IGN UK Podcast #408: Drinking in LA (Noire)
Krupa, Gav and Alex walked the streets of 1940s Los Angeles when they played LA Noire in VR and on Switch, and it's no surprise Mad Men gets a mention. Elsewhere, the gang talk about Blizzcon and London's Justice League experience, plus get ready for one of the most shambolic Keyword Countdown performances yet. Happy Friday!
IGN UK Podcast #408: Drinking in LA (Noire)
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HBO Pulls Past Louis C.K. Projects From On Demand
In light of recent allegations against comedian Louis C.K., HBO is pulling all of his past projects from its on-demand services.
A bombshell New York Times piece today reported multiple instances of sexual impropriety by the comedian against five different women.
The content removed by HBO includes stand-up specials and its series Lucky Louie, starring C.K. in the title role. Additionally, C.K. has been dropped from the Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs special on November 18.
Louis C.K. is the latest in a line of Hollywood celebrities accused of using their positions of power to get away with sexual abuse. Multiple allegations against Harvey Weinstein stripped him of his professional power, and Kevin Spacey, accused of unwanted advances against a then-14 year old co-star, has been dropped from Netflix's House of Cards, among other projects.
Rian Johnson Reacts to Star Wars Trilogy Announcement
Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has responded to today's announcement from Disney that he will create a brand-new trilogy of Star Wars films.
"Obviously I hope you like The Last Jedi. But man now I REALLY hope you like The Last Jedi," Johnson said in a post on Twitter.
As reported earlier today, Johnson will write and direct the first film in this new trilogy, which will be separate from the Skywalker saga and "introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored."
Is There Such Thing as Too Much Star Wars?
While it's no secret that Disney and Lucasfilm have big plans for the future of Star Wars, we were still caught a little off-guard at today's announcement that Rian Johnson, director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, would be returning to a galaxy far, far away for not one, but three (3) new movies.
Johnson is attached to write and direct an entire new trilogy, with longtime collaborator Ram Bergman producing. It's unclear where the films take place, either geographically or chronologically, but the announcement explained that the new trilogy "is separate from the episodic Skywalker saga" and that "Johnson will introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored."
Jean Grey Sports New Costume, Takes Lead In X-Men Red
Marvel Comics revealed that Jean Grey will star in a new comic book series featuring her own team called X-Men Red. Out in February 2017, the series will be written by Tom Taylor with art by Mahmud Asrar and covers by Travis Charest.
Jean will also have a new costume that hearkens back to her '90s look.
Given all the fire, it's possible she'll retain her Phoenix powers after her return in Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey, a five-part mini-series set to begin on December 27.
Deadpool 2 Reveals Thanksgiving-Themed Poster
Ryan Reynolds revealed a special Thanksgiving-themed Deadpool 2 poster.
Reynolds shared the poster on Twitter, saying, "Thanksgiving in our house is a glorious, non-stop car accident set to the music of cocaine." Check out the poster below, which features all of the main characters from the upcoming sequel, including Josh Brolin as Cable and Zazie Beetz as Domino.
Deadpool 2 Thanksgiving poster, image via Twitter.
Star Wars Series Announced for Disney Streaming Service
Disney has announced plans to debut a new live-action Star Wars television series on its forthcoming streaming service.
Bob Iger, the chairman and CEO of Disney, shared the news during the company's quarterly earnings call, Variety reports. During the call, Iger also announced that The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson will create a brand-new trilogy of Star Wars films.
In addition to the live-action Star Wars series, the company is also at work on TV shows based on Monsters Inc. and High School Musical, as well as a new original series from Marvel.
EA Buys Respawn for $455 Million, New Titanfall Confirmed
Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the Titanfall franchise, is being bought by EA.
Both companies are already working together on several projects, including a VR game, a Star Wars game, and "a new title in the Titanfall franchise."
EA announced the acquisition today, saying the move "builds on a successful publishing partnership" already in place between the two companies.
Respawn CEO Vince Zampella said the move "brings the resources and support" his company needs for its"long term success."
"We're excited to combine our strengths," he said of the acquisition.
19 Actors Who Were Replaced During Movie Production
In a shocking development, due to the allegations of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey, director Ridley Scott has decided to remove the actor from the film All the Money in the World, which is still scheduled for a December 22nd release.
Replacing Spacey in the role of J. Paul Getty in the movie is Christopher Plummer, whom Scott has stated was his first pick for the part. With reshoots of key scenes set to begin right away, and the film's cast and crew — including Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams — all in agreement, this is an unprecedented eleventh hour change up for a film so close to its premiere.