New to Netflix for December
Netflix is wrapping up 2016 with a festive array of movies, TV shows, and site-specific originals that's sure to satisfy your binging needs this holiday season. December contains blockbusters like Captain America: Civil War, The Rock, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Angry Birds Movie, and Hannibal, as well as the first season of USA Network's Colony.
On the Originals front, there's a cornucopia of offerings including the second season of Fuller House, Australian animated comedy Pacific Heat, Mythbusters spinoff White Rabbit Project, sci-fi flick Spectral, and many many more.
Titles and dates are for US only and subject to change.
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Skyrim Director Todd Howard Discusses Nintendo Switch
Skyrim director Todd Howard says he's a big fan of Nintendo Switch and all but confirmed his fantasy RPG for the hybrid console.
Speaking with Glixel, Howard mentioned that he actually got his hands on the Nintendo Switch. "I love it. I got to play it," he said. "... One of the best demos I've ever seen. Probably the best demo I've ever seen. At E3."
Howard's praise didn't stop there and might be a big reason why Bethesda is a Nintendo Switch partner, along with plenty of other companies. "I think it's really smart what they're doing
Angela Bassett Joins Marvel’s Black Panther
Academy Award nominee and American Horror Story star Angela Bassett has joined the cast of Marvel's upcoming Black Panther movie.
Bassett will take on the role of Ramonda, mother of T'Challa, Marvel announced.
This isn't Bassett's first comic-movie role, as she also starred in Green Lantern as the first live-action portrayal of Amanda Waller.
The news is the latest in a slow-trickle of casting stories, as the film adds more star power to its roster. In October, Forest Whitaker joined the Black Panther cast as elder statesman Zuri.
Everything You Need to Know About Grindelwald
Voldemort isn't the only notorious dark wizard in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. Before He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, there was Gellert Grindelwald, and the new Harry Potter series Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is going to explore his story even more.
Full spoilers for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them continue below.
Johnny Depp's take on the character made his debut in the first Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film. The movie opened with a look at some of the dark wizard's recent offenses in Europe, and closed with the reveal that he'd been hiding out in New York under the guise of auror Percival Graves (Colin Farrell). While the movie didn't get deep into his motivations, it did introduce him as a primary antagonist and someone whose main goal is to have the wizarding community come out into the open and be dominant over the non-magic community.
The Inhumans: Part of the Show Set on the Moon
Marvel's The Inhumans will take us to the moon.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, there will be action sequences in the show on the Earth's satellite, which has often served as the home for the Inhumans in the comics. These scenes will be shot with IMAX cameras, even after the two-episode premiere movie.
It's an important distinction because previously it was thought the whole Inhumans series would be shot in IMAX. That doesn't appear to be the case.
In addition, ABC will add content to the broadcast premiere for The Inhumans. The Marvel series is set to launch in September 2017 in IMAX, as the theater company got the idea after enjoying a $2 million success story with Game of Thrones.
Resident Evil Filmmakers Talk Monster Hunter Movie
Resident Evil filmmakers Paul W.S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt have shed light on their plans to bring Monster Hunter to the big screen, a project that Anderson has wanted to tackle for quite some time.
In interview with Deadline, Anderson discussed the popularity of the Monster Hunter franchise and the incredible potential a film adaptation has, especially in Japan and China. "It's huge, a cultural phenomenon in Japan and it's giant in China, where it's an online game that has 15 million paying users," he said.
Top Comics to Buy This Week
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 Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez & Andrea Sorrentino | Marvel
Pokemon Go Gets Combat Power Changes
Alakazam, Rhydon and Gengar are getting a boost to their combat power in Pokemon Go.
Developer Niantic has announced CP adjustments for creatures in the smartphone app, according to Pokemon Go's official website. But the team is vague about which ones will see alterations (including decreases), only highlighting the increases for the aforementioned Pokemon.
"These changes will allow a more balanced and competitive battling and training experience in Gyms," says the Pokemon Go blog post. "We will continue to adjust the CP going forward to improve the game balance when necessary."
Pokemon Go players also will see bonuses this month as a thank you from Niantic. From November 23 to 30, the mobile game will offer double experience and Stardust.
Elder Scrolls Online Is Free This Weekend on Xbox
The Elder Scrolls Online for Xbox One will have an extended free play weekend beginning Wednesday, November 23 at 12:01am ET and ending Sunday, November 27 at 11:59pm ET.
Players participating in the free play weekend will get access to the full The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited base game as well as 500 Crowns and the ability to retain all progress made if the player purchases the game afterward. Crown Packs will also be discounted during the weekend.
In addition, free play weekend players who register for the Trip of a Lifetime Giveaway will have the chance to win one of five all-expenses-paid trips to exotic locations around the world. For details, check out the contest's official page.
Ubisoft Comments on Watch Dogs 2’s Launch Sales
Following the launch of Watch Dogs 2 last week, Ubisoft has come forward to address the game's performance thus far, acknowledging that initial sales are "comparatively lower" than its predecessor.
In a statement provided to IGN by a Ubisoft representative, the publisher said it anticipates strong sales for Watch Dogs 2 over the next couple of weeks, with second and third-week sales expected to be "above traditional sales patterns."
Ubisoft's full statement to IGN follows:
"We're incredibly happy with critics' and player'' very positive reception of Watch Dogs 2, which should bolster support for the long-term success of the game. It is true that first-day and first-week sales for a number of big games, including Watch Dogs 2 and titles from our competitors, are comparatively lower than previous versions in previous years.