Darth Vader’s Kill Count in His Comic Is Most Impressive
If there's one Star Wars character that deserves his own ongoing series, it's Darth Vader. One year ago today, Marvel launched the notorious Sith Lord's solo comic, and the results, as Vader would say, have been most impressive.
The series, aptly titled Darth Vader, helps bridge the gap between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, which, on paper, doesn't sound like much time to tell new stories. But writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca (and the rest of the Marvel Star Wars comics team) have proved that there's plenty of room for untold adventures between movies. In Vader's case, the first several weeks after the Death Star's destruction were... brutal, to say the least. Well, brutal for anyone who crossed Vader's path anyway.
New LEGO Star Wars Series Announced for Disney XD
An all-new animated LEGO Star Wars series is coming to Disney XD this summer.
Titled LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, the series is set in the time between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
The Freemaker Adventures
The action-comedy introduces "all-new heroes and villains," putting them into "exciting adventures with many familiar Star Wars characters," according to starwars.com.
New Ratchet and Clank Movie Poster Kicks Some Asteroid
Ahead of its theatrical debut this April, a new poster for Ratchet & Clank: The Movie has been unveiled.
As fans of Insomniac Games' beloved PlayStation franchise might expect, the promotional art delivers a clever little double entendre. See it below.
Ratchet & Clank: The Movie releases April 29, 2016 and boasts an all-star voice cast, including Paul Giamatti as Chairman Drek, John Goodman as Grimroth and Sylvester Stallone as Victor.
Hasbro Is Finally Making a Maz Kanata Action Figure
The mysterious Maz Kanata is finally getting an action figure, courtesy of Hasbro.
The wise and ancient alien from Star Wars: The Force Awakens has gone without a toy thus far. However, EW reports she'll soon be part of the Takodana Encounter play set alongside three other toys.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Force Awakens Producers Hit With Criminal Charges
A production team involved in Star Wars: The Force Awakens have been issued criminal charges by the British government following Harrison Ford's accident on the Millennium Falcon.
According to Variety, Disney subsidiary Foodles Production has been charged with four workplace health and safety violations. "By law, employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers — this is as true on a film set as a factory floor," a statement from the Health and Safety Executive said.
A spokesperson from Foodles Production has since responded, saying: "Cast and crew safety is always a top priority. We provided full cooperation during HSE’s investigation into the on-set accident that occurred in June 2014 and are disappointed in HSE’s decision."
New Magiana, Pokemon Movie Details
Magiana, the man-made Pokemon with a metallic body, is getting its own movie, Volcanion and the Exquisite Magiana.
The newest Pokemon was revealed in the latest issue of CoroCoro, and just after its announcement comes more details about the movie.
Image via CoroCoro, Serebii
As translated by Serebii, the movie will follow Ash and his friends on their ongoing journey, when Volcanion "drops down from the sky in front of them." Magiana has been captured by a city of "super-machinery," called "Azoth Kingdom." Volcanion is on a mission to save Magiana—but becomes linked together with Ash "by a strange chain." We're unsure whether that chain is literal or metaphorical, though regardless, Ash and Volcanion will have to work together to rescue Magiana.
Daily Deals: White Quantum Break Xbox One, James Bond Collection, PS4 With PS Plus
The White Xbox One Is Back With Quantum Break and Alan Wake In Tow
Quantum Break hits the streets April 5 and if that's the game that'll seal the deal on an Xbox One for you, you can score a sleek white system as well as digital copies of Quantum Break and Alan Wake: American Nightmare.
Final Batman v Superman Trailer Revealed
Ahead of its debut next month, Warner Bros. has unveiled the final trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
The video is loaded with new footage, including an extended look at Ben Affleck's Batman in action, as the Caped Crusader takes down a gang of thugs. We're also treated to a few new snippets of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman and Henry Cavill as the fearless Man of Steel. Watch:
In addition, a new IMAX poster for Zack Snyder's upcoming superhero flick has been revealed. Check out the slick new promotional art below.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice IMAX poster
DC Add Batgirl, Deathstroke To Icons Action-Figure Line
DC Entertainment is adding six new characters and two accessory packs to its Icons line, which features characters based on some of the most iconic comic book storylines. The new figures are part of the 3rd series in the line, and they are:
18. Swamp Thing, based on Dark Genesis
19. Wonder Woman, based on Amazo Virus
20. Cyborg, based on Justice League - Forever Evil
21. Deathstroke, based on The Judas Contract
22. Darkseid and Grail
23. Batgirl, based on Batgirl of Burnside
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The new figures and accessory packs are set to release in September, October and November this year, with prices ranging from $28.00 to $100.00. They will be available for purchase on DC's online store, as well as from a handful of other retailers.
The Witness, Firewatch, and Coping With Depression
Many video games encourage isolation. They’ve long been an emotional safety net for me, in addition to my favorite hobby. Sudden depression occasionally corrupts my mood, and the only thing that seems useful, practical, and healthy is to hide. This is difficult when working an office job and living with my significant other. Thankfully, wonderful and supportive people around me understand my occasional need need for space.
In one of these states of self-imposed isolation, I completed the two loneliest games I have ever played. I played both Firewatch and The Witness while hidden. In a strange way, I enjoyed both more than I would have if I had proper control of my emotions and my mind.