River Song Returning for Doctor Who Christmas Special
River Song, the beloved time traveling professor of archaeology played by Alex Kingston, will be returning to Doctor Who for this year's Christmas special, which premieres Christmas Day on BBC and BBC America.
Alongside the announcement of River Song's return, BBC America provided a brief outline of the character's role in the upcoming special: "It’s Christmas Day in the future and the TARDIS is parked on a snowy village street, covered in icicles, awaiting its next adventure. Time traveller River Song meets her husband’s new incarnation, in the form of Peter Capaldi, for the first time this Christmas."
Alex Kingston as Professor River Song.
Mega Man Movie Reportedly in Development at Fox
Mega Man, one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, is reportedly heading to the silver screen.
According to The Tracking Board, "20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment have started development" on a feature film version of the classic Capcom game. Fox and Chernin are also the parties behind the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise.
Mega Man started in 1987 for the NES and has, in the decades since, spawned dozens of games and sold over thirty million copies. Mega Man has also been adapted for comics, manga, and anime.
Fox had not responded to our request for confirmation, denial or comment at time of publish. We will, of course, update this report should they respond.
Arrow: Diggle’s Costume Revealed!
At long last, John Diggle is going to get a costume on Arrow! The CW have revealed this first look at the suit, which will debut on this show in Season 4.
David Ramsey as John Diggle in Arrow: Season 4.
You won't have to wait long to see Diggle in action in the costume, as it will be seen in the Arrow: Season 4 premiere airing Wednesday, October 7 at 8pm PT on the CW.
For more on Arrow: Season 4, check out what Ramsey and Willa Holland told us at Comic-Con earlier this summer in the video below.
Luke Cage: House of Cards Actor Cast as Cottonmouth
Mahershala Ali, known for playing Remy Danton in House of Cards and Boggs in The Hunger Games films, has been cast as the villain Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in the Netflix Original Series, Marvel's Luke Cage. The news first broke on Marvel.com.
Mahershala Ali in House of Cards
High-Quality Images of New Remote-Control BB-8 Toy
The adorable BB-8 droid from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens will soon be available as a remote-control toy. Revealed as part of the Star Wars Force Friday worldwide toy event, the tiny, spherical droid will unquestionably be rolling its way onto the wishlists of kids everywhere this December.
Check out this slideshow of high-quality images of the Sphero-made toy. Sphero is also behind the self-balancing droid that will be part of the upcoming Star Wars film.
The droid will retail for $150 USD and will be one of a ton of new Star Wars Force Awakens toys that will be hitting retailers beginning Friday. Check out our comprehensive coverage of all the Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy reveals during the 18-hour livestream.
Goosebumps 2 Is in the Works
Though Goosebumps doesn't come out for another month, Sony Pictures is reportedly already working on a sequel.
The Tracking Board reports Sony is searching for a screenwriter for Goosebumps 2, with the company believing the first film will kick off a new franchise. In addition, the film's stars — Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush — are signed for more movies.
As for the director, Monsters vs. Aliens filmmaker Rob Letterman is helming Goosebumps, but it's not known whether or not he will return for a sequel.
Based on the books that have sold over 350 million copies worldwide, Goosebumps is set to hit the silver screen October 16. For more on the film, be sure to check out IGN's interview with R.L. Stine.
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Here's you chance to lock in your next year of PS Plus for $10 less than MSRP.
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iPad Pro Rumored for November Launch
Don't rush out and buy a new iPad just yet, as new rumors suggest that Apple will debut the heavily-rumored 12.9-inch iPad at its iPhone event next week.
The event, set for Wednesday, September 9, is expected to contain a host of new hardware announcements, including the iPhone 6S and a fourth-gen Apple TV. According to 9to5Mac, though, Apple is also said to be unveiling a pair of new iPads. Specifically, the iPad Pro and the much smaller iPad mini 4.
App Store Update: September 3
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Goat Simulator MMO Simulator – ($4.99)
It's Goat-ception! The creators of Goat Simulator now offer a new simulator of a simulator, the result being something like an MMO, I think? Contains five playable classes: Warrior, Rouge, Magician, Hunter and Microwave.
10 Great Game Soundtracks for Studying
School is back in session, which means inevitable late nights putting the finishing touches on an essay, or cramming as many formulas into your head as you can before the next exam. Since most game music is designed to create a backdrop for gameplay and help focus the player on solving whatever problems lie before them, it’s no coincidence that many of the best game soundtracks are also great resources for studying. Here are 10 of the best you can download right now:
It should come as no surprise that one of the most visually arresting games in recent memory has a soundtrack equally as incredible. The music for Journey, by Austin Wintory, is atmospheric, meditative, and relaxing. Wintory manages to mimic Journey’s warm color palette in its music, creating washes of sound that gently ebb and flow. This album is a must-listen for those who gravitate toward soothing music while they work.