EVE Online Breaks Its Own Guinness World Record for the Costliest Video Game Battle in History
EVE Online, the popular spacefaring MMO, just witnessed its biggest and most costly battle in the game’s history, setting a Guinness World Record in the process. “The Massacre at M2-XFE” cost two of EVE Online’s biggest factions an estimated total of $378,012. The battle was part of an ongoing universe-spanning war that's cost $700,000 in total.
On December 31, 2020, 5,000 players EVE’s PAPI and Imperium factions collided in the game’s M2-XFE region near a “Keepstar” (a sort of extra large space station) when PAPI forces began firing upon docked Imperium ships. Earlier in the day, a lone Imperium pilot managed to disable a “cyno jammer,” allowing the Imperium to bring in additional reinforcements.
The ensuing battle lasted approximately 14 hours, with both factions losing supercapital ships (the largest kind in-game, roughly the size of seven Empire State buildings) at a relatively equal rate. Fighting only ceased when EVE was scheduled to go offline for downtime maintenance.
Of the 1,304 Titan ships that participated in the battle, a whopping 257 of them were destroyed. PAPI forces lost a combined 130 Titans while the Imperium lost 122. Among all classes of ships, PAPI lost a total of 1,810 ships while the Imperium lost 1,596.
"This battle is a bit like a poker game where both players stockpiled weapons for several years and then went all-in,” said PAPI member Gobbins. “One side started escalating the fight to the absolute maximum of their resources, and the other matched in full; not just in terms of manpower but also in the value of assets committed. It is rare in EVE to see so much at stake in a single fight as the losses can undo years of effort from thousands of participating players. However, in this rare instance it did indeed happen, causing the biggest fight we have ever seen, both for the numbers of players involved and the amount of assets destroyed. Really remarkable."
To commemorate the event (and the associated damage), an official monument bearing the names of all players involved in the battle is being constructed by developer CCP.
The estimated total of damages in $USD is based on how much in-game currency (called PLEX) it would cost to replace each ship. Much of the ships however are the result of thousands of man-hours grinding for resources. The most expensive ship destroyed during the battle, Grencia Mars’ Vanquisher cost an estimated $5,500 equivalent in $USD.
Despite the digital bloodshed, the Massacre at M2-XFE is just one battle amidst EVE Online’s ongoing “World War Bee 2,” the game’s third universe-spanning war. Upwards of 130,000 players are still duking it out for in-game territory.
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Funny enough, while M2-XFE is certainly the most costly battle in EVE history, this is technically only the third-largest battle in terms of player count. EVE’s Battle of FWST-8 clocked in at 6,557 players. The previous record for most costly battle in USD was held by the Battle of B-R5RB, which cost players an estimated $302,000.
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ZeniMax Media, the parent company of developers like Bethesda and id Software, announced that its founder and CEO Robert A. Altman died. Altman was 74.
News of Altman’s death was published on the official Bethesda Twitter account. “We are deeply saddened to tell you of the passing of Robert A. Altman, our Founder and CEO. He was a true visionary, friend, and believer in the spirit of people and the power of what they could accomplish together. He was an extraordinary leader, and an even better human being.”
The statement also added that Altman sent out weekly emails to employees during the pandemic, and shared one such letter to the public. In it, Altman tells employees to find time for themselves during the pandemic and social distancing.
“We know many are feeling the pressure of isolation, and the stresses related to our current circumstances,” Altman wrote. “Again, I urge you to make time for yourselves daily, schedule online social gatherings, and keep your perspective, knowing this will pass.”
You can read Altman’s letter below in the tweet.
Born in 1947, Altman began his career as a lawyer in Washington D.C. In 1999, Altman and Bethesda Softworks founder Christopher Weaver established ZeniMax Media as the new parent company for the Maryland-based game studio. Under Altman, ZeniMax grew to include a number of renowned game studios including Arkane Studios, id Software, MachineGames, and Tango Gameworks. Combined these studios worked on some of the biggest games in the industry like Fallout, Wolfenstein, Dishonored, Doom, and more. He is survived by his wife, Lynda Carter, and two kids. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Bethesda)We are deeply saddened to tell you of the passing of Robert A. Altman, our Founder and CEO. He was a true visionary, friend, and believer in the spirit of people and the power of what they could accomplish together. He was an extraordinary leader, and an even better human being. pic.twitter.com/FZFsVtHc5t
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Activision Sued for Allegedly Stealing Call of Duty Character’s Likeness
Activision, Infinity Ward, and Major League Gaming Corp. (MLG) have all been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit that claims the companies were responsible for making a direct copy of a character for use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
As reported by TorrentFreak, the plaintiff of the lawsuit, Clayton Haugen, alleges that the design of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Mara character was stolen from Haugen's Cade Janus, a central figure in his story November Renaissance.
