Adam Driver on Kylo Ren as Religious Fanatic
Kylo Ren actor Adam Driver recently discussed his role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, calling Ren a religious fanatic rather than your typical, evil-minded villain.
"When they think of their actions as morally justified, it makes them dangerous and unpredictable," Driver told Empire. "There’s no level they won’t go to to accomplish what they’re after. I never thought of the character as an evil person."
While much about Kylo Ren remains shrouded in mystery, we do know the he is not a Sith Lord, but instead an obsessed fan of Darth Vader and ally to Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis) who -- according to Serkis' recent teases -- is quite huge.
Peter Jackson on ‘Winging It’ Making The Hobbit
The Hobbit director Peter Jackson has come forward to discuss the hectic process involved in helming the trilogy of fantasy prequel films, saying he was "making it up" as he went along.
In a behind-the-scenes video featured on The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies DVD via The Guardian, Jackson explained how jumping on board after Guillermo del Toro's departure didn't give him a whole lot of time to prepare.
Because the studio couldn't provide him an extra "year and a half prep to design the movie" Jackson said preparing "was impossible, and as a result of it being impossible I just started shooting the movie with most of it not prepped at all."
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Ghost in the Shell: Maleficent’s Sam Riley Eyed for Villain
Maleficent actor Sam Riley is in talks to star as the villain in Dreamworks' live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell.
According to Deadline, Riley is currently in negotiations with the studio to join the film as The Laughing Man, the leader of a group of extremists hell-bent on twarting the efforts of cyber tech company Hanka Robotics.
Scarlett Johansson will star as female cyborg Motoko Kusanagi, and Game of Thrones actor Pilou Asbæk recently joined the cast as Batou, Kusanagi's second in command.
Kinberg: Logan’s Run Could Be Warners’ Hunger Games
Warner Bros. has high hopes for its upcoming remake of Logan's Run, with producer Simon Kinberg going so far as to liken the project to Lionsgate's incredibly popular film franchise The Hunger Games.
Kinberg called Logan’s Run "the granddaddy of Maze Runner and Hunger Games," saying Warner Bros. sees it as a "potentially really big franchise."
"We are talking to directors," Kinberg told Collider, saying it's a priority for the studio.
The producer goes on to note that while the studio is already thinking about followup films to the Logan's Run remake, the focus right now is on making a single great movie.
These Guild Wars 2 Holiday Gifts Are Ridiculously Cute
There are some really adorable Guild Wars 2 gifts coming this holiday season.
ArenaNet has joined forces with LA-based company iam8bit to create a special limited edition holiday sweatshirt and plush toy that celebrate the adorable Quaggan. And I mean, he's really adorable. Just look at him. LOOK AT HIM.
Fans Can Help Determine the Future of Star Control
In an effort to ensure the eventual Star Control reboot meets the needs of its fans, developer Stardock is creating a program that will allow for an open dialog.
Called the Star Control Founders Program, Stardock claims this group "will allow participants to join Stardock in talking about the design, the new aliens, the new worlds and the new adventures."
To join the Founder's Program, those interested will have to fill out a brief survey allowing the developers to test their knowledge of the classic franchise. Visit the official survey website to learn more.
The Robert Rodriguez Movie No One Will See for 100 Years
The film 100 Years, starring Robert Rodriguez and John Malkovich, won't be seen until November 18, 2115.
100 Years is a promotion for Louis XIII Cognac, which is aged 100 years. Louis XIII approached John Malkovich for an idea, but we don't know exactly what it is yet.
According to io9, we do know that 100 Years is set in the present and Robert Rodriguez says that it is "emotionally charged."
There are three teasers for the movie, but rather than giving away any details, they are just different representations of what the world might be in 100 years time when the film is removed from its time-locked safe.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Heading to PS4, Xbox One
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on Dec. 1st, Activision and Torn Banner Studios announced today.
The first-person action game touts 24 player battles over 25 maps. It features over sixty weapon options, customizable gear, and a plethora of game modes. An all new horde mode is also coming, which supports up to teams of six players.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare came to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 last year. In our review for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, initially released on PC, we loved the hyper-violent and gory combat.
3 Things That Could Ruin Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In no way do I want Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be bad - at all. I'm optimistic that the final outcome will closely reflect the movie's nearly flawless promotional campaign - emphasizing the ways the original trilogy succeeded and remedying the faults of the prequels - with its return to practical effects-heavy filmmaking, perfect casting, and an emotional connection with the audience that was lacking in Episodes I through III.
The film has also managed to maintain a lot of secrecy surrounding the plot and major characters - something that is nearly unheard of in this age of leaks and rumors. That mystery is part of the reason I am so excited for The Force Awakens. It's a feeling I haven't had towards a huge blockbuster movie in a while, but it also leaves room for doubt. What if the few, major points we don't know about end up falling flat? What if the movie doesn't live up to the insane hype? Below are three elements that, if not handled correctly, could potentially ruin The Force Awakens.