Westworld Will Keep Subverting Expectations
Warning: Full spoilers for the Westworld series premiere below.
The first episode of Westworld definitely plays with audience expectations in its first few minutes, as we meet Teddy (James Marsden), a return visitor to town, who clearly has a thing for Evan Rachel Wood’s android, Dolores. But as it turns out, Teddy isn’t the human he appears to be and is in fact an android himself – one who is powerless to stop the sadistic Westworld “guest” known only as the Man in Black (Ed Harris) from murdering him and raping Dolores, in what it turns out is a tragic loop Teddy and Dolores are trapped in without their knowledge.
I spoke to Marsden about his role in Westworld and how Teddy and Dolores are unable to ever be together simply because that’s not what their programing allows. We also spoke about the scale of the show, working with executive producers J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and more.
How PS5, Xbox Series X Prices Compare to Past Consoles
| Console | Year | Original Price | 2020 Price |
| Magnavox Odyssey | 1972 | $99 | $611.21 |
| Atari 2600 | 1977 | $199 | $842.41 |
| Intellivision | 1980 | $299 | $916.46 |
| ColecoVision | 1982 | $175 | $465.56 |
| Atari 5200 | 1982 | $269 | $713.45 |
| NES | 1985 | $199 | $478.92 |
| Sega Master System | 1986 | $199 | $469.36 |
| TurboGrafx-16 | 1989 | $199 | $415.12 |
| Sega Genesis | 1989 | $189 | $394.26 |
| Neo-Geo | 1991 | $649 | $1,238.52 |
| SNES | 1991 | $199 | $376.99 |
| 3DO | 1993 | $699 | $1,246.96 |
| Atari Jaguar | 1993 | $249 | $443.89 |
| PlayStation | 1995 | $299 | $507.28 |
| Sega Saturn | 1995 | $399 | $681.39 |
| Nintendo 64 | 1996 | $199 | $327.78 |
| Dreamcast | 1999 | $199 | $308.06 |
| PlayStation 2 | 2000 | $299 | $446.64 |
| GameCube | 2001 | $199 | $291.57 |
| Xbox | 2001 | $299 | $438.08 |
| Xbox 360 | 2005 | $299/$399 | $393.30/$524.83 |
| Wii | 2006 | $249 | $321.19 |
| PlayStation 3 | 2006 | $499/$599 | $643.67/$772.66 |
| Wii U | 2012 | $299/$349 | $337.57/$394.02 |
| PlayStation 4 | 2013 | $399 | $444.96 |
| Xbox One | 2013 | $499 | $556.48 |
| PlayStation 4 Pro | 2016 | $399 | $429.69 |
| Nintendo Switch | 2017 | $299 | $318.77 |
| Xbox One X | 2017 | $499 | $525.80 |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | 2019 | $199 | $201.45 |
| Xbox Series S/X | 2020 | $299/$499 | $299/$499 |
| PlayStation 5 Digital/Disc | 2020 | $399/$499 | $399/$499 |
Spend $100 On the PlayStation Store, Get $15 Back
Starting today, Sony is offering to give $15 to anyone who spends $100 in the PlayStation store from now through November 1, 2016.
Applicable to users in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the discount will automatically be added to the PSN Wallet by November 15. When added, a notification will alert the user via console or email. The money will be available until December 13, at which point it will expire at 11:59 PT. The discount is available across all PlayStation systems.
For more on the PlayStation store, check out what games will be free to PlayStation Plus subscribers this month, such as Resident Evil HD and Transformers: Devastation. Or read our ever-updated list of the top 25 PlayStation 4 games.
Mulan: Disney Sets Release Date for Live-Action Remake
Disney is bringing the live-action Mulan remake to the silver screen November 2, 2018.
Variety reports the company has fast-tracked production for the film, based on the hit 1998 animated movie. Jurassic World and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes co-writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver are working on the screenplay, based on the spec script by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin.
Watch Westworld’s Premiere for Free Right Here
Following the premiere of Westworld earlier this week, HBO has now made the debut episode of its new sci-fi drama series free for everyone.
That's right, you don't need to be an HBO NOW subscriber to watch the series premiere.
Westworld boasts a top-notch cast that includes Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Robert Ford, Sidse Babett Knudsen as Theresa Cullen, Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy, Ed Harris as The Man in Black, Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton, and James Marsden as Teddy.
While the series offers a new take on Michael Crichton's 1973 film of the same name, showrunner Jonathan Nolan just recently revealed that Westworld also draws inspiration from several video games, including BioShock and Skyrim.
Skyrim, Red Dead, BioShock Inspired Westworld
In addition to being based off of Michael Crichton's original 1973 film, HBO's new drama series Westworld draws inspiration from a number of video games, including BioShock, Red Dead Redemption and Skyrim.
In an interview with VICE, Westworld showrunner Jonathan Nolan said he believes "a lot of interesting storytelling that's happening right now is in video games" and while he's never worked in game development, he's "fascinated by the concept of writing a story in which the protagonists' actions aren't part of the story."
The Flash: Flashpoint Creates a ‘Whole Different Dynamic’
Flashpoint is coming for The Flash, and big changes are afoot in the series' Season 3 premiere.
After Barry Allen changed the past and stopped Reverse-Flash from killing his mother in Season 2's finale, he created an alternate timeline where he has the happy life that was taken from him.
"When we pick up Flashpoint, Barry has everything he wants," Grant Gustin explained to IGN during a recent visit to The Flash's set. "He made this choice, consciously, and he's got Eobard locked in a cell and he's got the upper hand. It's a fun, different dynamic. ... It creates a whole different dynamic for Barry."
American Horror Story Renewed for Season 7
American Horror Story will return for a seventh season, FX announced today.
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's horror anthology season is currently in the midst of its sixth season, however FX did not say when the franchise's next installment is set to air.
"Ryan, Brad and their team of remarkable writers have done an amazing job of keeping American Horror Story endlessly inventive, shocking and entertaining and we are honored to move ahead with them on the seventh installment," FX CEO John Landgraf said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
American Horror Story: Roanoke, the sixth season, most recently aired its third episode. Be sure to read IGN's review of the latest episode ahead of the next episode airing Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Black Sails: Final Season Debut Date and Poster Revealed
The final season of Black Sails will begin January 29.
Starz not only announced the premiere date for the fourth season of the drama series, but also unveiled a poster for the show (seen below). Black Sails will end its run with 10 episodes.
The final season poster for Black Sails, courtesy of Starz
As a prequel to Treasure Island, the final season of Black Sails will see the pirates fighting in the West Indies. The show stars Toby Stephens as Captain Flint, Hannah New as Eleanor Guthrie and Luke Arnold as John Silver.
Daily Deals: Halloween Costumes, Minecraft LEGOs, Deus Ex
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Today only, Amazon's Gold Box sale is crammed full of Halloween costumes and accessories. I've broken out some of my favorites below, including a sweet (and surprisingly detailed) Night's King mask from Game of Thrones, but you should give the whole thing a browse and save yourself from last minute costume shopping or going as a lame ghost in a sheet or a poorly wrapped toilet paper mummy.