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In 2017, Haugen hired actress, cosplayer, and Twitch streamer Alex Zedra to portray Cade Janus, and he took a series of photographs of her and his story to film studios in hopes of making November Renaissance into a film. The photos were also posted on Instagram and in a series of calendars.
While developing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, these companies hired Alex Zedra to help create a "strong, skilled female fighter" for the game. Furthermore, Haugen claims they also asked her to obtain the same clothing and gear used in the Cade Janus photoshoot.
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The same makeup artist for the Cade Janus shoots was also hired and was instructed to not only recreate the look, but even use "the same hair extension piece." Haugen also claims the original photographs were posted to "the wall of the studio" and "were used as a framing guide before the model was 3D scanned."
“To conceal their planned infringement of Haugen’s Cade Janus Photographs and his Cade Janus character, Defendants required the talent and the makeup professional to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements,” the complaint notes. "The resulting photographs were intended to be, and were, copies of Haugen’s Cade Janus Photographs."
Not only were the resulting photographs and 3D images used to develop the character known as Mara, they were also "deployed as key assets in Modern Warfare's marketing campaign."
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“Haugen is entitled to recover all monetary remedies from Defendants’ infringement, including all of their profits attributable to their infringements, to the full extent permitted by 17 U.S.C. § 504,” the complaint concludes, demanding a trial by jury.
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In 2017, Haugen hired actress, cosplayer, and Twitch streamer Alex Zedra to portray Cade Janus, and he took a series of photographs of her and his story to film studios in hopes of making November Renaissance into a film. The photos were also posted on Instagram and in a series of calendars.
While developing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, these companies hired Alex Zedra to help create a "strong, skilled female fighter" for the game. Furthermore, Haugen claims they also asked her to obtain the same clothing and gear used in the Cade Janus photoshoot.
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The same makeup artist for the Cade Janus shoots was also hired and was instructed to not only recreate the look, but even use "the same hair extension piece." Haugen also claims the original photographs were posted to "the wall of the studio" and "were used as a framing guide before the model was 3D scanned."
“To conceal their planned infringement of Haugen’s Cade Janus Photographs and his Cade Janus character, Defendants required the talent and the makeup professional to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements,” the complaint notes. "The resulting photographs were intended to be, and were, copies of Haugen’s Cade Janus Photographs."
Not only were the resulting photographs and 3D images used to develop the character known as Mara, they were also "deployed as key assets in Modern Warfare's marketing campaign."
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“Haugen is entitled to recover all monetary remedies from Defendants’ infringement, including all of their profits attributable to their infringements, to the full extent permitted by 17 U.S.C. § 504,” the complaint concludes, demanding a trial by jury.
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The nominees for the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards have been announced, with both Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Minari leading the film category.
Following the Golden Globe Nominations, Lily Collins and Daveed Diggs announced the nominees for the 2021 SAG Awards live on the event's Instagram page on Thursday. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Minari picked up three nominations apiece, including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Da 5 Bloods, One Night in Miami, and The Trial of the Chicago 7 also featured in this category.
Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in August of last year, received posthumous SAG Awards nominations for his leading performance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and his supporting role in Da 5 Bloods. Boseman received further nods because both movies also appeared in the Outstanding Performance by a Cast category. Viola Davis also received a nomination for her role in Netflix's Ma Rainey.
Meanwhile, The Crown and Schitt's Creek led the TV nominations, scoring five nominations each. Both shows appeared in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble category for their respective genres. Ozark followed closely behind with four nominations whilst Dead to Me picked up two. Bridgerton also received recognition with a Drama Ensemble nomination and acting nod for Regé-Jean Page.
