20 Things We Learned From The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Trailer
Jim Henson's Dark Crystal is nothing less than a cult classic, so when it was announced that Netflix would be creating a prequel to the 1982 fantasy masterpiece fans were understandably excited. Today the streamer revealed the first trailer for the 10 episode series which centers on a new group of Gelfling protagonists who must go on a journey to "discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis."
Far from the lo-fi landscapes of the original, the trailer showcases a sprawling world filled with epic locations and brand new puppets. The series also features an all-star cast including Simon Pegg, Mark Hamill, Anya Taylor-Johnson, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Taron Egerton. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the Netflix original looks to expand on the mythical lore of the beloved '80s film by utilizing Henson's famed puppetry and cutting edge visual effects.
Masters of the Universe Teaser Poster Confirms 2021 Release
A new poster for Masters of the Universe confirms the film is on track to hit its March 2021 release date.
Reported by Collider, the poster is extremely simple, including a silver, glimmering logo for the film, with the words “The Power Returns March 2021” written below. The simplicity of the poster can be chalked up to its use as a promo poster for the upcoming Licensing Expo, which studios use to strike marketing deals with brands outside of the film industry.
Credit: Collider, Sony.
New Darksiders Confirmed to Be Shown at E3
Thanks to a panel listing for the E3 2019 Coliseum schedule, we now know to expect a new Darksiders game will be unveiled at E3 and promises to take the franchise in a "fresh direction."
Set for Thursday, June 13, a panel titled "Darksiders: Action Adventure Evolved" will be held at 10:30 am PT. The panel's official description reads:
"A discussion about the inception of the Darksiders universe and where it’s headed next. This panel will coincide with the E3 2019 unveil of a brand new Darksiders game that takes the franchise in a fresh direction. This is a panel discussion about the art and business of creating and maintaining an action adventure franchise rich in-game and corporate lore."
Snow White: Amazing Spider-Man Director May Helm Disney Remake
Marc Webb, director of The Amazing Spider-Man, Gifted and 500 Days of Summer, is reportedly Disney’s top choice to helm a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Reported by Variety, Webb is currently in talks with Disney for this position. Erin Cressida Wilson, known for her work on The Girl on the Train, is in negotiations to write the film’s script. The project is said to expand on the original film’s story and music, with La La Land and The Greatest Showman’s Benj Pasek and Justin Paul set to write new songs. Marc Platt is signed on to produce. Disney revealed this live-action adaptation was in the works back in 2016.
E3: Here’s What We Want From Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Outside of a rather unceremonious title reveal at last year’s EA press conference at E3, not much was known about Jedi: Fallen Order until this year’s Star Wars Celebration convention in Chicago, where developer Respawn Games blew the lid off the game with an hour-long live panel in front of a packed Star Wars loving crowd. At the panel, Respawn debuted a new cinematic trailer, discussed some big story, setting, and character details, and even unveiled the game’s new droid, an adorable little robot named BD-1 who looks like a sentient version of Luke Skywalker’s Macrobinoculars from A New Hope. We learned that the story features new Star Wars hero Cal Kestis, a Jedi padawan trying his best to lay low after the Empire’s Order 66 was enacted to (almost successfully) wipe out all Jedi from the galaxy.
Destiny 2: ‘The Next Chapter’ Will Be Revealed Next Week
Bungie is set to reveal “the next chapter of Destiny 2” next week.
Per an official post on Twitter, the reveal will happen on June 6 at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm UK/3am June 7 AEST, though no other details were announced. The image used behind the text is dark and hard to discern, and appears to largely consist of white smoke.
— Bungie (@Bungie) May 30, 2019
The Batman: Robert Pattinson Casting Details Revealed
Update , June 4, 2019: The decision to cast Robert Pattinson as The Batman -- still as yet to be officially announced by Warner Bros. -- was reportedly a pretty quick and easy one for the studio and director Matt Reeves.
“It was quick,” a Warners insider told The Hollywood Reporter. “Quicker than normal.” According to THR, the only two candidates for the role were Pattinson and the previously reported Nicholas Hoult.
Reeves is said to have sparked to Pattinson's performances in Good Times and High-Life. "Reeves is said to have considered Pattinson, 33, early on in the process, says one source, even though no outreach was made. Reeves didn’t even know if the actor wanted the part," the trade claims.
HBO’s Chernobyl Series Is the Summer’s Scariest Monster Movie
Warning: Slight spoilers for HBO's Chernobyl follow...
With the nightmarish Night King vanquished and go-for-broke Godzilla rampage right around the corner, you might think this year's summertime scares will come in the form of monstrous Kaiju or sinister lords of frozen death.
What if we told you that the most terrifying thing you'll see all year is real? A crushing catastrophe from our own recent history. One that opened up the closest thing we'll ever see to a "Hellmouth."
HBO's five-part miniseries, Chernobyl, isn't just garnering rave reviews because of its stellar performances and sharp direction, but because it's unrepentantly horrifying. Detailing and dramatizing the devastating 1986 nuclear power plant disaster in northern Soviet Ukraine, Chernobyl unleashes an unnerving and unrelenting assault on the viewer that engages in all forms of terror.
Baldur’s Gate 3 May Be in the Works
Divinity: Original Sin's developer Larian Studios' homepage has recently changed, and it now shows the number three in gold roman numerals, hinting that an announcement of Divinity: Original Sin 3 may be imminent. However, there are some signs that point to this actually being the reveal that the studio is working on Baldur's Gate 3.
Spotted by Reddit user ChillRefill this morning, Larian's homepage change caused the internet to dig as deep as they could and some, including Kunken, discovered that the website's source code refers to the logo as "BaldursGate_logo_III_retouched.png."
Batman Meets His Hellish Future
Another new comic book day has come and gone. If you want to know what the biggest and most noteworthy comics of the week were, you've come to the right place.
Scroll down to hear about some of our favorite plot twists and new debuts, and to read our new reviews and editorials. And as always, be sure to let us know your favorite books in the comments below.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doomsday Clock #10 and Heroes in Crisis #9!
Heroes in Crisis Ends in Tragedy
Art by Clay Mann. (Image Credit: DC Comics)