Star Wars Director Broke His Back Helping Harrison Ford
J.J. Abrams, the director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, broke his back while attempting to help Harrison Ford during the filming of Disney's highly anticipated sci-fi movie.
Last year, we learned the Han Solo actor injured his ankle when the Millennium Falcon's hydraulic door closed on his leg. Abrams, in an attempt to help Ford by lifting the door, then managed to break his own back.
Abrams tried to hide the injury by wearing a back brace under his clothes, he revealed on The Daily Show, noting that Ford managed to recover much quicker than himself.
HBO’s Westworld Looks Terrific
After a surprise minute-long clip shown at Comic-Con earlier this summer, HBO debuted a lengthy trailer for the upcoming series Westworld this week at the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour. The trailer has not been released publicly yet, but my first impression, based on that trailer, is that this looks to be an incredibly cool, compelling series.
Based on the 1973 film from Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park), about a wild west theme park populated by robots that allow guests to play out all sorts of cowboy scenarios -- until, of course, something goes terribly wrong -- Westworld comes from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy, Person of Interest) and Lisa Joy (Burn Notice), with Nolan and Joy writing and Nolan directing the pilot.
Bruce Campbell Promises So Much Blood in Ash vs. Evil Dead
During the Ash Vs. Evil Dead panel at the TCA Press Tour, executive producer/star Bruce Campbell made sure to let everyone on hand know just how much blood and gore there'd be on the upcoming Starz series - which premieres October 31st.
"People ask how much blood is there going to be," Campbell noted. "I went blind the other day shooting a scene. Just picture that. Like, take a shower and open your eyes right into the faucet. That’s how much blood there is on the show."
"I’ve been gagged once and I went blind," Campbell added. "That’s a lot of blood in the show. So anyone who’s looking for it, it’s coming your way."
Campbell, who appeared on the panel alongside creator/director Sam Raimi and co-star Lucy Lawless, also made sure to speak about how this series, based on the Evil Dead horror trilogy (which last graced us in '91, not counting the 2013 remake) was totally fan driven. "The fans are responsible for every single bit of this," he said. "They’ve been relentless for years. The last Evil Dead movie was 24 years ago, 1991. We shot Army of Darkness. They haven’t shut up since. So no matter what we say to them or what we give them, it will never be enough, and we’re very grateful for that."
Boxleitner: I’m ‘Done’ With the Tron Franchise
Tron himself, actor Bruce Boxleitner, says he's "moved on" from the franchise as a result of Disney's decision in May to pull the plug on Tron 3.
When /Film asked Boxleitner if he thought Tron 3 could be revived at a later point, he said, "“I don’t really care anymore. ... I’m done with it. I’ve moved on. I hate to say that but it’s been too up and down for me. I would rather not just keep going. I don’t want to repeat my career anymore."
Although Boxleitner said it "breaks my heart" that the studio decided to cancel Tron 3, he added, "I understand the times move on. Disney, it’s not in their
Humans Renewed for Season 2
AMC, Channel 4, and Kudos have announced that their co-produced drama series Humans has been renewed for a second season.
The series will return for eight new episodes, with production starting next year.
Written by British writing partners Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks, Spooks: The Greater Good) and based on the award-winning Swedish sci-fi drama Real Humans, the series stands as a top five cable drama launch among adults 25-54 in the U.S. this season and has averaged 2.0 million viewers and 1.0 million adults 25-54 through its first four episodes in live+3 ratings.
Overseas, the first episode was Channel 4’s highest rated originated drama in 20 years.
Nintendo Voice Chat: Making Magic With Super Mario Maker
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IGN's Nintendo show returns after a week in Japan. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as the crew discusses two anticipated games in Super Mario Maker and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Then, after the break, the crew discusses the big August update for Splatoon, the Smash Bros' next DLC pack, Dragon Quest XI's announcement, and more.
Destiny: Why We’re Loving Loving the Dreadnaught Setting
Destin Legarie, Sean Finnegan and Fran Mirabella talk about the Dreadnaught reveals, the new bosses we can expect and have some Gamescom announcement!
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WWE Legend Roddy Piper Dead at 61
UPDATE: Statements from both WWE and Vince McMahon have been added below.
Just a month after losing wrestling icon Dusty Rhodes, we're sad to report that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died.
Piper, born Roderick George Toombs, was a huge pro-wrestling fixture in the 80s, helping launch the first ever WrestleMania as part of a tag team main event that also featured Hulk Hogan, Paul Orndorff, and Mr. T.
TMZ first reported the news that Piper had been found dead today in his Hollywood home.
The cause of death is currently listed as "natural causes," though it is not known at this time if cancer played role. Piper battled Hodgkins Lymphoma back in 2006 but stated last year that he was cancer free.
Production on The Crow Reboot Reportedly Halted
In light of Relativity Media's bankruptcy filing and layoffs this week, the company's reboot of The Crow has reportedly been suspended.
The film was to have shot at Pinewood Cardiff where pre-production had long been underway.
According to ScreenDaily. "crew having vacated the studio this week following months of preparation." A source for the UK trade informs them "the company still 'intends to move forward with producing and releasing The Crow.'"
Valve Releases New Rare Dota 2 Treasures
Valve has released two new chests full of rare cosmetic items for Dota 2.
Called the Trove Carafe and Lockless Luckvase, each chest includes at least one cosmetic item, with a chance of scoring a "very rare" or "extra rare" item. The extra rare items are gold-colored versions of the normal treasures.
Check out all of the new Immortals below, minus the gold versions.
The chests are $4 USD for a regular version, and $5 for a version digitally autographed by popular Dota 2 personalities. If you don't like the item you receive, you can choose to destroy it for a chance to receive a new chest.
For more on Valve and its major yearly Dota 2 tournament, The International, check back with IGN from August 3-8.