Falcon Actor Anthony Mackie to Play O.J. Simpson Lawyer
Captain America: Civil War star Anthony Mackie will play attorney Johnnie Cochran in a film based on a 1981 police brutality case.
The currently untitled film follows Cochran—who represented O.J. Simpson in the infamous murder trial—on the 1981 Signal Hill police brutality case, Variety reported.
The film, which is based on real life events, centers on the "highly publicized" police brutality case that was brought to light after a college student died in police custody.
Dallas Buyers Club producer Robbie Brenner will produce alongside Mackie. Big Momma's House producer Jeff Kwatinetz will serve as executive producer.
9 Shots of a Gorgeous American Dream Cosplay
Vicky Vic is an Australian-based cosplayer who still manages to pull off an awesome American Dream (Shannon Carter) cosplay.
Check out the pictures, which Captain America himself would surely love - click right to see more:
The photographer featured is Carlos Mayenco Photography, and the shield was made by TYPE 40, and also happens to be signed by Stan Lee.
Regarding her cosplay beginnings, Vicky Vic wrote on her Tumblr, "In 2010 I was just a bit of a confused teenager in university with free time and I stumbled into cosplay."
"I fell in love with cosplay and the faces of people when they recognized what the cosplay is from and how excited they become. This is what keeps me going," she said.
Karl Urban Says a Dredd TV Series Could Happen
Dredd star Karl Urban has provided new hope for fans of the film who've been vocal in their support for a sequel since its release in 2012.
According to Comic Book Resources, during a panel at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo this past weekend, Urban said "conversations are happening" about a potential Dredd series at either Netflix of Amazon. Just last week, the actor tweeted he'd be willing to reprise his role as Judge Dredd.
The Translation of Melisandre’s Prayer on Game of Thrones
Full spoilers for Game of Thrones' second episode of Season 6, "Home," continue below.
UPDATE: David J. Peterson, the creator of the High Valyrian language used on Game of Thrones, has posted the full official translation to his Tumblr blog. It reads:
Zyhys oñoso jehikagon Aeksiot epi, se gis hen syndrorro jemagon.
"We ask the Lord to shine his light, and lead a soul out of darkness."
Zyhys perzys stepagon Aeksio Oño jorepi, se morghultas lys qelitsos sikagon.
Arrow Casting Mysterious New Season 5 Character
The CW's Arrow will add an "irrepressibly charming" new character as a series regular for its upcoming fifth season.
According to TVLine, the new character, tentatively named James, is a "man on a mission" looking to "avenge a tragic, violent loss" from his past. He is considered a man who may "just as easily shake your hand as your best friend or break your neck as your worst enemy – and you never know which one is coming. Either way, he’s more than capable of having a good time as he does it."
The casting call reveals the show is seeking a physically threatening man in his late-20s or 30s for the role.
Microsoft Announces ID@Xbox Game Fest
Microsoft is hosting a new promotion in honor of independent developers
The month-long event is called ID@Xbox Game Fest, and owes its name to the Microsoft indie developer initiative.
Starting tomorrow, each week in the month of May will spotlight independent games available on Xbox One and Windows 10. The promotion will offer along with additional creator spotlight content and special discounts for our fans."
Tomorrow through May 9 the Game Fest will feature lesser-known titles, including The Park, Beyond Eyes, and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. May 10-16 will highlight free-to-play games —Smite, Warframe, and ROBLOX — while May 17-23 explores the Xbox Preview Program. Examples include The Long Dark, and The Solus Project.
GoT’s Balon Greyjoy Talks Being the Last of the Five Kings
Full spoilers for Game of Thrones' latest episode, "Home," continue below.
Balon Greyjoy was the last of the Five Kings, but finally he also fell -- literally. In Sunday's episode of Game of Thrones, Balon was killed by his younger brother Euron Greyjoy, meaning Melisandre's old spell finally took out Stannis Baratheon's final opponent (even though Stannis was long dead).
To discuss the death of the king of the Iron Islands, I got Patrick Malahide on the phone. We talked about the reason he knew Balon's death was coming, why he doesn't watch Game of Thrones and what he hopes Balon's legacy is -- plus which character he hopes succeeds him on the Seastone Chair.
Winter Soldier Takes the Lead in a New Comic This Week
We all want the best of the best, so let us point out the hottest comics released each week. We spotlight our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then take to the comments to let us know what looks good to you!
Also, don't forget that this Saturday, May 7 is Free Comic Book Day! Check back on IGN this Wednesday for a round-up of the best comics you should try and grab for zero money.
Nintendo Won’t Sell NX at a Loss
Whatever Nintendo's next console provides, the company won't sell it at a loss.
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima confirmed as much in a financial briefing for the company. During which Kimishima was asked about the Nintendo NX launch line-up, and the cost of the console.
Kimishima explained that Nintendo is "not thinking of launching the hardware at a loss." Although the Wii U did sell at a loss when it launched in 2012. Speaking to investors, he described the Japanese yen during the Wii U's launch as "very strong," but doubts that this will be the case around the launch of the NX.
Game of Thrones: Let’s Talk About Last Night’s Big Episode
Warning: Full spoilers for Game of Thrones' second Season 6 episode, "Home," below.
Game of Thrones: Season 6's second episode was a jam-packed one, filled with surprise deaths, long-awaited character returns and more.
This week, Dragons on the Wall tackles several of those notable events and what worked, what didn't and what has us curious going forward.
Topics include:
-Jon Snow's return and whether it was too predictable-Ramsay killing Roose and how this changes things for the Boltons
-All the unlikely alliances occurring right now, including Sansa & Theon and Davos & Melisandre
-The return of the Greyjoys and how it could fit into the larger story