The Flash / Supergirl Crossover Is the Perfect Antidote to BvS
There is a certain thrill to seeing two superheroes come face-to-face for the first time. This past weekend, audiences showed up in record numbers to see Warner Bros.' current Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) come face-to-face -- and then fist-to-fist -- in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. On Monday (March 28), a similar meeting of minds is going to take place on television: The CW's The Flash (Grant Gustin) is going to accidentally find himself on the same Earth as CBS's Supergirl (Melissa Benoist).
It's the different ways in which these two properties bring their characters together that highlights why The Flash / Supergirl crossover is a breath of fresh air coming off the doom and gloom of BvS.
Zoe Saldana Shares Guardians Vol. 2 Photos
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 star Zoe Saldana took to Facebook to share a couple of photos straight from the set of the film.
The first photo shows Saldana—who plays Guardians crew member and former assassin Gamora—in full costume in her trailer. In the second, Saldana poses on the set of the Milano.
And she's not the only one on set giving fans a sneak peek at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Earlier this month, Star-Lord actor Chris Pratt gave fans a three minute behind-the-scenes tour. Director James Gunn has also shared photos from the film's rehearsals.
7 Mind-Blowing Facts About Your Favorite NES Games
The Nintendo Entertainment System holds a special place in video game history. In spite of the fact the video game industry had all but died, Nintendo introduced the system to the United States in 1985 and its popularity exploded.
No doubt a huge part of the system's success was due to its legendary library of games. Plenty of long-running franchises we're still playing today got their start on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The idea of keeping track of the historical significance of these games wasn't something that occurred to people at the time, which is why there are still a ton of really cool things to learn about your favorite NES games.
Some of these facts you may already know if you're a true Power Player, but some will no doubt come as a surprise.
PlayStation 4.5 Announcement May Come Before PSVR
We could be hearing something official about the so-called PlayStation 4.5 or PlayStation 4K before October.
According to The Wall Street Journal, sources familiar with the matter say the new console will "be announced before the planned October release of the PlayStation VR." So far, Sony has declined to comment on all rumors.
The WSJ's source also reports that, despite the higher-powered hardware, "it is likely that the current model and the coming one would share the same software catalog."
We first caught wind of an upgraded PlayStation 4 console earlier this month, and that report was backed up by another one a week later which said it is being referred to as the PlayStation 4K.
Oculus Founder Hand Delivers First Rift
Founder of Oculus VR Palmer Luckey has hand delivered the first Oculus Rift headset to one lucky customer.
Luckey posted pictures and a video to his Facebook detailing the event. "It was awesome delivering the first Rift to Ross - we have a lot in common," wrote Luckey. "We are both big gamers, and we were both homeschooled as kids. The biggest difference is that I grew up with surfboards while he grew up with sled dogs...Take care of it, Ross, hundreds of man-years are tied up in that thing!"
Palmer Luckey delivering the first Oculus Rift.
WonderCon 2016 Cosplay Gallery
With WonderCon 2016 wrapped up, we've collected pictures of our favorite cosplayers. Whether professionally assembled or made at home, we admire all cosplayers for getting out there and showing off their fandom. There were lots of Star Wars icons, video game characters, and, of course, a boatload of Harley Quinns. Check 'em out!
Let us know which cosplayers you dig in the comments!
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New Legends of Tomorrow Trailer Includes Jonah Hex and Talia al Ghul
The time-traveling superhero ensemble from The CW's Legends of Tomorrow flew into WonderCon. They probably didn't use the Waverider for this mission. The panel featured executive producer Marc Guggenheim and cast members Ciara Renee (Kendra/Hawkgirl), Brandon Routh (Ray/Atom), Caity Lotz (Sara/White Canary), and Franz Drameh (Jax/Firestorm).
Before the panelists fielded questions about the future (and past -- it is a time traveling show), they shared this new sizzle reel, focused on the second half of Season 1.
Yes, you did see Quentin Lance, Felicity Smoak, Ra's al Ghul, Nyssa and -- finally confirmed to exist in this universe! -- Talia al'Ghul, introduced as a child in scenes set in the past. There are also scenes with Jewel Staite's mystery character and Jonah Hex (Johnathon Schaech).
IGN Reveals a New Legendary Hearthstone Card
The next Hearthstone expansion – Whispers of the Old Gods – is coming soon and will be introducing 134 new cards to the game. (Read our interview with Team 5 here.)
Today, we’re exclusively revealing one of those cards – “Ragnaros, Lightlord” - a Paladin legendary, and a very surprising twist on an existing icon of the game.
Wait, what??
The 100: Learn About the Next Shocking Events
WonderCon hosted a panel for The CW's The 100 on Sunday, hosted by IGN's own Eric Goldman, who moderated the discussion with executive producer Jason Rothenberg, Eliza Taylor (Clarke), Bob Morley (Bellamy), Devon Bostick (Jasper), Christopher Larkin (Monty), Lindsey Morgan (Raven), and Richard Harmon (Murphy). Before the panel started, they shared the first 13 minutes of the next episode, so...
Spoiler warning: The 100 panel at WonderCon began with several minutes of footage from the next episode, so spoilers are ahead. Scan ahead and look for the "end of spoilers" note to read Jason Rothenberg's comments about the reaction to a certain character's death, to see what the cast has to say about their characters' current situations, and more.
BvS Has the Biggest Opening of Any DC Movie
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice enjoyed a blockbuster opening this weekend both at home and abroad, taking in an estimated $424.1 million worldwide.
The Zack Snyder-directed DC superhero showdown earned $170.1 million from North America and an additional $254 million from 66 international markets. BvS made $57.3 million alone in China, the second biggest film market in the world.
Domestically, BvS broke The Hunger Games' March opening weekend record of $152.5 million. And should the estimates hold, BvS will also be Warner Bros.' biggest domestic debut of all time, surpassing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 ($169.2 million).
BvS also marks the biggest opening ever for a DC Comics movie, passing The Dark Knight Rises' domestic bow of $160.9 million. It made roughly $54 million than its predecessor Man of Steel did when it opened in 2013. However, it's the fourth-biggest superhero movie opening of all time in North America behind three Marvel movies: The Avengers ($207.4 million), Avengers: Age of Ultron ($191.3 million) and Iron Man 3 ($174.1 million).