Lucas, McKellen and Jackson Salute Christopher Lee
Tributes have been pouring for actor Christopher Lee -- who passed away this week at the age of 93 -- from those who worked with him on the Star Wars and Middle-earth franchises.
George Lucas, who cast Lee as Count Dooku in the latter two installments of his Star Wars prequel trilogy, said in a statement, "Christopher was a great British actor of the old school. A true link to cinema's past and a real gentleman. We will miss him."
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said: “Christopher brought a grace and gravitas to the many roles he's played over a rich and expansive career. His performance as Count Dooku in Episodes II and III remains a highlight of the Star Wars saga, and we have been so privileged and honored to count him among our family. Christopher was a gentle soul and deeply adored by fans, and we will miss him dearly.”
Game of Thrones: 11 Heartbreaking Moments
Warning: Spoilers follow for all of HBO's Game of Thrones that has aired so far, up through the episode "The Door."
Over the course of five and a half seasons, Game of Thrones has had some truly shocking moments, scary moments, violent moments and badass moments. But the most recent episode, "The Door," reminded us that it can also have some truly scarring, sad moments, as we discovered the origin of Hodor's name during a bit of time travel and an epic example of self sacrifice.
Why The Sandman Movie is Taking So Long
It was the end of 2013 when we first heard Joseph Gordon-Levitt was working on a movie adaptation of the acclaimed Neil Gaiman DC/Vertigo comic book, The Sandman. Gordon-Levitt’s producing the film and is said to be starring and directing in it, making it in conjunction with both Gaiman and David S. Goyer (the Blade and Dark Knight trilogies), and with Jack Thorne writing the screenplay.
When I spoke to Gordon-Levitt recently for the second season of his TV series, HitRecord on TV, I asked him about the progress of Sandman – noting I was a big fan of the source material.
We Talk Jurassic World, Joker, Jackman and Jedi
Download Keepin' it Reel, Episode 291!
Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel! In this week's podcast, Jim Vejvoda and Roth Cornet bring you the latest in genre movie news.
This week's topics include Star Wars, Wolverine 3, Doctor Strange, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, the Big Trouble in Little China remake, and more. We also share our thoughts on the enduring popularity of the Joker, as well as the passing of screen legend Christopher Lee.
EA To Announce New EA Access Vault Game at E3
Electronic Arts today announced that the company will reveal it's latest addition to the EA Access Vault during next week's E3.
The news was shared via Twitter:
Hey members, get ready for a new game in The Vault. More news next week @E3. pic.twitter.com/HS4ohA7pL7
— EA Access (@EAAccess) June 12, 2015
EA Access allows Xbox One owners to play a handful of EA games from the Vault, like Battlefield 4 and Need for Speed: Rivals, for $5 USD a month, or $30 USD a year. Members also get early access to demos and 10 percent off the purchase of EA titles.
Don’t Miss IGN’s Nintendo World Championships Live Stream
The Nintendo World Championships are kicking off this Sunday and IGN is your home for all the festivities. Be sure to tune in on Sunday, June 14 from 2PM - 5PM PT (5PM - 8PM ET / 10PM - Monday 1AM GMT / 9AM - 12PM AET) for all the action.
This second Nintendo World Championship is set 15 years after the original. The first Nintendo World Championships were held in 1990, as a sponsored video game competition that toured 29 US cities. Finalists were awarded a special grey cartridge that features the three NES games used in the competition: Super Mario Bros., Rad Racer, and Tetris.
You can watch the IGN Nintendo World Championships 2015 Live Stream on pretty much every connected device in your home or pocket. Here are some links to the apps (download them today!) and other places where you can watch live streams and IGN's coverage as well. Watch the IGN Nintendo World Championships Live Sream on...
Daily Deals: Steam Sale Day 2, Game of Thrones Four Season Pack, $15 Off GTA V and Fallout 4 PC
Some great indies and a few AAA titles are on sale on Steam. Wolfenstein: The New Order $15, Hitman games starting at $1.79 This War of Mine $8, The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut $1.50, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition $3, Child of Light $3.74, and a LEGO Games Sale.
Supergirl Cast on the Pressure to Deliver
Easily one of the most talked about new TV series coming this fall, CBS’ Supergirl -- from The Flash and Arrow executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg -- arrives with a lot of excitement and a lot of pressure, given the familiarity and built in fandom that comes with that title.
Last month, moments after the show’s trailer made its debut at CBS’s Upfront event, I had a quick chat with Supergirl herself, Melissa Benoist, and her costars Chyler Leigh (“Alex Danvers”) and Mehcad Brooks (“James Olsen”) about jumping into this DC Comics-based world and what to expect from the show and their characters.
IGN: Obviously getting a TV show picked up to series is exciting, no matter what. But a project like this means there’s so much more attention from the get go. What’s it like feeling the anticipation and hype?
Torchlight Mobile to Release on iOS, Android
Perfect World has announced Torchlight Mobile, an all-new game in the Torchlight series for iOS and Android.
Featuring online play, Torchlight Mobile has been created using the same visual style and core design elements of Runic Games' Torchlight and Torchlight II. No official release date has been announced, but it is expected to launch sometime this year. It will be featured at E3 2015. Those interested in learning more are invited to visit the official Torchlight Mobile website.
An RPG using a Diablo - style combat system, Torchlight first released for the PC in 2009 and later was ported to Mac, Linux, and the Xbox 360. Torchlight II later released in 2012 on PC and has since sold millions of copies. Read IGN's Torchlight II review to learn more.
FTC Orders Kickstarter Project Creator to Issue Refunds
A Kicksarter campaign creator has been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to issue refunds after it was discovered he was using crowdfunded money for personal expenses.
In an attempt to create the Lovecraftian board game project The Doom That Came to Atlantic City, Erik Chevalier turned to a Kickstarter campaign under the name The Forking Path, Co. to raise development funding. After raising more than $122,000 - well over its initial $35,000 goal - the campaign was deemed a success, and many of the campaign's 1,000 plus backers were promised perks for contributing certain amounts of money.
About 14 months later, however, Chevalier updated the page to announce the project was canceled, citing his lack of experience as the root cause.