Every Stephen King Remake (So Far)
Stephen King isn't just an author, he's an institution. His terrifying stories have haunted audiences for generations, in print and on the screen, and it seems like more filmmakers than ever are eager to remake even his most popular tales.
It may seem like there are more Stephen King remakes than ever nowadays but there's already quite a tradition of revisiting his hit films (and his box office failures) on the big and small screen alike. Heck, Stephen King himself even wrote one of them!
The upcoming movie Doctor Sleep, a direct sequel to The Shining, even sees director Mike Flanagan recreate several iconic shots from Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic.
MCU Phase 4: These Unsung Villains Deserve Their Shot
Marvel Studios might have a herculean task ahead of them in trying to fill Thanos' shoes (New Balance?) and providing fans with a new long-arc big boss for the Avengers (and those Avengers adjacent) to battle, but let's not forget that the MCU's three Phases weren't built by the Mad Titan alone. No, they were built on the backs of Iron Mongers, Killmongers, and many other mongers who squared off against the good guys in one-and-done adventures that helped our heroes level up.
So while names like Galactus, Kang, and even Doctor Doom are being thrown around as possible long-term baddies for Phase 4 and beyond, we thought we'd shuffle through a few mid-card villains and see which ones would be awesome to see in a live-action, if one-off setting. Because not only do we have the upcoming movies (which now could bring in the Fantastic Four and X-Men), but there's also the Disney+ direct-connect Marvel Studios shows - Loki, WandaVision, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (which is bringing back Daniel Bruhl's Zemo) - and two new Hulu series feturing Ghost Rider and Daimon Hellstrom.
Fans Petition to Make Keanu Reeves Time Person of the Year 2019
Fans have created a Change.org petition to crown Keanu Reeves as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2019.
The Change.org petition simply states "Keanu is the most wholesome person alive, make him the person of the year!” The petition currently sits at over 10,000 signatures with a goal of 15,000 signatures.
A press release for the petition went into more depth, saying "Keanu Reeves is officially an Internet obsession. From the cult-like success of his John Wick movie franchise, to stealing the spotlight in Toy Story 4, to his recent viral cameo in Allie Wong's Always Be My Maybe on Netflix, let's face it - the Canadian-American movie icon is making a resurgence. He's already gained the title of 'Respectful King' on Twitter this week when the Twitterverse realized that Keanu respects his female fans by using the time-honored 'hoverhand' technique as he poses with them in photos, so what's one more title?"
Empire of Sin’s 1920s Chicago Is Big and Full of Deadly Surprises
During its captivating 30-minute hands-off demo, Empire of Sin co-developers Romero Games and Paradox Interactive stressed the importance of having plenty of "money" and "alcohol" in their new single-player strategy game. Set in 1920s prohibition-era Chicago, Empire of Sin lets you control one of 14 crime bosses as you attempt to create your very own criminal empire. Simply put, the game is massive in terms of its combat system and the myriad of ways you can achieve criminal mastery over your enemies.
A Strong Attention to Detail
From the very beginning of the demo, it was apparent that the developers are not only trying to create a game that's fun to play, but also an experience that has a certain level of historical accuracy. “Our bosses
Cris Tales Is Like Paper Mario With Persona 5’s UI
Much like its inspirations, Cris Tales is a stylish game. Its cheerful characters and world could have jumped straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon, its timing-based combat and 2D-style borrow some of the best parts of Paper Mario, and its sharp combat menus immediately pay homage to the anything-but-bland UI in Persona 5. But underneath those surface-level similarities is an RPG that uses time travel in a unique and exciting way that made it stand out from everything else I played at E3 this year.
While Cris Tales’ quest-driven exploration and turn-based combat might be fairly straightforward, it’s spiced up by your main character’s ability to alter time. Time travel in games isn’t exactly revolutionary on its own, but this isn’t a simple back and forth sort of thing - in fact, I’m not sure I’ve seen it presented in quite the same way anywhere else before.
What Were The Most Popular Games of E3 2019?
E3 2019 has come and gone, but most of the games we saw are still on the horizon, and the excitement for them is still growing strong.
Based on article traffic, we’ve determined what the most popular games from E3 2019 were for IGN readers. We also made a separate list of the most preordered E3 games based on our data tracking. Continue on to see which games made the cut, and what some of our readers had to say in our comments sections.
1) Marvel’s Avengers
Reactions to Marvel’s Avengers from Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal have varied from person to person, but it undeniably caught the attention of a huge amount of IGN readers. Marvel’s Avengers was shown off at the end of Square Enix’s E3 2019 press conference with a flashy and dramatic trailer, and the publisher ultimately revealed its release date: May 15, 2020.
Spider-Man: Far From Home’s Zendaya Pays Homage to MJ Watson
Zendaya, who portrays Michelle “MJ” Jones in Spider-Man: Far From Home, has paid homage to the classic look of Mary Jane Watson on social media.
Posted on Instagram, Zendaya (who began her career as a model and dancer) shared a picture of herself with MJ’s classic red hair, along with the caption “Face it, Tiger...” a reference to MJ’s most famous line "Face it, Tiger... you just hit the jackpot!"
Source: Zendaya’s Instagram.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne PS4 Beta Dates Announced
Monster Hunter World’s massive upcoming Iceborne expansion is still three months away, but PlayStation 4 players will be able to jump into an open beta to test it out as early as next week.
The first beta will be exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers and take place from June 21 to June 24, starting and ending at 3am PDT/11am BST. All PS4 players will then be able to join in a second beta the following week from June 28 to July 1. Better still, you won’t need to own Monster Hunter World to join in on the beta, and preloading will be available in the days leading up to each.
You can also watch the extensive new "tour" video released today above.
Arrow Season 8, Supernatural Season 15 Premiere Dates Announced
The premiere dates for The CW Network's lineup of fall 2019 have been announced, including dates for the final seasons of Arrow and Supernatural.
Variety reports Supernatural will begin its 15th and final season on Thursday, October 10 followed by the second season of Legacies. Arrow will see the last of its quiver begin to empty when Season 8 kicks off a few days later on Tuesday, October 15.
These aren't the only shows of note from CW to be renewed or to commence in October. Fellow DC series Batwoman and Supergirl will start airing on October 6. For those that can't make the Batwoman premiere, which sees Game of Thrones director David Nutter direct the pilot, the first episode will also air the day after on October 7 as an encore.
Details on Gears 5 Escape Mode’s Story and New Characters
Gears 5’s Escape is the newest game mode in the franchise, and it comes with a whole new side story. Three new characters are on a suicide mission to help rid Swarm hives from Sera, and though their story doesn’t directly impact the mode, it is an interesting bit of worldbuilding that enriches the Gears universe further.
Lahni, Keegan, and Mac are Hivebusters. As we see in Escape’s gameplay, their mission is to get caught by Snatchers to infiltrate the heart of a hive, plant a venom bomb, then escape as the hive dies. Though there are some in-game details about the Hivebuster, including banter between them while you’re playing through Escape, the best way to learn about their story is through the new Gears of War: Hivebusters comic.