Dwayne Johnson Boards Disney’s Jungle Cruise
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in a Jungle Cruise movie, based on the Disney theme park attraction.
The studio has been looking to make a Jungle Cruise movie since 2004, having been in talks with both Tom Hanks and Tim Allen at various points.
Variety reported that Johnson is attached to the project. Johnson then confirmed via Twitter, saying, "Goal is to make this insanely cool and fun for fans 'round the globe. It's said to be a period piece."
Starz Releases ‘Kick Ash’ Poster for Ash Vs. Evil Dead Series
Starz has released a poster for its upcoming Ash Vs. Evil Dead TV series.
The image, as seen below, features Bruce Campbell, who is reprising his role as Ash, standing atop a car complete with his chainsaw hand.
Ash is flanked by co-stars Ray Santiago (Touch, Meet the Fockers) and Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas), who play Ash’s sidekick Pablo Simon Bolivar and wild child Kelly Maxwell, respectively.
General Zod Will Look Very Different in BvS: Dawn of Justice
General Zod actor Michael Shannon has revealed his character will come with a new look in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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The actor told Vulture the Superman arch-villain will have flippers instead of hands.
“I was in my costume, and I couldn’t use my fingers because in the sequel I have flippers instead of hands,” Shannon said. “So I had these wax flippers on my fingers, and I couldn’t open the door, and I could hear Zack
being like, ‘Where’s Shannon?’”
Shannon was reportedly stuck in a tight place without the ability to open the door with his new appendages, while shouting for someone to let him out.
Blizzcon 2015 Virtual Tickets On Sale Now
Those who are unable to attend Blizzcon 2015 in person still have the chance to experience it from afar.
Virtual tickets for Blizzcon are now available and grant buyers access to a number of features, including the ability to watch streams of developer panels and interviews, participate in contests, and earn in-game commemorative gear for several of Blizzard's games. These tickets cost $40 USD and can be purchased through the Blizzcon website.
Additionally, those who purchase tickets can also purchase a Blizzcon Goody Bag containing special items from the convention for $35.
New 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Rumored to Enter Production in October
Reliable rumors of a larger iPad, unofficially referred to as the 'iPad Pro," have put production for the device as early as September or October of this year.
According to a Mac Rumors report citing KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the 12.9" device will include a Force Touch stylus to help users navigate the increased screen real estate.
Back in March, Apple announced its lightest MacBook Air ever. If the rumored specs on the iPad Pro turn out to be true, then the new tablet's screen will be just a hair smaller than the 13" version of the MacBook Air.
New Kingdom Hearts 3 Footage to Debut at D23 Expo Japan
Those hoping to see more of the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3 won't have to wait too long.
All-new footage of Square Enix's upcoming action game will be shown during the Kingdom Hearts Premium Theater Event at Disney's 2015 D23 Expo in Japan.
Gematsu reports the event will be a talk show-like production with special guests and unique footage of Kingdom Hearts 3 in action. The event will take place twice on November 3. Those interested in learning more can visit Disney Japan's official event page.
August’s Best PSN Deals
Every week dozens of PS4, PS3 and Vita games go on sale in the PlayStation Store, and it's hard to keep up with all the best deals before they disappear. We've 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.
Bungie Reveals Vault Space Fix for Destiny Year 2
Bungie has revealed that vault space in Destiny will be increased to 72 slots for both weapons and armor, effectively doubling the vault space available to Guardians.
This announcement, made during Destiny's Year 2 Reveal live stream by community manager Deej, aims to address one of the major, long running concerns of the Destiny community who have struggled for some time to find ways to filter, organize, and store the weapons, armor, materials, and cosmetics they've accumulated in the game.
Yo-Kai Watch Release Date Revealed
Nintendo of America has announced Yo-Kai Watch will come out November 6.
The handheld RPG features over 200 different Yo-kai to discover and is created by Professor Layton developer Level-5. Nintendo is publishing Yo-Kai Watch and partnering with other companies, like Disney XD and Hasbro, with the show and toys based off the franchise.
Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America, talked to IGN about the importance of Yo-Kai Watch earlier this year, believing the game could drive 3DS hardware sales. "We think the pairing of this game, especially with our 2DS business, can be quite strong," he said at E3 2015. "And we’re very excited about it coming this holiday."
$1 Million Up for Grabs in Japanese Splatoon Tournament
The best Splatoon players in Japan will soon be able to compete for a respectable amount of prize money.
The Kadokawa Dwango corporation is hosting the Splatoon Koshien eSports series, during which 40 events will take place across eight cities across Japan. The tournament begins on September 17 in Fukuoka, and the Grand Finals are scheduled for January 30-31, 2016.
In addition to Splatoon, tournament contestants have the chance to claim some of the prize winnings in games of competitive Puzzle & Dragons.
Tokaigi (the Nico venue) just announced a huge tournament series for Splatoon and Puzzle&Dragons. Over $1 million in prize money,>40 events.