Patrick Stewart Returning as Captain Picard Is the Best Thing to Happen to Star Trek in Decades
When the news came this weekend that Patrick Stewart will indeed be reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard in a new Star Trek series for CBS All Access, the internet went crazy with PatStew love. The reaction to the announcement was overwhelmingly positive, and it showed just how important Star Trek: The Next Generation is not just to Trekkies but also to more mainstream audiences. And indeed, the reveal that Jean-Luc is returning is certainly one of the best things to happen to Star Trek in -- dare I say it? -- decades. Though, all the same, it’s also one of the riskiest moves the franchise has taken in some time.
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows Series Will Be ‘Bigger’ Than the Movie
When Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement wrote, directed and starred in offbeat vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows in 2014, the New Zealanders were perhaps best known for Clement's quirky series Flight of the Conchords and Waititi's indie darling Boy. In the years since, Clement has become one of the industry's most interesting performers thanks to breakout roles in FX's Legion and Disney's Moana, while Waititi has established himself as one of Hollywood's most visionary directors thanks to his franchise-saving take on Thor: Ragnarok.
Now they're adapting What We Do in the Shadows into a TV series for FX, shifting the narrative from Wellington to New York to tell a new story about three lazy vampires who have been roommates for hundreds of years.
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows Series Will Be ‘Bigger’ Than the Movie
When Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement wrote, directed and starred in offbeat vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows in 2014, the New Zealanders were perhaps best known for Clement's quirky series Flight of the Conchords and Waititi's indie darling Boy. In the years since, Clement has become one of the industry's most interesting performers thanks to breakout roles in FX's Legion and Disney's Moana, while Waititi has established himself as one of Hollywood's most visionary directors thanks to his franchise-saving take on Thor: Ragnarok.
Now they're adapting What We Do in the Shadows into a TV series for FX, shifting the narrative from Wellington to New York to tell a new story about three lazy vampires who have been roommates for hundreds of years.
Dave Bautista Wants To Leave Guardians Vol. 3 if Disney Doesn’t Use James Gunn’s Script
In addition to the news earlier today of Dave Bautista calling working for Disney post-James Gunn's firing nauseating, Shortlist has released an interview with more details from the Guardians of the Galaxy actor.
In the interview, Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, said he has asked Marvel to release him from his contract due to the firing of Gunn.
Dave Bautista Wants To Leave Guardians Vol. 3 if Disney Doesn’t Use James Gunn’s Script
In addition to the news earlier today of Dave Bautista calling working for Disney post-James Gunn's firing nauseating, Shortlist has released an interview with more details from the Guardians of the Galaxy actor.
In the interview, Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, said he has asked Marvel to release him from his contract due to the firing of Gunn.
Fallout 76 B.E.T.A. ‘Will be the Full Game’ and Progress Will Carry Over
When Fallout 76's B.E.T.A. (Break-It Early Test Application) arrives in October, it will be the full game and any progress made will carry over into the launch version.
Revealed in the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A FAQ, Bethesda states that the "current plan for the B.E.T.A. is it will be the full game and all your progress is saved for launch."
The FAQ also notes that there will be no NDA so players will be able to discuss, post screenshots, stream, etc. when they begin playing.
A couple weeks ago, community administrator Jurassica revealed that the B.E.T.A. would begin in October and Bethesda would be "selecting people who have pre-ordered the game from a participating retailer." She also confirmed that they would "start small and grow over time."
Fallout 76 B.E.T.A. ‘Will be the Full Game’ and Progress Will Carry Over
When Fallout 76's B.E.T.A. (Break-It Early Test Application) arrives in October, it will be the full game and any progress made will carry over into the launch version.
Revealed in the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A FAQ, Bethesda states that the "current plan for the B.E.T.A. is it will be the full game and all your progress is saved for launch."
The FAQ also notes that there will be no NDA so players will be able to discuss, post screenshots, stream, etc. when they begin playing.
A couple weeks ago, community administrator Jurassica revealed that the B.E.T.A. would begin in October and Bethesda would be "selecting people who have pre-ordered the game from a participating retailer." She also confirmed that they would "start small and grow over time."
If You Can’t Wait for the Resident Evil 2 Remake, Play This Awesome Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 2 has a die-hard fan base, and the creators of its board game recreation are very clearly part of it. After playing through a scenario of Resident Evil 2: The Board Game at Gen Con 2018 with lead designer Sherwin Matthews, I knew that the classic survival horror game people hold dear was in good hands.
This board game adaptation is designed with more thoughtfulness and attention to detail than I have ever seen in a digital-to-table translation. Its tension, environments, paths to completing each objective, and even gameplay strategy feel nearly one-to-one with the video game.
If You Can’t Wait for the Resident Evil 2 Remake, Play This Awesome Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 2 has a die-hard fan base, and the creators of its board game recreation are very clearly part of it. After playing through a scenario of Resident Evil 2: The Board Game at Gen Con 2018 with lead designer Sherwin Matthews, I knew that the classic survival horror game people hold dear was in good hands.
This board game adaptation is designed with more thoughtfulness and attention to detail than I have ever seen in a digital-to-table translation. Its tension, environments, paths to completing each objective, and even gameplay strategy feel nearly one-to-one with the video game.
Black Panther’s US Success Is More Impressive Than Infinity War’s Global
Yesterday, in its 171st day of release, Marvel’s Black Panther became just the third movie in history to cross the $700 million domestic plateau, joining 2009’s Avatar ($749.7 million domestic) and 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($936.6 million domestic). Surprisingly, though, it seems Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War likely won’t be able to catch Black Panther, with this superhero ensemble currently at $678 million in its 15th frame (Black Panther was at $698.6 million in its 15th weekend), although its worldwide tally of $2.045 billion has far exceeded the $1.346 billion worldwide tally of Black Panther. While both of these movies are bona fide blockbusters, we’re going to break down why Black Panther’s domestic milestone is more impressive than the worldwide gross of Infinity War.