Falling Skies: Will Weaver Turn Against the Masons?
This Sunday's episode of Falling Skies, "Stalag 14th Virginia," was directed by star Noah Wyle. Check out this exclusive preview featuring Will Patton's Weaver coming into conflict with former friend and flame Katie Marshall (The Office's Melora Hardin).
Marshall runs a fully operational base as captain of the 14th Virginia, and here she desperately tries to convince Weaver that Tom and his family are secretly spies for the Espheni. Check it out...
Falling Skies' "Stalag 14th Virginia," directed by Noah Wyle, airs Sunday, August 16th at 10/9c on TNT.
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Limbo Followup Playable At PAX
Inside, developer Playdead's long-awaited followup to Limbo, will finally appear this year at an ID@Xbox just before PAX Prime.
The event marks the first time Inside will be shown since its impressive reveal trailer, which debuted at E3 2015, and will mark the first time it's been playable.
Microsoft’s ID@Xbox Pre-PAX Open House is taking place on August 27th, at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington, and it's completely free to attend for those that successfully RSVP to the event.
Here’s the Poster for The Incredibles 2
Just in case you needed confirmation that The Incredibles 2 really is finally happening, Disney has unveiled a series of logo posters today at the D23 Expo showing off several upcoming Pixar sequels -- including the return of the Incredible brood.
Aside from The Incredibles 2, there are also one-sheets for Toy Story 4, Cars 3 and Finding Dory. Check them all out below:
Simon Pegg’s Real Contribution to Star Wars
Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams has shed light on Simon Pegg's involvement in the upcoming film. And while we already knew Pegg had a cameo in the film, Abrams says the actor's behind-the-scenes support was his greatest contribution.
"I will say this in terms of Simon: while he won’t be recognizable in the movie, in all honesty, his role in this – not the performance or the character – but his support and friendship has been massively important and helpful in the process," Abrams told EW of Pegg, who of course also played Scotty in the director's two Star Trek movies.
Automated Lawnmower From iRobot Gets FCC Approval
Consumer robot manufacturer iRobot has moved one step closer to freeing humanity from the shackles of walking behind, or riding on, lawnmowers. Its automated lawn-mowing robot has moved forward in the FCC approval process.
In order to navigate the iRobot lawn-mowing system uses a series of wireless signal beacons staked into the ground around a lawn. According to a Reuters report, the design required a waiver from the FCC.
Normally, the regulating body prohibits operation of a "'fixed outdoor infrastructure' transmitting low-power radio signal without a license."
The Future of Valve According to Valve
IGN Overclocked this week recaps QuakeCon as Brian Albert, Miranda Sanchez, Marty Sliva, and Mitch Dyer talk about Doom multiplayer, Doom map-making, and Fallout 4 mods. The International Dota 2 Championships also wrapped up, and Valve revealed a great deal of what's to come not only for Dota 2, but its Source 2 engine, competitive Counter-Strike, and more.
We also go over the Smach Zero, a fascinating but questionable portable SteamOS device that has us conflicted.
A Closer Look at Captain Phasma’s Armor from The Force Awakens
Today at Disney's D23 Expo, we got a closer look at Captain Phasma's armor from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
An image from May's edition of Vanity Fair confirmed Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie would portray the chrome trooper, but images of her character have been somewhat sparse. Check out the new images we snapped below.
In addition to Captain Phasma, we also got shots of BB-8, First Order troopers, Finn, and more. However, unlike the Phasma armor, these props were already on display once before at Star Wars Celebration. Here they are, in case you missed them.
New Multiplayer, Other Features Coming to Disney Infinity 3.0
Disney Interactive revealed a group of new features coming to Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition. The new features announced for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition include Flynn’s Arcade, El Capitan, sidekicks, farming, and new tools and toys.
The Toy Box Hub is the launch area where "every adventure begins and where players come to play their way." There are six different gameplay zones that can be uncovered, from platforming to racing to farming, to simultaneously "learn about building and experience playing in the Toy Box."
A path creator, toy dispenser, and music note creator are among the new tools coming to Disney Infinity 3.0, along with toys including Main Street USA, Elsa’s Ice Palace, Marshmallow from Frozen, and new vehicles "such as Mad Hatter’s Teacup, Splash Mountain log, TRON Light Cycle, and more."
Cobie Smulders in Talks for Jack Reacher 2
Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron actress Cobie Smulders is reportedly in talks to star alongside Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher 2.
The Wrap reports Smulders is close to making a deal for the action movie. If cast, the How I Met Your Mother actress will portray Danika, the female lead.
I Am Bread Gets PS4 Release Date
I Am Bread releases for PlayStation 4 on August 25, Bossa Studios has revealed.
In addition to this announcement, the studio has provided an overview of the game's hidden easter eggs. We won't spoil them for you here, but if you want to check them out, head over to PlayStation Blog.
The toast-making bread simulator first released for PC earlier this year. Shortly thereafter, support for both iOS and PlayStation 4 were announced. In addition, Bossa Studios has released a free, space-centric update for the game, cleverly titled Starch Wars.