Marvel’s Tale of Two Thors Redefines What It Means to Be Worthy
Marvel Comics writer Jason Aaron has been telling a Thor story so grand and epic that it’s taken over seven years to complete. While it doesn’t reach its grand finale until the end of 2019, it’s already been deemed one of the best comic book runs of all time, superhero or otherwise. Its narrative strength comes from a complex structure that allows the story to unfold across multiple timelines and its overall meditation on what it means to be worthy. As we all know, Thor is a mighty god and bold hero who smashes armies and saves worlds, all because he’s worthy to wield a weapon of astonishing power. But what if something happens that makes him unworthy to lift his trusty hammer, Mjolnir? What is left of the character when his worthiness fails? This is the question at the core of Aaron’s story that he explores to deliver the most brutal, honest and epic Thor tale of all time.
The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Smartphone Gimbal Now Folds in Half
DJI’s Osmo Mobile has been the best tool for stabilizing smartphone video for a few years now, but the company’s latest Osmo Mobile 3 is finally solving some of handheld gimbal’s last lingering annoyances.
The first thing that’s changed about the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 is the fact that it features a new foldable design. The head of the gimbal now collapses into the handle for a much more compact, portable package.
Disney In Early Stages of ‘Exploring’ Sequel to Live-Action Aladdin
Aladdin producer Dan Lin has seemingly let the genie out of the lamp regarding a possible sequel to the 2019 live-action remake, which grossed over $1 billion at the global box office.
In an interview with ComicBook.com, Lin revealed that Disney was in the early stages of "exploring" where it could go with a potential Aladdin franchise, considering the staggering ticket sales of this year's release.
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Unpacking: A Life Story Told Through a Series of Moves
Moving house is an inherently stressful activity. Or, at the very least, it’s an activity that we rarely relish undertaking. There’s just so much work – taking the sum material total of your life and decanting it with care into boxes upon boxes upon boxes. Why do we have so much stuff? And even when everything’s packed, you’ve still got to thoroughly clean the old place, in the hopes of getting your bond back without any further discussion. And once that’s done, it’s on to the new destination to sift through all that stuff and find homes for it all.
That part, at least, isn’t all bad – you can do it somewhat at your own pace, and you’re making a new environment your own. “I think unpacking is not an un-fun process,” says Wren Brier, one half of the Australian duo leading the development of the zen puzzle game Unpacking. “Packing is pretty stressful, but unpacking is not as stressful and there's more enjoyment in it.”
Bandai Namco is Investigating a Potential Bomb Threat At Its US Office
Bandai Namco is currently investigating a potential bomb threat that was called into their U.S. office in Santa Clara, California, IGN has learned.
Acting on a tip, IGN contacted Bandai Namco about a possible bomb threat made to its offices, and whether it was a credible threat. Bandai Namco provided the following statement:
“We can’t provide any comment regarding the validity of the threat as there is an ongoing investigation in progress. We can say that all our employees are safe and that we will be doing everything in our power to safeguard the well being of our employees.”
IGN has contacted the Santa Clara police department to find out more about the situation as it develops, though we were informed the local department has at least yet to be alerted to the threat. As Bandai Namco continues its investigation, it’s currently unclear whether or not the threat is a legitimate one or ultimately a hoax. Regardless, it’s still a crime, and points to a worrying pattern.
Tarantino Defends Bruce Lee Depiction in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
SPOILERS ahead!
Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino defended his decision to portray the late martial arts film legend Bruce Lee as “an arrogant asshole,” as Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, put it.
In a report from The Wrap, a new video shows Tarantino speaking to reporters in Moscow, where the director claims his portrayal of Lee is fair.
Splinter Cell Might Come Back in an Unexpected Way
Despite not having a mainline game in some time, Ubisoft hasn’t forgotten about Splinter Cell. Even Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot still talks about a possible return for Sam Fisher, but it might not be on a traditional video game platform.
Speaking with Chinese video game publication, Gamer Sky, Guillemot spoke briefly about a possible new Splinter Cell game. However, he stressed that any new Splinter Cell title from Ubisoft could be in the form of an experiment on different devices.
“On Splinter Cell there will be some new type of experiences, but more on different devices,” Guillemot said in a video interview. “So, we are working a lot on the brand today to come back at one point.”
IGN at Gamescom 2019: Schedule for Gameplay Demos, Interviews, and More
Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming convention is mere days away, and we’re expecting huge reveals, demos, news and more from the biggest game publishers and developers around the world. And IGN will be able to bring all to you live from the showfloor.
There are tons of big news opportunities to tune into, which will run down in this post, but of course IGN will have our own livestream, bringing you 28 hours of streamed content straight from the showfloor plus much more. We’re also proud to reveal that we are the official studio partner of Gamescom 2019, bringing you comprehensive coverage of the world’s largest gaming event.
IGN’s massive Gamescom streaming plans include streams in both English and German. From Gamescom’s Hall 7 showfloor, IGN U.S., U.K., and Germany hosts will be hosting in-depth interviews and game demos, showcasing exclusive gameplay, and bringing you reports straight from the showfloor.
Netflix’s The Witcher Has Cast Young Geralt
Netflix has confirmed the casting of Tristan Ruggeri as Young Geralt of Rivia. The news was initially discovered by the Redanian Intelligence website, who reported on a casting update from IMDb. According to IMDb, this will be Ruggeri's first big role as an actor.
Tristan Ruggeri will play Young Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher