Miley Cyrus Starring in Woody Allen’s Amazon Series
Woody Allen has set the principal cast for his first TV series - and it includes none other than Miley Cyrus.
According to Deadline, the pop star will join Elaine May (who Allen previously worked with in Small Time Crooks) and Allen himself onscreen. It's unknown yet what roles each will play.
You Could Star in Spielberg’s Ready Player One
Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One is looking for a star, and it could be you. Based on Ernest Cline's book of the same name, the film is looking to fill three specific roles.
For Wade Watts, casting directors Ellen Lewis and Debbie Delisi are looking for someone who could play an 18-19-year-old male—either "overweight or underweight." Watts is described as being "clean cut with a sense of humor," though "not the most confident guy outside the Oasis."
The next role is for a 10-13-year-old boy called Shoto. Those who speak Mandarin and English fluently should apply—especially if you can play someone "hip and knowing for
age." Shoto will compete alongside Watts in the virtual reality world.
Donnie Yen Talks Ip Man 3 and Rogue One
We recently spoke with action icon and Chinese box office star Donnie Yen about his new film, Ip Man 3 (now playing; see our positive review), as well as his role in the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Yen had initially been somewhat reluctant to reprise his role as Ip Man, the legendary real-life Wing Chun Kung Fu master who mentored Bruce Lee, for a third film, but changed his mind with time. "After the first two were so successful, I wanted to top those as an actor. Also I was waiting for the director to come up with the right direction and the right idea," said Yen. Five years would eventually pass between Ip Man 2 and the third installment.
Apple Hires Virtual Reality Expert
Is Apple planning to move into the VR game?
According to the Financial Times and as reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the tech giant has hired virtual reality expert Doug A. Bowman.
Bowman was previously Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Centre For Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. He was also "principal investigator" of the 3D Interaction Group, working on projects such as "VR for Sport Anxiety," "Immersive Virtual Human Exploration of Space," and "Learning with Locations in VR."
Star Trek Convention Coming from NYCC Team
To celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary later this year, ReedPOP, the company responsible for organizing New York Comic-Con, has announced a three-day Star Trek convention, titled Star Trek: Mission New York.
The event will take place from September 2-4 at the Javits Center in New York City, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
ReedPOP Senior Global Vice President Lance Fensterman said Star Trek: Mission New York "will be a completely unique fan event unlike anything seen before." He added the event will allow fans to "go beyond panels and autograph signings, and immerse themselves in the Star Trek universe."
EA Teasing Battlefront Announcement for Tomorrow
According to EA, Star Wars Battlefront players had best prepare for a frosty surprise tomorrow.
Prepchallenge are for a cold front coming through #StarWarsBattlefront tomorrow... pic.twitter.com/smg6c7Ll1I
— EAStarWars (@EAStarWars) January 25, 2016
While the cryptic tweet from @EAStarWars doesn't hint at much besides a wintry theme, the announcement could be related to DICE's free content plan teased after the launch of the Battle for Jakku free DLC.
Damien Poster Debut: The Antichrist is Back
Damien is returning and, naturally, hell's coming with him.
IGN has the exclusive debut of the key art for the new A&E series, based on Richard Donner's horror classic, The Omen, which comes from executive producer Glen Mazzara (The Shield, The Walking Dead) and stars Bradley James in the title role, as the Antichrist himself.
Check out the key art!
What Do You Want to See at PAX South 2016?
PAX South 2016 is just around the corner -- it kicks off January 29. If you didn’t get your pass for the biggest thing to hit Texas since, well, Texas, don’t worry... IGN’s got you covered.
Got something specific you’d like to see? From the coolest booths to the best cosplay, IGN Access will take you through all of PAX South 2016. Just tweet @IGN or @IGNAccess with the hashtag #IGNPAX, and let us know what you want to see. And if you catch us on the show floor, don't hesitate to say hello!
Force Awakens: Here’s Where You Can Hear Clone Wars Cast Members
Several Star Wars voice acting veterans lent their talents to The Force Awakens, and now we know who's who.
The official Star Wars site has a blog entry from supervising sound director Matthew Wood, noting that many of the returning actors were listed as "Additional Voices" in the Force Awakens credits. Now he's matched the voices to their roles, including several alumni from The Clone Wars animated series.
Matt Lanter (Anakin) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan) both played Stormtroopers, and Lanter also played an alien scavenger, while his Clone Wars wife, Catherine Taber (Padme) voiced a Hangar Control Center Officer. Sam Witwer (Darth Maul) played several Stormtroopers and a PA announcer on the Star Destroyer. Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex, Commander Cody and all Clonetroopers) was the alien being held at gunpoint during the Jakku attack. David Acord (Rabbit Droid) voiced a wide range of roles, from the alien Teedo to First Order officers to those nasty death screams from the gangs that raided Han Solo's ship - not to mention the now-famous Stormtrooper yelling, "Traitor!".
Green Ranger Is in Rita Repulsa’s Clutches on New Cover
With Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #0 from sold out from Diamond Comic Distributors, publisher BOOM! Studios has conjured up a new cover by artist Goñi Montes for the second print run, and we have your first look.
Following suit with the previously seen covers for the #0 issue, it features a character holding a helmet, but to spice things up, this one has the villainous Rita Repulsa holding the helmet of the Green Ranger she created. Tommy can even be seen in the reflection, his signature Dragon Shield on display.