Ant-Man Sequel Director on Lang Teaming With Wasp
Peyton Reed, the director behind Marvel's upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp, spoke to what lies ahead for Paul Rudd's Scott Lang and his relationship with Evangeline Lilly's Wasp.
Speaking with Modern Myth Media at the Saturn Awards, Reed addressed Lang's status as a fugitive, saying that after the events of the first Ant-Man and Captain America: Civil War, Marvel's tiniest hero is an even "bigger fugitive now." He was careful to note the studio hasn't overlooked what's happened in the prior movies with Rudd's character, and has plans for "some big leaps forward."
Reed also spoke to the future of Lilly's Hope van Dyne and expressed his excitement for her to become Wasp, saying the upcoming sequel will focus on how she and Lang work together and "what their personal and professional relationships are like." The film will show Wasp "fully formed" and complete "with her full power." In fact, Reed doesn't see Hope van Dyne as just a supporting character, saying Ant-Man and the Wasp will be "every bit as much her movie as it is Scott Lang’s."
Person of Interest Creators Reflect on the Show’s Five Seasons
Warning: Spoilers for Person of Interest, including the series finale, follow...
This past week, Person of Interest wrapped up its amazing, ambitious saga after five seasons on the air and there was plenty to talk about - hence, our two separate interviews with the creators of the show.
In addition to our recent series finale-specific conversation with POI's executive producers, IGN's Matt Fowler and Eric Goldman also sat down with series creator/EP Johnathan Nolan and EP/showrunner Greg Plageman for a discussion about the way the show coming to an end, the music, the ambitious nature of the premise, the multi-world style of storytelling and a few lingering questions about the series finale, "return 0."
Sonic Team’s New Project Coming 2017
After announcing earlier this week that a brand-new Sonic the Hedgehog game is in the works, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirmed the project will launch in 2017.
The news was revealed today in Tokyo during a celebration for the franchise's 25th anniversary (via Gematsu).
Specifics about the new title will be unveiled during SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Party, which will be held on July 22 in San Diego.
Wilson’s Heart Is Like a Hitchcock Movie You Star In
With an Oculus Rift atop my head and an Oculus Touch controller in each hand, Wilson’s Heart suddenly put me inside a 1950s Alfred Hitchcock psychological thriller. My virtual hands-on test drive of the macabre, black-and-white first-person spookfest began with each of my hands shackled to a rigging. I reached down and undid the bolts on each hand and then I was free to explore this mid-20th-century mental institution and wonder, “Where the hell did my heart go, and what on earth have the madmen here replaced it with?”
You navigate the hospital using an increasingly popular VR movement method: you look around, and when you see a silhouette of yourself appear, you press one of the Touch’s face buttons to teleport there. It’s an effective method of navigating the space in the absence of the Vive’s room-aware sensors, even if it requires a firm suspension of disbelief. I moved from hallway to room and back, stopping at one point in front of a mirror. Cleverly, you can crane your neck, lower your chin, and otherwise mug in front of the mirror, and Robert Wilson changes his facial expression according to the angle of your gaze. It’s a clever, immersive touch.
Justice League: Everything Zack Snyder Told Us on Set
I visited the Leavesden set of Justice League on June 17, during which time the invited press interviewed Batman star Ben Affleck, saw Batman's new vehicles and costume, found out who Willem Dafoe is playing, learned Justice League is not a two-part film after all, and even saw some scenes from the DC movie.
Mass Effect Novel Series Connects Original Trilogy to Andromeda
A new series of Mass Effect novels published by Titan Books will serve as a link between the original Mass Effect trilogy and the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda.
The canonical novels will function as prequel and sequels to the in-game events, "and will become part of the overarching Mass Effect saga," Titan Books wrote in its Fiction Rights Guide. Each book will focus on key characters, "answering the many questions fans have been asking."
Mass Effect: Andromeda Initiation cover, via Titan Books
Tons of Stuff on Justice League and Star Wars: Rogue One
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Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel, the IGN show where Jim Vejvoda and Terri Schwartz bring you the latest genre movie news.
This week, we discuss Jim's recent visit to the set of Justice League and all that he learned there, this week's big reveals about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and more. We also discuss the box office prospects of Finding Dory and Independence Day: Resurgence.
Humor & Tragedy Smash Together in Black Hammer
Every so often, you read a comic that grabs hold of you and won't let go. Its world is fascinating, its characters are captivating and its art is mesmerizing. You just can't get enough of it. There are mysteries that dig their hooks into your brain and tug you along, leaving you thinking about them hours after you put the book down.
Black Hammer, by writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dean Ormston, is that kind of comic. I was actually sent the first three issues in preparation for this interview, but I told myself I would just read the first so I wouldn't ask questions about something that readers wouldn't be seeing for months. I wound up blazing through all three issues and got a little depressed when I reached the end and there was no more. I simply couldn't stand not knowing what happens next. I always marveled at Lemire's Sweet Tooth for being so gripping and readable, and now he's captured that magic again.
Nintendo Voice Chat: Talking About Zelda Wii U, NX with Bill Trinen
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The cast of your favorite IGN Nintendo podcast has a special guest this week.
In this special episode of Hyrule Times Vol. 2 (you can watch/listen to the first volume of HT here), Nintendo's senior marketing manager Bill Trinen joins host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider to share their adventures in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Trinen tells us a bunch of fun stories from his time with the new open world Zelda game, and he also shares his fond memories from Zelda: Majora's Mask, Link's Awakening, and more.
Feast Your Eyes on This Awesome Breath of the Wild Link Figure
If you want to recreate scenes from the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the wilds of your suburban enclave, Medicom is releasing an amazing Link figure to help you achieve your miniature Nintendo dreams.
The highly detailed figure comes equipped with a sword, shield, bow and a quiver of arrows. And from the photo via GANKING on Twitter, it looks like Link will come with an actual cloth tunic.
Image source: @GANKING