Monthly Archives: November 2018
Fortnite Streamer Showdown: Aphromoo vs ParkerGames
Streamer showdown continues!
This Thursday, November 29, at 4pm PT, 7pm ET Sydnee pits YouTuber and Disney XD host ParkerGames against professional League of Legends player Aphromoo in a battle on the Fortnite field. Why? Why not??
As always, you can watch right here on the front page of IGN.com, or you can find us on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer. And remember, if you’ve read this far, you get a *free bowl of soup.
Fortnite Streamer Showdown: Aphromoo vs ParkerGames
Streamer showdown continues!
This Thursday, November 29, at 4pm PT, 7pm ET Sydnee pits YouTuber and Disney XD host ParkerGames against professional League of Legends player Aphromoo in a battle on the Fortnite field. Why? Why not??
As always, you can watch right here on the front page of IGN.com, or you can find us on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer. And remember, if you’ve read this far, you get a *free bowl of soup.
Console Wars TV Series: The Battle Between Sega and Nintendo Gets Legendary Adaptation
Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a Generation, a novel written by Blake J. Harris, is being adapted into a television series.
Announced by Legendary, a deal has been finalized to develop the novel, with Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island) directing, and Mike Rosolio (American Vandal, Sean Saves the World) writing the pilot episode. Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, his long-time writing partner Evan Goldberg and James Weaver will executive produce. Point Grey’s TV credits include Preacher and Future Man.
The novel focuses on the behind-the-scene drama that occurred while Sega attempted to take on Nintendo throughout the 1990s. It follows Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinske as the infamous war between the two industry giants progressed, and includes stories of internal conflicts between Sega’s American and Japanese branches. The novel used various interviews with notable people involved in these events to create its plot.
Console Wars TV Series: The Battle Between Sega and Nintendo Gets Legendary Adaptation
Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a Generation, a novel written by Blake J. Harris, is being adapted into a television series.
Announced by Legendary, a deal has been finalized to develop the novel, with Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island) directing, and Mike Rosolio (American Vandal, Sean Saves the World) writing the pilot episode. Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, his long-time writing partner Evan Goldberg and James Weaver will executive produce. Point Grey’s TV credits include Preacher and Future Man.
The novel focuses on the behind-the-scene drama that occurred while Sega attempted to take on Nintendo throughout the 1990s. It follows Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinske as the infamous war between the two industry giants progressed, and includes stories of internal conflicts between Sega’s American and Japanese branches. The novel used various interviews with notable people involved in these events to create its plot.
Gears of War Movie Finds a New Writer
Reports indicate that the Gears of War movie has found a new writer, who has some experience with action films.
Per The Wrap, F. Scott Frazier, who previously wrote Collide, xXx: Return of Xander Cage and more, has been brought on to write Universal’s Gears of War adaptation. This news comes after last year’s report that the film would be written by Avatar 2 screenwriter Shane Salerno, who has apparently been replaced by Frazier.
The Gears of War film was announced back in 2016, though soon after reports indicated that it was still in “early days of exploration." The film will be produced by Dylan Clark and Gears of War alumni Rod Fergusson, with Scott Stuber executive producing.
Gears of War Movie Finds a New Writer
Reports indicate that the Gears of War movie has found a new writer, who has some experience with action films.
Per The Wrap, F. Scott Frazier, who previously wrote Collide, xXx: Return of Xander Cage and more, has been brought on to write Universal’s Gears of War adaptation. This news comes after last year’s report that the film would be written by Avatar 2 screenwriter Shane Salerno, who has apparently been replaced by Frazier.
The Gears of War film was announced back in 2016, though soon after reports indicated that it was still in “early days of exploration." The film will be produced by Dylan Clark and Gears of War alumni Rod Fergusson, with Scott Stuber executive producing.
Best Kids Gifts for 2018
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Let's face it, the holidays are all about kids. Oh, the most magical time of year, when gifts materialize out of thin air over night while you sleep. As wonderful as it is for the kids, finding the best gifts for kids isn't exactly filled with sugar-plum delights. That's why we're helping you plan the perfect holiday for any kid with our guide to the best holiday gifts for kids, no matter which holiday or holidays you celebrate.
The Best Nerf Gifts for Kids
Kids love to battle it out with high-velocity foam darts, so consider one of the following Nerf toys for your 2018 gift giving needs.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle Sequel Reportedly Still in the Works, to Star Taron Egerton and Colin Firth
A sequel to Kingsman: The Golden Circle is reportedly in the works, according to Collider. The film is entirely separate from Kingsman 3, which will reportedly be a prequel in the Kingsman universe.
Matthew Vaughn is currently writing the sequel, and is planning to direct, while bringing back Taron Egerton and Colin Firth for the third installment.
Collider's sources say Vaughn plans to shoot the sequel after taking a minimal break once the prequel is completed in May or June of 2019.
Few details have been discussed, but the sequel is meant to focus on concluding the relationship between Egerton and Firth.
Sylvester Stallone Officially Retires His Character Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa, a character created and portrayed by Sylvester Stallone since the original film was released in 1976, is officially hanging up his gloves.
In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, Stallone says goodbye to the character that launched his career, noting that the story will go on with Michael B. Jordan’s portrayal of Adonis Creed. The video can be seen here.
“Well, this is probably my last rodeo because... I thought Rocky was over in 2006, and I was very happy with that, and then all of the sudden
this young man presented himself and the whole story changed. It went on to a new generation. New problems. New adventures. And I couldn’t be happier, because as I step back, as my story has been told, there’s a whole new world that’s gonna be opening up, for the audience, for this generation."
Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Reunite After 25 Years, Reflect on Robin Williams
Some of the cast members from Mrs. Doubtfire reunited for the 25th anniversary of the classic '90s comedy. They gathered on NBC and spoke with Gadi Schwartz about what it was like to film on set, and the experiences they had with the late comedic icon, Robin Williams.
Pierce Brosnan, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson and Lisa Jakub were in attendance. Wilson, who played Williams' youngest daughter in the film, Natalie, said they hadn't all been together for 25 years, but they all agreed that it felt like little time had passed.
The cast reminisced about Williams, who died in 2014 at the age of 63, after a battle with severe depression.