HBO to Co-Produce, Distribute His Dark Materials Series
His Dark Materials, a television series based off the trilogy of Philip Pullman fantasy novels of the same name, is officially coming to territories outside of the UK after HBO has joined the project as co-producer and distributor.
As reported by Deadline, HBO has partnered with the BBC, Bad Wolf, and New Line Cinema to co-produce this adaptation, which currently has an order of two, eight-episode seasons from the BBC. Though the BBC still holds distribution rights to the series in the UK, HBO has obtained worldwide distribution rights outside of the territory.
Forza Horizon 4 Demo Available Today, Getting James Bond DLC
Forza Horizon 4 has gone gold, and to celebrate, Playground Games released a demo that will allow players to experience Britain in all four seasons. In addition, Forza Horizon 4 will be receiving a James Bond-themed car pack as day-one DLC.
Announced via Xbox, development on Forza Horizon 4 has been completed and this new demo, which is available on Xbox One and PC, will showcase the new Seasons feature that changes the map with each one and adds different challenges to complete.
Specs and Details on the New iPhones, Apple Watch Series 4
After losing the battle to leaks leading up to its annual event, Apple officially revealed updated products coming to its line-up, including 3 new iPhone models and a new Apple Watch Series 4.
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR
In a surprise to no one paying attention this morning, Apple officially announced its new iPhones: the iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. All three phones run the same A12 Bionic processor, but the XS and XS Max have OLED "Super Retina" displays, while the XR has an LCD display Apple calls "Liquid Retina."
Why It’s Insane That Warner Bros. Doesn’t Have a Superman Anymore… But Not Surprising
With word coming today that Warner Bros. and Henry Cavill have parted ways and Cavill will no longer be playing Superman in the DC films, the studio’s superhero slate has suffered another blow. But unfortunately, despite the fact that Superman has always been one of DC Comics’ marquee characters (alongside Batman, who by the way is reportedly on the verge of being recast), this is just the latest example of Warners indicating that they don’t know what to do with the Man of Steel.
(Meanwhile, Cavill's manager Dany Garcia said on Twitter this morning that "the cape is still in his closet," confusingly implying that perhaps the actor isn't totally out of the Superman game yet despite today's news. And Warner Bros. responded to the report from THR with the following statement: "While no decisions have been made regarding any upcoming Superman films, we’ve always had great respect for and a great relationship with Henry Cavill, and that remains unchanged.")
Halloween Horror Nights Gets Stranger Things-Inspired Food For The Demogorgon in You
Halloween Horror Nights will bring the world of Stranger Things to its event this year. Food inspired by the popular Netflix series will be an added immersive experience for guests to enjoy at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.
The specialized dishes were created by the executive chef and culinary teams at each of the parks.
Some of the dishes at Universal Studios Hollywood include Benny's Burger, Demogorgon's Totcho, Eleven's Waffle Extravaganza, and The Upside Down Burger, inspired by the infamous Upside Down in the show.
Universal Orlando Resort has separate Stranger Things-inspired food, including Christmas Tree Light Cupcakes, Waffle Ice Cream Pocket Sundaes, and 11 Mini Donuts that are covered in red frosting and inspired by the nosebleeds Eleven gets when she uses her telekinesis powers.
Pokemon Go Will Let Players Submit Their Own PokeStops Soon
Niantic has announced that Pokemon Go will begin letting select users submit their own PokeStops for nomination - the beta for will initially be limited to certain players in Brazil and South Korea, however.
Announced through the official Pokemon Go website, Niantic will begin rolling out the first beta test of the PokeStop nomination system very soon. The feature will initially be limited to level 40 trainers (that do not have child accounts) in Brazil and South Korea. Trainers who meet these requirements can nominate potential PokeStops by taking photographs of the location, which will then be reviewed by experienced users.
Apple Confirms New iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR Models
Apple officially introduced its new iPhone models during its live event. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the next-generation devices joining the Apple iPhone line-up. Apple also introduced the iPhone XR, a smaller phone available in a wider array of colors.
The iPhone XS and XS Max phones come in three colors: Gold, Silver and Space Gray in two sizes: the XS Max at 6.5-inches and XS at 5.8-inch. The XR has a 6.1-inch "Liquid Retina" LCD display.
The XS Max is the largest iPhone ever, with a 458ppi, 2688 x 1242 OLED display. Both XS versions have OLED displays with HDR capabilities.
Prices for the XS start at $999 and the XS Max starts at $1099. The phones are available in 64, 256, and 512GB versions. The XR starts at $749 and is available in 64, 128, and 256GB sizes.
Apple Watch Series 4 Announced
At today’s Apple Special Event, Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 4.
The Series 4 watch features screens that are over 30 percent larger than previous watches, and the screen now goes to the edges. There have been minimal changes to the overall case size, but it’s thinner and has less total volume than the Series 3. It includes a digital crown that is reenginered with haptic feedback that gives physical clicking sensations while scrolling and a speaker that is 50 percent louder than previous watches.
Apple Watch Series 4 will begin at $399 US for the GPS model, and $499 US for the cellular equipped model. The Series 3 line will now start at $279. Orders for the Apple Watch Series 4 begin this Friday, and shipping starts on September 21. The Series 4 GPS will be available in 26 markets at launch, and cellular in 16 markets with 34 carriers. WatchOS 5 will become available on September 17.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair Should Be Fighting Inside a Cell
We're just a few delicate days away from WWE's Hell in Cell "Pay Per View Event Streaming Exclusively on the WWE Network" and while everyone's buzzing about Braun Strowman's new stable, the Dogs of War (*chef kiss*), and his use of the entire RAW heel roster (his "Pack?"), and the fact that newly-permed Mick Foley will be the special guest ref for Braun's Cell match with Roman Reigns, it's easy to forget that there's a second Cell match on the card.
Ideally, Hell in a Cell would only feature one Cell match, but with the brand split you can understand the need for other folks (from the over-shadowed Blue Brand) to get a chance to air their grievances inside Ol' Celly. Having one Cell match, though, allows for it to feel a teensy bit more special while relieving some of the pressure to out-do and out-wow not only previous years, but also the other big Cell match on the same card.
Spider-Man’s Tombstone Villain Explained
The superhuman mob enforcer known as Tombstone has made life tough for Spider-Man for decades. While a recurring player in the Spider-Man comics for the past 30 years, Tombstone isn't necessarily the most well-known member of Spidey's rogues gallery. But he is one of the scarier villains Peter Parker has faced.
Here's everything you need to know about the ruthless villain known as Tombstone.
Tombstone Explained: The Basics
With all the colorful characters vying for control of New York's criminal underworld in the Marvel Universe, it takes a special breed of gangster to stay competitive. That's never been an issue for Lonnie Lincoln. A rough upbringing molded him into one of the most feared killers in the city, one who more than justifies the nickname "Tombstone." Even the most powerful crime lords in New York like Kingpin and The Hood recognize Tombstone's talent for getting the job done and sending his enemies cowering into the night. After all, it takes a special breed of fighter to go up against the Amazing Spider-Man and walk away unscathed.