Vikings Creator on Rollo’s New Hair and Epic Queen of Mercia
Full spoilers for Vikings' latest episode, "Kill the Queen," continue below.
That. Hair. A lot happened in "Kill the Queen," but the scene-stealing moment was the debut of Clive Standen's new Rollo hair cut -- or just how many of his long locks he'd lost. Add on to that the action-packed rescue sequence at the end with Queen Kwenthrith, and there was plenty to talk about from this week's Vikings.
To break down the episode, showrunner Michael Hirst got on the phone to discuss Rollo's new look, the upcoming payoff for the contentious relationship between him and his wife and the joys of writing for Kwenthrith.
Teaser for How C-3PO Got His Red Arm Revealed
Marvel Comics released a preview today for its C-3PO one-shot comic, which will reveal how the protocol droid got his new red arm. Check out the pages in the slideshow below.
Star Wars Special: C-3PO #1 is written by James Robinson—Marvel's Scarlet Witch writer—with art by Iron Man artist Tony Harris. C-3PO debuted his new arm when Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters in December, but its origin has been kept a secret since then.
Marvel will tell the "shocking truth" of how C-3PO lost his original arm, and the "exciting origin of how he gained a new one," according to the solicit information. Star Wars Special: C-3PO hits shelves on March 30.
Watchmen’s Billy Crudup Joins Alien: Covenant
Billy Crudup (Watchmen, Spotlight) is reportedly in talks to join Alien: Covenant.
According to Deadline, Crudup is in "advanced negotiations" for a "key" role in the Prometheus sequel. Additionally, Crudup has been cast in Jackie, the Natalie Portman-starring Jacqueline Kennedy biopic.
Crudup in 2009's Watchmen.
Explore Destiny from Conception to Now with Bungie
Bungie wants to give players an inside look into how things are done behind the scenes. In the company's new weekly show, Ride Along, employees will discuss what they do to keep Bungie's new flagship series ticking.
The first episode will debut on March 2 with Destiny senior artist Andrew Hopps and senior designer Brian Frank. They'll explore the art and design behind Oryx's "inscrutable loot-filled fortress," Dreadnaught. Bungie promises players will learn how the team builds its destinations, and how they "fill them with action worthy of heroes."
Following the launch episode, Ride Along will cover Destiny's audio team—focusing on all aspects of its creative process, from sound effects to dialogue. Another episode will look into Destiny's Clan Resolute. That episode in particular will focus on what it means to be part of an in-game clan.
This Dark Souls 3 Guide Comes With a Flask
Prima Games is offering a special edition of its Dark Souls III guidebook, and it comes with an Estus Flask.
Grab the #DarkSouls3 Estus Flask Edition from @primagames and own an undead favorite: https://t.co/L20S0oJJTN pic.twitter.com/Dex3ebCgJJ
— Dark Souls (@DarkSoulsGame) February 25, 2016
The guide itself is one of Prima's premium hardcover books, and comes with a dust jacket adorned with Dark Souls III artwork. Prima will also include a miniature Wolf Knight's Greatsword—"the Greatsword of a knight tainted by the Dark of the Abyss"—which is made of hard, shiny metal.
Ubisoft Fights a Possible Vivendi Takeover
Ubisoft is reportedly reaching out to Canadian investors to fend off a takeover from French conglomerate Vivendi.
According to the Canadian paper The Globe and Mail, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has met with the premier of Quebec to discuss investment from the Quebec government, while other Ubisoft officials are meeting up this week with "a dozen potential investors" across Montreal and Toronto.
The Assassin's Creed publisher wants to stay independent in the face of a potential takeover from Vivendi, the mass media organisation which began to purchase shares in the company late last year.
Drew Barrymore Hosting Fancy Penthouse Pokemon Party
Drew Barrymore is hosting a special, very fancy, Pokemon Afternoon Soire in Los Angeles at the Sunset Tower penthouse this Saturday, February 27.
While the chance for Barrymore to battle with her elite team of Pokemon will probably present itself, the main focus of the event is to celebrate the brand's "categorical expansion into unisex fashion."
"I'm immersed in branding and brand expansion every day with my own companies," Barrymore said, adding she believes "what Pokémon has done here is so smart and such a perfect way to expand their footprint."
This isn't like the Pokemon party your parents might have thrown you for your eighth birthday. It's a full-on, fancy Pokemon soire against the backdrop of the "breathtaking, panoramic views" of the Hollywood Hills.
Game Scoop!: Mirror’s Edge & Other Games Lucky to Get Sequels
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing Mirror's Edge, amazing-sounding video game mashups, the importance of preserving games, and more. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.
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Rumor: Apple to Reveal Smaller iPad Pro Instead of iPad Air 3 at March Event
Apple is expected to announce three new products during its March 15 event, but one of those products won't be the iPad Air 3, as previously thought.
In place of a new iteration of the iPad Air, Apple will instead introduce a 9.7-inch iPad Pro, according to 9to5Mac. The current iPad Pro model is 12.9-inches, but size will be the only real difference between the two models, as the smaller iPad Pro will have the same features, specs, display, and come equipped with the A9X processor.
Walmart Ceases Selling ‘Hoverboards’ Amid Safety Concerns
The largest retailer in the United States has deemed "hoverboards" too dangerous to sell.
Walmart Stores, Inc., which is also the largest company in the world,by revenue, has pulled the devices from its website. In doing so it joins online retailer Amazon, which pulled the fire-prone devices just days earlier.
These so-called hover boards — which actually operate on two wheels planted firmly on the ground — typically run for about $300 or less on sites still selling them. They're also possibly quite dangerous, as their lithium-ion batteries have been reported as the cause of dozens of fires across the United States.
Earlier this year the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission launched an investigation into hoverboard safety.