16 Comics to Grab on FCBD 2016
Comic book lovers mark your calendars. This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day 2016. As they do every year, comic shops will be offering a variety of free books from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image, IDW and BOOM! Studios. Many of these free books will offer glimpses of major upcoming stories, and all are focused on offering an easy gateway into the hobby for those who don't regularly read comics.
In order to make your FCBD a little less hectic, we're breaking down the 16 books you'll want to keep an eye out for on Saturday. Bear in mind that supplies might be limited, and you may want to contact your local comic book shop to make sure they're participating in the event.
Game of Thrones: First Photos from Season 6 Episode ‘Oathbreaker’
Have you recovered from the events of Sunday's Game of Thrones? Well get ready for more, because HBO just released the first seven images from episode 3, "Oathbreaker."
There are some great shots of Daenerys, Arya (back in the House of Black and White) and Tyrion here, but the image that really takes the cake -- and makes us very nervous -- is the one of Qyburn talking to a lineup of small children. Let's all cross our fingers that he's taken up a side job as a babysitter when he's not reviving killing machines for Cersei.
Check out all the images below:
The synopsis for "Oathbreaker" reads: "Daenerys meets her future. Bran meets the past. Tommen confronts the High Sparrow. Arya trains to be No One. Varys finds an answer. Ramsay gets a gift."
ID4 Director Emmerich Plans Battle of Midway Movie
Independence Day director Roland Emmerich announced during a 20th anniversary fan screening of the film that he's currently developing a film based on the historical Battle of Midway.
The battle—which began on June 4, 1942 during World War II—had the Americans as "underdog
," Emmerich said.
Over a few days, the United States Navy defended itself against a Japanese Fleet. "It was one of those moments where, against all odds, people came together and did the impossible," the director added.
Emmerich plans for the film to be "a monument" to all the pilots who died during the battle.
The battle was previously dramatized for the screen in the 1976 movie Midway, starring Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, Toshiro Mifune, and Robert Mitchum.
11 Star Wars Videos You Should Watch on May the 4th
In the past few years, May the 4th has become somewhat sacred to Star Wars fans. It's a perfect excuse for Jedi and younglings alike to don their nerdiest apparel and spout one liners all day. Here at IGN, we call this sort of behavior 'Wednesday', but we wanted to take a little extra time today and celebrate one of our all time favorite franchises. New to the series or just feeling nostalgic? Get your day started right with a recap of the entire Saga. Well, almost. Here's Episodes one through six in seven minutes:
Any Star Wars fan worth their salt is not only well versed in the lore of the series, but also the trivia around George Lucas' galaxy far, far away. If you need to brush up, check out our histories on everyone's favorite sci-fi weapon, The Lightsaber:
New Star Wars 3rd Person Game Announced
EA has announced that Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment is working on a new 3rd person Star Wars game.
In a post on EA's official site, Patrick Soderlund, executive vice president of EA Studios, confirmed that the game will be "an all-new 3rd person action adventure game set in the Star Wars universe" and that Respawn's project joins Star Wars titles in development at EA studios including Visceral Games, DICE, Capital Games, BioWare, and Motive.
Moogle Pancakes and More at Japan’s Final Fantasy Cafes
Final Fantasy XV doesn't launch until September, but fans in Japan can explore the world of Final Fantasy right now at two Final Fantasy-themed cafes located in Tokyo.
Just outside of Square Enix’s Tokyo office building (home of the development of Final Fantasy XV) is a strange egg-shaped building known as Artnia. Inside, fans can find a wide range of Square Enix merchandise as well as a small café featuring themed pancakes, coffees, a Buster Sword parfait, and more.
Swipe through the gallery below to see what Artnia has to offer:
Hulu Renews The Path and The Mindy Project
Hulu has renewed The Path for a second season, and The Mindy Project for Season 5.
The Path, starring Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy, and Michelle Monaghan, premiered in March this year. It focuses on a family who are involved in a fictional cult called Meyerism. The first season finale will air on May 25.
Hulu SVP and Head of Content Craig Erwich also announced today The Mindy Project will be getting a fifth season. FOX cancelled the show back in 2015, however Hulu picked it up for Season 4, which will end on July 5.
In addition, there will be a second election special from Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, after the first one came to Hulu in March. Robert Smigel will return as the voice actor, and the new special will air just in time for this year's election.
See Sharknado: The 4th Awakens’ Star Wars-Inspired Poster
Syfy has revealed the official movie poster for Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, and as you can guess from the title, it's pretty heavily Star Wars themed.
The fourth film in the Sharknado series will premiere on Syfy on July 31 at 8pm ET/PT.
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens movie poster
Fallout 4 Far Harbor DLC Release Date Announced
Bethesda has released a new trailer for Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC, and announced it'll be out on May 19.
Far Harbor is set to be a huge piece of downloadable content, featuring what Bethesda says is its largest ever landmass for an add-on. It includes a new case from Valentine's Detective Agency, and has you travelling off the coast of Maine to Far Harbor.
The harbor has extremely high levels of radiation, creating a more aggressive location. On top of the main storyline, there will be new faction quests, settlements, creatures and dungeons. Your reward for exploring will be higher-level armor and weapons.
Watch Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Day Message
Daisy Ridley (Rey) and some friends from the cast of Star Wars: Episode VIII are thanking fans this Star Wars Day for supporting the Force for Change initiative.
The charitable campaign has been matching donations from Star Wars fans for four select charities. Watch Ridley's May the Fourth message here:
Though the $1,000,000 goal has already been met—and donations are no longer being matched—fans are encouraged to continue giving. Those who do have until tonight for a chance to win a trip to Skellig Michael in Ireland—the location used for the Jedi Temple from Force Awakens.