Pokemon Go Panel Upgraded to Hall H for SDCC
Niantic Labs' Pokemon Go panel at San Diego Comic-Con has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 24 at 1:45 pm PT.
The panel — called Re-Imaging Reality: Bringing Games Into the Real World With Ingress and Pokemon Go — was originally scheduled for Thursday, July 21, in a room that holds only 480 people. Hall H, on the other hand, is the largest stage at San Diego Comic-Con, with a capacity of 6,500.
Star Wars: Rogue One Introduces Jedi Spiritual Home
In Star Wars, the Force has always had a mystical and religious component to it, but that aspect will become a bit more prominent in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the film, we’ll travel to a new location called Jedah, and at Star Wars Celebration this weekend, director Gareth Edwards described Jedah as being on par with Mecca or Jerusalem as far as its significance for those who believe in the Force - even if they can't control it themselves.
Describing how Jedah came to be a part of the story, Edwards told a group of reporters, “It came from the fact that the era that our film is set in, in theory, doesn’t have any Jedi. So the idea of having a Star Wars film that doesn’t talk about the Force... If you look at what George
Guardians 2: Gamora and Nebula’s ‘Volatile’ Relationship
Actress Zoe Saldana chatted with us yesterday about what's going on between her character, Gamora, and her adopted sister Nebula in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
After being a nemesis in the first film, Nebula becomes a full-fledged member of the Guardians in the sequel, although it sounds like she's still not a lot of fun to be around.
"You’ll begin to get a glimpse of how terrible life must have been like to grow up with a crazy stepfather through Nebula," said Saldana in reference to cosmic conqueror Thanos, who raised both Nebula and Gamora. "Nebula is still in that teen-y, f*****g hateful s**t. She’s just resentful and bitter."
New Comic-Con concept art of the Guardians lineup in Vol. 2.
How to Watch San Diego Comic-Con 2016
San Diego Comic-Con promises another huge showcase this year for comics, movies, television, and games — and IGN has you covered on everything happening at the show.
The show runs from July 21-24, and with our livestream, panel coverage, and more about the biggest franchises hitting the show, including Wonder Woman, Power Rangers, Doctor Strange, The Flash, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and more.
Rocket League Soundtrack Coming to Vinyl
In celebration of Rocket League's first anniversary, developer Psyonix Studios and retailer iam8bit are bringing the game's soundtrack to vinyl.
Rocket League: The Vinyl Collection is pressed on three records, and includes Volumes 1 and 2 of Rocket League's official soundtrack. The album is available for pre-order now from iam8bit and will begin shipping in Q4 2016. Those who pre-order Rocket League: The Vinyl Collection will immediately receive a download code for a digital copy of the soundtrack.
Here's the complete track list:
Vol 1: 01 Rocket League Theme by Mike Ault
Next Overwatch Comic Stars New Character Ana
The eighth issue of Blizzard's Overwatch comic - 'Old Soldiers' - is dropping for free on July 21, and continues the story of new character Ana, introduced in issue 7. Here's your first look at its cover, plus an interior page.
GRRM Thinks 2 Shows Were ‘Robbed’ of Emmy Noms
While enthusiastic about Game of Thrones' Emmy nomination dominance, A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin believes Penny Dreadful and Outlander were both snubbed by this year's awards.
"Outlander was robbed," Martin wrote in a comment on his blog. "All three leads were amazing... especially Tobias Menzies in his double role as Frank and Black Jack." The author added Penny Dreadful star Eva Green "also deserved a nomination." Earlier this week, IGN coincidentally named both Penny Dreadful and Outlander on our list of series we felt were overlooked by the Emmys, both currently and in the past.
Doctor Doom’s Infamous Iron Man Armor Revealed
Ahead of the fall debut of Marvel Comics' new Infamous Iron Man series, artist Alex Maleev has shared a few images of Doctor Doom's new Iron Man armor.
Maleev posted two pieces of concept art on Twitter (via CBR), which showcase a matte grey armor suit with a chrome mask, as well as Doctor Doom's iconic cape. It's essentially a modified Iron Man suit with Doom's signature color scheme and cape. Doom is a master of science, but also sorcery, so his armor will no doubt have some abilities Tony Stark's never did.
SDCC 2016: Warner Bros. Bags Include AR Experience
Warner Bros. is providing the official swag bags for San Diego Comic-Con. There are 18 designs in total, and for the first year ever, an interactive, augmented reality experience is included.
Fans will have to download the free Blippar app for iOS or Android, and scan their bag using their phone's camera. That's all it takes to unlock the Warner Bros. and Comic-Con augmented reality experience. Players who scan all 18 bags will unlock extra secrets and surprises.
San Diego Comic-Con attendees will receive their bags upon check-in at the event.
Warner Bros. television shows featured on the bags include The 100, Arrow, The Big Bang Theory, Blindspot, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, iZombie, Lucifer, Supergirl, Supernatural, and a combination bag with The Originals and The Vampire Diaries. For animated series, there are bags for Justice League Action, Teen Titans Go!, DC Super Hero Girls, as well as Blue Ribbon Content’s digital series Vixen.
Karl Urban Talks Prepping for Thor: Ragnarok
Karl Urban is getting ready to shoot Thor: Ragnarok, the third film in the Marvel Thunder God’s series. The Star Trek and Dredd actor will be playing the classic character Skurge the Executioner, a foe of Thor’s who has also teamed up with the hero at times, and he spoke to IGN this week about his preparation for the role.
Urban said he’s been putting on muscle for the part as the axe-wielding Asgardian.
“Definitely,” he said. “There's a bit of a few hours at the gym lifting heavy things.”
Karl Urban in The Chronicles of Riddick, and Skurge