Thief Film Producers Suggest Fifth Game Is in Development
With a Thief film adaptation in the works, Square Enix is also reportedly working on the fifth game in the series to coincide with the movie.
Straight Up Films, which acquired the film rights to Thief from Square Enix last year, revealed the news in a post on the company's website describing the production.
"Widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever created, a fifth sequel is currently in development to be released in step with this motion picture adaptation," the page reads.
Comparing Blade Runner 2049 to the Original
I have to admit that I have not been looking forward to the idea of a Blade Runner sequel. It's always seemed like one of those movies that just didn't need any kind of follow-up, so perfect and complete the original was. But then after years of potential sequel chatter, a Blade Runner 2 started to actually materialize. And now here we are with our first full trailer for the film, and I have to say -- I can't wait for Blade Runner 2049.
There are several reasons why I've turned around on this one, not the least of which is the fact that while the original's Ridley Scott is an executive producer on the project, they've brought in younger, talented blood with new helmer Denis Villeneuve (Arrival). Also, Harrison Ford is back as Deckard, which for decades seemed very unlikely (I remember him being asked about Blade Runner 2 at a press junket some years back and the star scoffed, saying something to the effect of "That was never a real thing"). But now, with this trailer, we also have a taste of the approach Villeneuve is taking, which essentially looks to be an uncanny return to the world of Blade Runner... but also an expansion of it.
American Gods Renewed for Season 2 by Starz
Following its debut on April 30, Starz has renewed its critically-acclaimed series American Gods for a second season.
According to the network's announcement, the premiere of American Gods garnered over five million multiplatform viewers and placed number one on Nielsen Social Ratings for all scripted broadcast and cable television series.
"Bryan Fuller, Michael Green and Neil Gaiman have evolved the art form of television narratively, structurally and graphically with American Gods, and we're thrilled to be working again with these artists as they continue to build the worlds and wars of the gods," said Carmi Zlotnik, president of programming for Starz.
Based on Neil Gaiman's award-winning novel of the same name, American Gods tells the story of a war brewing between the Old Gods and the New. The Old Gods have mythological roots around the world and find themselves seduced by the New Gods' technology and money.
The 7 Things We Want To See in The Deadpool Animated Series
18 is already shaping up to be the year of Deadpool, but now, fans have more than just a cinematic sequel to look forward to. Yesterday, FXX revealed that Atlanta’s Donald Glover and his brother, Stephen Glover, are writing and creating a new Deadpool animated series in collaboration with Marvel TV. As part of the deal, Donald Glover will follow in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds as he gives Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth a new voice.
This won’t be Deadpool’s first animated appearance, but this may be the first time that the character can truly be used to his full potential. As much as we loved the first live-action film, it was somewhat limited in scope due to its budget. Surely a Deadpool cartoon can afford to show more than just two X-Men!
Payday 2 Is Getting a Free VR Mode
Payday 2 developer Overkill Software is working on a virtual reality mode for its first-person bank heist shooter, which will launch for free for all Payday 2 owners. The VR mode will allow Payday 2 players to experience the entire game in VR. A beta is planned for sometime this year.
The Payday 2 VR teaser trailer demonstrates players using the HTC Vive's motion controllers and full-body tracking to hide behind cover, order hostages, shoot weapons, steal jewelry, and revive fallen teammates.
Crossplay will allow VR players and traditional PC players to team up in the same game.
Watch the Payday 2 VR Mode trailer below.
Payday 2 is also getting an Ultimate Edition, which will merge nearly every piece of DLC into a single collection available for $45 along with the base game. That includes over 55 heists, 18 playable characters, 77 primary weapons, 51 secondary weapons, and 82 melee weapons.
FOX Cancels Son of Zorn, APB and Making History
FOX has canceled its freshman series APB, Making History and Son of Zorn.
Deadline reports the tough production and lack of a new showrunner for Son of Zorn ultimately led to the hybrid live-action/animated show's cancelation.
The story follows Zorn, a barbarian warrior from the fictional South Pacific island of Zephyr, who moves to Orange County to reconnect with his teenage son. For our thoughts on the short-lived show, read IGN's reviews of Son of Zorn's first two episodes, "Return to Orange County" and "Defender of Teen Love."
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Comes to Twitch
Twitch will be hosting a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood marathon for 18 days starting on May 15 at 12 p.m. PT/9 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT.
All 886 episodes of the beloved children's show will be streamed live at www.twitch.tv/misterrogers. The marathon will feature episodes that only aired once and aren't available online anywhere else, with additional mini-marathons to follow. Twitch will also be running a fundraising campaign during the marathon to help support local PBS stations.
“We were drawn to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood because Fred Rogers was a positive voice in fostering inclusivity and diversity, and, like our streamers, he talked to the viewers as if they were in the room with him," said Bill Moorier, Head of Creative at Twitch. "While his show was geared toward children, his messages have universal appeal.”
New Darth Vader Comic Picks Up After Revenge of the Sith
A new Star Wars comic book series will debut this June that chronicles the rise of Darth Vader, picking up right after that infamous, heavily meme'd "No."
Get a sneak peek at Darth Vader #1 in the slideshow below that shows what happens in the moments after Anakin's darth rebirth:
Astonishing X-Men and Poe Dameron writer Charles Soule is working with Amazing Spider-Man artist Giuseppe Camuncoli on the new series, simply titled Darth Vader.
The series will begin immediately following the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, after Anakin Skywalker is defeated by Obi-Wan Kenobi and falls to the dark side.
"With the all-new Darth Vader series, we will finally get the chance to witness iconic moments in the Star Wars galaxy through the lens of one of its most famous characters," series editor Jordan D. White said. "We are going to spotlight the construction of Vader's red lightsaber, the fallout of Order 66, the beginnings of the Inquisitor program, the rise of an Empire, and many more sinister moments never seen before!"
What the Heck is American Gods Actually About?
If you've watched the first two episodes of American Gods and still find yourself confused about what this show's actually about, we've got you covered. Here's a general spoiler-free breakdown of what's happening:
In a word, Bryan Fuller and Michael Green's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's modern fantasy novel is about "belief." But the exploration of that concept is set against a backdrop of a massive battle for America's belief -- even if the TV show hasn't been so explicit about it yet. To get you in the loop on the Big Picture of American Gods, here's a general spoiler-free breakdown of what's happening:
Many of the characters we've met so far on American Gods are what's considered "Old Gods": Mad Sweeney, Bilquis, Anansi/Mr. Nancy, Czernobog, and the Zoryas among others. These Gods are essentially immigrants; they came to America with their loyal subjects, as we see in the "Coming to America" vignettes. Think of it like the Hitchhiking Ghosts who jump in the ride vehicle with you at the end of Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction and follow you.
The Best Drone for Beginners
Remote controlled drones used to be something just the military used, but a few years ago they were downsized and rolled out for consumers and just took off, pun intended. Suddenly everyone was flying drones with cameras, and you couldn't visit your local park without hearing a quadcopter buzzing in the sky above. They're still quite popular thanks to a booming market filled with every type of drone imaginable; from uber expensive units with high-res cameras to tiny "toy" drones, and everything in between. Naturally, a lot of people are curious about drones, and want to give them a try, but don't want to drop a ton of cash on a video drone that's just going to end up in the bushes, or worse. With this situation in mind we set out to find the best cheap drone for beginners, and reviewed five of the most popular models of 2017.