunteers for those looking to help make Ithaca a little more magical next weekend. The event goes from 1 PM - 6 PM,
Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Stream on Netflix in Canada
Netflix has different licensing deals in each country, with differences even between local "neighbors" like the US and Canada. That's why, as of right now, Canada will be able to stream Star Wars: The Force Awakens at some point in 2016, while no other country or territory has that bragging right just yet.
Sean Astin On Goonies Sequel: "I’m Absolutely Convinced Some Version Of It Will Happen Eventually"
Before there wasn't even a thought of remaking or sequelizing The Goonies, Richard Donner's 1985 adventure-comedy starring a cast of children in search treasure.
Then about five years ago, the rumors started to swirl. Over and over again, everyone from actors to Donner to even Warner Bros. have expressed enthusiasm about a follow-up, with Donner and the cast having said at various points that it was "going to happen."
But of course it hasn't yet,
"I don’t know what it would look like either," said Astin during an interview with Yahoo!. "But I’m absolutely convinced some version of it will happen eventually, because people really want it. And when people want something that bad, it’s the job of the studio to deliver."
Zack Snyder Says New Batman V. Superman Trailer Soon, Working Toward Justice League
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand due for at least one more new full-length trailer. But when will it come?
"I think we got to have a trailer soon," Zack Snyder told 411Mania on Wednesday at the posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Batman creator Bob Kane. "Soon" could mean just about anything. Could be days, weeks or even months. Until we here anything else on the matter "soon" will have to suffice.
Two New Spider Species Named After Spider-Man Actors
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, the two most recent live-action actors to play Spider-Man onscreen, have been recognized with a pair of new spider species named after them.
The discovery of new species isn't particularly uncommon, especially in relatively unexplored areas.
These particular new species. According to that message, the spiders -- named Filistata maguirei and Pritha garfieldi -- are endemic to Iran and known only from the surroundings of Geno Biosphere Reserve (Hormozgan Province, southern Iran) and southern macroslopes of Alborz Mountains (Tehran Province, northern Iran); the full range of neither of the species is currently known. The two species were described by arachnologists Yuri M. Marusik (Magadan, Russia) and Alireza Zamani (Tehran, Iran) in the open access journal Arthropoda Selecta.
You can see their full paper here.
"Both new species belong to the family Filistatidae; commonly known as Crevice Weavers, these spiders are mostly nocturnal, prefer living in crevices and holes in rocks and walls and are common in and around houses and may also be found in under barks and tree logs," wrote Zamani. "Some species build tubular retreats and signal lines which extend out from the entrance of the web in all directions. In some species of the family, unusual longevity and resistance to unavailability of food and water has been recorded. They are venomous, but do not pose a risk to humans. According to the recent studies, Iran has an unusually high diversity of this family."
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