Margot Robbie Explains How Birds of Prey Differs From Joker
Margot Robbie has pointed out some of the differences between Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and Todd Phillips' Joker, explaining that the upcoming DC movie has a "very different" tone and aesthetic.
In a recent interview with Variety, Robbie confirmed that the Joker character is not in Birds of Prey or The Suicide Squad reboot, though she praised Joaquin Phoenix's recent interpretation of the Clown Prince of Crime, saying he did a "phenomenal job" in the film, which is apparently more "grounded" than Birds of Prey.
PlayStation 5’s ‘Bigger Differences’ Haven’t Been Revealed Yet
Some of the bigger, unique features of the PlayStation 5 are still under wraps, apparently.
That’s according to Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan who was recently interviewed by Business Insider Japan (translated by Gematsu).
“There are still more unique elements for PlayStation 5 to come that separate it from previous consoles. The ‘bigger differences’ have yet to be announced,” Ryan said.
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CDKeys Winter Sale: Xbox Game Pass 3-Month Memberships (Save £17.20)
There are plenty of great savings on the CDKeys website at the moment, with video games and gaming subscriptions getting up to 90% off in the winter sale. One of the best deals is the discount on Xbox Game Pass, currently down to only £6.79. The 3-month membership is usually £23.99, so you're saving over £17 with this offer. If you're currently a Game Pass Ultimate member, this pass will simply stack for 2-months instead.
The HyperKin RetroN Jr. Lets You Play GameBoy Games On the TV
There’s plenty of ways to play retro console games on your modern 4K TV, but handheld games really get the short end of the stick. That’s exactly why we were so delighted that Hyperkin decided to introduce the RetroN Jr.
Locke & Key: Breaking Down the Trailer for the Netflix Horror Series
Netflix just released the first trailer for Locke Key, a series that promises to be one of their biggest new projects of 2020. It's been a long, difficult road in adapting the beloved comic book series for television, by the first 10-episode season is finally about to drop.
Here's the trailer again if you didn't get a chance to see it yet:
If you're not familiar with the source material, you might be a little confused by this new footage and why exactly keys are so important in this horror/fantasy universe. Here's a quick breakdown of the trailer and everything you need to know about how the Locke & Key comics are being translated into live-action. You can read it by flipping through the below slideshow with images for reference, or perusing the text below:
The Flash Movie Will Be a ‘Different Version of Flashpoint’
The upcoming Flash film will be different from what people are expecting, according to the movie's director.
That HashTag Show spoke with director Andy Muschetti (the It movies) Tuesday who confirmed rumors that he's directing The Flash and also said his movie will be a “different version of Flashpoint than you’re expecting,”.
The Flash has long been reported to be a screen adaptation of the popular DC Comics storyline that involves multiple timelines affected by the actions of scarlet speedster Barry Allen.
Everything Coming to Disney+ in January 2020
The thrilling adventures of The Mandalorian's first season may have come to an end back in December 2019, but Disney+ still has a lot to offer in terms of its original series and feature-length films, like the remakes of Aladdin (in live-action) and The Lion King (in performance capture), which are both dropping in January.
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PS5 News, Rumors, and Predictions – Beyond Episode 625
BEYOND!
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show Podcast Beyond, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville to discuss everything we know, and don't, about the PS5 so far. The cast breaks down news, rumors, and offers up some predictions about what we hope to see from the PS5 this year.
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Aladdin Live-Action Remake Now Available on Disney Plus
Disney has added the Aladdin live-action remake to its Disney+ lineup. The 2019 version of Aladdin joins the 1992 original on the streaming service. For a list of everything else coming to Disney Plus in January 2020, click here.
The Aladdin remake released last year to mixed reception. In our live-action Aladdin review, we called the movie "okay," saying, "Disney's remake of their animated classic doesn't exactly take viewers to a whole new world."
Despite the mixed critical reception, Aladdin grossed over $1 billion at the box office in 2019, good enough to make it the seventh highest-grossing film worldwide last year. For the rest of the top ten, read the full list of the highest-grossing films in 2019.
Warner Bros. Will Now Use AI to Help Decide Which Movies to Make
Warner Bros.has reportedly partnered with Cinelytic to use artificial intelligence to help the studio decide which movies it wants to make in the coming years. The new technology will help with "crunching numbers and breaking down huge datasets," according to Cinelytic founder Tobias Queisser.
The new AI technology will be used by Warner Bros. in the greenlight stage, where executives attempt to look at a bunch of different data and decide if a film will be profitable for them or not. With the Cinelytic AI, the goal is to have more precise data so that Warner Bros. can better engage with audiences. The new AI system is supposed to help create an estimate on a film's expected earnings.