Captain Marvel’s Origin Story Will Require a Revamp
The upcoming Captain Marvel movie is going to deviate from the origin story comic fans may already be familiar with.
According to The Playlist, quoting the "Any Time With Vin Forte" podcast, screenwriter Nicole Perlman said the Captain Marvel origin story is too similar to the Green Lantern origin story.
"Obviously, that’s not what we want to do," Perlman said.
Perlman said in reinventing the origin story, she and co-writer Meg LeFauve need to be "aware of what’s happened in other Marvel films," and come up with a storyline for Captain Marvel both "unique and fun" while also fitting into the overall world.
3 New Characters Among Gears of War 4 Pre-Order Bonuses
Microsoft has revealed the "Brothers to the End Elite Gear Pack" pre-order bonus for Gears of War 4.
The pack is part of all editions of Gears of War 4 and "pays homage to some of the most beloved characters" in the Gears franchise.
Anyone who pre-orders, or who has already pre-ordered, Gears of War 4 will receive three characters, as well as a Gold Wave Lancer and Gold Wave Gnasher.
The three characters are Tomorrow Anya, Old Man Marcus, and Zombie Dom. Anya is named "after her famous words following the end of the Locust War" and her design is based on the Gears of War 4 television commercial.
Old Man Marcus sports a mighty beard hair and civilian clothes, and is a snapshot of the man 25 years after the Locust War. Zombie Dom "proves there’s no keeping a good solider down," and is an undead version of Dominic Santiago.
More Evidence of NX Detachable Controllers
Nintendo has filed a patent application that supports prior rumors claiming NX will feature detachable controllers.
The application, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (via NeoGAF) back in January and published today, is for a detachable controller add-on that can connect to the side of a portable gaming device.
No Plans for Batman Characters on Arrowverse Shows
There are currently no plans to include Batman characters in Arrow, Supergirl or any of the Arrowverse shows, executive producer Greg Berlanti confirmed at Television Critics Association press tour.
Berlanti said the rumors about Batman, Batwoman and Oracle appearing on Supergirl are completely baseless, and there are no plans to incorporate any of these characters into any of The CW's superhero shows.
During today's event Berlanti also announced that Kevin Smith will direct an episode of Supergirl, and it was revealed that Season 2 of the show will feature the debut of two new DC characters: Miss Martian and Mon-El. Superman will also be stepping onto the scene during the show's second season, with Tyler Hoechlin starring as Clark Kent.
Kevin Smith to Direct Supergirl Season 2 Episode
Comic fan, movie director, and beloved nerd icon Kevin Smith is set to direct an episode of Supergirl.
The news came during the Television Critics Association press event. Greg Berlanti, executive producer for Supergirl and the creator of Arrow, revealed the news during a panel.
The Clerks director is no stranger to the world of comics, having penned the 1999 "Guardian Devil" 8-issue arc of Daredevil for Marvel, as well as having written scripts for a 1996 Superman movie and a 2004 Green Hornet screenplay, neither of which made it to screen.
Kevin Smith will also direct an episode of The Flash in its third season, something reiterated during the panel.
Daily Deals: New Nintendo Selects, Nerf Gun Sale, Witcher 3 GOTY
Here's The Latest Shipment of Super Cheap Nintendo Selects
Nintendo just added eight new games to its Selects roster, enshrining them in glory and honoring them with a $20 price tag from now until eternity. There are some stone cold classics on this list, including Wind Waker HD, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and Lego City: Undercover Wii U, which is kind of a like GTA crossed with a LEGO game (we gave it an 8).
Lance Henriksen Joins Legends of Tomorrow: Season 2
IGN has learned Lance Henriksen is joining the cast of Legends of Tomorrow for its sophomore season.
The actor, perhaps best recognized for his role as the android Bishop in the Alien series, is set to take on the part of Justice Society of America member Obsidian.
The Obsidian casting news follows the recent reveal Power Rangers movie star Sarah Grey is joining the cast as Stargirl, and Maisie Richardson-Sellers will play Vixen.
Supergirl: Season 2 Adds Miss Martian and Mon-El
Supergirl Season 2 will add two new characters to the DC television universe—Miss Martian and Mon-El. Hellcats' Sharon Leal will play Miss Martian, with Containment's Chris Wood (who was previously announced to be joining Supergirl in Season 2) as Mon-El.
Miss Martian is a relatively new character in the world of DC. She was first introduced in 2006's Teen Titans #37. Like Supergirl, she was sent to Earth at a young age (but from Mars, just like the Martian Manhunter), so it seems like her story might parallel Supergirl's a bit. Mon-El, for those unfamiliar, is a superhero with powers similar to Superman.
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What Vader and This New Character Have in Common
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story's Saw Gerrera has a few similarities to Darth Vader—and it's not only fans who've noticed, actor Forest Whitaker has confirmed.
For one, the former allies (as seen on the Clone Wars animated series when Vader was still Anakin) both rely on technology to keep them alive. "This is his armored suit for flight, but also for maintenance," Whitaker told Entertainment Weekly. "He's been through so many conflicts and many wars, so it's also about
some of the many injuries he's had. He wears it all the time."
Like Vader, he's willing to do whatever it takes to see his side win the war. He believes in what he's done, Whitaker said. "He understands that the universe could be destroyed and worlds could be destroyed if he doesn't succeed." That's where Gerrera's ferocity comes in.
X-Men and Mad Max: Fury Road’s Zoe Kravitz Joins Fantastic Beasts
Zoe Kravitz is joining the cast of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Kravitz has a small role in the Harry Potter spin-off, but "there's the possibility" her role could be expanded for the sequel.
Kravitz is perhaps best known for her role as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class, as well as Toast the Knowing in Mad Max: Fury Road.
In spite of the fact the first movie in the series hasn't come out yet, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel already has a November 16, 2018 release date.