As a distributor, Netflix topped the list with 30 of its titles nominated across the board, including 13 in the film category and 17 on the television side of the proceedings.
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The complete list of 2021 SAG nominees follows:
Motion Picture Honors
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role- Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal
- Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Steven Yeun, Minari
- Anthony Hopkins, The Father
- Gary Oldman, Mank
- Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman
- Amy Adams, Hillbilly Eulogy
- Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman
- Viola Davis, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Frances McDormand, Nomadland
- Chadwick Boseman, Da 5 Bloods
- Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami
- Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah
- Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7
- Jared Leto, The Little Things
- Maria Bakalova, Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm
- Youn Yuh-jung, Minari
- Olivia Colman, The Father
- Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy
- Helena Zengel, News of the World
- Da 5 Bloods
- Minari
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- One Night in Miami
- The Trial of the Chicago 7
Television, Cable and New Media Program Honors
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series- Hugh Grant, The Undoing
- Ethan Hawke, The Good Lord Bird
- Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much Is True
- Bill Camp, The Queen's Gambit
- Daveed Diggs, Hamilton
- Cate Blanchett, Mrs. America
- Michaela Coel, I May Destroy You
- Nicole Kidman, The Undoing
- Anya Taylor-Joy, The Queen's Gambit
- Kerry Washington, Little Fires Everywhere
- Jason Bateman, Ozark
- Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
- Josh O'Connor, The Crown
- Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
- Regé-Jean Page, Bridgerton
- Gillian Anderson, The Crown
- Olivia Colman, The Crown
- Emma Corrin, The Crown
- Julia Garner, Ozark
- Laura Linney, Ozark
- Dan Levy, Schitt's Creek
- Eugene Levy, Schitt's Creek
- Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
- Ramy Youssef, Ramy
- Nicholas Hoult, The Great
- Christina Applegate, Dead to Me
- Linda Cardellini, Dead to Me
- Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
- Annie Murphy, Schitt's Creek
- Catherine O'Hara, Schitt's Creek
- Better Call Saul
- Bridgerton
- The Crown
- Lovecraft Country
- Ozark
- Dead to Me
- Schitt's Creek
- Ted Lasso
- The Flight Attendant
- The Great
Stunt Ensemble Honors
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture- Da 5 Bloods
- Mulan
- News of the World
- The Trial of the Chicago 7
- Wonder Woman 1984
- The Boys
- Cobra Kai
- Lovecraft Country
- The Mandalorian
- Westworld
RPG Based on The Dragon Prince Begins Open Playtesting Next Week
The teams at Fandom Tabletop and Wonderstorm Studio have announced a public playtest for the Tales of Xadia tabletop RPG starting on February 9, 2021.
Set in the world of Netflix's animated series The Dragon Prince - which we called "amazing" and was one of our favorite TV series' of 2019 – Tales of Xadia is built using the Cortex RPG engine (also being used for the upcoming Masters of the Universe TRPG, Legends of Grayskull). According to the Fandom RPG team, it leans on narrative-focused character traits and archetypes to focus on the relationships players develop throughout the realm – from simple friendships to complex political alliances – and delves deeper into the magical workings of the series' world.
“Our goal with Tales of Xadia is to authentically capture the unique feel, expansive world, and epic stakes of The Dragon Prince,” said Adam Bradford, Executive Producer and Vice President of Tabletop at Fandom. “As we enter the public playtesting phase, we’re excited for fans to see the game in action, experience a thrilling original story, and share their feedback that will help us finalize the game for the full release later this year.”
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"This game has the same rich world-building and epic stories that fans of the show have come to know," said Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, co-creators of the Netflix series in a joint statement. "We can't wait to hear about your own adventures and escapades through Xadia."
The public playtest for Tales of Xadia begins on February 9, 2021, but players interested in getting in on the actions sooner can sign up for early access starting today. If you're looking to get into tabletop RPGs but don't know where to start, why not see which game might suit your table best?
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“Our goal with Tales of Xadia is to authentically capture the unique feel, expansive world, and epic stakes of The Dragon Prince,” said Adam Bradford, Executive Producer and Vice President of Tabletop at Fandom. “As we enter the public playtesting phase, we’re excited for fans to see the game in action, experience a thrilling original story, and share their feedback that will help us finalize the game for the full release later this year.”
