J.K. Rowling Responds to Cursed Child Movie Rumor
J.K. Rowling has responded to the rumors about a potential new Harry Potter movie trilogy.
On Twitter, Rowling confirmed there is currently no plan to make movies based on the latest Harry Potter story/stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
I know a lot of people are looking for reasons to be cheerful today, but there is NO TRUTH to the rumor about a #CursedChild movie trilogy!
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 20, 2017
Currently, you can catch the Cursed Child in London at the Palace Theatre. There are also plans to potentially bring the show to Broadway beginning in the spring of 2018.
Green Lantern Corps Casting Rumors
A new report claims some familiar faces and big names are in the mix to play Hal Jordan in Green Lantern Corps., Warner Bros.' big screen version of the DC comic slated for a 2020 release.
According to TheWrap, the studio's "shortlist" to play Jordan includes Ryan Reynolds, Tom Cruise, Community's Joel McHale, Bradley Cooper, Armie Hammer, and Jake Gyllenhaal. Yes, Ryan Reynolds, who already played Hal Jordan in the 2011 Green Lantern movie that proved a critical and commercial flop, but who has rebounded this year with the smash hit Deadpool.
The site claims, though, that the "casting process is still in the very early stages, and there are no talks with any of the actors as of yet."
First Clue About Dinklage’s Role in Avengers: Infinity War
Earlier this month Peter Dinklage was reportedly joining the cast of Avengers: Infinity War in a mysterious role, and the first clue about his character might've been spotted.
In a few photos captured by the Daily Mail, Dinklage can be seen wearing red hair after an appointment at a salon in Manhattan. Though not confirmed, the sudden change in hair color is most likely related to Dinklage possibly playing either Pip the Troll or Starfox, as both Marvel characters sport red hair as well.
Street Fighter Surprises Teased for E3 or Comic-Con
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter, and according to series producer Yoshinori Ono, 2017 will hold a surprise or two for fans of the franchise.
When asked by IGN about Capcom's plans for the big anniversary, Ono said, "around E3 timing, maybe even San Diego Comic-Con, we have one or two surprises we hope our fans will look forward to."
Ultra Street Fighter 2, which was just recently announced for Nintendo Switch, will serve as the "kick off for our 30th celebration," Ono added. He also highlighted last year's announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite at PlayStation Experience and reaffirmed that Capcom is still updating Street Fighter V and releasing Season 2 content in 2017.
The Flash / Supergirl Crossover Episode Details Revealed
We now know when The Flash and Supergirl musical crossover will take place in their respective seasons.
Barry Allen and Kara Zor-El's showdown against the Music Meister will begin in Supergirl: Season 2, episode 16, airing March 20th, and will continue onto the March 21st episode of The Flash, which is Season 3, episode 17. Like with the last big Arrowverse crossover, this team-up will kick off at the end of Supergirl and the bulk of it will take place on The Flash.
Bates Motel Final Season Posters Get Extra Creepy
The final season of Bates Motel is debuting next month and Norman Bates is showing just how Psycho he's become in new key art for the A&E series.
IGN has the debut of all four different versions of the Season 5 key art, which will be seen on billboards beginning on Monday, January 23rd. Fans will note that in a fun touch, imagery here evokes previous Bates Motel art (such as Norman and Norma sitting on the bed together), with a very macabre twist this time.
Check out the slideshow below to see Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother, Norma Bates (Vera Farmiga), and just how unbreakable their bond is - even going beyond death.
For more on what's to come in Bates Motel: Season 5, as the series draws to a close, check out our interviews with the cast and creators:
Central City to Appear in Justice League
A new set photo from Justice league confirms that Central City, the home of Barry Allen/Flash in the comics, will indeed be in the film.
The photo comes way of the British Society of Cinematographers and features Justice League's director of photography, Fabian Wagner, with a specific sign behind him that reads “Central City: City Limit." Though it's not known how much of Central City will be in the film, this photo at least confirms it's featured in Justice league in some capacity.
Black Adam and Every Other DC Movie’s Release Date
As the DC movie universe (or the DCEU as fans have come to call it) prepares to unleash its next wave on fans with Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, and now The Rock's Black Adam, which just had its release date of December 22, 2021, and a piece of concept art revealed, what better time to catch up on the state of the DC Extended Universe?
Unlike Marvel though, DC's plans don't include synergy across all mediums. Their movies, while containing many of the same characters, do not cross over with the CW TV-verse that includes Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, or DC Universe streaming shows like Titans. Yes, DC's betting big and doubling up on their heroes, but the TV realm is another story entirely. Just FYI!
Respawn Developer Laughs Off the Idea of Titanfall on Switch
EA may consider itself a partner for Nintendo Switch, but you won't see its Titanfall franchise on the machine anytime soon.
Speaking to YouTube channel Drunk Tech Review, Respawn Entertainment senior designer Mohammad Alavi was emphatic in response to a question about whether a Titanfall 2 port to Switch was possible:
"No. F*** no. No you're not going to be able to fit Titanfall on it. That's the same Zelda from the Wii U
."
Alavi compared the Switch to its home console predecessors, and their inability to sustain AAA third-party interest:
"I was excited about it, because Nintendo's been in such a niche market recently like, you know, catering to the handheld
House of Cards: Season 5 Teaser/Debut Date Revealed
Netflix has released the first teaser and debut date for the fifth season of House of Cards. With a show focused on the President of the United States (Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood), it's obviously no coincidence this was revealed on inauguration day.
The first look at Season 5 is short, as the teaser only provides a brief look at the series' dark tone, with several kids reciting the Pledge of Allegiance while an upside down United States flag is shown, which is usually a signal of distress.
House of Cards will return on May 30, 2017, later than the show's usual February or March premieres. Also notable is that May 30th is a Tuesday, unlike the Friday debuts Netflix usually uses for new seasons of their series.