Here’s the New Rorschach in HBO’s Watchmen
A fresh look at -- and the vaguest of details about -- HBO's new Watchmen TV series were revealed this week, including a glimpse of what is apparently the show's new Rorschach, Jeremy Irons' aged take on the character of Ozymandias, and teases of some creepy, mask-wearing dudes -- include a yellow-masked police force and more. The series, which comes from Lost and The Leftovers' Damon Lindelof, will debut sometime in 2019.
The brief preview aired during HBO's Golden Globes tease the other night, and versions of it can also be found on Instagram and YouTube. Lasting about six seconds in non-Instagram form, it starts with Jean Smart (Legion), who reportedly plays an FBI agent investigating a murder. We see her driving towards a large home, apparently in Oklahoma (based on the Tulsa badges on the yellow-masked cops -- who have also popped up in earlier HBO Watchmen marketing materials -- seemingly guarding the place). This would track with previous reports about the show's locale, including that James Wolk (Mad Men) has a recurring role in the show as a junior senator from Oklahoma. It's also an interesting change of location for the Watchmen universe in general, which in the original story by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (as well as in the film version directed by Zack Snyder) was mostly set in Manhattan, Washington D.C., Antarctica and, oh yeah, on Mars.
Something Fantastic Four Related Coming to Spider-Man PS4
During Marvel's Fantastic Four Week kickoff livestream, the comics publisher teased something releated to Marvel's First Family is coming to Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4.
Speaking on the livestream, Marvel's Ryan Penagos said "Something 'fantastic' is coming to Marvel's Spider-Man real soon. I can't tell you anything more right now...but you'll want to keep an eye out for this. It's going to be amazing and fantastic."
Penagos did not elaborate further on the stream, which also highlighted Fantastic Four appearances in other Marvel games.
Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games has only retweeted Marvel's tweet with the "eyes emoji."
The Internet Isn’t Happy That Alien: Blackout Is a Mobile Game
It was revealed yesterday that Alien: Blackout would be headed to mobile devices, and the internet isn't too happy about that.
Additionally, Alien: Blackout's PR company, FortySeven, spoke to Mspoweruser and confirmed that while the new iOS and Android title features Alien: Isolation's Amanda Ripley, it isn't the direct sequel to the 2014 survival horror title that many were hoping for.
The 19 Most Anticipated Comics of 2019
We hope you kept up on your reading in 2018, because the comic book industry definitely isn't slowing down in 2019. The new year is bringing with it some epic new superhero crossovers, relaunches of fan-favorite titles, new directions for licensed properties like Transformers and Buffy the Vampire Slayer and some very promising new graphic novels.
To help make sense of it all, we've broken down the 19 big releases we're most looking forward to read in 2019. Check out our slideshow or scroll down to find out what's coming down the pipeline this year.
The Debut of Wonder Comics
Take a Sneak Peek at The Elder Scrolls Official Cookbook
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If you’ve ever found yourself playing Skyrim and thinking “man, that Sunlight Soufflé would really hit the spot right about now” look no further! Bethesda and Insight Editions have you covered with The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook.
To take a sneak peek at four of the recipes included in this cookbook, check out the gallery below.
Publishing on March 26, this cookbook features dishes from various regions in Tamriel, including Skyrim and Morrowind. The over 60 recipes included will teach you how to cook dishes like Apple Cabbage Stew, Sunlight Soufflé, Sweetrolls, Leek and Cheese Crostatas and more. These dishes are said to encompass cuisines of various races seen throughout The Elder Scrolls series, including Nords, Bosmer, Khajiit and more.
Which of 2019’s Biggest Rumors Ended up Being True?
This article was initially published in early January. With 2019 coming to an end, we're looking back on these rumors to see which were confirmed and which remain unconfirmed. Click through the gallery below or continue scrolling for our verdicts.
The secretive nature of the games industry breeds endless speculation about what the future holds for console manufacturers and game developers alike. 2018, in particular, introduced exciting rumors that have yet to materialize, creating plenty of question marks for what can be expected in 2019.
To better track these potential stories, we've scoured through the year's insider reports and supposed leaks to compile a list of the biggest ongoing video game rumors. From rumblings of next-gen hardware to whispers of long-awaited sequels, these are the 10 rumored projects to keep an eye on in 2019.
More Star Trek Animation Plans Revealed
CBS All Access will be receiving two new Star Trek: Short Trek episodes, both of which are set to be animated shorts.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman revealed the news in an exclusive interview, saying these will be separate from the previously revealed animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.
"What's exciting about it is not only looking at each animated series as what's the different tone, but what's the different technology we can apply to these things so that visually they're entirely different?” said Kurtzman.
Jordan Peele’s Us Will Premiere at SXSW 2019
Get Out's Jordan Peele's newest film, Us, will have its world premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) this March.
SXSW announced that Us will see its worldwide premiere on opening night of the 26th edition of the SXSW Film Festival on Friday, March 8, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
“We are crazy excited to world premiere the most anticipated film of 2019 from the creative powerhouse that brought us Get Out,” said Janet Pierson, Director of Film. “We honestly couldn’t imagine a more perfect film to kick off the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.”
Us will be director Jordan Peele's next film following 2017's Get Out, which also won Peele the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
The Most Popular Pinball Machine of All Time Has a New Challenger
Stern Pinball Inc. has revealed The Munsters pinball machine, a theme that may seem outdated after recent Stern Pinball machines from Stern, like Deadpool, The Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones. But another family of monsters, The Addams Family, was the subject of the best-selling pinball machine of all time in 1992, so The Munsters isn't so out of place as a pinball theme. The Munsters was a mid-1960s CBS sitcom that competed directly with ABC's The Addams Family -- but how does The Munsters pinball machine plan to take on the competition? Check out the images below of The Munsters playfield, cabinet, and a bunch of detailed shots of toys and more.
Sony Considering Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse TV Show Spinoffs
Though we know sequel and spinoff films are already in development for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it looks like Sony may be considering producing animated television shows based on some of its characters.
In a profile on Sony and its CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, New York Times says the consumer electronic powerhouse is aiming to shift further into the entertainment realm by leveraging many of its properties with sequels and spinoffs. Specifically, the critically acclaimed animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is mentioned as a candidate for TV show spinoffs based on characters introduced in the film.