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"This game has the same rich world-building and epic stories that fans of the show have come to know," said Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, co-creators of the Netflix series in a joint statement. "We can't wait to hear about your own adventures and escapades through Xadia."
The public playtest for Tales of Xadia begins on February 9, 2021, but players interested in getting in on the actions sooner can sign up for early access starting today. If you're looking to get into tabletop RPGs but don't know where to start, why not see which game might suit your table best?
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Amazon's incumbent CEO Andy Jassy has pledged his support to the company's gaming division following reported internal struggles at Amazon Game Studios.
In an email seen by Bloomberg, Jassy acknowledged the difficulties faced so far, which have seen games like Crucible being shut down only months after its official launch. "Some businesses take off in the first year, and others take many years,” Jassy said in an email to staff. “Though we haven’t consistently succeeded yet in AGS, I believe we will if we hang in there.” Jassy is set to replace Amazon's CEO and founder Jeff Bezos later this year after Bezos announced that he was stepping down on Tuesday.
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Jassy's supportive email was apparently a follow-up to an email from Mike Frazzini, the current head of Amazon Game Studios. Frazzini was addressing a recent Bloomberg report which illuminated behind-the-scenes issues at the studio. Bloomberg's report alleged a 'Bro Culture' at AGS and alluded to multiple cancelled projects, mismanagement and a difficult-to-work-with game engine in Amazon Lumberyard, which apparently caused difficulties during development.
In the emails obtained by Bloomberg, Frazzini is reported as saying that the studio "has zero tolerance for [the kind of behaviour described], or anything less than a fully equitable and inclusive environment [...] We’ve learned and improved a lot along the way, myself included, and we will continue to do so," Frazzini continued. "Making great games is hard, and we’re not going to get everything right.”
Amazon has not had a lot of success in the gaming space so far, but Jassy and Frazzini's comments suggest they don't seem to be giving up just yet. The company announced its foray into cloud streaming in 2020 with Amazon Luna. Here's everything we know about Amazon Luna as the service sits in beta.
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Amazon’s New CEO Commits to Making More Games After Reported Internal Struggles
Amazon's incumbent CEO Andy Jassy has pledged his support to the company's gaming division following reported internal struggles at Amazon Game Studios.
In an email seen by Bloomberg, Jassy acknowledged the difficulties faced so far, which have seen games like Crucible being shut down only months after its official launch. "Some businesses take off in the first year, and others take many years,” Jassy said in an email to staff. “Though we haven’t consistently succeeded yet in AGS, I believe we will if we hang in there.” Jassy is set to replace Amazon's CEO and founder Jeff Bezos later this year after Bezos announced that he was stepping down on Tuesday.
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Jassy's supportive email was apparently a follow-up to an email from Mike Frazzini, the current head of Amazon Game Studios. Frazzini was addressing a recent Bloomberg report which illuminated behind-the-scenes issues at the studio. Bloomberg's report alleged a 'Bro Culture' at AGS and alluded to multiple cancelled projects, mismanagement and a difficult-to-work-with game engine in Amazon Lumberyard, which apparently caused difficulties during development.
In the emails obtained by Bloomberg, Frazzini is reported as saying that the studio "has zero tolerance for [the kind of behaviour described], or anything less than a fully equitable and inclusive environment [...] We’ve learned and improved a lot along the way, myself included, and we will continue to do so," Frazzini continued. "Making great games is hard, and we’re not going to get everything right.”
Amazon has not had a lot of success in the gaming space so far, but Jassy and Frazzini's comments suggest they don't seem to be giving up just yet. The company announced its foray into cloud streaming in 2020 with Amazon Luna. Here's everything we know about Amazon Luna as the service sits in beta.
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Sonic Mania’s Green Hill Zone to Become a LEGO Set
An official Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO set will be released thanks to a fan design that gained traction online through the LEGO Ideas program.
UK-based LEGO builder Viv Grannell's Sonic Mania Green Hill Zone design has been greenlit by the LEGO Group and will be produced and sold in collaboration with SEGA.
