The Little Mermaid Live TV Musical Special Set for ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live! has been announced and will air on ABC on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 8pm ET and will star Moana's Auli'i Cravalho as Ariel.
This live TV musical will help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney's The Little Mermaid and this new production will be reimagined for a live studio audience. Additionally, the live performances will be "interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film."
Joining Cravalho is Queen Latifah as Ursula and Shaggy as Sebastian, while further cast details will be revealed at a later date. This live show is being produced by Done+Dusted and will be directed by Hamish Hamilton.
The Matrix Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary
The iconic sci-fi action movie The Matrix is coming back to the big screen in America for the movie's 20th anniversary.
The Keanu Reeves blockbuster will play exclusively in AMC Theaters on Dolby Cinema screens from Aug. 30 to Sep. 5 with multiple showings a day. The Matrix re-release tickets are on sale now. Unlike most re-releases of classic movies, members of AMC's subscription service, AMC A-List, can use one of their free weekly tickets.
Showtimes begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. The Matrix has already been re-released this year in U.K., Spain and Ukraine where it's grossed about $350,000, according to Box Office Mojo.
Chinese Zelda Fans Protest Alleged Breath of the Wild Rip-Off
PlayStation 4's Genshin Impact, a Chinese-developed JRPG from miHoYo, has upset certain Chinese fans who state that it is allegedly copying The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
As reported by Kotaku, Genshin Impact was showcased at the China Joy gaming expo by Sony, and many in attendance couldn't help but point out the similarities in gameplay mechanics, art-style, and music.
ZhugeEX, CCN, and @SiyuYang_V also reported on this controversy and showed first hand the anger towards Genshin Impact, including Zelda fans holding their Switch consoles and/or Breath of the Wild cases while flipping off this new JRPG at Sony's booth. One fan even smashed his own PlayStation 4 in protest.
Pokemon Bans Weird Card From World Championships for Weird Reason
The Pokemon Company has banned a Pokemon card from use in the Pokemon TCG World Championships taking place later this month, but not for the reason you’d think. News of the ban was sent out to Japanese players, and a formal announcement to other regions is expected soon, according to Pokemon news site PokeBeach. Typically cards are banned because they create an unfair game state, allow for an infinite combo, or are just too powerful, but the card in question, a weird new Supporter card from the Unified Minds expansion called Blaine’s Quiz Show, is being banned because it creates a unique issue that could really only happen at the World Championships.
Dorm Room Essentials 2019: Everything Your Dorm Room Needs
College is often the first time kids go away on their own, living far away from home in an entirely new setting. While it can be a little nerve-wracking for both parents and students, you can easily prepare your kids for the years ahead with the most important dorm room essentials.
If you're a college student, prepare to encounter a few surprises along the next few months. If you're a parent, you can't be there to give your children all the comforts of home, these few dozen objects will help them get through the next four (or more) years on campus. Of course, it’s also nice to have a few gadgets as a reprieve from the non-stop studying. These items below won’t necessarily help students get through college courses, but rather, ensure that they make it through the day and show up refreshed for the next—plus we’ll be putting together a separate guide on the best school supplies in the coming days, so stay tuned.
GTA’s Best Supporting Characters, Ranked
When it comes to the Grand Theft Auto series, everyone loves playable protagonists like Trevor for his unhinged craziness and CJ for being a softie at heart.
But GTA games are packed to the gills with great supporting characters who are lovable, despicable, flawed, and ridiculous – often all at once. Let’s take a look at some of the memorable personalities who helped make the games as terrific as they are.
Click through the slideshow above or scroll down the rest of the page to see the full list.
18. Phil Cassidy - GTA III, GTA: Vice City, GTA: Liberty City Stories, GTA: Vice City Stories
Netflix’s The OA Canceled: No Season 3
Netflix has canceled The OA after two seasons.
"We are incredibly proud of the 16 mesmerizing chapters of The OA, and are grateful to
Brit
and Zal
for sharing their audacious vision and for realizing it through their incredible artistry," said Cindy Holland, Netflix's head of originals (via The Hollywood Reporter). "We look forward to working with them again in the future, in this and perhaps many other dimensions."
Season 2 of the heartfelt, often bizarre drama was released in March. IGN's The OA Season 2 review called it "more ambitious and much weirder than its predecessor," noting the finale's enticing setup for a third season. The OA was originally pitched as a five-season show, Holland told IndieWire last year.
Fire Emblem Voice Actor Has Been Recording Seteth Memes
Mark Whitten, the voice actor for Seteth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has been voicing over popular memes based on his character to hilarious effect.
For those who haven't been obsessively playing the new Nintendo Switch game over the last ten days, Seteth is Archbishop Rhea's second-in-command who has extreme devotion to the Church of Serios and his sister Flayn. He's also a bit of a jerk to the player character, to whom he makes frequent snide remarks.
Naturally, Fire Emblem fans have quickly begun making memes based on bizarre side quests that Seteth would theoretically give to the player character, with a bit of a Baby Boomer bent.
No, Devolver Isn’t Teasing a New Hotline Miami
Today, a mysterious Hotline Miami video got some fans excited about the possibility of a new game in the series, but that rumour has now been quashed.
A Twitter account named Jacketisnotdead - a reference to the protagonist from the first game - posted a short video that featured the pastel colours, synth vibes and horrific violence you'd expect from the games, ending with the words "Full Trailer Coming Soon":
#jacketisnotdead pic.twitter.com/HF3Zb7P9jw
—(@jacketisnotdead) August 3, 2019
UK’s First Ever Pokémon Center to Open in London
The UK is getting its first ever Pokémon Center this October - but it'll only be open for four weeks.
The pop-up store will sell a range of Pokémon merch, including exclusive UK-themed products designed to celebrate the country's role in inspiring the new region, Galar, for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
From October 18 to November 15, 2019 the Pokémon Center will open its doors at the Shepherd's Bush branch of Westfield in London. The news was announced on the official Pokémon UK Twitter feed by a rather dapper Pikachu sporting a bowler hat and a Psyduck umbrella.
It's happening, Trainers!