BvS: Zack Snyder on Including Jimmy Olsen
Now that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out in theaters, director Zack Snyder has opened up about the long-speculated inclusion of Superman's trusty photographer, Jimmy Olsen.
Warning: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice spoilers below.
While Jimmy Olsen is indeed in the film, his somewhat-brief appearance likely slipped under the radar of many viewers. The character is played by Michael Cassidy (Smallville The O.C.) and makes a quick exit early on in the film after being outed as a CIA spook, and subsequently shot in the head, when accompanying Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on a mission in Africa.
Snyder revealed why he opted to introduce -- and swiftly kill off -- the character in this manner, telling EW they "just did it as this little aside" since they "don't have room for Jimmy Olsen in
BvS: Zack Snyder on Including Jimmy Olsen
Now that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out in theaters, director Zack Snyder has opened up about the long-speculated inclusion of Superman's trusty photographer, Jimmy Olsen.
Warning: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice spoilers below.
While Jimmy Olsen is indeed in the film, his somewhat-brief appearance likely slipped under the radar of many viewers. The character is played by Michael Cassidy (Smallville The O.C.) and makes a quick exit early on in the film after being outed as a CIA spook, and subsequently shot in the head, when accompanying Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on a mission in Africa.
Snyder revealed why he opted to introduce -- and swiftly kill off -- the character in this manner, telling EW they "just did it as this little aside" since they "don't have room for Jimmy Olsen in
Pokemon Sun and Moon Footage Airing Next Month
New information on Pokemon Sun and Moon is right around the corner, as the first televised footage of the upcoming games will air on April 3.
According to Serebii.net, during Japan's weekly variety show -- Gathering at the Pokémon House -- series director Junichi Masuda will be accompanied by battle director Shigeki Morimoto and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire director Shigeru Ohmori to discuss the new games and unveil the footage.
Pokemon Sun and Moon were unveiled last month during a special Pokemon-themed Nintendo Direct, and will usher in the seventh generation of The Pokemon Company's incredibly successful creature-collecting franchise.
Afterlife-Sized Slimer Coming From NECA Toys
NECA Toys unveiled a new Slimer replica figure, based on Columbia Pictures' original 1984 Ghostbusters movie.
In fact, the life-sized figure -- which stands a full 3 feet in height -- was crafted using the actual molds from the classic film. According to NECA's website, the foam rubber and latex-based replica will be available this coming August.
Ghostbusters fans have much to be excited for, as Sony has big plans for the franchise. Not only is the studio releasing a female-driven reboot this July -- the first official trailer for which debuted earlier this month -- Sony Pictures Animation is also gearing up of an animated movie, with Fletcher Moules reportedly on board to direct.
New Maps, Weapons Coming With Halo 5’s April Update
Halo 5's Ghosts of Meridian update is coming in April, bringing with it new maps, vehicles, weapons, and armor.
343 Industries is introducing Forge improvements, multiplayer adjustments for Warzone and Arena, sandbox and weapon updates, and UI updates.
In a post on 343's Halo Waypoint blog, the developer detailed the Ghosts of Meridian REQ pack. Among the new REQs are an ultra-sleek DYNAST armor, Hannibal skins for Halo 5's Scorpion and Mantis vehicles, and Tartarus' Gavel.
BvS’s 3 Biggest WTF Moments Explained
Whether you loved or hated or were “eh” about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I think we can all agree that the film is chockfull of Easter eggs that set up a larger DC movie universe (officially called the DC Extended Universe). We’ll have a full report on the most noteworthy Easter eggs soon, but for now let’s take a look at some of the crazier and most WTF moments that even diehard comics fans might be trying to figure out.
Obviously, major spoilers follow for Batman v Superman…
When Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne takes a catnap at his computer in the Batcave, he has a couple of intense dreams -- or perhaps visions is a more accurate way to describe them. (This sequence has also been referred to as a “Knightmare,” at least on the toy and merchandising side of BvS.) First up, he finds himself in a hellish, post-apocalyptic landscape where a giant Omega symbol has been burned into the ground. This is the coat-and-goggles version of Batman glimpsed in the trailers for the film. He’s overrun by Nazi-like Stormtroopers (bearing Superman’s “S” symbol on their arms) and what certainly appear to be Parademons -- the flying, alien foot soldiers who serve the cosmic villain from the comics known as Darkseid. Yes, aside from representing Bruce’s fear of Superman taking over the world, this sequence also hints at that character, who is sort of like the Thanos of the DC Universe. Director Zack Snyder certainly seems to be setting up Darkseid, who is one of the New Gods, as the big bad of the upcoming Justice League movies, or the DCEU as a whole.
Netflix’s Voltron Animated Series Gets a Release Date
If you hadn't heard the news, DreamWorks Animation and Netflix are coming out with a new Voltron animated series called Voltron: Legendary Defender, which is officially set to drop on Netflix June 10. Earlier today, executive producers and Avatar/Korra alums Joaquim Dos Santos (executive producer), Lauren Montgomery (executive producer) and Tim Hedrick (writer) gave fans their first taste of the new show, which you can check out below:
The original 1984 series followed five pilots and their giant lion robots, which formed to become the super-robot Voltron. For Legendary Defender, the premise is pretty much the same, but with more serialized and character-driven storylines.
‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator Announces New Comic
Boom Studios is adding a major title to its comic book lineup with the announcement that they'll be publishing a new series from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. Titled Lucas Stand, the book will see Sutter transition from gritty, Shakespearean biker drama to supernatural fantasy.
The series was announced at WonderCon today, with more details revealed by USA Today. Lucas Stand will be co-written by Sutter and Caitlin Kittredge (Coffin Hill), with art by Jesús Hervás (Clive Barker's Hellraiser). The series revolves around the titular anti-hero, a former special-ops soldier who attempts suicide and is instead spared by the angel Gadriel. Gadriel tasks Stand with executing renegade and helping to restore the balance between heaven and hell. For each kill, Stand will remove one sin from his bloodstained past.
Marvel Writers Tease Civil War II’s Impact
Friday at WonderCon 2016, Marvel editor Wil Moss kicked off the Marvel Next Big Thing panel with writers Brian Michael Bendis, Charles Soule, David Walker and James Asmus.
Bendis talked about what sets Invincible Iron Man apart from his Invincible Iron Man series, saying that previous Iron Man writer Kieron Gillen left him with an “amazing egg” where Tony found out that his parents were not his true biological parents, so this second series will explore that and we’ll find out who his real parents are. “They are not who they think you are. They are not Agent Carter and Captain America,” Bendis joked. “We tried, but the math doesn't work.”
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Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel, the IGN show where Jim Vejvoda and Terri Schwartz usually bring you the latest genre movie news, but this week are instead joined by IGN Comics editor Joshua Yehl to discuss Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in FULL SPOILERISH DETAIL!