No release date has been set for the design, as it will only now begin product development with Sega's input, but it will eventually be released worldwide. You can see the concept image for the set below:
The design picked up 10,000 votes as part of the LEGO Ideas program, which lets fans submit homemade designs to be voted on by the LEGO community. Sets that achieve traction such as this one have the chance of being turned into real products.
“I’ve been invested in the world of Sonic for almost my entire life," said designer Viv Grannell, "and it’s such a perfect fit for the LEGO system that I spent about a year rallying support for it to happen. Having 10,000 people back my design was overwhelming enough, even with friends and family behind me, but having it be selected for further development was the most exciting secret I have ever had to keep!”
The scene is based on the Green Hill Zone level from 2017's Sonic Mania and includes a host of Sonic characters such as the titular hedgehog, Dr Eggman, the Egg Robot mech and the Hard-Boiled Heavies. "Featuring a wide variety of elements inspired by Classic Sonic, the set will provide LEGO collectors and Sonic fans alike a truly supersonic LEGO experience," LEGO's press release reads.
The design picked up 10,000 votes as part of the LEGO Ideas program, which lets fans submit homemade designs to be voted on by the LEGO community. Sets that achieve traction such as this one have the chance of being turned into real products.
“I’ve been invested in the world of Sonic for almost my entire life," said designer Viv Grannell, "and it’s such a perfect fit for the LEGO system that I spent about a year rallying support for it to happen. Having 10,000 people back my design was overwhelming enough, even with friends and family behind me, but having it be selected for further development was the most exciting secret I have ever had to keep!”
The scene is based on the Green Hill Zone level from 2017's Sonic Mania and includes a host of Sonic characters such as the titular hedgehog, Dr Eggman, the Egg Robot mech and the Hard-Boiled Heavies. "Featuring a wide variety of elements inspired by Classic Sonic, the set will provide LEGO collectors and Sonic fans alike a truly supersonic LEGO experience," LEGO's press release reads.
In other Sonic the Hedgehog news, a Netflix series based on the blue blur called Sonic Prime was recently revealed and is set to premiere in 2022. You can check out IGN's review of Sonic Mania here, which we scored an 8.7, calling it "the classic throwback longtime series fans have been clamouring for." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.Does this look familiar? The Green Hill Zone from Sonic is absolutely iconic
Hear from the designer behind it, Viv Grannell and their journey which can be read in full here: https://t.co/XOI164GHQa #LEGOIdeas pic.twitter.com/QiUhGB62tL — LEGO® IDEAS (@LEGOIdeas) August 10, 2020
Sonic Mania’s Green Hill Zone to Become a LEGO Set
An official Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO set will be released thanks to a fan design that gained traction online through the LEGO Ideas program.
UK-based LEGO builder Viv Grannell's Sonic Mania Green Hill Zone design has been greenlit by the LEGO Group and will be produced and sold in collaboration with SEGA.
No release date has been set for the design, as it will only now begin product development with Sega's input, but it will eventually be released worldwide. You can see the concept image for the set below:
The design picked up 10,000 votes as part of the LEGO Ideas program, which lets fans submit homemade designs to be voted on by the LEGO community. Sets that achieve traction such as this one have the chance of being turned into real products.
“I’ve been invested in the world of Sonic for almost my entire life," said designer Viv Grannell, "and it’s such a perfect fit for the LEGO system that I spent about a year rallying support for it to happen. Having 10,000 people back my design was overwhelming enough, even with friends and family behind me, but having it be selected for further development was the most exciting secret I have ever had to keep!”
The scene is based on the Green Hill Zone level from 2017's Sonic Mania and includes a host of Sonic characters such as the titular hedgehog, Dr Eggman, the Egg Robot mech and the Hard-Boiled Heavies. "Featuring a wide variety of elements inspired by Classic Sonic, the set will provide LEGO collectors and Sonic fans alike a truly supersonic LEGO experience," LEGO's press release reads.
The design picked up 10,000 votes as part of the LEGO Ideas program, which lets fans submit homemade designs to be voted on by the LEGO community. Sets that achieve traction such as this one have the chance of being turned into real products.
“I’ve been invested in the world of Sonic for almost my entire life," said designer Viv Grannell, "and it’s such a perfect fit for the LEGO system that I spent about a year rallying support for it to happen. Having 10,000 people back my design was overwhelming enough, even with friends and family behind me, but having it be selected for further development was the most exciting secret I have ever had to keep!”
