The Leftovers Creator on Ending the Series and Nora’s Guilt
If you haven't yet finished watching The Leftovers' final episode, "The Book of Nora," then you best not scroll below. It's filled with full spoilers.
Author Tom Perrotta's novel, The Leftovers, about a spiraling world in which 2% of the global population mysteriously vanishes, was turned into one of the most transcendent, unique, and touching shows of the recent TV era.
Perrotta, along with EP Damon Lindelof, adapted the book into a three-season journey of the heart and soul and now that it's all coming to a close I had the chance to speak with Perrotta about completing his story on TV, the ambiguities present in the finale, Nora's quest to save a goat, Laurie's miraculous return, and more.
The Leftovers’ Damon Lindelof on the Final Episode’s Meaning
Warning: Do not read ahead if you haven't seen The Leftovers' series finale. Full spoilers follow.
Now that The Leftovers has left us, and leveled us with a devastating and beautiful finale, here's my post-finale chat with executive producer/showrunner Damon Lindelof about what went down in the final chapter, "The Book of Nora."
What was behind the decision to, essentially, bring Laurie back from an assumed death? Was Nora telling the truth to Kevin when she spoke of an alternate world sparsely populated with everyone who departed? I asked Lindelof those questions and more.
Note: I also interviewed Leftovers creator and executive prouder Tom Perrotta about the finale, and you can read that here.
Ghostbusters: Aykroyd Blames Director for Reboot’s Failure
Update: EW reached out to Sony to comment on Aykroyd's claims. A source from the company said the reshoots did indeed occur, but the price was between $3 and $4 million, as opposed to Aykroyd's claims of $30-40 million.
Original story is below.
Original Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd has blamed director Paul Feig for the 2016's reboot's underwhelming performance at the box office.
Speaking to the UK's Channel 4 (via Deadline), Aykroyd said that although he enjoyed the film - as did many critics - Feig was to blame for its inflated budget.
WWE Extreme Rules 2017 Results and Reaction
Welcome to what's being billed as the most EXTREME night of the year - Extreme Rules! Where one match features a single solitary weapon placed high upon a pole for the combatants to share while another match specifically requires the champion to follow the rules lest they get disqualified and lose their championship!
EXTREEEEEME!
Tonight, Bayley will challenge Alexa Bliss, The Miz will try to topple Dean Ambrose, the Hardys will defend their belts inside a cage, and five superstars -- Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, and Samoa Joe -- will collide for the chance to face Brock Lesnar at a later date.
Metal Gear Concert Coming to Japan, North America, Europe
Metal Gear in Concert, an orchestral event featuring music from Konami's beloved stealth action series, is coming to Japan, North America and Europe.
According to the concert's official site (via Metal Gear Informer), Metal Gear in Concert will premiere in Japan at the Orix Theater in Osaka on July 30. A performance at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo will follow on August 2. Tickets will be priced at 9,500 yen.
There are plans to expand outside Japan with a world tour in Europe and North America sometime thereafter.
Nicholas Buc will serve as the conductor, with singer Donna Burke, whose voice is featured in the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain song Sins of the Father, as well as Heavens Divide from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
Wonder Woman’s Record-Breaking Box Office Debut
Wonder Woman debuted in first place at the domestic box office, breaking the record for the biggest opening weekend of all time for a female director.
Director Patty Jenkins' new DC movie earned an estimated $100.5 million domestically, eclipsing Fifty Shades of Grey, the prior record holder for the biggest debut for a female director, which grossed just over $85 million when it opened in 2015.
When compared to other superhero solo films, Wonder Woman's debut is bigger than both Iron Man and Doctor Strange, but behind the likes of Man of Steel, Deadpool and Spider-Man.
Friday the 13th: The Game Patch Fixes Various Issues
The developers behind Friday the 13th: The Game, have released a patch for PC and Xbox One.
The version 1.02 patch features a number of fixes for various in-game problems, including the infinite stamina glitch on PC and VoIP crashing on Xbox One. The full list of patch notes for PC can be found on the Steam community page, while the Xbox One notes are available on the Friday the 13th: The Game's Facebook.
General improvements have been included in the update, with a random option added to the PC lobby, as well as small visual improvements for both versions of the game.
Sonic First 4 Figures Statue Celebrates 25th Anniversary
First 4 Figures has unveiled a new Sonic the Hedgehog statue that will be released in celebration of the series' 25th anniversary.
Check out the video below for a detailed overview of the statue, which features the Blue Blur's classic look.
Pre-orders for the stunning, $385 USD statue will open on June 6 on First 4 Figures' official website.
2017 is a big year for the SEGA's iconic mascot. In addition to Sonic Mania, which launches on August 15 for PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch, a brand-new title developed by Sonic Team, dubbed Sonic Forces, will release this holiday season for the same aforementioned platforms, complete with a create-a-character option.
Thought on Netflix’s Cancellations and Twin Peaks’ Return
We're back! And it's been less than two weeks since our last episode! What sorcery is this?!
This shockingly quick installment mainly focuses on two things: Netflix and Twin Peaks. Regarding the former, we discuss the recent cancellations of The Get Down and Sense8 and how it seems to be a new era for the streaming juggernaut, as they finally begin acting like a regular TV outlet - who can't keep every single series going.
As for Twin Peaks, as uber-fans of the original series, we have plenty of thoughts about the long-awaited revival, having now seen the first four hours.
Plus, we sneak in a little news about Game of Thrones and Tales from The Crypt!
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Destiny 2 Is Bungie’s ‘Sole Focus at This Time’
Bungie has no plans to introduce further balance updates to the original Destiny, as the studio has shifted its entire focus to the upcoming sequel.
"Age of Triumph was touted as the last update to Destiny," community manager David "DeeJ" Dague in the Bungie's weekly update. "In our constant watch over the community, we've heard many of you asking if the current sandbox will get another design pass. Our sole focus at this time is Destiny 2."
Destiny: Age of Triumph launched in March, serving as the final live event for Bungie's shared-world shooter. In addition to introducing new weekly rituals and updated Strikes, Age of Triumph added a host of new gear and revised weapons.