A Love Letter to Deet, the True Hero of Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Warning: SPOILERS for The Dark Crystal and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance continue in this article.
It's not weird, it's just a fact: I'm in love with a muppet. I've fallen so hard for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance's Deet, that when I was originally beginning to write this article, I was afraid to complete the series in the event that we had to watch my beloved perish.
In some ways, I'm glad to have waited so that I could see her arc fleshed out more fully, but I can assure you that my heart doesn't ache any less after that finale. Rather than focus entirely on the terrible fate that Deet is met with at the end, let's look at exactly how my love of this glowing green Gelfling came to fruition.
A Love Letter to Deet, the True Hero of Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Warning: SPOILERS for The Dark Crystal and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance continue in this article.
It's not weird, it's just a fact: I'm in love with a muppet. I've fallen so hard for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance's Deet, that when I was originally beginning to write this article, I was afraid to complete the series in the event that we had to watch my beloved perish.
In some ways, I'm glad to have waited so that I could see her arc fleshed out more fully, but I can assure you that my heart doesn't ache any less after that finale. Rather than focus entirely on the terrible fate that Deet is met with at the end, let's look at exactly how my love of this glowing green Gelfling came to fruition.
Tim Robbins Talks the Surreal Nostalgic Strangeness of VHYES
It's rare to find a truly original film in the blockbuster saturated landscape of 2019. But it's always good to remember that isn't because they aren't being made, and Jack Henry Robbins' VHYES is an example of the kind of exciting, unique, and fun filmmaking that often gets ignored in the face of caped crusaders and explosive action. IGN sat down with VHYES' executive producer (and Jack's dad), Tim Robbins, to chat about making the indie gem in the lead up to the film's world premiere at Fantastic Fest, the importance of tangible media in a digital age, and how the wickedly wacky nostalgic fever dream came to be.
Shot entirely on VHS, VHYES began as a series of shorts, the first of which was a porn parody called “Hot Winter.” The hilarious skit focuses on some very sexy scientists who just can't wait to save the world from global warming and also have a bunch of sex. Robbins took the short to Sundance and then followed it up with the surreal Bob Ross riff “Painting with Joan” that imagines a public access TV painting series hosted by the titular artist. Both of those shorts feature in the tangled narrative of VHYES which plays as if you've found someone's old VHS tape in a thrift store.
Tim Robbins Talks the Surreal Nostalgic Strangeness of VHYES
It's rare to find a truly original film in the blockbuster saturated landscape of 2019. But it's always good to remember that isn't because they aren't being made, and Jack Henry Robbins' VHYES is an example of the kind of exciting, unique, and fun filmmaking that often gets ignored in the face of caped crusaders and explosive action. IGN sat down with VHYES' executive producer (and Jack's dad), Tim Robbins, to chat about making the indie gem in the lead up to the film's world premiere at Fantastic Fest, the importance of tangible media in a digital age, and how the wickedly wacky nostalgic fever dream came to be.
Shot entirely on VHS, VHYES began as a series of shorts, the first of which was a porn parody called “Hot Winter.” The hilarious skit focuses on some very sexy scientists who just can't wait to save the world from global warming and also have a bunch of sex. Robbins took the short to Sundance and then followed it up with the surreal Bob Ross riff “Painting with Joan” that imagines a public access TV painting series hosted by the titular artist. Both of those shorts feature in the tangled narrative of VHYES which plays as if you've found someone's old VHS tape in a thrift store.
The Purge Season 2 Promises Year-Round Terror – IGN First
All September long, IGN is highlighting the best TV coming your way in the 2019-2020 season. Today the sirens are blaring for The Purge's sinister second season, which premieres October 15 on USA. The new 10-episode run will kick things off right in the harrowing heart of a Purge night, one of the biggest and most violent ever, and then track our new main characters throughout the awful aftermath, learning that what happens on Purge night doesn't necessary stay on Purge night. We chatted with EPs/Showrunners Krystal Houghton Ziv and James Roland about how Season 2 is first-ever exploration of the Purge universe during the other 364 days of the year - and how to keep the thrills and paranoia prevalent during non-Purge hours. Plus, check out IGN's exclusive behind-the-scenes video for the new season, featuring the new cast!
The Purge Season 2 Promises Year-Round Terror – IGN First
All September long, IGN is highlighting the best TV coming your way in the 2019-2020 season. Today the sirens are blaring for The Purge's sinister second season, which premieres October 15 on USA. The new 10-episode run will kick things off right in the harrowing heart of a Purge night, one of the biggest and most violent ever, and then track our new main characters throughout the awful aftermath, learning that what happens on Purge night doesn't necessary stay on Purge night. We chatted with EPs/Showrunners Krystal Houghton Ziv and James Roland about how Season 2 is first-ever exploration of the Purge universe during the other 364 days of the year - and how to keep the thrills and paranoia prevalent during non-Purge hours. Plus, check out IGN's exclusive behind-the-scenes video for the new season, featuring the new cast!
Fortnite and Batman Crossover Officially Announced
The long-rumored Batman and Fortnite crossover was officially announced by Epic Games Saturday morning, just in time to celebrate the Dark Knight’s 80th anniversary. Check out the video above for a full look at what the caped crusader is bringing to the battle royale experience.
Through the past several days, Fortnite data miners had begun discovering files indicating the crossover, but Epic Games’ announcement serves as the first official confirmation.
The Fortnite/Batman crossover starts September 21, and will feature a variety of new skins, items, and other challenges for players to acquire. Previously leaked items included:
Fortnite and Batman Crossover Officially Announced
The long-rumored Batman and Fortnite crossover was officially announced by Epic Games Saturday morning, just in time to celebrate the Dark Knight’s 80th anniversary. Check out the video above for a full look at what the caped crusader is bringing to the battle royale experience.
Through the past several days, Fortnite data miners had begun discovering files indicating the crossover, but Epic Games’ announcement serves as the first official confirmation.
The Fortnite/Batman crossover starts September 21, and will feature a variety of new skins, items, and other challenges for players to acquire. Previously leaked items included:
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Killjoys Finale Ending Explained by Creator Michelle Lovretta
TV is bursting with reboots and revivals — so when are we returning to the Killjoys universe?
Well, all right, if you want to be a literal killjoy about it, it’s over. On Friday, Syfy aired the show’s romantic, action-packed and very satisfying series finale. And that appears to be that. But if you’ve been watching Killjoys faithfully, you are probably like most fans of Team Awesome Force — you want all these people to come back to your screen immediately.
It doesn't look like that’s going to happen, according to creator and executive producer Michelle Lovretta, who has other projects on her plate (though in the interview below, she doesn’t rule out comics, novelizations and the like). So at this point, we must focus on what we did get: Yalena “Dutch” Yardeen (Hannah John-Kamen), Johnny Jaqobis (Aaron Ashmore) and D’avin Jaqobis (Luke Macfarlane) were a badass, quippy, wonderfully entertaining trio for the ages. The show’s core group of actors had the kind of rapport and chemistry that is all too rare, and Killjoys took what was so clear on the screen and ran with it for five whole seasons. Add in sly space villains, riotous prison ships, daring heists, messed-up families, unlikely romances and too many dangerous adventures to list, and, well, what more could a person want out of a TV show?