Infinity War on Pace to Be Fastest Film to Earn $1 Billion

Avengers: Infinity War has already made over $850 million worldwide. As such, the MCU movie is on pace to reach the $1 billion mark faster than any other film in box office history.

As reported by Deadline, Infinity War's global total reached $857.3 million by the end of Wednesday, passing Thor: Ragnarok ($854M), Wonder Woman ($822M) and Spider-Man ($822M). International sales make up $534.7 million of the current sales figure.

The record-breaking Avengers film, which reportedly cost $321.2 million to make, is expected to reach the $1 billion worldwide mark this Saturday. Infinity War is currently performing 74 percent above Captain America: Civil War and 66 percent higher than Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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J.J. Abrams Reunites with Overlord Director for New Superhero Movie

J.J. Abrams is teaming up with Overlord director Julius Avery once again for a new superhero film.

Deadline reports the movie, titled The Heavy, is described as a subversive take on the superhero genre. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but production is set to being sometime later this year. Abrams will produce with Avery directing. Daniel Casey penned the screenplay.

Abrams and Avery worked together on the upcoming supernatural World War II film Overlord, which hits theaters on October 25 in the UK and October 26 in the US. The story follows a group of American paratroopers going up against supernatural forces in a Nazi-occupied village that's far from normal.

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The Last of Us 2: All News, Trailers, and Rumors

The Last of Us Part II (or just The Last of Us 2) is an upcoming action-adventure/survival horror game for the PlayStation 4. Developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, it is a sequel to 2013’s The Last of Us.

In the lead-up to launch, we've compiled all the news, trailers, and rumors about The Last of Us 2, from initial fan speculation about the sequel and its official announcement at PSX 2016 to now.

Here’s everything you need to know about The Last of Us 2.

Pikachu’s Original Design Wasn’t Based on a Mouse

Despite Pikachu's official classification in the Pokedex, the original design for the popular Pokemon wasn't a mouse.

Atsuko Nishida, a character designer and graphic artist who worked at Game Freak, revealed she based the creature's design for Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green on a squirrel. "At that time, I was really into squirrels, so I wanted the character to have puffy cheeks," Nishida told Yomiuri (translation via Kotaku).

"Squirrel tails are cute (so I wanted it to have a tail). However, I wanted the character to have a lightning element, so I made it shaped like lightning," she added.

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Every Marvel Character Who Has Worn the Infinity Gauntlet in the Comics

The Infinity Gauntlet is one of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel Universe, and it's Thanos' weapon of choice whenever he's in the mood to kill a whole lot of people. But the Mad Titan is hardly the only character to don the glove. Heroes and villains alike have worn the gauntlet and gained total control over the fundamental forces of creation. And not all of them call the Marvel Universe home.

From Captain America to Spider-Man to Darkseid, here are 17 characters who have worn the Infinity Gauntlet in Marvel's comics.

Don't be surprised if this list continues to grow in 2018. Marvel recently announced Infinity Wars, a new crossover event that centers around the six Infinity Stones and a mysterious villain. And to prep you for that story, here's where the Infinity Stones are currently located in the Marvel Universe.

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Battlerite Getting Top-Down Battle Royale Mode

A top-down, “MOBA-like” battle royale mode is coming to Battlerite this summer, developer Stunlock Studios announced today.

Called Battlerite Royale, the new mode will retain the free-to-play MOBA’s top-down perspective and take place on a map “30 times larger than the standard arena mode,” according to the announcement. The mode will support free-for-all and duos, with support for up to 20 players.

Promotional art for Battlerite Royale

In addition to the unique perspective, Battlerite Royale mixes up the formula with 27 playable characters, each possessing different abilities and playstyles. A rotating roster of six characters can be used for free, while unlocking additional characters costs in-game currency or real-world money. Alternatively, all characters, both current and future, can be immediately unlocked for $30 USD / €28.

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Deadpool Is in Celine Dion’s New Music Video

The Merc With the Mouth puts on high heels to dance in Celine Dion's new music video.

The song, called Ashes, is from the Deadpool 2 Motion Picture Soundtrack. You can check out a minute-long teaser for the music video below.

In the full Ashes video, Deadpool does appear alongside Dion. The scarred superhero even shows off some impressive moves, including leg kicks and spins.

Premiering May 18, Deadpool 2 is estimated to have a huge $150 million opening weekend. Though looking further ahead, Ryan Reynolds seems uncertain about Deadpool 3 happening.

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The Best Star Wars Gifts, Games, Toys, Gadgets, Merchandise and Apparel for Star Wars Day

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Few film franchises are epic enough to have their own annual event, but Star Wars has always been exceptional. May the 4th has become an official celebration of Star Wars, with fans around the world using it as a chance to celebrate the franchise's film series, books and culture.

It seems everyone wants to feel the Force, with LEGO joining in the act by discounting Star Wars related products on Star Wars day to over the weekend (4th May - 7th May). If you're a die-hard Star Wars fan, or have a close friend who is totally in love with the franchise, this is a weekend you don't want to miss. With up to 20% off selected LEGO Star Wars sets plus the new LEGO Ultimate Collector's Series Y-Wing set to release, as well as the iconic Sphero BB-8 available for a great price, we've rounded up some of the best toys and gadgets to help you celebrate Star Wars day.

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