Robert Pattinson Describes Suiting Up as Batman for the First Time
Robert Pattinson is describing the somewhat "humiliating" experience of suiting up as Batman.
Pattinson, who will star in Matt Reeves' upcoming Batman film, spoke to Variety about getting into the Batsuit during his audition.
“You do feel very powerful immediately. And it’s pretty astonishing, something that is incredibly difficult to get into, so the ritual of getting into it is pretty humiliating," Pattinson told Variety. "You’ve got five people trying to shove you into something."
Luigi’s Mansion 3 Co-Op Is a Fun, If Easier, Way to Play
Having already gotten to go hands-on with one of the variously themed floors of Luigi’s Mansion 3’s gargantuan hotel setting at E3 2019, I was excited to try out another at PAX West 2019. This time around, I got to do it with a co-op buddy (IGN’s Brian Malkiewicz dutifully took on the role of Nintendo icon Gooigi), and while there’s definitely plenty of fun and charm to be had when exploring with a friend, it also quite clearly makes puzzle solving speedier — when we weren’t getting in each other’s way.
We played through a new level of the hotel; after seeing the more medieval-themed Luigi's Mansion 3 area at E3, this time around I played through an overgrown forest area, with a mischievous ghost causing the plant life to become hostile to poor Luigi. Thick branches overran staircases and columns, bunches of leaves hid buried treasure, and several plants tried to kill me with fruit. Showing off the variety that Luigi's Mansion 3 has in store, I love knowing not to expect from one area of the game to the next what I'll be encountering. And thankfully, things were a bit easier to survive with a co-op partner.
19 of the Most Spoilery Movie Trailers Ever
The latest trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker included a shocking look at protagonist Rey (Daisy Ridley) sporting a decidedly Dark Side look and wielding a folding red light saber. The reaction was predictably intense, with some fans complaining that showing this apparent twist amounted to an unforgivable spoiler -- even though it could really be anything and it's part of Disney's marketing campaign.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint Closed Beta, Year 1 Post-Launch Content Detailed
Ubisoft has detailed Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint Closed Beta, which runs from September 5-8, and has also revealed its plan for Year 1 Post-Launch content for the sequel to 2017's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
The Ghost Recon Breakpoint Closed Beta will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for those who pre-order the game, are subscribed on PC to UPLAY+, and who participated in Breakpoint's Online Technical Tests. A group of random players will also be selected from those who sign up at ghostrecon.com/beta.
Doctor Who Actor Peter Capaldi Reportedly Joining Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad is an eclectic group of misfits, and while we don’t know if he’ll play a role in the anti-hero group, we do know now that Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi has been cast in James Gunn’s Suicide Squad reboot.
According to Deadline, Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th incarnation of Doctor Who before actress Jodie Whittaker took over the role in 2018, is joining the cast, although his role is not yet clear.
Joining Capaldi is Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson, who is currently in talks for a cameo appearance in the film. That deal hasn’t been finalized yet, according to Deadline.
Carnival Row’s Twist Ending Explained
This story contains spoilers for Carnival Row Season 1 which is now streaming globally on Amazon Prime.
Amazon's Carnival Row hit the streaming service early this Labor Day weekend, giving fans an extra day to explore the fantastical world where humans and mythical creatures live side by side.
The shocking Season 1 finale not only does a great job setting up the already announced second season but also answers some burning questions like: Who created the Dark Asher? What was the monstrous creation's purpose? And what does Philo's enigmatic past have to do with it all? The answer to that final question is simple: Everything.
Watchmen: HBO Reveals October Premiere Date for Damon Lindelof Series
As the Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight, Damon Lindelof's Watchmen series finally has a release date. HBO announced the series will debut on Sunday, October 20 at 9pm EST.
Along with the news, HBO released a new photo of Regina King's character Angela Abar:
HBO's press release teases, "Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, WATCHMEN, from executive producer Damon Lindelof (Emmy® winner for Lost; HBO’s The Leftovers) embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own. Nicole Kassell directs the pilot from a script written by Lindelof."
Gears 5 Getting Dave Bautista as Playable Character Later This Month
Actor and WWE star Dave Bautista (or Batista, depending on where you look) has been trying, and trying, and trying for a long while to get cast in the far-off Gears of War movie, to little success. Thankfully, Gears 5 seems to have found a compromise. Starting September 15, just after the WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view event, you can play as Dave Bautista in Gears 5.
What Made Robert Pattinson ‘Furious’ About Batman Casting News
Robert Pattinson has finally commented on taking over the role of Batman. As he explains, he was "furious" with the way the news broke online.
Pattinson told Variety the initial casting rumor was a bit premature, as he hadn't actually auditioned for The Batman at that point. Worse, he feared the rumor might harm his chances of eventually landing the role.
“When that thing leaked, I was f—ing furious,” Pattinson told Variety. “Everyone was so upset. Everyone was panicking from my team. I sort of thought that had blown up the whole thing.”
Fortunately, that leak didn't wind up costing Pattinson the job. Nor is he particularly concerned about the backlash from Batman fans who don't want the former Twilight star to take up the cape and cowl. “To be honest, it was less vitriolic than I was expecting,” he said. “It’s much more fun when you’re an underdog. There’s no expectation of you.”
Ghost Recon Breakpoint: 6-Hour Hands-On Preview Impressions
Before I sat down to play several hours of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, community developer Grace Orlady set the stage: “We want to make the player live the life of an elite special forces hunter,” she said. Well, I’m pretty sure real special forces don’t stare down former allies turned maniacal supervillains on private islands overrun by weaponized drones, but...well, if they did I suppose we’d never know about it. So sure, let’s go with it!
Let’s get this out of the way so we can move on to more important stuff: Breakpoint’s story, based on what I’ve seen so far, is going to be laughably bad. Ex-Punisher Jon Bernthal is an ex-Ghost-turned-Wolf, and it seems chock full of all the usual cliches: good guys turning bad, friends turning against each other, etc. But forget about that because it’s not why you’re going to play Breakpoint: the super chill, open-ended structure of the game is.