Star Wars: Episode 8 Eyes TV Stars for Female Lead
The search for the female lead in Star Wars: Episode VIII has reportedly been narrowed to three "top contenders": Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany, Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez and Bates Motel's Olivia Cooke.
"Insiders insist it’s early in the casting process and that (writer-director Rian Johnson) is still auditioning actresses, with several rising stars yet to read for him," according to TheWrap.
"Others suggest that Johnson is narrowing down the field and that Rodriguez, Maslany and Cooke will be among a group of girls slated to chemistry-read with The Force Awakens star John Boyega before the end of the month."
All-Day McDonald’s Breakfast Starts Next Month
In a move designed to help turn the tide of slowing sales, McDonald's will begin offering its breakfast menu all day long beginning October 6.
Who among us doesn't know the heartbreak that comes with arriving at McDonald's, belly aching for the flavor of a savory breakfast treat, only to have those egg-filled dreams shattered by the phrase "I'm sorry, we stop serving breakfast at 10:30?"
That gut-wrenching statement will be a thing of the past, at least at McDonald's locations in the United States. A McDonald's spokesperson told CNN Money all-day breakfast was likely its "number one" customer request.
Karen Gillan Joins Emma Watson and More in The Circle
Karen Gillan is set to co-star in the upcoming film adaptation of Dave Eggers' novel, The Circle.
According to Deadline, Gillan will play Annie - a warm, goofy, but intelligent member of the titular Circle.
Karen Gillan as Doctor Who's Amy Pond.
The Circle is an internet monopoly that links users' emails, social media, banking, and online purchases with their universal operating system. That results in one online identity - and as moviegoers will find out, that may not turn out to be a good thing.
StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void World Premiere Announced
Details on StarCraft II's final expansion Legacy of the Void are coming soon.
On September 13, developer Blizzard Entertainment will be hosting a livestream showing off the expansion's cinematic, revealing the release date, and discussing the features in Legacy of the Void.
The livestream will take place on the official StarCraft Twitch channel at 10am PDT on September 13. Those who live in southern California can also opt to watch the event at the Blizzard Barcraft in downtown Los Angeles at the Theater at Ace Hotel. William "Chobra" Cho will host the premiere.
PS4 Update 3.0 Beta Begins Today, Packs a Lot of Features
The upcoming firmware for the PlayStation 4 will bring a number of new changes to the current-gen system.
A post by VP of Platforms Marketing John Koller on the PlayStation Blog has announced that those who were able to enter into the beta for the update - codenamed "Kenshin" - will be able to access the new features starting today.
"If you were selected for our beta program, you’ll get to see these features first-hand very soon. Keep in mind, some of this content might not make it into the final version — that’s why we’re having a beta, after all." he said, adding that the PlayStation team has introduced new features that are "expanding the social capabilities of the system even further."
Candy Company Katjes Unveils 3D Printed Gummies
German candy company Katjes has revealed its new 3D printer for gummies.
Named the Magic Candy Factory, the 3D printer is located at the Cafe Grün-Ohr in Berlin; Katjes claims that it is the first 3D printer for food available to the public.
According to 3dprint.com, the printer prints out strings of candy which, when layered, can create 3D shapes. Each 10-gram piece of candy takes around five minutes to print. Using an iPad interface to customise their candy, customers will be able to choose between 10 flavours and seven colours, with more coming soon.
Supergirl: Salem Actor Cast as Red Tornado
Salem and Peaky Blinders actor Iddo Goldberg has been cast as DC Comics' Red Tornado in Supergirl.
According to ComicBook.com, Goldberg will portray both Dr. T.O. Morrow, who creates the advanced android Red Tornado, and Red Tornado himself. While Red Tornado is designed as a U.S. Army super weapon, the robot becomes sentient and dangerous, with National City at risk.
Iddo Goldberg in Salem.
Pokemon Shuffle Now Available For iOS and Android
The Pokemon Company has launched Pokemon Shuffle Mobile on the iOS App Store and Google Play.
The match-three puzzle game is free on both platforms with in-game purchases available.
In Pokemon Shuffle, players deal damage against wild Pokemon by matching three or more Pokemon in a row. Players will clear stages by using Mega-Evolved Pokemon, levelling up their own Pokemon, and matching types with wild Pokemon; any wild Pokemon that are defeated can be caught. There are currently over 150 Pokemon available.
Microsoft Provides Free Copy of PCmover Express to Aid File Transfers
Moving from an older PC to a newer one can be a hassle, but Microsoft has taken steps to make the file transferring process easier for those moving to Windows 10.
The company is teaming up with Laplink Software, Inc. to offer a free download of Laplink's file transfer software, PCmover Express, to PC owners that are upgrading to a Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 machine that also want to bring their old files with them. The two companies have worked together in the past for a similar cause, but now support has been added for Microsoft's increasingly popular operating system.
Bourne 5 Has Found Its Villain
The next installment in the Bourne franchise has found its villain, as Vincent Cassel has been cast to play the antagonist who stirs up trouble for Matt Damon's Jason Bourne.
According to Variety, Cassel, who played Thomas Leroy in the critically-acclaimed Black Swan, will join Matt Damon's Jason Bourne as well as Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones and Julia Stiles, who returns to the series for another go.
Cassel in Black Swan