NBC Developing DC Comics Universe Comedy Series
NBC has given a pilot production commitment to Powerless, a half-hour comedy taking place in the DC Comics universe.
According to Deadline, Powerless is a workplace comedy set at "one of the worst insurance companies in America." The potential series will focus on the lives of ordinary, powerless people in a world filled with superheroes and villains. The intent is to evoke series like The Office in its tone, with a comic book twist.
While there's no official word on which characters will appear on the show, Deadline reports NBC is not expected to use DC's biggest brands, which, of course, include Batman and Superman.
Benicio Del Toro Believes He’ll Be in Star Wars
Oscar winner Benicio del Toro is quite confident he'll be in Star Wars: Episode VIII.
“I can’t tell you much about it but I think that it might happen," the actor told ET. "It looks like it’s gonna happen, so I’m very excited. I can’t talk too much about it. The script is hard to get. They told me they’d cut my finger if I talk about it."
Last month we heard he was being offered to play the villain in Star Wars: Episode VIII, and now that the Guardians of the Galaxy star appears to be on board, we'll likely see it happen.
Sony Announces PlayStation Experience Dates
Sony has revealed that its two-day community event, PlayStation Experience, will take place in San Francisco on December 5-6.
Detailed on the PlayStation Blog, Sony says to expect hands-on time with big 2015 and 2016 games, major announcements, and "patented PlayStation surprises." The event will be held in the Moscone Center, which is also the home of GDC.
If you register for PlayStation Experience before September 20, tickets cost $60 for a full two-day pass. After September 20, the same tickets will run you $75. One-day passes for Saturday are $45, and one-day passes for Sunday are $40.
Kim Wu Confirmed for Killer Instinct: Season 3
Kim Wu has officially been revealed as a playable character in the upcoming Killer Instinct: Season 3.
A forum has been set up for the character at Ultra-Combo, and a post by community manager Rukari “Rukizzel” Austin reads, “If we were to do Season 3 of Killer Instinct, we would definitely have Kim Wu return.”
“Well guess what, we’re doing Season 3. Tell us your thoughts about Kim Wu.”
Kim Wu was last seen in Killer Instinct 2 in arcades and Killer Instinct Gold on Nintendo 64. She was teased at the end of the Battletoads Rash reveal trailer from Gamescom, recently.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Character Names Explained
Ever wonder how filmmakers come up with character names? Earlier this week, J.J. Abrams shared some unexpected insight into naming Adam Driver's character, Kylo Ren, in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Now, the director has revealed how he came up with some of the other new names joining the Star Wars universe.
For example, two of the main character's names, Finn (John Boyega) and Rey (Daisy Ridley), remain notably singular. This has led some fans to believe that we may already know their characters' last names (Skywalker? Solo?). While Abrams didn't confirm nor deny the speculation, he did note that leaving off Finn and Rey's last names was deliberate. "I will only say about that that it is completely intentional that their last names aren't public record," he said.
New Star Wars Deets, Panther’s Suit and FF’s Failure
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Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel! In this week's podcast, Jim Vejvoda and Chris Carle bring you the latest in genre movie news.
This week's topics include our thoughts on Fantastic Four's failure, new details on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first look at Black Panther's costume, our thoughts on the first trailer for The Hateful Eight, Bill Murray's rumored role in the Ghostbusters reboot, Deadpool sequel chatter, and more. We also give you a preview of what we might expect from Disney's D23 Expo this weekend.
Final Fantasy 7 Is Being Remade as a 2D Action Game
Another Final Fantasy VII remake is underway, and this one is a 2D action game.
PD Design Studios posted a gameplay video of an unofficial remake it is developing called Final Fantasy VII: Re-Imagined. The game features iconic Final Fantasy VII characters Cloud and Tifa punching out various enemies in a side-scrolling beat-em-up.
There’s even a playable one level demo on the developer’s website. Players can play as either Cloud or Tifa in single-player or local co-op, and Barret appears as fire support.
Fan Creates Massive Hyrule Castle Using LEGO
Joseph Zawada, a hardcore Zelda fan who heralds The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess as his favorite entry in the series, has taken it upon himself to recreate the game's castle using LEGO.
The castle, which required two cars to transport and a whopping two and a half years to complete, was recently shown off at BrickFair 2015 in Virginia.
For a detailed look at Zawada's impressive creation, check out Beyond the Brick's video interview with the creator below.
While it's highly unlikely we'll ever see a proper LEGO crossover with The Legend of Zelda, Warner Bros. will be releasing LEGO Dimensions next month, which features all sorts of popular franchises, including The Simpsons, Ghostbusters, and Doctor Who.
Kotobukiya Unveils X-Men Magik Statue
Kotobukiya has announced Magik as the latest addition to its line of X-Men ARTFX+ statues.
The statue, which stands just over 7 inches tall, was designed by Adi Granov and sculpted by Junosuke Abe. Give the soulblade-equipped teleporting mutant a look below, courtesy of CBR.
While no price has yet been confirmed, Magik will be available this coming February, joining the likes of Cyclops, Magneto, an Emma Frost. If the price tag of the Cyclops ARTFX+ statue is anything to go by, it will be in the ballpark of $55 USD.
The X-Men franchise is getting a new film next year when Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse hits theaters on May 27. Be sure to check out this sneak peek at Angel in the upcoming flick, and then give our comprehensive character gallery a view below.
Mad Max’s Awesome New Multiple-Choice Gameplay Trailer
The Mad Max game from Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios is imminent, and we've got a special treat to celebrate its nearly-upon-us arrival. Above is a multiple-choice gameplay trailer that shows off different ways you can tackle your gameplay objectives in the open-world car-combat and on-foot combat adventure. Be sure to make your choices when prompted by the video, and then be sure to play the video again and make different choices!
Look for our Mad Max review soon as its September 1 release date approaches, and in the meantime, see below for more of IGN's Mad Max coverage.