Deadpool 2: Ryan Reynolds, Fox on Stuntwoman Death
20th Century Fox and Ryan Reynolds have come forward to address the death of the stuntwoman who died today on the set of Deadpool 2.
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning," a spokesperson from 20th Century Fox said. "Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time."
In a post on Twitter, Reynolds offered his condolences, saying:
Today, we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool. We're heartbroken, shocked and devastated... but recognize nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and love ones must feel in this moment. My heart pours out to them -- along with each and every person she touched in this world.
Call of Duty WW2 Private Beta Details Revealed
Call of Duty: WW2's private beta, which runs from August 25 to August 28 on PlayStation 4, will include at least three maps, fan-favorite modes, and more.
A new post from Sledgehammer Games details what is — and isn't — in the beta coming later this month, including that players will have the chance to enlist in the Infantry, Expeditionary, Airborne, Armored, or Mountain fighting group, and familiarize themselves with how solider progression works in Divisions. Divisions replaces the Pick 10 Create-a-Class system
In addition to testing out this new class system, the beta will include Operation Breakout, which is WW2's new War Mode experience where players will get to participate in a Allied vs. Axis fight in the village of St. Lo, France. War Mode is built in partnership with Raven Software.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Endgame Details Revealed
Middle-earth: Shadow of War will have an endgame mission called Shadow Wars.
Eurogamer reports Shadow Wars will be a mini-campaign of sorts that can be completed after players finish the story and have taken over all of Mordor. Successfully finishing the endgame content will grant you the Shadow of War's true ending, which allegedly ties the story into Lord of the Rings.
In Shadow Wars, players will defend their fortresses from a counter assault launched by Sauron. Players will be on the defensive as they maintain control over several capture points.
Ric Flair Resting After Successful Surgery
Pro-wrestling legend and 16-time world champion Ric Flair, 68, is out and resting after surgery was performed to try and ease a heart-related issue.
On Saturday morning, Flair was admitted to the hospital for what his rep, Melinda Morris Zanoni, said on social media involved "some tough medical issues.” After his condition worsened, Flair was placed in a medically induced coma, reported TMZ.
Ric Flair, with daughter Charlotte.
Game of Thrones: The Meaning of THAT Character’s Alias
Warning: Full SPOILERS for Game of Thrones season seven continue below.
Have you ever paused to think about how much names matter in the world of Game of Thrones? House names are clearly an important factor; surnames can mean life or death or wealth or poverty for those bearing them. The lack of a surname is important, too, as they use generic terms to identify bastards. And then there are the names of weapons.
Anyway, names have meaning. Davos tried to get Gendry to use a name other than his own after he took the boy away from King's Landing in “Eastwatch,” and that alias might be a hint about the purpose of Gendry's return.
Batman vs. Two-Face Release Date Announced
Batman vs. Two-Face, the late Adam West's final Batman film, will be released digitally on October 10, and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 17.
The Blu-ray will have a suggested retail price of $24.98 USD while the DVD will be priced at $19.98 USD. Fans can look forward to a few special features, including the Comic-Con 2017 tribute panel for Adam West and a featurette that delves into Burt Ward's (Robin) life away from acting.
Batman vs. Two-Face is the sequel to 2016's Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders and is set in the 1960s. Batman (Adam West) and Robin must team up to stop Two-Face (William Shatner), who's staging a crime wave across Gotham City.
The two superheroes must uncover Two-Face's secret identity while also battling Catwoman (Julie Newmar), the Joker (Jeff Bergman), Penguin (William Salyers), Riddler (Wally Wingert), Bookworm (Bergman), Hugo Strange (Jim Ward), and King Tut (Wingert).
Top Comics to Buy This Week: August 16, 2017
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writer Scott Snyder & artist Greg Capullo | DC
The IGN Show Returns Tonight on Disney XP
The IGN Show is set to return to Disney XD's nightly gaming block D|XP, offering you an exclusive look at the biggest games to come this year, plus reviews and so much more.
Starting tonight, August 14, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, The IGN Show will continue airing with brand new episodes nightly on D|XP. Check out a teaser for the newest episode below, and tune in live or set your DVR to see exclusive gameplay and cooperative details from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, plus IGN's New Nintendo 2DS XL review.
The latest episode will also feature IGN's Rewind Theater that dives deep into all of the Easter eggs buried in the Ready Player One debut trailer.
Lion King Remake: Every Confirmed Actor and Character
The Lion King is one of numerous animated Disney classics being remade for live-action (with VFX-created characters as well, of course). And even though the film won't be dropping until 2019, we now know the majority of the voice actors who have been hired to help bring life to these memorable animal characters.
Click through our slideshow below to see every character/actor confirmed for the Lion King remake so far...
The Lion King is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, John Kani, John Oliver, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen. Chiwetel Ejiofor is currently rumored to play the main villain, Scar. The film is slated to hit theaters on July 19, 2019.
Godzilla 2 Director Teases Connection to Original 1954 Film
The upcoming Godzilla sequel, King of the Monsters, may feature a weapon that was used in the original 1954 film.
Director Mike Dougherty shared an photo on Twitter of the infamous Oxygen Destroyer, which was used by Dr. Serizawa to destroy Godzilla in the 1954 movie. The weapon is able to remove oxygen from any body of water it is placed in.
The Oxygen Destroyer, image via Twiiter
In both the 2014 Godzilla reboot and the upcoming King of the Monsters sequel, Ken Watanabe plays Dr. Serizawa. Dougherty did not provide any hints about what role the Oxygen Destroyer might have in the new movie, or if Dr. Serizawa will once again be the one to create and use it.