Amazing Spider-Man #3 Teases the Return of the Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four are nowhere to be found in the post-Secret Wars Marvel Universe, but that will change eventually, at least if Amazing Spider-Man #3 is any indication.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #3!
This issue chronicled a major confronation between Spidey and Human Torch. The latter became enraged after learning that Peter Parker bought the abandoned Baxter Building (former headquarters of the FF) and converted it into the new Manhattan headquarters of his new multinational corporation, Parker Enterprises.
LEGO Movie Director Hints at Doctor Who in Sequel
Doctor Who might be making an appearance in 2018’s LEGO Movie Sequel. The film is being directed by Rob Schrab, who appeared on a recent episode of Community-creator Dan Harmon’s podcast Harmontown, and hinted at the possibility.
While on the topic of the LEGO Movie Sequel, Schrab said, “I’m talking to the BBC on Thursday...there’s a certain character that the BBC owns, and they’re asking me if it would be possible…” The other cast members cut in and asked “Doctor Who?” to which Schrab replied with an inquisitive noise and a raised eyebrow. This pairing would certainly would make sense, considering that Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor is an important part of the recent LEGO Dimensions game.
NASA Releases Footage of The Sun in Ultra-HD
NASA has released 4K footage of the sun, giving us the best look yet at the center of our solar system.
The footage comes from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which keeps watch on the sun at all times. It captures 10 different wavelengths of light, and each wavelength was assigned a unique color for this footage. At one point a wavelength represented by blue gives us a look at our sun that appears straight out of science fiction.
NASA says it takes a team of specialists about ten hours to produce one minute of footage, and the resulting video is 30 minutes long, so plenty of time and care went into capturing these images.
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Marvel Says ‘No More Mutants’ Once Again
Marvel released the first issue of Extraordinary X-Men today, which offered a closer look at the precarious state of the mutant race in the post-Secret Wars Marvel Universe.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Extraordinary X-Men #1!
Things are looking worse than ever for the mutant race in the aftermath of Secret Wars. Building on recent revelations in books like Uncanny Avengers, Extraordinary X-Men #1 revealed that the mutant race is under threat of imminent extinction thanks to the Terrigen Mist cloud that's been circling the globe since the events of Infinity. This cloud is killing mutants who are exposed to it and has even led to the emergence of a new disease called "M-Pox." Naturally, with this disease running rampant, humans are more afraid of mutants than ever.
Gaming’s Greatest 4-Player Experiences
It’s plenty of fun to unwind with a single player video game, but there’s something special about getting three friends together and steamrolling through a co-op campaign. Whether it’s slaying zombies, pulling off massive heists, or just chasing loot, there are few video game experiences that aren’t more fun with friends.
Here are 9 of our favorite 4-player co-op games.
Left 4 Dead’s distinct characters and rollercoaster-like pace make it a great adventure the first time around, but it’s the game’s excellent action and teamwork-heavy dynamic that allows for endless replayability. You can crank it up to Expert for a real challenge, or put your team’s skills to the test in its frantic Survival mode. Versus mode is especially fun for its blend of co-op and competition, pitting a team of four humans and a team of four special infected against each other in a battle of wits across one of Left 4 Dead’s many exciting maps.
Ken Marino Joins Agent Carter: Season 2
Ken Marino will join the season 2 cast of Marvel's Agent Carter.
According to Variety, Marino will play mob boss Joseph Manfredi - a new adversary for title character Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell).
This casting marks a reunion for Marino and Agent Carter showrunners Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas, who created the CW series Reaper that Marino also appeared in.
The American Word for Muggle Revealed by J.K. Rowling
Unlike the modern day European-based Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes place in 1920s New York, and as such, features its own set of wizarding terminology, including the word for Muggle.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Rowling has revealed the American term for non-magical people is "No-Maj." The outlet notes this Muggle equivalent is pronounced "no madge," serving as an abbreviated form of "no magic," and will be "used frequently by American wizards in the film."
Earlier today, we got our first look at the movie, thanks to a bevy of images featured in the latest issue of EW. Check out the entire batch of photos right here.
Vikander May Star in Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Reboot
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is getting rebooted by Sony, and it appears Alicia Vikander is up for the leading role.
According to TheWrap, Vikander is being eyed to take the place of Rooney Mara, who won't be reprising her starring role as Lisbeth Salander. Additionally, it appears both director David Fincher and actor Daniel Craig will be bowing out of the franchise as well.
Vikander in Ex Machina
The Muppets Showrunner Departs Series
Despite recently getting more episodes ordered by ABC, The Muppets is losing its showrunner Bob Kushell, as the co-creator exits the new comedy series.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources claim the reason behind Kushell's departure is tied to the age old "creative differences", saying he and executive producer Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory) apparently had contrasting views on where to take the show.
Reports suggest Kristin Newman (Galavant) is being eyed to replace Kushell, though a formal deal has yet to be ironed out.
Just last week, ABC ordered a full season for The Muppets; however, instead of typical back-nine episodes, it's receiving just three, making for 16-episodes in all.
Tomb Raider’s Original Commercials Are so 1990s
There are only arguably only a few characters bigger than Lara Croft in the video game industry. She is an icon, through and through.
With Rise of the Tomb Raider arriving next week, we decided it would be fascinating - and funny - to look back at the commercials for the action-adventure series. The original Tomb Raider's TV spot screams 1990s with its edgy presentation.
In fact, the first three Tomb Raider games stuck to live-action commercials. But in the 2000s, the TV spots put the spotlight on Lara Croft as a CG model. The focus on sex appeal remained, though. It's also worth noting that Modern Family's Sofia Vergara portrayed the heroine in a Visa commercial. It's a weird world, sometimes.