The 100: How Octavia Will Continue to Evolve in Season 3
Almost all the characters on The 100 have changed dramatically since the show began, but Octavia Blake (Marie Avgeropoulos) has had one of the most dramatic transformations. The girl who jumped off the dropship in the pilot yelling “We’re back, bitches!” and nearly got killed taking an ill-advised, underwear-clad swim in a lake soon after, has been reforged into a fierce and intense warrior – but also a woman without a tribe, as she still feels apart from those from the Ark, where she was forced to keep her existence a secret, and now from the Grounders, who cast her out at the end of Season 2, just as she was becoming accepted.
On a visit to The 100’s set, I spoke to Avgeropoulos about what’s next for Octavia when Season 3 kicks off this coming Thursday, her relationships with Lincoln and Bellamy, how she continues to change (and fight) and more.
New Microsoft HoloLens Details Emerge
Microsoft has shared new details on its upcoming augmented reality headset, revealing that HoloLens' battery will last up to 5.5 hours.
During an event in Tel Aviv (via Petri), Microsoft Technical Evangelist Bruce Harris discussed HoloLens' battery life, noting its length is contingent upon how the headset being used. When pushed to its limits, the device will last around 2.5 hours; otherwise, users can expect the battery to last just over 5 hours.
Harris also confirmed that HoloLens is "totally wireless" and can connect to any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled device. In fact, Microsoft has no plans to release a wired version. Additionally, HoloLens will be able to natively run any universal application that's compatible with Windows 10.
Legion Not Set in X-Men Film Universe; Likely Debuting in 2016
The X-Men-based TV series, Legion, likely will be coming to FX by the end of 2016.
FX President John Landgraf spoke to critics at the 2016 winter Television Critics Association press tour about the new 20th Century Fox/FX/Marvel collaboration, which Fargo's Noah Hawley is serving as showrunner on. Fargo actress Rachel Keller was recently cast in an unknown role on the series.
"We're quite well along. We've had a writing staff working. We've seen not only the pilot but several episodes and we're well in process of casting," he said. "I would anticipate that Legion would go on the air some time in 2016, this year."
Netflix Developing Punisher Spinoff from Daredevil
Netflix is looking to secure its sixth Marvel series - a Daredevil spinoff focused on Jon Bernthal's Punisher. Though Netflix and Marvel representatives have not commented, TVLine reports that The Punisher is already in development.
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher in Daredevil: Season 2.
Person of Interest: Season 5 Sees Return of Carrie Preston
Carrie Preston is returning to Person of Interest for its fifth season.
TV Insider reports the True Blood alum will be appearing in multiple episodes, including the season premiere. Preston also said she would appear in “an episode near the end.”
Carrie Preston as seen in True Blood
The Americans: Season 4 Premiere Date and Poster
At the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour today, FX announced The Americans: Season 4 will premiere on Wednesday, March 16th.
In addition, the Season 4 key art for the acclaimed series was released.
FX's official description for Season 4 and the season premiere episode follow.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Game Director Leaves for Infinity Ward
Rise of the Tomb Raider game director Brian Horton has left Crystal Dynamics to join Call of Duty developer Infinity Ward as studio art director.
"After working on two amazing games, my family and I have decided to return to Southern California and start a new adventure," wrote Horton on Tumblr. An update to Horton's LinkedIn page spotted by Charlie Intel revealed that "new adventure" is his position at Infinity Ward.
FOX’s Hellfire Loses Creative Team to 24: Legacy
FOX's in-development project Hellfire is going back to square one. The X-Men universe-set series has lost its showrunners and writers to the network's recently greenlit 24: Legacy.
Co-creators Evan Katz and Manny Coto and writers Patrick McKay and John D. Payne are all attached to the Jack Bauer-less return to the world of 24. FOX Co-Chairman and CEO Gary Newman confirmed their departure from Hellfire to IGN following The Hollywood Reporter breaking the news.
Fast 8: Vin Diesel Releases New York Teaser Image
Vin Diesel has released a teaser image for Fast 8, showcasing the film's New York City locale.
The photo, bearing the tagline "New Roads Ahead," was revealed in a post on the actor's Instagram. See it below.
The Fast and The Furious 8 opens in theaters on April 14, 2017 and will serve as the beginning of a new trilogy. Straight Outta Compton helmer F. Gary Gray is on board to direct.
The Flash: Killer Frost and Deathstorm Photos
Ahead of The Flash's return to The CW next week, a batch of new photos showcasing Killer Frost and Deathstorm have been revealed.
The pair of villains, who serve as the Earth-2 versions of Ronnie Raymond (Robbie Amell) and Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker), will be appearing in an upcoming episode titled "Welcome to Earth-2." Get a sneak peek at the two, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, below.
Executive producer Andrew Kreisberg spoke to the interesting encounters that await the cast when they meet their Earth-2 counterparts. "Some of these people are beyond different," he told EW, noting that Wells (Tom Cavanagh) "seems so different until you start seeing the crazy differences between all of our other cast members. Then he’s the one who doesn’t seem quite so different and crazy anymore."