The scene is based on the Green Hill Zone level from 2017's Sonic Mania and includes a host of Sonic characters such as the titular hedgehog, Dr Eggman, the Egg Robot mech and the Hard-Boiled Heavies. "Featuring a wide variety of elements inspired by Classic Sonic, the set will provide LEGO collectors and Sonic fans alike a truly supersonic LEGO experience," LEGO's press release reads.
In other Sonic the Hedgehog news, a Netflix series based on the blue blur called Sonic Prime was recently revealed and is set to premiere in 2022. You can check out IGN's review of Sonic Mania here, which we scored an 8.7, calling it "the classic throwback longtime series fans have been clamouring for." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.Does this look familiar? The Green Hill Zone from Sonic is absolutely iconic
Hear from the designer behind it, Viv Grannell and their journey which can be read in full here: https://t.co/XOI164GHQa #LEGOIdeas pic.twitter.com/QiUhGB62tL — LEGO® IDEAS (@LEGOIdeas) August 10, 2020
Justice League: Zack Snyder Shows Image of Knightmare Batman From New Shoots
Zack Snyder has shared a fresh look at Ben Affleck's Knightmare Batman from the new Justice League shoots.
The filmmaker posted the image to his Vero account, offering fans a glimpse of Affleck suited up as the Knightmare version of Batman, wearing a trench coat like the one that he wore in Batman v Superman's dystopian dreamscape. The monochrome photo is taken from behind the Dark Knight, however, the silhouette indicates that he is donning the goggles again, too.
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In the comments section of the post, Snyder confirmed that the new shot is from the Justice League reshoots, which is interesting as the movie is said to include around 150 minutes of unseen footage, comprised of only "about four minutes or five minutes of additional photography." The rest of the Snyder cut is made up of original footage from the theatrical release and elements that ended up on the cutting room floor.
Snyder previously revealed how he incorporated specific scenes in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to set-up his version of Justice League. During a live commentary track for BvS released last year, Snyder confirmed that the "Knightmare" sequence, in which Bruce Wayne dreams of a hellish future where Superman has become a servant of Apokolips, was intended to set the stage for Justice League.
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The same hellish, war-torn desert that was teased in the Knightmare dream sequence was further glimpsed in the first trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, which featured several of the key differences from Joss Whedon's 2017 theatrical release. Another one of the big changes surrounds Jared Leto's Joker, who will be returning with a different look in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Snyder previously described Leto's Joker as a "road-weary" villain who appears in a "vignette" showing a "segment of the band together," referencing a scene from the reshoots, which involved several returning cast members, including Gal Gadot and Ray Fisher. Earlier this week, Snyder shared another Justice League snap to tease Joker's new look in the movie.
We'll find more about these changes and additions when Snyder's R-rated Justice League comes to HBO Max on March 18.
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In the comments section of the post, Snyder confirmed that the new shot is from the Justice League reshoots, which is interesting as the movie is said to include around 150 minutes of unseen footage, comprised of only "about four minutes or five minutes of additional photography." The rest of the Snyder cut is made up of original footage from the theatrical release and elements that ended up on the cutting room floor.
Snyder previously revealed how he incorporated specific scenes in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to set-up his version of Justice League. During a live commentary track for BvS released last year, Snyder confirmed that the "Knightmare" sequence, in which Bruce Wayne dreams of a hellish future where Superman has become a servant of Apokolips, was intended to set the stage for Justice League.
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The same hellish, war-torn desert that was teased in the Knightmare dream sequence was further glimpsed in the first trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, which featured several of the key differences from Joss Whedon's 2017 theatrical release. Another one of the big changes surrounds Jared Leto's Joker, who will be returning with a different look in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Snyder previously described Leto's Joker as a "road-weary" villain who appears in a "vignette" showing a "segment of the band together," referencing a scene from the reshoots, which involved several returning cast members, including Gal Gadot and Ray Fisher. Earlier this week, Snyder shared another Justice League snap to tease Joker's new look in the movie.
We'll find more about these changes and additions when Snyder's R-rated Justice League comes to HBO Max on March 18.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.