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IGN UK Podcast #475: Two Boys, One Pod
Cardy and Dale are doing a duo this week because of REASONS, but that doesn't mean we're lacking in your weekly fix of British boys. We have a good old chat about the newly crown 'Best Film' at the Baftas, Roma. We also dive into Will Smith's lovely new look for Aladdin, Disney's 2019 lineup and new horror film, The Hole in the Ground.
There's also the return of The Endless Search™. Although we gotta be honest, this one doesn't go well...
IGN UK Podcast #475: Two Boys, One Pod
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Sebastian Stan to Replace Chris Evans…in a Netflix Movie
Sebastian Stan will be replacing Chris Evans in an upcoming Netflix film called The Devil All The Time.
As reported by Deadline, Sebastian Stan, who has played Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier since Captain America: The First Avenger, will be replacing Captain America himself, Chris Evans, in The Devil All The Time due to Evans having to drop out "over a problem with scheduling."
Directed by Antonio Campos, The Devil All The Time also stars Tom Holland (Spider-Man!), Mia Wasakowska, Robert Pattinson, and Bill Skarsgard and is an adaptation of Donald Ray Pollock's 2011 mid-western gothic novel that is set "in the forgotten backwoods of a place called Knockemstiff, Ohio,
The Latest Nintendo Direct Made Our Childhood Dreams Come True
Weeeelcooome to this week's giant new episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! After months of speculation, anticipation, rumors, lies, 808's, and heartbreaks, we FINALLY got a brand new Nintendo Direct, and oh boy was it packed to the gills with new game reveals, updates, and legendary announcements that gave us chills. On this week's episode, Brian Altano, is joined by Casey DeFreitas, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks to break down every single detail revealed in the Direct, from the new first party games unveiled (Mario Maker 2! Link's Awakening remake!)
Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Loses Deadpool Writers
The sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film has lost two key writers.
According to Deadline, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writing duo responsible for both Deadpool and Deadpool 2, have left the project. Pirates of the Caribbean 6 was reportedly set to function as a relaunch of the series.
What this means for the future of the Pirates franchise is unclear. Some sources close to Deadline say Disney is currently looking for new writers to join the project, while others say this may be the end for the crew of the Black Pearl.
Why Is a Super Mario Chain Chomp in Link’s Awakening?
In the pantheon of Zelda games, Link’s Awakening is sort of an obscure one. Seeing as it’s an obtuse handheld-only game from 1993 that was never ported to consoles with a fever dream of a plot, many modern Zelda fans missed it 25 years ago when it was first a thing. That’s why many of them were very surprised to see that bouncing around the trailer for the recently revealed Nintendo Switch remake of this classic game was a Chain Chomp straight out of Super Mario Bros.
Yes, a Chain Chomp from Mario was trying to attack Link in the new Zelda game trailer.
Wait, what?
So, this specific Chain Chomp is named BowWow. She’s the aggressively chompy pet of a local woman named Madam MeowMeow a who lives in the center of Awakening’s main town and owns a trio of Chain Chomps, two small and one large one. She lives alone and has a guest bedroom connected to her house where the Chomps sleep at night, but BowWow can most prominently be seen outside of the house barking and snapping at any passersby (namely Link) while chained to a post. At one point in the story, BowWow gets kidnapped by local Moblin thugs and Link has to rescue the weird ball-shaped tooth dog from their lair.
Every Art Style Zelda Games Have Ever Had
With the announcement of a Link’s Awakening remake for Switch, Nintendo is trying out yet another new art style of The Legend of Zelda series. This is far from the first time it’s done something different, so we decided to take a look back at every unique visual style Zelda has used over the years.
While Nintendo’s other flagship franchise, the Super Mario series, has generally stayed fairly consistent with how its mustachioed plumber looked over the years (at least since it made the jump from 2D to 3D), the Zelda series has always been much more experimental.
You can flip through the slideshow above for loads more images and examples than we were able to fit on this page!
Jade Added to Mortal Kombat 11 Roster
Series alum Jade has been added to the Mortal Kombat 11 roster, and she’s rocking a decidedly darker look.
Announced during the latest Kombat Kast, this ultimate stealth assassin will be returning after sitting out Mortal Kombat X. Jade’s most recent appearance was in 2011’s Mortal Kombat, where she was
violently disemboweled by Sindel and subsequently resurrected and enslaved by Quan Chi
. This likely explains her somewhat undead appearance in Mortal Kombat 11.
You can see her in the official reveal trailer below, which showcases her staff moves against opponents like Baraka, Sonya Blade and more.
Oscars Reverse Decision on Not Airing 4 Categories Following Backlash
UPDATE, Feb. 15: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has reversed its stance to not air four categories from airing during this year's Oscars broadcast following an industry-wide outcry.
“The Academy has heard the feedback from its membership regarding the Oscar presentation of four awards – Cinematography, Film Editing, Live Action Short, and Makeup and Hairstyling. All Academy Awards will be presented without edits, in our traditional format. We look forward to Oscar Sunday, February 24,” the Academy said in a statement.
Conan the Barbarian Joins New Avengers Team
Conan the Barbarian has joined a new team of Avengers for an upcoming comic series.
Conan will join the Savage Avengers alongside the likes of Wolverine, Venom, Punisher, Elektra, and Brother Voodoo. The series will hit shelves May 1, and a 10-page story will be available for interested readers on Free Comic Book Day.
Be sure to check out the first issue cover below:
Savage Avengers #1, written by Gerry Duggan, with art by Mike Deodato. Cover by David Finch.